The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER HUNDREDS THRONG COURT HOUSE TO PROTEST AGAINST SALOONS IN THE SEVENTEENTH WARD Ministers And Laymen Join In Urging That Conditions On Pennsylvania Avenue and Druid Hill Avenue Be Improved By The Elimination Of A Number of The Saloons-All Denomina tions Are United In The Effort VOL. XXI NO. 28 HUNDREDS THRONG COURT TO PROTEST AGAINST IN T Ministers And Laymen Join In On Pennsylvania Avenue and Improved By The Elim- ber of The Saloons— tions Are United The excessive number of saloons along Pennsylvania avenue, Druid Hill avenue and nearby streets were made the subject of a vigorous protest before the Board of Liquor License Commissioners Thursday morning. The hearing room of the board was crowded by nearly 500 persons and it is estimated that nearly as many more were unable to gain admission. Many of those present marched in a body from either St. Mary's Episcopal Church or the Metropolitan M. E. Church. They escended on the Court House, where the offices of the board are located, in such numbers that the attaches were surprised and the elevators taxed to their utmost capacity. Rev. W. A. Griffiths, rector of St. Mary's Church, told the board that conditions were becoming intolerable, asked that the saloons around the Druid Hill avenue school be reduced in number and made a plea for the young colored boys and girls of the vicinity. He declared that respectable colored people should not be compelled to pass through a neighborhood where such things exists. Rev. John A. Holmes, of Metropolitan M. E. Church, said that relief was needed as conditions were becoming worse. He told of having threatened young men with arrest for using indecent language along Druid Hill avenue. When asked did he consider a flowering of the saloons along that avenue would remedy conditions, he replied that the folks complained of may flock to the remaining saloons. He declared that it was his belief that the large number of saloons in that vicinity was responsible for undesirable persons loafing there. Dr. Howard A. Kelly, a leading spirit in the Society for the Supreson of Vice, declared that some of the conditions obtaining were disgraceful that saloons ought not be allowed near schools and the board should materially decrease the number in the terriory complained of. Policewoman Harvey told the board her impressions of conditions in the vicinity. Mr. George I. Simms, a member of the board of trustees of Metropolitan M. E. Church, said that there were too many saloons in the Seventeenth ward, a condition, he said, that hardly existed in another residence and church neighborhood in the city. He also said that a prominent merchant has told him that it was his belief that Penna. avenue was responsible for the downfall of more girls that any other street in the city. The saloonkeepers on this thoroughfare are all white. Rev. W. Ewdard Williams, of Grace Prebsyterian Church, said that there were too many saloonkeepers on Druid Hill avenue between St. Marys and Biddle streets. He made special protest against the saloons in close proximity to the Druid Hill avenue school. He declared that the presence of the saloons also attracted some disorderly residents, and recited some scenes, that, he said, had been witnessed by teachers and pupils of the schools in looking into the windows. --- of several houses near the school building. He also severely criticised some of the saloons along Pennsylvania avenue, especially in the block occupied by the Colored High School, and declared that colored and white habitues of these saloons frequently insulted girl students of the High School. Dr. R. M. Hall, who said that he was not a prohibitionist, said that things had been getting steadily worse along Druid Hill avenue since he moved there in 1886. He said that as a propertyowner and a citizen he expected relief. He told the board that conditions on that thoroughfare caused him to move away last year. He mentioned the fact that many of the saloons had made numerous improvements and had "so called ladies" entrances in order to attract those whose characters are not strong. Rev. D. G. Hill, of Bethel A. M. E. Church, asked that the saloons be decreased and told the board he knew of an instance where a drunken man cared out of a saloon in the neighborhood in question and grossly insulted one of his daughters. Mr. W. H. Morriss, general secretary of the Central Y. M. C. A., and one of the visitors to the Druid Hill avenue school also complained against the conditions nearby. Others who made verbal protests included Rev. C. A. Evers, of St. Larnabas Church; Rev. L. Z. Johnson of Madison Street Presbyterian Church; Prof. Arthur Bibbins, of the School Board; Miss Annie O. Waters, Mrs. Sarah C. Fernandis, of the Day Nursery Association, and Mrs. E. J. Wheatley. A number of written protests, signed by a large number of citizens, were also filed. The gathering included many of the most active workers in religious and moral uplift in the city. A number, of saloon and hotel proprietors were also noticed in the gathering. Among them were John Terrel, William Oberdaoff, proprietor of Thurn's Cafe; Thomas and Wallace L. Smith, of Smith's hotel, and Ford Dahney, of the Goldfield Hotel. Death Of A Prosperous Farmer Leonardtown, Md., March 5. Mr. Hamilton, Mason, a prosperous farmer of St. Mary's county, died at his home near here, February 20. He was a public spirited citizen and enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbors. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Leonard town public school. He was born, March 12, 1855. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Mason, and seven children. The children are: Mrs. Mattie Locks, of Baltimore; Mrs. Lottie Sommerville. Miss Lynnette Mason, Miss Lillian Mason, and Messrs. Wilmer, Harrison and Nathaniel Mason, all residents of St. Mary's county. Seven grandchildren also survive. That he asked for an investigation into the course offered at the Colored High School with an open mind and with no fixed prejudice against the higher training of colored boys and girls of the city was the statement made by Richard J. Biggs, a member of the School Board, to a representative of the Afro-American Ledger a night or twc a.o. Mr. Biggs was told that his resolution asking for an inquiry had caused much alarm among the colored people of the city, many thinking that it was intended to pave the way for the curtailment of the advantages offered. "The resolution that was offered in the School Board," he said, "was substantially as follows: 'Are such courses as botany, biology, German and commercial law the best studies to teach colored boys and girls in a southern city? If the present curriculum makes them dissatisfied and if it tends to have many of them grow up in idleness.' "In looking over the cost of maintenance, he continued, "I found that the Colored High School, with 30 teachers and 650 scholars, costs $71 per capita, while the Eastern Female High School, with 31 teachers and 900 pupils costs a little over half that amount." Mr. Biggs was also told that the fact that the Colored High School also offers manual training may be responsible for the cost of training each pupil of the school. He replied that he did not think this added much to the per capita cost. He then went on to say: "In looking over the figures for the enrollmen in one of the colored schools found that there were no pupils enrolled after the fifth grade, and in another I found out that while there were 400 pupils in the first grade, there were, but twelve in the eighth To my mind this great disproportion shows that either the parents, teachers or system is at fault. Education should be popularized so as to reach the needs of the greatest number. This inquiry is not only intended to take in the colored schools, but will probably reach those for whites. There is a great demand now for vocational training, the kind that reaches the needs of the great bulk of boys and girls who are to become wage earners in life. "My resolution is not intended to limit the opportunities for the colored youth in acquiring a liberal education, but if some studies, that for argument's sake, may be called studies of luxury, can be safely omitted, and thus prove a benefit to the colored student, then it may be the part of wisdom to eliminate them. "It is unquestionably true that every institution of learning should aim to equip the students for, such occupations in life that they expect to follow when they are sent out as breadwinners." While evincing a desire to become more fully acquainted with the educational needs of the colored people, Mr. Biggs showed that, like most white men, he was unacquainted with the life or the achievements of that element of the race who are succeeding because they have taken advantage of all the educational and other opportunities offered. He is a native of North Carolina, and has all the courtly manners of an old Southern gentleman. CITIZENS AROUSED. The possible curtailment of the literary courses at the high school has aroused the residents of the city. A mass meeting has been called, to be held at the Y. M. C. A. next Tuesday afternoon at five o'clock when protests will be made against any cutting out of those branches considered necessary for the students of white high schools. A. T. Waller Dies In New York City Alexander Texas Waller, for many years a prominent resident of this city, died at his residence, 2655 Fifth avenue, New York City. Wednesday, after a brief illness. The deceased had not been in the best of health for some time. He was taken very ill while in Baltimore last Friday, and was taken to his home in New York city. Mr. Waller was a native of Eastville, Va. He came to this city, at an early age. For a number of years he was a custome shoemaker here, and gave up that business to become a salesman for a local jewelry firm. A year ago he resigned, and went to New York, where he again embarked in the shoe business. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, this city, and for seventeen years was superintendent of its Sunday School. Mr. Waller was one of the few thirty third degree Masons in the country. He was widely known in that fraternity, having served as imperial, treasurer of one ancient Arabic Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. His wife, Mrs. [S. Jane Waller, of this city, two married daughters, one son and six brothers survive. Rev. Dr. G. R. Waller, of this city is a brother of the deceased. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 20th street, near Charles, this Sunday afternoon, at 1.30 P.M. A "Jimcrow" Daily In Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tenn. March 5.—The Chattanooga News recently started a weekly page giving the resume of the happenings among the colored people. The paper containing the page devoted to colored people was entirely circulated among the colored people, two black stars being printed on the front to indicate to carriers that the edition so designated was distributed entirely among colored people. In the one intended for whites the colored news was cut, and the page devoted to wage earners. A colored subscriber who chanced to get both editions took the same to the office of the Chattanooga Times, another daily. The Times, in speaking of the jim crow' edition, says, in part: 'It is a system of newspaper publication that appeals to the well known newspaper man and reader as one of the funniest schemes ever evolved. The proposal of publishing a "jim crow' newspaper is something new nuder the sun. There have been "jimm crow' restaurants, "jim crow' postoffices and "jim crow' regulating the seating of the races in street cars. But whoever heard of a "jim crow' newspaper, an edition that is forbidden the whites, and another that is under the ban so far as the Negroes are concerned? BISHOP WALTERS TENDERED BANQUET Politicians Of All Parties Join In Honoring Popular Prelate DIVISION OF VOTE THE ONLY HOPE Republicans Scored For Not Safe- Guarding The Interests Of The Race Staff Correspondence. Washington, March 6.—Represen- tative men and women from all parts of the country along with a number of prominent Washington attended a reception and banquet given in honor of Bishop Alexander Walters at the Y. M. C. A, Tuesday night. While the affair was given under the auspices of local Democrats, it was a nonpartisan affair, in that nearly all of the prominent men, who hold big positions there under the federal government were present; Republicans, and Progressives from this and other cities were in the throng that gathered to do honor to the Bishop. Prior to the banquet, the lobby of the Y. M. C. A. was thronged with a brilliant gathering of men and women, and besides exchanging greeting with friends, Republicans, Democrats and Progressives stopped to congratulate the prelate. The banquet which was served by Caterer A. H. Underdown was held in the large assembly hall. At the speechmaking which occurred while courses were being served, L. M. Hershaw acted as toastmaster. Archibald H. Grimke, who delivered the address of welcome, spoke of the great movement which resulted in the race vote being divided, and advised his hearers to regard themselves as members of the race when it comes to acting for race interest, rather than members of a political party. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University in response to the toast "Good Fellowship in Politics" said Bishop Walters and his followers have in the past done the right thing at the wrong time, the wrong thing at the right time, but this time they seem to have done the right thing at the right time." Others who responded to toasts included: Prof. R. C. Bruce, assistant superintendent of the Washington Public Schools; James H. Anderson, of New York; W. Calvin Chase, editor of the Washington Bee; Fountin Peyton, of the local bar; James L. Curtis of New York; John C. Dancy, Alain Leroy Locke, of Howard University; Julius F. Tyalor, editor of the Chicago Broadax; N. B. Marshall, James A. Ross, of Buffalo; A. B. Cosey, of New Jersey and S. Douglass Russell. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis gave a recitation. MUST DIVIDE VOTE In replying to the many econiunis heaped upon him, Bishop Walters outlined the history that the race had make since emancipation; scored the Republicans for neglecting to safeguard the right of the race; praised the race press and declared that "it is for each individual Negro in the Southland to make an appeal to his white friend to change his attitude and to swing the political door and allow the Negro to enter." "If, as has been stated," said the bishop, "that one of the chief causes of the disfranchisement of the Negro is the solidarity of his vote and that in the interest of the Republican party—then that cause is removed by a division of the black vote as evidenced in the recent presidential election." He concluded by citing the changed attitude on the part of certain representative white Demorecats and praising President Wilson: "In the election of President Wilson, the contry has honored one of its noblest sons, a born leader of men, a man with a conscience and a man with best training. I believe that ere many moons have passed, we shall realize in Woodrow Wilson that the race has a genuine friend." Fred. R. Moore editor of the New York Age was among those present and received many congratulations on his confirmation as next United States Minister to Liberia. Among those noticed were: Bishop and Mrs. Alexander Walters Bishop and Mrs. G. W. Clinton Bishop J. W. Allstork Rev. Dr. George E. Clement editor of the Star of Zion; Register of the Treasury and Mrs. J. C. Napier, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, James A. Cobb, Judge R. H. Terrell, Francis Warren, Detroit, Mich.; Rev. W. J. Howard, Lewis E. Johnson, James H. W. Howard, F. H. Murray, J. Frank Wheaton, New York; Dr. O. M. Waller, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Emory T. Morris, Boston, Mass.; Rev. Solomon P. Pood, T. J. Calloway, Joshua B. Bell, Jersey City, Charlees L. Barnes, Prof. L. B. Moore, of Howard University, Alain Leroy Locke, F. H. M. Murray, Walter Singleton, Miss Nellie Johnson, Assistant Attorney General W. H. Lewis, Whitfield McKinlay, Dr. F. O. Williston Salisbury, N. C.; Edward Braithwaite. Moore Confirmed As Minister to Liberia Washington, March 6.—The United States Senate confirmed the nomination of Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age, to be United States Minister Resident and Consul General at Monrovia, Liberia. The nomination was agreed to with a batch of diplomatic, army and navy appointments that the Senate confirmed Saturday night. J. P. Strickland, of Arkansas, who has been filling the office of assistant register of the Treasury since the resignation of Cyrus Field Adams last fall failed of confirmation. He relinquished his of ice at noon Wednesday. Mr. Moore is one of the best known men of the race in this country. Born in Virginia about 56 years ago he was brought to Washington at an early age. After attending the public schools for number of years he secured an appointment in one of the departments. He was confidential messenger to several secretaries of the Treasury and gained a wide acquaintance with prominent figures in political and financial circles. When the late Daniel Lamont who was Secretary of the Treasury during one of the Cleveland administrations went on a trip to Europe Mr. Moore accompanied him. After his return he secured a confidential position with one of the big New York banks. He resigned his position with the bank about eight years ago to become national organizer for the National Negro Business League. For several months he filled a position as an assistant collector of internal-revenue for the Wall street district, New York city. He resigned to resume his work with the Business League. He has been the publisher of the New York Age for the past six years. He has a large family and resides at 14 Douglass street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Moore spent several days here this week and took the oath of office Monday. He will remain in this country at least a month, and will receive instructions at the State Department in the meantime re garding the duties of the position. LITERARY CLUB'S HIGH STANDARD Popular Organization Composed of Business and Professional Men, College Students and Federal Employees Rounds Tenth Year of Its Existence. Fine Fraternal Spirit Exists. Philadelphia.—This city has long enjoyed that enviable cognomen of the City of Brotherly Love. That it is legitimately entitled to this name can be best exemplified by the character and fraternal spirit that permate all of its social organizations. Of the many social and literary organizations in this country none perhaps occupies so unique a position in the immediate community as does La Malta club of Philadelphia. This club is composed of many of the city's most intelligent, progressive 1910 DR. BENTON C. TRUSTE. and most socially prominent young men, and a passing introduction of the personnel, the aims and the achievements of the organization will convince one that the young Philadelphia Afro-American adds his share in the fostering of this "brotherly love." La Malta club is now in its tenth year of existence, having been founded in 1903 with about a dozen members. Since that time additional members have brought its total membership up to about thirty of Philadelphia's best known young men. The organization contains professional men in many walks of life, such as dentists, physicians, lawyers, theologians, college students and self-made men, who without professional training are fast forging ahead, representative of Quaker push and ambition. Any attempt to go into further details is unnecessary. Reference to the records of some of its members, however, at this point seems most inappropriate. One of the founders of the club is Dr. Edgar A. Draper, a product of Philadelphia's public and high schools as well as the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania. This young medico is at present doing research work in the Doughlass hospital and who can justly doubt that in him we may have a latent Negro Pastor or an Asnew or a Treson. The president of the organization is Dr. Berton G. Truitt, a native of Philadelphia. He is another product of Philadelphia's educational institutions and the University of Pennsylvania's medical department. Dr. Truitt enjoys a wide and lucrative practice and was the first colored physician on the board of health of Philadelphia, which connection he still holds Other members whom the club should feel proud of are: Dr Vivian Bailey, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and one of the most progressive and successful dentists in this city; Dr Henry L Gowens, a rising young medico whose sterling qualities have more than once won for him the respect and confidence of the entire community; George H. White, Jr. son of ex-Congressman George H. White, at present a student of law in that department of the University of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Lincoln university A more recent member is Whittier H. Wright, son of the great and nationally famous Major R. R. Wright, president of the Georgia State college Mr Wright is a medical student in Temple university and is an effective worker in the club He published the Philadelphia, Colored Directory of 1910 and the Savannah (Ga.) Colored Directory of 1912, which are hand books of information concerning the professional, business, political, social and philanthropic activities of Afro-Americans in the two cities. Leo Taylor is a prominent music teacher; Harry Duplessis, a federal employee and a man of literary prominence; Clifton R. Blue, who holds a very responsible position in one of Philadelphia's large railway offices, and Charles Smith, one of the city's recognized caters. Miss Clarice Jones and Roland Hayes Heard in Brilliant Recital. Washington-Roland W. Hayes of Boston, a tenor of pronounced talent, and Miss Clarice Jones of this city, a pianist whose fame is rapidly growing, in a recent joint recital charmed one of the most brilliant audiences ever seen in Andrew Rankin Memorial chapel. Howard university. Both artists were received with unfeigned enthusiasm, and the program was one of rare excellence. Mr Hayes is well known here, and his numbers were all applauded to the echo. His repertory for the evening embraced "Hymn to the Night" (Tipton; "The Best of a Passionate Heart" (Phillips; "Celeste Alda" (Verdh; "The Sweetest Flower" (Batten; "Land of the Sky Blue Water" (Cadman; "Just Because" (Burleigh); "I Hear You Calling Me" (encore, concluding with "Onaway, Awake, Beloved Hiawatha" (S. Coleridge-Taylor Mr. R. Wilfred Tibbs, assistant director of music in Howard university, presided at the piano. The deepest interest of the occasion was, of course, in the work of Miss Clarice Jones, who made her initial appearance in public since her triumphant graduation last year from the Ithaca Conservatory of Music, in connection with Cornell university, where she carried off all the honors as a skilled pianist and interpreter of classic music. Her graduating rectal at Cornell was admitted to have been the finest that historic institution had known in many years. At the Howard university recital, Miss Jones' selections ran the gamut of the classics, and the remarkable technique displayed by the young debauchee has been the talk of Washington's music lovers. Her offerings included Sonata A major scherzo and rondo (Beethoven, Nocturne C minor (Chopin), Hungarian Rhapsody No 12 (Liszt) and "Caprice Espagnol." Moskowski, with encores demanded after each principal rendition. She was repeatedly recalled and was presented at the close of her first number with a beautiful shower bonquet of Killarney roses. The most competent critics say that Miss Jones has more than technical perfection at the piano. Not only does she handle the beaked up mechanical difficulties of the ponderous compositions of the music masters of Europe with ease and grace, but she gives full expression to the soul spirit couched in the rich melodies. With the virtualizing touch of genius, she adds life and color to flights that must be given their true emotional value to be effective. Miss Jones is the supreme mistress of varied effects. Her range is wonderful. Though slight in physical development, so well does she grasp the possibilities of her instrument that she is able to give to massive chord passages orchestral volume and power. Her tone coloring is of endless variety; her pippimissos are the aenea of delicacy; her runs and arpeggio passages absolutely flawless, are of fairylike lightness. The stately rhetorical loveliness of tone and meter is brought out in everything that demands exceptional treatment. ORGANIZED EDUCATIONAL WORK IN OLD DOMINION. Teachers' Association Makes Optimistic Reports at Meeting in Norfolk. Norfolk, Va.—The Colored Teachers' Association and School Improvement league of Virginia met in Norfolk, Feb. 27 and 28, to report on the progress which has been made in improving rural schools and communities. The reports covered a wide field of observation and work and were in the main optimistic. This association and league seeks to combine all the educational forces at work among colored people in Virginia. It has the endorsement of the state department of education and is doing great good in the rural districts among the masses. B. A. Long, Canhria, Va., who is the president of the association and league, arranged an attractive program for the two day meeting. A summary of the program follows: "Value of Business Training," R. B. Saunders: "Grading For Rural Schools," W. B. Williams: "Geography" Miss A. E. Tucker: "Reading," Miss Sarah J. Walter: "Arithmetic," M. W. Connor: "How the Secondary Schools May Help the Public Schools," Rev. J. S. Russell: "Industrial Work For Rural Schools," Alida Banks: "Negro Organization Society," Major R. B. Moton and J. M. Gandy. Addresses were delivered by Mrs. B B. Munford, Richmond, president of the Co-operative Education association; Messrs. R A Doble, R. A Tucker, J Paul Spence, Rev. J H Hughes, Rev E H. Hunter, Attorney W H. C Brown, Attorney A. J Oliver, S. S Ragsdale, Thomas C. Walker and G W. Owens. The Centenary of David Livingstone. The national Baptist foreign mission board, with headquarters in Philadelphia, is preparing to celebrate the centenary of David Livingstone through special programs distributed among the various churches and Sundays schools of the denomination. David Livingstone was born in Scotland March 19 1813. Thirty years of life were spent in African. Easter Sunday, March 23 is the day she set apart for the celebration. Rev. L. G. Jordan is the corresponding secretary, to whom orders for programs should be sent. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER SENIOR LAW CLASS BANQUET. Future Legal Lights of Howard University Make Their Initial Bow. The "coming out" banquet of the senior class of the law department of Howard university on Feb. 21, at Gray's, in Washington, was a veritable "feast of reason and a flow of soul." A larger or more progressive gathering of young men of the race have never put their feet beneath a festal board in the nation's capital. It represented an inspiration for the present and a glowing promise for the future. The program of speeches, embracing a number of topics of practical value and strong contemporaneous interest, was as follows: SUNDAY SCH Lesson X.—First Quarter March 9, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL Text of the Lesson, Gen. xix, 29—Memory Verses, 15, 1 Text, II Cor. vi, 17—Co. Prepared by Rev. D. M. S. It does seem too bad to b these lessons after the fashion of those who have "The Progress of Criminal Law Reform," Chester A. Carpenter: "The Position of the United States Relative to Panama Canal Tolls," Peter R. Lee: "The Political Status of the American Negro," John H. Berry: "Evolution of Law and Its Relation to Modern Sociology," Harry A. Capchart: "The Relation of Judicial Procedure to Government," Garfield C. Thompson: "Federal Control of Corporations," Edward R. Dryer: "Our Moral Duty as Lawyers," E. E. Jones: "Fifty Years of Freedom," Huyer I. Brown: "Class of E." Arthur E. Briscoe. Mr Arthur A. Rhambo acquitted himself admirably as coastmaster. An opportunity for brief discussion was allowed, and a brilliant array of supplementary talks was given by members of the class not down on the regular program. Felicitous addresses were delivered by Professor W. H. H. Hart of the faculty of Howard Law school and Mr. R. W. Thompson, president of the National Negro Press association, who were special guests of the occasion. The class yell was a lightful feature. The officers of Howard's law class of 1913 are: President, John E. Roundtree; vice president, Robert D. Brooks; secretary, Arthur B. Briscoe; assistant secretary, William H. Tabbs; treasurer, Harry J. Capehart; sergeant-at-arms, Garfield C. Thompson. The social committee was made up of Alonzo Ware, chairman; E. R. Dryver, shaver L. Brown, William H. Burrell, John H. Clinton, C. A. Carpenter, Artee H. Fleming, J. Arthur Davis, Henry E. Dunne, Marian F. Harris, Edward E. Jones, Bernard L. Jackson, B. T. Montgomery, William H. Martin, James E. Buckner, John W. Robinson, Jacob L. Reid, Philip C. Good and Joseph A. Thoraton. The remaining members of the class are William B. Bruce, J. H. Berry, Walter L. Browne and Alfred H. Rhambo. They hail from every section of the country and from the West India islands. Gray's mirror encircled dining room was a bower of beauty. American flags and bunting being displayed on the walls. The table sparkled with cut glass and Haviland china, and huge bouquets of tea roses added picturesqueness to the color scheme. Musical selections were played on a high grade pianola during the discussion of the menu and between the speeches. The menu was got up in fine style. TIDAL WAVE OF INIMICAL LEGISLATION WIDELY FELT Afro-Americans Still. Have Many Friends—Rabbi Hirsch is Optimistic. In the midst of the great tidal wave of agitation and introduction of legislation against the intermarriage of white and colored persons in the various states let the colored race remember that it still has friends among the white people. Neither segregation nor prohibitory marriage laws can stop the progress of a race united in heart, purpose and constructive effort. There will always be strong defenders of truth and righteousness, persons of wealth and influence, who love justice and hate injustice, to follow human beings. As the enemies of the race increase, so will its friends multiply. Character, honesty and integrity are not judged by the color of a person's skin. They are virtues by which the world measures muckind. They are not to be bought or sold. They are nature's priceless jewels. Rabbi E. B. G. Hirsch, the great Jewish scholar, in a recent tribute paid to Dr. Booker T. Washington and the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute recently, used the following expressions to convey his meaning: "Have you ever thought that the great Son of Palestine was a carpenter's son? He did not have a classical education, but he learned the lesson of life in his Father's carpenter shop. He did not go to academics, but he heard his divine Father's call. "Whatever message he had he clothed it in the phraseology not of the counting room and not of the drawing room, but in the impressive vocabulary of the farmer and the artisan. "In practicing and learning to practice the religion of labor you at Tuskegee become Christianized in the spirit of the great Teacher and Judaized in the spirit of the Jewish prophets." New Branch Library in Louisville. The library board, in Louisville, Ky., has appropriated $4,000 toward the starting of a branch library in the east section of the city. The library will be greatly appreciated by the colored citizens of the east end. The committee which has charge of the work will raise $1,000 from among members of the race Interest in Iowa Masonic Affairs: Much interest is being taken by the members of the community fraternity in SUNDAY SCHOOL. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lessen, Gen. xix, 12-17, 23-29—Memory Verses, 15, 16—Golden Text, II Cor. vi, 17—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. It does seem too bad to hurry over these lessons after the fashion of the suggestion of those who have assigned them, but the faithful teacher will take up the intervening portions and endeavor to omit nothing. Every part of the record of the visit of the Lord and the angels to Abraham in chapter xviii is most fascinating and most instructive and practical. See the Lord of glory in human form, as doubtless He also appeared to Adam and Eve in Eden. See Him and His companions, the two angels, also in the form of men, accepting Abraham's hospitality and actually eating the food prepared by Abraham and Sarah. Consider that He also ate in His immortal resurrection body. Think of the breakfast He prepared for the disciples on the shore of Galilee and also of eating and drinking with Him at His table in His kingdom. Do not omit to notice the water for their feet. Consider his reference to the omission of this by Simon (Luke vii, 44) and see him attending to it Himself in John xiii. Contrast Sarah's three measures of meal unleavened (xviii, 6) with the woman's three measures of meal leavened of Matt. viii, 33. See the great saying of xviii, 14. "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" And compare xxxii, 17-27. In xviii. 22, see the Lord and Abraham alone together, while the two angels go on their way to Sodom to rescue Lot. Hear Abraham pleading for Sodom and the Lord's assurance that if there were but ten righteous men in the city He would not destroy it. Contrast the greater sin of Israel when the presence of such men as Noah, Daniel and Job could not prevent the judgment from falling upon her and the intercession of Moses or Samuel would not avail (Ezek. xiv. 14-20; Jer. xv. 2)—more tolerable for Sodom than for Capernaum in the day of judgment (Matt. xi. 23, 24). We have seen Lot pitching his tent toward Sodom and later dwelling in Sodom (xiii. 12; xiv. 12), but now we see him a ruler in Sodom, sitting in the gate of Sodom (xix. 1). That means getting on in the world, but it means such a fellowship with the world as angels cannot approve, for they preferred to abide in the street rather than enter Lot's house. When they communicated to Lot their business, that they had been sent to destroy the city because of its iniquity, which cried greatly to God, they told Lot to tell his family and relatives to flee from the city because of the judgment that was about to come. They paid no heed to Lot's message, however, and he seemed to them as one that mocked. So much for the value of a testimony against the world by one who is conformed to the world. The life and conduct of Lot is such a problem that if the spirit by Peter had not told us that he was a righteous man (I I Pet. II. 7, S) we might never have supposed that he was such a one. Such a testimony concerning such a man should prevent us from passing judgment on any one as to whether they are the Lord's or not. See Rom. xiv. 13; I Cor. 4. 5. In the morning the two angels took Lot and his wife and their two daughters by the hand and brought them forth without the city, urging them to escape for their lives and look not behind them lest they should be consumed in the destruction of the city. The perverseness and umbelief of Lot are seen in his refusal to escape to the mountain and in his fear that He who had delivered him from Sodom would let some evil befall him in the mountain. See the marvelous grace of God in sparing Zoar at his request. How wonderful beyond all comprehension the sin of man and the grace of God! There is, however, a limit to His forbearance if sin is persisted in, for, though He is long suffering and not willing that any should perish, the day of the Lord will come (II Pet. iii. 9, 10). From chapter six, 15-23, it looks as if the day on which Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed began with a clear sky, a morning of sunshine after a night of the usual sins to which the cities were given over. If the sons-in-law of Lot happened to mention to any of their friends the visit of their father and his strange message concerning the approaching doom it probably caused only laughter. But the clouds gathered, the storm broke, the fire and bristle stone fell, and that was the last morning on earth for the inhabitants of those cities. The Lord Jesus Christ, who sent the deluge in the days of Noah and the fire that destroyed those cities, has said, "As it was in the days of Noah, * * * as it was in the days of Lot, * * * even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed" (Luke xvii, 26; xxvii, 30; 11 Thess. 1, 7-9). He also said, "Remember Lot's wife" (Luke xvii, 32). And when today these old Testament records are ridiculed, as they so often are. It is the Lord Jesus who is thus held up to scorn and contempt and through Him God the Father, for all of His words and works were the Father's through Him (John xxii, 49; xxii, 10). Groceries. Groceries. SELECT GROCERIES Winchester and Calhoun Streets. We all cannot teach school, nor can all be dress makers, hence we have entered business. We are here to serve you. Let us fill your Grocery orders. We will call for and deliver all orders in Select Meat and Groceries. Write or Phone Us. Madison 3875 M. Minnie Iola Martin, 1160 Calhoun & Winchester Sts. GROCERY STORE Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funerals Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. ```markdown ``` Funeral Director and Embalmer Coaches to hire for all occasions Funerals from S75.00 Up Res., 1131 Argyle Ave. OFFICE: 942 DRUIDHILL AVE. 'Phone Mt. Vernon 1791-Y Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call Wish to announce to the generous public that I am still doing business at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same Carriage for hire for weddings, parties and funerals, and special attention given to all orders day or night. Yours, ALEX. HEMSLEY, 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. Three Times as Much Business For "1913" 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 BUTL, R'S most equipped repair shop up town. 图 Baltimore, Md. Groceries. CERIES Boun Streets. Make dress makers, hence we there to serve you. W orders. Borders in Select Meat S. Bison 3875 M. Brown & Winchester Sts. STORE Elliott Undertaker... AV. Units, Shipping Funerals hire for all occasions. Day or Night. EMSLEY Ed Embalmer Funerals from $75.00 Up 42 DRUIDHILL AVE. 791-Y ADVIN.... BEET, DERTAKER up; caskets for $3.00 and up addings. Parties, Receptions, enable rates. You need not call 142 W. Hill Street and 926 Druid Hill Ave. General Director and Embalmer What I am still doing business making the public for all past one Carriage for hire for attention given to all orders 578 Main Office Owing to the favorable contract offered 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 WOMEN AGAINST MOB VIOLENCE Northeastern Federation Aroused by Provalence of Lynching. MEETING HELD AT CONCORD Organization Representing Over Two Thousand Club Members Enters Sensible and Dignified Protest For the Suppression of Great National Disgrace—Mrs. Terrell Chief Speaker. Proof...Sirred by the constant lynching of members of the race in various sections of the country without giving the accused the opportunity of trial by judge or jury, the department for the suppression of lynching of the Northernwestern Federation of Women's Clubs held a big protest meeting in the Concord Baptist church, in this city, on Thursday evening, Feb. 22. The meeting, which was attended by prominent clubwomen from the immediate northern and New England states, was presided over by Mose. Adam C. E. Minott, head of the department. By an arrangement with the officers of the Concord Literary circle that organization entertained the audience with an interesting musical and literary program from 8 to 9 o'clock. The clubwomen were noted by their badges and club pins. Associated with Mine. Minott is arranging public meetings for the department for the suppres- THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK MME: AENA C. E. MINOTT sion of lynching are Miss Maritcha R. Lyons and Miss Elizabeth A. Mickens. Mrs. C. S. Gunner of Hilburn, N. X. president of the general organization, made a strong plan for concerted action on the part of every club and every trend of the race to combat the matter of discrimination on account of cover whatever it crops up. Mrs. Gunner is an older debater and a woman of spirited literary and executive ability. The organization of clubs, over which she has presided for the past three years, numbers several thousand women. Each club does a special educational, amenable, philanthropic or industrial work. Mme. Minott's Effective Leadership. Mme. Minott in her report and introductory remarks said: Realizing that all great reforms in the history of the world have been brought about by public sentiment, the department for suppression of lynching has sought letters to the governors and mayors of our country and also to newspapers to grow public sentiment against this great evil and to stimulate those in power to an awareness of their position which should lead to a clear check the rapid growth of the horrible crime of lynching. Since every detail in the work of each department is the property of the federation and because of the limited time necessarily given to the conference of each department, which would not allow for the reading of all the letters received in answer to the ones sent out, I have thought best to present each of our memoirs pamphlet containing a copy of the letter sent out and some of the answers received. The circular letter sent to governors of states and mayors of municipalities in which lynchings have occurred during Mine, Minnott's administration reads thus: Honored Sir- In the name of womanhood and as the representative of more than two colored women of the northwest and middle Atlantic states of our country we beg a moment of your valuable time to speak about a matter that is understanding the peace of the nation and sapponing the very strength of womanhood not on of our race, but that of the white race as well. We here approach this question not only as a racial one, but more so because of its demoralizing effect upon the public morals. The present growing spread of lynchings seems to take on more brutal forms with its added numbers, and any barbarous practice upon one race or class of people by another cannot but scar the soul of the perpetrator in proportion to the sufferers of the injured. We feel, honored sir, that the souls of such men as yourself, who stand at the head of places where these murderous atrocities are persecuted, are too pure to allow these conditions to prevail much longer. We, a band of more than 2,000 women, therefore plead with you for the righteous enforcement of a just and correct law; legal punishment for the guilty, protection of the lives of the innocent. We realize that it takes time to perma- nate, but what the best of us, you now, honored sir, is to do what absolutely lies in your power at present for the extinction of these crimes. Awaiting, honored sir, your action in this matter, we beg to remain respectfully yours, for God and humanity. NORTHBEST ADMINISTRATION OF COLORED WOMEN'S JUBBS ADENA C. E. MINOTT Head of Department For Suppression of Lynching. Co-operation Through Organization. The chief speaker for the occasion was the nationally known Mrs. Mary Church Terrell of Washington, whose voice and pen have been heard and felt in defense of the race at home and in foreign lands. Mrs. Terrell's address was rather serious at stages, but her main point of view in relation to law enforcement in the future was optimistic. The speaker advised cooperation through organized effort, mainly agitation from platform and press and firm resentment of injustice as methods by which to awaken favorable public sentiment against lynchings and other outrages. The clubwomen in this city, New York, Jersey City, Yonkers and Newark were out in large numbers and manifested a deep interest in the work. Due credit was given to Governors Deneen of Illinois. Lee Cruez of Oklahoma, Glasscoe of West Virginia, Mayors Laz Schwarz of Mobile, Ala., and H. W. Howell of Wilmington, Del., and others for public expressions against lynching. The meeting was notable because there was no bitterness displayed on the part of its promoters. TRADES TAUGHT AT BEREAN. Manual Training School In Philadelphia Sets Good Example. The Derean Manual Training school in Philadelphia sets a good example for other educational institutions of its kind by holding a series of meetings to show the needs of practical education among Afro-American youths and how to meet them. The enrollment of the school in the several departments is over 300. Girls are taught shirt waist making; cutting, designing and fitting on a plan similar to that generally used in factories. This information and training pave the way for them to more easily secure good paying positions when they complete their course of study. The school affords a splendid opportunity to our boys and girls to get the rudiments of a good practical education in carpentry, domestic science and many other subjects. Within less than fifteen months some 6,000 shirt waists and other garments have been made by the students of this school, which accepts voluntary contributions to aid in carrying on its work. HAMPTON INSTITUTE'S NORTHERN CAMPAIGN. Plans Made by Students in the Interest of Their School. Hampton, Va.—The authorities at the Hampton (Va.) institute have completed arrangements for the annual northern campaign in the interest of the school. The first big meeting in New York will be held at Carnegie hall on Monday evening, March 10. The program for this year's tour in music and topics for discussion differs widely from that of 1912 and will no doubt attract large crowds. The meeting in New Haven will be held on Wednesday, March 12, and the one in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 13. The program will portray historic scenes at Hampton, John Smith's visit to Kionotan, Indian speech, songs and dances. This vote appears on the printed program: "A few months after landing in 1867 the Jamestown colony was threatened with famine and sent to Kiqotan, now Hampton, for relief. John Smith says, 'We were never more merry nor fed on more plentie of good oysters and good bread nor never had better cheer in old England than in the warm, dry houses of the Kiqotans.'" The Indian in history and song will be portrayed by a Hampton student. Among the plantation melodies to be sung at the meeting are the following: The First Slaves Find a Home.-African songs and dances. In 1619 a Dutch trader landed at Jamestown with twenty African slaves. Some of these were exchanged for corn and tobacco near Kliquotan. In the Cotton Field.-"Dis cotton want pickin' so bad." Chorus-"I's gwine pick off massa's peas" (peanuts). (Slaves sing as they pick the cotton and carry it to the scales, then break into an informal dance. Emancipation.-"My Lord deliver" Daniel. Why can't he deliver me?" Chorus-"I's gwine back to Dixie." (Slaves gathered in the woods for a religious meeting are visited by the master, who proclaims them free. Refugees.-"Sometimes I feel like a motherless child, far, far from home." Chorus-"Fighting on Halleluiah" (The homeowner of the freedmen's bureau at Hampton for relief and are given work by General Armstrong). The First, Freedman's School.—"We are climbin' higher n' higher." Chorus. "It's gwine read my Holy Bible one odese days." (This school was started and taught by a young colored woman on the grounds of the present Hampton Institute.) The program will be concluded with a song, "Fifty Years of Freedom," to be sung by a Hampton graduate, with the trade chorus "Men of Hampton." The New England Baptist Convention. The board of managers of the New England Baptist missionary convention, of which the Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, L.L. D., is president, has begun preparations for the next annual meeting of the convention, to be held in Washington in June. The semiannual meeting of the board was held in Jersey City the latter part of February, at which much important business was transposed. FRONT RANK IN LEGAL AFFAIRS Brief Sketch of an Assistant Corporation Counsel's Notable Career in New York—Won Scholarship Honors in College and Subsequently Became Leader in Many Good Movements. BY CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. New York.—That the race is capable of producing highly trained and capable lawyers who are a credit to the bar and the race is seen in James D. Carr, who for nearly nine years has been an assistant corporation counsel in this city. This position is one of the most responsible and trustworthy offices held by a member of the race here and is given only in recognition of ability and service. Mr. Carr is the only colored man in the eastern section of the country to be appointed to such an office and has a rare opportunity to show up to advantage the best side of the race. He long has been a national figure in the political and civic life of the race in this country, and his large experience in civic movements has given him a wide acquaintance with the needs of the race. He was appointed an assistant district attorney of New York county by Colonel Asn Bird Gardiner, a Democratic district attorney, being the first ATTORNEY JAMES D. CARR. colored man in the country to be appointed to such an office, and prosecuted cases in all the courts of the county from the beginning to the end of his term. White in this capacity Counselor Carr, by his splendid knowledge of the law and the exercise of rare executive ability, maintained the dignity and honor of the office. For general education, wide attainments, for dignity of department and bearing. Mr. Carr has few equals at the bar today. He comes from a good Maryland family stock, which has bequeathed to him a rugged heritage. He was born in Baltimore, the son of the Rev. Dr. William T. Carr, now of Concord, N. C. His brother, Dr. William T. Carr, Jr. is a well known practicing physician in Baltimore. Coursing in his veins are many strains of blood—English, Huguenot, Indian, Negro and Scotch-Irish. Attorney Carr was educated in the public schools of New Haven, Conn., and Elizabeth, N. J. He then graduated from the preparatory school of Nutters college, standing first in the classical section, being its only colored graduate. At the end of his junior years he was elected a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society for scholarships and was also a member of the Cleveland Democratic club. He is also a graduate of the law school of Columbia university. Lawyer Carr took a post graduate course for three years in the famous school of political science of Columbia university, one of his subjects being international law, under the eminent authority. Professor John Bussett Moore, formerly assistant secretary of state. Before his admission to the bar in 1895 he began the fight against the hypocrisy and ingratitude of some of the political leaders in this state toward the colored voters and won a signal victory. For over sixteen years he has been on the firing line and has been one of the most active and intense colored Democrats in the country, contributing to the spread of Democratic principles among the colored voters of the country as much as any man in the country, white or colored. Mr. Carr is one of the leading men in the Colored Democratic organization of this city and state. He was appointed to his present office nearly nine years ago by Judge John J. Delany, then corporation counsel, a Democrat. In all of the trustworthy and responsible offices to which Mr. Carr has been appointed he has reflected credit upon himself and the race. He is a thorough race man, and his movements in civic and political affairs are actuated by the highest motives. 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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 finest garment a woman can wear," said her husband, "is the man- tle of charity." "Yes," she snapped, "and it's about the only one some husbands want their wives to wear." M. TREGOR & SONS (Origma ked Box Superior Hair Dressing ...PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER... To be used by modern Ladies and Children to dress the Hair to any stylish fashion. 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. 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All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. OUR HIGH SCHOOL The blow aimed at our High School curriculum by Commissioner Biggs of the School Board is a serious one and steps should be taken by the leading men of this city to ward it off. It may be true that our school is costing a little more per capita, than that of the white school, but there is absolutely no reason why the curriculum should be anything less than that of other schools of the same character. Paltimore wants no interference with its school system by anybody no matter who they are, nor what their standing may be. A large number of our present teachers are graduates of our high school, and if the good work is to be continued there must be no interference with its curriculum. We have a training school which is doing excellent work along its line, and we have no desire to see our High School turned into an industrial school. No time is to be lost. Let our best men get together and take up this matter and make a most vigorous protest against any change but a change for the better. THE SALOON AND GOOD MORALS. Just now there seems to be an unusual effort put forth looking to a reduction of the number of saloons in a section of the city where quite a number of our people live, and where there are many schools and churches. It is hardly necessary for us to state that we thoroughly and heartily indorse every honest effort and endeavor which makes for righteousness. Not only are there a super abundance of such saloons, but there are many other agencies at work destroying the morals of our people. We believe that everything ought to be done which is reasonably in our power, in the way of public protest, and imploring the aid of influential white citizens in assisting in such needed moral amelioration. But, it is most important for us to remember that such outward manifestations of zeal, after all, count very little in the realization of the desired end. The thing which we need to appreciate more than we do is the extreme and vital importance of systematic constructive efforts along the lines of moral betterment. Wild and spasmodic efforts amount to a very little, so far as any real --- accomplishment is concerned. We may succeed in closing up some saloons, but unless we succeed in changing the inward attitude of the many patrons of such establishments, not only will such saloons be reproduced, but under evenmore aggrassating conditions. There are not a few persons who will readily become enthusiastic with respect to the closing up of saloons, but who have little or no enthusiasm for the work the church or ought to be doing for humanity. The more important phase of this matter does not easily appeal to some who are enthusiastic with respect to the closing business. But it is by far the most important. The excessive tendencies upon the part of the race towards manifold amusements and pleasures some innocent in themselves, but extremely harmful and pernicious, by reason of their setting and associations, plainly tell the story that constructive Christian effort is far from what it should be. Christianity is a life. Some of us believe that it is the very highest expression of a proper life. Its mission is not to destroy, but to fulfill. The man who keeps a saloon, or even a "dive" is just as much a brother as the other fellow who wants to put him out of business. Possibly, he wants to put him out of business because that business hurts the morals of the one who wants to put him out. This may be a good reason, but it is certainly a selfish one, and not the one which should actuate a Christain. Do let us be careful that we have the proper motive, for no act is complete without the motive. We dare to venture the opinion that we could reasonably anticipate larger success if we would make more conspicuous our primary desire of really saving the saloonkeeper to righteousness, rather than merely putting him out of business. If we are to retain the name Christain we must certainly be followers of the Christ. Note his terrible words of denunciation of the respectable ones of His day, and His ever tender and affectionate words to sinners and abandoned classes. It was not because He temporised with sin, but He really and truly loved the sinner, and the best manifestations of that love were to him near so that he might be transformed by divine power. In such transformation the darkness disappears because the light scatters it. We dare to be old fashioned enough to state however distressing certain manifestations of evil way be to us, that the true and only permanent solution lies in the application of the Law of Love. If we expect the blessings of Heaven upon our endeavor, the thing that must be most manifest in us, is not the destruction of the man's business, but the liberation of the man so that he may do his best work, really be happy, and glorify the common Father of us all. True, this is rather slow, and less spectacular, but we can not hope to be above the Master. Like honest Christain men Let us do what we can to remove these snakes but let us not loose sight of our duty to the man. CUR NEW PRESIDENT On last Tuesday Mr. Woodrow Wilson, late Governor of the State of New Jersey, took the oath of office as the President of these United States. His inaugural address was far from being a lengthy document, and, in many respects, it was unique. Possibly, its distinctive phase is its simplicity. It is simply characteristic of the man. He purposes to apply in the discharge of the manifold duties of that high office the conscience of a Christian man. We do not hesitate to express our confidence in the man. We believe him thoroughly in earnest, and disposed to honestly live up to the words of his inaugural address. In such an event, there must necessarily be lively political times. It is not to be presumed that democratic leaders, and the ordinary democratic politician, possess the same kind of "Christian conscience" as that possessed by the President, and Mr. Wilson may not have an easy job in transforming the "Christian conscience" of a large number of original Wilson Democrats. The United States is a mighty big corporation and despite the fact that Woodrow Wilson is of the seldom sort timber, it will be almost a miracle should the Democratic party find itself, after the end of four years, as united as it seems to be at this time. But, despite all possibilities, all good and patriotic citizens unite in wishing our new President prosperity and every blessing. Especially, as Afro-Americans, let us hope that President Wilson will have no "Negro policy". After fifty years of endeavor if we cannot feel perfectly at home in the American policy for all the peoples who make up this grand republic, then let us take to the woods NOTES OF NEGRO PROGRESS A new undretaking firm has been chartered at Los Angles, Cal. Its name is Smith-Williams & Company. Several leading men of South Bend, Indiana have formed a stock company to start a grocery. The company is capitalized at $1,000. The Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance Company is reporting a surplus of $28,096.54, with $13,000 bonds and an annual income of $200,000. In Cherry county, Kansas, is a large and prosperous colony known as Kinkaiders. The colonists engage in farming and stock raising. A Negro daily has made its advent at Oakland, Cal. It is named The Evening Gazatte and is edited by a trained editor and publisher, Edward Allen. The People's Savings Bank and Trust Company, of Nashville, Tenn. shows an increase of $21,000 in resources for the past year and $6000 increase in capital stock. The Eldarodo Gold Star Mining Co., of Los Angles, Cal., has raised $4,500 of the $7,000 necessary to install a cyanide plant. The company is a Nergo concern selling it stock to none but Negroes. The board of commissioners of the Knights of Pythias has authorized Mr. Sydey Pittman, the architect who designed the Jamesstown Negro building, to draw plans for a $150,000 temple to be built in Dallas, Texas. The United Brothers of Friendship of Texas, located at Houston, announces that the receipts of the order for 1912 are $125,000. All told the society has collected $510,000 for widows' and orphans. Its net resources above all claims are $50,000. A number of the most prominent men of Arkansas assembled a Pine Bluff a short time ago and organized an old line legal service, life insurance company. The capital stock of the company is $250,000. At his first meeting $5,200 was subscribed $2,600 was paid in cash, security being given for the balance. The board of directors is made up of the leading business and professional men throughout the state. What promises to be of the finest playhouses in this country operated in the interest of colored people will open its doors about March 1st at Savanah, Ga. This new theatrical proposition is owned by the Savannah Picture Plays Company of that city. The sum of $40,000 is being put in the construction, meaning every convenience and beauty accordingly. A first-class playhouse is the object of those interested, and everything possible is being done towards that end. Parents Reception The children of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Thomas tendered their parents a reception Wednesday evening, February 26 at their residence 1334 Division street in honor of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. They were the recipients of many useful presents. Among those present were: Messrs. Joseph P. Thompson, Alexander Gibbs, Columbus Gordon, Wilson Smith, of Eastville, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. William White, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smith, of Philadelpia; Mr. and Mrs. James Frey, Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor. Mesdames Sidney Smith, Mary C.; Johnson, Sallie Watson; Misses Delia Nolman, of Ricmond, Bertha Ware and Miss Rosie Ware, of Glouster, Va. The colored people of Baltimore are exceptionally favored in having in their midst a woman physician Dr. Melissa Evelyn Thompson of their own race. In addition to being a general practitioner she has demonstrated her ability as a very competent specialist in diseases of the nose and throat. A visit to the Provident Hospital where she serves as resident physician will readily impress one of her fitness for this work and of the advantages which this institution offers. Joseph Bonaparte. Joseph Bonaparte fled to America after the hundred days and bought a home in Philadelphia, where he lived in winter, and a mansion in New Jersey, where he passed his summers. He was much liked in this country, but could not make up his mind to stay here, so returned to Europe, hoping to profit by the changes of government in France. He was always disappointed and found himself an unwelcome guest in every country save England. He finally secured permission to live in Italy and died in Florence in 1844. PROVIDENT HOSPITAL ELECTED NEW STAFF New Officers To Have Complete Charge Of Affairs At Provident Hospital. The Board, of Dircetors of Provident Hospital, at a special meeting held last Saturday elected a new staff for the coming year. These gentlemen will have complete charge of the various departments of the hospital. Dr. R. M. Hall was elected superintendent, Dr. Melissa Thompson resident physician. The new staff met Sunday and two hours were spent in earnest consideration of the needs of Provident Hospital and means of meeting these urgent demands were discussed with great enthusiasm. Harmony characterized the meeting. The first matter considered was the further development and maintanence of the Nurses_Training School. A fine course of instruction was outlined and members of the staff were appointed to lecture to the nurses each week day from 4.30 to 6. This lecture course was begun Monday and each day since the nurses in training have largely taken advantage of the instructions given them and feel very keenly the interest that is being taken in them. Miss Annie M. Barnes who is recognized as one of the best nurses in the city has agreed to lecture on dietetics and Miss Annabel Wilson, the competent superintendent of the Training School, will lecture on general nursing. The fostering of the Nurses Training School is and should be one of the chief aims of the hospital, and to this end a Nurses Training School Relief Association is being organized, composed of some of Baltimore's most prominent citizens, to raise money for the perpetuation and amelioration of this department Already plans for a gigantic massmeeting are under way for the near future and at this meeting the people of Baltimore will be made acquainted with needs of this institution and the aims of those who are in charge. The next matter considered was the continuation of the dispensary. A member of the staff will be in charge of the dispensary from 12 to 1 every week day and every one desiring free treatmet is urged to take advantage of the Free Dispensary. It was the sense of the members that a complete renovation of the hospital was necessary before the best results could be obtained. The proposed changes will give room for more beds and greatly improve the surgical and obstical service. An architect has been engaged to submit plans and specification for the proposed charges. To make these very necessary improvements money must be raised at once. For this purpose auxiliaries are being formed in every section of the city. Other plans are being perfected for the raising of funds to carry on this work which will be made public in a few days. The public is earnestly requested to cooperate with the management. The effort they are making to develop Provident Hospital and all should feel that the greatest needs of the Negroes of this city is a well equipped hospital for those needing Hospital treatment, including a Nurses' Training School of the highest type for the training of our young women whose ambitions are to care for the sick. The Board of Managers wish to announce that $150 was realized at the recent basket ball game, held at Richmond Market Armory. FREDERICK NOTES (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Frederick, Md., March 6.—Rev. L. J. Valentine, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, who has been quite sick is able to be out again. The Royal Arch Masons assembled in the First Baptist Church on last Sunday evening to hear a very able sermon by the pastor, Rev. Towens. Mrs. Alice Bouldin, of Hudson, N. Y. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. William Dowens. Rev. John Porter, pastor of Quinn A. M. E. Church, delivered an able sermon Sunday evening. Rev. Porter is doing a good work here. PROMINENT ZIONISTS IN SPECIAL SESSION Among Propositions Considered Was An Appropriation For Livingstone College. Washington, March 6. - The bishops of the A. M. E. Zion Church and a number of the other prominent officials of the church held a meeting at the residence of Bishop Alexander Walters, 309 R street northwest, Monday. Among the propositions considered were the raising of $37 500 with which to rebuild the girls' dormitory at Livingstone College, appropriations for churches in several cities and an informal discussion of the controversy between Bishop James W. Hood and Rev. E. W. Jones, of Salisbury, Md., regarding the relative importance of the work of James Varick, founder nd first bishop of the A. M. E. Zion Church, and Christopher Rush, second bishop of the church. A boom for Rev. Dr. George C. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion was the next Register of the Treasury was given a big impetus. He is said to have the backing of the prominent men of his denomination for the position. General Julian Carr and Josephus Daniels, both of North Carolina, are said to regard Dr. Clement highly. Should Dr. Clement be appointed, to succeed Register J. C. Napier, the bishops of the church will appoint a new editor. Revs. W. A. Blackwell, of Louisville; J. W. MacDonald, of Baltimore, and W. H. Davenport, of Bayonne, N. J., are among those mentioned as possible successors to Dr. Clement, should political lightning strike him. Among those present at the meeting were Bishop J. W. Hood, A. Walters, J. W. Allstork, C. R. Harris, J. S. Caldwell, George L. Blackwell, George W. Clinton and A. J. Warner; Rev. J. S. Jackon, financial secretary of the denomination; John C. Dancy, secretary of Church Extension; S. G. Atkins, secretary of education, and J. W. Wood, missionary secretary of the denomination. Indoor Atheletic Meet Washington, March. 6—The second annual indoor meet of colored athletes of the East was held at Convention Hall last Friday night. The three-conered contest between Howard University, Lincoln University and Hampton Institute aroused the most interest. Howard won 35 points, Hampton 14, and Lincoln 5. Martin, of Howard, was the winner in several events, including the 50-yard collegiate dash Among the winners in the event were: 50 yards; elementary-Taylor, Seaton School. 50 yards; unlimited-Gilmore, Slater School. 50 yards; scholastic-Burwell, Armstrong Manuel Training School. 50 yards; collegiate-Martin, Howard. 50 yards scholastic hurdles-Duckett, Armstrong Manual Training School. 50 yards; open dash-Morse, Salem-Crescent, New York. 50 yards; open hurdle-Morse Salem Crescent. 440 yards; scholastic-Burwell, A. M. T. S. One mile; collegiate-Spritely, Hampton. 880 yards; scholastic-Young, Philadelphia High School. 440 yards: open-Young. 440 yards; collegiate-Stratton, Howard. EASTON ITEMS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton. Md., March.—Mrs. Robert H. Gibson and daughter are still confined to their home Mr. Irvin G. Brooks is still confined to his home from burns he received by an explosion of a moving picture gas tank. Mrs. Eliza Wrighton of 108 S. Anrora street, is very ill. Mr. Gus Smith, of Chapel District, Md., is still very feeble. Mr. Levin Emory an old citizen of Easton, died last Friday. He leaves a widow. Mr. George Johnson is sick at his home, 145 Talbot Lane, with the asthma. Mr. Thomas Woolford Dr. W. Henry Hoag, who has been practicing medicine here for the past six wekes, is building up a good practice. Y. M. C. A. Elects Officers (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Suffolk. Va., March 6.—W. H. Crocker, president; Dr. J. W. Pierce, secretary; John Marshall, Jr., vice president; Dr. E. L. H. Vance, treasurer, and W. H. Hurst chaplain, prominent colored men of Suffolk, and officers of the colored Y. M. C. A. resent the application of Y. M. C. A. to the alleged "blind tiger" for which several men were indicted and tried. The officers of the real Y. M. C. A. have found that in soliciting for membership, they are met with refusals on account of being confounded with this second place now in bad repute. It was brought out that with many of the frequenters of the "Y. M. C. A. which was raided, the letters meant "You May Call Again." The reputable and respected colored men of Suffolk allege that the cause of the Young Men's Christian Association in Suffolk, has been done a great injustice by this improper use. Chestertown Items. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., March 6. Through the efforts of Mr. Charles H. Balke a gentlemen's social club has been organized. The officers are: H. Jenkins, president; Walter Bantum, secretary [and Charles H. Balke, treasurer. The club gave a social last Tuesday. Covers were laid for ninety persons and a most delightful evening was spent. Mr. Harrison Jenkins was toast master. The toasts were "Social Life," Walter Bantum; "Africa," Marshall Pilman; "Temperance," Harrison Hamilton; "Our Race," John E. Dent, and "Freedom". Daniel Miller. Queen's Rally at 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 asseend the throne, after which the reports were read. The queen of Germany, represented by Mrs. Martha Thompson, raised the highest amount, $29.16. Mr. Wilbert J. Henry was lord chamberlain. Mrs Maggie Tucker, who represented Sweden, was second, raising $25.35. Mr. John W. Grooms waher lord chamberlain. Japan, which was represented by, Mrs Laura 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. Mr. James Frey was lord chamberlain. Rev. A. L. Gaines, pastor of the church complimented the queens upon their success. A collation was served to the queens and their coworkers. Wednesday night. The following queens, respectively raised sums ranging from $5.00 to $8.00: Mrs. Laura Banks, Queen; Mr. John W. Grooms, Lord Chamberlain. Miss Mary Irving, Queen; Mr. Benjamin Roberts, Lord Chamberlain. Mrs. Laura Johnson, Queen of Japan; Mr. Johnson, Lord Chamberlain. Mrs. Elizabeth Gross, Queen of Greece: Mr. George Blake, Lord Chamberlaini. Mrs. P. Blackwell, Queen of Liberia; Mr. M. E. Coxen, Lord Chamberlain. Mrs. Sallie Baskerville, Queen of Russia; Mr. Walter Baskerville, Lord Chamberlain. Every one deserves a great deal of credit for their earnest effort in making the affair a success. The work of the committee composed of Mrs. Martha Thompson Mrs. Rachel Pendleton, treasurer; Mrs. H. E. Frey, Mrs. Lavinia Henry, Miss Clara Thompson, Miss Annie Butler and Miss Gertrude Fisher, president of the Female Usher, who had charge of looking after the comfort of all, also deserves a great deal of credit. NOTICE!! A special sermon will be delivered at Trinity A. M. E. Church Linden avenue and biddle street on Thursday night, March 13, at 8 P. M., by the Rev. I. N. Ross D. D., pastor of the Metropolitan A. M.E Church, of Wash- intgon, D. C., to the Volunteer Association of the church. All other organizations are invited to turn out. Mrs. Estelle Barnes President. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor IN MEMORIAM PITTS—In sacred memory o dear wife, mother and aunt, Sara Pitts, who departed this life two years ago today, March 7, 1911 We thought it a loss, but knew i was a gain, Another with the Father to plea for us not in vain God takes our [loved ones from our homes, But never from our hearts. ome may think we have forgotten you And our broken hearts are healed Little do they know the sorrow That is within our hearts con cealed. By her loving husband, A. I Pitts Mother, we who linger only know How much was lost two years ago But why repine, a few more years, A few more broken sighs and tears Home is sad,Oh God how dreary, lonesome, lonesome every spot; Listening for her voice till weary gust, for we hear it not. Two years ago today dear mother You left us from our home Where we lived so long together But now we are all alone. A precious mother from us has gone A voice we loved is still By her loving daughter, Mrs. Daisy Nolan. Two years have 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 was painful but God knoweth best By her loving niece, Mrs. Alice Langley. BURLEY—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear wife and our devoted sister, Catherine A., who departed this life one year ago, March 10, 1912. We lived and loved together Though only a few short years We shared each others sorrows Farewell dear sister, may your slumber Be as peaceful as your life Be as peace as you are And when God shall call us home- ward May we meet in heaven above. Louisa Connor, Sarah C. White Mary A. Corbin, sisters. JACKSON—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear wife, and kind and affectionate mother, Rebecca Jackson, who died five years ago today, March 5, 1908. Gone but not forgotten By her husband, Lozier Jackson. May she rest in peace, Amen. By her son and daughters. --- We thank our kind friends for their sympathy in the midst of our sad hours of bereavement of our dear mother, Mrs. Mary C. Caesar. The Family. I wish to thank the friends for the many expressions of sympathy during the illness of my father, James W. Bowers, who departed this life, February 6, 1918 at his residence, 905 Warner street, in full triumph of faith; also for the beautiful floral designs. By his daughter, Emma Sidney, 14 W. Henrietta street. A grateful tribute is hereby extended to the many kind friends and well wishers of the family of Mr. Randall Gross and his sister Mrs. Emma Johnson, at the death of their little daughter and niece who fell asleep in Jesus on February 8th, 1913, aged 8 years. The funreal took place from her late home, 1107 Argyle avenue. Rev. Young and Rev. Smith officiating. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. John H. Toadwin, undertaker. The funeral of George W. Jones or General Jones as some of his friends knew him. took place last Tuesday from his late residence 548 Robert street. The services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Williams assisted by Mr. W. F. DeBardeleben. Members of Myrtle Lodge K. of P. acted as pallbearers. Interment at Mt. Auburn cemetery. COPIES OF PICTURE COURED FREE By Stuart's Plapo-Pads means that you can all together, as the Plapo-Pads are made to cure rupture, to heal and to adhere and when adhering closely to the plapo-Pads, there is an important factor in retaining rupture that cannot be held by a truss. Therefore, the care of an important trial of PLAPAO the public bone. Thousands of themselves at home without blindness from work and conquered the most obstinate cases. Soft as volvox or poly-lipoxinate. We prove what we say by sending you Trial of PLAPAO the most convincing proof of it, now, or ever. Write your name on a postal and mail TODAY. Address Plana Laboratories, Block 386, St. Louis, Mo. LET EVERYBODY COME. First Lovefeast and Evangelistic Service by the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Washington Conference. At Sharp St Memorial M. E. Church, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Sunday, March 9th, 3 P. M. All members of Auxiliaries and Young People's Department are expect to report their self-denial envelopes. SONG RECITAL, by the Lend-a-Hand Circle of Bethel A. M. E. Church, wishes to announce a program of rare merit for Sunbay, March 16th, at 5 P. M. Just one hour with the master writers of Sacred Song. For this occasion we have engaged the Lyric Quartet, composed of the following talent: Anna Hazelton Lee, Soprano; Teresa Briscoe Stewart Alto; Nelson Tunall, Baritone; Maurice T. Butler, Tenor; Herbert Y. Johnson, Pianist. Solo by R. W. Stewart. Come and hear sweet voices sing Sacred Music true of Easter time; if you are a lover of song it will pay you to he there on time Silver offering at the door. Mrs. Lydia Burke, President. Miss Annabella Burke, Sec'y. Roy D. G. Hill, Pastor. 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 11 A. M., Speakers: Mrs. Edith Brooks, Mrs. E. Ayers, and Mrs. Lulu Scott. 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 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. Homeseekers Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette. Street. FOR SALE Two modern homes in 1100 block Etting Street. A rare chance for a man who wishes to own his own home. Convenient to four churches. Low Ground Rent. Homeseekers Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette Street. Modern 3 story home in 1300 block Argyle Avenue. Very low ground rent. Can be bought by small cash deposit and payment to suit. Write or call. J. Welsh 13 E. Fayette Street. Beautiful house in 1300 block N. Carey Street. All improvements, Marble Steps Long Yard, etc. G. R. $67.83. Easy Payments. Homeseekers Realt Co. 11 E. Fayette Street. 700 block Baker Street. Two story, 6 rooms and bath. Long Yard. Near Ames Memorial Church Easy terms Homeseekers Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette Street. A rare chance to own a home in 500 block Laurens Street. 3 story 8 rooms and bath. Rooms Private. G. R. $65.00 small cush payments balance as rent. Homeseekers Realty Co., 11 E. Fayette Street. FOR SALE—Two three story houses in the 2000 block of Division street will sell cheap to quick buyer. Apply to 1415 Myrtle avenue. FOR SALE—Beautiful three story house on Myrtle avenue in the 1400 block in fee. Ten rooms and bath, long yard. Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue. 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. W. Thomas, president Take Maryland avenue or Roland Park car, get off at 24th street walk one block west around the corner. THE LORD OF THE GODS DAD GIVE ME A CHANCE TO CURE YOUR RHEUMATISM FREE I took my own medicine. It cured my rheumatism after I had suffered tortures for thirty-six years. I spent $20,000 before I discovered the remedy that cured me, but I'll give you the benefit of my experience for nothing. If you suffer from rheumatism let me send you a package of my remedy absolutely free. Don't send any money, I want to give to it you. I want you to see for yourself what it will do. The picture shows how I suffered. Maybe you are suffering the same way. Don't. You don't need to. I've got the remedy that will cure you and it's your for the asking. Write me today. S. T. Delano, 481 B, Delano Building, Syracuse, New York, and I will send you a free package the very day I get your letter. SPECIAL NOTICES The public is cordially invited to attend a special exercise of Asbury Epworth League on Sunday, March 9, 1913, at 51.5 p. m. There will be representatives from the various Leagues of the city who will entertain you Leon Carrington, president. ANNIVERSARY SERMON. Will be preached to the Lend-a Hand Circle of Trinity A. M. E. Church on Tuesday evening at 8 p. m., March 25, by the Rev. J. I. Lowe, D. D., of Philadelphia Pa., manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern. All are invited. Miss Emma A. Carmack, President. Mrs. Martha L. Edwards, Secretary Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. Trustees of St. Matthews M. E. Church were made to rejoice on last Sunday night when they were presented a handsome sum of $52.00 by Misses Elsie Hall and Edna L. Hewitt. This sum was raised at the musical concert held on Thursday night, February 27, in the above named church. Rev. R. A. Green, is pastor 50 VOICES. 50 VOICES. In Union strength. "The Beautiful City" will be rendered at Asbury M. E. Church Monday March 10, 1913, by a well trained chorus of young people of Ashbury and Centennial M. E. Churches, under the direction of Mme. Helen A. Cooper. Beautiful decorations, powerful calcium ligths, instpiring music etc. Characters: Pilgrim, Miss Mary R. Johnson; Teacher, Mrs., Elizabeth White; Tempter, Miss Lydia Bouldin; Soloists Madam Katie Franklin, Miss Ida Taylor, Miss Lillian Anna Robinson, Madam Laura Gibson Marshall, Miss Georgetta Billups, Mr. Tohmas Edwards. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. Susie M. Howard, Chairlady of Stewardess. Rev. C. G. Cummings, Pastor. Special Notice Special Notice Rev. A. Young will deliver the famous Rairoad Sermon at Whatcoat M. E. Church, Pine and Franklin streets, Sunday, March 9th, 11 A. m. Don't miss the train. SPECIAL NOTICE Honor to whom honor is due. Be sure to come to the Reception given in honor of Mr. W. E. Washington, at St. Matthews M. E. Church, E. 23d street, Thursday evening, March 13th. Music will be furnished by the Crescent Concert Orchestra, Mr. C. Bowman, president; Mr. E. Hoban director. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. Be sure to come to the Song Recital on Palm Sunday; at 5 p. m., the Lend a Hand Cicle 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. HEAR The Hon. Harry S. Cummings FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE AGENTS Something New Selling this newly patented Brandt Cigar Light. It is operated with one hand; gives an instantaneous light every time the buttress is lit; buttress wires, nonoxidative Strike a light without the aid of matches. Light your pipe cigar cigarette, gas jet, whovver and wherever it is wanted. Works with one hand and without whovver. Big demand is one. Write quick for whole prices. Lighter Co, 42 Hudson St., New York City. 15-22-in. Patapsco Park Land Co A New Suburban To the citizens of Baltimore who are over taxed and paying heavy ground rents and crowded in apartments. Look, watch, be wise and do not lose this opportunity. It comes only once in life. The Patapsco Park Land company gives you a chance of a beautiful suburban township. High and healthy, overlooking Baltimore city, fine spring water, nearly 100 lots already sold and a rush for others. Get you choice at once. Price of these lots from $50 to $200. Five dollars down one dollar a week. If sick or out of employment 30 to 90 days given to catch up in payments. If you die before you finish paying for lot a deed will be given your heirs without further payment. Patapsco Park is on the Annapolis state road, five miles from the city, eleven minutes ride on electric R. R. from Camden station, 16 minutes ride on W. B. A. Electric R. P. from Park avenue Station. A large Grove suited for churches and Sunday Schools and other organizations for Camp Meetings, and Picnics. fine lawn tennis grounds, baseball grounds. A large pavilion and other buildings will be erected before the grand Opening Day. Only five minutes walk from station to grove. I advised the colored people to hold Round Bay. Now it has gone from them and a white township is being built up and the colored people forever shut out of the most beautiful site on the Severn. Will they let Patapsco Park get away also. The wise people say NO. This is all we have left to us near the city to build up a township to be governed by colored people. Persons desiring to purchase lots are given free tickets Mondays and Thursdays from Camden station. 2 P. M., only one hour to go and return. Notify S. R. Hughes, 1424 Argyle avenue. Representative & Manager of Grounds 1424 Argyle Avenue Baltimore City Md. WANTED Good reliable and wide-awake agents wanted to sell the Radiolite lamp burner. A great invention; just out; rival of gas and electricity. Sell like wild fire. Big money made by live and active agents. Send 40c. forty cents, stamps or silver for agents' outfit. Address The Hill Novelty Co. 14-16 W. 137th St., New York City. WILLIAM YOUNG, JR. ..Teacher of Piano.. Special Attention Given. to Technic 1146 ARGYLE AVENUE AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. W. S. Thomas, Pastor. 11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Pastor. 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. The Famous Railroad Sermon. 3 p. m., Sunday School. 4.30'p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Revival Services and reading in of members. Tuesday, March 11, Sermon-Rev. W. W. Allen of Shiloh Baptist Church. Choir and Congregation. W. C. Tongue, Supt. M. E. Cooper, Pres. Epw. League Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 11 a. m., Pastor. Subject- "Jewish Religion vs. Christianity. 12.86 n., Childrens' Class. 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Rev. A. W. Brooks to club. 7 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Pastor. Subj-"The Bible" ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH. Saratoga and Carey Sts. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor 574 Oxford Street. 11 a. m., Preaching by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Preaching by pastor to No.2 Social Club. Rev. Dr. Lyon will preach to the Pink Carnation Social the third Sunday at 8 p. m. 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 Rev. J. O. Spen cer, Ph. D., president of Morgan Col lege. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. P. C. Neal, D. D. The First Baptist. Church, congregation and choir. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon to Ushers' Associ- ations. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Leon Carrington, Pres E. L. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Rev. J. H. Carter. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, Pres. LadiesAid Mr.S E. Swann, Supt Mr.Joshua Fuller, Pres. E. L. ALL DAY RALLY ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Saratoga street, near Carey Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. Sunday, March 16th, 1913 Given by the Pink Carnation Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of the church. 11 a.m. Sermon by the Rev. Aquilla Brooks, subject: "Dry Bones" 8 p.m. Rev. Ernest Lyon, pastor of John Wesley Church. All auxiliaries are cordially invited. Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, President; Mrs. Bernita Hall, Sec. 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. E. B. Bright. C. Davage, Chair. of Kings Daughters. A. Robinson, asst. Dr. Payn's Painless Dentistry Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed For Twenty Years. from $5.00 up. Bridge Work $5.00. Fillings 50 cents Gold $1.00. Crown and Bridge Work $8.00 to $5.00. All work done by Small Payments. EASY TERMS EXAMINATION FREE 118 W. LEXINGTON ST. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Pill. Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon by the Pastor. 1.00 p. m., Sunday School. 6.00 p. m., Allen C. E. L. Meeting. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the 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. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League 7.30 p. m., Sermon by pastor. T. L. Holiday, Saint. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH W. Montgomery St., near Charles Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11 f. m., Sermon by the pastor. 2.39 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Pastor, Choir, and Congregation due at Mt. Winans to dedi- the new Church. 6.00 p. m., Allen C. E. League Friday, 4 p. m., King Solomon Training Class. Mrs. Rachel McCoy, trainer and Leader. Charles Tolson. Supt. Monday 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. A. Brown. D. D., of Leadenhall Street Baptist Church. Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor Services for Sunday, March 9, 1913. 11 a.m., Sermon by Rev. W. J. Jordon, 1) D., P. E. of North Carolina and brother of the present pastor. Will occupy the putpit all day. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Plenty of music and life: 4.30 p. m., Allen League. Special program by the Baraca class of our school. 8 p. m., Sermon 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. Renovation Rally. 9.30 a. m., Sunday School. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. B. H. Knight, pastor of Gillis Memorial M. P. Church; choir, stewards, stewardesses and congregation are invited. KNIGHTS TEMPLAT PENNA, A. M. E. WILCH Third Quarterly Meeting. 11 a.m., Kev. K. A. Carroll, new Presiding Elder of the Washington district, Communion. 3 p. m., Rev. Arthur Carr, of Fairfield, Md. 8 p. m., Rev. J. W. MacDonald, will preach a special sermon to the Knights Templars. They will hold special exercises and present a jewel or one of the officers. GRACE PRESBYTER'N CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister. The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale Street. 11 a. m., Sermon by Minister. 3 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Lord's Supper. Special Evangelistic Services conducted by Rev. E. B. Gordon, D. D. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8 p. m. Seats Free. All Welcome. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimors 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Preaching 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., C. E. L. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. G. W. Fowler, Ires. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. 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. Y. M. C. A. AT HOME 1619 Drnid Hill Auenue Sunday, March 9th. The speaker— MR. WILBUR HATFIELD, Sanderson Institute of Elocution, Springfield, Mass. At Handy Memorial A. M. E. Church, Baker and Bruce Sts. Wednesday, night, March 12th, at 8 o'clock. Sermon by Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D., to all organizations of the city. Benefit new set for pulpit. Mrs. Annie M. Cooper, Chairman. Rev. John Curtis, Pastor. MENS THROUGHOUT - STAVE OF MARYLAND , Catonsville, Md., March (,—The people-of Catonsville turned out ir full Thursday night to hear Mrs. Maggie Walker, of Richmond, Va. She spoke of the necessity of organ: jzing an independent order of St. Lukes “here. ‘The Golden Rod Club regrets to receive the resignation of Mr. “Lonis Barnes and Miss Bessie Wat- kins two faithful members. Miss Watkins was the treasurer of the club,” : Miss Mary Gray and Mrs, Annie Cole were the guests of Mrs. Min- nie Brooks, of Washington Monday. Miss Grace Turner is spending a few weeks with -her parents Mr. and Mrs, David Turner. Miss ‘Turner has travelled ex- tensively in the North, Mr, and Mrs, Henry Roberts and Mr, and Mrs. Herbert Hawkins were the guests of their mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ehbs, of Rolling Road. ‘Miss Francis Holland and Miss Catherine Sguirrell (gave Mrs. An- nie Brown, the evangeilst a sur- prise Wednesday night of last week. Tt waas largely attended. The congregation of Grace A. M. E. Church decided in a church meeting Wednesday night to. have jews in the church instead of seats. Mrs. Edward Pye and Mrs. Mary E. Robertson gave to the Morning Star Baptist Church two pulpit electric lights. Cumberland Happenings Adpecial to The Afro-American Leager. Cumberland, Md., March 6.— The Misses May Steward anc Helen Massey attended the inaug uration in Washington Tuesday Mr. George Gates, of Washing. ton, D. C., visited his parents, Mr and Mrs. Henry Gutes last. week. !'Mrs.-Frances Bromery gave 2 chicken and oyster supper at her residence 12 Carroll street for the cbenetic of the church rally which will take place on March 30. _ Mr. Jacob Myers, Jr., spent: 2 few days in Pittsburg on business. Miss Ruth Ball, who underwent a serious operation at the Alleghany hospital is improving. - Mr. George Jackson, our local coal dealer has purchased a farm and. will shortly move his family thereon. “Rev. J. W. Waters was suddenly called to Richmond. Va., on ac- count of the illness of his son, Rev. John Waters. Mr. William Hollingsworth spent Sunday in Keyson, W. Va., y siting his sister. The Household of Ruth, No. 259, hada program and supper last Thursday night -in the hall of Odd Fellows, Liberty and Baltimore s.reets, Reber: T. Trent wis mast r of ceremonies, ‘Face to Fuce’’ the first chorus, was followed by. in- vocation, Rev. J. D. Jackson de- livered’ an interesting sermon: ‘Naomi and Ruth.” Kev. G. W. ‘Mj, Lucas spoke on‘ We're Rising.”” %. R. Edmondson spoke on Benev- lence.” Patriarch C. E. Ashby addressed the audience on ‘‘Sowing Good Seed."? Mrs. Susan Davis, Mrs. Susie Jones, ‘and Mrs. Harriet Matthews, composed the committee of.arrangements. Drilling uhder Major - Harry. Fisher proved the ‘foremost feature of: the evening ex- ercises:'" The Boys Brigade drum corps attended. pity Mrs:-'A.- G..- Washington has gone to Clarksburg, W. Va.. for an indefinite stay. ‘The Wm: T. Sherman Lodge,No, 4, K. of P. is making great prep- -aration for their anniversary ser- _mon Syinday, March 30, at Metro- politan’A, M. B: Church: Rev. J. D,:Jagkson will preach. ‘Mrs, ‘Thomas: Matthews, is very sick at-her residence 16 Wallace street Mr, Alexander Redmond, of Keyson;; W. Va.,. was'in the city ‘afew days on business... s. © Mrs, Allie 1 Burrell ‘continues quite sick at her residence.on Fay: cette. street: ~ 2 - ‘News From Salisbury (Special: to ‘The Afro-American Ledger.) “Salisbury, Md., ‘March 6.—Rev. ‘and: Mi; R, G- Waters were tender- ed @ reception’ at thé church, of "Thu rsday-night,; An elaborate pro: ‘gram’ was’ rendered.” - Addresses ‘were ‘matle-by'the following; Revs. RAG aS, ones Valens a 1D, Jones: Mr- imory Birehedt res mee OE ciomomes cCaptai: Raward=Rounds-of-Snog Hill, spent the week -end-with hi sister, Mrs- Lavra Leonard. ‘Mr. William Pryor and Mrs Landin Morris, ‘superintendent anc secretary of the National Benefit Association are attending the an: nual. meeting .of the associatior whien is in session in Washington this week. Rey. Eldridge, of Berlin, Md., preached at Mount Ellen Baptist Church Sunday. He was the guest ‘of Prof. and Mrs: Gordy. Rev. and Mrs. E. D. W. Jones and son Daney and Mrs, Melvin J. Chisum returned home today after attending the inauguration at Washington this week. ‘The Salisbury District ander the leadershp cf-Rev. W.A. C. Hughes, D. D., is having’ the greatest revival in its history. Miss Gladys Crutcher ‘read a most interesting paper before the Epworth League of John Wesley M. E. Church last Sunday evening. Miss Mary M. Pharmes who re- cently recovered from an attack of diptheria has resumed her studies in school. ‘The musical concert given at Star of Bethleham A. M. EB. Church Mondy night wasa decided success. Mr. William Blackburn is con- fined to his home with the grip. Mrs. Rosie Welch who has been confined to her home for the past two weeks is reported as being much improved. Fairfield News Fairfield, Md., March 6.—Mrs. Mary Green and scn Mr. Ernest Clement ‘visited Mrs, Florence Burse. Mr. Paul Aleton spent Sunday in Baltimore: with Mr. and Mrs, W. W. Brown at Pennsylvania Avenue A.M. 1, Zion Chureh, where he met many tarheels from the Old North State. Messrs. William Hearn, W. Franklin, R. Holmes, W. White and T. Sales, Jr., of the Junior Singing club of Brooklyn, Md., rendered two of their best selec tions at Fairfield public schoo! en- tertainment Monday night. The ccna was conducted by J. H. Gillespie and W. W. Brown. Rev. A. L. Carr went to Wash- ington, D. C., to tne inauguration. Mr. J. B. Cunningham left today for Pittsburg, Pa. Messrs. P. Aletou, S. Byers, A. M. Carson, Prof. G, I. Carson and Miss Martha Boston, called to see Mr, and Mrs. W, W. Brown today. Cambridge Jottings Cambridge, Md., March 6.—Th old maids convention, held last Fri aay night at Waugh M. E. Churel was quite a success. Much laugh ter was produced fiom.the ancien’ style of the costumes and grea! praise was given to the Ladies Aid Society for the unique affair. The officers are: President, Mrs. J. F. Jolley: First Vice President., Mrs. Minnie Chase; Second Vice President, Mis: Bessie Molock; Seeretary, Mrs. Joshua Bailey, and Treasurer, Mrs. Ida Chester, A very. impressive communion service was held on Sunday ‘ morn insg. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Rex, of ,Philadelphia were among the visitors. Mr, Rex is a tenor solo- iste His voice is rich and mellow ‘and of rare sweetness. At the Epworth League service Mr. Rex favored the audience, with a selection. "The program for the Epwortt League was in charge of Prof. A. H. Long. He:is to be complimen- ted for the excellent musical ,aod literary ‘numbers ,rendered. / Quite an. elaborate supper was given on last Sunday night, which ‘was enjoyed by all present by Mrs. Sarah Jane {Jackson to the Misses Wilhelmina Bond and Lottie Dixon. ‘They left Monday morning.for At- lantic City. Rey. Dr. Storer S, Jolley is con- fined to his home suffering witt the grip. ‘Mrs. Lula Matthews of Higt street was suddenly called to the bedside of her sister-in.Phildelphia The Christian Endeavor of Bethe A. M. E. Chureh is largely attend: ed every Sunday. Princess Anne News Princess Anne, Md., March 6.— Miss Eliza Dennis, of Philadelphia is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bliza Dennis. . Mrs. Jane Dennis, one the old residents of this community diea Sunday. The funeral services were held at Mertopolitan M. E, Church Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Joephine Pollard was called here by the death of her mother, Mrs: Margaret Pollard. Preston Alexander Miles, the little son.of Mr. and Mrs, William Miles; ‘sustained severe burns about ithe’ face and'hands last welt. “He His‘much improved. Miss Viola Hall .of fOakville, is werysiNe oe s Ms: Sisié Whitney is confined to her‘home by iliness, ‘THE AFRO-AMERICAN “LEDGE Pera rad carat g Sar Stee HA RAEN ES tpg Rates Oo, iy Sek cramer age SS rion h tru Lina he Mad ney SRM St cut Metron se mite S| SS FN RCT aia OE ee oe Re Pee SKE ei eticitne gh ONAL Sasa ce ce tN Ay MARA ch nea toner nN RS al Hit Peay Sener ev MEAL D Giga Og 2 th due nee ES gare NAO REN aoe kaa Te | igetee e be eee PR SSS eae ACS pes eed Bulag trend else erect Wie | a PRP ee eS ee ea Pig lA Re a ae Scop nee eee Ter, ea cca Saree eect Aen WR a RW atone NE A eR Ree Sees ae ee | Se ere Se ee ee ears ape acess oe rs seeparpesS LNON Taser raga ee Fea ete UP PEMD MER aE 2 saint is Sia ae aos MS ECL Da = eae ee A OPN ame ree eRe oe ee Cmte a yen comer oe PRGEEAEASIS |» oe ee a ee eee ee «BE Be RA eS Cre ce pie tea pe) The Greater Electric Brown’s Grove. The finest and best Resort that was ever opened in the State of:Maryland for colored_people. | And with the’ many improvements this year makes it equal to any ‘of the whites. “Books are now open ‘and for choice dates-apply at once. Would advise: you to give committee authority.to bool aes shen you send them out, as there will be no dates held in reserve, For further information apply. to . : oe oe SAREE ERG A Ge OF T k: -BY, 1418. Jefferson Street. “ba -Mr, Brown'can only be seen at the above" metitioned: address every: Satur- day night, Sunday and Sunday night. Phone, Mad. 2669-M after 8,30, p.m, PROSPEROUS CINZENS IN FRENKFORT, KY. |. Chicago, HI,—I have just been going and going, and coming in taveh wita people who are some- ‘thing and who are doing something until now, Iam just going right along toward success and happiness. | You witl recall the last time I wrote to you! was right in Frank- fort, Ky.., and while there I got enrugh to talk about the rest of my days. touched many people and many things. 1 met the Frankfort people, and they seemed glad to hava me in their midst. Young Tolbert was kept busy watching me and trying to write me up, and he is one of the brightest young men Lever met. and to my way of think- ing he has the stuff in him to be- come a great newspaper man, and I think I shall wateh him. T have told you about one of the leading physician of our rase in this country, Dr. B. E, Underwood, and I had the pleasure of spending a little tithe in his company and talk- ed with him from time to time, and visited his home, rode in his buggy, met his wife. She was at one time in school, with: Charles Stewart, and I heard them talk about schoo! days. Mrs. Amanda Coleman,entertained me during my stey tin Frankfort and she has a beautiful home, while her husband is conducting a coal business. He. has a coal yard a is doing busi- ne It is 80" a eae of the two boys. I means us}iroth- eris cout ele him. These evideneps,ofprygress are inspiring. Ticggragheateares of preaching in the -Gorinthian Baptist Chureh, or at least delivery ing a lecture to women only and in the morning and evening J. preached at the First Baptist Church of which the Rev. Dr, W. T. Silvey, is pastor, and Dr. E. J. Jackson is at the Corinthian Church, ‘The day ended, and Monday morning found me on my way to the public school, 1 stopped by. had a grape fruit, and some. other things at the capitol hotel, and Mrs, Carrie Witzel, the proprietor told the people to see that had what my appetite called for, and B. D. Madison,, said it was a pleas- ure to him to do so. Thus you see how I was situated. Promptly at 9 o'clock found me at the public school, and in the office of Prof, W. H. Mayor, who told me about how he trained Charles Stewart, how he had given| young Stewart his first book on shorthand and told him to make a man of himself,and he was proud nf what he had done and accom- pished for God and his people. Then up inthe chapel, where i nad the pleasure of meeting the reachers and people. They have ome good teachers in Frankfort, and now let me tell you anothes hing with but fone or two excen- ‘ions all the teachers from that ehool are graduates from it, I houtd have said. I was glad to see his. Miss Martha E. Williams, ne of the teachers is one of the wealthiest women of the race yet he is without a husband, and J am informed that she is not even en; zaged yet. T have told you about Prof. Mayo om time to time, aud shal! not do so-n6w. ‘Then ‘onto Dr. W. ‘T. Silvey, after siding around with Dr. Underwood to see some of his patients. Had. dinner. and the next found me at the State school Kinown_as the Kentucky Institute. It would be inspiring to you to visit this wonderful educating riill situated on a hill for you ‘ean see these buildingsas you ap- ‘proach Frankfort from any: 4i- rection and it would make you shout. Prof. G. P. Russell is just fone of these men in the work that amounts to something. He- came into the werd via Logan County, Kentucky, as far back as 1863. When be was large enough to en- ter, there was.a school opened ‘in Russellville, Ky., and he got his carly training there. ‘Then he =7- tered Berea cnllege in 1880. B.c as the grass was short he could not pick enough and attend regu- lar _sehool, so he would teach a whi'e and’ attend school a while until 1889 when be gradvated and then got rizht down to educating the young people. I do not know where all his work was done, but} I do remember that one ‘day he was surprised when notified in 1890 that he had been elected prin- eipal of the Lexington high school and he at once entered the work. So efficiently were his duties per- formed that the Board recognized his worth and work and made him supervisor of schools in Lexington. He made friends, and they hud confidence in him, and he used | his efforts for his people until he had erected good school buildings: for his race, and I tell you that they have a’ fret-class high school course, and am told this by those whc know what it is to have high schools. In order that he could become posted on modern methods by observation. the School Board of Lexington just eS Hoo Z| yo SENG Sp OBE bee cee en ee to NESE EAs eye EA PSOE Ae ea fray | SEES aeolian Ge ey NO iosaas a sent him to the leading cities of the country to observe the school work and study. It was on the 80th of September last, that the Board at Frankfort, selected him as president of the school, and [am here to tell you that it has made wonderful pro- gress since he has been there, and many are the improvements being made. New from there, I went to the pone of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Brooks and Richard Harris, drove up fot me. ina carriage, and had me to accompany him to where they gave ‘mea recepticn, and 1 never had such a thing in my life. They had a receiving line, and I never heard of -one before, 3B, D, Madison ve- cupied the post of honor they said, for hewas right. pext to me, and then came G. C. Russel, James H. Lyons, W. H. Mayo, Dr. BE. E. Underwood, T. L. Rrooks and another whose name I do not re- member. Then they served refresh- ments, and I went to my room and slept liké a log, only to start out again the next day going to Shel- byville, Ky., thence to Harrods- ville, and from there to Louisville. Ve (oe : Yo —_ le i... Pe ae i Nee ay | Nee | gaara Who failed of confirmation as as- sistant Register of the Treasury. ‘The position will probably be given to a colored Democrat. 11 ‘shall reserve Shelbyville, Ky., and Harrodsburg for my next etter, and will mention in this letter one of the great educat- ors in Louisville, Ky.,Prof. W. B. Matthews, who is principal of the Louisville high school. Louisville has put much in its high schoul, and then they have tried at all times to get the best available teachers and the best prin- coal, regardiess to where they get them. Good men and good | women are wanted and none other accepted. You must get some training. For many years Prof. Matthews was engaged in school |work tin Atlanta, Ga., and .re- signed to take him a position with Spaulding and Merrick, and Dr. Moore in the insurance busi ness and then next found him con- fronted by the superintendent of the Louisville scasols making an offer to try Louisville. After much talk, he decided to try, and he has gone right into the hearts of the people, and all because he is a [worthy man, and one who will” fil his place in this country. He has many friends, and the sehoo} is im- proving under his leadership. Tspent a little time with Wil- liam H. Steward, and Iam sure that it will be of interest to you to know that he is again the superin- tendent of the Fifth-Street Bap- tist Sunday School. His daughter, ‘Miss Carolyn Steward.is one of the ‘teachere in the high school. Now it would take a whole paper for ‘me to tell you al) this week. Look out for me next week. You may send mail for me to Wiley Univeristy Marshall, Texas. Purifying the Air In Rooms. "Fo purify the ait of offices or siek- roonis soak-a few pieces of brown pa: per in solution of sultpeter and allow them tw dey. When desired for use lay a kandi) of dowers of lavender whieh can be got at any drug store. fon a Lin pan with a few pieces of the paper and Hht, ‘Pie aroma is re Seeshing and agreeable and drives away inserts, If hot water is procur ble a few drops of oil of lavender in a ghiss of very hot water is good. It purities the air at ouce and effectually rids the room of flies and insets of all kinds—Scientific American, Motorist's Luck. “Well, Blithers, what Inck did you haye with your new car?” asked Jar roway. “More than 1 ever expected,” said Biithers. “Just Cire minutes after the darned thing blew up another cur came along with a busted tire, and the owner boiight my old tires for $it antere."—Harnor's Woolly. These are the men who are fighting our battles in the com- mercial world. Help them with your patronage. Help our own business enterprises to succeed, FITZHUGH HALL—Merchant Tailor, 402 Droid Hill avenue Dyeing. Cleaning, Altering, Wressing Ladies and Gents Suits made to order “Gotuts cated fue sist Deilvore Meyer NIXON BROS. MERCHANT, TAILORS Dyeing, Cleaning. Pressing, Repairing ‘Suits and Overcoats made to orgce 1302 Pennsylvania Ave. Madison 3732M Work called for Madison 8778 DL When you want a first class Sewing Machine vou think of BUTLER The Sewing “= Machine Ban 4211 DRUID HILL AVE. DELAWARE Janko Coal and Wood in large and ‘small quantities | {08"°434 MOORE STREET Mt. Vernon 1789 . G. B. MADDOX PRINTER ‘9M Draid Hill Avenue WE. HAVE IT Madison 4125-2785 _ TERRELL & McNEILL PHARMACISTS “Different from the rest.”” Cor, Carey and Presstman Streets H. L. JOHNSON’S Baggage Express 544 Lanvale St. nr. Penna Ave. Res. 1526 Druid Hill Ave. near Me- as Street Green’s Prescription Pharmacy, Cor. Carey and Winchester Sts. Prescriptions fi led at moderate prices. "Cigars, Tobaccos, Sodas, Sundaes. A Pull Line of Patent Medicines. Mt. Vernon 479 M. You can _get all the Oysters, Ice Cream and Confectioneries you want at Jacob T. DeCoursey’s New Place 400 Druid Hill avenue Opposite Engine House L. H. DAVENPORT New and Second Hand FURNITURE, CARPETS, Ete. 1006 Pennsylvania Ave. ; GEORGE H. SIDDONS FLORIST Pennsflvania Ave. cor George St Everything in Flowers THOS. P. KELSON BAGGAGE EXPRESS 3510 Presstman St. 628 N. Eutaw St | Madizon 4102, M Quick and Biticient Service Chi racter is the Best Capital WM. R. PARKER Real Estate Broler and Investor Property bought dnd sold on easy tertns L917 Druid Fill Avenue. WM. L. FITZGERALD Real Estate Fire Insurance Accident Insurance 1206 Druid Hill Avenue, sass NON a ans. mae C. H. JOUNSON Real Estate, Broker and General Repairs to Property 519 ROBERT STREET Madison 4584 Y_ PROF. J. W, ALLEN TONSORIALIST DERMATOLOGIST Electrie Emporium Electric Massage. * Open 8 to 10 p: m. 420 DRUID BILL AVENUE Baltimore, Md. Phone WM. SYDNOR Plastering Cementing, Bricklay- | ing,, Roof Painting and | Paper Hanging 582 LESLIE STREET J.°S. EDWARDS Ladies and Gents Tailor Suits of all Kinds made to order re paired, Cleaned and Pressed 1217 Park Avenue C.&P. Phone, Mad. 3874 Y. aFrank J. Randall BAGGAGE EXPRESS 551 Laurens Street Near PerinsylvaniaAvenue RU UP THERE U OUGHT 2 8 ON THE LAST LEG OF A LONG JOURNEY Interesting Account of the Many Things Seen In the Big Cities of the Southland (Staff Correspondence.) On the Road, Feb. 25.'—I do not know just where I sent my last letter from, but I do know that I am far from whereever I was at that time. A week at Jacksonville impressed me with the fact that there are great possibilities there for the manustious, enterprising Nergo, and there are many of them who are taking advantage of this opportunity. Pensacola, the next place of stoppage after leaving Jacksonville, is a thriving town, being practically a seaport, considerable business is done there. The colored people, however, do not seem to be doing much. Our short stay there, however, prohibited us from getting down of a line on what they are really doing. From Pensacola to our next stopping place was only a few hours ride on a fast train, but the train on which we were riding took all day nearly to get there. Arihole is a traveling town and the colored people are doing fairly well. They have a number of well appointed drug stores, and other business places. The Mobile Weekly Press, the leading Negro paper of this section, has recently put in a new dress and seems to be fairly prosperous. Missrs., Ship Jordon, W. H. Morris, H. K. Henderson, looked after our interests, and saw that we were well taken care of by Mrs. M. A. Stevens, at her lovely home on Merton street. Dr. C. M. Wilkerson conducts an up-to-date drug store, while Mr. W. H Hakes conducts a successful second hand furniture store. At night the Nobles of Palestine Temple entertained us in the "Blue Room" of their handsome Masonic Temple. So far this is the handsomest Masonic edifice we have had the pleasure of visiting. It is a three story building, with all modern conveniences. Situated on a prominent thoroughfare, with stores on the first floor, a fine auditorium, which is rented out for entertainments and other purposes; a number of offices, and a beautiful and well appointed lodge room on the third floor, with offices committee room, and lockers for the several lodges and other bodies meeting there. The Masons of Mobe are to be congratulated on their enterprise, for not only do they own this magnificent Temple, but the adjoining corner property, which brings in a good rental. From Mobile to New Orleans was our next journey. We missed a good deal on this trip by not taking the local train, which while making a comparative longer trip, would have been by day light, and so we missed many interesting sights along the road. Here is a tourist country, there being many summer, or rather winter resorts between Mobile and New Orleans. These we missed largely because the train we were seated for was more than an hour and a half behind. However, we were in a measure compensated by the companionship of Prof. M. W. Ponton, who hailed us as we were making a way to our seat in a "chair car." Just think of it, a chair car for Negroes, "jim crow" of course, in Alabama and Louisiana. The trip, notwithstanding the drawbacks mentioned above was an interesting one. It being Saturday afternoon the "colored folk" were as usual making their way to a "big" city in order to spend their wealth only to return Sunday afternoon with little to show for their week-end outing. This however is a feature of rail road trance in the South and can be met with nearly everywhere. Notwithstanding our late arrival a delegation of Nobles of Platta Temple was at the station to meet us headed by Imperial Chief Rabban Noble W. D. Morris. We were bundled into an automobile bag and baggage and whisked to the Chicago Hotel where we were introduced to a fine supper and other kindred refreshments: The committee escorted us to the home of Noble and Mrs. Edward Barnes, where we were entertained during our stay in the city. our stay in our Sunday morning, accompanied by our host, we attended Sunday School and services at Union Bethel A. M. R. Church, Rev. J. B. Bell, Pastor. Rev. Bell is a former Baltimorean, and at one time was member of A. H. Who went all the way to the North Pole with Peary. One of the last official acts of President Taft was the issuance of an executive order giving him a place in the classified service. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Sunday night we attended the famous St. James A. M. E. Church, the oldest of the A. M. E. connection, in New Orleans. The fame of the choir of this church is country wide, and we had the pleasure of listening to some of its magnificent selections. Rev. J. Caldwell, whom we had the pleasure of meeting at the general conference at Norfolk, Va., nearly five years ago sang several fine solos during the service. We had the pleasure of meeting and shaking his hand after the service. The pastor of this church whose name we have unfortunately mislaid, is very sick and the pupil is being filled by different preachers of the community. Rev. Lawless of the Congregational Church preached an excellent sermon. He is a coming young man, and if he were a membre of the A. M. E. Church, his future would be assured. Monday morning we were again taken in charge by a committee consisting of Nobles Murray McRobinson, Edward Barnes, and L. J. Greidry and taken in a carriage to see the sights of this great city of the South. Out trip took us through the old part of the city, and the houses and streets reminded us of what we have read about the old cities of the continent, Spain and Italy are well represented here. There are miles and miles of docks, formerly known as "Levee", and a tremendous amount of business is being done here. But like many of the Northern cities, much of it is in the hands of foreigners. The Negro longshoremen have an understanding, with the white longshoremen, and they work together in perfect unison. Half and half for each are employed on each job, and they work together in harmony like brothers. I am so informed. One of the surprise we met were the grave yards. We have never seen anything like it anywhere. On account of the condition of the ground, the burial is in masseliums, and they are the handsomest things we have ever seen. The cost of many of them run way up in the thousands. Many societies own large masseliums, in which they bury their dead. The town "City of the dead" is a truion in every respect, as applied to these graveyards. One does not hear the term: "This is my lot," but "this is my home". That is "the home" of so and so, and so on. It is a wonderful sight. One can readily get lost in one of these 'cities of the dead." Straight University and the New Orleans University were seen here but owing to the shortness of the time were not visited. Both of these institutions are well situated on prominent streets, one on Canal street and the other on St. Charles avenue. It is safe to say that if an effort was made to purchase this property for a like purpose today, it could not be had at any price. Think of a Negro institution of learning larger then two Morgan Colleges occupying a site on Charles Street avenue, or Eutaw Place, Batimore, and this wond be about the equivalent of these two institutions. Quite a number of other places of interest were visited, including the famous French quarter, the creole district and the public park. We also visited the home of that old and renowned leader of Louisiana Negroes. Col. James Lewis and met that veteran of many a civil and practical conflict in Louisiana. Also Hon. J. Madison Land, the acknowledged Nestor of the Louisiana Bar. Both of these men have been in the thickest of the fight and no National Republican convention for forty years has been complete without the presence of these two giants in politics. In the last battle, however, Col. Lewis was with the Progressives while Brother French was as usual with the regulars, and proudly displays on his disk autograph photographs of President Taft and Chairman Hilles. Col. Lewis, however holds opposite views to both of them. We also had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Lewis and Miss Lewis, wife and daughter, respectfully of the doughy colonel. ...Crescent Beside other music we cert Music. We can furn for your Church Collation Affairs of any kind to ex port. Absolutely sacred M cited within a radius of 1 A reception was tendered the Imperial Recorder at night at the Masonic hall by the Nobles of Platta Temple and ladies of Pyramid Court. Daughters of Isis. It was a most pleasant affair. Col. James Lewis made the welcome address. The writer responded. It was an occasion we will not soon forget. We turned our back on the Metropolis of the far South with many regrets that our stay was to be so short. We have, however, a strong invitation to return and will do so at the earliest opportunity. We have often heard the word "Plantation" used but never before realized what it meant until this morning we traveled from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, nearly a hundred miles, and for miles and miles fields stretched out and away with not a single fence to be seen anywhere. These fields were being ploughed and prepared for sugar cane. Hundred of men, women and teams were being employed to till and prepare the soil. Switches from the main line of the railroad are run to the large sugar cane mills, where the cane is crushed and the syrup sent to the markers of the world to be refined into sugar. Here and there one will see a large mansion with, what would have been termed in antithellum days as "quarters," stretched in rows leading down from the "big" house. In these sections the inevitable church and school house seen everywhere in the northern county, are most conspicuous by their absence, but we plead guilty of not having seen one in fifty miles. They may be here, but if they are we have not seen them. It seems almost a shame that nature has done so much for this country and man has done so little. Here is a country that could and would support thousands and thousands of happy communities with only a few sparsely settled hamlets here and there. These fertile field would support more than half of New England, and then have room to spare. We have just passed a little school house, but it was for white children, and such that one would hardly be seen in the most parses settled district in the far West, to say nothing of Maryland or even Virginia's lower counties. So far our trip has been a most pleasant one, and the things we have seen have been an education to us. The most unpleasant feature of this mornings trip was to see hundred or more Negroes in stripes on what I suppose was the State Plantation, tilling the soil with a guard with a gun standing close by. Here and there, one is reminded of slavery days, when he sees the white overseer on his horse directing the work of the farm labors. As we said above nature has done much for this country. The weather is like an early May day when one wakes up to find a chilly morning but a sunrise which son dispels the chill and is as balmy as a day in June. Vegetation is as green as in the summer time with us and feature seems to smile and laugh in glee. We are thinking of taking the lecture field and do some talking on the things we have seen and which we cannot express in the letters. But on sober second though we concluded that we might be like many others talk from insufficient knowledge. Our next stop will be Vicksburg made famous during the Civil War from there to Mount Bayou the great Negro town of which Isaiah H. Montgomery and Charles Banks are the patron saints. The Turk in Constantinople. Terrible scenes were witnessed in Constantinople when Mohammed II captured the city in 1453. When the conquerors entered they slew 2,000 and made slaves of all who took refuge in the sanctuary of St. Sophia. Gibbon records the fate of the 60,000 prisoners: "Male captives were bound with cords, the females with their veils and girdles. 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The First Baptist Church was crowded last Friday with members and friends of local lodges of the St. Luke, who came out to, greet Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, of Richmond, Va., grand secretary of the order. After an address of welcome by the pastor of the church, Rev. Dr. P. C. Nel, Rev. P. J. Jordan introduced Rev. A. C. Garner, of Washington, grand chaplain of the order. He delivered brief and humous address and gave way to the state deputy, Mrs. Bessie Anderson, who urged cooperation in extending the work' of the order. The speech of the evening was delivered by Mrs. Walker. She gave a comprehensive outline of the work being done and urged the local leaders in the order to bestir themselves for greater results. She also aid that the order was established in 38 states. Mr. Clarence H. Johnson was master of ceremonies. A meeting for the juveniles was held in the afternoon. The matron of that department, Mrs. Emmaline Johnson of Richmond, Va., and the organizing deputy, Mrs. Mary E. 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The Misses Foote Entertain A Few Friends The Misses Edna and Beatrice Foote of Cockesville, MJ., entertained a few of their friends last Sunday evening at their beautifully arranged and well equipped country home, which was tastefully decorated with flowers and plants for the occasion. The table was laden with the deliciacies of the season and each one was sumptuously served and expressed themselves as having spent an enjoyable evening. Among those present were: Miss Bessie Porter Miss-Mary Marshall, Miss Ethel Guy, Messrs Davenport, Randolph, Charles Dorsey, Douglass Smith and J. F. Edwards. The Misses Foote are very well known in society circles in the city and at their home. Colored Chauffeurs Association. Colored Chauffeurs Association. 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Many are going West from the South and the major portion become thrifty and useful citizens. It is true that some of those who come from other sections lose their interest in the church for a time, but in the end they become to be among the most active workers. In Western New York, for instance, I find that there are quite a number of substantial and God-fearing men and women. They come from other sections of the country, but in all that makes for human betterment have the respect of their neighbors of longer residence." MUSIC TEACHER Mandolin a specialty. Apply to 508 Norris Alley from 6 to 7:30 P. M. NOTICE—Splendid program at the A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church this Sunday. 5.30 p. m. Topic will be opened for discussion by Mr. John Travers. The program will be in charge. by Miss Alethia Handy. Good Music. Every body welcome. Miss Mamie Woolford. Pres. Mr. C. A. Carey Secretary. Notice—Epworth Special Special program at Euworth League C. G. Key Chapter. Eastern M. E. Church this Sunday at 6 p. m. The Young People's Union of Ebenezer Baptist Church will render the program. Mrs. Mary Jones President. Miss Gwynelle Owens recitation; Miss Viola Jackson solo; Miss Maud Jones solo; Miss Sophia Burke solo or duet accompanied by Mrs. Lossie Ennald; Mrs. Bessie Dare and Miss Lylia Jones Duett; Mr. George H. Carter paper on "Temperance". The vocal selections will be accompanied by Mr. Clarence Furman the blind organist of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Other participants will be present. All Leagues and Young Peoples' Unions are cordially invited. Rev. S. R. Hughes D. D. Pastor. John M. Barness Pres. NOTJCE—A great day in Pennsylvania Avenue A M. E. Zion Church on Sunday, March 9, 1913. A short sermon will be preached by the pastor, Rev. J. W. MacDonald. Services begin at 7.30 p. m. There will be a Past Eminent Commanders Jewel presented P. E. C. R. B. Mariett, at which time a beautiful program will be rendered by history of St. Joseph, Com. Sir Joseph, A. 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Clifford Brown, Pres. Howard Brent, Supt. Rev. P. J. Jordon, Pastor. ...YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD The Hair Long, gives control of it and beaut- One 25 cents can convince. Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHAR- Druid Hill Ave. a PYTHIAN ANNIVERSA ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICES o of Pythias of N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A. A. M. E. Church, Sunday, March 16th, 1 by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., of Washi sunday, March 23rd, 1913, at John Wesley . Sermon by Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., for The public is invited to worship with us. ...YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD... Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and beautifies the scalp. One 25 cents can will convince. Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMACY, Druid Hill Ave. and Hoffman St. Telephone, Madison 435 Colored Young Womens Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Ave. PYTHIAN ANNIVERSARY THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICES of the Order of Knights of Pythias of N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A., will be held at Waters A. M. E. Church, Sunday, March 16th, 1913, at 3 P. M. Sermon by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., of Washington, D. C. On Sunday, March 23rd, 1913, at John Wesley M. E. Church, at 3 P. M. Sermon by Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., former Minister to Liberia. The public is invited to worship with us. Hours=Palm Sunday Afternoon, M 3, at 6.30 P. M. The Famous Juve tours with Mr. T. H. Kerr, Violin present a Brilliant Sacred Concert, hermen Auditorium. Troubadours=Palm Sunday Afternoon, March 16th, 1913, at 6.30 P.M. The Famous Juvenile Troubadours with Mr. T. H. Kerr, Violin Soloist, will present a Brilliant Sacred Concert, at Galilean Fishermen Auditorium. More's Leading Colored Undertaker JOHN H. OWENS Undertaker and Embalmer For $75 Complete, High-Class Funerals is due superior quality—one price paying for every facilities for conducting finest funerals. In no way connected with the Casket and I am not interested in the organized vicinity and villify other persons and firms engaged in My many years in business in Baltimore and way my business is conducted proves a up for cooperation between honest business advertising that I alone do right, but happy to for the smallest pay of any undertaker in B stand ready to prove this statement at any all interest you to know that during the past I my fight for lower prices and against other services, I have saved the colored people of dollars. Before my advent into this loved relatives were burdened with enormous ills. To remedy this condition I have waged not success. I have been encouraged by the sum of many of our best people, besides earn- will of grief-stricken relatives, to whom I am reasonable价. I have been consured and informed persons for my attitude and positio the Greatest Good to the Greatest Number" with other Fellow." I spend all of your Insurance and Society Mills the Undertaker of courage and originality with his patrons. High Class and Complete Funerals A beautiful Casket worth $65, either Black bossed Plush, Steel Gray Embossed Plush, Mahsgany, Oak or Walnut Casket, just as you guaranteed to be sold everywhere at $65 with fine quality silk or satin lining, six large silver name plate engraved. Other items will wils: Outside Case, a fine Burial Robe, Embala- ressing, Opening the Grave, Silk Door O Grucifixes, Massive Candlebras, Draperies ite. Black or Gray, Five New Rubber-tires, Pedestals etc. I guarantee every item his best quality, and will save you $50 to $75. The same will be furnished with Couch Car 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. I have been consured and criticised by some misinformed persons for my attitude and position, but I have done "The Greatest Good to the Greatest Number" without regard to the "Other Fellow." Don't spend all of your Insurance and Society Money but patronize the Undertaker of courage and originality who has saved dollars for his patrons. Including a beautiful Casket worth $65, either Black Broadeloth, White Embossed Plush, Steel Gray Embossed Plush, or a highly polished Mahsgany, Oak or Walnut Casket, just as you select. This Casket is guaranteed to be sold everywhere at $65 alone. It is trimmed with fine quality silk or satin lining, six large silver handles and silver name plate engraved. Other items which complete the funerals: Outside Case, a fine Burial Robe, Embalming, Washing and Dressing, Opening the Grave, Silk Door Crepe, Gloves Candles, Crucifixes, Massive Candlebras, Draperies etc., Hearse either White. Black or Gray, Five New Rubber-tied carriages, Rugs, Chairs, Pedestals etc. I guarantee every item furnished to be the very best quality, and will save you $50 to $100 on every Funeral. The same will be furnished with Couch Caskets for $125 LICENSED Give us a trial. Call to the CUSTIN 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 Owed Undertaker in Prices LOWENS @ EMBALMER ERALS $75.00. Complete I am the ONLY COLLECTOR advertising a complete Be sure and secure the no other color up-to-date fund My aim is to please the penses, and at a warrant you in Do not suffer yourself I am indeed grateful to tage of this one ONLY COLORED UNDERTAKER $73.00 bring a complete funeral for ...... and secure the best results as cheap as possible other colored undertaker in Baltimore who to-date funeral for $75.00. to please the public and save them all unn uses, and at the same time, give such induce rant you in calling again. After yourself to be deceived, I guarantee my $73.00 grateful to my friends for past favors and of this opportunity of thanking you for the may feel assured that I shall always seek t I am the ONLY COLORED UNDERTAKER $73 & $75 advertising a complete funeral for ... Be sure and secure the best results as cheap as possible. There is no other colored undertaker in Baltimore who furnishes an up-to-date funeral for $75.00. My aim is to please the public and save them all unneccessary expenses, and at the same time, give such inducements as will warrant you in calling again. Do not suffer yourself to be deceived, I guarantee my $75 proposition. I am indeed grateful to my friends for past favors and take advantage of this opportunity of thanking you for the same, and you may feel assured that I shall always seek to extend the same courtesy as in the past. Other complete funerals as low as $25, $40 and $50. High Grade Complete Funerals $100 and $125. Prompt attention paid to Country Funerals. Also prompt attention work from other cities. I furnish Coffin and Grave and Carry the same to the Cemetery for $15 and $18. Bridal Coaches with Electric Lights. Hacks for Hire. Private Ambulance. 1222 DIVISION STREET Between Dolphin and Lanvale Sts. Baltimore. Md. Shipping Funerals, Complete $25, $35 and $50. Attention! Noble Shriners. You are hereby notified to appear in Shriner's full dress, at our next regular meeting. Tuesday night, 11th inst., at which time Imperial Recorder, Noble J. H. Murphy, is expected to be present and address us. 8 o'clock sharp. By order of Ill. Thomas A. Jones, Potentate Ill. George T. Duppin, Recorder. Religious services each Sunday at 5 p.m. All members and friends are invited to worship with us. Bible Class. Tuesday nights at 8 p.m., led by Mrs. Grady. This is most helpful and instructive. Visitors welcome. Art Needlework Class, Monday nights at 8 p.m. Instructions in latest ideas in embroidery, crocheting, burnt wood, leather and brass work at very reasonable rates. Regular business meetings, Thursdays at 8 p.m. We hope to announce the date of meeting of the new physical training class in the next issue of this paper. Services on last Sunday were crowded. A splendid address was made by Mrs. Hannah Smith of Boston. Mrs. Smith will work with us as general secretary in the near future. The Home Circle gave a very dainty tea to Mrs. Smith and the officers on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Sunday, March 9th will be New Members Day. Come, whether new or old. Employment Bureau Open from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. It is our endeavor to supply our patrons with reliable help. Phone Madison 435-Y. Strange young women of good character may obtain lodging at very low rates. Assembly room for rent for societies and entertainments. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, pres Miss Emma Bright, Sect. Miss Sadie Chew, Sect. of the Employment Bureau WANTED—An active man, a practical machinist, a canvasser, we are overrushed with work. The new Singer 66 does not rest very long in our store. We are constantly sending them out in the best of homes. We can not find time to attend to all of our repair work as promptly as we would like to. Apply 1211 Druid Hill avenue. BUTLER'S. NOTICE—The Keystone Lodge, No. 30, of the G. U. O. of Seven Wise Men, is expected to turn out with the Union Baptist Church, No. 2, Saratoga street near Fremont avenue, Sunday evening, March 16th at 8 o'clock, at which time all members and friends are invited out with us. Sermon by Rev. C. B. Jones, Pastor. Notice—Special attention given to the hauling of laudresses. Very low prices. Now serving 25 customers. Why pay cafrare when you can have your clothes delivered to your door for the same money. A man in a suit giving a handshake. 5 HAIR FOOD... the control of it and beautifies the scalp it can convince. d at YOUNG'S PHARMACY, Druid Hill Ave. and Hoffman St. ANNIVERSARY GIVING SERVICES of the Order of S. A., E., A., A. & A., will be held Sunday, March 16th, 1913, at 3 P. M. Brooks, D. D., of Washington, D. C. 1913, at John Wesley M. E. Church, Ernest Lyon, D. D., former Minister tated to worship with us. George A. Watty, Grand Chancellor. Josiah Diggs, G. K. of R. and S. Palm Sunday Afternoon, March 16th. 6.30 P. M. The Famous Juvenile Trou with Mr. T. H. Kerr, Violin Soloist, will a Brilliant Sacred Concert, at Galilean en Auditorium. Silver Offering at the Door. Colored Undertaker In Prices H. OWENS $75 for and Embalmer High-Class Funerals is due to best ser- price paying for everything. Un- structing finest funerals ... and with the Casket and Undertaking in the organized vicious attempt to tons and firms engaged in the burial ties in business in Baltimore, and the is conducted proves that I am for between honest business and the pub- e do right, but happy to say I give of any undertaker in Baltimore City me this statement at any time. Now that during the past four years, as prices and against extravagance in the colored people of Baltimore m my advent into this war, widows burdened with enormous exorbitant is condition I have waged a lone fight en encouraged by the support and best people, besides earning the thanks in relatives, to whom I have given ser- have been consured and criticised by my attitude and position, but I have the Greatest Number" without regard Insurance and Society Money but par- age and originality who has saved Class and Complete Funerals $75 worth $65, either Black Broadcloth, Gray Embossed Robe, or a highly almud Casket, just as you select. This old everywhere at $65 alone. It is or satin lining, six large silver han- raved. Other items which complete fine Burial Robe, Embalming, Wash- hee Grave, Silk Door Crepe, Gloves andlebras, Draperies etc., Hearse Five New Rubber-tired carriages, guarantee every item furnished to will save you $50 to $100 on every furnished with Couch Caskets for $125 UNDERTAKER FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND UNDERTAKER $73 & $75 for ... results as cheap as possible. There is maker in Baltimore who furnishes an $75.00. and save them all unnecessary ex- time, give such inducements as will gain. received, I guarantee my $75 proposition. ends for past favors and take advan- dance of thanking you for the same, and at I shall always seek to extend the C. & P. Residence Phone, Mad-4067 DRUID HILL AVE. & BIDDLE ST. NEVER CLOSED $75 Mr. Winfield Richardson, of 146 Dolphin street, who left the city for Richmond, Va., to attend business, will return oa the 12th inst, and resume his work as paperhanger. Miss Minnie Quickley, of 344 W. Biddle street, who underwent an opération at Johns Hopkins hospital, in January, is at home and is slowly improving. Mrs. Minor, of Washington, was in the city last Friday. Mrs. M. E. McCormick of 1912 E. Biddle street, and Mrs. Emma Smith, of Ashland avenue, were in Washington last Thursday. Mr. Magnus Downer left last week for Philadelphia, where he will make his home. His wife will join him next month. Miss Flora Bell Johnhson, of Wilmington, Del., was in the city this week visiting her aunt, Mrs. Maria Ransom, formerly Mrs. Lake, of 1531 Fairmount avenue. Mr. Fred Johns of 1413 Druid Hill avenue is able to be out again. Mrs. Maggie Hammond of 618 W. Biddle steel has been sick for three months and unable to get out of the house but is slightly improving. The local alumni association of Lincoln University has launched a movement to erect a memorial in memory of the late Rev. J. B. Rendal president emeritus of Lincoln University. Mrs. Lavinia Logan has returned from a trip to Washington accompanied by her son, Lexington. They were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Chew of 12th street, N. W. Mr. W. H. Fauntleroy, of 213 W. Biddle street, is confined to his home with the grip. Miss Bessie M. Harris, of 632 George street is still confined to his home. Mr. Harvey Young of 1110 Druid Hill avenue was in Washington this week. Mr. E. S. Wright of 1237 Division street, has returned from a trip to Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Hilton, of Dolphin street has returned from a trip to Washington. Mrs. Mary Browner, of 945 Druid Hill avenue, who has been confined to her home for six weeks is convalescent. Mr. Thomas H. Campbell, has returned from a brief visit to Washington. Mrs. Louis Asbugg and Mrs. Annie Handy, of Philadelphia were the guest of Mrs. Sarah Barnes, of 2219 Etting street. Mr. William Harvey, of 1427 Druid Hill avenue, was in Washington this week. Mr. John P. Mitchell and Mrs. I. L. Johnston, of 1729 Druid Hill avenue were in Washington this week. Miss May Harris, of 1329 Argyle avenue was in Washington this week. Miss Lucy Williams, of 1924 Druid Hill avenue, is convalescing from a severe attack of pleurisy. Mrs. Lottie Spriggs of Druid Hill avenue accompanied by her friend Mrs. Morgan, of Richmond, Va, has returned from Washington. Mrs. C. H. Fowler, accompanied by her guest, Mrs. Reckling, of New Port, R. I., has returned from a visit to Washington. Mrs. Cora Johnson of 539 Lafayette avenue, who has been very sick, is convalescing. Grand, Chancellor George A. Watty was in Chestertown this week as the guest of Friendship Lodge, No. 29. Mr. Winslow Brown of 1916 Druid Hill "Avenue is spending a few days in the city. Sanitary Barber Shop Come to the well-established Barber shop latest improvements. everything sanitary from drinking cups up. Electric massaging also. Fine brands of cigars and tobacco. William Johnson and son, proprietors. 544 W. Lanvale street. PURE DRUGS Bring all your prescriptions here. We compound them promptly and with the highest degree of accuracy — charging just what they are worth. Get a copy of the prescription you are now taking let us compound it and show you what we can save you 15 to 25 cent.