The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXII NO. 3 NEGRO BISHOPS FOR MISSIONARY DISTRICTS Episcopal Church Workers Will Make The Plea at General Convention. A Plea For Greater Support to the Missionary Work in Lawrenceville. Va., Sept. 5. The Conference of Church Workers among Colored People was held St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, Lawrenceville, Va., from September 2 to 5, inclusive. The session proved to be one of the most interesting and helpful ones yet held. The hospitality of Archdeacon Russell was unbounded, and all of the visitors were delighted beyond expression. Bishop Tucker of Southern Virginia was present at the opening service on Tuesday evening, administering Confirmation to a class of two persons, coming from other religious bodies, and candidates for the ministry of the Episcopal Church; and the Bishop also delivered most hearty address of "welcome" and greeting. The various services, papers, discussions, and other phases of the conference were well and ably sustained. The conference meets next year in St. Phillip's Church, New York. The former officers were re-elected, and are as follows: President, Rev. Dr. H. B. DeLany, Archdeacon of North Carolina, Raleigh; Vice president, Rev. Walter D. McClane, Cambridge, Mass; secretary, Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg, Baltimore, Md.; assistant secretary, Rev. James E. Satterwhite, Raleigh, N.C.; treasurer, Mr. Archer C. Nicholsen, Philadelphia, Pa.; Histographer, Rev. Dr. Bragg, Baltimore, Md.; Necrologist, Rev. Emmett E. Miller, Petersburg, Va. Rev. Doctors Delany and Bragg were unanimously elected delegates to the General Convention, which meets next month in New York, to press the Memorial of the conference for Nero Bishops. The women sent up a seperate memorial to the general convention in dorsing the position of the conference. The full text of such memorials given herwith, as well as the report of the committee on the State of the church, which is a summing up of the work of the conference. THE STATE OF THE CHURCH. With the precious memories of Bishops Meade, Whittle and Payne hovering in gracious benediction over this spot, consecrated to the fullness of Light, Truth and Industry, as manifested in St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, Lawrenceville, we can but thank God for His mercy and goodness. The late Bishop Meade gave the best energies of his heart to the moral and spiritual uplift of the Negroes of Virginia. In the dark days of the past, philanthropy constrained him as a willing champion of Liberia, as a home and refuge for Negroes liberated from slavery. It was on this very spot, before the founder of St. Paul's School had seen the light of day, in an adjoining county, that the good Bishop, in confirming a class of colored persons, in St. Andrew's Church, uttered words of such sympathy and love, on behalf of his brethren in bonds, ist." And so, it pleased Almighty REV. GFORGE F. BRAGG, JR. Among Former Slaves Only Condition is that They Must Not Borrow Any Monday. New Orleans, La., September 11. Thirty colored people at Monroe, La., were made happy yesterday when William Reilly, president of the Luzianne Coffee Company, notified them that his fine plantation would be divided among them, and good houses erected on each subdivision. He enjoined, however, that they must not buy from country stores on credit or be victims of the crop lien system. Recipients of Mr. Reilly's bounty are descendants of his father's slaves. In announcing his intention, the benefactor said: "I am going to try to get you in the way of living independently and prosperously. I have a plantation here and I am going to make you an offer. I am going to cut it up into small farms, build each of you a good house, stock each farm and let you run it your self, but on one condition that you all must agree to: You must not buy anything on credit. I have arranged with a bank to give each of you what you need, and you must let me know how much that will be each month. Understand this is only on one condition that you ask credit of no one." Millionalre Mast, Fay $25 Weekly to Colored Girl Chicago, September 11.—The story of a comely colored maid and her white millionaire employer was aired in court a few days ago then the latter was placed under $25,000 bond to pay the woman $35 a week for the support of a child; besides being compelled to marry her. A wave of indignation is passing over the colored residents because the Avenue Theatre refuses to give colored patrons seats on the first floor. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) New York, September 12.—The amended civil rights law is not being tested or availed of by many of the colored residents here. They are not, in the main, going to the places which hitherto barred them. A colored man and his wife entered a downtown restaurant a few days ago. After a waiter refused to serve them they appealed to the head waiter. He asked three of his side men to wait upon the couple. They refused and were "discharged," but never left their jobs. They are still waiting at the old stand. A stranger went into an Eighth avenue hotel Monday and ordered a drink. he was politely told to go to the next bar as this one is for the hotel guests. And there it goes W. M. M. M. SOCIETY IN ANNUAL SESSION. Bishop L, J. Coppin Urges That Children Be Kept in the Church PRAISES WORK THE WOMEN ARE DOING Over One Hundred Delegates From Maryland and District of Columbia An address by Bishop Levi J. Coppin urging parents to see that their children were brought up from infancy in the church; an encouraging review by Mrs. Mary F. Handy president of the Parent Woman's Mite Missionary Society, in which she outlined the work that the women of the African Methodist Episcopal Church are doing for missions, and fine reports of the year's work from various auxiliaries were among the features of the eighteenth annual session of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society of the Baltimore A.M. E. Conference, which came to an end last night after a three day session at Payne Memorial Church. At the opening session, Wednesday, a prayer and praise service was conducted by Mrs. Mary F. Bond, after which the invocation was delivered by Rev. James C. Martin. Mrs. Annie L. Welch, of Washington, delivered her annual address as president. The address of Mrs. Handy was a general review of the work that the women of the church are doing for missions. Mrs. M. L. Gaines made a report of the students funds and urged the members present to try and raise the fund to $50, as was the first intention. A very instructive and inspiring paper was read by Mrs. M. C. Becket on "How can we make this Convention a Success?" She gave the essentials for making the meetings of the missionary work in general a success. Some of the needful things, she said, include missionary literature and missionary study classes. That in order for a person to be a good missionary he must now something about the missionaries of his own church. She said that presidents of the missionary societies should be consecrated women, alive with the missionary spirit. A round table talk was conducted by Mrs C. H. Stepteau. She took as her subject." Our Needs." She developed the subject first and then called on different ones in the convention to express themselves. The evening session was called to order.at 8 o'clock by the president, Mrs. A. L. Welch. Prayer and Praise service was conducted by Sister Bond. A happy welcoming address was delivered by Miss Ella R. Brown. Mrs. Martha Bryant, of Denton, Md., responded. Miss Minnie Lucas, of Washington read a paper on "How Mission Study Classes Help?" She gave a very vivid and comprehensive reading on the organization of Mission Study Classes, the purpose for such organizations an its beneficial results. Near the close of the morning session Bishop Levi J. Coppin, presiding Bishop of the second Episcopal District came in and the convention arose in deference to his appearance. The aternoon session was called to order at 2:30 with the president, Mrs. A. L. Welch in the chair. [Picture of a man] was given to the junior department conducted by Mrs.A.L. Waddleton, of Washington. Bishop Coppin in the course of his remarks urged strongly that children be brought up in the church. "Your children are born in the church," he said, "and you should exert every effort and influence to see that they remain in the church. There is a heavy responsibility reating upon you in seeing that your offsprings are reared right, and you must shoulder it. The little ones of the day will be the men and women of tomorrow, and they will have the rearing of families. The religious and moral training that these future parents receive from you will be shown when they begin to raise children. Train the children right so that all will be well." The bishop closed with an enology for the work that the women of his denomination are doing for missions. "God bless these devoted women," he said, "for in them we have exemplified the spirit of self-sacrifice for the benefit of others. Interesting addresses were delivered at the sessions Friday. In the afternoon officers for the ensuing year were elected and at night the final reports were received. The session was attended by more than 200 delegates representing churches of the denomination in the District of Columbia and all parts of Maryland. A number of ministers attended the sessions also. Secretary Goines Resigned Orange, N.J., September 11. P.A. Goines, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A., was tendered a testimonial reception last Friday night. Mr. Goines has been in charge of the work here for the past five years, and the work under his direction has grown in value. The membership has considerably increased and the association is now housed in a better building. Before coming here, Mr. Goines had charge of the Baltimore Y. M. C. A. Black Patti III: Word was received here this week that Mme. Sissieretta Jones(Black Patti) was ill and the company that she had been starring with for the past seventeen years would not be able to go on the road before the middle of October. Mme. Jones is a native of this city and began her musical career here. She is a great favorite here, having sung in nearly all of the local churches before signing up with the Black Patti Company. Death Of Wilberforce Dean Death of Wilberforce Dean Xenia, O., September Jl.—Prof. Earl Finch, dean of Wilberforce University, died at his home near here Wednesday morning. He was a man of scholarly tastes and was one of the speakers at the International Races Congress, held in london two years ago. MITCHELL WILL AIR PYTHIAN TROUBLES Has Filed Notice That He Ask For a Receivership for the Supreme Lodge A DEFICIENCY OF NEARLY $17,000 Notwithstanding This, Salaries Were Increased, Declares That a big legal fight is on hand for the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia is indicated by the onslaught that John Mitchell, Jr. grand chancellor for Virginia, made through the columns of the Richmond Planet last week alleging extravagance in the management of affairs. The Virginia Grand Lodge was suspended by Supreme Chancelor S. W. Green some months ago following its refusal to pay certain taxes and severe criticism made by Mr. Mitchell against the alleged way that the affairs of the Supreme Lodge are managed. When he and the remainder of the Virginia delegation appeared at the recent session of the Supreme Lodge, held in Baltimore, they were denied admission. They offered to pay a disinterested party the back taxes alleged to be due, about $3,000 and that a friendly suit be brought to determined the legality of the tax levy. This proposition was refused, the delegation did not gain admittance and the Supreme Chancellor was vested with the power to adjudicate the matter. The Virginia delegation had the officers of the Supreme Lodge served with notice that a written injunction, as well as petition for a receivership would be sought in the federal court at Richmond. DEFICIT ALLEGED. In his statement, Mr Mitchell alleges that notwithstanding the fact that the salary account is $15,000 every two years, that several thousand dollars were added to the budget. He also asserts that a deficiency of $17,000 exists. He cites the assertion of former Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, C. K. Robinson alleging that the receipts are not sufficient to pay the present scale of expenses and that moneys intended for one purpose are used for another. Mr. Mitchell states editorially that "instead of reducing expenses, the last Supreme Lodge session increased salaries and levied a special tax of ten cents a member to pay them. It denied representation to the Grand Lodge of Virginia and adjourned with the gloomy prediction of disruption and rebelion everywhere asserting itself" Against the assertions made by Mr. Mitchell that there is trouble ahead for the present management of the order is the statement of the Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Green, while in New York this week, that the order was never in a more healthy and peaceful condition. A Builder's Exchange Louisville, Ky., September 11. This city boasts of an organization of builders and those in the allied trades known as the Negro Builders' Exchange. The membership includes builders, plasterers, brick masons, architects, painters and tinners are connected with this organization. REV. JAMES A. WRIGHT. A Colored Teacher First to be Appointed There—Influence of Rev. James Wright (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Haverhill, Mass., Sept. 11.—Miss Dora Holmes, daughter of Robert P. Holmes, will have the distinction of being the first colored teacher in the city schools. A delegation appeared before the Board of Education Monday night to request the appointment of Miss Holmes. It as pointed out that she was graduated from the Haverhill High School in 1910 and the Lowell Normal School last June. Those in the delegation were Rev. James A. Wright, pastor of Zion Congregational Church; Rev. W. J. Miller, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, and Sandy L. Duncan Each of the gentleman made an address urging that the young lady be appointed. Rev. Wright, who took a leading interest in the fight, is a Baltimore. He is now studying at Andover Theological Seminary and Harvard University. Work on the Buildings Being Rushed to Completior. Philadelphia, September 10.—Work on the building for the exposition celebration the 50th anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation is being rushed so that the exhibits may be installed in time for the opening next Monday. The work is being done by W. J. Robinson, a colored contractor. He has a double force working night and day, this week. The exposition grounds are at Broad street and Ojegon avenue, in the extreme southern section of the city. There will be three large buildings and one small one. Visitors are expected from all sections of the country. Mrs. Theodore Gould died at her residence, 1810 Dickerson street, Sunday morning. She was the wife of Rev. Theodore Gould, who at one time was manager of the publishing house of the A. E. Church. Mrs. Lewis N. Frisby has returned from a visit to friends in Baltimore. Two Candidates for Legislature Harrisburg, Pa., September 11 There will be two colored candidates in the primary election next Tuesday Dr. Charles H. Crampton is a candidate for nomination for City Councilman under the commission form of government, and W. H. Craighead, editor of the Advocate Verdict, wants the nomination for coronor of Dauphin county. Both candidates have received USEFUL LIFE OF RECTOR J. E. KING Beneficent Work of Man Who Forsook Barbers' Trade For the Ministry and What He Has Accomplished as Minister and Missionary to the Unfortunate of Both Races. By GEORGE F. KING. Charlotte, N. C.—One of the leading characters in this state in working for the uplift of the fortunate is the Rev. James E. King, rector of St. Michael's and All Angels' Protestant Episcopal church, this city. He is a man possessed of humble virtues. His culture, sanity, splendid imagination, wit, courage and vigor have made him a factor among all classes of citizens. He is a concrete example of the principle that greatness in any form is an accumulation of little deeds having been done for the good of some one bereft of many things that make for the common well being. A number of years ago the Rev. Mr. King left his native state, Virginia, and came to North Carolina. He was then a barber and made himself an artist at his work; but, having a deep spiritual, awakening that was a real joy for him, he could not longer reject the divine call for a higher service among men. Blessed with a loving wife, who encouraged him to prepare himself for the ministry, he became a deacon and then a priest in the Protestant Episcopal church. For nearly eighteen years he was rector of St. Ambrose's Protestant Episcopal church in Raleigh. The civic and spiritual activity for the well being of the Afro-American people in his section was greatly enhanced by his unselfish and self sacrificing interest for his people. Although he accomplished a great good. In his regular church work, yet thousands of prisoners in the peni- الدكتور الحسن REV. JAMES E. KING. bentuary of North Carolina of both races have been helped by him to lead better lives. He stands as a stimulating influence among the prisoners. For about thirteen years the Rev. Mr. King had charge of the services at the pentecentuary. He has administered the last divine comfort to many condemned prisoners. From all the men electrocuted during his time, except three, he has some interesting final statements inscribed in several little books written for the electrocuted men. When Rector King accepted the call to this city people of all stations of life here and in Raleigh tried to get him to remain. The poor prisoners protested to him and begged him to remain, but he decided to come back to the work he was instrumental in starting, which holds a claim on him. The Rev. Mr. Logan, rector of St. Simon the Cyrenian, Philadelphia, and Rev. R. N. Perry, rector of St. Mark's, Wilson, N. C., are among those who know of his worth. As a token of all the prisoners he was presented by the mayor of Ruleigh with a unique hattrick, shield shaped and covered with red plush, and has a small looking glass in the center, with the horns of a cow for books. It has two hoofs of a cow for matchboxes. The rack was made by the prisoners. That the white prisoners admired him is strikingly evidenced in many instances, and among them is a gift by Wilcox, the white man who murdered the Crossey girl at Elizabeth City, N. C., which created nation wide interest. The gift is also a curiosity. It is an altar of a church made on a table made within a quart bottle. Another prisoner for life made him a present of an artistically curved case. Rev. Mr. King has been in charge of the work less than a year, but he has well organized the members of his church, and they have purchased a New Yorkers Aid Southern Institution at Big Public Meeting. The mass meeting held at Sulzer's Harlem River casino, New York, Aug. 28 in the interest of the Jenkins orphanage, Charleston, S. C., was liberally patronized. Being held in the financial interest of an institution so far removed from New York, the attendance of possibly 2,000 persons was indicative of the growing tendency among our people to co-operate in all matters of importance to the well being of the race. The institution in Charleston was started in 1891 with four orphan children. During the first five years of its existence it cared for 536 children, and the corps of teachers was eight, with two other workers. In 1912 there was a renewed effort over former years to meet the expense of caring for 300 children, besides the other running expenses of the institution. The orphanage owns a 100 acre tract of farm land, which was given by Mr. Joseph Wild of Brooklyn, enabling the management to provide agricultural training for the boys and girls in connection with their literary studies. Much of the money for running the school in past years has been raised through the personal efforts of Dr. Jenkins, founder and president of the orphanage, and through concert and street music given by the orphanage band, which consists of twenty well trained boys and a leader. Dr. Jenkins received much encouragement from his New York effort and returns to the institution with renewed determination to carry forward this much needed feature of charitable work among the colored orphan children in Charleston. Gifts of money, provisions and clothing will be appreciated by the institution and may be sent to the home, which is located at 20-Franklin street. Charleston, S. C. Among the speakers for the evening's entertainment were the Hon. John J. Murphy, who represented Mayor W. J. Gaynor, and Dr. James H. Gordon, superintendent of the Howard Orphanage and industrial school at King's Park, New York. Dr. C. H. McDonald was master of ceremonies. PETITION FOR SQUARE DEAL. Afro-American Citizens Asked to Observe Day of Special Praer The National Independent Political league requests that every clergyman in the United States observe Sunday, Sept. 14, 1913, as Equal Rights Sunday and have special prayers and sermons offered for the cause of human rights. Colored American citizens are denied these rights even by the federal government itself. Petition Almighty God and appeal to the people to fight against this sin. Every church among us, every literary association, every lodge, every equal rights society in the United States, is urged to send a delegate to the sixth annual meeting of the National Independent Political league at Boston, Sept. 16-18, 1913. Also citizens who do not belong to any particular organization are invited to attend. MEETING OF INDEPENDENT POLITICAL LEAGUE SEPT. 16. President Byron Gunner Issues Call For Sixth Annual Convention. Boston.—Declaring that "at no time since the issuance of Lincoln's enunciation proclamation has there been a time when the civil and social rights of colored Americans were more imperiled than they are today." President Byron Gunner of Hillburn. N. Y., has issued the call for the sixth annual meeting of the National Independent Political league to meet in Boston Sept. 15. 16 and 17. All independent thinkers and voters among colored American are invited to meet in national conference to "devise ways and means for a campaign in defense of our oppressed people." The call declares that unless united resentment is shown the race is doomed to be "the greatest mass of political serts and social outcasts that ever cursed a civilized nation." As the majority of the league supported the Wilson ticket, it is significant that the call recites "the evident policy of the present national administration in segregating colored employees." This the league urges the race to resent by letter and petitions. The convention is to be a general meeting of colored citizens of various political affiliations who put men and measures above mere party allegiance. All colored Americans who value freedom are urged to join and be present. The league has issued an appeal to all churches in the country to observe Sunday, Sept. 14, as a day of prayer for equal rights—an Equal Rights Sunday. Every colored church is requested to send a delegate to the convention. The meeting is to be held in the Twelfth Baptist church, Boston, for three days. There will also be excursions and outings and a reception to visitors, with a closing meeting in Eaupail hall. Tremendous preparations are being made to receive delegates. Purpose of Educational Congress. An educational congress will be held at the Thirteenth Avenue Presbyterian church, Newark, N. J. 1: beginning on Monday evening, Sept. 26. The purpose of the congress is to create a greater desire among African-Americans for entering the business arena. N. B. Hammond Dodson of Brooklyn has been invited to make the principal address THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER versary Celebration in Philadelphia. Philadelphia.—The partial program for the first week of the emancipation proclamation celebration to be held in this city beginning Sunday, Sept. 14, is as follows: Interdenominational religious congress Sunday, Sept. 14. Bishop J. S. Caldwell, D. D. presiding. Hynn, Rev. J. W. Leo, D. D. Prayer, Rev. E. W. Johnson, D. D. Scripture readings, Rev. J. B. Reeve, D. D. and Rev. C. A. Tindley, D. D. Hynn, Rev. P. A. Wallace, D. D. Reading. Emancipation Proclamation, Rev. H. Y. Arnett. Music, grand chorus. Emancipation Proclamation sermon, Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D. Announcement, Iton. H. W. Bass. Music, grand chorus. Benediction, Rev. F. T. M. Webster. Grand military and civil parade, Monday, Sept. 15, Major Andrew F. Stevens, marshal. Governor's day, Monday, Sept. 15, Hon. H. W. Bass, presiding. Music, grand chorus. Prayer, Bishop J. S. Caldwell, D. D. Reading of enactment, Hon. Richard A. Cooper. Music, grand chorus. Short addresses, Mayor Blankenburg, Hon. Boies Ponrose, Judge Sulzburger, W. Justin Carter, Charles Burns, George Alter, and R. R. Wright, Jr. Introduction of Governor John K. Tener by Hon. H. W. Bass, secretary of commission. Religious congress, Tuesday, Sept. 16. Rev. C. D. Cunkap presidinl. Prayer, Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter. Prayer, M. F. church, Rev. John M. Palmer, D. I. History A. M. E. Z. church. Bishop G. L. Blackwell, D. D. History Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. J. F. Handy. History Colored Episcopal church. Bishop R. S. Williams. History Union A, M. E. church, Bishop J. F. Ramssey. Benediction, Rev. J. C. Beckett. Rev. W. A. Credit, pastor Cherry Memorial Baptist church, presiding at 3 p.m. Prayer, Rev. E. W. Moore, D. D. History Baptist church, Rev. J. H. Dwelle. History Presbyterian church, Rev. J. W. Lee, D. D. History Young Men's Christian association, W. A. Hunton, secretary international committee, Y. M. C. A. History Roman Catholic church, Father NEW YORK'S EQUAL RIGHTS LAW BECOMES EFFECTIVE. New York.—The new "equal rights" bill, of which Assemblyman Auron L. Levy of New York city is the author, became effective throughout New York state on Sept. 1. The statute forbids discrimination against any person in any place of public accommodation because of race, color or creed. The penalty for violation of the new law is a fine of from $100 to $500 or imprisonment for thirty or ninety days. The text of the bill is very carefully worded and reads in part as follows: "All persons within the jurisdiction of this state shall be entitled to the full and equal accommodations, advantages and privileges of any place of public accommodation, resort or amusement, subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all persons. A place of public accommodation, resort or amusement within the meaning of this article shall be deemed to include any inn, tavern or hotel, whether conducted for the entertainment of transient guests or for the accommodation of those seeking health, recreation or rest, any restaurant, eating house, public conveyance on land or water, bathhouse, barber shop, theater and music hall." The new law also forbids the use of display signs to the effect that certain classes of persons are not wanted or will not be accommodated. The part of the law referring to this phase of discrimination says: "No person being the owner, lessee, proprietor, manager, superintendent, agent or employee of any such place shall directly or indirectly refuse, withhold from or deny to any person any of the accommodations, advantages or privileges thereof nor directly or indirectly publish, circulate, issue, display, post or mail any written or printed communication, notice or advertisement to the effect that any of the accommodations, advantages and privileges of any such place shall be refused, withheld from or denied to any person on account of race or color or that the patronage or custom threaten of any person belonging to or purporting to be of any particular race, creed or color is unwelcome objectifiable or not acceptable, desired or solicited. "The production of any such written or printed communication, notice or advertisement purporting to relate to any such place and to be made by any person being the owner, lessee, proprietor, superintendent or manager thereof shall be imprudentive evidence in any civil or criminal action that the same was authorized by such person." Scranton's Enterprising Business Man. Among the business enterprises operated by colored men in Scranton, Pa., rarely found among our people is a large storage warehouse owned by George W. Brown. The building, which was recently completed, is modern in every respect. The business is valued at $25,000, and is increasing rapidly. Mr. Brown is well thought of by his neighbors, and his influence A NARROW ESCAPE By SAMUEL E. BRANT When young Mrs. Marshall came to L., knowing that the start one makes socially in a place counts for a good deal, she made herself agreeable to every one, became familiar with only the best, was careful that her costumes were cut in the latest fashion, and, since the dominant circle admitted of cavaliers for their prominent members, she rather encouraged the attentions of Huntington Dubney. It must be admitted that keeping Mr. Dabney up to his duties as her cavaller was hard work. His main accomplishment was leading a cottillon, and he was not known to have any secondary one. Mrs. Marshall could stand to be put in a stratifiack costume and listen to society gossip, including private quarrels and the mishap of the last social climber who had fallen from an upper round of the ladder to the bottom, but found it tiresome, indeed, to pretend to be flirting with Huntington Dabney in a solitary corner at a function in order to maintain a reputation for being one of those ladies to whom husband and children are a bore. And it was the harder for her because she was devoted both to her husband and her children. As for Mr. Marshall, she told him in the beginning what her designs really amounted to, but he didn't take sufficient interest in the matter to remember the explanation. Among the other penalties Mrs. Marshall must pay for effecting an entrance into L. society was the sitting in tight slippers for several hours at dinner parties. Her feet were tender, and for this reason her footwear was made of light material, but even silken slippers, made very small, binding the feet for hours on a stretch, will at last cause pain. It was sliding thus at a dinner party for an unusually long period that brought about a mishap to Mrs. Marshall that came very near plunging her to the foot of the social ladder and rendering her fall so unfortunate that she would not have been able to begin to climb again. At the dinner in question Mr. Babney was assigned to take Mrs. Marshall out. Mr. Marshall having been honored by being assigned to the hostess. Mrs. Marshall's shoe pinched, and after enduring a long period of suffering she slipped it off. Mr. Babney, who was a bestless man, must needs kick his legs about under the table till he sent the slipper off to parts unknown. When at last the innumerable courses had been finished and a pousse cafe put a close upon the feast the diners arose to go into another part of the house for a cotillion. Mrs. Marshall, who had for some time been feeling with her toe for the missing slipper, finding that without some expedient she must go with the others in a stocking foot, so to speak, when the party were rising, kept her seat, talking very hard to her cavalier, pretending to be so wrapt in her subject as not to notice the movement. Of course the gentleman kept his seat, too, and was all attention. The lady watched out of the corner of her eye the retiring guests and saw that no special notice was taken of her remaining behind. As soon as the others were all gone she informed Mr. Dabney that she had lost her slipper under the table and had lugged behind to recover it. Dabney started to get it himself, but the lady stopped him and getting down, groped for the missing article. It was dark down there, and Mrs. Marshall was nearsighted. She hunted some time without success. Then Mr. Dabney's gallantry got the better of his discretion, and down he, too, went under the table to help. The host had scarcely left the dining room before he proposed that the men return for a pony brandy. Several of the ladies whose heads were not easily overturned by spiritualis beverages declared that they, too, wanted "another." Suddenly the dining room door was thrown open, and a merry party entered, Mrs. Marshall, realizing the horror of the situation of being caught under the table with her cavaller, whispered to him: "For heaven's sake be still!" Mr. Dabney obeyed orders. What else could be do? The host poured the liquor and all were standing around the table ready to drink when those under it heard him say: "What the defense became of Dabney and Mrs. Marshall? They didn't leave the dining room with the rest of us." "They must have gone out by another door," suggested one of the women. "Drink her down," said the best. "and we'll go and look for them. They must have gone up that stairway. I don't allow any scattering in my house," he added jocularly. "The revelers tossed off the brandy and ran laughing up the staircase. As soon as the last one had disappeared Mrs. Marshall scrambled out, and run like a door to an unoccupied music room, followed by Mr. Dabney with the slipper. Then Mrs. Marshall sat down to a piano and began to run over the keys. This brought those who hunted for them, and all exclaimed: "How did you do it?" When Mrs. Marshall that night before going to bed told her husband of the narrow escape she had had he looked at her in holy horror. "Great Scott, mummy," he exclaimed, "that's the nearest thing to a catastrophe that ever happened in this family." 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Our people know or will know where to get their machine from. We are the only Singer machine people that want your trade. 1211 Druid Hill Ave. The most equipped repair shop up town. R. H. BUTLER'S. Phone Mad. 4984-Y. 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 Patron ALEX. HEMSLEY I wish to announce to the general public that of my late father and will endeavor to sustain efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thank and hoping for a continuance of the same. SAMUEL T. P. FUNERAL DIRECTOR Coaches to hire for all occasions Residence; 1131 Argyle Avenue 'Phone Mount Verne FELIX B. P. 102 E. Mulberry St. :::FUNERAL DIRECTOR C. & P. PH No Branches. Not Connected. A reward will be offered for sons doing business under Felix B. Py. Phone, Mt. Vernon Robert A. ..Baltimore's Leading 506 ROGER Expert Embalming, Courteous Attentions Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages Both Phone. ...JOHN H. T. 142 W. HILL ST. THE UP-TO-DATE U Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable price to see him, South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 THE BALTIMORE LIFE IN F. S. STROBRIDGE Home Office: Cor. Charles & Sa The Leading Life Insurance O Life Insurance Policies issued Premiums collected weekly from Issues The Best The Old Relie .....The Colored Sewing A payments. We have a new model just out. Singer Company has ever put on them will know wnere to get their machine or machine people that want your trade 1211 Druid Hill Ave. The most equip R. H. BUTLER'S. OUR PATRONS GE payments. [Picture of a man in a suit with a mustache]. Arons of the late Funeral Director and Embalmer that I have taken up the business in the reputation he bore as am- ing the public for all past favors. I am respectfully yours. HEMSLEY & EMBALMER Funerals from $75.00 Up OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. mon 2578 YE, Sr. Nr. Calvert. RECTOR::: ONE with any other film the detection of per- der the name of the Sr. mon 3603 Elliott g Undertaker.. S AVE. Students, Shipping Funerals for hire for all occasions. Day or Night. DADVIN.... STREET, UNDERTAKER up; caskets for $3.00 and up. Weddings, Parties, Receptions, seasonal rates. You need not just call 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. INSURANCE CO. President Ratoga Sts., Balto., Md. company in Maryland on ages from 2 to 79 the homes of the insured Contracts Prominent Missionary Workers who delivered-addressés at the annual session of the Mite Missionary Society at Payne Memorial Church this week fm poe. a aa RS ga) cs aaa ny “ Mrs. Mary P. Handy THROUGHOUT ThE STATE OF MARYLAND Bappenings in VariousSec tions Gathered by Our Special Correspon- dents rangle Notes {Special to The Afro-Auerican Ledger.) Miss Lottie Matthews entertained jast week as.scurst Miss Sarah Lind- sey. of Prospect Co., Va., and Miss Jena King, uf Middlesex Ca.,. Va. Mrs, Emma Garnett, of Careline Go., Va., is spending a few. days anth her sister, Miss Jeisie Rey. irs, Hannah Matthews and her Yactle cousin, Pauline Nicker, are spending the month of September jn Clark Ca., Va. ‘At a meeting of the Golden Rod Dub held at the residence of Mrs. @dna Rawling, it, was decided to give a concert in the near future. Mr. Somuel Toreell is home again and ig now busy arrznging for a Biterary Organization at Grace @bareh. Miss Catherine Squirrel who hrs peen sick for the posts!wo weeks is est again. Mrs. ida Torseell furnished the fuwers for the Mite Missionary Gonvention at Payne Church, Baito The Morning Star Baptist Church ‘will give a parlor social on Tuesday night at the residence of Mrs. Mrs. Fereman on Fairview avenue. Snow Hill Happenings {Special to The Afro-American Ledges. Snow Hill, Md.,Miss Mabel Jones, she has been home gall summer visiting her parents. . = Mr. and Mrs Wm. Jones return: ed to Batlimore, Thursday where she will attend the public schoo dnring the school year. 5 Mr. and Mrs. Otho Johnson left aere Monday for Virginia, where they wiil be the guest of Mrs.John- son's mother. The remains of Mr.Stephen Bai Jey were brought home from Phila- leiphia Monday and was burie¢ inthe M. 2, : Cemetery. His daagher, Miss Cordelia Baiely anc his two sons, Mr, Charles ; Bailey und Mr. Clarence Bailey ? accom: panied the rermains home. Mrs, Celia Dale, left here Thurs: day:to psend sometime in},Balti: more with her husband, Mr. George Dale. SS Mrs. Rebecca Shepherd, of Balti- more, Wj. the guest of her sister, Mrs, Alverta Armstrong last week. Rev. James Rowley, of Philadel: hia, preached at the Mt.Zion Bap ‘sist church Sunday. } Mrs. Florence Mason, who “hai yen home for the summer, has re urned to Philadelphia. Crisfield Jottings Gpectal to The Afro-American Ledger.) 3 ‘Qrisfield’ Md.. September 11.— “Wins. Melissa Minor and Mrs. Annie S, Williams, of Baltimore, are visiting Rev. and Mrs.C.'S. Sprigg .on Maryland Ave. Miss Lillie Williams, of Balti. moore, is visiting her parents, Kev. ind Mrs. C.A. Williams, North 4th street. Presiding elder R. H. Ford ar- Fed on the 3.30 train Saturday and aeched to a large congregation inday. morning. Rev. J. S. -Col- fins; pastor at, Pocomoke City filled he pulpit Sunday night. > Rev. -F. R. Williams, © pastor of ePerkins Square Baptist Church, ha: returned froma trip. to Atlantic PHY. ee ede ERE Henin eaedene Repu atan mam eae ng De ie ae eC eee ea) bo re, Bla ating MM aaa ocean oh es Pep a ey ot Wea hr aie Boerne hea cn nen Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines bE he News From Easton ‘Sreeal te The Atro-American Ledger. Easton, Md... Sept. 12.—Mr.Johr Boston, of Hammondtown, Md. went ta Ivytown camp Sunday in his automobile and took all of his family. | Mrs. Mary Tilghman,an old citi /zen-of Easton, who has been Ilving in Baltimore far ibeveral years has returned to their former home and is stopping with her son, Mr. ‘Thomas Lockerman. / Mr. Jahn Bryan, of Port street, ‘was taken ill last Friday. ‘The village camp at Asbury M.E Chureh clused Sunday. Miss Annie Murray, daughter of Mr.ard Mrs.Jospeh Murray,is stil conlined to her bed. a Mr. W. Deaver Boston, of Balti- more, was in Eastona few days visting Mr. F. T. Dobson. Mrs. Lydia Shockley, Philadel- phia. visited her brother, Mr. Isaac Copper this week: Rey. Charles Hanly, of [Faston, Md...is-expected to preach Sunday. Mr. James Cooper is quite sick. Mr. Albert Tunny, who is under the weather witha bad cold is somewhat improved. Mrs Mary,H. itilson was married to Mr. Jacab Gross, of Miles River, Md., Tuesday. Miss Estella Hance of New Jersey is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary H. Kilson, of 104 Dickerson street. . Mr. J. &. Cravin, of Philadel phia is spending his vacation at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Peck.112 S. Anyova street. Mr.and Mrs. Max. Lloyd spent Saturday and Sunday. at Crisfield, Md. Annapolis Notes i The Rev, E.G. Williams, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, has re- turned from ,I'reedman’s Hospital, Washington, :where he: was success ‘fully operated on for appendicitis. He was greeted with a large congre- gation morning and evening. Rev, Maloney, rector of St. Phil: ips 5. Church, has returned «fron ‘Laurenville, where he atteuded the ‘the, convention Misses Hannah and Sophie Morris ‘af Baltimore, spent a day here a: ‘the guest of Rev. and Mrs. ¥. W. ‘Wortham, as did also Mr. fH. ‘Locks. De. ahd. Mrs. W. H. Green were in the city this week, The Golden anniyersary of Mt. Monah Church begins Sunday, Sept, /14, and continue until Oct. 5. The young people of the church are having a errnival for thn benefit of the church. | Mesdames A. M. Wortham and and Elizabeth Smith are attending ithe M. M. Convention. | Hagerstown Happenings Hagerstown, Md., Sept: 11—The Second Christian Church gave their pastor, Rev. F. C, Cothraa, a bril- liant reception last Monday night. Mr. Wm. D. Gibson and Miss Marion L. Adams were quietly mar- ried at the parsonage of Ebenezer Church last Thursday. Rev. David Johnson officiated Mr. Hrrry ‘Thornton, a member ot the 10th Calvary U. S. A. ‘and Miss Ethel Johnson were .married ‘at thé home of the bride's parents lest Tuesday, Rev. Johnson officiat- ing. The couple will make their home in Vermont, Mrs. Mary Wright of New Or- leans is visiting ‘her'sisters, Mrs. Caroiine Barnum and’Mrs. Mazzie Waters, whom she has not'seen for 50 years: Mesdames “David. Johnson’ and [Mery Cooper are-attending the Wo- men's Mite Missionary Conventior in Baltimore this week. Mrs. Zureau Barnum. has beer retained to the pipe.organ at’ Ebe- nezer A.M. E, Church. ‘The. pas: tor has-been beseiged with applica: |tionis as the result of an advertise ment’ which appeared ‘in last week‘s seen of tha Afro-Americal. <THE SFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ee ae OO eee) Se ee BO A ee Mrs. M.S. C. Beckett Rl eee eben had | ROLAND PARK NOTES. | Mrs. A. Johnson hus been elected a delegate to the 5th session of the grand lodge of the Improved Order of Lightened Truth, which convened at. Bark Hill, Md, Septem- her 10th. Dr. E. W.Scott, of Rol- and Park, grand master; George Howard, grand secretary. St, Mark’s Colored M. P. Church was opened Sunday by president Dr. E. W. Scott. Fairfield Happenings (Specicl to Atro-American.s | Wairfield, Md., September t1.— Sarnuel Jones has returned to Phila delphia, after visitng Mr. and Mrs, John H. Gillespie. Rey. Abraham Hiil, of Balti- more, filled the pulpit at First Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. Allen Kir, a student at Livingstone College, filled the pulpit at the Colored M.E . Church Sundy. A number of homes were minus their oceupants Monday night on account of being detained in Gettysburg ail night. Mrs. Pearlie Leazer is in Marley, Md., visting relatives. Messrs. Edward Martin and Wil- liam Weems. both of Baltimore, were the guests of Mr, J.H. Gille- spie. Prominent Brooklyn Man Dead Special to the Afro-American Ledger. _ New York, September 12,—Al- fred C, Cowan, a well known mem- jber of Brooklyn, died suddenly ‘in Norfolk, Va., Monday night. He was ona vacation trip with his wife. He was bora in Ohio about 60 years ago. | Mrs. W. D. Crum,of Charleston, S.C ., is the guest of Mrs. Alex- Jander. Walters. | George W. Harris, forthe past three years connected with the ‘Amsterdam News, has sold- his stock in that publication, and ‘severed. his connecton therewith. | Rev. D. RK. C, Ransom, editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, ‘has opened a. mission in West atch street. | The Rev. Dr. W, M. Moss has just entered upon his fourth year ‘as pastor of Concord Baptist (Chureh, Brooklyn. | The Emancipation Celebration Commission is working with might and main to make the exposition ‘a success, Jt will be held in the Twelfth Regiment Armory the last ‘week in October. - §, W. Green, Supreme chancellor of the larger wing of Knights of ‘Pythias, was a visitor here this week. | Nerve—Lung—Tuberculosis | There are hundreds in Balti- more City to verify the Wonder ful Curative merit of Strength and Life. Mrs. Tucker, 2003 E. HLanvale street said; “My daugh- ‘ter was sent to Euderwood tu- berculor hospital with lung trou- ble, kept there many months, then-came home to die. In May my child became very low, and and one of the Phipps Clinic doc- 'tors said she would not live 7 ‘days. My son called Dr. Camp- bell, the lung and nerve special- ist. He put my daughter on i Strength and Life, and with the rules she improved wonderfully. Shr helped later about the house hos been able to go-for car ride land is living yet. Neighbors : ri- 'diculed me for-having a colored doctor, buthe did the work; and and can recommend him and jL can recommend him and his medicine.” Strnegth'and Life prevents tu- berculosis, and if the printed | rules are followed, it: checks and joures all insipient cases. . Sold at Drugstores, and office cf Dr.. D: |S: E, Campbell, 1869 N.’ Carey {St.,Baltimore, Md. Call or write. 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PARRISH, 95 Camden ’St.,Boston,Mass, Phone 888 R Treriont. ‘Mention this paper when writing. * “Attractive hair is the result of intelligent care."” ‘Two important things to remember;.(1) The use of the right sham-, peoing and cultural agents: (2) Keeping ayetenatically at.it | Systematic shampooing and cdltural treatment with the Zamous Welker Prepar: ayine remove Dandruil. impart tone to the scalp tissues, and besides presery- in its gloss and beauty. stimulate the growth of the hair: THE MADAM C. J. WALKER METHOD IS USED 3Y + | Mrs, Florena Kerr Owens HAIR CULTURIST: * : 543 Presstman Street 2 Special appointments arranged C. & P. Phone, Madison 4057M ee i ——$—— ‘MRS. LUCY S. DAY — WIGS AND TOUPEE,.... BRAIDS . EXPERT WORKER IN HUMAN HAIR PUFFS: I desire to inform the public that Ido not use any of the injurious hair pomades and: tonics that are on the'market. . For. the’ past: (8) years I-have used my “Perfection Pomade ’ only, which T'manu- facture myself, and guarantee. -1308-N, FREMONT ST..: tact er i 2 zi ~~ OLIVER J. CAULK .-House Painter.. «And Paper Hanger..; 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. oo att Madizon 1029) Hotise Painting, Giazing, Graining, Euameling. Floors Stained’—Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted, 2 AFRO-AMERICAN BUSINESS: DIRECTORY... nee: the Afro-American business: man in: your: neighborhood has his name‘enrolled: “If. he has not tell him to. get busy and call up Mt.. Vernon 26°3., Ask for “The Ad: Man." Members National Negro Press Ass'n Published Every Saturday AT THE AFRO-AMERICAN BUILDING, 628 N. EUTAW ST. BY THE Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. j.C. & P. Phone. Mt Vernon 2833. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. O & P. Phone, Madison 342. 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All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN GO. BALTIMORE, SEPT. 13, 1913 The fall season is nearly on us and the summer being over, what are we going to improve our condition along business and industrial lines? There is much that can be done. There are a number of opportunities open for us. Are we prepared for them, --- The election Monday easily demonstrated one thing, and that is that nothing less than a cyclone or an earthquake will be able to unseat the two rings in this city. The Republican ring is as bad as the Democratic ring, the only difference being that it has not had the chance to show its fangs, but it has them just the same. The Republican "organization" seems to have swallowed the amalgamated Progressives... hones and all. Wonder where Col. Carrington comes in? Collector Stone is in the saddle again and we all know what that means. In the meanwhile the "Colored Brother" is saying but little and we hope "sawing wood." 0 The "Royal Family" has such a hard and fast grip upon the politics of the Seventeenth Ward that it seems impossible to break it. With the help of the organization of both the old political parties it seems that it owns the Ward body and soul. Will it be necessary to defeat some one at the general election in order to loosen the grip on the throats of the more decent element of the people of the Ward. We hope, not, but it will be done unless the warning is taken. --- GOOD AND BAD ENERGY. A man once said of another that he had a great deal of taste, but all of it bad. The same is true of a large number of our young men only in another direction. They have a great deal of energy, but all of it bad. That kind of energy that expends itself at the pool table until late hours of the night; that kind of energy that spends a large amount of time talking and betting on horses races and other forms of gambling; that kind of energy spent in standing on the corners oggling at the women as they pass by, is all bad engery, and we feel satisfied that if --- the same amount was spent in trying to do something useful it would bring far better results. It has been often stated that if the men who make the greatest criminals would have spent as much energy in a good wholesome business as they did in trying to crack a crib or get away with some one's pocket book, they would not only have had more money but would have been first class business men, and an honor and credit to the community. credit to the Washington, in his address at the National Negro Business League, pointed out that there were a large number of business opportunities for our young men. As a matter of fact no young man has a better opportunity to get on in life and make a success than the average young Negro who makes up his mind to go into business and stick to it. If he would put the same number of hours; the same amount of thought and the same amount of energy in his business as he would to make an expert pool player of himself, he would soon have a bank account and would stand for something in the community. Energy plenty, but all of it bad. In this city came a young man a few months ago. He took a place where several men had failed and started out to do business. Notwithstanding there or four men had failed at the same business and in the same place, he put energy and determination into it. He was at it early in the morning and late at night, and today he has moved from his old into larger and handsome quarters and is in a fair way to become a real merchant in his line. His energy was of the right kind and it paid. Energy properly applied will do the business every time. THE JIM CROW LAW. A few years ago Maryland enacted a "Jim Crow" law to keep colored and white passengers apart on boats and railroad trains. There have been a number of protests made by colored people because the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company does not give colored passengers proper consideration and accommodations. Their quarters, especially sleeping accommodations, are insufficient and unalluring, and protests have been filed with the Public Service Commission from time to time. But the least complaint is that white passengers invade the colored sections on boats and appropriate the best seats. Revs. G. F. Bragg, Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, and S. H. Norwood, pastor of St. Paul M. E. Church, recently made a journey down the Chesapeake Bay. To their surprise they found that when they took seats in the section reserved for colored people that they were entirely surrounded by white men and women. Rev. Bragg, on returning from Easton left his seat a few minutes only to find that a white passenger had taken it. He says he was "called down" for going on on the deck reserved for whites, and intimates that no whites were called down for sitting with the colored brother. SCHOOLS TO OPEN Monday the school season will begin and the young folks will be moving toward the school house, a good many of them with unwilling feet, many more, however, we are happy to say, will turn their faces towards the school house with a determination to make the best of their opportunities. And this is as it should be. There is not a single walk in life in these latter days that does not call for men and women of more or less education. Even the most menal positions are now demanding intelligent attention. We have often heard the remark: "What is the use of me getting an education, there is nothing a colored man or woman can get worth while." This is not true for there is a greater demand for trained colored men and women today than ever before. The woods are not full by any manner of means, and the man or woman that can do things is in demand, and can hardly be gotten for love or money. At this writing we have in mind a young man who specially fitted himself for a certain line of work. In less than four years he has had four positions, each one paying him more money, and it is among the possibilities that he will eventually be called to take a position in a white school, simply be cause of superior merit and ability to do the thing he professes he can do. He has clearly demonstrated his ability to do things, and his services are in demand. A dozen young men in his line could be provided with good paying positions before the end of the week. It is the "Know How" that pays. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER SEPARATE RETIRING ROOMS SCORED Buildings That separate retiring rooms are still in vogue in the departments at Washington is the assertion made by Ralph W. Tyler, former auditor for the Navy, in Tuesday's New York Evening Post. Mr. Tyler was one of the first to protest against discrimination under the Wilson regime, and likewise was one of the first big colored officeholders to be succeeded by a white man. He is now general organizer for the National Negro Business League. His letter to the Evening Post, written under a Washington date line follows: "When Senator Clapp introduced his resolution in the Senate to inquire into the segregation of races in Government Departments, the newspapers were assured, by one official of the Treasury Department" that no "formal" order calling for segregation had been issued. This "assurance," in the face of the fact that, 'for colored men' and "for colored women" signs were conspicuous over two toilet rooms in the basement of the Treasury Department, to say the least, was a near approach to toying with the truth Later, prompted by the resolution of Senator Clapp, the strong protest from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and from colored men throughout the country, the signs were removed but, prompt upon the removal of these odious, insulting signs, came a "formally" order, as follows: "To Superintendents and Chairs of Divisions, Office Superintendent Supervising Architect: "Gentlemen: referring to the notices of July 15, last, to the effect that toilet rooms for the exclusive use of colored employees have been provided in the northeast corner, basement floor, of the Treasury building, you are advised that information has just been received from the Chief Clerk's office to the effect that said order is still in force. Please notify any of the employees of your respective divisions who may be affected thereby. (Signed) Executive Officer." The foregoing "formal" order which a Treasury official had denied. Lest there be some doubt as to the actual issuing of a "formal" migration order, I submit here our latium copy of that "formal" order: "Treasury Department, Office of the Secretary, July 12, 1911. James L. Wilmeth, Chief Clerk, Treasury Department, "Dear Sir: I think it would be best for this Department if you should make arrangements by which white and colored employees of this Department shall use different toilet rooms. Please arrange accordingly, Very truly yours, With these two signed orders in evidence, I cannot see how Treasury Department officials can deny, or attempt to delude sane people, the issuance of a "formal" segregation order. These orders speak for themselves, and constitute an indictment of the Treasury officials for odering segregation as Senator Clapp stated in his resolution, after fifty years of harmonious working side by side of Government employees. Possibly Mr. Williams can explain the real difference between a "formal" order signed and a signed "formal" order. Write Letter Of Protest Messrs. John H. Woods, and James B. Wilson, both of 517 St. Paul street, have addressed a letter to the president of the Jail Board complaining of the alleged brutal treatment that prisoners in the City Jail receive at the hands of officials there. The letter gives the names of three former prisoners who complained of being badly treated and also the names of those who are alleged to have been responsible for such. The letter follows, in part: "We wish to call your attention to the treatment of colored prisoners in the Baltimore City Jail. We are aware of the fact that there must be punishment for some of those who violate the rules of the institution, but there is no necessity for brutality. These men have been beaten over the heads with clubs and otherwise maltreated as can be testified by witnesses." Bernard V. Lee, former City Councilman from the Tenth ward, is warden at the institution. SUPREME LODGE IN BIENNIAL SESSION Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 10. The thirteenth biennial session of the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias and the Supreme Court of Calanthe, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, came to an end last Saturday with the election of officers for the Supreme Court. The next session will be held in New England at a place to be selected later. According to reports received from various departments the order is in a healthy condition, financially. Among the laws passed by the Supreme Lodge was one abolishing the office of past supreme chancellor, and another abolishing the office of escort in the Supreme Court of Calanthe. It was decided to change the Pythias and Calanthe, official organ of the order, from a monthly to a quarterly publication. The delegates evinced considerable interest last Saturday in the statement of John Mitchell, Jr., in the Richmond, Va., Planet, regarding alleged extravagance on the part of the management of the affairs of the Supreme Lodge of the other wing of the order. It was decided to hold a big celebration throughout the various jurisdictions the 5th anniversary of the founding of the order next January. Mrs. Sarah J. Pinkett, past supreme worthy councilor of the Court of Calanthe, entertained the delegates last Friday night. The officers follow: W. Ashbie [Picture of a man in a suit with a hat.] W. H. WILLIS. Supreme Vice-Chancelor Hawkins, Baltimore, supreme chancellor W. H. Williams, New York City, v. supreme chancellor; W. E. Grandison, Cambridge, Mass., supreme keeper of records and seal; W. W. Lawrence, Newberne, N. C., supreme master of exchequer; J. C. Anderson, Crews, Va., supreme prelate; J. R. Farrar, Bridgeport, Conn., supreme master at-arms; J. B. Martin, Harriisonville, Va., supreme inner guard; W. H. Burton, New Berne, N. C., supreme outer guard; Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter, Philadelphia major general of the uniform rank: George E. Gordon, Chelsea, Mass., secretary of fraternal and beneficiary board; W. A. Heathman, Providence, R. I., treasurer of the fraternal and beneficiary board; C. Fred Freeman, Cambridge, Mass.; Solomon Tripp, Baltimore, and T. G. Schuyler, Boston, Mass., supreme trustees. The Supreme Court of Calanthe elected the following officers: Mrs. Jennie Ross, Baltimore, supreme worthy councillor; Mrs. Adaine Johson, Philadelphia, supreme vice councillor; Mrs. Carrie Harris, New York City, supreme ecsort; Mrs. Phobe Stewart, Hartford, Conn., supreme orator; Mrs. Julia Hatch, Philadelphia, supreme receiver of deposits; Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, supreme register of deeds; Mrs. Jessie Draper, New York, supreme reigster of accounts; Miss Ida R. Cummings, Baltimore, supreme organizer of juveniles; Mrs. Lucy Robinson, Philadelphia, supreme herald, and Mrs. Ella Tripp, Baltimore, supreme e cort. Crew Not Worried Chicago, September 12. The full crew bill is not worrying colored railroad men. Some of the railroads have made colored porters brakemen at the letter's salary and one lucky porter is now receiving the salary of a dining car conductor. "OUR AIM" SAVE. THE BOYS SELF HELP KNEEN MCD GLDER SAVE THE MEN J.E.B. Bury Continued from page 1 God to raise up for us a successor to him, born in the same county, Mecklenburg, who as a Bishop confirmed, and ordained the Negro child as priest. This child, under God, became the founder of this great "Light-Hose" on the very spot where Bishop Meade was assailed. By the help of God, amid difficulties and trials sufficient to break the very heart of hope, our Brother Russell has made good in glorious triumph and noble achievement. And the many sons of Bishop Payne Divinity School, with Negro priests from other divinity schools, unite in honoring "the first" of their number, James Solomon Russell, founder and Principal of St. Paul Normal School, as well as Archdeacon of Southern Virginia. Bishop Meade, the early apostle and pioneer, Bishop Whittle consecrator of the first Negro church in Virginia, and who successfully laid the foundation for the present and coming harvest in the Negro field, and Bishop John Payne who gave 33 years in the most deadly climate upon the globe that Africa's sons might have a chance, move and stimulate us to noble endeavor and self sacrifice. In the light of the origin of the Liberian Mission and in view of the marvelolus achievements of the Rt. Rev. Samuel David Ferguson, D. D., successor of Bishop Payne, it is almost conceivable that there should be even a thought on the part of the American Church, of abandoning its own struggling work on the very borders of heathendom. We plead for the African Mission, and we respectfully petition the General Convention to set its face resolutely against the very suggestion of giving into other hands the work in West Africa. We plead for greater support for that work. The history of all our work, North and South, shows the good judgement of both clergy and laity, plainly indicating that it is far from their minds to do the least thing which would generate discord or destroy mutual good feeling among Churchmen. In line with this firm and unshaken purpose, we would modestly indicate the absolute and urgent need for a "Field Secretary" as the living embodiment of the church's solicitude in encouraging and helping the lonely missionary serving brave and heroically at many a difficult outpost. We implore the church to heed our oft expressed prayer, and give us such a man, who will prove the leader in the rising life of Negro churchmen everywhere. As we look back over the past fifty years, so far from being discouraged, we are greatly inspired, and rejoice in the marvellous moral and spiritual resources of our own people. Loyalty and love constitute our special contribution to the American church. Yet, when it is remembered that there were only three colored men in holy orders, in the entire country at the close of the civil war as against one hundred and fifty at the present time; with one Nergo Bishop in Paradise, and another with the Church Militant; and against some six or seven colored congregations then, we now have about two hundred and fifty, twenty of which number being altogether and entirely self sustaining; and, whereas but one colored clergyman, up to that time, was a full graduate of a Theological Seminary, today we have representatives in the priesthood, from all but two seminaries in the entire country, with such a record, we have not failed entirely in definite results. But, the moral and ethical witness that we have unfailingly sustained on behalf of a higher and nobler life for the entire race, can not be measured or put down in statistics. In spite of all the conditions, customs and forces which militate against the Christ spirit, the church in her large movement is actually moving on towards the realization of our Master's plans, and in keeping with this progressive spirit we ardently hope and pray that the General Convention of 1913 will go down into history as a record breaking one, especially so in the provision which it will make for the organization of missionary districts with Negro Bishops. We therefore most heartily reaffirm our past position with respect to this question. Stimulated by what God has done, especially during the past half century, encouraged by the assurance that He will neither leave nor forsake us, we appeal to our people all over this land to be steadfast in the faith, and we humbly pray that God's grace may enable them under all circumstances to stand openly and privately for righteousness and goodness, and faithful to its supreme demand. Respectful y submitted on behalf of the committee. James E. King, N. Carolina, chairman. Erasmus L. Baskervill, S.Carolina, secretary. THE MEMORIAL OF THE WOMEN. In their memorial the women saw: Venerable Fathers and Brethren: The Woman's Auxiliary to the Conference of Church Workers among Colored Pepole, in this year of our jubilee, when we are offering our praises and thanksgiving for the manifold blessings which have descended upon the women of African descent during the past fifty years, would modestly venture to approach our beloved Bishops, and other representatives in General Convention assembled, on behalf of the womanhood of our race. We desire to thank you and the whole church for the kind and considerate attention you have ever given towards the extension of this work among our people, especially for the sustenance which you have extended to our schools and colleges. As a result of what the church has done in this direction, the evidences of culture, refinement and intelligent Christian zeal which characterize the body of colored women gathered together here, are manifestly evident as to gladden the hearts of all our friends who believe and hope in us. Like our brethren, both of the clergy and laity, of our race, we are greatly hindered in the work which could and should be accomplished, reason of a lack of proper status within the church of our love. Unfortunately, for us the lack of such status renders it impossible for any of the living fruit in this special field of endeavor to be officially in evidence in connection with the greet Triennial meeting of the Women of our church. We sorely regret the conditions which hinder us, in person, from evincing the triumphs the church has wrought in this special branch of her missionary work. Looking to the future, for the best interest of the work among our people, and of the church, we humbly beg that the General Convention will grant the prayer of our brethren of the conference of church workers among colored people, whereby missionary districts with Negro Bishops may be rendred possible. In so doing, the difficulty which now surrounds us will have its solution, and a way will be made possible for representative Afro Amercian women to meet in council together with the other women of the church in connection with the great Triennial gathering." --- The annual meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through the efforts of Rev. Dr. Garnett R. Waller and others prominently connected with the local work, will be held in this city next April. Plans have already been set on foot to make the meeting a memorable one. The local branch of the association is planning to do considerable work this fall and winter. A meeting has been scheduled, at which Oswald Garrison Villard and Rev. John Haynes Holmes will be among the speakers. A decidedly quiet character is the Korean postman, says a writer in the Wide World. You come across these gentry in the morning, delivering the letters. They appear to recognize the dignity of their office and fulfill their duties in a very quiet and grave manner. In wet weather he does his "rain clothes" to protect him from the heavy showers. Over his white kaftan he wears a light mackintosh, provided by a thoughtful government, while his head is covered with a waterproof hat made of oil paper. He is further fortified against the wet by an umbrella. Like most Koreans, the postman could not possibly work without his pipe, and as he strides from house to house he is invariably smoking. The letters are carried in a leather satchel strapped to his back. This individual may be taken as a typical example of the physical characteristics of these interesting people. They are tall—over a head higher than the Japanese—well built and fair complexioned. When Critics Disagreed Lounsbury tells a good runs to show that in the poetry critics hold diverse opinions and that one man's opinion is as good as another's. According to the professor, Aubrey De Vere, the Irish poet, collected on the same day the opinion of three of his brother poets on the poetical standing of Burns. One of these poets, who was Tennyson, said Burns' songs were perfect, but that one had to forget his serious pieces to enjoy them. The second, who was Wordsworth, said that Burns' "serious efforts" showed great genius, but that his foolish little anatomy poems were worthy only of oblivion. The third was Sir Henry Taylor, who said that he found Burns' songs and his serious poems alike—tedious and disgraceable. Snocnerisms. Even history has its charms. As one follows the events of the day start echoes from the past, and sometimes laughter. Example: Here is a quaint fellow in Tay Pay's Weekly revealing marvels about the signs and names of English inns. Credible performance, doubtless, though drowsy widened. But we have conned the pages of history, so remember Spooner—the great, great Spooner—he who got run over while "billing his icicle" at the side of the road, yet recovered and went home by "the town drain." To Spooner we owe a criticism—by deeds, not words—of the names they give inns. Surely you recall his agreeing to meet a friend at the Green Man, Dulwich, and, with his usual aptitude, hunting all afternoon for the Dull Man, Greenwich.—New York Tribune. Nothing Like System. "There's nothing like system," said a New York official. "System will accomplish the impossible. "The director of a recent art show was a fine chap for system. One day he arrived at the show without his pass and the gateman, a stranger, hold him up. "I have no pass nor ticket," said the system exponent, 'but I am the director of the show.' "You'll have to produce your ticket, sir.' "But I tell you I'm the director—high mucky-muck—boss.' "I can't help it, sir. I'm forbidden to let—' "Yes, I know," said the director impatiently, "but, my good fellow, as the director, I give you permission to let me pass."—Washington Star. Scientific Uses of the Radish. Scientific Uses of the Insect An alcoholic solution of the skin of a red radish serves as an excellent indicator or test for acids and bases. In the presence of acids the colorless solution turns pink, while with bases—alkaline solutions—it turns yellow. It is well known that many plant extracts, such as litmus, and animal products, like cochineal, possess this property of developing marked colors with acids and bases, but no other indicator is so simply made. Ready to Take a Chance. "John, I've just heard where you may buy a fine new automobile for half price." "All right. dear. Now, if you can hear how we may be able to keep it going for half price I'll buy the thing." -Chicago Record-Herald. "Ma," I inquired Bobry, "hasn't pa a queer idea of heaven?" "Why do you ask that?" "Cause I heard him tell Mr. Naybor that the week you spent at the seashore seemed like heaven to him."—Boston Transcript. Forebodes Trouble. When a woman rattles the dishes more than usual while preparing supper it's a sure sign that her husband will hear something drop when he comes home.-Atlanta Journal. In the days when Sarah Bernhardt's extraordinary thinness was the joke of Paris, Rochefort wrote, "An empty can drove up to the theater, and Sarah Bernhardt alighted from it." A Light That Failed. She—Did you marry that girl you used to say was the light of your life? He—No; I decided to live in the dark. Cleveland Lender. Little Marguerite—Daddy, what is a ghost? Daddy—A ghost is a thing which you see when it is not there. Christian Register. A technically trained engineer has constantly to combat a tendency toward narrowness of view point if he desires to cultivate a wide mental horizon. He has to avoid a complete absorption in detail to the exclusion of the larger relations of his work if he will advance along broad lines, and still he must not neglect details which are essential. The man with the capacity to see the unusual and the significant, the chap with imagination and enterprise enough to look at the relations of his own duties to the welfare of the concern as a whole is the one selected to go higher when the inevitable changes of industrial life come. Overspecialization often leads to undue emphasis upon the importance of individual tasks in given departments; to a lack of interest outside immediately vital responsibilities; to long continued employment at stated compensation perhaps, and not seldom to final replacement before middle age is past by men with less experience in single grooves, but with better comprehension of interdepartmental relations and the ability to make effective use of men with limited ideas.-Power. Brazil's Wonderful Tree. The most marvelous tree in the world is the Carnaluba palm, which grows in Brazil. Its roots produce the same medicinal effect as sarsaparilla. From parts of the tree wine and vinegar are made. Its fruit is used for feeding cattle. Of the straw, hats, baskets, brooms and mats are made. It is also used for thatching houses. The pulp has an agreeable taste, and the nut is sometimes used as a substitute for coffee. Its stems afford strong, light fibers and serve also for joists, rafters and other building materials. It yields a saccharine substance, as well as a starch resembling sago. Of the wood of the stem musical instruments, water tubes and pumps are made. From the stem a white liquid similar to milk of the coconut may be extracted. Moreover, salt is extracted from the tree and likewise an alkali used in the manufacture of common soap. Globular Lightning. Professor Thomson says of this rare phenomenon, the reality of which has frequently been called in question, that, after having been for a long time in doubt about it, his doubts have disappeared. The nearest he has ever come to observing a "lightning ball" was the hearing of its explosion. The ball itself was seen by a friend, who happened to be looking in the right direction when Professor Thomson himself was looking another way. No rational hypothesis, he says, exists to explain such a phenomenon, as there is nothing in the laboratory which closely resembles it. From descriptions the balls appear to vary from one inch to one foot in diameter. When they disappear there is usually an explosion, generally with slight damage. Some have been described as entering buildings and going out of a door or window.-London Spectator. Famed For Her Dancing. Countess Lambsdorff, who in her youth was an enthusiastic dancer, states in her memoirs that prior to her marriage she attended 225 balls, and after her wedding 557 more. At the different dances she received eighten offers of marriage. This was before her marriage. Afterward 272 men sent her love letters, and a hundred of her admirers threatened to shoot themselves in their despair. The number of dances which the countess takes to her credit is stupendous. Alltogether she took part in 2,954 square dances, 4,500 waltzes and 600 polkas, her partners numbering 1,700. Of the latter she describes 1,200 as stupid, 300 boredome, 120 offensive, 22 nice and witty. Countess Lambsdorff estimates the total distance danced by her at not less than 16,600 miles. Apropos of a marriage that threatened to turn out badly, a society woman uttered an appropriate and very true epigram. "So Mr. Blane," she said, "is saying at the club that he's sorry he ever married." (Shon she smiled and added: Then she smiled. "Well, when a man tells his friends he's sorry he married it's safe to assume that his wife is sorry too."—New York Tribune. Particular. "How do you want your eggs?" asked the waiter. "Soft boiled," replied the man, who distresses the cold storage system. "And see that I get 'em that way. Those you served me yesterday morning were merely thawed."—Washington Star. Just as She Said. Grouchy Parent--No, sir, my daughter shall not marry you. Sultor--But your daughter wishes to marry me, sir, and she told me just now that you would deny her nothing. Grouchy Parent--That, sir, is precisely what I am doing--Boston Transcript. The Test. "That man surely is a philosopher." "Been giving you some good advice?" "No. He's in great trouble himself and he's actually trying to grin and bear it." -Detroit Free Press. Badly Expressed. Old Aunt (despondently)—Well, I shall not be a nuisance to you much longer. Nephew (reassuringly)—Don't talk like that, aunt; you know you will.—Boston Transcript. Experience teaches us again and again that there is nothing men have loss command over than their tongues. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER announceces the opening of Saturday Dancing Class; September 20th, 1913, Fishermen Auditorium, 411 W. Biddle St. Continuous Music, Competent Instructors and Chaperons FEE 20 CENTS Class will be held Sept. 27th, and Oct. 4th. 9-13-20 in A Wonderful Discovery Agents Wanted. .....Good Job I want an agent in every village and ther-A Wonderful Hair Dressing for L or without Irons. 25 cents per box. O to any woman. 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Persons wishing to become agents will send $1 00 and we will send them a supply to begin work at once and agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to. 737 BROADWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN. Nov. 6 $75.00 DANIEL EASTON $75.00 FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER 916 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Don't make mistakes any longer. Don't be bound hard and fast to the old family undertaker who hasn't half the facilities and none of the progressiveness of Daniel Easton. Inspect my window display and see what I give you. OPEN ALL NIGHT 'Phone Mt, Vernon 5496--Day&Night Memoriam CHANEY—Departed this life September 3, 1918, Aliceanna Chaney, beloved sister of Augusta Hicks and Ella Lowden. The Funeral from her sister's residence Augusta Hicks, 446 West Biddle street, on Saturday, September 6, at P.M., thence to St. John's Church, Bare Hills, Baltimore county. Edw. W. Pye, undertaker, 61 Winters avenue, Catonsville. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Roxana Jolley, who died four years, September 7, 1909. Oh dearest one we have laid thee In thy peaceful grave's embrace; But thy memory we will cherish Till we see thy smiling face. WILSON—Mrs. Hannah Adell Wilson, departed this life Tuesday, September 2, 1913, at her late residence, 2120 Druid Hill avenue, was the widow of the late Charles Wilson. She is survived by two daughters and one son, Miss Jennie Wilson, Miss Lottie Wilson and Mr Charles Wilson., of Philadelphia. Two sisters and one brother Mrs. Sarah Merritt Miss Maria Smith and Mr. Stanley Smith of Atlantic City. ANDERSON—Mary E. Anderson, who died September 11, 1912, after many years suffering. Asleep in Jesus. Blessed sleep From which none ever wakes to weep. By her daughter and granddaughter, Martha and Rachl. DIGGS—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear sister-in-law, Elizabeth, who departed this life one year ago, September 13, 1912. One year has gone since you have passed away. But seems as only yesterday My loving memory of you will last Until my life is also past. By her sister-in-law and brother, Martha Jones and Daniel Jones. DOWNS—In memory of my dear husband, John C. Downs, who died one month ago today, August, 913. God called him home, it was His will; But in my heart I love him still; His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away. OHome is sad, O God how dreary, lonesome, lonesome, every post listening of his voice silent for I hear him not. By hhis devoted wife Sarah Downs. MURRAY—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband Joseph A. Murray, who departed this life one year ago, September 9, 1912. God called him home, it was His will But in my heart I love him still His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away. I never shall forget him While in this world I stay And I know that he will meet me When God calls me away By his loving wife, Susie Murray. --- --- . 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Kerr's Orchestra. Admission 25 cents. --- Annapolis, Md. — In loving remembrance of my mother, Harriet Richardson, who departed this life, September 13, 1904. Loved in life in death remembered. Loved in life, in death remembered. By her daughter. Mr. and and Mrs. George B. Kennard wish to thank their friends for their kindness and the floral designs during their recent bereave ment. For Sale 3 fine 3-story houses in the 1300 block N. Mount street One 3-story house in the 1000 block N. Carey street. These are bargains. GROSS & GRANT 2031 Div's on Street Phone, Madison 2153 Address 1530 Druid Hill Avenue Have you seen MRS. MARIE FAULKNER who guarantees to make your hair grow. Have hundreds of references which can be given. One of the best Hair Creams known to Modern Chem- istry. WANTED—Seventy-five Colored Men and Boys over GOOD WAGES Pay every day. Apply Take Sparrows Point Car ARE YOU INTERESTED IN YOUR HAIR AND SCALP If So Let Mrs. S. E. Watson Treat it With Mme C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower Guaranteed to grow hair half and inch a month. A trial will convince you Anyone wishing to consult me can see me at my residence or drop me a card I have all of Mme Walker's Preparations for sale; Residence, 421 Saint Mary St. While in the City You can take your meals at the Southern Dining Room Where regular meals, quick lunches, ice cream hot rolls and home made pies are served at all hours. 516 Laurens Street Baltimore, Md. E. C. Dogan, Proprietor ADVERTISE --- + no imprints WHATCOAT M. E CHURCH Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence; 618 Dolphin Street. 11 a.m. Preaching by Rev. R.V. Robinson, the deep water Baptist. 3 p. m. Sunday School. S p. m. Sermon by the Young War Horse. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. CENTENNIAL M. E CHURCH Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Subject, "The First Commandment." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Preaching EASTERN M. E. CHURCH Rev, S. R. Hughes, Pastor 11 a. m., Preaching. 2 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Revival Service. All are welcome AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. D. W. Shaw, Ph. B., D. D., Pastor 6 a. m. Class Meeting, Thomas Lane Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor 2 p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Henry Johnson, Superintendent 8 p. m. Preaching by Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, A. B., of Washington, D. C. Thursday night, Sept. 18th, Fine Dramatic Program. Friday night, Sept. 19th Preaching by Rev. Dr. Wood. Please bring Gospel Message No. 3. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 3.30 p. m. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. 8 p. m. Preaching ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. E. Curry, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject, "The Believer Prospects." Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 6 p. m., Vesper service. 7.30 p. m., Preaching All cordially invited. 1838 JOHN WESLEY M. E. S. S. will celebrate their seventy-fifth anniversary Sunday, Sept. 21st. At 3 and 8 p.m. assisted by Metropolitan, Ames, St. Paul and Whatcoat M. E., and Ebenezer A. M. E. S. S. All are invited. Amy. Marg. Mills. Simt. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. Services: 11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor, 12.30 p.m., Sunday School 8 p.m. Lord's Supper Lecture and Prayer Service every Wednesday, 8 p.m. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway, Directress Wm. Anderson, Supt. CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a.m., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p.m., Sunday School 7.30 p.m., Sermon by Bro. P. Brooks St. Luke's Union A. M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH Spring St. near McBlderry Rev. Dr. C. Edward Brown, Pastor 515 North Carolina Street 9 a. m. Class Meeting. 11 a. m. Opening sermon by pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3.30 p. m., Sermon to the prayer meeting bands by Rev. Acquilla Brooks. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. A. Brooks. Will Room and Board 8 GIRLS ages ranging from 6 to 16 years old, at my home' which is within 3 to 5 minutes walk. of the Primary and Grammar Schools also the English and Latin High, and 15 minutes ride by trolley to the New England Conservatory of music-Boston, for the low fare of four collars per week. For further information, address with enclosed postage, Mrs. Joseph Dorsey, Cambridge, Mass. 521 Broadway men Get Married Thousands of Ladies and Gents want to get married who have Thousands of Dollars, write for Particulars. JOHN C. WRIGHT 748 S. 15th, Street Phila. Pa. DAY'S MEETING At Brown's Electric Grove, under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of Asbury M.E. Church, Sunday, September 28th. Steamer leaves Miller's Wharf at 8.30 a.m., and 2.30 p. m. Round Trip, 25 Cents. Miss Emam Jenkins, President Mrs. Martha Pinder, Treasurer Miss Priscilla White, Secretary Rev G. E. Cuvray, Pastor Presented A. Chocolate Set Narraganset Pier, R.I., Sept.12. Mrs. John W. Wilson, of 1423 Argyle avenue, was presented, by Mrs. Julia Washington, of Baltimore; with a handsome Japanese chocolate set and tray for the many kind deeds shown towards her. Presentation took place at Rockledge, Narragansett Pier, R.I. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. T. A. Bailey, of Greensboro, N. C. 2.30 a.m. Sunday School 8 p.m. Regular services TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor. The parents are requested to send their children to school and onlie. 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor. 2:30 p. m. Sunday School 7:30 p. m. Sermon by the pastor Communion. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday, Supt. PAYNE A. M.E. CHURCH Calhoun and Laurens Sts. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor Residence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. 11 a. m., Preaching by pastor. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School 7:30 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Strangers are always welcome. Chas. E. Dorsey, Supt. James E. Nealy, Pres. A. E, L. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Hanover Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D. Pastor 11 a, m. "Special sermon by pastor. Subject. "The Central Force Between the stars and the Moon." 2,30 p. m. Sunday school 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor to Chaldeans Charles Tolson, Superintendent ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. We invite Parents and friends to this service. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. G. Martin of Payne Mem. His choir and congregation will be present. 7 p. m. Sermon by pastor. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. We welcome friends and visitors to these services GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. Steward's Day 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Rev. Taylor 2 p. m., Sunday School. 7.30 p. m., Song Services 8 p. m., Preaching T. H. McGowan, Supt. Seventh Day Adventus: Church G. A. Rodgers Pastor Services every Sabbath, (Saturday) Sabbath School 10 a. m. Preaching 11.30 a. m. Sunday night, Sept. 14th, at 8 p. m., Special Service. Subject, "Are Sun- day Laws for the Good of Society?" All are welcome to these services 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are invited to attend the Services on Sunday, September 14th, 1913 Rev. Garnett Waller will make an address. Mrs. Texas-Waller will preside. M. E. Murphy, President E. E. Bright, Secretary. Mrs H. C. Smith, Gen'l Sec. PARADISE CAMP-MEETING Sunday, September 14th, 1915 This camp will continue all Sept. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Subject, "A Foretaste of Heaven" 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. C. H. Murray. His Congregation. 3 p. m., Rev. J. F. Smith. All singing hands are invited. Let the leaders see me at the preachers tent J. A. Briscoe, Pastor. Marley Camp Meeting. The Annual Camp Meeting of Hail M. E. Church, Marley Neck, Md., will commence Sunday, Sept. 14th, and close Sunday, Sept. 28th. Preaching at 11 A. M., 2 and 7 P. M., by invited ministers. Prayer Meeting by the Union Praying Bands. Everybody invited. How to reach the Camp Ground from Baltimore on Sundays: Take auto stage at Beach street, Curtis Bay, from Curtis Bay Line cars. Leaving at 9 A.M. and every hour following the day for Camp. Round trip 30 cents. Launches from Flood's Pavilion every hour to Muhl's Landing; 30 cents round trip. Consequences from Muhl's Landing to Camp Grounds, 20 cents round trip. Rev. E. W. S. Peck, Pastor, Henry Franklin, Manager. Wm. Pearman, Assistant Manager. Henson R. Hall, Sec'y. Greenbury B. Spencer, Assistant Soc'y. J. Garrison: Edwards, Treasurer. Andrew Franklin, Chief Usher. Germania Electric .. PARK .. FOR PICNICS All conveniences. Fivects. car fare. Park to let, free of charge or for charter. C&P5287Y Wm. Green, 1416 Orlean street. SEPTEMBER 15. Friendly Progressives Dance. 16. Naomi Court, G. U. O. O. F. 17. Xavier Jr. Social. 18. Granite Social Republican Club. 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 $1.00 to $7.00. Separate coats, shirts and waists. One piece dresses from 25c. to $6.00. Men's separate coats 50c. Men, women and children's shoes from 25c. to $1.25 per pair. Evening and wedding gowns on hand. Open from 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. WANTED—At Handy Mem. A. M. E. Church, Baker and Bruce sts., 5 Local Preachers, 10 Extra Class Leader, 20 Extra Sunday School Teachers, 20 Parrish Workers. See the pastor on Sunday at 11 a. m., 2.30 and 8 p. m. THE COLONEL STILL HITTING THE "PIKE" There Mobile, Aia.—Do you see where Iam as I take my hands and put them on a pen to write to you this week. I am glad to say that I am at present well and hope these few lines will find you the same. You see I have been telling you all the time that Hot Springs was near where the devil lived and this has been proven, because he broke out there Friday night and tried to burn up the whole town with his hot fire, and you will find hundreds, yes I am informed several thousand people out of homes. Now I was in Little Rock when it happened and I started to run and have not stopped yet, and it is hard to tell when I will stop running. You will not blame me for this I am sure, when you stop to consider where I was and what I was doing, and how I had to get away. I thank the Lord that he has been so good to me. The last letter I wrote to you, I was in Baltimore, Md., but before you could read the letter I left there, and found my way down this way. After looking around and shaking hands with Editor Murphy, Dr. A.L Gaines and his family, I set sail or something else from Baltimore over the Pennsylvania road. Well that old horse seemingly got angry and would not run fast, hence we were late in Harrisburg and missed connection, but there was soon another one right behind it that brought us right on to town just the same, and we got there on time. Reaching Pittsburgh, Rev. Ernest Hail, one of the leading preachers in Pennsylvania was there to greet me. He was accompanied by Miss Fannie Webb, and they brought me a lot of fruit and some lunch. Miss Webb, if you will remember I told you is one of the leading young ladies in that section of the country, and a singer that would compare with the best of any race. She is now devoting her time in striving to help her father who is a great preacher. I failed to tell you that I was with the Birmingham delegation, headed by Mrs. C. A. Tuggle. Leaving Pittsburg, I got in a bed car and went to sleep, and the next morning I found myself right in Cincinnati. I cannot tell you very much about Cincinnati, because my stay there was so short, and I went right on to Louisville, but to my surprise my trunk had gotten behind me and I could not do what I desired to do, for I wanted to go on to Bowling Green, Ky. I did not stop in Bowling Green, but right on to this place. I say this place, but I mean to Memphis, where I called on some friends be fore leaving for Little Rock. Little Rock reached Monday afternoon. I had an invitation from Dr. R. A. Williams, to visit the Royal Circle of Friends of the World. I accepted the invitation and was there on time—in fact I went in with some of the delegates, in this way learned much about the organization before I got there. This organizations is one in the country that is doing some thing for the race. It is just going right along. It was organized by Dr. R. A. Williams, and his brother, and these men have united to take it, and just to think in four years they have 21,000 members, and during the last year raised for the widows and orphans $136,000 and had a balance of $38,000 on hand for that department. Now you will see that I have been in some organization and some society. While in Little Rock, I was the guest at the home of Bishop J. M. Conner, D. D., but he was away, yet his wife took pleasure in entertaining me. I was made welcome to her home, and now I will be the guest of another Bishop next week Bishop Evans Tryee. I enjoyed myself, until all that fire broke out in Hot Springs, and it was then that I got together and made it out of town. I met Prof. Joseph A. Booker in Little Rock. He has just returned from Europe, and is full of information. He can tell you many things about Europe. He got in a wreck over there, and he says that a wreck over there is just like it is over here—it kills the people up, and they can't help it. When they strike a wreck there is nothing left for, them to do but to die and they die too. He saw them die, and then he lost his language and his not found it yet. Well such is life. Well, the meeting ended and after I had talked with Dr.J. P. Robinson, I left for Memphis, and T. H.Hays, the man who is making the world know that he is in it by his business methods and his devotion to his race, met me at the stable and toted me around in his horseless carriage, until it was time for me to start for New Orleans. He is one of the busiest men I have ever met in my life. The tabernacle church, has purchased a fine parsonage for its pastor. Rev. Sutten E. Griggs, who is a man after his race, and a man who is working up the educational work among the Baptists I looked in on that, and then I said "Praise the Lord." Now leaving Memphis, I got in that bed car, and when I stepped in I heard some white men ask "Who is that nigger?" The conductor told him something, and then I heard them say: "That nigger is all right, let him remain." Well I remained, and to my surprise the next morning one of the white men came to me, handed me two dollars, and said "You are doing a good work writing down here in this south land, and I want you to go into the eating car and have you a good brakefast." I went in that eating car, and I did eat. The breakfast cost $1.10 gave the waiter 25 cents and then I gave the rest of that money to charity in New Orleans. Well such is fever in the south I spent all day Sunday in New Orleans, preaching there Sunday night, and Monday morning came to this place. I must stop and get this letter off. I will have more to say to you next week. I will be in the National Baptist Convention and from there will go to Omaha, Neb., to conference thence to Chicago. German Courtship. The form in which a proposal of marriage is made has undergone great change in Germany during the past few years. At one time any young man who proposed marriage attired blisself in his dress suit and carried a bouquet as an offering to his chosen one. We must not seek to pry into the intimacy of such proposals, but if the discounsate lower left the house carrying his bouquet with him it was a sure sign that he was rejected. Nowadays proposals are less formal, but engagements are no less blinding. In fact, a betrothal is regarded as almost as solemn and blinding as the wedding itself. On every possible occasion German lovers appear, arm in arm, and the custom is not confined to one class alone. Peasants walk thus, and princes and princesses follow the popular custom.—London Standard. Horrible Dueling A particularly terrible kind of duel was fought on one occasion in Mexico. The opponents were an Indian settler and a rich cattle owner. The weapons chosen were butchers' knives, and it was settled that each combatant was to hold out his hand in turn to have one of his fingers cut off. The first to show the least sign of suffering pain was to have a bullet put through his heart by the other. The Indian had the first cut and amputated the cattle owner's first finger at a single blow. The Indian's first injury was the loss of a thumb, and he likewise remained as impassive as marble. This horrible drama went on until each combatant had lost four digits. Then the cattleman's second became so frightened at the ghastly sight that he shot the Indian dead and ended the fight. A Golfer's Discovery. An enthusiastic golfer, one of those fellows who can speak on nothing else but golf, was one day taken by a friend to our local observatory to have a look through the building. The golfer's friend, who was a keen astronomer, got him a look at the moon through the telescope and then asked him what he thought of the planet. To his amazement he answered back, "It's a right, but it's awful" fu' o bunkers."—World of Golf. Woman's Winning Way. "In all my life," she said, with a sigh, "I have seen only one man that I would care to marry." "Did he look like me?" he carelessly asked. Then she dung herself into his arms and wanted to know what secret power, men possess that enables them to tell when they are loved.—Chicago Record-Herald. Taming Time Coming. "Charles seems to be very exacting," said a fond mamma to the dear, demure looking girl who was dressing for the wedding. "Never mind, mamma," said she sweetly; "they are his last wishes."—Lippincott's Magazine. Premature. Clerk (marriage license bureau)— Two dollars, please. Pete Possum— Lordy, man. how yo' pose Ah's gwline hab $2 when Ah ain't even married yit?—Puck. If you want to have a happy home you must have a happy woman in it. NOTES FROM CAPITAL OF KENTUCKY (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Frankfort, Ky., Sept S.—Prof. William H. Mayo, principal of Clinton Street High School, and daughter, Miss Mayo, having been visiting in the east for the past eight weeks have returned home and are now at work in Clinton Street School. Mr. John Thomas, Jr., is visiting Frankfort his old home. He is now living in Kansas City, Mo. It has been 20 years since he has been here, he said he notes many changes in the advancement to the race. Prof. W. W. Wilson, Brigadier General of K. of P., of Kentucky Uniform Ranks; Capt. D.O. Robinson, Lieut. B. D. Madison, Mrs. Madison and Miss Marietta Madison and Master Ellsworth Underwood, have returned home after a week's stay in Baltimore, attending the K. of P.Supreme Lodge and visiting several noted cities in the East. Dr. E. E. Underwood, the newly elected Supreme K. of R. and S. of the K.P. Supreme Lodge was tendered a reception by his many friends on his arrival home Friday evening. Miss Katie Willis, a teacher in Clinton Street High School is very ill at her home on Second street. Miss Lettie Todd and her sister, Mrs. Annie O'Neil, have returned from Washington, D. C., where they have been visiting their brother, Mr. Vaughn Todd. If we can get enough readers to take this paper, the Afro American Ledger, we will have a news column for Frankfort, the capital City of Kentucky, every week. Miss M.E. Williams has returned from a summer trip and is now teaching in Clinton Street school. Mrs Amanda Coleman and Mrs. Ellen Anderson have returned from the State of Kansas where they have been visiting relatives. Misses Julia Spencer and Charity Boyd are back from their vacations and are now at work in Clinton Street School. Fifty Years of Freedom will be celebrated at First Baptist Church in this city this month in the form of a rally, the pastor and officers requesting each member to bring in 50 cents the third Sunday in this month. The Negroes of Baltimore certainly did themselves proud in entertaining the Supreme Lodge K. of P.s and Encampment of the Uniform rank of the same order. We were certainly highly entertained while in the etiy and we hope that the race has been benefited by the K. of P.s having met there, by breaking down some of the prejudice that exists there and by raising the standard and the race higher in the estimation of the white citizens of Baltimore. The Negroes of Baltimore are there, a part of Baltimore, to add whatever they can to good government and the betterment of the race in a general way. Sir Knight Watty,grand chancellor of the State of Maryland, is a knight with a lovely disposition and pure motives, being chairman of the arrangement committee managed affairs all right and needs to be congratulated. Mr. Coleman, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is visiting Mr. Edward Conley, of Wilkerson street of this city. Virginia Silvy has gone to Lebanan, Ky. to teach in the city school there this is her third term which speaks for her the high esteem that the good people of that city have for her. Dr.E.E. Underwood will make an address Tuesday September 9, at the opening of the Lexnigton, Ky., fair. Dr. Underwood is an orator of great note ad will no doubt entertain his hearers to their entire satisfaction. Rev. T. J. Smith, principal of Versailes public school, was in the city today. Miss Marietta P. Madison was in Shebyville, Ky., today on business. Miss Lula Coleman is now engaged in her school work. She was appointed by the superintendent of public instruction of the State of Kentucky, supervisor of public schools. She is now out on her mission. Miss Coleman is a graduate of the college department of Fisk University. Mr. Revil H. Fooks, of Philadelphia, was in the city last week. TRADE PANCURA MARK 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. Pancura Salve has been in use in the old countroy over one hundred years. Pancura Salve is sold at drug stores. If your druggiat hasn't got it then send 25cents, 50 cents, or $1.00 to the Pancura Chemical Co. Baltimore, Md. and we willsend prepaid. EXEERSIOR For information, addreses the Headquarters of the Commission, 2217 Seventh Avenue, New York City. WHEN IN BALTIMORE Smith's Hotel. Baltimore's Leading Hostelry 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 A place for those who wish the comforts of home without its inconveniences Thos. R. & Wailace L. Smith, Props. BE SURE YOU ARE RIGHT DON'T wear glasses you have had it proved to your satisfaction that your troubles will be removed by their use. At the present day too many glasses are sold simply for what is made out of them, without any regard to the eyes. What you need is a thoroughly sound, honest, straightforward opinion supported by the necessary skill, experience, qualifications and reputation. We offer the above free of charge in every case where we find glasses are necessary. We explain plainly and fully why your eyes need them, and give you every proof of the benefits you will get from their use. Our ten year's experience in this city is behind our methods. Glasses that give Your Eyes the Particular Help they need. Up from... BE SURE YOU ARE RIGHT DON'T wear glasses, you have had it proved to your satisfaction that your troubles will be removed by their use. At the present day too many glasses are sold simply for what is made out of them, without any regard to the eyes. What you need is a thoroughly sound, honest, straightforward opinion supported by the necessary skill, experience, qualifications and reputation. We offer the above free of charge in every case where we find glasses are necessary. We explain plainly and fully why your eyes need them, and give you every proof of the benefits you will get from their use. Our ten year's experience in this city is behind our methods. Glasses that give Your Eyes the Particular Help they need. Up from Now is the Time to look after the Children's Eyes. Glasses that give Your Eyes the Particular Help they need. Up from..... Now is the Time to look after the Children's Eyes. JUST LIKE THIS NOT LIKE THIS INVISIB BIFOCA BIFOCALS Many people are taking advantage of our wonderful offer. Solid lens ground invisible. No lines; no cement—and they have been asked from $8 to $10 elsewhere for same. They are buying them here at our price of only..... $5 The Cut-Rate Optical Co 309 N. Eutaw Street 309 The SameSide asBrager's Open evenings till 7 o'clock Saturdays late. Bring Your Prescription to Us. We fill it at Half the Price others charge. Printing that Pleases! That is our Motto Many people are taking advantage of our wonderful offer. Solid lens ground invisible. No lines; no cement—and they have been asked from $8 to $10 elsewhere for same. They are buying them here at our price of only... 309 N. Eutaw Street 309 The SameSide asBrager's Open evenings till 7 o'clock Saturdays late. Bring Your Prescription to Us. We fill it at Half the Price others charge. Printing that Pleases! That is our Motto Our Customers Come Back So Will You The Afro-American Co. Eutaw St. and Druid Hill avenue The Afro-American Co. Eutaw St. and Druid Hill avenue Frank J. Randall BAGGAGE EXPRESS 551 Laurens Street Near Pennsylvania Avenue FITZHUGH HALL—Merchant Tailor. 402 Druid Hill avenue Dyeing, Cleaning, Altering, Pressing Ladies and Gents Suits made to order. Goods called for and Delivered Mt Vernon 2844 NIXON BROS. MERCHANT TAILORS Dyeing, Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing Suits and Overcocks made to order 1302 Pennsylvania Ave. Madison 3728M Work called for Manison 3778 M When you want a first class Sewing Machine you think of BUTLER The Sewing Machine Mau 1211 DRUID HILL AVE. G. B. MADDOX PRINTER provision 911 Druid Hill Avenda organi WE HAVE IT Madison 4125-2785 TERRELL & McNEILL PHARMACISTS "Different from the rest." Cor. Carey and Presstman Streets H. L. JOHNSON'S Baggage Express 544 Lanvale St. pr. Penna Ave. Res. 1526 Druid Hill Ave. near McMechen Street Green's Prescription Pharmacy, Cor. Carey and Winchester Sts. Prescriptions filed at moderate prices. Cigars, Tobaccoos, Sodas, Sundaes. A Full Line of Patent Medicines. Phone. Madison 1197 M JACOB G. BECKETT 2231 DRUID HILL AVENUE Furniture and Pianos Carefully Removed in City or Country PRESSING ESTABLISHMENT 534 W. Biddle Street Cheapest rates. Work call for and delivered. L. H. DAVENPORT New and Second Hand FURNITURE, CARPETS, Etc. 1006 Pennsylvania Ave. GEORGE H. SIDDONS FLORIST Pennsylvania Ave. cor George St Everything in Flowers Brown, Grass and Howard Deulers in Soda Water and Confee- tioneries. Lowneys and Hershey's Chocolates a specialty. All fresh stock In the Palm Garden of DALY'S AERDRUME H15 Penna Ave W. B. HARRIS 1362 North Stricker Street ..GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.... On Sale. Fine Full Stock. Call or Phone Orders Taken. Madison 4690 M. J. R. Askew, the Hair Cutting King, is now located with Basil Lowery, 746 Pennsylvania Ave. near Biddle St. He will be glad to receive the patronage of his many friends. C. & P. Phone 4614 M. Mt. Vernon. SANITARY BARBER SHOP Everything Sanitary from Drinking Cups Up. WM. JOHNSON & SON 544 W. LANVALE STREET Cigars and Tobaccos of all Kinds DR. B. F. BROWNE, JR. SURGEON DENTIST 1380 North Carey Street next to Terrell and McNeill Pharmacy Office Hours—9 a. m. to 8 p. m. daily Sunday by appointment. Phons. Madison 4125—2785 GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1315 PENNA AVENUE Shoe Repairing While You Wait My work has no equal. My Prices Work called for and delivered ALLEN J. JONES 1339 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Meals at all hours. Transient Boarding and Lodging Soda Water & Ice Cream. Mad. 3618 WM. H. LAYTON EXPRESS FOR HIRE 606 LANVALE STREET Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of City and R.R. Depots Telephone Madisou 2732 Y WM. L. FITZGERALD Real Estate Fire Insurance Accident Insurance 1206 Dernid 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 terms 917 Druid Hill Avenue Mr. and Mrs. Wifliam H. Gipson 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. PUTURE OUTLOOK BRIGHT. Military Training In the Interest of Irregular Sunday School Lads to Receive Attention—Views of the Father of the Scheme—How to Start a Corps. Nashville, Tenn.-One of the new features brought forward at the re-creation of the Sunday school con- in Muskogee, Okla., was the el- lation of the "A. F." cadet corps among boys who are not regular attendant of any Sunday school. The movement is already becoming quite popular, and the directors of the congress are very much encouraged over the future outlook for the movement. Henry Allen Boyd, secretary of the congress, says that the originator of this feature got his inspiration from the enthusiasm displayed by small boys on the street, who often indulge in playing soldier. The father of the cadet corps idea is Dr. W. I. Crawford, superintendent of the Second Baptist church Sunday school in Austin, Tex., of which the Rev. Dr. L. L. Campbell is pastor. This school has the largest enrollment of any in the congress. In speaking of the work Dr. Crawford says: "For years it has been dawning upon our minds that we were fast facing a crisis in our denominational life when we would find ourselves without strong men upon whose shoulders would rest the responsibility of extending the Master's kingdom in the world. We have noticed the scarcity of men in our churches and the prefecture of our churches in being harangued because of their trappings and proper material to man the various positions of trust. "We have watched the various need movements in this country, whose efforts are bent largely on heading off the impending crisis. Both in church and Sunday school the ratio of attendance is easily five to one in favor of the female. Evidently there is a cause producing this effect, and that cause should be discovered and the proper remedy applied. We are of the opinion that we are not paying the necessary attention to the boy, and house the indifference of the man." The cadet movement, like all other movements for good, is bent heavenward. It seeks to create a wholesome moral and congenial atmosphere around the boy by incanting in him many unique features which will appeal to that interest universal among boys. The boy likes the spectacular, the aesthetic and the humorous—that which enlivens and gratifies his notions and whims. He is not given to a great extent to the consideration of the serious side of life; hence in order to win him we must cater somewhat to his peculiar traits, but in doing this so maneuver us to fix within him at the same time those basic principles upon which may rest elements of true manhood. This is one of the things that is zimed at in the organization of the "A. F." codets. Another idea involved is to ever keep in mind that the toy of today is to be the man of tomorrow, and whatever the needs of this time or the needs of the time to come as to disposition, habits, character, etc., should be molded into the life of the toy of today and not wait until he becomes the man of tomorrow. The cadet movement starts in the Sunday school as a distinct department, subject to all rules and regulations of the school. This department its, character, etc., should be molded one boy each, but all under the command of a captain. This division is made on the basis of size. Any boy may become a member of the cadet department who will join and attend the school. LIGE LANE MAY NOT HANG. White Women in Doubt of Prisoner's Guilt, Petition For Life Sentence. According to an Atlanta (Ga.) report, the first week in September a movement was started by well known and influential white women to prevent the hanging of one Lige Lane, a colored man charged with an offense against a white woman. Acting upon this omen of good will and desire for fair play, Lawyer t. G. Dickerson has petitioned the state prison commission to commute the prisoner's sentence to life imprisonment. Mr. Dickerson told the commissioners that there was grave doubt as to Lane's guilt. Counsel for the condemned man also presented a petition for the communion of the prisoner's sentence signed by 35 per cent of the white women of Homerville, a town with a population of 357. This is said to be the earliest time in the history of the state that white women have taken such action in a case of this kind. Big Financial Corp. in Virginia. The industrial Sava Loan and Investment company, a venture. Va. was only represented the recent meeting of the business ologe held in Philadelphia by Mr. J. R. Wilson, the efficient secretary for the company; its real estate holdings include a large assembly hall of pressed brick. Most people have heard of I. D. B. illicit diamond buying, a crime which in South Africa is punished with penal servitude on the breakwater at Cape Town. The Rand, however, has the lesser known offense of I. G. B. illicit gold buying. Considering that in the Rand mines only a few pennyweights of gold go to a ton of quartz, it is obvious that the miner does not get much chance of stealing the precious metal. When does the gold thief get his opportunity? The pieces of quartz are ground into dust by powerful hammers known as "stamps." Water then washes the dust over inclined plates coated with amalgam. The gold instantly combines with the mercury in the amalgam, afterward being easily separated by chemical process. It is of this gold laden amalgam that the dishonest employee will scrape off portions which, though small, will mount up to a good bit of gold in time. —Pearson's Weekly. Well Qualified. The drapery magnate was bombard- ing the applicant with the usual questions. "Speak French?" "Yes." "Good salesman?" "Yes." "Can you tell a good lie?" "Oh, yes." "Well, I'll give you a start." The young man got on famously for a few weeks, until one fine morning a dainty Parisian damsel approached him and sweetly stated her requirements in the native tongue. The poor young man was flubbergasted, not comprehending a single word. Five minutes later he was facing his indig- nant employer. "This is scandalous, sir. When I employed you did not tell me that you could speak French?" "True," mildly replied the culprit, "but did you not also ask me if I could tell a good lie?"—London Tire-Bits. Significance of Small Duties Significance of Small Duties. Don't object that your duties are so insignificant. They are to be reckoned of infinite significance and alone important to you. Were it but the more perfect regulation of your apartments, the sorting away of your clothes and trinkets, the arranging of your persons — "Whatsoever thy hand finds to do it with all thy might" and worth and constancy. Much. If your duties are of evidently higher, wider scope; if you have brothers, sisters, a father, a mother, weigh earnestly what claim does lie upon you on behalf of each and consider it as the one thing needful to pay them more and more honestly and nobly what you owe. What matter how miserable one is if one can do that? That is the sure and steady disconnection and extinction of whatsoever miseries one lives in this world.—Thomas Carlyle. Rochefort In Court. Henri Rochefort went to count oftener, it is said, as plaintiff, defendant or witness than any other man in Paris. Partly this was because of his articles, partly because of his continual dealings with the picture-dealers, with whom he often disagreed. In his later years, moreover, he was often called as a "witness" by parties in political suits, not because he had any pertinent testimony to present, but because he had a happy faculty whee on the witness stand of making the government, the police and all that set appear a set of fools or scoundrels. The French code of procedure allows a witness much more latitude in "telling his own story" than does ours. And Rochefort's stories, whether relevant or not, were sure to have a sting in them for the folk in authority—New York man. Musical Marvels. It has been said of Dr. Hans von Bulow and Rubinstein that, if every note of music worth preserving had been destroyed, they could between them have reproduced every tune of 8. Von Bulow once gave a series of twenty piano recitals without a line of music and striking approximately 1,250,000 notes, each of which had to be retained in its exact position in his memory; and Verdi once, for a wager, played faultlessly an entire opera, drawn by lot, which he had composed fourteen years earlier and of which he was not allowed to see a note. Nice For the Cows. Retired Haberdasher date of London—Now, then, 'Eury, I'm goin' to have a large party 're've next week, and I shall expect an unlimited quantity of milk, cream and butter. After that the cows can 'ave a rest till me and Mrs. P. returns from the contenong.—London Punch. London Juries England has been investigating its jury system and finds that charges of unfairness against juries are no new thing. One old bishop remarked, "Lon don juries are so prejudiced that they would find Abel guilty of murdering Calin." Vindictive. Ethel—Yes, I know. Billy is very wild, but I'm going to marry him to reform him. Kate—I told that boy a dreadful punishment, would overtake him—New Haven Register. He Got On. Millyurzs—When I married your mother I was earning $10 a week. Two years later I bought out my employer. Daughter—And put in a cush register!—Town Topics Of all work producing results, nineteenth must be drudgery.—Bishop Pilphillus THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER PHYSICIAN'S FINE RECORD. Successful Work of Dr. G. A. Gerran of High Point. High Point, N. C.—To uphold the highest ideals making for the conservation of health and happiness is very encouragingly manifested in this community by hundreds of Afro-Americans. There is a pronounced interest in civic conditions and the material advancement of the race is largely due to the ability to adhere to the muselish interests in the welfare of every community. This condition has come about largely through the splendid efforts of Dr. G. A. Gerran, a man of exceptional qualities. SUNDAY SCH Lesson XI.—Third Quan Sept. 14, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL Text of the Lesson, Ex. Memory Verses, 12-17—Go Luke x; 27—Commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Dr. Gerran is a native of Greensboro, N. C., and received his literary training at Bennett college, Greensboro, after which he graduated from the medical department of Shaw university and came to this town in 1897. He had to do missionary work because he was the first Afro-American physician to practice in this section and he had to enter into every movement that would give our people a better conception of the possibilities for their future ad- JOHN H. HARRIS G. A. GERBAN, M. D. vancement. Few of our people in this section had ever seen a physician of their own race before. Dr. German had to create confidence on their part, and in doing this he has毅然 impressed himself upon the hearts of hundreds of the laboring element, as well as the small coterie of professional and business persons. He has helped to make the relations between the two races, the better cement, very good, and one can readily see that there is harmony; so much that the civic conditions among us here are much better than in the average southern town. Among the white physicians he is considered one of the best authorities in the profession. His work in general has been surgery. He has a iterative practice and is often called in on important cases by one of the oldest and most influential white physicians of this section. Appreciating the very urgent need of an infirmary for Afro-Americans in this town, he conceived plans for the erection of one, and in October, 1812, with the assistance of several other doctors of both races, his cherished desire of seventeen years became a reality. The High Point infirmary is destined to do great work. He is resident physician for the H. N. I. institute and finds time to lecture on physiology and hygiene. Dr. Gerran is a factor in the A. M. E. church and is broad and liberal toward all denominations. He is among the oldest Afro-American physicians in the state and has devoted much time in helping to make the State Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental association an excellent organization. EMANCIPATION ANNIVERSARY. Citizens of Montclair, N. J., Hold Fine Local Celebration. As a precursor of the semi-annual celebration of the fifth anniversary of the emancipation proclamation to be held by the citizens of New Jersey at Atlantic City in October the people of Montclair held a most interesting local celebration on Monday, Sept. 1. The program consisted of songs, choruses, addresses and a grand street pageant. The parade was led by Grand Marshal Burr Lee and Captain B. H. Washington. The ordination subject, "The New Freedom," was delivered by the Rev. F. H. Butler, pastor of St. Mark's M. E. church. The general officers of the celebration were F. L. Epps, president; Miss Alice Smithwood, first vice president; R. D. Spain, second vice president; Burr Lee, treasurer; W. E. Tyler, secretary, and Mrs. M. Chisholm, correspondent secretary. Australians Win Great Cricket Game. The West Indian Cricket league of Greater New York recently played two games with the Australian Cricket eleven at Tollic park, New York. The event created wide interest, as it was the first time that a foreign team of white men had ever played a team of colored men at cricket in the United States, in order to elimin the contract the West Indians had to put up $2,000. The amount was raised in a jiffy, and at each of the two games the spectators numbered over 10,000 persons. The antipodeans won both games, but gave the other side great credit for bravery and skill. One of the Australian players was badly wounded in making a star play, in the second game. The best of feeling provalled, however, and there was no other accident to mar the pleasure of the occasion. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson XI.—Third Quarter, For Sept. 14, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Ex. xx, 12-21. Memory Verses, 12-17—Golden Text, Luke x, 27—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Continuing our study of the two tables given to Moses, we will look first at the six remaining commandments and then at what is written concerning the relation of the whole to the sinner and the saint. The fifth command is repeated and applied to believers today in Eph. vi. 1-3. In reference to the sixth, "Thou shalt not kill," our Lord taught that it was dangerous even to be angry, and in 1 John iii. 15, we read that "whosoever beteth his brother is a murderer." In reference to the seventh Matt. v. 25, teaches that it may be broken by even a look. As to the eighth, the question is asked in Matii. $. "Will a man rob God?" and the answer is. "Ye have robbed Me in tithes and offerings." Many a man who would not be guilty of stealing a dime or a nickel robs God of His Sabbath day by finding his own pleasure in it and is menner than Jacob in refusing to give back to God at least a tenth of that which God has so boundfully given to him. A good comment on the ninth is found in Zach. vii. 10; viii. 17, where we are forbidden even to imagine evil in our hearts against a brother or a neighbor. If my testify falsely against it it gives us fellowship with the Lord Jesus, against whom false witnesses were hired to testify, even as it had been predicted, "False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not" (Ps. xx. 149; Matt. xx. 591-60). As to covetousness, it was on that point that Paul saw his sinfulness (Rom. vii. 7) and afterward wrote that covetousness is industry (Col. iii. 5) Our Lord said, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth" (Luke xi. 15). From the voice of God and the thunderings and the lightnings and the noise of the trumpet the people removed and stood afar off, and Moses alone drew near (verses 18-21). The law is holy and just and good (Rom. vii. 12) and sets forth the holiness without which no man can see God. It is so holy that no more mortal man ever kept it or could keep it, for it brings us all in guilt before God and shuts every mouth. Like the law is the knowledge of sin (Rom. vii. 19, 20). "If there is not been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law" (Gal. iii, 21). But it is evident that man is justified by the law in the sight of God, for as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse for it is written. "Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them." But Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us. The law brings us all in guilty and leads us to Christ that we might be justified by faith (Gal. iii, 10-13, 24, 25). He alone of all men kept the law perfectly in thought, word and deed and became the end of the law for righteousness so every one that believeth, but there always have been and still are those who, being ignorant of God's righteousness and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God (Rom. x, 3, 4). Such are all those who talk about salvation by character and the Golden Rule as their creed and the Sermon on the Mount good enough for them. They have not noticed that the first utterance of Christ on that occasion shuts their mouths, for where is their poverty of spirit while they talk of how good they are and how much good they do? Let us consider the giving of the law more fully, for in this series of lessons we have nothing in connection with the tabernacle, every whit of which uttered His glory and speaks of Him who is the true Tabernacle (Ps. xxixi 9, margin; Heb. vili. 2). The principal vessel in the tabernacle was the ark of the covenant, and it was made to contain the law, which Israel so quickly broke, as we shall see in our next lesson. Moses and Aaron. Nadah and Abihu and seventy of the elders of Israel went up into the mount, and it is written that they saw God and did eat and drink (Ex. xxiv, 9-11). This, in the light of John i. 18, tells us that they saw the Son of God. Joshua seems to have waited somewhere, for we do not read of blim again till Moses comes down from the mount after forty days and nights, with the tables in his hands. He had received full instructions concerning the tabernacle and its furniture. As they came down from the mount the people, who had promised to do all that God had said are seen worshiping the golden calf, and Moses, to impress upon them what they were doing, threw down the tables and broke them. By the command of the Lord he made two tables like the first, wont up into the mount again and remained another forty days and nights, while God wont again the ten words, but this time he was told to put them in the ark that they might be kept unbroken. Exxiv. 9-18; gxxxiv. 1-3. 28; xxxilia. 17; Dent. Ix. 10-11. 17; x. 1-5. What the people could not do the ark did. Christ is our ark, and our mercy seat, and our priest, and our sacrifice. The most beautiful cemetery in Baltimore. Owned and managed by the A. M. E. Churches of Baltimore and vicinity. 4 Lots from $16.00 up, on easy terms. J. G. Martin P. J. Parian Alfred Nixon L. S. Flagg D. G. Hill, President J. W. Norris, Vice President C. F. Murray, Treasurer A. L. 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To be safe do not use the ordinary glass or tin cup furnished in lodge rooms and other public places Buy Individual Drinking Cups We have a proposition that will appeal to everyone who is anxious about his health and the health of others. Let us explain. Drop a card for information and samples to D. H. MURPHY Afric=American Bldg., 628 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore, Md. The Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle closed its summer activities Saturday, September 20, when 25 children who had held street fairs for the purpose of raising money to send the less fortunate little friends to the country, gathered at the corner of Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street and were taken to the farm to be the guests of the Circle-That they had a great time is but to faintly express their pleasure. The summer's work has been a success and many a poor child will owe its health during the coming winter to the happy, week spent at the farm. The Circle wishes to thank all who have contributed and trust that the Xmas work may appeal to you as did the summer. Amounts received to date: Spent A Pleasant Vacation Mr. and Mrs. John A. McLurkin of 819 S. Greene street have just returned from a delightful visit to their former home with their parents relatives and friends in Charlotte N.C. Rock Hill, Ridgeway and Columbia, S. C., where they spent the past month enjoying the many good things that can be had on the old plantation. While there. G. W. Waiters gave a banquet in honor of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John A. McLurkin, and all present expressed themselves as having spent a very enjoyable evening. Among those present were: Rev. McConnell, of Winnsboro, S. C.; Mrs. Emma Murphy, Mrs. Mary Buckner, Miss Annette Waiters, Miss Fannie Murphy, Miss Lula Davis, Miss Sallie Harrison, Miss Allee McLurkin, Miss Mabel McLurkin, Miss Sarah Sterling, Miss Daisy Edmonds. Mr. William Waiters, Mr. Isaac Waiters, Mr. Augustus Waiters, Mr. Fred Edmonds, Mr. Willie Davis, Mr. Daniel McLurkin, Mr. James Gladden and Master Mark Waiters. Schools To Open Monday Vacation days are over and next Monday school buildings will echo with the steps of thousands of children, old and young. Little Jonnie will have to give up his fishing parties, his little rambles in the woods and other diversions and go right back to his books. Sad it is for Johnnie, but fate decrees. His little sister will have to forego her girlish pleasures, because school bells ring for her also. She will have to give up talking about the things of her fancy, and go along with brother. All of the school buildings have been renovated, and made as attractive as possible. The principals and their assistant have been kept buisy this week arranging for the great influx of theirittle friends. The High School expects to have an enrollment of about 600. Funeral of Prof. Johnson The funeral of Prof. Charles Augustus Johnson, who died at his home 432 W. Biddle street, after a lingering illness, was held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. The services were conducted by Father Griffiths, who paid an eloquent tribute to the man who had been organist at the church for over 30 years. The services were largely attended, many of his former pupils and the members of St. Andrew's and St. James M. B. societies, with which he was prominently connected, being in the throng. Interment was in Laurel Cemetery. Extend Thanks To Visitors The West Point House, 39 E. Lee street, extend to the Ohio, St, Louis and Philadelphia delegates the heart felt thanks for the daily patronage, while in the city, and trust that they have arrived safely in their homes. They have our best wishes and hope that they will return to our city again at some future time. The Ohio delegates follow: R. M. Dillard, D. R. Harris, A. Williams, Moses Gray, George Danrie G. P. Turpin, C. J Ramsey, W. C. Fisher, M. O. Woodbride, Henry Strondre, Dr. Lando Owens, Captain Wallace, F. S. Morgan, T. H. Johnson, C. J. Marshall, Col. C. S. Royal, Wm. Growy, Mr. Charles Banks, O. Keys Island W. Stark, and Sergeant Scott of Philadelphia. Adv. Aged Preachers in Germany. The shamefully inadequate provision made for the support of the aged ministers of the gospel of most denominations in this country is in marked contrast to the superb provision made for them in Germany. There, it is stated, the young minister gets a minimum salary, usually $500 and a parsonage. This salary is increased, every few years until at sixty-five the minister, even if he has changed his parish, receives $2,500, the largest compensation permissible, to which is to be added the use of the parsonage and certain fees given him. At sixty-five the minister can withdraw on a pension if he shall elect or if the parish shall so desire, or he can continue by general consent five years longer. On withdrawing he receives as a pension for the rest of his life two-thirds of his last and highest salary. On his death his widow receives an adequate pension for the remainder of her days and also each of her children until their sixteenth or eighteenth year.—Christian Herald. The Idea of Suggestion. Richard Mansfield once said that when he was a lad in London he often nearly starved. There was a certain bakeshop where he would go and feast upon the odors coming from the door. That boyhood notion gave him the idea of putting those lines in his play, "Benu Brummel," about "dining on the names of things"—a suggestion he used with powerful dramatic effect. This idea of suggestion has done many a good deed. About ninety years ago a thirsty man walked up Wall street—I understand the habit of getting a thirst no longer prevails there, or maybe it is only the manner of allying it—and pumped a tin cup full of water from his own well. "Not so good as I used to get from my father's well," or something to that effect he remarked to his wife. "A pretty idea for a song," said she, and so he sat down and in an hour wrote "The Old Oaken Bucket." Philadelphia Ledger: Votaries of Church Bells. The church bell has its votries. Tennyson sang of "the mellow lin-lanone of the evening bells." And do you remember that experience of "HenryYeerroft?" "I once passed a night in a little market town where I had arrived tired and went to bed early. I slept forthwith, but was presently awakened by I knew not what. In the darkness there sounded a sort of music, and, as my brain cleared, I was aware of the soft chilling of church bells. Why, what hour could it be? I struck a light and looked at my watch. Midnight. Then a glow came over me. 'We have heard the chimes at midnight, Master Shallow!' Never till then had I be heard them. And the town in which I slept was Evesham, but a few miles from Stratford-on-Avon. What if those midnight bells had been to me but as any other and I had reviled them for breaking my sleep?"—London Chronicle. Joke of a Sultan. The sultan of Turkey once played a joke at the expense of some medical experts at Constantinople. When the plague broke out, his capital the sultan asked if anything was known as to the grise. On being informed that it was to be found in the state of the drinking water, he called at once for six empty bottles, which he had filled in his presence, all from the same one of the palace wells, placed his own seal upon them, and then without divulging their community of origin, handed all six to a prominent analyst. To his amazement the report sent in was that four of the samples contained plague microbes. The fifth was merely putrid water, and the sixth was quite pure. Abdul Hamid calmly shrugged his shoulders and kept his thoughts to himself. Would Fill the Bill. Some who have attended councils and associations can appreciate this story of the late Rev. Dr. Norman Macleod of Edinburgh. Going into a room in which was a cage containing a large owl, he surveyed it for a long time. The owl sat unmoved, placid and erect. His men was dignified, his horns impressive, his eyes cold and observant, his countenance sagacious and critical. At length Norman broke silence, "Man, ye wad mak' a splendid moderator!" -Christian Register. Sentimentalism. "Here's a very good definition of a sentimentalist." "Let's hear it." "A sentimentalist is a person who weeps over a fallen column, but is too lazy to help set it up again."—Birmingham Age-Herald. Gifted "I am convinced," said Mrs. Meekton, "that women are especially qualified for the duties of statesmanship." "Why?" "Because most of the women I have known were naturalborn lecturers."—Washington Star. His Undertaking. Young Timsesson—This term I am going to undertake the study of Latin and Greek. Old Hardfax - H'm! I suppose them dead languages does need an undertaker-Chicago News. A Realist. "If there were four flies on the table and I should kill one, how many would be left?" inquired the teacher. "One," answered a bright little girl — "the dead one!"—London Tit-Bits. Model Husband. She—My husband has never spoken a harsh word to me in his life. Be—Too considerate, eh? She—Oh, no Too cautious—London Opinion The following dates have been booked: WATCH!!! For Greater Brown's Grove SEPTEMBER 14, Social Baptist Church FITZHUH HALL, SARTORIAN 402 Druid St On account of increased business Will occupy the the store and be next door to his present B Phone Co .Steamer Enter Brown's Drug Store Wit Grove SEPTEMBER St Church For The Last MOONLIC WALL, SARTORIALIST AND MERCHANT 402 Druid Hill Avenue at of increased business, on or about Septem- ber the store and building at 404 Druid Hill door to his present location good tailoring on Phone Connection THE reamer Dreamland FITZHUH HALL, SARTORIALIST AND MERCHANT TAILOR 402 Druid Hill Avenue On account of increased business, on or about September 3rd. Will occupy the the store and building at 404 Druid Hill Avenue, next door to his present location good tailoring only. Phone Connection . Steamer Dreamland. Watch the hour and dates and don't be late ...TWO DATES... September 16th and 18 She leaves the foot of Broadway for the m cent trip down the Bay thas has been given this You may not have taken a vacation, then ta is a whole vacation within itself. don't be late ...TWO DATES... September 16th and 18th aves the foot of Broadway for the most m down the Bay thus has been given this season may not have taken a vacation, then take the vacation within itself. September 16th and 18th She leaves the foot of Broadway for the most magnificent trip down the Bay thus has been given this season. You may not have taken a vacation, then take this. It is a whole vacation within itself. ROUND TRIP GERMANIA E Closes for THURSDAY, SEE With A Grand Extravaganza 6.30 to Free Refreshments Free Dr. Ke Edward L. Slater, Jos Cards of Admission Transfer to Fredrick Road Street. C C. C. Dennis Mr. Wm. Wilson CENTS MANIA ELECTRIC PARK Closes for the Season THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, 1913 With A Grand Confetti Aerial Extravaganza and Reception 6.30 to 11.45 p.m. Attributions Free Dr. Kero's Orchestra with Autumn Award L. Slater, Joseph P. Chase, Conductor Admission Or to Fredrick Road car west get off at Long Street. Car fare 5 cents. Tickets on Sale at all Drug Stores DR. C.-H. FOWLER, Chairman "TURNING THINGS UPSIDE DOWN" ...The Real Opening Dance of the Season... Galilean Fishermen's Hall, Biddle Street, near McCulloh THE FOLLIES AUTUMN FROLIC Friday Evening, September 19th, 1913 Kerr's Orchestra will deliver the music and Mr. Ernest Purviance will "Jine the box" during the intermissions The Follies, Triunvirate Mr. Devin F. Parker, Mr. Geo. C. Dennis Mr. Wm. Wilson ADMISSION 25 CENTS GERMANIA ELECTRIC PARK Free Refreshments Free Dr. Kere's Orchestra with Autumn creations Edward L. Slater, Joseph P. Chase, Conductors Cards of Admission 20 Cents Transfer ta Fredrick Road car west get off at Longwood Street. Car fare 5 cents. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H UNDERTAKEN Complete $73.00 FUN A fine casket worth $65.00, in highly polished oak or walnut out either black, gray or white, to ma- riages, new and up-to-date; fine b advertise funeral, six pairs of glow cifix when desired, rugs, chai s etc.... This funeral cost elsewhere.... My price $73.00.....$75.00 JOHN H. OWENS INDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Comp net worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or dark oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber- gray c1 white, to match casket, as desired; five and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, op- ical, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, can- ered, rugs, chai s etc., all of the latest designs. ment cost elsewhere.....$1 e$73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$ A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished sak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray c1 white, to match casket, as desired; live heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming; opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru cifix when desired, rugs, chair 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. ...YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD... Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. ```markdown ``` S... nd 18th the most magnifi- ven this season. then take this. It 50 CENTS RIC PARK 15th, 1918 Tetti Aerial Reception with Autumn creations e, Conductors 20 Cents set off at Longwood ents. Mr. Devin F. Parke ADDED VENS IBALMER 75.00. Complete steel gray or white plush bautiful rubber-tired hearse as desired; five heated car imbalming, opening grave A PERSONALS Mrs. Gertrude Collins, 1010 N. Durham Street who has been quite sick is now improving slowly. "Some more speel, that Hey Bo," Septebmer 19th, at Fisherman's. Adv. Mr. and Mrs. J. Andrew Thomas, of Etting street have returned to their home after a two months tour of Maine, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Follies' Triumvirate, Dennis Wilson and Parer. Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Jones their little son and daughter, of New Haven, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Minnie Pettigrew of 933 N. Eutaw street, have returned home. They were among the visiting K. of P.s. Pronounce "cat"with the accent on the last syllable—They said so Follies. Adv. Mrs. Bettie Cornish, 1322 Druid Hill avenue and Mrs. Julia Perry, of Etting street, are taking in the Boardwalk at Atlantic City this week. Miss Evelyn Henderson and Katie Hichen have just returned home after an extended trip through Virginia visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Green V. Raby and Mrs. F. Flowers, of Gulfport, Miss, who were the guests of Mrs. J. Edward Harris, 541 Prestman street, have returned who after a pleasant stay. Mr. Ben. F. Pope, the well known photographer of Washington, was in the city last week, the guest of Mr Caleb Robinson, of Lafayette avenue. Mrs. Ella Scott, of 532 Gold street who was operated on at John Hopkins Hospital is now at home. She wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness toward her. She is very much improved. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Sands, of Pittsburg, former residents of this city, were visitors at the office of the Afro American Ledger Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Spencer Staney and son, of 410 W. Hamburg street, have returned from a three weeks' stay in Atlantic City. Mrs. Drucilla Gray, of Calvert county, was in the city this week, enroute home from Atlantic City. Mrs. Henrietta Lewis, of 2435 Etting street is very ill. "Run quick Sammy, get the mallet, there's a fly on baby's head." Thus saith the Follies. Adv. The Whitman Sisters will begin their fourth week at Daly's Airdom next week. Miss Daisy B. Briggs, who has returned from a very pleas- ant visit to Miss Annie M. Gaither, of Severn, Md., was the guest of honor at a dinner party, given by Mrs. Addie Carter. A large number were present, and all were delightfully entertained by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Dickerson, of Jersey City, are spending part of their honeymoon visiting Mrs. Leander Jone, of Arlington avenue. The bride as Miss Ekhel Coleman, a member of a prominent Jersey City family. The groom is a brother of Miss Alice Dickerson, who is connected with the New York Age. Mrs. Lucy Dennison and Miss Alice Walker are visiting friends in New York City. Mr. William Wilson, of 1424 Druid Hill avenue, spent this week in Washington. Mrs. Rosa A. Hopkins on the 6th of September was granted an absolute divorce from John T. Hopkins through her attorney Frank J. Schaub. Only The Best. Good prescription work requires experience and care. There is more in prescription compounding than mere throwing together of crude materials. They must be blended carefully to get the greatest efficiency from the medicines. Let us have your next prescription. We ssve you money. Patent medicines at reduced prices FENNELL'S PHARMACY, DRUID HILL AVE. & BIDDLE ST. BALTIMORE. MD. A floor for rent—with no children—Apply about six o'clock p.m. 1827 McCulloh Street. Large Airy Rooms Hot and Cold Bath Meals to order. Board by the Day or Week. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cephar, of 2112 Druid Hill avenue, are spending a few weeks in Atlantic City. Mrs. Harry Brown, and her niece Miss Geneva Foster, of 902N. Howard street, have returned from a visit to Norfolk and Matthews Co. Va. Miss Cornelia Kidd, of 519 St. Paul street, have returned home after a two week trip to Philadelphia and Camden. Mrs. Teresa Johnson, 409 Eden street is slowly improving from a recent illness. Miss Evelyn Gillis and Mrs. Viola Todd are visiting Mrs. Delt in New York. Mr. Harvey Gillia has les Poplar Bluff, Montrba. Mr. Robert Comegys of 902 N. Dallas street, spent Sunday in Atlantic City. Misses Regina Bourne, of Philadelphia; Edna Smith, and Thomas Beck, were the guests at dinner on Sunday afternoon, of Mr. and Mrs. James Pack, 1856 Whatooat street. Miss Maude E. Fleming has returned to her home in Washington after spending some time as the guest of Mrs. Bertha Smith Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Mason, of 1409 Myrtle avenue, have returned after spending the summer in Atlantic City. Mr. Isaac Ringgold, of 326 W. Biddle street Mrs. Florence Ringgold and Mrs. Viola West have returned from Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Mrs. William A. Holt, and son, Tyler of 1614 Presstman street are spening ten days visiting her father and sister. Mrs. R. Nolan and Mr. G. F. Blackistone were guests of Mrs. T. Jenkins last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Sands of Pittsburg, were visitors in the city this week. Mrs. Hattie Williams, of New York, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Halden, of 756 W. Mulberry street. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll C. Thomas have returned from a visit to Philadelphia. Miss Nichols, of Gold street, has returned from a visit to New York Miss Susie B. Wrizht, of 222 St. Paul street, has returned after a very pleasant visit to New York. Miss Gertrude S. Warfield has recently returned from a trip to Washington,D.C., where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Carter. Mr. Joseph Lindsay, of West Preston street is on his vacation and is visiting his father and mother a their place among the hills of Essex along the banks of the Broad Rappahannock River in Va. Mrs. Jos. H. Lindsay is planning a trip with friends to go to Atlantic City shortly. Mrs. Marie Faulkner and son,, and Miss Pearl Wicks have returned from a vrey pleasant stay in Atlantic City. Miss Martha Bicaton of Richmond Va. is visiting her brother and sister-in law Mr. and Mrs. Bicaton on Etting street. Mrs. John H. Nichols and son of 902 Argyle avenue, have returned from a visit to relatives in Frederick, Md. Miss Alice Brooks, a teacher in the city schools, has returned from a visit to friends in New York City. Julius Johnson, of 1234 Etting street, is in New York City. Miss Mamie Curry, of 1830 E. Eager street, is visiting friends in New York City. Miss Sadie Brooks, of 303 N. Pine street is visiting Miss Daisy Sample, of Grangeville, Va. Miss Pannie Bowen and Miss Mamie Hill, of 905 Pierce street, have returned from a visit to Atalntic City. William I. Butler, has returned from a brief stay in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Mrs. Charles E. Gladden, of 305 Myrtle avenue, who has been very ill is convalescent. Miss Julia Jones, of 1052 Argyle avenue, after spending the summer in Wildwood, N. J., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, of Atlantic City, this week. Miss Lucy Corbin, for a number of years a teacher in the city schools has resigned.