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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXII NO.7 Richer and more Powerful Race Will Suffer From Segregation Law PROPERTY VALUES WILL ALSO BE AFFECTED "Nothing Must Interfere With Upward Progress Of The Within the past ten days the Afro-American Ledger has sent a number of letters to representative men in various sections of the country asking their opinion about the economic and social effect of segregation and other race repressive measures. A number of replies have been received, which range from the assertion of Oswald Garrison Villard that segregation" will prove economically dangerous" to the one by John Wanamaker that segregation and similar measures only concern the communities where enacted. Some of the replies follow: Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the New York Evening Post— "Replving to your request of Oct. 11, I beg to say that, in my opinion, the segregation law enacted, in Baltimore is a step backward from every point of view. Ghettos have everywhere been discarded, except in Russia by the progress of events and the march of human liberty. Toturn back the hands of the clock a century or two now is preposterous. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will endeavor to defeat this ordinance in the Supreme Court of the United States. It is certain, however, that even if upheld by that tribunal, it will prove economically dangerous and unworkable, and will return to plague its inventors." PRELUDE TO REPRESSION. Dr. C. V. Roman, Nashville, editor of the Journal of the National Medical Association—"The fight against segregation is not only a fight for liberty but a fight for life. The one canotes the other. In all countries and in all ages the rights of chattell slavery carried the privilege of murder. Those who controlled liberty controlled life. All the powers of modern civilization are not sufficient to prevent prison keepers from murder as recent events in Mississippi and Texas show. Baltimore, the city of liberality, becomes the home of atavistic reaction against modern civilization. That the degredation of any part of the population will insure to the advantage is an obsession of ignorance. Feudalism and serfdom are the ideals of segregation. It is an effort to establish slavery under another name. "Segregation is the prelude to oppression. In a republic such as ours, it means discrimination, subjection and destruction. The Indian was segregated with the promise of unmolested possession of the assigned country 'as long as grass grows and water runs;' yet a generation had not passed before he was dispossessed. Segregation is an atavism, a return to the slavery of a thousand years ago that bound the laborer to the soil. The meanest trait of human nature is at the bottom of it, viz, the belief that my neighbor's success is the cause of my failure. The scheming demagogue, race prejudice and ignorance have formally planted in the minds of many white people. Advertising Baltimore by the New Ad Club—City Council and Police Department. WISCONSIN MICHIGAN NEW YORK TOWA ALLIOMS PENNSYLVANIA JIM CROW CAR-MADE IN BALTIMORE TEXAS SEGREGATION MADE IN BALTIMORE ARMAN SH WEST VIRGINIA NORTH CAROLINA MOB LAW MADE IN BALTIMORE MOB LAW MADE IN BALTIMORE the fattious delusion that the Negro's advancement is inimical to the popular welfare." IS A MENACE. William Pickens, Yale graduate and professor in Talladega (Ala.) College—"Segregation of any kind constitutes the most serious menace to the freedom and progress of the American Negro, next to slavery itself. For have you noticed one constant principal of American segregation or 'jim crowism'? It is this: it always gives the Negro the worst end of it be it a car or a government office. Reverse this principle, and you could be sure that white people would be most bitterly opposed to segregation and 'jim crowism.' "They will tell you that the law does not discriminate, that white people are restricted as much as colored people—but they told the same lie about 'jim crowism.' The letter of the law may not discriminate, but the discrimination is already provided for by our sham system of republican government that has turned all the police and judicial power over to the white race. Listen! Put a black into every policeman's clothes, put black men into every judge's chair, into every government office; fill the State House with black officials, elect a black governor and then back them up with a black militia, and ask the white people of Baltimore if they would risk their chances in segregation and 'jim crowism' under these conditions OPPOSED TO PROGRESS. "It can no longer be pleaded that by those who thus want to push the Negro back that they do so because of his incompetence or unfitness, for the opposition has increased as the Negro has become fitter, and is sharpest, where he is fittest. Has anybody brought a charge that of incompetence against the Negro government clerks in Washington? Are we given seats in cars and theaters according to our fitness and class? Were you segregated in Baltimore when you could build nothing but shacks? No, not even when some of those shacks were hard by the white man's mansion. You were not an offence, when you lived in a shack? It really seems that a dirty ignorant Negro is more acceptable to much of the white race. That means then that we must fight for the privilege of being clean and free." John Wanamaker, postmaster general under President Harrison and merchant prince—"The ques-Continued on page 4. Mr. Business Man is this the best MAI. GEN.WOOD PRAISES IOTH CAVALRY (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, October 10. Along with other cavalry regiments the Tenth Calvary, United States Army has been receiving the plaudits of the populace this week. All of the troopers were reviewed by President Wilson in Potomac Park Thursday afternoon. A drill took palce there also, which was witnessed by thousands of citizens. The Tenth Cavalry was tendered a big reception at Convention Hall Tuesday night. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, chief of staff of the army, made the principal speech at the reception. He rendered high praise to the colored soldiers. "At Santiago the 10th was a part of my brigade," said Gen. Wood, "and they stood, as they have always stood, in the front line with the best of the troops. We are all appreciative of the four colored regiments of the army for their gallantry and great efficiency. The 10th has a great responsibility, as it represents the colored race and the eyes of all are upon it. Keep on doing your work as you are doing it and nothing can shake you in the confidence of the people." FORAKER'S TRIBUTE Former Senator Foraker, of Ohio, sent a telegram which was read at the reception. He praised all the colored soldiers, and those of the 10th Cavalry, particularly. "I deeply regret my inability to participate in the reception of the gallant 10th," the telegram read: "The regiment is entirely worthy of the honor you pay them. The entire Negro race should be proud of the patriotism, gallantry and heroism of the Negro soldiers of the United States Army. They have never failed or faltered in the discharge of any duty in either war or peace; but have always been a credit to the nation of whose flag they have ever been the sure defenders, and the 10th ranks with the best." Secretary Garrison of the War Department did not appear in person, but he sent a letter by his representative, Capt. Frank R. McCoy, of the general staff. F. D. Lee was chairman of the reception committee, and Dr. C. W. Childes presided. Other speakers were Lieut. Thomas H. R. Clark, Prof. Cook of Howard University and Gen. Burt, U. S. A., retired. Atlanta, Ga , October 9.—Colored employees in the internal revenue service are likely to lose their jobs under A. O. Blalock, who President Wilson recently named as collector of internal revenue to succeed Henry S. Jackson, Republican. During the Jackson regime quite a number of positions were given to colored men and they, it is claimed, drew thousands of dollars a year in wages. Jackson was named by President Taft, having been backed for the position by Henry Lincoln Johnson, Benjamin J. Davis and opposed to the continuance of Henry A. Rucker in the position. Blacock says that "there are no government positions for Negroes in the South. A Negro's place is in the cornfield. I do not mean that a Negro should not be educated and have his rights, but there are deserving white men capable of holding the positions." Most of the colored employees are supposedly protected by the civil service regulations. Church Closes Fifthieth [Special to The Afro-American Ledger.] Annapolis, Md., October 10.—For the past three weeks exercises incident to the Fiftieth Anniversary of the A. M. E. Church, Franklin street, have heen in progress. The was recently renovated for the occasion, Wiley H. Bates, a prominent member, paying all the expenses. Cards are hung around the church giving the names of some of the men who have pastored here. Among the pastors are the late Rev Jahn F. Lane, the venerable Bishop B. T. Tanner, Rev. I. S. Lee, the late Rev. Daniel Draper, Revs. W. H. Brown, D. G. Hill and John T. Jenifer. Rev. P. W. Worthan, the present pastor, is filling the first year of his second term as pastor. He is assisted in his work by his wife, who has made host of friends here. PRICE THREE CENTS The American Colonization Society, which was organized in 1817 in this city to aid the colored citizens to emigrate to Liberia, turned over a European draft for $65, 511.11 to Dr. Ernest Lyon the official representative of the Liberian government in this country. Councilman Harry S. Cummings, who looks after the legal phases of Liberian affairs in this country, was also present. This money represents the annual interest compounded during the 20 years previous to 1911. In a short time $10,000 more will be turned over to Dr. Lyon. The interest on the money turned over will be used in furthering public school and industrial education in Liberia. It was twenty-seven years ago, in 1886, that Caroline Donovan made a declaration of trust, setting aside valuable real estate in Baltimore the proceeds in rentals to be applied to the expenses of sending immigrants to Liberia, with a reversion of the revenues for education of colored children in public schools in the event that it should not be exhausted for the primary purpose. The estate was to be held for life by the owner, and upon death to come under the trusteeship of the American Colonization Society. Caroline Donovan died a few years after establishing the trust. Presbyterians To Gather Here Presbyterian minister and laymen from all parts of the East will be in the city next Thursday, Friday and Saturday attending the twentieth annual session of the Afro-American Council of Presbyterian Ministers, Elders and Lay Delegates. The sessions will be held in the Madison Street Presbyterian Church. At the opening session next Thursday, night, Rev. Beverly M. Ward, of York, Pa. will preach the annual sermon. Welcoming address will be delivered by George W. Anderson, Warner T. McGuinn, Mrs. Bertha Scott, Prof. Carrington L. Davis, John H. Murphy and others. The response will be made by Rev. Thomas H. Carer; Chester; Pa. C. W. Chestnut Speaks Optimistically of "The Negro in Latin America. Washington, October 9.—Before a large audience Charles W. Chesnutt, of Cleveland, Ohio, spoke Tuesday night at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church is a highly optimistic vein of the social, political, industrial and religious conditions of "The Negro in Latin America." He included in the purview of his remarks the countries lying below the Rio Grande, the states of Central America, the West India Islands and the larger portion of South America. In discussing the prospects and possibilities of the Negro, he dwelt with particular emphasis upon the economic status of the races in Cuba, Porto Rico, Santo Domingo, Haiti, Barbados, Gadaloupe, Martinique and Brazil, as in these regions the bulk of the negroid types is found and constitute the "problem" with which sociologists are called upon to deal. He contracted upon vicarious and He contrasted in vigorous and vivid style the methods employed by the several home governments in treating the political and civic relations of the races and found much encouragement in the absence of the color line in the commercial and general contact of the peoples in the Latin countries. Mr. James H. Crusoe, of Kast Deanowood, D. C., died last Monday and was buried from the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Georgetown. The Oldest Inhabitants' Association, of which the deceased was a member attended in a body. Will Marion Cook, the composer, of New York City, is here superintending the rehearsals of the Festival of Negro Music, soon to be held under the auspices of the Washington Conservatory of Music, of which Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall is president. Announcement is made of the marriage of Granville C. C. Pollard of Washington, and Miss Evelyn J. Folson, of Macon, Ga., at Alexandria, Va., September 29, 1913, Rev. Dr. Henderson officiating Mr. Ocea Taylor, formerly of the Census Office, now special agent of the United States Bureau of Education has been spending a few days in the city, following a tour of investigation of school conditions in portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. Miss Alice May Horshaw, an honor graduate of the High and Normal schools of this city, has been appointed to a position as teacher in the public schools of Indianapolis, Ind. The Clef Club, of New York City, will be here at the Howard Theater on the evening of November 7. James Reese Europe, is the director of the organization. W. H. Clifford, of the Treasury Department, former member of the Ohio legislature, gave an elaborate dinner recently at his residence. 1944 9th street, in honor of Manager A. J. Thomas, of the Howard Theater. The death of Madame Ages J. Smallword, which occurred last week, removes from this community a pioneer and constructive form in its earlier musical development. For years she was leading soprano in the choir of St. Augustine's Catholic Church. Chicago, Ill. —If a man makes up his mind to do so, he can spend every day in the year in a different state, and then will have some change left for the next state, but he will of course have to repeat himself several times, then that is easy to do. No doubt you are now asking what is that old man talking about this week? Since I am to do the talking and you are only to listen and read, then you will just have to read and see, or wait until I get ready to tell you. You see I am now in Chicago, but before you can even read the headlines I will be in another part of the world, and I am of the opinion that I am going to send my next letter from Texas. I wrote to you last week from Des Moines, Iowa, and since then I have seen something that I have never seen before; yet I hope to see again, for I am going back to that town unless the Lord gets ready for me to come up home. I got around in Des Moines, met many people. Undertaker Jones, and his little wife, and then there was Dr. Booker. Dr. Booker has had some experience, direct from Experienceville. He got married, and if you know anything about this getting married business you will testify that it is experience within itself, and when it comes to marrving when you are willing and the lady is willing but the old folks are not ready for the question and rises to a point of order it makes every strain of your hair rise to a privilege question. This is the experience Dr. Booker has had but they made it the window way, and he and his bride are now happy. Without a doubt Miss Naoma Colston, is a pretty girl and then she is smart to back it up. She has good parents, but when Dr. Booker looked into her face and said "I love you," and followed that with the question "Will you be mine?" When he asked her mother, she entered a protest big enough to choke a mule, but Dr. had been dealing with humanity before and he would consider the answer. Hence one night, the girl got out of the window and the doctor was on hand with one of them automobiles, and they went to Minneapolis, and the knot was tied so tight that it will take judgment day to untie it. I congratulate them. I had supper with them and they told me all about how it happened. It was bright and early on Tuesday morning that I bade the Rev. Dr. T. L. Griffith good bye and started for Buxton, Iowa. I have never told you about this place because I have never been there before. I met Editor Thompson on his way to some little town to collect his annual money from his subscribers. He talked freely with me as did Lawyer Rush who was going down to try a case. Both of them left me, and soon that man who had releamed me of a little board which I had paid my money for, told me that it was my getting off place. It was Hamilton where I got off to see the town, and I saw it too, I am here to tell you. I looked around, and then found a hackman who agreed to carry me to Buxton and all I had for fifty cents. I forked down in my jeans got the required coin, and was soon sitting by him, and we reached the town. He delivered me at the home of Rev. F. B. Woodard, D. D., pastor of the Baptist church in the town. But this is a town where the men spend their time in getting coal out of the ground. They have 4000 of our people there and about 1,000 whites. You will see by this that we are in the majority. Rev. Woodard, had invited me to come while he was in Nashville, hence he was prepared for me, although his good wife was then sick in bed. But when she heard my sweet voice she got up, and another sister came over to assist her in "entertaining the big man." It was not long before the horse was hitched to a buggy and the preacher carried me around to see the town. Strange to say the first place he carried me was to the school house. The children were out for the noon recess, but Mrs. Mamie Finley, came out and shook my lily black hand, and then called the other teachers one by one, until our buggy was surrounded by teachers. Mrs. Minnie B. London, boss teacher, then Mrs. Ella Lucas, and Miss Nellie Calloway. Of course all the teachers belong to Continued on Page 4 HIGH STANDARD WORK OF WOMEN Recent Meeting of Time Honored Religious Organization Held In Nashville Not Surpassed by Any of Its Kind—Program of Brilliant Features Showing Progress of Denomination. Nashville, Tenn.-The session of the woman's convention, auxiliary to the national Baptist convention recently held here, was the biggest and best in the history of the organization. No organization of women is raising as much money and doing so much real work as this organization. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs is the executive secretary and to her is given the credit for the best "jubilee" anniversary held this year. The souvenir printed program is a gem. It is attractive and unique, brimful of facts touching the achievements of the race in this country. Her unique arrangement in pyramid form of the achievements of the race M. E. H. MISS N. H. BURIOUGHS. has called forth great praise. The jubilee badge was another device that showed the clever work of a master mind. It too, contained facts touching achievements of the race. A great poster called "Triumphant Trudging" showed the progress of Baptists in every state since the first church was started near Savannah, Ga. The state buttons told the number of Baptists in the state. Miss Burroughs' annual report showed real achievement. The frank, clear, practical discussion of all the big problems stamps the woman most capable for the great work to which she was elected for the twelfth time by acclamation amid cheers and waving of handkerchiefs. Everybody ought to have one of these valuable programs for his library and one of the reports as a textbook on social problems now to be solved. But the biggest achievement was the getting out of the jubilee message—a brand new song book containing 210 brand new selections. Two songs, "We Have Fought Every Race's Battles but Our Own" and "The Prophecy," were written by Miss Burroughs. The former is destined to become as popular among us as "Dixie" and "America" are among the whites of our country. The book also contains ten of the best jubilee songs. The music at the convention was the best ever heard in any great religious gathering. The woman's convention raised over $21,000 during the year and about $3,000 at the Nashville inecting. Great men and women came from every section of the country to deliver addresses, to pledge themselves anew to co-operation in the work of uplifting our people. This meeting was not given up to making big speeches without laying big plans. The women are going to build a memorial arch at the entrance to their training school in Washington. They are to erect a $25,000-building on the grounds to meet the demands of this growing institution. The girls from the training school covered themselves with glory. Every feature of the big program was a star number. The needlework exhibit, under the direction of Mrs. Emma L. Cabaniss, was a great success. Mrs. Eva Hicks and Mrs. Eva Hooper of Chicago had charge of the supplies, and no women worked harder for the success, of the big meeting than they. Miss Geneva L. Staulz and Miss Ophelia Porter, sweet singers connected with the school, gave unusual service and ingratiated themselves into the hearts of the thousands who heard them sing and saw them co-operating in the work of the convention. Mrs. M. M. Gilmore of South Carolina won the jubilee medal for the best field work in her state during the year. Miss M. Helen Adams, the social worker, who has been doing slum work in Glasgow, Scotland, for fourteen years, is to take up work under the auspices of the convention and conduct a center in Washington. The women are certainly planning great things, and then they are pushing the plans. The center opens Oct. 10 and has a great field and, we believe, a great future. THE AFRO-AMERICAJ LEDGER WELL QUALIFIED PASTOR. Labors of the Rev. Abraham Lincoln Demond Cover Wide Field. Charleston, S. C.—Twenty-two years ago the Rev. Abraham Lincoln DeMond was ordained to the Christian ministry by a Congregational council at Fort Payne, Ala. His career as a Congregational minister and missionary has been as interesting as that of any colored man connected with that denomination. He has pastored more colored Congregational churches than any other minister in the United States, says the Charleston (S. C.) Messenger. UNREST IN RA OF ODD FELL Tenure of Office Is Main For Discussion. CAUSE OF PRESENT F Among these pastorates have been several of the largest colored Congregational churches of the south. He has pastored the famous Central Congregational church of New Orleans, La.; the First Congregational church of Montgomery, Ala.; and the First Congregational church of Macon, Ga., with marked success. His labors as a missionary in the black belt of Georgia; in the mountains of North Carolina and at Buxton, In., were eminently successful. As a representative Congregationalist he has elected moderator of the state convention of Alabama and the state convention of Georgia. He has been a delegate to both national and international Congregational councils. He presided at the first meeting called in Boston in 1890 for the purpose of organizing the colored Congregationalists of the country into a national body. He is a contributor to the Congregationalist of Boston and the Advance of Chicago, the two leading papers of that denomination. He has been chaplain of the Iowa state legislature. In the year 1898, he was made a life member of the American Missionary association. Rev. Mr. DeMond is a graduate of Howard university, Washington, where he received his degree in theology. Aside from his ministerial labors he has been active in educational and editorial work, having been a teacher in the State Normal school in Alabama and editor of the Buxton (Ia.) Gazette during that paper's existence. He is much in demand as a platform speaker and his lecture on "The Climbers," "Coming Along" and "The Black Man's World" are very popular. Since Jan. 1, 1911, he has been pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church in this city, where under his leadership the church has been very successful. Rev. A. L. DeMond, B. D., after twenty-two years of service in his church is one of the leading colored Congregational ministers of the United States. The St. Augustine Industrial institute at New Augustine, Fla., is steadily coming into prominence and greater usefulness as an educational center for the people of that section of the state. The school was founded in 1003 and is chartered under the laws of the state, but not under its control. It is mainly supported by voluntary contributions. Instruction is given in English and the various trades under competent teachers. The principal of the school is E. Howard Woods, a young man of sterling worth and character, who is intensely interested in the development of the work. Mr. Woods spent the summer in the north, working in the interest of the institution, and met with much success in acquainting the public with the work and needs of the school. The board of trustees is co-operating with the principal in the work with much earnestness and vigor. The outlook for the present school year, which began the first week in October, is very promising for a large enrollment of students. The members of the board of trustees are: Dr. D. W. Roberts, chairman; E. H. Woods, secretary; S. M. Mayes, treasurer; Rev. G. M. Elliott, D. D.; L. Daniels, Rev. C. S. Daniels, D. D.; R. B. Bassa, H. H. Williams and E. L. Anderson. LOYAL SONS OF AFRICA. Purpose of the Most Recently Formed Society in New York. The Loyal Sons of Africa is the name of a society recently organized in New York whose object is to bring into closer union and touch with one another the colored races throughout the world. The officers are John E. Bruce of Yonkers, N. Y., president; Professor J. E. Kwegyr, native of Gold Const. Africa; now of Salisbury, N. C., first vice president; Rev. Charles D. Martin, New York (native of Antiqua, B. W. L.), second vice president; D. B. Fulton of Yonkers, N. Y., recording secretary; H. S. Martin, assistant recording secretary; Rev. E. G. Granville Sutton of Freetown, Sierre Leone, West Africa, corresponding secretary; Arthur A. Schomburg, New York, treasurer; John N. Patterson of Barbados, corresponding secretary. Directors For Exposition Features. The pageant for the New York emancipation exposition will be conducted by Mr. Charles Burroughs. Mrs. Daisy Tapley will be the director for vocal music. Mrs. Dora Cole Norman has been selected to direct the dancing, with instrumental music under the direction of Augustus G. Dill. The stereopticon picture show promises to be a great feature of the exposition. Mrs. Marie Jackson Stuart will assist Mr. Burroughs in the arrangements for the pageant UNREST IN RANKS OF ODD FELLOWS CAUSE OF PRESENT PLIGHT. Failure to Elect Chief Officials at Last Biennial Meeting Held In Atlanta May Embarrass Friends of Grand Master Edward H. Morris, Who Favor His Re-election. Boston.—The next meeting of the biennial movable committee of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows will be held in this city in September, 1914. The meeting will be a notable one because of an effort on the part of some of the members of the order to get control of the affairs of the fraternity. Edward H. Morris of Chicago, the present grand master, is being groomed by his friends for re-election. it is said. He has already received the indorsement of several district grand lodges. Mr. Morris has served seven years as grand master, but there was an intervening period during his occupancy of the position. As the last session of the biennial movable committee, held in Atlanta, failed to elect his successor, therefore he and the officers elected at Baltimore three years ago are still holding on. Henry Lincoln Johnson, the present deputy grand master of the order, is also being strongly backed for the position. He has the backing of his jurisdiction—Georgia—and has received assurances of support from various sections of the country. At the last session of the biennial movable committee Mr. Johnson would have probably been elected grand master of the J. H. order if he had not declined on account of his having been committed to the candidacy of Benjamin J. Davis. The latter has declared that he will not enter the fight next year, but will devote all of his energies to the continued upholding of the order. Mr. Johnson is the present recorder of deeds at Washington. He is a graduate of Atlanta university and the University of Michigan law school. He has been prominent in the affairs of the order for years. His friends say that his election will make for the conciliation of the various factions in the order. There are many candidates in the field for the other prominent offices in the order. Benjamin Nelson of Harrisburg, Pa., is being talked of to enter the race against James H. Needham of Philadelphia, who has been secretary for many years. Julius C. Johnson of Baltimore will have opposition for reelection as grand treasurer, and should there be a new subcommittee of management selected Harry S. Cummings of Baltimore may lose out as attorney general of the order. The biggest fight will take place over the question of the abolition. Grand Master Morris is said to have been one of the most enthusiastic champions of its creation, but he and his followers, in the order are now regarded as opposed to its continued existence. One of the anomalies of the situation is that those who will most likely be rival candidates at the coming session were formerly working in unison when it came to matters affecting the order. The Atlanta Independent declares that "Johnson's election means freedom of speech and freedom of action among all the members of the order." The friends of Grand Master Morris claim that he is the ideal candidate and that the fact that he has served a previous term of four years and that also he will have been in office another four years when the clans meet again next September does not legally bar him from re-election, as the law provides that no officer save the grand secretary shall be elected for more than two successive terms, and this does not apply to Morris since no election has been held. Energy of Brooklyn Mothers' Club. The Brooklyn (N. Y.) 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OUR PATRONS GE We have a new model just out, the best machine that the Singer Company has ever put on the market. 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. 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 [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MARYLAND Happenings In Various Sections Gathered By Our Special Correspondents Long Green, Md., October 9. Rev. Dr. D. G. Hill, presiding elder of the Baltimore district, held his second quarterly conference at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday night. Flattering reports were received. Rev. T. Brown is pastor of the church. A Japanese supper was given at the church by Mrs. Ella Chatman and Mrs. Laura Hughes a few evenings ago. Mrs. Rachel Frazier and Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchins, both of Towson, were visitors here Sunday. Miss Margaret Winder has returned from a visit to friends in Wilkesbarre, Pa. Snow Hill Happenings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Snow Hill, Md. October 9.—Mrs. Eliza Cannon, of Milford, Del., who has been visiting Mrs. Charlotte Stevenson, and Mrs. Nellie Robertson returned home Monday. Mr. Alexander Purnell left here Saturday to teach at Townsend, Del. Miss Emma Storks, who has been home quite awhile visiting her mother, Mrs. Margie Smith and friends, left for New York Thursday, where she has been making her home for several years. Miss Henrietta Boyer, who has been North all summer, came home Saturday to take charge of the primary department of the grammar school. Mr. Sidney Robins returned from Lewes, Del. Pocomoke Jottings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Md., October 3.—The public schools of Worcester county opened on Monday morning. The citizens realize the importance of child training, and therefore responded Monday by sending a large number of boys and girls to the school. Prof. S. H. Long, Misses Sarah Henry, Katie Ogden, Beulah Qinn, and Ethel Dix constitute the faculty. Master Samuel Fields, Leslie Hearn, and Miss Annie Waters are attending the Hampton Institute. Mr. Elmer Wicks, of Crisfield, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hillary Cillett. Mr. Noah Gunby and son Herman have been spending a few days in Baltimore. Mr. Gunby is conducting a place of business here. Mr. Lora Taylor is assisting him. The Ministerial Union is proving to be a potent factor for the establishment of unity among the various denominations of this community. Rev. J. S. Collins who is untiring in his efforts as president to make the organization helpful. The streets are being stoned by a gang of men from Norfolk, Va. A large number of our citizens visited the Emancipation celebration, which was held at Salisbury, Md. A grand musical and literary entertainment was given under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brittingham, of Crisfield, assisted by the Ward Quintett. Mr. Marion Armstrong has taken as his helpmate a lady of York, Pa., at which place they will reside. Mr. Armstrong is greatly admired by the people here. Cumberland Notes. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., October 9.—Rev. G. W. Montague came here on Thursday quite reeble in health he remained over Sunday and spoke at the Baptist and A. M. E Churches, left on Monday for Philadelphia, his home. Mr. Henry Harris who spent his vacation in old Kentucky visiting relatives has returned. Mr. George Ashby and Miss Nellie Nailor were married at the home of the bride Tuesday. Rev. G. W. M. Lucas officiating. Mr. Z. C. Bundy and wife have moved here from Johnstown, Pa. Mrs. Nan Washington and Mrs. Ellen Hall are both improving. Mr. A. L. Washington has moved his barber shop in George street. Women's day was celebrated at the McKendre M. E. Church on Sunday and a large audience greet- ed the members of the choir as they appeared for the first time in their vestments. Miss B. B. Kennedy of Washington, formerly of the Metropolitan Church sang two solos and Mrs. G. W. N. Overton read a paper on music. Mrs. Nancy Waters conducted the services. Papers were also read by Misses May Stewart, Bertha Hill and May Williams. Mrs. Eilen Hill is improving after a few weeks of severe illness. Mrs. Brooks the mother of Mrs. Harry Snowdan, left on Monday for her home at Morefield, W. Va. Miss Pauline Hopewell left on Monday to spend the winter in Philadelphia. The children of the pubile school are busy selling tickets for the library fund. Hagerstown Happenings (Ssepcial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Hagerstown, Md. October 9.—The churches were well attended Sunday. In the congregations were many visitors from other cities attracted here by the Hagerstown Fair next week. The services at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church were especially inspiring Rev. David Johnson the pastor begun a series of sermons upon the life of Elijah. The new choir under the leadership of Prof. Ben. Smith, rendered excellent music. Asbury M. E. Church has opened a fair which promises to be a great success, Rev. Edward Moore is the pastor. Mrs. Jennie Chase, a prominent member of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, died in Camden, N. J. last week. Her body was brought here and the funeral was held in Ebenezer Church. Rev. Johnson officiating. Her daughters, Misses Ethel and Clover Harris and Mr. and Mrs. George Hopkins, James and Isiah Harris and Mrs. Maria Nickens accompanied the body from Camden. Miss Grace Riley and Miss Odesa Davis, of Baltimore, have returned home after several weeks visit to the Misses Cora and Pauline Johnson. Mrs. Lillian Vance, of Boyce, Va., and Mrs. G. W. Diggs, of Pittsburg are guests of Mrs. Zeurean Barnum. Miss Mary Nelson has gone to Luray, Va., to attend the wedding of Mrs. Madeline Paul, formerly a teacher in the public school here. Mr. Joseph Johnson and Miss Getrude-Brown was quietly married on Sunday night at their home on N. Jonathan street, Rev. David Johnson officiating. Mr. Sparrell H. Burnett, of E. Radford, Va., and Miss Rosa I. Conner of Hartford, Conn., stopped in Hagerstown long enough to be married on last Monday on their way to the home of the groom. Rev. David Johnson officiated. Mr. John Watson and Rev. Johnson took their first degree in the Masonic Lodge here last week. Cambridge Cullings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cambridge, Md., October 9.—The Cambridge High and Industrial School opened Monday with a large enrollment. New apparatus has been installed and a good years work is predicted. Dr. Storer S. Jolley has been away this week attending the preachers' meeting in Philadelphia. Miss Elvira Molson, our new domestic science teacher arrived Sunday morning. The Epworth League of Waugh M. E. Church was opened Sunday with a fine musical program. Dr. Haigh of Easten, Md., an accomplished violinist, was introduced and played very acceptably before he large audience. Other features of the program was the selections played by Mr. Everett Wilson, Mr. Henry Henson and Prof. Alonzo H. Long. Mr. Edward St. Clair has been quite sick this week but is somewhat better at this writing. Mrs. Cyrus St. Clair, Jr., entertained her father as a week-end visitor. The teachers' examination of Dorchester county, was held Tuesday, at which time 22 teachers were examined. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. have returned after being away visiting friends. Sunday afternoon at John Wesley Church, the Rev. R. C. Hughes held a stewards rally at which time he had the Rev. Dr. Jolley to preach and Prof. Long to do the singing: Miss Blanch Lankford has gone to Federalsburg to be the guests of her mother for a few weeks. Miss Ethel Kiah is convalescing. Rev. O. Croxton has returned. Mr. Charles H. Nash left Tuesday for N. Y., and then to Philadelphia to attend the world series. Mr. Nash is a professional ball player. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Catonsville, Md. —Rev. J. D. Johnson preached Sunday night at Grace A. M. E. Church. Mr. Blanche Burton celebrated his 21st birthday at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Burton Sunday. Mr. Johnston and Miss Aida Jones, of Washington, were the out of town guests. Mr. and Mrs. David Fox were the guests of Mrs. Bettie Cooper, of Govans Sunday. Mr. Samuel Ebbs picked a crop of raspberries on his place last week. The Wednesday night classes gave an entertaining concert Thursday night at Grace A. M. E Church to a large audience. Samuel Ebbs and Oden Williams are the respective leaders. Mr. Louis N. Brown and Mrs. Perstly Diggs, the noted Washington musician, rendered music for a prominent white family at Paradise. While here they spent a fortuight at the residence of Mrs. Josephine Matthews. Mr. James Curtis; who spent the summer in Boston has returned. He will leave the latter part of the week for New York, where he will spend the winter. The milkmaid social of Grace A. M. E. Church was served a collation by Mrs. Mav Harris at Ellicott City Tuesday night. The three married daughters and six grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs Samuel Ebbs visited them as surprise Sunday. Mr. Wilbert Washington returned Monday from Atlantic City where he has been spending the summer. The Juvenile Troubadours, under the direction of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey, appeared at Grace Church Thursday night. Winchester Happenings Winchester, Va., October 9. Mr. Wm. H. Dirks and Rev. J. Luther Martin took important parts in the entertainment given by Miss Rosa Lee Mays, at Berryville Friday night. Rev. Martin returned to preach for Rev. D. V. Young of Zion Baptist Church, Josephine City, Sunday morning and for Rev. S. S. Spriggs of the Free Baptist Church, Sunday night. Rev. W. W. Roberts, Messrs. Albert F. Martin, Geo. S. Wilson and Frank Robinson went to Stephens City. Sunday afternoon where they held a very profitable meeting in Charity Hall. Mr. Wm. Bannister, one, of the oldest citizens was buried from Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. It was the largest colored funeral in this town for many years. Rev W. P. Fisher officiated, assisted by Revs. Benjamin Layton and John Williams, of Clark county. Mrs. Wm. H. Dirks entertained last Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Amanda Dangerfield and daughter, Mrs. Eva Stewart of Philadelphia. Among those present were: Mesdames Fanny Dirks, Juda Stephenson, Minnie Harmon, Wm. Smith; Misses Rosa Harmon and Lutheretta Martin and Messrs. John Taylor Wm. Dirks, Joseph Parker and Rev. Martin. Miss Leola Valentine has returned from Leeburgs, Va. Rev. Taylor Moragn preached at Mt. Camel Free Baptist Church Sunday night. Miss Mary Curtis, of Washington lectured at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Wednesday last. We have a large stock of Fall and Winter goods on hand. Stoves of all kinds. Large heaters, also cook stoves, carpets of different styles; bedroom and parlor suits, a full line of household goods. Will aim to please all comers. See Me First. Wm. H. Dodd Dealer in New and Second Hand Furni- Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture, Stones, Oil Cloths, Mattings, Carpets, etc. 1131 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore, Md. Phone Mt. Vernon 4010 M 12-1 Phone Mt Vernoh 4010 M 12-1 OLIVER J. CAULK ..House Painter.. ...And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Madison 1029. 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 Vidamam Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower Guaranteed to Grow one-half inch per month also her prepara- ration 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. 8rd floor. Mme. L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT M. Largest Manufacturer of Hair Preparations in Boston. Largest Importer of Pure Human Hair. Trained in the best schools. Many years' experience. Honest dealing with the public. Honest dealing with the public For Growing Hair on Bald Heads and Bare Temps, use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food, per jar 25c. and 50c For Stimulating the Growth of the Hair, use Parrish's Wonderful Hair Tonic, pet bottle. 25c. and 50c. For Cleaning the Hair and Scalp, use Parrish's Head Wash, per jar. For Cleansing and Softening the Skin, use Parrish's Velvet Liquid Powder, per bottle. 25c. and 50c. For Developing and Beautifying the Skin, use Parrish's Orange Flower Skin Food, per jar. 25c. We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet Articles—Hand Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Switches, Braids, Puffs, etc. Free Catalogue. Parrish's Never 'tail Hair Food is absolutely one of the best hair preparations on the market. It stops the hair from Splitting at the ends and falling out. It will make your Hair Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Agents wanted. Write for terms. Mme. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 888-R Tremont. Mention this paper when writing. 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 I can recommend him and his medicine." Strengtn 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. TREGOR & SONS Superior Hair Dressing ...PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER. To be used by modern Ladies and Children to dress the Hair to any stylish fashion. Druggist and Notion Stores should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock. Please ask in the next store for it or write direct to us. Price for wholesale sent on application. M. TREGOR & SONS PRINGESS Price of Princess Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c extra Directions to be used will be mailed with every order. M. TREGOR & SONS; Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles 1131 E. Baltimore Street; Baltimore. Md. 1229 E. Street, N. W. Washington, O. C. USE THE EUREKA COMB PRICE $1.50 With Lamp Cap For Heating. A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair! Most convenient and Satisfactory. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. MAKES HAIR GROW Mrs. Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars, Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for the thin places on your temples. Not greasy—will not gum. Scalp Treatment. Hair Straightening. Mail Orders Promptly Attended. Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell—Office for The Eureka Comb 2121 Druid Hill Avenue NOW IS YOUR CHANCE= BEAUTY. PARLOR MRS. HELEN ASH-JOHNSON Hair Culture, Massaging, Straightening Manicuring, Dyeing. 1317 N. CAREY STREET Phone: Madison 3551 M. Office Hours: 8 A. M. to 7 P. M. Other hours by appointment. Long, thick, luxuriant hair is merely a question of care and cultivation: If your scalp itches and the hair is dull, brittle, uneven and coming out with every combing, it is because its life is being destroyed by the presence of dandruff. Such a condition demands the regular intelligent use of BRAIDS EXPERT WORKER IN HUMAN HAIR PUFFS I desire to inform the public that I do not use any of the injurious hair pomades and tonics that are on the market. For the past (8) years I have used my "Perfection Pomade" only, which I manufacture myself, and guarantee. 1308 N. FREMONT ST. ATTENTION MUSIC Mme. M. J. Gross Will teach Piano Forte and Theory this scholastic year by visits and at her studio, 506 Gold Street, Baltimore, Md. With patience and exactness I will teach a New Natural Method especially adapted to children. A special, concise course for adult students. To arrange for lessons call or write. Phone, Madison 3282 M. 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Heater 50c extra d will be mailed with every order. EGOR & SONS: Makers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles Baltimore. Md. Washington, D. C. EKA COMB PRICE $1.50 Cump Cap For Heating. Srifying influences Straightening, crimpy hair! Benient and Satisfactory. E OF IMITAT KES HAIR GR l's Improved H 35 Cents Large J lossy. Stops falling temples. Not great OF IMITATIONS. ES HAIR GROW Is Improved Hair Cream 5 Cents Large Jars, essy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for the examples. Not greasy—will not gum. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. O & P. Phone, Madison 842. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable In Advance One Year.....One Dollar Six Months.....Fifty Cents Three Months.....Forty Cents Single Copy.....Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Ohrurches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by T thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFEO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE, OCT. 11, 1913 It is almost against human nature to expect Congress to legislate on a currency bill while a World's series is in progress. Have a little patience Mr. President, or better still, go and see a game yourself. The political situation, as far as the "Colored Brother" is concerned is a little mixed. He hardly knows whether he is coming or going. A singularly peculiar fact happened last week. A colored man who fired a pistol the week before and who got away was found and arrested. Up to the present we have not heard of the arrest of a single individual stone thrower. But the stone throwers were of a different color. We think a mistake was made at the meeting called at the A. M. E. Zion church last week under the auspices of the National Association for the Protection of Colored People. A hundred dollars at least was lost by too many long winded speeches. Money should have come first and speeches afterward. The object was money and some had come prepared to give it but went away confused as to what was really intended to be done with it. The next time gentlemen get the money and make the speeches afterward. Rev. Dr. William Rosenau, in a sermon last week at the New Year service at his Temple gave utterance to what almost every colored man in the city already knew. Personal observation has long since made us acquainted with the very things he has now made public, probably for the first time so publicly expressed. And it is for this very reason that time and again we have called attention to the fact that his and our race ought to sympathize with each other in our mutual struggles. It is true that his race has the advantage of us because of wealth and color, but as we have known for years the proscription is there and on occasions crops out to the serious disadvantage of his race as it does of ours. One has the advantage in color and wealth and the other the disadvantage in color and poverty, were both in the same boat, both would receive the sme treatment. In view then of Dr. Rosenau's utterances, ought any member of his race be found fighting against any other race similarly situated? TIME TO CALL A HALT Is it not time that all this agitation in reference to segregation and jim crowism had about stopped? In the memory of the oldest habitant there has never been a time in the history of this city when the tension between the two races has been so tightly drawn. So tightly is it now drawn that a spark may at any time set going a condition every thinking citizen would deep down in his heart deplore, and which would be a hindrance to the onward progress of this city for many years. Few of us have forgotten the conditions that prevailed in Atlanta, and we do not believe that any one save a few blatherskites and hoodlums would care to see a condition similarly prevail in Baltimore. Baltimore has already gotten too much unpleasant advertising out of the recent aggitation brought about by the rabid segregationists in the City Council, aided and abetted by His Honor the Mayor and his legal advisors. For more years than any one living can tell, white and colored people have lived side by side in this city, and the relationship between the two races has been most cordial. What with the death of George Murphy and the several segregation acts passed by the City Council at the behest of a few Negrophobists and agitators this relationship has been strained almost to the breaking point, and we think it now about time to call a halt. The daily papers have had much to do with a considerable portion of this agitation. The pulpit has been absolutely silent, and there has hardly been a voice raised in protest only from the side of the oppressed. These forces ought to be at all times for good, and we are very sure had these two forces been put in operation to prevent this condition we would not now be in the position we are. Perhaps after some serious outbreak which all will deplore, these two forces will come together to see what can be done. Better lock the door now and prevent further trouble. OUR GREAT NEED Baltimore, in very many important respects, is peculiar to itself. That is, being neither a southern or northern city, strictly speaking, we have neither the extreme racial bitterness which characterize some sections, or the racial indifference which characterize some other sections. In past years, the races have gotten along quite harmoniously together. There has never been any need either for "segregation" or "jim crow" cars. But, in recent years the tendencies in both directions have been quite manifest. To be perfectly fair, it is not strictly truthful to characterize such manifestations, upon the part of certain white people, as proceeding from "race hate." Such has been the tremendous progress of the race, in recent years, that an absolutely new and growing class of "colored people" have come into being. As this class increases it inevitably, as well a necessarily, effect the life of the great middle class of whites. In past years, this "new" class of colored people was so very small that it was, practically, unnoticed. Here and there, a few would fall in neighborhoods inhabited mostly by white people and nononce whatever was taken of their presence. At the same time, the great mass of Negroes were segregated in alleys and obscure streets. The effects of education not simply letters, but that larger education derived from contact and association, are indicated, as Bishop Kinsolving, of Texas, recently puts it a "desire to improve the conditions under which he is living." And this disposition upon the part of the Negro, to use again the words of the Texas Bishop, "is often misinterpreted as a desire of the Negro to enter into social relations with the white race. The Negro does not want to associate with the white people any more than the white people wish to associate with the Negro." Now this "new" class of Afro-Americans is destined not only to increase, but very largely so with a steady elimination of the great masses who live in segregated discomfort. Now, how is the situation to be met? There is not the least doubt in the world but that this "new" class of Negroes desire a continuance of peace and good will between themselves and their white neighbors. However, as desirous as they may be to realise such results they can not stop their growth and return to the conditions from which they have been lifted. But, there must be a proper and just solution of the THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER matter. And it seems to us after all that the real solution is to be sought along other than political or legal ways. What is needed is the establishment of an honorable point of contact. We need somewhat of an inter racial clearing house association. A court of chancery, with its own peculiar rules for the adjustment of matters which can not be settled by present rules is the thing that we need. Our relations one to the other are of such a nature that we can not get along without it. Sharp. Mrs. Sharp is of the Ladies' Suit dep She is the one you will re because she is the widow Sharp, the newspaper man, the sister of the lady I was you about. I entered the store. my life did I see such White clerks and our clerking side by side, working for the sale end. Their color line, but a man is a a woman a woman. The Mercantile Company wit Plainly, what do we mean? Men like Cardinal Gibbons, Bishop Murray, ex-Mayors Hooper and Hayes, Mr. Charles J. Bonaparte, and ex-Governor Warfield, and others of this class of white citizens could not possibly serve their day and generation more helpfully than meeting with a similar number of equally representative Negroes; from time to time, to consult and study these delicate questions of racial concerns, and to give forth to the community, without fear or favor, the results of their united effort. Certainly the initiative in a matter of this kind pertains to those who are conscious of superior gifts held in trust for the benefits of their fellow men. Our white friends may endeavor to evade this responsibility, but every effort in such direction but emphasize the seriousness of their past negligence. The better element of the colored race has ever responded, and most heartily so, to any and every fraternal call made to them from such a source. But, as a matter of fact, the various white ecclesiastical organizations are as silent as the graveyard with respect to the many concerns and interests of their poor black brethren. Instead of letting their light shine before these, the least of their brethren, not one ray of light, from such source, energises where it is most needed. With all the shameful doings of the "superior" race, in terrorising their black brethren, and frustrating the due administration of the law in their protection, not one single solitary voice from the white pulpit has been lifted on behalf of the Negroes. And, this too, when all the courts, policemen, and other officials are wholly of the white race. We do maintain, and will continue to maintain, that it is no Negro problem; but the simple problem of applying Christ's Law of Love among all the members of human society. We can better afford to suffer, than our white friends can afford to deny their Lord and Master, by turning a deaf ear to every cry which we make to them, in the name of Christ, for treatment in keeping with the spirit of the first words of the Lord's Father, "Our Father." The one lesson that Negroes must never forget, whatever they may properly do in the realm of our common defense, is that they must be true to God. Whatever be the provocation they must steadfastly refuse to use "the sword," but plant themselves eternally and forever upon the Law of Love. Never mind the details, there is no power in earth or hell that can harm us, if we steadfastly accept the situation that Providence thus places us that He may speak to our oppressors through us, in the fidelity with which we observe His Law of Love, despite the human suffering and humiliations which it involves. Evidences of Progress in the West Conained from Page 2 us but the children belong both sides of the question. We were invited back. Miss Calloway knew me, but Mrs. Finley did not, but remembered that her sister who is living in the town had spoken so much about me. Then we went to the other school and there we found Misses Georgia Blackburn, boss teacher, Nellie Calloway Leftwich, Gertrude Lucas and Silas Hackney. I did not visit this school, nor did I get to visit the other school with all white teachers, but mixed children. Some of the teachers had met me in different parts of the country. They have fine schools up here in Iowa. We got through visiting schools, and then wont out to the business places, and believe me when I tell you our people have some business here. One of the things which would impress you is the store belonging to the company that own the mines. This is indeed a large store, and all the clerks are mixed up I did not get the names of white folks, but I think I got the names of all of our people and in this I am going to tell you who Mrs. Finley's sister is. Now the clerks are E. Bruce, Walter Blaney, W. P. Lewis, James Baker, Gussie Mardis, Susie Roberts, Lelia Roberts Mrs. Bertha W., and Mrs. Annette Sharp. Mrs. Sharp is manager of the Ladies' Suit department. She is the one you will remember because she is the widow of J. C. Sharp, the newspaper man. She is the sister of the lady I was telling you about. I entered the store. Never in my life did I see such a sight: White clerks and our clerks working side by side, working together for the sale end. There was no color line, but a man is a man and a woman a woman. The Monroe Mercantile Company with that great big department store requires that every employee attend to business, and they do not see your color. Business is what they want. Mrs. Sharp is well liked in the store, and she showed me through her department, then introduced me to many of clerks taking them up in their order. The white women and men seemed as glad to shake hands with me as my own people. Then comes the Y. M. C. A. in the town with J. H. M. MeGrew, general secretary. He seemed as glad to see me as if I were his lost brother. He used to be in charge of the boys in Lawrenceville, Va., but is now in charge of the building. His wife who is one of the best trained women in the race is right by his side. I am of the opinion that there is not another Y. M. C. A.' in the world like this one. It is a great big building, frame of course, in which is the opera house, and then office rooms and business places on the top floor, and the first floor takes in the Y. M. C. A. proper. It is supported by the rents from the offices, the shows in the theater and the money from members. It is in good condition. I wish you could just see it. It would pay you to make the trip. I just looked and looked and looked. Visited the business places of our people, the colored hotel, drug stores and many other places. When it came to the time for me to make a few scattering remarks, the people were out in full. Mrs. Sharp had acted as teller, and told them to come, and they obeyed her. She said that there were two men she desired to see come to Buxton and they were D. Webster Davis and Col. Midnight. The people were sorry when I told them that Dr. Webster Davis had been sick and they are all praying for his recovery. Well the meeting was in the church. Rev. Woodard presided, and Revs. J. L. Whorton, of the A. M. E. Church and William J. Northerross of the other Baptist church took part. I was just in the way of talking, when I fine looking lily black man entered the church. He looked around a time or too. Seated the white man who accompanied him, went over to his stenographer with some business papers in his hands. At a glance I could see that he was something, and some important man at that. I kept my eyes on him. I continued to talk until he stopped me, by saying. "Colonel I must leave and will you stop talking until I introduce to you a white man?" "I want you to meet a white man." He then took the white man, led him up to me and introduced him. The white man said "I was enjoying all you said, but must go." I did not know the man who interrupted me, but when I was through I was informed that it was Attorney George H. Woodson, of legal fame. I did not say much, but said that he was not thinking to stop me to introduce just an ordinary white man.. Yet I was not use to meeting white men and desire to thank the learned lawyer for the opportunity to meet a white man. I am sure that you are going to think, but you must not express your thoughts, because this was one of our leading men and I am sure he knew his business. I am just started good, but do not want you to think I am writing a book this week. Well I have tried so hard and I have seen so much this week. I have been to Mommouth and other places. I am now in Chicago. I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Anna Brown, of Charleston, W. Va., at her home town. I will have to put on so many things for next time. Will you wait until then? If you have a letter for me send care Rev. A. Barboru, Galveston, Texas. News From Easton (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., October 9.—Mrs. Tobithia Gleaves, of Long Woods, Md., died at her home, October 3. She was buried Sunday in Richard's Cemetery. Rev. J. H. Sterritt, of Dover, Del., gave a lecture at Bethel A. M. E Church Monday evening. The church was crowded. Rev. J. A. Whitely, of 207 Myrtle avenue, Baltimore, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bently, 215 West street. tion is one which seems to belong to the city where such measures are being introduced." Dr. Joel E. Spingarn former professor of comparative literature in Columbia University—"I am familiar with the recent race clashes in Baltimore and am glad to express through your columns my sympathy with the colored people in their threatened contact with segregation and 'jim crow measures. But not only the colored people of Baltimore who are threatened with danger, segregation will even be more dangerous for the richer and more powerful race. Property restrictions always affect real estate values; but even deeper than that is the menace of a slum of Ghetto in which the poorer people are always to be herded. Modern democracy will not stand for that solution of race adjustment. The Ghetto idea of segregation belongs to the Middle Ages, not to modern America. Our solution lies in opportunity for the individuals of all races, the same opportunity and the same justice. No race can be saved from its own inefficiency by laws that are intended to limit the opportunity for competition of any other race. Nothing must be permitted to interfere with the upward movement of your race; indeed, nothing can, if you will only do the work of men, and fight for every right that American democracy holds as our own." A. E. Pillsbury noted Boston lawyer who resigned from the American Bar Association because of its prejudice against Negro members—"Notwithstanding the contemptible character of the segregation movement as it appears to me, its 'economic bearing on the general condition of a community' is too large a question for publicly to express an opinion upon without more careful consideration than I have been able to give it." SOUTHERN MAYOR'S VIEWS. Mayor Hilary A. Howze, Nashville: "The colored and white people of the city of Nashville dwell together in peace and unity. We have not found it necessary to adopt any segregation measures and have never yet had any race riots." Large Delegation Will Attend Convention At Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 10th That there will be a large delegation of colored people at this great convention, is not to be doubted, from the fact that the temperance colored people like the temperance white people, are very much aroused over the situation the country over. The time has come when the movement against the saloon knows no color, and white people and colored people are uniting upon the proposition to fight the aggressions of the Liquor Traffic upon our homes, schools and churches, with no sentiment save that of meeting a common foe. That we owe it to the great interest taken in us by our white friends to stand by this great convention and attend in as large numbers as we possibly can, does not require a sage to see; for what ever may be the results of this great gathering of the best men and women of this country, we want to have a share in it, for the convention, is to devise plans whereby we can as Christians fight most effectively against the greatest enemy of the Kingdom of God and His Church. The Anti-Saloon League is making the best fight of the campaign for clean Government officials. The records of men should face them, and they should be willing to face their records. Let the colored voters who stand for something, study the methods of the league—see the records of the men whom the league opposes—and those of the men whom the league is trying to elect. Blair Lee, Lloyd Wilkinson must stay home—the records are against the people enjoying the full privileges of the law which concerns them. Let us do these great things in the matter of indicting our stand with reference to the high ideal in citizenship—We must come to it—Start at it now. It would certainly seem that the Business League of Baltimore is to be of any service to our business men it is about time it had awakened from its Rip Van Winkle slumes. Since the meeting of the National Negro Business League in this city about six years, ago our own local league has been peacefully slumbering with only a few spasmatic grunts about a week or so before each National meeting when the farce of electing delegates is gone through, after which it turns over for another year's siesta. It is one of the fares of Baltimore—this Business League of ours—and if it composes favorably with the other local leagues then the spirit of organizations and mutual helpfulness which the National League is supposed to diffuse, all goes for naught. Ever since the organization of a business league here Mr. Harry T. Pratt has been its president. For all that we know it may be that Mr. Pratt is the entire "Local Branch of the National Negro Business League." Mr. Pratt is a hustler, who can hustle when he wants to, but one thing is certain he has failed miserably in his attempt (if he has made any) to build up a league in this city. Now it would seem that as he has failed, let us say, because of his other many interests, why not turn over the work to some one who will do something to build up a strong, healthy, business league in this city. That we need one and need it badly no one will gainay. There are hundreds of business men in this city, all working along their own individual lines with no thought of how the other fellow is doing business, or how by an exchange of ideas with men in the various other fields of endeavor, he may lay plans for greater and more profitable work in his own line. If there is anything these men need it is some central "clearing house of ideas" where modern methods in business can be discussed, where the many problems that face them every day can be brought up and receive a sympathetic hearing from others who have to face the same problems. If Mr. Washington meant anything when he organized the National League he meant just this one thing. We certainly would feel ashamed to show the "Sage of Tuskegee" the result of the work of the local business league in this city, if, indeed, we could find any results to show him. We suggest that the present officers of the local business league come up and acknowledge either that they are unable to form a league here or they are unable to devote the time necessary to devote an organization of this kind But while we are "knocking" the local league we take great pleasure in "boosting" the Patapsco League, composed largely of a bunch of "countrymen" living in the counties near Baltimore, and headed by Attorney C. C. Fitzgerald. This league has a model organization, is suberbly managed and has been able to be of incalculable service to the members. Lawyer Fitzgerald and his country neighbors are indeed a shining example for the Baltimore business men to follow. It would not be a bad idea to get "Fitz" to stay in Baltimore a few nights and start a leagure along the same lines of the one over which he presides in the country. One thing is certain, something ought to be done and since it would be inadvisable to start an "outlaw" league here it is up to the present officers to iform the business men just what they are going to do or whether they are going to do anything. Mine Strike In Africa Word has been received here that during the recent mining strike in Africa, 100,000 of the 250,000 native miners were sent back to their homes until the trouble blew over. The South African whites were afraid of a native uprising. The deportation of the miners crippled the churches in the mining region. 'A Birthday Party Mr. and Mrs. John C. Dyson, of 1317 Winchester street, gave a reception on Friday evening, October 3rd, in honor of the ninth birthday of their oldest daughter Henrietta. Many friends of little Miss Dyson assembled at 7 o'clock and for two hours enjoyed themselves in various games. At nine o'clock the little lads and lasses were ushered into the dining room where they were served with all the season's delicacies from a table which was heavily laden; overshadowed by a beautiful birthday cake. FUND HAS BEEN GROWING. Owing to the falling off in immigration, the Donovan fund has been increasing for many years. The American Colonization Society was long anxious to place the increment at the disposal of Liberia, but the absence of legislation adequate to protect the application of the money stood in the way of a transfer of responsibility. Negotiations have been pending for more than two years. A year ago the check for the accumulated revenues was made out, but technicalitis prevented a transfer of the money to the custody of Liberia. The Liberian legislature had enacted a law guaranteeing the safety of the fund and its application to the intended purposes, but had inadvertently made it difficult to pay over the money to authorized representatives. The American Colonization Society, by action of the board of directors, placed the entire matter in the hands of President Johnson, who finally paved the way by suggesting adequate arrangements and indicating its responsibility to the Liberian government. Consul General Lyons was authorized to accept the money, as the agent of Liberia. The fund, it is anticipated, will amply provide educational facilities to meet the present and growing needs of the black republic. It can be applied to the construction of schoolhouses, the payment of instructors and any other legitimate purposes of maintenance and administration. The work that the local branch of the Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is doing in trying to stave off race repressive measures was graphically told by Dr. F. N. Cardozo, its president, at the weekly gathering of the M. E. Ministers' at Ames Memorial M. E. Church Wednesday. He outlined the efforts of the past and present of the association and told of the effort to establish a legal redress bureau. He closed by asking the cooperation of the ministers. Dr. Ernest Lyon declared that the ministry had always stood for the rights of the race, and despite this fact that there was an inclination in some quarters to accuse the ministry of lack of interest in matters affecting the welfare of the race. He said that this was a slander, and recounted the efforts of his colleagues in working shoulder with those who were battling for the race. The ministers adopted a resolution praising Dr. Lyon and the officials of the American Colonization for turning over more than 60,000 for Liberian education. The following officers were elected: Revs. G. E. Curry president; R. R. Riggs, first vice president; S. N. Norwood, second vice president; C. B. Bishop, secretary; L. A. Carter, assistant secretary; M. J. Naylor, treasurer; D. W. Shaw, editor; W. N. Holt organist and chorister; J. A. Holmes, D. W. Hays, S. H. Brown, C. G. Cummings and Ernest Lyon, executive committee; N. M. Carroll, J. H. Goodrich, committee on codolence. Memoriam In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Ann Maria Farrell who departed this life 10 years ago October 10th, 1903. Farrell, dear mother is a solemn word, Which thrills through every heart heart, That the dearest ones must part. Life's morn will soon be ended, And the evening bell will toll: Then our hearts will know no sorrow When the nearly gates unfold. COATES-In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Henrietta Coates, who departed this life 2 years ago today, October 7, 1911. In her home it was His Will. ago today, God called her home; it was His Will, But in our hearts we love her still. Her memory is as dear today, As in the hour she passed away. By her children, Annie B. Glipson, Sarah Driver Thomas, George and Mary Coates. Miss Edith Butler 1230 ETTING STREET Ostrich feathers cleaned, curled and remodeled. All the latest styles in fancy trimmings, also willow plumes made into fancy effects by Miss Edith Butler, 1230 Etting Street. Telephone, Median 5502 In Union There Is Strenth Hall's Chapel Lodge No. 3783 G. U. O. of Odd Fellows of Soldiers, A. A. County, Md., has built a new Hall and will be Dedicated At 2 o'clock P. M. Sermon will be preached by Rev. E. W. S. Peck. Addresses will be made by the followsng distingished 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 Councilman; District Grand Master Perry Dobson; M. V. P. Hezekiah Brown. N. G. P. N. P. Roderick Kess P. S. Jog. Burley. Secretary Marie Faulkner Who guarantees to make your hair grow. Have hundreds of references, which can be given. One of the best Hair Creams known to modern chemistry, on sale. Give it a trial. NOTICE Mme. 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 Come and Buy Your Clothing From Mme. Brown-Wade, 2145 division Street. Private dwelling Largest and cheapest clothing business in Northwest Baltimore in Northwest Baltimore Ladies' dresses from $1.00 to $7.00. Separate coats, shirts and waists. One piece dresses from 25c, to $6.00. Men's separate coats 50c. Men, women and children's shoes from 25c, to $1.25 per pair. Evening and wedding gowns on hand. Open from8' a. m. to 9 p. m. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN YOUR HAIR AND SCALP If So Let Mrs. S. E. Watson Treat it With Mme C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower Guaranteed to grow hair half and inch a month. A trial will convince you Anyone wishing to consult me can see me at my residence or drop me a card I have all of Mme Walker's Preparations for sale, Residence, 421 Saint Mary St. FOR RENT—Beautiful two story dwelling, six room and bath, modern improvements, furnace, cement cellar, hot and cold water, laundry, with stationary tubs. Most desirable locality. Apply at office of Home Beneficial Society, 414 W. Hoffman Street. FOR SALE—Store property in 2100 block of Druid Hill avenue. Bargain to quick buyer. Address "B" Afro-American Office. A Friend Of The Race Mr. Albrecht, the Republicate For Sheriff, Gains Support It will afford the members of the colored race a great pleasure to vote for W. G. Albrecht, the great Republican candidate for Sheriff. He has been a staunch, true and consistent friend of our people in all their legitimate aspirations. He is making his fight for sheriff in a clean, straightforward manner, and is pledged to a strict business administration of the office. Mr. Albrecht is known more as a business man 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 veritable beehive of industry, where scores of workers are busily engaged in turning out work for merchants of Baltimore and the entire South. entire South Africa. One of the chief factors 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 energy, perseverance and honesty to his present commanding position in the mercantile world. 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 highest wages prevailing in the trade and makes no discrimination against labor, insisting always on the best workers obtainable. The result of this open, fair and straightforward policy is shown in the tremendous growth of his business. Mr. Albrecht is making an energetic campaign for sheriff, and has already received so many assurances of support from all classes of citizens that his election seems assured. The people want the sheriff's, office run on business principles, and Mr. Albrecht is the man for the "job" Thomas Cornell, Political Agen THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER A Wonderful Discovery Agents Wanted. .....Good M I want an agent in every village and er—A Wonderful Hair Dressing for L or without Irons, 25 cents per box. O to any woman. I truly believe that this Wonderful Hair Grower will be se tinue. 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GENERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALLEE PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE mistakes any longer. Don't be bound hard and make who hasn't half the facilities and none of the Easton. Inspect my window display and see w L NIGHT 'Phone Mt. Vernon 5496-- Attention Men! Baltimore Men in Line! Equal Men's Day at Waters A. M. Alsquith Street, near Jefferson. Agents Wanted.....Good Money Made Selling It. I want an agent in every village and city to sell The Magic Hair Grower—A Wonderful Hair Dressing for Ladies. Used a Straightner, with or without 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 Hair Grower will be so well pleased that they will continue. Send 25 cents in Money Order and we will forward you by mail a full size box as a trial, 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, 737 BROADWAY, BENTON HABOR, MICHIGAN. Nov. 6 $75.00 DANIEL EASTON $75.00 FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER 916 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Don't make mistakes any longer. Don't be bound hard and fast to the old family undertaker who hasn't half the facilities and none of the progressiveness of Daniel Easton. Inspect my window display and see what I give you. OPEN ALL NIGHT 'Phone Mt. Vernon 5496--Day&Night =SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 1913= 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. D. P. Seaton, Etc., 8 P. M., Theme: "The Men of Baltimore Attorney W. C. McCard and Attorney G. W. Officers: J. F. Waters, President; James Second Vice Pres. Wm. H. Carpenter, Thin Dodd, Asst. Sec'y. George Ellis, Treasurer. REV. A. L. GAINE The Next Affair will be a BLE GIVEN BY KERR'S ORC Gallilean Fishermen's Auditorium Admission 25 Cents BETHEL A. M. Rev. R. W. Fick Will Present The Juvenile T. Henderson Ken Under The Direction of M. In one of their SACRED SERV Artists famous both home and abroad Sunday Night, October SILVER OFFERING at the door. ...CHARITY R At FIFTH REGIMENT ARMY Friday, November Proceeds for Xmas work of Co. ADMISSION Mrs. Ida Hilton, Chairman. Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce, Secretary. NOTICE--Member The Mendelssohn Or Are invited to the ON MONDAY EVENING, Howard Brent, President. THE GREAT DOCKINS ART pear in one of their Grand Concert and Memorial A. M. E. Church, Thursd. Oct. 16th, 1913, at 8.30 P. M., Rev. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Montgray Oct. 20th, 8.30 P. M. Benefit of F. D., Pastor. Prof. C. J. Rusk, Accom DROP A LINE WM. SEDG-V 564 DOLPH For all Kinds of Carpentering, Pain Work, Etc. All Work Prompt Call C. & Sermon by Rev. D. P. Seaton, D. D., M. D., Subject: "The Theme: 'The Men of Baltimore.'" Addresses: Prof. J. McCard and Attorney G. W. F. McMechen. Men of F. Waters, President.* James H. Dickson, Vice Pres. Wm. H. Carpenter, Third Vice Pres. E.S. Hill, Y. George Ellis, Treasurer. Levin H. Lee, Chairman. REV. A. L. GAINES, D. D., Pastor. Affair will be a BIG DANCE (With GEN BY KERR'S ORCHESTRA [With a fencer's Auditorium & Friday, Cmission 25 Cents Continuous feeling me BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. R. W. Fickland, Pastor Present The Juvenile Troubadours M. Henderson Kerr, Violin Soloer Under The Direction of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toon of their SACRED SERVICES that have made both home and abroad. Day Night, October 12th, 1913, 8:30 OFFERING at the door. Mrs. Isabella White CHARITY RECEPTION IN REGIMENT ARMORY, (Over Richmond) Friday, November 21st, 1913 Proceeds for Xmas work of Colored Empty Stocking Club ADMISSION 25 CENTS Chairman. Miss Ida R. Cumming. Bruce, Secretary. Mrs. Martha Thompson. NOTICE==Members and Friends of Hendelssohn Oratoria Society are invited to the Opening Exercise SUNDAY EVENING, OCT. 13th, at 8:30 Howard Brent, President. Llewelyn Wilson, Director. GREAT DOCKINS ARTISTIC COMBINATION of their Grand Concert and Musical Entertainment. M. E. Church, Thursday, Calhoun and L. 1913, at 8.80 P. M., Rev. J. G. Martin, P. M. E. Church, Montgomery St., near Chatham. 8.30 P. M. Benefit of Fall Rally. Rev. J. Prof. C. J. Rusk, Accompanist. J. W. Doc. DROP A LINE OR CALL ON VM. SEDGWICK & CO. 564 DOLPHIN STREET Ids of Carpentering, Painting, Plastering, Etc. All Work Promptly Attended to at Call C. & P. Phone. 11. A. M., Sermon by Rev. D. P. Seaton. D. D., M. D., Subject: "The Sea of Glass, Etc." 8 P. M., Theme: "The Men of Baltimore." Addresses: Prof. J. W. Woodhouse, Attorney 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. H. Carpenter, Third Vice Pres. E.S. Hill, Sec'y. Thomas Dodd, Asst. Sec'y. George Ellis, Treasurer. Levin H. Lee, Chairman Fin. Com. REV. A. L. GAINES, D. D., Pastor. 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. 17th, 1913 Admission 25 Cents Continuous feeling music Will Present The Juvenile Troubadours and Mr. T. Henderson Kerr, Violin Soloist Under The Direction of Mr. L. Elsworth Toomey In one of their SACRED SERVICES that have made the young Artists famous both home and abroad. Sunday Night, October 12th, 1913, 8 P. M. SILVER OFFERING at the door. Mrs. Isabella White, Chairman. ...CHARITY RECEPTION... At FIFTH REGIMENT ARMORY, (Over Richmond Market) Friday, November 21st, 1913 Proceeds for Xmas work of Colored Empty Stocking Circle. ADMISSION 25 CENTS Mrs. Ida Hilton, Chairman. Miss Ida R. Cummings, President. Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce, Secretary. Mrs. Martha Thompson, Treasurer. THE GREAT DOCKINS ARTISTIC COMBINATION will appear in one of their Grand Concert and Musical Entertainments at Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church, Thursday, Calhoun and Laureens Streets, Oct. 16th, 1918, at 8.30 P. M., Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Also at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Montgomery St., near Charles, Monday, Oct. 20th, 8.30 P. M. Benefit of Fall Rally. Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D., Pastor. Prof. C. J. Rusk, Accompanist. J. W. Dockins, Manager For all Kinds of Carpentering, Painting, Plastering, Kalsomining Work, Etc. All Work Promptly Attended to at Lowest Prices. Call C. & R. Phones Gillis Church Christian Endeavor The Christian Endeavor of Gillis M. P. Church opened its services Sunday, October 5th, with an elaborate program. The topic was opened by Mr. Frank Nutter. Five minutes were given for Scripture quotations. By President, "If a Man Die Shall He Live Again," Job. 14-14. Mrs. Elizabeth Victor, John 13-1. Mrs. Evaline Brown, Psa. 1-1. Mrs. Minnie Fowler, John 15-2. Mrs. Lula McGowan, Psa. 23. Mr. Robert Johnson, II Cor. 2-10. Mrs. Eliza Brown, Psa. 24-10. Mrs. Annie Johnson, John 10-10. Rev. G. W. Fowler, 103 Psa. Miss Esther Butler, paper: "Gate of the West." Solo by Miss Minnie Fowler. Select reading by Mrs. Eliza Brown. Solo by Mrs. Carrie Williams. Prayer by Mrs. Annie Johnson. Solo by Mrs. Lula McGowan. A few remarks by the Pastor, Rev. B. H. Knight. Wm. E. Hennigen, President. George Richardson, Sec'y WANTED—Boarders. Apply at 1233 Argyle avenue. Rates $2.50 per week. ADVERTISE VERTISE M. E. M. E. E. Br. Mrs. H. C. S. Money Made Selling It. City to sell The Magic Hair Grow- ladies. Used a Straightner, with one 25 cent box will prove its valve any woman that uses one box of so well pleased that they will con- and we will forward you by mail directions how to use it. Persons 00 and we will send them a supply forms. Send all money by Money HAIR GROWER ENTON HABOR, GAN. Nov. 6 EASTON $75.00 R AND EMBALMER MANIA AVENUE n't be bound hard and fast to the old facilities and none of the progressive- window display and see what I give you. Mt. Vernon 5496--Day&Night Immore Men in Line! Waters A. M. E. Church near Jefferson. D. D., M. D., Subject: "The Sea of Glass, More." Addresses: Prof. J. W. Woodhouse, F. McMechen. Men of all faiths invited. H. Dickson, Vice Pres. Geo. W. Jolley. Vice Pres. E. S. Hill, Sec'y. Thomas Levin H. Lee, Chairman Fin. Com. S, D. D., Pastor. BIG DANCE (With a feeling) CHESTRA [With a feeling] Friday, Oct. 17th, 1913 continuous feeling music K. E. CHURCH Oakland, Pastor The Troubadours and Mr. Mr. Violin Soloist Mr. L. Elsworth Toomey VICES that have made the young road. 12th, 1913, 8 P. M. Mrs. Isabella White, Chairman. RECEPTION... MORY, (Over Richmond Market) October 21st, 1913 Explored Empty Stocking Circle. 25 CENTS Miss Ida R. Cummings, President. Mrs. Martha Thompson, Treasurer. Friends and Friends of Pratoria Society Opening Exercises OCT. 13th, at 8 o'clock. Llewelyn Wilson, Director. STISTIC COMBINATION will applied Musical Entertainments at Payne Day, Calhoun and Laurens Streets, v. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Also at Monery St., near Charles, Monday, all Rally. Rev. J. W. Norris, D. Impanist. J. W. Dockins, Manager FOR CALL ON— WICK & CO. WIN STREET Printing, Plastering, Kalsomining ently Attended to at Lowest Prices. P. Phone. At Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, Sunday, Oct. 12th, at 8 P. M., a special semon to the Memorial Quilt Association, by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, district superintendent of the Washington district. All are cordially invited. For benefit of Fall Rally. Mrs. Mary A. Braxton, President. Mrs. Martha Brooks, Sec'y. Rev. M. J. Naylor Pastor. You should by no means miss the Lamb Slaying and Supper, Monday evening, October 13th, at St.JLuke Union A. M. E. Church, the home-like Church, Spring St., near McElderry. You will not regret it. Come! Tickets, including supper, 25 cents. Admission, without supper, 10 cents. James Hilton, Genl. Manager. C. Edward Browne, S. T. D., Pastor. You are invited to attend the Services on Sunday, October 12th, 1913 Address by Mrs. Margaret Hill. Mrs. Mary F. Hanley will preside. Good Music. M. E. Murphy, President E. E. Bright, Secretary. Mrs. H. C. Smith, Gen'l Sec. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Mary F. Bonds. Revival Service All are welcome CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject, "The Fowls of the Air." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Special Service. Home coming addresses by prominent speakers. 8 p. m. Sermon by the "Pastor. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Sermon to Knights Templar of Baltimore and Washington to under command of Sir Thomas H. Smith by Rev. Aquila Brooks, D. D. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. Opening of C. E. L. 8 p. m., Preaching, by Rev. W. Jones of Catonsville with his choir and congregation G. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supr. WHATCOAT M. E CHURCH Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence; 618 Dolphin Street. A great day on the Kings Hill. The church has been pointed and frescoed. Reopening services Sunday 11 a.m. Preaching by pastor. Special. 3. p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League 7.45 p. m. Sermon by Pastor Don't fail to come Friday, Oct. 17th, 8 p.m. Tom Thumb wedding. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. ST. MATTHEW'S M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m., Epworth League. 6 p. m., Holy Communion. Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt Mr. J. Fuller, Pres. E. L. Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. J. W. McDonald, Pastor Series of Special Sermons. 11 a. m. Subject, "Did Lazarus die and go to Heaven? If so why did Jesus call him back to Earthly Existence with Its Sorrows and Sufferings?" 3 p. m. Special Sermon by Rev Mrs. Ida Nelson. Ida Nelson. 8 p. m., snbject, "Does the Bible Teach Universal Salvation?" Friends invited to hear these sermons. W. W. Brown; Supt. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Oakland, Bakers street Carey and Baker streets Rev. D. W. Shaw, Ph.B., D.D., Pastor 6 a. m. Class Meeting, Thomas Lane Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. 2 p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Henry Johnson. Superintendent 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Junius Gray, 8 p. m. Preaching by pastor. Kings' and Queens' Rally. Monday night—Collation to Kings, Queens and Subjects. Free to all. Universal Methodist Episcopal Church of CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by able divine 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 7.30 p. m. Sermon by Pastor. Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard, to Hannibal Lodge K. of P.; Guy. Woman's Relief Corps No. 15, auxiliary to G. A. R. and Guy Post No. 16, G. A. R. Lovina Payne, president M. Wyatt, secretary A large crowd expected. All welcome G. P. Rodgers, Pastor Services every Sabbath—Saturday 10 a. m., Sabbath School 11. 30 a. m., preaching service 8. 80 p. m., Young People's Society Special Stereopicon Sermon Sunday night, Oct. 12, 8 p. m., Subject, Moses and his Brother Aaron All Invited Good Music ST.MARK'S M.P. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery St. Rev. Roy B. Mohr, Pastor 11 a. m., Preaching 2 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m., Christian Endeavor 8 p. m., preaching St. Luke's Union A. M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH Spring St. near McElderry Rev. Dr. C. Edward Brown, Pastor 515 North Caroline Street 9 a. m. Class Meeting. Bro. R. L. Carter, Leader. 11 a. m. sermon by Rev. Clinton John son of Bethany Baptist Church of Mt. Winans 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Moses Johnson, Sunt. 3.30 p. m., Special sermon to the Progessive Circle of Mt. Winans by the Pastor. Minnie Price, president: Sarah Travers, secretary. Rev. R. Li Williams, of Mt. Winans, will assist in the service. 6 p. m. League Service. 8 p. m. Sermon by Pastor. A welcome to all Do not fail to hear the Rev. J. S. Wildridge, the noted Evangelist who will preach at Sharp Street Memorial Church, Oct. 17th, 8 p. m., subject "The Valley of Decision." Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor Calhoun and Laurens St. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor, Residence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. 11 a. m., Preaching by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 7.30 p. m. Song Service. Communion Strangers are always welcome. Chas. E. Dorsey, Sept. James E. Nealy, Pres. A. E. L. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Hanover Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D. Pastor 11a. m., sermon by the pastor, subject "The two boys the fathers of two nations." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 3.30 p. m., A special service. Mr. John Gross, captain. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League, 8.00 p. m., Sermon by pastor to the Longshormen and fraternal organiza- tions. Also the Scowmen. John Murray, Pres. League Charles Tolson, Superintendent BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St, and Druid Hill Ave. The Pastor, R. Wm. Fickland D, D. 10.30 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Charles H. Murray 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 7.30 p. m., Sacred Recital, direction L. Ellsworthy Toomey TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor. Lord's Supper. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday, Supt. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHTRCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor 11 a. m. Holy Communion 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Bertha Flemming, Supt. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. League. Miss Minnie Carroll, Pres. 7.30 p. m., Sermon. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. D. P. Seaton 2.30 a. m. Sunday School Rally. 5.45 p. m., Reopening of A. C. E. L. 7.45 p. m. Men's Day Exercises J. F. Waters, Supt. ALLEN A. M. E. OHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor ii a. m. Sermon by pastor to the unconverted. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. We invite Parents and friends to this service. Home Coming Day 3 p. m., Sermon to the Gold Leaf by Rev. B. H. Knight of Gillis Memorial Choir and congregation will be present 4.30 p. m., Allen League Opening 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Communion H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. William Butler, Prés. League We welcome friends and visitors to these services 11th Annual Woman's Day Waters A.M.E. Church Sunday, Oct. 26 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. R. Mason Erey. 3 p. m., Sermon by Mrs. Ida Nelson 7.30 p. m., Platform Meeting Addresses by Mesdames Mary F. Handy, C. H. Stepteau, Emma Truxon and Cornelia Anderson The Magdalene Court of Calanthe and invited Courts will be present Report of Women's Day Tribes Mrs. M. O. Bantom, president; Mrs. Mary A. Sanders, secretary; Mrs. Lavinia Wolgust, chairman ushers committee; Mrs. Ella Woolford, chairman; Mrs. Susie Chase, chairman program committee; Mrs. Annie Waters, chairman registration committee; Miss Mamie Woolford, chairman music committee. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. Services: 11 a.m., "Harvest Home" sermon by the Minister Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway, Directress Wm. Anderson, Supt. SPECIAL NOTICE This Sunday being Men's Day a Waters A. M. E. Church, a specia program will be rendered at the A.C.E. League, at 5.45 P. M. Address by Rev. George E. Curry, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church; solo by request, Rev. C. Edward Browne, pastor of St Luke's U.A. M. E. Church; selections by Mr. Edward Barnett and Co.; Washington Dorsey and Dennis Miller. Good music. Everybody welcome. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. Mr. C. A. Carey, Sec'y. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. There will be a Tom Thunb Wedding, under the auspices of Gaines Circle of St. John's A. M. E. Church, Monday evening, Oct. 18th, 1913. For the benefit of the Fall Rally. Tickets 10 Cents. Refreshments on sale. Mrs. Daisy Beander, mistress of ceremonies; Mrs. Jennie Payne, chairman; Mrs. Ellen Turner, president; Miss Dora Sample, secretary; Miss Elsie L. Costen, pianist; Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. DISHOR JOSH HURST Rev A. Scott, D.D.P.E. Edward Waters College Free of $20,000 Debt. ```markdown ``` Rev.P.L.Brown.P.E.V.P. Edward Water's College is one of a chain of colleges maintained by the A. M. E. Church in all of the Southern States for the education of colored youths. It is located in Jacksonville, Fla. A debt of $20,000 hung over it. In less than eighteen months a boy's dormitory has been added to the plant and the entire debt.wiped out through the liberality of the people and the industry 'of the clergy of the State, under the leadership of Bishop Hurst. Rev. John A. Gregg D. D., is president. How the Money was Raised "The African Methodist Episcopal Church has many a time achieved great things in Florida, but yesterday marks their greatest, in the way of demonstrating their loyalty in the matter of gathering in funds for things which are of prime importance. "The large number of presiding elders and ministers who were in the city all gathered at Edward Waters College in the forenoon, Rev. Dr. D.M. Baxter Treas. and attended the informal opening of the fall term of that institution, which was directed by Bishop John Hurst, D. D.; Rev. J. T. Mark, D. D., dean of the faculty, and members of the executive board. "Bishop Hurst brought greetings to all, and introduced the Rev. J. A. Gregg, D. D., the new president of the institution, who comes from Kansas, a graduate of the university of that state, and one of the most prominent active pastors of that state.; a man of known literary merit and experience. Brief addresses were delivered by a number of the ministers present, the exercises closing late in the afternoon. "In accordance with well laid plans of Bishop Hurst, all eyes were turned to Mt. Zion Church, where the great rally was held last night, to raise $12,000 for the college. Early in the evening people began to gather at the church and when the time for open came, the large auditorium of the church was filled. The ladies of the church had put on beautiful decorations and the choir was out in full numbers. Bishop Hurst presided, and the preliminary THE HOTEL [Picture of a man in a suit]. REV. E. W. EYR) Secretary Edward Waters College services were held, all enjoying it. "A large placard, bearing the names of the district and the presiding elder, was placed at intervals, with a small table at which sat the presiding elder. This had a beautiful effect. After a strong introductory address by the bishop, in which he paid a tribute to his race for what has been done, giving a statement of conditions in the rural districts through which he has been travelling the past several weeks. "Bishop Hurst showed that his church contributes, annually, $800,000 for education, and predicted that within years to come this amount will reach millions, and showed why it should be done, in view of the education of the children of his race in most places, in the public schools. He introduced the Rev. J. A. Gregg, D. D., president of Edward Waters College, who delivered the main address of the evening. Dr. Gregg showed true ability in his address, and expressed his acknowledgement of being here to serve his b-hren in Florida in the responsible chance to which they had called him. The theme of his address was "Greatness Essential to Service." He was greeted with ready anglause. "The great rally, for which so many had worked hard and were there to see what would be the outcome, was announced by Bishop Hurst. Each district reported through its presiding elder, and when all had made their reports, and an additional report made by the bishop, he himself contributing $100, the amount collected was $13,005.44. This brought a storm of applause, and happiness reigned high. - The Metropolis. Some Riots While they are having a race riot in Baltimore they are having a riot of racing at Havre de Grace, and one is about as disgraceful as the other.—Philadelphia Public Ledger. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER "The A. M. E. Church in Florida has outdone herself in the collection of $12,005.44 last Wednesday night at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, on the special rally that was called for in order to liquidate the debt on Edward Waters college, and otherwise put the school in good running condition. "Bishop John Hurst of this diocese has shown himself to be a very excellent financier and the manner in which he managed the affair will ever go down in his favor, as one of the most able prelates in the church today. His wide experience in handling the finance of his church while financial secretary puts him in line to direct the work of the church in this particular, as well as the spiritual side of the work f. r. which he is ably prepared. "Forida has outdone Georgia in the manner of raising monies, when it is taken into consideration that the membership of the church in the above state is larger than that of Florida, and the time in which the people had to raise the funds. This is indeed a pace set that will hardly be equaled by others. Rev. J. A. Gregg, D. D., the new president, starts on the assurance that he has the undivided support of the entire denomination in the state. Bishop Hurst has already mapped out the many improvements that are to be made on the grounds of the institution, as well as the buildings. There will be laid out an athletic field for the young men, a lawn tennis court and a playground for the young women, that will be separate from that of the young men. The renovation of the young men's dormitory has already been underway, and some improvements have also been made in the administration building. The returns from the rally will be published by conference, and the others will follow in sequence.—Times-Union. A Chance to Help Where Help is Needed As will be seen from an advertisement in another column, competent blind men desire work in tuning and repairing pianos. Deprived of their sight through some circumstance or other, these men have received careful training at the Maryland School for the Blind and what they lack in sight has been made up in a measure by the wonderful development of their senses of hearing and touch. Nearly all of the blind student are fine musicians, as many who have attended the annual closing exercises of the school are only too willing to state. There are six graduates of the school whose superior knowledge of the piano and its parts admirably qualify for the work of tuning and repairing, and a call at the blind workshop, 500 W. Fayette street, will bring one of these blind experts to your home. Mrs. George Washington, of 15 Penn street, has returned from a visit to Philadelphia, Chester and other points. If troubled with old standing, painful sores, sertoss burns, scalds, sore breasts boils, cuts, and all other eruptions, then give a trial the marvelous Pancura Salve for drawing, healing and pain relieving. Panicura Salve has been in use in the old countroy over one hundred years. Pancura Salve is sold at drug stores. If your druggiat hasn't got it then send 25cents, 50 cents, or $1.00 to the Pancura Chemical Co. Baltimore, Md. and we willsend prepaid. 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AFTERMATH OF EXPOSITION Managers Breathe Sighs of Relief as Festival Ends. WORK OF W. J. ROBINSON. Exhibition Showing Progress of Color- red Americans Since the Civil War Proved Intelligence and Handiwork of Many Individuals to Overcome Difficulties-Editor Perry's Views. Philadelphia.-The emancipation proclamation exposition held here from Sept. 15 to Sept. 30 inclusive is over. For the past year the public has been kept informed on the purpose of the celebration and what it meant to those who have made the struggle upward through many difficulties for the past fifty years. Taking all things into consideration, the efforts of the commission intrusted with the task were successful. The festival proved the contention that under given circumstances we have men and women among us who are capable of bringing things to pass which count for equal worth and achievement similar to the progress made by those whose opportunities have been more favorable. The program rendered from day to day showed merit. The end of this great event brings relief to the managers, who have worked faithfully for many months to present some of the marked achievements which the race has made since its freedom. But of those who toiled amid great handicap to bring about the results obtained no man had a more difficult task to perform than William J. Robinson, the contractor, under whose directions the buildings in which the exposition was held were erected. Of Mr. Robinson's struggles Chris J. Perry, the venerable and long time editor of the Philadelphia Tribune, tells the following story. Mr. Perry says: It so happened that the emancipation commission appointed by the legislature was composed of white men, with one exception in the person of the Hon. Harry Bass. The gentleman of this commission, not being familiar with the ability which colored men possess, threw out the hint that all the work, even down to the erection of the proposed exposition buildings, ought to be designed and erected by colored mechanics. As soon as this gauntlet was thrown down Mr. Bass immediately sprang to his feet and in an earnest manner assured the gentlemen of the commission that our people had men who thoroughly qualified to do all the work necessary to be done. All they asked was to be furnished with the means. After this meeting Mr. Bass sent for Mr. W. J. Robinson, the well known contractor, and informed him of the views of the commission. Mr. Bass then told Mr. Robinson where the plot of ground was located upon which the buildings were to be constructed. The following day Mr. Robinson surveyed the ground, drew up his plans and submitted his price for erection, all of which were speedily accepted, and word was given to the contractor to go ahead. It did not take long for him to have tons of lumber and other material on the ground, with a large force of colored artisans ready to work. But another hitch halted the operation—viz. the lease had not been signed. This was followed by some log rolling between the mayor and the city solicitor, one declining to sign this lease until the other had done so. Then came a cessation of hostilities, caused by the mayor leaving the city for a rest in the Pocono mountains. Day by day the contractor visited the mayor's office to get his signature, only to hear in dulcet tones, "The mayor is out of town." But the director was in town, and he kept an officer on watch at Broad and Oregon streets day and night to see to it that not even the skeleton of a building should be erected until the much sought for permit was signed. In this way the erection of the buildings was retarded. Thus weeks passed by. Things were discouraging, it is true, but a persistent man was at the helm in the person of William J. Robinson, and eventually success crowned his efforts, he secured the long looked for permit, but received it at a time that left him only five weeks to commence and complete his work. Grave doubts were expressed on all sides concerning Mr. Robinson's ability to get the buildings ready in time for the opening of the exposition. But with a snap of the eye and the curl of a defiant lip he replied. "Get me some good lamps and I will put a day and a night force at work." This was done, and for weeks this determined contractor labored with his men day and night, and at the beginning of the fifth week he said, "Gentlemen, your buildings are ready to receive exhibits." Promoters of New Bank Encouraged. Ocala, Fla., has a new colored bank as a direct result of the inspiration furnished its founders by their visit to the Philadelphia business league. The capital stock has all been paid in and the bank already has a sufficient number of depositors to guarantee its suc- Author, Real Estate Broker and Leader In Many Good Movements. BRUNNELT DODSON By N. BARNETT DODSON. Philadelphia.-Charles II. Brooks, Esq., who served as chairman of the local committee of arrangements for the entertainment of the National Negro Business league held here in August, is one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of this city. He is a business man of much experience and has been a worker in many good movements for racial uplift here. He is one of those rare characters whose influence pervades the very atmosphere in which he moves, and his friends lavish upon him their confidence and esteem. Mr. Brooks not only occupies a conspicuous place in the business arena, but has gained distinction as an author, Christian worker and friend of education. His best known work is the "History of Odd Fellowship Among Colored Men In America," which appeared in 1891. This is the only work of the kind ever published by a member of our race. The data for the book were gathered by Mr. Brooks from England, Australia and here in America. The committee of management in England, the highest governing board in the world, pronounced the matter contained in the book absolutely correct. Copies are on file in the office of all the subcommittees. By contract with the American subcommittee Mr. Brooks agreed not to reproduce copies of the book after the first edition was exhausted. The manual of the order for the board to which he belongs was also written by Mr. Brooks, who served as grand district secretary for twelve years. Mr. Brooks wrote the history of the Cherry Memorial Baptist church in this city, of which William A. Creditt, LL. D., is pastor, on the occasion of its hundredth anniversary in 1909. He is president of the board of trustees of the above named church, secretary of the Cherry Building and Loan association, manager of the Delible Mutual Aid association, expert accountant for the Downingtown (Pa.) Industrial school and solicitor for the foreign mission board of the national Baptist convention. Mr. Brooks does a thriving real estate and legal business and has been successful in handling many difficult matters along the lines indicated. He has a group of capable assistants in his office, which accounts largely for his being able to handle so wide a variety of important matters with satisfaction to his numerous clients. IMPORTANT CONFERENCE OF EPISCOPAL CHURCH WORKERS Session Held In Lawrenceville Requests Bishops. For Afro-Americans. At the recent session of the conference of church workers among colored people, held at the St. Paul Normal and Industrial school, Lawrenceville, Va., a memorial was adopted asking that colored bishops be selected by the Protestant. Episcopal church for missionary work in districts where large numbers of colored people are to be served. The general convention of the Episcopal church meets in New York in October, and it is to this body that the memorial is to be presented for consideration. Rev. Dr. H. B. Delaney, president of the workers' conference, and Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg, secretary, and author of the memorial, were chosen as delegates to lay the wishes of their organization before the general convention and to press the selection of colored bishops for missionary service among Afro-Americans. The next session of this important conference of church workers is to be held in September, 1914, at St. Philip's Protestant Episcopal church, New York city. The recent meeting held in Lawrenceville, Va., was one of much interest and from which many good results are expected. MISSION WORK IN AFRICA. Views of a Former Missionary on Unlift of the Natives. That Africa offers a most inviting field for the African Methodist Episcopal church to do a still greater missionary and educational work in West and South Africa is the opinion of the Rev. Dr. L. C. Curtis, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. church, Baltimore. Dr. Curtis served in West Afrien as a missionary for his denomination a number of years and accomplished an excellent work there. Schools and mission stations are the result of his labors. "I labored in West Africa," says Dr. Curtis, "a number of years, and I believe that the work there has a bright future. I would be glad for our people here to give, more of their means for the upbuilding of the African work, for the natives there are hungering for Christianity and education." Dr. Curtis was a candidate for bishop for the West African work at the last two general conferences of his denomination and is being urged to enter the race at the general conference which will be held in Philadelphia in 1916. National Semicentennial Association. The National Negro Semicentennial association, with headquarters in Chicago, has been incorporated under the laws of Illinois for the purpose of holding a national celebration and exposition of race progress in Chicago during the months of August and September, 1914. The incorporators are Beauregard B. Moseley, Julius F. Taylor and Walter M. Farmer. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER J. P. LONG'S HEROIC STRUGGLE Pioneer Educational Worker Recovering. From Wounds Inflicted by Mob. In most every section of the country there are men and women who are doing effective work along all lines of racial uplift who are little known outside of their immediate community. The Rev. Joseph P. Long, president of the Long Normal and Industrial school, in Aberdeen, Fin., is one of this army of promoters of advancement among the masses in his state. SUNDAY SCH Lesson II.—Fourth Quar. Oct. 12, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL S Text of the Lesson, Num. xii-Verses, 10, 11—Golden Tex. Like other pioneers of the people's hopes and anxieties, the Rev. Mr. Long has passed through many trying ordeals in the prosecution of his work. He is thrifty and economical and has increased the school's acreage from 40 acres, with which it started twelve years ago, to 320. Over 100 acres are under cultivation this year. The soil is rich and adapted to all kinds of products usually grown by those who follow extensive farming in the south. Au effort is now being made to increase the facilities of the school to meet the growing demand for a college department. To this end President Long is making a strenuous financial campaign for funds with which to make this addition to the institution. The Rev. Mr. Long spent the greater part of August in the north in the interest of the work. In September he visited friends in Pennsylvania, principally in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The fall term of the school has already begun, with a good attendance. The most unfortunate setback which the founder of this institution has had [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie and a handkerchief]. JOSEPH P. LONG. occurred on the night of March 21, 1913, when he was attacked by a mob of white men on the grounds of the school. Several shots were exchanged between Mr. Long and the mob, resulting in the death of one of the members of the mob and the serious wounding of four others. President Long was also seriously wounded in the head and left shoulder. He was arrested, charged with homicide, but was acquitted by the grand jury of Jackson county after serving twenty-seven days in the county jail. The trouble arose apparently over the refusal of Mr. Long to sell to a party of white men certain valuable land on his place. As he would not sell the land the only way, otherwise open to the would be purchasers was to get rid of the owner and take possession of the much coveted timber. The Rev. Mr. Long has nearly recovered, but will feel the effects of the severe shock for a long time. PRESS ASSOCIATION NOTES. Activities of Members of the Organization—Two New Publications. George W. Harris has begun the publication of the New York News at 17S West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street, New York city. The News made its appearance the third week in September. It is an eight page paper, newsy and well got up. E. W. Vaughan is publishing the Jersey Standard at 201 Belleville avenue, Newark, N. J. The National Negro Press association bids these gentlemen bon voyage. William H. Craighead, editor of the Harrisburg (Pa.) Advocate-Verdict, was a candidate for coroner of Dauphin county at the recent primary elections held in Harrisburg. If the colored voters had been a little more closely united he would have won. Mr. Craighead is the recording secretary of our press association. James H. Anderson, managing editor of the Amsterdam News in New York, is a candidate for assemblyman in one of the assembly districts in Harlem, New York city. It is said that he has excellent chances of being elected, as the voters in his district are quite favorably impressed with his political views and his ability as a business man. New Business Enterprise In Texas. The Oleander drug store, representing an investment of $5,000, has been opened at Galveston, Tex. The new enterprise is located in a finely appointed brick building at the corner of Twenty-fifth street and postoffice. The upper floors, containing twenty-nine rooms, have been fitted up by William Laue as a hotel for colored patrons. The drug store is conducted by Dr. L. D. Davis, assisted by Dr. George W. Lemon. Texas State Fair Begins Oct. 18. Unusual interest is being manifested in the twenty-eighth annual meeting of the state fair of Texas by the people throughout the state. The fair will be held in Dallas for two weeks, beginning on Saturday, Oct. 18. President J. J. Eckford is optimistic over the outlook for the most successful fair held since the organization was perfected. SUNDAY SCHOOL. SUNDAY SCHOOL. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Num. xii—Memory Verses, 10, 11—Golden Text, I Cor. xiii, 4, 5—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The first verse of this lesson mentions the three children of this renowned family of Amuram-and-Jochebed of the tribe of Levi of the family of Kohath (Ex. vi. 16-20). They are mentioned again in Num. xxvi, 57-59. Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron was eighty-three when they spake unto Pharaoh that he should let Israel go that they might serve the Lord. Miriam must have been the oldest, for when Moses was three months old she was old enough to watch what might happen to the babe in the ark of bulrushes, to suggest to Iphraeb's daughter a nurse for the babe and to bring her mother as the nurse. The tribe of Levi was chosen by the Lord instead of all the firstborn in Israel, and they were given unto Aaron to minister him. They were to encamp about it, take it down, carry it from place to place, set it up and have all the care of it. They were not to be numbered with the other tribes. They had no inheritance in the land, like the other tribes, but only cities to live in. The Lord Himself was their inheritance, and they lived upon the tithes of the others and were to give to the Lord the tenth part of the tithes they received (Num. 1. 47-54; ii. 33; iii. 5-13; xl. 51; viii. 5-26; xvii. 20-26; xxxy. 1-S). The sons of Levi were Gershon and Kohath and Merari. Amram belonging to the Kohathites, whose special charge was the holy vessels, while the others carried the heavier parts, as boards, pillars, sockets, curtains, for which wagons and oxen were provided, while the vessels, properly covered, were home upon their shoulders (Num. ii. 17. 27:37). Miriam is called a prophetess, and she was honored in leading the praises of the other women (Ex. xv. 20. 21). Aaron was given to Moses to be his spokesman or prophet. While there might be complaining and murmuring among others in Israel, might we not expect to find in this household the love of our Golden Text, that is always kind? But, no, the heart everywhere is deceitful and desperately wicked, and the author of all strife and confusion is ever busy. It is always true that our adversary, the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour, and we are not always careful to resist him I Pet. v. 8.9. Zipporah was neither the first nor the last woman spoken against in her own home or by her relatives or marriage. We think of Hannah, who suffered much from her adversary in her own home, who provoked her sore to make her fret (1 Sam. 1, 6, but as Hannah's resort was the one who hears prayer (Ps. lvv. 2, so may He be the refuge of all tired ones. We might think that respect for Moses, whom the Lord had so honored, would prevent his brother and sister from speaking against his wife, but they spoke even against him also, saying: "Hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? Hath He not spoken also by us?" (verse 2). Happy are those who can leave their affairs to Him to manage and roll off all the burden, casting all the care upon Him, for He careth. In this case at least Moses was very meek (verse 3), and that was evidently the manner of his life. The prophet, like unto Moses, said that we would find rest in bearing the yoke of meekness and lowliness (Quint. xl. 29). The Lord heard their words (verse 2), and it should be a comfort to every child of God that He hears every word spoken against us and sees every thought One of the best things I know is that He bears those who talk to one another about Him and keeps a book of remembrance for all who even thinks upon His name (Mat. iii. 10). In this case we read that the Lord spake suddenly. If that is the correct word, the best translation, it may indicate that these two were taken by surprise, perhaps not considering that the Lord was taking notice. Aaron evidently forgetting that less than a year before he had been commissioned to say to Israel. "Come near before the Lord. For he hath heard your murmurings" (Ex. xvi. 6-10). The Lord said. "Come out, ye three" (verse 4). for they were the only ones concerned in this. The three came forth, and the Lord came down in the pillar of cloud and talked with Anron and Miriam concerning the honor He had put upon Moses and asked why they were not afraid to speak against him (verses 5-8). Compare Dent. xxxiv. 7. 10-12, concerning the way the Lord honored Moses. His servant. See in Heb. Hl. 5. 6. Moses and Christ spoken of and the house of each, and consider what might happen today to those who do not hesitate to speak against Christ, denying His Deity. His supernatural birth. His resurrection from the dead. His coming again in glory, were God to deal with them as He dealt with Miriam. As Miriam was punished, and not Aaron, she must have been the leader in talking against Moses because of his wife. Was it jealousy? Consider Moses' prayer for his sister, "Heal her now O God, I be seech Thee" (verse 13). She was healed, but not instantly, as some would have us think is the only way 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. 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Have you Tetter, more than a normal If so, write for M GROWER, which po from falling out ard Complete Course by Mail or by Personal Instruction A Diploma from Lelia College of Hair Culture Is a Passport to Prosperity Is Your Hair Short? Breaking Off, Thin or Falling Out? Melvin J. Chisum, editor of the Colored Man, is a suave individual. W. H. Reverdy Johnson, his former advertising solicitor, is a hustler for business and withal a business getter. Though Mr. Johnson hustled and hustled there seems to have been a little difference of salary, amounting to $66 that Mr. Johnson wanted to collect from his erstwhile employer. This money, Mr. Johnson claims, represents $58 due on back salary and a check for $8, which was returned for lack of sufficient funds on deposit. sufficient reason. Mr. Chisum, it is alleged, told Mr. Johnson Monday that he could keep all the money that he collected Tuesday. On Thursday morning, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Chisum had a talk about the money, following the former's report about the moneys that he had collected. Chism accused Johnson of not making a complete report, becoming angry the editor is said to have "cussed" some and then jumped on Mr. Johnson and beat him so badly that he is now confined to his home. A warrant was issued Thursday afternoon for Chisum's arrest. Will All Work Together. Local organizations, including the different denominational ministers' meetings, the Chaufeurs Association, have recently expressed their intention and purpose of working under the auspices of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Poeple in the prosecution of various cases that have lately happened in this city. This is regarded as a wise move and is the only expedient thing to do under the circumstances. Everyone can see the advisability of directing every energy from one source especially since the result to be obtained is the only thing desired by all, and this association was organized for that specific purpose. The headquarters of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is in New York but it has branches in all large cities, and there is a very strong and live branch in this city which is officered by a substantial body of citizens. They have recently retained Messrs W. Ashbie Hawkins and Warner T. McGuinn to represent them in their fight and it is felt that these gentlemen are competent and able to handle the situation. A retainer's fee of fifty dollars each was paid these attorneys last Saturday, which will serve as a stimulus for good energetic work. They have several cases on hand at present either of which may come up at any moment. George Howe, 951 Harford avenue, whose house was bombarded lately is out on bail through the efforts of the attorneys and Mr. H. M. Burkett. Another young man was arrested this summer for supposed violation of the "jim crow car law" was also gotten out on bail. The segregation case will undoubtedly be tested soon, and the attorneys will have their hands full. Too much credit not be given the members of the local branch who are devoting time and energy to this work—a splendid illustration of genuine altruism, and all that is desired is cooperation on the part of everybody. A mammoth mass meeting by the local branch will be held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Wednesday, October 20 at 8 P. M., at which time Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, chairman of the National Executive Board, editor of the New York Evening Post, will present the purposes and accomplishments of the association. Several of the most prominent citizens of Baltimore, among whom are Hon. Charles J. Bonapar.e, Rabbi Wm. Rosenau, Dr. J. M. T. Finney, Dr. Howard Kelly, George Dobbin Penniman, Esq., and a long list of others, have accepted invitations to serve as honorary vice presidents of the meeting. The United Baptist Ministers Conference is now holding its weekly sessions at Sharon Baptist Church. Rev. Logan To Fill Pulpit The Rev. Dr. Bragg, of St. James Church, is in New York, attending the General Convention of the Episcopal Church, in session in that city. The Rev. John R. Logan, of Philadelphia, will occupy the pulpit of St. James Church, on Sunday morning and Rev. Mr. Wilson curate of St. Luke's Church this city, will occupy the pulpit at the evening service. STARLIGHT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1913 TO BROWN'S GROVE On the Steamer Starlight—One Trip Only. MUSIC BY THE GOLDFIELD ORCHESTRA Boat leaves Miller's Wharf at 2.30 P. M. One Trip Only. Fare Round Trip 25 Cts.—One Trip Only. ...The Golden Harvest==FIFTH ANNUAL SUPPER... GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin & Etting Sts. Special Services Sunday, Oct. 12th, 1913. An Elaborate Supper, Monday, Oct. 13th, 1913 Address by Dr. J. H. N. Waring, former principal of the Baltimore Colored High School Tickets, Including Supper, 25 Cents The Pastoral Aid—Mrs. Elizabeth McDaniels, Pres. Mrs. Elenor B. Williams, Sec'y Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson, Treas. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Pastor. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white, plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray c1 white, to match casket, as desired; five heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chain etc., all of the latest designs. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Clarkeannounce the marriage of their daughter, Edith Frances, to Mr. Avon Winslow Davis, at the Wickliffe Presbyterian Church, Newark, New Jersey, October 5, 1913. Rev. Dr. E. F. Eggleston performed the ceremony. Warrick-Berry A unique wedding took place Thursday September 25, at 921 Myrtle avenue when Miss Alverta F. Berry became the bride of Mr. Henry Warrick, Jr., of Chesapeake City, Md. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. Z. Johnson of Madison St. Presbyterian Church. Miss Mamie Hurst played the wedding march. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Augustus E. Berry, of Washington. Miss Florence Berry, a sister of the bride served as bridesmaid. Mr. George Warrick, a brother of the groom was best man. Among some of the out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Alleatha Berry, of Calvert county, Md., the mother of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warrick, Sr., parents of the groom. The happy couple left on the 10 o'clock train for Philadelphia, their future home. Johnson-Simms The wedding of Mr. Henson J. Johnson and Miss Edna M. Simms, sister of Miss Grace V. Simms was solemnized at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Cora Johnson 1306 N. Carey street, September 23. Miss Alice C. Hammond acted bridesmaid and Mr. Milton Dorsey, the best man. Rev. Charles Bishop performed the ceremony. The bride was beautifully attired in shadow lace over white satin which harmonized with the dress of the bridesmaid. Miss Maud Brooks played the wedding march. After the ceremony the guests were ushered into the reception room where they were served by Caterer Dougherty and his assistants, Messrs. William Weaver and William Butler. The presents were costly and numerous. Many relatives and friends assembled. Among those present were: Misses Grace V. Simms, Etta Cheedom, Marie Costly, Emma Johnson, Louise Edmondson, Bessie Carter. Ellen Banks, Lucy Jones, Lottie Scott, Eva Dixon, Jennie Gross, Mary Orems. Madams Rachel A. Fisher, Henry Tyler, May Tyler, Henry Henson, Lila Bishop, David Johnson, Hannah Goldsborough, Josephine Anderson; Mary C. Preston, Frederick Henson, Arthur Washington, Stephen Wright, William Cornish, W. S. Haynes. Messrs. Franklin Wilson, Oliver Christmas, Isaac Fisher, Moses. Johns, Howard Mason, Arthur Washington, Charles Booth, Col. W. Haynes, David Johnson, W. E. Cornish, Charles Garrett John Gant, William Cole, Samuel Shannon, Arthur Fooks. A Reception Mr. Charles H. Mason gave a reception at his home, 824 Lemon street, Tuesday night, the occasion being his fiftieth birthday. After a pleasant evening, the guests were ushered into the dining room and seated at a table handsomely decorated and loaded with the delicacies of the season. ```markdown ``` Those present included: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fooks, Mrs. Sarah Williams, Misses Sarah Barney and Harrison. Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Cox, of 1111 Argyle avenue celebrated their twelfth marriage anniversary a few evenings ago. At 11 o'clock the guests were ushered into the handsomely decorated dining room, where an experienced caterer W. T. Demby, served a fine supper. Mr. and Mrs. Cox were the recipients of a number of handsome presents. Those present included: Mr. and Mrs. James B. Alkins, James Bailey J. Maurice Butler, James Garrett, Shirley Bens, Richard Murray and Frank Cox. Misses Florence Lynn and Minnie Parker. Mrs. Thomas Marshall. Messrs. Robert Gross, John Booth, Richard Matthews, Thomas, Henry Cox and Charles Cox. DALY'S THEATER. Every day and night next week 4 to 11 P.M., "The Butler" and the "Railroad Porter," two reels of moving pictures by a Negro company. The only house in town showing colored pictures. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ILET EVERYBODY COME The Monster Mass Meeting. For The Auspices of The Local Branch Association for the Advancement of Colored People BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Avenue and Lanvale Street DAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 20th, 1913 ipal address of the Evening will be delivered by ed editor, Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, of the ning Post. .To The Monster Mass Meeting. Under The Auspices of The Local Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Avenue and Lanvale Street MONDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 20th, 1913 The principal address of the Evening will be delivered by the distinguished editor, Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, of the New York Evening Post. HENRY SHIRK For City Surveyor=W. O. Atwood Thirty years experience in Baltimore as Surveyor and Engineer Election, Nov. 4th, 1913. VOTE FOR HIM. For Clerk of the Superior Court OF BALTIMORE CITY ...ARTHUR E. ADAMS... Election, Tuesday, November 4th, 1913 Polls open 6 A. M. to 5 P. M. Vote for Him 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. JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete ...YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD... Hundreds of persons, young and old, male and female, registered in the various night schools this week. At the Colored High School, Pennsylvania avenue and Dolphin street, over 400 pupils entered. The schools at Carey and School streets, Hill street, Federal and Carter streets and Jefferson, near Caroline, report fair enrollments. The School Board is trying to provide vocational training for the masses and liberal provision for such training has been made at the Colored High School. A class for waiters, both afternoon and night and one for young women desirous of learning the gentle art of manicuring and hair treatment will probably be started. Spanish will also be taught in the evening classes at the Colored High School should there be 20 or more desire to take it. With the opening of the Panama Canal, and the consequent impetus given to the trade of the Spanish speaking governments to the South of us, there will be a fine opportunity for American youths with a knowledge of the language. The young colored man with a knowledge of Spanish will have a fine chance for success in the countries South of us as there is little or no race prejudice. "The evening classes at the High School," said Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, "have been arranged to suit almost every possible need. Not only is every possible facility offered for receiving a good academic training but the trades are taught. Classes will be held in the afternoon so as to meet the needs of workers who cannot attend at night. House painting sewing, millinery, waiting, hair dressing and such branches that skill and efficiency insures a fair financial return will be offered, along with the many other branches. This is a fine opportunity for the men and women of Baltimore as well as those who have not reached the age of maturity to become proficient and efficient." William H. Lee, who has charge of the Carey Street Night School, says that the people of his vicinity ought to take advantage of the opportunities offered. The school is located right in the heart of the colored people and there is not the slightest reason why a large number should not attend regularly. The city offers this and the populace should gladly take advantage of the chance to get a fair education no matter how limited one's training in day schools may have been. Joshua Maxwell, who has charge of the school at Federal and Carter streets, will try to break the record for success made by him last year. In East Baltimore, Henry J. Brown and several assistants are looking after the needs of those who have enrolled in the Jefferson street school. George A. Owens has charge of the Hill street school which open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday night. Besides the academic branches, cooking is also offered there. Former Officers Reelected At The Opening of Forum At the opening meeting of the Forum which was held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, corner Druid Hill avenue and Robert street, the following officers were re-elected: W. Ashbie Hawkins, president; Harry I. Pratt, vice president; Glenford Pennington, secretary, and Carrington L. Davsi, treasurer. Messrs. Hawkins and Pennington outlined the plans of the Forum for the coming season and announced the names of many prominent men who will speak at the various meetings. On Sunday, Mr. Francis I. Mooney, a prominent lawyer of this city will be the principal speaker. A Large Audiences See Pictures At Daly's Large audiences have attended Daly's Theater this week to see the moving pictures. The street parade at the recent session of the Knights of Pythias was shown, with the parade turning from Druid Hill avenue around the corner of the Afro-American Building and into Eutaw street. Scenes at the Pythian camp at Westport and the session of the National Baptist Convention, held in Nashville, were also shown. Mr. Daly intends giving race scences frequently. Miss Helen M. Truxon left for Dover Del., last week where she has charge of the Department of Domestic Science and Art. The Trustees have installed an entire new equipment including a complete dining room service at a cost of several hundred dollars. Miss Mary Olivia Chesley, of 514 Oxford street has returned from a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Mary Adams of Atlantic City. Mrs. Lassery, of 1322 N. Bruce street, has returned from Atlantic City where she spent the summer. Mrs. J. Edward Neal and daughters, of 1716 Division street, have returned from a two-month stay in Virginia. Miss Dora Collins has returned to Philadelphia, after a visit to relatives here. Miss Consuelo J. Durand, daughter of Mrs. Annie E. Durand, has entered Princess Ann Academy, at Princess Ann Co., Md. Mrs. Henrietta Lewis of 2435 Etting street, who has been sick for a few weeks is much improved. Mrs. Minnie E. Lewis of 2435 Etting street, is visiting friends in Springfield, Mass. Cornelius W. Smith of 1026 has just retrnred from a two weeks stay in Matthew Co., Va. where he visit- ed his mpther, Mrs. Maria Smith. Mrs. Martha Williams of 548 Baker street, who has just returned from Pen-Mar is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields of Etting street entertained Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Parker during their stay in the city. Master Joseph Shields regrets the departure of his Godmother, Mrs. Joseph Parker. Adv Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parker of 1809 Etting street, who have been to R. I. paid a flying visit to the city and have closed their residence and returned to R. I. for the winter Prof. W. E. Nelson, the great Moving Picture Man, has returned to the city from Va. to his residence 1612 Druid Hill Ave. He is now ready to receive dates for churches, etc. Adv Mrs. Annie V. Brown, widow of the late Chas. S. Brown, also sister of Mrs. Ophelia S. Green, fell and was seriously injured and is now lying in a critical condition at the Uiiversity Hospital. Mr. Thos. J. Mason of 919 N. Howard street, who has been spending the summer at Buena Viita Spring, Pa. has returned home for the winter. Mr. Murray L. Lindsay of 141. W Preston street has returned home after spending a pleasant summer in Newport, R. J. Mrs. Cora Banks formerly of 1013 Druid Hill avenue has changed her residence to 1620 Druid Hill ave. Mrs. George Cooper, of New York City, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Martha Dorsey, 1720 Division street. Mrs. Wm. S. Lewis, of 1326 Druid Hill avenue, has returned home after spending two weeks in Providence and Newport, R. I. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bradford, of Richmond; Miss Flora Jackson, of Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. Alexander Jackson, of this city, were the guests at a beautiful appointed dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore on September 27. A fine menu was served. The case against Charles Green, who was released on bail on a charge of manslaughter on account of Mr. Thos, R. Smith's automobile running over and killing a little white boy was dismissed by the Grand Jury, Wednesday. Dr. J. H. N. Waring, former principal of the Colored High School, will deliver an address at Grace Presbyterian Church Monday night. Dr. Waring is now a practicing physician in Washington, and is deeply interested in the boy scouts of that vicinity. Dr. William J. Thompkins, a prominent physician of Kansas City, was in the city a few days ago investigating sewage and garbage disposal methods here. He is one of a number of men whose reports are expected to aid Kansas City in building its new filtration plant. While in the city he was the guest of H. S. McCard. William Lindsay, the great musical prodigy, will appear at Sharp St. M. E. Church Tuesday, October 14, 1913. 8 P. M. Admission 15 cents, children 10 cents. Mrs. M. E. Daly, Chairman. Rev. M. J. Naylor, astor. Only The Best. Good prescription work requires experience and care. There is more in prescription compounding than mere throwing together of crude materials. They must be blended carefully, to get the greatest efficiency from the medicines. Let us have your next prescription. We save you money. Patent medicines at reduced prices FENNELL'S PHARMACY, DRUID HILL, AVE. & BIDDLE, ST BALTIMORE, MD..