The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO. 32 THE COLORED MAN IN THE GREAT WEST Dr. Booker T. Washington Writes Interestingly of his Travels in That Section. 25th INFANTRY MAKES A FINE RECORD North Yakima, Wishington, March 14.—As one travels still further in the direction of the Pacific Coast, conditions among our people change, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse, but on the whole for the better. I spent three pretty busy days in Spokane and spoke nine times to various kinds of audiences. One piece of information which was given me by both white and colored people, especially by whites in Spokane, interested me very much, and that was that the 25th Infantry made a better record when in camp at Fort Wright near Spokane, than any soldiers that have ever camped there. One of the members of the Chamber of Commerce told me that the citizens of Spokane were practically unanimous in their regret that the colored soldiers were replaced by white ones. The members of the 25th Infantry made an exceptional record for fine and orderly conduct. There was another occurrence at Spokane which interested me, and that was to find that was to find that when the Federation of Women's Clubs of that city tendered me a reception at which I spoke to them, that the colored club was invited, and I was told that it is a usual thing for the colored club to be recognized in this way. As one goes further West he meets an increasing number of persons of our race who have taken up home-steads, or who are buying land and are succeeding in cultivating the soil. These almost without exception are doing well. One finds in a city like Spokane a few colored people who are succeeding in the professions and in business, and these men are well thought of. The principal drawback, however, to the people in the city grows out of the fact that they are barred, as I stated in my former communication, from the trades. As yet I have found no place where the trades unions give the colored man any chance at the trades. It seems to be pretty well understood in this part of the world that a colored laborer must be either a porter, a messenger, or something of that kind. About forty miles from North Yakima there is a colony of colored people who have bought land and who are doing well as farmers. Notwithstanding these farmers are succeeding from an economic point of view. I can easily discover in talking to them that they miss the churches and lodges which they were accustomed to attending in the sections where they lived before coming out here. As I have stated, as one goes further West in the direction of Seattle and Takoma, it is noticeable that conditions so far as the Nergo is concerned seem to grow better. Seattle evidently has the largest colored population of any city in either Washington or Oregon, and among them are some mighty thrifty, ambitious and successful individuals. While in Washington one meets with large numbers of white people from every Southern State. There is a disposition at every point that I have so far touched to keep the Negro PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. out of the skilled labor trades. He can practice law or medicine or preach, but finds little opportunity to teach school or work at a trade. In many of the hotels where I have stopped, it has been interesting to note that Japanese, white people and black people are employed as servants. In most of the large hotels, however, the Japanese seem to control the work, and they are mighty good hotel workers. The Negro waiter and porter in the hotel has to compete with the Japanese and it is a pretty hard job. The Japanese are steady, reliable, sober, and are always on the job. I have visited and spoken to the faculty and students in practically all of the colleges, State Universities and Agricultural Colleges in the state that I have traversed, and it is very noticeable that the institutions have gone further in technical and industrial education,—in a word, in applying education to the needs and conditions of the people than is true of the same type of institutions in the Eastern States. It is also noticeable that the general average of intelligence of any audience that one addresses in States like Idaho and Washington is much higher than in the old Eastern States. I have never been among a people anywhere in the world who read so much as is true of these Western people, and they read the higher grade of publications. It is not only true the white people are great readers, but the same is equally true of the colored people. They know what is going on in the world, and anyone who comes into this part of the United States expecting to find ignorance will soon be undeceived. It is interesting, too, to note, how in cities like Spokane, Seattle and Takoma, a ll the leading business men in the white race work together practically as one man. I am glad to add that in most of the cities where there is any considerable number of colored people they also have a Negro Business League or some such organization, and are beginning to organize themselves in business and commercial directions. In several of the large cities our people have good church organizations and good church buildings. The ministers, as a rule, while they have many difficulties to contend with, are of a high type, unselfish, intelligent. Takoma, Washington, where there is large group of fine colored people, seems to harbor less prejudice than any city that I have been in. In Takoma there seems to be practically no racial discrimination, and one finds here as I have stated, a fine aggressive class of colored men and women. At every point that I have touched I have simply been overwhelmed with kindnesses and attentions shown me by members of my own race. (Signed) Booker T. Washington. 3000 at Bishop Salter's Funeral Charleston, S. C., April 3.—Over 3,000 persons crowded in and around Emanuel A. M. E. Church last Friday, where the funeral services of the late Bishop Salter were held. The principal eulogy was delivered by Bishop Henry M. Turner, of Atlanta, who extolled the life and services of the deceased prelate. Bishop Levi J. Coppin, Bishop W. D. Chappelle, Dr. R. E. Wall, of Columbia S. C.; and Rev. D. M. Baxter, of Jacksonville, Fla.; also delivered eulogies. The latter praised the dead Bishop for his work in establishing Edward Waters' College, at Jacksonville. Revs. W. W. Beekett, president of Allen University, L. R. Nichols and N. B. Stewart were among others that took part in the services. *Interment was in the Reserved Fellowship Cemetery.* Bishop Salter was born here 72 years ago. He had been a bishop N. B. Church since 1892. $300 PLEDGED FOR GOUCHER COLLEGE WashingtonConference will Raise That Amount to Help Save College to Baltimore FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED Ministers and laymen from all parts of Virignia and West Virginia, the District of Columbia the western shore of Maryland and the western part of Pennsylvania are in the city attending the annual session of the Washington Conference of the M. E. Church, opened Wednesday morning at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church. In connection with the conference its fifthtien anniversary was also observed Thursday night at two city churches. At the opening session, Mrs. Florena Kerr Owens and Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, superintendent of the Baltimore district, delivered addresses of welcome. Dr. Hughes, in his address, said: "We welcome you to this church; for herein are the clustered memories of our people's life, struggles and ambitions which stretch far back to the days of Asbury and Freeborn Garrettson, when the Sharp Street of old crowded the gallery of the old Lovely Lane Chapel and composed one third of our Methodist membership in and around Baltimore. Here a slave people attuned their souls to the music of the gospel before Washington marshaled the Continental troops or Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown. Here the songs of our people were changed from the wired chants of Afric's idol worship to deep minors which swelled from anixous souls. This church welcomes you today began its life as a distinct congregation in 1802 on old Sharp Street, just outside the then city limits, and she has known no closed door since. Thirteen of her members in quest of liberty formed the pioneer settlers of the Republic of Liberia. Seventy-two of her members fleed from a cruel serfdom to Canada between 1820 and 1835, and the records show that fifty-one members were sold out of the State into Georgia, Virginia, Alabama and Mississippi. In spite of this oppression, white ministers of the Baltimore Conference inspired our people with faith and they pressed forward until James Harper and John Fortie, Sr., interested Bishop Matthew Simpson, with the result that permission was granted to organize the Washington Conference." Bishop Earl Cranston, who is presiding, and the Rev. D. W. Hays, of Washington made responses. Memorial services for Revs. W. H. Berry and Henry A. Carroll, who have passed away since the last session, were held. Following a business session in the afternoon, the Conference voted to raise $300 for Goucher College, whose campaign for $1,000,000 ended last night... At the evening session Rev. I. L. Thomas, field agent of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension, delivered addresses. Fraternal greetings were presented by Rev. Don S. Colt, of the Baltimore M. E. Conference; Rev. M. F. Sydes, representing the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference and Rev. J. U. King representing the Delaware M. E. Conference, Thursday morning. Rev. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, made an eloquent response to the greetings. The greetings followed the fiftieth anniversary sermon, which was preached by Rev. N. M. Carroll, the only founder of the conference now an active minister. At the fiftieth anniversary services Thursday night, Rev. N. M. Carroll, one of the two surviving founders of the conference, and Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, of Atlanta were among the speakers. Rev. Dr. D. W. Shaw read an original poem. The latter church was founded 189 years ago, and is probably the oldest colored Methodist Church in the country. Rev. Dr. E. W. S. Peck presided. Rev. L. T. Widerman, Miss Maria Baldwin and Rev. J. P. Wragg, the latter representing the American Bible Society, were among the speakers Friday afternoon. Rev. D. D. Turpeau presided at the anniversary of the Church Temperance Society and the Board of Sunday Schools Friday night. Dr. Turpeau referred to the work of Anti-Saloon League, with which he is connected. W. H. Anderson, head of the work of the league, in Maryland, delivered a stirring address Wednesday. The anniversary of the Woman's Home Missionary Society will be observed this Saturday afternoon. Mrs. John M. Camper and Miss Ida R. Cummings will be among those to deliver addresses. I. Garland Penn, Rev. Frank Trigg, Rev. W. W. W. Youngson, Rev. J. O. Spencer and Dr. Benjamin Haygood will be among the speakers at the anniversary of the Freedmen's Aid Society and the Board of Education tonight. BISHOP CRANSTON TO PREACH. A number of the ministers will occupy city pulpits Sunday. Bishop Cranpist will preach at Sharp Street Memorial Church in the morning, after which the ordination of deacons will take place. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen will preach the missionary sermon at 3. M. At 4:30. M., there will be a young people's rally, with George A. Owens, Rev. W. W. Lucas and Rev. C. C. Jacobs was the speakers. Bishop Cranpist will ordain elders at John Wesley M. E. Church at 3 P. M., Sunday. Evangelistic services will be held at local M. E. Churches at night. The reports of the district superintendents, Revs. W. A. C. Hughes Joseph Wheller, C. S. Williams, W. C. Thompson, C. E. Hodges and G. E. Curry, indicate that the Conference had made much progress during the year. The appointments will be announced Monday night. There will be practically no changes in city pulpits. Dr. Ernest Lyon introduced a resolution Thursday denouncing lynching and asking that a committee be appointed to bring the evil to the attention of President Wilson. Funeral of Old Veteran (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Boydton, Va. April 3- The funeral of Armstead Dodson was held a few days ago. He was 75 years of age and highly respected. During the Civil War, Mr. Dodson was bodyguard for a line officer in the Confederate Army. He was wounded in the mine expulsion at Petersburg. He ran the blockade, and reached home after tramping 510 miles. After the war he engaged in farming. He is survived by two sons, two daughters, nine grand children and three, great grand children. One son, N. B. Dodson, is editor of the Afro-American Page of the American Press Association. NATION HAS NOT KEPT ITS PROMISES Dr. Joel Spingarn Delivers Masterful Address on "New Abolitionism" NORTH HAS ACQUIESED IN VIEWS. Declaring that during the past fifty years that the white South had not only gotten the white North to acquiesse in its views regarding the Negro, but that the great majority of the leaders of the race had also been so converted, Joel E. Spingarn, of New York City, urged that the race use every endeavor to make this country live up to the ideas of its founders. His subject was the "New Abolitionism" and he was speaking at Bethel A. M. E. Church, where the annual meeting of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was held Tuesday evening. The church was filled with men and women who had come to hear the message of equality of opportunity for all. W. Justin Carter, a prominent member of the Harrisburg bar, presided. He was introduced by Dr. F. N. Cardozo, president of the local branch. In assuming the chair, Mr. Carter recalled attention to the fact that prejudice was everywhere operating against the race, and that the colored people themselves must bestir themselves to greater effect in trying to stop race prejudice. He declared that the Negro must contribute in order to gain his own freedom. He said that it was belief that years of oppression had made the colored people look for certain kinds of oppression, but that every effort should be made to train the future men and women of the race that they must expect and demand treatment not different from that given other peoples. The Baltimore Choral Society furnished music. During the course of his address, Mr. Spingarn spoke substantially, as follows: "Reformers and prophets are always ahead of politicians. They agitate and convince the public and thus make the politicians and puny statesmen fall in line with them. Without any disparagement of Abraham Lincoln, it may be said that he did not have within his heart the courage of the least Abolitionist. In 1861 he told the South not to be afraid, he was not going to abolish slavery. "The Emancipation Proclamation issued by Mr. Lincoln, January 1, 1863, was a compromise. As a military measure, it simply freed the slaves in the hands of rebels. Every slave owned by a Unionist still remained a slave. We wish you to understand that compromisers do not always represent the truth. "The Emancipation Proclamation was followed by three great Constitutional amendments, which did emancipate millions. It meant that: First, that the slave would be a man; that he should have certain definite rights and that for the first time black men should be free to move where they pleased, which was denied them in slavery. Second, that the former slave would be allowed to own property. Third, that a free man must take part in the affairs of his country, and he was therefore guarantee the franchise. Fifth, he was to be allowed to develop family life, as it is inconceivable that any race should be denied a family life. "These promises were made fifty years ago. Of the 10;000;000 black people now in this country, how many can now vote? Can he own property everywhere, and is he fortified in the ownership. I am told that you have a segregation law in Baltimore and that in Kansas City dynamite was used to force colored people out of certain neighborhoods. The promise, of education had not been fulfilled. The monies of the State have not been so divided that the black man has an equal chance. "The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is in existence to arouse the nation that these promises of fifty years ago must be fulfilled. I am not surprised that the white South has rejected the principles of the War Amendments and neither am I surprised that the North has gradually begun to agree with the white South; neither am I surprised that after fifty years of slow but solid work that the black man himself has begun to believe as the white South. Through chicanery, disfranchisement and acitation the white South has stripped the colored people of their political rights, and many of the great leaders of the race actually believe that the white South has acted rightly in so doing!" After stating that a $200,000 building for some colored educational institution in the South may be synonymous with the stripping of 200,000 colored citizens of their rights, he went on to say that the great scheme in this country was national indifference. He closed by urging the need for a campaign of education for all the people. Dr. G. R. Waller also delivered a brief address. Over 150 persons joined the local branch during the event. Word has been received in the city this week that a number of colored people lost their property in the recent Ohio floods. At Zanesville, O., the new A. M. E. Church is reported as being destroyed, and the loss of the savings and property of Mr. and Mrs. Washington Hill have been reported. Mr. and Mrs Hill's daughter is the wife of Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, pastor of Waters A. M. E. Church; The A. M. E. Church in Dayton, O. is among the buildings reported destroyed. A number of colored people were among the sufferers there. It is not known yet whether or not the home of Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the late poet, was among the buildings destroyed. Colored people in Columbus and other cities also suffered by the floods. A number of the city churches, following the suggestion made by the Afro-American Ledger last week are planning to aid the sufferers, Rev. L. S. Flagg raised $20 at St. John A. M. E. Chuch last Sunday, and the money has been turned over to the Red Cross Society. David P. Stevens sent a check for $2.00 to the office Afro-American Ledger this week for the aid of the flood sufferers. Lynchburg, Va., April 1.—The Jackson Street M. E. Church has closed one of the most successful years in its history. There were a number of accessions to the church during the year, and over $5,000 was collected for various purposes. Just before the pastor, Rev C. A. Briggs, left to attend the sessions of the Washington Conference at Baltimore, he was tendered a reception by his congregation. Among the gifts presented him was a head-to-foot outfit. Elaborate Reception Held In Recognition of the Marriage of the Rev. Dr. D. J. Jenkins, Founder and President of the Orphanage School, to Miss Eloise Chaplain Harleston. Charleston, S. C.-No social happening in this city within recent years has caused so much favorable comment as the recent announcement of the marriage of the Rev. D. J. Jenkins to Miss Eloise C. Harleston. The marriage announcement was celebrated with a magnificent public reception at the well-known new Tabernacle Fourth Baptist church, of which the groom is the successful pastor. The function was attended by hundreds of Charleston's most intelligent and thrifty citizens and was also more notable because of the presence and unanimous testimony of the clergy of all the leading churches of the city regardless of denomination. Prominent persons from out of town were also present to show their appreciation for the great humanitarian work which Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins are doing for the youth of our race. The Rev. D. 5. Jenkins is the founder and president of the Jenkins Orphanage institute and for nearly twenty-five years has been pastor of the church in which the reception was held. He is well known among both races in the south and hems a national reputation for the work which he is doing for the race in shaping young lives for future usefulness. The Bride, Miss Eloise C. Harleston, is a woman of excellent executive ability, as shown in her work for several years as the efficient and painstaking secretary and treasurer of the Orphans' Aid society. The exercises were presided over by the Rev. Dr. P. A. Callaham, pastor of REV. DR. D. J. JENKINS. the Macedonia Baptist church, Darlington, S. C. In his opening remarks Dr. Callaham said: "Tew greater men live among us than the Rev. D. J. Jenkins. He is a man possessed of a large vision, quick conception and strong convictions. What he believes to be right he has the courage to go forward and do. Discouragements and oppositions only spur him to greater efforts. He knows no failures. He has worked wonders. All men should honor him." The marriage announcement was made by Dr. A. L. De Mond, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church, who said: "I take pleasure in announcing that the honor as a minister of the gospel of uniting in holy matrimony Miss Eloise C. Harleston, a member of my church, and Rev. D. J. Jenkins, pastor of New Tabernacle Baptist church, was accorded to me." The "Effect of Marriage on Society" was interestingly set forth by Dr. L. R. Nicholson, pastor of Morris Brown A. M. E. church. "Marriage and How Produced" was the subject of an address by the Rev. Mr. Kemp, pastor of Morris Street Baptist church, who was followed by the Rev. R. L. Hickson, pastor of Wesley M. E. church, who gave his opinion on "When a Couple Should Be United in Marriage." The American idea of marriage and the true conception of marriage furnished some thoughtful and timely remarks by the Rev. E. H. Goit. D. D. pastor of Mount Zion A. M. E. church and the Rev. Dr. P. J. Chavis, pastor of St. Luke's A. M. E. church, respectively. elder of the Edisto district, brought out some very sound truths in discussing the subject. "Who Should Marry." "What Should Be the Motive Actuating a Marriage Contract?" was beautifully outlined by Dr. I. H. Fulton, pastor of the Centenary M. E. church, while "Marriage and Its Relation to Christianity" engaged the attention of the Rev. Dr. N. B. Sterretti, pastor of Emanuel A. M. E. church. The speechmaking came to a close with a summary by Rev. L. F. Alston, A. M., pastor of St. Peter's A. M. E. church. At the conclusion of the Rev. Mr. Alston's address the bridal party, followed by the officers of the New Tabernacle Fourth Baptist church and the invited guests, were ushered into the reception room, where a sumptuous feast was spread. Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins were the recipients of numerous presents from friends in and out of town. The affair was the most brilliant social function held in this city among our people for many years. UNIVERSITY COMMISSION. Object of New. Organization With Delegates From Eleven States. The university commission on race questions, originated through the efforts of Dr. James H. Dillard, president of the Jeanes foundation, and other progressive southerners, is composed of representatives from eleven state universities and was organized in Nashville, Tein, 1912. Dr. Dillard said in explanation of the meeting that the state institutions owe it to the colored people to take up the matter in a scientific way. All thinking southerners realize that the state institutions owe to the white citizens as well a careful consideration of race questions with a view to their betterment. The purpose of the commission is to serve as an agency to acquaint the white people of the south with the real conditions existing among the colored people. By presenting concrete facts and possible remedies it is hoped to put in operation forces which will improve existing conditions and create a firmer basis for future relations. At the second meeting of the commission in Athens, Ga., in December, 1912, six working committees on religion, education, hygiene, economics, civic rights and race adjustment were chosen. The chairman, Professor C. H. Brough of the University of Arkansas, a Mississippi man, in his address at the opening of the conference, reviewed conditions in the six phases of the race problem selected for study. He spoke of the excessive denominationism and unpractical preaching among the Negroes which weaken true religion, of the rapid progress in education as shown by the census and of the forces retarding economic development—the tenant system, the one crop system and rural isolation. These facts will be significant, he thinks, in a consideration of future relations. The leaders of both races recognize the difficulties with which they are confronted. The only solution lies in a clear, unprejudiced presentation of facts to the public and the development of a kindly spirit of cooperation for improved conditions. With both the intelligent, Negroes and educated whites concentrating their energies upon race adjustment, the term "race problem" may soon disappear from the American vocabulary. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS TO MEET JULY 30. Well Known Educators to Be Heard at Tenth Annual Gathering. Little Rock. Ark.—All questions relating to the education of the Afro-American youth will be discussed at the tenth annual session of the National Association of Colored Teachers to be held in this city for five days beginning July 30. Some of the most noted educators of the country will be in attendance. It promises to be the largest attended and the best session ever held in the history of the organization. The teachers of Little Rock have begin preparation to entertain those who are engaged in shaping the lives and minds of the youth of the country. Many social events are being outlined, including a side trip to the famous Hot Springs not far from this city. All of the state teachers' associations thus far this year have indorsed the movement and will send large delegations. President M. W. Dogan of Wiley university, Marshall, Tex., and Corresponding Secretary J. R. E. Lee of Tuskegee institute, Alabama, are busy preparing the program outlined by the executive committee, which will touch all the five questions with which the teachers have to deal. Papers will be read and addresses delivered by teachers from all parts of the country, and others will take part in the discussions, following the papers and addresses. In addition to the papers and discussions and addresses music will be made a feature, and some of the best musical talent of the rare will take part in entertaining the guests and visitors. On this occasion the doors of Little Rock will be thrown open to the lovers of education of the country. Located in the city are the Arkansas Baptist college, the Philander Smith college and the Shorter college, the latter being in North Little Rock. The presidents and faculties of these schools have united with the local committee and contribute to the happiness of the association. One of the largest opera houses in the city has been secured for the regular daily sessions. Neglected Important Legal Point. Failure to reaffirm her will made previous to her second marriage, about twenty relatives and the Zion Methodist Episcopal church at Glen Cove, N. Y., will lose their share of the $30,000 estate left by Mrs. Matilda Hopkins, whose death occurred at Oyster Bay, N. Y., in December, 1912. Mrs. Hopkins was a well to do widow, who some time after her first husband's death married John W. Winn, who still lives. The will offered for probate recently was made June 27, 1908, previous to her marriage to Mr. Winn and should have been reaffirmed as required by law. Rappahannock Industrial Academy. The success of the Rappahannock Industrial academy at Ozena, Va., has been highly creditable. The school is carried on under the anspies of the South Side Baptist Association of Virginia. Professor W. Edward Robinson, principal of the institution, is uniting in his efforts to make the school one of the best of its kind in the state. FINE EXAMPLE OF TRUE AMBITION Commendable Record of a Former Texas Boy. Who Set His Standard High and Accomplished His Purpose—Given Special Recognition by Eminent Physician For Rare Skill and Ability. Parsons, Kan.—"Complaints and wallings never yet made a race and never will," were the words uttered by a noted educator of the race some years ago. The young men of the present are realizing this and are pushing to the front, making each day count for something. In all parts of the country are to be found men who are making something in life and who are making a record worthy of comment. In this connection is to be found Dr. Edward Anderson Bailey, who was born in Winchester, Tex., Aug. 20, 1884, and now enjoys a lucrative practice in Parsons, Kan. His early training was in the public schools of Winchester, Tex., where he advanced rapidly, showing a strong [Name] DR. EDWARD A. BATLEY. mind, which attracted much attention in early childhood. Completing the public school course, he then found his way to Tilbotson college, Austin, Tex., one of the institutions of the American Missionary association. Like many young men, during vacation he taught school and of course was called "fessor," but that was not his desire. He wanted to rank with the professional men of the age and to make his mark as a physician and surgeon. So when he was graduated from the college in 1905 many of his friends, because of his ability, thought that the schoolroom needed him; hence he was persuaded to enter Prairie View college, in Texas, where he took the special course for teachers. It was in June, 1907, that he was graduated from Prairie View. It was while at Prairie View that he came in contact with many of the leading men of the race from whom he received from them words of encouragement and inspiration. Among those connected with the school that helped the struggling young men were Professors E. L. Blackshear, I. T. Hodgson, W. C. Rollin, R. Isaac, J. H. Crawford and C. W. Luckie. At the opening of Meharry Medical college, Nashville, Teum, for the fall term of 1908 he was there and entered with a determination to make good in the profession to which he felt called, medicine. While a student at the college he made many friends who proved to be very helpful. Friends among the students, friends among the instructors and friends among the citizens counted for much in his life. Having made special friends of Dr. R. F. Boyd and F. A. Stewart, he was called upon to assist them in many of their difficult operations, thereby giving him a special advantage. Being made chief interne at Dr. R. F. Boyd's infirmary, he he showed extraordinary skill and ability. Graduation from Meharry in 1912. Dr. Bailey sought the middle west as his location and took to the work at once among the members of his race and at the same time here and there making friends among other races. Located with his office right in the business section of Parsons, he has a well equipped modern office. He enjoys the personal friendship of Mayor O. H. Stewart and other prominent citizens of both races. Dr. Bailey is found in the front rank of racial enterprises. He is one of the prime movers in the organization of the Negro board of trade in Parsons, of which he is president and which is one of the few in the country conducted by the race. "What man hath done man can do," and the success of this young man should be an inspiration to other members of the race. He ranks today with the foremost man of the race and is rendering a great service, holding as his motto "Industry, honesty and reliability." Lesson I.—Second Quarter, For April 6, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Gen. xxvii, 22-34: Memory Verses, 33, 34—Golden Text, Isa. xxx, 18—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Seven other sons, including Ishmael, are recorded as having been born to Abraham by his secondary wives, but to Isaac he gave all his possessions (xxv, 1, 2, 5) and sent the others away unto the east country. Abraham lived 175 years, and when he died Isaac and Ishmael laid his body beside that of Sarah in the cave of Machpelah (xxv, 7-10). While he lived he looked for the city which hath foundations whose builder and maker is God (Heb. xi, 10, 16), and he is still waiting for it and for the complete fulfillment of the promises made to him as heir of the world (Rom. iv. 13). Time is long to us, but not to Him to whom a thousand years are but as yesterday when it is past (Ps. xc. 4) and as a watch in the night. It is restful to see Isaac dwelling by the well Lahai-roi, the well of Him that liveth and seeth me (xxv, 11; xvi, 14, margin). He was forty years old when he married Rebekah, and he was sixty when the twins Jacob and Esau were born. It foretodes trouble to read that Isaac loved Esau, but Rebekah loved Jacob (xxv, 20, 26-2S), and the reason given for Isaac's love for Esau does sound very earthly. Futures were not any more real to Esau than they are to multitudes today. A mess of pottage was more to him as a hungry man than his birthright (xxv, 20-34), and for this he is spoken of as a profane person, or, according to Weymouth, "ugodly" (Heb. xii, 10). Think of the profanity abounding everywhere because the god of this world is blinding so many eyes to the realities of the future kingdom and glory. In chapter xxvi we read of Isaac's failure on the same line on which his father had failed twice, in calling his wife his sister to save his own life (Gen. xii and xx). In xxvi, 4, we have the star promise confirmed to Isaac, and in verses 12-16 we see how greatly the Lord blessed him and how very rich the blessing of the Lord makes one. A beautiful incident is related in verses 17 to 33 as to how yielding instead of strife makes manifest the life of Christ in us. The Philistines had filled up some of Abraham's wells. Isaac reopened one, and then they claimed it as theirs, and he let them have it. He reopened another, and they claimed that one too, and he let them have it. When he reopened a third for some reason they did not strive for that. Later they came to him to make a covenant with him and gave as their reason for desiring it. "We saw certainly that the Lord was with their" (verse 28). Had he contended with them and insisted on keeping the wells, which would have been quite right in the eyes of the world, they would have seen Isaac and not the Lord, but he had learned the lesson of rather taking wrong and suffering himself to be defended (I Cor. vi. 7). It is most interesting to note that the same day his servants in digging a well found water (xxv. 32). It is indeed sad to have to turn from such a beautiful incident to the lesson for today, which is a record of awful deoit and lying and, worst of all, a mother putting her son up to it and calling down the consequences upon her own head (xxvii, 13). Her alm was to bring the father's blessing upon the son whom she loved, but if she had only believed God and left the matter in His hands He would not have failed to keep His word, for He had told her before the boys were born that the elder should serve the younger (chapter xxv, 23). There is everywhere today a tendency to help the Lord to do what He has no thought of doing, and that is to win the world to Himself in this age, with the devil still doing his devilish work. There is also such a lack of confidence in God and His plan for His kingdom that many religious people try to work out their own plan, thinking thus to help God. The devil hates the love of God, the patience of God, the purpose of God, and is as busy with many of the people of God as he was with Rebekah that day, but they are blinded and conceited (II Cor. iv, 3, 4; Rom. xi, 25). This record of Rebekah makes us think of another mother who was her son's counselor to do wickedly (II Chron. xxii, 3), but one would hate to associate Rebekah with such as Athaliah. Though it is true of all that the heart is deceitful and desperately wicked and the carnal mind is enmity against God (Jer. xvii, 9; Rom. viii, 7). If some of us have not developed the same degree of iniquity as others it is only the grace of God that has kept us. Note the lie upon lie of this story: "I am Esau, thy firstborn," "The Lord thy God brought it to me," "I am thy very son Esau" (verses 19, 20, 24). But he was found out even as it is written. "Be sure your sin will find you out" (Num. xxxii. 23), though those words were used in a wholly different sense when uttered or written. We do well to remember that "God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good or whether it be evil" (Ecel. xii. 14). This may have been the first but certainly not the last story of kid glove deceit on record. 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... Robert A. 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From BUTLER'S most equipped repair shop up town. og, MONIGHT STILL OTHE MOE eee eT iia Beams “ty Spesoff of aead man’s feet, but Shave always regarded it as a say- ing and nothing true about it, but have changed my mind, because siew days 480 1 was riding in this Se, went fo sleep, and lo ‘and be- gold someone robbed me of my ie sand when I reached town my jat were naked. ‘sigh you could have seen Col. 0. finight in a town without shoes, gr it bas happened, and lam led, fo it has been an experience fort while. Thad made up my a lave one soe Easter Govay, and had A. J. Wad Jeesson,one o£ the best shoe aibere athe country to make me a fine pair sh0€S, and J was just going to Witdowa the street like @ pea- cock, Sunday, ‘put lo and behold L il ae my red necktie for Easter Well [ have spent one more East- erSunday, and its all over now. Somany people had new clothes for thet day, but Tam proud to say that many of OUT people contribut- ed liberally for missions, and those ‘sho are working in foreign fields gnder Secretary Jordan, of the National Baptist Foreign Mission Burd, fand Secretary Rankin, of fants, E. Foreign’ Mission Bard will be made happy, for the Baptist churches and the African Yerhodist Church devoted Easter Ginday to the cause of missions zai large missionary collections 2a ttted in all parts of the coun- tir. The children were even en- sooraged to give though the Sunday swols for this noble work, Tpent Baster Sunday in the eity shere | am right now at the ime fam weiting this letter, but I will jeiar away from here by the time oe reaches you. Easter Sunday mornii |, fast bell ringing about 6 o'clock in the morning. | was in the place ere they do everything by bells. vom at. the Deaf, Dumb and Bind school for our boys and girl Non Thad to get up early in th noming and have breakfast, ier reach to these boys and girls spose on the {** Em] 7 ite aza text “He Pe or here, tetas risen as he said, come, 52 the place were the Lord la ve Wel, as [ talked the blind “th we eG Be A. Barrel 003 vp and made signs to the : Lira they ee to enjoy it 4, Jeft there, aitcer ki vi the Sanerinceaten eee Senart, who is one of the not educators of our race, and ha Ser uiguaes nthe. ecbor room, He is just the man f rth slace, I was delighted to hav th pkasure of looking into his | s i to ne the good work te ing in this Pec atece' o grest. mm aa a about three mile were Lo x ! gaan Bert tnt ird Baptist Cl i ae De cephalic peraes _ ts there looking for the Sun , Stool. heard a fi ‘oat Sn i ee torr i t i a tence te ine Metrpolita: Pec ea pastored b Pity, §. J, Johnson, were £ omen ne Easter sermon. i e afte p tre of speaking to i i He ts Chere and in the eveniD ie ce Another sermon at th fieten a Ei ret of whic Fetarang ug is pastor. Dr bide sone preacher and he i en good work in thi ; ie had attention called to th Freeman, and in it th i spoke of me looking i ia ce Raine is into the office could not exper f him i oa Newer to I s im to ‘lay asid hd tol too atme. You see ald : have much to do an Shim, mel espeek. too much fro! Manner in which Lees 1 ie Sand thank hip was receive itin, Editor IC over and ov | grand men of er one of tt ffl men of the rate has_ invite is home when I ws A. Nw Prince, “whio:, is the. Grand Chancellor «of the. Knights | of Pythias, and one of the leading men of our race. He'is a good doctor and a first class business* man. 1 spent the whole day in town, and then found my way Monday morn- ing to Texarkana, Ark. I was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mat- thews. I. remained} there over night and bright .and early the next morning, I went to Marshall, and when 1 stepped off of the carriage, Dr.-Dogan had his carriage there to meet me at the stable.. Dr. Dog- an is president of Wiley Univer- sity, and ‘to my. way of thinking is one-of the greatest of college presidents. His school is‘doing a great work. > "Lhad the pleasure of seeing a base ball game, and meeting. the teachers and students, and then ‘left for Palestine, the home of ‘Thomas E, Hall, an undertaker, and many other. business men. Bea met me at the stable, made me welcome and at night I had the pleasure of talking to the business men. The Negro Busi- ness League, with Dr. E: M. Griggs its president, justjreceived me in style, and had at my disposal something 1 am not use to: and that is a carriage. Well I just rode’ around visited four schools and the principals had me to. speak at them all, and when in addition to this I spoke to the men in the afternoon and when-I got through With them, I rode on in the car- riage to supper, and then back to the hall where I spoke to the people on the business enterprises of our people throughout the country. I represented the National Negre Business League, and while 1 ar not an officer I have attendec enough meetings to be able to saj something about the work. visited Hearne, Calvert, Tay: lor, and now I am right here where Lam today, and I am not going tc tell you all that have.seen in all | have witnessed. I am still moving and I am now headed for your part of the couatry. THE STATE OF MARYLAND News Gathered Here ndA = . The (Special to The Afro-American ‘Ledger.) Hagerstown, April 3.-—A Drama of the ten Virgins was rendered at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church _ last ‘Monday night to a large audience. Rev. Edward Moore preached his farewell sermon at Asbury M. &. Church last Sunday night, and left for conference on Tuesday. ‘The church was crowded. All the churehes in the city held a short service and brought their congrega- tion to assist in the zollection and bid Rev. Moore a hearty God speed Over $100 was raised. ‘The Court of Calanthe turned out toy hear its annual sermon at the 2nd Christian Church, by the pas- tor, Rev. C. H. Cothran. Mrs. Lillie Miller has returned from visiting friends in Baltimore. Mrs. Mary Cooper has returnec rfom visiting friends in West Vir- ginia. Mr. John Phillips and Mis Helen Chase was quietly marriec last‘Saturday. Rev. David Johnsor performed the ceremory ‘Rev. David Johnson spent a few days in Baltimore this week. Miss Ida Jackson, a very prom inent worker in Ebenezer A.M.E Church is seriously il] at the hos pita] having undergone an opera tion for appendicitis Dr. A. B. Wilson our physiciat purchased a handsome motor ca last, week. oe ‘The Misses Cora and Paulin Johnson and Miss Ida Toney spen last Sunday in Baltimore. Chestertown Jottings. “(Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., April 3.— Friendship Ledger, No 29 Knights fof Pythias, turned out Sunday at Janes M. E. Church on their annual thanksgiving day. Addresses were /made by Sir Knights, Ferrel) and Boyer, after which a.very impres: sive sermon was .preached. by Sir ‘Knight Rev. J. R.’sHolland.—° |The. Boy’ s services at Bethe ‘Church was quite success despite ‘the inclemency of ‘the weather. the’ boys had charge, morning and night. | Several members of the!Delaware ‘Annual Conference. of ‘the M.’ E. Church including Revs. J.'R. . Hol- land, Chestertown; D. G. Waters, Catlin, and M. R. Sterling, left for ‘Philadelphia to attend the confer: ance! io ee ee ay | Mr. Charles Wright, the directo of the choir at“Bethel Church; ~ wh {has been very ill; is: convalescing. OS Ee ee A ee ANKE RICAN LEDGER (=) SUE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER “"sprinéess Anne Notes’. |. “EO. THE -LADI (Special ‘to “The ‘Afro-American’ Ledger.) 2 Princess. Afine, Md., April 3.=-| ,- 72°: = Avnumber of our people left here) yh. --EDUCATION. this week to attend ‘the Delaware instruction given'in Hai Caeehee of the M. B, Church at| Facial Massage and MM Philadelphia. ne Also in the mak - It is expected that Dr. J. H. Braids Puffs, ete. Co Nutter; the present pastor of the . Meterolitan M. &. Church will| MADAME M. a. HUN ‘be returned for another year. * 787 George Street, Mrs.. Annie Miles was in’ Poco-|)§ ——————_____— moke last week. - What's the matter with yo ane and ee Ward pee ee If you want it long anc e ‘rom a visit to Pocomoke City. ‘ e aafre, Doreas Jackson ig visiting | {iil (can be madeco we her baather, Mr. Upsher Carroll, of| > 3- Walkers »Wondert: Baltimore. Grower. Write, Call or F Mr. William Collins was in town} Mrs. J. S. Fennell, Madi last Sunday visiting friends and the| or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. A. M. B, Zion Church. ——_—e Mr. William Blunt le€t’for’Cape “Hair Dresser to Societ Charles, Va., last week. Mrs. E. Nelson and company of Of course there are ott Salisbury, Md., sll appear in a Hair Dresser: song. recital at Mt. Hope A. Mz E. BUT ONLY ONE Zion Church next Monday night. UE ONE'S k aghe ae ‘ ae POINDEXT | (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Salisbury, Md., April 3.—Miss Maggie Jackson, of 1335 Argyle ave. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Martha Fowler, Baltimore One of our city pastors, Dr. E. D. W. Jones, has been invited to deliver the principal address at Salisbury, N.C. on the. 30th of May, in the National Cemetery, where twelve thousand Union soldiers are buried, and for years the Negroes from all parts of the State have held their annual me- morials over the braveg and fallen few. Dr, Jones graduated there in-1908, from Livingstone College, during the administration of the late Dr. J. C. Price, its founder. Mrs. James Stewart, Mrs. Grant Langston, Miss Mayme Houston, Mr. Samuel Morris and Mr, James Dutton attended the teachers insti- tute at Cambridge, Ma., Jast week. Mr. James Dutton, of Pocomoke, Md., was the guest, of friends here last week. ‘While’ here he pur- chased himself an automobile in which he lett for home on Monday. Cumberland briefs @pecial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., Apri 18.—Mr. ‘and Mrs. George Jackson were visi- ‘ting in Pittsburg last week. Miss Lucy Toy of Pittsburg, Pa., is visiting Mrs. William Cooper or Frederick street. Mr, Albert Davis of Washington, is bome to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Eliza Davis. Miss Etta Jones, of New Yor! City is visiting in the city. Mrs, Nellie Wilson ‘paid a visi to her daughter in Wheeling, Wes: Virginia last week. Rev. J. W. Waters preached <his farewell sermon at the MeKendre M. E. Church Sunday night ant on Monday he was tendered a fare ‘well dinner given #in ;the lecture room of the church. fi. #4)? <5 Mrs. Eliza Davis died Fridas night at her residence, 140 Frede rick street. Her funeral: took place Monday afternoon trom Met ropolitan M. 12. Chureh, Rev. J. D Jackson officiating. Easton Happenings (Special co The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., April 3.—Mrs. 3R. H. Gibson who is now in the Emer- gency Hospital is somewhat im- proved. © Biewal oS Miss Hattie Tilghman who {lives in, Talbot street is quite ill with, z very bad cold. Mrs, Nellie Turner, who_teaches domestic science sat the Zcolored primary school is quite sick. Mrs. Mary Ellen Thomas is now at the Emergency Hospital. / Mri William Haig is visiting hi ‘parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Haig fat 217 Soutn Hanson street. There were a. series of enter: tainments held this. week for the benefit of Bethel a. M. E. Church. The Little Bees- and Ants, 1 Bethel.A. M. E. Church held thei: general rally Sunday, March 30 and raised the sum of $34.55. The baby contest which was: helc at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night was a success. earl; eighty dollars was raised. News From Havre ce Grace (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Havre de Grace, Md., April 3.— ‘The class leaders of St. James- A. M.E. Church. gave a supper at the church a few nights ago. Mrs. Abe Cromwell has returned home, after spending Easter holi- days in Philadelphia. ‘ The young men here gave a minstrel show Monday night, they had a-crowded house. Miss Jones, of Willmington,Del., was thé guest of Mrs, J..T. Skinner Snuday. zo ‘Rev. James Pritchett, -pastor of St. James A. M.-F. * Chueh, preached. at. Stewardsville Sunday. ‘Mrs! Annie’ Ennis’has returned home, after’ visiting “her” ‘mother and sister in Batlimore. . .~ "" MoTREGOR & SONS. © Superior. Hair Dressing — ..PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER... 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Schroeder St. = ‘ “o-22" Jn another part of this ‘paper-will ‘be -seen» THE’ ‘APRO-AMBRICAN: BUSINESS DIRECTORY,. .'See if. the Afro-American business man: in. :your neighborhood has his name enrolled. If he has not tell him to. get: busy, ‘and call up MeVernon 2883. Ask for “The Ad Man.” 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. Churches 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 LEDER, 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 It is not always necessary for us to do everything we have right to do. It does seem to us that the Crises might give us just a little less of the horrors and a good deal more of the bright side of things. --- Cyclones, floods and devastations at this particular time of the year and yet the weather man would tell us that there are no equinoctials. We noticed in one of the daily papers last week a complaint on the part of the patrons of one of the street car lines that colored men working at the factories in the lower part of the city have the habit of getting on the street cars at the terminus of the route and each one taking a seat instead of sitting two in a seat, thus compelling the other passangers either to stand up or to sit in the same seats with these men and thus come in contact with their dirty, ill smelling clothes. In this case the complaint is certainly justifiable, and it is due to the patrons of the cars that these people shall confine themselves, while in this condition to as few seats as possible. It is just this kind of thoughtlessness on the part of our people that makes people of the other race think of discrimination, "Jim Crow" cars and the like. Let us see to it that we give no offence along this line. We admit that one person has as much right to one seat as any one other person, but there are limitations even in street car riding, and as rule, we are always the last persons to recognize our limitations, and that is one of the reasons why we so often are the subjects of unjust laws. Let us exercise a little discretion, a little judgment and not the least, a little common sense. WASHINGTON CONFERENCE We are always glad to welcome in our midst any association of Afro-American clergy. No set of men occupy so warm and enduring a place in the hearts of all our people as the colored clergy. The Washington Conference is composed of colored clergymen of the Methodist Epicopal Church, laboring in Maryland, and parts adjacent. On course, the Bishop is white, the other members are of the colored race. The particular church where the Conference is in session, Sharp St. Memorial, is not only one of the oldest churches of this city, but it is likewise, one of the oldest in the United States. It the years before the civic war the Sharp St. Church was associated with a great deal of the race history of those times. Possibly, there are three of our colored churches, more than others who have most distinguished histories of public service on behalf of the race in days when that kind of service was so sorely needed. Bethel Church, in a sense, is a daughter of the old Sharp St. Church. We say in a sense, for it is well known that the people who first constituted "Bethel" had been originally of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Bethel was organized in 1816. Thus as far as we have been able to learn Bethel was the first of all our colored churches to be pastored by a man of the race. If we mistake not, all of the colored Methodist Episcopal churches in this city, had white men for pastors up until the close of the late civil war. But, Bethel did not enjoy this distinction alone for very many years. Within six years from the organization of Bethel occurred an incident which is peculiarly interesting because of its historical value to the race. St. James First African Episcopal Church was the very first local branch of any white ecclesiastical body in this country, extending throughout the United States, ever fully organized from the very beginning with a regularly ordained Nergo clergyman of that faith, and with body of vestrymen, all of the same race, and duly incorporated under the laws of Maryland, together with parochial day school taught by the minister of that church. It is a record of history worth noting, that on the day that this first Negro Episcopal Church, on Southern soil, was solemnly consecrated, there were gathered together within the sanctuary of that little church, the black rector, Rev. Mr. Levington, and all of the white Episcopal rectors of this city. There were only two such, at that early period. One of them, Rev. Dr. Wyatt, rector of old St. Paul's read the service and the Rev. Mr. Henshaw, rector of St. Peter's preached the sermon. BishopKemp officiated at the service of consecration. A great dealof the early history of Afro-Americans, of Baltic: center, in and around these three churches. One had for its pastor a white clergyman, one a Godly and pious Negro, but deficient in literary acquirements; and the other, a Negro priest, examined and ordained by white men, measuring up to the same requirements exacted of white men. The spirit of brotherly love richly obtains in the city of Baltimore among colored Christians, they are one in the Lord Jesus, and denominations count for a very little with them, other than as a means for more aggressive work in the enlargement of the Redeemer's Kingdom. Our clerical visitors, attending the sessions of the Washington Conference will find awarm, most cordial welcome throughout our city among Christians of every name. --- THE POLITICAL SITUATION It seems very difficult for John B. Hanna, chairman of the late Republican party in this state to understand that his party is really dead. There are also some prominent Progressives who have lost sight of the most important fact, that with the elimination of the Afro-American Progressives, there would hardly be sufficient Progressives left to hold a first class jolification meeting. The same peculiar exigences responsible for the phenominal independent action upon the part of Afro-American voters, at the last election, certify that neither the so-called Republican leaders, or the white Progressive leaders can safely make any estimates with respect to the Afro-American vote. Plans being formed looking to an amalgamation of the Republican and Progressive forces, based upon the presumption that Afro-Americans will support the amalgamated ticket are absolutely visionary and without any real ground of hope, for fulfillment. They just as well be abandoned at once. In the present crisis, Afro-Americans are thoroughly independent. Their political course in the fall election has yet to be determined. The fight now going on in the Democratic party between Mr. Marbury and Senator John Walter Smith is interesting Afro-American voters exceedingly. They are hoping that it will wax warmer and warmer, like, a generation ago, it was in Virginia between the late Senator Daniel and the late General Mahone. Much good came out of that fight on behalf of the Negro. Even were Afro-Americans minded to support an amalgamated ticket, of Republicans and Progressives, such a ticket would have not a ghost of a show for success. The present matter is one of state and not National politics. Let the two factions of the Democratic party fight it out and let the Afro-American voter be ready to cast his vote for that particular action which will best represent true Democracy. So far as we know, that particular faction may be headed by Senator John Walter Smith, but what care we, just so it becomes the instrument of bringing us nearer to the full enjoyment of our rights as citizens. The whiskey question and all other questions are entirely secondary, to us, to the one question of human rights and full citizenship. If, then, Senator Smith who has a hard fight on his hands, and who wants to win by all means, is ready to take a position and definite stand for that kind of democracy which includes all men and not simply white men; if he is willing to appeal to the black workingman, as well as to the white working man, and in sincerity and truth guarantee to all, without any regard to color, or race, "a square deal," then out opportunity will appear and the casting of our votes will not be as heretofore without any definite end in view. We care not a rap about so-called "social equality" privileges we have not the least mind to disturb the present social order. We do not seek office of any kinds. But we do insist, and demand, that there shall be no more disfranchisement amendments, and "jim-crow" legislation; and we further insist and demand that more generous state appropriations shall be made on behalf of our educational and charitable institutions of the state, and that, in due season, the Negroes of Baltimore shall have a High School building which shall be a credit to this city. Now, if Senator Smith, Mayor Preston, "Kelly" or anybody else, will, in good faith, accede to three moderate requirements, then we believe that such will come pretty near of receiving the solid Afro-American vote of this state. We are absolutely sick and tired of being fed off rose water and ginger snaps. If the so-called "decent" citizenship will not champion our cause if we continue to implore and beg that element to do something for our moral betterment, and they simply keep feeding us on promises, why should we care if the "saloon element," and the plain hard working poor whites, with the aid of our united support, bring to us what we have been fighting for in vain these many years? The truth is, we do not know how we are going to vote. When the late Gen. Mahone, of Virginia, perceived that he had not been fairly treated by his fellow Democrats, he sprang the "debt issue," and he turned to the colored people; he confessed to them that he had not, in the past, treated them fairly, but rather like Saul of Tarsus he had been bitter against them, but he most solemnly promised the Negroes that if they would support him, and he won, what he would do for them. He won, and he religiously kept his word. If the high class Democrats social reformers etc. are sincere in their professsion they would gladly, and most enthusiastically grant the modest demand which we make in the interest of Progressive citizenship among us. But, if they refuse and we want "bread" what concern is it to us that Preston, Kelly, or even Mahone be the first to satisfy our needs? Organization among ourselves is alright, but, for the present, leave the remains of both the Progressive and Republican oragnizations to the small crowd of white citizens who either hold office now, or expect some future time to do so. We are not out for office. We are out for the party that will put us in possession of the full enjoyment of our rights under the constitution, and, who, when they go, to Annapolis, will feel that it is about as little as they can do, to properly care for our educational and charitable institutions. Thank God, the Negro is free at last from the servitude of the late Republican party and stands ready to cooperate with Democrats or any other crats in the best interest of the commonwealth of which he is a part. Rocsevelt failed of election but his project of the Progressives proved the occasion of bringing to us our political freedom. George Mahone once exclaimed "we are for Arthur because Arthur is for us." And so must the Afro-American voter exclaim for that section of the Democracy who will publicly expose our cause whether such faction be headed by Smith, Preston or Marbury. THE FORUM We are not advocates of hotels or liquor traffic in anyway shape or form but hate to see things misrepresented. A certain business man who worked hard to get signers for remonstrances against hotels in Coatesville, stated in a daily news paper of Chester county the West Chester Local, that the closing of saloons was an answer to the world for the many bad things said about the lynching of Zack Walker. We say not! closing of saloons is not an answer. That unfortunate affair happened on Sunday night, August 12, when hotels were closed. If liquor played any part it was supplied to families from beer wagons, which come from other towns which deliver the same as our milk wagons deliver at our doors. Everyone will agree that whiskey is the blame of 90 per cent. of all crimes committed hence Coatesville thinks it can hide behind rum by saying hotels caused a heartless mob to drag from a hospital a man shackled to a cot one mile out of the borough limits, and throw him in a fire and when he tried to get out shove him back with fence rails. We would like to ask them where the thousands of dollars came from that was raised to defend the lynchers? The Coatesville Record published a man's name who contributed very heavy, he asked that his name not be mentioned. We attended court during the entire trial, and the very best lawyers with whom we are personally acquainted, plead the cases. One said to me. "Don't think hard of me, I am lawyer and thousands of dollars are being spent." We spent 10 years six months in Coatesville and during that time was connected with the political and public affairs of the county. Did a successful business there and would have been there yet, had it not been for the unfortunate affair which caused me to resign as a member of the Chester County Republican Committee and come home. For the same reason two colored doctors two colored lawyers and scores of others left the town. They can fool all the people sometime but they cannot fool me. The Southwestern Christian Advocate says Coatesville partly redeemed itself by closing its hotels but to a very small degree in my estimation. A Petition For Lomox A petition has been sent to Governor Goldsborough asking that Attricks Lomax be pardoned from the Penitentiary. Lomax, who was a porter, on a train coming from the West, was accused of robbing passenger of jewelry. Following his being accused of the alleged theft, some of the passengers beat him up. He was arrested on June 25 last, and was taken the same day to a local hospital to have severe injuries about his head treated. Three days later he was indicted and the following day was ordered to be tried. His attorney, George L. Pendleton, objected to his being railroaded without being able to summon his witnesses in his behalf. His mution was overruled, and there being a jury on hand, a special panel was summoned, and Lomax was tried right away. He was convicted forthwith. It is said that the desire of the State to have the complainant, a non-resident, testify against Lomax before she returned to her home was responsible for the quick trail. Attorney Pendleton is now representing the accused man in his efforts to obtain his freedom. Knights Templars in Conference The semi-annual conference of Knights Templar of Maryland with those of the District of Columbia was held in Washington last Sunday. P. R. E. G. C. John P. Turner presided. Sir Knight Gray, of Washington, delivered the address of welcome which was responded to by Grand Master Joseph P. Evans of Baltimore. The following officers for the ensuing year were presented for confirmation by the committee on nominations. D. I. Renfoe is chairman; Thomas H. Smith, Baltimore, president; John P. Turner, Washington, vice president; James O. Bampfield, Washington, recorder; Caleb Robinson, Batilmore, assistant recorder; Joseph P. Evans, Batilmore, treasurer, and R. B. Marriott, Baltimore, chaplain. Eminent Commander W. S. Lewis, of the Knight Templars of Pennsylvania, was introduced, and he spoke at length upon the preparations being made by the Knights Templars of his state for the international conference which meets in Pittsburgh, Pa., August 1914 Sir, Lewis, who is also the pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Pittsburgh, told of the damage the recent flood did to his SELEF-ABASEMENT PEONAGE GROSSCRIPTION SINOCRACKISM SEGREGATION JIM (CRONISM) OWNED BY COLLED PEOPLE ILLITERACY POVERTY The Negro in the South has no reason to be discouraged, but on the contrary has evrey reason to be encouraged, for while his burdens are many and heavy he is slowly but surely getting on his feet and when the time comes that he will be able to stand up as a man, his position in the community will be assured for all future time.—News article. church, which had just been refrescoed, painted and upholstered through all of which suffered great injury. His appeal for help was nobly responded to by a neat sum of money. S. H. Dudley, The Actor, To Retire S. H. Dudley, who is appearing in "Doctor Beans from Boston" at A Linen Shower For Provident Hospital The following are those who contributed to the linen shower which was recently held for the benefit of Provident Hospital: S. H. Dudley, The Actor, To Retire S. H. Dudley, who is appearing in "Doctor Beans from Boston" at the Holiday Street Theatre this week, will retire at the end of the present season to push the theatrical ventures in the剧院 run by the race. Mr. Dudley has been in the theatrical business for the past 23 years, and has made an enviable reputation. Nearly eight years ago he succeeded the late Ernest Hogan as leading in the Smart Set Compnay. Not only has he made good in the show business, but he owns the theatres in Washington. Louisville and Newport News, Va. "There is a great field for colored people in the theatrical business," Mr. Dudley told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger. "The people want to be amused but now they have to submit to discriminations for which, in many instances the managers of white theatres are responsible. It is even becoming hard for colored performers. When white managers accept colored shows they many times raise the prices for the colored patrons. There are thousands of colored young men and women who have talent in the theatrical line but prejudice bars them. "We must not only give these men and women an opportunity to prove to the public that they have ability, but we must make our folks see the necessity of patronizing race enterprises. All things being equal, I would spend every dollar that I now have to spend with colored business men. In the future I will not only try to provide the best talent for our race, but will aim to see that they appear in the theatres controlled by the race. Vaudeville and motion pictures will be my specialties in looking after the amusement needs of the race, and though our theatres may not be as large as others they have $ _{2} $ an open hearted welcome for all. A thing which theatres run by whites do not now do." Banquet In Honor The Federation of Epworth Leagues of Baltimore gave a subscription banquet in honor of Rev. W. W. Lucas, who was recently appointed assistant general secretary of the Epworth League, Tuesday evening, at Ames Memorial Church. This function followed the Epworth League Anniversary of the Washington Conference, and was attended by 130 prominent ministers and laymen. The affair reflected great credit upon the young people of the Epworth League. Those responding to toasts were: Rev. W. R. S. Thomas, Mr. C. Wilbur Harris, Rev. Stephen Haynes, Rev. John A. Holmes, Mr. Julius Johnson, Jr., Mr. Benjamin D. Burk, Mrs. Janie Gray and Prof. J. A. Turne. Rev. W. W. Lucas was then introduced and expressen his hearty appreciation for the honor accorded him. Miss M. Edyth Cooper, president of the Federation, was toastmistress. The officers of the Federation of Epworth Legues are: M. Eydith Cooper, president; Joseph H. Norris, Elisha Mitchell, Susie E. Ross, W. Deaver Boston, vice presidents; Chas. Pulley, [secretary]; John Barnes, treasurer; Ida R. Cummings, junior league superintendent and organizer; Mrs. Helen A. Cooper, pianist. Catonsville Happenings: Catonsville, Md., Apri 3.=-Rev. -Jobn Porter preached an ‘able: ser- mon Sunday morning at Mt. Zion Choreh, Ellicott City, to.a large congregation. Rev. J. Hy. Good- yieh is pastor. iStrs. Louisa Williams, of Bel- ‘Tnont, has a hen 10 years old and on last week she hatched out ten chickens. Miss Lily Walker, of Pittsburg, Pa., was the guest’of Mrs. Louisa Williams, of Belmont, Sunday. Mrs. Georgia Murray is arrang- ing for a Mock Conference to. be given in & few weeks at Grace Church. ‘The Trustees of Grace A. M: E. Choreh thank Mr. Walter Ridout for his services rendered at their eoncert. Mrs. Amy Barnes Scott under- went an operation at the Universi- ty Hospital, Baltimore, Monday Mr. Robert Williams, who- has been ill sick is recovering. Messrs. George Williams, Wil- pert Washington and Phillip Ray have returned to schoo) after a few days’ holiday. Mr. Gary Fields and Miss Rosia Tasker, of Belair, Md., were quiet- ly married at Ellicott City last Tuesday night by Rev. W. D. Naylor. They are residing at 63 Wintere avenue, Owings Mills Briefs Owings Mills, Md., April 3.— Mes. Emma Randolph and_ little daughter, Ethel, of Princeton, N. J., spent Easter week the guest of Mrs. Laura Thornton. Mr. Ernest A. Holley, of Balti- more, spent Sunday here visiting friends. Miss Josephine Fairfax gave a handsomely appointed dinner in honor of Mrs. Randolph, of Prince- ton, N.J., on Monday last. Among those asked to meet Mrs. Ran- Golp were: Mmes.- Rachel Clark, Leura Thornton, Evelyn Madden, Miss Alverta. Norris and = Mr. Stepnen Logan. * Mrs. Annie Lucas who has been onthe sick list is convalescent. Mr. and Mrs. Nimrod Thompson, of Reisterstown, Mrs. Bessie Bran- sonand Messrs, Lloyd and John Farifax were the guest of Miss Josephine Fairfax on Suoday. Mrs, Fannie Collins has returne¢ home after having spent severa weeks in Baltimore. ‘MMjss Hannah E, Hays, of 1866 Calhoun street, is still confined tc her home through illness of sever weeks, Cambridge Jottings Cambridge, Md, April 3.—ine ladies of Bethel A. M “E. Church listened with interest and. enthusi- asm toa sermon delivered Sunday evening by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Manekee. Mrs. Dora Suddler, of Washing- ton, is visiting her sister for a indefinite period. Waugh Church was crowded Sun- day it being the last Sunday in the conference year. Dr, S.S. Jolley left for conference Tuesday after- noon. His many friends are wish- ing for his return. The Dorchester County Teachers’ Institute was held at Waugh M. E. Choreh Thursday and Friday, March ith and 28th, ‘presided over by Prof. Aronzo H. Long, the Super- visor of colored schools, and proved tobe a remarked success. This was the first institute held in this county for many years. The meet- ings began Thursday morning with an address of weleome by the pastor of the church, Rev. S. 8. Jolley,an¢ was followed by a response from Mr. H. M. St.Cair, in behalf of the teachers, All reports were en- ecouraging The principal speaker: during the two days were: Superin: tendent M. Bates Stephen, Dr, D. $8. Goodloe, Mr. J. G. Mills, president of the School Board, Dr. W. H. Manokee, Dr. S. S. Jolles and Prof. J. T. Williams of Prince George’s county. On Friday night a banquet wa: given in honor of the teachers, a' the Assembly rooms. ‘The exhibit held at the schoo the past week was one of the bes of its kind ever shown in our city The school authorities gave ths teachers great praise for so muce! being accomplished in'sueh a {shor time. Mrs. Treacy E. Brown is visitiny her aunt, Mrs. Mary Green. - Snow Hill Notes Snow Hill, Md., April 3.—Rev. J. W. Jewett, Rev. I. D. Paine left here Tuesday to attend the Dela- ware Conference at’ Philadeplhia. _, Mrs. Alice Cottingham left’ here Saturday to visit her children in Philadelphia. . Mrs. Georgiana. Wilson, and daughter, Miss Ola Wilson are spending a few days in Pocomoke City with friends. Mrs, Lolo Wise is sick in bed, She'was taken ill while. getting ready for church Sunday. ‘. Miss Maggie Henry, of. Berlin, was here Monday. Se a abe re rsdn taster EES / WHITING-*In:-sad’ but loving memory. of my: dear» husband, Lewis who départed this -life.sfive years ago today, April’. 4, ':1908. Dear:husband thou’ hast: left me And the-need I deeply. feel, But ’tis God that hast: bereft’“me, And he can all'my sorrows: heal. Blessed Savior be thou with me A&I journey on the.way, ~ I need thee precious Lord In this cold world of ‘ours. Oh, some may think that’ I” have forgotten thee, But that will never be For as long as memory lasts I will think of thee. Often I sit’ and think of you, When J am all alone: For memery is the only friend ‘That grief can call its own. By his loving wife, Ida M. Whit- ing, Philadelphia, Pa. HOLMES—A tribute of love in remembrance of . our "dear Jittle daughter and sister, Bertha R. Holmes, aged eight years, wha ‘de- parted this life nine years ago, April 2, 1904. Gone but not forgotten. Like unto a rose was she who has gone, Only a bud, not yet half grown; Death’s shears clipped her from life’s vine— Not our will O Lord, but: thine. By her parents and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Holmes, Ethel and Trene. CARROLL—In sad but.loving re- membrance of my husband and our father, Charles H. Carrol! who de- parted this life two years ago, March 19, 1921. Though in Heaven and we on.earth May this our hope delight us; ‘That thou will hail our second birth When death shall reunite uy, ‘When this world no more can sever Husband and children forever. |. -By his devoted wife, Amanda. V. and his children, Charles E,, Marion V. Mrs. Lillie May Jacksor and Mrs. Florence L. Snowden In loving remembrance of our dear husand and fataer, William W. Adams, who departed this life one year ago, April 4, 1912. One year has passed Since you left our home to dwell with God, The giver of all things good. We miss you in our home so lonely; Your place can never be filled. By his wife and children, Major Matthews died on Maret 81, 1912. 7 Gone but not forgotten. One year has passed My heart still sore, As time flies on I miss him more. He sleeps, I leave him In peace to rest: The parting was painful But God knoweth best. Our home is sad and lonely, | The loss to us no tongue can tel ‘One we loved has.died and left u t For the dark and silent tomb CARDS OF THANKS The daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Wilson and the sister of Mrs. Sarah Thompson wish to thank their friends for their kind sym- pathy and beautiful floral designs in the hour of their bereavement of Miss Susie Gaint. I wish to thank my many friends for their kind attention tomy be- loved wife during her’ illness and for the Jetters and telergams of sympathy an floral tributes at her death. - Charles G. Bailey, 1421 Jefferson street. We wish’ to. thank our many friends for their {kiadness “during the illness “of my dear brother Joseph C. Tolson and the words of sympathy in our sad bereavement, giso for the floral designs. By his sister, Sarah E. Williams brother, Perry S. Tolson. Mrs. Ellen V. Hemsley and fam. iy, of 578 W. Biddle street, thank their many friends for their. ex- pressions of sympatiy and attentior during the illness and sad bereave- ment of their husband and. father, Alexander Hemsley, and also. for the many beautiful floral designs Bllen V. Hemsley, 578 W- Biddle street. Mr. and Mrs. Mance wish to thank,the may friends fo Kindness and floral tributes in the gad bereavement of our. son anc husband, William H. Manuel, wh departed this life, March 28,.1913, also his wife, Miss Mabel Manue wishes to thank the young men foi their kindness. ; ea oer ere) oh ta Be C= AA VA RP eh Oo FAL SG EG Gr aR Cr ee En pe 7-9-4." SS saa a ee A AR an Tele. RavaltAvenue... uTHE LYRIC, Main Hall, ‘Mt. Royal Avenue... 2 PRIDAY, MAY. 9th, 1913, ATS P.M. FSS Reo Wit, Wisdom:and Merry Fancies. tae -. Presenting the Gorgeous Fable, Entitled: S Vanity, or in The Land of Night REFINED AMATEURS rem 5 Including The Famous Juvenile ‘froubadours and Mr. T. Henderson Ei Kerr’s Orchestra of 25, ay Under Personal Supervision of Mr, L,, Elisworth Toomey Scale of Prices, 75c. & 50, Children iinder 12 yrs., 35c. Balcony only ‘Mr. John R. Williams, 1627 Druid Bill Ave., Ticket Agent. None sold at door Tn Union There is Strength. .75——Voicea——. ‘Phe Beautiful City will be rendered at the Hirst Colored Baptist Church, Caroline,and McElderry Streets, Thursday Evening, April 10, 1913. By a well trained Chrous, under the direction of Madam Helen A, Cooper. - Beautiful decorations, inspiring music and powerful calcium lights. Characters—Pilgrim, Miss Mazie Brownley; ‘Teacher, Mrs. Martba Baker; ‘Tempter, Miss ‘ena Jones, Soloists. Madam Ada Lee, Miss Bertha Julius, ‘Miss Ethel Sewell, “Mr. Clarence Smith, Come, bring your friends. Admission i0 Cents. Rev.. P. C, Neal, Pastor. More Beautiful than ever. _ 50 Voices 50 Voices. ‘The Beautiful City will be rendered at Waters A. M. £. Church, Monday Evening, April 7th, under the direction of Mme. Helen A. Cooper. Beautiful decoration, inspiring music and powerful Calcium Lights. Characters: Pilgrim, Miss Mabel Addison;Teacher, Mrs, Belle Jones; Temp- ter, Miss Helen Travers. : Soloists: Mme. Laura Gibson-Marshall, Miss Lillian Robinson, Miss Mu- seta Northern and Master George Jones. ADMISSION 10 CENTS. : ‘Mr. Joshua Northern, Chairman. Rev. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. Special! Read and Come! Last Lecture of the’Series, under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St. Paul M. BE. Church, Rev. S. | Norwood, Pastor. On Monday evening, April 14th, 1918, at 8.30) o'clock. Good singing with program. Subject: “The Negro in the| Methodist Episcopal Church,” by Mr. George A. Owens, Principal of Public School, 106. Thos. S. Tilden, Chairman of Committee. <# BELSHAZZAR snatarsFeat Given by the Choral Symphony Oratoria Society -AT WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH : Aisquith Street, bet. Jefferson and Orleans Wednesday and Thursday, ‘April 16th and 17th, 1913 Admission, Adults, 25.and 35c, Children, 15 ‘and 25c* Win.H. Lee, Ticket Agent — Robt, Thompson, Director The Crescent Concert Orchestra, Presents Mr, Clar- . ence Bowman, in a Trombone Recital, St. John’s A. M. E..Church, Lexington St., near Pine. THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 10th, 1913, 7.30 P.M. Come! See! And Hear! Hot Cocoa and Refreshments on Sale at Moderate Prices. Admission to all 10 Cents. Wm. Thornas, Pres: 2 C. Bowman, Business Mgr. J. Evans, Sec’y. Frnest Hoban, Director. Rev, L. S. Flagg, Pastor. “Yen LET EVERYBODY HELP Galilean Fishermen Auditorium . West Biddle Street FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 25th, 1913 Kerr’s Orchestra. Se Mrs. Nettie Deaver Jotinson, who | SPECIAL NOTICES has been seriously il for eoerel —_— months at her: residence, -539--Watsry-y"C, AT; 16 fa Hill Lanvale street, desires'to thank her | avenue, pore Aa gee iu many friends,'and the congrega-|p, M. Speaker: Rev. L. C. Sheafe, tions of the various churcesfor the |p "of Washington, D. C. kind thoughtful and generousaszist-|‘aij''men invited. ance rendered her during her pro- | ————————_. —___—___- tracted illness. Saint John’s United Christain ‘Mrs. Johnson is still sick at her{Church will have their cpening residence. Sunday, April 6th at 7.45 p. m., RNenhard and Teccia ctroatc. ‘The Iwish to thank Suecess Lodge and the Uniform Rank, for giving up their seats to the ladies. during the recent sermon to the order at John Wesley M..E. Chureh. George A. Watty, grand chancel- Jor. -We wish to thank our many friends for their numerous evi- dences “of sympathy following the recent death of Lewis E. Oliver. By his widow and sons. .Mr, Junius Turner, prominent member of 2nd Baptist Church, Atlantic City, N. J., died suddenly at his home, 115 N. Tennessee ave- nue, Monday afternoon, March 31. He was. well known in Atlantic City and Baltimore. His funeral will take place at the 2nd Baptist Chureh, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He is survived: by his wife, Mrs. Maria Turner, and three neices in Baltimore; Mrs. Susie Horsey, Mrs. Betty Osten and Mrs. Teressa Richardson. DIED—Joseph C. Tolson, the be- loved brother of Mrs. Sarah K. Wil- liams and Perry S. Tolson, depart- ed this life, after an illness of four Ee at his late residence, 848 Pierce street. The funeral ‘took place from the above address. He |is survived only by one sister. an¢ one brother, here mentioned. Patapsco Park’ Building Lots Over 150 lots have been sold at Patapsco Park during the past few months. The people are taking ad- vantage of the cheap rates, being offered at this time and the mem- ‘bers of the company have expressed themsélves.as extremely .gratified. Prominent among those who_haze purchased lots are Revs.-R. W. S. Thomas, J. Hoy, S. »H. Norwood, §. R. Hughes and Dr. -S:B. Hughes. ‘The company has. announced. that ‘the ‘present price ‘will only obtaia until the Ist of May, when ‘an:ad- ‘vance willbe made: Advertisement SPECIAL NOTICES ————— ye MOC. AD, 1619" Druid Hill avenue, Sunday, April 6th at 4:30 P. M. Speaker: Rev. L. C. Sheafe, D. D., of Washington, D. C. All men invited. Saint John’s United Christain Church will have their cpening Sunday, April 6th at 7.45 p. m., Orchard and Tessie streets. The opening address by the pastor. lla. m, preaching by Rev. Joseph 7. Tates. Ministers, pastors and churches are invited Music by ‘the choir supported by Mr. Samuel 3. Palmer and Orchestra. Com- munion. All Welcome. Prof. James A. Bell, director. Sister Bessie Johnson, Organist. Rev. G. H. Whittaker, pastor. | Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Sundav. Apri] 18, 1913. The Stewargesses will make a special effort, Mrs. Jennie Daughty, president. The Handy Circle will be associated Mrs. Annie Jiles, president. 11 A. M. sermon by the pastor, subject,‘‘Faith, Hope and Charity” There will be young ladies to rep- resent these.three virtues =. 3.80 P, M., sermon and special program. 8:00 P, M., Kings’ Daughters, ‘Mrs... Martha. Brown, _ president. The:I. 8, P. O. E, of the World will hold. their anniversary ser- vices,.Thursday, April 17, 1913, § P.M. Prof. Amohamed, of Hin do, Spanish parentage, the great artist. will show the Crucifixion, Burial and Resurrection of Christ | Admission 15. : J. W. Norris, Pastor. 7 ; SPRCIAL NOTICH Baltimore Annual Conference, A. M.E. Chnreh, Bishop Levi J. Coppin, presiding. 7 To all whom it may coneern: The ministers and members of the Baltimore Annual Conference A. M. B. Church. will leave Union Station, Baltimore, Md., on Tues- day, April 22nd, 1913,.on the 8.55 a. m. train, ina special. coach via of the Western Maryland R. R., enroute for Hagerstown, Ma., the sent of the Conference. =», / (Signed) k 5 M. F. Sydes, President. John Offer Custis, Secretary. Baltimore A, M. E. Preachers’ Meeting ‘and Vicinity. = ADVERTISE NAS eR gS PERL epg ae s$ CH RCH NOTICES iGPAMES MEM. Mv. CHURCH: “Carey aad’Baker Sts. Rev. R.W: S, Thomas, Pastor’ 11 a.m,, Sermon by the Pastor. . 2.30 p. m., Sunday School, | 5p. m., Epworth League. | 8p.m,, Preaching by Vastor | la ASBURY M. E. CHURCH 6a) Lexington and Bast Sts. ' Rev.'C. G. Cammings, B..0. Pastor. 9.0 a, m., Bible Class 3 11a. m,, Sermon by Rev. R.E. Jones D. D., New Orleans, La. 2:30'p.-m., Sunday School. - 5p. m., Epworth League. 8p. m., Sermon by Rev. E. J. Rud- duck, D.'D., Lexington, Va. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. ‘T. Stewart, Supt ‘Leon Carrington, Pres B.L ver WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, ranklia and Pine Sts,“‘King’s Hil?” Rev. Alffed Young, Pastor. Residence; 618 Dolphin Street. 7 ee {1 a, m., Sermon by Rev, R. P, Law- son, of Boyds, Md. 3'p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p.m., Sermon by Rev. M. W. Clair, of Washington, D. C., followed by the Holy Communion. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p..m., Sermon by Rev. Dr. Lucas, to the ushers of this city. Everybody welcome. P. 8," Dr. J. W. E. (Bowen lectured to a full house Friday night, the 4th inst., on ae of Progress of the Race,” at King’s Hill. t@-EASTERN Mi. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Paik Ave. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. ll a. m., Rey. J. H. McPherson. 2p. m., Sunday. School. : 7p. m., Epworth League —8p.m. Rey. C._A. Leftwiteh, D.D. ST. MATTHEWS M. BE. CHUROH B 28rd Street Rev. R.A. Green, Pastor lla, m., Preaching. by Rev. J. W. Warren. 2, 80 p. m., Sunday School . 8'p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. C. Love. 4p. m., Jr. Epworth League. 8p.m., Sermon by Rev J. Jonss. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid Mry.S. E. Swann, Supt ‘Mr.Joshua Fuller, Pres. E, L. @@ FIRST BAPTIST CAURCH Caroline ard McElderry Sts. 11a, m., Sermon by Rev, Andrew Jones, of Philadelphia. 8.30 p, m., Communion. 8'p. m., Sermon, subject: “A Search: ing Question.” Rev. P. C. Nea}, D. D., Pastor. Colored Young Women’s Chri:- #Han Aasociation.. 1200 Draid Hill Avenue You are invited to attend the Services on Sunday, April 6th, 1918 at 5p m. Rev. I, L. Thomas will make an ad- dress. Mrs. Carrie Mitchell Cullen will render a solo. Mrs. A. L, Gaines, presiding’! “*“"M. E, Murphy, President. §, E.Bright, Secretary Men’s Day at First Bapt. Church Caroline and McElderry Sts. .. Sunday, April 13th, all day... Special program. Watch next week’s Ad. Metropolitan fl. E£, Sun- day School Suuday, April 6th, 1913, 2.30 p.m. Former Supt., James A. Harris, Presiding. Opening Worship, Miss Rosella King. Practical Aspects of the Lesson, Asst, Supt. King. ; Solo, (Bass) Mr. Robert J. Smith Address, Madam S. Harry Truxon Solo, (Baritone) Mr. George Ross 'Prio, Madam Evans, (Soprano); Mr. Wm. Holland, (‘fevor), and Mr. John Woodward, (Basso) Addresses, Representatives Wash- ington Anaual Conference. George A. Owens, Supt. John A. Holmes, Pastor. EXTRA NOTICE The First Mavnish Club of the city of Baltimore, will appear be- fore the public for the first time at Handy Memorial A. M. E. Church, Baker and Bruce streets, Thursday, April 10th, 1913, at.8 p.m. Spee- jal sermon by Rev, F. L. Hertzfeld, D D., Ph. D., the converted Jew. Solos by Mrs. Annie Scott Mrs. Ida Shipley. Mrs. Harriet A. Hawkins, Pres. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. The Artistic Cleaning and Press- ing Co., are the only Artist Cleaners and Pressers. Will make your old suit look like new. Consult Wm, A. Janie, 584 W. BIDDLE. STREET - I wish to state that Mr. George H. Holland 1s in no way connected with the business of the’ said. late Alexander Hemsley, undertaker. Yours: Respectfully, , Samuel T. Hemsley, 578 W. Biddle street, Howard. F. Buckner, express - for hire and bridal coaches’ with “elec- tric lights, also hacks for all ‘ pur- poses, Give me. call. : 1235.Di- vision. street. Prompt service, eT PI ET RITARIOLO CHURCH NOLICES “ALLEN A. ME: CHURCH. <( “Lexington: and Carlton ‘Sts... Bll hPa a ores aa AON Services for Sunday, April, - 6th.'.1918 ‘The pulpit will be supplied. morning. and evening w:th’ able devines’ from the M..E. Conferene, lia._m., Sermon by Rev. A. L, Jen- kins. of the M. E. Conference. | = « 9.30 p.m. Stnday School. There is. plenty of music and.life.. in. our school-room. . 3p. m., Sermonby ‘Rey. Mrs... Ida Nelson will preach to the Ushers’ Board ‘All ushers are expected. to be present at this. service. « - 4.30 p. m., Allen League... Conseera- tion Services. Good musi¢' and excel- lent singing. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Rev. C..E. Queen D. D,, of the M. B. Conference. 'We desire and welcome the presence of alj_ who come. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. ‘Wm. Butler, Pres. A. C.K. m t@> WATERS A. M. E.. CHURCH. Aisquitb St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor, 2.30'p. m., Sunday School 5.45 p.m, Special program by the Allen League. eet 7.30 p. m.,Sermon a EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH: Montgomery street, bet. Charles -and. Hanover 7 Quarterly Meeting Sunday Quarterly: Conference. Monday.8.p.m. i a.m., Sermon by the Rev. 8. M. Johnson, D. D., P. EB. li ta 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.80 p. m., Empty Stocking Club. ‘Thitd Anniversary. * 6,00 pem., Allen Q. EB. League’ .” 8 p, ms, Sermon by Rev. Joseph H.” Jenkins. B.D: Communion. “Rev. B. H. Knight of- Gillis Memor- iaj M. P. Ghureh will’ preach at the above charch on Wednesday, April. 9th. at 8p. m. All are invited. ‘3. W. Norris, Pastor 10 to it a: m., Fastor’s Bible Class John Murray, Pres. of the League. Charles Tolson, Supt. tarTRINITY A. M. £, CHURCH, ‘Linden Ave. and,Biddle St. Rev. A, . Gaines, D, D., Pastor : : 11a. m., Sermon by Rev. C. H. Mat- thews, ‘Holy Communion. 2.30’ p.m.,Sunday School «3 8.30 p. m. Sermon to Kittrell College Association by Rev. C, H.. Stepteau, 6.30 p. m., A. C. B. League 7.30 p. m., Préaching by Rev.:E.. D, Venture. T, J, Holliday, Supt. - Mies A. L. Martin, Pres. ~~ ST. JOHN’S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St., near Pine. Rev. L. F. Flagg, Pastor ", ‘There will be services at 11 a. m.,3 p.m. and8p. m, The pulpit, willbe filled at each service by a minister frum the M. B. Conference now in ses sion, &&” PAYNE A, M. E. CHUROH, Calhoun and Laurens Sts. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor, Residence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. il 2, m., Preaching by Minister from the M, E. ‘Conference: 2pm, Sunday School. 4.00-p..m., -Dr. Wm,. Alexander, of Sharon Baptist Church, with choir and congregation will worship with us. 6.30 p. m., Allen League: All welcome. J. D. Neal, Pres. of the League. ie C. E.-Dorsev, Supt. HANDY MEN. A, M..B. CHURCE Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Oustis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. Holy Communion Day and visiting ministers from the Washington Anni Conference Mf. B. Church, morning and night. 5.30 a. m., Sanday School. 11 a.m , Special Sermon by Rev. J. “f. Stanley. Baptism, : 2.30 p, m., Sunday School, 3.30 p. m., Special Service. Rev. J. Bond and Rev. 2B. E. Moore, M. P. Charch. No. 1 Ulass Rally. ; 6.80 p. m., A. C. E. League. Mr. Samuel E. Robinson, Pres. .« 8p. m., Sermon by Rev.W. H. Kent. Reception of full members and Bap- tism. H. W. Hiner, Ch. Sec'y. Wenry Johnson, Director, Miss B. M. Wilson, Organist. Miss Ada Cole, 2nd Asst. Supt. Miss Jaoa M.Baskerville, Sec’y. t@rGILLIS MEM. a. BP. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Kaight, Pastor. 10a.m., Class, 11 a. m,, Preaching by Rev. J. W. ‘Manokey. 2 p.am., Sunday School. 6.0 p.m. C. B. Le : 8p. m,, Aminister from the Wash- ington M. E. Conference. Her GoW. Fowler, Pres. 0.8, Le: @ . MoGowan:. Sunt." First Anuual Girls’ Day, Sunday, April 18th, at-Handy Memorial ‘A, M, B, Church; Baker and Bruce streets Excellent programme —" 11 a,m, 3,80 p, m, 8 pul, Mrs’ Maatha “‘Thonipson, “president, Miss E M, Wilson, see’y, Mrs,Florence aylor, Treasurer.. Committee on pro~ gramme, Miss Cephus, Ohairman.. Rev. John. Offer Custis, pastor’ g@ PENNA. AVENUE A.M. Ey ZION CHURCH ‘ Rev. J. W. MacDonald, Pastor.” lla. m., Snbject-‘"The Three Golden ‘Apples.”” 3 1p. m., Class by J... Catlin... 2,0 p.m., ‘Sunday School. W.-W. Brown, Supt. so eres 45. ™,, Class, Alex, Phillip, “Lead- er, < SEs 6p, m., Varick Christian Endeavor. J.-B: Alkins, Pres... 8 p. m., Special sermon. to the “St. Lukes, ‘the members are requested to meet and form in the: lecture room at te ae ee s 2 P Every one is. cordially invited: fiTbird Seventh Day Adventist Chuireh Ps Gi Be gers, pas or. ge "Sunday night, April 6th,. 8 p.° mieP*: Special ee Bitert’c. "steate,- at Washington, D.C, at Youngs “Au ditorium, Druid. Bill avenue:and:;Rob=. ertstreet, Special music’ All invited: Tuesday night was red letter night in the history of the local branch of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. It was the occasion of the first fraternal visit of the M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander, Robert L. Pendelton; 33 degrees of Washington, D. C. Ill. Pendleton was accompanied by Ill. George E. Frey, 33 degree; Ill. Lieut. Sovereign Grand Commander, Ill. J. O. Bampfield, 33 degree, Secretary General, H. E. and Ill. J. H. Murphy, 33 degree, Grand Master of Ceremonies. This was the first visit of Sovereign Grand Commander Pendleton, since his introduction into this present office, he having succeeded Ill. J. L. H. Smith, who died little over a year ago. There were a large number of the Sublime Princess of the Royal Secret present, and the Sovereign Grand Commander was given a royal welcome. Previous to the meeting the Sovereign Grand Commander and his staff were entertained at luncheon at the home of Ill. George E. Frey, 1018 Linden avenue. The address of the Sovereign Grand Commander follows: Sublime Prince. "The title you bear is 'indictive of what you should be in the community. To be a Prince is to be a leader, chief, commander—and to fill this exalted position one must possess certain qualifications. "One of the necessary qualifications for leadership is character—character, builted upon truth and fidelity. 'Truth is a divine attitude and the foundation of every virtue.' Therefore, if we are to fulfill the lofty purpose of our institution we must be truthful, and stand before the community as truthful man. The word of a Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret should indeed be as good as his bond. Because he has taken upon himself the position of leadership; and no man can be a leader unless he is true both in words and in deeds. "The world still demands that men shall be fair and just in their dealings with each other; and the time has not yet come when a Brother Mason will take no account of the failure of a Brother to live up to his obligations in every particular. "As Scottish Rite Masons our duties to our Brethren and to the community are increased, for we have not only pledged ourselves in solumn obligation to be true and loyal brethren and citizens, but we have shed our blood in testimony of the faithful discharge of the duties imposed upon us. How careful then we should be in our conduct, and how jealously we should guard our utterances is shown by the eagerness with which our enemies, or those ignorant of our profession, will point the finger of scorn at one of us who has gone astray, and exultantly exclaim 'And he a high degree Mason, tool!' Thus showing that even the outside world expects us to be above reproach and to stand in the community for upright, self-reliant manhood. "In the discharge of our duties as Scottish Rite Masons and as citizens, we must do so with fidelity and faithfulness; not within the narrow limit of selfishness, nor with the hope of personal aggran dization, but upon the bread principles of duty and obligation, both to our institution and to the state. These are the qualities that are to make us true leaders and mark our consequence among men. consequence among. "Have you ever thought of how much depends upon the faithfulness and fidelity of the lone track walker, whose duty it is to inspect the slender rails that stretch their sinewy way over mountain and dale across bridges and through tunnels that furrow into the bowels of the earth? Upon his vigilance depends the safety of millions of human beings who are annually rushed along the track of steel at almost lightening speed. "Did you ever think of the great responsibility of the man in the tower whose duty it is to throw the switch that shall send the speeding train in safety along the main track? One false move, one simple little neglect of duty and the rushing train, with its cargo of human freight, is dashed to swift and certain destruction. "So with the Scottish Rite Mason. He must keep eternal vigil ```markdown ``` on the track ahead. He may spend a lifetime in building up a reputation for veracity and uprightness in our institution and in the community, but by one untrue act one deviation from the path of truth and rectitude, his name may become a jest and a by-word among his fellows, and the confidence and admiration that once were his, may depart from him forever! "Happily for us, my brethren, man still believes in the truthfulness and fidelity of man. Men still trust each other, still believe that the 'God-given spirit within us will keep us true to ourselves, to our neighbor and to our creator. The falsity of the few does not made us lose faith in the trustworthiness and fidelity of mankind; and to perpetuate this trust and faith is our mission as Scottish Rite Masons, and is what we must stand for in the community. "Another essential qualification for leadership is knowledge. 'Knowledge is power.' Not that power that will subvert authority to unworthy ends; but the power that will cause us to lead our brethren into the true path of upright manhood—of rightousnes and morality. Our institution demands men in whose hearts great thoughts and deeds are uppermost. 'Ambition may counsel that honors are most easily won through honest seemings, advice may erect a fair reputation for its pecuniary value; pride and vanity may look for regard without the worth which alone can challenge it, but all such supports will fail in the hour of temptation. For without knowledge they have no depth of root in the moral sentiments.' "The faculties of knowledge, reason, judgment, and voluntary determination distinguish us from the beasts that perish and constitute the true dignity of our nature, ignorance destroys the usefulness of man. Knowledge constitutes the whole difference between savage and civilized man. The comforts and conveniences of life, useful arts, salutary laws and good government, are all the productions of knowledge. Instruction to man is what cultivation is to the plant, and when he is deprived of its aid, his power either remains latent, or their exercises, like the produce of the uncultivated plant, are wild and worthless. Therefore, my brethren seek knowledge Knowledge of right living; of right thinking; of just dealing; of the rights of others, and of the duties we owe to our fellowman and to God. And having found this knowledge, be not sparing in disseminating it among your less informed brethren. As Scottish Rite Masons we are bound by ties of blood to the discharge of these duties. "The quest of knowledge has caused men to spend their lives poring over the misty volumes of ancient ages; to ascend into the clouds; to descend into the bowels of the earth; to brave the dangers of ferocious beasts, and lose themselves in the primeval forests, there to commune with nature and nature's God. And the rich treasures which they have snatched from these hidden store houses have all been laid upon the altar of knowledge. To avail ourselves of these invaluable gifts is our duty as Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret and to stand as their preceptors and exemplars is what is expected of us by the community. "Still another essential qualification of leadership is purpose. Purpose to be good men and true; to cultivate the best there is in us, and to grow into the full stature of perfect manhood. Purpose, determination, and Christian faith have brought the world from savagery to civilization. It caused David to brave the Philistian hosts, and to slay their champion, Goliath, with a single stone; it caused Leonidas to take his stand at Thermopylae, and with his little band of Spartans, check the horde of Persian invaders; it sent Hannibal across the Alps to humble the proud, all conquering Romans; it caused Columbus to look out upon the waste of waters and to exclaim, 'There is land beyond; I will go and find it!' it caused Martin Luther to defy the powers of the Roman Church, and to proclaim religious freedom to all the world; STHALICHI 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 GEORGE W. BROWN, 1451 N. Carey Street, or WALTER R. LANGLEY, 1418 Jefferson Street. 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. it caused the Pilgrim Fathers to leave kindered and friends, to cross the mighty deep, and seek, in a strange and friendless land, a place where they might worship God according to the dictates of their own consciences and it was a mighty purpose that caused the Union Army to triumph on a hundred battle fields and leave the bones of a million men to whiten on a thousand hills that Appomattox might be the culmination of their heroic struggles, and that freedom might come to millions of human beings. Brethren, with such a purpose as this no human ageney can stay our onward march, and it is beyond the power of any man or set of men to keep us from fulfilling the destiny of our grand institution. "I would that I had the power of pen or voice to arouse every Scottish Rite Mason to a sense of his responsibility and the dignity of his calling. "The Scottish Rite Degrees with their philosophy and moral and intellectual truths, are more necessary today than ever before. Our grand motto, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, is a powerful factor in the relations of men. Men today need to be influenced and restrained in their actions toward each other to an extent never before known. Never was there a time when it was more required of men that they should be zealous and faithful in pursuing the right; dealing justly man to man; and extending the helping hand to a fallen brother. To the discharge of these important duties, you Sublime Princes, are urgently called. Bear aloft the banners of Scottish Rite Masonry, and wage unrelenting war until all over the land truth has taken the place of falsehood, and Liberty, Equality and Justice shall be firmly entrenched thought our Holy Empire. The time to begin is now. Do not delay. "time is fleeting" and like a thief in the night steals from us our desires, and robs us of our good intentions. "It is not enough that we shall repeat the solemn obligations. shed our blood in token of our sincerity and bedeck ourselves with the insignia and uniform of our rank. For if we do not live the life and discharge to the best of our ability the duties and responsibilities imposed upon us, the obligations become mere useless prattle and the insignia but glittering tinsel"— "We live in deeds, not years; In thoughts, not breath: In feelings, not in figures on a dial We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best." OLIVER J. CAULK ..House Painter... ..And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. House Painting Glazing, Graining, Enameling Floors Stained - Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. P. R. S. Rev. W.C.Thompson Rev. G. Telephone, Madison 495 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, croc- cting, 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. Open from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. It is our endeavor to supply our patrons with reliable help. Phone Madison 435-Y. Strange young women of good character may obtain lodging at very low rates. Assembly room for rent for societies and entertainments. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, pres Miss Emma Bright, Sect. Miss Sadie Chew, Sect. of the Employment Bureau CITY RELIEVING EYEBRAIN by means of suitable glasses is not by any means so simple as it seems. 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FIYZHUHG HALL—Merchant Tailor. 402 Druid 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 3732M Work called for Madison 3775 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 434 MOORE STREET Mt. Vernon 1789 G. B. MADDOX PRINTER 911 Druid Hill Avenue WE HAVE IT TERRELL & McNEILL PHARMACISTS "Different from the rest." Cor. Carey and Pressman Streets 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. MISS C. V. TYLER DRESSMAKING With all kinds of plain sewing neatly done. Hours: 1 to 8 p. m. Wednesday and Thursday. 1379 N. Carey St. Baltimore, Md. L. H. DAVENPORT New and Second Hand FURNITURE, CARPETS, Etc. 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 X 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 Near Pennsylvania Avenue J. R. Askew, the Hair Cutting King, is now located with Basil Lowery, 746 Pennsylvania Ave. near Biddle St. He will he 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 Torrell and McNeill Pharmacy Office Hours—9 a. m. to 8 p. m. daily Sunday by appointment Phones, Madison 4128-2785 PROGRESS MADE BY YOUNG MEN Work of J. C. Howard Shows High Efficiency. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES. Success of a Native Virginian Who Represents the Possibilities of the Race In Business and the Professions in the North—Special Fitness Shown For Important Position. By WHITTIE H. WRIGHT. Philadelphia.—A young man of grit and determination with common sense enough to work to achieve the goal of his ambition regardless of difficulties and obstacles and of what the world has to say of him is of the kind most needed among this race of men of affairs. The thrifty city of Richmond, Va., gave us Joseph Cephas Howard in 1855. While he was yet a boy his father, though humble, but a highly respected citizen of the Old Dominion state, migrated to Norwich, Coun. where opportunities for a broader and more liberal education for the young progeny might be found. Under the wise guidance of his parents he developed a ravenous appetite for learning and at the age of seventeen years had completed the public school and high school courses of that city. For three years following he entered the college department of Howard university in Washington. Still designs of obtaining knowledge along business and scientific lines which would fit him for a business career, he further matriculated at Temple university and completed the prescribed course for a bachelor's degree. He also completed a special course in sociology and statistics un- 4. JOSEPH CUPHAS HOWARD. der Dr. Franklin Kline Fretz, a special investigator for the University of Pennsylvania. In June, 1912, Mr. Howard finished a course in bookkeeping and was later appointed by the civil service commission as storekeeper for the Quak Lake station of the electrical department of the city of Philadelphia. Many objected to his appointment, although one vested in power by the civil service commission, solely on account of color, even though he was rewarded only in the regular order of recognition for efficiency. While in school Mr. Howard won four medals for scholastic efficiency and was on two occasions called upon to represent the colored students of Temple university. Since leaving school Mr. Howard has also entered the industrial insurance field and is a director in the People's Aid society of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, acting as the Philadelphia superintendent. Mr. Howard, his wife and two children are comfortably housed at 328 Haverford avenue, West Philadelphia, which he owns. Besides the home in which he lives he owns some other real estate in this city, purchased largely with the influence and aid of his most estimable helpmeet. Mr. Howard represents the best type of young Afro-American mapphue. Virginia Annual Conference April 16. The Virginia annual conference of the A. M. E. church is always an interesting gathering of churchmen and religious workers for home and foreign missions. The sessions of the conference this year will be held in the Bethel church, Eastville. Va., beginning on Wednesday, April 16. Candidates for admission to the conference will be heard at a meeting held for that purpose on Tuesday. April 15, at noon. The pastor of Bethel church is the Rev. F. Allen Seaton, who will give delegates and visitors a most cordial welcome. Middle Tennessee Educators Conference. The second annual meeting of the Middle Tennessee Colored Teachers' association was held in Nashville for three days, beginning on Thursday, March 20. Sessions were held in the high school building, Fisk Memorial chapel and St. John A. M. E. church. Professor W. T. B. Williams and Dr. George E. Haynes were among those who made timely addresses. All the sessions were well attended. THE ADAMS PRIZE DEBATE By Miss MARY I. HASKELL The second annual Adams prize debate was recently held at Hampton institute, the subject being "Resolved, That foreign immigration to the United States should be encouraged toward the south." The contestants were representatives of the Doughlass Literary society, and a decision was rendered in favor of the affirmative, defended by the Doughlass society. The earnestness of the debaters, the enthusiasm of the audience and the general spirit of competition made the debate an exciting one. While the audience was gathering the cheering sections of both societies sang their club songs and greeted the entrance of various honorary members, and the appearance of the debaters with cheers and applause. The affirmative speakers, after stipulating that in fairness the debate must take into consideration the welfare of mankind rather than the welfare of a single race, deferred that foreign immigration toward the south would develop agricultural and industrial interests, would relieve congestion in northern cities and would improve the character and intelligence of the laboring classes by bringing in thrifty laborers of all races. It would decrease the demand for child labor in the south, would raise wages, reduce the cost of living and would introduce a spirit of competition and progress. The negative speakers in their deduction of results emphasized their belief that undue haste in the development of the south would be to the disadvantage of posterity; that the character of the laboring classes would be lowered and the cost of living raised; that money would be sent out of the country; that white and colored southerners would be thrown out of work and that other race problems would be forced upon the already overburdened south. The affirmative in rebuttal declared that immigration has raised wages in the north and might be expected to do same in the south and pointed out that the immigration laws especially exclude such foreigners as are candidates for asylums and other charitable institutions. FINANCIAL BOARD MEETS IN WASHINGTON, APRIL 16 Important Work of This Department of A. M. E. Church Explained. Washington.—The annual meeting of the financial board of the African Methodist Episcopal church will be held at the headquarters of the department, 1541 Fourteenth street, in this city, Wednesday, April 16. It is expected that the receipts for the fiscal year ending March 31 will total $200,000. The financial department was created in 1872, and the money collected and turned into that department is collected in subscriptions of $1 each and is thereby known as dollar money. Of the amount thus raised $ per cent is used in helping to maintain the schools and colleges supported by the denomination, 10 per cent turned over to the church extension board and 30 per cent retained by the annual conferences for aiding superannuation ministers, orphans and widows. The balance is used in meeting the general needs of the denomination, such as the payment of the salaries of the bishops, general officers, etc. For the past year Professor John R. Hawkins has been in charge of this department, having succeeded Dr. John Hurst, who was elected to the bishopric in 1912. Professor Hawkins is the first hymn to hold the position. He was for many years secretary of education for the A. M. E. church and was prominently identified with the development of Kittrell college, located at Kittrell, N. C. The present financial board of the denomination is composed of the following gentlemen: Bishop H. B. Parks, chalisman; the Rees, C. H. Murray, catonsville; Md.; J. M. Glimner, Catonsville, O. J.; C. A. Anderson, Louisville, Ky.; J. R. Hanson, Topek, Kan. E. F. Singleton, Savannah, Ga.; R. W. Mance, Reaufort, S. C.; W. T. Strong, Kicksburg, Miss.; G. W. West, Montgomery, Ala.; E. J. Howard, Houston. Tex.; J. E. Stark, Tallahassee, Fl.; M. Townsend, Arkadelphia; Ark.; S. W. Ellis, Chicago; F. M. Gow, South Africa; C. E. Allen, Detroit, Mich. Indorses Work of Press Association. Joseph L. Jones, editor of the Pythian Monitor and president of the Central Regalia company, Chicago, has written a strong editorial on the work of the National Negro Press association. We quote a few sentences which appear in the editorial: "As was predicted at the Chicago meeting in August, 1912, the association is on its feet." "Such unanimity as was evidenced at the midwinter meeting of the executive committee, held in Philadelphia Feb. 1, has already brought results." "Plains are now being perfected for starting an advertising agency in connection with the association." Steady Growth of the Virginians. The Society of the Sons of Virginia in Brooklyn is taking on new life, so far as increase in membership is concerned. The advance in financial benefits, which became effective in October, 1912, was a step in the right direction. Virginians coming to Brooklyn having no relatives or acquaintances, will find a representative of the society at 417 Carlton avenue, who will give them a warm welcome. NATIONAL SOCIETY TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING. New Abolition Movement Among Topics For Discussion. The fifth annual conference of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People will be held in Philadelphia from April 23 to 25 inclusive. Sessions will be held in Keneseth Israel temple, on Broad street; Friends' Meeting house, Fifteenth and face streets, and in Witerspoon hall. The opening session will be held in Keneseth Israel temple on the night of April 23. There will be two sessions on April 24 in the afternoon and evening. These will be devoted to a consideration of the economic condition of the Negro. The subject of these sessions will be the struggle for land and property and the problem of work and wages. The morning session on April 25 will be an executive session. The afternoon session of this date will be called the new southern attitude. The idea of this meeting is to bring out the spirit of the new south toward the race question. This session will give the people of good will in the south a chance to speak out. The evening session of April 23 will be devoted to the new abolition movement. Many prominent speakers have been invited to participate. --- OKLAHOMA PREPARING FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS. Steering Committee Hard at Work. Dr. Charles Stewart Is Optimistic. Muskogee. Okla.—Hended by Rev. S. S. Jones, the Baptists of Muskogee are preparing for the greatest Sunday school convention ever held in this part of the country. Fully 2,500 people from all parts of the country are expected to attend the sessions of the convention, which will begin here on June 4. The Baptists have organized and opened headquarters in the business section of the city, and committees are being formed to look after arrangements in detail, so that when the delegates arrive in this city all will be well cared for and provided with good stop-place places. Muskogee takes the lead in racial enterprises for Oklahoma, such as banks, real estate offices, general department stores, dry goods, insurance companies, large business blocks owned and operated-by the race-doctors, lawyers, druggists—in fact, every business carried on in the city is represented by the race. The national Baptist Sunday school congress is foreaching and brings together some of the most noted men and women of the race from all parts of the country. Rev. Henry Allen Boyd, assistant secretary of the national Baptist publishing board, Nashville, Teen. is secretary of the congress. He is putting his life into it. In this he is assisted by Charles Stewart of Chicago, the noted correspondent, who is looking after the press end of the convention. Dr. Stewart was in this city recently and delivered two able addresses. He also visited the public school and spoke words of encouragement to the pupils. In speaking of the preparations made Dr. Stewart said: "I am delighted with the progress being made by your committees, and I am glad to note how the people are working. You will have here some of our best men and women of our race. As I get over the country I find that the people are preparing for the meeting. Already delegates are being elected. "Modern methods of Sunday school work are very necessary today, and I am glad to note that they are being looked after. I have attended a number of meetings, and each year they seem to grow better and more is put into them by the management." Dr. Stewart, went from here to Texas, thence through Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and up through the Carolinas. He will return to this city in time for the congress. While here he was the guest of H. L. Green, the noted singer. Mission of Foreign Educators Visit Rev. E. G. Granville-Sutton, a Negro minister and mechanic of Sierra Leone, came to America last spring to attend the race conference at Tuskegee institute. He has visited many schools in this country to obtain suggestions which may aid him to establish an industrial school at Freetown among his people, who are entirely without such advantages. Commencement at Tuskegee May 25. Taking time by the forelock, the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute announces that the annual commencement this year will begin on Sunday, May 25. The sermon will be delivered by Dr. John E. White of Atlanta, Ga. The commencement address will be delivered by Dr. Robert E. Jones of New Orleans on Thursday, May 30. Taking Precaution Against Disease The organization society of Virginia has issued a state wide call to the public to make Monday, April 14, "clean up day." 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Sermon To Courts Of Calanthe The annual sermon to the Courts of Calanthe, the women's department of the Knights of Pythias, was preached at Waters A. M. E. Church, on last Sunday evening by Rev. M. F. Sydes pastor of the church. The church was filled with the members of the order and their friends. A collection of over sixty four dollars was raised. Mrs. Rosa Richardson, grand councillor of the Courts of Calanthe was mistress of ceremonies. Grand Chancellor George A. Watty and General Lewis E. Williams of the Uniform Rank accompanied by their staffs, were present. Weight! Tuberculosis! Are you losing weight? Do you feel worn out, tired and drooping? If so, have your lungs examined. A stitch in time saves nine. Use the famous reconstructive Tonic "STRENGTH & LIFE" which prevents Tuberculosis and checks all incipient cases if the direction is followed. Don't allow your existence to be shortened by Tuberculosis. It is preventable by the defensive process of building up. 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Mad. 3322-M. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel grav or white plush bigly polished jak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired bearer either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; bve 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, chain sails, all oll the latest designs. The local branch of the Lincoln Alumni Association held a meeting at the residence of Dr. W. T. Carr on Wednesday afternoon. The local branch is uniting with the general Alumni Association in an effort to raise funds for the purpose of placing in the Brown Memorial Chapel at Lincoln University at the coming commencement a tablet as a memorial to the late Dr. L. N. Rendall, and also a memorial scholarship. The tablet is to cost $300 and the scholarship $2,500. They already have $1,400 in hand. The Rev. John W. Lee, of Philadelphia is the treasurer of the fund. The local alumni held elaborate memorial services for the late Dr. Rendall at the Madison street Presbyterian Church Thursday evening of last week. Addresses extolting the late president, were delivered by W. F. DeBardeleben, W. T. McGuinn, Rev. D. G. Hill, George W. Anderson, Rev. L. Z. Johnscn, Rev. G. R. Waller and Dr. W. T. Carr, who presided. At the Grand Session of the Maryland Grand Council E. and S. of John, held on March 28th, in the Asbury Church Hall, Lexington street. The following officers were installed: G. M., Mr. W. H Saunders; G. D., Mr. Clinton Perry; G. S., Mrs Stanley; G. W., Celius Robinson; G. Marshal, Peter Harris Ree. Secretary, Mary F. Saunders; Gen. Secretary, Charles Folks; G. T., Katie Johnson; Governess, Mary Smith. The annual sermon will be preached in John Wesley M. E. Church, Sunday, May 11th, at 8 p. m. Every member is expected to be present. The Superintendents' Council, of the A. M. E. Church, embracing Sunday Schools in Baltimore and vicinity held its annual election Tuesday, April 1st, at 506 Baker street. The following officers were elected: Superintendent Mr. G. Sumner Whyte; first assistant, Mr. Elmer A. Henderson; second assistant, Mr. R. Elsworth Hill; secretary, Mr. H. N. Hiner; assistant secretary, Mr. H. D. Brgent; treasurer, Mr. Thaddeus Copeland; reporter, Miss A. E. Russell. After the meeting a collation was served. A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Miss Florabel Dixon, of Etting street, during Easter week. The guests were highly entertained with music and song, after which they were ushered into the dining room which was tastefully decorated with plants and cut flowers, where a splendid repast awaited them. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Edwin Davis, Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore. Misses A. Diretta Augustus, Lillian Collins, Viola Lanzell, Sadie Moore, J. Elizabeth O'Brien, Josador Kess. S. Olivia Lawrence, Irene Dennis, Clara V. Williams, Lillian West. Messrs. John Gray, William J.. Hawkins, Syleston J. Short, Harvey Waters, Alonza W. Hawkins, Walter Dennis Edward and Percy Gray, Charles West, William Redix. The out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cromwell and Mr. Benjamin Shaw of Hartford, Conn.; Mr. James Edmonds, of Pittsburg, Pa. At a late hour the guests left for home after expressing their thanks (or a delightful evening. Mrs. Mary Mason died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Clopton, of King George county, Va., Wednesday, March 16. She had been in ill health for sometime and went to her parents' home in a vain effort to regain her health She leaves a husband, Mr. Randolph Mason, of 1034 E. Monument street, and an aunt, Mrs. Ella Dyer of 682 W. Mulberry street. Baltimore's Leading Co JOHN H UNDERTAKEN Complete $73.00 FUN In Interest of Nurses School A meeting to stimulate interest in the Nurses' Training School of Provident Hospital will be held at Metropolitan M. E. Church next Thursday night, under the auspices of the Nurses' Sustaining Association for Provident Hospital. The speakers will include Dr. Guy L. Hunner, W. C. McCard and Miss Annabel Wilson head nurse at the hospital. Those interested say that strong nurses' training school is needed and that while the one now being conducted at the hospital is noing a praiseworthy work funds are needed to increase the value of the services that trained young women can render suffering humanity. They also further point out that the young women who have been trained at the hospital are rendering most satisfactory service. John Henry Smith president of the association and Miss Fannie Barbour secretary. Elks Instali Officers Past Grand Organizer William Lewis and Grand Organizer J. Finley Wilson installed the following officers for the ensuing term at the meeting of Monumental Lodge of Elks, Tuesday [night: Asa Porter, past exalted ruler; Charles Dorsey exaltered ruler; Joseph Matthews, esteemed leading knight; Charles Wesley, esteemed loyal knight; Walter Wiley, esteemed loyal knight; Rev. C. G. Cummings, chaplain; Edward Satchell, esquire Lewis E. Williams, treasurer; Lawson N. Duffin, treasurer; Edward James, inner guard; Richard Gooden, tyler; James Robinson, organist, and Jerome Robinson, master of social session. During the past term, Asa Porter, the retiring exalted ruler, and the members of the lodge have succeed in paying off the last note due on the purchase price of the property. A celebration of the event is being planned for the near future. Rev. Hughes Celebrates Birthday Rev. S. R. Hughes, the popular pastor of Eastern M. E. Church, celebrated his birthday anniversary at his home, 1424 Argyle avenue, on Monday of last week. Besides the members of his family Revs. R. R. Riggs, R. W. S. Thomas and S. H. Norwood, spoke of the services Rev. Hughes had rendered to the community. Those present included beside those already mentioned: Dr. and Mrs. S. B. Hughes, Rev. N. S. Hughes, Messrs. H. P. Hughes, of Howard University; D. Robinson, Hiram McCann. Mrs. W. A. C. Hughes, Misses Villa Hughes, May Hughes, Genevieve Holland, and Violet Clements. Hold First Receptions The Shelburn Pleasure Club gave their first reception on the 28th inst. at 521 Oxford street. Among the invited guest were members from the Narcissis, Phalanx and Nautilus socials. Leonard Stanmore, president; Leon Gent, vice president; Herbert Wise, secretary; Allen Dorsey, treasurer. Ministers Concert A ministerial concert was given at Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church Thursday night under the auspices of the Church Aid Society, of which Mrs. Marv Diggs is president. Among those that participated were Revs. P. H. Green who acted as master of services; L. S. Flagg, P. W. Wortham, W. D. Wood, D. G. Hill, J. W. MacDonald, William Ivy, J. W. Norris, S. M. Johnson, C. H. Stepteau, A. L. Gaines, J. Pembelton, G. H. Douglass, P. J. Jordan, Junius Gray, T. R. Sinkfield and J. A. Briscoe. Aged Minister Dead Rev. John R. Henry, a superannuated minister of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference, died at the A. M. E. Home for the Aged, a few days ago. He was about 86 years of age and had been in failing health for sometime. "Father Henry" as his ministerial friends called him, was for many years, in the active ministry, and filled a number of charges. He was superannuated about ten years ago. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha J. Henry. Funeral services were held at Waters A. M. E. Church. Among the ministers who took part in the services were Revs. M. S. Fydes, D. G. Hill, P. H. Green, A. L. Gaines and Joseph Gwynn. FROM NOW ON—— Prof. J. W. Allen's Electric Emporium will be open 9 until 9 P. M. Saturday until 12 o'clock Jobs Install Officers Superintendents Elect Miss Dixon Entertains Mrs. Mary Mason THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Dr. R. C. Ransome In a lecture at Trinity A. M. E. Church Monday night, Rev. Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, declared that if the Negro failed to advance in this country it would be his fault. Prof. Ambrose Briscoe's Band Subscription 50c. His subject was "The Man on the Jericho Road," and he handled it in an eloquent and masterful manner. COMMITTEE—E. B. Taylor, Pres.; John K. Williams, Secretary; Henry Brown, Treas.; John Rich, John Hampton, P. D. G. Pennington; Geo. H. Carter, J. A. Callis, Walter Pinderhgues, Carrington Davis, Roosec Price, D. H. Murpry, Dr. Alex, Terrell, Howard Wright,Sam'l Joyce, Lemuel Young, Wm. White, John Nelson, Dr. Jesse M. Wilkens, Ernest Purviance, Fearless Williams, J. Henry Hale, Frank Pinkston, Dr. Luther McNeil, J. Wesley Parker and G. D. McDaniels Dr. Ransom asserted that the Negro would have no Garrison to help him, as did the wounded man at Jericho, nor need he expect philanthropy to do all in pushing him up the ladder. "The social and moral redemption of the race," he said, is in our hands. The young men and women of the race must labor for the moral, social and economic uplift of the people. We have adopted American Christianity, but the real vitalizing impulses lie within ourselves. It will be our fault if the Negro degenerates, and we must kindle that race consciousness and interest that will impel us onward and upward." Late Manager of Alex. Hemsley. I wish to announce to my friends, patrons and the public that in the future my business will be conducted at 517 ROBERT STREET. I offer you my many years of experience, carefulness in preparation and the best funeral service that can be had in this city for a price that will suit YOU. Your patronage is solicited. Madison 692. Dr. Ransom preached to a large congregation at Trinity Church Sunday morning. While in the city he was the guest of Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines. Rev. Cummings Honored A large and enthusiastic audience assembled at Asbury M. E. Church 1st Monday night to do honor to the pastor. Genuine $75 Complete, High-Class Funerals is due to best service, superior quality—one price paying for everything. Unsurpassed facilities for conducting finest funerals..... The officers spoke of Rev. Cummings' faithful labors and spotless life during the past five years. Rev. Sydes, Rev. Neal and Rev. Sisby referred to the esteem in which Rev. Cummings was held by the ministers and congregations of other denominations. Miss Gladys Holland on behalf of the committee presented the pastor a purse of $36. Rev. C. G. Cummings made a very fitting response. M. J. H. Gilmoe, president; Miss Emma Jenkins, vice president; Mr. George Collins, secretary; Mrs. Lydia Nugent, treasurer. 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 vilify 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 consured and criticised by some misinformed persons for my attitude and position, but I have done "The Greatest Good to the Greatest Number" without regard to the "Other Fellow." --- 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. 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. 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. 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 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. trimmed with fine quality silk or satin lining, six large silver hiders and silver name plate engraved. Other items which complile the funerals: Outside Case, a fine Burial Robe, Embalming, Wailing and Dressing, Opening the Grave, Silk Door Crepe, Glo Candles, Crucifixes, Massive Candlebras, Draperies etc., Hea either White, Black or Gray, Five New Rubber-tired carriage Rugs, Chairs, Pedestals etc. I guarantee every item furnished be the very best quality, and will save you $50 to $100 on ev Funeral. The same will be furnished with Couch Caskets for $ FOR SALE FOR SALE Beautiful house in 1300 block N. Carey Street. All improvements, Marble Steps Long Yard, etc. G.R. $67.83. Easy Payments. Homesekers Realt Co. 11 E. Favette Street. 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. 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. 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 thanking you for the same, and you may feel assured that I shall always seek to extend the same courtesy as in the past. FOR SALE A rare chance to own a home in 500 block Laurens Street. 3 story 8 rooms and bath. Rooms Private. G. R, $65.00 small cush payments balance as rent. Homeseekers Realty Co., 11 E. Fayette Street. 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 atten- to work from other cities. HOUSE FOR SALE—A fine large house for sale all modern conviences Cheap sale to the right party. Apply to 1012 Linden avenue. 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. Mored Undertaker in Prices I. OWENS @ EMBALMER PERALS $75.00. Complete 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. Madison 4921-M C. & P. Residence Phone, Mad-4 NEVER CLOSED GET IT AT Popular Price STOKES and DERRY'S A PERSONALS Mrs. George H. Handy, of W. Roland Park, was the guest of Mrs. J. W. Nelson, of 2034-Druid Hill avenue, last Sunday. Mrs. Martha Graham, of 1027 Druid Hill avenue has changed her residence from 1027 Druid Hill avenue to 545 Dolphin street. Mr. Cornelius Smith, of 1026 N. Carey street, left the city this week for a visit to his father, Mr. William H. Smith, of Matthews county, Va. Mrs. Georgia Carter, of 1014 Druid Hill avenue, and Mrs. Mary Hunter, of 787 George street, have returned from visit to friends in Harrisburg, Pa. S. H. Dudley, who is appearing at the Holliday Street Theater this week is the guest of Thomas R. Smith. Mrs. Harriett S. Hiliard, of 1421 Orleans street, as still sick at her home. Mr. Mahlon A. Govens, of Harrisburg, Pa., formerly of Baltimore, has changed his residence to Boston, Mass. Mrs. Louis W. Easely, of Washington, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sampson, of 426 W. Biddle street. Miss Rachel Clarke or Washington is the guest of Mrs. Martha Dorsey of 1720 Division street. Mrs. Sadie Carter of 1819 Druid Hill avenue has returned from a visit to her mother Mrs. Sarah Satchel of Accomac county Va. accompanied by her cousin Elizabeth Johnson Mr. James Fowler and Mr. Charles Banks of Washington spent last week with Mrs. Annie Ellis, of 769 George street. Mr. William H. Fauntleroy, of 216 W. Biddle street, has recovered from an attack of rheumatism. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Patterson, of 1625 Division street, have returned from a trip to Annapolis, Md. Mrs. Mary F. Crowner, of 946 Druid Hill avenue, is out again after a nine week's illness. Miss Rosan Johnson, of 1136 Etting street, the residence of Mr. Benjamin Welsch, died at the Maryland General Hospital on Wednesday, April 2. The funeral took place from Hemsley's undertaker parlor on Biddle street. Saturday. Mrs. J. Logan Jenkins, of 2028 Druid Hill avenue, who has been confined to her bed in Washington, is much better and will soon return home. $75 The collectors for the new building fund for the Y. M. C. A. have adopted the slogan, "$5,000 by next Monday night" that they are very anxious to reach that mark. Mr. William H. Langley told the workers that it could be done and they are after it. Every person who has not paid their part on the subscription should do so at once and encourage all concerned. Baltimore must not be behind other cities. Chicago's building is about completed, so is the one in indianapolis. The contract for the building in Philadelphia has been let and they are digging the foundation now, and the contractor is under bond to complete the work by November 15. What shall be our verdict, Baltimore? As soon as we can secure $15,000, why our building will begin. May will soon be here and many of the subscribers have not even paid their February pledge. Let us do all we say we will do. Real Estate News. Charles H. Jenkins has bought the three story dwelling, 2009 Druid Hill avenue. The purchase price was $1,250. The property is subject to a ground rent of $100. 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