The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXII NO.10 BOTH WRIGHT AND LOWE MUST GET OUT IN SIXTY DAYS BOTH WRIGHT AND LOWE MUST GET OUT IN SIXTY DAYS Editor of Christian Recorder and the Manager of A.M.E.Book Concern Dismissed on COUNTER CHARGES HAD BEEN FILED Both Men Have Been Held In High Esteem in the Con- Philadelphia, October 30—Moral delinquencies, as well as disobedience of the law of the A. M. E. Church were severely frowned upon Tuesday when the publication board of the A. M. E. Church dismissed Rev. Dr. J. I. Lowe, manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern, and Dr. R. R. Wright, editor of the Christian Recorder the official organ of the denomination. The dismissals grew out of the recent charges made by Dr. J. I. Lowe that Editor Wright had failed to account for subscriptions received at the Puget Sound Conference. This was followed by a published denial from Editor Wright, in which he claimed that he could "only account for Lowe's action on the theory that he was in one of his drunken debauches, such as has disgraced the book Concern since he has been manager." The board of publication met here Tuesday to consider the charges that had been made by both men. It was brought out in the testimony, it was learned, that Dr. Lowe had been arrested for alleged drunkenness. He told the police authorities, it is alleged, that he was suffering from vertigo, and was sent to a local hospital for examination. The physicians found, it is said, not a trace of vertigo. It was further brought out that the two men had not been on the best of terms. Dr. Lowe was dismissed for alleged drunkenness, and Editor Wright was given the same penalty for publishing an alleged defamatory article before the charges had been sifted by an ecclestiastical committee. The men were given 60 days in which to vacate their positions. A committee, consisting of Bishop Evans Tyree, president of the publication board; Bishop L. J. Coppin and Bishop C. T. Shaffer, was appointed to name the successors of the two men. Among those present at the trial were Bishop Tyree, Rev. C. H. Stepteau, Baltimore; Rev. R. R. Downs, Charleston, W. Va.; Rev. R. H. Burnery, Pittsburg. Dr. W. A. Sinclair, this city; Walter P. Hall, this city, and Walter Foster, Montclair, N. J., all members of the publication committee. Dr. Wright was employed as manager-editor four years ago, when both H. T. Johnson, editor of the Christian Recorder, and J. H. Collett, the manager of the Book Concern, were seriously ill. Upon their death he was elected to succeed them, filling both positions. He was elected editor of the Christian Recorder at the General Conference of the denomination, held in Kansas City in May, 1912. Dr. Lowe was at the same time elected business manager. A STORM CENTER It is said that Dr. Wright had not filled the position very long before he had alienated the support DR. R. R. WRIGHT of the committee that first employed him. At the time he took charge, the department was considerably run down and the funds of the general church, as well as that of individuals, was used in an effort to put in on a sound financial basis. Dr. Wright was educated at the University of Chicago, the University of Berlin and the University of Pennsylvania. He received the degree of doctor of philosophy from the latter school several years ago. He is a writer on economic and social subjects and has published a "History of the Negro in Pennsylvania." Dr. Lowe is one of the best known men of the church in the Southwest. He is a leader in Arkansas, and has been a delegate to a number of General Conferences of the denomination. CANDIDATES MENTIONED. There have been a number of men in connection with the position of business manager. Among them are Revs. L. H. Watkins, B. W. Arnett, both of this city; M. W. Thornton, pastor of Charles Street A. M. E. Church, Boston, and J. Grant, of Tennessee. There is said to be a growing sentiment that the business manager should be a man well versed with the running of a printing establishment. Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, pastor of Waters A. M. E. Church, Baltimore, is said to be in the lead for the position of editor of the Christian Recorder. He is well known throughout the country, and was a candidate for the position at the last General Conference. That the courts will be called upon to decide whether or not the dismissal of Editor Wright will be allowed to stand is a foregone conclusion. Preliminary proceedings have already been instituted, and a big legal fight may result. Dudley and "Patrick" to Star. New York, Oct. 30—S. H. Dudley is planning to make a tour of the principal theatres of the country, doing a monologue with his favorite mule "Patrick" and will start at the Lafayette Theatre, this city, in a few days. In the meantime "Patrick" is living on the 'fat of the land' on the Dudley farm at Chester, Pa. Prominent Men To Speak Tuskegee Institute, Ala., October 31.—Prominent business and professional men of the race have been invited to deliver addresses before the students of Tuskegee Institute during 1913-14. Campaign For $4,000,000 New York, October 31.—A big campaign to raise $4,000,000 for Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Association in this city will start here on November 10. $250,000 will be divided between the colored branches. A DIFFICULT FEAT FOR A BLOCKHEAD SEGREGATION BLOCKS CITY COUNCIL News Item-The City Council seeks to amend the segregation law by defining "white" and "black" blocks. Dr. George F. Bragg, to Preach The Jubilee Sermon Raleigh, N. C., October 30—The Semi-Centennial Celebration of the Religious Progress of the Negroes of North Carolina, under the auspices of the Colored Ministerial Union of the City of Raleigh and Clergy throughout the State, which opened here Monday will close its sessions Sunday afternoon with a great religious jubilee in the City Auditorium. A large number of ministers from all parts of the State and out of town have participated in the exercises. Among them were Rev. Dr. H. H. Procter, of Atlanta, Ga.; and Dr. George F. Bragg, Jr. of Baltimore. The latter preaches the jubilee sermon on Sunday afternoon during the closing exercises. The meetings have all been well attended and much enthusiasm has been manifested. Great good will result from the meeting, and a better understanding among the clergy of the state as to the best interests of the race. Rev. Dr. J. W. Walker is the president, Rev. P. R. DeBerry, secretary and Rev.J. M. Henderson, treasurer. To Be Tried This Month Athens, Ga., October 29. Benjamin J. Davis, editor of the Atlanta Independent, under indictment for alleged offenses while employed as a gauger in the internal revenue service, is slated for trial in the federal court the second Monday in November. He will be represented by an imposing array of counsel. Teachers Want Chance Washington, Oct. 30—Dr. C. W. Childs is endeavoring to have Howard University so arrange its course and hours of instruction that the teachers in the public schools may be able to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the University to form classes in studies leading to the degrees of A. M. or Bachelor of Pedagogy. Thousands have Signed Protest Against Segregation Washington, October 29.—Segregation in the departments of the national government will protest against in a monster petition that William Monroe Trotter and others expect personally to lay before President Wilson next Thursday at noon. A mass meeting will be held here the same night. Thousands of names have been secured in all sections of the country against the policy of segregating colored government employes, and it is expected that the names of several thousand more protestants will be secured before next Wednesday. W. Monroe Trotters is expected back in the city next week, and he will lead the protesting delegation. When here a week ago he made a survey of conditions, and declared that they are totally unlike the fair policy maintained during the Cleveland regime. His father, the late James M. Trotter, was the first colored man to serve as Recorder of Deeds here, and in line with his inherent spirit of fair play for all, he appointed white and colored clerks in his office. In those days there was no civil service. Among the many protests that have been sent to President Wilson was one from Dr. William A. Sinclair, representing the Constitution League; another from a mass meeting-held in Boston, and others from meetings held in Baltimore and other cities. Moasic Templars Dedicate Hall PRICE THREE ENTS Speaking of the ultimate results of the segregation policy when once started, he said: "The folly of raising this issue does not stop there. It differs very little from the one which rent the Union. The great struggle which convulsed the United States was, in its simplest terms, nothing else than the attempt of an aristocracy of cotton and land to create two classes of human beings in this country, the slaves and the free. They were willing to sacrifice the Union and everything else to this end. Those who in this day are seeking to establish two classes of citizens, the di-franchised and the enfranchised, to say that there shall be two kinds of government employees—as does Mr. McAdoo's Cabinet associate—they are on the high read to convulsing anew this land of liberty, which will never know peace and quiet as long as there are discriminations among its citizens. Upon their heads will be the responsibility of forcing the issue and not upon ours." Justice Stafford, when called upon, declared he had not come to the meeting to deliver a speech. He said that anything he said on the subject at this time might be misconstrued. Further, declaring his reasons for not wanting to make an expression, he said that some of the matters which were being considered at the meeting might in the course of events come up for VILLARD'S CRITICISM STINGS SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY VILLARD'S CRITICISM STINGS SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY McAdoo Writes Letter Denying Charge of Segregation and Extolling President 7,000 AT MASS MEETING AT NATION'S CAPITAL Segregation and Other Racial Discriminations Vehemently Washington, October 29.—Stung at the attacks made by Oswald Garrison Villard and others against the segregation of colored employees in his and other government departments, Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo has written a letter to Mr. Villard denying the charge of segregation and extolling President Wilson as one "than whom no truer, nobler and braver soldier in the cause of humanity has appeared since the days of Lincoln." Mr. McAdoc's letter was read at a largely attended meeting of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people, held at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Monday night, almost within a stone's throw of the White House. Mr. Villard, Rev John Haynes Holmes, Henry W. Blair, Rev Walter H. Brooks, Archibald H. Grimke, Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford and others spoke to the more than 7,000 people who gathered in and around the church. As glaring acts of race discrimination were here mentioned the audience gave vent to hisses. Mr. McAoo's letter, which was evidently prompted by Mr. Villard's speech at Baltimore last week, admits that he and the President had a plan in mind to make the bureau of the Register of the Treasury a segregated one "from a desire to be just and generous to the Negro race." Mr. Villard, in his address, raked segregation and racial discriminations fore and aft. decision in his court, and it would be unwise for him to make a declaration at this time. He did say, however, that if segregation was allowed on account of race there was no telling where it would lead to in the future; segregation might be done on account of many things, even including religion. While in the city Mr. Villard had talks with several members of the cabinet, as well as representative men of the race regarding segregation and its harmful effects. Funeral of Webster Davis Many Pay Last Tribute of Respect to Dead Minister and Poet Richmond, Va., October 30. The funeral of Rev. Dr. Daniel Webster Davis, who died at his home here last Saturday, was held at the African Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. Though the deceased had been in ill health for more than a year, his last illness was of but short duration. The deceased was born in Caroline county, March 25, 1862. He was educated in the public schools of this city, graduating from the Richmond High and Normal School in 1878. He was appointed a teacher in the local public schools in 1880, and served for over 30 years. He was ordained to the Baptist ministry in 1898, and had served at the Second Baptist and African Baptist Churches. He was a poet and historian, and his verses about the ante-bellum Negro won him a wide reputation. He lectured in all parts of the country, his quaint humor and knowledge of racial conditions always securing him a large audience. He was the author of several books, including "Weh Down Souf" and "Idle Moments." Guadaloupe College, Seguni, Tex., conferred upon him the honorary degree of master of arts in 1898. Dr. Flagg Bethel's Pastor To Fill Out Unexpired Term Of The Late Dr. Fickland Rev. Dr. Lewis S. Flagg will succeed. the late Rev. Dr. R. William Fickland as pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church. Rev. L. M. Beckett will succeed him at St. John's Church. The appointments were announced by Bishop Levi J. Coppin at the weekly session of the A. M. E. Ministerial Meeting Monday. The appointment of Dr. Flagg has met with general approbation and the ministers of the city have pledged their support to the work of the church. The congregation has one of the biggest debts in the country, over $7000 being required to meet expenses. Dr. Flagg was born in North Carolina about 50 years ago. He entered the ministry in his native State about 30 years ago. He has filled prominent appointments in the Baltimore Conference, including Bethel, Easton, Ebenezer and Brown Memorial, Washington. He has made a successful record as pastor of St. John's Church, having succeeded in adding a number of members to the church and paying off the bonded indebtedness. Rev. L. M. Beckett is a former pastor at St. John's Church. He has also filled a number of prominent charges in the conference. New York, October 31. The Emancipation Exposition closed here tonight, after thousands had witnessed the various pageants. Visitors came from all parts of the country to visit the exposition. The exhibits were many and creditable. The Pageant of Negro History was an imposing spectacle. HONOR BEECHER AT BIG MEETING Celebration Held Under the Auspices of the Colored Citizens of Brooklyn Attended by Over Two Thousand—General Horatio C. King's Warm Welcome—George E. Wibecan Presides; Bv. N. BARNETT DODSON. Brooklyn—With an audience of over 2,000 persons, the one-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Henry Ward Beecher was celebrated at Plymouth church in this city on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, under the auspices of the colored citizens of this borough. George E. Wibecan, chairman of the committee having charge of the arrangements for the celebration, presided The hymn, "Love Divine, All Love Excelling," a favorite of Mr. Beecher, was sung, and the invocation was given by Rev. Dr. Holland Powell. The special music for the occasion was [Name] PROFESSOR KELLY MILLER. sung by a choir made up of singers from the various church choirs, under the direction of Mr. P. Albert Myers. Among the anthems sung by the choir, which were also favorites of the noted preacher, were "Who Are These Arrayed in White Robes?" (Stainer), "Thou Lamb of God" (Wagner) and "O Ye That Love the Lord" (Coleridge Taylor). General Horatio C. King, clerk of Plymouth church for many years, made the address of welcome in a brief but thrilling story of some of the historical facts connected with the church which occurred during Mr. Beecher's pastorate of forty years. General King's reference to "Pinkle," the little slave girl whose freedom was bought by Plymouth church, was both interesting and pathetic. He said that the night on which "Pinkle" was sold Mr. Beecher had the baskets passed to raise the $500 to meet the requirements of the bill of sale, the church raised $1,500, paid the slave owner, gave "Pinkle" her freedom and the rest of the money to "Pinkle's" mother. The speakers of the evening were Mrs. A. W. Hunton of this city and Professor Kelly Miller, dean of the college of arts and sciences, Howard university. Mrs. Hunton reviewed the work of Beecher as a preacher, anti-slavery agitator and leader of thought in his day. She quoted many passages from his speeches against slavery and noted his deeds of kindness as a Christian warrior. The speaker paid a glowing tribute not only to Mr. Beecher, but to the members of Plymouth church and other heroes of human rights who fought that the colored race might have its freedom as God intended it should have. Mrs. Hunton was loud in praise of the women of the race, who, she said, had stood loyally by the men, giving them encouragement and hope through the fifty years of freedom which the race is now celebrating. The progress which the colored people have made under the most cruel and unfair treatment ever meted out to a people in a civilized country called Christian, said Mrs. Hunton, fully justifies all that Mr. Beecher and men and women of his stamp did for us. Professor Kelly Miller in his address made the application of the teachings of Mr. Beecher to the present condition of the race in a masterly and scholarly production of facts. He based his discourse on the life of Moses in dealing with the children of Israel and what would have happened had Moses yielded to the selfish notions of the leaders at the king's court instead of casting the positive side of his life with his own people. Professor Miller emphasized the need of the right kind of education and the duty of the educated to the rank and file of the race. This thought the speaker illustrated by calling attention to the positive and negative signs in algebra. Mr. Miller is positive in his belief that were Mr. Beecher alive the great humanitarian would fight against race segregation in all of its phases just as valiantly as he did against the Year Book Tells of Afro-American's Achievements Since Emancipation. What use has the colored race made of its fifty years of freedom? What are the signs of progress? What are the economic and social conditions that have important meaning not only to the race, but also to the white man? What educational agencies are at work for the improvement of the whole southland? Again, what important role is the race playing in the drama of agricultural development? What does the latest federal census indicate regarding the movement of the Negro from the country to the city and the relative mortality of our people on the land and in the congested districts? What is the extent of the influence of the Negro press? These vital questions of progress and present day welfare are strikingly answered in the "fifth anniversary edition" of the Negro Year Book, which has been compiled by Monroe N. Work, who has charge of research and records at Taskeege institute. Within 850 pages, bristling with thought provoking facts, there is told a wonderful story of the development of the colored American during fifty years of freedom-years of opportunity, struggle, perseverance and faith in God. While figures cannot adequately convey the real meaning of the advancement of a people who have suffered much and won important victories, nevertheless they do indicate, on the basis of established facts, the present economic, social and religious trend of the race. The figures quoted in the Year Book should interest those who are giving money to our schools and those who are urging men and women to invest in character building. Publicity should be given to the facts of our progress for the benefit of the average white man, who naturally knows little about the Negro as an individual capable of development. A great many regard him as a "problem" rather than as a factor in national advancement. The facts should also be published as an inspiration to Negro youth who are only too prone to accept their parents' dictum, who too often say, "You never can be nobody, nohow." MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO MEET IN RALEIGH IN 1914 Old North State City, Will Entertain National Body of Physicians. The popularity of the National Medical association was strikingly shown at the last annual meeting from the number of invitations received from various sources asking for the convention in 1914. Among the cities which sent invitations through their representatives were St. Louis, Atlanta, St. Paul and Raleigh, N. C. As the last session was held in Nashville, Tenn., the association decided to accept the invitation from Raleigh and will hold its sixteenth annual meeting in the latter city in 1914. Dr. W. G. Alexander, secretary of the organization, in a recent open letter paid a high tribute to the local entertainment committee and to the citizens generally of Nashville for the generous hospitality shown at the meeting held in that city. Dr. Alexander also comments liberally on the work of the session performed by individuals in the various sections of the program, such as clinic, dental, surgical and literary. The paper read by Dr. A. W. Dumas of Natebez, Miss., however, on "Vice Disease" was conceded by all to have been the most highly instructive and valuable to the profession of any yet heard on the subject. So pleased were the members that they requested the executive board to have the matter edited and printed for distribution among the laity. The surgical features of the Nashville session without exception were the best conducted since the inception of the association. The officers for 1913-14 are: President, Dr. A. M. Brown, Birmingham, Ala.; vice president, Dr. J. M. G. Ramssey, Richmond, Va.; second vice president, Dr. E. J. LaBranch, New Orleans; treasurer, Dr. J. R. Levy, Florence, S. C.; secretary, Dr. W. G. Alexander, Orange, N. J.; assistant secretary, Dr. G. R. Ferguson, Charlottesville, Va.; dental secretary, Dr. A. T. Landers, Tuskegee, Ala.; pharmaceutical secretary, Dr. E. B. Marble, Yunzoo City, Miss. Dr. G. E. Cannon was reelected chairman of the executive committee. The new members elected to that body were Dr. A. A. Wyche, Charlotte, N. G. (medical section), and Dr. E. W. Erwin, Menphis, Teen (surgical section). Public Interest In Series of Recitals. Much interest is being taken by lovers of music and those who follow the art as a profession In the series of recitals to be given this fall by Chorist J. R. Walker of the Warren Methodist Episcopal church in Pittsburgh Mrs. Mattie Hawkins Wilson, Mrs. E. W. Thomas, W. T. Miller and Garry Bolden will take part in the first recital of the series on Friday evening. Dec. 12. These recitals will be of especial interest and benefit to the people of Pittsburgh. Mr. Walker is well known and capable of giving the public the kind of music it likes to hear. Young Men's Christian Association. The success of the Carlton myrmebranch of the Young Men's Christian association in Brooklyn is cause for genuine satisfaction. Under the able and conservative administration of Secretary Rufus M. Meroney the educational and religious work for the winter will be very large and helpful. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Fine Record of Miss E. Leola Hudson, Winner of Chamberlin Prizes. Brooklyn, N. Y.-Making good in a northern school, surrounded by new conditions, new faces and in a new line of work, is not always an easy task. But this is being accomplished by Miss E. Leola Hudson, the daughter of Professor and Mrs. R. E. Hudson of Selma, Ala., who is here attending Pratt institute. Miss Hudson is perhaps one of the most remarkable students that have entered Pratt, notwithstanding a long list of exceptional talent that has been found from year to year in this institution. While she comes from distinguished parentage, her father being secretary of the great national Baptist convention, secretary of the Baptist state convention of Alabama, treasurer of the endowment board of Odd Fellows of the state of Alabama and one of the secretaries of the Sunday school A. E. H. MISS E. LEOLA HUDSON. congress and for the past twenty-three years principal of the Clark high school of Selma, Miss Hudson has individualities and accomplishments that are distinctively her own. She finished the normal course at Selma university in 1908 and won high honors as valedictorian in a class of fifty-two. After leaving this institution she went to Atlanta, Ga., and finished the college preparatory at Spelman seminary in 1900. She graduated with honors from the college department at Moorhouse college, formerly Atlanta Baptist college. Atlanta, Ga., from which she received a scholarship prize. She also finished from the domestic science department at Spelman seminary. She will specialize in household science, in order that she may be more thoroughly prepared. Miss Hudson preferred to do this before taking up her profession of teaching. For two years in succession, 1912 and 1913, she won the Chamberlain Scriptural contest prize at Spelman. Miss Hudson has been offered some splendid positions already, but will remain here in Brooklyn to finish the prescribed course and then go back south, where she expects to render service to her people. CRIME IN PORTLAND. ORE. The Advocate Finds That Afro-America Are Not the Respectators The Portland (Ore.) Advocate in its issue of Oct. 11, speaking of crime in the city of Portland, says editorially: "A wave of crime has struck Portland the like of which outrivals anything for downright brutality in its history. School children are being assaulted, women's money purses and rings wrenched from, their hands and the victims roughly handled, and men are being beaten and robbed upon the streets and in some instances in their own homes. And the perpetrators of these outrages have not been apprehended. "The police force and the newspapers have done their very best to fasten the crimes on colored men, but after an investigation they have realized their mistake and that the deeds are the work of white men. "Even now as we go to press we learn that a white man was snatched from his automobile and robbed of valuable papers and still no clew of the bold thug. It appears that the whole police force and detective force are powerless to check the crime wave." FARMING IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Success of Jonas W. Thomas, Who Has Become Wealthy. One of the most successful farmers in Marlborough county, S. C., is Jonas W. Thomas, who tilts the soil on a large plantation. He uses some fifty or more plows in the cultivation of his crops. He started twenty-two years ago with one horse on a rentage of thirty acres, for which he paid 1,400 pounds of lint cotton. Four years later he increased his stock and also bought seven acres of ground. Mr. Thomas is now the owner of a twelve room dwelling house and a plantation valued at $40,000. He has thirty-two families on his place and has received as high as $21,000 for a single crop of cotton. Mr. Thomas has saved on an average $3,000 annually for over twenty years. His credit is good at the local bank in Kentucky. S. 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Strength and Life prevents tuberculosis, and if the printed rules are followed, it checks and cures all incipient cases. Sold at Drugstores, and office of Dr. D. N. E. Campbell, 1369 N. Carey St., Baltimore, Md. Call or write. COLORED MEN WANTED. Colored man wanted to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience necessary. Positions pay from $65.00 to $100.00 per month. Steady work on first class trains running through Maryland. Passes and uniforms furnished when necessary. Write immediately. INTER RAILWAY Dept. 127 Indianapolis, Ind THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MARYLAND Happenings In Various Sections Gathered By Our Special Correspondents Perryman, Md., October 28. Rev. D. D. Turpeau attended a meeting at Sydney Park Church last Wednesday evening. He delivered an address and made quite a favorable impression upon his audience. He was the guest of the pastor, Rev. W. H. Kent. Quarterly conference will be held at Sydney Park Church on Saturday. Rev. D. W. Haws, the district superintendent will preside. He will preach at Union Chapel on Sunday. Mrs. Charlotte S. Glover died on the 7th inst. Her funeral was held at Sydney Park on Sunday. Rev. Kent officiated, assisted by Revs. McFarlan and Allen. Mr. Cecil Hoke and Miss Emma Banks, of Aberdeen were married on the 24th. Rev. Saunders performing the ceremony. Pocomoke Jottings (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City: Md., October 30. — The Rev. John S. Collins arrived home on Saturday, after spending the week in Baltimore attending the mid winter conference, Mrs. Eliza Jane Hearn of this city is visiting friends in Milford, Del. Miss Arie Hayward, of Snow Hill, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Hannah Dix on Linden street. Mr. Charley Waters and Miss Katie Ogden spent Sunday in Snow Hill visiting friends. Mr. Henry Beauchamp of Wattsville, Va., made a business trip here on Monday. Miss Ella Mills, who has been confined to her home for several weeks is able to be out. Miss Ida Anderson left Tuesday for Snow Hill, where she will visit her friend, Miss Jennette Wilson who is ill. Mr. Kinsey Brown, of Crisfield, has completed the work on Trinity M. E. Church at Unionville. Mr. Elisha Kelly and wife, of Oah Hall, Va., visited his brother, Alonzo Kelly, who has charge of Mr. George Johnson's farm. Mrs. Sarah Dickerson, wife of Mr. Horace Dickerson is very much indisposed. Miss Minnie Waters of Boston, Mass., arrived home on Saturday, and will spend the winter with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Waters of Unionville, Md. St. Michaels Happenings (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) St. Michaels, Md., October 30.— Prof. Dougherty was in town last Sunday. Dr. E. H. Curry preached on Sunday 27th. The Elder left for Media, Pa., Monday. Rev. T. E. Roach received two members into the church. Rev. G. T. Fields of Kent Island preached at Union M. E. Church. Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church is preparing to hold its Woman's Day. Mrs. Jeannette Johns, of Baltimore is expected to visit and speak. A big fire broke out at the stables of Wiley and Clifie, Friday night totally destroying the buildings. Both white and colored people helped to put it out. The persistent efforts of Messrs. Charlie Miller and Roy Nichols should be mentioned. Both of these colored young men spared no pains in using the hose at the rear of the building and saved the adjoining houses from destruction. Morris F. Jones has been appointed teacher of Wittman public school. Mrs. Arthur Dennis was suddenly called away to attend the funeral service of her sister, Mrs. Annie Brown, who died October 16, and was buried 19th from her residence, 1028 Arryle avenue, Baltimore. William Carroll is spending the fall in town. Mr. R. C. Caldwell has spent a long vacation at Scranton, Pa., and returns to his home in Wittman. Cumberand Notes. (Ssepcial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., October 30—Rev. J. D. Jackson attended the mid year conference at Baltimore last week and stopped over in Washington before returning. After spending a short vacation visiting Mrs. S. E. Jackson, Mrs. Charity Baker returned to the Lounds' Mansion on Saturday. Messrs. Rhodes and Jackson have two fine automobiles, which meet all trains entering here and has proven a great convenience to our people. Mr. Hunter Rhodes also runs a cab service for the public. Mr. Robert Lindsay has gone to Columbus, O., to enter a hospital to take a special treatment for his eyes. The funeral of Mrs. Alice V. Washington, who died on Friday was held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. G. W. M. Lucas officiated, assisted by Dr. J. D. Jackson. A husband and five children survive. Rev. E. D. Robinson of Beifoute, Pa., preached at the M. E. Church Sunday evening. Mrs. M. Kennerly and grandson master Eugene Jr., of Washington, came up Sunday to visit her daughter and they were delightfully entertained by Mrs. M. E. Rhodes and family. Mrs. E. Oram is visiting her daughter who is quite ill at Ridgely, W. Va. Prof. E. A. Henderson, of Baltimore, was at Frostburg visiting the Sunday schools on Sunday. Miss Violet Rhodes has retired from the restaurant business and rumor has it that she will soon be married. Mrs. Amanda Palmore, Mary Smith, Lotta Bromery and Hilda Brown are on the sick list. Nanticoke Items (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Nanticoke, Md., October 30—Dr. Albert Handy, of Norfolk Va., accompanied by Mrs. Zora Dashiell and Miss Sarah Handy were at Tyaskin this week the guests of Mrs. Robert E. Hand after which they visited friends in Nanticoke. They came over in Dr. Handy's seven-seat touring car. Church services were held as usual last Sunday. Rev. Theo. Johnson preached in the morning. Denton Happenings (Special in Afro-American.) Denton, Md., October 29—Quite an interesting Sunday School Convention was held at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday evening October 26, in which all of the public school teachers took an active part. The key note of all the addresses was, what can be done to save our young people. The Woman's Mite Misssionary Society held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Kate Casson's residence last week. The M. E. Church here, Rev. F. T. Johnson, pastor, held a largely attended Emancipation celebration at the Peoples' Industrial Park. Mrs. Josephine Hutchins is on the sick list. Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Bryant attended the mid year conference in Baltimore last week. The ministers' wives on the Eastern Shore will meet at Denton November 6th, to organize a Woman's Alliance. Snow Hill Notes (Special to Afro-American.) Snow Hill, Md., October 29.—Mr. James Payne died Thursday and was buried Friday in the Mt. Zion Baptist Cemetery. Rev. E. J. Henry officiated. Mrs. Sadie Castle, who has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. Mary Ward and Mrs. Effie Small, of Baltimore returned Wednesday. Rev. Palmer, of Philadelphia, lectured Wednesday night at the M. E. Church, to an interesting audience. Mr. Titus Stiles, of Cambridge, Md., spent a few days here last week with his wife, Mrs. Sarah E. Stiles. Mr. George Purnell, Baltimore, spent several days here last week, the guest of Rev. E.J. Henry, and family. Special to the Afro-American Ledger, Cambridge, Md., October 30.—Mrs. Louisa Colder departed this life Saturday, October 25th suddenly. Aged 78 years. She was buried Tuesday from Waugh M. E. Church. Dr. S. S Jolley officiated, assisted by Dr. W. H. Manooo, Rev. Carpenter, Mr. Harris and Mr. John H. Driver. Miss Emmelyn Tindley, Philadelphia's greatest contralto was here Wednesday evening and sang to a crowded house. During this week Dorchester county has been entertained such as never before by Miss Tindley's visits, accompanied by Prof. Long. Our public schools open Monday, November 3, it is hoped that the many parents will have all children on hand the first day and continually thereafter. Rev. W. H. Manokoo has received news of the illness of his mother. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER To Burn Mortgage (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Bladensburg, Md., October 30.—A grand rally closed a few days ago at Dents Chapel with much success. They collected in this rally $312.31, which will enable the trustees to pay off all indebtedness. The people and pastor are working together and the church has never been in a better condition than now. The mortgage will be burned on the second Sunday in November. Rev. J. D. Banks is the pastor. Rally At Towson {Special to The Afro-American Legger.} Towson, Md. October 30.—The rally which is now in progress at St. James A. U. M. P. Church, has been very successful thus far. The rally is being held in connection with the anniversary of the church. The collection on October 12, amounted to $124.58. Rev. S. I. Mills is pastor of the church and Mrs. Susan Johnson and Mrs. Millie Jones, captains. Winchester Notes Winchester, Va., October 29.—Mrs. Anna Quiett Brooks and infant daughter are doing nicely. Mme. Anna Slade, the dramatic reader of Washington, repeated her recital at John Mann M. E. Church, Wednesday last to an appreciative audience. Her reading in the Negro dialect were exceptionally fine. Her favorite author was Paul Lawrence Dunbar, these being interspersed with some original humorous selections. A splendid chorus under the direction of Mr. James F. Robinson, rendered music. Solos were sung by Rev. A. P. Shaw and J. Luther Martin. Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church has engaged Miss Laurie Rogers as organist. Miss Beatrice Johnson was married last week to Mr. George Hill. Rev. W. W. Roberts preached morning and afternoon at Stephens City Sunday. He organized a mission at said point. Rev. O. E. 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It is usual with all newspapers as with individuals along about election time to let the public know where they stand as to the several candidates and parties who are soliciting the suffrage of the people for the several offices. The Afro-American Ledger has a few words to say in this respect. It is almost a foregone conclusion that the Democratic party is going to control the next legislature. Now, this being so, the question arises as to the size of the majority it will have on joint ballot. On this question hinges a great deal of legislation, good or bad. Under present conditions, while so much is being said and done by the City Council and other bodies, public and otherwise, in reference to segregation, jimcrow street cars and disfranchisement, it is more than probable that an attempt will be made to pass some of these discriminating laws by the members of the next legislature. While we are not taking our lives and liberty altogether on the acts of Governor Goldsborough, we do not believe he will willingly be a party to any such laws should they be passed and sent to him for his signature. A three-fourths majority could easily pass such laws over his head. Under present conditions, we do not believe the Progressive party is sufficiently virile to make much of a showing in the coming election, especially as far as the legislature is concerned. While the Republican party is not at its best, still it has virility enough to elect a larger number of its members to the legislature than the Progressives. In view of this fact, we are going to urge the colored voters to cast their ballots for the Republican members of the legislative ticket in preference to the members of the Progressive party, and in advocating this we are noe the less as much a Progressive as we were a year ago. We also advocate the election of former Senator George L. Wellington to the United States Senate, and the election of Col. Joseph R. Baldwin as State Comptroller. As for the remainder of the ticket we leave that to the voters' choice. Senator Wellington and Col. Baldwin are men who can be relied upon and have proved themselves friends of the race. It was largely because of his friendly attitude and because he would not recognize the intention of Sydney Mudd and Collector William Stone to make the Republican party a "lily-white party, that he was largely deprived of his leadership of the party, which he had twice led to victory, and which has suffered constant defeat ever since at every election, and where it has made gains it was more because of dissatisfaction with the other party rather than confidence in the Republicans. We therefore urge the election of George L. Wellingtoe and Col. Joseph R. Baldwin, on the Progressive ticket and the Legislative ticket of the Republicans. There is no good reason why the colored people should bother very much about the several amendments to the constitution of this state, for the most part we are very little concerned in them to any great extent. But we are interested in the fifth amendment increasing the salary of the States Attorney and his assistants. There is no particular need of this, as plenty of good men can be found who will willingly take the office at the present salary. Moreover, we are not very much interested in the present States' Attorney and therefore we advise voting against the amendment. In connection with this we are advised that Mr. Harry Schad Progressive candidate for the legislative ticket in the third legislative districts an acceptable candidate in matters relating to the colored people and we advise voting for him. A PEACEFUL REBELLION At the great meeting in the city of Washington last Monday evening, when Mr. Villard addressed nearly ten thousand of our people, he urged them to "peacefully rebel." Of course, our adversaries will claim that such was very bad advice. But, really, it is good advice. Not only is it good advice, but there is nothing else for us to do. However, mark well the words of Mr. Villard, "peacefully rebel." This is precisely what the elder Garrison did. This is precisely the rule followed by the early "Abolitionists." We say it reverently, this was the rule of the Blessed Master himself. He never used force. He simply continued to assert the rule of Love which He had laid down to bring about a peace revolution in society. A peaceful rebellion means self-control, wisdom, courage, and persistency. We must appeal to the consciences of men. We must keep up the appeal, and never grow weary or discouraged until victory comes forth out of defeat. It is a warfare of ideas, not bullets. It is a campaion of reason, not passion. Our adversaries may increase in their appeals to race-hate; we must increase in our appeals to the fundamental doctrine of the Brotherhood of all men, and insist that the inspired word shall be honored by all when it says: "Love the Brotherhood." This is the nature of that peaceful rebellion which is sure to win. It simply can not fail. While we work without, there is another power at work within which can subdue and change what we can not subdue and change. Let us be careful to maintain peaceful lives and conduct that can not be impeached. At the same time, let us wage a ceaseless warfare against everything which would dishonor, degrade or humiliate any portion of the one human Brotherhood of all men. Such a persistent propaganda is a peaceful rebellion against everything set over against such program. Let us work bravely and heroically for the triumph of righteousness over crookedness. OUR MINISTERS Negro ministers are neither so good as we wish them to be nor so bad as they are sometimes painted. And, yet, the same apply likewise to white ministers. With the many advantages which they sustain over Negro ministers yet all of them are not saints. One of the Bishops of the Episcopal Church, in New York some weeks ago, at a public meeting, referred to some of the statistics brought forth by the Atlanta Negro Conference with reference to the Negro Church. The extract reads after this fashion: "As for leadership, we may take the report of the investigation made by the Negro university of Atlanta, showing that of 200 Negro laymen who were questioned only 37 expressed any confidence in or approval of the average Negro minister. Among these Negro laymen there were 163 who asserted that the Negro ministers as a class were selfish, greedy, impure, dogmatic, lazy and ignorant." Of course the opinion of 163 Negro laymen, of education, is not the opinion of the race as a whole. But, it cannot be questioned that such opinion carries large weight with that class of white people who are ever on the alert to hear such evidences of racial weakness. This very accusation by the select class, of the race, indicative of one of our greatest hindrances from within. The "select few" can render more efficient and helpful service to the race along other lines than that of making a critical study of racial weaknesses for the benefit of the critical public. The very condition pointed out by them, if true, would indicate the need of the practical and active service of such educated men and women of color in the governing and guiding activities of the several christian churches. If it becomes the order of the day for educated colored men and women to withdraw from the ordinary activities of the churches, and satisfy their religious appetite by reading the newspapers and magazines, then how are we to expect great changes in the religious and ethical aspect of our people? We contend that the highly educated class among us are in duty bound compelled to intimately associate themselves in leadership of the religious and moral work in connection with our churches. It is a great sin against the Almighty when they fail in this duty. But, it is infinitely worse, when not content with holding aloof from active Christian work, they use the advantage of their education, and the standing associated therewith, in increasing the difficulties of their poor struggling race. If, in any community, none of the colored churches offer them an opportunity for genuine Christian endeavor on behalf of the suffering thousands of their race, then they ought, in the fear of God, come together and inaugurate a new one and realize therein a perfect ideal of what a church should be, and in time, they would have the happy satisfaction of having definitely and constructively contributed to the highest and best welfare of a people who sorely need such uplift. Our very weakness along the line discussed is a standing invitation to all the members of the select class to come over and help. Will they do this? Perhaps many will continue to do that which seems easiest to them—destroy and pull down, rather than construct and build up. THE FORUM Letter From Federated Charities Mr. J. H. Murphy, Editor, The Afro-American, Baltimore, Md. My dear Sir:— One of the gratifying features of the work of the Federated Charities from year to year is the fact that out of the more than 6,000 families on the average coming under our care, only approximately one-fifth are colored. This, as you know, is about the number which would properly be if we were to consider the families in proportion to population. It is all the more credible to the colored people in view of the disadvantages under which they labor. I may add that there seems to us an increasing number of colored people who are willing to help financially those of their own race with whom we are working to save them from misfortune and to hold worthy families together. The moneys which are paid by colored contributors to the the Federated Charities for the relief of specific colored families are invariably kept separate from our general funds and used as a trust for the benefit of the family and for no other purpose, no deductions ever being made for expenses of administration. The latter are met out of the general expense fund of the Society. Sincerely yours, J. W. Magruder, general Secretary. Concerning The Guth Case Mr. Editor: The public press announces today the exon eration of Charles Guth who, in September, killed George A. Murphy. This homicide, was in the opinion of many presons and especially the writer, a most willful, deliberate and premeditated murder. George Murphy, the man who was killed, was an even-tempered and respected colored citizen. Much was not expected of a corper's jury over which Algire presided, because he had, prior to the assembling of his jury, publicly announced that Guth's statements could not be refuted; but more was looked for from the Grand Jury of this city. It appears, however, that instead of being an inquest, in which only a prima facie case needed to be made out, the Grand Jury was turned into a trial court, and the witnesses for the defense, as well as the State, were summoned and heard. A flagrant mis A. H. T. THOMAS FORTUNE The above is from the latest photograph of T. Thomas Fortune, the veteran editor of New York, who will lecture in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina in November under the management of Mr. P. B. Young, editor of the Norfolk Journal and Guide. His subject will be "The-Black Man's Burden." carriage of justice is the best that can be said of this proceeding, and some one is responsible. Rumors have been current concerning this case since the coroners' inquest, many of which have not been creditable neither to the States Attorney's office, nor to the Grand Jury, and the opinion generally prevails among the colored people of this community that they have been betrayed by people from whom they had every right to expect a square deal. The bringing of Guth to justice at this writing seems remote. It maybe possible that another Grand Jury may reopen this case and mete out justice to this culprit. Its high time, however, for the colored people of this community to be looking for their best interests. An election occurs on next Tuesday, November 4th and they should exercise wisely and discriminatingly their suffraq- es. One of the amendments proposed to the electorate of the State of Maryland, looks to the increased salaries for the States Attorney's office of Baltimore city. This is amendment No. 5 and the colored citizens of Baltimore should be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that they have gotten a square deal in that office in this case before they cast their ba lots in favor of that amendment. Moreover Charles Guth is in business in this city. He is a manufacturer of chocolate confections, candies, and other articles, and they should remember when they are spending their money for these things, whose products they are purchasing. I appeal to the colored ministers of the city to explain this situation particularly to the male members of their congregations this coming Sunday, November 2, that they may go to the polis prepared to act Tuesday, November 4th. F. N. Cardozo. M. J. 1524 Druid Hill avenue. A Petition To President Wilson. Every Afro-American Should Be Intemper est In This Laudable Movement Sign name and address and mail to Secretary Anti-Segregation Delegation, 1733 7th street, N. W. Washington, D. C., not later than November 3. (Petitions to be presented to President Wilson November 6th.) To the President of the United States, Hon. Woodrow Wilson, Washington, D. C. Sir: This is to certify that we, the undersigned are surprised and alarmed that under your administration there should be any rules made by members of your cabinet to segregate employees of the national government by race or color. We protest against this as plainly a public degradation, and insufferable injury to colored Americans, the establishment of caste in this free republic. We petition you to reverse, prevent and forbid any such movement by your bureau chiefs, in accord with your promise of fair, friendly, just and Christian treatment of your colored fellow citizens. Name..... Address.... A Surprise A committee of ladies and gentlemen of the Columbian Home Sick Benefit Society surprised Mr. John Whaillain last Wednesday. Mr. Whaillain has been sick for a long time and as he was not a member of the above mentioned society their remembrance of him was all the more surprising. This society is doing a good work and deserves much credit. Popular Organization Selected Most Appropriate Date For Their Musicale No more appropriate time could have been chosen for the tour of the now well known Clef Club of New York than the present—the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. This organization of Negroes, whose aim is to preserve, encourage, and develop, along natural lines, real racial expression of the Negro in Music, and to dignify the place of the Colored Musician, has, during the past four years, made a reputation in and around New York equal to that of any symphony orchestra in the country. On November 5th, a concert is to be given at Albaugh's Theater, which will undoubtedly be a revelation to many of those who are unaware of the musical proficiency of the African race. Consisting entirely of music written by Negroes, and rendered by Negroes, this concert will indeed be an innovation to the music lover, and to quote the Evening Post of New York—"Every music lover should hear its (the Cef Club's) work." Negro music in America had its origin in the slave song, Arriving on our shores, with the tribal songs of his father and forefathers in Africa still fresh in his ears, he heard the wierd chants and tom toms of the Indians, as well as the ballads and hymns of the whites, and as an ultimate result, we have the slave song or plantation melody—through which, at all times, in spite of the two foreign influences, the African prevails. It is a music born in the need of song by an enslaved race, and it appeals to the heart. Sometimes heart-wrending, always semi-religious, seldom without humor, at all times picturesque. The Negro folk song has given something to art, and many of the writer of the race—such as S. Coleridge Taylor, of "Hiawatha" fame, H. T. Burleigh, Will Marion Cook and J. Rosamond Johnson, have realized this. Cook's "Exhortation," "Swing Along" and "The Rain Song," three of the numbers on the program of this concert, are distinctly Negro and delightful in their pictures of the old days. As rendered by this great male chorus, to their own accompaniment, in the "Exhortation", one can almost see the old camp meeting and the gray haired deacon, surrounded by his flock, who make devout response to his stirring and dramatic appeal to them to repent and be converted. As also in "The Rain Song," in which there are several soloists who rise from different parts of the orchestra to give certain signs as to whether or not the day is to be clear, we are almost convinced at the end of the song, that we know exactly why "dere aint a gwine ter he no rain." So from the days of long ago, we are brought up to the present, and will hear the compositions—in some instances their first presentation to the public, of the writers of today. James Reese Europe, the well known composer, will conduct the orchestra and William H. Tyres, Assistant Conductor, will personally direct during the rendition of one of his own compositions. In speaking of the last concert by the Cef Club, given at Carnegie Hall, before a record audience, Miss Natalie Curtis, in the March issue of the Craftsman, says: "It was an astonishing sight, that Negro orchestra (a sort of American Balalalika) that filled the entire stage with banjos, mandolins, violins, violas, celli, double basses, here and there a wind instrument, some drums, eloquent in syncopation, and the sonorous background of ten upright pianos, corresponding in efficiency to the cymbalo of the Hungarian band. Europe, the Conductor, lifted his baton and the orchestra began with an accuracy of "attack" that many a greater band might envy. It was the "Pied Piper" again, for as one looked through the audience, one saw heads swaying and feet tapping to the incisive rhythm, and when the march neared the end, the whole band burst out singing as well as playing, the novelty of this climax—a novelty to the whites, at least, brought forth a strom of tumultuous applaws. After that the audience sat back with a broad smile of enjoyment." During the performance at Albaugh' Theatre, the Clef Club will make use of two grand and eight upright Knabe piano. Among the former Baltimoreans who will appear are Messrs. Louis H. Gearing, Hugh Woolford, William (Buddy) Reid and Charles Wilson. Tickets on sale at all Drug Stores and at Albaugh's ticket office, Charles and Favette streets. BOOSTS AND KNOCKS By Booster Knock From saving souls for Christ on Sunday to saving the vote of the colored brother to the Republican party on Monday is a long leap and some of our ministers are not only willing to take the leap but are ready to do both jobs in the same place. During the past two weeks, Pennsylvania Avenue Zion, Psalmist and Goodhope Baptist churches were requisitioned for the purpose of getting the "colored brother" in line. Now, we are willing to admit that it is probable that the said colored brother needs to be gotten in line for the coming election. We are also willing to admit that the minister might as well be doing that in order to occupy his spare time, that is, if he has any, as anything else. But we have submitted once, are submitting now and will continue to submit, that the church is not the place to carry on that sort of work. For goodness sake, leave the church to do the work for which it was consecrated and carry these political mass meetings to a hall, where they belong. There are a number of our preachers and a large number at that, who would refuse to countenance the holding of such meetings in their churches and they need to get behind their brothers of the cloth who do countenance it and bring them to a different way of thinking. Some of our preachers have too much dealings in politics anyway and especially when there is the least need for it, and they can just put it down in their memoranda books that Booster is going to hang right on to their coattails until he has created a sentiment against "preacher politicians and political meetings in churches. One among those conspicuous by their absence at the great meeting at Bethel Church Monday of last week was the Hon. Harry S. Cummings, City Councilman from the Seventeenth Ward. Brother Cummings has been hailed far and wide in the out-of-town papers as the "champion of those in the fight against segregation". Now Brother Cummings might have been there, but we did not see him, nor did we see anyone else who did see him. A meeting of that kind without the presence of the "champion" might be classed with a production of Hamlet" without the presence of Hamlet. Wither wuth he? ... It would be a good thing if some of our high society ladies who wish to show off their good clothes would find some other place to make the display than the little isle that leads from the door to the front seats at the Forum. If they knew how it interrupted the speaker and those who are interested enough to be present when the program is started, they would not do it. If you must go up and occupy the front seats then be on time. --- While speaking of the Forum, we might add that it is possible that the ventilation is a little bad. Last Sunday the popular representative of a New York paper was seen flirting in the arms of Morpheus as was also a very popular dentist. It may have been the ventilation or it may have been "late hours." At any rate, a little more air, please. 1 It seems as if it is rather hard to start a discussion at the Forum. Although a third of the audience is composed of teachers and professional men and women the burden of the discussion generally falls upon the shoulders of two or three. While we enjoy hearing these men who know how to talk, since it is a public Forum, we would surely like to hear some of our brainy men and women have something to say, who hitherto have been content to keep their mouths shut as tight as the proverbial clam. A Business League please. Booster has often wondered why it is so hard to get our people to patronize some of our business enterprises. They would rather go to a Jew grocery store a block away than go to a colored store right next door. It would be different if they could get better service at the Jew store, or could get the goods cheaper and fresher. There is no excuse when the quality of the goods is the same and the prices are the same. Patronize your business men and so, in proportion will the whole race become more independent. WANTED:—Twenty-five men in the Bible Class of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, 2:30 P.M.—J. H. Murphy, teacher. ST. MARY'S NEW PARISH HALL OPENS Over 2,000 persons attended the formal opening of the new parish house of St. Mary's Episcopal Church Thursday evening. The principal address was delivered by Bishop Murray. Revs. W. A. Clienthen and G. A. Griffitts also spoke in an encouraging vein. Those in attendance included men and women in various walks of life and of all shades of religious belief. The parish house was formerly occupied by Gairety's stable but has been completely renovated, and presents a most pleasing appearance. Athletic and recreation work will be maintained there for both boys and girls. When asked about the rumor that the Public Athletic League would be allowed to supervise the work there, but with the understanding that a white director must be in charge, Father Griffiths told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger, that not only would the parish have full charge of the work there, but that a colored director would be employed. He also stated that Mrs. Adelaide Green and Miss Enolia McDaniels would have charge of the work among the girls. Father Griffiths' statement means that the Public Athletic League will have to carry on its work among the race in another location. C. Y. W. C. A. Notes The Junior Club meets on Thursday afternoons at 4 o'clock, embroidery, cooking and sewing will be taught. Mrs. Arthur Wheeler is the Physical Instructor. A tramp is arranged for Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. On the 3rd Sunday in November at 5 P.M. the junior will take charge of the services. An interesting program is being arranged and all girls are invited. The salad supper given on October 10th was a great success and netted the committee for the association $53.48. They wish to thank the members and friends who so generously donated and helped in every way to make it a success. A mothers' meeting will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 P. M. Leader, Mrs. Martha Hill an interesting program is promised and all women are invited. Statement of Receipts and Expenditures of the Baltimore Forum from December 15, 1912 to October 1, 1913. fees..... $ 16.00 public collections..... 81.00 Received by check from the treasurer of Bethel Historical and Literary Society 16.00 EXPENDITURES. Rent..... $44.00 stationery, postage..... 6.10 Printing..... 9.75 Traveling expenses for speakers.....19.75 Sanitor service and incidentals 8.90 Use of Bethel Church.....10.00 STOP LOOK READ A GREAT Biblical & Dramatical Moving Pictures By Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Jackson of Hot Springs, Ark. At Bethel A.M.E. Church THURS., NOV. 6., 8 P. M. Given unde the auspices of the Ushers of the Church Admission 15 Cents Children 10c. Rev. L. S. Flagg. Pastor HOME COMING SUPPER AT AMES MEM. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets THURSDAY, NOV. 6th GIVEN BY BUSY BEE SOCIAL Admission 15c. Supper Free A fine program. Solos, duetts, Quartetts and Addresses Rev. D. W. Shaw, Pastor. M. H. Will preach at the 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. services of the AT3 P. M. Rev. W. W. Allen, of Shiloh Baptist Church will preach. His congregation and choir will be present also. All are invited to be present to attend these services. Rev. J. W. McDonald Pastor. Mme. L. Jenison, Hair Dressing Parlor and Manicuring at her residence, 739 George Street. Prompt service and satisfaction. Combings made up in braids at short notice. · NOTICE. Brilliant Program The A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church will render a Women's Day Program this Sunday at 5.44 P. M. Distinguished speakers and good music. Everybody welcome. Miss Monie Woolford. Pres. Mr. C. A. Carey, Sec'y. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. DANIEL, a sacred cantata in three acts, given by the Choral Symphony Oratoria Society of Waters A. M. E. Church. Aisquith street, near Jefferson, Wednesday and Thursday evening, November 5th and 6th. Admission each night 15 cents; season tickets 25 cents. Children under 12 years 10 cents each night. Roh. Thompson director. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., pastor. Joseph P. Evans, grand master of F. A. Masons and all Master Masons are cordially invited to attend divine services with the Grand Chapter O. E. S. Adopted Rite of Masons Sunday evening, November 2. at 7:30 P. M., at Sharp St. M. E. Church. Mrs. Rosa J. Richardson, G. R. M. Maggie C. Upsher, G. Sec. The members of the Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club cordially invite their friends to an at home on Friday evening, November 7, 1913, from 8 to 10 at the Settlement House, 1548 N. Calhoun street. There will be a Grand Presidents Reception given by the Faithful Workers of Allen A. M. E. Church at the church, corner Carlton and Lexington Sts., on Thursday, Nov. 13. Several prominent speakers have been secured for the occasion. Amoug them are Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Miss Ida R. Cummings, Mrs. Charlotte Davage, and Miss Annie R. Miller. Hon. Harry S. Cummings will address the Presidents, and will speak on the Segregation Law. Several selections will be rendered by a quartet from Sharp St. Choir under the leadership of Madam A. H. Lee. Duett by Miss L. S. Richardson and Mrs. M. Gross. Admission 10 Cents Refreshments at moderate prices Mrs. Ida Raiff. Pres., Mrs. Eden Kerron, Sao, Roy P. L. Jordan, Pas. The Empty Stocking Club of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church will give a grand banquet Monday night Nov. 10th. from 8 to 11. All are invited. Miss Bertha Sanders, President. The Kings' Daughters will have a Home Coming in the same church on the third Sunday. A stranger will preach at 11 a.m. A special program at 7:30 p.m. All are invited. Sunday, Nov. 16th. Mrs. Martha Brown, Press. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor. 3t Bovs Wanted Between the ages of 9 and 17 yrs. to form a Brigade of Pythian Cadets of Maryland. For further information, address Gen. Lewis E. Williams, 1104 N. Carey street Baltimore, Md. Meetings are being held Every Wednesday evening 8 o'clock at the above address, THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THE MAGIC HAIR GROWER Agents Wanted.....Good Money Made Selling It. I want an agent in every village and city to sell The Magic Hair Grower—A Wonderful Bair Dressing for Ladies. Used a Straightener, with or without Irons. 25 cents per box. One 25 cent box will prove its value 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. 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Lexington Street THURSDAY EVENING, NOV. 6th, 1913 Baltimore and Washington Patriarchies Prof. T. H. Kerr's Orchestra. Prof. Harry Tyler. Floor Manager Committee—Walter Brown. Lawrence Sampson. John Minnis. Annie Hammond. Susie Gross. Emma Johnson. Chair., Eugene Queen. Benj. E. Langston. ADMISSION 20 CENTS The Diamond Anniversary of Ebenezer A. M. E. Sunday School Will take Place Snnday, November 16th, 1913, at 2.30 P.M. Grand Jubilee Work. Nov. 16-23. Special Attractions each Night. THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY SERVICES OF BRILLIANT STAR LODGE, G. U. O. OF ODD FELLOWS Will be held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Montgomery St., near Charles, Sunday, Nov. 2nd, 1913, at 3 P. M. All members will assemble in the lecture room at 2 P. M. The public invited. John E. English, P. N. F. Spencer H. Jones, N. F. Albert Franklin, N. G. John H. Sunkett, V. G. Col. Hamilton N. Hayes, Cnairman. P. N. F. Wm. R. Bond, Secretary. FIRST GRAND MILITARY BALL Given by The Knights of St. John, St. Peter Clavers Commandery, No. 4 Galilean Fishermen's Hall, Biddle St., near McCulloh Thursday Evening, Nov. 6th, 1913. Music by Kerr's Orchestra. There will be $10.00 given away in prizes. Every one holding a coupon will be entitled to draw for a prize on the night of the entertainment. All are welcome. Committee of Arrangements—R. G. Addison, Chair. Austin Burgess, Secy. The Y. M. C. A. Sunday, November 2nd at 4.30 Rev. K. G. Murray. D. D., Speaker Good Singing All Men Invited Nov, 6 Ostrich feathers cleaned, curled and remodeled. All the latest styles in fancy trimmings, also willow plume made into fancy effects. Telephone Madison 6597. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Srs. Rev. N. M. CARROLL. D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. C.F. Bishop Communion. EASTERN M. E. OHURCH Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor 10.30 a. m., Experience meeting and Bible Class. 11 a. m., Preaching by pastor, subject, "The Death Sentence." 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Sermon by the Rev. Ida Nelson. Revival service. 7.30 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor to Recruits All are welcome ST. MATTHEW'S M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m. Epworth School. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor to Ladies' Aid. Subject. "The Farewell Parting of Parents and Children at the Judgment." WHATCOAT M. E CHURCH Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence; 618 Dolphin Street. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor to Mr. Albert Johnson and his workmen, who painted and freecoed the church. 3. p. m. Sunday School. 3.15 p. m. Rev. P. J. Jordan, pastor of Ailens A. M. E. Church. Choir and congregation. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League 7.45 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. L. Williams and Communion. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Sermon by Rev. D. W. Shaw of Ames Mem. Church, his choir and congregation. Don't fail to come Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F. Crownier Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets 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. Postlude, "How To Vote Tuesday" 2 p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Henry Johnson, Superintendent 3 p. m., Special sermon by Rev. T. P. Thomas of Washington, D. C. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m. Preaching by pastor. Thursday night, Nov. 6, Oyster Supper given by the Busy Bees. Tickets 15 Cents, supper free. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery Rev. Ernest Lyon. D. D., Pastor 10.30 a. m. Class. 11 a. m. Special sermon by pastor. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. I. P. Brown will preach his initial sermon. Commencing Monday, Nov. 3, to Frida- day, Nov. 7, special revival service. GRACE PRESBYERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 a.m., sermon by the Minister Subject: "The Things God has Prepared for Those That Love Him." 3.00 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Platform meeting. Messrs. W. H. Morriss and C. L. Davis speak ers. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. G. E. Cooper 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6 30 p. m. C. E. L. 8 p. m., Preaching by pastor and Communion. Wm. E. Henigan, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. ST. MARK'S M.P. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery St. Rev. Roy B. Mohr, Pastor 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. W. H. Walker. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m. Rev. B. H. Knight, choir and congregation. 7 p. m., Christian Endeavor 8 p. m., preaching by the pastor. Mr. Harry Carpenter will play the cor- net hereafter at the evening services. Miss Lydia Scott, Organist. 7TH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave, and Robert St. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Services every Sabbath—Saturday 10 a. m., Sabbath School 11.30 a. m., preaching service 3.30 p. m., Young People's Society Special service Sunday night. Nov. 9 8 p. m. Subject, "Evolution or Inspiration. Was the world made in six days or thru evolution?" Colored Young Women Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are invited to attend the Services on Sunday, November 2. 1913:5 p. m. Address by Mrs. Annie McGuinn. Special Services at First Baptist Church, Belair, Md., Thursday, Nov. 6, 1913. Rev. W. H. Taylor, pastor. Good speaking and singing. The following able divines will be among the speakers, Revs. Junius Gray, R. T. Jones, J. A. Callis and others. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St. and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor 10.30 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Subj. "The Gospel of the Left Hand." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Communion at each service. T. J. Copeland, Supt. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. We invite Young Men to this service. 3 p. m. Pastor, choir and congregation will worship at King's Hill. 4.36 p. m. Allen League Good pro- gram. 5 p. m., Class Meeting. 8 p. m. Sermon and Communion. H. D. Brent, Sunt. S. S. William Butler, Pres. League We welcome friends and visitors to these services TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. L. C. Curtis; D. D. Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m., Annual sermon to the Fed- eration of Christian Women by pastor. 6:30 p. A. C. E. L. We will continue the rally and call the roll so that any captain who has any additional money may report. We also sincerely ask those who have not given anything in the rally to please do so by Sunday. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday, Supt. Albert Whittington, Pres. E. L. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Hanover Rev. J. W. Norris. D. D. Pastor 11a.m., sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 3.30 p. m. A special sermon by the pastor to the Odd Fellows. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 8.00 p. m., Song and praise Service. Holy Communion. PAYNE A. M.E. CHURCH Calhoun and Laurens Ss. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor Residence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. Sunday, November 2nd, 1913 Second Quarterly Meeting Day. 11 a. m. Preaching by Rev. Samuel H. Johnson, Presiding Elder. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Topic, "The Local Christian." XI. Heavenly Helper, Heb13:5-15 Consecration meeting. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor and Communion. Strangers are always welcome. Chas. E. Dorey, Supt. James E. Nealy, Pres. A. E. L. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a.m. Sermon by pastor. Communion 2.30 a.m. Sunday School 3 p. m. Sermon by Mrs. Ida Nelson. St. Luke's Society will be present. 5.45 p. m., A. C. E. L. Special program. 8 p. m. Sermon by Pastor to Independent Aid Society. J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. A. C. E. L. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Baker and Bruce Streets Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor Second Month, Series of Sermons Subject, "Influence" On Dancing. Text, Malachi 8 S. Holy Communion. 10.45 a. m., "Confession" 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Special Service. 4 p. m. Installation sermon Installation of officers. Mrs. Sarah E. Johnson. Organizer. 8 p. m., "From the Communion Table to the Dance Hall, and at Last Lost Forever. A cordial welcome to all Mrs. Sarah E. Johnson, Pres. COLLETT MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Ostend Street near Scott Rev. Columbus Handy, pastor The Church will be dedicated Sunday, November 9. 10 a. m. Class meeting. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Dedication service. Sermon by Rev. C. H. Stepteau. 8 p. m., Preaching ST. MARKS A. M. E. CHURCH Tessier and Orchard Ste. Rev. F. J. Dennis, Pastor. Rev. C. H. Green, Assistant. 11 a. m. Sermon 2 p. m., Sndday School. 8 p. m., Sermon. St. Luke's Union A. M. E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH Quarterly Meeting 9 a. m. Class Meeting. Bro. B. L. Carter. Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon and Communion. 2.30 p. m.. Sunday School. Moses Johnson. Supt. 3.30 p. m., Special sermon Subj... "God's Way." Collection to assist Annie Earl who had the sad experience of losing all by fire. A friend in need is a friend in deed. 4.30 p. m., Prayer meeting. 6 p. m., League Service. Special program being the first service to use the new piano. 8 p. m. Sermon by Pastor and Holy Communion. Monday night—Love Feast Tuesday night—Quarterly Conference A welcome to all Universal Methodist Episcopal Church of CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Abraham Hill. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 7.30 p. m., Pastor, Communion A CHANGE T0 HELP WORTHY FAMILY ee eens, Now here is just where yeu can do a real gocd job of charitable work, aad. where it will count for more than the ordinars contribution you may give. Here is 2 family of tive persons: the father iz hopelessly ill, and unable to help his family excep: to sell 2 tew newspapers and da accasionly fight jobs of work. The mother has had tuberculosis ut the disease is now arrested and she is able to do some light work. There are thre children: aged 3, Tand 18. The oldest, a boy will be ready in a little over year to graduate out of school into regular employment and.contribute to the family's support. Some good friends are helping with ine coal and rent bilis, but they must have supplimentary aid for the next twelve months,to the extent of $300. “Tt is an exceptionally good family and must without fai! te enabled to keep together. Eventually they will become self-supporting, bar- ring, of courae, unexpected accident or misfortune. The Airo-Americen is asking that the many” charitable peoole of this city will help to keep this family together until it can get on itsfeer. Whatever contri- butions are sent in will be acknowledged thru these colurnns and turned over to the family, every cent. Now we are not ask- ing everybody to-give five and ten ‘dollars. bet we are asking that you give according as you feel, and we hope you feel the necessity of this poor but deserving family. The. mother is doing her best to keep her little flock together and give 2g much support to the father as possible, but she cannot do it all, and we know you are going to help. Send your contributions to the Afro-American office and it will be receipted fer and placed to the credit of this deserving family. ‘Miss Faulkner In The Cite Mrs. Moilie Faulsner, formerly Miss Mollie Emmett of this city who has ‘been in Liberia tor the past thirteen years, is in the city visiting her gether, Mfrs. Francis Emmett. Mrs. Faulkner is stopp- ing with Mis Florence Bennett, and when she returns to Liberia will tae her mother with her. She expects to be in the city for oaly a short time. Mr. Fauikner is in the business of manufacturing ice inthe Black Repustic. She says there are great possibilities in Africa for the black man and feels that under present circumstances she could not again five in Baltimore. She will leave New York for Liberia via Maderia, on the 5th of November. Baltimorean Heads ‘Masonic Ladies Washington, October 39—The Triennial. cession of the National Association of the Order of the Golden Circle, the ladies’ auxiliary to the Scottish Rite of Freemason- ry, 33°, was held in this city last week and. the «following officers were elected: : Loyal ladies S. J. C. Ralph. Baltimore, President; Lelia Amos Pendleton, Washington, vice orest- dent-at-large: -S.- Louise Smith, Baltimore, treasurer: Bessie E. Clay, Washington, secretary. The following national vice presidents were elected. Annie Caldwell Smith, Baltimore; Sarah P Alex- ander, Washington; Ada Baker, Kansas City, Mo.: Saran A. Hum- phrey, St. Louis; Lucy Crabb, Oak- Jand, Cal.; Sadie L. Alexander, Los Angeles: Nora L. May, Harts- porne, Okla; Aletha L. Pinner, Norfolk; Lillian Lawrence, New Berne. Mary E.. Taylor, Sergeant- at-arms. OF - CMe: LE ES TE ane Ee Eee LG Sea E EG 8 ee, ee oe ee ee ee a, SE 8S NY Spat che CARES ef NGS G7 CE es SoG Miro S&S ¥ C Ralph % (Rp Sea | [ieee ee’ [ei age <6 Be a hee Bes ee a lg Seeger ee a ee ee ee MR. UENRY BROWN, Of the U. S. Navy. He is now completing a tour of the world and will be home late in the fall. At present he fs in Italy. assist in electing men who will look afier their interest in common with al] other citizens and they will service to themselves and for the good of all other citizens in Baltimore by yoting as a unit for Mr. Wm. G. Albrecht. Thomas Gosnell, Political Azen Bright Prospects for Lincoln University (Special to the Afro-American Leceeri Lincoln Unversity, Pa., October 22,—The University opened for its new year of work on September 23rd, with encouraging prospects. Its entering class 1n the college is the largest formany years, num- bering 47 members. Of these. 18 are graduates from the Downing- town Normal aad Industria! School, hree from Haines Institutes, Au- gusta, Ga.. three from the Mary Potter Normal Sehool. Oxford. N. C., and 10 are greduates nf High Schools from various parts of the countrs,—Baltimore, Washington, Harrisburg ete. One of the entering studentz won a scholarship to Amherst College but chose to come io Lincoln Uni- versity. Another stood second in a class of twenty-five in a New Jer- ‘sey high school. In religious con- nections of tke class, the Methodists come first, Presbyterians second, Baptists third of followed by the Episcopalians. Eight of the class come from North Carolina, six from New Jer- sey, five from Virginia. five trom Georiga. four from Pennsylvania, three from Arkanses. two from Tennessee. two from the West !n- dies. twe from S$. Africa, two from the District of Columbia, and one each from New York, 8. Carolina and W. Virginia, Tae entering calls of the Theo- logical Department numbers 12 and six more expected immediately. Dr. J. Crig Miller is now Dean of the University Faculty, Dr. George Johnson of the College of Arts fand Prof. Frank Ridgely vf the Seminary. The new members of the faculty are Rev. W. T. Kieffer, D. D. and Rev. Joha W. Lewis, D. D. Mrs. Elizabeth Quickley, of Long Green, Md, is suffering froma Ree, gs ee Wit A CRN eerie eae oe eee bide go Sete GIVE ME A CHANCE TO CURE EVOUR RHEWAATISN FREE ‘Mr. Delano his own medicinie. [t cured his rheumatism after he had suffered tor- tures for thirty-six years. He spent thou- sends of doliars beiore he discovered.the yemedy that cured him, but I will give you the benefit of his experience for nothing. If you suffered from rheumatism let me send you a package of this remedy absolute- ly free. Don't send any money. I want to give it to you. [ want you to see for yonrself what-it will do, The picture show how rhematism twists and - distorts the bones. Maybe you are suffering the same way Don't You don't neet to, I have the remedy that! believe will cure you and its-yours for the asking. Write me: to-day F. H. Delano Delano Bidg., Syracuse, New York, and I will send youa free package the very day I get. vour letter. The Russian Mote and the Southern Beam | We-would commend to ll fatr ‘minded Americans, Jews and Gen- tiles, Catholics and Protestants, Christians and Agnostics, a few reflections born of the outrageous ‘proscription of Jews in Russia, and janie @ comparison with the like wise un-Christian conditions which obtain in- uncivilized sections’ of the Sosth. In Russia we have the ‘‘ritual murder"? revived for the purpose of keeping Jews prisoners, egre- gated in the Russian pales, and to encourage massacre in America we have ‘‘jim crow’ railroad stations, cars and steam- baats, Negro segregation in cities, in country districts and in the federal departmencs at the National Capital. And this segregation started in Baltimore, one of our tea. largest cities, in which the Jews are influential and some of them yoted for the segregation ordinan- ces. It is just to remark that the most brilliant and humane rabbis and leaders of the Jewish people in America have condemned segre- getion end then a Jew, leadet of the New York assembly, helped put through that body the new civil rights lav. Whac is segregation, as advocat- ed in Baltimore and elsewhere for residential! purposes but the es- tablishment of pales for Negroes? In the South we've had the cry of ‘‘rape,’’ worse by far than the charge of ‘“‘ritual murder,”’ and jt was saddled upon the backs of a whole people more numerous and closer to uz by location, blood and association than are the Jews ot Russia, and it-was followed so closely by political and civil pro- scriptions a3 to warrant the suspi- cion that it was echoed, if not invented, to justify in humane treatment:and political suppression of fello#*citizens. We deeply sympathize with the mistreated Jews of Russia, We sympathize also with the -mistreat- ed Negroes of the south and we wouid invite the conperation of all good citizens in exerting moral and other insuences to the end that persecution and proscription on account of race or religion shall perish from all the earth, not from Russia alone. No autocratic czar governs America. Every citizen is a sovereign in theory, and an auto- erat in fact. Is the action of the Czar and his ‘Black Husdred,”” bavked by absolute power, more reprehensible than the proseriptive anti-Negra action of American-citi zans theoretically wedded to the idea that the greatest liberty is that which is restrained by the wisest laws? . Is the Russian mote 16,000 miles away bigger than the Southern beam? —The Rhode [sland Examiner, Mr. William G. Albrecht For Sheriff. | At the last primary election Mr. } Wm. G. Albrecht was nominated [by the Republican voters for sherifl lof Baltimore city, enthusiastically | [without opposition. Mr. Albrecht, is known throvghout the city as 2 |man of the people. He pushed his| ‘way from his boyhood days in the | ranks af the laboring clesses until| jhe became @ master, business man, Iwho ig so acknowledged by the: ‘basiness men of Baltimore City. | 'He is in.the book binding business’ and in the largest firm of its kind) in the eity of Baltimore and em- ploses a smali army of laborers, lamoag whom are colored persons. Few men have run for the sheriff's office of Baltimore city who have been as popular as Mr. Wm. u. Albrecht is with the laboring people jand the business men of the city |of Baltimore. He stands number lone as a business man and says if |he is elected sheriff he will conduct ‘the office on business principles and {aim to make it one of the best city idepartments. His‘familiarity with all branches of trade gives him the supgort of the business men, and his long and active relation with the laboring class makes him their candidate and the choice of all am people who wiil elect him on ithe day of the coming lection. He is a loyai Abraham Lincoln progressive Republican, and it is generally believed he can be de- pended upon when elected to con- [Bret his office for the good cf ail ‘the people regardless of race, color or condition. Mr. Albrecht is a typical self-made man, and having jie himself. one of the most Isuccessin! and prominent business imen of Baltimore, his popularity jwith the péople makes his election almost sure. ‘At the same time it will be the duty of every Republi- ean voter to work for his election and vote- for him on election day. The opportunity has come to color- ed men of the city of Baltimore to ?HE AFRO-AMERICAN LIDGE MP. OMENRY BROWN, . Stop-Suffering. Use Pancura Salve If troubled with’ old. standing, painful sores, sertoss burns, scalds,*sore_ breasts boils, cuts, and ali other eruptions, then give 2 trial the marvelous Pancura Salve for drawing, healing and pein reliefing. _ Panicura Salve has-been in use in the: old countro over one buncred yeers, Pancura Salve is sold at drug stores. If your druggiat hasn't got it then send 2ocents, 30 cents, or $1.00 to the Pancura Chemical Co, Baltimore. Md. and we wilisend prepaid —_—_— FOR STATE SENATE, Fourth District Wards 17; 18, 21, 2, 23 and 24 . ALBERT M. SPROESSER, Republican ELECTION, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 1913 Polls Cpen at 6A. M. to 5 P. Me FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT—For State Senator - CHARLES W. MAIN Comprising Wards i, 2, 2, 4,5 and 6 Election, Tuesday, Nov. 4th, 1913. Polls open 6 A. M. tod P. M. SSAA aR aS | _ HENRY SHIRK ; | Second Legislative District— Comprising 7, 8, 9, 12 | 13 and 15 Wards. 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Uheracter is the Best Capita! WM. R, PARKER Real Estate Broder and Investor Property boughs and sold on easy terms 917 Druid Hil! Avenue ALBERT PETERS ‘Dealer in Live & Dressed Poultry Butter and Eggs Stalls: 31.96 Richmond Market Residence: Heathbrook, Roland Park Phone, Tuexedo 231 R. Ail orders promptly delivered. BUSINESS WOMAN OF RARE ABILITY Educational Work of the Founder and Principal of an Institution In St. Louis Covers Many Years of Active Service In Various Sections of the Country. St. Louis.—In almost every avenue representing thought and advancement the race is being heard from in a tangible way. Strong men and women are becoming proficient in the arts, sciences and other branches, and here and there you will find at the head of the class a man or woman of distinctive individuality. This time comes to the front Mme. Frances E. Motin, principal of the school of elocution and expression in this city. She is a native of Kansas and received her early education in the public schools of Topeka. Realizing that in order to stand at the top in her line she must have sufficient training, she entered the State Normal college, Emporia, Kan. She made good use of her time there. She also attended Alberta Magnus University of Dramatic Art, Los Angeles, Cal., where she received the degree of bachelor of histiromics and is said to be the only woman of the race who has received this degree. During the years she has been in active life, working for the uplift of members of the race, she has been un THE LADY OF THE MAYFIELD MME. FRANCES E. MOTIN. tiring in her efforts. She has taught at Western university, Tuskegee institute and in Topeka, Kan. Mine. Motin's last place of teaching before coming here was at Lincoln institute, Jefferson City, Mo., which position she resigned last spring in order to establish the present institution, of which she is the official head as well as founder. Upon Mine, Motin has been conferred a number of merited honors. Several years ago she was appointed by the governors of Kansas and Missouri as delegate to the national Negro educational congress in Denver, where she greatly impressed that body by her splendid ability. The governor of Colorado was also much pleased to know of this talented woman. The whole life of Mine. Motin has been dedicated to racial development. Her money is used to encourage the young people. She has given several gold medals in various schools and says that she will continue to do so. The last medal given by her was presented to the Y. M. C. A. in Indianapolis, Ind. Concord Literary Circle Reopens. The Concord Literary circle, in Brooklyn, has reopened for the fall. The young people are taking a lively interest in the work. President Walter K. Taylor is to be congratulated on having for the opening meeting the Rev. B. G. Gravelyle Sutton, pastor of the Liberal Christian church, Siever Leone, West Africa, as the chief speaker. The Rev. Mr. Sutton is a charming speaker. His address was highly instructive. Mr. Sutton is in the United States on a visit, studying conditions among colored Americans so as to be better prepared to carry on the religious, educational and industrial work in which he is engaged among the people of his native land. New Department at Hampton institute Believing that students are best prepared to do their work in the class room, in the shops and on the farm when they are in as good physical condition as it is possible to keep them. Hampton institute has opened a well equipped dental office in the boys school hospital and has placed in charge of this work Dr. Norman Lasiter, a well known and successful dentist in Newport News, Va. RESEARCH SOCIETY MEETS. Yonkers Organization Hears Native African Discuss Dignity of Race. In the course of an able and scholarly address before the dmembers and friends of the Negro Society For Historical Research, Yonkers, N. X., recently, Dr. E. G. Granville Sutton of Sierra Leone, West Africa, spoke on the subject "The Dignity of Being a Negro." After telling his hearers what the early Africans had contributed to civilization and religion he mentioned some useful discoveries and inventions made by Negroes and appropriated by the stronger race which have been of lasting benefit to the world. Among the earliest and most useful of these was the common sewing needle, which he said was invented by a Spanish. Negro In 1545 and was exposed for sale at Cheapside, in London, The inventor refused to divulge his secret. The collapsible umbrella and the detachable or bachelors' button are the inventions of black men. He said our Thanksgiving day originated in New England; that the whites there were on the point of starving to death when Negro slaves were brought there to till their fields and make their crops. The timely arrival of these blacks saved them, and in celebration of the event they instituted Thanksgiving day. A Negro physician, an African, John T. Perry, a cure of the first case of pellagra in this country, a disease which has caused so much fear among the white people of the southern states, who laugh at the ideas of white physicians regarding it. The secret of its cure and of tuberculosis is well known to African medical men, said Dr. Sutton. Mr. Perry had been offered by interested persons in Washington $2,000 for his formula, but he declined the offer as too small. He wanted $2,000,000 and a half interest in the company that manufactured it. While his proposition was being considered be died and with him his secret But Africans have a native school of medicine and can cure any of the so-called incurable diseases. They do not divulge to white men their medical secrets, though for years white men have tried to find them out. He made interesting allusion to the Puro Society For Men and the Bunda Society For Women and briefly sketched the objects for which they are formed. "They are," he said, "as old as the history of Africa." "You Americans are studying eugenics today with considerable zeal, some of it misapplied. The Africans for more than a thousand years have known all about this important science. You don't know everything in America. Africa can still teach you much," said Dr. Sutton. The speaker said many more things of equal importance and interest which it is not prudent to discuss here. The dignity of being a Negro was demonstrated by many historical citations and proofs of the Negro's service to civilization and the world. The only people in America who discredit the Negro are the Negroes who do not know the Negro. ORGANIZATION SOCIETY TO HOLD MEETING IN RICHMOND Promoters Eager to Perfect Better School and Health Conditions. Richmond, Va.-Governor William Hodges Mann and Dr. Booker T. Washington will speak in the Richmond city auditorium on the night of Nov. 7 before the Negro Organization Society of Virginia at its first annual meeting. "Better schools, better health, better homes, better farms"—this is the motto of the organization which aims to federate all interests that trend to promote the welfare of the masses. An interesting program has been arranged for Nov. 6 and 7. Reports will be presented on co-operation with the Virginia state health department in reaching the masses of our people in the rural districts and in the cities; health campaigns waged through four counties of Virginia; popular education for better health and improvement in rural schools. Lectures will also be given on co-operation in agriculture and co-operation in business. A report on the recent southern sociological congress will also be presented. Delegates from many organizations will be present to represent the health and educational interests of religious bodies. Sunday schools, secret societies and civic associations. All organizations are eligible to membership in the Organization society and may send delegates to the Richmond meeting. Robert R. Moton, commandant of Hampton institute, is the president. John M. Gandy of the State Normal school at Petersburg is the executive secretary. Delegates who expect to attend the meeting are asked to notify (not later than Nov. 1) Professor Gandy or Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, St. Luke's bank, Richmond, or Mrs. O. B. Stokes, St. John street, Richmond. The Virginia State Negro Business league will hold its annual meeting in connection with the Negro Organization society. The officers of the State Business league are working among the local leagues to have a large attendance at the forthcoming meeting. Justice as Remedy For Color Prejudice Judge Marcus Cavanagh of the superior court in Chicago advocates the appointment of a national commission to combat prejudice against the colored people, obviously suggests that the removal of racial eradication of such prejudice is justice. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER IMPORTANCE OF LAND MOVEMENT Agitation of Soil Ownership Is Not the Special Propaganda of Any One Individual or Race, but the Common Privilege of All-South Has 'Abundance of Idle Territory. By RALPH W. TYLER. Owensboro, Ky.—The "back to the farm" movement, which a few years ago was the pet hobby of Dr. Booker T. Washington, has now become a veritable slogan with the whites of this country. Quite recently prominent white men, members of boards of trade and chambers of commerce in the large cities of the south, appeared in Washington as a committee and petitioned the commissioner of immigration to turn the tide of foreign immigration arriving daily in New York form the great west to the southeastern states. This indicates that the whites want the vast area of unimproved farm lands in that section developed and they welcome the Italian, the Greek, Russian Jew, Shiy, Polo or Hungarian immigrant to the south for that purpose. Once the tide of foreign immigration is diverted to the fertile southeast it will continue until all of the more than 78,000,000 acres of unimproved farm lands in that section are taken up and made to enrich the tillers and to supply the country with farm products, the insufficiency of which at present contributes to the high cost of living. What are termed the southeastern states include Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia, states whose colored population at present is 6,500,000, nearly two-thirds of the entire colored population of the country. Of this 6,500,000 in the southeastern states fully one-half is crowded into congested quarters of the large cities, where they must battle fiercely amid insultary surroundings and prejudiced labor unions for an existence which promises no roseate future. "Back to the farm" is no longer the exclusive propaganda of Dr. Washington. Every state in the Union is emphasizing it by maintaining one or more splendidly equipped agricultural colleges, in which scientific farming is taught the young white men and women. It is emphasized by big white syndicates buying up farm acreage for speculation. In anticipation of the realization of this assured "back to the farm" movement. Alabama has 11,038,731 acres of unimproved farm lands. Florida 3,448,130 acres, Georgia 14,655,306 acres. Kentucky 7,834,506 acres, Mississippi 1,702,373 acres. North Carolina 13,626,073 acres, South Carolina 7,414,020 acres, Tennessee 9,151,173 acres and Virginia 9,625,578 acres. There is now a splendid opportunity for a co-operative movement among our people which will have for its purpose the purchasing of much of these more than 75,000,000 acres of unimproved farm lands in the southeast and to convert them into productive fields of truck crops, waving grain, stock ranches or rice and cotton plantations. Mississippi's soil will yield 121 bushels of corn to the acre, and South Carolina's soil has yielded over 200 bushels of this much demanded grain to the acre. Wheat, long considered the monopoly of the north and west, has been grown in Georgia and North Carolina, with a yield of fifty bushels to the acre, and in the southeast oats, another crop long considered exclusively indigenous to the plains of the north and west, have yielded sixty bushels and more to the acre. A false notion, too long holding him in fetters, has caused the Negro to regard the farm as the rightful sphere of the untutored and the crowded city the proper haven for those who have secured a smattering of the dead languages and a faint understanding of the Pythagorean theorem. The result has been that into the crowded cities Negroes have rushed only to find in most instances they can hardly have elbow room; that race prejudice increases in proportion as their numbers increase, and that the dreamed of future of wealth and ease is, after all, a mirage which leads on to a mavelstrom in which many ultimately founder. The opportunity of a lifetime for cooperative purchase of much of these more than 75,000,000 acres of unimproved fertile farm lands of the southeastern states knocks loudly at the door of the race. It remains to be seen whether it will throw wide the door and admit this golden opportunity or lethargically dream on only to awake after the muttured but industrious hordes from sunny Italy, the bleak plains of Russia or the congested areas of Germany have pre-empted these millions of acres. Unless the Negro awakens to and soizes the opportunity before him he may be forced—that is, the great majority of them—to repeat sadly: SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson V.—Fourth Quarter, For Nov. 2, 1913: Text of the Lesson, Num. xxii, 2-6; xxiv, 10-19—Memory Verses, Num. xxiv, 12, 13—Golden Text, Jas. 1-8. Commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns. We have come to our last lesson in the book of Numbers, and though there is more than we can possibly consider in one lesson, in the story of Balak and Balaam, we must briefly call the attention of teachers to the refusal of Edom to let Israel pass through their territory (xx, 14-21 and Obadiah); the death of Aaron without any sickness (xx, 22-20); the victory over the Canaanites (xx, 1-3); the people discouraged because of the way, and speaking against God, and against Moses; therefore plagued by fiery serpents, but in answer to the prayer of Moses, healed by a look at a serpent of brass on a pole (xx, 4-9). Note our Lord's reference to this as typifying his death on the cross for our sins; made sin for us (John iii; 14-17). As incidents we are compelled to pass by, note also the overthrow of the Amorites, and of Og. king of Bashun (xxi. 21-35). The story of Baulk, king of Momb, and Baham, the soothsayer, is found in chapters xxii to xxiv; with references in Deut: xxiii. 4-5; Josh. xiii. 22; xxiv. 9; Neh. xiii. 1, 2; Mie. vi. 5; 11 Pet. ii. 15; Jude 11; Rev. ii. 14. We can understand the desire of an enemy of God and His people like the king of Momb, to have Israel cursed; but how to understand a man like Baham is more difficult. He talked with God, and God with him; he spoke of God as "the Lord my God"; the Lord put words in his mouth (xxi. 18-35; xxiii. 5-10); the Spirit of God came upon him; he wawted to die the death of the righteous (xxiii. 10; xxiv. 2). In Jude 11 a woe is pronounced upon those who follow his steps, or go in the way of Cain, or act like Korah. When he first mentioned Balak's proposal, God said to him, "Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people; for they are blessed" (xxii. 12) and that should have settled it. His reply to Balak's princes "the Lord refuseth to give me leave to go with you" (xxii. 13) indicates that he would gladly have gone if he had been permitted. When Balak sent the second time offering his greater honors, had he been honest in his good words of xxii. 18, he would not have asked the Lord about it a second time. The Lord's seeming consent to his going (xxii, 20), was simply letting him have his own way, a perverse way, as is seen in the incident following, of the angel of the Lord meeting him, and rebuking him. With this severe warning he is allowed to proceed, but only to speak the words the Lord shall put in his mouth. Three times Balaik endeavors to have him curse Israel, and three times he utter words which are full of blessing; then there is a fourth message with special reference to the latter days (xxiii, S-10, 18-24; xxiv, 3-0, 15-24). Our lesson portion touches only the last of these, but without referring again to chapter or verse we will note some things in each. The fear of Balak, his desire to have Israel smitten, and his confession "they are too mighty for me," lead us back in thought to their deliverance from the bondage of Pharaoh, and onward to their deliverance from the nations which shall gather against them at the end of time (Zeph. ii. 5. 9; Joel iii. 1. 2). Balak's talk of promoting Balaam into very great honor rounds us of our Lord's words. "How can ye believe who receive honor one of another, and seek not the honor that cometh from God only?" (John v. 44.) In Balaam's first message note how useless it is to attempt anything against those whom God has blessed; and concerning Israel observe that they are not reckoned among the nations; therefore when God shall judge the nations, Israel is not included, but they shall be judged with reference to their treatment of Israel (Matt. xxv. 31; Joel. iii. 2). In Galman's second message see the faithfulness and unchangeableness of the Lord, and how He can put away the sin of Israel (and your sin and mine) that it cannot be found; and see the reference to Zeph. iii. 14 "the king of Israel, even the Lord, is in the midst of the ther, thou shalt not see evil any more." In his third message behold the beauty of Israel, and the glory of the kingdom, when they shall rule over their enemies. In his fourth message he emphasizes the words of God, and the knowledge of the Most High. The Most High always suggests the possessor of heaven and earth (Gen. xiv. 19 22). 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The other schools report a fair attendance. Funeral Of Mr. Wm. Parsly The funeral of Mr. William Parsly, who died at his home, 1128 Whatcoat street, on Monday of last week, was held at his late home Thursday afternoon of last week. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Clarence Wright had charge of the funeral arrangements. The deceased was a native of Kingston, Jamaica. Only ten months ago he was married to Miss Lillian Walker, of Richmond, Va., survives. Scores Street Loafers Religious fervor ran high at Whatcoat M. E. Church Sunday morning. The pastor, Rev. Alfred Young preached his famous railroad sermon. He scored the loafers on Pennsylvania avenue and other street and advised women not to spend their time in petty gossip. The church has been recently renovated and painted inside and outside. Contractor Albert Johnson had charge of the work. Seniors Entertain Juniors The senior class of the Training School entertained the juniors at an informal reception last Friday, October 17. After the members of the faculty and the juniors had assembled the seniors marched in, clad in white wearing their class colors in the form of two roses, white and gold. The main feature of the evening was initiation of the Juniors. After the bashful little maidens had undergone their cute little stunts they were admitted as full-fledged juniors. The following refreshments were served: animal crackers, peanuts, all day suckers and cocoa in tin cups. After refreshments, dancing was indulged in: Celebrated 27th Anniversary Society turned out in full on Monday night of last week at the turkey-trot party given by Mr. "Jack" Nelson, in honor of his 27th birthday. Supper was served at midnight by Caterer Taylor. The party was given at the residence of Mrs. Armstrong on McCulloh street. Mid-year Session of Conference The Baltimore A. M. E. Conference held its mid year session at Bethel Church Thursday of last week. Bishop L. J. Coppin presided. During the day reports were heard from ministers in all parts of the State and District of Columbia. Bishop John Hurst. Rev. John H. Dickerson, of Florida, and Rev. B. F. Watson, secretary of church extension, were among the visitors who made brief addresses. The work of the Women's Mite Missionary Society was explained to the ministers by Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mrs. K. Bertha Hurst, Mrs. Elizabeth Traverse, Misses M. I. Throckmorton, Sarah R. Jackson and Annie Russell in the afternoon. Profs. E. A. Henderson, J. W. Woodhous were among the speakers at the closing session. Resolutions were adopted condemning segregation and those Southern members of Congress who continually make attacks on the race. The late Revs. R. W. Fickland and W. R. Arnold were eulogized in resolutions. Tendered Birthday Party Mrs. Eva Diggs, of 1430 Belvedere street, entertained a few friends in honor of her birthday last Sunday afternoon. Those present included: Mrs. — Lottie Burrell, Lottie Murray, Lizzie Dale and Rosa Baltimore, of Pittsburg. Misses—Mary E. Burton and Marjorie Baltimore, of Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. George T. Johnson. Messrs.-Charles Pinkett, James E. Pinkett, Edward Holmes, Edward Holmes, Jr., Richard Lewis, Samuel Cohen and Thomas Cooper. A Pretty Wedding A beautiful marriage of Mr, John F. Thomas and Miss Louisa Mitchell took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Brown, 1740 Ashland avenue, Wednesday evening, October 29, at 8 o'clock. The bride wore a steel vasiline with lavender crepe over it and carried purple and white christhemums. Rev. N. M. Carroll, of Centennial M. E. Church, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas will be at home 2.30 S. Bethel street Sunday, November 2, and will receive from 4 to 6 o'clock. P. M. 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'Tis hard to break the tender chord When love has bound the heart; 'Tis hard, so hard to speak the word. word, Must we forever part. By his devoted wife, S. J. C. Ralph. HARDY -In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Isabella Hardy, who departed this life October 31, 1912, one year ago. The month of October once more is here To us the saddest of the year Because it took from us away Our dear mother one year ago today. You are not forgotten mother dear Nor will you ever be For as long as life and memory last We will remember thee. By her daughters, Louisa Lynn, Rebecca Cooper, Lillie and Martha Hardy. COATES—In loving memory of my dear husband and father, Abraham Coates, who departed this life six years ago, October 24th, 1907. 'Tis hard to break the tender chord When love has bound the heart 'Tis hard, so hard to speak the word Must we forever part By his wife and children. Cards of Thanks. With grateful hearts we acknowledge the many kind deeds of friends and citizens at large during the illness and recent death of our dear husband and father, Rev. R. W. Fickiand, who departed his life, October 15th. We also appreciate the sympathy and floral designs sent in our bereavement. Mrs. Sarah Fickland and children. Mrs. Amanda Williams and family of 914 Argyle avenue, wish to express their gratitude and appreciation to the many friends for sympathy and kindness shown them in the illness of the late James Henry R. Williams and the floral designs. Funeral of Mr. Nathan Queen. The funeral of Mr. Nathan Queen, who died at his residence, Saratoga and Parrish streets, after a lingering illness on October 16th was held at St. Martin's Catholic Church, Monday, morning of last week. Father Brown officiated at a low mass. Interment was in the national cemetery at Loudon Park. Robert A. Elliott had charge of the funeral arrangements. 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Conductor 1 Popular Prices Miss Maud Williams, of 718 W. Franklin street, has returned from a stay of several months in Chester, Md. Rev. William E. Griffin, of Englewood, N. J., has returned home after visiting his father, Mr. Charles E. Griffin, of 1061 Argyle avenue. Mr. W. T. Berry, of New Port, R. I., was in the city last week attending the Presbyterian Council. Miss Susie Wyatt, of Essex county, Va., is visiting her sisters, Mrs. William Jefferson and James Hawkins, both of 1106 Argyle avenue. A reception was tendered Rev. Dr. Jones Watkins, pastor of Enon Baptist Church, Thursday night. Addresses were delivered by a number of ministers, after which the pastor was presented several tokens of esteem. Mrs. Hattie Williams has returned to New York after spending several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Holden, of 750 W. Mulberry street. While in the city she was the guest of honor at receptions given by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Queen, of 530 Lee street, and Mr. and Mrs. Charless E. Griffin, of Argyle avenue. Mr. S. J. Gilpin, president of the Richmond Beneficial and Insurance Company, was in the city this week, the guests of his sister, Mrs. Ella Chesley. Mr. George Johnson is confined to his home, 203 Ivy Alley, by illness. Councilman Harry S. Cummings and Bishop John Hurst are among the Baltimoreans that attended the Emancipation Exposition in New York city. The latter presided at the religious Congress, held in connection with the exposition. Mrs. Daisy Miller, of Druid Hill avenue, who has been ill at St. Joseph's Hospital, is reported as being in an improved condition. Mrs. Arnold and Mr. Thomas Mitchell, of Mt. Winans, were the hosts at a joint birthday reception Wednesday evening of last week. Quite a number of their friends were in hand to wish them long lives. Miss Maggie Wells, Mrs. Louisa Ward and daughter Miss Esther Ward of Pleasantville, N. J., were in the city several days visiting relatives and friends. Master Lester Norris, of 1114 Division street, has gone to Providence, R. I. for the winter. Mrs. Maud B. Hamer Boswell, of Washington, is visiting her parents at 82 Charles street, Annapolis, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Pumphrey, of "Bloomsberry Farm" Catonsville, entertained Monday night, October 27, in honor of Mrs. Thomas Bowen, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Eliza Dean, of 1514 Druid Hill avenue, entertained a few friends on Sunday evening in honor of Mrs. Mary D. Lord of California. Mrs. Lillie B. Jones, of Druid Hill avenue, who underwent an operation at the Franklin Square Hospital, is improving slowly. Miss Grace A. Pebbles, sister of Mrs. L. Z. Johnson was married to Mr. Alexander S. Howard, both of Washington, at Madison St. Presbyterian Church by Rev. L. Z. Johnson this week. 75th Anniversary Celebrated A month's celebration incident to the seventy-fifth anniversary of Metropolitan M. E. Church is in progress. Special services are being held nightly, ministers of the churches and their congregations participating. Rev. John A. Holmes is pastor of the church. Concludes Successful Mission Wilmington, Del., October 30. Father J. Henry Dorsey, formerly of Baltimore, has just concluded a successful mission at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The services have been largely attended by Catholic and non-Catholics. 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. Latent medicines at reduced prices FENNELL'S PHARMACY, DRUID HILL AVE. & BIDDLE ST BALTIMORE MD