The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXII NO. 6 MUST COMBAT ALL REPRESSIVE MEASURES Strong Addresses Urging Citizens Not To Surrender Any of Their Rights CHURCH CROWDED TO THE DOORS People Show Interest By Their Attendance In Inclement That the Negro must fight courageously and use all honorable means to combat race repressive measures was urged by speakers at a largely attended massmeeting, held under the auspices of the local branch of the Association for the Advancement of Colored People at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church Thursday night. As the speakers scored the failure of the coroner to send the case of Charles G. Guth to the Grand Jury, of the efforts to humiliate the race through segregation and other race repressive measures the big audience intently listened. A sad feature of the meeting was the appearance of Rev. William Murphy, father of George A. Murphy, who was killed by Guth two weeks ago. When he declared that his boy was inoffensive and that he had come to this city to find out all about the killing of his son the audience was moved. Dr. F. N. Cardozo president of the local branch presided. He briefly told of the work that the association is doing in combating the prejudicial measures of the present and urged that the people cooperate. Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander told of his efforts during the past thirty years in fighting for the rights of the race, and strongly urged that the only way for the race to be treated as other people was to fight all measures aimed against the Negro. W. Ashbie Hawkins declared that the race must fight now for its rights. "I have never believed," he said, "that I was entitled to any less than a white man. When the majority of the race get that feeling many of the ills that we suffer will pass away. We have got to fight and we may as well begin now as later. This is no time for compromising or acquiescence. Every time we allow one right to be taken away without protest we only pave the way for more to be taken. If the Negro would enjoy the fruits of liberty he must pay the price Time, money, manly and orderly protest must be used in this battle for liberty." He declared that it was his belief that the latest segregation act was invalid and asserted that at the inquest over the late George A. Murphy he declared that the proceedings seemed to be staged for the release of Charles G. Guth. He said that the State's Attorney's office was not included in the exculating process, however. "Physical slavery has been abolished," said Warner T. McGuin. "but its subtler forms are still here. Disfranchisement, "jim crowism" and segregation are but the subtler forms of race slavery. The Negro must be willing to give of his means and time if he would escape being treated as a thing apart from the American people." Mr. McGunn praised the Afro-American Ledger for its insistent stand for the right of the race, and declared that the cartoon in THEY WILL WANT THEIR PRINT HERE COLORED CITIZEN'S PROPERTY RIGHTS COLORED CITIZEN'S VOTE COLORED CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO TRAVEL WEST last week's issue depicting the police department winking at assaults on the homes of the race was worth a ton of logic. James A. B. Callis and Rev. Dr. W. E. Williams also delivered brief addresses. A committee, headed by Rev. J. W. McDonald, was appointed to protest to the authorities against mob violence. A collection of $106 was taken to aid in the work of the association. The association has employed Attorneys W. C. McCarn, W. T. McGuinn and W. Ashbie Hawkins to look after the legal end of its work. Form Real Estate Partnership Chicago, October 2.—Edward D. Green, former member of the legislature, and William D. Neighbors capitalist, have formed a real estate partnership. Mrs. John R. Marshall, of 3630 Calumet avenue, was stricken with paralysis a few days ago. Rev. Dr. D. P. Roberts has been transferred to the Indiana Conference and stationed at Behel A. M. E. Church, Indianapolis. He succeeds Rev Dr. T. A. Smythe, who assumes his charge here. Invents Portable Elevator Frankfort, Ky., October 2.—Dr W. D. Tardiff, a storekeeper and guager, has invented, a portable elevator for the purpose of ricking whiskey in ware houses having several or more floors. The device will lessen labor and do away with the more cumbersome methods of handling with skids. The Mosaic Templars will probably erect a $10,000 hall here. Exposition Largely Atten.led Philadelphia. October 3.—The Emancipation Exposition is being largely attended. A number of creditable exhibits are in place and the program has been varied and interesting. Mrs. Mary A. Caldwell, one of the oldest members of Union A. M. E. Church, died a few days ago. Abel P. Caldwell, editor of the Philadelphia Courant, and Rev. J. C. Caldwell, secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor League or the A. M. E. Church, are sons of the deceased. Three others survive. The handsome four story building for the Y. M. C. A., is nearing completion. St. Louis Mo., October 2—Rev. Brooks, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, has raised $11,807 within the past six months. $9,500 of this amount has been paid on the mortgage debt of the church. NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL Washington, October 3.—The Bethel Literary and Historical Association opens its thirty-third year next Tuesday evening. The speaker will be Mr. Charles W. Chestnut, author of "The Wife of His Youth," "The Marrow of Tradition," and "The House Behind the Cedars." His theme on this occasion will be "The Negro in Latin America." The Amphion Glee Club, directed by Prof. J. Henry Lewis, will render musical selections. Mr. S. M. Dudley begins his second year as president under auspicious circumstances. The coming season promises to be one of the most brilliant Bethel Literary has enjoyed in its long and profitable career. On the 14th, Mr. Archibald H. Grimke will address the society on "Negro Ideals and Ambitions." S. H. Dudley, the popular comedian and manager is inspecting the theaters on his circuit in the Middle West. More than fifty colored men took the civil service examinations for clerical positions last week, and another large class will try promotions this week. This indicates that some folks believe that the merit system is to be a peramanent factor in the federal service. It is reported that Manager A. J. Thomas will decline to accept a testimonial at the hands of an element that bitterly opposed his enterpris when he took hold of it two years ago. Mr. J. D. Cooke, editor of the Milwaukee Weekly Defender, passed through the city last week, enroute eastward to attend a convention. Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Roscoe C. Bruce has addressed a letter to the various school principals asking that they send him in a list of pupils who have withdrawn from the upper grammar and the high school grades during the past few months. He hopes to have them interested in the excellent opportunities for instruction in the trades that the various vocational schools here offer. Miss Clarice Jones has left for Livingstone College Salisbury, N.C. this week where she will as- sume charge of the department of music. She is a graduate of the Ithaca Conservatory of Music and taught last year at Howard University. The law and medical schools of Howard University were formally opened Wednesday. W. Ashbie Hawkins, of the Baltimore bar delivered the address to the law students. J. C. Napier, who retired Wednesday as Register of the Treasury, will remain here for a fortnight in order to render assistance to the proposed launching of a banking institution here. Miss Louise Johnson, of Baltimore; is spending sometime with Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Pride. Mrs. A. T. Pride, of West Washington, has returned from a visit to Baltimore. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs has returned from Nashville, where she attended the session of the National Baptist Convention. She was re-elected president of the Woman's Auxiliary. Ex Minister Furniss Washington, October 3. -Dr. Henry W. Furniss, who has just retired as United States Minister to Haiti, after a service of eight years, was in the city this week, and spent two days at the State Department, paying his respects and winding up the affairs of his administration. Dr. Furniss was dean of the diplomatic corps at Port au Prince, and was highly respected by the representatives of all the powers of the Haitian capital, as well as by the people of the Republic and the heads of the native government. Dr. Furniss was warmly commended for his successful management of a number of delicate negotiations and for his activity in extending American commerce throughout the Haitian republic and the maintenance of the prestige of this government in all matters requiring intellectual finesse and diplomatic skill. Secretary of State Bryan devoted several hours to a personal interview with Dr. Furniss, and Assistant Secretaries Osborne, Adee and Malone and Solicitor Folk, of Missouri, joined heartily in the acclaim bestowed upon the talented Indianian. Dr. Furniss looked the picture of health but the fatigue of many years of close application has rendered a long rest necessary, and he plans to spend at least six months in Europe, making an automobile tour of the continent. He will join his family in Germany, sailing from New York abo it the middle of October. PRICE THREE CENTS Gets Jail Sentence for Defending His Home Race prejudice, heightened by the abuse that a certain daily paper has been hurling at the colored people, asserted itself fiercely Tuesday night, when a mob of white men and boys made an attack on the home of George Howe, 951 Harford avenue. There were about 200 in the mob. After his windows had been broken and the brickbats showered against the house. Howe pulled the trigger on a double barreled shot gun and four white boys received injuries. The mob was worked to a frenzy by this time, and by the time that the police got hold of Howe the mob was threatening to lynch him. He was struck by a number of times by members of the mob, and one blow aimed at him landed in the mouth of Sergeant Kelly. He was finally locked up at the Northeastern Police Station. George Nelson, who happened to be passing, was set upon by the mob an so badly beaten that he had to be taken to a hospital. None of the latter's assailants were arrested, neither were any who hit Howe or the one that struck Sergeant Kelly. Howe was tried before Justice Dean Wednesday afternoon. On three of the charges the man who dared to defend his home against a howling and dangerous mob was given sentences of two months each. The fourth case was deferred until afternoon. On the advice of his attorneys, William C. McCard, V. T. McGuinn and W. Ashbie Hawkins, he prayed a jury trial on the last charge. An appeal from the decision in the other three cases was noted. Though the efforts of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People bail was fixed by the Republican magistrate at $2,000, but Judge Dobler reduced it to $500 Thursday morning, and he was released. H. M. Burkett is his surety. Annapolis, Md., October 3.—The quarterly distribution of the State school fund was made Wednesday. The amount distributed amounted to $491,075, of which Baltimore gets 173,000. $22,500 was given for the work of industrial schools in the counties, Calvert, Charles, Garrett, Harford. Howard, Somerset and Worcester, counties have not availed themselves of the opportunity to receive the $1,560 which the State follows each county annually for industrial training of colored youth. Governor J.E. Fielder and Other Prominent Persons Expected at Opening. A CHORUS OF FIVE HUNDRED TO SING. Mothers, Business Men and Agriculturists to Hold Special (Special to Afro-American. Atlantic City, Oct. 3.—The New Jersey State Emancipation Proclamation Exposition announces that the celebration will be held in the Exposition Building, Atlantic City, October 6th to 13th, inclusive. The building is located on the corner of Kentucky avenue and the Boardwalk and contains 65,000 square feet of floor space. The opening will be Governors' Day and many distinguished men, including Governor James F. Fielder, are expected to take part in the exercises of the day. In the evening there will be a musical pageant depicting episodes in the life of the Negro during the past fifty years. One of the features of the Emancipation Celebration will be a daily stereopticon display of Negro advancement, styled "Up the Ladder of Freedom" by W. S. Smith, of Jersey City and it is expected that this display will be highly educational and interesting. On the second day of the celebration, there will be an orchestral concert in the morning, a monster parade in the afternoon, composed of civic, military and fraternal organizations, and in the evening an exhibition drill of various organizations, followed by a grand reception. At the Mothers' Congress on the third day, prominent colored women will read and discuss papers upon home, public, religious and business life; this in the afternoon following the orchestral concert in the morning. In the evening "A Night with Coleridge-Taylor and other Negro composers," a musical treat is promised such as never before heard in New Jersey. Historical day will be the fourth day, the feature of which will come in the evening, in the oration of Rev. M. C. B. Mason, D. D. In the afternoon there will be a personal recollection program by former slaves and an address on the Nergo soldier, with the orchestral concert in the morning. The fifth will be Agriculture and Business Men's Day. In the afternoon, there will be a typewriting contest, while in the evening will follow a discussion of sociological problems, in which Dr. Booker T. Washintgon, will pitch the "Key Note." A chorus of five hundred voices will furnish the music. This day should be one of the most attractive and instructive of the six days. The sixth day will be devoted to conferences of professional men and teachers in the morning, and in the afternoon with an athletic meet in Inlet Park, closing with a grand juvenile program in the evening, assisted by a chorus of five hundred voices. The program for Jubilee Sunday, 12th will include services in the morning by Bishop Evans Tree, in the afternoon by Rev W. Bishop Johnson and in the evening by Bishop Geo W. Clinton. The following are the authorized commissioners for the State: Hon. George Hampton, president Continued on page 5 IMPARTIAL TRIAL FOR FRED BROWN ACCUSED MAN NOT INDICTED Requisition Proceedings In Unusual Case of Alleged Fugitive From Justice Held Up on Constitutional Grounds—Counsel For Defendant Balks Attempt to Pervert Justice. Philadelphia.—The case of Frederick Brown, charged with the murder of one J. F. Durst, a white man, in Johnson, S. O., seven years ago and who immediately fled to this city, comes up for trial in this city in October on extradition proceedings. Remembering that the Hon. Cole L. Blease, the governor of South Carolina, had publicly stated that he would lead a mob to lynch a Negro, G. Edward Dickerson. Esq., sent a telegram to Governor Tener of Pennsylvania to grant no requisition for the return of Brown without giving his friends an opportunity to be heard, for the reason that they feared he would be lynched. At a hearing last April before Deputy Attorney General Hargest on behalf of the governor and Mr. Dickerson, Dr. N. F. Mossell, Dr. William A. Sinclair, Dr. William M. Slowe and Charles H. Brooks appeared and presented strong reasons why the defendant should not be returned. The state of South Carolina was represented by the assistant attorney general, who came on to insure Brown's return. The latter was forced to admit that the governor of South Carolina would not grant any protection to the defendant if he were returned. Notwithstanding that it was conclusively shown that the accused could not obtain a fair and impartial trial and that in all probabilities he would be lynched, the governor of Pennsylvania granted the requisition without demanding a promise of protection as a condition of his granting the same. Before the man could be taken away Lawyer Dickerson had gone by night to Judge Robert N. Willson and applied for a writ of habeas corpus to test the proceedings. The same was duly granted and a day for a hearing fixed. The case was heard by Judge Ferguson, who, while he refused to discharge Brown, gave ten days for the attorney to perfect an appeal. Mr. Dickerson then applied to Judge Orndy of the superior court for a superseeds and stay of proceedings pending the appeal. When the judge heard the full particulars of the case he explained, "This is an extraordinary case and requires an extraordinary remedy!" He referred Mr. Dickerson to the full court, which meets in Pittsburgh. Thither hastened Mr. Dickerson with his petition for a superseeds, for unless the stay were granted the man would be taken immediately back to South Carolina before the appeal was heard. After considering the case for two days the superior court decided not to reverse a former ruling, to wit, not to go behind the return of the governor. Not daunted, Lawyer Dickerson hastened back to Philadelphia and made an application to Judge J. Whitaker Thompson of the United States district court for a writ of habeas corpus on the grounds that it was against the constitution of the United States to return a man to be lynched. The story of oppression and injustice was told again with telling effect. The judge said, "I may not agree with your version of the law, but every man is entitled to be heard, and I will grant the writ." Mr. Dickerson was given one hour to prepare his petition and return. When the hour was up the petition had been prepared and signed, and "Judge Lynch" had again been defeated. At the hearing in the United States court the assistant attorney general from South Carolina was there to argue the case and brought his detectives with him to take Brown back. Brown told a pathetic story of having shot in self defense and how he had gone thirty-five miles during the night on foot to prevent being lynched. The judge said that he preferred the higher court to pass on the question, and in refusing to discharge Brown granted an appeal and stay of proceedings pending said appeal. This appeal will be argued in October, and Brown will be kept in prison in the meantime. Two constitutional questions are involved as the case now stands. The first, whether a man can be returned on a charge of murder which is seven years old without being first indicted; the second, whether he cannot demand a guarantee of a fair and impartial trial and protection against tyrch law, or not go back at all. Finally, if the appeal is lost the case may be taken to the supreme court of the United States, and losing there, then the case may be transferred to the United States district court of the South Carolina district and tried on its merit. At such trial the grandfather's clause to the South Carolina constitution can be attacked on the grounds that the jury is drawn from the voting list, and the voting list is not based upon manhood suffrage, but is hereditary and unconstitutional. Thus it is hoped to unproot the whole disfranchisement system of the south. SPARTA INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Labor of Professor L. S. Ingram For Educational Utility Sparta, Ga. - Situated one mile from this town, in a community where live 50,000 colored people and beautifully located on sixty-five acres of land, is the Sparta industrial school, for the industrial education of colored boys and girls, founded in 1908 by Professor L. S. Ingraham. The school is meeting the needs of this section in a most commendable way, and there has been a decided change in the conduct of the community since it began its work. Perhaps there is no rural school of the south that is doing more to assist in the development of the youth of the race than this institution. In the school are about 200 students, who are becoming efficient in dressmaking, plain sewing, cooking, basketry and laundering for the girls and carpentry, blacksmithing and brick masonry for the boys. To meet the growing needs of the school an effort is being made to raise $10,000 with which to erect a building adequate to meet the demands of the community. The building is to serve as a dormitory and main recitation hall. The institution has met the hearty indorsement of the leading white citizens of the community. Dr. J. H. Dillard of the Jean's fund board has made a study of the work and has given his approval of the school to the Jean's fund and other educational agencies. Before the opening of the school in this community the best feeling did not exist between the races. The school has been able to change this condition to one of much friendliness. Professor Ingraham, the founder of the school, was educated at Atlanta university, and after leaving that institution he became the principal of the public school at Rome, Ga., where he remained ten years. As the head of the public school of Rome he did much toward improving the educational system. The leading business and professional men of the south speak of Professor Ingraham in the very highest terms. The late Judge Lumpkin, in speaking of Professor Ingraham, said: "I myself have known Linton S. Ingraham almost from childhood, and there is no better man of his race to be found. Indeed, in truthfulness, uprightness and integrity he stands among the best of any race. He will wisely use any means intrusted to him to build the industrial department of his school." The Spartu Industrial school is one of the schools that were represented at the meeting of the rural school educators of the south, held in New York last April. In which an organization was formed of all of the worthy institutions of the south. Professor Ingraham visited the north in the interest of his school the past summer. JOHNSON'S EXPERIENCE AS NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENT Give All the News Without Bias Spells Success, He Says. Commenting on the work of the newspaper correspondent, Franklin F. Johnson of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger says: "The reporter and correspondent may be of great service to a race journal in countless ways. He is the man who goes direct to the people for news and sends the same back to all the people through the paper he represents. "Very few race journals have as yet seen the necessity of employing capable reporters, and therein lies a great drawback. A paper without good news is like a salary list with an empty treasury. "My experience with the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger has proved invaluable to me because my employer, Mr. John H. Murphy, has always insisted that I get all the news without bias and as accurate as possible. His insistence on this policy spells the reason for his paper having such a strong hold on the confidence of the people of Maryland. No paper can be successful without its being able to present fairly the news and especially that which is of general importance. "Not only does each paper that claims to represent the best interests of the race need a first class reporter in the place of publication, but the editors of such papers should be on such friendly terms with their brother editors in other cities that there should be a regular exchange of news of more than local importance. "Capable correspondents are not only needed to build up a paper locally, but in the chronicling of those events of vital interest to the race where more than ordinary ability and knowledge are required." Washington on Ignoring Politics. Because Dr. Booker T. Washington advised against political influence in the work of the Bordentown (N. J.) industrial school some of the northern daily papers are interpreting the green educator's meaning to their own liking and for the very object, doubtless against which Dr. Washington advised The Bordentown school is a state institution for the education of colored youths. So far as Afro-Americans are concerned the remarks of Dr. Washington were not intended to mean that they, the voting class, should forgive any political, civil or personal right citizens in order to obtain an education. The venerable citizen is a badly handicapped person and lives in violation of the federal constitution whether hindered by unfair laws operated against him by those in authority through prejudice or of his own col THE AFRO-AMERICA J LEDGER KEEN INTEREST IN EXPOSITION Arrangements For Great Ten Days' Festival In New York Showing Progress of the Race During Half Century of Freedom Complete—Special Features and Some New Facts. New York.—With the coming of cool weather and the return to the city of the large number of folk who spend their summer in vacation in the country a new impetus has been given to the work of the emancipation commission. On every hand the people, both white and colored, are manifesting the keenest interest in the progress of the exposition. The New York Sun and other metropolitan papers have devoted much space to the plans of the exposition, and the meeting held at the Union Baptist church recently was a most encouraging demonstration of the enthusiastic determination of the colored people to make the October celebration an unqualified success. Rev. George II. Sims, the popular and efficient pastor of Union church, who is also a worthy and capable mem- HON. JOHN B. CLAYTON. ber of the commission, presided at the meeting. The principal speakers were Chairman, Robert N. Wood, Captain William H. Jackson, director of exhilits, and Mr. Granville Martin. An audience of 500 applauded their remarks, and a general discussion followed. From the northern and western sections of the state come reports of the active interest and co-operation of the people, and every augury points to a magnificent result of the efforts of the commission, despite the shortness of the time it has had at its disposal. Mr. John B. Clayton of Brooklyn is also a member of the commission and has been a consistent worker for the success of the celebration from the start. He is well known in business and religious circles and has long wielded an influence for good in movements for racial uplift and integrity. The pageant portraying the twelve principal epochs in the history of the Negro is eliciting the liveliest attention and promises to prove a great educational influence for those who will take part in it as well as for those who will view this brilliant historical living picture. Among colored people as among white, there is a very great lack of information regarding the part that the Negro has played in the civilization of which he is a part. In these days of the unprecedented development of the mechanic arts, who stops to think that the primitive African discovered the use of iron and that today, in the heart of the so called dark continent, implements are made from this metal rivailing in workmanship and finish the finest products of the skill and ingenuity of the European artisan. In religion, too, the Negro has exerted a powerful influence, for it was a black man who first proclaimed from the summit of a mosque the hour of prayer in the faith which was founded by the prophet Mohammed. The Mohamedan religion now numbers hardly fewer adherents than the Christian faith, and in Africa itself the former is especially strong. The name of the Negro associate of the Arabian prophet is a byword for reverence and respect in all oriental lands, and it ought to be known in the colored man's country of adduction. The pageant is only one feature of the exposition. All the others will show the same care and painstaking effort on the part of all those who are interested in the progress and welfare of the colored race. Increasing demands are coming for space to exhibit the products of the hand and brain of the colored man. The exhibits will be displayed during the whole ten days of the exposition. Special features, such as the pageant, the congresses on religion and civics the conerts, etc., will be repeated at frequent intervals. The commission is always ready to receive suggestions and to give information regarding the scope of the work to any one who communicates with the enunciation proclamation commission. 2217. Savannah avenue, New York City. "Amy," said Mrs. Stringfellow to her daughter, "Walter Barnard has been paying attention to you now for six months. If you were engaged I presume that you would tell me. But I wish to know surely whether you are or are not." "I am not," replied Amy dolefully. "That evidently means that Walter hasn't spoken." "I think he will, mamma." "Not without being brought to the point." "Mamma, you wouldn't wish me to tell him that I am expecting him to propose to me, would you?" "Certainly not. That would not be the part of a girl. But a girl has her privileges, and one of them is to indicate to a young man paying her attention that she wishes him to discontinue doing so." The mother bit her lip, but said nothing more. Nevertheless she determined that since her daughter had not the spunk to bring her lover to a proposal she would make the attempt herself. To interfere in such a matter is always a great risk, and the lady realized that by doing so she might make a breach between herself and her daughter that might never be healed. But Mrs. Stringfellow was naturally diplomatic and determined that she would pursue a little game of her own which might mean a great deal or might not nothing. Not long after this little dialogue Mrs. Stringfellow arranged that Amy should go on a visit. Amy objected, not being willing to leave Walter even for a day, though she did not see him offener than once a week. But the mother prevailed, and Amy departed with fear and trembling that the man she wanted would during her absence fall into the toils of some other girl. One day during Amy's absence Walter Barnard called upon her mother to pay his respects and ask how her daughter was enjoying herself. He was ushered into the library, where he usually visited with Amy. On the table lay a bill from a prominent dry goods store. It was so plainly exposed that the caller could not help seeing it, but he did not make himself acquainted with its contents till an unrolled package on a chair attracted his attention. It was white and of a delicate fabric. Near it was a box, in which some white ganzy substance so loosely rested that a part hung, over the side. There was still another box with the cover on. Barnard while waiting for Mrs. Stringfellow had nothing to occupy him, so his mind became fixed on these articles. He examined the fabric, and it seemed to him that there was about enough of it to make a dress. Then it occurred to him that the gauzy stuff might be intended for a bride's veil. Having gone thus far in his surmises, he was naturally curious to know what was in the covered box. He lifted the cover and saw that it was filled with orange blossoms. Evidently some one was about to be married. But who? There was only one single woman in the house, and that was Amy. A terrible thought entered the young man's brain. Could it be possible that while he had been putting off his proposal some other man had come in and occupied the vacant place ahead of him? His heart seemed to stop beating. Perspiration stood out on his forehead. He paced the floor till Mrs. Stringfellow came down. When she saw the dry goods she looked displeased, called a maid and directed her in a sharp tone to take them upstairs. Then she turned her attention to her visitor. Barnard was too disconcerted to talk connectedly. He jumped from the warm weather to the news from abroad and from the news from abroad to the last bit of social gossip. Then he asked if Miss Stringfellow was enjoying her visit and was informed that she was having a delightful time. He asked when the young lady would return, and his hostess informed him that certain events that had happened since her departure would necessarily alter the time of her homecoming, but did not say whether it would be hastened or delayed. Two or three times Barnard was on the verge of asking whether Amy was about to be married, but every time he balked. Once he got his question partly out, but Mrs. Stringfellow looked at him so coldly that he turned the question into something else. 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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. OUR PATRONS GET RESULTS. friends and Patrons of HMSLEY Funeral and the general public that I have the will endeavor to sustain the repre- dent Embalmer. Thanking the pub- lic nuance of the same. I am respi- tented DUEL T. HEMS DIRECTOR & P All occasions Fun- ergyle Avenue OFFICE; Phone Mount Vernon 2578 ELIX B. PYE, A Berry St. GENERAL DIRECT C. & P. PHONE Not Connected with be offered for the det g business under the Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 Bert A. Ellis's Leading Upholstery, Courteous Attendants, Sewing Tire Carriages for hire for one. Day or JOHN H. $ TOADY 42 W. HILL STREET UP-TO-DATE UNDERSTORE for $10.00 and up; case carriages for Funerals, Wedding roles at the most reasonable lea-come to see him, just call W. THE RE LIFE INSURANCE S. STROBRIDGE, Preside s. Charles & Saratoga Life Insurance Company The Policies issued on age ed weekly from the hor ies The Best Cont The Old Reliable R. H. Butler, the colored agent for Singe sewing machines, is here before the public catering for your fall trade. I have been made special agent by the company for colored trade. See me when wanting to buy a machine on small monthly [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] rons of the late Funeral Director and Embalmer that I have taken up the business in the reputation he bore as an 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 VE, Sr. Nr. Calvert. RECTOR:::: ONE with any other firm the detection of per- der the name of e Sr. mon 3603 Elliott g Undertaker. S AVE. Dudants, Shipping Funerals or hire for all occasions. Day or Night. DADVIN....( STREET, UNDERTAKER d up; caskets for $3.00 and up. Weddings, Parties, Receptions, seasonal le rates. You need not just call INSURANCE CO. President Ratoga Sts., Balto., Md. company in Maryland on ages from 2 to 79 the homes of the insured Contracts 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MARYLAND Happenings In Various Sections Gathered By Our Special Correspondents Catonsville Md., October 2. Landmark Lodge, No. 40, of Masons had a sermon preached to them at Grace A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. The Grand Master Joseph J. Evans and his cabinet of grand officers, the Grand Lodge of Maryland, Subordinate Lodges of Baltimore. Towson and neighboring towns and the Eastern Star, under Mrs. Rosie Richardson were present. Rev. B. T. Perkins of Washington Grove, preached an able sermon to an overcrowded house. The local lodge assisted by the Mortgage Club and stewardesses served the visitors with lunch at the Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs. Rachel Clark and Mrs. Anita Harris, two of the oldest residents of Catonsville, are confined to their homes by illness. Mr. James Ebbs visited his mother and father Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ebbs, of Rolling Road. Little Miss Lillian Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harris, gave a birthday party. She had 30 of her little playmates present. She was 8 years old an received many presents. The Allen's League of Grace A. M. E. Church will open Sunday with a special program at 7.30 p. m. Rev. Julius Gray, choir and congregation worshipped at the Morning Star Baptist Church Sunday at 3 p. m. The Dunbar Literary Association was organized at Grace A. M. E. Church Thursday evening. It will have weekly meetings. Pauline Nickens, who has been staying in Virginia with relatives, has returned home to attend school. Crisfield Jottings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Crisfield, Md., October 2.—Mrs. Henrietta Maddox, of Fairmount, accompanied by her niece who passed through here on her way to Baltimore. Dr. W. J. Barkley is home from a brief trip to Washington. Mrs. Annie Collins and her daughter Mrs. Lizzie Hall, have arrived home from Conowing, Md. Mrs. Hall will remain in town a few days before returning home. Mr. Welthers Wicks is remodeling his house on Locust street. Mrs. Daniel B. Maddox is visiting relatives and friends at West River Md. Mr. Joseph Brittingham gave a musical entertainment at Rev. J. S. Collins' Church at Pocomoke City on last Monday night. Hagerstown Happenings (Special to The Atro-American Ledger. Hagerstown, Md., October 3.—Mrs. Mary J. Thomas, one of the oldest members of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, departed this life in full triumph of faith, last Thursday. Rev. David Johnson preached the funeral at the church last Sunday afternoon. Many relatives and friends came to the city to pay their tribute of respect to her noble life. Among them ware: Miss Jennie Thomas, Henry Thomas, both of Washington; Edward Thomas of Baltimore, and Mrs. Ida Gray, of Sharpsburg, Md. One son Benjamin Thomas, survives her. Miss Aneti Washington, who has been ill in a hospital, has recovered. Mrs. Mahalia Carter, of Boston, is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Mary Washington Miss Ida Jackson has returned from Asbury Park, where she spent the summer. Mrs. Winnie Barnum has gone to the hospital to have an operation performed. Miss Grace Riley of 622 Archer street, Baltimore is visiting Miss Pauline Johnson. Rev. David Johnson was initiated in the Oak Spring Lodge 41 G. U. O. of Masons Wednesday night of last week. Snow Hill Happenings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., October 2.— Mrs. Lavenia Jewett, who has been quit sick at St. Michaels, Md., has returned much improved. Miss Clara Belle Porter and Mrs. Jennie Purnell, who have been to Ocean City all summer, have returned for the winter. Rev. J. W. Jewett, Mrs. Lavenia Jewett, Mr. Charles Waters, Mrs. Hattie Waters, Rev. E. J. Henry, Miss Henry and Miss Ola Wilson attended the Emancipation Celebration at Salisbury this week. Mrs. Mary Covington, of Philadelphia is visiting her grandmother and friends. Mrs. Rosa Harman, who has been to Ocean City, left here. Thursday for Princeton. N. J., where she will spend the winter. Mrs. Eva Kate Dandy, who has been the guest of Mrs. Charlotte Stevenson returned to Wilmington Del. Thursday of last week. Mrs. Mary C. Long, who spent the summer with her father Mr. Asbury Harman, has returned to Salem, N. J. where she and family will spend the winter. News From Easton (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., October 2.—Mrs. Louis Chase, formerly of Easton, died Tuesday in Philadelphia. She had been paralyzed for several years. Mr. Louis Lillivan, of Longwoods. Md., died September 29th after everal month's illness. Mr. Stephen Truxon has returned to Baltimore. Master Elbert Turner, grandson of Mr. I. G. Turner, of 102 W. Port street, has gone to Philadelphia with his mother, Mrs. Daisy Turner to live. Miiss Nettie Jenkins and Mr. H. M. Dobson were married Tuesday in Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Martha Hurns of Baltimore is visiting Mrs Alice Poney. Mr. Joseph Adams and Miss Julia Lucas left Easton September 24 for Philadelphia. Rev. J. E. A. Johns, a district superintendent of the M. E. Church has been visiting Rev. J. H. Wallace for several days. Mr. Tilghman Owens, of Charleston, S. C., was married to Miss Agnes Sullivan September 20. Mr. Paris Elliott, of Philadelphia was here last week visiting his friends. Denton Notes. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Denton Md., October 2.—The Women's Christian Temperance Union held its monthly meeting a Union Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday. They discussed the Statewide local option bill. Mrs. Garry, who represents a branch of the Holy Rollers, had a baptizing Sunday. Miss L. T. Kennard, the supervisor of colored schools, and Mr. Lee, principal of Denton school are at their posts of duty. Mr. Arthur Bryant, Miss Ida Bailey and Mr. Charles Boston visited Baltimore this week. John Wesley M E. Church had a successful candle rally last Sunday. Mrs. Martha Johnson has returned from her vacation. The pastors' wives of the A. M. E. Churches on the Eastern Shore are contemplating, organizing a Woman's Alliance. Rev. R. E. Ford, presiding elder of the Easton district, will preach at Union Bethel Church this Sunday morning. Annapolis Briefs. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Annapolis Md., October 2.—The Golden Leaf Circle gave a fine reception in honor of Rev. and Mrs. E. S. Williams at Asbury M. E. Church, Tuesday evening. The affair was one worthy to be mentioned. The reception room was beautifully decorated with flowers of numerous description. The decorating colors were green and yellow. The tables were also beautifully decorated with red lights and crysanthemums. Those who assisted in receiving were Rev. and Mrs. C. G. Cummings, Rev. Hart and Miss Cruso. After being entertained with several selections, vocal and instrumental, a very elaborate repast was served. The menu consisted of chicken salad, slaw, ham, ice cream and hot chocolate. Cambridge Cullings Cambridge.Md., October 2. Rev. and Mrs. Brady, Hagerstown, spent a lay as the guest of Rev. and Mrs. S. S. Jolley. Mrs. Lizzie Henson president of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, is accomplishing great work here. Prof. Frank B. Butler, principal of our high school and Prof. Alonzo H. Long, supervisor of Norchester county, have returned for the opening of school on Monday, October 6. Dr. S. S. Jolley and H. M. St. Clair left Tuesday for Philadelphia, where they went as delegates appointed by the Governor to the Emancipation Proclamation exposition. All of the churches are gaining new life as the members are returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Issac Jackson have been blessed with a fine baby boy. He has been named Floyd Chauncy. Mr. and Mrs. John Matthews have been out of the city a few days attending the wedding of their cousin at Easton, Md. Mrs. Titus Stiles left Monday to teach in the grammar school at Snow Hill, Md. TO THE LAKE ...EDUCATION Mad. M. A. Hu 787 George Street Having spent the summer York learning the latest in hair work, Shampooin treatment and Manicur making of Puffs. Braids, now prepared to open he for the winter. Rev. J. W. Armstrong pastor of the A. M. E. Church Jonestown Md., left Tuesday for Howard University, Washington. Cumberland Notes. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md. Oct. 2.—The people of Cumberland are stirred up to a high pitch of indignation over the discovery of a deed to a piece of valuable land given to them by a Mrs. Mary Hoyt, September 9th, 1865, for the purpose of erecting a church and school house on the said property for the colored inhabitants and residents of the city. This piece of property located in the western section of the city, has in some way been taken up by the white people and now occupied with 6 of the best residences in Cumberland. While the colored people have been placed in the Eastern section on a hill known as "Schribers Hill," with an old building, long since condemned and unsafe for occupancy. The case will be taken into the courts by the principal of the school and the three pastors, with Dr. Spurgeon Sparks, as a committee for the people. Our school opened on the 15th under very favorable conditions with Prof. G. W. N. Overton, Miss B. B. Kenedy, of Washington and Miss Edna M. Rhodes of Cumberland. Owing to the crowded building and and increase of pupils this year the trustees are arranging to hire either the Ebenezer Baptist Church or the Salvation Hall in which to place the 4th and 5th grades. Miss Sarah Bromea, Frank Hairreston, Estella M. Travers and Nora Holingsworth are out again after a brief sickness. Mrs. Nan Washington and Mrs. B. Hall are on the sick list. Mrs. Martha Burgee and daughter, Louisa Hillery, Mrs. Lizzie Jones and children, Mrs. Mary E. Rhodes and Christina Banks, have returned home from Atlantic City where they have been for the summer. Miss Hattie McNeal left for Baltimore last week to take up her duties as teacher in the public school. Miss Rebecca and Raymond McNeal have gone to Storer for another year after spending their vacation home. Prof. E. A. Henderson, the district superintendent of the Sabbath Schools, was here on the 21st and encouraged the school with an instructive address and appointed Miss Edna M. Rhodes as an assistant superintendent for this section. Mrs. Mary Edwards, of Lincoln, Pa., enroute to Redford, Pa., stopped over on Sunday and visited friends and old acquaintances. She has come into possession of some valuable property by the will of her grand parents. She was the guest of Mrs. M. E. Rhodes and family. Miss Helen Ross, of New York City left on Sunday for that city after a short stay with Mrs. Rosa Davis. Mr. Z. C. Bundy, of Johnstown, Pa., is now a resident here. Rve. J. D. Jackson delivered the principle address at Piedmont, W. Va., at the Emancipation celebration on the 24th. He will speak also at Meyersdale, Pa. on a similar occasion in October. The coal rally at the A. M. E. Church netted $43.32 last Sunday with other reports to be heard from. Dr. Jackson will preach a series of sermons on the subject of "Heaven and Hell." House Painting. Glazing, Graining, Enameling Floors Stained-Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. Ladies if you want your hair to grow long Madam Gross will treat your hair with Guaranteed to Grow one.half inch per month also her preparation on sale. 2203 Division Street TO THE LADIES ...EDUCATION... Having spent the summer in New York learning the latest methods in hair work, Shampooing, Scalp treatment and Manicuring, the making of Puffs, Braids, etc., is now prepared to open her classes for the winter. What's the matter with your Hair If you want it long and beautiful it can be made so with Mme C. J. Walkers Wonderful Hair Grower. Write, Call or Phone Mrs. J. S. Fennell, Madison 1345 or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. "Hair Dresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. I LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a full Line of Human Hair Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 3rd floo Mme. L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT W. H. Largest Manufacturer of Hair Preparations in Boston. Largest Importer of Pure Human Hair. Trained in the best schools. 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Nerve—Lung—Tuberculosis There are hundreds in Baltimore City to verify the Wonderful Curative merit of Strength and Life. Mrs. Tucker, 2003 E. Lanvale street said, "My daughter was sent to Euderwood tubercular hospital with lung trouble, kept there many months, then came home to die. In May my child became very low, and one of the Phipps Clinic doctors said she would not live 7 days. My son called Dr. Campbell, the lung and nerve specialist. He put my daughter on Strength and Life, and with the rules she improved wonderfully. She helped later about the house has been able to go for car ride and is living yet. Neighbors ridiculed me for having a colored doctor, but he did the work, and and I can recommend him and his medicine." Strength and Life prevents tuberculosis, and if the printed rules are followed, it checks and cures all incipient cases. Sold at Drugstores, and office of Dr. D. N. E. Campbell. 1369 N. Carey St. Baltimore. Md. Call or write. M. 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Stops falling Hair. Try it for the samples. Not greasy-will not gum. Hair Straightening ‘Airo-American-Ledget Members National Negro Press Ass'n - © Published Every Saturday tigi AT TE —" APRO-AMERICAN BUILDING, -. 628 N. EUTAW ST. ——py THE—— Afro-American Co. J. #. MORPHY, Manager. ©, & P. Phong, Mt Vernon 2883 : UP-TOWN OFFICE: i320 Druid. Hill Avenue. 0B P-Phone, Madison 142. SUBSCRIPTION R&i G5: Payable In Advance dine Vent nj ncnnnennes One Dollar Bix Months...........-Fifty Cents Three fonths..........Forty Cents Single Copy........--Tbree Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-clasa matter SF Weare not responsible for the Gara or preservation of unsolicited gentributions on any subject. se {G2E- Allarticles sent to this office for AXblication, must pave the writer's eignature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Co (@B- Oburches and others having news sotices wll pleage have the same ‘the office by ursday to insure publicé- tion in the week's issue. 4" Correspondents will please: have Ei communieation, in tae office by noon on Wednesdays. (6F- All-communications intended for publication should be acldressed to THE MERICAN LEDOER, 628 North Bataw Street. Baltimore, Md pein ne eee (WEF Advertising rates made known ‘apon application. eS QA, A Caccks,, Money Orders and rafts should be made payable to Tae AFRO-AMELICAN CO as eee BALTIMORE, OCT. 4, 1913 Will some of our kind friends who are so actively engaged in the work of segregating us tell us where we are going tu live. We jnave no air ‘ships and cannot live in the air; we cannot burrow in the ground as the ground hogs do, and as. they donot want us to live either in the city or country, pray tell us where we shall live. The colored people of this city ought to be very greatful to the editorial department of the Balti- more American for the splendid support’ it has’given them in shand- ling the:-recent disturbances in this city. For many years this paper has been largely supported by the colored population, but at no time has it handed any question afiecting their rights as it has done jn the last week or two, During that time it has hud just two lines, and these appeared in its issue of Thursday morning, as follows: “The segregation issue can never be settled with bricks.” Another Solomon come to judge- ment. For the sake of argument, and, for that only, we might be willing to admit that there might be ‘some excuse for violently removing some newcomers fram certain residential districts, but what was:the excuse for stoning the homes of people who had -been living in one house for'a decade or more? There was no. offence on. ‘the part: of these people. ‘Then why this mob violence? ; _ The advantages which the city is to.offer: in the various night schools which open next: week, should be fully, taken advantage of by. the colored people -of this city. This js‘ especially true. of the courses along various lines which will be Offered at the Colored High School. ‘Tf, one cabnot attend’ at night the Jaiter’ achool, he or'stie may, do-so Tate. afternoons. Lf foreigners. can take advantage of the many advar- ‘tages’ offered “in. continuation “gchools® colored people, who. are continually “oppressed and “need »thé, best~ of training for. economic “and social upilft, should even.need “it more than they. ‘The “day of “the. efficient ‘man -and woman is cWere!.and. ‘the. colored man’ and ‘woman © whois: efficient “in, the - ¢rades or along academic-lines can surely find temunerative employ: ment which will remove them from that large class of menials, more or lese inefficient. - Sacrifice a few hours of pleasure for the improve- ment of your menial and “technical sflicieney. “About this time Sergeant Clubem, Officers Hitum,:Knockum and Kickum, appeared 1h the scene and arrested William, Black, and John Yellow, Negroes, who were gent to the Police station: in the patrol wagon, and were later fined “steen -dollars and cost by Justice Fixam.”? ‘ This is about the way the usual items concerning the so called race riots were reported in the daily papers. Now it is to be noticed that in no instance was any-white man or boy arrested for disturbing the peace of the city by stoning the homes of quiet, peaceful, respect- able citizens, even though . they were colored. Perhaps sometime in the future those who are in au- thority will see to it that the police department is able to get the above named. officers at the scene of these disturbances. when they are going on, and perhaps again, they may be able hy the aid of its detective force assisted by the Burns Detec- tive agency and the Pinkerton de- tectives to bring some of these law breakers to justice. We do not: know just how far Mr. West, who is now taking such an active interest in ovr affairs, propases to go with his street car Jim Crow business, but there is one thing we do know that neither the good thinking white people nor the better class of colored penple want to see any such thirg in Bal- timore. We are willing to admit that there’ are: some of our white friends who would like to’see . us removed from. this mundane sphere and to other climes, prob- ably either-of whieh‘or bath would be preferabl to jim crow cars on the streets of Baltimore. It does seem to us that it is about time to stop this kind of agitation, for it does the city no good but’ on the other hand: gives it a great deal of unwise adver- tisement that will do it a consid- erable amount of harm in the future. As far as we know there are but two large ’mapufacturing concerns which have left the South to locate in thiseity, one of them a whiskey concern and another a manufactury for a sort of soft drink, all others, so far have come from the North and West. What will these people think when asked to locate in Baltimore when advised as to conditions of labor here? Die- satisfied labor is not a beneficial as- set to any city or people. Would it not be well for these agitators to consider these propositions be- fore going turther? THE AGE OF PARSECUTION It is most significant that this, our year of. Jubilee the fiftieth anniversary of our Emancipation, should chronicle the dawn of an age of Negro persecution. There have been recent happenings both in this.city and country which em- phasize this fact. At first, the Christian church did not incite any general persecution, but, by’ and bye, when it began to wax. strong: and increase; the inevitable occurr- ed. They were presecuted, they were hunted down, cast to the lions, and most shamefully treated by the “best people’? of those times. The invisible Christ whom the Christians adored was ever with them, and after the dust of battle had passed bye, they were triumphant and well established, Tn these times through which we ‘are now passing we must draw our inspiration from the same source which ever animated the life of the early followers {of thé Divine ‘Master. We are. simply persecut- ed because of our race identity and it is with. us to diseover,the real power of endirance,- If any’ one has the least doubt with respect to the ‘‘persecution’’ phase ot the matter let him carefully read the daily papers, and note the way we are spoken of and written of by the ‘‘superior’? race of white Christians. Not the least indica- tion in‘such ‘‘write ups” that they regard members of our race as fellow Christians, and heits of the same promise; but, always with sneers and contempt; as though we constituted the very off-scouring of creation. It. is always “‘negroes’” or ‘‘darkies’’ or such language calculated to wound and offend. Because ‘of all this, inasmeuh as we are men made inthe Jikeness of the Creator, .we are, momentarily, and ony momentarily, tempted to de- ‘Spair.- Now, it is just because of. this “human fear. and feeling that we venture.a word of cheer. in the first place, this very age of persecution which is now dawn- |ing upon us is the surest indica- tons and evidence of: progress and advance. - It“ is. not because we are THE AFRO-AMERICAN: LEDGER a. worthless. people, ignorvan’ ale" vicious that. ‘‘jim crow’’.treat- ment.scems to be on the increase, but rather. because there is’an ever growing feeling upon the part of the race éverywhere that, God is our Father, and that He loves us, in every. respect. as He loves the other children of the hoise- hold, whatever may be their color. Because we-do-believe in God with all: our hearts; we believe ‘n the perfect equality of all his children. Believing as. much, under. no'cir- cumstanees whatever are we mind- ed to. bow down to the image of ‘white ‘superiority’? which the king of these times has set up. But, as honest men, who fear God the only answer we can give to our persecutors is: ‘Weare not careful to. answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning firery. furnace,-and He will deliver us. But if not, be it known. unto thee, we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast, setup.” " Let no man among us be-faint hearted, but strong and of a good courage, for the Almighty tighteth for us. Our chief concern should be to please Him both in will and deed; and, be careful to maintain the very best conduct. Let our words be few. Let our cooperation be as one man, But, while God fighteth for ug, we must constantly do our part. ‘And, no insignificant part, of ,cur duty is to give freely out of .our penury for race defense. We are persecuted as a race, and we must stand together as a race in raising whatever means are required for the exigencies of the situation. Above all, let us he careful of our speech, Let us be quiet and order- ly; do ovr work weli, so that the adversaries can have only one aceu- sation to bring against us, and that is, that we are “Negroes.” To that we plead guilty, Our defense for this misfortune, if it be a mis- fortune, isGOD. He will defend His own creation. He will vindi- cate the eternal fact that of ‘one blood’? hath he created all men, and He will zealously guard them as the apple of His eye, Just how and when all the details will be worked out is, a matter of little consequence. ‘The important thing is to be true to Him, and fight, not with carnal weapons but with every power and resource within our reach The victory is sure and certain, and the temporary incon- venience, discipline and trial to which we may be subjected, are but golden channels through which our God will bring us to genuine moral and spiritual superiority. Son of man stand upon thy feet, and fight, ‘for the adversaries which you see today, shortly, you shall see no more forever. Winchester Notes (Special to the: Afro-American Ledger) Winchester, .Va. October 3.— Rev. Prof. John H. Quiett, princi- pal of the Winnchester grammar school, is looked upon as the father of education here. Ie has been teaching in this school for 32 years. He is agraduate of the Hampton Normal and Industrial Institute. ‘Mrs. Mary M, Roberts, a gardv:- ate of the Tennessee Normal and Industrial Institute and the Lyneb- burg High Schoo) is the teacher in the f2nd grade. She is the wife of Rev. W. W. Roberts, pastor St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Miss Nellie S. Jones of Char- Jottesville, Va., is the teacher in the first grade. She is a graduate of Hampton. Sunday was Men’s Day at Mt. Camel Free Baptist Church. “Lhe program: was the best of the three rendered recently. ‘The following persons. touk part Revs. W. P. Fisher, A. Markland Taylor of Philadelphia; Otha Wells and J. Luther Martin; Messrs. W. L. Good,C. Mount Lovett, Lloyd;Fish- er, ‘lierman Walker, James F. Robinson and the Male chorus who excelled themselves. The 10th Calvary gave a min- stre] show at the Odd Fellows Hall three nights last week. They left Tuesday for Washington, _ where they were reviewed by Presiden! Wilson and Secretary of War Garrison, Frederick Notes. t (Speclit! to the Afro-American Ledger.) Frederick,.Md., October 2.—The special services held-at Quinn A. M.. E. ‘Church. during September were largely ‘attended. $192 was raised, including $100-00. woman's day... Rev. Jon Porter is pastoriof the chureh, f ; Mr. Paul Diggs tas returned from a pleasant tfip to Canada and the:Great Lakes. . He stopped over in Duluth, Minn. . WHITES TRYING 10 BAR NEGROES The white residents of Mt. Washington, determined to prevent the rumored: location of Morgan College within the confines of that suburb, secured an injunetion Wednesday from Judge. Irank I. Duncan, of the Cireuit Court of Baltimore county, retraining Bert A. Spencer, the Washington (D. C.) Loan and Trust Company, the Cross Country Boulevard. Realty Company’ and the: trustees of the college from taking any steps look- ing to the locating of the’ homes ‘of colored people on any portion of the Carroll Estate. Bond for $1, 000 was filed. An application for the dissolution of the restraining order will probably be made. ‘The petitioner, Walter W. Gresford, alleged that he had bought property in the neighborood. with the verbal understanding that’ none would be suld to Negroes or persons of Negro descent. It is rumored that a movement is on foot to acquire tracts in several first. class suburbs and to build bigh class homes for well to do colored people. A company looking to. this end was incorporat- edsseveral weeks ago, and a number of persons have signified their .in- tention of building homes that would be a credit to any com- munity. It is said that’ the Carroll tract contains 49 acres, 20 of which are to be given to the trustees and the remainder sold for the erectign of-high class homes thereon. Mt. Washington has at present a number of inferior homes for the colored: servants of the vicinity. There is also a public school there and achureh, Whether or not the college or, the celored settlement will be located at Mt. Washington is problematical, but it may be said with assurance that the color- ed men of means will. have shortly to find desirable home sites in th» suburbs in order to esvape the gouging that real “estate dealers will do to those who desire homes ‘in the sections in which the local segregation law’ virtually restricts the colored population. There is already talk of having the next Legislature pass a segregation law for the suburbs. Governor Crothers passed a similar law for Crisfield a few years ago on the ground that it was uncon- stitutional. A Reminder.” “The trouble that some whites are making for colored people here who move. inio certain neizhbor- hoods reminds me of the bravery of Benjamin ‘Denham, who lived in Barren county, Ky.,"’ a well known minister told a representa- tive of the Afro-American Ledger this week. “Ben Denhani bad been ordered to move by some whites’? he said. “Instead. of moving he armed him- self with shotgun and when the mob appeared he opened fire: When the smoke cleared away three whites were dead, Ben went to Lovisville and surrendered. He was taken to Glasgow, Ky., tried, convicted and sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary.., When. the sheriff brought Denham to Frank fort Governor Bradley was there lo meet them. He ordered the sheriff to unshackle him, grabbed Denham and told him he was a free man. Denham’s home had been burned and he’ did not know where to go.. He consulted ‘a prominent lawyer, who advised him to go to Indiana, live there-a year and then institute suit against some members of the mob; He follow2d the a‘vice and later instituted suit in the United:States Court, “and was awarded $75,000 damages.”” Mr. J: R. Browne Retired News has just reached the United States that J. R. Browne, father of Rev. 4. Angold Brown B. D. of Washington Conference, has just ‘been retired from the government service of British Guiana, South America. Mr. Brown servéd the British Government loyally for 35 years and 6 months, which extended over and above any other member on record in the prison servied, ° He was confirmed, Chief Warden. ‘of the, Georgetown™ prison’ by the late Queen Victoria-and ‘assistant superintendent of same by the late King Edward VIIL. . He now receives a gond pension. On his ‘retirement’ the -. officers and staff of the department present- edhim with’ an address and a purse in appreciation of his valuable and faithful service.” Mr. Brown has been for years a jocal preacher. in-the Wesleyan Methodi:t Church. - - Support Parran ‘The Anti-Saloon League seeks to elect Thoinas. Parran;. Republican candidate to U.S. Senate. The fact that, Mr. Parran had,the hardihood to deme out and take his stand upon the principle of the people's role on the liquor question, though the Republican; party as such did not encouch the liquor. question per-se in their platform in the eyes of the Anti-Saloon League, is an evidence. that» he is greater than his party and for that reason the League will stand for Mr. Parran. ‘Mr. Turpean superintendent of the colored department and who is one of the foremost progressives in the state among the colored peo- ple, declared that the efforts of his department as well us that of. the League in Maryland will be direct- ed in‘ the interest of Mr. Parran. Tne League feels that for ‘the well-being of the Temperance in- terest of the State, Mr. Blair Lee, democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, must be defeated, and the fact that the progressives have put up Mr. Wellington, who like Mr. Lee, is 30 tied up with the Hquor interest of Maryland, that. the sit- uation hardly admits of the choice between two-evils. _1n addition the election of Mr. Parran to the United State Senate, is so plainly the'duty of the temperance people | in view of his manly declaration on the Local Option proposition and the known. attitude of Mr. Lee and the indifference of Mr. Wellington, that the’ League "has no alternative but to support Mr. Parran. Mr. Turpeau speaking of his at- | titude toward the progressives said “Asa progressive I’ can not bo port Mr, Wellington, ‘because this vear in the State. of Maryland| there must be concerted effort on the part of the temperance peo- ple to put all the temperance .in- fluence possible in office and de- feat all the liquor influence possi- ble. Mr: Wellington has been si- lent on the League’s proposition, the-fact of the matter‘is, that or, Wellington's record is in favor of liquor control in the State. ‘As a matter of race, the colored Voters will find it easy to support Mr. Parran. Firts, because he is ja Répablican and if ever there was atime when the Republican party was the ship‘andvall else the’ sea, that time is now in Maryland. 1 can not say as to the future, I re- serve the right to adhere to my progressive prineiples as regards national polities, Dut in the pres- ent situation I ask all colored men in the Satet to vote for “'Tom’?Par- ran. “Second, the colored people should support Mr. Parran because the liquor interest of the State is behind the candidacy of both Mr. Lee and Mz. Wellington—not that they want to elect Mr. Wellington, but because they want to use him simply to divide Republican vote to insure the election of Mr. Lee. ‘There are millions behind this movement and the Negro vote now as never before, can be the real saviour of the Republican party in this State. ‘There is a healthy division in the Democratic party un Mr. Lee, and the hope of the Democrat is to keep the Republican. party: divided, by keeping the. Progressive party. in the field. . The Negro is. passing through perilous times and he must concentrate in State politics es- pecially in electing this ‘national Senator.” I call upon the Negro to present a solid front in Maryland at this election—for the election of Tom*Varran to the United States Senate. A Contrast ‘Two: weeks ago Charles G, Guth shot and killed his colored chavffeur George A. Murphy. Guth alleged that he did so in order to save be- ing ‘killed atthe hands of the mur- dered man, following ‘a rebuke of the latter on account of surly re- marks addressed to Guth’s wife, The laundress in .the home told a different.’ story, however, alleging that Guth had chatised the chaffeur for: ordering milk along with his. He then shot him, she said, and also. rained blow after: blow upon the killed man’s face, after he..had been shot. The coroner's jury ex: onerated Guth from all blame, despite the fact that the’ conflic of testimony made’ the case one for the Grand Jury and the Crimi. jnal Court to handle: Thiszaweek the ‘chauffeur. Zo ‘T. .R. Smith accidentally ran‘ove and killed a little white boy‘on Mc Culloh. ‘street. "The- coroner hel the chauffeur blame . worthy’ ‘anc he was released. on. bail ‘for the action of the Criminal-Court cn : ‘charge’ of ‘manslaughter. » BOOSTS 5 AND KNOCKS Pythias have purchased the two big buildings ‘at the Southeast corner of McCulloh and Preston streets and intend converting them into a hall. "This adds another ‘‘hall’” to the large number already -in the vicinity—none of which are really |half enough to. meet the ever in- creasing demands of the people af |Baltimore for a first class place te hold public “gatherings of aay pretentions. Of course none of these organizations, individually, ean ever hope in the near future to erect a commodious building that will in every way meet the demands of its patrons, but if some of them would get together and centralize their efforts along this line, some- thing'might be done. ‘There is the Galilean Fishermen, the Odd fel- Jows and the two branches of Py- thians all owning properties with- in a'radius of a mile and not one of their buildings has an auditorium that can seat 500 people at one time. Suppose, it were possible (and we believe:it is) for these or- ganizations to combine their effort and erect one first class building in which all of the various meetings could be held and in which wouls be an auditorium that would be able to meet every demand. Such an auditorium is sorely needed by our people and we are sure there are but few who would he so dense as to fail to recognize the posibili- ties of suc a project. Such a scheme could be very easily fi- nanced, because the money now invested in these several small pro- perties would be ample to put up a builaing that would not.anly be acredit to Baltimore and ‘the race, but would be a monument to those who might work for its consum- nation. Concentrate your efforts, my brethren. As the result cf a look in of [several “*bluecoats'’ on the dancers at a certain hall in our city last week, quite a few” persons are suffering from bruised shins and other minor injuries. It seems as Jif the policemen were looking for a place in which too much noise was heing created and not being able to find it concluded that it must have been this hall. So they walked in and ‘‘inspected’’ the crowd. Everything was orderly and the. policemen departed. As they left, however, one timid soul thought he heard one of the offi- cers say something about going out for reinforcements. He im- mediately spread the report that a-raid on the place was being tlanned. That was enough. The doors were not large enough and those who could not make their exit by that méans took ta the windows. Back fences were scal- ed. with the ease that would have done credit toan acrobat of the highest calibre and in less than five minutes the hall was as desert- ed as the churebyard in-which Gray wrote his ‘‘Blegy.”’. Thé women of Baltimore are ‘certainly a hard working bunch. ‘The activities along lines -of social upift in which they are engaged are indeed too numerous to mention here; but it seems to me that there is one field whieh hasbeen almost if not juite neglected; and that is the supervision of the pleasures of jour young hoys and girls. There [are a number of dances given every jreek. ‘There'are also a large and ever inereasing number of ‘‘danc- ing classes” which are conducted in the various halls. One visiting any of these ‘‘affairs’’ can see young boys and girls, ranging from 12 and 13 years.of age up and in mgny instances “no one is there who “can in the least be held re- sponsible for their conduct and |they are left to amuse themselves Jas they will, We know, in the first. place, that. the. parents have no business to allow their young children to attend these functions |unattended, but since there is-no |way to prevent them from doing ||so, it would seem that some steps -)should be taken to have chaperons .}at these halls ta see to the hehavior om om <h eC ————— Exposition Programme. Has Been Arranged Continued from page 1 er. Clement ‘I. Branch, Rev. A. Mark Harris, Mr. Robert A. Mess- jer, Hon. William Riddle, .Rev. L 7. L. Roundtree and Mr. Thomas Spensor, secretary.” The following are the organizers: Rey. Solomon Porter Hood, chief; Rey. John A, White, assistant; Mrs. Pauline L. Baxter, assistant; Mr, Alain LeRoy Locke, assistant: Prof. Evermont P. Robinson, musi- al director. ‘The failure of the Legislature at its last special session to reap- propriate the unused balance of $7,000 for the last year, of the total appropriation of $20,000, has made the commissioners ask the public or subscriptions of $3,000, ike responses to which have been generous. Subscriptions or checks way be sent to Rev. Solomon Porter Hood, Mechanics Building,Trenton, N. J.. and they will be properly acknowledged and credited. te — rs, E, R. Kiner, of Cambridge, Mass., and little son Amon, after spending ten days in Philadelphia attending the biennial session of Knights of Pythias, Eastern and Western Hemispheres made a flying visit to Baltimore as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Ross, of 2047 Divisien'street. Mrs. Kiner was highly delighted with her trip. ‘Among those who called were: Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Tripp, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Howard, Mrs. Hattie Walters, Mrs. C. Snyder Smith, Dr: Jacobs, of Hartford, Conn.; Mr. Fitz Stewart, of Lin- coin University; Miss I. R. Cum- aings, Mrs. Estelle Fennell and Mrs. F, K Owen. Mrs. Charles Gross of W. Biddle street gave a tea Sunday evening jn honor of Miss Josephine Gantt, ef Boston, formerly of Baltimore. ‘hose present were Mesdames Her- wert West, John Chase, Jr., Chas. Gooby, Florence Jenkins of Easton, Hamilton Lee, Misses Elsie Rich- ardson, Lessie Martin and Marga. ret Gross. Memoriam In sad but loving remembrance of my dear sister, Mary E. Moore. who died one year ago today. Oct. sth, 1913. — 5 Oh how sudden was the summon When they said she was dead. Time was too late to say farewell To the ones she loved so well. Sleep on dear sister and take your rest God called you home, He though it best. By her loving sister, Alexine Harris, In sad but loving remembrance o eur dear mother Sarah L. Smith who departed this life two year ago, October 1, 1912 If mother were here My life is so weary So full of sadness and pain, Each day brings its shadows, its mists and its rain; There is no ray of sunshine, My pathway to cheer, But sorrow would vanish lf mother were here Bach hope for me is blooming But blooms to decay; Each joy that I treasure Soon withers away My dreams full of beauty And gloom disappear But soon all would brighten, ‘ mother were here Qh to lay my poor head On her dear Jap once more And feel her soft fingers Stray lovingly o’er “And catch her fond wihspers, How seon grief would vanish If mother were here By her loving daughters, Alverta Jones and Alma Smith The A, C. E. League, of Waters A.M. E. Church begs leave to an- ounce its reopening this Sunday, Qetober 5, 5.45 P. M., at which time a brilliant program will he rendered. Opening address by Rev. A. L. Gaines. Goud music and singing. Miss Mamie Woolford, president. C. A. Carey, secretary. Rev. A. L. Gaines, pastor. io ee ee Mr. Blake Downs and daughter Mrs, Lottie. D. Winder, wish to thank their friends for their kind- ness during the illness’ of himself and son, Blake A. Downs,. Jr., and they wish to thank them: for sheir heartfelt sympathy that was extended at the death of his son en Monday, September: 22nd, and also for the beautiful flora! designs. We thank the’ faithful few re- maining members ‘of .the -old Cres- cent Club, namely -Mr. William Marris, Mr. Henry Camphor, Mr. (William “Massey and -Mr. John Matthews for acting pallbearers and for theirmost beautiful floral designs. . Marie Faulkner | HAIR DRESSER | 120Druid Hill Avenue | Who guarantees to make your hair grow. Have hundreds of references, which ‘ean be given. One of the best Hair Creams known to modern chemistry, on sale, , Give it a trial. In Union There Is Strenth Hall’s Chapel Lodge No. 3783 G. U. 0. of Odd Fellows of Sol- lers, A. A. County, Md., has built a new Hall and will be a Dedicated fn OPA G re ig rae maa At2o’clock P.M. Sermon will be preached by Rev. E. W. Ss. Peck. Addresses will be made by the followsng distingbished Grand Officers: M: V. P. Julius C, Johnson; M. V. P. W. L. Houston of Washington, D._C.; M. V. P. Hamilton Hayes, Hon. Harry S. Cummings, City Coun- cilman; District Grand Master Perry Dobson; M. V. P. Heze- kiah Brown. N. G. P.N. F. Roderick Kess P S Jos. Burley, Secretary “NOTICE lime, L. E. JENISON Will Open A Hair Dressing And Municuring Parlor At her residence, 739 George St. On or about October 15.;The friends and public are invited to inspect the parlors. Free Manicure to each customer on Opening Day. 10m4t 75 Laborers 75 COLORED Wanted Good Wages Pay Every Day ° Apply at Burns & Russel’s Brick Yard Dundalk Junction Take the Sparrows Point Car ARE YOU INTERESTED IN YOUR HAIR AND SCALP [So Let Mrs, S. E..Watson Treat it With Mme ©, J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower Guaranteed to grow hair half and inch amonth,. A triai- will convince you Anyone wishing to consult'me can see me at my residence or drop me a card L have all of Mme Walker's Prepar- ations for sale, Residence, 421 Sain Mary St. A Friend Of The Race Mr. Albrecht, the Republicate For Sheriff, Gains Support {t will afford-the members of the colored race a great pleasure to vote for W. G. Al- brecht, the great Republican candidate for Sheriff. He has been 4 ‘staunch, true and consistent friend’ of our people ‘in all their legitimate aspirations. He is making his fight (or sheriff in a clean, straightfor- ward manner, and is pledged to a strict business administration of the office. Mr. Albrecht is known more as. a_ busi- ness than than as a politician, although he has taken no active. part in Republican politics for many years. His large book bindery at 211-13 Sharp street is a verita- bie bechive of industry, where scores of workers are busily engaged in turnirg out work for merchants of Baltimore and the entire South. a One of the chief (actors in building up this extensive and successful’ business has been the high class workmanship of his employees. Mr. Albrecht,having started at the early age of eleven to earn his living soon afterwards learned. the trade of a bookbinder. ‘He has risen by his own See perseverance and. honesty to his present commanding: position in the | mer- cantile workl. Being a practical mechanic himself he is naturally in sympathy with his employees, and has supplied them-with working conditions not excelled by. any plant in the country. He pays the high est wages prevailing in’ the tradeand makes no discrimination against labor, insisting always on the best workers obtainable ‘Phe result of this open, fair.and straight forward policy. is shown in the tremendous growth of his business. * Mr, Albrecht is making an energetic campaign {or sheriff. aud has already re ceived so. many assurances - of support from all-classes of citizens that his elec tion seems assured. The people want the, sheriff's: office run on business principles and Mr. Albrecht is the man for the “job. _* Thomas Gosnell, Political Agent The funeral of Mrs. Robt., Bris- coe, who died at her late resideiice, 524 Laurens street, took place from ‘Trinity. A.M. E. Church, the: pas tor; Rev. L: C. Curtis, officiating, on last. Tuesday-afternoon. The family takes this occasion tc thank their many: friends and ‘re Jatives for their.cards of sympathy and floral’ designs.aod all remem prences ‘during their hour of: be reavewent. °.., . bo NA: Papers:please copy: THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. DHDIDSRDIDADA CE LEK LER A Wonderful Discovery at Agents Wanted......Good Money Made Selling. It. - 1 want an agent in every’ village and city to sel! The Magic Hair. Grow- er A Wonderful Hojr Dressing for Ladies. Used a Straightner, with or withouc Irons, 25 cents per box. One 25 cent box will prove its valve to any woman. I truly believe that any woman that uses one box of this Wonderful Hoir Grower will be So well pleased that they will con- tinne.- Send-26 cents in Money Order aud we will forward you by mail afull size box as atrial, and full directions how. to use it. 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, 7 737 BROADWAY, BENTON HAB OR, MICHIGAN, Nov. 6 DRDDD DID DDP CE KE REE CEE $75.00 DANIEL.FASTON $75.00 FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER | 916 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE |_ Don’t make mistakes any longer. | Dyn’t be.bound hard and fast to the old family undertaker who has’nt half the facilities and none of the progressive- | ness of Daniel Easton. Inspect my window display and see what 1 give you. OPEN ALL NIGHT ’Phone Mt. Vernon 5496--Day&Night I Notice! You Are Cordially Invited to be Present at Perkins Square Bapt. Church —1TO ATTEND THE— MEN’S DAY’S EXERCISES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 1913 Excellent speaking and singing conducted by men from all sections of the City. A. Manns, Church Clerk. Rev. F. R. Williams, D. D., Pastor. . Wateh This Space For Program of ‘ s XMAS BENEFIT.: At FIFTH REGIMENT ARSIORY, (Over Richmond Market) . November 21st, 1913 — Attention Men! Bultimore Men in Line! 11th Annual Men’s Day at Waters A. M. E. Churci Aisquith Street, near Jefferson. === SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 1933————= 11 A. M., Sermon by Rey. D. P. Seaton, D. D., M. D., Subject: “The Sea of Glass, Etc.” § P. M, Theme: “The Men of Baltimore.” "Addresses: Prof. J. W, Woodhouse, Attomey W. C. McCard and Attorney G. W. F. McMechen, Men of all faiths invited. Officers: J. F. Waters, President.” James H: Dickson, Vice Pres. Geo. W. Jolley, Second Vice Pres, Wm, Fl. Carpenter, Third Vice Pres, | E.S. Hill, Sec’y. ‘Thomas Dodd, Asst. Sre'y. George Ellis, Treasurer. Levin H. Lee, Chairman Fin. Com. REV, A. L, GAINES, D. D., Pastor. AOE eo ene 2 THE GOLDFIELD ORCHESTRA z a ..Will Give Their First Opening Dance... 6 : AT GOOD HOPE HALL : Z Lexington St, Near Pine 5 3 MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 6th, 1913 2 8 From 8 P.M. to2 A.M. 8 | z Music by the full GOLDFIELD ORCHESTRA : g S. W. Proctor, Director.! 5 : CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS z Fonuicimcoennouennaun Grune NHCuHNON ome MOC MTCAMMN ST The Next Affair will be a BIG DANCE (With _a feeling) GIVEN BY KERR’S ORCHESTRA (With_a_feeling] Galilean. Fishermen's Auditorium & Friday, Oct. 7th, 1913 Admission 25 Cents -~- Continuous feeling music en Goodbye. Paradise Camp will close SUNDAY; OCT. 5th, at 4.30 P. M. Thé Farewell Sermon will be preached at 3PM. All who attended the meetings are invited to come and help to close it. Brother L. Cain will offer the last prayer: Al] bands are asked to come and say goodbye. § J. A. BRISCOE, Pastor. === BETHEL A. M. E. ChURCH=—— Rev. R. W., Fickland, Pastor Will’ Present The Juvenile Troubadours and Mr. - . Benderson Kerr, Violin Solcist Under The Direction of Mr. L, Elisworth Toomey In one of their SACRED SERVICES that have made the young Artists famous beth home and abroad. | | Sunday Night, October 12th, 1913, 8 P.M. ° SILVER OFFERING at the door. Mrs. Isabella White, Chairman. | For $ wf or Sale,, 1 3story house 1000 block Carey St. 2 Zstory houses 300 Block Mount street ‘1, 3story house 1500 block Druid Hill av. 1° 2story house 1800 block White" street 1 “story house 1600 block Lexington st. ‘1 2story house 500 block Gold street A small truck farm containing 6 acres, two 6 room houses. Only three quarters of a-mile from Arnold Station, A. A. Co., Md. Price $850. 4-aéres, with a 4-room house well furnished, near Churehton P.0.A.A.County. Price $450 Terms Can’t Be Beaten Gross “& Grant - , REAL ESTATE 2031 Division St. Baltimore ieee 8 wt Sol Furnished or unfurnished . rooms or flat $15 N, Gilmore street, for rent. r Come and Buy Your Clothing From Mme. Brown-Wade, ° 2145 Division Street. S Private dwelling * Largest and cheapest clothing business in Northwest-Baltimore: Juadies’ dresses from $1.00 to $7.00. Separate coats. shirts and waists. One piece dresses trom 25c. to $6.06, Men’s separate coats d0e. Men, women and children’s shoes from 25c. to $1 25 per pair. Evening and wedding gowns on hand Oper from$.a. m. top. m. NOTICE—The Annapolis ‘Lunch Room, formeriy jocated at 1212 Druid Hill. avenue has removed ‘to 406 W. Hoffman, Great Home Coming and Dime Rally of the Riddick.Chapter Ep worth League of Centernial M.. E. Church Sunday, October 5. Come prepared 10 -fecite.a piece’of Scrip: ture or sing a verse of a hymn Mme, Helen A: Cooper, Pres,, Miss Bertha Henson, Sec., Rev! N. M. Carroll, Pastor. ADVERTISE CHURCH NOs ICES; CHURCH:NOTICE: —" "_l_l___ EFF oO——ES ‘F-_ GRACE' PRESBYTERIAN ° BETHEL A. MoE. CHURCH CHURCH, Dolphin, and’ Btting Sta Lanvale St,.and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. W. E, Williams, .D. D.,: Minister) ‘The Pastor, "R. Wm. Fickland-D, D ‘The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St: 10,30 a. m,, Sermon: by Rev.D.G. Hi Services: ‘ 2.30 p_m., Sunday. School: 11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor, 7.30.p. m., Sermon by Rev. CG, B pakacial Diseriminations; What fe |Green to G. A. Be aah etter class of-our people: should: do’) = 8.0U.p.m., Sunday School v5 = pay NE Ay lee SHUBOR 8p. m.,, Sermon by Minister Calhoun and Laurens Sts. “He paid the fare” Rev. JG. Martin, Pastor, Lecture and Prayer Service every Wed-| __ Residence: 1160.N. Calhoun St, nesday, 8 p.m. -» : la. m., Preaching by pastor. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway, Directtess| 2.80 p. m., Sunday School . Wm...Anderson, Supt. 7,30 p. m. Song Service. Communio so neh ea a Strangers are always. welcome, CENTENNIAL Mf. B. CHURCH Chas. E. Dorsey, Supt, Caroline and Bank Sts. - James B. Nealy. Pres. A. E,.L. Rev, N. M. OARROLL, Pastor = | 11 a.'m. Sermon by pastor. Subject, | SF TRINITY 4. Moe, CHURCB, “rhe 3rd Commandment.” Linden Ave. and Biddle St. 2.30 p.m Sunday School. Rev. L. C. Curtis,.D. D., Pastor, Epworth L :agtie and Dime Rally lla. m. Sermoa by Pastor. Th 8p.m.. sermon ‘by Rev. John A.| Lord's Supper. Jackson. Commdnion at morning and| - 2;30 p. m1. Sunday School.” evening service, 6.20 p. m Reopening of A. C. EB: L bar WHATCOAT M.E CHURCH: Franklin and Pine Sts."“King's Bill Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence; 618 Dolphin Street. + opm rod an: SBA oan Sm AR ot tel WA Siae Grand Rally Day 11 am. Preaching by pastor’ text Romans 8:30 3. p. m. Sunday School. 8.15 Pastor, choir and congregation wile ames oar .30 p. m,, Epworth League 8°p.'m, “Senna by Rev. W.. C. Tongue, followed by Holy Communion. Prayer me-ting Wednesday night. J, F, Growner Ghorister, W C."Pongue, Supt: “~ Miss Edith Cooper, Pres, EB, L. ST. MATTHEW'S M..E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. Rt. A. Green, Pastor 11 a.m., Sermon by Rey..J.,E. Wik liams» 2,90 p. m., Sunday School. 4p. m. Epworth League. * 1.8 p, m. Sermon by pastor ais Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt” - ‘Ms. J. Fuller, Pres. E, L. | EASTERN M. E. CHURCH Rev, 5. R, Hughes. Pastor 10.80. m., Experience meeting and Bible Class. IL a, m., Preaching, Subject, “4 Question Nobody can Answer” 2p. m., Sunday School | §p, m, Band Meeting $ 7.80 p.m, Epworth League 2p. m., Sermon by pastor, subject “Apostrophe to Lost Souls” All are weleome fa ASBURY M. E. CHURCH ~@ Rogers and Lexington Streets Kev. Geo. E. Curry, Pa.tor Old Folks’ Day, The: Ledies of the Church will serve e dinver to the Old Folks. iL a.m., Sermon by tev. D. W. Hays, D,_D., Dist. Supt; “Sunday School at 2;00 p. m. U. T. stewart, Supt. 7,80 p. m., Epworth League. 30 p. m., Preaching by pastor. 7:30 Preaching by p: All cordially invited. BRS BEE AN Ee ee VENUE Carey and Baker streets Rev. D. W. Shaw,!’b.B.,D.D., Pastor - Ga. m. Class Meeting, Thomas Lane Leader dla. m, Sermon by the pastor Sublect, “How the Negro Can Win in ‘his Struggle.”” 2p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Henry Johnson, Superintendent 3p. m. Sermon by Rev.Alfred Young Subject, “~The Devil's Telephone Num- ber.” Will be accompacied by ban¢ and choir.of Whatcoat. 8p. m. Preaching by pastor. Subj. “A Mess of Pottage.” ——* a dlouday night—Social at parsonage. = Wei. and ‘Thur.—Sunday ‘School In stitute, Eve ybody invited. Friday’ night—Sermon by Rev. J. H. of Filicott City, “MT, NEVO U. A.M. B. CHURCH 27th and Fox Sts. Rev. William Bell, Pastor All Day Meeting 10.30 a. m Sermon by pastor followed by Love Feast and Prayer Meeting which will continue until Evening service ie m™., Sermon by Kev. brown of Se. Luke’s U. A. M. EB. Church. 4.20 p.m; Class. Bro. William Price, Leeder 7.30 p.m, Sermon by Key. Rt, Rev. B. 'T. Jiuley to the Bands. followed by vrayer Meeting, . ro, Daniel: Price will have charge of the program. Allare invited. S2GILLIS MEM. M. P, CAURCH tovkton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rey. B. H. Kmght, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class. 7 lLa.m., Pastor. ‘ 2p. m., Sunday School, 6.30 p. m. Opening of G. E. L. gp.m., Preaching Communion G. W. Fowler, I'res, C. li L. 'T. EL. Metiowan, Supt. Allens C. E. League of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church will open the first Sunday in October. Special. pro- gram is being arranged for the opening. Allare welcome. John T. Murray, president. | Rev. J. W. Norris pastor. Lhe ispworth League of What enat M. E. Church, Pine and Frank lin streets, will hold its opening seivices Sunday, Oct.5,at 4 30 pm, ‘The topic will be discussed by Mr. Jimes E. Bantum, Principle ’ of Waeshe st. Public School. ,. Musical selections will be rendered by Miss Clara Stanley of Centennial M. E. Church, ‘Miss Helen’ Jackson - of Metropolitan and the EL... Choi: of. Whatcoat Church. 3 Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor MLE. Cooper; Prese% “ADVERTISE. Ne ee ree BETHEL A. M.B. CAURCH Lanvale St,.and Druid Hill Ave. The Pastor, R. Wm. Tickland-D, D. 10,30 a. m,, Sermon: by Rev.D.G. Hill 2.30 p m., Sunday. School 7.30 p. m., Sermon by: Rev. C, H. Green to GA. Re ES ie M&F PAYNE A, M.E. CHUROH Calhoun and Laurens Sts. Rey. J. G, Martin, Pastor, Residences: 1160.N. Calhoun St, | lia. m.; Preaching by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School ; 7,30 p. m.’Song Service. Communion Strangers are always, welcome. Chas. E. Dorsey, Supty James §. Nealy. Pres. A. E,_L: par TRINITY A. M2, CHURCH; Linden Ave. anc Biddle St. Rev. L. C. Curtis,.D. D., Pastor. lla. m. Sermon by Pastor, The Lord's Supper. é ~ 2:30 p.m. Sunday School. 6.30 p.m Heopenity of A. C. BE. L. Address by Mr. LH, Davenport,” We will have our League services in the main auditorium during the year: ‘The officers of the League: Mr. B. A. Whittington, Pres., Miss R. $, Mar- ray, Ist V. Pres, Miss A. L. Butler, ‘2nd V. Pres., Miss Edna Gibson, Sec., Miss Ethel Thompson, Asst. Sec., Mrs, Sarah Blake, Treas., Miss. Clara M. ‘Thompson, Junior Supt, of League Primary department ‘ 7,30 p.m. Sermon by pastor. _ Allare Welcome to our services . J. Holliday, Supt. SEETO ELS GES CRO Rey. P, J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a, m, Sermon by pastor. 2,30 p. m. Sunday School. We invite Parents and friends to this service. 3p..m., Sermon to the Allen Lodge of Knights of Pythias.by pastor: All lodges invited, ‘allen League Sunday Oct: 19th, 4,80 Dm, with an unusually good program. 8p. m. Sermon by pastor. Communion H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S, We welcome friends and visitors to __ these services F tar WATERS A. M. &, CHURCR _ Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. 1.. Gaines, D..D., Pastor, 427 Aisyuith Street 11am. Sermon by pastor. Holy Coni- inunion. 3 ~'2,80 a.m, Sunday School Rally. 5.45 p. m., Recpening of A. C. E.L. 8p. m, Sermon hy pastor to Key- stone Lodge, No. 30, Seven Wise Men. J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. A.C.1.Ls st. Luke’s Union A, M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH Spring St. neat MeBlderry Rev: Dr. C. Edward Brown, Pastor 515 North Caroline Street Qa. m, Class Meeting. Bro, Rs La Carter, Leader. 4 a.'m. Communion sermon by pastor” 12 noon Holy Communion 2.80:p. m., Sunday ‘School. Moses Joznson, Supt. Gp. m. League Service. 8 p.m. Sermon by Pastor. ‘A welcome to all EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Hanover ~ Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D. Pastor Quarterly Meeting 11 a.m,, sermon by Rev... M. John- son, D, D., P. Be 2,30 p, m. Sunday School 3.30 p.m., asermon to the Combi- nations, Sister Ella Scott, captain, by Kev. C,H. Green, Wayman AME, church, accompanied by his congrega- tion. i Sp. m., dlienC. B, League, Opening 800 p.m., Di. S. MI. Johnson, Holy Communion Charles Toleon, SuperintenJent ZION A. M. E. CHURCH Pennsylvania Avenue Rev. J. W. MeDonald, Pastor With next Sunday the pastor will be- gin tis fail series of sermons: lla, m. Subject, ‘stand’ Still—Go" Forward.” 2.30 p. m., Sanday School Sp. m., snbject, “Why flinder, the Negro”? Friends invited to hear these ser- mons. : W. W. Brown: Supt. Notice! é Noticel A. Greut ‘Twenty-five Dollar [$25.) Rally "Tn Twenty-five Minutes by. Handy Cirele at HANDY MEM. A. M. B. CHURCH Baker and Bruce Streets Rev. Joho Uffer Custis; Pastor 3.20 p. m.; Special Sermon by Rev. L$ Flagg, 12. D. Choir and congre- gation of St. John A. M. & Church are cordially invited. A. cordial welcome to all Mrs, Saroh E, Johnson, Pres. ST. JOUN’S A. M. E, CHYRCH pecngten dt. near Pine Rev. 1. S. agg, Pastor {1.0 m. Memorial Sermon of Bishop J, A. landy 2.80 p. m .JSnnday School. Bertha Flemming, Supt. 630 p.m A. CK. League: Miss iffnnie Carroll, Pres: 7.30 p. m., Sermor, Colored Young Women Chris~ tian ‘Association ‘ 1200. Druid Hill Avenue ° - Association Day You are invited. to attend the Services on Sunday, October -Sth, 1913 Address by Mr. Benjamin Locks, Social Service Worker. Miss Nannie Gaskins and Miss. Bertha ‘Thompson will sing. Good Music." / woe MissBrama Mitchell will: preside, M..E. Murphy, President’ : E. B.Bright, Secretary. Mrs. H, C. Smith, Gen’! See, MASS MEETING z “Ai members of ‘the G.U:O. of Good Sa- maritans and Daughters of Samaria are re? ‘quested to be present at a special meeting on Tuesday, ‘September 30th, 1913, at Good Samaritan Hall, North Eutaw Street, at 8 p.m: ; Business..of: importance: - Every member is expected (o:be presents...” +. C, W.Simmns RAW. G, Chair, + pt FBrent, Re W. G: Sees fo: COLONEL INDNIGHT TRAVELING FAS Des Moines, lowa.—ilo get around. in this world is a good thing, because there are so many things one can see and learn. | am glad to ‘say to you as I take my pen. in hand to’ write you a Istter this week that 1 am enjoying good health and hope when these few lines-come to hand they may find you the same. Iam still thinking about the National’ Raptist convention and what I was able to see and learn there during that week. I'am im- pressed with the work of Miss Nannie H..Burroughs as never he- fore, and [ take pleasure in saying that it’ would pay our people if they could get their cirls in that big school,'and it isa big school. They have been kind to me to permit me to see these things. Put it down that the National Training School for Girls on Lineoln Height, D. C., is destined to fill. a needed want within the race. Then there was another addition to the convention that I have not mentioned yet, but. hope to do 30 now, and that is Mrs. L. G. Jordan, -I told you at the time he married widow Marques that there was a great time in view, and it was too, so she found it out. Mrs. Jordan is & fine addition to the Baptist family. She is full of the spirit of missions, and took hold of the work just like she had een in itall of her life. Both o} them. are devoted to missions, and you will see a great change in out foreign mission work, But I was away. from Nashville, when I wrote you a letter last week and you have read that letter, because I wrote it te you from Chicago. 1 told you in part about my trip from Nashville to Chieago and I do not intend to tell you more about it now, and if you don’t like 1t you do. not need to:take it, because I am doing what I think I ought'to do, and you are only reading what Ttell you. . Well I spent a day in Chicago. You. should have seen me taking spelling lessons from my private secretary, and she taught’ me a little grammar the time [- was there, and this week I am going take a few dictionary lessons, and if you find me using big words it will be because 1 have studied die- tionary. Schools are opening now and the students are learning new things and [ think’ it would not be out of-order for me to learn a few things too, henee you will just listen and see about me. ‘After spending one day in Chicago, I-left there’in the even. ing about € o’clack headed fot Omaha, Neb. I got in a bed car and there was a big white mar sitting just opposite me, and he had. the cheek to say to me tha’ I tooked like a great man, anc insisted that I should go int dinner with him. Well we wen! in that eating carriage togethe: took a seat, and I did do one more eating act... He invited me to visi him, some time. He said that he believed io recognizing a man and the fact of me being in tha hed wagon told him that I was no the ordinary man, 1 never hac uich'a big head befure since T hav been-in the. world, or.at least since Fave been a member. of this-race jam afraid that you will not b able to get close enough to me te hand me ared apple. Just to thial : a white man told:me that £ looket like something’ and somebody. must hurry. up and learn-some bis words so I can talk big, 1 atm go ing te. expeiditatoration’ by anti questudyratioa, Now. there is : <gample of ‘the few lam going t » Use. . Welt, £ went to bed and slep like a log until next morning whe! T got up..and went in, that eatin carriage and got'me a goou break fast and when I had finished “this J was -right in Omabo. J wa “there for the purpose of seein Bishop H.. Blanton Parks hold | “gonference.. ‘I was sure thatit wa “ithe only one I sould ’be able to at tend presided over by him, hence decided to make goad use of it. luggage up there.” He charged me fifty cents which I paid,’ but when he got half: way, he demanded me to give him twenty-five cents more. This I refused to do, and told that white man‘if he did not ote my things up to the place. in keeping with his contract I was going’to turn him over to the offi cers of the law and he went right on. . Mrs, ‘urner did not know I was coming, hence'she was not -prepat- ed for me. She furnished me with a bed, however. I saw the opening of the conference and met many friends, In the number.I met was to be found Rey. J. R. Ransom, who is pastor of the leading charge in the conference, and a~man_of ability. Rev J. W. Wilson, Dr. J.'C. Owens, Rev. J. W. Braxton and many others were glad to see me. Mrs. H. B. Parks shook hands and assured me that I was wel- come to the conference. Mrs. L. L. MeDonald shook hands: with me. She is the wife of the editot of the Ch istian Recorder. He says he.is going'to give’ the church a great paper’ during the next three years. In the afternocn of the second day, Mrs Alfonso Wilson -came down to the conference and recé ognized me. I met her about 20 years ago when ‘she was a teacher in St. Joseph, and I had met her husband a little time before that when he was with Rev. J. E. Ford. She invited me to spend the rest of my time in her home where Dr. B. F. Watson was stopping and called up her hus- band and told him she was going to bring me home with her. Mr. Wilson has been in Omaha for along time and he has not been asleep. “He has invested some money in good property, and his home is simply a dream. The Lord [nas blessed their home with two boys. One is now in the high school and the other is in the low school. =~ Speaking of schools there was a little trouble there. The white poys objected to playing in the high school cadet band because there were three of us init. They struck, and the matter went up to the big school officers. Now they would not hear from it, and told them school people that they would have to play with the three boys or they would be expelled from school and in addition to this there should not be any discrimination in the schools cn account of race or color. Them white ‘boys put down the strike at once and returned to school, and my black boys are play- ing in the band. Then there came along John Grant Pege, city. inspector of weights and measures and invited me to join him with Dr. B. F. Watson and Prof. H.T. Kealing in a’spin over thecity and to see what had been done by the wind last March I accepted the invi- tation and I am glad that I did. I will not have time to tell you how houses were blown over and how people were killed. You nave read this a long ago. Well. I gat to town and enjoyed every minate of my time there. Met Fred B. McCullough and his wife. He isa Tuskegee graduatv and is deing good work in thi: {part of the contry. He has se- Jeured him a good home and side |by site with his good wife the) Jare working. After making a few Jremarks Saturday night, I got in Ja bed car for tiis place. I an .|spendirg the time at the home o: | Mrs. L. J. Courtney, 1011 Crackei Jstreet. It is one of the finest an¢ ,| largest. homes in the city owned bs our people. She owns a whole J block, and has purchased this wit ‘Jiner work. She now keeps a fev || boarders and roomers,and it 1s jus |going. into a palace to enter he jhome. May the good Lord. bles '|her and keep her forever, |. I fear I shall not have time t {say all 1 desire to say in this let ‘ter, and you will have to exeus |e. I have been op the good sid ‘of life. Take good care of your REV, JOSEPH 7. OWINGS Rev. Joseph T. Owings a mem- ber, of the’ Washington Conference Methodist Episeoped, Church, died at his country home in Prince Anne, Va., Monday September 22, 8 o'clock P.M. after a lingering ill- ness of twh years. He was the son of Rev. Jacob Owings, who was also 4 memb:r of the Washington Conference and Elizabeth J. Owings. He was born in Baltimore May 5, 1857. - His mother having died while. he was two years of age; his early training and education. was received ‘at the hands of his father. .-Rev, Joesph T..Owings was one of the most zealous and faithful worker of the Washingtov. 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While pastoring ‘his first charge, Norfolk and Pleas- ant Ridge Va,, he met and married Margaret G, Simmons June 22, 1882 He filled'the tollowing appoint- ments: : Norfolk aud Pleasant Ridge, Va.; Richmond, Va.; Brownsburg, Va.; Waynesboro, Va.; Waterford, Va.; Clarksburg, Md.; Davidson- ville, Md;.. Frederick, Md. He was elected district superin- tendent of the Cumberland district. March 1895, which he held for six years, In April 1902 he was ap: pointed to the pastorate of Centen3 nial Church, this city. His other ‘appointments were: Magothy and Hall, Md., and Abingdon, Md. It ‘was at this latter charge where he was taken sick July 14, 1911, ‘and died’ September 22, 1913. There being no member of the Washington Conference present, ‘the funeral services were conduct- ‘ed by the Rev. L. L. Berry, pastor ‘of the A. M. &. Zion Church at Princess Anne, Va. He preached ‘from Rey. 7th chapter and the latter part of the fourteenth verse. | He is survived by a wife, Mrs. ‘Margaret G. Owings, and six children, Mrs, Rebecca L Jones, Cherles G. Owings, Florence B. Owings, May D. Owings, Everett 'N, Owings, and Frederick A. Ow- ings; a brother James Owings and sister, Frances Nichols. ‘'Shall we meet beyond the river, | "Where the surges cease to” roll? Where in all the bright forever, | Sorrow ne’er shall press the soul’??? : Baltimore County items Exercises incident to the 32nd anniversary of Tyson M. P, Church, Seeee Roland Park, will begin this | Sunday and continue until the last of menth. Rev. Dr. E. W. Scott. president of the Colored M. P. Conference, will preach a sermon this Sunday morning. Rev. Alfred Baker is pastor. : Rev. and Mrs. William T. Harris are now oceuping their place at Raspeburg. = Mrs. Williams has moved from Chesapeake avenue to Railroad ave- nue, Towson. We have a large stock of Fall and Winter goods on hand. Stoves of all kinds. Large-heaters, also cook stoves, carpe ‘of different.styles; bedroom and parlor suits, 2 full line of household goods. Will aim to please all comers Sen Me First. Wim. H. Dodd Dealer in New and Second Hand Furni- ture, Stones, Oil Cloths, Mat- tings, Carpets, etc. Packing and Shipping to any fart of the City or Country - Moving Wagons for Hire 1131 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, Md. Phone Mt Vernoh 4010°M. 124 ROE ESR SO er Oe etna eas me Th, ROR AS ch aan a gr RSLS ade Une ey Be rice! enue ear ip cto iateuntinah bogus Maoh ee teeth! 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Sa Se a ee te eT are THE PEOPLE'S CANDIDATE PEELE ETE E FOR SHERIFF. | Ve hee be co Bok ee fae oe ee ee yo SPY WILLIAM G.. ALBRECHT A live wire in business; a square man in politics, and a fighter for Republican prin- ciples all the timé. His election means an honest, efficient and business administra- tion of the Sheriff's office, and a fair deal to everybody. regardless of race or creed. ‘Thamae Arene], Vrlitiea’ Agent Use-Pancura Salve OREO al ae ey eT a ee Perea 5 Hi Gn CP OLA, | sores, sertoss-burns, scakls, sore breasts dive atrial the marvelous Pancura Salve Panicura Salve has been in use in the neura Salve is sold at drug stores, If cents, 50 cents, or $1.00 to the Pancura send prepaid. nr "a caste ataataatente stnates%eataatests ntentesteete sleeesteste sfesioste ole ele The Art Class —— OF THE——— Colored Young Women’s Christian Association Will open October 6, 1913 Instructions will be given in Embroidery Trish Crochet Brass Work Stencilling Leather and Fancywork Any or ell of these courses may |be taken. Terms 50 cents per month Materinls may be brought or or- dered throngh the class teaeners. Instructors—Mrs. Kate Brown Miss Emma Bright | Miss. F, L. Murphy Mt. Vernon 1789 : G, B. MADDOX ‘PRINTER : 9M Druid Hill Avenue . WE HAVE IT Madison 4125-2785 TERRELL & McNEILL PHARMACISTS “Different from the rest."” Lor, Carey and Presstman Streets : H.L. JOHNSON’S Baggage Express 544 Lanvale St. nr. Penna Ave.” Res. 1526 Druid Hill Ave. near Mec- Mechen Street Green’s Prescription Pharmacy, Cor. Carey and Winchester Sts. Prescriptions fi‘led at moderate prices. | Cigars, Tobaceos, Sodas, Sundaes. | A Pull Line of Patent Medicines. | Phone, Madison 1197 M : JACOB G. BECKETT ; 2231 DRUID HILL AVENUE | Furniture and Pianos Carefully Removed in City or Country WM. A. JaNins CLEANING PRESSING ESTABLISHMENT 534 W. Biddle Street Cheapest rates. Work call for and delivered. L. H. DAVENPORT Hew and Second Hand FURNITURE, CARPETS, Etc. 1006 Pennsylvania Ave. | GEORGE H. SIDDONS : FLORIST Pennsylvania Ave. cor George St Everything in Flowers Brown, Gross. and Howard Dealersin Soda Water and Conféc- tioneries.. Lowneys and Hershey's Chocolates a specialty, All fresh stock In the Palm Garden of DALY'S AERDRUME 1015 Penna Av 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 patron- age of his many friends. °C. & P. Phone 4614.M, Mt. Vernon. WM. JOHNSON & SON 844 W. LANVALE STREET Cigars and Tobaccos of all Kinds : The Saturday Dancing Class... of Kerr’s Orchestra is now open Fishermen’s Hall 411 W. Biddle St. Competent Instructors and Chaperons Full Orchestra FEE 20 CENTS GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1316 PENNA AVENUE Shoe Repairing While You “vit My work has no equal. My ices can’t be beat Work called for ahd delivered ALLEN.J. JONES 1839 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FIRST CLASS. RESTAURANT Meals at all hours. ‘Transient Board- ing and Lodging Soda Water & Jce Cream. Mad. 3038 ' WM. H. LAYTON EXPRESS FOR HIRE 606 LANVALE STREET | Baggage called for and celivered to ail ; parts of City and R.It. Depots __ Telephone Madisou 373g Y | WH. L. FITZGERALD Real Estate Fire Insurance Accident Insurance | “1206 Druid Hill Avenue. ———____Phone C, H JOHNSON Real Estate, Broker and General | Repairs to Property \ 519 ROBERT STREET ‘ Madison 4584 ¥ é | . PROF..J. W. ALLEN * TONSORIALIST DERMATOLOGIST is Electric Emporium | Electric Massage. Open 8 to9 p:m. i 420 DRUID HILL AVENUE | “Baltimore, afd.” Phone i Chéracter is the Best Capital i WM. R. PARKER | Real Estate Zroter and Investor | Property bought and sold on easy terms |< - 917 Druid Hill Avenue Mr. and Mrs. William H. Gipson Formerly of 310 $ Sharp St. has‘operied Grocery Store at 2008 Etting 8t., near Presstman, with a fine stock on hand at moderate prices. THRIFTY CENTER OF BUSINESS Encouraging Report of Race Progress In South. SPIRIT OF COMPETITION. Remarkable Advance Made by Individuals in Montgomery Interestingly Told by Travoler In Quest of Facts About Conditions as Tiny Actually Are—Work of Local Organization. BV. RALPH W. TYLER. Montgomery. Ala.—A visitor to this conservative city, where Jefferson Davis took the oath as president of the Confederacy, is struck at first with how far into the background of the past the Negro has pressed the then status of his condition. Then the city's colored inhabitants were either housed in master owned shanties or the servants' quarters of "the big house." Today they are either housed in comfortable cotages or commodious residences which they themselves own. Then the problem was one which the abolitionists of the north were trying to solve. Now it is a problem the Negroes of pretty Montgomery are solving themselves. Another thing which impresses the visitor to Montgomery is that the apparent conservatism, characteristic of the city, among our people is quickly dissipated when you mention the city of Birmingham, for it is a matter of confident belief with them that they have achieved and are achieving more in the way of material progress than their fellows ever in the "Pittsburgh of the south." This rivalry existing between these two cities makes for greater progress among the people of Montgomery. Montgomery's 50,000 population is about equally divided between the two races. The city lies in the cotton belt of Alabama, and cotton growing would be a lost art were it not for the colored laborers. I took a drive and, lest you think the race here are not progressive, will state my drive was in a handsome touring car owned by a Negro. I was shown the beautiful homes owned by our people and had pointed out to me several hundred cozy modern cottages owned and occupied by colored citizens. The colored people of Montgomery are making remarkable progress, and the local Business league here is active in fostering and extending business establishments among the race the president of the league, J. H. Fugain, being one of the most energetic men I ever met in a similar capacity. They have a real Negro Business league in Montgomery, one that believes a Negro business league should be no pent up Utica, but an instrument to advance the race along every possible worthy line. For instance, the league here is active in its efforts to improve the school facilities, the anti-tuberculosis crusade, the Hale infirmary and the employment of a colored matron in the waiting room of the railroad station. Among the business establishments in Mongouney which are owned, controlled and manned by our folks are: Two bakeries, one bank, two butcher shops, more than a dozen blacksmith shops, three well furnished barber shops, one carriage shop, one jewelry store, two motion picture theaters, three very successful realty companies, eight shoemaking establishments, six tailoring establishments, one large transfer company, two funeral directors, one up to date drug store, two or three insurance companies, one clothing store, several first class grocery stores, one harness manufacturer and two wide awake newspapers. The professional men compare most favorably with any in the country. I was much impressed with one paragraph in a recent letter sent out by the Negro Business league of Montgomery to every member of the league that "it should be remembered that we are building a race within a great civilization which is exacting and calls for our greatest efforts as a people, claiming, as many do, representative and patriotic citizens." The league is doing everything in its power to urge members of the race to learn the building trades in order that the race may monopolize the trades, just as it monopolizes the domestic service. While most of the bricklaying and carpenter work in Montgomery is still done by Negrees, it is observed that white men mplying these trades have begun to get a foothold in that city, and to guard against the possibility of the Negro being driven from the trades the Negro Business league here is urging that the race learn the trades. Some of the Negroes who have put Montgomery on the business map, who are actually "building a race within a great civilization," are G. E. Newell, Dr. Scott, A. C. Dungee, L. A. Gilmer, Major Saxon, O. L. Campbell, J. H. Fagan, A. H. Phillips, Dr. T. S. Dean and V. H. Tulane. And the Negro Business league at Montgomery stands for a very third degree of civic pride, which commend it to and secures for Negro business men the approval and the patronage to progressive white citizens. At Montgomery, Ala., you find the spirit of progress among the Negroes as strong as in any community; you find race beauty that is most unremodelling and you find thrift and the道德 to embrace them. YOUNG MEN OF BUSINESS. Activity of Knox Brothers In Many Lines of Useful Endeavor. Mobile, Ala.—There are many young men in this country who are taking advantage of the doctrine of self help and are pushing to the front in business, the trades and the professions. They believe in thorough preparation for their chosen calling in order to win success. John M. and James R. Knox are being heard from in this part of the country by demonstrating the possibility of the young men of the race to successfully engage in business. These young men are natives of Tennille, Ala. After finishing the graded school course in the county of Pike they attended the Tuskegee institute. They had been trained on the farm and knew how to work; hence it was not hard for them to get an opportunity at that great institution to work their way through the literary department, thus getting a splendid idea of business. John M. worked in the blacksmith shop, while James R. took to the wheelwright trade, and in these departments they showed their ability and were from time to time promoted. James R. Knox graduated in 1900. John M. in 1910. James afterward went to Birmingham and took a course in bookkeeping, commercial law and banking. Meanwhile, John struck out for Mobile, where he began his business career. He contracted to buy the Bayd undertaking establishment. This was a business already established and needed only a little push and energy behind it such as he was capable of putting into it. James had his diploma from Birmingham and joined his brother in the business, which is now the largest of its kind in Mobile. Coming out of school with banking information, James R. Knox accepted a position with the Savings Bank and Realty company as cashier, which position he held for ten months, but on account of the increase in his business he resigned and turned his whole attention to the business. In Mobile these young men have made many friends and are connected with everything that means the uplift and development of the race. They are Christian young men, belong to a number of the fraternal organizations and contribute largely to the charitable institutions conducted by members of the race. Three years ago they purchased the Mobile Weekly Advocate, which is one of the leading weekly papers in this section of the country. They have a large printing plant in connection with their newspaper office. At the head of the printing plant is one of the most experienced women of the race. Mrs. Sara J. Duncan, formerly of Selma, and a noted worker in the African Methodist church. Mrs. Duncan is author of "Progressive Missions In the South," a work which has been largely circulated in the United States and in Europe. NEW MEETING HOUSE FOR MOUNT SINAI CONGREGATION Successful Work of the Rev. John H. Taylor in Baltimore. The Rev. John H. Taylor, one of the younger Baptist ministers of Baltimore, has been most successful during his nine years as pastor of Mount Sinai Baptist church. He organized the congregation nine years ago, and the membership is now nearly 500. While pastoring in Baltimore the Rev. Mr. Taylor studied at Clayton-William university, from which he received the degree of bachelor of divinity. He is now chairman of the board of trustees of the university and president of the colored Baptist convention of Maryland. He is a hard worker among the Baptists. His congregation is now having a handsome two story brick and stone church erected at Ashland avenue and Hillman street. It will be completed this fall. New Home for Baptist Congregation. The congregation of the Mount Carmel Baptist church in Washington through its pastor, the Rev. William II. Jernagin, and the board of trustees has purchased the edifice of the Central Presbyterian church. The membership of the Mount Carmel church is steadily increasing and more room is needed for its work. This is afforded in the edifice recently bought. Beecher Centenary Celebration. The committee in charge of arrangements for holding the public meeting in honor of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Henry Ward Beecher has announced Wednesday, Oct. 21, as the date on which the celebration will be held in Plymouth church Brooklyn. George E. Wibereau is chairman of the committee. THE AFRO AMERICAN LEDGER WORK OF PRAIRIE VIEW COLLEGE MANY INDUSTRIES TAUGHT. Much Credit For Success of Institution Which Receives Liberal Aid From the State Is Due to the Energetic and Able Management of Principal Edward L. Blackshear. Perhaps no state school anywhere in the country is doing quite the effective work and reaching as many young people as the Prairie View State Normal and Industrial college, Prairie View, Tex. Texas is rather liberal to the work and provides for it on a much larger scale than is true of any of the other state schools for our people. In addition to this the work of the institution and the results attained have been of such a character as to warrant the greatest confidence in the men at the head of the work. The greater growth and development of the institution has been due to the farseeing and energetic principal, Professor Edward L. Blackshear, who has been at the head of the work since 1896. Under his principalship Prairie View has become the largest state institution for colored people in the United States. Like many of the other colored schools of the south, it combines the normal and industrial training. In addition to strong normal and music courses the following industries are taught: Blacksmithing, carpentry, shoe and harness making, printing, tailoring, felt hat making, laundering, truck farming, sewing, cooking and millinery. The enrollment has increased from 140 to more than 1,000, including the summer session. Dr. Blackshear, the principal, was born in Montgomery, Ala., in 1862. He attended the Swayne school when it was under the auspices of the American Missionary Association of the Congregational Church of America. Here one of the northern teachers, 15 EDWARD L. BLACKSHEAR. Professor J. F. McPherson, became interested in young Blackshear on account of his love for study and books and induced him to go to Tabor college, Iowa, where he lived with Professor A. S. McPherson, a brother of J. F. McPherson. Young Blackshear remained here six years, attending college and working for his board. His benefactors are still living in California. In 1851 Professor Blackshear graduated and in 1852 went to Texas, where he has been engaged in teaching among his people ever since. A life of sacrificial effort, of painstaking care and of judicious service to the people of his race has been peculiarly his. He taught in the county schools of Ellis and Bastrop for two years, working in the intervening fall with a telegraph gang, setting poles between Waco and Guinnessville. In the fall of 1853 he was elected principal of one of the ward schools for colored people in the city of Austin, the capital of the state. He taught in Austin thirteen years, occupying successfully the positions of principal in a primary school, principal of a grammar school and supervisor of the colored city schools. In 1886 he was elected principal of the State Normal and Industrial college at Prairie View, Wallaul country, Tex. Professor Blackshear in all essentials is one of the strongest and most forceful educators in the Negro race and has a record of achievements that would redound to the credit of any man. He is a member of the National Association of Teachers In Colored Schools and a fellow of the American Association For the Advancement of Science. The enrollment at the opening of the school recently was larger than ever for the first week. North Carolina Baptist Convention. The eleventh annual meeting of the North Carolina Baptist State convention will be held in Elizabeth, N. C. for five days, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 15. The sessions of the convention will be held in the Olive Branch Baptist church, of which the Rev. Dr. C. M. Cartwright is pastor. An aggressive campaign to arouse general interest in the coming convention throughout the state is being conducted. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson I.—Fourth Quarter, For Oct. 5, 1913. Text of the Lesson, Num. xi, 10-18, 24, 25—Memory Verses, 14, 15—Golden Text, Jas. v, 16—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The record of Israel's forty years between Egypt and Canaan is confined to the first two years and part of the last year; about thirty-eight years are a blank, because of their rebellion at Kadesh Barnea and refusal to possess the land. Thirteen years of Abram's life are a blank because of Hagar (Gen. xvi. 16; xvii. 1). The ninety-three years of the enptivities in the days of the Judges are not counted (Judg. iii. S. 14; iv. 2; vi. 1; xiii. 1), and that explains the seeming discrepancy between the 480 from the Exodus to the fourth year of Solomon (1. Kings. vi. 1) and the 573 years of Acts xiii. 18-22. The present age since the refraction of their Messiah is also a blank in Israel's story. It is between the sixty-ninth and seventieth week of Dan. i. 24-27. This great principle of time lost when out of fellowship with God should make the believer very careful as to how he spends his time, for all is lost that is not for God. We have seen that in the third month from Egypt they came to Sinnai, and a glance at the map will show that it need not have taken them as long from Sinnai to the land of Cannam, but Deut. 1, 2 tells us that it was only eleven days' journey from Boreh to Kadesh Barnea. We have noticed that while Moses was in the Mount with God the first forty days he received full instructions concerning the building of the tabernacle, and in Ex. xl. 17 we read that the tabernacle was finished and set up on the first day of the first month of the second year. On the day that the tabernacle was set up the princes of Israel brought their offerings, and although each brought exactly the same, there is a full and detailed record of each one's gifts (Num. vii. 1-18). On the anniversary of their leaving Egypt they kept the passover on the 14th day on the first month, of the second year (Num. ix. 1-19). On the first day of the second month of the second year they began to number the people (Num. 1. 3), and on the 20th day of the second month of the second year the cloud was taken up and they started on their first journey from Sinai. a three days' journey, the ark of the covenant of the Lord going before them to search out a resting place for them (Num. x. 11. 23). With such patient loving care and guidance and the assurance of the constant presence of the Lord in the cloud by day and the fire by night and the manna every morning, we might expect to find a wonderously contented and happy people, but the testimony of Moses was that from the day they left Egypt they had been rebellious against the Lord, and the Lord's own testimony was that they were a stiffnecked people (Deut. ix. 7. 13. 24). We have seen them murmuring at Marah and in the wilderness of sin and at Rephidim, before they came to Sinai, and now they have scarcely got away from Sinai when they are again complaining and weeping and finding fault with the manna and longing for the fish and vegetables of Egypt and desnising the Lord chapter xi, 1-9, 20: We have seen Aaron falling sadly, and now Moses seems very much cast down as we hear him say. "I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me" (verse 14). When the Lord said that He would give the people all the flesh they could eat for a whole month. Moses seemed to forget to keep his shoes off (Ex. ill. 5), and asked "Shall the flocks and the heirs be slain for them to suffice them?" Even Joshua also gives way to himself when he says concerning the prophesying of Eldad and Madad. "My Lord, Moses, forbid them" (verses 27:29). We think of John, whom Jesus loved, saying concerning a certain one, "We forbade him because he followeth not with us" (Luke ix, 49). What a trivial we must all be to our Lord, and where is there any one qualified to throw a stone at another? Surely, we all need more patience and meekness. Many things in our lives are too heavy for us, but nothing is too hard for the Lord, and our song should ever be, "He is able" (Jer. xxxii, 17; Dan. iii, 17). He can provide spirit controlled helpers as He did for Moses verses 16, 17, and He who could send manna from heaven every morning for all Israel could just as easily give them flesh. Had Moses forgotten the qualis of Exxvl. 12, 13? We cannot but think of the day when the hungry thousands were about our Lord, and the disciples would have sent them away, and to prove Philip He asked him how they could feed them. He all the time knowing what He would do. The replies of Philip and Andrew and the way that the Lord did feed the 5,000 have many a time kept me from presuming to think how He might do this or that (John vi. 4, 14). No, the Lord's hand is never waxed short, but our inquiries do often happen (verse 22: 15a. 1, 2, fix. 1. We have every reason to say, "The Lord God will help me, therefore shall I not be confounded; therefore have I, so my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed." 1asr 1.57 15a. 10 is assigndam for perplexed people Fourteen classes of exhibits including African Industries, Health and Physique, Labor and House Service, Trades and Business, Agriculture, Professions, Education, Religion and women and Social Uplift. The most complete exposition of Negro progress ever made. An historical pageant October 22, 25, 28; and 30 with 250 actors in full costume and orchestra music composed especially for the occasion by Major Charles Young of the United States Army and others. MOUNT ZION CEMETERY The most beautiful cemetery in Baltimore. Owned and managed by the A. M. E. Churches of Baltimore and vicinity. Lots from $16.00 up, on easy terms. T. G. MARSHALL, DEALER IN es & Provisions, Butter, & ..and Poultry... lphin St. Baltimore 535 Dolphin St. Baltimore, Md. LADIES. READ! 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Breaking Off,'Thin or Falling Out? Vocational and other training to meet the needs of the large class of men and women who are compelled to work for their living will be offered, at the Colored High School, during the winter months. Besides the courses to be given at night, classes may be started in the afternoon to meet the needs of that element who cannot attend at night, but who could spend an hour or so afternoons during the week. Shorthand, bookkeeping, typewriting, house painting, sewing, millinery woodwork, drawing, dressmaking and academic studies are among the branches to be offered. The project is based on the German idea of continuation schools and is said to have the approval of the school authorities. The night and late afternoon classes at the school will begin next Monday. Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the school, will be in charge. "A large element of the population is not only in need of such training, but could be materially helped thereby," Professor Hawkins told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger. We are going to try to interest employers in the plan in an effort to have their help attend. Many employers would be glad to have the efficiency of their employees increased. A number of the cities of the North and West are doing commendable work along this line and Baltimoreans should avail themselves of the opportunities offered. I have been busy during the past week getting in communication with pupils who failed to enter again this month in an effort to have them either return to the day school or to take advantage of the other opportunities which are to be offered." The annex at 1119 Pennsylvania avenue has been fitted up and the department of manual training for girls the classes in business methods and drawing installed there. Rev. W. R. Fickland To Undergo Rev. W. R. Fickland pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church was brought from Philadelphia, where he.was treated at a prominent hospital last night and is now at his home at the the parsonage of the church 1405 Argyle avenue. If his physician shall so decide he will be taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital today for an operation Dr. Fick- and stood the trip well. He is very weak but cheerful. Large Audiences Hear Dr. Shaw A large audience greeted Rev. Dr. D. W. Shaw at Ames Memorial M. E. Church last Sunday morning, when he preached a special sermon on "Blocking the Negro's Way." He spoke of the segregation law and other measures attempting the humiliation of the race and advised orderly protests to the same. To Organize Buffaloes About 25 or 30 young men are meeting weekly in order to perfect a lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Buffaloes. The headquarters of the order are in Virginia and it is expected to have a number of the prominent officials meet the prospective members here on Sunday, October 12. Sunday School Institute A. Sunday school institute for the Washington M. E. Conference will be held at Ames Memorial Church, Carey and Baker streets, next Wednesday and Thursday. The instructors will include Rev. Dr. L. O. Hartman, Chicago; Mrs. J. W. Barnes, Dr. E. L. Lewis, both of New York city and Rev. Dr. C. C. Jacobs of Sumter, S. C., field secretary of the Sunday School Union of the M. E. Church. Pythian Pictures At Daly's Daly's Theater every day and night next week, from 4 to 11:30 p.m., moving pictures of the Knights of Pythias Convention, Encampment scenes and street parade; also the National Baptist Jubilee held in Nashville a few days ago. Celebrated Marriage Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Coutes of 909 Argyle avenue, entertained a number of their friends on last Tuesday night. The occasion bells STARLIGHT LAST SUNDAY EXCURSION.... OF THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLACE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 1913 TO BROWN'S GROVE On the Steamer Starlight—One Trip Only. MUSIC BY THE GOLDFIELD ORCHERTRA Boat leaves Miller's Wharf at 2.30 P. M. One Trip Only. Great Chestnut Hunt will take place Sunday, October 12th Fare Round Trip 25 Cts.—One Trip Only. MONEY TO LOAN ON NOTES... In sums of $5.00, $10.00 and $15.00 payable on short terms of from one week to one month. Those wishing loans of this kind may apply to WILLIAM R. PARKER, 917 Druid Hill Avenue. Money loaned only on endorsed notes. No chattel securities required. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished jak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated car riages, new and up-to-date; five buried robe, embalming, opening-grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru cifix when desired, rugs, chair satee, all of the latest designs. WEDDINGS A very pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday, September 24, when Mr. Samuel Maurice Young, of 1152 N. Carey street and Miss Pearl Beatrice Banks, of 124 W. Biddle street, were quietly married at the home of her sister, Mrs. Annie S. Banks, by Rev. P. C. Neal. Miss Pauline Payne was bridesmaid and Mr. Joseph Fenwick best man. Owing to the recent death of the bride's brother the wedding was very quiet only the immediate family were present and a few friends. After the wedding a reception was held. The bride received many useful and handsome presents The christening of Mrs. Annie S. Banks' two little neices, Pearl Naomi Tyler and Olga Matilda Tyler took place on the same evening. A Pretty Wedding The wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Henson J. Johnson took place at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Cora Johnson, at 1806 N. Carey street, Tuesday evening September 8. The wedding was conducted quite up to-date, having as her bridesmaid Miss Alice C. Hammond and Milton D. Dorsey as best man. Rev. Bishop conducted the ceremony and Miss Maud Brooks played the wedding march. After the wedding ceremony the guests were invited in the reception room by Caterer Dougherty, who with his assistants, William Weaver and William Butler, had prepared a delicious menu of chicken salad, Maryland ham, potato salad, finger rolls and harlequin cream, assorted cake and punch, which was overshadowed by a large wedding cake. The bride was dressed in shadowed lace over white satin which harmonized very much with the dress of the bridesmaid except for the blue silk rosette trimming. The many relatives and friends were dressed in various costumes, among which appeared voiles over pink, blue, tan and black; many white embroideries, steel grays black cashmiers, satins, silks and spangled net over white satin which was worn by Mrs. Col. W. S. Haynes. Among those present were: Misses Edna Cheedon, Mary Costley, Emma Johnson, May L. Emunds M. Cornish, Bessie Crater, Ellen Banks, Lucy Jones, Gladia Scott, Eva Dickerson; Madames Rachel A. E. Fisher, Henry Tyler, May Tyler, Henry Mason, Lola Bishop, David Johnson, M. H. Goldsborough, Josephine Anderson, Mary C. Preston, Barton, Mary Henson, Author Washington, Stepney Wright, William Cornish; Messrs. Franklin L. Wilson, Oliver Christmas, Isaac H. Fisher, Moses Johns, Howard Mason, Author Washington, Charles W. P. Boothe, Col. Wm. S. Haynes, W. E. Cornish, Charles E. Garrett, John Gantt of Nwe York; William Cole, Samuel Chissum. Campbell—Drowery Word has been received in the city that Miss Jessica Campbell daughter of Mr. Robert A. Campbell and Mr. Hezekiah Drowery have been joined in matrimony. Both are former Baltimoreans but have lived in Philadelphia where the groom is in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mr. and Mrs. Drowery will make their home at 1710 Reed street, Philadelphia. Surburban Notes ```markdown ``` It is expected that the handsome new school for colored pupils, at Jefferson and Lenox avenues, Towson, will be finished by the end of the month. Mrs. Redman Gray of Towson, has returned from Maine where she spent the summer. Mrs. Mary Baker Barnes, of White avenue, Raspeburg, has returned from a stay of several months at Norton, Conn. At the recent quarterly conference at Tyson M. P. Church, West Roland Park, the church was reported to be in a flourishing condition. Rev. Dr. E. W. Scott preached at the Lennox Avenue M. P. Church, Towson, Sunday afternoon. Mr. N. Johnson is very ill at his home in Towson. Miss R. Bond, of West Roland Park is suffering from an injury caused by sticking an ice pick in her left hand. Revs. John W. Jones, Willis J. Winston and P. Carter Neal have returned from Nashville, Tenn., where they attended the sessions of the National Baptist convention. They report the convention as being one of the largest attended in the history of the denomination. Dr. Jones is a member of the foreign mission board for Mary- THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Avenue and Lanvale Street The principal address of the Evening will be delivered by the distinguished editor, Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, of the New York Evening Post. Twentieth Annual Meeting of the Afro-American Council of the Presbyterian, Members, Elders and Lay Delegates AT THE MADISON STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OCTOBER 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th, 1913 Prominent Speakers from all over the country will deliver addresses. You are invited. REV. L. Z. JOHNSON, Moderator. GIVE US A CHANCE AT YOUR NEXT ORDER. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. Scientifically prepared at— PERSONALS Messrs. Charles Nelson and Julius C. Johnson Jr. left this week for Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, where they will prepare for the ministry. Miss Harriett Naylor, daughter of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Naylor, has entered Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Rev. J. C. Love, of Rockville, Md., was in the city this week. Misses Ruth and Esther Fowler, daughters of Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Fowler, have entered the school of pharmacy of Howard University, Washington. Miss Alice H. ward and Mr. Benjamin Howard were married last Friday night, Rev. James G. Martin officiating. They are making their home at 410 N. Gilmor street. Mr. John Bowen, of 905 Pierce street, has returned from Pen Mar, Pa., where he spent the summer. Mrs. Lillian Hailstork, 714 Mulberry street, has returned from a visit to New York. Mr. Alfred Burke has returned to New York after spending several weeks with his mother, Mrs. Ella Collins, of 625 N. Spring street. Mr. Norris R. Johnson, f 305 N. Pine street, has returned from Cape May where he spent the summer. Mrs. Sallie Lockley, of Middlesex county, Va., was the guest of honor at a reception given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burrell of 705 Franklin street Tuesday night. Mrs. Charles Queen of 530 W. Lee street, gave a reception Tuesday night in honor of her sister, Mrs. Hattie Williams, of New York city, who has been visiting here for the past three weeks. Oscar Thomas arrived in the city Sunday for an extended stay. Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines has returned from a ten day stay in Philadelphia, Asbury Park and New York. Miss Helen Miller, of 1608 Milliman street, has returned from a visit to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Her aunt, Mrs. Emma Butler, of 617 N. Bethel street, who accompanied her, will return next week after a visit to New York. Mrs. Franklin W. Dennis and Mrs. Thomas Brown entertained a number of friends home, 407 Popleton street, Monday night. Those present included Miss Lillian Temple, Clarence Ross, Lee Custis, William Dennis, William Brown and Walter Merrill. Mr. Edward Flax, of 708 W. Mulberry street, recently returned from a visit to North Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. Emile Davidge, are located at 315 N. Golmore St. Mrs. Davidge was formally Miss Zell Johnson of East Balto. Miss Ella Beames, of 1214 Riggs avenue, will leave tomorrow for Cheyney. Pa. where she will take up a course in domestic art. Miss Beames is a graduate of the local high school. Bud's gone to Boston. Tendered A Reception Mrs. Hettie Nix, of Kansas City, past supreme worthy councilor of the Supreme Court of Calanthe, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, was the guest of honor of a reception given by Mrs. Jennie Ross, of 2047 Division street, supreme worthy councilor of the order. Mrs. Nix has been in the East since the recent session of her order at Philadelphia, and came to this city at the guest of Mrs. Solomon Tripp. 1 Following a fine repast and music by Master Monroe Scott, a number of addresses were delivered. Solomon Tripp was the master of ceremonies. Among those present were: Supreme Chancellor W. Ashbie Hawkins, Mrs. Hettie Nix, Mrs. Ella Tripp, Sir Solomon Tripp, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomas, Mrs. Annie Page, Mrs. E. Coleman, Mrs. Annie Gwathney, Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mrs. Martha Johnson, of Philadelphia, Mrs. E. C. Young, Mrs. Lillian Franklin, Wm. Kiner, Mrs. Susie Howard, Mrs. Ida Diggs Miss Myrtha Howard Wm. Stewart, Mrs. Katie Walters, Mrs. C. S. Smith, Mrs. Janie Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Owens and Mrs. Ada Duffin Card Of Thanks Mrs. Gertrude T. Hill, of 1117 E. Monument street wishes to thank the Empty Stocking, Choir of Ebenezer A. M. E. Caurch, Mrs. Martha Brown, Miss Elizabeth Walker and others for their kindness shown her during her recent illness. Mrs. W. H. Jones, 441 W. Biddle street, spent a few days in Cambridge last week visiting her sisters. Charles H. Chipman, a student at Howard University, spent Sunday in Baltimore was the guest of Miss L.M. Pippins of 518 McMecken street. Mrs. Martha J. Carter, who went to Pittsburg to attend the marriage of her youngest brother, Jas. Johnson, has returned home after visiting many of her friends. Mrs. Preston Horn has gone to Philadelphia and Atlantic City on a visit will, return to her home at 1207 Argyle avenue on October 7. Mrs. Fannie Chew, of 912 Warner street, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Maud Chew, have returned from a months' visit in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Wilton H. Gordon and their three daughters, Misses Ruth M., Naomi R. and Innocenta G. Gordon, returned home from Blue Ridge Summitt, Pa., last week and will be at home to their friends on Sunday, October 6th from four to six o'clock P. M., at their residence, 2027 Division street. Mrs. Mary Burton and grand daughter, of 784 W. Mulberry St., recently returned from a visit to Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stewart of 758 W. Saratoga street, have returned from Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., where they spent the summer. Miss Lula May Carter returned to New York city, after visiting Mrs. W. O. Smith of 1524 Brunt street. Miss Addie White of New York was in the city this week. Miss M. A. Elen Nicholson has returned to her home, 536 West street, after spending the summer in Cape Cod Mass., where she met lots of friends but spent more of her time with Miss Georiga James. Mrs. Emma Johnson, of 638 George street, who has been visiting her father for two weeks in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, has returned home. Mrs. Rachel Kane of 107 Hill street, has been sparing the past month in Connecticut, visiting her son, Richard B. Kane, of Hartford, also her sister, Mrs. Annie Eliza Lynn, of New Haven. She was accompanied by her niece, Mrs. David Pierce, of 14 Eaton street. Mrs. H. H. Baskerville and her three children returned home last Saturday after five weeks stay in Accomac county, Va. While there she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Kellum. Miss Mamie V. Woolford, president of the A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church, has returned home after a delightful trip to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Miss Lillie S. Hughes, financial secretary of the A. C. E. League of Waters. A. M. E. Church, and Miss Ionia Fisher, organist of the Sunday School have returned from extended trip to Ocean City, Vienna and Cambridge, Md. Mrs. Edward E. Patterson, of Philadelphia, sister of Mr. Joseph H. Linsey and Mrs. John Baker, spent several days in the city, visiting her relatives, was the guest of Mrs. Baker, of 1204 Druid Hill avenue, after an extended visit to her parent, Mrs. Tevi Linsey, of Essex Co., Va. Mrs. Carrie Hedges who has been confined to her home 224 N. Pine street, is convalescing, and wishes to thank her friends for their kindness during her illness. A CORRECTION Mr. James Glasco did not announce she marriage of his half-sister, Lucy Bond, tc James Hail, as was stated in last week's issue. Misses E. S. Water, F. E. Gilbert ane Mr. Clarence Jones have returned from Philadelphia, where they were entertained at the exposition by the Business Clerk's Association. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Tingle of 517 W. 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