The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO.38 FREDERICK CITIZENS WILL NOT SUBMIT Will Fight to Keep From Being Robbed of Their Right of CASE CARRIED BEFORE THE COURTS Local Judiciary Asked To Decide Constitutionality of the (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Frederick, Md., May 14.—That the colored men of this city do not intend to sit idly by and allow themselves to be robbed of their franchise without a struggle, is shown by the activity they manifested in getting themselves in a position to take the matter to the courts at the very earliest date. Several of them have gone to the registration office and made an attempt to register and have been turned down. Lawyers have been retained and the matter has gone into the local courts. On Monday evening a mass meeting was held in the Nazarite Hall; on All Saimus street, under the auspices of the Manhood Suffrage Club, of which Dr. U. G. Bourne is the president. Dr. Borne made an address, in which he outlined the necessary steps to be taken to protect their suffrage. Rev. J. W. Townes, pastor of the Baptist Church, also made an address. The question was well discussed, and it was decided to hold the matter in abeyance until after Thursday, when a decision in the local courts will probably be had. The last legislature, it will be remembered passed a similar qualification law. for Annapolis, which was taken to the United States Court in which a decision was rendered against it. The same law was made applicable to Ellicott City, but on account of the decision of the Court, the judges of election, who are also the registers, made no attempt to carry out the law. For a while it was almost impossible for the authorities to get men to sit as judges for fear of suits under the decision of the court. Wanamaker Gives $25,000 Philadephia, May.—John Wannamaker, the merchant, was among the many contributors, to the new building fund for the Colored Young Women's Christian Association. He gave $25,000 at the close of the campaign last Saturday night. Over $500,000 was raised in the general campaign and a number of branches will be erected. Mrs. Addie W. Blackwell and Mrs. Addie Dickerson were at the head of the campaign for the colored branch. Mr. E. Bernard Taylor, of Baltimore, was in the city Sunday. Gibeon Young, proprietor of Young's Casino New York City, is now managing the Standard Theatre, on South street. Rev. W. S. Carpenter, pastor of Allen A. M. E. Church, is leading a campaign against vice. Dr. Gilbert Again President Selma, Ala., May 12.—At the annual meeting of the trustees of Selma University, Rev. Dr. M. W. Gilbert was reelected president. The office of dean was abolished, and Rev. S T. Clanton was elected vice president instead. Dr. J. R. L. Diggs was elected register and professor in the collegiate branches. James H, Wolff Buried With Honor Boston, Mass., May 14.—With all the honors due a veteran of the Civil War, James H. Wolff, past department commander of the Massachusetts G. A. R., was laid to rest Tuesday of last week. Services were held in the Francis Washburn Post, Brighton. This service was preceded with one conducted by Rev. Frank Gerrich Potter, pastor of the Allston M. E. Church. He was a member and trustee of this church, the great majority of whose members are white. The deceased was born in Holderness, N. H., August 4, 1847. He was educated at the Agricultural and Mechanics Arts College, at Durham, and later spent two years in the Harvard Law School. He also read law in the office of Daniel W. Gooch of this city. He served in the Navy during the Civil War, and saw the force engagement between the Monitor and the Merrimac. He was admitted to the bar in early Seventies; and went to Georgia to teach. He also practiced law for brief time at Darien, Ga. He went to Baltimore in 1876 but as the State law then only permitted white lawyers to become members of the bar, he came to this city. He enjoyed the distinction, however, being the first colored man to be admitted to practice in the federal courts of Maryland. Nashville Ready for Doctor's Convention Nashville, Tenn., May 15—Elaborate preparations are being made for the annual session of the National Medical Association, which will be held here August 26, 27 and 28. The Rock Academy of Medicine and the Board of Trade are the prime movers in the arrangements for the entertainment of the session. Clinics will be held at Meharry Medical College. Any information as to accommodations and other matters may be secured by writing Dr. J. H. Hale, 408 Cedar street, Nashville; Dr. A. M. Townsend, 537 Main street, or Dr. J. W. Bright, 537 Main street. The commencement exercises of Walden University and the National Institute for Training Negro Religious Workers were held here a few days ago. The library commission has selected the lot at 12th and Hynes streets for the location of the Carnegie Library for colored people. The lot is located in a bottom, and its selection has caused much dissatisfaction. The Nashville Globe is urging that the ball that usually follows the graduation exercises of the Pearl High School be discontinued. Dr: Hopkins a Candidate Wilmington, May 15.—John O. Hopkins is a candidate for Republican nomination for Common Council in the Sixth ward. He has been assured by many of their support and it is expected that he will poll a good vote at the primaries this Saturday. Mr. Hopkins is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, and is associated with Dr. Conwell Bantion in the management of a drug store at 12th and Walnut streets. The Sixth ward was at once represented in the Common Council by the late Thomas Postles. Odd Fellows at Church Washington, May 16—Over 10,000 Odd Fellows crowded, Convention Hall Sunday afternoon, the occasion being the annual thanksgiving services of local lodges. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. H. Mixon, of Selma, Ala. Memorial services for the late Senator J. B. Henderson, author of the amendment abolishing slavery, will be held here next Tuesday night. Lincoln Alumni to Pay Lincoln University, Pa., May 14.—A feature of the annual commencement of the collegiate department of Lincoln University, which takes place on June 3, will be the dedication of a tablet in Mary Dod Chapel in memory of the late Isasc Norton Rendall, for many years president of the university. Graduates in all sections of the country have contributed toward the memorial tablet, and the exercises will be in charge of the General Alumni Association. The program of the alumni follows: "Dr. I. N. Rendall as an Educator," A. B. McRary; "Dr. I. N. Rendall as a Friend to the Negro," Attorney Warner T. McGunn, of Baltimore; "Dr. I. N. Rendall as a Christian," Rev. Dr. Walter H. Brooks, of Washington; "The Alumni's Devotion to Dr. I. N. Rendall," Rev. Dr. Solomon P. Hood, of New Jersey, and "The I. N. Rendall Memorial Scholarship Fund," Rev. John W. Lee, of Philadelphia. The response will be made by Dr. John B. Rendall, nephew of the deceased educator and present head of the university. Rev. W. A. Credit, of Philadelphia, will deliver the dedicatory prayer. Rev. W. H. Thomas will offer the benediction and the tablet will be unveiled by Rev. John T. Colbert. The alumni committee of arrangements follows: George F. Cannon, president; Rev. John T. Colbert, secretary; Rev. John W. Lee, Philadelphia; Dr. E. P. Roberts, New York City; Dr. William T. Carr, Baltimore; Dr. A. M. Curtis, Washington; R. E. McRary, Charles W. M. Williams and Dr. George C. Hall, Chicago. New York Democrats Happy (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) New York, May 16. -Colored Democrats here are elated over the passage by the legislature of the bill creating a colored regiment. They are also gratified that the legislature followed the examples of the lawmaking bodies of New Jersey and Pennsylvania by appropriating $25000 toward celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the issuance of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. James H. Anderson managing editor of the Amsterdam News, is receiving the congratulations of his friends on his exoneration of charges made by a young woman. The ninety-third annual session of the New York Conference will convene at Union Bethel A.M. E. Church, Brooklyn, next Wednesday. Bishop Tyree will preside. Methodist Protestants Elkton, Md., May 14—The sixty-third annul session of the Maryland district of the African Union Methodist Protestant Conference opened at Providence Church Wednesday, and will continue until Monday. Following the opening sermon by Rev. S. J. Mills, Rev. Perry E. Robison, of Baltimore, president of the conference, delivered an address. Rev. T. H. Coursey delivered an address of welcome at night, which was responded to by Rev. W. H. Fax, of Baltimore. Rev. R. E. Moore, of the same city, preached the annual sermon. A reception was tendered President Robison Thursday night. Rev. C. W. Sides preached the educational sermon this morning. Rev. Henry Walters, of Washington, delivered an address. Reports from churches indicate fair progress. Rev. W. H. Rector presided at the Sunday School anniversary this afternoon. Rev. J. A. Handy, of Norfolk. Va., will preach Sunday morning and Dr. Robison will preach the ordination sermon in the afternoon. MINISTRY NO PLACE FOR LOAFERS. OPENING OF PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE Wilmington Del., May 16th—The Philadelphia Conference of the A. M. E. Curehh began its 97th session Wednesday at Bethel Church with Bishop Tyre presiding and a large number of members in attendance. Rev. W. H. Hoxter is pastor of the church and Rev. George Bivins is presiding elder for the district. That the Methodist ministry is no place for the man who is not willing to work and, and to burn the midnight oil was asserted by Bishop Tyre, at the opening of the conference. "Some of you," said the bishop; "may not be able to go to college, but you can burn the midnight oil. The ministry is no place for men who are not imbued with the idea of work. The itineracy of the ministry means hard work. Some complain that they have small country charges, but the man holding the big charge would may times, like to give it up. I have felt sometimes that I would like to hand over the duties of the bishopric to others, not because I do not appreciate the trust reposed in me by my brethren, but because of weighty problems." Rev. R. J. Williams preached the opening sermon. Formal welcoming services were held at night. The speakers included Revs. B. T. Moore, W. H. Davis, G. E. Bivens, J. B. Stausberry H. Y. Arnett and Bishop Tyree. The reports submitted by the various churches indicate an upward trend spiritually and financially. The Women's Mite Missionary Society made a good report for the year. Rev. L. S Flagg headed a delegation of ministers from Baltimore bringing fraternal greetings Memorial services were held for Rev. M. C. Brooks and others who have died since the last session. The transfer of Rev. R. W. Fickland to the Baltimore Conference and Rev U. G. Leeper from the Baltimore conference was announced. Bishop Tyre will preach Sunday morning. There is much speculation as to the probable assignments. Among the prominent visitors attending the conference are Bishop Coppin, Revs. B. W. Arnett, New York, R. R. Wright editor of the Christian Recorder, J. I. Lowe, manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern; R. C. Ransome, editor of the A M. E. Review; F. J. McDonald, editor of the Western Christian Recorder; Mrs. Ruth M. Collett, of Baltimore; A. L. Murray, Jersey City; I. W. Roundtree, Trenton, N. J.; H. J. Anderson, Atlantic City; W. H. Mixon, Selma, Ala; B. F. Watson, Secretary Church Extension; J. C. Caldwell, of the Christian Endeavor League and G. F. Wodson, of Payne Theological Seminary. Among the ministers of the Baltimore Conference present were: Revs. L. S. Flagg, D. G. Hill, A. L. Gaines; P. J. Jordan, J. G. Martin, J. W. Norris, S. H. Cooper, E. T. Addison, J. R. Nelson, D. P. Seaton, L. C. Curtis, John Hammond, S. E. Mahoney, and G. W. Marshall. PRICE THREE CENTS Washington, May 10.—The graduating exercises of the Freedmen's Hospital Training School for Nurses took place in Rankin Memorial Chapel, Thursday night and was largely attended. Seventeen young ladies were in the graduating class, among whom were three Marylanders: Cecelia M. Green, Alice Elizabeth Davis and Edna Violet Jackson, of Baltimore Miss Jackson has the distinction of having covered the four year's course in three years. She is the daughter of Charles Jackson, a well known member of the Masonic fraternity in Baltimore. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., pastor of the 19th Street Baptist Church delivered the address to the graduates. The diplomas were presented by Rev. Dr. Newman, president of Howard University, of which the Training school is a part. Albany, N. Y., May 7.—Governor Sulzer has decided to call the legislature into extra session in June, when an effort will be made to pass the direct primary bill. Among the many favoring the bill is Rev. W. E. Bird, of Rochester. He says: "If any race in the world that needs to be relieved from political bondage it is you men here today. I have been amazed and appalled to see the great Anglo Saxon race shackled politically by two men, especially in New York State. And while the colored voters love liberty and fair play, I may add also that they can get it." Cumberland Md., May 15—The annual thanksgiving [services of the Odd Fellows of this city were held in Metropolitan A. M. E. Church last Sunday. The various departments of the order, including the grand master's council, household of Ruth, Patriarchie and juveniles, met at their hall and marched to the church. District Supervisor Richard E. Davis was in charge. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. D. Jackson. George Palmore was master of ceremonies. Rev. G. W. M. Lucas delivered an address on Odd Fellowship. Mrs. Harriet Matthews and Charles E. Ashby also delivered addresses. Large Crowds at Exposition Springfield, Ill., May 15.—The Illinois Half Century Freedom Exposition, held here Friday, attracted visitors from all parts of the State. Governor Dunne, Hon. R. T. Greener, W. F. Powell, former minister to Hayti, and Bishop Osborne were among the speakers. The association, through efforts of Thomas W. Swann, has succeeded in having introduced in the legislature a bill making a generous appropriation for a big exposition in 1915. Anniversary of Tuskegee Tuskegee, Ala., May 15—Exercises incidental to the twenty-fifth anniversary exercises of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute will begin on Sunday, May 25th, when the anniversary sermon will be preached in the Institute chapel by the Rev. John E. White, D. D., pastor of the Second Baptist Church, Atlanta, Ga. The annual commencement exercises will be held in the chapel, Thursday, when Rev. Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate will deliver the address to the graduating class. Fort Wayne, Ind., May 13—Edward Harris, a colored ironworker of Covington, Ky., was a delegate to the session of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Tin and Steel Workers, held here last week. To Call Extra Session Odd Fellows Hear Sermon Anniversary of Tuskegee POSTSCRIPT FREDERICK LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL Frederiek, Md., May 16.—The constitutionality of the grandfather's claus in the registration of colored voters for Frederick county, was today declared unconstitutional by the full bench of the Frederick County Circuit Court, Chief Judge Hammond Urner and Judges Glen H. Worthington and E. C. Peter sitting. The case was that of Mitchell Johnson, a colored man who was refused registration and who appealed to court. Reno S. Harp and Lee Weinberg were the attorneys for Johnson. Judge Worthington was a chairman of the committee of five persons who drafted the law and which he now with the other judges declares as unconstitutional There is a probability that the case may be carried to the Court of Appeals. If so the Manhood Suffrage League will be prepared to fight it to the end. Commencement Exercises Jacksonville, Fla., May 15.—Commencement exercises of the Boyan Home Industrial School, and the Brewer Hospital and Training school will begin on Sunday when the annual sermon will be preached by Rev. Thomas H. B. Walker, pastor of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church of Fernandina, Fla. The class day exercises will take place on Monday night, and the regular commencement exercises will take place on Thursday. Celebrate 15th Anniversary Washington, May 14.—Dr. and Mrs. Austin M. Curtis celebrated the silver anniversary of their marriage Monday. A brilliant gathering thronged their home, 19th and U streets. Gifts in sliver came from all sections of the country. Death of Mr. A. Theodore Luca A. Theodore Luca, one of the best known business men of the city, died at his home, 112 N. Carrollton avenue, Wednesday. Mr. Luca was born in New Haven, Conn., 71 years ago and came of a family well known in musical circles. For a number of years he was engaged in literary work. At one time he was connected with the Cincinnati Gazette. Coming to Baltimore about 19 years ago, Mr. Luca became well known as a book agent, and after entered the coal business, connecting himself with the firm of A. L. Lawrence & Co. A little over three years ago he married Miss Virignia Powell, and this was his first venture in the matrimonial line. About four years ago he was stricken with paralysis, from which he died. His funeral will take place from Bethel Church this afternoon at two o'clock. Odd Fellows at Ames Odd Fellows-crowded Ames Memorial Church. Sunday the occasion being the annual. Thanksgiving services of local lodges. Every department of the order was represented and prominent officials present. A special sermon was preached to the assembled hosts by. Rev. A. L. Gaines, pastor of Waters A. M. E. Church. PLANS COMPLETE FOR EXPOSITION Race to Celebrate Fifty Years of Freedom. FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Several Prizes Are Offered In Connection With the Event—Athletic Meet and Grand Musical Carnival to Be Held—Series of Important Conferences Announced. BY WHITTIER H. WRIGHT. The Pennsylvania emancipation proclamation commission, which will hold an exposition celebrating the fifty years of freedom of the Negro race in America in Philadelphia in September, is making elaborate preparations for the consummation of that event. Hon. Harry W. Bass, the only Negro who is now or has ever been a member of the Pennsylvania legislature, is the prime mover in the celebration, for it was through his efforts, that Pennsylvania led off with an appropriation of $20,000 for this purpose. The executive committee of the emancipation celebration has just announced a number of prizes for the fifteenth anniversary celebration. There will be a prize of $50 in gold for the best emancipation one, a prize of $30 in gold for the best emancipation song set to music and $50 in gold for the best paper of from 5,000 to 8,000 words on the subject of the progress of the Negro since the emancipation, depleting fifty years of Negro progress. All the contestants are to send in their products not later than Aug. 1 to the emancipation proclamation commission, 1832 Lombard street, Philadelphia. In connection with the celebration there will be also an athletic meet, under the auspices of the Amateur Athletic Union of America, at which something like $1,000 worth of prizes will be awarded athletes, among which will be a memorial cup to the honor of Dr. John B. Taylor of the University of Pennsylvania, the late champion quarter mile runner of America. Dr. William M. Slowe, Messrs. Harry Du Plessiss, George Smiley, Drs. J. T. Howard, O. A. Lewis, J. Max Barber and others compose the local athletic committee, which proposes to bring to Philadel- HON. HARRY W. BASS. Phila the most notable gathering of Negro athletes which has ever met in the history of the country. This is already attracting wide attention. Exhibits of Industrial Progress. The chief feature of the exposition, however, will be the exhibits illustrating the industrial progress of the Negro race. More than seventy schools have made application to exhibit their industrial and literary work. Negro manufacturers and inventors will have a large part in the exposition, while the women's domestic science department is expected to make one of the most attractive features. An organization of 500 local Philadelphia women, aided by a similar organization in nearly every city in the state, is working night and day to the success of the women's department in the exposition. In this connection will be held a woman's congress, at which time will appear many of the leading women of both races. Next to the industrial exhibit the most attractive feature will be the musical carnival. Among those interested in this are Mme. E. Azulal Huckley, F. A. Clark, Edwin F. Hill, and many other local musical people. A chorus of 5,000 voices, which will render the old plantation melodies, is being trained under the leadership of the eminent composer and musical director, Professor F. A. Clark of Philadelphia. A similar chorus of school children of Philadelphia is being trained under the leadership of Professor J. R. Paul Brock, principal of the Thomas Durham school, one of the largest schools in Philadelphia. During this carnival the musical committee proposes to have in Philadelphia the very best musical talent of the race in the world. There will be concentrated during the latter half of August and the month of September the greatest array of Negro talent that has ever been brought together at any time in any one place. Important Conferences to Be Held: In connection with the expedition there will be a series of conferences a sociological conference under the leadership of Rev. Matthew Anderson, founder and principal of the Berean manual training school. There will be a conference of the medical men, under the leadership of a very competent committee, of which Dr. R. Wellesley Bailey is chairman; an in terdenominational religious conference which will bring together all the re ligious denominations to which the Negro belongs, under the leadership of an interdenominational religious committee, of which Bishop L. J. Coppin is chairman. Last August a special representative of the commission, Dr. A. B. Jackson, who is president of the Negro Business league of Philadelphia, went to the Chicago meeting of the National Negro Business Men's league and secured the acceptance of the invitation to hold the 1913 session in the City of Brotherly Love in connection with the emancipation exposition celebration. This will be a great feature. A short time ago the Hon. Richard A. Cooper, member of the common council of the city of Philadelphia and also chief clerk of the emancipation proclamation commission, introduced and had passed by the Philadelphia councils an appropriation of $3,000 for the interest of the National Negro Business Men's league, which will meet during the exposition in the Exposition building. The governor of each state has been asked to appoint a commission of men, who will take a special part on the program in the great race conference which will be held at this time. President Woodrow Wilson while governor of New Jersey appointed a commission, and the New Jersey legislature appropriated $20,000 to aid us in making the Philadelphia exposition a success, and measures are now being taken by which we hope to have every other state make a similar appropriation. Great: Enthusiasm Shown. The commission is composed of members of the Pennsylvania legislature as follows: Senator William E. Crow, Uniontown, Pa., chairman; Hon. Henry A. Clark, Erie, Pa.; Hon. George E. Alter, Springdale, Pa.; Hon. Clarence Wolf, Philadelphia; Hon. William W. Clerich, Latrobe, Pa.; Hon. Milton W. Shruev, Erie, Pa.; and Hon. Harry W. Boss, Philadelphia, secretary. The management of the exposition is in charge of the local executive committee, composed of some of the best representative men of the race. They are as follows: Harry W. Bass, chairman; Bishops J. S. Caldwell, L. J. Copin, George L. Blackwell, Eyaus Tyree, Rev. H. H. Cooper, J. C. Beckett, G. C. Scott, F. T. M. Webster, Matthew Anderson, W. E. Johnson, C. A. Tindley, W. A. Credit, C. C. Dunlap, G. W. Goff, J. W. Lee, R. H. Wright, Jr, H Y Arnett, A R. Robinson, G. H. Dwelle, Hon. R. A. Cooper, Hon. J. C. Asbury, Drs. William M. Slowe, H. M. Minton, Hon. Maurice Randolph, Mossrs. N. T. Yealor, P. L. Blackwell and W. H. Maishall. Great enthusiasm exists all over the city of Philadelphia and state of Pennsylvania for the success of this great movement. The management is now turning its attention to the outside forces in other states. VALUABLE AWARD FOR MARKED ACHIEVEMENT. Gold Medal Offered by Professor Spingarn, Ardent Champion of the Race. A white man interested in the welfare of the colored race has offered a gold medal to be awarded annually to the man or woman of African descent and of American citizenship who shall have made the most distinguished achievement during the year in any field of honorable human endeavor. This announcement was made at the fourth annual conference of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, an organization composed of members of both races, which met the other day at Philadelphia to discuss the race problem and the progress of the American Negro The association has some 3,000 members, has branches in fifteen cities throughout the country and publishes a monthly magazine, the Crisis, which has 30,000 subscribers. The donor of the medal is the president of the association's New York branch. Professor J. E. Spingarn, for twelve years a professor in Columbia university and one of the most ardent champions of the civil rights of colored people. He has offered to give $100 every year for the gold medal. In making the offer Professor Spin-gara said: "My idea is not only to encourage and reward the black man, but even more to educate the white man. At least once a year, when this medal is awarded, the white people of the nation will realize that they have obtained a wrong impression of the American Negro from the American newspapers. They will understand that the Negro is not a criminal, but a man with high ambitions and aspirations, doing effective and honorable work for the welfare of the American people." The award of the medal will be in charge of a committee of five, to be appointed by the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, and the first award will be made at the next annual conference of the association in the spring of 1914. The association will welcome suggestions it regard to the medal from all persons and any one who desires to make any such suggestion or to propose any man or woman as worthy of the prize should write to Miss May Childs Nersey, secretary, 26 Vesey street, New York. Richmond to Hear Well Known Singer Mine Sivilla E. Briggs, the well known soprano singer of Louisville Ky. will be the guest of the Fifth Street Baptist church choir in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday evening May 21. She will take part in the program by special request and will confer some of her best selections. NEW FRATERNAL ORDER FORMED Society Headed by Attorney L. Melendez King as Grand Supreme Governor Undertakes Great Work of Uplift at Home and Abroad—Large Membership in Foreign Lodges. By R. W. THOMPSON. Washington.—The Knights and Ladies of Malacites of the World is the name of a new fraternal order that is making a distinct impression upon the people everywhere it is being introduced. It has just invaded Panama and the West India islands, and the litterary of the leaders has been a march of triumph. The grand supreme governor, L. Melendez King, and the grand supreme lieutenant governor, Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis of the Knights and Ladies of Malachites of the World, sailed the latter part of April from New York on the palatial steamship Tivives, their objective being Bocas del Toro, Panama, one of the most thrifty communities in the new republic. Before leaving the national metropolis they made A. MISS HENRIETTA V. DAVIS. an official visit to Elizabeth lodge No. 4 of Malachites, a prosperous lodge organized some time ago by Brother Holmes. En route to Panama Governor King and Lieutenant Governor Davis were the guests of Venus lodge No. 1 of Kingston, Jamaica, of which Brother Walcott is governor and Mrs. Milbourne is secretary. This lodge they found to be in a flourishing condition and exerts a potent influence in the fraternal and social life of the people of the island. The visitors called in person upon Kingston's mayor, the Hon. B. L. Simpson, who is an enterprising colored man and an active force in the Order of Malachites. Pausing for two days at Colon, Panama, the tourists set up a lodge there and then went on to their final destination. Bocis del Toro, the beautiful-indeed, a garden spot, radiant with flowers and productive vegetation at this season of the year. Awaiting the arrival of the supreme officers at this place were two clubs of Maluchitcs, the Rising Star and Minerva, comprising about 300 members, ready to be infiltrated into the secrets of this great order. Their reception was enthusiastic to the last degree, as the news of their coming had been heralded far and wide for weeks among the industrious intelligent and hospitable denizens of the isthmus. As both Mr. King and Miss Davis are of pleasing address and attractive personality, they found no difficulty in making a most favorable impression upon their entertainers who are naturally fond of distinguished Americans. The Knights and Laddies of Main cities of the World are "out for a record," and the outlook for success is exceedingly bright. The order is growing rapidly, and at its present pace it is destined to become one of the strongest, if not actually the strongest Negro organizations known to fraternalism. Its object is not only benevolent—that is, paying sick, accident and death benefits—but goes beyond that. It purposes to combine respectable Negroes in every village, hamlet and town for their benefit and protection along all lines—civic, moral, educational and business. It has all of the merits of the older secret orders which have made good. Governor King and his Hententant Miss Davis, will return from Panama about the latter part of May, and they expect to find many applications for charters for new lodges awaiting them at the headquarters, where all requests and queries will be complied with. Governor King is a lawyer of high standing at the bar of the District of Columbia, and Miss Davis is known the nation over as an elocutionist of exceptional gifts. Both are race leaders of the unselfish type and enjoy the confidence of the masses everywhere. Good Year at Kentucky State College The Kentucky State College at Frankfort will close the first week in June. The school has had a very successful year. The commencement address will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen on Wednesday, June 4. When Jeremiah Stubbs of a certain New England village insisted on naming his month-old baby boy Hezekiah Pontius Stubbs his wife wailed out: "Why, you've tied a millstone around his neck at the start!" So he had. The baby had to fight whooping cough, measles, colic, rash and other things; while all others in the village escaped scet free. Before H. P. S. was twelve years old he had fallen from a tree, narrowly escaped drowning, got hoosed by a cow, spent two hours in a well and had been blown up with gunpowder. One day, at the age of thirty-six, he was the attorney for the defense in a case of hog stealing. He felt that he could win hands down, but he was smushed all to bits and his client sent to jail. An hour later the despondent lawyer was seated in his little dog hole of an office when a stranger entered. He had been a spectator in the courtroom. "You ought to go to jail in place of your client," said the stranger as he took the only other chair in the room. "Durned if I hadn't!" was the admission. "What's the matter with you?" "My name." "I believe it's Stubbs?" I believe it's Stubbs. "It's worse than that. It's Hezekiah Pontius Stubbs!" "Good lands! Then you've always been a failure?" "From babyhood up. I've tried being a schoolmaster, a writing master, a dry goods clerk, a bookkeeper, a subscription book agent, a tin peddler and a lawyer—a failure in each case." "The name may or may not be against you, but you haven't hit the right road yet. Perhaps I can help you. I am a piano manufacturer in Boston. I made up 500 cheap pianos last year, to find they wouldn't sell. They are good at the price, but they are square pianos, and the people want uprights. I'm going to give you a problem to solve." "It's what is the best way to get rid of those instruments. Solve that for me and I'll solve your future. I'll call tomorrow afternoon. Good day." H. P. S. had seen no more than half a dozen pianos in his life. He had never done business. He had simply bought a dollar's worth at a time and seldom had anything to sell. Five hundred pianos at $200 each! Whew! The failure sat up all night and thought and figured and figured. He was ready next day when the Boston man called with his: "Well, how did you make out?" "I will show you," was answered as three or four pages of legal cap were produced. "Firstly, not one farmer in fifty has a piano in his house. "Secondly, not one farmer in 100 has seen an upright piano. "Thirdly, the farmer looks for something cheap. "Fourthly, he wants time to pay for it, even if he has the cash in the house. "Fifthly, 95 per cent of them are honest. "Sixthly, they must be approached in a certain way. "Seventhly, not one farmer in fifty will drive to town to visit a music store. "Eighthly, a piano must be stood in his parlor and allowed to appeal to eye and ear. "Ninthly, one farmer will buy a thing because another has. "Tenthly, I am to start out at your expense and secure the name of every farmer in this county who has one or more daughters. "Eleventhly, when I have secured the names you are to ship me 100 pianos and furnish me a rig to drive them from door to door. "Twelfthly, the terms are to be $200 each-$25 down and two years to pay the balance." "I guess that's about all," said the inwyer as he leaned back. "Hesekiah Pontius Stubbs, draw up an agreement," said the piano man as he reached out his hand for a shake. Two weeks inter H. P. R. was looking up names of farmers with daughters and young farmers that had married within a year or two. Another fortnight and he was driving over the same road with three planes on his fancy wagon and saying to farmers: "Oh, by the way, I want to store one of these planes in your parlor for a month. I'm not asking you to buy nor rent, but just to let it sit there." "But I don't buy, remember," the farmer would caution. "Oh, no, no. In fact, I couldn't sell it to you. It's for a man on the Red Bridge road. It's just a case of doing me a favor." And do you think that piano ever went out of the house? And don't you know that Farmer Jones bought one because Farmer Green did? And wasn't the Brown girl just as good as the White girl? The 500 pianos were sold in two counties. Then a thousand more were sold. Then H. P. S. sold uprights, sheet music, guitars, harps and banjos, and today he runs three music stores and is worth looking up in the commercial agencies. Hezekiah Pontius Stubbs has made good. He stood up fair against the game and beat it. Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funerals Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. I wish to announce 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. Thanking 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. OFFICE: W. 578 BIDDLE ST. 'Phone Mt. Vernon 2578 Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $2.00 and ap. 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 No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detectionof persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. 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. To the Friends and Pa- Alex. Hemsley, I wish to announce to the generous pu- business of my late father and will ende- the bore as an efficient undertaker and o- nic for all past favors and hoping for a con- Respectfully y SAMUEL T. H. FUNERAL DIRECTOR Coaches to hire for all occasions Res., 1131 Argyle Ave. OFFICE 'Phone: Mt. Vernon ...JOHN H. TO 142 W. HILL ST. THE UP-TO-DATE U Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 an- He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, its, from his own stables at the most re- come to see him, j South 422 or South 396-Y. mount Vernon 5138 FELIX B. PY 106 E. Mulberry St. ::::FUNERAL DIRECT C. & P. PH. No Branches. Not Connected. A reward will be offered for sons doing business un- Felix B. Py. THE BALTIMORE LIFE ILL F. S. STROBRIDGE Home Office: Cor. Charles & Sa- The Leading Life Insurance C Life Insurance Policies issued Premiums collected weekly from Issues The Best The Old Relia Three Times as Much Bus Owing to the fact down the line from the factory, we shall put as many machines as payments at $1.50 or $ not be any reason why you should not Cash or Credit will be much cheaper to before purchasing a machine. We want any use for a sewing machine at payments. From BUTLER'S most co 1211 Druid Hill Phone Mad. M. 3778 ANYTHING IN THE LINE The Afro American [Image of a man with a dark hair and a white shirt]. atrons of the late Funeral Director and Embalmer public that I have taken up the favor to sustain the reputation Embalmer. Thanking the pub- stintuance of the same. I am ours HEMSLEY P & EMBALMER Funerals from $75.00 U. E: W. 578 BIDDLE ST. in 2578 OADVIN.... STREET, UNDERTAKER up; caskets for $8.00 and spa Weddings, Parties, Receptions, seasonal le rates. You need not just call 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. YE, Sr. Nr. Calvert. RECTOR::: ONE with any other firm THE STATE OF MARYLAND News Gathered Here And There By Our Special (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Princess Anne, May 12.—Mr. Wm. James is kept quite busy these days at his establishment. Painting, upholstering and repairing, table, chairs, carriages. He is also director of the Princess Anne Cornet Band. The fourth quarterly conference of Mt. Hope A. M. E. Church was held last Monday night. The Mock conference at Mt. Hope A. M. E. Zion Church on Tuesday evening netted $19.24. There was a crowded house. Mrs. Bell Gordy, late of West River, managed a box auction social, last week and it was quite an interesting affair. The department of printing of Princess Anne turns out fine work. Our people here realize the importance of reading a colored weekly race paper containing all the news and they are largely benefited hereby. Mr. James I. Dennis is to be seen these days on the road in his Ford car. Mr. Dennis is the leading undertaker in Princess Anne. Mr. Wm. H. Blunt will leave Wednesday for Onley, Va. He spent the past two weeks at Reboth Beach, Del. He would like to have several more men to take with him to help him build a new church. Snow Hill Jottings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., May 15.—Miss Jeannette Wilson spent a few days in Salisbury last week visiting friends. Miss Helen Henry spent Sunday in Salisbury the guest of Miss Blanche Lee. The members of St. Lodge, No. 3050, turned out in full force to Mt. Wesley M. E. Church to listen to their annual sermon which was preached by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Jewett. The sermon was very instructive and highly enjoyed by the members of the lodge, and the large congregation. Miss Pruline A. Bishop, of Philadelphia, s home visiting her father, and friends. Salisbury Items (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Salisbury. Md., May 14.—Mesdames John Church, Jacob Augusta, Laura Leonard, Samuel Cottman, and Rev. and Mr. R. G. Waters, attended the annual session of the Women's Home Missionary Society at Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday. Miss Helen Henry, of Snow Hill, was the guest of Miss Blanche Lee this week. She returned home accompanied by Miss Lee and Mrs. M. P. Johnson. Mr. Melville Chisum, editor of "The Colored Man,"spent the week end here with his wife, Mrs. Mary Chisum. An entertainment was given in honor of the public school teachers who are about to return to their homes by Miss Mayme L. Houston, Friday of last week. Among those present were: Misses Maud Smothers, M. Plumer, Blanche Lee, Sadie Anderson, Bessie Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Dancy Jones, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Langston, and Mr. Perry Clark. Crisfield Happenings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Crisfield, Md., May 15.—Sunday was quarterly meeting dayat Shiloh M. E. Church. The pastor preached in the morning on Woman's Day and at night the District Superintendent, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes preached to a large congregation. Miss Lousia James, who had been sick for the past six weeks died last Friday. Mr. John Adams is still confined to his bed. Mrs. Ella Collins and Mrs. Welthus Wicks left Saturday for Pocomoke City where they will attend a reception on Monday night, given in honor of the Rev. J. T. Collins. Glad of Pastor's Return Bladensburg, Md., May 15.—The people here were delighted to have their pastor, Rev. J. D. Banks, returned and at once arranged a reception for his arrival. Besides feasting him with the good things in season also presented him a purse with a a substantial sum. The officers with their pastor have commenced plans that the coming year may be more prosper- Denton Cullings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Denton, Md., May 14.—The Odd Fellows held their annual Thanksgiving services at John Wesley M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. F. T. Johnson preached. Miss Sarah Carson and Miss Cornelia Fountain are visiting Cheney Institute with Miss L. T Kennard. Mr. Dora Bailey a successful farmer was the first to bring strawberries to market. The members of Union. Bethel A. M. E. Church, under the auspices of the stewardesses gave a welcome reception to Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Bryant Tuesday evening. It was a fine affair and largely attended. Mrs. Evelyn Young, of Baltinore, is visiting Mrs. Martha J. Bryant. Mrs. Carrie Gurry, an evangelist of Baltimore, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Thomas. Miss Sarah Casson gave a birthday party Friday last. She received many beautiful presents from her friends. Tyaskin Briefs (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Tyaskin, Md., May 15.—Rev. W. N. Edwards, the pastor of Kreedman A. U. M. P Church, preached the annual sermon to the G. U. O. of O. F. Sunday. At night he preached his farewell sermon at the Sc. James Church, and on Monday left for his conference which will convene in the Providence A. U. M. P Church, Elkton, May 14. Rev. Edwards has been the pastor of St. James Church two years, and at Kreedman one year. He has been elected by both churches to return for another year. Qwings Milis Happenings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Owings Mills, Md., May 15.—Mr Simms, of Boston, Mass., called to see Mrs. Fanny Collins on Friday: Mrs. Martha Hill was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Katie Gray on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harman Bell are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter. The Odd Fellows of this community and Benjamin Bannaker Lodge of Pikesville united with Golden Light Lodge of Roslyn in their annual sermon Sunday. Rev. A. A. Murray preached the sermon, the collection was $52. Quite a number of young folks attended Toomey's Closing at the Lyric, Friday night. News From Cambridge Cambridge, Md., Way 15.—The Orioles played Oxford during the week and won the game 7-6. The game was quite interesting and a large number was present to root for the home team. The Orioles are open to play any team in the State and can address the manager, 400 High street. Mrs. S. S. Jolley left this week to attend the convention of the W.H. M. S. being held at Wilmington, D el, where she is to give an address. Mr. Thomas H. Miles Jr., left Friday to spend his vacation in Atlantic City, N. J. The closing exercises of the High School were held Wednesday evening and proved an evening long to be remembered. The orations were of the best and readily proved that they have been well trained by the principal, Prof. Frank B. Butler. The musical numbers were rendered in a pleasing manner. The address by Dr. Wm. H. Manokoo was well received. Two of the teachers left immediately after the close of school, Miss Truxon for Baltimore and Prof. Long for Cape May, N. J. Prof. Long has been appointed instructor of Psychology in the Summer School at the Eastern Branch of the Maryland Agricultura College. True Reformers In Chief Sarah J. Winters of Providence Rhode Island, and Chief Mariee L. Jones of Wilmington Delaware were at the True Reformer's Headquarters 408 Courtland street, Monday and spent quite a while talking over the work of the Order. The 20 delegates that attended the R. B. Convention of the Northern Grand Division in Washington, D. C., May 8th and 9th, have returned and seem to be much enthused over the great progress the Order is making. The Order is in a splendid condition and the members are working as never before. Chief Hezekiah Brown reported the next Convention would be at Wilmington, Delaware, and two years hence Baltimore will stand next in line. JOHN H. HARRIS ATTORNEY J. FRANK WREATON. J. Frank Wheaton, who is prominently mentioned as the next United States minister to Liberia, was in the city Wednesday. It was one continuous ovation for him, and many were the wishes that he would land the position once held by Dr. Ernest Lyon. He is said to have the strongest kind of endorsements for the place. Among his many endorsements are those from leading white citizens of Hagerstown, Md., where he was born and reared. Mr. Wheaton went to Hagerstown to visit his father, Mr. Jacob Wheaton, whom he had not seen for several months. Mr. Wheaton was born in Hagerstown 44 years ago. He was educated at Howard University, Washington, and taught school at Williamsport, Md., for several years. He later studied law at the University of Minnesota and at one time served as a member of the Minnesota legislature. He has practiced law in New York for the past eight years, and has also been active in Democratic politics. He is a past exalted ruler of the Elks. Seventh-day Adventists in various parts of Maryland and Delaware are preparing to attend the quadrennial meeting of the General Conference of that denomination, which will be held in Washington D.C., May 15 to June 8, and which will bring together believers in the faith from all parts of the world. A delegation of 23 members will represent the Columbia Union Conference which takes in the State conferences of Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. Elder R. T Baer, of Baltimore the president' and Elder R. H. Martin, of Wilmington, Del., the educational secretary, will represent the Chesapeake Conference, which includes Maryland Delaware in its territory. While the delegates will number about 400 or 500 the number of persons to attend will swell the number to about 4000. There are 16 churches in the Chesapeake Conference, and the adherents in Baltimore will await with interest the return of President Baer and the other members of the delegation who reside in Maryland and Delaware, to learn of the things accomplished during the session. Among those who have planned to at tend the meeting from Baltimore are Elders F.H. Leeney, G. P. Rodgers and Mrs. Rodgers, besides the members of the Third Baltimore Church. Alfred Agans Fined for An echo of the trouble between Rev. A. L. Bailey and Rev. Jones Watkins, pastor of Enon Baptist Church, was heard in the Northwestern Police Station a few days ago, when Alfred Agans was fined five dollars and costs on a charge of disturbing the peace. It appears that Agans, who is a partisan of Rev. A. L. Bailey, was arguing on the street for his friend, who by the way, has been excluded from the church, but whose exclusion will not be recognized by a number of other Baptist ministers. Agan's arrest was ordered and when the trial took place there was an array of witnesses for both sides. Agans did not escape being ined however, and Rev. Mr. Bailey had to dig down in his pockets and plank the coin down. The trouble may be further investigated at the meeting of Enon Church this month. TO THE LADIES ...EDUCATION... Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicuring. Also in the making of Braids, Puffs, etc. Combings made up. What's the matter with your Hair If you want it long and beautiful it can be made so with Mme C. J. Walkers Wonderful Hair Grower. Write, Call or Phone Mrs. J. S. Fennell, Madison 1345 or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. I LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a full Line of Human Hair Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. 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Trenton. Mention this paper when writing. A Mohammedan Custom. The Mohammadans have the custom when they receive a present, of thanks God first, then the giver. If you do them a favor they will say, "I thank God for your kindness to me." Some may comply rather thoughtlessly with this custom, which they have inherited from their fathers, but many certainly say it with their whole heart. Yale. Yale university was first established at Saybrook, Conn., in 1700. It removed to New Haven in 1716. M. TREGOR & SONS Superior Hair Dressing ...PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER. To be used by modern Ladies and Children to dress the Hair to any stylish fashion. Druggist and Notion Stores should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock. Please ask in the next store for it or write direct to us. Price for wholesale sent on application. M. TREGOR & SONS PRINCESS Price of Princess Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c extra Directions to be used will be mailed with every order. M. TREGOR & SONS Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles 1131 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore. Md. 1229 E. Street, N. W. Washington, D G. Use The Eureka Comb Price $1.50 With Lamp Cap For Heating. A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crumpy hair Most convenient and Satisfactory. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. MAKES HAIR GROW Mrs. Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars. Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for the thin places on your temples. Not greasy—will not gum. Scalp Treatment. Hair Straightening. Mail Orders Promptly Attended. Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell—Office for The Eureka Comb 2121 Druid Hill Avenue To purchase anything you wish in the line of Household Furniture, Pianos, Player Piano, Vitralos, etc. Drop Me a Postal and learn why it is to Your interest to buy through J. H. BRYANT, of 1015 N. CAREY STREET [who represents the firm of M. C. HECHT & CO., 934-938 S. CHARLES STREET All the Credit You Want. 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All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGE, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFEO-AMERICAN CO BALTIMORE, MAY 17, 1913 Any time you want trouble for the race or any member of it let a white woman and a Southern Congressman get together, and presto you have it at once. 11. A white woman in the Recorder of Deeds Office in Washington, complained to a Southern Democratic Congressman that a colored woman in the office had threatened to "Knock her Block Off," and straightway Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, has trouble on his hands. Now we are willing to wage dollars to doughnuts, the kind with holes in them, that if the thing is true that the aforesaid white woman was the aggressor, even if she was not put up to it by some fire eating son of the South. All we have got to say to our colored friends in Washington is that the Southern Bourbon Negrohating Democrat is in the saddle and all he wants to see is a Negro head and he is prepared, like an Irishman with a shellalah, to strike as quick as he can get into striking distance. The Y.M. C. A. building in Chicago, a one hundred and fifty thousand and dollar building is going up and will soon be ready for occupancy. The one hundred thousand dollar building in Indianapolis is almost ready for occupancy. Now what of Baltimore? We cannot afford to be behind in the race. Come on friends pay up and pay up quickly, and this time next year we will see our own building almost ready for our boys and young men to take possession. Hurry up. Don't take so much time. We have other things to do and we want to get rid of this. As a rule, people do not go into business for their health, but rather for their wealth. However, humble the business, one naturally hopes to realize some margin of profit. If a man makes the attempt in any particular business and after an earnest trial, he finds that he is losing money, surely he is not to be censured for giving up and attempting some other which promises better results. Seriously, may we apply the same line of reasoning to various forms of pleasure which have come to be not only rather too common to the race, but decidedly a source of weakness and loss. It is not a question at a whether such forms of pleasure are lawful or whether they are morally wrong in themselves. The natural presumption is that they are far from being wrong in themselves. Thus, our argument is solely in the direction of profit or advantage. That our theatres are well patronized by our people, even at the cost of voluntary jimerowism, none can deny. Great crowds of our people purchase theatre tickets and occupy prescribed seats. Some of them go constantly, and contribute more of their means for this purpose than they do either for charity or religion. From the various advertisements appearing in our columns, there are a few of our people who contribute quite a large sum to maintain the pleasure of dancing. And still again, another form of delightful pleasure which has increasingly found favor among us is card parties with all the accustomed accessories which obtain. It is admitted that all these amusements are perfectly legitimate, and not harmful in themselves. But, with such admission, there is a much larger question presented, which addresses itself to every one who really has a conscience. How does it profit? It is a fact which simply cannot be denied, that we are a poor people, who suffer from any disabilities. We have got to work hard to overcome these disabilities. We are met with race prejudice at every turn of the way. Now the question is how does this racial tendency to extravagance help us? If it does not help, why continue to cultivate a thing which must issue in increasing our disabilities? How does it help us? Are we materially advanced thereby? Is the influence coming from such effective in making better characters for the great constructive effort which the race must make along every line, or perish? Is it possible that we can shut our eyes to such a serious question? By ignoring them we but increase our poverty and weakness in every helpful direction. The columns of this paper are open to any one to point out the helpfulness of such increased extravagance upon the part of the members of the race. But aside from the lack of helpfulness of such practices, we would still further ask the question does such extravagance help to solve the race problem? Do the substantial citizens of the other race think more of us on account of such tendencies? Are they disposed to increase our salaries because of such extravagances. Is it a means of advancing us in their estimation? Does it render them so much more desirous of giving money for our schools, hospitals and other charitable institutions? Do we love our race? Let not our extravagance prove a source of harm to them. We are not advocating an entire abolition of these various forms of amusements; but, like the large reduction in the number of licensed saloons, so there is ample room for a large cut in the number and character of the forms of pleasure and amusement for the race. Especially should the more intelligent, as well as these more able to sustain the expense of such amusements, ininaugurate a reform that would prove decidedly helpful. Entirely too much publicity given to social functions among themselves. It is not at all necessary. Let them have their affairs and make less noise about them. By this time they ought to be thoroughly used to such functions without the desire to satisfy their vanity along the line of publicity. Let them set the more humble members of the race a better example. Let them have their affairs so that the outside world will hardly know what is going on among them. The absence of such publicity will materially assist in discouraging such expensive functions among their brethren who are least able to sustain such cost, but who, at present, are stimulated by the publicity given to such affairs to go to one better. Funeral of Suicide The ladies Auxiliary of the Board of Directors of the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows gave a fine reception last week in honor of the committee and succeeded in raising $350 for the Benefit of the New Hall. The reception was held at 919 Drudid Hill avenue. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THE PEOPLE'S FORUM An Open Letter to Mr. Pendleton Mr. Editor:— As a subscriber of your paper for 10 years; as an admirer of justice and truth to all for which your paper so nobly stands, I wish, through your columns to direct the following letter. Mr. George L. Pendleton, Sir:— As a champion of right, justice and equity, as a defender of the esteem confidence and honor, which have been enjoyed by two young ladies, Misses Annie E. Russell and Beulah M. Dorsey, teachers in the Division Street School, and whom you, to my mind, so truthlessly and outlandishly assailed through an article you caused to have published in last week's edition of this paper.—I am directing this letter. I understand from your article, that you filed charges against the ladies mentioned alleging, 1, that they harassed and browbeat your son: 2, that his retardation of 4 years is due to these teachers, and that these combined have made him a nervous wreck. Further more that these charges were filed with the honorable School Board, and that you were accorded a hearing before one of its representatives. May I propose these questions to you. 1. By what conceivable means can you hold teachers responsible for the retardation of your son when he is a pupil of only one of the teachers. 2. Is it not ridiculous to even think of much less assert, that a fourth grade teacher in whose class your son has never been, and a third grade teacher in whose class your boy remained only one year, can be responsible for 4 years of backwardness. Again, you file your charges, have your hearing, render your verdict and absurdly wish to percribe the punishment. It would have, in my judgement seemed more reasonable, if you had delayed the publication until the authorities decide whether you have a case or have loosely and prejudicially woven or attempted to wave a thin fabric which requires only the slightest glimmer of mentality to adjudge unworthy of consideration. I am sure you understand that we are all upon trial in this world, and that all we do either tends to uplift or degenerate us. When I carefully scrutinize your article, it does seem that the laws of legal and professional ethics have been carelessly thrust aside and emotion more than reason determined your actions. It is a pity that as a result of your advertisement, adverse criticism has been brought upon your noble profession: I make no mistake when I say that the people in general deplore your actions. I would compliment the ladies for treating the publication with silent contempt and for having, as they have always maintained that cultural level to whose heights we may unceasingly endeavor to climb. In conclusion, I would say that you owe them a public apology, for what on your part seems to be an emotional explosion, and that a careful reconsideration could do nothing but make you miserable indeed. The Hawkins' Testimonial To the Editor: Dear Sir — Please allow me space in your valuable paper this week. The colored citizens honored William Ashie Hawkins by ten leaving him a banquet, which was very appropriate, some people think, and I think it was very appropriate myself but the circumstances are, Mr. Hawkins fought the segregation law in court and gave his time without any compensation. That being a fact the colored citizens owe him a debt of gratitude. In my opinion a banquet would never pay for services of such hard work as he has rendered the civic welfare of the colored citizens of Baltimore. There fore, I think, that a substantial testimonial, such as money surprise, a fund, should be presented to him by the men and women of our race, as we need more Ashie Hawkins' brave men to fight the welfare and the civic interests of the colored citizens. With such men as Mr. West and Mr. Curtis, who are constantly trying to increase prejudice by official action, which does not help either race to get along to together. Yes, years ago we knew nothing of segregation. There was no necessity for it. Harmonious relations existed between the colored and white people. In conclusion, Mr. Editor, stand ready to contribute to a fund for a testimonial at any time that the citizens desire to so honor Mr. Hawkins. I am, Yours most respectfully, A Question os Leadership To the Editor Permit me to note through your valuable paper the article published in the last issue of the "Colored Man" as to who shall succeed Col. Solomon T. Houston as race leader. No doubt that was an untimely article and we do not see the necessity of crossing the bridge until reached. Col. Houston has not passed to the great beyond yet, and we trust his useful life may be spared many years. His successor can not be chosen in this city until he is gone. A most difficult task this will be, as there are not any persons of the experience and possessing the wealth, and having the circle of acquaintances and friends equal to his in this vicinity, and these are important factors in the make-up of a leader. Now we fear to find one possessing these elements will not be accomplished in one or two years. We are constrained to dismiss this by saying let the people choose a leader when the time arrives for such action and not the writer of the article in the "Colored Man." Respectfully yours, Signed W. Perry Parker, 328 E. Church street. That Meeting Last Week The old line politicians and their henchmen were on the alert last Wednesday, May 7, at Zion Church. The meeting was supposed to have been for the colored citizens to register their condemnation against the segregation ordinance better known as the West ordinance and the disfranchisement also the firm laws. To my surprise a political speech was made by Hon. Charles R. Schirm. And any one present would have thought the candidates for the legislature had been nominated and Mr. Schirm was smacking stump speeches in their interest. With all the love he has for the colored race in Baltimore and the State of Maryland the only thing he could say was—"Republicans and Progressives get together to prevent the next legislature from being overwhelmed with Democrats." Madam Truxen, one of our race leaders' discourse was along the same lines. Telling us the good things the Republican party did fifty years ago and the great evil that swarms us if we did not all get together and vote the Republican ticket. We who are familiar with the segregation ordinance know that it has passed the City Council and has become a law and Judge Elliott crippled lit in the court. Our only remedy is to fight it in all the courts. That will be more profitable than to have a gathering of our people in a meeting where men make false representation to build political fences. Jim crowism is operative on local trains and steam boats, our fight should be for equal accommodation with whites, no more or less. Disenchancement has passed in the Maryland legislature three times and though a party measure the public in general is not ready for such conditions in the State of Maryland. Those great leaders of ours, who are in opposition to these obnoxious laws should advise a way that we should raise money to test the legality and righteousness in court. If that is their purpose and plan, I am on the firing lines to assist with my means, though small. Box Party and Svpper Following a box party at the Lyric on last Friday night, the following ladies and gentlemen were entertained at supper at the residence of Mrs. Jennie H. Ross: [Mesdames Estelle C. Young, Irene Duncan, of Pittsburg, Susie Ray, Annie Gwaltney, Loula Scott, Eva Delahay, Miss Henrietta M. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Romie Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Cahra Murray. New Pastor Well Received Rev. C. H. Young, the newly appointed pastor at St. Luke A. M. E. Church, Ellicott City, has been well received by his congregation. To Entertain Mrs. Walker Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, the R. W. G. Secretary of the I. O. St. Luke of Richmond, Va., will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs.Wilbert J. Hehry, of 1108 N. Carey street on next Tuesday. On that evening she will deliver one of her now famous lectures at St. Paul M. E. church. The Employment Bureau Committee of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association, 1200 Druid Hill avenue, gave a welcome reception to the young women and their friends last. Friday evening from 8 to 11 P. M. The association was crowded with the officers, members and friends. Miss Evelyn Mackall was introduced as mistress of ceremonies by Miss Sadie-Chew, secretary of the Employment Bureau. Speeches were delivered by the following, Mrs. M. E. Murphy; Mrs. Bishop John Hurst; Mr. Debardeleben, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A.; Mrs. H. C. Smith, of Boston, general secretary of the Y. W. C. A.; Miss Alma Kelly, Rev. Mathias Williams, pastor of Mt. Zion M. E.'Church, and Miss Sadie Chew, secretary of the Employment Bureau, Y. W. C. A. The installation of officers was conducted by Rev. George F. Bragg. The same officers were enstalled for the ensuing year with the addition of Mrs. H. O. Smith of Boston, now the General Secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association work. The reception was a very successful venture and the guests departed with new enthusiasm and deeper interest for the work of the Association. Great Baseball Game. The line up will be as follows: Cosmopolitan Arch Social Bob Goodlow p. Jim Scott Soapie Thomas c. Walter Dyson Dick Morsell 1b Herman Douglas Dave Jackson 2b. Barney Ed Satchell 3b. Buck Ringgold Boats Shields ss. Hog Garrison Tibbs rf. Hurst Huskey Chaney lf. Tom Butler Bob Burrs cf. Purtty Hank Henry and Raymond Coates, umpires. Walter Langley, manager. Members of club: Jerry Hill, June Shields, Eddie Meyers, Rayfield Satchell, Tom Hill, Emory, Skibo, John Washington, Jim Blake, Ford Dabney, Alainse, George Wagington, George Mason, Malmimore Brown, Big Brownie, Pomp, Rob Graham, Alex. Demby. Walter Williams, scorekeeper. At the Lyric Among those who occupied boxes at the Lyric last Friday evening to witness Prof. L. E. Toomey's concert and reception were Mr. Frank Laws and several 'members of the "Royal Family Club". Following are the guests who were entertained after leaving the Lyric: Mrs. Julia Ware-Misses Ollie Ware, Bessie Porter, Nettie Butler, Elizabeth and Ethel Laws, Messrs. Samuel Hill, Doughlass Smith and Joseph Emerson. A very enjoyable evening: was spent. RESOLUTIONS WHEREAS, certain charges, have been made, most of which are untrue, unfair, and unjust, against The Universal Progressive School for Orphan and Destitute Colored Children and its President, Rev. George W. West, the wide publicity of which have resulted in a withdrawal of public and private support, making it no longer possible from a financial standpoint to continue the institution as a going concern with any degree of efficiency, it having, no, private funds' of its own to draw upon, and WHEREAS, the said Geo. W. West has heretofore tendered his resignation to the Board of Trustees with a request that his conduct be reviewed the effect of President's subject of a searching investigation, but which the said Board, possessing the full faith and confidence in its President has declined to accept, the one and do the other, but. WHEREAS, for the financial reasonals-ready stated and it being the belief of the said Board that the said School can no longer exist, its usefulness having decreased to a marked extent by reason of the unjust attack made upon it by its enemies for destructive purposes, rather than corrective, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the said Universal Progressive school that the incorporation of said School shall be hereafter dissolved as soon as the same may be legally accomplished, and that the inmates of said School remaining therein in May 1913 shall be turned over to the Supervisor of City Charities to be disposed of as he shall deem best for their future welfare, and that the counsel for the school is hereby authorized to at once negolate for the sale of the building 1132 Pennsylvania avenue to the best advantage, the proceeds of such sale to apply to the payment of the debts of the institution, and the balance, if bny, be held by the treasurer subject to the further orders of this Board, and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the State Controller, Supervisor of City Charities and Secretary Board State Aid and Charities. Mrs. Ellen Burke, the oldest member of Rethel A. M. E. Church, is ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ellen Collins, of 625 N. Spring street. Last Friday evening Prof. L. E. Toomey's extravaganza "Vanity" or the Land of Night, was staged at the Lyric theatre before one of the largest houses that has ever witnessed an amatur production in this city. Many hours before the doors were thrown open there was a crowd of persons clammoring for admission and when finally the doors were opened the lobby became a spectacular scene of gorgeous gowns and finery. The curtain rose at 8:15 and the young artists were cordially greeted with applause. The play did not differ greatly from most of Prof. Toomey's productions in that the supernatural element was prevalent, but still there was a material difference in the plot of this play, which was very simple and distinct. The usual novelties that characterize Prof. Toomey's productions were quite different from any of those which he has produced in former years but they pleased just as much. Among the features of the evening were: The dance and pantomime of the Star Maids led by Miss Violet Hill, princess of night; The Moonlight dance led by Miss Eulalia Mallory; The dance of the Flower Spirits; A dance by the Sunbeam Maids; The Tango Maids Dance and the Temperamental Dance by Miss Jennie Smith and Master O. Z. Watts. The famous Juvenile Troubadours supported the cast and pleased as usual with their catchy songs. After the performance the floor was cleared and soon the theater was converted in to a pretty ballroom. Again the costumes attracted and captivated. Music for the evening was furnished by Prof. T. Henderson Kerr's full orchestra. Should Stimulate Race Enterprise That the various fraternal orders should strive to create a general sentiment in favor of the patronage of racial business enterprises as well as take steps to promote new business interests among the race is the opinion of Daniel Richardson, a prominent member of the local lodge of the Afro-American Order of Owls. "As a humble worker" he told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger, "I have often thought how nice it would be if a goodly portion of the thousands of dollars made by the wage earners of the race passed into the hands of colored business men. Some may dissent by saying that individuals have no capital. Take the thousands of dollars wasted each week in liquor. If men would just spend half the money they now spend in liquor annually and pool that together it would make a big sum. There is one saloon in the Seventeenth ward which enjoys a big trade, 95 per cent of which is colored. Five or six white bartenders are employed to wait on this trade. If we are not engaged in business we could at least demand that the stores which monopolize our trade employ colored clerks. "The colored fraternal orders can assist by fostering the business spirit and encouraging members to patronize racial enterprises. If money can be hoarded to aid the sick and bury the dead, it can be saved for business enterprises. The fraternal spirit should be strong enough and broad enough to boost racial enterprises and give the boys and girls of the race a chance to show their skill as bright folks in business. Let there be a general cooperation along all lines, and we will see a marvelous advance along all lines." Walters Public Baths The Walters Public Baths, Argyle avenue are now running on summer schedule. They keep open until 10 P. M., except Saturdays, when they close at midnight. Bathers are be accommodated on Sundays until noon. Mrs. Smith Buried The funeral of Mrs. Bessie Smith was held from the residence of Mrs. Susan Johnson, 39 Railroad avenue, Towson, Wednesday. R. A. Elliott had charge of the funeral arrangements. Rev. J. H. Goodrich reports that Mt. Zion M. E. Church Ellicott City, is in a flourishing condition. Mrs. Annie Caldwell-Smith, of 1225 Etting street, was suddenly called to Albany, N. Y., last week on account of the death of her unce, Mr. John Caldwell, who was formerly an old Baltimorean. Advertise! It PAYS eR a ae cs lw oe “* THE NEW RECREATION SPOT! is’ Park @ ; ;Adams Park: Annapolis, Md. fy. WATER FRONT. SALT AIR: BREEZE. Adams Park is situated on the Washington, Baltimore'and An- napolis Railroad and has recently been improved and equipped with the latest amusements for. the conveniénce of the appreciative pub- lic, Boating, best ertesian well water; fishing, crabbing, swings, flying horses and a large dancing pavilion which has been. but-in first-class condition are only a few of ‘the attracting features of this Park. e Eee = Book your’dates: now. For special rates and partic- ulars see Saml. W. Proctor, 408.N, Central Ave. Don’t forget to visit Adams’ Hotel, 26 Calvert St.; Annapolis. Md. Cafe, large dining rooms, spacious rooms ‘and all up-to-date ‘conveniences. “PROF. JOHN SIMMONS The World’s Greatest Foot King ~ Extracts Corns without pain, A sure guaranteed. Sure cure for bun- vions, prespiring feet, sare feat of any and al! discriptions. = ‘Oall or write all applications promotly attende# to. ° . 720 S. HANOVER STREET “WATCH THIS SPACE IN MEMORIAM PROUT—In sad and loving remembrance of my dear husband, Alfred Prout, whode parted this life one year.ago. May-13, 1912 Fhe depth. of my sorrow I cannof.tell ‘The loss of my husband I loved so well ‘And while he lies in peaceful sleep His memory I shall always keep, «By his wife, Eliza Prout. Onee 1 had a father Who was so good and true, ; That we were always happy, ‘Although earth joys were few. He thought out every pleasure, Eiied ior us night and day, And was lo us a father jn every word and way. By his children, PINDER-In sad bul loving remembrance of Thomas S., who departed this life four years ago today, May 15th, 1909. He will never be forgotten, * Never shall his memory fade, Sweetest thoughts will ever linger Round the grave where he is laid.” By his wife and children. WELLS—In sad but loving memory of my wife. Mary J. Wells, who departed this lifein May, 1908, in the full triumph of faith, A precious one from us is gone, ‘A voice we loved is still, . ‘A place is vacant in our fiome which never can be filled, By her husband, James Wells, three daughters and one son: STEVENS—In sad but loving remenv brance of our dear daughter and_ sister Edna Stevens, who departed. this life May 16, 1912. ‘One year has passed, oh. how I miss her ‘The Sorrow no tongu€ can tell; Bat God alone, who called her home, The one [ loved so well. What grief and pain she suffered, None of us will ever know; For jesus took her home with Him, Where no tears will ever Mow. By her mother, Sorah Stevens She is safe in the aris of Jesus, Sale on His gentle breast, ‘There by her love overshadowed, Safely her soul shall rest. By her brothers and sister. HOWARD—In loving rememdrance of mmy dear husband, James R. Howard, whe died one year ago, May 18, 1912, Gone but not forgotten, ‘A precious one from us has gone, ‘A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home Tiat never can be filled, “Tis hard to break the tender chord When love has bound the heart. “Tis hard, so hard to speak the words “Must we forever part?” a We cannot tell who next may fall Beneath the chastening rod. One must be first, so let ys all Prepere lo meet our God, By his wife, Annie Howard and Children. GOSNELL—In sad but loving remem: prance of my dear husband, Augustus N, Gosnell, who died six yearsago May 19, 1907 His smiling face we'll see no more, His spirit is at rest. He has gone to be with Jesus, In the land of peréect rest. : By his wife and children. HAYDEN—In sad but Tofing roves brance of my deardaughter, Lucy May Hay den, Whom God called home two years ago Death has robbed me of my Lucy, Whom [ loved and ¢herished dear, Tt was Lucy, yes, dear Lucy, Can I he'p but shed a tear? ; You ask why ] am downcast; Why T whisper your sweet name, Only those who have lost a daughter; Know the anguish of my pain. Dea Lucy, life hag been hard avith me Since you departed from this world. No loving hand or sympathizing heart Has heen like yours to me. ‘May your slumber beas peaceful as your love ‘And when God shall call me homeward, L hope to mect thee in Heaven above. By her loving mother . Mrs. Margaret Jones and aunt, Mrs. Ella Henson 628 West Biddle Street For Rent—Well appointed 7 room flat with bath, No children. —41138 N. Carey street. WHITING—In sad :but loving remem: brance of my loving husband, Herbert °A. Whiting, who departed this life one year )agé May 15th 1913. ‘often sitzand think of you ‘When.I am all alone, For memory is the only friend ‘That grief can call its own. - Alone in the silent_graveyard, "Neath the sod and the dew, ” Never one moment forgotten, . In sorrow I think of you. By his loving wife, Drucilla Whiting. A-sermen will be. delivered to the United Standing Association of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, Sunday, May 18th by ‘the pastor, Kev. M. J. Naylor. All other organizations are invite] to turn out with us. 2 Mrs. Maggie Parker, president. ANNOUNCEMENT The business of my late husband, A. Theo Luca will be carried on under my personal management un- ‘der the head of the a. Theo Luca Co., Coal and Wooa, and will be managed for me by Wm. B. Day. ‘Wishing and thanking you for your future patronage.as you have giver my Jate husband in: the past, I.am, respectfully yours, Mrs, A. Theo Laca, . FOR SALE . TO CLOSE AN ESTABE ‘Three story, eight rooms, furnace and all conveniences. Ground rent $72.00. 1400 Block Argyle avenue. Two story, six rooms, , all con: veniences, 1809 Block Druid Hil avenue. * Two story, six rooms. all con- veniences,40C block Girard avenue. Two story, six rooms and bath, 1100 block Riggs. avenue. Apartment house—three apart: ments, 11 N. Stricker street; in fee. 2 Iwo story houses—six rooms and bath, 1490 black Mosher street. WM. C. McCARD, Attorney 21 E. SARATOGA STREET. NOTICE—The J. P. Esans’ Shav- ing Parlor, Biddle and Brevard streets,annunces to its patrons and public that on and after May Ist we close at.9 P. M., except Satur- day when we close at 11.30 P. M. FOR SALE The A. M.E. Caurch, Baltimore Conference Class Studies. Also a tot of handsome bound hymn books, musi¢ and word editions, Ritual, Disciplines, Certificates and peri: odieals of the church. James G. Martin, Conference Bcok Steward, 1160 N. Calhoun street. Where to go When to ge {fo Asbury M. BE. Church, Sun- day, May 18. ‘There will be 4 special service by the Loyal Legion: and Asbury Guards assisted by Bible Classes of our sister schools. 11 a. m., special sermon to_ the young people by the pastor. Rev. IG. E. Curry. . '§ B. M., Special program by the young people. -Pres. Wm. D. Bos ton; vice ‘pres.,. Miss Veronice Holland; Secretary, G. Franei: Gentt;. Musical director, Miss 1d Taylor. Rev. G. E. Curry, pastor. ..A MASS MEETING... ADMISSION , FREE _ Under. the Auspices of the local branch of National Society for the Advancement of Colored People AT UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Monday, May 19th, at 8 P. M. SPEAKERS— é DR. M. C. B. MASON W. Ashbie Hawkins Warner T. [icGuinn. a Come Early. Seats Free Ito You are invited to attend Canton M. E. Church, Sunday, May 18th at 2 p. m., to our annual meeting. ‘Prayer and Praise Service. — All ‘praying bands are invited. ‘Take Penna. avenue car and get off at Clinton avenue’ and Tome street. Rev. C. H. Lowery, Pastor. —_ a | ADVERTISE | 2 SAUL, KING OF ISRAEL S==— A DRAMATIC:CANTATA IN FIVE ACTS | Will be rendered by the B. ¥. P.-U. of the Cooperative , Baptist State Convention =~ ~ @- THREE NIGRTS. gee a "Tuesday, May 27th, Sharon Bapt. Church, Carey and Presstman Sts. Wednesday, ‘May 28th,” ‘Trinity Bapt. Ghurch, Twentieth St., near Charle ‘Thursday, May 29th,’ Leadenhall St. Bapt. Church, ar “7 Leadenhali St., near Henrietta Admission 25c. each evening | Children ‘under 15 years, 10c. F Doorg openat 7.30.P. M. Children tickets sold at-the door only. . W. W.Jones, Pres. Mrs, Mary C. Carter, Chair. Com. Prof. S.A. Bolden, Music Director.’ - ° Mrs, Cora T. Jones, Pianist. $75 Daniel Easton $75 FUNERAL DIRECTOR @ EMSALMER 2 2 arp 504 W. BIDDLE STREET Don’t make, mistakes any’ longer~ Don’t: be bound hard‘and fast -to-the. old Don't miaidertaker who hasn't half the facilities and none of the progressive- fay, Daniel Baston. Inspect my. window display. and see what I" give you. ‘Lower Prices—Better Quality. ‘My. Funeral Parlor is'absolutely. Free to you. OPEN All NIGHT. ‘Phone Mt. Vernon $496--Day and Night - : THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDCER.- [FOURTH ANNUAL PINK TEA PARTY Given. by Brown Circle ‘No.1, of East Baltimore . At MOSES ‘HALL, 618.Eutaw St. .. MONDAY EVNG., MAY 49th Music by’ COMMONWEALTH ORCHESTRA °° TICKETS,25 CENSS Supper free from 10 until 12 o’elock No Postponement on account 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 St. Luke Public’ Mass Meeting * At St. Paul M. E. Church Swatosa Street near - pa ee ge ee eee Carrollton avenue TUESDAY EVE., MAY 20,1913 Uuder the auspices’ of the I, O. St- Luke Society, of Baltlmore j 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. MeCormick. Dist. Deputy Mrs. Emma. Smith, Asst. Deputy Mrs. Annie C. Scott, Chair.; Mrs. L. S.-Henry, Sect.;-Mr. Perry Brock, Mngr. Miss Sarah R. Jackson, Mistress of Ceremontes Mrs. B."B, Anderson, State Deputy of Maryland, Rev.. 8, H. Noorwood, Pastor LD FIFTH ANNUAL RECEPTION by the members and friends of Grace Presbyterian Church, to their minister, Rey. W. Edward Williams, Dp, D, Monday, May 19th, 1913,8-P.1. Good musical program. Refreshments. Cards of Admission 25 Cents. Mrs, Alice Taylor, President.. Mrs. Lulu pennis, Sccretary. firs. Elizabeth Simpson, Treas. (CENTENNIAL M.E, CHUROH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts | Rey. N, M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor; . First Quarterly Conference. 11 @. m., Sermon by Rev. C. G. cam: mings, Dist. Supt, f | 2 30 P. m., Sunday School, , 5p. m., "Epworth League ‘8p. m.;:sermon by the Pastor. ee Se Festore ("EASTERN M. £, CHURCH“@H McElderry’St.. and Patterson Patk Ave, Rev, S.R. ‘Hughes, Pastor. * {0.30 a: m., Bible Class. 11 a. 'm., Sermon by the pastor. An address to converts, 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7p. m., Epworth League 8p. m., Rev. S. f]. Brown, D. D: Mrs. Brown will render a solo, ——— JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp St. near- Montgomery Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D:, Pastor 11 a m., Special Sermon by Pastor. At'8p. m., come’and hear Dr. N. B. Gampbeil speak on the subject: Mod. ern Age Limit or How to Live ‘Long.”” Good music. All are invited.’ REWHATCOAT Nuk, CHURCH, Fraabliu and Pine Sts.“King's Hil? Rev. Alfred Young. Pastor. Residence; 618 Dolphin Street. — ATE ee, (PB oegae Pn, Bae, | ene es lLa.m., Sermon: by. pasénr. Sub- Ject, “The Old Ship of Zion.” - "3p. m., Sunday Sebool. 4.30 p. mC. Y. M,C. A. will hold services. Address by Rey, O'Connell, of Howard University. 8 p. m., sermon to DoreasCircle, No. 35, Order of St. Lukes, by the Pastor. CW. Simms, See’y. Joseph A. Pratt, ‘Treas, Revival services every. night during the-week, An,Annual Sermon of the Day Nursery Association ‘At Grace Presbyterian Chureh Dolphin and Etting Streets : Sunday, May the 25th, 1913, at 3 P. M, Sermon by Dr. A. L. Gaines, Pastor of Waters A, M. E. Church Special music by Trinity A. M. Hs. Church Choir, . ‘Madame Maud Gross, Directress as ‘All organizations are cordially invited to turn out with us. _ All persons hold ing coutribution books will kindiy return them on this: Sunday Mrs, Cornelia Anderson; President. Miss Mary Beale, Secretary Mrs. Annie Smith, Cor'Secretary. Rev. W. 5, Williams, Pastor GALILEE ©. M. E. CHUROA “By Whateoat St., near Mosher 11.30 a. m., Sermon hy the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School, Mrs. M. J, Jones, Supt... * 8.20 p. m., the G. U. TO. of B. and S. Star of Bethlehem’ will have their anual sermon. ‘The Pastor, Rev. W. D. Wood. will preach the sermon. sub- ject: “Star of Bethlehem.” Ail are invited. a The Artistic Dockins Combination will render 2 GRAND CONCERT & MUSICAL At Bethel. A. M. ©, Church, Lanvale Street and Druid Hill TtAve, Thursday, May 22nd, at 8.15 P. M- Under the auspices of the Trustees and Finance Committee An evening of excellent musical entertainment promised to all John T. Williams Chair Fin Com. J. W. Dockins Manager MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH Caroline St.. betw. Orleans and Lexiagton Sts. Sunday. May 18th 11 a, m.," Preaching by pastor. 2 p. m., Sunday School. “8 p.m., by special request, the Pas- tor will preach. subject: “The Valley of Dry Bones.” Come all are welcome. _ Rev, W, ¥. Dickinson; D.D., Pastor, ‘Thursday. the 22nd’ 22nd, A Grand ‘Entertainment, ™ Sixt = Mt ae ao ...ANNUAL PICNIC... Of the Alumni Association of the Maryland State Normal Schoo!, No. 3 Will be held in Greenwood Electric Park CATONSVILLE vee & Friday Evening, May 23rd, 1913." Kerr's Orehestra. Exercises will begin at 7 P. M. Refreshments on Sale, ..... ADMISSION 25 CENTS...... J. A. Dorsey, President Dr. Wim. Green, Viee fret Mrs. P. F. Brent, Secretary ©. J. Woodland, Treasurer Take Ellicott City car, get off at Winters Ave. Colored Young Women’s Chris. sz° _ tian Association, SP 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are invited to attend the Services “on Sunday, May 18th, 1913 at’ 5 p. m. Willing: Workers’ Day. Address by Mrs. Wm. H. Morriss, wife of Secretary Morrias, of the Cen: tral Y. M, A. Mrs, Melissa Minor, presiding. M. E, Murphy, President, E. E.Bright, Secretary. => The Verdict of The Flowers 2= Will be presented by the A. C: B. League at TRINITY A, M. B. CHURCH Under direction of Mr: L. Ellsworth Toomey On Thursday, May 29th, 1913,’8 P.M, | Admission 15 cents, - Rev. L.C. Curtis, Pastor. A. L, Martin, President. OUTING to BROWN’S GROVE Wednesday, June 11th, 1918, under the auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children. Kerr's Orchestra. Refreshments. Boat leaves 830 a. m., 3.00 p.m. Tickets, 25_Cents % tf-in CHRIST INSTITUTE CHURCH. 11 A. M., sermon by Rev. Isaac Myers, : 2.80 P. M., Sunday -School; * 8 P. M., sermon by Rey, Alfred Conquest. Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor. Se se ate aol t@r WATERS A, M. E. CHURC: .Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L, Gaines, D, D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street Sunday May 18th, “11 a. m., Sermon bg. Pastor, sub ject: “Great and Small Faith.” * 2.80-p. m., Sunday School 5.40 p m., Allen Christian Endeavor ‘League, ett /, 8 BE _m., sermon by the pastor, sub. Jjecs, “Desrs of the Word.” 2 | Joseph Waters, Supt. * Miss Mamie. Woolterd, Pres. ACT. BOARDERS WANTED AT WINTER GREEN Brown’s. private boarding house, 18 Winter’s avenue, Catonsville, Ma., on block from the Frederick road car Jine. Martha E. Brown. SPECIAL NOTICE The A, M. E. Sunday’ Schoo! Superintendents’ Council will hold a public meeting, Sunday, May 18, 2.30 to 4.30 p, m., at Allen A. M. E. Church, Lexington street. Prom- inent speakers. Gvod music, All Sunday Schoo! workers are request- ed to attend. “ a George Sumner. Whyte;- Pres, Howard Brent, Chairman. | ’ Extraordinary Program/at Bethel A.M. 1. oo : 1 SUNDAY, MAY 18th, 1913, 2 P. M. Pxor. Joan C, Wnicur, Voice Cuturei, from the Royal Conservatory of susie, Philadelphia, Pa., will render. selections from the Vesper service. Come.and.heat him. = Sh aes ‘Mr. Howaup-Gross, Baltimore’s favorite will appear on the program. Mrs. Lviv Ricuarpson, the pleasing soprane will present.a son} i ee James A. STACKHOUE, Esq.,of the late Grand Jury will oaivesa the ‘Beautifal music by the school-and orchestra. - Everybody welcome. . ADMISSION FREE My Mr. Thaddeus Copeland. Superintendent Rev. D. G, Hill, Presiding Elder Miss Laura B. Campbell, Secretary.” 2 CRESCENT CONCERT. ORCHESTRA Let us furnish you3, 4, '5 more:piece: of, music for. your CHURCH FESTI. VALS of any kind to.enliven the occa- sion. “Absolutely SACRED. music usec at churches. - We also piay for. PAR. LOK Socials, Lawn Fetes, Picnics, ete. Out-of-town engagements. ‘solicited: ‘Mail orders receive our prompt: atten: tion. Siesette . Waverly Thomas, Pres,, 1116 N...Car- Soliton’ Ave.; Leroy Davage, Vice Pres. 1114 E. Monument St.; ‘Thea, Francis, Cor: See., 1428 Druid: Hill Ave.; Clar- ence Bowman,: Business Manager, 661 George Sty Ernest’ Hoban, Director, 21 Schroeder St; go! ADVERTISE: t@-TRINITY A. M. Bb, CHURCH; Linden Ave, and Biddle St.) Rev..L. C.. Curtis, Pastor. 11a. m., sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p.m.,Sunday School 6,20 -p..m.. Ar C. BE. Leagua, a, at8p. m. sermon by Pastor,” T. J. Holliday, Supt. +) . “| Miss 4. L. Martin, Fres, i ¥. ST. JOHN'S A. ME. CHUROE © Lexington St., near Pine. 3: Tey. L. FL Flage, Pastor 3 i La: m.,Sermon by Vastor, *. + 2.30 p. m., Suaday School.’ Bertha 3 p. m., Sermon to the order of Wise Men by pastor. : Fleming. Supt, ; 6.20.8. C. Ev L., Charles Roberts, Pres, - : 5 p. m., sérmonand Evangelistic ser- vices, aot nee ie EBENEZER A.-M. BE. CHURCH. Montgomery street, bet. Charles and _ “"_ Hanover ; iLa.m., Sermon by the Pastor, 2.30 p.m, Sunday School, ; 6.00 p. m., Allen C. EB, League Closing’ exereises of the Junior League 8p. m., Sermon by the Pastor : J. W. Norris, Pastor, John Murray, Pres, of the League, Charles Tolson. Sunt MA A MBNA, M.S CHURCH Cor. Baker aod Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hil Ave, 7 9.30 a.-m., Sanday” School, 1La. m., Sermon: a 2.80 p. m., Sunday School 6,90 p, m., 4, CE. League, Samuel: £..Robinson; President. 8p. m., Sermon by Pastor. Mr. Henry Johnson, Director. Miss E. M. Wilson, Organist: Miss Ada Cole, Asst. Supt. ee Sue &@ PAYNI: A. M. EB. CRUROH, Calhoun and Laurens Sts. Rey..J. G. Martin, Pastor, Residence: 1160 X. Calhoun St. Sunday Service, May 18th, 1913. lia. m..Preaching by pastor. Sermon to mothers. ey 2p.m., Sunday School. 4p. m., Big mothers’ meating—Plat- form meeting.-Carnations willbe given to all who atlend. Weara carnation in honor of your mother. Mrs. Hattie Johnson, Pres, : Sp. m., League.’ Special program. 8p. m., Sermon by pastor. All welcome, d. E. Neal, Pres of the League. G. 5. Dorsey, Supt. ALLEN ALM, E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts, Bae cl’ tiaten Pasko Fe ane ge ee ee 11. m., Sermon by the pastor. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School.. Great muss meeting under the auspices of the Stperintendent’s Council of the A, M. E. Church, All the schools will he re: presented. Special program. 4.30) p. m., Allen League. p:_m., Sermon. by pastor. H..D. Brent, Supt. S. . a9 Wm, Butler, Pres, A.C. 6, Mr. Heron Presbyrerian Church Mollikin and Spring Streets - Rev. T. H. Lee. Ph. D., Minister. | "Residence: 652 Dolphin St. 3p. m., Sunday School, W. B. Mar- shall, Supt. 8p. m., Sermon by Ray. Frank Nel- son.’ Special musical program. Sam- uel Distance, Organist. Come and singe’ Stbae: ‘GF- GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edward Williams, Pastor ‘The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St.- Services: 11 aim., Sermon by the Pastor, the third sermon on Joseph, 3p. m., Sunday School, 8p. m: “The Two Temples” ‘Lecture and praise service each Wed- nesday, 8 p. m. es Seats'free. All welcome. (@FGILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight; Pastor, 10 a m,,-Class. «+ re 1a.jm., Rev. Gumby 2p. m,, Sunday: School. 8p.m., Annual sermon to the Order of Light and ‘Truth: of West Roland Park by the Pastor : 6.30 p. m., GB. Tis. is 8p. m.. Sermon, Rev. J. C. Rignsted G. W, Fowler, Pres. 0. B.-L. a T. H. McGowan. Supt. &@ PENNA. AVENUE A. M. Ev : ZION CHURCH : Rev. J. W. MacDonuid, Pastor. Foréwell Services 11a, m,, Sermon by Rev. T. H. Nel- son. 1p. m.; Class. J. H. Cattin, Leader 2:30 p.'m., Sunday, School.’ W. W. Brown, Supt. AO 3p. m., Sermon by a Devine: t 4p. m., Clags;- Alexander’ Philips, vee a.» Special Chuisti ‘p. m., Special ram, ° listian : Endeayor, J.-B. Atkins, President. = 7.30 p. 19.,: Farewell: sermon, “‘The: Consciousness’ of Doing Your .Daty.’?: by Rev. J. W. MacDonald: nee All friends cordially invited. zk The Y. M.-C. A. at Whateoat M. E.-Church, (King’s Hill) Sunday; May 18th; 4:30'P, M. Rev. P.-O’Connell. of Howard Univer- sity, will speak.- . ‘The public invited: _ There will be-a.sermon preached to Logan Relief. Corps,’ No.:°17th, by, Rev..W. E.” Williams, of Grace Presbyterian :Chureh, {on “Sunday, May18th, at-3'o’clock, at’ Logan’ Post. Hall,”“Orchard. and. Tessier’ streets... All.corps’and friends:are cordially invited'to-attend.'°-=~ Mrs. "Hannah:Scott, President: « :. Mrs. Martha‘J. Brown, Chairman.: ‘Third ‘Seventh'Day Adventist Church: of GePe Hodgers, pastor ogo ‘Suuday. night,” May 18th; 8p, ‘ms. », Breaching’serviee at, ‘Young’s” Audi. torium, Druid Hil} avetiue:and{ ‘Robert: ‘street. -By<a: Conterence: Delegate. a: representative “of. the. World’sConfer-. ence now. in ‘eession,in; Washington,/D. ‘Ceca are tivited sees oe COL. MIDNIGHT IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA Meeting Many Prominent People And Seeing Many Things Worth Men- Norfolk, Va.—If you want to know what I have seen and where I have been and what I have been doing since I wrote to you last week, you will have to come and talk with me, for it would take just a whole newspaper, make you another paper or something like that. I wrote to you from Edenton, N. C., and I saw enough there to make me shout and tell the Lord many things, and then I had a few things to say to the people. I was pastor of a Baptist Church there, but resigned before I split the church, for I feel that I could make as well out as some men splitting a church. Rev. B. W. Dance, one of the leading preachers of our race, and a man of ability went to install a new preacher and got me to come down and take charge for him and the deacons and pastor recognized me as pastor for one Sunday at any rate, and I was proud to fill the position, for I got much information and experience out of it, and yet that's nothing to what I am going to get. I was the guest of Mr. B. W. Dance, and she is just the woman to make a wife for a preacher and she certainly knows how to treat her husband's friends. Mrs. Dance is a product from Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C., and they turn out some able teachers from that institution, and some fine women. I have been here several times, and I know something about the teachers, and something about the president of the school. Connected with the institution are some of the strongest men of my race, and I shall take pleasure in telling you about these men and others when I go there again. Prof. Walter E. Woodyard, met me at the stable and escorted me to my stopping place, stating that Dr. Dance was to have me in charge until Monday and' then I was to be his guest. I remained with Dr. Dance until Wednesday morning as far as I can remember. But this is accounted for when I tell you that Prof. Woodyard is at the head of a struggling school and they were struggling to have their commencement exercises, which will be over by the time you read this letter. The Edenton Normal and Industrial Institute, has for its principal Prof. Woodyard. He is just about as thin as a match, but he has brains, and with them he is making good in the world. He was at one time associated with Prof. William H. Council at Normal, Ala., but resigned to take up work in the post office in Mobile, and resigned that to return to the school room. He has taught in Virginia, and was called to this school which is of the A. M. E. Zion church. Associated with him in the work as teachers are Miss I. E. Houston, A. B. Matorn, M. L. Armstead, instructor in music; Mrs. E. H. Badham, intermediate department; Miss R. O. Johnson, primary department. There are turning out some boys and girls who are taking their places in this world. Prof. Woodyard is blessed with a good wife, and she is a smart woman. She owns and operates a hat making store. I think you call it a millionary or something like that. She is also a teacher in the state, and I am told that she is one of the best teachers in the graded school system. I am proud to say that my people are transacting some business in the whole town. They have something to make them proud, and I was a little proud myself because I was one of them. Taliors, merchants, eating houses, shoe makers, were among the business people I trust. I made a trip down to Harford, N. C., where I was met at the stable by the Rev. Dr. Griffin pastor of the Baptist Church and moderator of a large association or the training of our boys and girls. I mean this association conducts a school for our youth. Dr. Griffin received me and made me welcome to his home, and to his church, and they have a fine church. One doctor, a drugstore, and people coming to the support of the doctor and his drugstore and almost every other business conducted by our people. As I walked around the street of that little town, and saw the good being done, I just said "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow," and shouted right out on the street. and the white people thought I was crazy, but I told them that I was only happy over the progress made by my people in fifty years. So the white people allowed to to shout. Well, I got away from there, after I had talked to the people. Returned to the city of Edenton, spent the night and left there Wednesday morning for Franklin, Va., going via Suffolk, thence to Franklin, where I was met by Rev. W. R. Ashburn, D. D., pastor of the Baptist Church and a friend of his. Now the first thing they wanted me to do was to go to the colored drug store, and I went with them. They stood me off to look at them drink soda water and I just looked to my heart's content until I had gotten through with them. I do not know as I have ever told you anything about Franklin because I had never been there before, and only went there this time to see what I could see and meet the people. This is school closing time in Virginia and the people make much of it. They go for miles to witness, the school closing, and the teachers, are proud and try to have something to entertain them. Dr. Ashburn had been invited to go out in the country to be at a school closing, and I was invited by him to go along, and accepted the invitation. Bright and early Thursday morning, we were in a buggy, and headed for the country, and for miles we rode through land owned by our people. Say what you may, but the farmers in Virginia are doing something and that something is worth doing. If you could only see those many plantations owned by us you would go crazy and shout right out in the street like I did. We do not know what our people are doing and how they are making time count. The boys and girls are being educated in good country schools, and the teachers seemed interested in the work. Twelve miles were traveled and we saw but few white folks out in that section. Deacons and other church people, teachers and preachers, all trying to own some of this U. S. A. dirt and they are succeeding. Among the farmers I met, and whose homes I visited on this trip were T. L. G. Walden, a fine two-story house, plenty land and children; Amanda Hollandes, who had just banked $2,000, and Henry Baker. We passed Holy Neck, Lee's Mill, and on to the school closing. At the head of this school was Miss Octavia Cross, who is a fine teacher. Miss Cross is a young woman who has worked her way through school, and is said to be one of the best teachers in that section of the country regardless to race or color. She is just doing the work and in this way the people are forced to give her what she has earned. She has purchased a plantation or farm of her own, and paid for it, and yet she continues to labor with our young people. They were not ready for visitors when I got there, but the children were having their practice, and I was delighted with it. They were just doing the best they could when I stepped in. The people poured down from some where, packed the church, heard Dr. Ashburn, and then we started for Franklin, reaching there late at night. I made a trip to Lawrenceville, Va., where is located St. Paul Normal and Industrial College. I shall not have time to tell you about it this week. It would not be out of place for me to tell you about the people in Franklin I met. A visit to Franklin Normal and Industrial college brought me in touch with the principal, Mrs. Hayden, who is a good woman, and is doing good work, and Misses Inez Traynham, Ruth Hucles and Amelia Hill teachers in the school. The city school teachers are Mrs. S. P. Diggs, Miss Ada Urguhart, Rosa Smith, Lula Out Dr. F. N. Harris is the leading physician while there is a drugstore owned by Holland and Harris, with Mrs. W. B. Harris clerk. The Richmond Beneficial Society with L. C. Parker, manager, and Miss Hattie Cobb, clerk. Miss Cobb's father died recently and left a valuable farm and the white man is trying hard to get hold of it. He has been trying to force Miss Cobb to sell. You see one of the boys had drifted away from home, and when his father died, was in jail, and the white man got him out, got him to sell his part of the farm and now he has attempted to get the girl to sell. He told her to see a lawyer, and no doubt he has fixed it up with the lawyer. It is happening, often that our fathers and mothers, work hard, get land, and die, and then the white man gets around and soon has it back, showing the young Negro how he can sell and do better in town and that he is too smart to work on the farm. I want to talk about this one thing in another letter. _____ THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER B.A. I am now in Norfolk getting ready to go down to the opening of Little Bay Beech, which is the Atlantic City for my people, but it is in the South. It is the finest watering resort and I tell you they are fixing it up fine for us. I want to get money enough to go there soon myself. Send all mail for me to 472 Box, Birimngham, Ala. J. O. Midnight JOSEPH P. EVANS RETURNS HOME After A Very Pleasant Trip Through The State After having been invited by the M. P. S. Grand Commander III. J. Franis Rickards, of Detroit, Mich., and Ill. R. E. Moore, 33, deputy of the Valley of Illinois, Grand Master Joseph P. Evans, left Baltimore on Tuesday night of last week to meet officers and members of the Northern Grand jurisdiction, and accompanied fourteen sovereign Grand Inspector Generals, of the 33rd and last degree, on their first pilgrimage west, to hold their first session of the United Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction outside of Philadelphia, Pa., since its incipiency 32 years ago. This of itself marks a new epoch in the history of Scottish Rite Freemasonry for the Northern Jurisdiction, under the leadership of Ill. J. Francis Richards, of Detroit, Mich., who succeeds the late Robert H. Hughes, of New York. The main reason for his invitation having been extended to Ill. Evans, was somewhat of a reward for the good work done by him while on an extended trip through the far Northwest several years ago. Stopping in the cities of Chicago, St. Paul and Minneapolis, Grand Fork, Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland and many other northwestern cities, putting in many hard blows against spurious and clandestine Masonry, as was practiced by one Milton F. Fields, and the nefarious John G. Jones, who held sway in the North and South and West. Brother Evans seems to have turned the searchlight on these two Masonic hucksters, in such way that they have been completely routed. And today we can boast of that universality as, never before. If we only had a few more men with backbone and courage of their own convictions not only our organizations, but our race as well would soon get rid of the many hindrances that retard our progress. The writer had a splendid, view of many points of the late flood, both in Ohio and Indiana, via Columbus, Piqua, Bradford, Ridgeville, Logansport and Fingle wood where one could see great iron bridges, and large houses swept away, and debris of all descriptions lodged, high up in tree tops, which went to show how high the water was. And the worst of all was where the water broke over the low, or shallow places, and rushed upon the people and stock, catching them unawares without the time to prepare and in many cases I was told, people were drawned right in their homes as were thousands of live stock, in their stalls, pens or barnyards. The people I was told, along the Frank J. Randall BAGGAGE EXPRESS 551 Laurens Street Near Pennsylvania Avenue FITZBUGH HALL-Merchant Tailor. 402 Brudl Hill avenue Dyeing, Cleaning, Altering, Pressing Ladies and Gents Suits made to orde. Goods called for and Delloverd. Mt Vernon 3914 NIXON BROS. 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THE CUT-RATE OPTICAL Co. 309--NORTH EUTAW ST--309 The Same Side as Brager's Established Nine Years water front did not suffer as bad as those at a distance from the streams, because they were used to having floods and as soon as the water would get to a certain height they would flee to higher grounds, but those who lived a distance from the streams or water fronts were not thinking of the over flowing streams, and consequently they were caught unprepared and suffered the greatest loss. And when I sat looking out as the car passed on at those working, repairing and uprighting their homes and bridges and the many other things that were claiming their attention; I just wished with my whole heart that these hard hearted people who never give anything to help the poor or distressed were there so that they might see the needs, and I know it would have had a softing effect upon their hearts. So much for the unfortunate flood sufferers. Among the many leading Masonic lights that were in attendance at the session in Chicago were P. G. M. William T. Boyd, of Ohio; Grand Master Henry A. Spencer, of New York; P. G. M. William F. Powell, of New Jersey; P. G. M. Jose Sherwood and P. G. M., W.H. Morris, of Minneapolis; Allen P. Smith, of Kansas; George H. White of Michigan; William Oscar Payne and Major Poole, of New York; Richard H. Wicks, of Delaware; William H. Miller, Secretary General H. E., of Pennsylvania, and J. Francis Richards, M. P. S. G. Commander, of Detroit, Mich. Saying nothing of the many prominent Masons of the Valley of Illinois. The little "Giant" Robert E. Moore, through whose untiring efforts one of the greatest Masonic reunions have been brought about since the establishment of Freemasonry among our race was present everywhere. 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Phos, Madison 4125—2785 GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1315 PENNA AVENUE Shoe Repairing While- You Wait My work has no equal. My Prices can't be beat Work called for and delivered ALLEN J. JONES 1339 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Meals at all hours. Transient Boarding and Lodging Soda Water & Ice Cream. Mad. 8613 WM. H. LAYTON EXPRESS FOR HIRE 606 LANVALE STREET Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of City and R.R. Depots phone Madisou 3732 Y Telephone Madisou 3732 Y Quick NEW ORLEANS UNIVERSITY. Many Brilliant Features Connected With Closing of Noted School. With an inspiring program of music and oratory and the presentation of diplomas to the graduates on Friday afternoon, May 9, in the chapel at 2 o'clock. New Orleans university closed one of the most successful school terms in its long and eventful history. The commencement began on Thursday evening, May 1, with special exercises under the auspices of the music department in the university chapel. The program on Friday evening, May 2, consisted of a piano recital in which the graduates of the music department took the leading part. Each participant performed his part well and reflected credit upon both school and student. The crowning event of the first three days of commencement week came on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, at which time a magnificent reception was tendered President Melden. On Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the president delivered the baccalaureum sermon to the graduating classes from the several departments. The annual reunion of the Alumni association, which is always a feature of commencement week, occurred on Monday evening. Graduates of the school who have won their spurs on the field as teachers and leaders in business and professional life rold thrilling stories of their struggles to uplift the masses in their respective communities. New Orleans is proud of her sons and daughters, and they in turn let no opportunity pass whereby the good work of their alma mater may become better known. Class day exercises by the normal and preparatory departments were held Tuesday evening. The college department furnished the program on Wednesday evening, which consisted of class day music, orations and essays. On Thursday night the eight grade entertainment and graduation exercises were held. All of the exercises were open to the public. FREEDMEN'S AID JUBILEE FUND Author of "Afro-American Press" Making Fine Record as Corresponding Secretary In Charge of Special Work For Methodist Episcopal Church—Man of Broad Vision. Dr. I. Garland Penn of Cincinnati, corresponding secretary Freedman's Aid society. Methodist Episcopal church, is having great success in that office to which he was elected at the last general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in Minneapolis. Minn. No one who knows, Dr. Penn should have expected anything else. He has held but four positions in twenty-eight years of public service, the one he now holds being the fourth. He was ten years a public school principal in Lynchburg, Va., for one year national commissioner of Negro exhibits of the Atlanta (Ga.) exposition, sixteen years assistant general secretary of the Epworth league in the Methodist Episcopal church, and last June begin his present work as one of the corresponding secretaries of the Freedmen's Aid society. He was an author at twenty-two, as all will remember the "Afro-American Press," which had a sale of 20,000 copies. Many of our men now in public life making good, who were young men when Dr. Penn's first book was issued, made their way through school selling his book. He has written other books and now has a manuscript in preparation, entitled "Solving the Problem, or Methodism and the Negro." He holds the most distinguished position in church circles of any Negro layman in America and has won his way by succeeding in everything he [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. DR. I. GARGLAND PENN. has been given to do. Dr. Penn, while living in Cincinnati, holds his church relations within the bounds of the Washington conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. The entire life of Secretary Penn in church relation has been within that conference, having been born and reared in it. For six quadrenniums he has represented, along with others, the conference unity in the general conference of the church, which covers twenty-four years of service in the highest legislative body of the church. This is the jubilee year of the society, the general conference having authorized the raising of $600,000 as a jubilee thank offering. This jubilee offering is to commemorate the fifty-th year of emancipation and is to be used in endowment, repairs and new buildings for the twenty-two institutions of the Freedman's Aid society. Dr. Penn has special charge of raising the $100,000 in the colored conferences, while not exempt from raising as much as his time and energy will allow in the white conferences. He is organizing the conferences, schools, etc., and one institution. Wiley university, at Marshall, Tex., raised $1,000 in forty-five days. Our preachers have given $4,000 in cash as personal gifts at conferences. The churches have reported in two months quite $2,000, and many other thousands have come in. It should be remembered that this is extra from the regular Freedman's Aid collection coming through regular channels, all of which are on the increase. The time fixed for the first general report on jubilee is at the commencements in May for the churches and schools. Each institution will have a jubilee day, when reports will be received from student bodies, churches and individuals. In co-operation with field secretaries Dr. L. L. Thomas of the home missions board, Dr. C. G. Jacobs and E. M. Jones of the Sunday school board, Dr. J. P. Wragg of the American Bible society, Dr. W. W. Lins of the Epworth league, with other representatives of the board of foreign missions, church temperance society and board of education, he is working up conventions and institutes to present the joint benevolent appeal of Methodism under the commission on finance. Conference at Little Rock For Benefit of the Colored Youth. Little Rock, Ark. — The educators of Little Rock, assisted by the teachers in all parts of the state, are preparing to make the coming session of the National Association of the Teachers of Colored Youth the greatest session in its history. The Little Rock teachers are thoroughly organized, and committees have been named and are at work. Dr. Joseph A. Booker, president of the Arkansas Baptist college, in referring to the meeting recently said: "I know of no meeting to be held this summer that is of more importance to our people- and means more to us; hence all of the citizens are joining the teachers in preparing to entertain our guests. "We are coming together for the purpose of discussing the methods of reaching our youth and to stir in them an interest in education. We believe that there is a possibility for our young people, but they need encouragement from somewhere, and to that end we are now working." At the head of the association is Professor M. W. Dogan, president of Wiley university, Marshall, Tex., who is a live man and a hard worker, and associated with him is the corresponding secretary, Professor J. R. E. Lee of Tuskegee institute, Tuskegee, Ala., who is the founder of the organization. For its development he has given his time and money until now it is one of the largest conventions of the race. The delegates from Alabama will have a special train from Birmingham, consisting of day coaches, sleepers and dining car, and will be joined in Memphis by Mississippi and Tennessee. They will spend some time in seeing Memphis, leaving on the special train at midnight, reaching Little Rock early in the morning. The meeting will close on Sunday, for the teachers will attend the various churches Sunday, and in the afternoon Dr. Booker T. Washington will deliver the closing address. Thousands of people will be there to hear him and to greet the teachers. A large delegation is expected from all parts of the country. HEARTY CO-OPERATION IN WORK OF RURAL SCHOOLS. Educators Note Progress on Tour Through Elizabeth City County. All the colored schools of Elizabeth City county, Va., show evidences of new life and steady progress. White-washed buildings and fences, freshly painted classrooms with window shades and simple white curtains, exhibits of fresh vegetables, cunning and barking, specimens of well made garments and, above all, neat, orderly and industrious children and parents—these are some of the signs of progress which impressed the members of an educational party of thirty that recently visited the schools of this county in Virginia. Interesting and helpful addresses were made by Jackson Davis, state supervisor of elementary schools; Superintendent Willis, of Hampton; Major Robert R. Moton, commandant of Hampton institute; W. T. H. Williams, field agent of Hampton institute, and Mrs. Harris Barrett of Hampton. At each school the teacher in charge gave a report of her work, showing what the people of the community have been doing to help improve the schoolrooms, school yards and community life. The parents and children have been organized in clubs. They have held health meetings and have given concerts and entertainments. They have worked together in cleaning up the school buildings and in making them attractive through a liberal use of paint and whitewash. They have co-operated with the teachers in making the schoolhouse an attractive center in the life of the community. Parents, preachers, teachers and children have worked with the industrial supervising teacher, Mrs. J. H. M. Evans, who is a Hampton graduate, and through self help have won the respect and co-operation of the school board, the division superintendent and the white people of the county. Major Motion declared that the colored people of Hampton and all other communities should not be slaves to the idea that the school board must educate the children. He said that in proportion as the colored people have shown that they really wanted better schools and would themselves help in getting them the local white school boards would do more for rural education. Tuskegee Institute Class. Orators. Honor graduates of the senior class at the Tuskegee institute in the line of speakers for the coming closing exercises the last week in May. Are Miss. Ertel Campbell, valedictorian; Tacitus Galland, salutatorian, with Junius Kitchen, Efthor Philip, Philip Laland and a number of other members of the class as alternates. Beginning on Sunday, May 25, there will be special programs, class day exercises and receptions to visitate throughout the week. As an attraction to the people of the state and immediate community Tuskegee has come to be looked upon as a real college town. The Bakersfield California Baptist. The Rev 1. Gordon McPherson has launched a new paper in Bakersfield, Cal., where he is also engaged in the active pastorite of the Mount Zion Baptist church. Dr. McPherson is well known throughout the west as an able preacher, versatile writer and hard worker for racial advancement. The name of the new publication is the California Baptist. BUSINESS TALKS No. 2 Opportunities That Are A Millinery Establishment is a much needed institution in this city. Women wear hats and other sorts of head gear, possibly have always been wearing head coverings of some sort or other ever since the days when Mother Eve got it into her head that fig leaf or some other sort of body covering was a necessity, and the great probability is they will continue to wear head coverings of some sort or other until the end of time. Now there are probably in the neighborhood of twenty or thirty thousand members of the female persuasion in this city, and they all wear head covering of many and various kinds, and yet there is not an establishment of any pretentions in this city where the thousands of dollars spent yearly on this kind of finery can return into the pockets of our people. It was said that an establishment in this city which looks after the heads of our ladies was so crowded on last Thursday and Friday evenings that it was almost impossible to accommodate the eople that came to prepare for a function that came off last Friday night. Now this is all right for the hair, but what of the head covering. Why cannot some of the women who have taken lessons in millinery in the High School or somewhere else open a place and not only make money for themselves but give employment to some of the girls who come out of school and have nothing to do save menial employment. It does seem to us that such an establishment would be a success from the start, and the first person to make an effort with the proper energy behind it will find that they will soon be beyond even their fondest expectations. After all what are we educating our children for any way? What is to become of the boys and girls, who are every year graduating from our high schools and colleges if they are not to go into the business world and earn their living? As we have repeatedly said we cannot all be professional people. This is impossible even if we all had such a desire. If we do not commence to erect business propositions and get them on good footing what will become of us in the future. Now is the time and the pioneers along any line will no doubt succeed. In every white community in the country efforts are made to provide for the wants of the population as it grows, and so business establishments, factories and manufacturing plants are opened up with the growth of the community. As soon as a man sees what he thinks is going to be a need, he at once sets about to provide it. We could easily be a community within a community, providing for ourselves and for our own needs. All it want is the effort and the results will follow as surely as the day follows the night. Death of Prominent Church Worker Miss Elizabeth Smith, the younger daughter of Mrs. Sophia Smith, departed this life Friday, May 9, 1.03 A. M., after a brief illness at her home, 1441 Carey street. Although only 26 years of age over half of her life had been spent in direct church work and administering to the needy of the community. Miss Smith was a young woman of high moral, religious and intellectual standing. This was shown by her efficiency as president of the Young Women and Young Men's Progressive Club, as a teacher and by her systematic way of performing all church duties. Her life was one that well might be emulated. The funeral services were held at Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church, Monday, May 12th at 2 P. M. The eulogy was delivered by Revs. James G. Martin and P. W. Wortham. Soles were rendered by Misses Mary Brooks and Cora Wayman and by Mr. Andrew Gassaway, the ex-superintendent of the Sunday School. Resolutions wer read from Class No. 1, the Sunday School, Progressive Club-and the Allen C E League. The members of the club acted as pall bearers and honorary pall bearers. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Lesson VII.—Second Quarter, For May 18, 1913. Text of the Lesson, Gen. xiii, 3-17. Memory Versus, 15, 16—Goldon Text, Gal. vi, 7—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The seven years of plantcousness were ended, and the seven years of death began to come, and the dearth was in all the lands, and even in Egypt, and all countries came into Egypt to Joseph to buy corn (xll. 53-57). One might infer from xll. 55, that some of the Egyptians rather distilled going to Joseph the Hebrew, and so appealed to Pharaoh, but he laid them low by saying, "Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you. do." So it came to pass that in all Egypt, as it had been in the prison, whatsoever they did Joseph was the duer of it (xxix. 22). How like the great truth concerning the Lord Jesus, "Neither is there sairication in any other" (Acts iv. 12), and how searching and humiliating to human pride is the fact that if any who know of Him will not accept His free gift of Himself they cannot be saved. Here is a great contrast. Corn had to be bought in Egypt but Jesus Christ having obtained eternal redemption by the sacrifice of Himself, gives it freely to "whosoever will." Jacob said to his sons, "Behold. I have heard that there is corn in Egypt" (xlii, 2). He could not have heard unless some one had told. Many have never heard of eternal life in Christ because so few tell, or seem to have anything worth telling. Flow is it? Is it nothing to you? Do you cue? In due time there apperged before Joseph, among those, who came to buy corn his ten brothers, Benjamin having been left at home, and Joseph knew them, but they did not know him (verses 3-6). Twenty years may have made more change in some than in others, but they would never have thought of seeing in the ruler of Egypt the boy of seventeen whom they had sold as a slave, and as to his, to them, foolish and absurd dreams, they had no doubt long since ceased to give them a thought. Joseph had forgiven them and had learned to see the hand of God in it all, and now his opportunity had come to return love for their hatred, but they must be humiliated and convicted of their great sin against him. There is no life eternal for any except penitent sinners, and Israel as a motion must become penitent, before they can be saved, but a sight of Him will do it all. First he accused them of being spies, to which they replied, "We are true men. * * * two brethren, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan; and behold, the youngest is this day with our father, and one is not" (verses 11, 13). When we consider their treatment of Joseph and of their father at that time they must have changed greatly to have become true men; but if they meant true men as men go, or true in the sense of their not being spies, but having come truly for corn and naught else, then it stands all right. They would have time to do some unusual thinking during their three days in prison. And here is another third day story of deliverance, for on the third day Joseph talked with them and agreed to let nine of them return home with corn, provided one was left a prisoner as an assurance that when they came again for corn they would bring their younger brother with them. Then they talked with one another in Joseph's presence of their guilt of long ago, for which they felt that they were now suffering, and they remembered the anguish of his soul as he besought them not to deal so with him, but to let him return to his father, yet they would not hear him. I wonder if they did not hear their heartbending grief many a time during those twenty years. The memory of some things will constitute no small part of the torment of the lost, for it was said to the rich man who was in torment, "Son, remember" (Luke xvi. 25). Sins forgiven and blotted out by the blood of the laud will not be remembered against us (Liam, still, 25), and need not be remembered by us. Joseph understood all they were saying, but he spoke to them through an interpreter that they might not know him just yet. His heart was greatly touched, and he turned away from them and wept, but returned again and commuted with them. Then, retaining Simeon a prisoner, he commanded to fill their sacks, put each man's money in his sack and gave them provision for the war. When they, reached home without Simeon and told all to their father, and that they could not go again unless they took Benjamin also, Jacob was in great distress, said that Benjamin should never go, and exclaimed most bitterly, "All these things are against me" (verse 32). If he only could have seen the outcome as we now know it now differently he would have felt and talked. But this was written for us that we might believe that all things, however dark they look, are for our good (Rom. vii, 28). If we would live in the love of God, His perfect love would cast out all fear (John i, 28). Miss Hathersham's trivial suggestions on this chapter are concerning the "home other name" that though the world and even His own knew Him not. 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THE FOLLOWING PRICES, SMALL SHELL BOTTLE & LARGE SHELL BOTTLE. THE OZONIZED OX MARSHAL, CHICAGO, IL. AGENTS WANTED. A delightful and artistic song recital and demonstration in voice culture was given by Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, the noted singer at Sharp Street Memorial Church. Monday night. While the audience did not tax the capacity of the church, it was highly appreciative. The program included three songs in French, Rosamond Johnson's "Since you went Away," folk songs such as "Nobody Knows," "Run to Jesus," and "Why Adam Sinned," and two illustrative songs. In her demonstration in voice culture, Mme. Hackley gave illustrations in vocal characteristics, the culture tone, the cultured poise, the elements of voice culture, the vitalizing of tones, the model vowel, illustration in punctuation and a model lesson for poor people. In each number, the wonderful range and cultivation of her voice were apparent. The recital was given under the auspices of the music department of Morgan College. Mme. Hackley was educated at the Denver Conservatory of Music and in Europe. She is winding up an extensive concert tour and with the proceeds expects to found a music school in the South for the race. While in the city the noted singer was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Wheatley. Quietly Married Mr. George Harris and Miss Mamie Jones were quietly married at the parsonage of Ebenezer Church by Rev. J. W. Norris, Thursday evening, May 8, at 8 o'clock. At her return home she was tendered a surprise by her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Jones, of 1104 W. Lexington street. Among those present were: Mrs. Eliza Jones, Mrs. Rachel Haywood, Mrs. Annie Batson, Miss Annie May Batson, Mrs. Annie Grey, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Mamie Lawrence, Mr. Henry Tillman, Mrs. Tillie Thomas Mr. Anthony Carter, Miss Jeannette Jones, Mr. Milburn Jones, Miss Charlotte Cornish, Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Jones, Miss Francis Hawkins, Mrs. Katie Graham and Miss Whiting, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Batson and Miss Daisy Cook. There were also many useful presents received. New Pastor at Bethel Rev. Dr. R. William Fickland, who was recently transferred from the Philadelphia Conference, will preach his first sermon as pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street, this Sunday morning. He is a native of Georgia. He is the possessor of a good academic training and received his theological training at Princeton Theological Seminary. He has pastored prominent charges in the New Jersey, New England and Philadelphia conferences during the past 16 years. Cemetery Company Organized At a meeting held in Bethel A. I. E. Church, Thursday evening last week, the reorganization of t. Zion Cemetery Company took place, and it is now known as the t. Zion Cemetery Association. The association is composed of the minister and one layman of the church composing the A. M. teachers meeting of Baltimore and vicinity. At the reorganization, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: Bisho Levi J. Copbin, D. D., presiding ex officio; Rev. D. G. Hill, vice president; J. W. Norris, vice president; C. H. Murray, treasurer; A. L. Gaines, secretary. These with the following compose the board of directors: Revs. J. G. Martin, and L. S. Flagg; Alfred Ivon and ————— Meetings are_being held in several churches of the Denomination o interest the people in the matter. Woman's Day Services Woman's Day Services Woman's Day Services were held at Centennial M. E. Church Sunday, Mrs. C. B. Molock occupied the pulpit in the morning and Rev. Da H. Nelson in the afternoon, platform meeting was held at night. Addresses were delivered Mesdames Mary F. Handy, A.R. Miller, Jennie Roas, Laura Garre, Margaret Parker, Mrs. M. E. May, and others, Mrs. Helcooper-presided. The col-lege during the day exceeded Serves Anniversary Seventeenth anniversary of the day of Ebenezer, Baptist street, was observed memorial all day services. Jones is the pastor church. M. MADAME AZALIA HACKLEY *** **Lecture at "King's Hill"** In a lecture at Whatcoat M. E. Church Tuesday night, Dr. J. W.E. Bowen, of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, declared that a new white man was being born who would be ashamed of the treat- ment his progenitors had visited upon the race. He sketched the progress that the race had made since Emancipation and predicted that a few years would show astounding progress. Dr. Bowen will visit a number of States on his lecture tour. He will also witness the graduation of two of his daughters from Fisk University before returning home. One son, J. W. E. Bowen, Jr., 23 years old will receive the degree of doctor of philosophy from Harvard University in June. Holds Monthly Meeting The monthly meeting of the Baltimore Educational Association was held at Grace Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon. W. Ashbie Hawkins delivered an address on "The Nobility of the Teaching Profession" and Prof. Arthur B. Bibbins of the School Board, delivered an address urging cooperation in planning to celebrate the centennial of the "Star Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key. Ailen Lee, of Pittsburg, played a violin solo and Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway sang a soprano solo. Dr. & Mrs. Liverpool Entertain Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Liverpool gave an informal reception at their home, 2034 Druid Hill avenue, Monday evening. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Southall, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Fletcher, Mrs. J. W. Nelson, Dr. R. N. Buney, Garnett Lee and Charles Jones. New Hospital Opened The State Hospital for colored insane at Crownesville Anne Arundel county is now ready for the reception of inmates. It is located on a farm. Inmates were taken from Western Maryland to the H hospital Tuesday. Passover Celebrated The 59th annual Passover celebration of the Grand United Order of Nazarites as held at Nazarite Hall Monday night. During the evening lamb and unleavened bread was served Addresses were delivered by Charles W. Howard, Revs. P. C Neal and P. J. Jordan and W. Ashbie Hawkins, Mary Thompson, Benjamin 'F. W. Boyer, Mrs. Jennie Mills, Mrs. Kate Jackson, and Charles G. Bailey. Ministerial Alliance at Grace Ministerial Alliance meets Monday, May 19, 11 A.M., at Grace Presbyterian Church. Rev. W. M. Ivy, will preside. A paper will be read by the Rev. J. H. Taylor, subject: Ministerial Ethics. The public is invited. Rev. W. E. Williams, secretary. Memorial Services A memorial service in honor of Mrs. Fannie Jackson Coppin was held in Ebenezer A. M. E. Church last Sunday at 3 P. M. Mrs. Horsey and Mrs. Martha Brown took part in the service. Mrs. Mary F. Handy gave a splendid ecology on the life and character of Mrs. Coppin, as did Mrs. S. M. Johnson. Miss Wilhelmina House read an excellent paper. Remarks were made by the pastor and Mr. J. A. Stafford. Mrs. E. L. Norris presided. The Union American M. E. Conference is holding its annual session at St. Luke U. A. M. E. Church. Spring street, near Jefferson, Bishop B. T. Ruley is presiding. Memorial services will be held for Rev R. S. Accoe, pastor of St. Luke Church, who died a month ago. Rev Charles Brown is the present pastor. THE FERRY OF THE RIVER. booked: May 30, Grace Presbyterian Church June 1, Maryland Union Co. 2. Grand United Order of Royal Mites. 3. Bethel A. M. E. Church 4. Israel Bapt. Church and S. S. 5. Metropolitan Christian Union Band. B. & O. Porters. 9. Calverton Granite Social and Republican Club. 11. Women's Auxiliary of the Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children. 12. The Glanick Laboring Men's Association: 13. The Ladies Aid of Metropolitan M. E. Church. 14. Excelsior Social, Order of Moses. 15. Toussaint L'Overture Lodge, No. 14, K of P. 17. Fountain Baptist Church and S S 18. Ames M. E. Church 19. Allens A. M. E S S 22. The Real Baptizing Rev. Belt's Congregation 23. Metropolitan M E S S 24. St. Barnabas S. S. 25. Fresh Air and Empty Stocking 26. Willing Workers of Northwest Baltimore 29. The Sunday Morning and William Johnson Band of Asbury 30. Mt. Sinia Baptist Church and S S JULY 1 The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. 2. Allen A. M. E. Church 3. Choral Symphony Oratoria Society 4. Fountain Lodge No. 27 Good Hope 5. Jobs, No. 1 6. Asbury M. E. S. S. 7. Bethel A. M. E. S. S. 8. Union Baptist S. S. 11. Federal Employees Association 13. The William Johnson and Sunday DECORATION DAY, FRIDAY, MAY 30th, 1913 We cordially invite our friends and the public to participate with us. The pa- tition will be in charge of BRIDE HARRY TYLER. Music by Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium Monday, May 26th, 1913 Usual Admission. Usual quantity and quality of music. Prof. George A. Owens, Supt. of Metropolitan Sunday School and Dean Lewis B. Moore, of Howard University, Washington, D. C., will be the principal speakers. Let every school come prepared to respond to roll call with a verse of scripture or a song. Rt. Rev. L. J. Coppin, D. D., Bishop. Mr. G. Sumner White, Press. Mr. H. W. Hiner, Sec'y. Mr. H. D. Brent, Chair of Committee. Rev. P. J. Jordon, D. D., Pastor. Young's Auditorium was the scene of a brilliant reception on last Friday evening, and again it was the Beau Brummel Club who were doing the honors. This is the second reception given by this club since its organization about two months ago, and while in some respects it did not surpass the first yet the entertainment they furnished was the kind that pleases. The club also had as its guests some of those that attended Prof Toomey's performance at the Lyric and who did not deem it wise to miss the whole of the evening of enjoyment that had been promised them by the members of the club. A large number of young ladies and gentlemen prominent among the young society folk of this city were present and when in the wee sma' hours of the morning they departed all expressed their gratitude for an evening of real pleasure that was so different from the rest. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH (King's Hill) Pine and Franklin streets Baltimore, Md. This appeal is made in the name of the Lord to our many friends throughout the State of Maryland. Please contribute something toward our mortgage debt, which will be due in a few days. Send all monies to Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor, 618 Dolphin street, Baltimore, Md. Any amount thankfully received, and a receipt for the same forwarded. Thomas Johnson, Secretary of the Trustee Board. The annual sermon to the Grand United Order of St. Luke will be preached at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Linden avenue and Biddle street, Sunday night, May 18, at 7.30 p. m. Lucy A. Vincent, G. Supreme Sarah E. Crane, G. P. Chief Ella Bantom, G. Chief Annie Waters, P. Chief Rev. L. C. Curtis, Pastor. A great platform meeting on Sunday afternoon, May 18, at 8 o'clock, at St. Paul M. E. Church given by the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the church. Madame Helen Cooper will render some of her choice selections of music. Addresses will be delivered by Mrs. Mamie E. Jones, Miss Ida R. Cummings, Mrs. D: D. Turpeau, Miss Fannie Green, Mrs. Johanna Tascoe and Mrs. E. J. Cummings. The Junior Singing Society, Mr. W. H. Thomas, leader, will furnish music for the occasion. Everyone is most respectfully invited to be present and assist us in our effort to raise $100 for the trustees Spring Rally. Louisa Lynn, President. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. A splendid 3-story 9 room and bath, house, 415 Presstman St., with furnace heat, large private rooms, newly papered and painted. Terms $50 to $100 cash, balonca like rent W. R. PARKER 917 bruid Hill Ave. A good 3 story 8 room and bath house, 1400 block bruid Hill ave. G.R. only $60; nice yard and in good condition. Terms $100 cash balance like rent. A lovely 4 story 12 room and bath house, Hoffman street near McCullough street; a splendid neighborhood as you know, easy to sub-rent and in good condition. Terms $100 cash and balance 57 a week which covers all expenses. The New Carthage Stop at the New Carthage, Large and light furnished rooms. Meals to order. Board by day or week M. J. PARKER, Prop. 1126 Pennsylvania Avenue Baltimore, Md. GRAND OPENING Germania Electric Park Frederick Ave. and Longwood St. On Monday, May the 19th, 1913 Amidst new scenery and amusements. The public is invited to be present. Pavilion will be in charge of Mr. Edward L. Slater Music by Kerr's Orchestra Admission from 2 to 6 P. M. Free 7 to 11.45 P. M., 15 Cents Carfare 5 Cents Superintendents' Council, A. M. E. Church, Baltimore Annual Conference ..... Fourth Public Meeting AT ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. Sunday, May 18th, 1913, from 2.30 P. M. to 4.30 P. M. ALL ARE INVITED. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.90. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished sak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated car rings, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chain set, all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere..... $136.00 My price $73.00.....$75.00 Saving you, $61.00.....$63.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete. (222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone, Mad. 4067 Madison 4921—M # **playees** 14 southern SINGERS of S. Baltimore 15 Nebo Lodge, 1866 of O. F. 12 The Alphain Singing Afoociation 12 The Brown's Circle ```markdown ``` Mrs. Daniel Richardson, who has been ill at her home, 908 Argyle avenue is improving. Rev. Charles E. Herbert and daughter are staying with his naice. Mrs. Marie Fulkner, of 1530 Druid Hill avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Dabney spent Sunday in Washington. Rev. Dr. Jones Watkins, pastor of Eunon Baptist Church, was unanimously elected a member of the Colored Baptist Ministers' Meeting Monday. Mrs. Maggie Nelson, of 1824 McCulloh street, leaves Thursday to join her husband in Providence, R. I., where she will spend the summer. Dr. J. O. Spencer, president of Morgan College will make an address on "Education" at St. James Church, Sunday evening. Miss Flora Watts, of 1327 Argyle avenue who has been confined to her home for three weeks with the malaria, is now much improved and able to be out. Mrs. Sophia Smith, of 1441 Carey street, wishes to thank her many friends and acquaintances for their most valuable services rendered during the illness and death of her daughter, Elizabeth. Mrs. George Casey, of Washington, D. C., and Miss Margaret Evans, of 1326 Druid Hill avenue, attended the play at the Lyric last Friday evening. Mr. Oscar N. Johnson, of New York, formerly of this city, was here visiting his children, Elizabeth and Longworth Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson, of 1032 Druid Hill avenue, entertained Miss Anna Clark, of Washington, last Monday evening. Mr. E. G. Lane, the Pennsylvania avenue photographer, has returned from Garysburg. N. C., where he went on business. Prof. James H. Bruner of Frederick, was in the city this week. He paid a visit to the office of the Afro-American Ledger while here and said that the Manhood Suffrage League of his city intended to fight the disfranchising of colored citizens in the highest court in the country, if necessary. Misses Mary and Georgine Jackson, 1927 Druid Hill avenue have returned from Washington, D.C., where they attended the Commencement of Freeman Hospital and also the exercises of the Nurses Training School. While there they were the guests of Miss Grace Tanner. Mr. E. Thurron J. Mallory, of 1417 Myrtle avenue, is very sick at his home. Miss Jeanette Rogers, of 1713 Presbury street, spent last week in Colman, Kent county, Md., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Rosa Spencer. Mrs. Rosa J. Richardson, formerly of 1219 Etting street, has changed her residence to 1119 Druid Hill avenue. Mr. John Wesley Piner, of Kent county, Md., spent a few days in the city the guest of Miss J. Rogers, of 1713 Presbury street. Mrs. Mary Irving, of Cathedral street, left the city this week to spend the summer in Green Spring Valley, Md. Mr. Howard Russell entertained a few of his friends Tuesday evening, May 13, at the home of Mrs. and Durbin, 1141 N. Carey street. HAIR DRESSING BY MISS M. E. DESHIELDS 221 W. 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