The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO. 30 SIGNS OF PROGRESS IN THE SOUTHLAND SIGNS OF PROGRESS IN THE SOUTHLAND Many Of The Race Are Engaged In Prosperous Business Enterprises MORE MECHANICS IN SOUTH THAN ELSEWHERE As A Rule They Are In Every Pursuit Engaged In By By Other Race Cincinnatti. Ohio—We found Mound Bayou such an interesting place we were loath to leave it, for it was the first time in our lives we had ever set foot in any kind of town owned and controlled solely by members of our race, and in consequence we felt like saying, "Forever here my rest shall be." But we had to leave and in company with Mrs. Charles Banks, and Prof. D. W. Garey, we took train for Clarkdale, Miss, a thriving little town on the Y. & M. R. R. and here we spent the night, after taking in a show in company with Prof. Garey and quite a number of others who had come up from Mound Bayou for that purpose. It had not been our intention to stop here, as we had intended to stop at Coahoma, but understanding that something we were looking for was not there we passed on. Clarkdale is quite a little town and the colored folks are doing fairly well here. We met Mr. G. W. Gillian, a prominent Odd Fellow, who showed us around and took quite an interest in us. We left here next morning and landed at Memphis, Tenn., where we were met at the railroad station by Brother J. A. O. Broughton, one of the youngest old men we have met for sometime and escorted in an automobile to our stopping place We lingered here until Monday when we left for Louisville, Ky. While in Memphis we were the guest of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and they tried their best to put us out of commission by their kind treatment, but we failed to respond and absolutely refused to be put out of business. The colored people of this town are doing well. They have a large number of business places and in the main are holding their own. Like in most of the Southern towns, the colored man is found doing pretty much what all others are doing, both of good and evil, the good however, predominating. We attended the funeral of a prominent lady of that city at one of the churches, and like most of our people when it comes to funerals, they "showed her a good time," by turning out in large numbers and sending hugi, boquets of flowers. I was told that she was a woman of many good works, and I believe she was if the size of the funeral cortege stood for anything. On Sunday 1 attended Avery Chapel A. M. E. Church, and saw a large Sunday School and congregation. One of the things which made us look again and again was the fact that the church seemed to be turned around, at least it looked that way to us. The congregation come in from what we would term the rear, that is the pulpit was in the front of the church and one did not need to turn his head around to see who was coming in. All you had to do was to sit and look forward and you would see every one that came in the church. This was an advantage, for while the minister was not disturbed by the congregation looking around to see who was coming in, they simply looked and saw and then returned to looking at the preacher or slyly com- menting on what interested them in the new comers' dress. The Masonic Temple at this place is a credit to the fraternity. It is a four story building and besides halls for the meeting of the fraternity, has a number of offices which are all rented to colored professional men, except one room which is a club room for the members of the fraternity. We had the pleasure of meeting Grand Exalted Ruler—Page of the B.P.O. Elks, as well as a number of other members of the fraternity, both Masonic and Elks. The members of the Masonic Fraternity, led by Nobles W. H. F. Brown, J. A. O. Broughton, and W. R. Snipes, saw to it that we wanted for nothing, as well as giving a reception in our honor which was well attended by members of the Fraternity. We left here Sunday, night for Louisville Ky., our next stop, much pleased with our visit to this historic city. Arriving in Louisville at an early hour two gentlemen met us as the train, Drs. W. A. Brown, and N. S. Fuller. Now we do not know just what sort of a fellow these two gentlemen were looking for, but they looked us over and as quietly passed us up and though we passed them four seperate times, they simply looked us over and let us go at that. We finally took carriage and went to the pharmacy of Dr. Fuller and was kindly taken care of by his housekeeper. The two doctors came in later and found us sitting comfortably by a nice warm fire and reading the morning paper. Inquires were in order and resulted in mutual satisfaction and an automobile ride to the home of Continued on page 6 For Public Playground Norfolk, Va., March 20.--Following a request from the John T. West School Improvement - League, the School Board has decided to recommend to the City Council that lots be purchased next to the school for use as a public playground. The league held an enthusiastic meeting Tuesday night Morris Brown A University Atlanta, Ga., March 21.—The charter of Morris Brown College has been amended and the school will be hereafter known as Morris Brown University. The amended charter gives the university authority to change the name of the branch at Cuthbert, Ga., from Payne Institute to Payne College and that at Savannah to Central Park Normal and Industrial Institute. The university is also given the right to operate a school here in connection with the university, to be known as Turner Theological Seminary. C. P. Goree.a white lawyer, represented the petitioner. The annual report of the treasurer, recently issued, shows that over $200,000 was collected for the college last year. Rev. Dean Improving Washintgon, March 21.—Rev. W. H. Dean, pastor of Ebenezer M. E. Church, who was assaulted by a white and a colored footpad a fortnight ago continues to improve at his home, 384-4th street southwest. He was returning from a sick call when the two men assaulted him and demanded his money. He yelled for the police, and the miscreants escaped without getting any valuables. He has been unable to fill his pulpit on the last two Sundays. Winchester Briefs. Winchester, Va., March 20.—The Winchester Colored Male Chorus and Women's Auxiliary gave their second monthly recital at Mt. Carmel Free Bapist Church, Monday last. The rally last Sunday John Mann M. E. Church was successful, $82.00 being raised for the Stewards. Miss Annie Armstead a member of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, died at her residence on Friday last. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. W. Roberts, Sunday afternoon. E. Rev. and Mrs. Henry C. Baker are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl. Metropolitan in Good Condition Washington, March 21.—The recent quarterly conference at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church showed that all departments of the church were in a flourishing condition. The return of the pastor, Rev. I. N. Ross, was asked. St. Paul A. M. E. Church has asked the return of its pastor, Rev. C. H. Young. Dr. Lewis B. Moore dean of Teachers' College, Howard University, will deliver the address at the Agricultural and Mechanical College, Talahassee, Fla., on May 29. Bishop Walters To Speak Richmond, Va., March 19. — Arrangements are well under way for a big mass meeting to be held at the City Auditorium on Monday evening, April 14, when Bishop Alexander Walters, will deliver an address under the auspices of the Grand Fountian United Order of True Reformers. President Woodrow Wilson, Ex-Governor Montague, Governor Morris and other notable men are to be invited. Dr. Kelly Speaks at Y. M. C. A. Dr. Kelly Speaks at Y. M. C. A. In an address before the Y. M. C. A. last Sunday afternoon, Dr. Howard A. Kelly declared that no man should consider that he had no mission in this world, and that all Christian men should take a stand for human betterment. He urged united action in fighting evil, declaring that if some of the saloons in the Seventeenth ward were closed up it would be only through the united action of the colored citizens. He said, however, that it would be practically useless to close dens of vice unless other places under strict moral supervision were stated with a view of counteracting the influence of such places. Y. M. C. A. Fund Growing The Y. M. C. A. fund has now passed the $4,500 mark and the collectors are hopeful of reaching $5,000 before the month ends. "While I feel gratified at the amount of cash that has been paid in," said General Secretary DeBardeleben. "there are many well intentioned subscribers who have failed to pay their allotment. I hope that they will help us to make Baltimore the quickest city to meet its obligations along this line." Rev. Young at Ames The congregation of Whatcoat M. E. Church worshipped at Ames Memorial M. E. Church last Sunday night. Following the peaching of the famous railroad sermon by Rev. Alfred Young, pastor of the former church, a collection of $67 was taken. Chisum and Macbeth at Odds Chisum and Macbeth at Ouds After just five weeks of pulling together on the Baltimore Times, Melvin J. Chisum has parted company with Hugh E. Macbeth. The later resumed his former position as editor of the paper and though handicapped by nearly all of the employees following Mr. Chisum, with the assistance of a local printer was able to get his paper out last week. According to current gossip, Mr. Chisum signed a lease with Harry T. Pratt, owner of the Baltimore Times, and was to have absolute charge of the paper until May with the further privilege of leasing for a long time or purchasing after the short lease ran out. Mr. Pratt is said to have urged the retention of Mr. Macbeth at the time the deal was made. January 28: Prominent Citizens Voice Sentiment of Community at Administration Building W. T. McGUINN MAKES STRONG ARGUMENT Would Haye More Courses Added Rather Than Have Some With mild language and cogent arguments a delegation of the leading men of the city plead with the Board of School Superintendents Wednesday not to favor the curtailment of the literary courses in the Colored High School. Superintendent Francis J. Soper and his assistants listened attentively as the various speakers gave their views. The first speaker was Rev. G. R. Waller, who told the superintendents that the High School was the only place where colored youths could get secondary training in the State, and that any shortening of the courses would be against the needs of the people. He created a laugh by saying that he had three children that had been educated there and that five more would attend as soon as they were old enough Attorney Warner T. Guinn, who made the principal argument against any charge, told the superintendents that the Colored High School as at present run was on a par with high schools in various sections of the country and that not step backward was desired. He said that there had been an increase in the educational facilities afforded the race in the South, and gave facts and figures concerning the advantages offered in Texas, Mississippi, Missouri and other States. He said that the charge that the per capita cost of educating a pupil in the High School was excessive was hardly true, when it took nearly $90 to train a pupil at the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and $82 at the City College. "We are," he concluded, "satisfied with the present arrangement at the High School and rather than have any of its course cut out, would have more offered. The High school is doing a praiseworthy work, and its graduates are reflecting their good training in the life of this community," he eloquently pleaded. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes argued against any lessening of the literary standard, and told the superintendents, to their surprise, that the courses now offered were not extensive enough to meet all needs, citing his brother who had to spend a year in college after graduating from the school before being allowed to matriculate in the medical school of Howard University. Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes declared that any lowering of the standard would mean that hundreds of boys and girls would not have a chance to get a good foundation. He said that leaders were needed and the High School was practically the only place in the community where a colored boy or girl could get a good foundation for a career in medicine, law, the ministry or business. He said that the present curriculum was most excellent, and that his daughter who was a graduate therefrom last June, was better trained in some lines than he was when he went to school. Rev. John A. Holmes made a plea that the standard be not lowered, as did Dr. F. N. Cardozo, Revs. A. L. Gaines, D. W. Shaw, M. J. Naylor, C. G. Cummings and Ernest Lyon. Dr. Lyon ask- ed that the course be not lowered, saying that the influence of the school was far reaching, jokingly giving as example his two daughter, former students there, who are now the wives of prominent Liberians. The Methodist Episcopal Ministers' Meeting presented resolutions protesting against any lowering of the standard. The resolutions read, in part: "For a quarter of a century the work of the Colored High School has gone forward to such a degree of efficiency that it has supplied competent teachers from the graded school, and some for the High School. The crowded condition of the Colored High School building is an argument in itself which should dictate enlarged educational opportunities, rather than the introduction of a policy that would tend to discourage the laudable aspirations of our youth to fit themselves for teachers and leaders of their race in this community. "We pray that the altruistic spirit shall pervade your deliberations when you will take up this grave question for the purpose of giving advice to the School Board in the premises and that even handed justice be given a race that is celebrating this year its half century milestone from human slavery, and whose history of unprecedented progress challenge the admiration of right-thinking and God-fearing men and women everywhere." A Fitting Tribute to the Work of an Estimable Woman. More than 200 of Baltimore's most prominent women, leaders in church and charitable work together with a number of prominent ministers and laymen gathered at the residence of Mrs. Eliza Jane Cummings, 1234 Druid Hill avenue, last Saturday evening and tendered her a testimonnal reception. Her worth and work in behalf of Metropolitan Church, the Women's Home Missionary Society, W. C. T. U. Aged Men and Women's Home, Morgan College, were eulogized by representatives of the same. Mrs. Mary F. Handy, who presided, introduceeo Mrs. Manie R. Bruce, who announced the program. The following presentations were made. A bouquet of flowers by Mrs. Ida Hilton; bouquet given by Lawyer W. T. McGuinn and presented by Mrs. Jennie Ross. Mrs. Mary F. Handy presented Mrs. Cummings $65 in gold in behalf of the many friends absent and present, who appreciated her work for the race, and Mrs. Pauline Holmes presented $2.50 from the W. C. T. U. Mrs. Cumminsx responded in a most feeling manner and assured all that her sole aim in life is to serve. The closing remarks were by Rev. J. A. Holmes, who has been Mrs. Cummings' pastor during the past 16 years of her services of 50 years in Metropolitan Church. Those having the testimonial in charge were: Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mrs. Ida Hilton Mrs. M. Thompson, Mrs. M. R. Bruce, Mrs. D. Turpeau, Mrs. J. H. Ross., Mrs. S. Redden, Mrs. Lucy Brown, Mrs. J. Tasker, Mrs. D. W. Shaw, Mrs. Laura Garrett, Mrs. Addie Kyler, Mrs. Mary Smith and Mr. J. Whittington. Board of Managers Meet The annual meeting of the Board of Managers of the Baptist Orphanage was held at Macedonia Baptist Church Tuesday night. Reports submitted showed that the work was in a fair condition. A collection of $90 was taken. The officers of the board are: Rev. G. R. Waller; president; Rev. S. S. Wormley; secretary. Oblate Sisters in New Home The home of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, Chase street and Forrest Place, which was badly damaged by fire, some weeks ago, has been thoroughly renovated and again made habitable. The public is invited to visit the home this Sunday afternoon between 2 and 6 P.M. Following an inspection of the premises an entertainment will be given by he 92 orphans in the home, beginning at 4 o'clock. The Oblate Sistres of Providence is not only one of he oldest orders of sisters in the country, but one of the very few colored orders. Its sisters have an unbroken record for chastity and service tor human uplift. ALEX. HEMSLEY TO BE BURIED TODAY The funeral of Alexander Hemsley, who died at the Mercy Hospital Wednesday, after a three weeks illness from heart trouble and other complications, will take place at Metropolitan M. E. Church today at 2 P.M. The remains will lay in state from 10 o'clock until the funeral hour, and there will be no review after the services. Rev. J. A. Holmes and a number of other ministers will conduct the services. Interment will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Mr. Hemsley had not been in robust health since he received a stroke of paralysis some six or seven years ago. While attending a meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall several weeks ago, he was stricken and fell helpless to the floor. He was carried to his home 578 W. Biddle street, directly opposite. He failed to grow better, and he was taken to Mercy Hospital, March 4. His condition was such, however, that an operation could not be performed. The deceased was born in Centerville, Md. in June 1848. He came to this city when a youth. He started to learn the undertaking and cabinet makers' trade under the late William Dungee. He completed the same under Samuel W. Chase, the oldest funeral director in the city. Years ago undertakers made the coffins that they used in the course of their work. Mr. Hemsley started in business on his account about 35 years ago. His business grew, and it was not long before he had the largest equipment that any colored funeral director in Baltimore possessed. Ill health caused him to sell his horses and carriages several years ago. Mr. Hemsely belonged to a number of secret societies. Among them were several departments of the Masonic fraternity, the Nazarites, Galilean Fishermen, Seven Wise Men, Moses, Sons and Daughters of Samaria and the Odd Fellows. He was deeply interested in the latter order, and was actively connected with all of its departments. He had attended a number of sessions of the Biennial Movable Committee of the order and was widely known among the Odd Fellows and Masons of the country. In former years he seldom missed a session of the Subcommittee of Management of the Odd Fellows His wife, Mrs. Ellen V. Hemsley; one, son, Samuel T. two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Hill and Miss V. Gertrude Hemsley, a teacher in the public schools and two brothers, William, of Philadelphia and Wilson Hemsle'j, of Wilmington Del. survive. MASONIC ORDER GETS SETBACK DFFIGERS MAKE STATEMENT Investigation Into So Called Shortage of Ex-Treasurer Bluitt's Accounts Reveals Peculiar Situation—Crisis Came at Time of Bank Failures—"I Will Make Good," Says Bluitt. Dallas, Tex.-The most talked of subject in Texas fraternal circles is the $14.00 shortage in the Masonic grand lodge. Much discussion of the subject has brought far many untrue statements. William McDonald (Goose Neck Bill), the secretary of the Texas jurisdiction of the Masous, gives in the current issue of the Masonic Quarterly, the official organ of the Texas jurisdiction, what purports to be the official version of the matter. McDonald states that Dr. B. R. Bluitt, the grand treasurer, tendered his resignation to Grand Master J. W. McKinney on Oct. 5, 1912, after admitting a shortage of $13,917.26, which was afterward found to be $13,918.06; that on Dec. 30, 1912, the Oklahoma Bonding company, which was on Dr. Bluitt's bond for $25,000, was notified that the grand lodge. Free and Accepted Masons of Texas, was holding that company responsible for the payment As to the collection of the bond, McDonald says: "When the bond will be collected I don't know. I don't think a living man can answer that question." Although McDonald and Dr. Bluitt have for years and years been close political, personal and fraternal friends, in speaking further of the shortage he says: "Pew men can realize the anguish and pain that it gives me. I cannot find it in my heart to excuse or justify the deliberate acts of Past Grand Treasurer Bluitt." Stands High In Professional Life. Dr. Bluitt is the leading Negro physician and surgeon in Texas. As the recognized head of the Bluitt sanitarium he stands at the head of his profession in this state, and his income is said to be proportionately larger than that of any other physician of color. He admits a shortage, but explains that circumstances made it and gives out the impression that it was created with the knowledge of the grand lodge officials, so it is alleged. He states that he offered to make good the shortage and that he entered into an agreement with the grand lodge officials to repay the amount claimed; that the grand master, J. W. McKinney, deliberately broke the agreement. History of Bluitt's Official Career. Dr. Bluitt's statement is as follows: "It is needless for me to say at this time that I regret the unfortunate circumstances surrounding my so called shortage as grand treasurer of the Free and Accepted Masons of Texas. I have held this position since 1838, and each year since that time my election has been made unanimous. I have always accounted for every cent of the money that the 7,000 Masons of Texas have intrusted to my care. "I have always taken a deep interest in the race and have from time to time invested my personal funds in stocks which were being fostered by fundable undertakings for the benefit of the race-namely, stocks of the Penny Savings bank, Dallas, and the Provident Bank and Trust company of Fort Worth, both of which institutions failed the early part of 1912. "Besides, I had gone on personal securities of these banks to the extent of several thousand dollars, and upon the failure of these banks I was forced to pay off their claims in order to keep myself in good light before the people of Texas. How well I have done that is known to all who are acquainted with my affairs in this city. Voluntarily Resigned as Treasurer. "It is true that on Oct. 5, 1912, I voluntarily resigned as grand treasurer of the Free and Accepted Masons of Texas. The causes stated above and the fact that in July, 1912, the grand master made the following recommendation to the grand lodge placed me in a position in which I was compelled to turn over at once all money due the grand lodge which had been accumulated in various departments since 1898. "The resolution reads as follows: "Resolved. That the Fraternal Bank and Trust company, Fort Worth, be made the depository for the grand lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of Texas and that the grand treasurer be required to deposit all moneys which he has or may have in the said institution." "It was known throughout the jurisdiction that the grand treasurer was the sole custodian of all Masonic funds and that as partial compensation for his services he was expected to use these funds as he saw fit since he was able to properly meet all claims presented to him. Agreement With Grand Lodge Officers. "When I offered my resignation I entered into an agreement with the grand lodge officers to pay them $13,397.26 in the following manner: "They were to allow me five years in which to pay that sum, and I was to deed to them all the property which I owned, encumbered or unencumbered, to secure the payment of the said debt, even the rents from this property to be turned over to the grand lodge and applied on notes. I was also permitted in this agreement to deed the property to any person whomsoever I desired. "The deeds were drawn and all papers necessary to carry out my portion of the contract were made out. The grand secretary (McDonald) accepted the same in good faith, and the grand master (J. W. McKinney) on a mere technicality would not comply with the contract. They therefore called upon the Oklahoma Bonding company to make good. Reason For Present Predicament. "For the benefit of my friends and all who have known me I have this to say: I have no ill will toward any man or Masons. The Masons of Texas will get their money, every dollar of it, regardless of whether the bonding company pays it or not. I promised to pay it when I resigned my office in October and offered them all the security I had, and all I ask now is that they give me time and I will do the rest." "I know no such word as 'fail.' The crisis came at a time of bank failures, when persons whose notes I secured failed to pay, when funds in my possession, for fourteen years were withdrawn. This is the reason for my so called shortage." ALLEYS IN WASHINGTON. Dead Death Rate Among Alley Dwellers Revealed in New Directory. Washington. A directory of the inhabited alleys of this city has been compiled under the direction of Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, chairman of the housing committee of the Monday Evening club. The work has been printed through the generosity of several members of the club. There are in Washington 275 blocks which have inhabited alleys. These alleys contain 3,337 dwelling houses and approximately 16,000 inhabitants. "Conversion into minor streets is the effective remedy for the larger alleys. Complete elimination of dwelling houses is the cure for the smaller alleys." The term alley as used in this directory is any passageway or thoroughfare within the block, less than forty feet in width, which has at least one dwelling facing upon it. In any case where the passageway is over forty feet wide it is still regarded as an alley, provided it does not extend straight through the block from one street to another. The alley death rate per 1,000 in 1910 for all ages was 30.00 as against 17.56 for the death rate of people living under ordinary conditions; for children under one year, 373.49 against 158.66. The colored people in the alleys of Washington had the following alarming death rates in 1910 per 100,000 Pneumonia.,432.8; tuberculosis, 621.3; whooping cough, 21.9; diarrhea (children under two years), 321.6. The corresponding figures for the whites living under ordinary conditions were: Pneumonia, 117.9; tuberculosis, 121.2; whooping cough, 5.3; diarrhea, 36.8. BUSINESS FEATURES OF THE ODD FELLOWS' FRATERNITY Successful Year For Thrifty Secret Order—Plans For the Future. One of the strongest corporations conducted by Negroes in the District of Columbia is the Odd Fellows' Hall association, builder and owner of the magnificent $100,000 Odd Fellows' hall at 1000 M street northwest. The association has just declared its annual 5 per cent dividend, involving the allotment of $2,479. The financial statement for the year ending Dec. 31, 1912, shows the following gratifying results: In hand beginning of year 1912..... $2,105.56 Total receipts, including balance..... 7,486.90 Expended during the year..... 5,542.06 Balance on hand Dec. 31, 1912..... 1,944.24 The expenditures noted above carry the $2,470 paid out in the 5 per cent dividend. For rental of the public hall during the year the association received $1,729. It is said that the association, encouraged by the prosperity that has attended its investments in the past, is negotiating with the owners of the property adjoining the hall on the west with a view of enlarging the building so as to provide for additional lodge rooms and a monster public hall, to be able to accommodate the larger gatherings of the race that now go to Convention hall and pay fabulous prices for it. The officers who have piloted the Odd Fellows' Hall association into the harbor of success are: President. Thomas H. Wright; vice president. Lawrence Clark; secretary. Samuel W. Watson; assistant secretary. Alexander F. Hicks; treasurer. Joseph Manning; directors. Thomas H. Wright, S. W. Watson, Isaue W. Scott, Henry P. Slaughter, Joseph Manning, James Langhorne and W. O. Davis. Mrs. M. C. Terrell's Brooklyn Lectures. Most helpful at this particular time is the series of lectures on "The Negro Race in the United States," given in the regular course for March at the Brooklyn institute by Mrs. Mary Church Terrell of Washington. She endeavors to acquaint the white people with the real facts concerning the conditions which confront the race in its effort to advance along all lines of industry and education. "Give us a chance," says Mrs. Terrell. "at such employment as we are prepared by education, skill and in the various trades to perform." RACE PROGRESS IN KENTUCKY LEADER IN GOOD MOVEMENTS Plenty of Business In Old Blue, Grass State—Admirable Career of a Former Public School Teacher, Whose Activities Are Included In a Wide Scope of Racial Interests. Shelbyville, Ky.-That the race is making progress is shown by the successful men and women in various parts of the country who are making headway in the trades, business and professions. Their success is proving to be an inspiration to the boys and girls who are to be the future men and women. Mrs. Daisy M. Suffell of this city is an example of what industry, honesty, ability and mish will do for one possessing these qualities can do for herself. She was born in Louisville, Ky., and educated in the public schools of that city, completing the high school course, then going to Fisk university, where she took on the finishing touches. A. B. MHS. DAISY M. SAFFELL. She studied music in addition to her literary work, studying at St. Joseph Catholic academy and Fisk university. After finishing her studies Mrs. Saffell turned her attention to teaching. She spent fifteen years teaching at Frankfort, thence to Lawrenceburg, Ky., where she was principal. Later Mrs. Saffell decided to enter the business world; hence there was some more training necessary in order to make a success. She resigned school teaching and entered Clark's College of Embalming in Cincinnati. O., graduating with honors. She is the only woman in Kentucky who is a licensed embalmer, and in this she stands at the head of the class. She is deeply interested in the progress of her race and is found in everything that means racial uplift and progress. She is editor of the Kentucky Club Woman, the official organ of the Kentucky State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. She is secretary of the Colored Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky and treasurer of the National Association of Colored Funeral Directors. At a meeting held in connection with the National Negro Business league in Chicago in 1912 Mrs. Saffell attracted much attention by the report made to the business league in her address delivered before that body. She is a typical Kentuckian. In secret society work she is secretary of the District Household of Ruth of Kentucky, which has won for her many friends among the women. She was active at the session of the biennial movable committee held in September, 1912, in Atlanta, Ga., where she delivered an address. "I believe that there is a place for every girl of my race," says Mrs. Saffell. "The only thing is for her to make up her mind to find it. She must not sit idle, but be up and doing. She must make each day count for something. "There is plenty of room outside of school teaching, and our girls must find it in the business arena. Some have made success as lawyers, doctors, stenographers, clerks and along other lines, and I am proud of them." Mrs. Saffell was married in 1897 to Mr. G. W. Saffell, who is the principal of the Shelbyville high school. --- Boydton Citizens to Hold Celebration. Boydton, the county seat of Mecklenburg county, in Virginia, is one of the oldest and most favorably known inland towns in the state. One mile west of the town in a beautiful ink grove is the Boydton institute, formerly the old Randolph-Mason college. The building is of red brick and is very picturesque in appearance. It was one of the leading schools for white students just before and after the civil war. About thirty-four years ago it was opened by northern philip thropists for the education of Afro Americanus. The late Dr. Charles Cullis of Boston and Mrs. Helen Sharpe of Old Orchard, Me., who is still living, were among the leaders in the work when the school was opened in 1879. The citizens of Boydton will hold a big fifteenth anniversary celebration on Wednesday, April 9. Lesson XII. First Quarter, For March 23, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Gen. xxiv, 58-67. Memory Verses, 64, 65—Golden Text, Prov. iii, 6—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. We have our choice this week of a resurrection lesson from Mark xvi or the regular lesson, but as we saw Isaac risen from the dead in our last lesson and this one shows us a bride for Isaac and his marriage, suggesting the resurrection of the bride of Christ, the church, and the marriage of the Lamb, we will take the regular lesson. After the figurative death and resurrection of Isaac (quite a reality to both Abraham and Isaac) Abraham returned to Boersheba and dwelt there. It is our privilege to dwell always by the well of Him that lively and seeth us and by the well of God's faithfulness and with joy draw water from the wells of salvation (Gen. xvi, 13, 14, margin; xxi, 31, margin; Isa. xli, 3). Gen. xxiii tells of the death and burial of Sarah at the age of 127 years and of the purchase of the cave of Machielah at Hebron as a burial place. Gen. xxiv is the record of Abraham's servant obtaining a wife for Isaac and is wondrously suggestive of the present work of the Holy Spirit obtaining a bride for the crucified and risen Christ. We know from Eph. v. 81, 32, that Adam and Eve are typical of Christ and the church, and there is much to be learned from all the brides of Scripture, notably Rebekah, Rachel, Asenah and others. The Bride, the Lamb's wife, is described in Rev. xxi. and in Jer. iii, 14, Jehovah says that He is married to Israel. We have seen Abraham promised a seed as the dust of the earth or the sand of the sea and again as the stars of heaven, and we have seen the two combined (Gen. xiii, 16; xv, 5; xxii, 17). Later we shall see the star promise given to Isaac and the dust promise to Jacob (xvii, 4; xxviii, 14), and some day when we see the elect church and the elect Israel completely gathered, the heavenly and the earthly seed of Abraham, the stars and the sand, we may wonder that we did not see it before In our lesson chapter we see a wealthy father and his only son, who had been given back to him from the dead in a figure and to whom he had given all that he had (verses 35, 36). We see also a servant who had control of all his master's goods going forth to obtain a wife for this son and carrying with him samples of his master's wealth (verses 10, 22, 53). The story of the servant's prayer, his childlike trust in God, the direct answer, to his prayer and his refusal to eat till he had told his errand are all most fascinating and instructive and a grand commentary on the Golden Text. As we read of the only son to whom the father gave all that he had we cannot but recall these words: "All things are delivered unto Me of My Father." "The Father loveth the Son and hath given all things into His hand" (Matt. xl. 27; John iii. 35). Then as to the Holy Spirit, whose special work in this age is to obtain a bride for Christ and who is suggested by Abraham's servant and his commission, we cannot but think of these words concerning Him: "He shall testify of me." "He shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto you" (John xv. 26; xvi. 14). The Holy Spirit tells in His word of the wealth and the love of the Son of God, and the only question for the sinner is, "Wilt thou go with this man?" (Verse 58). When the reply is, as Rebekah was, "I will go," then the matter of our redemption is settled, and we start on our way to meet our Isaac, having received from the Spirit evidences of His love and His riches of grace, such as are set forth in Eph. i. 3. 6. 7. 13. 14; Rom. iii. 24; v. 1; viii. 1; I John iii. 1. 2 etc. We must start at once, as the servant did with Rebekah, and not tarry In the old surroundings, for we are now His purchased property, and we are to serve the living and true God and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus, who delivered us from the wrath to come (I Thess. i. 9, 10). There is no record of the journey beyond the fact that Rebekah and her damsels rode upon the camels and followed the man as he took them and went his way. It must have been a long journey, commonplace and weary, and they knew not the way, but the man knew the way, and they had only to follow him. The only true life of the believer is to yield to the Holy Spirit's control and guidance and let Him have His own way with us in everything. We cannot but believe that the servant would have much to tell of Isaac and his wealth and that he had little if aught else to talk about, and we can scarcely think that she would grow weary of hearing about him to whom she had already given herself and with whom she expected to spend her life as his wife, the sharer of his joys and sorrows. Rebekah's covering herself as she met her beloved makes us think of the scaphim of Isa. vi, who in the presence of the glory cover themselves with their wings, and of Paul, some of whose favorite words were, "Not I, but Christ;" "Not I, but the grace of God" (Gal. ii. 20; 1 Cor. xv. 10). In verse 67 we read that Isaiah was comforted, and I Thess. iv. 16-18 tells us to comfort one another, with the thought of meeting our Beloved in the air when He shall welcome His bride. FLOUR DOWN--NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY. 6 lb. sack Matchless Flour, 19c. 12 lb. sack Matchless Flour, 39c. 24 lb. sack Matchless Flour, 75c. Granulated Sugar, 5c. per lb. PRICES GUARANTEED. Groceries & Provisions, Butter, & Eggs ...and Poultry... 535 Dolphin St. Baltimore, Md. Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funerals Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. Both Phone. Day or Night. O SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY Funeral Director and Embalmer Coaches to hire for all occasions Funerals from $75.00 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, Mt. Veron 2578 Main Office. GEORGE H. HOLLAND, Manager. C. & P. Phone: 692 Madison No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detectionof persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Home Office: [Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured Three Times as Much Business For "1913" Owing to the favorable contract offered, us down the line from the Singer Sewing Machine factory, we shall put out in your homes three times as many machines as last year. If we sell you on payments at $1.50 or $1.00 per month. There will not be any reason why you should not deal with us. Machines Cash or Credit will be much cheaper than elsewhere. See us first before purchasing a machine. We want to sell everybody that has any use for a sewing machine at payments suitable to your conditions. From BUTLER'S most equipped repair shop up town. 1211 Druid Hill Avenue ANYTHING IN THE PRINTING LINE South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 Alex. Here Wish to announce to you at my old stand, 578 W. favors and hoping for a weddings, parties and fun day or night. Yours, A FEI 106 E. Mulbey ::::FUNE No Branches. No A reward will be sons doing BALTIMORE F. S. Home Office: Cor. The Leading Life Life Insurance Premiums collected Issues Three Times O down factor as ma payme not use any reason why Cash or Credit will be before purchasing a many use for a sewing tions. From BUTL 1211 Phone Mad. M. 3778 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. BUSINESS END OF CLUB LIFE. HOW IT BENEFITS MEMBERS Advantages Afforded For Comfort and Social Uplift by a Well Kept Hostelry In Northern Metropolis Not Generally Known—Culture and Refinement Indicated In Rich Furnishings. New York.—The advantages of club life of the better sort for men in this city are amply afforded by the Clubmen's Social club, of which the well known Charles De Van is president. Although the organization has been in existence for some time and is liberally patronized by its members and their friends, the promoters have been too modest to herald the good work which it is doing outside of the immediate benefit to its members. The home of the club is at 102 West One Hundred and Thirty-second street. The house is well fitted up for the accommodation of other social organizations as well as for its own members. The aggregate membership of the clubs which have their headquarters in this building is 500. The rooms are furnished in the most approved modern club style. The organization does not exist for pleasure only, but for a more serious purpose as well. At its very inception the idea of caring for its members in time of illness and aiding the widows or heirs of deceased members at death was taken into consideration. Members in good financial standing when ill, so as to be unable to continue their daily occupation, receive the sum of $6 per week. At the death of a member his widow or heir receives the sum of $100. The club is the rendezvous for strangers and visitors to the city, who are well cared for when reference is [Name] PRESIDENT CHARLES DE VAN. furnished as to their character. This rule is not intended to debar, but to protect the good name of the club from would be impostors. Such an organization is needed and should exert a wide influence for good. The walls of the rooms are richly decorated. The windows and doors have the best kind of material used for shades, curtains and portieres, which easily represent an outlay of from $500 to $700, to say nothing of the beautiful bric-a-brac which adorns the mantels and tables in the reception rooms. On one of the mantels is a large oval blue decorated platter whose broken parts are held together by iron clamps. The design and finish of this platter date back, as the scroll border indicates, to the eighteenth century. The rug on the floor, immediately in front of the mantel mentioned above, is a handmade Turkish product valued at $250. Two of the larger clubs of the city maintain permanent headquarters in the building—numerally, the Clubmen's Beneficial league, of which Mr. E. A. Warren is president, and the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Porters' association. Like all well regulated organizations of its kind, the Clubmen's Social club has its special features of entertainment, such as musicals, receptions and select parties at intervals. Once a month there is a reception held for ladies. On such occasions the electric piano is always used. It is an instrument of beauty with its various colored lights, which shed a resplendent glow upon the rich floor coverings and wall ornaments. The decorations in this room alone are valued at $1,600. The dining room, parlor, barber shop, cloakroom and library are well kept and reflect the culture and refinement of those in charge of the institution. The portraits of such noted men as Dr. Booker T. Washington, Charles W. Anderson and Harry Cummings meet the eye of the visitor upon entering the spacious hall. Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias. The grand lodge of Knights of Pythias of Virginia, will hold its annual meeting in Newport News, Vn.. in June. District Deputy C. G. Davis and Mr. W. F. Clarkson of Newport News will have charge of the arrangements for housing the delegates and visitors during the session. Optimism the Keynote of Series Delivered at Southern College. By W. ANTHONY AERY. Richmond, Va.-Significant at this date, when current journals say so much of the fifteenth anniversary of the emancipation proclamation, are the four Phelps-Stokes lectures on the Negro problem, which were delivered during January and February at the University of Virginia under the Phelps-Stokes foundation. This is the first time such a series of lectures has ever been given in a southern university, a fact indicative of the growing consciousness in this section that this problem may be partially solved by scientific and sympathetic investigation. According to Dr. James H. Dillard of the Jeanes foundation, who opened the series with a discussion of "Race Adjustment In the South," the majority of white southerners have for the last fifty years exercised a sort of benevolent tolerance in their dealings with the race question. They have worked amicably with their colored neighbors and have helped them, but they have never looked upon their economic, civil or intellectual position as a matter of study. That the matter is worthy of study has been vividly demonstrated by Dr. W. D. Weatherford in his two books, "Negro Life in the South" and "Present Forces. In Negro Progress," designed primarily for the use of southern college men and extensively read in the college Y. M. C. A. mission study groups. The tardy realization, which Dr. Weatherford has helped to bring about, that the condition of the race is of vital importance is blazing a trail for such a recognition of the problem as the Phelps-Stokes lectures indicate. In suggesting remedies for the incompetence of Negro education and religion—two important phases of the problem—Dr. Dillard said that "justice demands a larger appropriation to increase the efficiency of the public schools by the introduction of home industries and by relating them to the life of the people" and that the character of much of the preaching by the colored clergy should be changed to show that religion has its relation to this world as well as to the next. The three other lectures were: "Black Belt Negro Labor—Its Efficiency and Its Cost." by Dr. Ulrich B. Phillips, professor of American history at the University of Michigan; "The Economic Negro," by Dr. Alfred Holt Stone of Dunleigh, Miss., and "The Social and Economic Significance of the Mentally Defective Negro." by Dr. James Bardn of the University of Virginia. INFLUENCE OF TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE IN PORTO RICO Striking Exhibit at Insular Fair In Charge of Felix Reina. San Juan, Porto Rico.-Jerome B. Peterson, deputy collector of internal revenue, who has been stationed at San Juan, Porto Rico, for the past two months, writing about the third insular fair, held here Feb. 22 to March 2, says: "While the agricultural, educational and sanitary exhibits were remarkable as a revelation of the marvelous richness of the natural resources of the island and the rapid growth both materially and mentally under American guidance and stimulus, the most striking feature to my mind was the exhibit of the public school at Junco, a town in the district of Guayama, credited by the census of 1910 with a little over 4,000 population. "This exhibit took the shape of a model cottage of four rooms, built to a scale of half the normal size, and partly furnished, all the handwork of the pupils. There were steps leading to the front porch, and stooping one could enter the doorway to the front room, which contained table, chairs and a book case. To the side, was a bedroom, with the bed, and in the rear dining room and kitchen. Miniature plumbing fixtures had been installed, together with water supply and electric lighting. "But the principal feature and the lesson that the exhibit was intended to teach the people of Porto Rico was shown in the treatment of the quarter acre plot that surrounded the cottage. On this land had planted and were growing all sorts of vegetables, cabbages, beets, lettuce, radishes, potatoes etc. "As was stated to me by the young man in charge of the exhibit, the primary object was to show the masses of the people what could be done by those holding a small plot of ground in raising their own vegetables and thus reducing the high cost of living, which has also entered this insular possession with the other American notions. According to his statement, all these vegetables had been planted Jan. 8 and were in full growth for the opening of the fair. "The name of this young man is Felix Reina, and he was formerly a student at Tusteegee institute, a significant fact in this connection. That he also worked for a short time in the office of the New York Age while waiting to return to his home in Porto Rico does not lessen the interest of the story." Business Men to Meet in Waco June 4. The annual meeting of the Texas State Negro Business league will be held in Waco, Tex., for two days beginning on Wednesday, June 4. Both colored and white citizens of the town are interested in the plans which have already been mapped out for the entertainment of delegates and visitors to the meeting. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Internal Revenue Collector Wins Public Favor in Honolulu. Honolulu, Hawaii.—The Hon. Charles A. Cottrell, collector of internal revenue, District of Hawaii, is referred to by the Pacific Commercial Advertiser of Honolulu as "a malibilis" who has made good." A "malibilis" is a foreigner. Recently Mr. Cottrell delivered an excellent address on the subject, "Armstrong and Hampton," at the unveiling of a tablet to General Samuel Chapman Armstrong in Paunahi hall. Oahu college, where the great apostle of education for the American Negro and Indian received his early training. The following quotations from the Commercial Advertiser tell the story: "It was fortunate that there should be at this particular time in Hawaii so worthy, a representative of the race that Armstrong fought to free. "Looking back to those few weeks between the time of the announcement of the Cottrill appointment to the position of collector of internal revenue for this territory and remembering the opposition there was locally to his appointment because he is of Negro blood and contrasting the sentiments then expressed with the applause he received from the leading white and Hawaiian residents of Honolulu and the friendliness toward him evinced on every hand, it is plain that Mr. Cottrill has not only been an efficient official, but has shown himself to be a man able to gain a high place for himself in public esteem." The Civic federation of Honolulu in 1906 proposed to erect at Punahou a memorial to General Armstrong. The Armstrong committee selected a busrelief in bronze, the work of an English artist, A. Bertram Pegram, which is a replica of one in marble at the Hampton institute in Virginia. THE JENKINS ORPHANAGE. Great Work of Uplift Being Done, Commissioners Believe. In concluding their annual report on the work and present condition of the Jenkins orphanage, Charleston, S. C., the city commissioners had the following to say: "The institutions founded by the Rev: D. J. Jenkins and maintained by his unremitting labors have taken hundreds of Negro children from the slums and gutters of Charleston, given them some rudiments of industrial training and enabled many of them to lead lives not unuseful to this community. "It is futile to say that his efforts at rescue and improvements have not always proved successful. The fact remains that the efforts themselves are worth the making, and the results in a vast majority of cases have been as satisfactory as could reasonably have been expected. "That 50 per cent of the total cost of these institutions is defrayed by work done by the inmates themselves is a convincing testimonial to the opportunities afforded the children in them to fit themselves for a better citizenship than they might even have achieved and they not been consigned to the care of the Jenkins institution. "In making this statement at this time we feel that we are discharging a duty devolving upon us as citizens, as well as officials, to whom the public may look for information regarding institutions to which the city council of Charleston gives the countenance of an annual appropriation.—John Marshall, I'On L. Rhett, A. J. Riley, W. H. Cogswell, Frank R. Frost, Chairman." HAMPTON INSTITUTE PLANS EXTENSIVE SUMMER CRUISE Three Races Represented In Coming Sea Voyage to Bar Harbor. The Hampton Institute of Virginia has purchased through Tams. Lemoine & Crane the Chesspeakie bug eye Dixie. Therefore the open air festivals and minstrel performances held on the lawns at Newport, Bar Harbor and other seaside resorts in the summer of 1912 will be repeated in new form the coming season. More than $20,000 was raised by the Hampton students during their ninety-one days' march through eight states last year. In 1913, instead of marching, they will cruise from port to port on board their bug eye. The Dixie is ninety feet long, with a beam of twenty-one feet and equipped with a sixty horsepower motor. The crew includes a Zulu prince, Indians and twenty Negroes, all possessed of good voices. They will leave Hampton in May, and New York is to be the first port of call. The voyage is to be made in a quest for gold, and every port from New York to Ear Harbor will afford a point of attack. It will be an effort to raise the money, which congress failed to appropriate for the school at Hampton. When the Dixie's crew has sung its way from Hampton to Ear Harbor all must lose their sea legs and take to the warpath across the White mountains to the interior, where traces of gold are to be found. Anxiety For "Aunt" Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman, of underground railroad fame, according to reports from Auburp, N. Y., March 12, is seriously ill from the ravages of pneumonia and not expected to survive many days longer. "Aunt Harriet," as she is familiarly called by her friends, is nearing the century mark. She was intimately acquainted with John Brown, Lincoln, William H. Seward and many other noted men of their day. Much anxiety is telt for the aged race benefactor. TO THE LADIES ...EDUCATION... Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicuring. Also in the making of Braids, Puffs, etc. Combings made up. MADAME M. A. HUNTER, 737 George Street. What's the matter with your Hair If you want it long and beautiful it can be made so with Mme C. J. 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Afro=American=Ledger Members National Negro Press Ass'n Published Every Saturday [---AT THE--- AFRO=AMERICAN BUILDING, 628 N. EUTAW ST. ---BY THE--- Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone, Mt Vernon 2833. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. O & P. Phone, Madison 342. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable In Advance One Year.....One Dollar Six Months.....Fifty Cents Three Months.....Forty Cents Single Copy.....Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churchee and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by T hursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE, MARCH 22, 1913 EASTER EASTER The one word "Easter" enshrines all that man holds most dear. The new bonnets, suits, and other material things associated with the annual observance of Easter may prove helpful or they may prove harmful. But whether there are new Easter outfits or not, Easter is the same the world over. It is utterly impossible for any one to adequately describe the wealth of real joy and happiness that the annual celebration of Easter brings to millions of devoted people the world over. For the time being the lovely and the beautiful of our departed ones are reunited to us in a way more real than at ordinary times. And this is true because of the associations of Easter, and the fact that we do more earnestly than at other times, shut out of our thoughts every thing else save God and Easter thoughts. And herein is the practical lesson to be extracted. We heard the Easter sermon, we participated in the Easter music, and we came back to our homes rejoicing, and we were conscious of having come very close into the divine presence. For the brief while our feeling was heavenly. We seemed to see, not only God, but our dear ones in His keeping. We wished with all our powers that we could always remain in such blissful state. Now in the present case we got just what we anticipated. We looked for Easter joys, we planned for the service, we threw off our mind all worldly cares, concentrating all our power so that one thing. Now the lesson Easter would teach us is, if, day by day, we put the same care and attention in removing every obstacle so as to get a real helpful glimpse of the Almighty, and with the same simple earnestness except really to obtain what we seek, this peculiar Easter experience will become our daily experience. More than that. It will increase with a natural progression. What we are saying is applicable to all, and not simply to the more experienced believer in Christianity. The man who seldoms goes to Church gives such close attention when he does go, he freely confesses that although conscience that he is a sinner he felt the mysterious working in him of a power which he does not ordinarily experience. And it is true. He does not ordinarily sustain intercourse and communication with God. On this particular occasion, he suspended every thing and while he did not vocally utter a petition, yet his very attitude and act was one of continued looking to God. And such is the highest kind of intercourse and communion with God. He was being transformed, and he knew it not. If he would only continue to repeat the conditions, continue to stand before the Almighty, simply looking up, he would soon discover the workings of grace within him. This persevered in means salvation from sin, and a final transformation into the image and character of God. How happy would be humanity if it were only able to grasp this simple truth, the art and habitual practice of simply standing before the Almighty to be influenced and made over through the power that comes into the soul from the process of looking. IRISHMEN AND NEGROES Last Monday was St. Patrick's Day; and it is commonly known as "Irishman's day". The Irish are a great people and we share with them the glories of the day they celebrate. Unhappily, the bond be tween Irishmen and Negroes has not always been as strong and harmonious as one could wish. However, there is much in the history of the two people which should dispose them to be the best of friends. It is a fact whether it be a pleasant or unpleasant one, that the production of mulattoes in this state, in the initial period of the commonwealth of Maryland linked together these two peoples. There was a scarcity of domestic servants in this country, and quite a number of Irish women were brought here from the old country as semi slaves. That is, their transportation was furnished, and in return they had to render service for a definite number of years. Afterwards, they became possessed with absolute freedom. On the other hand, there was scarcity of men of their race, and alliances were formed by many of these Irish servants with black men, who were in bondage. Springing from such unions there were children born of Irish-Negro descent. The number was considerable and the tendency to such unions had become so strong that about 1716 it became necessary to prohibit marriage between the Irish and the Negro. Hence, when the ancient law of this state is recalled prohibiting such marriages, we can readily see the white man's guilt who now is so much worked up about the possibilities in the direction of the amalgamation of races. The old law of 1775 imposed a penalty upon any minister of the Gospel who should join together in matrimony any white person and a Negro. There were then no such personage as a Negro minister so the law really prohibited white ministers from marrying white persons and Negroes. There are many colored persons in this state having Irish surnames and it is because in many instances, the Negro slave who married an Irish woman, would, instead of her assuming his name, assume her name. The Irish race, like the Negro race, is essentially a religious race. It would be hard to exaggerate the immense possibilities for the reproduction of the purest and child like faith that reside in the Irish and Negro heart. Then, too both of these races have experienced human slavery, bondage and oppression in a degree almost peculiar to themselves. Irish indisposition towards the Negro is something grafted on through the influences of the caste-spirit of his country. It is far from being an original asset of the Irish race. While the Irish are light of heart, jovial and mindful yet his heart, nevertheless, is loving, kind, and affectionate. And the same is true of his brother the Negro. We shall not attempt to enumerate the many National and inter-National Irish characters who have ever made the cause of the Negro their own cause, but we shall content ourselves in the assertion that there are not any two men in this city who are and have been more truly devoted to the best interests of Negroes than His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons, and good old Father Green, now ninety two years of age. As we do, most righteously, insist that men shall judge us by our best, and not by our worse, so when we think of our neighbors of the Irish race, we prefer to point to Cardinal Gibbons and Father Green as most fitting illustrations of real representative Irish life. DANIEL O'CONNELL We never think of the great patriot Daniel O'Connell, without there arising in our breasts the most kindly feelings towards Irish men everywhere. And if there be any names in the list of uncanonized saints that should be dear to every Negro heart it is the name of THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Daniel O'Connell. In the darkest hour of our distress, when gloom hung heavily upon us, and when our poor slave forbears were watering the earth with their tears to God, his message, from over the seas, to certain Irishmen who had turned against us, like the trumpet of Gabriel struck terror into their hearts. Among other things, he wrote as follows: EDITORIAL COM Five hundred colored c. Baltimore appeared best Board of Liquor License sioners for that city against the presence of two of the principal streets ted by colored people and "We have read with the deepest affliction, not unmixed with some surprise, and much indignation, your detailed and anxious vindication of the most hideous crime that has ever stained humanity—the slavery of men of color in the United States of America. We are lost in utter amazement at the perversion of mind and deprivation of heart which your address evinces How can the generous, the charitable, the human, the noble emotions of the Irish heart have become extinct among you? How can your nature be so totally changed as that you should become the apologists and defenders of that execrable system which makes man the property of his fellow-man, destroys the foundation of all moral and social virtues, condemn to ignorance, immorality and irreligion, millions of our fellow creatures; renders the slave hopeless of relief, and prepetuates oppression by law, and in the name of what you call a constitution? "It was not in Ireland you learned this cruelty. Your mothers are gentle, kind and human. Their bosoms overflow with the honey of human charity. Your sisters are probably, many of them, still among us, and participate in all that is good and benevolent and action. How, then, can you have become so depraved? How can your souls have become stained with a darkness blacker than the Nergo's skin? You say you have no pecuniary interest in Negro slavery. Would that you had, for it might be some palliation of your crime: But, alas, you have inflicted upon us the honor of beholding you the volunteer advocates of depotism in its most frightful state; of slavery in its most laothsome and unrelenting form." Let no Negro ever pollute his lips with words of harshness and wickness with respect to the race of which Daniel O'Connell was a member. --- Baltimore has a great future before it and needs men of brain and progress. and not back-stepers: Bourbons who learn nothing and forget nothing ought to be kept in the back ground, there is no place for them in the front ranks. No one could do or wish a greater evil to come to the colored people of this city than to saddle upon them "Jimcrow" street cars. The writer has been in the South for the past seven weeks and had an opportunity to see something of the pernicious evils of this law, and for the sake of the white people as we'll as the colored, we hope no such disaster may befall this city. The man, no matter who he may be, who desires conditions of this kind has not the welfare of his city at heart, and is an enemy to its progress, and be he an official or what not, he ought to be summarily disposed of. There are number of things in this city which we could well wish to see improved, but on the whole, no where in the South are the relations between the colored and white people more harmonious than here, and we wish that they might be continued. The man who would disturb these present relations is an enemy of both races and ought to be so treated. --- Mr. and Mrs. William T. Thomas, of Atlantic City, spent a few days with her sister. Mrs. J. Marsden Brown, 1824-Druid Hill avenue on their return from Carlisle, Pa., where they had spent several weeks. Mr. Thomas is very well known in both Baltimore and Atlantic City. Not only is he a government employee, but is also director of the famous Thomas Orchestra of Atlantic City. Mrs. Louisa Connor, who has been confined to her home the past four weeks by illness, is able to be out again and desires to thank her many visiting friends for their generous consideration. Mrs. Eliza Bradford and daughter Miss Nellie Bradford, of Philadelphia, Pa., was in the city last week, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Philip Scott, of 1514 Mount street. Mrs. A. C. Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Brown, of 1115 Argyle avenue, left the city this week for her future home, to join her husband, Mr. Clarence Palmer, who is an instructor in the Vorhee Industrial School in Denmark, South Carolina, they will make their home at this place. We wish them much success. EDITORIAL COMMENT Five hundred colored citizens of Baltimore appeared before the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for that city to protest against the presence of saloons in two of the principal streets inhabited by colored people and in which were situated a colored high school and a number of colored churches. This remarkable demonstration is not unlike that which has been made in Norfolk every spring for many years, and which has at last resulted in accomplishing the thing most desired—the removal of saloons from the restricted territory. The Baltimore demonstration is but another sign that there is no fanatical opposition to the saloon interests, no insane crusade against vice that does not exist, and no exaggeration of a dangerous evil in Norfolk, but that the moral awakening that has been felt so distinctively in this city for the past year or more is general in its scope; it envelopes the whole country and it is the natural impulse of every good citizen to respond to its call. This moral awakening, the fires of which have been slowly kindling for years, has gained such headway that its flames cannot be extinguished by the feeble efforts of the few who dare to stand up and champion the cause of wrong against right. —Norfolk Journal and Guide. 一 Mrs. Ella Flagg, superintendent of the public schools, is quoted by the Chicago Inter-Ocean as having received the following impressions of Tuskegee Institute during a recent visit there: "We always have heard and thought of the work at Tuskegee as a problem of teaching an inferior race. As a matter of fact, the whole problem of education is being wrestled with down here, and it is meeting with as successful solution as can be pointed to any where in this country. Boards of education anywhere in the country could take pointers from the work that is being done at Tuskegee, and they would profit by them. I have talked with some of the biggest educational men in this country on this same subject and they all say the same thing" In an editorial on "Race Arrogance", the New York Independent says, it is intolerant and intolerable conceit to claim for our race, our people, an exclusive right to the possession of traits which other people can never acquire. It is the kind of language which make the nations to the south suspicious of us. It is an arrogance unjustified by any scientific evidence of our native and inherent superiority and their necessary inferiority. Chief Robert N. Wood is the duly elected leader of Tammany Hall United Colored Democracy. Mr. Cornelius D. Hughes is secretary. This team will see to it that Bishop Alexander Walters is kept busy with his political duties at Washington—Richmond Planet. Good old Bishop Turner has found it necessary to retire from active church work. He is eighty years old, and perhaps has given more active service to his church and race than any Negro who has ever lived. His quality of service as regards the race has not always been highly regarded, especially when he advocated the repatriation of Africa, a notion, which happily he has forgotten. He has been consistent and strong for his church he retires amid general regrets—Indianapolis Freeman. Rev. I. N. Ross, of Washington preached an anniversary sermon to the Volunteer Association of Trinity A. M. E. Church Thursday evening of last week. Following the sermon a reception was tendered the presidents of the various organizations of the church. Mrs. Estelle Barnes is president of the association. Mr. and Mrs. John Maxfield, who were married last week, were "at home" Sunday at 1807 White St. which has been purchased and completely furnished as the wedding gift of the groom to his bride. Mrs. Maxfield was formerly Miss Helen Kennard and is a daughter of Dr. George W. Kennard. Mr. George Price, of 1318 Rutter street has returned home from a visit to Lancaster, Pa., where he was the guest of Miss Annie C. W. Black of 320 Locust street, who tendered him a birthday reception during his stay. Mr. Walter Stanley, of Lincoln University, is spending his Easter holiday in the city. Past worthy Councilor Circle, No. 1, of Queen Elizabeth Court No 4, O. O. C. K. of P. gave a musical and reception in honor of the 4th anniversary. It was one the most brilliant as well as a most successful social affairs ever held by the P. W. C. Circle on last Friday evening, March 7th, at 921 N. Eutaw street. Some of the leading ladies and gentlemen of the K. of P. were present and took part in the musical program. Solos by Chief Engineer George A. Carter; recitation, Mrs. Carrie Gross; Synopsis of the circle, Mrs. Ella O. Simmons; Remark, Mrs. Rosa J. Richardson, G. W. C. address by President of the Circle, Mrs. Carrie Jackson, Supreme Representative; Solo, Miss Lula S. Richardson; Piano overture, Prof. Howard; address Brigader General Lewis E. Williams; Chorus by the Circle. Among the guests were: Mrs. George A. Carter, Mrs. John Henderson, Mrs. Annie R. Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth White, Mrs. Hannah Dodd, Col. John Henderson, Mrs. Parker of Annapolis. Miss Lulu Richardson was musical directress for the evening by which the guests were royalty entertained after which they were served, with the deliciacies of the season. Mrs Josephine Wilson was granted an absolute divorce from Joseph Wilson in the Circuit Court No.2. of Baltimore city, March 10, 1913. Before her marriage was Miss Josephine Milbourne. Her counsellor was Mr. George F. McMechen IN MEMORIAM STANLEY—In sad but loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. Martha G. Stanley, who departed this life eight years ago today, March 12th, 1905 We often sit and think of you When we are are all alone For memory is the only friend That grief can call its own. Days of sadness still come o'er us, Tears of sorrow silently flow, Fond memory keeps mother near us Tho Heaven claimed her eight years ago. By her daughters, Mrs. Octavia Shelton, Mrs. Annie Scott. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cooper and family wish to thank their friends for their kind sympathy and beautiful floral designs in the hour of their bereavement of their son, William J. Cooper. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Sadie Holmes and Miss Emma Mitchell, sisters of Mrs. Ellen Sheath, wish to thank their many friends for their kind words of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during the recent illness and sad bereavement. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Annie Hale of 881 Tyson street, wish to thank her many friends for their kind words of sympathy and attention during the illness and sad bereavement of my dear husband, Mr. William Hale, also for the beautiful floral designs. I wish to thank my many friends for their kindness and floral tokens also the great Southern Temple and Monumenta lodge of Elks for their interest following the death of my husband, George Mereedh. Cave Mereedh 904 Elm Place CARD OF THANKS I am extremely grateful to my friends and the many friends of my lamented husband, Woodville Emmett, for their many evidences of sympathy following his death, which was caused by the explosion of dynamite and the consequent wrecking of the Alum Chime. Alanta Fergusett. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Laura L. Jones and family of Robert street thank their many friends for their expressions of sympathy during the recent bereavement. W. A. Jones, 2033 Druid Hill avenue. Mesdames S. Jane Waller, James Walton and R. W. Bailey wish to thank all those of their many friends who so kindly extended sympathy, and condolences to them in their recent bereavement, namely, the death of their husband and father, Alexander T. Waller. Mr. Isaac Brown, Undertaker, of 565 Dolphin street, who had stroke of paralysis is better and now able to attend to his business. Mrs. Ellen B. Gross, of 1035 Druid Hill avenue, will spend the Easter holidays in Washington, D. C. While there will be the guest of Mrs. Walter T. Lawson. NOTICE—There will be a special program rendered by Miss Mamie Woolford at St. Luke U. M. E. Church, Spring street, near McElderry street, March 26, 1913. Admission 10 cents. The patronage of our many friends is asked. NOTICE—We will celebrate Peter Spencer anniversary at St. Luke U. A. M. E. Church, Thursday night, March 27, 1913. The founder of U. A. M. E. Church at Wilmington, Del., in the year of 1805. We will have very able speakers of Delaware Conference. Many noted speakers of the Baltimore Conference. Admission 10 cents. Admission Roy, R. S. Accoo, pastor. Rev. K. H. Murray, Pastor; James W. Dockins, Manager, 1119 N. Carey street. The Artistic Dockins Combination will give grand concert and musical entertainment, Monday evening March 24th, 1913, 8 p. m., at Trinity A. M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Young Peoples' Auxiliary. Admission 15 cents. Mrs. H. P. Harris, president; Rev. A. L. Gaines, pastor; Mr. J. W. Dockins, Manager, 1119 N. Carey street. NOTICE—The Syracuse Lodge No. 23, United Order of the K. of P. are invited to turn out with the Union Baptist Church No. 22, on Saratoga street, near Freemont avenue, March 30th, 8 P. M. We hope to have many of the members of said order and the public in general to come over and help us. The sermon will be preached by the pastor of said church, Rev. C. B. Jones. 4. কম্পিউটার CASH RESTAURANT for sale, with soda fountain. Cheap, a good opportunity for the right person. Apply to 617 S. Sharp street. Riddick Chapter Epworth League Easter Sunday, March 23, 1913, at 5 o'clock, grand opening of the newly renovated Social Parlor of Centennial M. E. Church. Program in charge of Mrs. Georgia Jones and Miss Hattie Dennis. The Goldfield orchestra will be in attendance. Kindly leave your offering at the door. Mme. H. A. Cooper, President. Mr. C. W. Harris, 4th Vice Pres. Rev. D. W. Shaw, Pastor. The following persons were elected officers of the N. M. Carroll Chapter Epworth League of Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church: Mrs. Florena K. Owens, President; Mrs. Helen Muse, first vice president: Miss Arnes Aquilla, second vice president; Mrs. Henrietta Douglas, third vice president; Mr. Osborne D. Jackson, fourth vice president; Mrs. Arie Gray, president of junior department; Mrs. Mollie Spence. Secretary; Miss Annie Frances, treasurer. FOR RENT—Large third story front room with bath. Apply 1131 Park avenue. SPECIAL NOTICE. This being Easter Sunday the A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church will present a brilliant and interesting program at 5.30 P. M. Also Singing School will be opened free to any one wishing to join. Good music. Every body welcome Mamie Woolford, President. SPECIAL PROGRAM Mass meeting and Rally of the N.M. Carroll Chapter Epworth League of Sharp St. M. E. Church will be held Sunday, March 30, at 5 p.m. A special program will be rendered. Our friends and visitors are asked to be present and witness a treat. SPECIAL NOTICE First Annual Men's Day Rally Sunday, March 30. Excellent program 11a. m., 3 p. m., 8 p. m., at Handy Memorial A. M. E. Church, corner Baker and Bruce streets. "The Lord will provide' Samuel E. Robinson, Presiden.; George S. Taylor and J. W. Ways, secretaries John Thompson, treasurer; Max Dorsey, George W. Thomas, Arthur Pratt, leaders missionary committee. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Graphic pictures of the Biblical scene preceding Israel's departure from Egyptian bondage. The incident will recall the days of Noah, the Patriarchs and Prophets. The scenes will be picturesque and instructive and will thrill from beginning to end. Moses and his cabinet, appealing to Pharaoh for liberty of conscience and freedom of body. The preparation incident to that memorable night—when the Angel of Death—appeared as Israel's vindicator, destroying the first born of their oppressors. The Night of Sadness and the Night of Gladness. Egypt, the center of interest, will be shown in the background. Other scenes as the Ark resting on Mt. Ararat and Jericho the City of Palms. Representations of the Ante and Post Deluvian periods. The Tribal Leaders. The Astrologers out classed by Moses; The Conflict between the Pagan gods and the God of Israel and the final outcome. Music will be arranged, with special reference to the occasion. The characters represented will be interesting, and for the time being one will fancy himself in the historic lands of the Bible, in converse with the mighty dead. There will be a repetition of the solemn ceremony of the 10 Virgins and the Marriage Supper. The costume of each Tribal leader will represent his tribal color—likewise the different periods will be so marked. This feature will add charm and beauty to the scene. A study of the scenes, incidents, and characters will remind one of the bondage and freedom of the colored people of this country. This entertainment is lifted from the ordinary level, common to Church entertainments, which have hardly any other purpose in view than to make money. This entertainment reveals thought, genius and skill and is bound to instruct, entertain and amuse. Rich programme for John Wesley M. E. Church, corner Sharp and Montgomery streets. Sunday, March 23—Easter or the triumph of Christianity. Early service 5 a. m., sermon by Dr. Lyon, subject: "The Resurrection," Tla. m., sermon by the Dr. Turpeau 3 p. m., sermon by Dr. Lyon, subject: "Thanksgiving." Our guest on this occasion, the Pythians in their annual turnout. 8 p.m. the Choir. Interesting Easter cantata. Silver offering at the door. Monday, March 24—Entertain Annual Men's Day at T .....SUNDAY, MAR 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. R. C. I Church Review, who will also deli Monday night, subject: "The Admission 10 Cts. Men's Day Re At 3 P. M., Union Services. Ser M., Class Leaders' Sacred Concert Prominent local speakers will do "Our Men." The Men's 50c. Ra every man get in line. Mr. Alber Roberts, Vice Pres. Mr. Wm. D. Gibson, Treas. Rev. A. L. Gaines Annual Men's Day at Trinity A. M. E. Church .....SUNDAY, MARCH 30th, 1913..... 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. R. C. Ransom, D. D., editor of A. M. E. Church Review, who will also deliver a lecture on the following Monday night, subject: "The Man on the Jericho Road." Admission 10 Cts. Men's Day Reception at close of lecture. At 3 P. M., Union Services. Sermon by Rev. A. Young. At 6 P. M., Class Leaders' Sacred Concert. At 8 P. M., Mass Meeting. Prominent local speakers will deliver addresses on the subject: "Our Men." The Men's 50c. Rally March will take place. Let every man get in line. Mr. Albert Whittington, Pres. Mr. Harry Roberts, Vice Pres. Mr. Wm. Dudley, Sec'y. Mr. George' A. Gibson. Treas. Rev. A. L. Gaines. Pastor. EASTER SOUVENIR FREE Sollod's 611 W. Lexington St. Opp. Market Everything that is new and children's and misses' dresses, the waists and muslin underwear. W to get the newest and best mercha forget we are out of the high rent of our goods 50 per cent. and more ch and see for yourself. Everything that is new and desirable in white and colored children's and misses' dresses, boys' wash suits, ladies' shirt waists and muslin underwear. We have not spared time or money to get the newest and best merchandise on the market, and don't forget we are out of the high rent district. That enables us to sell our goods 50 per cent. and more cheaper than anywhere else. Come and see for yourself. $1.50 children's dresses, sizes 2 to 6, in white embroidery, special Easter, 98c. $1.69 sample line ladies' waists high and low neck, lingerie and voile, special 69c. $1.50 misses' dresses, sizes 14 to 18, in blue and tan, trimmed with new embroidery collars. 98c. 79c. ladies' waists in the robespree collar, newest spots and whites with vest proper in black. Easter special 49c. Everything that is new in men's dress shirts and neckties will be found in our men's department. Don't forget the place. 611 W. Lexington St. Opp. Market Sollod's 611 W. Lexington St. Opp. Market ...PASTORAL H Ames Memorial M. E. Chu Under the auspices of the Ladies' A S. Thomas, Pastor. Thursday A very excellent program has been an orator of the evening. Music will be fum chestra and Choir. Admission 10 Cents. Committee—Mrs. Maud Kelson, Chair Sorrell, Mrs. Bessie Demask, Mrs. Mamie Mrs. Mamie Curtis, See'y. Mrs. Louisa A Ames Memorial M. E. Church, Carey and Baker Streets Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, in honor of Rev. W. S. Thomas, Pastor. Thursday Evening, March 27, 1913. A very excellent program has been arranged with Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, orator of the evening. Music will be furnished by Mr. John E. Robinson's Orchestra and Choir. Admission 10 Cents. Refreshments on Sale. Committee—Mrs. Maud Kelson, Chairman; Mrs. D. D. Turpeau, Mrs. Lucy Sorrell, Mrs. Bessie Demask, Mrs. Mamie E. Jones, Mistress of Ceremonies; Mrs. Mamie Curtis, See'y. Mrs. Louisa Jones, Pres. Rev. L. Z. Johnson, D. D., Pastor. Geo. E. Frey, Clerk of Session: Mrs. Theresa Stewart, Director of Cantata. "ORATORIA" by the Choir of St. Paul M. E. Church, West Saratoga St., Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. Sunday, Easter, at 8.15 P. M. The Choir will for the first time appear in their vested costumes. A cordial invitation to all to hear this Oratoria. A contribution is asked at the door on entrance. Don't fail to be present, Easter Sunday, at 8.15 P. M. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Pres. Mrs. M. Louise Freeland, Organist. Mrs. Estelle Fields, Sec'y. Thos. H. Franklin, Director. SPECIAL EASTER SERVICES FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Caroline and McElderry Sts. 11 a. m. Subject: "The Vacant Tomb," Pastor. Baptizing. 8 p. m. Special Easter Music. Song Service—Choir. Pastor, Rev. P. C. Neal, D. D. Easter Cantata—Entitled "FIRST EASTER DAWN" By Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School, Sunday, March 23rd, at 8 P. M. Under the direction of Miss Mary Beale Orchestral Music by the Sunday School Choir. Special Program. Silver Offering at the Door. Mr. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. The Beautiful Easter Cantata, "The Birthday of Hope," will be presented by a Chorus of 35 voices at BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, Lanvale Street and Druid Hill Avenue, Monday Evening, March 24th, 1913, at 8 P. M. Under the auspices of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School. Refreshments at Moderate Prices. Admission 10 Cents. Mrs. Mary C. Preston, Chairman. Miss Laura E. Campbell, See'y. Miss Sarah R. Jackson, Directress. Mr. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. The Choir of St. John's A. M. E. Church will render the beautiful Cantata THE "NAZARINE" Thursday Evening, March 27th, 1913. Beautiful costumes, Colored Calcium Lights. Rendered by superbly trained voices. It will charm the eye and satisfy the artistic musical taste of all who attend. You are expected to be there. ADMISSION 15 CENTS Mrs. Ida V. Costen, Directress Mrs. Annie Nicholas, Pianist Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor 3-22-in THE BEAUTIFUL EASTER CANTATA "THE BIRTHDAY OF HOPE" Presented by a Chorus of 35 Voices BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH, MONDAY,MARCH 24 Under auspices Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School Admission 10 Cents Refreshments at Moderate prices Mrs. Mary C. Preston, chair. Miss Laura Campbell,'Sec. Miss Sarah R. Jackson, Direct. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor COSMOVILLA Under auspices of Hall Committee of K. of P. EASTER WEEK, March 24-28th YOUNG'S AUDITORIUM Good Music. Admission 10 Cents Each Evening. FLOWERS---EASTER---FLOWERS Now is the time to order your Flowers. A full line of potted plants and cut flowers, roses, carnations, sweet peas and violets at moderate prices. STALL-LAFAYETTE MARKET, opp. Argyle Avenue. THOS. E. KELSON, 1510 Presstman St. Phone: Madison 4102 M. Flowers sent everywhere. Just a "Little Different" Kerr's Orchestra ....Will Give An Easter Matinee.... Fishermen's Hall, Easter Monday, March 24th, 1913 Admission 25 Cents Continuous Music A Brilliant Easter Dance by the Jolly Progressive Social at Fishermen Auditorium MEN'S DAY MEN'S DAY Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St. REV. D. G. HILL, Pastor. The Annual Men's Day, Sunday, March 30th, 1913 Watch this space Special Program next week. 3-22-in JUBILEE CONCERT-At Morgan College, Fulton and Edmondson Aves. Friday, March 28th, 1913, at 8.15 P. M. The music department of the College, directed by Miss Louise B. Anderson. Dr. W. O. Jones, the accomplished baritone soloist, has consented to assist. Admission 25 Cents. A GRAND REUNION SUPPER AND AT-HOME under the auspices of Female Usher's Association of Trinity A. M. E. Church, in honor of Class Leaders, Friday Ev'g., March 28th. Any one holding an envelope with 25 cents enclosed or presenting 25 cents at the door will entitle you and a friend to supper free, or 25 cents will pay for any two persons. Miss Gertrude Fisher, President; Miss Edna Gibson, Seecy. Miss Ethel Thompson, Treas. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. 3-22-in ANNUAL SERMON The Annual Services of Independent Order St. Luke of Baltimore City and State of Maryland, will be held in the Penn. Ave. A. M. E. Zion Church, Penn. Ave. near Dolphin St., Sunday, April 6th, at 8 p. m. Sermon will be delivered by the pastor, Rev. J. W. McDonald. Short addresses will be delivered by prominent speakers of Washington, D. C. Special music by the choir. Every member of the Order and the Juvenile Circles, are expected to be present with regalia, assemble in lecture room at 7 p. m. Mrs. Bessie B. Anderson, State Deputy. Mrs. M. E. McCormick, District Deputy. Mrs. Emma Smith, Associate Deputy. 4-5-in The Middle Section Assembly Will Give A Grand Easter Dance and Soiree at Good Hope Hall, Lexington Street, near Pine Easter Monday Night, March 24th, 1913. Music by the Full GOLDFIELD ORCHESTRA Cards of Admission. 25 Cents ment: King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba in Conference and witnessing the marriage in Cana of Galilee accompanied by the Ten Virgins Tuesday March 25—The fourth quarterly conference. Wednesday, March. 26—Entertainment. Scenes in King Pharoah's Palace with the Queen of the Realm and the Princess. Moses, leader of the Hebrews, with his cabinet meets Pharoah and pleads for the freedom of his brethren. Closing scene, grand march, consisting of Noah and his family, Abraham and his family Pharoah and his attendants, Moses and his cabinet, Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, the Ten Virgins, the Priests and their Counsellors, the Spies, the Wise Men, the Musicians, the Ushers, the Trumpeters, the Guards and all the other attendants. Tuesday night, April 1st under the auspices of the Brotherhood Dr. J. E. W. Bowen will deliver his famous lecture. Admission, each entertainment, 10 cents. Season tickets 15 cents. You save 15 cents purchasing a season ticket. By order of the committee The full choir at each religious service. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. CHRIST INSTITUTE Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor. Ensor Street. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Rev. Alfred Conquest. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Easter Services. Special music by choir. All are invited. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edward Williams, Pastor The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 a. m., Easter sermon by pastor. 8 p. m , Great musical treat. 2rd Church of Seventh Day Adventist G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Meeting in Young's Auditorium, Druid Hill Avenue and Robert Street, Sunday Night, March 23rd, at 8 p.m. Subj: "A Lion, a Bear, a Leopard, a Name-less Beast that Daniel Saw in Vision. All Invited GREENSPRING M. E. CHURCH Chattolanee, Md. Rev. W. T. Harris, Pastor 11 a.m. Special Sermon by pastor Subject: "The Resurrection." 2.30 Special Sermon to St. Luke's by Mrs. Annie E. Brown, the Evangelist. 8 p.m. Special Easter Service by Sunday School. S. L. Owens, Superintendent. Colored Young Women's Chris tian Association, 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. SUNDAY.-MARCH 23rd, 1913. 5 P.M. You are invited to attend the Easter Services on Sunday, March 23rd at 5 p.m. Mrs. Annie McGuinn will read a paper. Mrs. Edna Reid will render a solo. Annual Election Officers Thursday, March 27th, 1913. Trinity A. M. E. Church BURCH 30th, 1913..... Mr. Ransom, D. D., editor of A. M. E. deliver a lecture on the following Man on the Jericho Road." Reception at close of lecture. Harmon by Rev. A. Young. At 6 P. At. At 8 P. M., Mass Meeting. deliver addresses on the subject: Tally March will take place. Let Art Whittington, Pres. Mr. Harry Dudley, Sec'y. Mr. George A. Ass. Pastor. desirable in white and colored boys' wash suits, ladies' shirt We have not spared time or money handise on the market, and don't district. That enables us to sell neaper than anywhere else. Come $1.69 sample line ladies' waists high and low neck, lingerie and voile, special 69c. 89c. ladies' muslin gowns in v and low neck, trimmed in lace and embroidery, special 49c. 79c. ladies' waists in the robespre collar, newest spots and whites with vest proper in black. Easter special 49c. RECEPTION... Church, Carey and Baker Streets Aid Society, in honor of Rev. W. Evening, March 27th, 1913. Arranged with Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, finished by Mr. John E. Robinson's Or- Refreshments on Sale. Ferman; Mrs. D. D. Turpeau, Mrs. Lucy die E. Jones, Mistress of Ceremonies; Jones, Pres. M. E. Murphy, President. E. E.Bright, Secretary 611 W. Lexington St. Opp. Market 611 W. Lexington St. Opp. Market EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 11 a. m., Pastor. Subject: "The Resurrection" 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Rev. A. Young. The Rail- road Sermon. 7 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Platform Meeting and Gen Rules. All invited. Friday 8 p. m., First Grand Drama: The Burglar's Alarm, given by Maidens of West Baltimore. Admission 10c. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. 9.30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., Easter Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m. Easter exercises by the Sunday School. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Leon Carrington, Pres E. L. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHU ROH E 23rd Stueet Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 11 a. m. Preaching by the pastor Subj. "Easter, the Birth of Hope." 2. 30 p. m., Sunday School 4 p. m. Jr. EpworthLeague. 8 p. m. The Sunday Sunday will render their Easter Program Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid. Mr. S. E. Swann, Supt. Mr. Joshua Fuller, Pres. E. L. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts."King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence: 618 Dolphin Street. 5 a. m., Early meeting. 11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor. Subject: "He shall not fail and the Isles of the Sea shall wait for His Law." Text, Isaiah 42nd chapter. Don't fail to come. 3 p. m., Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Pastor to the Local Preachers Association of Baltimore Prayer meeting every Wed. night. W. C. Tongue, Supt. M. E. Cooner, Pres. Epw. League AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, Pastor. Special Easter Services 5 a. m., Early morning services Sermon by pastor. 8 p.m., Sunday School service and short address by Pastor illustrated by Stereoptician pictures. OENTENNIAL M.E. CHURGH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. Topic: "Women Messengers of the Resurrection." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Mrs. S. J. C. G. Ralph, Supt. (5 p. m., Epworth League. Mrs. Helen A. Cooper, President. Program and Reopening of the Social Partors which have been renovated and reseated with chairs 8 p. m., A fine Easter Concert. Exercise by the Sunday School entitled "Unfolded Portals." by Judfield. Easter Monday Night-A Trip to Europe, a beautiful operetta will be given. PENNA. AVENUE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Easter Exercises Special Music and Program. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Subject "The Resurrection." 1 p. m., Class by J. H. Catlin. 2.38 p. m., Sunday School. W. W. Brown, Supt. 4 p. m.; Class. Alex. Phillip, Leader. 6 p. m., Varick Christian Endeavor. J. B. Alkins, Pres. J. B. Alkins, Press. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Mac. Donald. Subject: "The Burning Conversation." GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore 11 a. m., Preaching by pastor. 2 p. m., Sunday School. Easter carols 6.30 p. m., C. E. L. Spebial Easter service 8p. m, Platform Service. Address by Rev. P Robinson, D. D. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Ianover Sunday, March 30th, 1913 11 a.m., The Pastor will preach a Sermon, the Easter Sunday Sermon 3.30 p.m., Rev. G. R. Waller, D.D. pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, his choir and congregation. Progressive Circle, Mrs. Annie R. Jones, Pres. 8 p.m., The Alphian Male Singing Association will give a Sacred Concert, Mother Allen Offering at the Door Monday, March 31st From 8 to 10.30 p.m. all are invited to hear five interesting topics discussed 1. Rev. W. F. Williams, D.D., pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, subject "Wit and Humor" 2. Rev. J. W. McDonald, D.D., pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church, subject "The Use of Opportunities" 3. Rev. John Offer Custis, B.D., pastor of Handy Chapel, subject "Allen as a Founder" 4 Rev. James A. Briscoe, B.D. pastor of Carroll A. M. E. Church, subject "The Honor of Labor? 5 Rev. T. R. Sinkfield. B. D., pastor Baltimore Circuit, subject "The A, M. E. Church as a Religious Influence. The five choirs are invited to be preseut with their pastors. An Allen Offering at the Door. J. W. Norris, Pastor EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES March 23d, 1913 BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Special Music by the Choir See the processional and recessional march 3 P. M. Special Music by the Sunday School. Exercises by the Juveniles. Beautiful Music. Miss Sarah R. Jackson, Directress 8 P. M. Extraordinary Services, the best that has ever been in the city. Christ's Crucifixion, Burial and Resurrection will be depicted most vigidly. By Sir John Stainer will be rendered by a choir of 35 THIRTY-FIVE VOICES 35 Under the personal direction of Mr. John Willis Brown Mr. John Woodward Mr. William Young Dr. O. D. Jones Mr. Frank Young Mr. Harvey Williams Owing to the great expense attached, Positively A SILVER OFFERING will be expected. Come early to witness this great sight Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. Mary C. Preston, Chairman Laura Campbell, Secretary J. Willis Brown, Choirmaster Charles E. Dungee, Organist EBONEZER A. M. E. CHURCH W. Montgomery St. near Charles W. Rev. I. W. Norris, Pastor Easter Sunday, Christ the Central Figure. 11 a. m., Sermon by the pastor on the Resurrection. From the path of palms to the door of the opened tomb. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Special Easter exercises will be held. A spelled-did program is to be rendered by the school2. 6.00 p. m., Allen C. E. League will hold special Easter services. hour special Easter Tablean by the officers and teachers of the Sunday School. All are invited. The Choir will render special music. Easier offering at the door. Special—The services of the Resurrection hour will be held at 5 a.m. All are invited. Remember South Africa, the West Coast of Africa, the Islands of the Sea and the Baltimore Annual Conference. Friday, 4 p.m., King Solomon Training Class. Mrs. Rachel McCoy, trainer and Leader. 10 to 11 a.m., Pastor's Bible Class John Murray, Pres. of the League. Charles Tolson, Sunt. Rev. L. F. Flagg, Pastor 11 a. m., Preaching py Pastor, subject: "The Resurrection." 3 p. m., Sunday School Bertha Fleming, Supt. 6 p. m., C. E. League. Charles Roberts, Pres. 8 p. m., Preaching by Pastor to the young converts. Thursday evening the beautiful cantata, The Nazarene. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor Services for Easter Sunday, March 23, 1913. 5 a. m., Early morning services. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. B. F. Watson 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Special Easter Exercises. 4.30 p. m., Allen League. Special program with good singing and excellent music. 8 p. m., Special Services. We desire and welcome the presence of all who come. HANDY MEM. A. M. B. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. 5.30 a. m., Sunday School. 11 a. m., Special Sermon by Rev. F. L. Hertzfeld, D. D., Ph. D., The Converted Jew, Subject: "The Resurrection." 2 30 p. m., Sacred Easter Tidings by Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. Program by Mrs. Annie M. Wortham. Mr. Samuel E. Robinson. Pres. 8 p. m., Easter Jubilee. A large class reception to full membership over fifteen. Presentation of Individual Communion Set and Communion. 11 a. m., Easter Sermon by Pastor, 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5.45 p. m., Special program by the Allen League. 7.30 p. m., Sacred Concert by the Boys and Girls. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave, and Biddie St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 5 a. m., Easter Services 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p.m., Sunday School Easter Rally. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m., Sunday School, Easter. 30 P. B. Concert. Silver offering at the door. T. J. Holiday, Supt. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MARYLAND (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Trappe, Md., March 20.—The fourth quarterly conference was held at Scott's M. E. Church, March 15th, at 8 p. m, with Rev. J. E. A. Johns, district superintendent, presiding. The various reports submitted from the various departments were excellent. The return of the pastor, Rev. C. A. Norwood, was asked. Miss Edna Jones is home visiting her friends. Snow Hill Notes. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., March 20.—The body of George Robertson, who was drowned last Wednesday at Deal's Island, was brought home Saturday. Burial took place in the Mt. Zion Baptist Cemetery Suncay afternoon. The rally at the M. E. Church was a success, $105.00 being raised. Rev. Jewett is pastor. Mrs. Priscilla Palmer, of Philadelphia, is home for a few days visiting her father and friends. Mr. Philip Castle left here Monday to spend the summer at Ocean City Md. Hayre de Grace Items (Special to The Atro-American Ledger.) Havre de Grace, Md., March 20. —Womens Day services were held at St. James A. M. E. Church Sunday. A special sermon was preached at night Rev. James Pritchet is the pastor. The ladies presented to St. James A. M. E. Church $24.00 which they cleared from the drama. Mrs. Fonsy Wallace is visiting her daughter at Sparrows Point, Md. Mrs Wayman Christy gave a tag party at her residence here, for the benefit of the church. Monday evening. Cumberland Jottings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., March 20.—Mrs. Stewart McNeal spent last week at Harpers Ferry visitig her son, Raymond, who is sick at Storer College. The Dunbar Social Club gave a mid-winter picnic at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snowden gave a chicken and waffle supper at McKendre M. E. Church last Friday night. Captain Harry Fisher and his boy scouts had a sermon preached to them Sunday at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church by Rev J. D. Jackson. Cumberland Lodge of Elks of the world had their annual sermon preached to them Sunday, March 16, at Ebenezer Baptist Church by Rev. G. W. M. Lucas. Randolph Bromery has been sick the past week with the grip. Mr. Thomas Matthews is on the sick list Mrs. Gertrude Page is on the sick list. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Princess Anne, Md., March 20. Mrs. Margaret Wilson and sister, Mrs. Lena Langford, were called to Salisbury last week to see their mother, Mrs. Henrietta Bivens, who is very ill Mrs. Edmond Whitelock has been quite sick since she returned home from Philadephiia. Palm Sunday was observed at Mt. Hope A. M. E. Zion Church by a special service in the morning and the distribution of palm The Afro-American Ledger is pushing its way into the homes of our people here Signs of Spring Down here the birds are singing and the frogs are making music by the brook side, the plow and harrow are in the ground. Mrs. Noah Williams was in town last week visiting his family. Mrs. Dorcas Jackson, of Bedford avenue, is confined to her home under the care of the doctor. News From Catonsville (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Catonsville, Md., March 20. Mrs. Anne E. Cole gave a birthday party for her daughter, May Ester, [Picture of a man with a white beard and a black bow tie. He is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The background is a light color with a faint pattern. The man's face is centered in the frame.] ALEXANDER HEMSLEY, A prominent undertaker who died at the Mercy Hospital Wednesday evening. Thursday, March 13th, her many little friends spent a delightful evening. The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Pierce was held Thursday afternoon from Trinity Church. Mrs. Jennie Rawling Pinkett, formerly of Catonsville is sick at her home in Philadelphia. Miss Ethel Washington 81 Winters avenue, who has been very sick is improving. Mrs. Ella Hayes and family have moved to Baltimore. The Easter exercises will be in charge of the Sunday School in the afternoon and night at Grace Church A beautiful arranged dinner was given Monday of last week by Mrs. Edward W. Pye in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Williams, of New Port. Among those present were Mrs. William Ridout and Mrs. Maggie Henson, of Baltimore and others. Mr. Wilson Watkins, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nelson, of Roberts avenue. Mrs. Josephine Matthews is on the sick list. Easton Jottings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton. Md., March 20.—The musical entertainment, held at Asbury; M. E. Church last Thursday evening was quite a success. The young men of Bethel A. M. E. Church held a walk in and walk-out social last Thursday evening. Mrs. Emma Blythe, formerly of Philadelphia, who now makes her home here has returned from a visit to her old home. The men of Bethel A. M. E. Church held an all-day rally Sunday March 16. Mrs. Henrietta Jones has been very ill. Mr. Isaac Shockly, of Philadelphia, is here visiting friends. Trustee Board Meet Salisbury, N. C. March 20.—An important meeting of the board of trustees of Livingstone College was held here Tuesday. While no statement was given out, the raising of funds to build a girls' dormitory for Livingstone College located here, was discussed. Bishop James Hood presided. A meeting of the board of education of the A. M. E. Zion Church was held here yesterday. Prof. S. G. Atkins, secretary of the board, made a report of his work. The needs of the various schools maintained by the denomination were discussed at length. Reception At St. Matthews There was a grand reception given by a committee of ladies and gentlemen of St. Matthew's M. E. Church, to Mr. William E. Washington. 18th inst., in honor and commemoraton of the noble service rendered said church by Brother Washington. The church was handsomely decorated for the occasion and select music was furnished by Prof. Bowman's orchestra. Speeches were made by Rev. E. W. S. Peck, D. D. Hon. J. Seee, of Walbrook; Rev. H. M. Washington, of Havre de Grace; Hon. J. W. Settlers and Rev. Robert Green, Pastor of the church. After the program a toothsome luncheon was served by the following committee. Mrs. Easter Terrell, Mrs. Laura Fender, Mrs. Martha Roberts, Rev. Joshua Fuller, Mr. Joseph Forstler, Miss Annie Toogood and many others. Brother Washington wishes to extend his sincere thanks to his many friends for the honor which was conferred upon him Attended A Banquet Julius C. Johnson, Hamilton N. Hayes and Richard Brooks attended the recent banquet given in Wash- ington in honor of Edward H. Morris, of Chicago, grand master of Odd Fellows. THE AFRC-AMERICAN LEDGER STARLIGHT 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 book dates when you send them out, as there will be no dates held in reserve. For further information apply to Mr. Brown can only be seen at the above mentioned address every Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. Phone, Mad. 2669-M after 8.30 p.m. COL. MIDNIGHT VISITS MANY PLACES Crow" Cars. Sherman, Texas—I note that the editor is trying to vie with me in this riding business, and I congratulate him on being able to cover so much territory, and to see so much of the "Jim Crow" and at times strike the "James Crow" cars. They have been discussed and discussed, yet no one can get a true conception until they have the actual experience. I know what it is to be a real Negro, for I have been one all of my life, and then know what it is to come in touch with the south. I have written and have written time and time again about conditions and experiences, and at times one would think that I was really making a joke, until he could see something on the other side of the page. Now that Editor Murphy has been in the real south again, I am sure he will be inclined to return another time and still another time, until he will know the south as well as I know it myself. I have been doing some riding since I wrote you the last time. I think I was in Kansas City, Kans., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tilford Davis. Mr. Davis is a mail toter, and has been for years then he is a poet of some ability. Mrs. Davis is one of the leading workers in the city. She is a graduate from Western University, Macon Mo. and is regarded as good singer. She is a busy woman all the time and the people admire her work and ability. Catherine and Tilford, Jr., are the children. When I reached Kansas City, I was a very sick man. I took sick in Quiney, while making a talk to the people there. I think I fainted right out, and that put me in debt to the city of Quiney in the amount of $5.00 which I did not pay. When I reached Hannibal, Dr. Queen examined me and just gave me some medicine. It would be impossible for me to tell you about the results of that medicine, hence I am not going to try. It was just medicine thats all. Now how did I spend the day, I suppose I will have to tell you, Sunday morning, I spoke at the First Baptist Church. A large crowd greeted me in that church, and I broke the bread to them. This was anniversary day for Rev. W. Arlington Wilson D., D. Now this young man has been pastor of one church for fifteen years and they were having a rejoicing meeting over it, and I was glad to join with them in this matter. In the afternoon, I went to the Metropolitan Baptist Church, and heard many of the preachers speak, and then I attended the meeting of the Forum, which was the leading institution in this part of the busy world. It is composed of the leaders of this part of the world. Prof. Buster of the Kansas City (Kans.) high school delivered an address on "The Religion of Tomorrow." It was well prepared and those educated people just listened to it: Then come the night service, and I shall never forget one night spent. It was a glorious night. I reached the city on time, and the first thing was to turn attention to what was going on. I preached at 7.30 for Rev. J. R. Ransom, and at 8.30 I was called upon to preach the anniversary sermon for Rev. Wilson. I spoke right out in church on this occasion. Now it means much for a man to remain in one church 15 years, preaching to the same people all the time. You see he must keep posted, he must find new sermons an deliver them well or his congregaton will leave him if he does not leave it. Rev. Wilson is a scholar and a gentleman, and his work has amounted to something in this world for God and his race. He is now one of the secretaries of the National Baptist convention, and is president of the State Baptist convention. I visited the high school Monday morning and was greeted by Prof. John M. Marquess, the head man in the school. He was out to hear me preach Sunday morning and said that he was glad to welcome me to the school. I was made to feel like I was one of those educated men myself. I was shown all through the school. While in the high school I was invited in the department presided over by Prof. Hodge. I don't know what you call that department, but they had many things going on there, and the students were busy making "speriments" or something like that. Now, that man called me and put some braces over my head, and told me to just listen. You see those braces came down over my ear, and then he made a sound with some kind of things and then stopped, pretty soon I heard the funniest sound I had ever heard since I have been in the world. He told me that it was the sending of wireless messages. I just listened and listened at that, and then he put them on his head and took down the words, and told me what was going on. He is teaching this thing to our boys and girls. The Negro is in everything the white man is doing. Miss Craig, is in charge of science mastic or something like that, but I am not going to write about the school, for I remained in Kansas City a long time and went to other places. I went all around to see the people and to learn something about them. Off from Kansas City to Parsons. Kans., reaching there early in the morning, I went to the home of Rev. Williams, pastor of the A. M. E. Church and was his guest during the day. Soon Dr. Bailey, called on me and carried me out to see the school for our children they have a good school and good teachers. Then off to Wagoner, Oklahoma, where I was met at the stable by Rev. William Seals, where I met doctors, lawyers doing some real work. Wagner is one of towns worth seeing, and where our people are investing in money and land. Upon reaching town, I was assigned to the home of one of the leading physicians of the country Dr. R. W. Smith, who is a graduate first of Alcorn A. & M. College in Mississippi, then took his medicine education in Meharry and now he is taking care of his people. I visitde the schools, met the teachers walked around in general. Dr. Smith is a classmate of that noted physician, Dr. H. Roger Williams, of Mobile, Ala., and I have told you about him from time to time. The American with L. A. Bell, editor and proprietor is the leading paper, and perhaps the best edited paper of our race in Oklahoma. Bell is not only an editor but he is a man with some cash and he is investing it in brains and information. He has a well furnished office, in his own brick building. He is just a blackie, thats all. You would never mistake him for a white man when you look at him. I was indeed proud to look into this office, to see what was going on and how it was going on. He had the respect of his people. They own some good homes among our people in town. I was proud to look into the home of one of the lawyers, who is busy but I did not get in the other. Dr. Smith has a fine home, big barn but will soon by him a new horse as the one he is now using is getting old in the service. From Wagoner to Muskogee, where I found Rev. S. S. Jones and his people working hard, getting ready for the National Baptist Sunday School Congress, which will meet there in June next, and I expected to be there. I will not be able to tell you much about Muskogee in this letter. I am going to acquaint you readers with the things of Muskogee in my letter in June, when I return there to the Congress. I am now here. Should you desire write to me, send your letter to me care Prof. N. B. Young, Tallahassee, Fla. I will be there-April 4, and from there will meet the Financial Board in Washington, D. C., and will come to Baltimore. I did not hear from any of the people there, hence will not have any engagements there. Rev. A. L. Gaines has sent me a letter, saying that the date the sisters wanted me, is just the night after the pastoral reception, and they never have anything in the church reception week, but will arrange a night whie he is in conference, if I can be there then. I must not fail to tell you that I had the pleasure of meeting in Muskogee, Mrs E. L. Bruce, the great singer, who visited Baltimore last year. She is a fine woman, and stands high in her home town. O 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 enre you and it's your for the asking. Write metoday. S. T. Delano, 481 C, Delano Building, Syracuse, New York, and I will send you a free package the very day I get your letter. House Painting Glazing, Graining, Enameling Floors Stained-Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. AFRO-AMERICAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY These are the men who are fighting our battles in the commercial world. Help them with your patronage. Help our own business enterprises to succeed. 402 Brud Hill Avenue Dyeing, Cleaning, Altering, Pressing Ladies and Gents Suits made to order. Goods called for and Delivered Mt Vernon 3014 NIXON BROS. MERCHANT TAILORS Dyeing, Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing Suits and Overcoats made to order 1302 Pennsylvania Ave. Madison 8732M Work called for Madison 3778 M When you want a first class Sewing Machine you think of BUTLER The Sewing Machine Man 1211 DRUID HILL AVE. DELAWARE JAMES Coal and Wood in large and small quantities G. B. MADDOX PRINTER 911 Druid Hill Avenue WE HAVE IT Madison 4125-2735 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 McMechen Street Green's Prescription Pharmacy, Cor. Carey and Winchester Sts. Prescriptions filled at moderate prices. Cigars, Tobaccos, Sodas, Sundaes. A. Full 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, Etc. 1006 Pennsylvania Ave. GEORGE H. SIDDONS FLORIST Pennsylvania Ave. cor George St Everything in Flowers THOS. P. KELSON BAGGAGE EXPRESS 1510 Presstman St. 628 N. Eutaw St Madison 4102 M Quick and Efficient Service Character is the Best Capital WM. R. PARKER Real Estate Broker and Investor Property bought and sold on easy terms 917 Druid Hill Avenue WM. L. FITZGERALD Real Estate Fire Insurance Accident Insurance 1206 Druid Hill Avenue. Phone C. H. JOHNSON Real Estate, Broker and General Repairs to Property 519 ROBERT STREET Madison 4584 Y. PROF. J. W. ALLEN TONSORIALIST DERMATOLOGIST Electric Emporium Electric Massage. Open 8 to 10 p.m. 420 DRUID HILL AVENUE Baltimore, Md. Phone WM. SYDNOR Plastering Cementing, Bricklaying, Roof Painting and Paper Hanging 532 LESLIE STREET J. S. EDWARDS Ladies and Gents Tailor Suits of all kinds made to order repaired, Cleaned and Pressed 1217 Park Avenue C. & P. Phone, Mad. 3874 Y. Frank J. Randall BAGGAGE EXPRESS 551 Laurens Street J. R. Askew, the Hair Cutting King, is now located with Basil Lowery, 746 Pennsylvania Ave., near Biddle St. He will be glad to receive the patronage of his many friends. C. & P. Phone 4614 M, Mt. Vernon. SANITARY BARBER SHOP Everything Sanitary from Drinking Cups Up. WM. JOHNSON & SON 544 W. LANVALE STREET Cigars and Tobacco of all Kinds DR. B. F. BROWNE, JR. SURGEON DENTIST 1380 North Carey Street next to Terrell and McNeill Pharmacy Office Hours—9 a. m. to 8 p. m. daily Sunday by appointment. Phones, Madison 4125—2785 DR. WASHINGTON ROYALLY RECEIVED BY R. C. SIMMONS Spokane, Wash., March 15.—Closing in a whirlwind of great meetings in this city Booker T. Washington came to the end of the second week of his tour of the state of the far northwest. The remarkable demonstrations in his honor by the citizens of Spokane was simply a continuation of the ovation everywhere and by everybody given the most distinguished living Negro, since he entered the state of North Dakota to beign his campaign against ignorance. DEMOLISHED COLOR LINE Spokane is a beautiful city, but all the graces have not been making this a common home; not all in the same season. Prejudice got in here and was hard headed against getting out. It took Booker Washington, his eloquence, wit and astuteness, to weaken it. Spokane this Saturday is not what it was last Saturday. The white people feel better over the change, and the colored people not only feel better but look better over it. For the first time in the history of the city the Chamber of Commerce, the crack building of the city, was thrown open to a Negro. Here Dr. Washington delivered two stirring addresses, one to the members of the Chamber at a luncheon in his honor, and the other to the white women of the city. ADDRESSES WHITE WOMEN. Dr. Washington's speech to the white women in the Chamber of Commerce, following his set address at the Chamber's luncheon, at which the wealth and culture of Spokane paid homage to the Great Black, was a ringing defense and plea, first of the women of his own race, and then for the industrial and moral emancipation of all women. An idea of the number of engagements Dr. Washington may be had from his three days in Spokane. Arriving March 9, Dr. Washington spoke at the Unitarian Church at 11 o'clock; the white Y. M. C. A. at three o'clock, and appeared before a great congregation at the First Presbyterian Church at 4.40. He was the guest at tea at the home of W. C. Morris, the distinguished editor of Spokane's great daily newspaper. The Spokman-Review, and at 7.30 spoke at the First Methodist Church. At 9 o'clock Dr. Washington spoke to about all the colored people in the state of Washington, so it seemed at the A. M. E. Church. A portion of each of the white meetings he had addressed during the day followed him to the colored Church. The next morning he appeared before both of the high schools of the city, and the students tried their grandest to show him that they took him for some kind of hero. At eight o'clock Dr. Washington stepped over the line into Idaho and delivered a message to a throng at Moscow. Returning to Spokane Dr. Washington closed his meetings with the luncheon and reception at the Chamber of Commerce. The whites Y. M. C. A. gave a dinner for him 6 o'clock and at 8 o'clock the colored citizens tendered him a banquet the affair brilliant, so they said, of all their history out here. GOV. OF MONTANA PRESIDES. Coming through Montana Dr. Washington got some idea of western hospitality and western democracy. Out here democracy is a religion. At Helena, the capital of the state, before a tremendous crowd of enthusiastic people. Dr.Washington was indeed more than orator. The regions around sent their best to meet what the Helena dailies called the "iliving triumph of the brotherhood of man." Governor Stewart of the state of Montana presided. He said he could have no higher honor than to welcome Booker Washington to his state. After the meeting the colored citizens gave a banquet for their leader in one of the finest halls in the city At Butte, the mining center of the west, where wealth runs down the main street, the mining captains and ranch owners, together with all the colored people for miles around made up what Dr. Washington himself said was one of the most unique gatherings he ever saw. This meeting was presided over by Lt. Gov. Allen, who came over from Helena for the occasion. Gov. Allen made a happy speech of introduction. The colored people gave a banquet in the educator's honor that fairly amazed him; and for a number of years to banquets he has been no timid stranger. Here Dr. Washington got into Business League harness. He met Mr. Birthwright, who' came here many years ago, and who owns one of the finest hair dressing establishments in the west. Right after the introduction he wanted Mrs. Birthwright to come to Philadelphia in August and tell the Business League how she built up so thriving a business way out here in No Man's Land. This is of course a tour in no way similar to the great travels the leader has made in the Negroes' own environs, but no journey has been marked with greater triumphs, not for Dr. Washington, but for the cause he pleads. He has introduced to the masters of a civilization all their own a moving people but of yesterday slaves, and thought by thousands out here to be slaves still, and in that slavery held beyond all hope of release. WHITE POETS SONG How moving has been the Wizard's eloquene is best described in the poem, "Booker T. Washington' written by C. W. Handley, a gifted white singer of the poetic west. It was inspired by Dr. Washington's Spokane speech, and is now the literary theme of the west. This is the burden of as stirring a hymn as hero-worshipper ever breathed: Your monument shall be the hu man form Proportioned to the new awakened soul! In those black masses thou didst thrill to life, And made them pregnant with the truth, the whole. You! blood-bought chattel of the Mighty God! You! hungry prophet to whom the raven flew! You lister of the slave, and of the world— You! Negro Moses, I bow alone to you! Joint Debate on Woman Suffrage Nashville Tenn, March 20.—The Majestic Theater was crowded to the doors last night to listen to a joint debate on Woman Suffrage. Mrs. Geoge E. Hayne and Miss Sophia Jackson eloquently defended the right of women to the Suffrage, while A. N. Johnson and J. D. Crenshaw made the arguments against women voting. The A. M. E. Sunday School Union has issued the journal of proceedings of the recent general conference of the A. M. E. Church. The frontis piece contains the pictures of Bihop Wesley J. Gaines, James A. Handy, E. W. Lampton and Abraham Grant, who died in the quadrennium previous to the meeting of the general conference. A white missionary society from the North has pledged $600 annually toward the salary budget of Roger Wililams University. The annual session of the Middle Tennessee Teachers' Association opened here today. W.T.E. Williams of Hampton Institute and George E. Haynes of Fisk University, are among the prominent speakers on the program. Call For "Clean-up Day" Issued. Hampton, Va., March 20. The Negro Organization Society of Virginia has issued a state-wide call for "Clean-up Day" on April 14. All are asked to give a thorough cleaning, inside and outside of their dwellings, barns, and out houses; clear their yards, whitewash or paint their houses and fences; guard against an impure water supply; and do everything they can to make their houses and bodies thoroughly clean and proof against disease. The State Board of Heathlh has agreed to publish and distribute free of charge a special bulletin—"Health Hand book for Colored people"—which will be mailed to leading colored teachers and ministers with a personal request that the printed instructons be carried into effect. SIGNS OF PROGRESS IN THE SOUTHLAND Continued from page 1 Dr. and Mrs. Brown where we were then care of during our stay here Louisville is one of the growing cities of the South and the colored people here like other cities are doing well and growing up with the town. Not having much time here we did not get the opportunity to do more than make inquiries as to the prospects of the race. One of the things that almost took our breath away was the fact that it was the first southern city we had been in where the jim crow car had seemingly taken its departure, or had never been introduced. We remember some years ago on be- The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. ing in this part of the country that we had to get out of our regular car and go into a "Jimcrow" on crossing the Ohio river. This condition did ot prevail on the road we came into Cincinnati and on which we had left Louisville. And it was the first time we had ridden on a street car in the south of our own volition since we had left Baltimore. When we found that we could sit where we pleased we took a ride and felt at home. Why not be wise. Others do it, why not you. Sell your Junk to The Eastern Iron and Metal Company one of the largest Junk Dealers in the city. Highest Prices paid 610 N. Madera Street 1751 Orleans Street Wolfe 5257-M.....Phone.....Wolfe 2225 WILLIAM E. FOWLER, Proprietor. 15-22- HOUSES FOR SALE EASY TERM To The Home Seeker I have 50 houses in Northwest Baltimore for you to select a house. Now is the time. Spring is here. Don't put it off, because One of the funny things we observed on our trip to Cincinnati over the B. & O. South western, that the smoking car was divided, evidently for colored people and a smoker for white people, the usual method on many roads. While the smoker was well filled, all and every, white and colored seemed to think the "Jimcrow" section was to be tabooed, and no one except the colored porter and white brakeman felt called upon to take a seat in the forward section, and so it ran empty all the way from Louisville to Cincinnati. Cincinnati is pretty much like Baltimore, and while it is a western city, to all intents and purposes, it is largely affected with the southern spirit, for it is on the border doing business with Kentucky almost as one town. There is however, a considerable spirit of progress here among the Afro-Americans. Messrs. J. R. Jackson and Son are doing a fine business in putting up buildings and doing contract work. The Central Regalia Company is also located here and its enterprising manager Mr. J. A. Jones, sees to it that a large force of ladies are kept busy in making regalias, banners, and such things for all the orders of Afro-Americans, which are too numerous to mention here. This is one of the largest and most enterprising business of its kind in the country, and while we are not especially advertising any one's buisness we must give this company credit for the good work it is doing. Our next stop was Indianapolis, and we were here for only a few hours, we will not have much to say about it. However the colored people have made and are making remarkable progress. The Y. M. C. A. building is nearly ready for occupancy, and the Pythians have a fine hall there and preparations are being made to entertain the Imperial Council, of the A. E. A. O. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in August next. Our next letter will be a general resume of our whole trip in the South with some comments on the things we have seen with some criticisms which we think are justifiable. Altogether we have spent seven most profitable weeks in the Southland, and have seen many things which are most encouraging and some things which we think are discouraging, but on the whole much progress is being made. More Anon. J. H M. Dr. Payn's Painless Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed For Twenty Years. from $5.00 up. Why not be wise. Others do it, why not you. Sell your Junk to The Eastern Iron and Metal Company one of the largest Junk Dealers in the city. Highest Prices paid. 610 N. Maderia Street 1751 Orleans Street Wolfe 5257-M.....Phone.....Wolfe 2225 WILLIAM E. FOWLER. Proprietor 15-22-in I have 50 houses in Northwest Baltimore for you to select a home Now is the time. Spring is here. Don't put it off, because they are going fast. Read this list and drop me a card. 1 two story house 700 block of 2 three story houses 1000 block Baker street. Carrollton avenue If you cannot call drop me a card and I will call to see you day or night. All mail orders promptly attended to. Phone St. Paul 1933. ...Crescent Concert Orchestra... Beside other music we have over $50.00 worth of Sacred Concert Music. We can furnish you 3, 4, 5 or more pieces of music for your Church Collations, Pastoral Receptions, Bazaars or Small Affairs of any kind to enliven the occasion, or act as the principal part. Absolutely Sacred Music Used at Churches. Engagements solicited within a radius of 100 miles. Church work a speciality at the lowest terms. We also play for Parlor Socials. Lawn Fetes. etc. Mail orders receive our prompt attention. Satisfaction guaranteed. All information cheerfully given. W. O. Thomas, President, 1116 N. Carrollton avenue Leroy Davage, Vice Pres., 1014 E. Monument street Thomas Francis, Corres. Sec'y, 1428 Druid Hill avenue ERNEST HOBAN. DIRECTOR, 21 S. Schroeder street CLARENCE BOWMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER, 661 George St. ```markdown ``` Far and Near Sight in one Pair of Glasses Special Facilities for Testing the Eyes and Producing the Glasses Needed, at Prices that cannot be duplicated in Baltimore We use only Duplex Crystal Lenses, The Softest and Most Soothing to the Eye We produce Eyeglasses or Spectacles in rimmed or rimless frames, fitted with Duplex Crystal Lenses, specially ground to suit the individual need of each eye, up from $1 Bifocals or Invisible Bifocals OUR PRICES ARE THE CHEAPEST ..Cut-Rate Optical Co.. Your Broken Lenses Duplicated While You Wait To wear these corsets means a perfect freedom from many ills that women are subject to. To try one pair must constant use. 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It is preventable by the defensive process of building up. Dr. Campbell is Specialist in Tuberculosis Indigestion, Neurosis & Rheuma, tism. Has the least death rate of the physicians in Baltimore. He examines thoroughly and tells if case is beyond remediation. Call or write Dr. David Jewton E. Campbell, 1869 N. Carey Street, Baltimore, Md. C. & P. Madison 2682 M. List of cures furnished on application. CHESAPEAKE STEAMBOAT CO. "Chesapeake Line" ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS "COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA." For OLD POINT COMFORT and NOR FOLK, VA. Steamers leave Baltimore daily ex- cept Sunday, at 6.30 P. M., and arrive Old Point Comfort at 6 A. M., and Nor- folk at 7.00 A. M., where connection is made with the Rail Lines for all point south. "York River Line." ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER "ATLANTA" For WEST POINT and RICENOND VA Steamer leaves Baltimore Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 6 P. M., and arrive West Point at 7.45 A. M., and Richard at 9.30 A. M. Steamers call at Gloucester Point, Yorktown, Clemente's Clay Bank and Allmond's. STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM PIERS 18 AND 19 LIGHT STREET WHARF. Through tickets to all points may be secured, baggage checked and staterooms reserved from the City Ticket Offices, 119 E. Baltimore street, A. W. ROBSON, Agent 127 E. Baltimore St., or the General Office, Light and Lee stresses, Baltimore, M3 E.J. OHISM, General Passenger Agen N. CHAPMAN. Assistant General Passenger Agent. McCall's Magazine and McCall Patterns For Women Have More Friends than any other magazine or patterns. McCall's is the reliable Fashion Guide monthly in one million one hundred thousand homes. Besides showing all the latest designs of McCall Patterns, each issue is bimonthly of sparkling short stories and helpful information for women. Save Money and Keep in Style by subscribing for McCall's Magazine at once. Costs only so cents a year, including any one of the celebrated McCall Patterns free. 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CHICAGO, WI WANTED Admission 25 Cents Instructions In Voice Culture and Spanish MEMORIAL SERVICES... In Tribute to At St. John A. M. E. Church Lexington Street near Pine Sunday, March 30, at 3:30 P. M. All lovers of this great cause At Waters A. M. E. Church, Easter Sunday, March 23rd, 1913 75 trained voices and Orchestra. Under the auspices of the young convert of the recent revival. The whole service will be beautifully illustrated by the special set of 52 stereoptic slides made by the boys of the Camera Club of the above Church. Come early; crowded houses expected. Positively Silver Offering. Doors open at 7 P. M. Services at 7:30 sharp. On Easter Monday night, March 24. Program will continue. Master Samuel Giles, Musical Direct. Miss Margerite Swann, Directress. Mrs. Mary C. Eantum, Directress of Girls' Department. Mr. Chas. A. Carey, Director of Boys' Department. Rev. M. F. Sydes. D. D., Pastor. Easter Monday night, Admission 15c. to all. Refreshments on sale Baltimore's Leading Colle JOHN H UNDERTAKER Complete $73.00 FUNE A fine casket worth $65.00, in bla highly polished jac or walnut outside either black, gray or white, to match riages, new and up-to-date; fine burie advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, cifix when desired, rings, chair s etc., al This funeral cost elsewhere..... My price $73.00 ... $75.00 A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired bearse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; tive heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru cifix when desired, rugs, chair etc., all of the latest designs. Pythians to Camp at Shadyside The Uniform rank of the Knights of Pythias has secured Shadyside Park, Westport, for the encampment of 6000 members of the department during the biennial session of the Supreme Lodge of the Order here next August. The place was finally selected by Major General R. R. Jackson and Brig. General George H. Carter after ineffectual attempts had been made to secure several other parks. An effort is now being made to secure suitable place for the holding of the competitive drill. It is probable that Druid Hill avenue will be especially lighted for the session. Councilman Harry S. Cummings has a resolution in the City Councillor asking for the appropriation of $1,500 for lighting Druid Hill avenue, beginning at Eutaw street, where the office of the Afro-American Ledger is located, and ending at Lafayette avenue. Through the efforts of Mr. Cummings the city granted the use of the iceboat Latrobe for an outing down the Cheaspeake bay on one of the days of the session. Pool Champs To Meet The Pocket Billiard Team of Washington has issued a challenge to the billiard experts of this city's organization. The game is to be played in the capital city on the 29th of this month and will determine the inter-City Championship. In order to offer the best team possible the local Y. M. C. A. will hold an elimination contest Saturday night of this week which will include Messrs. Winfort Braxton, D. O. W. Holmes, Howard E. Young, Arthur Jones, Robert (Cooper) Brooks, Elbert Butler, Drs. Albert O. Reid and John C. Robinson. The best two men determined by this elimiation contest will with "Johnny" Williams, the undisputed local Champion, constitute the team that will represent Baltimore in the tournament. Much Work For Women Women were advised not to so much worry about the right to vote as about bringing about better home life and morals by Rev. Dr. L. Z. Johnson in the course of a sermon to the local Heroines of Jericho at the Madison Street Presbyterian Church Sunday night. Dr. Johnson also mentioned the fight now being made against the large number of saloons in and around the Seventeenth ward and said that such work was one which should command the interest of women. Rev. George F. Bragg Speaks Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg, Jr. read an interesting paper on "The Benefits of Prayer" before the monthly meeting of the Ministerial Alliance Monday. The ministers expressed the wish that Dr. Bragg's son who is now in a local hospital suffering from injuries received in the wreck of the Alum Chine, recover his health speedily. J. G. Martin presided. N. A. A. C. P. To Hold Meeting The annual session of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Tuesday evening, March 1 Among those invited to speak will be Rev. Dr. M. C. B. Mason, national organizer of the association; Prof. Joe E. Springarn, formerly of Columbia University; and Miss Inez Milholand, the New York attorney and suffragist. Miss Milholand has the reputation of being one of the most beautiful women in the country. It is probable that Dr. W. E. Burghardt DuBois, editor of the Crisis, the official organ of the association, will also speak. Funeral of Lewis Oliver The funeral of Mr. Lewis B. Oliver, who died Monday of last week at his home, 638 Greenwillow street was held at St. John A. M. E. Church, Thursday of last week. Rev. L. S. Fagg officiated. The pallbearers were the following: Freeman S. Oliver, Warrington Oliver, Dumas Oliver, John Thompson, Edward Brown nephews of the deceased, and his grandson, Herbert Oli er. Interment was in Laurel Cemetery. Mr. Oliver was born in Carroll county 67 years ago. For many years he had been in the transfer business, and his death is believed to have been caused by his being caught between one of his teams and a freight car last summer. His wife, is: Margaret T. Oliver, and two sons, Albert S. and Charles Oliver, are among the surviving relatives. The deceased was a member of the Seven Wise Men and the Good Hopes. For a number of years he was a class leader at St. John's Church. Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150. $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue corner Oxford DRUGS SPECIAL NOTICES Grand Pastoral Reception, Asbury M. E. Church, Monday evening, March 31 1913. Cards of admission 15 cents. Reception free. J. H. Gilmore, president; Miss Emma Jenkins, vice president; Charles Collins, secretary; C. Smothers, assistant secretary; Mrs. Lydia Nugent, treasurer; James Hall, general ticket agent. ANNIVERSARY SEMINO. 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. 3. Book Concern. All are invited. Miss Emma A. Carmack, President. Mrs. Martha L. Edwards, Secretary Aisquith St. Rev. M. F. Sydes, pastor Thursday, March 27th,8 P. M. Madame Florence Cole Talbert; Graduate University Southern California,-Vocalist Prof. Wendell Talbert, Graduate Oberlin Conservatory of Music Callist Mrs. Beatrice Wright, the daughter of Mrs. Annie G. West of 707 N. Central ave., has returned home with her husband Prof. John C. Wright of Philadelphia. Pa., and will reside with her mother at the above address Prof. Wright will give instruction in voice culture and Spanish He is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory, of Philadelphia. .Lincoln University Alumni. Ex-Pres. Isaac N. Rendall, D. D. .....AT THE..... Eight O'clock Public Cordially Invited Reunion of all the Mite Missionary Societies of the city PLATFORM MEETING are invited ```markdown ``` 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. Home-seekers Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette Street. FOR SALE 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. FOR SALE Beautiful house in 1300 block N. Carey Street. All improvements, Marble Steps Long Yard, etc.G. R. $67.88. Easy Payments. Homeseekers Realt Co. 11 E. Fayette Street. FOR SALE 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. FOR SALE A rare chance to own a home in 500 black 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—House for sale 1419 Myrtle avenue in first class condition—full three storys, steam heat in bath room. All modern conveniences. Terms very reasonable In fee very cheap, or can be subject to a reasonable ground rent. To know its value it is necessary to see it. Apply at 1419 Myrtle avenue. Open for inspection daily and after 6 p. m., any evening. Telephone, Madison 435 Colored Young Womens Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Ave.. 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. 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. 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 Druic Hill avenue. BUTLER'S. Observed Undertnker in Prices J. OWENS @ EMBALMER MERALS $75.00. Complete Black cloth, steel gray or white plush case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse in casket, as desired; five heated car al robe, embalming, opening grave door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru all of the latest designs. $136.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 $50. Higher Grade $100, $150. $175. remains from Hospitals. 0 and $50.00 Complete Dolphin and Lanvale. Mad. 4067 Madison 4921—M ```markdown ``` Popular Prices d DERRY'S venue corner Oxford OGS---- TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 1ST. 8 P. M. Under the Auspices of- Prof. Joel Spingarn, of New York, in the "New Abolitionism," Prof. W. E. B. DuBois; and Dr. M. C. B. Mason. Cards of Admission not required. Everyone urged to be present. Hon. W. Justin Carter, of Harrisburg, Pa. will preside, Lingarn, of New York, in the B. DuBois, and Dr. M. C. B. ton not required. Everyone Justin Carter, of Harrisburg, N. YOUNG'S HAIR F Long, gives control of it and One 25 cent can will convin- cally prepared at YOUNG'S B. Druid Hill A. HIAN ANNIVERS TAL THANKSGIVING SERVI- cies of N. A., S. A., E., A. A. March 23rd, 1913, at John W. ton by Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. public is invited to worship w ...YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD... Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMACY, Druid Hill Ave. and Hoffman St. 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 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. D! Leading Colored Under John H. Owen Undertaker and Embaler Complete, High-Class Funerals Quality—one price paying for ties for conducting finest funerals May connected with the Caskets not interested in the organization by other persons and firms en- ry many years in business in my business is conducted pro- operation between honest bus- ing that I alone do right, but the smallest pay of any undertaker ready to prove this statement. Just you to know that during the night for lower prices and again I have saved the colored years. Before my advent in- tatives were burdened with the remedy this condition I have s. I have been encouraged by my of our best people, beside grief-stricken relatives, to wield price. I have been consulted persons for my attitude and best Good to the Greatest Num- row." All of your Insurance and Soc- taker of courage and original arrons. 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-stricken relatives, to whom I have given service at a reasonable price. I have been consued 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. High Class and Complete Funerals Fabulous Casket worth $65, either Plush, Steel Gray Embossed Yay, Oak or Walnut Casket, just need to be sold everywhere quality silk or satin lining, one plate engraved. Other it inside Case, a fine Burial Robe Opening the Grave, Silk Lips, Massive Candlebras, Drawn or Gray, Five New Rub Including a beautiful Casket worth $65, either Black Broadcloth, White Embossed Plush, Steel Gray Embossed Plush, or a highly polished Mahsgany, Oak or Walnut Casket, just as you select. This Casket is guaranteed to be sold everywhere at $65 alone. It is trimmed with fine quality silk or satin lining, six large silver 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-tired 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 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 unnecessary 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 the one 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 to work from other cities. I furnish Coffin and Grave and Carry the same to the Cemetery for $15 and $18. I Handle all Life Insurance Policies. PERSONAL ATTENTION TO FUNERALS. 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. READ! Baltimore's Leader 73 JOHN Under Genuine $75 Complete service, superior quality surpassed facilities I am in no way co- ust, and I am not in under and villify oft our dead. My ma- nner and way my b building up for coopers not advertising that the best for the small- day. I stand ready It will interest you result of my fight for general services, I ha- thousands of dollars. and bereaved relatives general bills. To rem- with great success. I operation of many o good-will of grief- e at a reasonable价 misinformed perse one "The Greatest G the "Other Fellow." Don't spend all of nize the Undertaker dars for his patrons. including a beautiful Ouite Embossed Plush ished Mahsgany. Ouite kett is guaranteed to numed with fine qual is and silver name pl funerals: Outside and Dressing, Open dresses, Crucifixes, Ma ner White. Black or ogs, Chairs, Pedestal the very best quality general. The same w LICENSED from the QNLY COLO advertising a complete sure and secure the no other colored up-to-date funer aim is to please the nenses, and at t Speakers: George A. Watty, Grand Chancellor. Josiah Diggs, G. K. of R. and S. Colored Undertaker In Prices H. OWENS $75 Mer and Embalmer High-Class Funerals is due to best service price paying for everything. Uninducting finest funerals. Used with the Casket and Undertaking listed in the organized vicious attempt to persons and firms engaged in the burial wars in business in Baltimore, and the class is conducted proves that I am for between honest business and the pubone do right, but happy to say I give of any undertaker in Baltimore City give this statement at any time. Now that during the past four years, as far prices and against extravagance in loved the colored people of Baltimore have my advent into this war, widows burdened with enormous exorbitant this condition I have waged a lone fight been encouraged by the support and best people, besides earning the thanks keen relatives, to whom I have given ser have been consured and criticised by for my attitude and position, but I have the Greatest Number" without regard Insurance and Society Money but paurage and originality who has saved worth $65, either Black Broadcloth, Gray Embossed Plush, or a highly Walnut Casket, just as you select. This sold everywhere at $65 alone. It is k or satin lining, six large silver han-graved. Other items which complete a Fine Ribbon Embellishing Wash. C. & P. Residence Phone, Mad-4067 NEVER CLOSED READ! $75 Mrs. Rachel Hawkins has returned to Camden N. J., after visiting Mrs. Lena Lancaster, of 427 Pine street. Miss Cornelia Wilson of Baker street, was a recent visitor to Washington. Mr. William H. Wilson, who has bee ill at his home, 847 China street, is convalescing. W. Clarence Matthews, assistant United States District Attorney at Boston, Mass., was in the city a few days ago. The condition of Mrs. John R. Keene, who is at Provident Hospital undergoing treatment for paralysis, remains practically unchanged. Her whole right side is affected. Mrs. Minnie Beale, of 346 W. Biddle street, is able to be out after a five-week illness. J. Finley Wilson, the well known newspaper man and prominent Elk, is in the city for an indefinite stay. Winfield Thomas has purchased the three-story dwelling at 2101 Druid Hill avenue, corner of Bloom street. It will be converted into a first-class apartment house. Gen. George A. Carter has purchased him an automobile. Mrs. Lola Smith of 1607 Division street left the city this week for a visit to Martinsburg W. Va., the guest of Mrs Nannie Ross. Mrs. Florene G. Wesley, of 1431 McElderry street is improving slowly after an illness of five weeks Miss Rosie L. Mills, of 1006 Carrollton avenue., is improving after illness of a few days. Miss A. Brown, of 926 Druid Hill avenue wishes to announce that the statement of her marriage to Mr. F. McPherson, of Annapolis, Md., which was false be recalled as their friendship has been dissolved for the past two years. Mrs. James Hunter will spend the Easter Holidays with relatives in Harrisburg, Pa. The Misses Gladys Holland and Carlean Williams, of 431 W. Biddle street will spend the Easter holidays in Brooklyn, Md. Mrs. Lula Offord of Scranton, Pa. is spending two weeks in the city the guest of Mrs. Minnie Garnett of Division street. Miss Bettie Ricks of Norfolk, Va., is visiting her sister, Miss Lillian Franklin, of 503 Robert street. Mrs. Beatrice Wright Artistic Hand Embroiderer All work Guaranteed Call at 707 N. Central avenue France Medium. 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