The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO. 36 Many Business Enterprises Be-ing Conducted By Members of the Race FORMER BALTIMOREAN AT HEAD OF SCHOOLS Some of the Business Men and What They Are Accomplishing (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Hagerstown, Md., May 1. — For rapid and substantial development there are rew if any places in the State that surpass this city. Fine bank buildings, up-to-date stores, an automobile factory, fine streets, lined with beautiful, homes three good daily newspapers and a successful colored population are among the many signs that indicate a large city within the next few years. Hagrestown's population of 20,000 is double that of ten years ago, and it is still growing rapidly. Skyscrapers and trolley cars give evidence of progress along modern lines. The colored people of this city number more than 2,000, while most follow menial pursuits, a number are in business. Jonathan street, called the Bowery, is the haven of the colored business man. Walter Harmon is regarded as the wealthiest colored man in the city. Born in Virignia, he came to this city over a quarter of a century ago. He did odd jobs and then decided to get married. As his wife says, the morning after their marriage they did not have 50 cents between them and each departed for work. Today Mr. and Mrs. Harmon own nearly 40 houses, conduct a hotel nd also run a first cla seating place, bowling alley, pool room and shoe shining parlor. Mr. Harmon is also in the cab business. His wife looks after the hotel and he looks after the remainder of their interests. W. W. Barnum, a member of the Masonic fraternity, has a fine cafe, ice cream parlor, pool room and cab business. Then there is the Hotel Curtis, which has a white bartender; Berney the shoemaker, who can make a shoe, including the strings and tongue out of one piece of leather; Nelson the grocer; John W. Williams, prominent grocer and Odd Fellow, and G. Edward Cary, contractor. Mr. Carey's home at North and Jonathan street is probably the finest owned by a colored man here There is one colored physician here, Dr. Allen B. Wilson. He was graduated from Leonard Medical College, which is connected with Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. The patriarch of the town is Mr. Jacob Wheaton, father of J. Frank Wheaton, who is prominently mentioned as the next United States minister to Liberria. Mr. Wheaton is 78 years of age, and has lived here nearly all of his life. He enjoys the highest respect of leading citizens and has been a bailiff in the court for the past 17 years. He is a vigorous, both in mind and body, as a man 20 years] younger. There are two good schools for colored youths. A former Baltimore, Mr. Benjamin Smith, is supervisor of the colored schools in this county—Washington. He has just left the city to inspect schools in large cities of the East. Frank Keys is the steward of the Maryland, Club, the leading social organization of men here. He is married to a member of the Reeder [Name] family, one of the oldest and most respected families here. Besides what has already been mentioned there are a number of other colored men doing business here, and many persons own their homes. There are five churches here. Ehenezer A. M. E. Church, of which Rev. David Johnson is pastor, is the finest. The Methodists and the Baptists have also good churches. Suffice it to say that the Negroes of Hagerstown in the line of progress and business are to the Western Shore what Cambridge is to the Eastern Shore. PROMINENT BANKER VISITS BALTIMORE Charles Banks, leading citizen of Mound Bayou, Miss., and one of the shrewdest business men in the South, spent a day here this week, during which time he conferred with some local financiers regarding the financing of some propositions that he will soon launch. Mr. Banks has probably larger financial connections than any other colored man in the South, and is said to be the leading factor in enterprises in and around Mound Bayou, which are capitalized at $500,000. Mound Bayou is governed by men of the race. It has a population of about 1,000 in the town proper and about 7,000 more in the rich arigicultural district nearby. The colored people of the vicinity own about 30,000 acres of land, and are among the most prosperous in the South. The town of Mound Bayou has a bank with assets totaling $160,000, an oil mill costing $100,000 and numerous other enterprises. Several new ventures are being planned. "There is a golden opportunity down my way for men of push and intelligence," Mr. Banks told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger. "We are making progress and developing racial enterprises, and our only hindrance is that sometime we do not have right at hand ready capital to completely carry out various projects." While in the city Mr. Banks made his headquarers at the office of the Afro-American Ledger. Tyler to Get Another Job Washington, May 2.—It is rumored here that Ralph W. Tyler, who will shortly be succeeded by a Democrat as auditor for the Navy, will be the next organizer for the National Negro Business League, taking the place of Charles H. Moore. A very large audience was present at the seventh annual public meeting of the Maryland Medical, Dental and Pharmacistial Association at Bethel A.M.E. Church last Friday night. Dr. B. M. Rhetta president of the Association presided and introduced the speakers. The principal address of the evenin was made by Walter G. Alexander, of Orange, N. J., subject: "The use and abuse of Patent Medicines." He said in part: "There has been a tremendous increase in the past few years in the use of patent medicines, and it is estimated that today not less than $75,000,000 are spent for these remedies. It is seldom that the statements about these remedies are true. The lables often state that they do not contain remedies that are present, and that they do contain remedies that are actually absent. Besides, the testimonials that they publish are frequently the grossest frauds. "A patent medicine is supposed to be adapted for every individual, or at least every individual is supposed to be able to be cured by a certain patent medicine; but this cannot be true, for individuals differ and what is good for one is harmful for another. The physician tries to determine the make-up of each individual and prescribes for him the particular kind of medicine that is indicated. Patent medicines as a matter of fact frequently relieve the symptoms that we complain of. This, however, is about all they do; for if they really cured it would not take many years for the human family to be without sickness. But in relieving symptoms they frequently make us unconscious of the real disease. Symptoms, however, are not an indication of what the disease is, for many diseases will produce just the same kind of a symptom and the mere relief of the symptom does not remove the cause that produces the symptom. A physician tries to determine what is the cause of the symptom and treats the cause rather than the effect which is the symptom. "Many of the patent medicines are hardly less than imitations of whiskey and a good many of them contain almost as much alcohol as straight whiskey, and the exhilarating effect obtained from the use of patent medicine is often due to the alcohol that it contains. Most of the headache remedies which are advertised contain a substance which has a bad effect upon the heart, and many cases of sudden death which are supposedly due to heart disease are really due to some of these headache cures. Many of the remedies used for catarrh of the nose and throat, asthma, etc. contain large quantities of cocaine; and many persons have acquired this awful habit by using these remedies. The remedies that are used for the relief of babies' ailments most often contain morphine laudum, or opium, and these are very harmful especially to children for they prevent their growth and in many instances have caused death. The remedies advertised to cure colds and diseases of the bronchial tubes usually contain morphine, chloroform, or some other harmful remedy, and instead of doing the patient good they actually do him harm. Most of these remedies have the affect of producing some kind of habit. And persons who use them for a while usually find that they are unable to do without them." Bishop and Mrs. John (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Boston, Mass., April 30.—The Maryland Colony here gave a reception in honor of Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst last Tuesday evening. The reception was arranged by Bail F. Hutchins and Miss Fannie Lennon, and was given at the home of the latter. The Bishop and his wife were here to visit thier son Benoni Price Hurst, a medical student at Harvard University. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, May 1.—The annual meeting of the Board of Church Extension of the A. M. E. Church was held yesterday at which time Rev. Dr. B. F. Watson, the general secretary, made a fine report of his work during the past fiscal year. Bishop Levi J. Coppin, D. D. of Philadelphia, president of the Board presided. The following members were present: Revs. A. R. Cooper, New York; R. H. Leake, Raleigh, N. C.; J. T. Gibbons, Huntington, W. Va.; Horace G. Graves, Chicago; Ill; U. P. Tolbert, Rock Mart, Ga; U. D. A. Christie, Orangeburg, S. C.; B. Lewis, Greenwood, Miss.; J. F. Griffin, Memphis, Tenn.; D. Miller, Houston, Texas; E. Byrd, Jacksonville, Fla; Jones Gordon, Ark.; A. W. Hackley, Toronto, Ont. F. Jesse Peck, of Los Angeles, Cal. was absent. Bishop Coppin in calling the board to order for business made a short address, outlining the work to be accomplished and called attention to the fact that each general conference brought about many changes in the various boards of the church, and he felt that there were new faces on the Church Extension Board, he himself being new. The Bishop designated Dr. Leake, as, the "Old Balance Wheel of the Second District." At the close of the address of Bishop Coppin, the following visitors were introduced: Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary, Bishop John Hurst, Rev. L. M. Beckett, D. P. Seaton, I. N. Ross, D. D., Charles Stewart, and J. O. Custis, the latter of Baltimore. The main feature of the meeting was the report of Dr.B.F. Watson. He reported all the moneys that passed through the department, the amount on hand and the receipts and disbursements, as well as the liabilities and assets. The total receipts were $24,096.15; balance from 1912, $2,966.02; grand total $45,096.17. The total disbursements were $25,488.13 leaving a balance of 19,624.04. The liabilities are $12,088.14; cash over liabilities, $7,555.60. Assets, Loans and interests, regular and irregular, $268,995.95; in reality, $151.300; Book concern shares, $700; office furniture, $500; cash balance March 31, $19,624.04. Dr. Watson was complimented on his system of bookkeeping, and the careful manner in which he had handled the money belonging to the church. The members of the board and visitors were entertained at dinner by Mrs. Watson and her daughter, Mrs. G. C. Smith, assisted by Miss Marie Thomas. PRICE THREE CENTS MANY SURPRISES IN APPOINTMENTS Most of the Large Baltimore Churches Get New Pastors REV. FICKLAND COMES TO BETHEL Four Bishops and Many General Officers Present at the Conference (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Hagerstown, Md., May, I.-The ninety-sixth annual session of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference came to an end at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church last Sunday night with the announcement of the appointments by Bishop Levi J. Coppin. The next session will be held at St. John's Church, Baltimore. The Conference was one of the most interesting in the history of the church, four bishops and a number of general officers being among the many in attendance. The visiting bishops were: Drs. H. M. Turner, senior prelate; Evans Tyree and John Hurst; for two decades one of the most influential pastors in the Conference. The general officers included John R. Hawkins, financial secretary; A. S. Jackson, secretary of education; Dr. J. W. Ranklin, secretary of missions; Dr. J. I. Lowe, editor of the Christian Recorder; Dr. F. J. McDonald, editor of the Western Christian Recorder; Dr. R. C. Ranson, editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, and Dr. B. F. Watson, secretary of Church Extension. Revs. C. E. Herbert and Joseph Nichclas, for more than forty years in the active ministry, were granted superannuated relations. Rev. R. William Finkland, pastor of Bethel Church, Harrisburg, Pa., was received into the conference by transfer. He will be stationed at Bethel Church, Baltimore. Rev. U. G. Leeper was transferred to the Philadelphia Conference. Among the changes were the sending of Rev. M. F. Sydes from Waters Church Baltimore, to St. Paul Church, Washington; he is succeeded by Rev. A. L. Gaines. Rev. D. G. Hill. succeeded Rev. P. W. Wortham as presiding elder of the Baltimore District. The latter going to Annapolis, and Rev. L. C. Curtis, who has made a successful record in the State. capital being stationed at Trinity church, Baltimore. There were no other changes in Baltimore pastorates. The list of appointments is as follows: Hagerstown District — S. M. Johnson, presiding elder. Ebenezer Church, Hagerstown, David Johnson; Frederick, John Porter, Cubberland, J. D. Jackson; Allen, Baltimore, P. J. Jordan; Payne Memorial, James G. Martin; Wayman, Baltimore C. H. Green; Froostburg, J. H. Dutton; Clear Spring, J. M. Elder; Mount Pleasant, Henry Young; Petersville, J. W. Bowie; Randallstown, A. A. Murray, Ellicott City, C. H. Young, Elkridge, R. T. Leek; Mount Winans, Columbus Handy, Jonestown, J. W. Armstrong; Ebenezer, Baltimore, J. W. Norris. Baltimore District - Daniel - G: Hill, presiding, older, Harve de Grace, J. H. Pritchett, Bethel, Baltimore, R. William Fickland, Berkeley, P. O. Bundick; Port De- posit, James R. Nelson; Handy Chapel Baltimore, John Offer; Custis; Oak Street, Baltimore, Joseph Gwynn; Rock Circuit Frank S. Dennis; Long Green, W. T. Brown; Quaker, Bottom Circuit, Samuel T. Crawford; Cockeysville, W. H. DR. B. F. WATSON Secretary Church Extenison Society of the A. M. E. Church. S. Bailey; Grace, Catousville, Charles H. Murray; Carroll Circuit, James A. Briscoe; Mount Calvary Towson, T. R. Sinkfield; East Baltimore Circuit, Richard H. Green; L. G. Curtis, Tinity, Baltimore. Potomac District—C. H. Stepean, presiding elder. Metropolitan, Washington, I. N. Ross; St. Paul, Washington, M. F. Sydes; Allen, Garfield, D. C., W. A. Harris; Mount Moriah, Annapolis, P. W. Wortham; Ward Memorial H. W. Lewis; Campbell, Anacostia D. C., H. Davis; Dent Chapel, J. D. Davis; West River, R. T. Queen; Charlotte Hall W. H. Williams; Tee Bee, R. C. Curtis; Parole, D. J. Beckett; Wheaton, J. W. Wing; Jessups Circuit, W. H. Perry; Lincoln Mission, W. M. Durham; Dupont Heights, James J. Baker; Mount Nebo, I. Hertzfield; Northwest Washington Mission, U. S. Edwards; Conference evangelist, L. M. Beckett Easton District—Robert E. Ford; presiding elder, Waters, Baltimore, A. L. Gaines; Easton, S. H. Cooper; St. John's Baltimore, Lewis S. Flagg; Crisfield, C. A. Williams; Cambridge, W. H. Manooko; Chestertown, J. A. Young; Unionbridge, J. H. Fitchite; Denton, J. G. Bryant; Winchester, E. T. Addison; Ridgely, W. W. Barham; Worton, J. MacBoston; Centerville, William Chew; Cordtown, Charles Thomas; Fruitland, S. R. Drummond; Preston, C. B. Bailey; Oxford, A. J. Ward; Pocomoke Circuit, L. H. Stevens; Golf's Circuit, J. H. Bunday, Wayman's, W. C. Armstrong; Thomaston, M. W. Traver; East New Market, to be supplied, Pocomoke, City, J. S. Collins. Dr. Washington to Tour Virginia Dr. Booker T. Washington is to make a tour of "Tidewater" Virginia next week, starting from Hampton Institute, Tuesday morning, May 6. His itinerary, as planned, will include the principal cities and towns on Virginia's Eastern shore and will cover Northampton, Accomac, Mathews and Gloucester counties. Dr. Washington will make the trip with a number of well known colored men including Major R. R. Moton, commandant of Hampton Institute; P. B. Young, editor of the Journal and Guide, Norfolk, Va.; Rev. A. A. Grahan, of Phoebus, Va., and others of like prominence. National League for Urban Conditions Incorporated New York, May 1.—The National League on Urban. Conditions among Negroes has been incorporated. Prominent men and women of both races are interested in the movement. Scholarships are maintained for young colored graduates in the New York School of Philanthropy and. Columbia University, the only condition being that the holders make especial inquiry into the life and conditions surrounding city Negroes. EFFORT TO RAISE BIG SCHOOL FUND American Missionary Association Launches Great Financial Movement In Honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, C. A. Hull Heads Committee. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York. At the sixty-fifth annual meeting of the American Missionary association, held in Buffalo in the fall of 1912, the society passed a unanimous resolution to undertake the raising of $1,000,000 for higher education under its supervision. The effort is to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the proclamation of emancipation. The plans for such a fund were referred to the executive committee. The resolution voiced the deep conviction that the hour is at hand for greater emphasis upon both phases of education, the practical fitting of the great mass of the Negro youth and the white young people of the highlands and lowlands for the industrial struggle of the day and the thorough preparation of the few for leadership in the higher lines. The American Missionary association desires to take advantage of the emancipation jubilee to advance its higher educational institutions. The need of this advance is very great. Their rapid growth and enlargement for the past few years, with very little money for necessary extension and almost nothing for endowment, is a serious embarrassment. Under such circumstances it has not been all together possible to measure up to the present day standard of educational efficiency. The executive committee now sends out its appeal for this $1,000,000 offering and asks all pastors and laymen to rally to the aid of the educational work of the association. This jubilee endowment fund is not subject to the apportionment plan, therefore the special plans of the executive committee are commended to the favorable consideration of every pastor and of every layman. Communications should be addressed to Mr. H. L. Simmons, associate secretary, 287 Fourth avenue, New York. Mr. Charles A. Hull, chairman of the executive committee, in concluding his remarks concerning the importance of the work says: "Standing upon the threshold of the fiftieth anniversary year of the emancipation of the colored race and of the enforced assumption of responsibility upon it, we have confidence that there is a great advance in our higher educational work just at hand. The opportunity and privilege are here. The call is imperative. The Christian and patriot will not fall to meet the need." The institutions coming under the immediate supervision of the association in the distribution of the fund to be raised are Fisk university, Talladega college, Tongaulo university, Straight university, Tillotson college and Piedmont college. Should the organization succeed in raising the full amount the above named schools will receive a proportionate sum ranging from $150,000 to $250,000. Fisk university, in Tennessee, is a college both in spirit and in achievement. It meets the great need for advanced training in education among the colored race. Forty-six years ago, when there were no colored teachers and no schools in which to train them, this college was established, and it has given to Tennessee and other states 530 teachers for the public and normal schools, including supervisors for both country and city, thereby demonstrating the utility of Negro teachers' training. Fisk is also training those who become the men of power in the churches of the various denominations and those who are most useful in the various branches of Industry. 900 graduates altogether. The student body numbers 738. Talladega college, in Alabama, is the high grade institution of the state. It furnishes an all around, practical and Christian education to the colored youth of that great state-manual training for academic students, trade school for those manifesting some degree of skill in handcraft, technical studies for the more scientific as a foundation for general intelligence and material prosperity, college and professional education for all who can attain it. There are fourteen main buildings, besides a number of cottages and farm buildings. There are 765 students. The graduates are making good in nineteen different occupations. Tongaloo university, in Mississippi, is in the center of the Mississippi black belt, located in the country, and draws students mostly from the plantations, the population most ignorant, most needy, most important, most hopeful. In the uplifting character of these youths lies a large hope for the Negro race. A distinguished citizen of Mississippi says that Tongaloo is possibly the most potential factor in developing the colored people of the state for the high functions of useful citizenship." Wood working and iron working, wood turning, printing, agriculture, nurse training, cooking, hous FIFTY YEARS OF FREEDOM. Northern Paper Tells Why Country Should Aid In Big Celebration. The remarkable series of events of worldwide interest, such as the birth of the Chinese republic, the downfall of the Turk in Europe, the approaching completion of the Panama canal, the rapid growth of social democracy at home and abroad, and many other movements of almost equal importance, have accounted in part, probably, for the comparatively little attention thus far shown to the year 1913 as being the semicentennial of the emancipation of some 4,000,000 of Negroes in this republic, says the Philadelphia (P. A. Ledger. Important as are each and all of the great movements referred to, the Public Ledger believes that the American people cannot afford to be indifferent to the claims of the nearly 100,000 colored people in this City of Brotherly Love and the more than 10,250,000 persons of Negro descent who now reside within the borders of this republic. Fifty years ago such noble philanthropists as William Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phillips, Horace Mann, Henry Ward Beecher, Phillips Brooks and Bishop Matthew Simpson were pleading the cause of the black man. It required no small degree of courage at that time to espouse so unpopular a cause. But those men believed with Lowell that They are slaves who dare not be in the right with two or three. Every thoughtful student of the last two decades has been brought face to face with startling facts, so many and so appalling at times as to raise the question whether our country has not been undergoing more or less of a complete revulsion of feeling toward the unaccented slave and his descendants. But however strong may have been that ebbing tide the splendid careers of such men as Booker T. Washington, Dr. Du Bois and scores of other local leaders in Boston, New York and Philadelphia, together with the cheering facts as to the great decrease of illiteracy and the steady increase of real estate holdings, sound the true note of hope. But why this apparent neglect on the part of both races to give some fitting expression to this semicentennial year? Ought not the more highly favored white race to take the initiative in calling attention to the gains and also to the danger signals which confront the colored people today? FISK UNIVERSITY NOTES. Noted Institution For Higher Education Tion Faces Serious Situation. Fisk university, the most noted Negro institution for higher education, is facing a serious crisis in its attempt to raise an endowment fund. The institution was offered $60,000 more than two years ago by the general education board on condition that it raise $240,000 in addition for liquidation of accumulated indebtedness of about $50,000 for repairing and refitting buildings, for the installation of a heating and lighting plant and for endowment. An amount of $500,000 was to be raised, two-thirds of which was to go for endowment. The institution has run all these years almost entirely through the support from year to year of white friends in the north. About 200 of these white friends have contributed toward the present endowment effort, but the total amount given leaves $104,000 yet to be raised. The time limit of the initial offer of the general education board expires June 1, and the university authorities have no assurance that this time limit will be extended. The alumni are carrying on a loyality to raise $25,000 as their share in the fund, but there will still remain nearly $100,000, which must be secured from other friends. The white friends of the Negro have contributed generously to this fund and now are asking what the colored people propose to do. The authorities of the university are making a nation wide appeal to the colored people to rally to the rescue of this institution, which for forty-seven years has offered all that is highest and best in education. Thrifty Afro-Americans Making Good. The total population of both races in Guilford county, N. C., in 1910 was 60,497. About 15,000 of this number were credited to the colored people. The number of acres of land owned by the colored people in the county is estimated at 16,000, not including town lots. In 1900 the colored population was 11,103. There has been a steady increase in both numbers and property ownership, within the past decade, and this is continuing, with much credit to the race and profit to the commonwealth. Ross Indorsed For Recorder of Deeds Lending Democrats of New York, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan and other states in congress have indorsed James A. Ross of Buffalo for the position of recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. Mr. Ross also has the indor- sement of the Hon. Nerman E. Mack, chairman of the Democrat- national committee. It is well know that Mr. Ross has been a consisten Democrat for nearly a quarter of a century and has put in some good work for the party. National Farmers' Congress Notes. The citizens of Birmingham, Ala., are turning their attention toward plans for the meeting of the national Nero farmers' congress, which is scheduled to open in Birmingham on Friday, July 4. Delegates from nearly every southern and western state will be present if the plans of the com- mittee are carried out. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER PERSISTENCE IN BUSINESS WINS Career of a Thrifty Virginian Whose Success is an Encouragement to His Neighbors to Continue. Their Efforts to Better Conditions—Owner of Summer Resort. Norfolk. Va.—By thrift and persistence, with a fixed aim in view, Lennel W. Bright of this city has become a most successful business man. He is a native of this place, and owing to his genial disposition and interest in all good movements for the advancement of the race he is well known for miles out in the rural districts as Lem Bright. It is not strange that Mr. Bright should engage in business, because his father was a successful merchant, and from him young Bright received many lessons in business management, which he later put to good use. His early education was very limited. He did not remain in the public school long before he struck out for a business career, in which he has gained both knowledge and experience. The first business venture of this young man was the ice business. While A. H. yet a boy he got together money enough to get hold of a wagon and went into the ice business. In this way he was able to lay aside a few dollars for a rainy day or perhaps to make larger business investments. The larger ice dealers of Norfolk united and froze the smaller dealers out. It being a cold business. Bright suffered with the rest and soon found himself confronted with the problem of finding another job. But he had in him the elements to make a successful business man; hence he did not become discouraged. He was employed by the famous Charles Egts in Mr. Egts' balmy days—in the days when almost everything he touched turned to money, Mr. Egts liked Bright, and Bright in turn liked Egts, and they labored together for years as employer and employee. For five years this relation was kept up, and death claimed Mr. Egts, and there was left the son. Bright all the time had been learning business and business methods; hence he was on such friendly terms with the family that he could talk business to the younger Egts and suggested that he would like to try a little business for himself. Young Egts was willing to help him, so business was started. Success attended the efforts to such an extent that Bright thought his people needed a first class hotel in Norfolk, as the Jamestown exposition was fast approaching. He already had a frame building in which he did a fair restaurant business, just the ordinary southern boarding house. Mr Bright enlarged his business at considerable expense for the accommodation of visitors to the Jamestown exposition, but did not realize enough to cover his expenses. This failure to realize a profit from his hotel business was a great setback to him; but, having faith in himself, he worked on until he had paid all his indebtedness. He purchased a piece of property near Hampton Roads and fitted it up as a summer resort, which he calls Little Bay Beach. This gave him a new start. Mr. Bright has been interested in every enterprise for the upfit of his people. He is a member of the National Negro Business league and has on several occasions entertained Dr. Booker T. Washington. During the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, 1908, Dr. Washington and his private secretary stopped at the Mount Vernon hotel and were served a banquet, after his famous address to the general conference. Dr. Du Bois on Long Lecture Tour. The lecture tour of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, director of the bureau of publicity for the national Association For the Advancement of Colored People, planned for May, will take that distinguished scholar to California and through Texas, Louisiana and Georgia. The old colonel lay dying. His son a captain in the army in the Philippines, was on his way to see his father before he died and was expected every hour to arrive. He was the apple of the old soldier's eye. They had fought together in the Spanish-American war. The colonel had seen his son wounded and carried past him to the rear, but had refrained from any further expression of grief than a "God bless you, my boy," and had pressed on at the head of his regiment. The son had recovered and after peace came had been sent to the United States possessions in the Pacific. When it was known that the colonel had not long to live the son was notified and, having secured a leave of absence, sent word that he would start for home immediately. They told the father that his boy was coming, and for a time it buoyed him up wonderfully. But his disease was rapidly wearing him out, and he soon fell back again. "Doctor," he said to his physician, "can you keep me alive till my son arrives?" "I shall try, colonel." "But you must." "I can't work a miracle." The colonel was not satisfied. His doctor was an old man brought up in the old time school, and his patient wished for younger blood, one who if he could not defeat nature's laws could by daring and a knowledge of their workings produce some marvelous results. So the next day he called in a young man noted for his original methods and, dismissing the old doctor who had been attending him, placed himself under the young doctor's care. These were the instructions he gave him in the language he would write an order: "You are not to attack my disease with a view to curing me. You will use every effort, take every risk, to keep me alive till my son arrives that we may meet once more on earth. In case you succeed $5,000 will be paid you from my estate by my son, whom I shall instruct verbally to do so. If I am able to give him the instructions you will receive the money. If I am not able to give them you will receive nothing but an ordinary fee." Never did a young physician have a better chance to make a start in his profession. The doctor devoted himself personally day and night to his patient. Ten days remained from the time he was engaged before the captain could possibly reach the bedside of his father. Every stimulant known to the profession was administered to the invalid, but in spite of all of them he gradually sank. Eight days passed, and there was barely enough strength left in him to keep him conscious. Then came a message that the ship in which the son was coming was making port at San Francisco. When a telegram was received announcing that the captain had left the Pacific const for home it was known that he would arrive on time in three days at noon. The doctor told the colonel of the time his son would be with him and urged him to nerve himself to fight death. "He is coming," said the old soldier resolutely, "and I will hold the position till he arrives." But twenty-four hours before the captain was due a severe storm set in, and the weather conditions have a marked effect on those struggling with disease. The old soldier held out manfully till the morning of the day his son was expected to arrive. Then he fell away so rapidly that his doctor felt obliged to administer the most powerful heart stimulant known to the profession. It revived the patient, but not for long. Then oxygen was applied and lastly galvanism. By such means the doctor succeeded in keeping his patient alive till the hour and minute the train was due. Then came word that it was an hour late. For a moment the doctor was staggered. Then he resolved on what proved a stroke of genius. The colonel lived near an army station, and the doctor telephoned the situation to the commandant and asked him to send a detachment, with firearms and blank carriages. In half an hour twenty men under command of a sergeant were before the colonel's door. A carriage darted up to the house, and a young man alighted and ran inside and upstairs. Kneeling by the bed, he examined: "Father." But there was no reply. The colonel was unconscious. Going to the window the doctor cried to the sergeant below: "Bent the long roll!" The sick man heard, and a light came into his eye, a flush into his cheek. "A volley!" cried the doctor. Twenty rifles sounded at once. "Turn out the guard!" cried the colonel. "The enemy is upon us!" Then seeing his son; "My boy! My boy! I feared you would not arrive in time." A light came into the father's eye, a tinge of red to his cheek, as his son put his arms about him and kissed him as he had done when a child. Then the old man's words became indistinct, and he closed his eyes with a faint "Good by." But another volley infused still more life, and the colonel lived several hours during which he conversed with his son and gave the instructions he had promised to give concerning the doctor's reward. Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funerals Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. Both Phone. Day or Night. Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from. his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to. see him, just call I wish to entruce to the generous public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and embalmer. Thatking the public for all pass, favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am, Respectfully yours Coaches to hire for all occasions Funerals from $75.00 U. Res., 1131 Argyle Ave. CFFICE: W. 578 BIDDLE ST. 'Phone Mt. Vernon 2578 No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detection of persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Three Times as Much Business For "1913" Owing to the favorable contract offered us down the line from the Singer Sewing Machine factory, we shall put out in your homes three times as many machines as last year. If we sell you on payments at $1.50 or $1.00 per month. There will not be any reason why you should not deal with us. Machines Cash or Credit will be much cheaper than elsewhere. See us first before purchasing a machine. We want to sell everybody that has any use for a sewing machine at payments suitable to your conditions. From BUTLER'S most equipped repair shop up town. 1211 Druid Hill Avenue Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite, courteous and expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions. Open day and night. ...JOHN H. TO 142 W. HILL ST THE UP-TO-DATE U Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, etc., from his own stables at the most re-come to see him, j South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 To the Friends and Pass Alex. Hemsley, I wish to express to the generous public business of my late father and will endure he here as an officer undertaker and eulogize all past favors and hoping for a com Respectfully y SAMUEL T. H. FUNERAL DIRECTOR Coaches to hire for all occasions Res., 1131 Argyle Ave. CFFICE 'Phone Mt. Vernon FELIX B. PY 106 E. Mulberry St. ::::FUNERAL DIRECTOR C. & P. PH No Branches. Not Connected A reward will be offered for the sons doing business under Felix B. Py THE BALTIMORE LIFE IN F. S. STROBRIDGE Home Office: Cor. Charles & Sarah The Leading Life Insurance Co. Life Insurance Policies issued Premiums collected weekly from Issues The Best The Old Relia Three Times as Much Bus Owing to the faw- down the line from the factory, we shall put o- as many machines as l payments at $1.50 or $1 not be any reason why you should not Cash or Credit will be much cheaper th before purchasing a machine. We was any use for a sewing machine at paym tions. From BUTLER'S most eq 1211 Druid Hill Phone Mad. M. 3778 ANYTHING IN THE LINE Theatre America PETER H. BURKE DADVIN.... STREET, UNDERTAKER d up; caskets for $3.00 and up. Weddings, Parties, Receptions, reasonable rates. You need not just call 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. trons of the late Funeral Director and Embalmer TH STATE OF MARYLAND ee ie {Special to The Afro-American’ Ledger) princess Anne, Md, ,May 80.—Mr. William H. Bloat, who has been pending several weeks in Snow'Hill and Berlin, spent Sunday in Prin- ahs Anne with bisfamily: Nis. Mary Williams and her in- fant daughter, Helen Idella, spent sunday if Pocomoke City. with her jusand, Mr. Noah Williams. Mrs; Mamie Bacon is on the sick ‘it;s: Janie Colling, of Franktown, Ya., who has been spending the past two weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Wesley Fooks, returned home Monday Mrs. William H. Jackson and chil. ren spent Sunday afternoon with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Maggie Blunt. . 7 Miss Addie Waters, of Phladel- ghia and Miss Lena Gladys, of White Haven, Md, were the guest of Mrs. Emma Waters Sunday ‘The clothes cleaner and repairer, ‘on Main street, isan up-to-date estabinment managed by Henry H, Dennis. Bell and Jackson, dealers in fancy groceries and confectioneries, is an enterprise opreated and controlled py a firm of colored ladies. ‘Bishop Alexander Walters, D.D., preached to a large congregation at Mt. Hope A. ME. Zioa Church jast Thursady nght. Rev,Dr.E. D. W. Jones, of Salis- bory, Md., was in town last week with Bishop A. Walters. Last Friday was ‘Farmer’ Day at ‘princess Anne Academy. ‘The pres- jdent, Rev. T. A. Kiah was elated at the interest. manifested’ by the public. Nearly 2,000 persons were present. Salisbury Jotting (Special io The Afro-American Ledger.) Sailsbury, Md., April 30.—Mrs. Minnie Fassett, of Wilmington, Del., is visiting her brother, Mr. John Winder. 'The remains of Mr. Andrew Fas- sett, who died in Philadelphia on Wednesday were interred in {Sous- ton Cemetery op Sunday. Dr. M. C: B. Mason lectured on the Second Emaneipacion: at:John Wesley M. E. Church on Monday evening ta a packed house. Dr. J.W. Roberts and Mr. James Stewart attended the banquet given to Dr. Booker ‘f. Washington in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Caleb Johnson had as her guests on Saturday Mrs M. H. Hamilton, of Wilmington, Del., and Rev. L, D. Beecham. * Bishop Alexander Walters paid Rev. BE. D. W. Jones a_ tying visit on Friday enroute to Easton, Md. Mrs. T. H. Kiah of Princess Anne Academy, was the guest of Rev. a Mrs. W. L.. Hughes on Mon: day. Mr. and Mrs. U. G._ Langston, Mrs. James Johnson, Mr. Frank Anderson and Mr. Percy Parker at. zended the funeral of Mrs. Laure Pallett, wife of Re’. Charles Pul: ett, an ‘Tuesday afternoon af Bridgeville, Del. Easton Notes Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., May 1—Rev. E. W. Seott, president of the Colored Methodist Conference, has paid off the mortgage on. the Easton M. P. Chruch.. A new ehurch will be rected in the near future. Mrs. Susie Miller, of. Unionville is visiting her uncle, Mr. Barney Sampson, of Baltimore. Miss Daisy Horsman died-at, her dione, in Graham street, last Fri- ay. Mrs. Fannie Dodson is very it! at her home in Hammondtown. i Mr. George Johnson is: seriously ill. A musical cantata was given. a few evenings ago at Bethel Church. ‘Those who took part included Dr. and Mrs, W.. H Haig’ and Miss Nina Gibson. The work of the pupilsin_ the Easton primary schod! was exhibited jast Friday. The work reflected ‘great credit on Prof. E. L. Brown, the industrial teacher; Prof. R. H. Gibson, principal, and Mr, Isaae ‘Turner. = ‘the primary scuool. baseball team defeated, the Oxford. school team the other day by a secre of 15 to 9. RE Cumberland: Hannenine’ {Special to The Afro-American Ledget.) ” Cumberland, Md.,” May 1-—Rev. R, W. 8 ‘Thomas:preached: at'-Me: Kendre M: E: Church Sunday: °* ee aoe re, BS eee io es in geen oo ee (Si Uc Rae camera cE a Es 8 RCE a Si ers ieee a IIMs EU at tat a eT (Ee age Pa 2s Pe oe [OE Ee 2 AO RR Rl oat iE RR SS ra sera a LEAS aan “cet ee (aes Sei! ee i eae ee Sees vase [les Ss Oe aaa ee ee cena age J. De ye ae LE (CORR RR ie a ce nats Meets a cl RE oo GER os BS d MR, GEORGE W. BANKS, | A prominent Mason, who died last week. Be tedetedebdetobebebedetetebetedetebeh eter tebe eet tet te obi "Mr, William{H. Williamsattend- Mrs. George St. Clair during tt ed the A. M. E. Conference in flag- past two weeks erstown, Sunday. 1 ‘The stork visited Mr. and Mrs.” Snow Hill briefs ~ ane Waniagton Jest week ard gow Hill, Md., May 1.—Mr | ew bi ellie Robertson, who has been Mr, and Mrs. George Steward Nelli rtsony Wie were presented with twins Sunday. Baltimore visiting friends returne ‘A -surprise. party. was tendered: "ome Saturday. iy Edward Washington. at his home, ' Miss Helen Henry.and brotha 527 Green street.last-night, whien Master Irving P. Henry,left Tiny was attended by a:large - number ay to spend a few days won, Be of friends. Those present were: sister, Mrs. Mamie W. William Misses Sadve. Coleman, Stella Cole- ,'£ Baltimine. a. ot Phil ‘man, Latly Suber, Sis Suber, Ali- een Le ue geal stive Weshington,fPerry Washing- | 2¢!phia, who. have been the gues ton, Magnolia Cooper, Cora Shakel- , Of Mrs, William F Cones, veto ford, Eva Johnson, Myna and Lu- @d,t0 theie home Mongey. | ciada Smith, Fannio Williams, |” Mes. C.F. Ween ‘Unomi Mondelay, Florence Wilsun. ,oreanized the Woman's Home Tt Hea eee acuy, Willis Sionary Society atthe M...E. Chore! Montgomery, Joseph Rome, Clar- | Sunday afternoon. . enee Smith, Raymaond Francis, Ed- |. Mr. Sidney Armstrong 5 on Zo Panel siek list. az Fentie, O Mrs. Sarah Holland” left “her i i Thursday to spend sometime i Owings MillsI tems rete okay cone ham Ght aaah Special to The Afro-American. Ledger. Owings Mills, Ma., May 1.—Mr. Isaac-Gee spent Sunday in Hagers: town, Md. “Mrs. Charles Williams has as her guest, Mr. Charles Nelson, of Virginia. Rev.-A. A. Murray was returned tous for another year; =~ Miss Mabel Williams gave'a re- ception on Tuesday night in honor of her cousins of Virginia, Mr. Claude Johnson, of Balti. more, is spending the spring here. Catensville Cullings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Catonsville, Md., May 1.—Rev. C. H. Murray has returned from conference and the people received him with open arms. A reception is being arranged. Mr. Oden Williams,Sr., was bad- ly hurt internally when his horses became frightened and ran off, dagging him for some distance. Miss Rebecca Dorsey has gune to New York, where she will make her home with her brother, Mr. Ed- ward Dorsey. Mr, Edward Pye is confined to his bed having, been sick for three weeks. Mr. Edward Dorsey, of New York, was here last. waek visiting his mother, Mrs. Alice Dorsey. Mrs. Howard spent the day,Sun- day, visiting relatives and friends in Washington. The report of Mr. Harry Bailey having been married. is a_ mistake. Mr. Charles Banks is learning to play the trombone. Cambridge Happenings {Ssepcial to: The Afro-American Ledger.) Cambridge, Md., May. 1.—Mr. and Mrs. William Clash and daugh- ter are visiting their mother, Mrs. Harriet Clash, wno_is quite ill. Mr. John Jones, who. has been very sick for some time-is able: te sit up. 5 | 4 ; Mrs. Margaret, Johnson left Mon- ‘day to visit her. daughter, Mrs. ‘Annie Smith, of- Baltimore. Mrs. Eliza Stanley. has arrived home-after spending sometime . ir ‘evangelistic work in'New York and Boston. “Dr. S. S. Jolley will close his’se: ties of afcernoonsernions this Sun- day. His’ subject will be “The Upen Door.’” i Base ball is at its height at pres: ent. This town can’ boast. ‘of four [elubs, the Orioles," High, School, Nutter Giants and. the:Dixon Boys. |The whole town, is. very rowel pleased to-hear- of the return of Dr. W.H. Manokoo, and’ are locking forward for another year of success. © Miss Katherine Brown, of Salis: Dury, has been: visiting-her (sister, THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER’ Mrs. George St. Clair during the past two weeks Snow Hill briefs ~ Snow Hill, Md., May 1.—Mrs. Nellie Robertson, who has been in Baltimore visiting friends returned home Saturday. ' Miss Helen R. Henry and brother, Master Irving P. Henry, left Thurs- day to spend a few days with. their sister, Mrs. Mamie W. Williams, if Baltimore. Me. and: Mrs. Hughes, of Phila- delphia, who have been (he guests lof Mrs. William H. Jones, return- ‘ed. to their home Monday. | Mrs. C. F, Wright, of Baltimore, | organized the Woman’s Home Mis- sionary Society at the M..E. Chureh, Sunday afternoon. Mr. Sidney Armstrong is on_ the sick list. ig Mrs. Sarah Holland” left “here Thursday to spend sometime in Philadephia with her children. | Death of Mr. George W. Banks George W. Banks, 124 W. bid- dle-street, beloved husband of An- aie S. Banks, and son of John W. Banks adn the late Mary Lizzie Banks, departed this life, Tuesday morningn, 22 minvtes after six, April 22-aged 45, in. full triumph of faith. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Lodge No.22; King David Chapter, St. John's Commandery, Jerusalem Temple of Shriners, Hi- yam Cansistenry,33 and last degree of Masons, Also a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge, Tous- saint L'Overture. He was member of Waters A. M. EB. Chureh, and had been in the service of the Lord 24 years. He leaves a wife, fath- er, two sons, one daughter, “and ‘one sister, celatives and, friends to mourn his Joss. |e Tis hard to break the tender {cord | “Wher love has bound the heart, Tis hard so hard to speak the word Must Me forever part. ig“ We eannot tell who next may fall | Beneath thy chastening rod, }One must be first. but let us_all) | Prepare ‘to meet our God. Oh! how hard 1 tried-to save him Bat my work was all in vain, Yet not my {will 3 But God’s. be done. By his loving wife. Mrs, Annie B.2Banks._ | Wishing to thank the many friends for their kindness during. the sick- es and sad hour of bereavement of my dear husband, also thanking them for their many floral designs. Loving. wife, co ‘Mrs. Annie S, Banks. “)7! 2 Report of Missionary Board New York, April 30.—Reports submitted at the annual meeting of the missionary board of the A. M..E. Church last Wednesday showed that $31,729.09 had been raised “for home and foreign missions during the previois year. This money is raised by the Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society, Mrs. H. M. Turner’ president, and the Parent. Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society. Mrs. Mary F. Handy, president It was the first report made by Rev. Dr.,J. W. Rankin, the° pres- ent secretary of missions. | ‘The: board is composed of Bish- ‘op C.'S. Smihy pesident;. Revs. A. L: Murray, Jersey City,N.J., 8. S. Morris, Richmond,.Va.; G. 8. Wil. liams, Cincinnati, O.; N. J. Me Cracken, ‘Chicago; N, C. Buren, St. Louis; W..D. Johnson, Plains, Ga, J. A: Lindsay, Memphis, Tenn; D. H.. Johnson, Abbeville, 8; C.; J. W. Washington, New Orlean;- R... S. Jenkins. Dallas, Tex.; S. A. Har. ris, Cocoa; Fla.; C. R. Tucker: Okla oma City,-Okla..-and®. T. “A. 'Smythe,Detriot, Mich. =! >) M. TREGOR & SONS. Superior Hair Dressing - .-PRINCESS COMB. 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All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO BALTIMORE, MAY 3, 1913 The best laid plans of mice and men gang aft aglee—Burns. Time and again-the Republican party has made combinations, why not make one now with the Progressives? Marshai. Farnan' is to be congratulated on his splendid career as a policeman, and particularly as the head of the "finest" for so many years. Now, if he will inaugurate a scheme to break up the riffraff that follow all Negro processors, he will earn the everlasting gratitude of the colored citizens of Baltimore and thereby add one more laurel to the many he has received. Sorry Brother Davis. The Atlanta Independent is just finding out what we found out years ago. But then it is never too late to learn. Brother Davis we had an apple out of that barrell many years ago and remember well how bad it tasted and that is the reason why we have not had much taste for that particular brand of apple since. All of those party apples are bad tasting to the Afro-American, and it would be better to let them all alone for a while at least. Leaves a bad taste in one's mouth, doesn't it Brother Davis? We are far from being inappreciative of the generous disposition of our esteemed contemporary, so ably and well conducted by Editor Chisum. It is a sincere pleasure to acknowledge and appreciate his kindly comment with respect to our position on the attempted resurrection of the dead political party of yesterday. Editor Chisum is presenting the public with a highly creditable newspaper well worthy of support. From the standpoint of business, efficiency, and ability, we warmly congratulate our brother, and wish him abundance of prosperity and usefulness. There is all the difference in the world in recognizing character, ability and good intention upon the part of our friend and brother, and in indorsing the fundamental scheme which seems to account for his presence, at this time, in the journalistic world, in the city of Baltimore. We have no fault to find with our white or black fellow citizens who are minded to bring back into activity the late Republican party. The "Tri State Times" is a most significant name. This old border State of Maryland has witnessed many "trials," in the past, to make the Republican party "go." It is gone alright, to the rocks, and bold is the effort of Editor Chisum to "tri" to make it "come back." He certainly believes the good old fashioned doctrine, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." But, while we greatly sympathize with his pathetic effort, with the utmost candour, we are constrained to intimate our fixed purpose of contributing our utmost to render his chariot wheels very heavy. PO' WHITE TRASH We have been wondering for some time as to who made Councilman West, the authority of the citizens of Baltimore as to the proper method of keeping order in this city. We have been also wondering when and where he was authorized to speak for the colored people of Baltimore as to what was best for them. We think he presumes too much when he says that the people of this city generally speaking desires segregation and has selected him as their apostle. It is men of his class who cannot get noteriety any other way than by finding some method of stirring up strife between the races. Were it not for the fact that he stole the whole segregation business for another man just as small as he is he would hardly have been known any further than the ward in which he lives. Men of this kind are mere accidents, they come from nowhere and get nowhere. They are too small in mind and too narrow in vision, and he consequence is that when somebody is looking for men to do real things, they are never even remembered. The poor Negro has to be a stepping stone very often for mediocre men. NEW CONDITIONS. In one of the Epistles in the New Testament, it is remarked, some what, as follows: "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, but when I became a man I put away childish things." And the truth there stated is worthy of application to our own people in their civic and political relations. It would, indeed, be a most remarkable situation, if in view of the wonderful progress the race has made during the past fifty years along all lines, that it should, in the field of politics, indicate its genuine stupidity and lack of the powers of assimilation. The appeal is made, for the most part, to a body of Afro-American voters who have been born since the Civil War, that they should continue to support the same political organization which their ignorant and unlettered fathers supported at a time when it was utterly impossible to make any other choice. There are no 'people, citizens of the United States, who have better right to characterize themselves as "Progressives" than Afro-Americans. The past fifty years of progress attest the correctness of this assertion. The fundamental cause of the demise of the late Republican party was because it was "non-progressive." Its champions gloried in "Standpatism." If there is any one thing fatal to the aspiring life of a young and hopeful race it is this "standpatism," and which was known in past ages as Bourbonism. The Afro-American is looking for living, and not dead parties. The race is traveling from the graveyard, and is by no means anxious to bury itself. Afro-Americans of today are practically a new people in the midst of new conditions and we must address ourselves to these, and not to those old conditions which marked out our sphere in the late Republican party as serving as a back ground, in order that men like Jackson, Goldsborough, and their kind, could enjoy the federal jobs which would come to the party in this state. For the most part, the present Afro-American has enjoyed some advantages in an educational way. Thousands of them have purchased homes and are constructing a proper-family life, and trying to build up themselves just like other people. They have little concern about holding office, but they have very much concern, indeed, with repect to any further attempt to rape the suffrage, or to increase "jim-crow" conditions. At present, while the large majority of them are "Progressives," they are at the same time thoroughly independent, and disposed to vote, not for a party, but for their own interests. The late Republican party never made any serious effort to serve such interests. At present there is not a ghost of a chance of that late or organization securing enough votes to make a respectable showing, to say nothing of the ludicrous idea of being in control of the legislature of Maryland. But some group of men are going to control that body. Instead, then, of following a confessed lost cause, when the time comes, it is to be hoped that Afro-Americans will display their good sense and judgement by helping to send to Annapolis such members of the Legislature, be they Democrats, organization men, or men of any other names, who will in all sincerity give the race a "square deal" in the matter of no more distranchisement amendments, and jim-crow laws, and large and liberal state appropriations for our schools and charitable institutions. We are not concerned whether Mr. Jackson or Mr. Smith, or Mr. Marbury go to the United States Senate. We are for the man, or men, who will deliver the goods. If it can only come through a combination of both of the Eastern shore worthies, Mr. Smith and Mr. Jackson, we have no objection. But, it is little too early for us to take any definite position. We must wait and see what we shall see. In the meantime, we can well offord to cease from the organization of partisan political clubs. When we do organize let us know why, and let that why he the conviction that we see light ahead on behalf of the race in Maryland. A NRWSPAPER For some reason or other some people will never understand the mission of a newspaper. They seem to think that it is only a medium of chronicling certain things and all else must be severely let alone. News is news, and that is what a newspaper is published for, to give the news, and unless a newspaper gives the news while it is news the people will soon get tired of it and fail to purchase it. In giving the news of the day what has the newspaper to do with the standing of anybody? What has it to do with whether or not Mrs. Jones belongs to the Methodist or Presbyterian church. Is she interested in a work of charity? Is she a suffragette? Does she take part in a dance? It is none of the business of the newspaper to know whether she is a consistent church member or not. Of course if a person dies, or is interested in some work of charity that brings her or him in contact with religious people, that fact is generally made known, because it is part of the news of the article, and not simply because he or she is a member of such and such a church. It is the function of a newspaper to give the news as it finds it. No newspaper is custodian of the morals of any one, and this fact is substantiated every day in the week when one reads the daily papers. Whether Mr. Jones is rich or poor has nothing to do with a possible news item that may concern him. Whether he belongs to church or not does not particularly concern the reporter, except as to "point a moral or adorn a tale." And this one fact the average colored newspaper is slow to learn. Most of them color the news that comes to their papers by the standing of the party in the community, and so very often a piece of news is suppressed because it might hurt the feelings of Mr. So-and-so, or Mrs. So-and-so. At the same time it is common property, and often it would be better for the individual if the true story was published for then it would possibly do more good than harm. We have yet much to learn as to the proper functions of a real live up-to-date newspaper. When the colored newspapers shall learn to publish the news as it finds it, it will do possibly two things; first, increase its own circulation, and in the second place put a good many people on guard as to their actions for fear that it my get into the newspapers. In this way, possibly, the community may well be helped, by making folks look well to their actions, public and private. THE HAWKINS' TESTIMONIAL THE HAWKINS TESTIMONIAL That there should be some definite and adequate expression of appreciation of Mr. W. Ashbie Hawkins in connection with the recent decision of Judge Elliott, in the segregation case, can scarcely admit of any doubt whatever. On more than one occasion before, in these columns, have we directed attention to the long and continuous public service of Mr. Hawkins on behalf of his race in this city. There is, however, room for an honest difference of opinion with respect to the most effective form of such expression. A few citizens have already arranged for a banquet in honor of Mr. Hawkins, to be given next week. While we honor the motive of sincerity which inspired the holding of the banquet, yet, the price per plate, as well as the shortness of the time, would seem to indicate that it will be an exclusive affair. This is rather unfortunate. To our mind, it would have been much better, and helpful to every race interest, if instead of a banquet an ordinary fifty cent "luncheon" had been given with an effort to get together to such an affair as many men of the race as possible. The quantity that goes into the stomach ought not to be the chief end of such affairs. A much lighter repast would have been sufficient. We are a poor people; but nevertheless it is needful to encourage the coming together of the men of the race, on such occasions, for a social meal together, and for the greater purpose of receiving inspiration. We are anxious to inform and enlighten our people, and to draw them closer together. Upon an occasion of this kind, our lawyers, an other professional men, would have a magnificent opportunity in having together three or four hundred men, from all the walks in life. Their short and pointed speeches on the practical aspects of many things of common concern would prove of the greatest educational value and in the many efforts before us, against the common foe, there would be a more wide-spread interest in the gatherig of funds for our common defense. Secretary Debardeleben Issues Call For Second Installment To the Latter. On Thursday, May 1st, the second installment to the new Y. M. C. A. Building fund opened. Already some of the people have started out well and a record breaker is predicted for the May payment. The first quarterly payment closed Monday evening, April 21st with $5000 paid. That looks very much like the people of our city mean business, and everybody agrees that the May payment will be all that we hope it to be. Quite a number of people, in the beginning of the movement, said that "the people will not become interested in the Young Men's Christian Association, but it is very clearly demonstrated that they are interested. Some also said "they won't work in a campaign," but we all know they did work. Others said that "you can't get the people to subscribe," but they did subscribe. And lastly, some said, "they will not pay their subscriptions" Some are not but the majority are paying. Nobody thinks or saying that the Y. M. C. A. is not needed in any community for that has been settled long ago. Every city with a colored population of ten thousand should have a flourishing Christian Association. It affords a splendid opportunity for organizing and developing the young manhood of every community. It also serves as an agent for bringing all religious denominations in close touch one with the other, and gives the entire population an opportunity to unite and render Christianity practical. It appears that one or two of the churches that pledged support to our effort have gotten information that the Association does not wish our support from the churches as an organization. This information being circled around is not official and the General Secretary and Board of Directors are not, by any means, responsible for it. We are soliciting assistance from everybody, and we hope all the people will help in this undertaking. We solicit the prayers of all Christian people in our community, and let us awail bears in mind that this is a city wide movement and is for the good of all the people. Thanking you and all friend for the encouragement given, I am. Very truly W. F. DeBARDELEBEN. Tendered A Surprise The Pride of Love Social gave Mr. Herman W. Henry, who has been sick for three weeks at his home, 716 Hanover street, a surprise last Wednesday evening. A large basket of all the delicacies of the season and a handsome bouquet of flowers were presented him. -Miss Charity Davis is president, and Mr. Caleb H. Smith, secretary. To Collect $1000 Fund Rev. John Offer Custis, pastor of Handy A. M. E. Church, has been designated by Bishop Coppin to collect $1,000 toward the erection of a new boy's dormitory for Kittrell College. He will travel in all parts of the state. The sixteenth anniversary of Ebenezer Church, 23rd street, east of Barclay, will be celebrated next Sunday with special services. The church is one of the most flourishing in the city. Rev. John W. Jones is the pastor. CHAS. BANKS SUPREME-SESSION, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS The coming session of the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias, to be held here next August, promises to be one of the largest attended in the history of the order. Delegates and visitors from all parts of the country will be here, and all ready a large number have written and asked that accommodations be reserved for them. Grand Chancellor George A. Watty, J. Edward Smith, chairman of the finance committee; W. C. McCard, Josiah Diggs, G. W. F. McMechen and other leading spirits in the local end of the arrangements for the session have opened headquarters at Eik's Hall, 414 W. Hoffman street, and from now until the session the work of preperation therefore will go merrily on. The Uniform Rank, under the command of Major General R. R. Jackson will come to the city over five thousand strong and will camp at Shadyside, where tents will be pitched and the men will go through the ordinary and regular camp life for seven days. Brigadier General Lewis E. Williams, of the Maryland Uniform Rank, promises to have a large number of the local brave lads at Camp Creswell. During the encampment, the United Electric Railways will make special provisions for carrying those who wish to visit the camp, and provisions are being made for at least twenty thousand visitors a day. The following is the program for convention week at Camp Cres- The following is the program for convention week at Camp Creswell: Sunday, August 24, 1913. 7:00 A.M., Cannon Salute, Raise Colors, Camp officially opened. 9:00 A.M., Guard Mount, Maryland, Detachments, District of Columbia, North and South Carolina. 2:00 P.M., Concert, Sacrel and Descriptive, 8th Regiment Band, Chicago. 3:00 P. M.. Musical Drill, First Regiment, Illinois. 3:30 P. M.. Exhibition Drill,Palestine Co B., Cincinnati, Ohio. 5:30 P. M.. Dress Parade. 6:00 A. M., Reverie 9:00 A. M., Guard Mount, Companies 2nd Regiment Pennsylvania, Kansas, Alabama and Florida. 2:00 P. M., Concert, First Regiment Band Pittsburg, First Brigade Band, Charleston, W. Va. 9:00 A. M., Guard Mount, Companies 1st Regiment, Ohio, Mississippi, Texas and Georgia. 2:00 P. M., Concert, First Regiment Cadet Band, St. Louis, Mo., 2nd Regiment Band, Philadelphia, Pa. 3:00 P. M., Exhibition Drill, Columbian Battle Axe Cadet Co., St. Louis, Mo. 5:30 P. M., Dress. Parade. 6:00 A. M., Reveille. 9:00 A. M., Guard Mount, Companies 1st Regiment, Indiana, Arkansas, New York and New Jersey. 10:00 A. M., Camp Sermon, Baltimore churches and choirs in attendance. Sacred concert by 1st Regiment Band of Omaha, Neb. 2:00 P. M., General Inspection and Reveiw. 5:30 P. M., Dress Parade. Thursday, August 28th. 6:00 A. M., Reveille. 9:00 A. M., Leave Camp Greounds. 10:30 A. M., Parade. 2:30 P. M., Prize Drills, Class D. 5:30 P. M., Dress Parade. [Portrait of a man in a suit with a tie]. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Friday, August 29th. 6:00 A. M., Reveille. 9:30 A. M., Guard Mount, Companies, Illinois, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Kentucky and Tennessee. 2:00 P. M., Concert, 1st Regiment Band, Kentucky. 3:00 A. M., Musical Drill, 1st Regiment of Illinois. 3:30 A. M., Exhibition Drill, Companies New Jersey. Saturday, August 30th. 6:00 A. M., Reveille. 7:00 A. M., Break Camp. A Successful Pastor At Trinity Church Rev. L. C. Curtis, who has been appointed pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Church, is regarded as having been one of the most successful ministers in the A. M. E. Church. Born in Florida 48 years ago, he received his academic training at Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, and Wilberforce University. He studied theology at Howard University, graduating therefrom in 1895. For twelve years he had supervision of the work of this denomination on the West Coast of Arfica, and his mission there was regarded as highly successful. When Bishop Heard was sent there four years ago, he came to this country, and one year later became pastor of Mt. Moriah Church, Annapolis. During the four years that he was stationed there he succeeded in strengthening every department of the church. Rev. Mr. Curtis has been twice mentioned in connection with the bishopric, and it is probable that if Bishop Heard had not been sent back to West Africa by the last General Conference that he would have been elevated to the episcopacy and given charge of that work. "Hank" Henry's Dinner Mr. Hank Henry gave a well appointed dinner Tuesday to a number of his friends at his home. Among those present were: Jule Seals, of Chicago; "Lovey Joe" Robinson, Charles Hines and "Judge" Lewis, of New York; Mr. Jones, of the Great Lake Lodge of Elks, Chicago; James Stith, Jay Gould, "Chie" Brooks, Oscar Thomas, "Al" Haynes, Robert Goodlove and Raymond Coates, of Baltimore. A very enjoyable evening was spent. John Mitchell Visits Here John Mitchell, Jr., famous editor of the Richmond Planet, president of the Mecanics' Savings Bank, that city and the only colored member of the American Banker's Association, spent last Saturday in the city. While, he he was taken in charge by Rev. Ernest Lyon, Councilman Harry S. Cummings, George A. Watty and George H. Carter. He called upon Mayor Preston, with his escort, and was also a visitor at the office of the Afro-American Ledger. Mr. Mitchell expects to return here in August to attend the session of the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. Rev. Bailey Passes Muster A council of Baptist ministers met at Trinity Baptist Church Monday night to consider the status of Rev. A. Bailey, who had been excluded from membership in Enon Baptist Church. His alleged exclusion followed differences with the pastor of the latter church several months ago. At the meeting last night the ministers voted, it is said, to continue to regard Mr. Bailey as a Baptist minister in good standing. ss oo ee K IN MEMORIAM Jn sad but loving memory -of my dear mother, -Mrs. Rosetta H, ‘flarridy’, who departed this” life one Year agO today; .May :.1st,1912. One year has passed. My heart still sore “gs time flys on miss her more. often I sit and think of het When ] am all alone, For-memory is the. only friend That grief can call its own. By her devoted son, Simon H, Harridy. gAUNDERS—In sad but -loving vemembrance of our Gear little neice, Hilca Louise Saunders, who departed this life three years ago, May 2, 1910, age eight years. Ohow hard we tried to save her Prayers and tears wereall in vain Happy angels came and took her From this word of grief and pain. By Uncle Robert and Aunt Estelle Young, 1821 Druid Hill avenue, Jo sad but loving remembrance cimy dear wife, Mattie Baily, who departed this life four years ago, april 27, 1909. Farewell dear wife “May your slumber be as peaceful as your love ‘And when. God shall call me home- ward hope to meet thee in heaven above. By her loving husband, John 4H. Baily. GROSS—In asd but loving re- membrance of my ‘dear husband, Philip Thomas Gross, who departed pis life four years ago, April 28, 1909. Qh God what a weight of sorrrow Must 1, the lonely.one bear ‘The silent room, the. empty bed, ‘And the loney, vacant chair. Jenderly nursed and-cared for him ‘Trying in vain to restore his health This would have been worth an emporres throne His life to me was more thar wealti.. Jonee had a cheerful happy home ‘And a devoted husband whe stood by me Put now since he is dead and gene My heart is not what it used to be By his looving wife and childrer Mary A. Grosss. In loving remembrance of my grandson Joseph F. Matthews, who died four sears-ago, -May Sth,1909. God takes our loved ones from our homes. But never from our hearts. By his grandmother. = CARDS OF THANKS wish to thank my. many friends for their kind attention to my daughter during her illness and for letters, telegrams of sympathy and fioral tributes rt her death. Birs. Phoebe Porter. 523 Lanvale street. . Mrs. Annie Young wishes to thank the friends of the family for the kindness and sympathy.shown dur- ing her recent bereavemnt, the loss of her mother, Maria Janey. Miss Neborah ‘Bell, of 617 N. Caroline street, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bell, who has re- covered from along and painful illness under the skillful care of Dr. W. E. Harris, desires to thank her many friends for the fruit and beautiful fiowers they sent. Death of Mrs. Sewell Mrs, Frances Sewell, of 1155 Carrollton avenue, after an illness of several months duration, depart: ed this life on April 28rd, and was buried Saturday, April.26th at St. Peters Cemetery: Mrs. Sewell leaves surviving ker, Andrew I. Sewell, her husband, and five children—two girls and three boys—and one grand coild. All during her illness and upto her death and burial Mrs. Sewell’s neighbors and friends were very kind to her and her’fam- ily; and her husband, Andrew I. Sewell, takes this opportunity to ‘express his sincere thankfulness. to all those who so generously looked after and.gave consolation to his wife and family during the ‘hours of their distress. ‘Andrew J. Sewell. Mrs. Mary Taylor, of North Cal- houn street sustained a stroke... of paralysis a few.days ago. ‘She is the-mother of Mrs. Mollie Rodman principal of the .Druid Hill“ ave- aaue schoo}. *AAAAAAAAAADAAAAADARAAAAAS Advertising Talks all the time ee EXTRAORDINARY MUSICAL - EVENT Mme. E. Azalia Hackley The Famous:-Coloratura Soprano | in Song Recitals‘and Demonstrations at Sharp St. 1. E. Church, Monday; May 12. 8.15 p.m. Under direction of Music Department of Morgan College | ADIUSSION 25 CENTS DONT “MISS“THK “TRAIN. -FOR HEAVEN. ieee ae eee) SS - Rev. Alfred Young ~will ‘deliver the famous ‘‘Railroad Sermon’’ at Waters A. M..E. Chruch, .Aisquith }street near Jefferson, at 11 ‘a.'m., this Sunday, May 4th. ~ His choir and congregation will accompany. him. Rev. A. :L. Gaines, new pastor. Rev. A. Young, pastor of**Kings Hill.’ Cantata “=< Belshazzar by Choral Symphony Oratorio Society on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, May 7:and 8, at Centenuial'M. E. Church, benefit of the chureh> Caleium lights, beautitnl costumes,-and stage scenery. Aduls tick- ets each night 95 cents: Season tickets 35.cente. Child’s ticket, each night {5 cents, season 25 cents. Robert Thompson, director; Airs. ‘Susie A Connor wtoniet Rev. N.M. Carroll. D. D. Pastor. in 4-96; 5-3 There will be a Literary and Box entertainment under the~aus- pices of the Gaines’ Circle at St. John’s.A. M. E. Church, Monday evenin,May 6 th, 1913. Music by the Cresceut Orchestra. Mr. E. Hoban, director. Tickets five.cents. Mrs. Ellen Turner, president. Miss Dora Sample, secretary. | Rev. L. S$. Flagg, . Pastor: Sixty-fifth. Annnal Sermon of the R. W, G. C,.Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria of the State of Maryland will be held at ‘Ames Memorial M. E. Church, corner’ Carey and Baker Sts., Sun- day, May 4th, 1913, at 8P. M. Sermon:by ex-Pastor, Rev. R. W. S. Thomes, D. D. "All members and ‘friends are cordially invited to be present. R. J. Curtis, R. W. S. G. Chief. P.F. Brent, R. W..8..G. Sec’y. Gnerial Natiee to the Public-New Church Opening. e NOTICE—There will e a special sermon preached to the Progress- ie Cirele of Bethlehem A. M..E. Church, Mt. Winans, by Rev.L. H. Stevens, B. D., Sunday; May 4th 1918, at 8.o’clock. All churches ‘are invited to’attend. Minnie Price, president. Sarah E. Travers, secretary. Rev. C. C. Handy, Pastor. yay ‘The A. C. &. League of . Waters -A. M. E. Chureh will hold its special rally on-account of $1700.00 this Sunday, May 4, at 5.30 p. m., at which time a brilliant program will be rendered. Those desiring cards or any one desiring to .hélp us will please report. on the above | date.and oblige the A. C. E. League Miss Woolford, President Mr. C. A. Carey, Secretary Rey. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. Special Rally of the A. C. E. League, Waters-A. M. FE. Church, Sunday, May 4, 5.30 p. m. Dear- Friends—We are in ‘the struggle of our life. Our church must raise $1,700 by the first of May. We are endeavoring to soli- cit your sympathy in this, our effort. Will you-help us? God will bless you for this isa worthy cause. Those who have cards for our league or those wishing to help us please report the same on the above date and we will be very grateful tc you. ‘The following persons have a ea Meets, 2 ‘Miss'‘Mamie Gales...........$1.00 Miss Bertha Myers.....-.-..-1-00 Mr. Edward Gross.......---.1.00 Doctor’s Coachmen Jr.......--5-50 Nonpariel Association... . ----5.00 Miss Lelia Brown......--....2-50 Thanking you ‘in advance, we remain very respectfully Miss Mamie Woolford, President Miss Lillie Hughes, Fin. Sec’y. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. — SPECIAL NOTICE This is to give notice that the Douglas Fraternal Benefit Associa- tion has been transferred to a new company carrying the same name under anew Board of Directors. Delaware Williams, president and manager. Done by the old board: Robert A. Green, president; J. W. Brown, vice president; Thomas Case, treasurer; C. H. Conaway, secre- tary; I. P. Brown, manager. None of the.above five-names.ar¢ longer responsible for any sick. 01 death cldims.of the. Douglass Asso- ciation. © __ 1 ePRCTAL NOTICE. Be on time for the Gospel Train Rev, Alfred Young, accompanied by his choir and congregation wil preach the famous Railroad Ser- mon at Waters A..M. E.. Church, Aisquith street near Jefferson, Sun- fay, May 4th, at lla.m. Rev. A. L ‘Gaines, Pastor. WOMENS’ ‘DAY At Centennial M. E. Church, corner Caroline and Bank streets, Sunday, May 11th. 11 a, m., Sermon by Mrs. C. B. Molock. ~ 3 -—p. m., Sermon by Rev. Mrs. Ida Nelson, accompanied by -her full choir and congregation. § p. m., Great Platform Meeting. ‘Addresses by Mrs. Emma J. Truxon, Mrs, A. R. H: ‘Miller and three minute addresses ‘by presidents _of organizations. Good Music. Re- port of Companies. A’great time. ‘All -women’s organizations are cordially invited. Mme. Helen A. Cooper, President ‘Mrs. Bélle Jones Briscoe, Organ- ist. ‘Misses. Lillian ‘Robinson “and Georgetia Billups, Muiseal -Diree tors. “Mrrs.-Sadié] E. “Churchill, ‘Sec’y. Rev. N. M-Carroll, ‘D-D. Pastor. WANTED-—50 Head Women:ant Mento go to’the ‘country to work, L ICES t@-WHATCOAT M..E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts.‘King’s Hill’ Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence; 618 Dolphin Street. | a ny e SABE NERA. A, Yale il a. m., Local Preacher, F. Tasker. 8 p. m., ‘Sunday School. 4p.m., ¥..MM. C, A.will hold Union Service. W..F DeBardeleben, Sec’y. 4,80 p. m., ‘Bpworth League. 8.p. m., Sermon by Rev. W. N. Holt, followed by the Holy Communion. Entertainment Monday, May th, by the Epworth Leaguo. iverybody welcome. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. ‘W- 0, Tongue, Supt. E. Cooper, Pres. of L. ST. MATTHEWS &. E. CHUROH B23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green. Pastor 11a, m,, Sermon by Pastor. 2. 30°. th, Sunday School Bip. m. Rey. J. H. Carter and Choi of Bliicott Bity. Come and hear that choir sing. 4p. m., Jr. EpworthLeague. 8 p..m., Sermon by Stranger. Mrs, Elizabeth Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid Mr.S. E. Swann, Supt Mr.Joshua Fuller, Pres. EB. L. Sunday, May llth, will be a, great day at St, Matthews M. E. Church. We want to raise $1,000. The congregation of the Psalmist ‘Baptist Church will occupy the auditorium of their new church, Riggs Ave.,and Woodyear St., ‘Sunday. May 4th. The Pastor will preach the opening sermon at iL A. M., 3.30-P, m. Rev. R. T. Winn,-D. D., will preach; hiscon- gregation is invited and his choir will sing. This is the seeond church built by this pastor and congregation in thirteen years. This church has four branches: Israel Bapt. Church, Presstman and Vin- cent Sts.; Antioch Bapt. Church, Presstman and Bruce Sts.;'Shiloh Bapt, Church, George St. and Clinton ‘Ave. ; Grace Bapt. Church, Vincent St., near Baker. Psalmist Bapt.-Church is the mother of the four churches. Rev. Junius Gray, D. D., is Pastor. Each church issupporting its Pastor, so we have much to thank God for. Wire 1. Parsley, Clerk. t@e ASBURY M. E. CHURCH “a Lexington and East Sts. Rev. George E. Curry, Pastor. 11 a. m,, sermon by the paster, sub- ject, “The Cleansing Blood.” 2:30 p. mi., Sunday School. Bp. m., Epworth League. 11a, m,, sermon by pastor, subject, “Does Gor Care.” _ The Holy Communion will be admin- istered at the morning service. Strangers Cordially Welcomed _ Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. ‘Leon Carrington, Pres BE. L FOURTH ANNUAL PINK TEA PARTY Given by Brown Circle No. 1,-of East Baltimore At MOSES HALL, 618 Eutaw St. MONDAY EVNG., MAY 19th | Musie by COMMONWEALTH ORCHESTRA TICKETS 2 CENSS ‘Supper free from 10 until 12 o'clock No Postponement on accouut of weather Chair. Mrs. M. Buckingham, Mrs. M. Campbell,, Mrs. S. Chase Mrs. G. Roberson, Miss D- Tripp, Mrs. E. Mitchell, Mrs. Clara Jones, Mrs M. Brown, Mrs- C. Taylor (@ CHRISTINSTITUTE “SR Dr. G.W. Kennard, Pastor. Ensor Street. Sunday, May 4th. 11a. m, sermon Abraham Hill. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8p. m., Rev. Dr. Farrow. All are invited. Your Civic Interest Demands Attention A BIG MASS MEETING ———Will Be Held At-—— Penna Ave. A. M. E. Z. Church Pennsylvania avenue, near Doiphin St ‘ ‘ Wednesday Eve., May 7th, at 8 o’clock The issue will be the Civic Welfare of the colored citizens of the State of Maryland. Subject for the evening will be: No Segregation, No Separate Car Law, No Disfranchisement. The meeting will be held under the auspices of the Civie Citi. gens, Committee, Turn out in full force to hear the plain issue of the.day. : 1a nO Scestacoan ‘The way to‘deal with such and the remedy will be ably diseuss- sed by the following speakers: « - Hon. Charles J. Bonaparte, Hon. Charles R. Schirm Hon. Edward C. Carrington Madam Emma Truxon Warner T. McGuinn, Esa. John W. Rich, Esq. Rev. James H. Robinson . s ——CIVIC COMMITTEE — John W. Ryan, David T. Haarod © Dauiel Sedwick Walter Emerson ‘Alex. Williams Morris Moore Clarence Bright J. Alfred Sharp Dr. John Fisher. Joseph Matthews Jeremiah Stafford John H. Itussell | stephen Webb Henry R. Hiéoker Alfred Pitts John W. Watkins ! Galleries Reserved For Ladies : The Y.M. C. A. at King’s Hil, Pine and ‘Franklin Sts. Sunday, May 4th, 4:30 P. M. Speakers—Drs. C. H. Stepteau and WE. Williams. The public invited. “HAIR DRESSING 2 BY MISS M. &. DESHIELDS 221 W. Chase Street Hair Dressing, Manicuring, Facial Massage, Marcel Waving, Scalp Treatment. Hair Goods of all description. Also Wigs made to order. _.., Girls Wanted. ..._... | RECEPTION The Employment Bureau Com- mittee of the Y. W. C. A. invites you to be present at their reception on Friday evening, May 10, 1913 from 7tollp. m. Miss Evelyn Mackall chairman, Miss Sadie Chew, seretary of Bureau. Mrs. M. .E. Murpyh, President; Miss Emma Bright, secretary. ; Come and Buy Your Clothing From Mme. Brown-Wade, 1 9145 Division Street St. Luke Public Mass Meeting At St. Paul M. E. Church Saratoga Sheet ear a Private dwelling Largest and cheapest clothing business in Northwest Baltimore. Ladies’ dresses from $1.00 to $7,00. Separate coats. skirts and waists, One piece dresses trom 2ic. to $6.00. .Men’s separate coats 60c. Men, Women and children’s shoes from 25c. to $1.25 per pair. Evening and wedding gowns on hand. Open trom 8a. m. toll.p. mm TURSDAY EVE., MAY 20,1010 Under the auspices of the I. 0. St- Luke Society, of Balthmore City:and State of Maryland One of-the greatest speakers of the race will deliver an address relating to Business opportunities. Come out and hear Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, R. W. G.S., of Richmond, Va. and Mrs. Julia Layton, of Wash., D. C. State Dep, Mrs. Bessie Anderson Musical’ Program under the direction of the Choir, Mrs. Mary :L, Freeland, organist. Admission Free Mrs. M. E. McCormick. Dist. ‘Deputy Mre. JEmma Smith, Asst, Deputy Mire, Annie C. Scott, Chair.; Mxs. L. §. Henry, Sect.; Mr. Perry Brock, Mngr. ‘Miss Sarah R. Jackson, Mistress of Ceremonies Mrs. B. B. Anderson, State ; Deputy of Maryland. Rev..'S, H. Noorwood, Pastor = The New Carthage top at the New Carthage. Large and light furnished rooms. Meals to order, oard by day or week M. J. PARKER, Prop. 1126 Pennsylvania Avenue ‘Baltimore, Md’ 10 a. m. and 2.30 p. m. Everybody is going May- ing Sunday May 4th, to Brown's ElectricGrove on the - Steamer — Starlight oat eaves Miller’s Wharf, foot of Caroline St. ,;at.10a.:m. : and 2:30, p.m. | Two trip only ese BASEBALL ooo Opening Colored Championship Season Oriole Park ° {York Road and 29th St. - Thursday, Friday and Saturday, ‘May 8th, 9thand 10th, 1913 FamousCuban Giants Vs. Brooklyn Royals | ~ Vs, Black Sox | - ‘Two Games——One Admission 25 Cents . Tickets:at all drug:stores. ‘1H. E. Young, President. John R. Williams,.Sec’y and Treas. Cur) ag oe | $75 Daniel Easton $75 FUNERAL DIRECTOR. @ EMBALMER 504 W. BIDDLE STREET Dori’t-make smistakes ‘any “longer. Don?t: ‘be“bound ‘hard and fast to the old fanlily Undertaker who hasn’t half the ‘facilities and, none-of the progressive- fate-of Daniel Easton, . Inspect. my: window ‘display and see what I give yon. Lowe® Prices—Better Quality. _ ‘My Funeral'Parlor‘is absolutely Free to you. | “OPEN. AIL-NIGHT “Phone Mt. Vernon '5496-—Day ‘and ‘Night. : CHURCH NOTICES "ALLEN 4. M.E>OHURCH ‘Lexington and'Carlton Sa; gy SS ae cg sgt ie gee tN! Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor . 11a. m.,.Sermon by the Pastor. 2:30 p.m. Sunday School. » 4.30'p. m., Allen League. “Consecra- tion services. Good music with:excel= lent-singing. $p.m., Sermon by Pastor'and Com- musion: Té you are looking for a Ohurch, come to Allen. You will-find a cordial wel- come’to ‘all of our services. H. D. Brent, Supt. S.°S. Z Wm. Butler, Pres. A. U. E, EBENEZER A. M. E..GHURCE Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Hanover U1 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor, 2.30 p. m., Sunday ‘School. 6.00 p. m., Allen C, E; League 8p. m., Sermou by the Pastor, after: which the Holy Commanion. J. W. Norris, Pastor Jobn Murray, Pres, of the League. ‘Charles Tolson, Sapt. ‘@- TRINITY A. M. £, CHURCH, Linden Ave. anc’Biddle St. Rev. L. C. Curtis, Pastor. 11 a. m., sermon by new Pastor. 2.20-p.m.,Sunday School 6.30'p. m., A.C. E. League. at 8p. m. sermon by Pastor. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Miss A. .L. Martin, Eres. 7 s@® PAYNE A.M. E: CHURCH, Calhoun and-Laurens Sts. , Rev. J, G. Martin, Pastor, Residence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. Revival week, conducted: by. Evange- list-Mrs., Anna Brown. lla. m., Preaching by Mrs, Brown. 2p. m., Sunday “School. 4 p: m., Communion Service. 6p. m., League. Sp. m., Evangelisticeervice. All in~ vited, All welcome. 3. £, Neal, Pres: of the League. C..E. Dorsey, Supt. s@- WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A, L, Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street ‘Sunday May 4th. Ll a.m,, Railroad Sermon by Rev. Alfred Young. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3 p.m. sermon to the young people ‘by the Kev, Agnilla Brooks, 8 p.m., sermon by the pastor. and Holy Communion. HANDY MEM. A. M. EH, CHURCH Coz. Baker and Bruce Sta. Rev. Jon Ofer Oustis;-Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. 9.30 a. m., Sunday School. 11 a, m., Sermon by Pastor, subject, “What-Shall [ Render Unto the Lord For All His Benefits Toward Me?" 2.80 p. m., Sunday School 2.30 p. m., May Day Service and’ a March.” 6.30.p. m., A, C. E, League, Samuel E. Robinson, President. | 8 p.m., Sermon, subject, “A Special Warning 'to Sinners.?? 1. -.3 Sa Communion morning and night. Mr. Henry Johnson, Director. ‘Miss E. M. Wilson, Organist. Miss Ada Vole, Asst. Supt. gar PENNA. AVENUE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. J. W. MacDonald, Pastor. lla. m., Special sermon, “Great is the Mystery of Godliness,”’ by Rev. BP. DP. Samuels, the famous Baptist Devine, 1p: m., Class. J. H. Catlin, leader. 2,30 p.m.,; Sunday School.” W. W. Brown, Supt. 6p. m., Varick Christian Endeavor, J.B. Allins, Pres. 7,30 p. m., a special program by the ‘Tri Mu's of Sharp St. Memorial M, E. Chureb. Ail are welcome. Every one is cordially invited: t@FGILLIS MEM. Mm. P,.CHORCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. King Daughter’s Day. 10a, m., Class. Hi a. m., Rev. Jones. 2 p..m., Sunday School. 3 p-m., Platform service 6.30 p. m., C. EB. L. . 8p. m., Pastor and Communion and reading in members. G. W. Fowler, Pres. O.#. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. ST. JOHN UNITED CHRISTIAN CHUROH, : Orchard and Tessiér streets. - Sunday: Service ila, m., Preaching by pastor. 2p, m., Sunday School. 6p.m., Y.P.B. A. 7.45 p. tu., preaching by Rev. E. 8. H. ‘Gans, Private Secretary. Music by the Choir. Communion. (All welcome. 8p. m., ‘Thussday. All welcome. Prof. James A. Bell, Director. . Sister Bessie:Jobnson, Ozganist. Rev."G. B. Whittaker, Pastor, ee ee a ee |.O@- GRACE PRESBYTERIAN: ‘CHURCH, Dolphin. and. Btting Sts. ‘Rev. °W. Edward Williams, Pastor ‘The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale’St. Services: - 11a.m., Sermon by the’Pastor, .sub- ject, “Joseph, a character Study.” 3p. m., Sunday School... z 8p.m. *'A Father's Bins.” - ‘Lecture and praise service each Wed- needay, 8pm. Colored Young Women’s -Chris tian Agsseciation. 1200 ‘Druid Hil). Avenue. ‘You are invited to..attend'the Sérvices’ son Sunday, -May 4th, 1918 ab\'b ps ™m. : | Mrs. Bertha K. ‘Hurst ‘and /Mre. ‘Mary: . Handy-will make addresses... |. The :members :are-especially.urged ito be present to meet the new 'Secretary; ‘Mra. Hannab:Smith: ~: fa ’- ‘Phe ‘officers of the Association will:he {installed ‘on Etiday,: May 9th, "1918,_ Bev.:Giorge #. Bragg ‘will make’ the jnstallation‘address..20 3 ‘MB. Murphy, President, : OB. E.BrightBecretary, Baltimore is still Baltimore, and as I sit down to write to you today I am in the city of Baltimore., and may be here at the close of the week, but before this letter reaches many of you, I will be in another part of the word and you will just listen and see what I have seen and how I have seen it, and then I my tell you a little something about other parts of the world. I am stopping at a real hotel, one of the best in the country for my people. It is the Smith's hotel located on Druid Hill avenue. It reminds me that when I was a boy never dreamed of my people owning hotels, for I thought they were only for the white folk, and I could not see that we would ever need one In these few years we have just been making progress until I don't believe myself. The hotel is owned from bottom to top by Thomas R. and. Wallace Smith, two hustling young men. thomas R. Smith, just earned him some money, and he was backed by his brother and their little change went together until the hotel was erected from the ground floor on up to where it is right now. They have 27 guest rooms, furnished in the latest furnishing or furniture, buffet, dining room, parlors, concert hall, and everything that goes to make up a first class hotel, and it is conducted as a first class hotel. Now, I took a room in the hotel, and it was a real fine room, brass beds, springs on them that will spring you almost up to the ceiling, brass something to hang up your coat and hats, and the rooms, heated by steam, but it as so hot I did not need any steam but a little ice. The help around the hotel are all polite and courteous, and I enjoyed meetin- them all. It will pay you to stop at Smith's- hotel Reaching the hotel, I met C. M. Battey, of New York the artist and publisher, who was presenting to our people a genuine photogravure, 20x25. I do not know just what that means, but I was shown a great big picture with the faces of Fredrick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, John M. Langston, B. K. Bruce and Paul Lawrence Dunbar. It is a fine picture. He is one of the best artists in the country regardless to race or color, and I am real proud of the work he is doing. Well he shook my lily black hand and assured me that he was glad to meet me. Then he introduced me to Thomas R. Smith, the proprietor of the hotel or one of them. Mr. Smith assured me that he was delighted to meet me, and assured me that I was a welcome guest, to his hotel, and in addition to this pointed me out to his carriage that goes through the streets without horses and told me that it was at my disposal during my stay in the city, and I could hardly get through thanking him for the offer. Next I met John Mitchell, Jr. editor of the Richmond Planet who made me welcome during my stay, and invited me to come to Richmond. All the time I was looking around getting acquainted with many people from all parts of the world. I met John W. Hawkins who is in business right across the street from the hotel. He could pass for my brother if he desired to do so. Then up the street to see what I could see and how I could see it. Now up to Fennell's Pharmacy. I do not know what you mean by Pharmacy, but do know I went to the drug store owned by Joseph S. Fennell one of the men of my race who deserves some mention. He has a nice drug store, and he has made it from the ground floor right on up. I tell you if some of those old white folks who were in business when he was a boy, or when they died they still owned slaves, and should get up from the dead now and see this fine drug store and were informed that 'Joe' owned it they would just die from fright. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. J. M. Cargill, and saw some of his remedies at the drug store, and then I called at his home and met his wife, but did not meet the daughter because she was busy sewing a new dress for Sunday, to be delivered to some one that night. Now Mr. Battey brought me back to the corner, had me to call on Miss Poindexter, but she was so busy half-soling her that she could not see me then, but invited me to return later when she was not so busy. I did not get to see through While standing on the corner, Brother Zeke Robinson came along and shook hands with me, burying his finger nail way down into my flesh, making a sore. He had been some where to church taking on a little communion. He then attempted to show me around a little bit. Carried me to call on a lady whose name I shall not use. He told me that it was his cousin, and asked her for something to drink. "But there is the preacher," came the reply. "I don't care anything about him." It was then I put in and said, "young man, I am surprised at you." He tried to cover it up, but the lady would not give him anything to drink, so he carried me out on the street, said he was going another way, bade me good night, much to my pleasure, and whipped around and got back to that house. I do not know what to think of this action, and will not express myself now. Now and here you can see great improvements made amony our people, and since I see this I feel that I will be ready to go to my grave in peace. Old age is certainly creeping on me, and it has been for a long time. Is it surprising to you then, that I went ly to see Undertaker Owens, for he is just waiting for a job and says he will do it up in fine style if called upon. But there are many drug stores owned by my people and they all have something to help to keep a fellow out of the grave yet there are people dying this year that never died before in their lives. I looked in on the drug store of Dr. H. E. Young, and then walked down the street to the one operated by Stokes & Derry, two young men struggling to make the world live, and I congratulate them. If I just had a little more education, I would start me one, or become me a doctor. I did not get to see the may doctors of the city, and will wait until my return, when I am going to tell you about some of them and what they are doing to keep our people on earth, also tell you about the men who are fixing up snag teeth. I am going to have some half soled myself. I am sure the Baltimore people know something about the Marshall grocery. It is just up-to-date and they employ some help. I did not get to meet Mr Marshall himself, but I met his wife, his son, his daughter, and then the delivery boy. They all made me welcome to the grocery. They were as busy as could be. This is progress for us as a race. Called at Fitzgerald's real estate office, but he was out at the time. Next I called on Editor M. J. Chisum, of the Tri-State Times. He was just putting his brain on paper, and made me welcome to his office. He learned that I was to speak, and invited me to go to the Goldfield to supper with him Sunday night. Now I had my whole heart fixed on a gold supper, and decided that I would eat and eat until I couldn't eat. Editor Chisum is doing a good work, and has made a good start in editorial business. I will tell you about the supper later. This is the end of Saturday, so I just turned attention to going another part of the world Sunday morning bright and early I was up, had one of the hotel guests to say that I was making too much noise, and he would have me thrown out on my head, but he did not and I am glad that he did not. Then up to Editor Murphy's for breakfast. Enjoyed a nice breakfast with his family. Talked with Mr. Daniel Murphy about the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias then found my way to Sunday school. It was in the Old North Street Baptist Church, of which Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson is pastor. I did not get to see Dr. Johnson, but I was at the Sunday School and the men spied me and made me as welcome as the flowers in May, and even the superintendent had me to make a few remarks to the children. Next found me in Trinity Church. I was pastor of Trinity. A. M. E. Church Sunday morning. My stewards were on hand to greet the new pastor, and the new pastor was there to greet his members. People were there from everybody's church almost to see me and shake my lily black hands. I was glad indeed to see the people. I preached to them and they listened to me preach, and then we turned attention to the collection, and dismissed them and thus ended my work at Trinity. Now from Trinity, I was carried by J. Logan Jenkins to his beautiful home on Druid Hill avenue, and there I aad the pleasure of meeting his wife and two sons; and then a big dinner. I wish you could have seen me eating. Mrs. Jenkins is a refined, cultured woman, representing the thought among us. She is a fine entertainer, and enjoys having her husband's friends with her. The boys' also made, me, welcome. Leaving his home I met W. Ashbie Hawkins, the lawyer, and many other people that I will not have time to mention. Attended Bethel Sunday School, also the Y. M. C. A., returned to the hotel and was then accompanied to Bethel Church by Mr. Battey. I preached to the people. I tell you that "sho" is a big church, and I thought at one time I was going to faint standing in that big church. But the faint did not come, and I got through with the sermon, took up the collection, resigned and was then ready to go for that "gold supper" but Editor Chisum was not on hand. He said he was going to have an automobile, but I told him the one on the street which toted people around for five cents would do me. But I did not get to ride with any one of them. My eternity was very much disappointed and with this I closed out. I saw him in the hotel when I went in, but he was busy, and I just let him keep busy. Monday morning he came to my room, told me what had happened and then asked me to take breakfast with him. I must tell you that there are many changes made in the Afro-American Ledger office. They are constantly improving on the plant, and now there is to be found a modern newspaper office and other things will be added. I will not tell you about the office this time. Look out for me another time. I have left off my visit to New York Philadelphia, and other places, but look out for me in my next letter which will be from North Carolina. I shall send you two letters from here. Send all mail for me to Hotel Mt. Vernon, Norfolk, Va. ENON BAPTIST A PROGRESSIVE CHURCH The subjects of these lines are monuments of towering granduer in the sisterhood of churches and the galaxy of ministerial stars among pastors. This church was organized 20 years ago by its present pastor with only three members, but members consecrated and dedicated to the service and glory of God. These three have multiplied until notwithstanding the ravages of death and the thinings out by letters and exclusions, they can boast of a membership of 1,900, the majority of whom are wedded to God and covenanted to the church and pastor. These members find no sacrifice too great to make for God and his church. The result is, they started in a rented building which they purchased at great sacrifice. The membership grew so rapidly until the capacity of this edifice could not by any means accommodate the thronging multitude that pressed about the portals clamoring for admission. It was found necessary to pull down the old and build a new house of worship. So in 1906 they contracted for a new building at a cost of $26,000, which they have paid down to $1,000, having paid interest and all current expenses and pastor's salary up to date. This is in itself marvelous. This church is famous for the spirituality to its worship. This is one of the few churches where heart worship obtain. No one can enter within during worship with out feeling he is in the guest chamber of God. Its revivals are harvests of souls in the garner of heaven. They fly as clouds and flock as doves to this grand church. Eonon Baptist Church is not only loud in boastful profession, but in practice as well. It is purely Baptist in profession and practice. It contends for the faith that was once delivered to the saints standing on the firing line doing battle for Zion's triumph. Like a vessel at sea it has encountered contrary winds and rocked in the cradle of the deep, but undaunted under the guiding hand of her captain, Dr. Jones Watkins, it is riding every billow with her banner floating destined in spite of the combined powers of earth and hell to make the port celestial. She has given to the ministry 50 ordained and licensed preachers, most of whom are consecrated men who constantly sit in the watch towers on Zion's walls with trumps to mouths ready to sound the alarm. She has given one of her sons to proclaim the truth in Africa, the consecrated Rev. Gales, who is doing a service of which we are not ashamed. CUT RATE OPTICAL CO EXPERT OPTICIANS 309 CYPTOX LENSES CUT RATE OPTICAL CO EXAMINED FREE BY WWW.CUTRATEOPTICALCO OPTICIANS ALL OUR EXAMINES GUARANTEED BY WWW.CUTRATEOPTICALCO THE STORE WITH FACILITIES TO GIVE YOUR BEST OPTICAL SERVICE Eyeglasses or Spectacles in Rimmed or Rimless Frames fitted with our duplex Crystal lenses. 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They take first rank in cultivating and training the young people by maintaining a most heathful Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. The community can rightfully boast of the dispersion of her charity wherever the necessity comes, the attention of Enon. Enon Church is an imperishable monument to the consecration, zeal, wisdom and indefatigability of Rev. Jones Watkins, D. D., whose achievements proclaim him in no uncertain sound to be one of the best pastors of which the christian community can boast. At his words the army is ready to go up against Philippi. Like Apolos he charms his hearers with a peculiar eloquence. In doctrines he shows himself a Paul on Mars Hill. In captivaties and persuasive promulgation of holy truth he proves to be a John in Ephesus. In the government and directions of the church his hands are equity and judgement, while love and mercy enter every act where such are needed. As a leader he is indeed sagacious. 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R PARKER Real Estate Broker and Investor Property bought and sold on easy terms 917 Druid Hill Avenue WM. L. FITZGERALD Real Estate Fire Insurance Accident Insurance 1206 Druid Hill Avenue. Phone C. H JOHNSON Real Estate, Broker and General Repairs to Property 519 ROBERT STREET Madison 4584 Y PROF. J. W. ALLEN TONSORIALIST DERMATOLOGIST Electric Emporium Electric Massage. Open 8 to 9 p.m. 420 DRUID HILL AVENUE Baltimore, Md. Phone WM. SYDNOR Plastering Cementing, Bricklay- ing, Roof Painting and Paper Hanging 1532 LESLIE STREET J. S. EDWARDS Ladies and Gents Tailor Suits of all kinds made to order re- paired. Cleaned and Pressed 1217 Park. Avenue C. & P. Phone, Mad. 3874 Y. Frank J. Randall BAGGAGE EXPRESS 551 Laurens Street Near Pennsylvania Avenue J. R. Askew, the Hair Cutting King, is now located with Basil Loewy, 746 Pennsylvania Ave. near Biddle St. He will be glad to receive the patronage of his many friends. C. S. Bradley, M. K. Kane C. & P. Phone 4614 6 Mt. Vernon. SANITARY BARBER SHOP Everything Sanitary from Drinking Cups Up. WM. JOHNSON & SON 544 W. LANVALE STREET Cigars and Tobacons of all Kinds 1389 North Carey Street next to Terrell and McNeill Pharmacy Office Hours—9 a. m. to 8 p. m. daily Sunday by appointment. Phons, Madison 4125-2785 MILITARY WORK AT PRAIRIE VIEW WELL QUALIFIED TO TEACH. Admirable Record of Former Second Lieutenant In Spanish American War as Expert In Military Discipline. Won Over Thirteen Competitors In Examination For Naval Academy. Prairie View. Tex.-Captain George W. Austin, military expert and disciplinarian, who did more than any other individual to develop the high standard of military discipline among the boys at Tuskegee institute, is prosecuting the same work at the Prairie View State Normal college here with vigor. Captain Austin came to Prairie View at the beginning of the school term and brought with him all the essentials necessary to place the discipline of the institution upon a firm basis. Mr. Austin is in every way a military expert. He was born and reared in Cincinnati and received his education in that city's schools. In 1897 he was appointed a competitor by General W. B. Shattuck, congressman from the First Ohio district, in the entrance examination for the Naval academy. Dr. F. B. Dyer, now supervisor of the public schools of Boston, was chief examiner and declared young Austin to have won over thirteen other contestants, he being the only Afro-American among them. Captain Austin was denied an appointment to West Point on the ground that he was then forty-five days over the age limit of twenty years. In 1898 General Shuttle had Austin appointed second lieutenant by President McKinley in the Spanish-American war. He was engaged in teaching in Kentucky when he was recommended for second lieutenant in the Philippines by Governor Pushnell of Ohio. Upon recommendations from Mr. Washington, Dr. Dyer and others Senators Foraker and Burton of Ohio urged Mr. Austin's appointment as lieutenant in the Philippine scouts. General Bell, then chief of staff, put the matter up to President Taft, with the sole objection that Mr. Austin was married and that the president must waive that rule if the appointment was made. Of course the rule was not waived, but all this shows that Captain Austin possesses remarkable ability in his special direction—the enforcement of military discipline where large numbers of young men are congregated. In bringing about mainly deportment with due respect for one's superiors and in placing boys and men upon their honor as well as merit no one will gainst the advantages of military discipline. Prairie View has never done a wiser thing than institute such discipline, and in Captain Austin the institution has a man who is with out an equal in any of our schools in his line. Flattering letters of recommendation from government and army officials have been sent to the school concerning Captain Austin's ability as an instructor of military tactics, but the record which he made at Tuskegee and the remarkable work which he has done at this big school in Texas in a short time is the best evidence of his worth as instructor and leader of wide experience. Military instruction for the young men of the race, whether in school or out, is of great physical benefit to them. Schools like Wilberforce university, in Ohio; Hampton institute, in Virginia; and the Taskegee (Ala.) institute give special attention to this feature of exercise among its male students. Those receiving such instruction are easily distinguished from students of schools not having such a feature. GOOD YEAR FOR VIRGINIANS Auxiliary of Sons of Old Dominion In Fine Condition. With the April meeting of the or organization the ladies' auxiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia in Brooklyn closed another successful year's work. The receipts from dues of members amounted to $500. The membership is still increasing, and the society has a cash balance in bank of $1,000. The newly elected officers, who were installed by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, are the following: Mrs. Jennie Stewart, president; Mrs. Harkles, vice president; Mrs. Lorie Henderson, recording secretary; Mrs. Alice Scott, assistant recording secretary; Mrs. C. Robinson, financial secretary; Mrs. Hattie Martin, assistant financial secretary; Mrs. Annie Durrell, treasurer; Mrs. Amanda Hill, chaplain; Mrs. N. Banks, doorkeeper; Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Bidgid, guides. Anniversary Celebration at Hampton. The Hampton institute, in Virginia, celebrated its forty-fifth anniversary on Friday. April 25, with appropriate exercises. The Armstrong association from New York was represented by a party of 100 persons, which included graduates, former students and friends of the school. BUSINESS EFFICIENCY. Genius In Special Field. Birmingham, Ala.-W. A. Rayfield, the well known architect, who has offices in this city, is prosecuting his work in this southern field with a vigor that is the characteristic of success. He has made the plans for and supervised some of the best buildings erected by Afro-Americans in the south. He is winning his laurels and gaining in public favor. Mr. Rayfield, like all of our young men who would succeed, has to work hard. He has traveled adversity's road for a long time. Working in a pioneer field, he has had to bear with the questioning attitude of the very people whom he would serve and demonstrate to them again and again his ability to accomplish the work he sets out to do. As is perhaps well known, Mr. Rayfield is a graduate of Atlanta and Howard universities, of the department of architecture of the Pratt Polytechnic institute and of the same department of Columbia university, in J. addition to this training, Mr. Rayfield did some special work at the London (England) Polytechnic Institute. Practically ten years were spent at Tuskegee institute, during which time Mr. Rayfield placed the architectural division on a firm basis and did some real constructive work at that institution. It was during his time and largely under his direction that the buildings at Tuskegee took on a better tone and a higher aspect in so far as their architectural beauty is concerned, thus paying the way for a group of buildings that in their architectural design and permanent usefulness is most commendable. When Mr. Rayfield determined to go into business and extend his sphere of usefulness no place, appealed to him like Eminingham. "the New York of the south." Here he has worked with a fixed aim and has made it possible for other members of the race to secure work of this kind which they formerly could not get. He is the official architect of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Connection and in this capacity has made plans for some of its best buildings. In addition to this distinction Mr. Rayfield is the general supervising architect of the Freedmen's Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church and will have to do with most of the building done in the society's twenty odd schools. PUSHING ON IN BUSINESS. Build Success Upon Ruins of. Former Failures, Says Mitchell. The struggle of the colored people to secure a footing in the financial world has not been abandoned on account of financial failures, says Editor John Mitchell in the Richmond (Va.) Planet. Colored people are as determined as ever to regain the ground which they have lost and to achieve success upon the ruins of their former failures. The prevailing disposition in the past to give dishonest leaders the right of way is being antagonized and men and women of sterling integrity are pressing forward to redeem the business world as represented by colored business enterprises from the ridicule and condemnation which has been cast upon them. The violation of well established financial rules and customs is being discontinued. Richmond has been the center of business activity among colored people and we see no reason why it should not continue to maintain its supremacy. Miss Hallie Q. Brown's Coming Lecture Members and friends of the Avery mission, north side, Pittsburgh, are busy with arrangements for a lecture to be given at the mission on Thursday evening, May 1, by Miss Hallie Q. Brown the widely known educationist. The committee in charge of the arrangements is headed by Mrs. Thomas B. Johnson and Mrs. Minnie Watson as chairman and secretary, respectively. Public interest in the affair is increasing daily. Federal Office For Samuel H. Thompson When Attorney General McReynolds on April 15 made his intention of appointing Samuel H. Thompson of Denver to the position of assistant attorney general, to have charge of cases before the court of china, it was regarded by politicians in Washington as indicating the probable course to be pursued by the new administration in regard to Afro-Americans holding federal positions of the higher class. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Investigation by the Armstrong Association Reveals Much Information. Philadelphia.-The working opportunity and wages for colored children leaving school in our northern cities have recently been studied locally by the Armstrong association of this city. Dr. Brumbaugh, as superintendent of schools, has been particularly interested in a comparative study, and therefore two schools, one of white and one largely of colored children, about which the children live under similar environmental conditions, have been studied. All of the children in the schools of fourteen years of age or over were investigated. Among the colored there were seventy-four boys and 100 girls and among the whites seventy-one boys and sixty-three girls. The economic conditions of the families of both groups were such that the financial aid of the children was needed by them during the summer, yet 62 per cent of the white children become breadwinners during the summer or immediately after in comparison with only 41 per cent of the Negroes. The kind of work done by the colored boys and girls varies little, whether they have simply taken a job for the summer or whether they expect to keep it permanently. Among the white boys, however, the difference is noted that those not expecting to return can get positions in factories and offices, whereas those returning become errand boys. The factories and offices are largely closed to the colored, and, whether returning or not returning, they become errand boys or enter domestic service. The colored boys worked as follows: Ten in domestic service, twenty errand boys, three porters, three drivers, four newshoys and five miscellaneous. The white boys as follows: Seventeen in factories, fourteen office boys, fifteen errand boys and eight miscellaneous. Of the colored girls twenty-one became domestic servants, three strippers in a tobacco factory, where the wages are low, but more freedom is possible than in domestic service, and three entered miscellaneous occupations. Among the white girls nineteen entered factories, two stores, two domestic service and three miscellaneous. As the ages of the boys and girls advanced the wages rarely showed a parallel advance. This is partly due to the fact that the figures studied are comparatively small, and therefore special cases make irregularities in the tables, and partly to the fact that the last years in school are not especially adapted to fit the children for their vocations. What can be said with regard to the advancing wages can also be said with regard to the advancing grades. There is practically no difference in the wages of the white and colored boys. The wages of the boys varied anywhere from $1.50 to $7, averaging, as a rule, between $1.20 and $4.50, including, in some cases, an allowance made of $2 for board and $5 for board and lodging. Proposed Law Against Secret Orders Cannot Stop Their Progress. The old saying, "It is an ill wind which blows nobody good," is striking true in the case of the Central Rega ia company, Cincinnati, of which Jo seph L. Jones, vice president of the National Negro Press association, is the founder and head. Since the introduction of bills in congress and in several of the state legislatures against many of the older fraternal orders among Afro-Americans Mr. Jones' business has had a remarkable increase. This shows that fair minded white people are just much opposed to discrimination on ac count of color or race as are the colo red people themselves. The hearty support the officials of the various fraternal organizations are extending to this concern by giving it their own trade and as much from other sources as they can get is another indication of the growth of cooperation among our people, which is bound to result in good to all comersed. Then again our secret and benevolent orders should feel proud of the fact that a member of the race has the facilities for manufacturing regalis suitable for its use. Colored Americans have no fear misgivings as to the continuance of their crafts, such as the Knights of Pythias, Old Fellows, Masons and organizations of similar object and aim for mutual betterment. In this particular it would be well to consider the fact that the race is free from the wilt of the oppressor and that caste legislation has no part in the makeup of the men and women of character and thrift who constitute the great body of Afro-American secret and benevolent organizations in the United States. Mozart Society Ronders "Hiawatha." The Mozart society of Fisk university gave an interesting rendition of S. Coleridge-Taylor's "Hiawatha" in the Fisk Memorial chapel, Nashville, Tenn. on Friday opening, May 2. Professor Harry T. Burkigh of New York, was the special baritone soloist for the occasion. New Baptist Publication Launched. The General Association Headlight is the name of a new paper recently started by the Baptist General Association of Virginia. It is near in appearance and bears the carmarks of careful editorial supervision. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson V.—Second Quarter, For May 4, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Gen. xl, 9-23. Memory Verses, 14, 15—Golden Text. Job xxxii, B—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Today's chapter suggests the dreams of Scripture and shows how God uses even a dream as a flink in His chain of providences. He warned Abunheleen and Lahan in a dream, revealed Himself to Jacob in dreams; also spoke to Pharoh and Nebuchadnezzar in dreams (Gen. xx. 5, 6: xxvili, 12; xxxi, 10, 11, 24; xi, 1; 7: Dan. ii, 1). Gideon also and Solomon heard God in a dream (Judg. vii, 13; 1 Kings iii, 5, 15). In connection with the birth and infancy of Jesus there were several communications by dreams, and Pilate's wife suffered in a dream because of Him at the end of His ministry. We cannot but think of Job xxxiii, 14-17, where we read of God speaking in a dream, in a vision of the night when deep sleep falleth upon man, in slumbering upon the bed that He may withdraw man from his purpose and hide pride from man. We think also of Num. xii. 68, where He said that while He might talk to others in a vision and in a dream, He would speak to Moses. His servant, mouth to mouth; therefore it is written of Moses, "There arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face" (Deut. xxvii. 10). While there are no degrees in salvation and all who are truly redeemed are equally safe by virtue of the great atonement, there are great differences in the intimacy of the redeemed with the Lord and in their fellowship with Him. I suppose that no two righteous men could be further apart in this matter than Abram and Lot, and not many exceed Joseph in his intimacy with God, but think of what it cost him: And just there is our difficulty. Many are glad to rejoice in their personal salvation, but few comparatively are willing to humble themselves to walk with God as He desires they should. In that sense "many are called, but few are chosen." It means so much to deny self, be always delivered unto death, but in no other way can the life of Christ be manifest in these mortal bodies (11 Cor. iv. 10, 11). One would scarcely believe that the offense of Pharmano's chief butler and baker could possibly have anything to do with the working out of God's plan for Joseph and that the wrath of man could thus be overruled, but it is a weighty saying. "Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee" (Ps. lxxv1, 10). Why should Joseph care whether these men were sad or otherwise? Had he not enough troubles of his own? But see the compassion of Christ, who could take some hours on the resurrection afternoon to walk with and comfort two sad men. It sounds odd to hear Joseph say to those men concerning their dreams: "Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me, I pray you" verses 6-8. If he had said, "Tell God, who only can interpret," it would seem all right. But it was all right, for Joseph knew God and represented God, and God was with him. As he was able to interpret the dreams of these men he must have been able to understand the dreams that God gave to him and was as suggested in a previous lesson, no doubt sustained by the future which they revealed to him. Yet he felt the time long, and the wrong which he was enduring, for hear him as he says so pitifully: "Indeed, I was stolen away . . . And here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. Think on me when it shall be well with them, and show kindness. I bear them, into me and make mention of me into Pharoh and bring me out of this house" (versees 14, 15). What a record in verse 22 "Yet did not the cured butler remember her Joseph, but forgat him." Some one has said that such people are not all called "butter." There is a record in Psal. 1x. 15. of a poor wise man who by his wisdom delivered a city, yet no man remembered that same poor man. What shall we say of Him, who, though He was rich for our sakos became poor and humbled Himself into death for us that we, through His poverty, might be rich, and yet who of us remember Him in any way as we should: Miss Hatershon's typical suggestions from this chapter are in reference to Jesus being bound and led away. His hands and feet pierced, two malefactors crucified with Him, a message of life to the one only (Matt. xxvil. 2; Ps. xxil. 16; Luke xxii. 32; Joseph said: "Whorefore look ye so sally? Think on me, show kindness unto me, make mention of me, and me served them (Luke xxii. 27; xxyl. 17; 1 Cor. xi. 24; Matt. xxv. 40; xx. 32) We must not forget the being numb lored with transgressors (Isa. 111, 12: Luke xxii, 37). It must have hurt Joseph badly to be accused of the very thing he seemed to do, and no doubt the report was circulated in Daphne's household and elsewhere and believed in many, and the model young man held us to ridicule. Think of the Lord Jesus ridiculed as a glutton, a wine- bibler, a companion of sinners, pos- sessed by the devil; crumpled as an evil demon, so scorned as He suffered. But God raised Him from the dead and gave him glory. Colored Young Womens Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Ave. Bible Class, Tuesday nights at 8 p. m. led by Mrs. Grady. This is most helpful and instructive. Visitors welcome. Art Needlework Class, Monday nights at 8 p. m. Instructions in latest ideas in embroidery, crocheting, burnt wood, leather and brass work at very reasonable rates. Regular business meetings, Thursdays at 8 p. m. Employment Bureau Open from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. 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 OLIVER J. CAULK ..House Painter.. ...And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Madison 1029. 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Taylor and H. S. McCard, visited Mr. Ferd and explained the object of the proposed affair, and so deeply impressed was he that he not only consented to allow the free use of his theatre, but promised to do all he could to make the affair a success. Prominent among those who have already volunteered their services are Will Marion Cook and Abbie Mitchell Cook, S. H. Dudley, accompanied by his mule; J. Madison Reid, The Juvenile Troubadours under the supervision of Prof. L. E. Toomey, and Ford Dabney. A number of other atrists have been communicated with and will most likely be present. At a meeting of the committee held at the residence of Mr. Lemuel Young, on Thursday night, the members of the committee were highly enthusiastic over the proposed plans and its success is assured. Following the vaudeville show a reception will be given to the artists at the Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium, which has also been donated for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. John || Haynes In The City Mr. and Mrs. John Haynes, of Pittsburg, are spending a few days in the city. Mrs. Haynes, before her marriage was Miss Aldina Hawkins of this city, and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ashbie Hawkins. She was married in the early fall and when the announcement was made some months after, it came as a surprise, not only to her many friends in this city, but to her family as well. This is her first visit to her home since the announcement of her marriage, and she has been busy during her stay accepting congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes will leave early next week for Luray, where they will open a cottage for the summer. Large Crowd At Over 1500 persons journeyed to Brown's Grove Thursday as the guests of Messrs. George Brown and Walter Langley, the day being the formal opening for the summer of that popular resort. Covered piers, electric lights, new benches, senic railway and numerous other improvements greeted the eyes of the visitors. Messrs. Brown and Langley were congratulated on all sides for their enterprise, especially Mr. Brown, who has recently been awarded a pilots license, enabling him to take the Starlight down the Cheaspeake Bay. A lunch was served to all the excursionists. Ulysses S. Chambres Takes A Bride Rumor has it that Miss Marie Fitzgerald, one of the most prominent society girls of this city, and Mr. Ulysses G. Chambres were married recently in New York. Mr. Chambres, who is a member of Young's Quartett, and former organist of Madison Street Presbyterian Church, has been filling an extended engagement in New York. It is reported that Miss Fitzgerald has made several vistis to New York and that on one of them she and Mr. Chambres were quietly married. Miss Fitzgerald, who is extremely pretty, is one of the season's debutantes, having made her debut at the Baltimore Assembly during the Easter holidays. She was chaperoned by Mrs. E.V. Fitzgerald. While it has been known that Mr. Chambres and Miss Fitzgerald have been devoted to each other for some time, the rumor that they were married caused a good bit of surprise to their large circle of friends. Miss Thomas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Thomas, 211 Division street was married to W. H. McCann, of 2342 Stockton street, Annapolis, Md., on April 19th. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ernest Williams. A. Secretary of the Chauffeur Club of Baltimore and one of the most popular young men in the city. Rod and Gun Club Elects Officers At a meeting of the Rod and Gun Club, held at the residence of Mr. D. H. Murphy, on last Wednesday night, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: H. N. Willians, president; R.H. Butler, vice president; William Murray, secretary; Jerome Dolman, treasurer; William A. White, captain; Dr. R. G. Baker, chairman of the board of governors; W. T. Turner, chairman house committee. Dr. R. G. Baker, who had been president for the past two years refused to allow his name to be placed in nomination for a third term, saying that he preferred serving the club in some other capacity than president. He was given a vote of thanks for the efficient way in which he conducted the affairs of the club during the past two years. Following the election a collation was served. Fans To Have Plenty Of Good Baseball Much intreset is being manifested by the baseball fans of this burg over the coming games to be played at Oriole Park on May 8th, 9th and 10th between the famous Cuban Giants, the Black Sox and the Royal Giants. These will be the first of a series of games to be palyed throughout the summer season by colored professional base ball teams and as this is the first time that these teams have included Baltimore in their circuit, the local fans are anxious to show how much they appreciate good baseball. Baltimore will be represented in these games by the Black Sox, which is composed of most of the best players of the old Weldon Club and some other good ball tossers from the South. Messrs. Howard E. Young and John R. Wililams are the promoters of the affair and they are working hard to make the games a success. A double header will be played each day. Lawyer Hawkins To Be Tendered Banquet In appreciation for his successful contentions against the segregation laws in this city, a testimonial banquet will be tendered Attorney W. Ashbie Hawkins by a number of the buisness and professional men of the city next week at Young's Auditorium. Singe handed, Mr. Hawkins has defeated the two previous segregation laws in the courts and that, without compensation. Dr. E. Verry Stokes and Mr. P. D. Glenford Pennington have charge of the arrangements for the banquet. --- Miss Susie J. Cottoman, of 1803 Ringgold street, Philadelphi, has returned to her home after having spent ten days visiting Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Bessie Nicholas, of 1842 Division street. Miss Cottoman as highly entertained on Friday evening last, at the residence of Mrs. Clara Parker and Mrs. Addie Kyler. of 515 W. Biddle street. Artistic music was rendered by Mr. Thomas P. Campbell. The table was beautifully decorated, and dainties of the season were served. The Ladies' Aid of Centennial M. E. Church presented to the trustees the amount of forty dollars on last Sunday. The officers are Mrs. Laura Waters, president; Mrs. Sarah Mitchell, vice president; Mrs. Louisa Yorkman, treasurer; Mrs. Georgetta Pullev, secretary. Mr. George H. Hooper, of 609 Little Paca street, the up-to-date funeral director and embalmer, who has been sick with the pnemonia for several weeks, is now much improved and able to resume his business again with short notice and first-class service. C. & P. Telephone, St. Paul 7298. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, and the several local commanderies observed Ascension Day with special services at Grace Presbyterian Church Thursday day night. The Knights formed in line at Masonic Temple, Courtland street, and marched to the church. They were attired in the uniforms peculiar to the knights and made an imposing appearance as they traveled over the principal streets leading to the church. The services opened with the singing of "Onward Christian Soldiers" and ended with the singing of "Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise." Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway, Jr. was the musical directress and Miss Margaret Rusk, organist. An impressive and forceful sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg, rector of St. James P. E. Church. Thomas H. Smith is grand commander of the Grand Commanderies. NOTICE—The J. P. E.ans' Shaving Parlor, Biddle and Brevard streets, annuces to its patrons and public that on and after May 1st we close at 9 P. M., except Saturday when we close at 11.30 P. M. 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. Favette. Street. FOR SALE Two modern homes in 1100 block Etting Street. A rare chance for a man who wishes to own his own home. Convenient to four churches. Low Ground Rent. Home-seekers Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette Street. FOR SALE Modern 3 story home in 1300 block Argyle Avenue. Very low ground rent. Can be bought by small cash deposit and payment to suit. Write or call. J. Welsh 13 E. Fayette Street. FOR SALE Beautiful house in 1300 block N. Carey Street. All improvements; Marble Steps Long Yard, etc.; G.R. $67.88. Easy Payments. Homesekers' Realt Co. 11 E. Fayette Street. FOR SALE 700 block Baker Street. Two story, 6 rooms and bath. Long Yard. Near Ames Memorial Church Easy terms Homeseekers Realty Co. 11 E. Fayette Street. FOR SALE A rare chance to own a home in 500 block Laurens Street. 8 story 8 rooms and bath. Rooms Private. G. R, $65.00 small cush payments balance as rent. Homesekers Realty Co., 11 E. Fayette Street. HOUSE FOR SALE—A fine large house for sale all modern con- viences. Cheap sale to the right party. Apply to 1013 Linden avenue. FOR RENT Large airy flats in 1200 block Druid Hill avenue. 'Baths and electric lights. Apply 414 W. Hoffman street. Office hours 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Fine apartment for rent; apply 1624 Druid Hill avenue. FOR RENT—two nice rooms for a family of two, desirable neighborhood, all modern convenience, suitable for widow or settled person that works away from home. For full particulars write or call to the Afro-American office. Address letter care of Mrs A. E. H. FOR SALE—Several three story houses with large stables attached, strictly modern, low expenses, reasonable terms. Bargain if sold at once. Apply to P. H. Pratt, 1322 Argyle avenue. FOR SALE The A. M. E. Church, Baltimore Conference Class Studies. Also a lot of handsome bound hymn books, music and word editions, Ritual, Disciplines, Certificates and periodicals of the church. James G. Martin, Conference Ecok Steward, 1160 N. Calhoun street. THE MISSISSIPPI Book your dates NOW. The following dates have been booked: May 30. Grace Presbyterian Church June 1, Maryland Union Co. 1. Grand United Order of Royal Mites. 2. Metropolitan Christian Union Band. 3. B. N. D. Orton. 4. Calvpton Granite Social and Republican Club. 11. Israel Bapt. Church and S. S. 12. The Glanicor Laboring Men's Association: The Ladies Aid of Metropolitan M. E. Church. 13. Excelsior Social, Order of Moses. 14. Toussaint L'Ovure Lodge, No. 14, K. of P. 17. Fountain Baptist Church and S S 18. Allens A. M. E. S S 22. The Real Baptizing Rev. Belt's Congregation 23. Metropolitan M E S S 26. Willing Workers of Northwest Baltimore 27. Fresh Air and Empty Stocking 28. The Sunday Morning and William Johnson Band of Asbury 20 Mt. Sinja Baptist Church and S S Performance Begins In THE LYRIC, Main Hall ...Next Friday Vanity, or in T The artistic ability of the Fam fully tested by their rendition title "Italia." Supported by tra of 25 pieces Under Personal Supervision Number of Tickets TICKETS Mr. John R. Williams, 1627 Druid Hill THE MAY O At the Conference home Aisquith Street Beginning, Monday Evening, Ma ADMISSION (ea Mrs. M. F. Handy, President John Wesley M. E. Chu Sunday, 11 A. M., Sermon 3 P. M., Hon. Phillip Governor of the State of Ma gathering under the auspices of the Wesley church The Public is cordially invited to 8 P. M., Sermon by Rev. R. A. G. Mrs. Joseph G. Locks, Ju tress, Embalm Residence: 630 T Quick attendance. Carriages to hire for all occ ANCE Begins Promptly at 7.40 WRIC, Main Hall, Mt. Royal Ave. Next Friday Night Unity, or in The Land of Night, Stability of the Famous Juvenile Troubadour, and by their rendition of Donzette's Italian Cria. Supported by 60 others and Mr. Kern pieces Personal Supervision of Mr. L. Ellsworth To Order of Tickets yet Unused TICKETS 75c. and 50. Williams, 1627 Druid Hill Ave., Ticket Agent. None s Come To THE MAY CARNIVAL Conference home of the A.M.E.C. Aisquith Street Near Lexington Monday Evening, May 12th, ending Friday, MISSION (each night) 5 CENT Handy, President A. M. Wortham, S Aley M. E. Church, Rev. E. Lyon 11 A. M., Sermon by pastor. Subject, "M" Hon. Phillips Lee Goldsbury of the State of Maryland will address a re- order the auspices of the Methodist Brotherhood. Public is cordially invited to come and hear this able speak on by Rev. R. A. Green of St. Matthews M. Jeph G. Locks, Jr., Practical Funeral Attress, Embalmer and Shrouder Residence: 630 N. Caroline Street. Quick attendance. Courteous Treatments, to hire for all occasion. Phone Wor Performance Begins Promptly at 7.45 P.M. THE LYRIC, Main Hall, Mt. Royal Avenue ...Next Friday Night... The artistic ability of the Famous Juvenile Troubadours will be fully tested by their rendition of Donzette's Italian Chorus, entitled "Italia." Supported by 60 others and Mr. Kerr's Orchestra of 25 pieces. Under Personal Supervision of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey Mr. John R: Williams, 1627 Druid Hill Ave., Ticket Agent. None sold at door At the Conference home of the A.M.E. Church Aisquith Street Near Lexington Beginning, Monday Evening, May 12th, ending Friday, May 16th ADMISSION (each night) 5 CENTS Mrs. M. F. Handy, President A. M. Wortham, Secretary John Wesley M. E. Church, Rev. E. Lyon, Pastor Sunday, 11 A. M., Sermon by pastor Subject, "Man." 3 P. M., Hon. Phillips Lee Goldsborough Governor of the State of Maryland will address a religious gathering under the auspices of the Methodist Brotherhood of John Wesley church The Public is cordially invited to come and hear this speaker 8 P. M., Sermon by Rev. R. A, Green of St. Matthews M.E. Church Residence: 630 N. Caroline Street. Quick attendance. Courteous Treatments. Carriages to hire for all occasion. Phone Wolf 1958 Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H UNDERTAKEN Complete $73.00 FUN A fine casket worth $65.00, in higly polished jak or walnut out, either black, gray or white, to ma riages, new and up-to-date; fue b advertise funeral, six pairs of glove cifix when desired, rugs, chair etc.... This funeral cost elsewhere... JOHN H. OWENS ENDERTAKER @ EMBALMER complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Com- petet worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or dark or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber, gray or white, to match basket, as desired; five and up-to-date; fine burial robot, embalming, oral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, can- dred, rugs, chair set, all of the latest designs. cost elsewhere. $ A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished jak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robot, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru cifx when desired, rugs; chair setc, all of the latest designs. GET IT AT Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue corner Oxford DRUGS 一 ```markdown ``` 1 The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. 2 Choral Symphony Oratoria Society 3 Fountain Lodge No. 27 Good Hope 4 Asbury M. E. S. S. 5 Union Baptist S. S. 6 The William Johnson and Sunday Morning Band of Asbury 7 John Wesley S. S. 8 Macedonia Baptist Church and S. S. 9 The Lady Board of Managers of Provident Hospital 10 Grand Lodge Samaritans 11 Trinity A. M. E. S. S. 12 Sharon Baptist S. S. 13 The Helping Hand sinking fund No. 14 of E. Baltimore 31 Ebbenzer Baptist S. S. MOONLIGHTS May 30—I. O. C. SOCIAL JUNE 2 stewardesses of Asbury 5 E. L. Chapter 9 Dr's Coachman Junior Association No. 1 12 The samarians Grand Council 16 Imperial Association 23 The Avon Pleasure Club 30 Nonpariel Beneficial Assembly JULY 7 The Baltimore Bargain House Employees 14 SOUTHERN SINGERS of S. Baltimore 13 The Alphain singing Afociation 14 The Brown's Circle Promptly at 7.45 P.M. Hall, Mt. Royal Avenue Friday Night... The Land of Night ous Juvenile Troubadours will be of Donzette's Italian Chorus, en- 60 others and Mr. Kerr's Orches- of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey Tickets yet Unsold 275c. and 50. Ave., Ticket Agent. None sold at door One To CARNIVAL one of the A.M.E. Church St Near Lexington May 12th, ending Friday, May 16th (chick night) 5 CENTS A. M. Wortham, Secretary Church, Rev. E. Lyon, Pastor by pastor Subject, "Man." Hips Lee Goldsborough Pennsylvania will address a religious the Methodist Brotherhood of John come and hear this able speaker screen of St. Matthews M.E. Church R., Practical Funeral Director and Shrouder N. Caroline Street. Courteous Treatments. vision. Phone Wolf 1958 H. OWENS R & EMBALMER MERALS $75.00. Complete black cloth, steel gray or white plush side case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse touch basket, as desired; five heated car rials robot, embalming, opening grave s, door creep, candles, candelabra, cru all of the latest designs. $126.00 JULY A man in a suit giving a thumbs-up. Mr. and Mrs. William Saunders are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine bouncing boy. Miss Bertha Douglass, of 612 George street, is able to be out again, after being confined to her home for four weeks with malaria fever. Mrs. Suise Price, of Philadelphia is in the city visiting her sisters, Mrs. George H. Wood, of 1138 Riggs avenue and Mrs. William Snowden, of Division street. Mrs. Martha McKeney Reid, of Washington, was in the city this week, the guest of Mrs. Minnie Garnett, of 2147 Division street. Mrs. Mary Gantt Hicks, of New York, formerly of his city is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wheeler, of 2113 Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Alexander Jackson, of 914 N. Eutaw street, and her little daughters, Louise and Rebecca, are visiting her parents at Bryantown, Md. Mrs. Fanklin C. Beatty, of 1130 Carrollton avenue, has recovered from a nine weeks' attack of the grip. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Branham, of Huntington, W. Va., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Amos O. Hill, of 1137 Carrollton avenue. You are invited to John Wesley M.I.E. Church on Sunday at 3 p.m., to hear his excellency, the Hon. Phillip Lee Goldsborough, who will speak to a religious gathering. Special music by the choir. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Allen, of 537 Laurens street, left the city for Narragansett Pier for the summer. Mrs. Murdoch, of Washington, was in the city last week, the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. F. Allen and Mrs. Tillrey, of 537 Laurens street. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pratt spent Sunday in Manassas, Va. the guest of her brother, Mr. John W. White. Come early and secure a good esat at the 8 p. m. service at John Wesley M. E. Church, Sunday, May 4th, to hear his excellency the Hon. Phillips Lee Goldsborough. Among those who took the clerical promotion examination at the Custom House last Saturday, April 26th, were Messrs. John J. Gray and George S. Whyte. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Henson, of 103 Argyle avenue spent Sunday in Hagerstown visiting friends and attending the Conference. Mrs. Gracie Selden was granted an absolute divorce from her husband, Elias Selden, a few days ago by Judge Gorter, and will be known in the future as Miss Gracie Sparks. Sunday at 3 p. m., his excellency the Hon. Phillips Lee Goldsborough will address the Brotherhood of John Wesley M. E. Church. Come and hear him. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and daughter, of New York, are spending several weeks at 1401 Argyle avenue. George A. Nevells, commissary general of the Knights of Fythias, of Braddock, Pa., was the guest of George A. Watty this week. Mrs. A. L. Johnson, of 1415 Myrtle avenue, who has been quite ill, is convalescent. Mr. William A. Logan, of Mt. Winans, has recovered from a recent illness. Mr. A. T. Luca, who was paralyzed a few days ago, is reported being in an improved condition. Mrs. Lena Lancaster, of 527 N. Pine street, was in Washington this week on business. 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