The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER PYTHIANS TO RECEIVE A ROYAL WELCOME VOL. XXI NO. 52 PYTHIANS TO RE A R Baltimore's Latchstring Will be On The Outside For Knights of Pythias. MAYOR AND GOVERNOR AT OPENING SESSION Many Social Functions in Honor of the Thousands Who Are With the arrival here this week of Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green, of New Orleans, the—finishing touches of the thousand and one details for the holding of the sixteenth biennial session of Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias were made. The formal opening will take place at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street, this Monday morning at 10 o'clock Governor Goldsborough, Mayor Preston, Councilman Gummings, Supreme Chancellor Green, Rev. J. U. King, and Rev. S. S. Joley, are among those expected to speak. The same evening the pastor and officials of Bethel Church will give a reception in honor of the office of the Supreme Lodge and visiting delegates. Rev. Dr. R. W. Fickland, pastor of the church and others will deliver addresses. The first business session will be held at Bethel Church next Tuesday morning the Supreme Lodge meeting on the first floor of the chapel land the Supreme Court of Galanthe on second. Joseph L. Jones, of Cincinnati, the supreme worthy councilor, will preside over the session of the women. The memorial for deceased members of the Supreme Lodge will be held at Sharp Street Memorial Church, Dolphin and Etting street, next Tuesday night. Roscoe Conkling Simmons, editor of the Memphis Sun, will be the orator. J. M. Hazelwood, of Charleston, W. Va., and Dr. R. F. Boyd, of Nashville, Tenn., supreme medical director, are among those who have passed away since the last session. Geo. A. Watty will preside at this session. Business sessions will be held each day until Friday. Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green, who has been head of the order, since the death of S. W. Starks, will be a candidate for re-election. J. P. Crawford, of Tennessee, is mentioned for supreme keeper of records and seal. Others mentioned in this connection include C. K. Robinson of St. Louis, supreme keeper of records and seal; John Mitchell, of Richmon, Va; F. P. Harris, of Mississippi, and Joseph L. Jones, of Cincinnatti, head of the women's division of the order. Besides the camp at Shadyside, a big band contest for $1,500 in prizes will take place at the old Fifth Regiment Armory, Linden avenue and Biddle streets, Wednesday night; a big street parade Thursday afternoon; a ball at the Lyric the same night; a trip down the Chesapeake Bay, Friday afternoon, and a competitive drill at the armory the same evening. The city has generously donated the use of the armory and the ice boat Latrobe for the outing down the day, as well as having Druid Hill avenue from Paca to Eutaw streets, especially lighted during the week. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1913. PRIC 5000 UNIFORMED MEN EXPECTED Parade Will Be One of The Best Ever Seen in The City General Jackson to Ar- The uniform department of the Knights of Pythias will be in camp at Camp Creswill, Shadyside, Westport, next week. This part of the order is under the command of Major R. R. Jackson, and is as well disciplined as army troops. Over five hundred tents have been put up at the camp and the men will have a daily routine to go through. The uniform rank will begin arriving here Sunday morning, Major Jackson and over 200 men from Illinois pulling into Camden Station about nine o'clock. They will be accompanied by the famous Eighth Regiment Band, of Chicago. Other delegations from the West and South will arrive during the day, Missouri, Arkansas and Florida being among the strongest. There will be a dress parade each day at 5.30. The local committee has made ample arrangements for all who want to visit the camp, and the county will provide the best of police protection, and the United Railways will provide adequate service. In managing the affairs of the camp, Major Jackson will have the assistance of the heads of the uniform department in the various states, as well as Generals Lewis E. Williams and George H. Carter of this State. The camp will accommodate nearly 5,000 uniform men, but owing to the smallness of the grounds the Maryland uniform rank and the women's drill ranks will have to sleep at home at night. Brigader General Lewis E. Williams and a corps of assistants succeeded in getting the grounds in good shae. Five streets have been ad out. A field hospital will be located there. The hospital is sometimes a busy institution, people being treated at the last encampment. Harry F. Brown, of this city has been added to the staff of the surgeon general. THE PARADE A big parade will take place next Thursday. It will form on cross streets from Wilson street to Norihi avenue between Druid Hill avenue and McCulloh. The route will be: Druid Hill avenue to North avenue, McCulloh street, Wilson, Druid Hill, Eutaw, Franklin, St. Paul, Lexington, Aisquith, Jefferson, Central avenue, to Madison, to Greenmount avenue, where it will disband. Special cars will then be taken for Oriole Baseball grounds where a competitive drill will take place. A platoon of mounted police will precede the procession The ladies drill rank will be in a buss, and the commissioned officers will be mounted. The parade route was changed somewhat this week, as it was found that traversing Fayette street would tie up too many lines of cars. It was shortened somewhat in East Baltimore in order to allow the marchers time to reach the drill grounds. Many Problems of Interest to Forth Estate Discussed Philadelphia, August 20.—The manifold problems that contort the race journal of today as well as plans for increasing the usefulness and efficiency of the same were discussed here at the Eighth annual session of the National Negro Press Association, which came to an end last night at Cherry Memorial Baptist Church. The program was interesting and varied, and many views of importance were given to the quildrivers assembled. The suggestion made by Daniel H. Murphy and Franklin F. Johnson both of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, at the February meeting urging a reciprocal news service struck a responsive chord, when John H. Murphy, of Baltimore spoke Monday on "How to Secure Better News service for our Papers." His views brought out many favorable expressions from the members, and it is most likely that another attempt will be made to have all the papers co-operate in distributing news. The annual address of the president, R. W. Thompson, was a general review of the work of the association and was full of helpful hints for the association in its growing importance. George L. Knox, of the Indianapolis-Freeman, and W. H. Steward, of the America Baptist were the leaders, is a profitable discussion on "How the Press Association May be Made a More Practicable Medium for the Welfare of its Members and the race at Large." Rev. L. G. Jordan made an earnest address on the topic "How Can the Negro Secure Fairer Treatment at the Hand of the White Press?" A significant feature of the meeting was the passage of resolutions condemning the segregation of white and colored employees in the government service at Washington. President Thompson declined a re-election withdrawing in favor of J. H. Murphy of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger. The latter was elected. The remaining officers are: Joseph L. Jones Cincinnati first vice president; S. J. Jones Philadelphia second vice president; Henry Allen Boyd Nashville corresponding secretary; W. H. Craighead Harrisburg recording secretary; Mrs. M. C. Kinner St. Louis assistant secretary; L. J. Jordan Philadelphia treasurer; N. B. Dodson Brooklyn chairman executive committee Among the vanguard of the Pythian army arriving here this week for the supreme session of the order were J. L. V. Washington Louisville Ky.; Prof. H. P, Butler Orangeburg S. C.; E, D. Green a former member of the Illinois legislature; General Fowler of Chicago and J. T. T. Warren of Hot Springs Ark. Mr. Warren is one of the best known men in the order. He is manager of the sanitarium of the order an undertaker farmer and is in other ways wrapped up with the affairs of the race in his section. For a number of years he was a deputy sheriff in his home town. "There are 7,000 Knights of Pythias in Arkansas," he told a reporter of the Afro-American Ledger. "There are also 4,000 members of the Courts of Calanthe, and I am grand worthy councilor for the State. The colored people out my way are doing well in an economic way. Many of them own large plantations, conduct successful business enterprises and have plenty of this world's goods. Isuppose you have heard of Scott Bond, one of the largest landowners in the State, and of J. E. Bush, who recently retired as Receiver of Public Moneys at Little Rock. We are going to bring two train loads of Pythians from my State, and Baltimore will have the opportunity of meeting some of the most successful men of the race." Mr. Warren expressed himself as being gratified with the success of the colored people of this city and said that the race here was well housed. Fourteenth Session Of The National Negro Business League Well Attended. ENTERTAINED BY JOHN WANNAMAKER "Back To The Farm" The Keynote Of Dr. Washington's Philadelphia, August 22. The fourteenth annual session of the National Negro Business League came to an end tonight after an interesting three day meeting. Representatilve business and professional men and women from all sections of the country were in attendance. Booker T. Washington presided. The National Negro Banker's Association and the National Undertakers Association, affiliated bodies, also met during the week. The men who addresses the convention urged economy and the white men's methods of doing business. They declared that there were abundant opportunities for reliable Negroes in the South, and they all declared that the white men of that section do not hesitate to engage in business with Negroes who can prove their ability. The Negro business man was urged to adopt the plan of advertising that his white brother uses, by Dr. A. B. Jackson, president of the local league. He said: the willingness with which his white neighbors assisted him. Henry Kelley, of Belen, Miss., told how he started with a capital of several hundred dollars a few years ago and has since increased his holdings in and to $50,000. PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH Jonas W. Thomas, a cotton grower of Bannettsville, S C., told a similar story of success in his line. From a small beginning a few years ago, he said, he has now reached the stage where a single shipment involved $31,000. P. D. Blackwell, a watermelon tations in 13 who operates plankrower, different states told about the fine points of growing and marketing his products. "Back to the Farm" was the keynote of President Washington's annual address Wednesday night. The speaker pleaded for the establishment of large agricultural communities of colored farmers throughout the nation. The solution of the race 50 years ago rested upon liberty, he said. Now it rests upon land. "Let us send forth a voice which cannot be misunderstood for a larger proportion of our race to leave the towns and cities and plant themselves in the country districts on the soil before it is too late. I want to see the members of our race that are now in two large numbers flocking to the cities join the great world movement "back to the land," or better still, "forward to the land." At the present time he said 200, 000,000 acres of land are unused and unoccupied in the Southern States. Colored persons own and occupy 20,000,000 acres. He expressed the wish that within a few years there would be a million Negro farmers in the United States owning and occupying twice the present acreage. Over 900 delegates attended the reception at the Wariamaker store Thursday; where they listered to an address of greeting by that famous merchant prince. "My advice to Negro business men is to advertise in all the papers possible, not only in Negro publications, but also in the white man's newspaper." Stories of wonderful achievement in the face of overwhelming obstacles were told by the speakers. Jonas W. Thomas, Bennettsville, S.C., a prominent cotton raiser, said that he went into business twenty-two years ago with one horse and $45. Today he employs families on one third shares, own his own plantations, a twenty-room house, and he saves $3,000 every year. He recently refused $40,000 for his place. RISE OF THREE BROTHERS The rise of three brothers who began as carpenters was told by B. L. Windham, of the firm of Windham Brothers, Birmingham, Ala. They began contracting in 1903 and today are engaged in eleven operations aggregating $265,000. Their yearly average is about $300,000. The contracts are spread all over the South and most of them are being undertaken for whites. They employ an average of 100 men year and their pay-roll average $2500 each week. Their credit is so good that they can borrow to the extent of 000 without giving real estate curitv. Their employees are clusively Negroes and they employ all the modern crafts. They play six men at permanent salaries ranging from $110 to $150 month. Negro plumbers and carpenters, if reliable men, will be given employment by that firm now. The advantages of going to the soil for success was illustrated by Henry Kirkman, of Columbia, M. Kirkman began about twenty years ago with a plot of ground 93 by 100 feet and an old wheelbarrow. He has since taken prizes at the expositions in his state and won second prize at the St. fair for his truck display, said that his success was due Mr. Wanamaker told the audience that he knew their color was not a bar to their success. "You mistake the white people," he said "when you think there is a predece against your race. It is not matter of race or face that make for a success, it is a matter of grace. It is the doing of work and the doing of it well always wins." The next session of the League will be held at Muskogee, Ala. Odd Fellows to Odd Fellows from all sections of the State are preparing to attend the biennial, session of the Maryland District Grand Lodge, which meets at Chestertown next Wednesday and Thursday. During the session there will be addresses by James F. Needham, of Philadelphia, grand secretary of the order; Julius C. Johnson, of this city, grand treasurer; Perry P. Dobson, of Annapolis, district grand master; S. H. Long, Poor moke City, deputy grand master; Harry S. Cummings, attorney;eral of the order; Jesse L. Nicolas, Govans, district grand secretary, and others. Mrs. Annie R. Johnson and M Mary Burkett, Reisterstown, be among the speakers in Household of Ruth, the womans auxiliary. Besides the transaction of robe business, it is probable that for the upbuilding of the order this state will be considered citizens of Chestertown have pared to give the visitors a row welcome. But few changes are expected in the list of present cers. The Baltimore contingent probably leave here next. The evening. Colored People's Outing CHAUTAUQUA LINCOLN On the Wash., Balt., and Annapolis Electric Railroad MD. Monday, August 18, Maryland and Washington Business League Tuesday, August 19, Sunday School Congress Maryland and Washington Sunday School Unions, First Baptist Church (Baltimore). Egg Hunt, Potato Races, Maryland Dinner, Cantaloupes. Wednesday, August 20, Sunday School Congress Maryland and Washington Sunday School Unions, Congregational Churches (Washington). Inter-City Base Ball Game. Maryland Dinner, Sweet Potatoes. Thursday, August 21, Church Convention, all Denominations Friday, August 22, Church Convention, all Denominations Israel C. M. E. Church (Washington), St. Paul's A. M. E. Church (Washington), Walker Memorial Baptist Church (Washington). Maryland Dinner, Plenty to Eat. Saturday, August 23, Laborers' and Machanics' Day Congress on Health and Hygiene, Crispus Attucks Relief Association, Young Men's Protective League. Base Ball Game between Doctors of Washington and Doctors of Baltimore. Everything Good to Eat. Sunday, August 24, Camp Meeting, Corner Stone Laying Metropolitan A. M. E. Church (Washington), Bethel A. M. E. Church (Baltimore). Maryland Dinner, Grandmother Cabbage. Monday, August 25, Secret Societies' Day Masonic Union Pienic (Maryland and District of Columbia), Odd Fellows Conclave (Maryland and District of Columbia). Addresses by the Grand Masters. Maryland Chicken Dinner, Water Melons. Tuesday, August 26, Reception to Knights of Pythias Delegates Banneker Relief Association, Young Men's Immediate Relief. Addresses by Distinguished Knights. Big Dinner, Melons, Corn, etc. Wednesday, August 27, Woman's Day. Addresses by Leading Women Social and Missionary Clubs of Baltimore and Washington. Old-Fashioned Quilting Contest. Enon Baptist Church (Baltimore), Psalmist Baptist Church (Baltimore). Chicken Pie, Apple Dumplings, etc. Thursday, August 28, Family Picnic Day Beneficial Societies Outing. Reception to St. Luke's Convention, Ebenezer A. M. E. Church (Baltimore). Maryland Dinner, Homemade Pies. Friday, August 29, Family Picnic Day Beneficial Societies, Reception to True Reformers' Grand Fountains, St. John's M. E. Church (Baltimore). Cross Roads Prize Spelling Match, Athletic Games, and Races. Maryland Dinner, Chicken Pot Pie. Saturday, August 30, Everybody's Day Address by Hon. Moses E. Clapp, United States Senator from Minnesota. Barbeened Ox and Pig. Plenty of Everything to Eat. Sunday, August 31, Camp Meeting, Farewell Day Young Men's Christian Associations, Young Women's Christian Associations. Chicken Dinner, Water Melon Feast. EXTRA! Sunday, September 7, Booker T. Washington will speak at Lincoln at 10:30 A. M. Old-Fashioned Basket Dinner. Refreshments for those who do not bring baskets. Round Trip Tickets from Washington to Lincoln, including admission to the grounds will be sold for 50 cents. Get tickets at W. B. & A. Electric Stations, 14th and New York Avenue, N. W., or 15th and H Streets, N. E. The tickets will be good on all local trains as follows: 6:00, 6:45, 8:55, 10:55, A. M., 12:55, 2:55, 3:55, 4:55, 5:55, 7:00, 9:05, etc., P. M., and returning at all hours. Round Trip Tickets from Baltimore to Lincoln, including admission to the grounds will be sold for $1.00. Get tickets at W. B. & A. Electric Station, Liberty and Fayette Streets, Baltimore. Tickets good on special trains leaving Baltimore at 10 A. M. and 3 P. M. COMMITTEE Bishop JOHN HURST Prof. D. S. S. GOODLOE Rev. W. G. PARKS HARRY T. PRATT THOS. J. CALLOWAY GARNET C. WILKINSON J. H. BLACKWELL Rev. L. G. JORDAN JOHN R. HAWKINS CARRINGTON L. DAVIS Bishop JOHN HURST HARRY T. PRATT J. H. BLACKWELL Admission, with railroad ticket coupons FREE Admission, without coupons 25 CENTS Meals and Refreshments at reasonable prices No Liquors Sold or Permitted on Grounds WATCH THE DAILY PRESS FOR PROGRAM Friends of Zealous Worker For Order of Elks Present His Claims For Promotion to Highest Office at Coming Grand Lodge Convention—Fine Record of Achievements. The announcement that Armond W. Scott, past exalted ruler of the Morning Star Lodge, No. 40, I. B. P. O. E of W. of Washington will be a candidate for the office of grand exalted ruler of the Colored Elks at the meeting to be held in Atlantic City, beginning Aug. 26, has served to recall some interesting facts about this courageous individual. When the agitation to secure justice for the discharged Brownsville soldiers was on, Mr. Scott was in the vanguard of those loyal race men who assisted Senator Foraker. When the grateful Negroes of this country decided to present Senator Foraker with a loving cup as a slight testimony of their appreciation for his valiant defense of the soldiers and the race, it was Mr. Scott who was chosen to make the presentation speech. And that speech will go down in history as a classic and masterpiece of eloquence and as an uncompromising defense of his race. Mr. Scott is regarded as one, if not the leading, Negro lawyers in the capital of the nation. He came to Washington without means and practically a stranger in that community. But he A. B. has steadily forged his way to the front until he has won a reputation as a lawyer and a man, which is a credit not only to himself, but to the race with which he is identified and for which he has constantly battled—for equal justice and opportunities. It was his tireless energy and his devotion and loyalty to his race and clients which has made him the idol of his people. He is not only a highly respected member of the bar of the supreme court of the District of Columbia, but he has also been a member of the bar of the supreme court of the United States for nine years. When he became an Elk he was just as untiring and just as unselfish in his efforts to build up that order and to base from its temple the money angles as he had been in other endeavors. Mr. Scott has long been regarded as an implacable foe to such lawyer members of the order who would reach their rapacious hands into the grand treasury to take from it funds for themselves that which he believed should be reserved and protected for sick and indigent brothers in the order and for deceased members and their destitute families. As grand legal adviser for the order he has saved it thousands of dollars without a penny's compensation to himself. Just at this time, a crucial period in the history of the order, when the white Elks in some states are seeking to enjoy the Negro Elks out of business through the courts, the services of a trained, able lawyer and an unselfish, tireless, loyal worker for the order like Mr. Scott is needed. Mr. Scott's friends from every section here pressed him into service. The belief exists among many Elks that if Armond W. Scott is elected grunt exalted ruler at Atlantic City it will mark the beginning of a new and prosperous epoch for the order and that the order will advance steadily. The belief also exists that if he is chosen the order will have a man at its head who can measure legal attainments with the best white attorneys in defending the rights of the Negro Elks to the ritual works, emblems and name with and under which they have carried benevolence and love into the stricken homes of the lowly poor of the race. Mr. Scott is in every way equipped with brains, energy, fairness and devotion to the life. B. P. O. E. of W. His position just because the order needs his services is predicated by some on the first ballot. Some are so unnatural us to believe it will be unani- Reception to Delegates of the National Negro Business League. Base Ball Game between Business Men. Maryland Dinner, Water Melon Day. Sharon Baptist Church (Baltimore), Ebenezer M. E. Church (Washington), Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church (Washington). Preachers' Croquet Contests. Maryland Dinner, Chicken Pie. RAILROAD FARES AND SCHEDULES Prof. D. S. S. GOODLOE THOS. J. CALLOWAY Rev. L. G. JORDAN CARRINGTON I. DAVIS [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. C. & P: Phone, Madison 692 517 Robert Street 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 Patrons of the late Alex. Hemsley, Funeral Director and Embalmer 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 past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am, Respectfully yours SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Coaches to hire for all occasions Funerals from $75.00 U.S. Res , 1131 Argyle Ave. OFFICE: W. 578 BIDDLE ST. 'Phone Mt. Vernon 2578 Mrs. Joseph G. Locks, Jr., Practical Funeral Directress, Embalmer and Shrouder Residence: 630 N. Caroline Street. Quick attendance. Courteous Treatments. Carriages to hire for all occasion. Phone: Wolf'1958. FELIX B. PYE, Sr. 102 E. Mulberry St. Nr. Calvert. ::::FUNERAL DIRECTOR:::: No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detection of per- sons doing business under the name of Felix B. 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The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured Issues The Best Contracts The Old Reliable 图 You have been meditating on the many places to buy a Singer machine, now as we are of one people, let us rest our minds as hundreds of others have in conscience. Get your machine from BUTLER'S, cash ll reason. with you. You will save a few dollars, al so payments will suit you. Let us hear from you tomorrow. Repairing a specialty. Call 1211 Druid Hill Avenue Phone Mad. M. 3778 You talk to over Ten Thousand Negroes in the State of Mar when you advertise in the Afro-American Ledger FIRST STATE TO BAR SLAVERY Ohio's Attitude In Fight For Human Rights. NOT ANTAGONISTIC TO RACE State Auditor Makes Thorough Investigation Into Affairs of Wilberforce University—Commends Management For Economy and Entire Absence of Race Discrimination. Ohio has the honor of having the leading university in America for the higher education of the colored race. Wilberforce university, near Xenia, in Greene county, which was established before the civil war, and is not only the greatest but the oldest institution of learning of this character in the country. Ohio's attitude toward slavery and the Negro race has been unique from the beginning. It was the first state admitted to the Union in which slavery was prohibited before it was first settled, and yet it is the only state in the Union with a constitution that says that a man must be white to have the right to vote, and only last year Ohio refused by majority vote to remove this joker, "white," from its organic law. Yet the state is not antagonistic to the Negro, for it is one of the very few northern, states that support a state university exclusively for colored students. While there are numerous small colleges, there are only about a half dozen great universities in America for the higher education of the Negro race—Atlanta university, Fisk at Nashville, Howard at Washington, Shaw at Raleigh, Leahd at New Orleans and Wilberforce at Xenia, and Wilberforce stands at the head of the list. Believing that the taxpayers of Ohio should know more about Wilberforce university and the use it is making of the money appropriated by the state, a representative of the auditor of state's office attended the recent commencement and inspected every department of the institution, investigated the financial affairs, economy of management and quality of instruction and endeavored to find out whether its work is a real and permanent benefit to the colored race. It was an agreeable surprise to find an utter absence of caste and claunishment at Wilberforce. There are no artificial distinctions created by wealth. There is no indulgence in social prodigality, and the students are a homogeneous body, all enjoying the same privileges and opportunities and the necessary annual expense is so small that one marvels how such economy is possible. We hear so much about Negro illiteracy in America that few realize what remarkable progress the race has made, especially during the past score of years. When we contemplate the past condition of the Afro-American and consider the blighting effects mentally and morally of 250 years of servitude, when we remember that slaves were treated as animals and deprived of all educational opportunities and that in most southern states it was a crime to teach a Negro his letters, and even in the north they were excluded from the public schools, it is truly remarkable the progress the race has made. But while the Negro was deprived for many years of public school advantages in Ohio he was not lacking in a desire to educate his children, and the first private Negro school in Ohio was opened in Cincinnati in 1820, but soon failed. It was re-opened in 1832 and was largely conducted by students from the Lane seminary. The seminary authorities prohibited the teaching of Negro pupils by students of Lane, and fifty-one students withdrew from the seminary and entered Oberlin college. Through their influence Oberlin was opened to Negro students in 1835, and James Bradley, a Negro of Cincinnati who entered Oberlin college soon after, was the first Ohio colored college student in the history of the state. Oberlin has the honor of having graduated more colored students than any other college for whites in the north. The first move to furnish a seminary of learning for the colored race in Ohio originated with Daniel A. Payne, a self educated Negro of Charleston, S. C. As a result of his efforts Union seminary, near Columbus, was organized in 1844. That Payne was one of the great benefactors of his race and had rare foresight is shown by the fact that the school was started on the manual training plan. Union seminary by reason of location and other circumstances made slow growth, but it was the pioneer and contributed largely to the founding of Wilberforce university and was finally in 1863 consolidated with the latter institution. Equity Congress Grateful to Sulzer. The equity congress, a civic organization of Afro-American citizense of New York city, recently presented Governor Sulzer of New York with a suitably engrossed set of resolutions thanking him for signing the bill which makes possible a regiment of colored soldiers in the state national guard. The work of getting the regiment in shape is being vigorously pushed by Colonel Charles W. Filmore, who has one battalion ready to mus- Two Bad Kinds of Segregation C. J. Bonaparte in the Saturday Evening Sun If Baltimore were in Russia, it would not be so hard for Messrs. West and Dashiell and the other broad-minded statesmen engaged in the same noble work to which these eminent persons have devoted their powerful intellects for so long a time, assisted by the imposing array of learned counsel, they have called to their aid, to prepare a valid "segregation" ordinance. Russia, indeed is almost, if not altogether, the only country now calling itself Christian and now claiming to be civilized which still believes in ghettos; and, very appropriately, it is also the country among those entitle, at least by courtesy, to be called Christian and civilized, where a regard for personal or property rights constitutes the least serious impediment to arbitrary and fantastic experiments in legislation of administration. Consequently, if we lived on the banks of the Dnieper or the Volga, instead of on those of the Patapsco, great men would have to expend far less "sweat of the brain" in turning out a enactment of this character which might perhaps hold water. It is not, however, necessary to go quite so far as Russia to attain the practical ends sought by such ordinance. If we were in full sympathy with statesmen like Senator Vardaman and Governor Blease and others of the same exalted type who have shed such lustre on our Southern States and particularly on the enlightened communities which maintain them in office, no "segregation ordinances" would be needed. Any "sassy nigger" who had the temerity to buy or lease a house in a cleanly, healthy, orderly and generally decent neighborhood would be promptly and satisfactorily lynched"by persons unknown" to the coroner's jury(although very well known to everyone else), with the edifying incidents common to such salutary vindications of the manifest superiority of Caucasian civilization. Inasmuch, however, as we neither live in Russia nor own Vardaman and Blease and their peers as our fellow Marylanders, the problem which faces our municipal lawmakers is sufficient arduous to make a few words on its inherent difficulties appropriate at this moment. In the recent case of Holbrook vs. Morrison (100 N. E., p. 1111) the defendant, a woman, owned a tract of land near to other tracts which the plaintiffs, a firm of real estate agents, were trying to sell. She erected on her land a large sign, saying: "For sale. Best offer from colored family." This sign interfered very seriously with the plaintiff's business and they sought an injunction against its further maintenance. It appeared that the defendant had a grudge against the plaintiffs and wished to injure them; but it also appeared that she really wished to sell her land. The injunction was refused, the Court saying of the defendant: "If she had put up the sign without any intention of selling her property, but solely with the purpose of injuring the business and property of the complainants, there can be no doubt that such action on her part would have been actionable." And the Harvard Law Review (Vol. xxvi, p. 742), commenting on this case, says: "The justification is the right to sell property as a necessary incident of beneficial ownership. Assuring to individuals the benefits of ownership are consid ered so important that motive has always been disregarded." Now, if property owners are forbidden by law to rent or sell their property to a class of tenants or purchasers who will pay more for it than any other, and who may be often the only class willing to buy or lease it at all, it is obvious that this "benefit of ownership," which is considered so important" by the law, may be so very gravely impaired as to become wholly illusory; especially is this true in a community where taxes are very high and are imposed with no regard to whether the property tax is or is not productive, and it is a very serious question whether such power of virtual confiscation ought to be vested in vote-hunting, petty politicians, like the men who usually make up our City Council. Just now they may wish to meet the views of voters who would (if they could) thrust back the Negro into Barbarism. Some time they may try to curry favor with anti-Semites, and therefore, legislate against Jews or angle for the ballot of A. P. A.'s with the bait of laws against Catholics, or seek the support of foes to immigration through arbitrary discriminations against Chinese or THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Italians or Greeks or Russians. In Jim Crow laws the cost of all these soops to prejudice falls in last resort upon the common carrier, but in the cases under consideration the burden is laid upon the unfortunate owner of real property already staggering under the heavy load he now carries. The truth is that, as the writer pointed out in the first three or four articles of this series, published in February, 1911, Baltimore is shown by the last census to be falling behind the bulk of great American cities, through lack of capital and consequent inferiority to richer rivals, through lack of enlightenment, of which this agitation is itself a proof, and consequent inferiority to rivals more nearly abreast of the times; through persistent toleration of misgovernment and consequent inferiority to rivals better able to rid their municipal administration of graft, spoils mongering and narrow partisanship. As one result of this comparatively stunted growth it may be true that Negroes have become the best, indeed the only, purchasers or tenants for houses in certain parts of the city which were formerly in demand at fair prices by white people the reasonableness of an ordinance which virtually obliges the owners of such houses to keep them empty, while paying full taxes on them to the same city government prohibiting their only profitable use, will hardly seem self-evident to a court obliged to find a municipal law reasonable in order, to uphold it as a law at all.—Chas, J. Bonapart in Evening Star. Little Stories of Success From time immemorial Troy and its citizens have been famous. There was Priam who ruled over that ancient Troy which we are told was located in Western Asia on the shores of the Mediterranean. There was mighty Hector, the son of Priam whom the still mightier Achilles slew. Then, there was that other son of Priam Paris, who eloped from Greece to Troy with Helen the most beautiful of women and as a result caused one of the most famous wars in all history. It is not however, of this Troy that Henry Vale Stevens, the subject of this sketch is a citizen, nor has he had a Homer to sign his praises. He is a humble black man, a harness-maker who lives down in Troy, Alabama; which is one of the least of the 33 Troys in the United States. Mention is made of Stevens not because of any specially wonderful thing that he has accomplished, but to call attention to the opportunities which a Negro with a trade has in the smaller cities and towns of the South. Stevens received a certificate in Harnessmaking from Tuskegee Institute in 1900 and since that time has been working constantly at his trade. Several years ago he started in business for himself at Troy and has always had as much or more work than he could do. In connection with his harness-making, he carries on carriage trimming, and shoe making. He owns a good home and other property and is a leader of his race in that section. He receives the patronage of the best white people of the town and vicinity. Concerning him A. C. Edmonson, the Probate Judge of the city in a recent communication said: "I have known H. V. Stevens for the past five years, and I can say that he has conducted himself in a high-toned and gentlemanly manner since he came here, is wert thought of by both white and colloled and has the respect of all. I consider him one of the best harnessmakers that has ever been in this part of the state. He certainly is master of his profession and has the confidence of all." H. S. Carroll President of the First National Bank, in his testimonial concerning Stevens said; "It affords me pleasure to state that H. V. Stevens of this city is upright man. I have had considerable dealings with him. 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Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in one office by noon on Wednesday. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEIDER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN Co BALTIMORE. AUG. 23. 1913 WE WIN EITHER WAY The same cloud was to the Egyptians darkness, but to the Israelites it was light. The "Jim Crow" idea is to those who inflict it a method of repression and hindrance. But, in its efforts so far as we are concerned, it is both a purgative and a liar binger of abundant life. Victory, sure and certain, is ours, whether, segregated or not segregated let us as a race fully realize this fact, and in realizing the same a stream of inspiration, and enthusiasm will possess us one and all. We shall do everything in our power to contend before the courts any "segregation ordinance which may be drafted. We do this because the very spirit of segregation is radically wrong and is contrary to those of the two real fundamental laws which demands that "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." But we should never forget the fact that the white man, outnumbering us, can do whatever he listeth That which is no. law can be declared to be law. Taking, then the extreme view and recognizing the possibility of a successful attempt in the segregation business we want to point out to our people that victory is ours even in such a case. We may be restricted and segregated by the triumph of might ever right but the very conditions consequent upon segregation bring to us emancipation both from within and without. The very fact that segregation is but the outward and visible sign of an inward and improper feeling sustained towards us by the white man will do more than any one thing to purge us of our own faults and inspire the needed confidence and cooperation by the which we may make available to ourselves the material fruits the outcome of such a separation. A group of people because of an improper feeling towards them may be confined to a certain locality but the same something which forces them together in such hearty cooperation as will lead to the discovery and development of all their moral intellectual and other powers in a supreme effort to realize and enjoy all the comforts and convenience which their, growing and expanding life demands segregation puts us to inconvenience and increases our difficulties; but we have Members of the National Negro Press Association who were in Annual Session in Philadelphia during the present week long since learned that all we have acquired has been through difficulty and hardship. But emerging from such difficulties we are both the wiser and stronger for the burdens we successfully sustained. As we look back and recount the difficulties of our brethren in the far South we are tempted to ask why did a merciful and good God permit such trials to befall us. The answer comes to us most readily in view of the progress we have made during the past fifty years. God knew what was in us for He made us. To make manifest the richness and resourcefulness of our power Providence permitted the stress of such outwardly unfavorable conditions as would thoroughly test the genuineness of our inward strength to endure and overcome.. Thus while it is manifestly the proper thing to withstand every attempt to humiliate any portion of the universal brotherhood we make the greatest mistake when we give way to the feeling that jim crow instrumentalities can neither harm us nor arrest our progress. Such evil dispositions towards us must eventuate in a vindication of the. Almighty, power working within us transforming our darkness into light. And while we shall be daily miracles to our selves in the richness of the powers steadily unfolding themselves the Almighty will be glorified in u in sowing forth to the word His power in the weakest and most desised of men. Let us be of good courage and go in and possess the land. MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Philadelphia.—Now look where I am this week and see where I was when I wrote to you last week, and then guess where I have been since I wrote to you then, and you will agree with me that this is one of the most movingest worlds and if the sun moves we are out moving the sun. You remember I have been to the session of the district lodge of Odd Fellows held in Tupelo, Miss. This is a business organization and deserves great credit for the business methods, and it is all because there are two real business men who take the important part, Rev. E. P. Jones of Vicksburg and Prof. E.. McKissack, of Holly Springs. It is not surprising therefore to know that next September Dr. Jones will be placed at the head of the order in America. The meeting of the B. M. C. will be held in Boston, and the Odd Fellows have indorsed the administration of E. H. Morris, and said that the committee acted wisely in selecting Boston. The business of the grand lodge was transacted in three days, also the District Household of Ruth, presided over by Mrs. E.H.McKissack. I heard 14 men nominate for deputy grand master. There were so many candidates that two of the men had to make their own nominating speeches, but they were not elected. Prof. E. H. Mckissack reported that during the past 84 years he had handled $629,419.95 and had paid out $388,878, and he had a neat little balance of $40,946.51. I left there, went to Birmingham, where the Alanan, district grand lodge was in session. I met Editor Glover, and he was smiling like a glad dog around a meat-house. He is the editor of the Wide Awake, and his wife through the stork had presented him with a stenographer on the same day I got there. He was happy and his wife is doing well. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Walls, talked with him about the church and the Lord's business, then went to the home of Mrs Carrie A. Tuggle. I met H. D. Slatter. He is doing well, I am told, writing for the white folks. Then I met others, called at the office of the Baptist Reporter, the Wide Awake, and then got on a special train for Mobile to attend THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER the Grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias. I spent most of my time with the Calanthe and I have no regrets to offer, because it is presided over by one of the greatest characters in our race, Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle, and I hope you will make it a point to see her during next week when she will be in Baltimore attending the session of the Supreme Court of Calanthe I had the pleasure meeting Miss Mabel Z. Mollisn, who is a woman of brains. She is working for the undertakers, Messrs. Johnson and Allen. Then I went to Dr. Belshaw,' and he started the work of half solling a tooth for me. I may spend Sunday in Baltimore and if so I will preach for some of the people there. I am going to see about it, and if so I will have it announced through the papers. Look out for me I will be there. I spent the whole week in Mobile, leaving there on Friday for this place. It was not a straight shoot, because I stopped in Louisville, Ky., for a few hours Saturday, visited the general Association of Kentucky, met some of the big preachers there, talked with them, and met Misses Lucile and Pauline Kigh, called to the home of Editor Steward had some lemonade and then left for Cincinnati. In keeping with an engagement, I met Rev. Henry Allen Boyd, the corresponding secretary of the National Negro Press Association, at Cincinnati, there was a committee to meet us headed by Gen. Joseph L. Jones who is at the head of the Calanthe and in company with the committee we were escorted to the home of Mrs. Porter in Cumminsville. I have told you about Mrs. Porter before. I am in the meeting of the National Press Association and I heard Editor Murphy deliver some speech. He knows how to talk right from the shoulder. Send all mail to 628 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore. Entertains Friends On Ausust 16, Mrs. Susie E. Griffin of New York, and Miss Sarah Adams, of Baltimore, Md., gave a five o'clock tea at the residence of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Adams of Oxford, Md., in honor of their guest, Miss Ellen Gillom of New York. Among those present were Miss Mamie Thomas' of Washington, D. C.; the Misses Jennie and Carrie Dyer, of Oxford Miss Cora Gray, of New York; Mrs. Daisy Adams, of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Gertrude Chase of Philadelphia, Pa., Miss Rosa Williams, of Washington, Mrs.ella Small., of Oxford, Md; Julia Denby, of Philadelphia; and Miss Carrie P. Dyer of Oxord Md. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent by playing games etc. Smallnox in Eastville Special to the Afro-American Ledger, Eastville, Va., August 2—Rev. Dr. and Mrs D. P. Seaton, of Washington were the guests of Rev. and Mrs F. Allen Seaton last week. Last Sunday was a great day at Bridgetown A. M. E. Church. Dr. Seaton preached there at 3 P. M. to a crowded house, and the people say it was the greatest sermon that they have ever heard. Rev W. J. Beckett is pastor. Mr. Upsher Armour, a merchant here has been quite sick. Miss Ruth E. Allen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Allen, died last Saturday and was buried from Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday. Mr. James H. Upsher went to visit his sister in New York last Monday, and was taken sick while there and had to be brought home by his son, Thomas Upsher. All the Colored churches in the lower part of this country have been closed by the health physician, because he says there is Smallpox in the county among the colored people and that the churches must be closed because the colored people will not be vaccinated. Sunday School Convention The Hagerstown District Sunday School Convention of the Baltimore Conference A. M. E. Church, convened at St. Luke's A. M. E. Church Elliott City last week with the following presiding officers: Rev. Levi Coppin Bishop; Miss F. E. Gilbert secretary. The session opened with Rev. S. M. Johnson D. D. presiding. After the regular routine of organization and appointment of committees the presiding officer delivered his annual message. The report made by the district superintendent was very good in every respect. The superintendent is a young man full of energy rich in initiative resource and optimism. The District has over one thousand pupils enrolled and reported nearly $2000 raised for Sunday School purposes. After the election of officers for the ensuing year the convention closed with a grand musical and the awarding of two banners, one for the greatest percentage of average attendance and the other for the largest percentage of increased enrollment. The convention will hold its next annual session at Cumberland, Md. Gleanings From Newport News Newport News, R. I.,—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carter, of Newport, R. I., gave a reception at their residence 71 Callender avenue, to their men friends in honor of their marriage Wednesday evening, July 2, 1913. There were among the invited guests present the following: Mr. and Mrs. A. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clarke and Percy L. Clarke, Rev. L. C. Miller, Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. John Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Carpenter, and Miss L. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Madden, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Norris and Mrs. Mabel Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Preston, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Talbot, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis and Miss C. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beckwith, and Miss M. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Werden, Mrs. Laura Johnson and Miss Effie Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mayors, Mr. and Mrs. Elal Godon, Messrs. Chase Trentt, E. E. Steward, and H. C. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. George Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. George Cheeks, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Jenkins. Refreshments were serve to the many guest on a table beautifully decorated with sweet peas and other cut flowers Many beautiful presents were received. An Elaborate Reception An elaborate surprise reception was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bryant, of Washington, on Thursday evening, August 14th, at the home of Mrs. Sarah J. Robrets, 1422 Orleans street, at which time the master of ceremonies, Mr. James Washington, of Washington, stated the call of the reception. Mr. J. Edward Fisher, of Baltimore, delivered the welcome addresss, which was responded to by Mr. F. Baleley, of Washington, Presentation remarks by Mr. Washington James. At the close of the remarks on behalf of the reception, the committee presented the bride with the sum of $10,00. The evening was spent with various games, singing and dancing until a late hour, after which the guests were ushered into the dining room, where the table was beautifully decorated and laden with the delicacies of the season. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson, of Harrisburg, Pa.; Messrs. Fred. Bailey, Monroe Anderson, Milton Burrows, George Lindsay, James Washinton, Thornton Myers. all of Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Riley, of Newport, R. I.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts, of Baltimore; Mr. J. Edward Fisher, Miss Lillie Hughes, Misses Argetha and Hilda Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. J. Morgan Jolley. THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MARYLAND News Gathered Here and There by Our Special Correspondents Fairfield Md. August 20.—Rev, W.E. Williams pastor of Grace Presbyterian church Baltimore has been preaching at the camp meeting at the C. M. E. Church. The Educational School Club has arranged a conestist rally between the C. M. E Church and First Baptist Church The church raising the highest amount of money over $25 will receive one ton of coal Master. Edward Williams Jr was here with his father Dr. Williams Sunday Mrs. W. E. Williams and her daughter Fannie and several members of Grace Church were out last Friday night. Mr. Samuel Jones has returned after spending two weeks in King William county, Va. Mrs. Sarah Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meadows and Williams were with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Brown Sunday for dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Wesey Johnson are making things look beautiful around their new home. Mrs. Annie Gillispie Mrs. Mary E. Holbrook and Mrs. Lula Deshields are in the city today. Mrs. J. J. Taylor spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gillispie. Mrs. Dovie A. Brown spent last Friday in Baltimore. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Wavely Palmer, Saturday and left a fine baby boy. Dr. John Widgeon, of First Baptist is off on a vacation. Filicott City Notes Ellicott City, Md., August 22—The Hagerstown District Conference of the A. M. E. Church held its annual session at St. Lukes Church last week, Presiding Elder S. M. Johnson being in charge. In an admirable address Presiding Elder Johnson reviewed the condition of the race in this country. He declared that the various discriminations and ostracisms heaped upon the race was the result of the Negro wandering away from God, not as individuals, but as a race. He spoke of Sabbath deseration especially among our own young people and what a small percentage of them are engaged in the work of the church or racial uplift. He declared that the only hope of the Negro is in God. Rev. David Johnson, of Hagerstown, was elected secretary and Rev. C. H. Green, assistant. Very interesting papers were read by Rev. C. H. Young, David Johnson J. W. Norris, Rev. J. G. Martin, Rev. A. A. Murray, Rev R. T. Leak, Rev C. H. Green, Rev. John Porter preached the missionary sermon, and Rev. C. H. Green the annual sermon. Rev D. D. Turpeau spoke in the interest of the Anti-Saloon League. Many other ministers were also present from out of town. Hagerstown Jottings Hagerstown, August 21—Mr. Clifford Brown, the 18 year old local preacher, at Allen A. M. E. Church, Baltimore, preached at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church last Sunday morning and night. The church was crowded at each service to hear him. Rev. David Johnson preached at Paradise Grove Sunday afternoon, and at Allen Church, Baltimore, Sunday night. Mrs. David Johnson spent Sunday in Baltimore. Zion Baptist and Asbury M. E. Churches gave a union picnic at Inwood, W. Va. Mrs. M. J. Matthews and Mrs. Martha Franklin have returned from their visit to the Sunday School convention at Elliott City. Mr. Henry Hopewell is seriously ill at his home on North street. Mr. Henry Dorsay is very sick at his home on North street. Conowingo Briefs Conowingo, Md., August 21—The annual session of the Baltimore District. Conference was held here ast week at the Mt. Zoar A. M. E. Church. Rev. D. D. G. Hill, presiding elder of the district was present. In opening the conference, Dr. Hill urged ministers and laymen to do greater work for the Master and to bestir themselves in raising funds for the new dormitory of Kittrell College. A number of topics were discussed by the ministers and laymen. Emory R. Cole and J. H. Skinner were elected delegates to the Baltimore Annual Conference which meets at St. John's Church, Baltimore, next April. Rev. John Offer Custis was chief secretary and Rev. R. A Green assistant secretary (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) The Seven Wise Men are building a fine two-story home on the west Falls Road, West Roland Park. Rev. Dr. E. W. Scott, president of the Colored M. P. Conference paid an official visit to Washington last Sunday. Mrs. P. Scott, of Roland Park, who has been quite ill, is improving. A number of the ladies of Tyson M. P. Church, West Roland Park raised $47 in a carnival. Mrs. C. H. Green was the chairman. Mrs. John Bound, is the guest of Mrs. Scott Bound, of West Roland Park. Miss Susan M. Brown, of Englewood, N. J., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Brown of Roland Park. The handsome new two-story frame school house on Jefferson avenue Towson, is nearing completion. The building will be one of the best that the county has given for a colored school. Union Bethel A. M. E. Church, Roslyn, held a most successful campmeeting last Sunday. Rev. A. A. Murray is the pastor. Denton Notes Specials to The Afro-American Ledger.) Denton, Md., August 20.—The campmeeting under the auspices of Union Bethel A. M. E. Church will begin August 31. Rev. L. S. Flagg, preached two able sermons at Union Bethel Church last Sunday, and on Monday night gave a lecture. Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Bryant who attended the funeral of Rev. D. Arnold, have returned home. The steamer on which they returned was totally disabled, but the pas sengers were transferred to another steamer. Mrs. Clark, of Philadelphia is visiting her sister, Mrs. Annie Williams. Miss Seaton and friend are visiting Mrs. F. Boston. Mr. Davis, the inspector of the People Benefit Society was here last week. Mrs. Stanford and grandson are visiting her daughter in Atlantic City. Mr. Lee and friend were the guests of Mr. Arthur Bryant. The M. D. & V. Railroad has no smokecar for its colored passengers. Mr. Leonard Horner is in Baltimore for a length of time. Denton Tigers Base Ball team would, like to hear from the baseball teams in Maryland. Address, A. Bryant, Denton Md. Crisfield Briefs (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Crisfield Md. August 21—Mrs. Lillian Johnson of Baltimore, Md. who has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Wilson has gone to Onancok, Va. to visit the Tasley Fair. Mr. John H. Palmer and family are visiting relatives and friends at Parksley, Va. Last Sunday was baptizing day at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. W. E. Scott filled the pulpit and baptized five candidates. Easton Jottings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md. August 19—Mr. Ernest Smith, of Atlantic City is visiting his mother, Mrs. Charles Tumy. Mrs. Annie Murray is slowly improving from a severe illness. Mr. Hoffman Richardson who has been quite sick, is somewhat better. The Union Baptist Camp Meeting closed Sunday Aug. 17th with a spiritual treat. Rev. Charles Handy of Bethel A. M. E. Church Easton will preach for M. W. Travers at Thomastown Caroline County Md. this Sunday. Mrs. Henrietta Smith, of Philadelphia is now visiting her sister and brother, Miss Sarah Ann Smith and Mr. James Smith. Mrs. Tobiha Ann Gleaves, of Longwood is critically ill. Mr. Robert Green, of Baltimore was in the city Sunday visiting his aunt Mrs. Susan Ennells, 121 West street. Miss Eslander Thomas, of Baltimore sang at the entertainment at Bethel Church. Mr. Isaac Schockley, of Philiadel phia was in Easton Thursday. Mr. John Turner, of Hammondtwno Md. who has been very sick is now much improved. Mrs. Lia Gray of Glenwood avenue is quite sick with a complication of diseases. Mr. Henry Hopkins is confined to his home suffering with a severe cough. Mrs. Mary T. Foyd of Easton is spending the summer with her mother Mrs. Mary E. Griffin of Crisfield Md. aca ei i: a, es ais Agsociation will rion beginning the zm and .close with a S644 night, November Be is time, applica- ugramber of twenty will SiGheduced rates. After a admission fee will mcrarive. dollars. — Appli- ican be had from any tiorg or from the secre- uusi¥elson, who will fur- uofrmation concerning Hr associaton. Address aIHill avenue. sf Dan Rich, sporting his wer motor boat up ‘and amvern River. ident Will Paul has an 'B.a big limousine, also wl a few little ones. i, who dolds our bank ijist- been handed over a ihr for his own use. ‘Shis paper weekly and + our boys and their lit- ‘pd red button and what 2 you. dent Hospital Excursion. prt of the Board of Managers vident Hospital from the ex- Fh given on July 18th, to ys Greve ‘beeived $142.75 tal expenses 99.15 lance 43.60 following donations were for the exeursion Mrs. Randal, $1.00; Mrs. Julia srr, $1.00; Mrs, Elizabeth a: 25¢.; Mrs. S. Edmonds 25 } Mis. Maggie Wilson 25 cents; ‘Coca Johnson 25. cents; Mrs. | Holland, 25 cents; Mrs. Min- forney, 50 cents: Mrs. Mollie on 1 pound butter; Mrs. Lau- Burgess, 4 pounds sugar; Rachel’ Pendleton, 2 pounds .4 Miss Gipson, Ipowud coffee ‘h; Mrs, Burgess, 10 cents; ‘filliam Butler, 50 cents. ‘sh to thank the many friends Dir generous support and pa- *E DEXTERS BEAUTY PARLOR <9) Droid Hill avenue NOW 2 ey In their new Building You o-fitkour friends are invited to 2° ]83n Monday August 25 and in- EE out work. eying to rapidly increasing Bfess we were compelled to move “Gat door to larger quarters where @'fély electrical device known will “mployed to produce the results ch. have given this establish- mt its high reputation. Filled hairdressers and mani- ‘ists are daily in attendance. L-PRICES ARE NOT HIGH nything in the Huir Line lite Attention, — Experienced pip Always in: attendance. An individual drinking pu ee one of the greatest Bids. to health in the lodge ‘ooms and other publicplaces. ‘Write to 628.N, Eutaw St. and get samples IN MEMORIAM COOPER—In sad but loving memory ‘ef my dear aunt, Mary E, Cooper who de parted this fife 5 years ago today, August 2, 1908. @ joys that are-gone, they will return To gladden our hearts as of yore. ‘Will we find you awaiting us some morn, Will we drift to eternity's'shore, “Wil” your’ cyes meet us as in days that : - are past € 2 Will we see that dear beckening? ~ @ our ‘hearts will be glad when we find | you at last LO'er the shore of that wonderful Land. ne more of yeur of parting, | Yet one less to wait. Until the dawn shall brighten, ‘And beyond the Golden Gates, ‘We shall meet to part no more, i By her niece, at : Georgetta Billups. _- JACKSON—Mrs, Margaret Jackson de parted this life August 15th, 1913, in ful friumph of Faith, Survived husband, son two nieces, Mrs. Emmer Johnson; 920 N - Bataw St,, and Mrs. Helden Chilton, Nox “York City. ° Sleep on dear‘aunt and take your rest, 5; Gone but not forgotten, : By her nieces % iis . HENRY—In_. sad but, loving remem: “krance of my dear husband. Alfred § ‘Henry who departed this life one month today, July 10th, 1913. We miss thee. from our home dear, We miss thee from thy place, “A shadow o'er. our life is cast, “We miss the sunshine of thy face. ‘We miss thy kind and willing hand. “J. Thy fond aud honest care, “@ur home is dark without thee, "We miss thee everywhere. . . geo > By his lonely wife, Maggie i, Where are you going on Wednesday August 27th?” Come take a trip with iu tov'see what has been done by ‘ember of our race. EA MOONLIGHT given by the Choir Zand ‘Busy Bee Social of Mount Zion M. SE; Church to Brown’s Grove, Wednes- ‘day,:August'27th, 1918, on the Steamer Starlight. ‘Tickets 25 Cents. "Music by ihe Knights of Pythian Band. eJ.'C. Carter, Choristor.. Chae, Wilson, “General ‘Ticket Agent, Rev. Matthias (Williams; *Pastor. sm<O= Sone td #:Boat leaves: Miller's. Wharf foot £of “@atoline Stroet 8:30 p: m.. 8 Hata fh se a ck Hold Convention ——— Phone, Madison 2783 or Address 1530 Druid Hill Avenue Haye you seen MRS. MARIE FAULKNER who guarantees to make your hair grow. Have hun- dreds of references which can be given. One of the best Hair Creams known to Modern Chem- istry. i = Come and Buy Your Clothing From Mme. Brown-Wade, 2145 Division Street. Private dwelling : Largest and cheapest clothing business in Northwest Baltimore. Ladies dresses from $1.60 to $7.00. Separate coats. shirts and waists. One piece dresses from 25c, to $6.00. Men’s Separate coats dlc. Men, women and children’s shoes from 25c. to St 25 per pets, Bvening and wedding gowns on and Oper from $ a. m, to 9 p.m. Asbury Camp Meeting New Asbury Grove Camp under the Aus- pices of the Reisterstown Circuit. Sunday at_ 11 a. m. Sermon by Kev. Levi Miller, of Green Spring M. E. Church, His choir will furnish music. 3 p.m. Sermon by Dr. A. L. Gaines, ol Waters A. M. E. Church. “Music by the Junior Choir of Reisterstown. 5 p.m., ‘Sermon by Rev. Ida Nelson, of Holy Temple Church, Her choir. 8 p._m. Sermon by Rey. A. A. Murry, of Randallstown Circuit. His choir. Rev, L.A.Carter, Pastor Colored Young Women Chris- tian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are invited to attend the Services on Sunday, Sugust 24th, 1913 ‘The services will be in charge of the ‘Miss Emma Mitchel, Chairman of the Helping Wand. Speaker, Miss M. E. Addison, Secretary of the Foreign Mis- sionary Society of the Uuion Baptist Chureh, MM. B. Murphy, Cresiden t E, EB. Bright, Secretary. Mrs. H. GC. Smith. Gen’l Sec. Germania Electric FOR PICNICS All conveniences, Five- cts. car fare. Park to let, free of charge or for charter. C&P 5287Y Wm. Green, 1416 Orlean street. AUGUST 26, Golden Rod Lodge 27. Oblate Sisters, friends of Orphans 28, Golden Crown Pleasure Club 29, Tri-Mu's Shirtwaist Outing. SEPTEMBER 1, Faithful Few 2 Allen’s A. M. E. Church. 3. Ames ME. Church, 4. Arbutus Dancing School. : 5. St. Matthew's Church S. S. 8 Jr. Stewardess—Parsonage committee of Waters A. M. E. Church. 9. Mendelsohn Oratoria Society. 10. Free Will Enterprising Social. UL Dorcus Court, G. U.O..N. 15. Friendly Progressives Dance. 16. Naomi Court, G. U. 0. 0. F. 17. Xavier Jr. Social. 18. Granite Social Republican Club. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3719 Y. = Charles B. Jones Formerly with Robt. A. Elliott Funerat Director'and Embalmer 504 Rogers Avenue Baltimore, Md. Branch Offices—1116 W. Saratoga St. 1814 Orleans St. Day Nursery Association Plat- form meeting at Metropolitan M, E. Church, Sunday evening, Au- gust 2dth at 3.30 p.m. Miss Georgine B, Kelly, the former president will deliver an address, also other prominent speak- ers. ‘Cresent Concert Orchestra Music for excursions, picnics, etc. Special Discounts For evening engagements Cor. Sec. Thos. Francis, 1428 Druid Hill Ave. Director, Ernest Hoban, 21 S. Schroeder St. Drop a Postal. Prompt At fantian Given ta mail Knights of Pythias Convention Week MOONLIGHT, Given by the Virginia Family Sup- ply company from Baltimore to Greater Brown's Grove on the Pal- atial Steamer Starlight Tuesday, August 26th Round trip, 25 cents Music by the Goldfield Orchestra. Boat.leaves Miller's Wharf at 8 p.m. Joseph W. Page, chairman; Mrs. Mary E. Myers, Treasurer; Miss Minnie Quickley, Secretary. : — A GRAND OUTING at Ger- mania Park, Monday, September Ist, Labor Day; given by the Faithful Few. Good music in at- tendance. Admission, 10 cents. Take any car and transfer to Fred- erick Road and get off at Long- wood street. " Excursion to Cambridge Md. On the Palatial Steamer Louise . Water’s.A.M. E. Church THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1th, 1913 Steamer leaves Pier 16, Light Street 8 o’clock a, m. MUSIC TICKETS = = 50 CENTS Children Under 10 Years 25 Cents -* §.J.A. Proctor, Sec. Trustee Board J.H. Waters, See. Steward Board Rev. A. L, Gaines, Pastor s ‘Tickets obtainable only from the pastor and officers of the Church C a ome BIG HOME OUTING for the pleasure of meeting all visitors to K. of P, Convention Given by C HS B Society at Germania Electric Park eee ae Street. Monday Evening, August 25th, 2 to 11:30 DR. HERR’S ORCHESTRA Take Frederick Road cars: goinggWVest, get off at Longwood Street, and-walk one block South. “Refreshments at City. Prices. Joseph W. Page, Chairman. Samuel Rodértson ‘Daniel Holland Edward L, Slater, Floor Manager j ' TICKETS 20G SUBURBAN HOME FOR RENT. _ Avneat beatuiful five room cot- tage for rent, located. on White avenue, Raspburg, Md., near the Belair Road car line. Lot 25x 150, Apply te Alfred Blake, White Avenue, Raspburg, Md. If its REAL ESTATE See . GROSS AND GRANT Houses in all sections and: on all terms, Country property at-a bargain. : 2031 Division St. : ous danual Excursion =Day Nursery Association BROWN’S GROVE, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th Music by Huntsmen Rand, Lunch and Refreshmeuts on sale. Boat leaves Miller’s Wh ‘tf at 8.30 a. m. and 2.30p. m.. Mrs, Bllen Gleaves, Chair. Mrs. C. 4nderson, Pres. of Association Fare- Round ‘rip 25 Cents’ Seen en Welcome Knights of Py!” , Don’t forget to. Visit , .WINSTA:H)’S PHARMACY... Cor. Druid Hil: Ave. and. MeMechen St., WE HAVE IT, TRY US—— : Refresh yourself at our unsurpassed Soda Fountain by drinking ou, Special K. qf P. Punch. Drugs are.our Specialty but we carry a fui] line’ of all the paper brand cigars, candies, toilet.articels and. sundries Have your prescriptions filled by us. Your Dr. will get results. f Dr. E. W. Dickerson, Registered Pharmacist in charge x ($75.00 DANIEL EASTON $75.00 — FUNERAL.DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER) 2°80, 504. WEST B'DDLE STREET — [OREN ALLNIGHT ’Phone Me, Vernon S4S6-DayGNight EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Hanover, Rev J. W. Norris, D. D, Pastor tla, m, Sermon by request by the pastor. 2,30 p. m. Sunday School 3:30 p. m., Memorial services. of the late Charles Ayres, Ex-leader ‘of the Choir, by the. Ohoir. Mr,. Charles Henry, \Leader. p.m. Erosching by: ‘pastor or stranger «Charles Tolson, Superintendent ALLEN A, M. E. CAURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J, Jordan, D.D. Pastor if.a. m. Setmon by pastor. 2,30’ p. im. Sunday School. We invite Pérents and friends"to this service. 7p. in. Sermon 8.20 Pastor will preach and congrega- will worship at Payne Memorial Church “=H, D. Brent, Supt. S. S. AW. we’ sme friends and visito s to ies services r ‘mar PAYNE A M.E, CHUROd *'* Calhoun and Laurens Sts. Rey. J. G. Martin, Pastor, Hasidence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. Bonday Augast 24th, 1913. ‘rustees? Rally Every member is expected to do his duty in this effort, by reporting $2.00. Special services all Day by visitors. ila. m.. Preaching by pastor. 2.80p. m., Sunday School : 8.30. m., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Norris, of Hbenezer A. M. E. Church. His Choir and Congregation. 7°30 p. m. Preaching by Rev. P. J. Jordan. of Allen A. M. 3. Church. His congregation. ‘Strangers are always welcome. Chas. E. Dorsey, Supt. James 1. Nealy. Pres. A. 1, L. MF TRINITY A.M. 8, CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor. The parents are requested to send their children to school and on tima. LLa. m. Sermon by Pastor. 2:30 p, m. Sunday School 7/30 p.m, Sermon by the pastor Allare Welcome to our services 7. J. Holliday, Supt, BETHEL A. M. B. CHURCH Lanvale St, and Druid Hill Ave. ‘The Pastor, R. Wm. Pickland D, D. 10.30 a. m.,Fastor. Subject, “True Greatness.” aan 2.30 p. m., Snday School 7.30. m,, Pastor, Subject, “Our Duty To Strangers.” tar WATERS A. M. E. CHURCP Aisquith St., near Jefferson. | Rev. A. L, Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11am, Sermon by the Rev. Charles Stewart, Col. J..0. Midnight. @2.30 a.m. Sunday School 6.30 to 7.80 p. m. Vesper Services. ZION A. M. B. CHURCH Penngyivania. Avenue Rev. BicDonald, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. | 8 p.m. Special sermon at Village Camp by Rev, ).W. MeDonald, subject “Bagie Suing up tis’ Nest,”? ° Revsl McDonald and A. Young, Pastors PARADISE CaMP-MESTING Sunday, Avgust, 24th, 1913 Blind Men’s Day 11,80 a. m., Sermon by stranger 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. C. H. Green 8p. m., Ser ~ ‘> Rev, Wm. Lvy. J, A. Br Pastor. Union > Meeting at Great Religi ven Under t HAND: [EMORIAL nd Quaker Bi CHERRY H-: ‘iTS, BA Located, 1... -. e terminal of Sunday At Commencing. St august 3rd, 1913 THE SOBNER: This place hast the city of Baltimuc, with natural beat AUGUST 21th“ p, m, Ereaching Bethel A. M, 15. Church Congregation 8p.m, Rev. >. H. Green AUGUST 31st——4 p, m. Sermon bs A. M. E. Church and congregation ‘The situationis excellent, affording a and well water, and electrie lights. iv utes walk to the desired spot. All city, with Baltimore and Gay sts, will transi will be supplied with able Devines and invited. : COMMITTEE. AND OFFICERS OF H * NES 1 : SUPREME LODGE CONVENTION. 4, 2. . of | : 9 : : | 5 ‘ ' ‘ NoA,S. Ay B, Ay An & A. o 4 * i. : : a | Aug.25-26-27-28-29-30. : IN BALTIMORE, MD. ' cee ee es | : ',,..Program For The Week... | MONDAY MORNING, AUG. 25th, 10 A. M. ; 1 Weleome exercises to visitors at Bethel A. M. E. Church : - Addresses By:— : : His Honor The Mayor of Baltimore ' , . His Excellency The Governor of Maryland : } Other Prominent Citizens and Visitors ‘The Public Invited t . Sees. | | Monday Evening at Bethel A. (1. E. Church ! Reception to the Delegates and Visitors : ——_—_—___—_ \ : TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 26th ' : SHARP STREET MEMORIAL M. E, CHURCH ' Memorial Services in honor of the Deceased Members : of the Order t ee | | WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 27th | '- GRAND BAND CONTEST | } By the Best Colored Bands of the World RICHMOND MARKET ARMORY ‘ ‘Admission 50 Cents | —--— | | THURSDAY, AUGUST 28th : | GRAND STREET PARADE - Competitive Drill At Oriole Park 3 P. M. % oye i Grand Military Ball 8 P.M. : AT THE LYRIC _ ADMISSION $1.00 i : ; \ FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 29th ope ys : esa | Competitive Drill for the National Championship j RICHMOND MARKET ARMORY 3 Admission 50 Cents | Ride down the Bay on the Tceboat Latrobe to the Delegates and Visitors, oe tkead Me | - 5000 Uniformed Men | Hs a WILL CAMP ALL THE WEEK AT | | - CAMP CRESWILL Shadyside, Westport, Maryland ‘ | Admission Each Day 10 Cents : * Do Not Miss This Imposing Spectacle. 8 ee GEORGE A. WATTY, Chairman Executive Committee : i rae aatueante limi niiaeie ie a Riese 2. Rogers and Lexington Street ce Rev. Geo. E..Curry, Paster 7 it a.m., Sermon’ by nastor: - -! S93 Sunday'Seh ol at 2;(0.p. mm..." Sa C.'T, Stewart, Supt, oe GP. m., Vesper serviee. ome All cordially invited. ¢/ 1). 38§ EASTERN M, E. OHURCH “58 Rev. &. R, Hughes. Pastor’: -1La,m, Preaching, sea 2 p.'m, Sunday Schoo! ae Sp. m., Special Piatform “Meeting. ‘All are weleome ae 8 WHATCOAT M. B.CHURCH Franslin and Pine Sts, “King’s Hill: | Rev. Alfre] Young, Pastor...’ | Residence; 618 Dolphin Street. * ip Ag a ms ~ “Pea PRs A PEIRCE G ot, Spans Rena: OR foes * 11 am, Preaching by the pastor 3. p. m, Sunday School, : Sp. 'm. Union services’ at Zion A, ML. TE. Church, Penna. Ave. Sermon by lev, J. McDonald, subject, “Eagle Stirring Up Ite Nest.” iliage Camp.every night. 4 i F ‘Growner Chorister, ona W. C. Tongue, Supt. HULLSVILLE M. EB. CHUROE Stranger’s Home Rev. C: B. Bishop, Pastor Sunday, Avgust 2éth, 1913 lla. m., Service 2p. m., Sunday School 3p. m., Local Preachers’ Association of Baltimore, No. 1. ‘There will be praying preaching and singing. : Sunday. Angust Bit, 13 i1a; m., Service 2p. m., Sunday School 3 p.m., Sunday School Superlnten- dents? Union of Baltimore and Vicinity Literary Program will be rendered, All are welcome. . (P-GILLIS MEM. MP. CRURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. 33, H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a, m., Class. 1a m., Preaching, 2p. m., Sunday Sehoot: : 7.30 p. m., Song Services gp. m,, Proaching. ‘2. H. MeGowan, Supt. , Seventh Day Adventiss Chureh G. A. Rodgers Pastor Services every Sabbath, (Saturday) Sabbath School 10 a. m, Preaching 11.20 a. m. Sunday night, ‘ug, 2th, at, 8 p.m Special Service. Subject, “Will” the Good and the Bad Ressurect’Vogether? Come and bring your Bible.” All are_invited, Cool building GRACE PRESBYTERIAN GrcRoa, Boighin ad EBtting Sta Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister ‘The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St, Services: 11. a.m., Sermon by. the’ Pastor, 12.20 p. m., Sunday School 8p._m. Sermon by pastor. Mrs, Eulalia Reid Calloway, Directress Wm, Anderson, Supt. : CHERRY HEIGHTS CAMP” Still in progress. Preaching Services all Day. 4p. m., Sermon by Rev. W. It, Fick- land, Pastor of Bethel Church. His congregation will be present. 7.30 p. m.,Sermon by Rev. Hertzfeld ‘Transfer to'the Belair Road Car, get off at terminal and walk two blocks. “Rey, S. ‘T. Crawford, Pastor ——————$—$——————————— Sn eee PLACES FOR PYTHIANS TO VISIT Baltimore Full of Historic Historic Interest and Sentiment when the delegates and visitors of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Bethians meet here during the coming week, and that in spite of the fact that it has been advertised as a hotbed of segregation. There are 90,000 colored people in this city, over 100 churches, several million dollars in property owned and quite a number of successful business and professional men. The city provides admirable facilities for the training of its youth, and the public libraries and parks are open to all. Baltimore is a city with many P. B. Grand Chancellor of Maryland and Chairman Executive Committee. points of historical and current interest. It is the city from which a steam car ran, and also one of the two cities from which a telegraph message was first sent. Schools for the education of the race have been maintained here for nearly a century, and some of the most prominent men of the race in the period antidating the Civil War and the period immediately following it got their inspiration here. It was here that Frederick Douglas got his inspired hostility toward slavery that later brought him world-wide fame as the pleader for the freedom of an enslaved people. This is the first city also that attempted to pass a law confining its colored residents to certain streets. Among the many points of interest that visitors will find pleasure in visiting are: The Maryland Historical Society, St. Paul and Saratoga streets. St. Paul and Carrington streets. The Pythian Castle, St. Paul and Pleasant streets. The Courthouse St. Paul, Fayette, Calvert and Lexington streets. The City Hall, Guilford avenue, Fayette, Holliday and Lexington streets. Johns Hopkins Hospital, Broadway, between Jefferson and Monument streets. Masonic Temple, 333 Courtland street, near Pleasant. Goldfield Hotel, Lexington and Colvin streets. Smith's Hotel, Druid Hill avenue opposite Paca. Hotel Walton, Myrtle avenue near George. Office of the Afro-American Company, 628 N. Eutaw street. V. M. C. A. Building, 619 Druid Hill avenue. Y. W. C. A., 1200 Druid Hill avenue, corner of Dolphin street. Eutaw Place beginning at the 1200 block of North Eutaw street and continuing to Druid Hill Park Druid Hill Park, at the Northern terminal of the Druid Hill avenue, Linden avenue, Preston street, Westport, Gilmor and Carey street lines. Patterson Park, at the eastern terminus of the Druid Hill avenue line, Roland Park Pennsylvania cars going east, also pass there. J. H. Morgan College Edmondson and Fulton avenues. Free Public Paths, 1018-22 Argyle avenue, and Fremont avenue and Warner street. Provident Hospital, manned by men and women of the race, 415-17 Biddle street, just east of Druid Hill avenue. Lexington Market, Lexington street between Eutaw and Pearl streets. Oblate Sisters of Providence Forrest Place and Chase streets. Roman Catholic Cathedral, Cathedral and Mulberry streets. Residence of Cardinal Gibbons, Charles and Mulberry streets, in the rear of the Cathedral. Residence of Bishop John Hurst, of the A. M. E. Church 1808 McCulloh street. The Work of Securing a Big Convention The arrangements for the session began with the selection of this city at Indianapolis two years ago. Several cities were then placed in nomination, but Maryland was armed with invitations from its Governor; Baltimore from its Mayor and the Pythias of this state offered $1,500 for prizes in a competitive contest among the visiting bands, thus winning for Baltimore. The Pythias of the state later organized with Grand Chancellor George Watty as head of the general committee. The arduous work of arranging for the entertainment of the many delegates then began. Mr. Watty [Name] Chairman of Ways and Means Committee and his collegeaues have admirably handled the situation, which provides for the looking out for thousands of delegates and visitors. They succeeded in having the residents of this city to throw open their best homes for the accommodation of the many visitors; got the Mayor and City Council to grant the use of the old Fifth Regiment Armory, the iceboat Latrobe for an outing down the Chesapeake bay and to put up special lights on Druid Hill avenue between Paca and Eutaw streets during the session. The following is the committee on Refreshments and Stands William H Laytor, Chairman, Percy Prior, Secretary, William Lewis, Lonnie Branch, Elizbeth White, Elijah Johnson, Joseph H. Logan, Charles Johnson, Lula S. Richardson, Marietta Steward, Wm. A Pettigrew, George Hammond, Howard Brent. FINISHING TOUCHES BEING PUT ON Pythian Committees Have Everything in "Apple Pie" Order Judging by the enthusiasm manifested by the Maryland members of the order the session of the Supreme Sodge of Knights of Pythias will be in every way o success. J. T. T. Warren, of Arkansas, chairman of the finance committee, and one of the most prominent Pythians in the country, asked someone the other day about the nnumber of members here. When told that there were less than three thousand in the State, he declared that a small number of men, comparatively, like they are, had done admir- B. B. B. Who will deliver an address of welcome at the opening Session ably in arranging for the entertainment of such a large gathering. The work has been most arduous, but Maryland members of the order, high and low. have worked ardently. The names of the chairmen of the various committees follow: Ways and Means, Gen. Lewis E. Williams; Publicity and Decorations, Dr. C. H. Fowler; Refreshments and Stands, William H. Latyon; Program and Entertainment, G. W. F. McMechen; Donations and subscriptions, J. Edward Smith; Souvenirs and Badges, J. Howard Smith; Music and Bands, H. M. St Clair, Cambridge; Uniform Rank and Camp Grounds, Gen. George H. Carter; Printing and Advertising, William C. McCard; Parades and Prizes, John Green; Citizens, Councilman Harry S. Cummings; Courts of Calanthe; Mrs. Rosa J. Richardson; Auditing Accounts, Edward Hughes. The full list of the Committee on Badges and Souvenirs follows: J. Howard Tolson, Chairman; Augustus Scott, Charles Tolson, Charles Bishop, Robert Smith, Moses Johnson, Walter Boardey, Alexander Haines John Scott, Daniel Johnson, Harry Tyler, Charles Payne, George Williams, Matthew Moore, Rufus Thompson, Edward Cooper, William Goldsborough, George D. Bromwell, James E. Mogan, George H. Poulson, Nathan Grinage, W. D. Brown George W. Dorkins, George F. Henry, George T. Weems, Rev. S. E. Maloney, John W. Russel, William Edelen, C. H. Jones, James Winstard, Powell Earkett, William Wedge, J. H. Jenkins, Daniel H. Murphy Benjamin Murray, John Gantt, Joseph Washington, W. C. Wheatley, George Williams, O. Jackson, John Freeland, John Scott, Alexander Hainey, John Hudson, John H. Jones, Joseph G. Johnson, Robert Gibson, Samuel Jenkins, James A. Furnace, P. A. Cooper, James P. Lee, Joseph M. Moore, L. Green, H. A. Pinkett, and J. F. Prattis. The personel of the Committee on Donations and subscriptions is as follows: J. Edward Smith Chairman Thaddeus Copeland, Truly Hatchett, Thomas A. Hardy, Thomas Turner, and Christopher C. Kent. The committee on Reception and Entertainment follows: Truly Hatchett, chairman; Daniel H. Murphy, Charles W. Johnson, Edward Jones, Dr. E. J. Wheatley, Edward Rhodes Cumberland; John Matthews, Cambridge; Samuel Hayward, J. Edward Smiths Mrs. Carrie Jackson and Mrs. S. Lillie Jones. If troubled with old standing, painful sores, sertoss burns, scalds, sore breasts boils, cuts, and all other eruptions, then give a trial the marvelous Pancura Salve for drawing, healing and pain reliefing. *Panicura Salve has been* in use in the old country over one hundred years. Pancura Salve is sold at drug stores, if your druglat hasn't got it then send 25 cents, 50 cents, or $1.00 to the Pancura Chemical Co. Baltimore, Md, and we willsend prepaid. Pythians and their friends visiting Baltimore during the coming week will receive every courtesy and consideration when they visit .Smith's Hotel. Baltimore's Leading Hostelry 435-37 Druid Convenient to Railway Shopping L 435-37 Druid Hill Avenue Convenient to Railway Stations and to the Shopping District Convenient to Railway Stations and to the Shopping District Cusine Unsurpassed Private Rooms and Bath A place for those who wish the comforts of home without its inconveniences ce for those who wish the comforts home without its inconveniences A place for those who wish the comforts of home without its inconveniences Thos. R. & Wallace L. Smith, Props. --- Very Special Notice We wish to announce ing week we will remain o til 9 o'clock. 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FITZGERALD Real Estate Fire Insurance Accident Insurance 1206 Druid Hill Avenue. Phone C. H JOHNSON Real Estate, Broker and General Repairs to Property 519 ROBERT STREET Madison 4584 Y PROF. J. W. ALLEN TONSORIALIST DERMATOLOGIST Electric Emporium Electric Massage. Open 8 to 9. p. m. 420 DRUID HILL AVENUE Baltimore, Md. Phone Character is the Best Capital WM. R. PARKER Real Estate Broker and Investor Property bought and sold on easy tarms 917 Druid Hill Avenue Formerly of 310 S. Sharp St. has opened a Grocery Store at 2008 Etting St., near Presstman, with a fine stock on hand at moderate prices. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ALF CENTURY OF PROGRESS STORY OF SEVERE CONFLICT inois Emancipation Association, With Headquarters In Chicago, Starts Movement For Holding a National Semicentennial Exposition — Broad Scope of Purpose and Plan. Chicago.—The purpose of the Nation-Semicentennial Emancipation Exposition Association of Illinois, with headquarters in this city, is given in the following statement by the committee on address to the country: On the first day of February, 1855, the thirteenth amendment to the federal constitution was proposed to the Thirty-eighth congress by the Hon. John B. Heenderson, senator from Missouri. On the 18th of December of the same year the amendment was proclaimed and ratified by the Hon. William H. Seward, secretary of state, thus abolishing slavery and all forms of involuntary servitude except for crimes. By this beneficent act of universal freedom over 4,000,000 colored people in the United States were given bodily emancipation. Ignorant, poor and debased by 250 years of the worst system of human slavery the world has ever witnessed, they faced the dawn of freedom with a resolute determination to measure up to the requirements of their responsibilities. How well the race has met the requirements of freedom and citizenship can best be told or portrayed by concrete evidence of their achievements and development. In 1815 the former slaves will have been emancipated just fifty years—a short period, indeed, in the history of a race or people. Nevertheless these years are fraught with wonderful meaning to the former slaves and their descendants because of the things they have accomplished and the obstacles they have overcome. As a race they have constantly been on trial, and too frequently the presumptions have all been against them. They have been forced, therefore, to work out their own salvation, as it were, not only with fear and trembling, but with a consciousness that the world at large has but mender knowledge of their struggles, their development and their achievements. The transition from slavery to freedom is always a critical period in the progress and development of a race. A combination of unfavorable circumstances has made this period doubly trying to the enunciated people of this country. The standard by which their efficiency and their achievements are measured is that represented by the ripest culture and development of Caucasian civilization. In meeting this severe test their friends have often expected too much of them, while their enemies have not even attempt on their part to enter into the full enjoyment of a freeman's estate with hostile legislation, bitter denunciation and the spreading of race hatred and prejudice throughout the world. Viewed, therefore, in the light of their peculiar condition and environment their achievements in their social life, their educational and literary development and in the field of mechanical arts and constructive genius have a more inspiring significance and should attract more attention than those of any other race or people in the world. This semicentennial of their emancipation offers the colored people of this country their first opportunity of demonstrating to the world what freedom has done for them. A national semicentennial emancipation exposition to be held at Chicago during the months of August and September, 1915, is the object and aim of the organization sending out this communication and it is earnestly hoped that it will meet with the hearty approval of the colored men and women of the United States and the generous support of their friends. In enacting this movement for a national exposition there is not the slightest intention to antagonize the various state expositions now under way. With an exposition broad enough in scope and purpose to comprehend not only their achievements of brain and brawn, but to give to the world some adequate conception of their wonderful capacity for entering into harmony with and assimilating the highest culture and landable aims of our twentieth century civilization the race will be able for the first time in its history to give the world a glimpse of the inner soul of a people striving to lift itself from the galling curse of a depralizing slavery to the glories and riches of a great civilization let colored architects design the buildings, let colored artisans rear the pictures and let colored men and men direct and superintend the exterion. We feel assured that the re will justify the outlay in money and energy and will prove a cred offering to the world's achieve. Reverendward F. Mosley, prest. Franck F. Hexallion, general ser. Committee on address to the Mrs. Ida R. Wols tarnett, K. J. Lloyd, Julius F. Taylor, Anderson, Walter M. Farmer. BIG CONVENTION OF ELKS Grand Lodge to Hold Overflow Meeting in Atlantic City. Atlantic City, N. J. The fourteenth annual convention of the grand lodge Improved Bonovent and Protective Order of Elks of the World will be held in this city from Sunday, Aug. 24 to Aug. 30 inclusive. The annual sermon to the order will be preached on Sunday, the 24th, by Rev. George Avant of Newbern, N. C., grand chapel of the organization, at the St. James A. M. E. church. On Monday the local lodge will keep open house all day at the Elks' Home for the reception of the delegates as they arrive in the city. Arrangements have been made to have representatives of the local order meet all trains to assist the delegates in reaching the hotels and cottages where accommodation has been provided. In the evening at half after S a public session of the grand lodge will be held in Fitzgerald's auditorium, at which time the Hon. William Kidbie, mayor of Atlantic City, will welcome the convention on behalf of the city. The first session of the grand lodge and grand temple will be held on Tuesday morning, and the entertaining committee has provided for sightseeing, bathing and rolling chair parties in the afternoon. In the evening the delegates and friends will be the guests of the ladies' auxiliary, who will hold a reception at the Elks' Home. The opening address to the 700 delegates, representing nearly 200 subordinate lodges, will be made by the Hon. William Hibble, mayor of Atlantic City, who will welcome the delegates and visitors on behalf of the city. This will be followed by the Hon. Walter E. Edge, who will make the address of welcome on behalf of the state of New Jersey. The second session of the grand lodge and grand temple will be held on Wednesday morning, and in the afternoon there will be an outing at Longport by the troyley lines along the ocean front. There will also be a trip to the famous Elephant hotel. In the evening, at 9 o'clock, Ocean temple will tender a reception at the Elks' home to the visiting delegates. Thursday will be the gala day of the convention, for it is expected the grand session will adjourn at noon in order to give the delegates ample time to make arrangements to join the marching clubs for the grand parade that is scheduled to start at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. This parade will be over the principal streets of the city and will end at the famous Inlet park, where will be held the annual field day. In the evening all Elks will assemble for the annual reunion and grand hall and reception, which will be held in the grand ballroom of Youngs' Million Dollar pier. The ballroom floor of this magnificent pier will accommodate 5,000 dancers with adequate comfort, and it is predicted that this will be the largest reception in the history of the lodge. The last session of the grand lodge and grand temple will be held on Friday morning. On account of the election of the grand officers it is expected that this session will last quite all day. PROMOTER OF GOOD WILL. Chicago Merchant's Timely Message of Hope to Afro-Americans. Mr. Julius Rosenwald, the noted merchant and philanthropist of Chicago, in a recent address to the colored citizens of his home city, gave utterance to the following sentiment which he termed a message of hope. He said: "Let me give you a message of hope. To quote the words of another man, the best, the humane, the most civilized, the just, the most intelligent of the white people are your friends. Those who have the greatest, noblest sympathy are your friends. Your enemies are the enemies of liberty, of progress, of justice. The noble living are your friends and the noble dead were your friends." The Downingtown Industrial School. Applications thus far received from prospective students indicate that the Downingtown industrial school, Downingtown, Pa., will have the largest enrollment the coming school year of any in its brief but interesting career. President William A. Crudell, LL.D., and the board of trustees are taking time by the forgeokind in making plans for the accommodation of a large number in excess of the past year. Our people throughout the state are beginning to see now as never before the necessity for such an institution as the Downingtown school. If given the proper support under the present efficient management it will soon take its place among the leading institutions of its class in this country. The school year for 1913-14 begins Sept. 6. Newspaper Men's Night at Y. M. C. A. Newspaper men's night was observed at the Fifty-third street branch of the Y. M. C. A.. New York, on Tuesday evening, Aug. 12. Mr. Cleveland G. Allen was in charge and made a very thoughtful introductory address, in which he explained the purpose of the meeting and also related some of his personal experiences as a newspaper correspondent. Addresses were made by Mr. James B. Clarke of the Crisis Magazine and N. B. Dolson, editor of the Afro-American page of the American Press Association. Secretary Bell of the Y. M. C. A. and other members made helpful remarks in praise of the work which the newspaper men are doing in giving publicity to the struggles and achievements of the race along various lines. THE JERNAGIN SISTERS. What the Daughters of a Washington Minister Are Doing. Washington--The success of the Mount Carmel Baptist church in this city under its new pastor, the Rev. W. H. Jernagin, D. D., has been most remarkable. Dr. Jernagin accepted the call of the church to become its pastor after giving the matter careful consideration. He began his pastoral labors at the Mount Carmel church in October, 1912. The work soon took on new life, and during the past ten months many new members have been enrolled. The new pastor is blessed with a very interesting family, a wife and four daughters, whose industry and devotion to the home, and Dr. Jernagin's ministerial duties should not be overlooked in connection with the suc- (ABOVI LOTTYE R., GERTRUDE E.; (BELOW) M. CLEMENTINE, HOSADEL. (ABOVE) LOTTE R., GEENTHUDE R. (BELOW) M. CLEMENTINE, IOSABEEL. cess which the pastor has achieved as a preacher, educator and leader in many lines of work for the material advancement of the race. The Jernagin sisters, as they are lovingly referred to by their friends, have made good use of their opportunities to obtain a liberal education. Miss Lotte R. is a graduate of the Douglass high school in Oklahoma City, Okla., from which place Dr. Jernagin moved his family to this city. The Douglass high school is considered to be one of the best institutions of learning in all the southwest. Miss Lotte is a student at the National Training School For Women and Girls here. Although she entered late in the term, she made the highest average, specializing in the department of domestic science and art. Miss Rosalie is very fond of athletics and is captain of the basketball team of the Armstrong Technical high school, where she is making a special study of military and arts. She made a splendid record during the past term. She is a member of the graduating class for 1914. Miss M. Clementine, like her sister Lotrye, is also a graduate of the Douglass high school, Oklahoma City. She is a member of the class for 1914 of the kindergarten department of the Washington Normal school No. 2, and a student at the conservatory of music, Howard university. Miss Gertrude E. is a member of the sophomore class of M Street high school, and is making a special in music at the conservatory of music, Howard university. These young ladies are active church members. M. Clementine is a Sunday school teacher and soprano singer in the church choir. Lottye is secretary of the B. Y. P. U. Rosabel is secretary of the local Galeda class in the Sunday school, and Gertrude is organist for the Baptist Young People's union. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIASTO HOLD BIG MEETING IN BALTIMORE Biennial Session of Supreme Lodge Begins Monday, Aug. 25. Maryland Pythians have made every preparation for the biennial session of the supreme badge of Knights of Pythians, which begins at Bethel A. M. E. church, Bullditch, Monday, Aug. 25. The session will continue until Aug. 30. The arrangements for the entertainment of the session are in the hands of a strong committee of Maryland Pythians, including Grand Chancellor George A. Watty, Lewis G. Williams, J. Edward Smith, Daniel H. Murphy, Truly Bachelert, John H. Hackeus and Dr. C. H. Fowler. The uniform rank, under command of Major R. R. Jackson of Chicago, will be in camp in the suburbs. A big military bull, parade, a competitive drill and an excursion down the Chesapeake bay are among the many social features planned. Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green of New Orleans is a candidate for re-election. John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the Richmond (Va.) Planet, and Joseph L. James, deputy supreme chancellor, are among those mentioned in connection with the same position. Grand Chancellor Watty is also mentioned in connection with some prominent position. The visitors are expected to run up to the thousands. Business Men to Attend Chautauqua. A Chautauqua was began at Lincoln Heights, Md., Aug. 18, and continues for two weeks. The first day was devoted to the business men of Maryland and the District of Columbia, who delivered addresses along business lines. Dr. Booker T. Washington has been asked to speak there the first Sunday in September. SUNDAY SCHOOL Lesso.1 VIII.—Third Quarter, For Aug. 24, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Ex. xvi, 2-15. Memory Verses, 4, 5—Golden Text, John vi, 35—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. When they saw a great victory they sang unto the Lord, but when only a few days later they came to the bitter waters of Marah they murmured. A few weeks later they murmured again and wished themselves back in Egypt, where they said they ate bread to the full, and are long they murmured again because there was no water to drink (Ex. xv. 23:27; xvi. 2-12; xvi. 1-3). Note the word "murmur" at least ten times in connection with these three incidents. As it is written in Ps. evi. 13, 14. 21. 25; "They soon forgot His works. They waited not for His counsel, but instead exceedingly in the wilderness and tempted God in the desert. * * * They forgot God their Saviour which had done great things in Egypt. * * * They murmured in their tents and heartened not unto the voice of the Lord." These things are written for our admonition that we may not murmur, for when the people complained it displeased the Lord (I Cor. x. 102 Num. xi. 1). The waters at Marah were sweetened by a tree which the Lord showed to Moses and which he cast into the waters. This, to my mind, takes us back to the tree of life in Eden and onward to the trees of Ezek. xlvii, 12, and the tree of life of Rev. xxii. 2. I think also of the tree that recovered the lost axe (II Kings vi, 6), and in all I see Him who alone can sweeten the bitter and recover the lost. Meditate upon His new name—I am the Lord that healeth three—and be patient till He brings you to Elim xiv, 26. 27). In response to their cry for food he brought quails and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. They spake against God. They said: Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? * * * Can He give bread also? Can He provide flesh for His people? Then He rained down manna upon them to eat and gave them the corn of heaven. Man did eat angels' food. He sent them meat to the full (Ps. cv. 40; lxxvii, 19, 20, 41, 25). He said to Moses, "Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day" (lesson verse 42, or as in the margin, "the portion of a day in his day." It came in this way: When the dew that lay upon the ground was gone up it left a small round thing, white like coriander seed, and it tasted like wafers made with honey (verses 13. 14. 31). Moses said unto them, "This is the bread which the Lord hath given you to eat" (verse 15). They were to gather it every morning before the sun was hot, for then it melted, and they were to gather it every man according to his eating, some more, some less. They were not to keep it over till the morrow, for it would spoil, except on the sixth day, for then God would care for it that it should not spoil, for they were not to gather it on the Sabbath (verses 16 to 26). So perverse and desperately wicked is the heart of man that some kept it over till the morning, and it bred worms and stink, and some went out to look for it on the Sabbath (verses 20, 27). When they first saw it they said, "What is this?" Therefore it is called mauna (verse 15, margin). They ground it in mills, or heat it in a mortar, or baked it in pans and made cakes of it, and it tasted like fresh oil (Num. xi, 7-9). They did eat it forty years until they came to the borders of Canaan (verse 15). A golden pot of it was placed in the ark of the covenant when that ark was made and kept for a memorial (verses 33, 34; Heb. 15, 4. He who gave them this food has also given us Himself, the true bread from heaven, and has said: "I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If any man eat of this bread he shall live forever. And the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world" (John vi, 51). Read John vi. 47-58. Believing on Him means receiving Him according to John 1, 12. The phrase "every man according to his eating" (verses 18, 21) is found also in connection with the passover lamb (chapter xii, 4). for whether it be the lamb or the manna it is Himself, and we are reminded, of the words "Him that outcure me, even he shall live by me" (John vi, 57). There is life, and life more abundantly. "The murmuring at Rephidim brought them water from the smitten rock (xvii, 6), and the New Testament comment is. "They drank of that spiritual Rock that went with them, and that Rock was Christ" 11 Cor. x, 4, margin. The incident at Rephidim concerning the conflict with Amalek xvii. 8-10 and the victory of the Israelites under Joshua while Aaron and Hur stayed up the hands of Moses until the going down of the sun suggests the conflict of flesh and spirit and that we are to give the old sinful nature no quarter whatever. We have one at the Father's right hand for us who ever breth to make intercession and who cannot fall, but we must be willing to be always delivered to death, the death of self for His sake (11 Cor. iv. 10, 11). Note the new name, Joharah-ulst, the Lord my banner xvii. 15, marigin, and remember Song l. 4. "He brought me to the banqueting house, and His banner over me was love." RIGHT ON THE BEACH THE BAY SHORE HOTEL The best summer hotel with the most delightful surroundings. Situated on Chesapeake Bay, right on the beach, three miles from Fortress Monroe, Virginia. Thirty-two bedrooms, spacious parlors, broad piazzas and a large pavilion. FLOUR DOWN--NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY. 6 lb. sack Matchless Flour, 19c. 12 lb. sack Matchless Flour, 39c. 2. sack Matchless Flour, 75c. Granulated Sugar, 5c. per lb. PRICES GUARANTEED. LADIES·READ! will be glad to furnish you with the Guaranteed Gem Hair Tonic and Gem Hair Pomade. ...25c. Electric Hair Brushes and Combs. All kinds of Human Hair Goods. 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Have you Tetter, more than a normal If so, write for M GROWER, which po- from falling out and These are The Mme. C. 640 N. W. St. John & Allen A.M.E. Church Choirs Brown's Grove Steamer Starlight Kerr's's Orchestra in Attendance on boat and ground. ng Pythian friends are cordially invited to take this desir. Refreshments in abundance. Boat leaves Miller's 30 p. m. ROUND TRIP 25 CENTS Mrs. Ida Goston and Mr. H. D. Brent, directors. Lawyer In Town J. Frank Wheaton, lawyer, Democrat, politician and erstwhile candidate for the position of United States minister to Liberia, was in the city Thursday. He was enroute to Atlantic City, where he will attend the session of the Grand Lodge of Elks Mr. Wheaton was a candidate for the Liberian portfolio, for which Mr. George W. Buckner, of Evans ville, Ind., was named by President Wilson. "I have no regrets that I was not named," Mr. Wheaton told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger. "After Vardaman and others made the onslaught that they did against the naming of Adam E. Patterson as reigster of the Treasury, I did not really care whether I was named or not. "Bishop Walters I understand called on President Wilson last week and protested gainst the discriminating signs in the Treasury and other departments. The President it is said told the Bishop that it had been represented that the colored employees favored segregation. Secretary McAdoo, when in formed of the protest is said to have declared that he did not want to do anything to humiliate anyone and the signs in the Treasury department have been ordered down. From what I can learn John Skeleton Williams mainly responsible for the segregation." sure for the appointment of a white man as minister to Haytiy, he said that the railroad interests there had evidently directed the appointment, but that there was a general belief that a colored man would be appointed before the close of the Wilson regime. He said further that Gabe Parker, an Indian, had been confirmed as Register of the Treasury. Will Reside Here Permanently. R. W. Stewart local manager of the National Benefit Association surprised his friends this week by announcing that in the near future he would take unto himself a "better half." He will be married shortly to Mrs. Eliza Franklin a charming widow, of Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Stewart has been placed indefinitely at the head of the work of the National Benefit Society in Baltimore and will make his residence here. For the State Central Committee of the 17th, Ward Subject to Republican Primary Sept. 8, 1913 I have submitted myself to the voters of the 17th Ward., I respectfully state that my platform is my past political record. The political conditions that existed in last year's presidential contest compelled me and #n round numbers, 5700 other Republican voters of this city and state to support the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt for President. I have no apology to make for my actions in casting my vote. I have all my life had unbounded faith in the principles of the Republican party, of which I have been a consistent and honorable member. I now take the liberty in earnestly soliciting the support of my friends in the 17th Ward for the said position as a member of the reunited Republican party as State Central Coomteeeman Respectfully DAVID T. HARROD 1109 Etting street. Mrs. Charles E. Gladden is confined to her home. 805 Myrtle avenue suffering with a severe cold. The Whitman sisters will begin a two week engagement at [Daly's Aerodrome on the 25th] of Augsut 25th. NOTICE—The J. P. Evans' Shaving Parlor, Biddle and Brevard st announces to its patrons and public that on and after May 1st, we close at 9 P. M., except Saturday when we close at 11.30 P.M. Shady Side View Boarding House Opened June 1st 1913. Good Board. Bathing waters near. Many Pleasures afforded. Address Mrs. Carrie Prann, Shady Side, A. A. Co., Md. Five minutes walk from the Luray Cavens, Healthy, Invigorating Amusements, Tennis Courts, Croquet Grounds, Good Board, Personable Rates. Board, Reasonable Rent For information, address, Mrs. Aldina Hawkins Haines, Proprietress. PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE Strictly first class Private Boarding House. Transient people a special- ity. Up to date accommodations. Rooms all light. Two bat rooms. Hot and cold water. Prices moderate. Mrs. M. L. Giles, 1621 Druid Hill avenue. A. MADAM C. J. WALKER Madam C. J. Walker, the well known Hair Culturist of Indianapolis, Ind., accompanied by her assistant, Miss A. P. Kelley, will attend the Pythian encampment. While here, she will demonstrate and teach the art of growing hair. Persons desiring to learn her method, should not fail to take advantage of her short stay in the city. As a special inducement, Madam Walker will teach you the art of growing hair for the small sum of $25.00 and give you free, an outfit consisting of goods valued at $12.50 with her hand-made Steel comb included. Persons calling for treatments will please bring 2 towels, comb and brush. Madam Walker's address will be announced later. Treatments with 1 box of grower, 1 glossine and shampoo $2.00. Adv. Will Keep Open House The Y. W. C. A. will keep open house for the reception of visitors where they can write cards, meet friends or rest. A light lunch, ice cream and cake will be served at reasonable rates. The Dreamland Orchestra Upto date music furnished for all Occasions reasonable terms for Particulars, address Prof. J.B. Gaines, Director, 631 N. Eden St or Geo. Bell, President., 1635 Argyle Ave. Wm. Summerville, 1112 N. Spring Street. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER The following dates have been booked: 4. Choral Symphony Oratorio Society 5. Day Nursery 7. Magothy Camp Meeting 9. Chester Circle 10. Allen A. M. E. Church to Annapolis 11. Md. Corporation Baptist S. S. Ass. 12. Lincoln Lodge No. 3, Samaritans 14. Social Baptist Church For Greater Brown's Grove AUGUST 23—Brother hood 24, Grand United Order K & D of Samaritans. 25, United Order of Moses 26, Rag Mkta's Association 27, S. Bambas Church 28, Galilee C. M. E. Church and Star of Bethlehem No. 1 29, No. 14 Job's, Star of Bethlehem 30—West End Park Progssgo Aug 31- P. and S Social 1913 WELCOME TO Second Grand Golden Crown 1913 WELCOME TO THE K. OF P. 1913 Second Grand Outing by the Golden Crown Pleasure Club CONVENTION WEEK Thursday, August 28th 1913, From 2 to 12 p.m. GERMANIA|ELECTRIC|PARK We would like to have the patronage of our many friends and the public in general as this being our second outing and a great convention week the committee will spare no pains to make this an evening of enjoyment to all. Prof. Edward L. Slater, better known as the doctor for the blues, will have charge of the Dancing Pavilion. Refreshments will be served by an experience caterer. Ec cents Car Fare DON'T MISS IT. During the Pyth. .A GRAND —Under the Advanced Pupils of Ba assisted by some of the best tale At Bethel A. Lanvale Street and Monday Evg. at 8 o'clock. A special fee TWO PIANO SYMPHONY rem Washington, and FIRS. LOTT (Thompson's Orchestra) Four mid, r masterpiece of Rossini. During the Pythian's Convention .A GRAND MUSICALE. at 8 o'clock. A special feature on the program will be TWO PIANO SYMPHONY rendered by MISS EVA DYKES of Washington, and MRS. LOTTIE A. RINGGOLD, of Baltimore, (Thompson's Orchestra) Four Beautiful Choruses from Semiramid. r masterpiece of Rossini. On sale at all Druggi N. B. By the intercession of (Chief Engineer of the U,R.K. can be rendered at the Session of the overcrowded program, it will be Baltimore's Leading C JOHN H UNDERTAKEN On sale at all Druggists, also at the Church. N. B. By the intercession of Brig. Gen'l. Geo. H. Carter, (Chief Engineer of the U.R.K. of P.) this musical was prepared to be rendered at the Session of the Supreme Lodge, but owing to the overcrowded program, it will be rendered at the above church. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER Q EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. 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 heurse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, canelles, candelabra, cru cifix when desired, rugs, chai s etc., 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. Magothy Camp Meeting Steamer Starlight will leave Miller's wharf 10 a. m: and 2 p. m. Will call at Magothy 12 o'clock (noon) Monday, September 8th and leave for Baltimore at 1 p. m. SPECIAL OUTING The public will please bear in mind that the GREAT STAR OF BETHLEHEM DAY will be rendered at BROWN'S ELECTRIC GROVE BY NO. 14, 100 Pythian strangers are especially invited. Music by the Goldfield Orchestra. We vouch for your enjoyment. Rain or Shine. Boat leaves Millers's wharf, 8.30 a.m. and 2.80 p.m. FARE ROUND TRIP, 25CENTS SEPTEMBER 1. Doctor's Coachmen, Jr. 3. St. Peter Claver's Church Benjamin Brown, Chairman Tickets ```markdown ``` 4. Choral Symphony Oratorio Society 5. Day Nursery 7. Magothy Camp Meeting 9. Chester Circle 10. Allen A. M. E. Church to Annapolis 11. Md. Corporation Baptist S. S. Asso 12. Lincoln Lodge No. 3. Samaritans 14. Social Baptist Church 25. Wine Social 26. Virginia family Supply Co 28. Perseverance Lodge, No. 72, G. S. 29. St. Johns' and Allen A. M. E. Ch. Choirs SEPTEMBER 2—Southern Secton 3—Trinity 4—A. M. E. Zion Church 5—Golden Key Social 11—St. Joseph Com. K. T. THE K. OF P. 1913 Outing by the Pleasure Club Prof. Edward L. Slater, better known as the doctor for the blues, will have charge of the Dancing Pavilion. Refreshments will be served by an experience caterer. Ehcents Car Fare Jacob Summerville Manager ian's Convention MUSICALE. Auspices of— Baltimore School of Music ent of Baltimore and Washington, M. E. Church Druid Hill Avenue August 25'13 ture on the program will be dered by MISS EVA DYKES of E A. RINGGOLD, of Baltimore, Beautiful Choruses from Semira- 25 Cents ests, also at the Church. If Brig. Gen'l. Geo. H. Carter, if P.) this musical was prepared to Supreme Lodge, but owing to the rendered at the above church. Colored Undertaker in Prices H. OWENS © EMBALMER DON'T MISS IT. 1 PERSONALS Miss Hilda Ray, of Mrytle avenue is visiting her aunt at Buena Vista Springs. Take your meals at the Colored Women's Exchange, 508 W. Hoffman street. Tri Mu's, Germania Park, Aug. 29 Mrs. Drusilla Whiting, of 1411 Myrtle avenue; is spending a few weeks with her mother in Calvert County, Md. Henry C. Chase and son, Leonard 502 Bloom street are visiting in Atlantic City and New York. Miss Agnes Wallace, of 633 N. Paca street, has returned from a trip to Howard County. Mr. Philip C. Springgs of Darby, Pa., was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. H. Anderson, of Calhoun street last Sunday. Take your meals at the Colored Women's ExchANGE, 508 W. Hoffman street. Mrs. Mozella T. Griffin of 1514 E. Monument St., has gone to Chicago, Ill., and other points west, for a visit. Her sister, Miss Emma Johnson, will join her in Gardonsville, Va. Some outing. Some Music. Tri Mu's Mr. and Mrs. Robert Comegys of 902 N. Dallas St., spent Sunday in Philadelphia, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Weedbum. Mrs. Lillian M. Mosely of 612 Gold St., are visiting relatives and friends in Southern Maryland. Mrs. Janie Small, 513 Bloom St. desire to inform her friends that her daughter Blanche who has been spending the summer with her at Newport, R. I., has fully recovered from an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. John Chew and their little daughter of Warner St., are spending their vacation in Nofthumberland, Co. Va. visiting their friends. Mrs. Florence Davis and Mrs. Josie Terry of Thomasville, Ga., are visiting Mrs. E. Jackson of Mrs. F. Yancey, Willow Ave., Govans. They will leave in company with Mrs. E. Jackson on Thursday for Atlantic City and N. Y., will be at home on Tuesday August 20th, 1913. Mrs. Lillie Arundel is spending sometime in Virginia attending the St. Luke's Convention, She will also visit her aunt, Mrs. Hamilton of Norfolk, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Montague, of 723 W. Mulberry street have gone to their home in St. Marys county for a brief stay. Miss Pearl Flagg, of 634 George street, has gone to Atlantic City. Dr. George C. Hall, one of the most prominent physicians of Chicago, was in the city this week. Mrs. A. L. Gaines and daughters, of 427 Aisquith street, have returned home after a pleasant stay at Arundel on the Bay. Little Miss Louvania Stanford, of 521 Robert Street, left the city Friday, for Centerville, Md. where she will spend a week as the guest of relatives and friends. Owing to the illness of several members of his family Rev. Joseph L. Butler, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church at Princess Anne, Md., is compelled to spend from Monday to Saturday at his home, 302 N. Pine street. Mr. George Hutchins, of Phila. after speaking a week in the city, the guest of his aunt, Mrs. David L. Robinson, and his cousin, Mrs. Roland Henson, of 1623 Division st. has returned home. Miss Pauline Fisher is spending sometime in Virginia accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Lillie Arundel. Miss Gertrude Fisher has returned from a trip to Conowing, Md. While there she attended the A. M. E. S. S. Convention. Mr. and Mrs. Milburn Bell of 617 N. Caroline street, a so Miss Lillian Bell are visiting in Cambridge, Md., guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas. Miss Ida R. Cummings, Cor. Sec. of the National Assoc. of Colored Women's Club, has gone to Philadelphia to attend an Executivex Board meeting of that body. Herbert's Chapel, 8th Street August 3rd to August 31, 1913 A large tent, good seats, Gospel preching and good, live music. "Ye old time service." Refreshments served All car transfer to Curtis Bay car on Light Street. 5 cents car fare after 1 p.m. Get off at Stone House Cove, and take hack or auto to Fairfield. Fare 5 cents. Hev. A. L. Carr, S. T. B. Hev. W. Edward Williams. D. D. Miss Mae Harris, of Argyle neue is visiting friends in Atl- City. Mr. William Janey, of B St., has gone to Prince Frede Md., to visit relatives. Miss Winfred Waters, of Honiman street is visiting fri in Chester, Pa. Mrs. John Owens and baby, returned from a trip to As Park. They were accompany Miss Marion Russell. Mr. Thomas H. Lee, of street, has gone to visit fri Mitchellville. Miss Alice Sampson, of W phin street, has returned fi trip to St. Michaels. Good Time. Tri Mu's, next F. Mrs. Nathaniel Brown ano ly, of Presstman, is visiting mother at Penhill Farm. Mrs. Nannie G. Morris, of C lotte, N. C., is visiting rela t and is the guest of Miss Susie Trust, of Myrtle avenue. Miss Lilile Jones, Mrs. L Jones and daughter are at Atlan City. Take your meals at the Color Women's exchange, 508 W. H man street Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hill Division street, have returned from a visit to relatives in Wilson, N. Mrs George Johnson, of Division street, has gone to Chester, Pa. Miss Hattie Williams, of Peterburg, Va., has returned home after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. George Holland of Robert street. Miss Catherine Turner and daughter, of Poppleton street, are visiting relatives in Sewickley, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corbin, W. Presion street, are visiting Raleigh, N.C. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Taylor of Washington, were the guests of the Misses Jackson, of Mulberry street, the past week. Mrs. G. H. Young, of 741 George street, has returned from her vacation to Phialdelphia, Mt. Royall N. J., and Atlantic City, visiting relatives. Meet me. Germania Park, Aug. 29 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Franklin, of 708 W. Saratoga street are visiting in Media and Philadelphia this week. Take your means at the Colored Women's Exchange, 508-W-Hoffman street. Mrs. Sarah Powell of 709 Tessier street, who has been successfully operated upon for appenPicitis by the Mount Street Hospital, is rapidly impoving. Miss Mary C. Sewell, of 10 Argyle avenue, accompanied by father, left Baltimore Thursday, visit her brother at Rock Cale College, after which she will e St. Francis de Sales College take up an academic course. Mrs. Matilda Thomas, of Robert street, and her little girl, Walter S. Thomas, of 11 ting street, are visiting her and his uncle, in Princeton. Mr. Isaage Ringgold of 8 Biddle street left August 20 Atlantic City to spend a week his aunt Mrs. Annie Davis, accompanied by his wife Mrs. Ringuold and sister, M. lotet West. They will also the Elk's Convention. Dr. J. Edward Fisher an ily, of E. Monument stre spending their vacation Cari, N. J. They will b September 4. PHARMACIST Carey and Presstman S Originators of "Ambrose Sweetheart Sundae The most caution, a and depend ability prevail prescription 'work. 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