The Afro-American

--- VOL. XXII NO.12 ROYAL WELCOME FOR ENGLISH SUFFRAGETTE Mrs, Pankhurst Addresses Enthusiastic Audience at Institutional Church JEWELRY FOR 'WAR CHEST.' Gold Cigarette Cases and Other Valuable Trinkets Given Up After Address by Militant Leader Chicago, Ill., November 12.—Gold cigarette cases, lockets and chains and other valuable trinkets were poured into the "war chest" of Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst last night, at the Institutional church, 3825 Dearborn street, after the militant leader had made her first public address before colored men and women. Eight hundred people were in the audience. Mrs. Pankhurst was introduced by Mrs. A. J. Carey, wife of the pastor of the church. Mrs. Pankhurst said she had added the extra lecture because in Philadelphia a young colored girl had come to her at the close of her lecture and asked her to give the colored people a chance to hear what she had to say on the social evil. The lecturer said that in all her travels in the United States she never had met a discourteous colored man. COULD LIFT UP COLORED RACE. "Through the vote we will be able to put an end to the degradation of the race," said Mrs. Pankhurst. "and uplift not only the women, but the men as well. The degradation of fallen men is far worse than that of fallen women. The dominator is always more degraded than the slave. "We are always told the accident of birth should not give any man an advantage over any other man. But when it comes to sexes, the most ignorant and degraded man in my country thinks himself naturally superior to the most intelligent, cultured and high-minded woman. "This is true not only in votes, but in every walk of life. It is not the value of work, but sex that decides the thing. In teaching, in business, in everything it is the same. American men are being wise in time, and taking matters by the forelock. They are raising the status of the race by giving equality to women. They are preventing the growth of serious problems and of serious social evils. "Women can make a better claim to citizenship than men if sobriety and morality are counted as qualifications of citizenship and they certainly should." Mrs. Pankhurst urged the women to remain nonpartisan. GIVEN $215 IN COLLECTION. At the close of the lecture a collection was taken which netted $215 in cash and a double handful of valuable jewelry. Mrs. Pankhurst was visibly affected when it was handed to her and said it was the first time in America that such a thing had occurred. Just before leaving the Institutional Church Mrs. Pankhurst was asked about her views on racial segregation and replied: "My soul revolts at segregation whether of the Jews in Russia or the colored people in America. In the end such injustices really degrade the perpetrators and their children far more than the people who are wronged. Some day the United States as well as Russia must pay a fearful price for the wrong done to humanity. "My parents had some part in the agitation which culminated in the overthrow of slavery and I am glad that in addition to my work for the rights of women I may aid and encourage the colored race in the fight it is making against the many wrongs which it suffers in the United States. "Do not give up the contest for absolute equality before the law. Every form of injustice must be fought to the bitter end." "Who would be free, themselves, must strike the blow." 4,800 BARRELS OF OIL AT $1.03 FOR EACH BARREL This Is What Cora Rector Gets From Her Oil Wells In Oklahoma Muskogee, Okla., November 12.—Ten miles west of Muskogee, on the banks of Pecan creek, is the two-room cabin home of Sarah Rector, a 10 year old colored girl, and her mother. The cabin is not unlike hundreds of others occupied by Negroes all over Oklahoma, but in this one lives a child whose income makes that of President Wilson, and presidents of trusts, look like pocket change. The biggest producing oil well in the great Cushing field belongs to Sarah Rector. It is the last well brought in on her allotment and is producing 4,800 barrels of oil every day, and the oil is worth $1.03 per barrel. Prior to the last well Miss Rector also held the record for big wells in that field, for the first well brought in on her land produced 3,000 barrels of oil per day. The last well brought in is the fifth one on her land. All of the wells are on a forty acre tract and she has 120 acres that have never been drilled. Of course, the initial production of an oil well is not its permanent production. Big wells "blow their heads off" when they are brought in and settle usually to about sixty per cent of the initial production. But the five wells owned by this child are doing 8,000 harrels of oil per day. Of this she gets as her royalty one-eighth, net. That is, she is at no expense. So her net income is $1,030 per day, $30,900 per month, $271,800 per year. When one considers that all this money is coming from forty acres, and that forty only half drilled up, and that there are three more forties to be developed, the possible income that she may derive runs into figures that make one dizzy. This allotment of land was made to her as a Creek freedwoman. There was then no indication that it was other than indifferent agricultural land. The great fortune that it is bringing her is one of the romances with which the history of the oil fields is replete. MARROW WILL BE REAPPOINTED Littig, Tex., November 13. -The office of Edward J. Morrow, who has been postmaster here for a quarter of a century, was recently inspected by postoffice officials and rated No. 1. Mr. Morrow has since been notified to renew his bond, this indicating that no white man will be appointed in the near future to succeed him. PREACHES FAREWELL SERMON Petersburg, Va., November 13. —Rev B. J. Bolding, who has been pastor of the Oak Street A. M. E. Zion Church for the past several years preached his farewell sermon Sunday. He will most likely be appointed a presiding elder to succeed the late Rev M. N. Levy. LEDGER FOR UPLIFT MOVEMENT IN RURAL SECTIONS Teachers in Land Grant Colleges Hold Meeting At Nation's Capital TO RAISE STANDARD OF WORK President Spencer," of Morgan College, Dr. Francis And Other Noted Educators (Special to Afro-American.) Washington, November 14. Plans for the uplift of the millions of the race who live in rural sections were discussed at the annual session of the Association of Teachers in Negro Land Grant Colleges, held at the Y. M. C. A., Wednesday and Thursday. There are 15 of these schools for the race which derive part of their support from the fund given under the Morrill Act. Nor only did the teachers in these schools take part in the various discussions, but white men who have achieved success in training students along agricultural lines offered advice from the abundance of their experience. A. C. Monahan, of the United States Bureau of Education, urged that every effort be made to raise the standard of work one in colored agricultural colleges. He said that the colored school of the kind could play an immense part in the development of the race, as well as incubating the right idea about dignity of farming. "Agricultural training is growing more and more in importance," he said, "and we must see that all who desire it may get the best of facilities. This branch of knowledge is attracting more students than ever, and many schools are doing a most praiseworthy work along that line. Your schools must become the center of the best training, and in that way they can better do the work of rural community uplift." William D. Hurd, who has charge of the extension work of the Massachusetts Agricultural College gave an illuminating account or the work that is being done in this State in spreading knowledge, about proper methods in agriculture and in the general uplift of the rural population. Dr. J. O. Spencer, president of Morgan College, Baltimore, spoke of the Page and other hills pending in Congress to aid agricultural training in the various States. He advised that the race exert itself so that colored schools would be liberally provided for. Dr. P. P. Claxton, United States Commissioner of Education; Rev. W. C. Jason, president of the Delaware State College: Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Dr. S. M. Newman, president of Howard University; W. O. Thompson, Dr. C. W. Childs, this city; Dr. James H. Dillard, of New Orleans; T. C. McLurkin, Pine Eluff, Ark.; A. W. Curtis, Institute, W. Va.; and Thomas Jesse Jones were among the other speakers. Byrd Prillerman, head of the West Virginia Colored Institute, was re-elected president. The remaining officers are: N. B. Young, Florida, secretary; W. C. Jason, treasurer, and James B. Dudley, Greensboro, N. C., chairman of the executive committee. REPORT FROM FREEDMEN'S Springfield, Ill., November 13. At the annual meeting of the general board of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the M. E. Church, it was reported that the 22 schools maintained by the denomination for the race had nearly 7,000 students enrolled and that nearly $500,000 was expended for their maintenance last years. KAVANAUGH FOR JUSTICE Chicago Jurist Warmly Welcomed at Appomattox Club Chicago, November 13.—Judge Kavanaugh, who delivered an address before the Irish Fellowship Club a few weeks ago in which he urged that the race be given absolute justice, was given an ovation when he addressed a meeting of leading colored citizens at the Appomattox Club. In a fine address Judge Kavanaugh was introduced to the assemblage by Maj. John R Marshall. The jurist said that many of the whites were prejudiced to the colored people because they did not know the work of the men and women striving for the uplift of the race. He said that it was his belief that the colored professional men of this city compared favorably with those of the whites and urged the race to patronize those establishments willing to give the Negro employment. DR. CAREY'S SON ELOPES Chicago, November 13.—Madison Davis Carey, minor son of Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Carey, was secretly married to Miss Marguerite J. Polk in September. When the marriage became known the parents of the groom showed their displeasure, but promised to see that their daughter-in-law received enough money to support her. When this agreement was reached their son was sent off to school to complete his education. LINCOLN BOYS NO MATCH FOR STRONG HAMPTON TEAM Oxford, Pa., November 12.—November Lincoln University went down to defeat for the third consecutive time at the hands of the Hampton Institute football eleven, on Lincoln University grounds last Saturday. The rain in the morning before the game made the field slippery and prevented fast team work from either side. Lincoln's heavy team was favored by the condition of the field, but the charging and breaking through of Hampton's line broke up their formations before they started—often tackling the runner for a loss. Hampton's first touchdown was made from a long forward pass by Fred Bender to James Gayle over the goal line. The second one resulted from a blocked kick by Nelson Widly, which was recovered by Ralph Stoney and carried across the goal line by William A. Flyn', who time and again tore through Lincoln's line for ten yards. Hampton outplayed Lincoln every department of the game. Captain Joseph E. Oliver, of the Hampton team, played an unusually strong defensive game and was found in every play. Bender at quarter for Hampton punted well and usd good judgment in running the team. Wheaton, the all-star backfield man of last season, was unable to shine for Lincoln. Not more than twice during the game was he able to gain his distance. Score, Hampton 13. Lincoln 0. Touchdowns, Gayle and Flynt. Goal from touchdown, Bender. Refree, Henderson. Umpire Wilkinson. Linesman, Jameson. Time of quarters, fifteen minutes. PRICE THREE CENTS Washington, November 13.—Arguments for and against the validity of the "grandfather" clause in the municipal election law for Annapolis, Md., were heard in the United States Supreme Court Tuesday and Wednesday. Whichever way the court decides the question it will have a bearing on the suffrage laws of the South. The case before the Supreme Court was one appealed by Charles E. Myers and Claude Kalmey, election officials in Annapolis, who had been ordered by the United States Court at Baltimore to pay damages to John E. Anderson and others for refusing them registration under the municipal election law of that city. This law had been enacted with the express purpose of depriving the overwhelming majority of the colored voters of Annapolis of their right of suffrage and was doing good work along that line until the late Judge Thomas J. Morris declared that it violated the Fifteenth Amendment. Edgar H. Gans, of Baltimore, appeared for the colored voters of Annapolis and W. L. Marbury, of Baltimore, and Ridgely P. Melvin, of Annapolis, appeared for those who would nullify the right of the Negro to vote. During the arguments of the attorneys for both sides, the Justices evidenced keen interest. When Attorney Melvin quoted a decision of the Maryland Court of Appeals that the right to vote as interpreted in the Maryland Constitution did not apply to a municipal election. Justice Mahlon Pitney remarked that "this State of Maryland could nullify the Fifteenth Amendment completely by dividing the State into a number of municipalities." During the 45 minutes that Mr. Gans addressed the court he was listened to closely. He made point after point in support of his contention that the War Amendments guaranteed to the Negro the rights that other citizens enjoyed, and without discrimination. Mr. Gans declared that the law was discriminatory as is only allowed colored men to vote who paid taxes on $500 worth of property, or those whose forhears or themselves voted prior to 1868 or those who were naturalized before or since 1869. This, he said, amounted to a practical exclusion of all colored voters there. The law was enacted for the sole purpose, he claimed, of depriving men of their right to vote on account of color. He scored the contention that the election officials were not blameless because they carried out the mandates of a State law, even though the same may be in conflict with the federal constitution. He then went on to say that: "The right to vote at any of the elections specified is distinction for race or color. It is a right given to the black man, whenever, under the same circumstances, the white man would have the right. "GRANDFATHER" CLAUSE IN THE SUPREME COURT "GRANDFATHER" CLAUSE IN THE SUPREME COURT Attorney Edgar H. Gans Appears For The Colored Voters of CLAIMS LAW DISCRIMINATES. Law Enacted With Express Purpose of Depriving Large Number of Colored Citizens "It is safe to say that in no case arising under the Fifteenth Amendment, can there be found any authority for a distinction between State and municipal elections as affecting the scope of that amendment. The defendants have cited as authorities, in support of their proposition on this head, a number of decisions of State courts holding that the language of particular provisions of State Constitutions relating to the qualifications of voters do not apply to municipal or other special elections, the case of Hanna vs. Young, 84 Md. p. 179 being the last authority to that effect in this state." CONFLICT OF AUTHORITIES. "As a matter of fact there is, on this subject, considerable conflict of authority, and about as many decisions might be cited to the contrary of the proposition as in its support; but none of these decisions are in point; they simply show the construction put by the respective courts on differently worded sections of their respective state constitutions and when we find the Fifteenth Amendment, construed by an almost simultaneous legislative enactment, and this construction indorsed by an unbroken series, of approving comments on the part of judges whose views are entitled to the highest respect, there is no reason to resort to so uncertain and so deceptive a light for aid in reading it; we may safely conclude that it means what and all that it says. "In the case at bar, the declaration carefully sets forth the part of the Act of 1908, which he claims are valid and those parts which claims are void and asked for damages because the illegal act is perpetrated under the void part of the law. "The point made by the defendants is really that the act of 1908 shows one entire scheme, the parts of which are so inter-related that if part of the law is void the whole act is necessarily void, no matter what the plaintiff says about it in his declaration. The test, as they put it is whether the Legislature would have passed the law at all except for the part which the plaintiff alleges to be void. "They say the Legislature would not have passed any part of the law unless the part practically disfranchising the Negroes were a part of it. And if they would not, then the defendants never were registers of voters and never represented the State." "The argument simply means this—true we are violating the Constitution of the United States; true, we suspected this when the law was passed—but we won't let any Court decide it because we have so drawn the law that if our wrong doing, our violation of the Constitution is alleged, we will show that the registers against whom you bring the action from damages have no social standing. We will effectively nullify the Fifteenth Amendment because you can not invent a remedy for the wrong." BLOUNT RECOVERING FROM INJURIES Birmingham, Ala., November 13.—R. A. Blount, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in Mississippi, is rapidly recovering from slight injuries received in a railroad accident near Tuscaloosa last week. Mrs. J. S. Jackson, wife of the financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church, is at the head of a movement to establish a colored Y. W. C. A. here. Rev. J. S. Jackson is filling the pulpit of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, since Rev. J. F. Moorland has been incapacitated on account of ill health. George Bell, who is eight feet tall, attracted considerable attention as he walked the streets of the city last week. THE SITUATION IN METHODISM HOW THE TROUBLE STARTED Editorial In Christian Recorder Charging the Manager of the Book Concern With Drunkenness Provokes Great Controversy—History of the Unfortunate Affair Given In Detail. Philadelphia.—There was a great shake up in the affairs of the African Methodist church in this city the last week in October, such as has never before happened. The publication board, of which Bishop Evans Tyree is president, met and declared vacant the offices of editor of the Christian Recorder and manager of the Book Concern, held respectively by Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., and Rev. J. I. Lowe, D. D. This is the dramatic climax of the Wright-Lowe controversy, which began from the day Dr. Lowe assumed the office of manager and continued until both parties were dismissed. The immediate cause of the board meeting was an editorial in the Christian Recorder of Oct. 9, in which Editor Wright charged Manager Lowe with drunkenness. In this editorial Dr. Wright said: "I can only account for Lowe's action on the theory that he was in one of his drunken debauches such as have disgraced the Book Concern since he has been manager, for it is common talk that he has been picked up from the street and lodged in the police station for drunkenness." At the beginning of the meeting Manager Lowe charged Editor Wright with defaming his character and gave notice that he would call him to trial before the stewards of Mount Pisgah's A. M. E. church, according to the discipline. Charges Supported by Court Records. Dr. Wright said he was ready to prove his charge and produced an affidavit, so it is alleged, from the records of the Third police station, Delancy near Third street, as follows: "March 6, 1913. Jacob Lowe, 1921 Pine street, age forty-nine, married, black, arrested for drunkenness by Officer Robertson at Front and Delancy streets; condition when arrested; drunk; time of entry, 11 a.m." Dr. Lowe insisted that he was not drunk, but had an attack of vertigo and fell unconscious on the street. He said he did not remember anything until he came to in the police station. He said he was not drunk and had not drunk any whisky that morning. He further averred that he had had a similar attack of vertigo in Vicksburg, Miss., in 1850-thirty-three years ago. He begged the consideration of the board, asking that they take his word that it was vertigo rather than that of Editor Wright's affidavit from the police records that it was drunkenness. "Why, then, if you had vertigo, did they take you to the police station and keep you confined eight hours and not send for a doctor and enter you up as drunk? Is not that strange procedure?" Dr. Wright asked. Then Dr. W. A. Sinclair, who is a member of the board and who also apparently acted as Dr. Lowe's attorney, said, "I can answer that." Lowe Unconscious For a Long Time. In the meantime Dr. Lowe replied, "I do not know what they did with me, as I was a long time unconscious." Sinclair continued: "They did take him to the hospital, for I telephoned to the Pennsylvania hospital asking if J. I. Lowe was there, and I was told he was. I then asked what was the trouble with him, and I was told that he had an attack of vertigo and that he was resting easy." Thereupon Wright jumped to his feet and asked Sinclair, "Are you sure they told you vertigo?" Sinclair said, "Yes, they told me vertigo." "That is strange, bishop," said Wright, directing his remarks to the chairman and pulling from his papers a letter from the Pennsylvania hospital. The letter stated that Jacob I. Lowe was brought to the Pennsylvania hospital at 10:30 a. m., March 6, 1913. His complaint was alcoholism. Said Wright: "This is the signed statement of the Pennsylvania superintendent that Dr. Lowe was taken there March 6; alcoholism—I. e. he was drunk; that he was there at 10:30 a. m. Couple this with his arrival at the police station, nearly a mile away, at 11 o'clock, and you will see how long he 'rested easy' at the hospital." Dr. Wright said he did not believe Sinclair ever telephoned to any hospital and says that the attack of vertigo is a myth. "The truth is that Sinclair was the man who the police officer told me, called at the station house for Lowe, and he was so drunk the police would not even let him see Lowe." This Sinclair did not deny, and Lowe practically admitted saying that Wright was persecuting him. He then addressed an appeal to the board for sympathy, telling of his long years of service. The board then went into executive session. At 3 o'clock the board were the guests of Dr. Lowe at dinner at 1221 Pine street, where Dr. Love and Sinclair, reside, and some suspect that some clever political work was done there. Bishop Evans Tyree Renders Decision. At 4 o'clock the board reconvened and at 6:30, after two hours' deliberation, called Drs. Lowe and Wright before it. Bishop Tyree stated that they had decided to declare both offices vacant. The two men made statements. It is said that Dr. Wright stated rather boldly his dissatisfaction with the verdict, as he did not know he was being investigated and as no charge was brought against him. The verdict, especially that relating to Editor Wright, created a genuine sensation, as his dismissal was not expected. Many of the local ministers were very strong in their denunciation of what they call the unfair treatment accorded Editor Wright. The reason for dismissing Manager Lowe is alleged drunkenness. The reason for dismissing Editor Wright was for publishing that the manager was drunk. Editor Wright Makes Full Statement. Editor Wright when asked what he thought of the verdict stated that he thought it was unfair. "It is unfortunately true that Dr. Lowe and I have not been able to get along, but he was always the aggressor. I feel grieved for two things only—first, that I was given no opportunity to make a defense. It seems that after Dr. Lowe was found guilty of my charge, he being an old man and I a young one, sympathy turned to him. They could not exonerate him, but they would punish me for exposing him. Thus I was ecclesiastically lynched. The second thing I feel grieved over is that I should be put out of an office in the Christian church to which I was overwhelmingly elected by a vote of 37S to 125 for the reason that I took a stand against drunkenness in the church. I committed no crime except that I exposed a disgraceful drunkard, and my exposure was so complete he could not be whitewashed. "I feel sorry for the bishop who could be a parity to such a miscruriage of justice and such a breach of Christian ethics. But I feel pleased also at two things—first, that the fight against drunkenness in high places won, and thus will give courage to thousands of high minded ministers everywhere in their fight for better morals, and, second, that I feel the decision of the board in my case is not the sentiment of the church. Will Appeal to the Bishops' Council. "I shall appeal not to the civil courts, but to the regular session of the bishops' council for protection in my rights. The charge that I exposed the church is all bosh. When did J. I. Love become the church? My attack was on one man. I called his name. I manned his sin. I did this for the good of the church and not to harm it." Dr. J. I. Lowe came here from Arkansas in June, 1912, being elected by the general conference in Kansas City, Mo. May, 1912, as business manager of the book concern of the A. M. E. church, succeeding Dr. R. R. Wright, who declined election as manager and was elected at the same time editor of the Christian Recorder, the official organ of the A. M. E. church and the oldest Negro periodical in existence. The two men are temperamentally different and have not agreed. Dr. Wright was educated at the University of Chicago, the University of Berlin, Germany, and lately received the Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania. There are many applicants for the positions, which are considered two or the best in the church. Revs. H. Y. Arnett, J. L. H. Watkins and M. W. Thornton of this city are mentioned as possible business managers. ACTIVITY OF BOYS' CLUB. Brooklyn Institution Delights Large Audience With Laughable Farse. The High School Boys' Spanish club presented the extremely laughable farce entitled "Box and Cox" at Summer hall, in Brooklyn, Friday evening, Nov. 7, to the delight of a large audience. The club was assisted by the Guitar and Mandolin club of the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association. The club is essentially a Y. M. C. A. product. It is composed of high school boys, who, aside from their regular studies, are being taught the French language by Rufus M. Meroney, secretary of the Carlton avenue branch of the Y. M. C. A. Secretary Meroney is a graduate of Yale college and since becoming secretary of the Y. M. C. A. in Brooklyn has continued his activity along literary lines. New Organization of Young People. The New Rochelle Younger Set is the name of a newly organized club composed of a group of some of the most prominent young men and women of New Rochelle, N. Y. The promoters of the movement expect to make the club a social center for the young people of the town. Basketball and other sports of an elevating character will be indulged in. The general officers are Miss Mary M. Johnson, president; Miss Anna T. Jones, vice president; Miss Pay A. Flowers, secretary; Miss Virginia Noble, treasurer; Roilton J. Henry, manager, and Algin Greeley, coach. National School of Correspondence. The National Afro-American Correspondence school, in Washington founded by P. Bishop-Johnson, LL.D., is filling a useful place in the educational arena. For the busy pastor, teacher or business man desiring special information on any line the school meets his needs in a most helpful way. Students are enrolled from many sections of the country and are making good records in their studies. THE AFRO-AMERICAJ LEDGER UPLIFT WORK IN NORTH CAROLINA Success of Institution In Fayetteville Largely Due to the Untiring Efforts and Executive Ability of Its Principal, Who Knows How to Get the Best Results: By GEORGE F. KING. Fayetteville, N. C.—Both races in this section of North Carolina are especially proud of the quiet but real, tangible work for the effective advancement of the Afro-American folk that the State Normal School For Colored Youth in this city is accomplishing. This splendid state institution is largely a tribute to the exceptional ability of its principal, Dr. E. E. Smith. The graduates of this school have been so imbued with the spirit of righteous activities that the Afro-American farmers especially and hundreds of our people of the rural districts are given a proper conception of what efficiency counts for in the struggle for decent existence. These well trained young men and women have caused hundreds of Afro-Americans to make their homes attractive and beautiful. They do not divorce religion from their daily activities. These young people, in many instances, have exerted an inspiring in- [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. PRINCIPAL E. E. SMITH. fluence over many of their fellows, especially the obstreperous youths that were inclined to become immune to civic righteousness. In this particular instance, which is so evident and impressive, Dr. Smith's career in this work has elicited answering support on the part of the better class of white citizens of North Carolina. It is stated by many in authority that he has built up one of the best state institutions for colored youth in the state. The great demonstration by the farmers of this section last September, when they had a parade consisting of 250 men mounted on horses and mules and buggies and marchers making a continuous line for over two miles, the judge closing court for the day and a number of prominent white citizens visiting the school to witness the events of the day, is concrete evidence of the value of the school to the state. The attendance this year is unprecedented in the animals of the school. The student body reflects the kind of credit on principal and faculty that will ultimately make the Afro-American triumph over barriers that at times seem insurmountable. The forty-sixth annual session of the Baptist educational and missionary convention of North Carolina, which recently met at Rocky Mount, was strongly indolored by Dr. Smith. It is conceded by some of the leading men of the race identified with him in a number of excellent movements that there is not a better record keeper in the south than he. As an appreciation of this fact this convention at its session in 1912 honored him with a costly gold headed cane and enthusiastically re-elected him their recording secretary. It is said that he was one of the most dignified and efficient United States ministers to Liberia that this country has had. He served in ex-President Cleveland's administration. South Makes Bid For Foreign Labor. The Hon. Ralph W. Tyler struck the keynote in a recent article, dated from Greensboro, Ky., in reference to the desire on the part of southern agriculturists to have the tide of foreign immigration turned to the southland. At a meeting held in New Orleans the last week in October the Mississippi Valley Immigration association passed resolutions asking government aid in turning the tide of immigration from the east and west to the great undeveloped territory of the southern states. Trapping a Horse Thief BY WILLARD BLAKEMAN A posse consisting of a sheriff and three men were climbing a canyon in Colorado. The canyon came to an end a few hundred yards above them in a pocket, from which there appeared to be no egress, the sides being perpendicular. Suddenly the men came to a little cabin perched on a ledge overhanging the boiling mountain stream zigzagging down the canyon. A woman, a slaterly, ill favored creature with toussled hair, was standing beside a board supported by stakes driven into the ground just outside the door washing dishes. "Is this Jaycox's cabin?" asked the sheriff. "Yes. What dye want with him?" "We're prospectors and have heard that he has struck paying dirt in a hole hereabout. We wouldn't mind putting up some cash to work if it looks well." "Better have nothin' to do with Bill Jaycox. He'd get yer money, and you wouldn't get anything." The sheriff pricked up his ears at this, wondering if the woman could be used to help him land a man wanted for horse stealing. "Oh, that's the kind of a man he is, is it?" "There hain't no meaner galoot than Bill Jaycox on this side of the divide. He's treated me brutal ever since I come yere to live with him. As soon as I gits these dishes washed I gin' to dig out and leave him to git on alone. There's nothin' mean about me. I will leave things to rights." "What's he been doin' to you?" "Look a-here," said the woman, pulling up the sleeves of her dress and showing on her arm a recent bruise, then pulling her dress down over her shoulder and showing another bruise on her back. "What dye think of that?" Up to this moment the sheriff feared that the woman was playing a part with a view to aiding Jaycox to get away from them, but this evidence that the man and the woman were not living happily together convinced him that he had found her at an opportune moment to make her useful. Doubtless she wished to be revenged for the brutal treatment she had received, and an appeal to her capidity as well would help the matter. The relationship be between Jaycox and the woman was a common one among certain rough persons who inhabited the mountains at that day. A woman, usually of very low grade, would take up with a desperado, live with him as long as she could stand his creed, then leave him. "Do you want to make some money?" asked the sheriff, pulling a handful of glittering gold pieces from his pocket and exhibiting them temptingly. He was watching the woman's eye and saw covetousness in it. If you'll turn Jaycox over to us I'll give you ten of these: they're $5 each. "I'm powerful bad off for money," replied the woman thoughtfully. "I dunno where I'm gain" to get a bite to eat when I leave here, and there's nothin' to take with me. I suppose you wouldn't pay before you git Jaycox, would ye? "No. I wouldn't like to do that, but if you agree I'll give you one of 'em to bind the bargain." "The woman held a yellow dish in her hands, wiping it and thinking. "Ef he hadn't said what he did to me before he weat away I wouldn't do it." "Up there," motioning in the direction of the pocket. "Is there any outlet?" "One. Only he and me knows it." "Suppose you go to him, pretend to make up your quarrel with him and bring him back. We'll hide and take him in." "I don't know as I kin find him." "Oh, yes, you can. Just as soon as we git him I'll give you the rest of the money." The mention of the gold appeared to decide the woman. "He may be up the canyon, and ne may have gone down. I'll go up, and if I don't find him I'll go down. Anyway, I'll git him for you." Putting the dishes in the cabin, she started off. Most of the time she was hidden from their view, but at times they could see her climbing over a rock. Half an hour passed and she did not return. From the cabin they could see any one who moved out of the canyon, and one of the party was deputed to watch. Presently they saw the woman passing down. They halted her, but instead of replying she simply waved her hand to them and passed on. An hour passed, and the sheriff, becoming impatient, started with his men up the canyon. There was no egress. When they had gone as far as possible they saw their quarry sitting on a stone smoking a cob pipe. They called on him to surrender, which he did. "By thunder," exclaimed one of the men who had approached the horse thief with a pair of handcuffs, "it's the woman." And so it was. She had exchanged clothes with daycox, and it was he who had passed down the canyon. "Do you think, shewf," asked one of the men, "that it was a put up job on us from the first?" "No: I don't think that. What I think is—well, you never can tell just what a woman is going to do. She doesn't always know herself." 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GREET, INDERTAKER up; caskets for $3.00 and up. Weddings, Parties, Receptions, personal le rates. You need not st call 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. INSURANCE CO. President Natoga Sts., Balto., Md. Company in Maryland on ages from 2 to 79 MARYLAND HAPPENINGS News Gathered From Various Sections of the State by our Special Correspondents. Fairfield, Md.; Nov. 13—While playing last Friday, the clothes of the four year old daughter of John Brown caught on fire. The fire almost denuded the child, and her injuries were so severe that she only lived five hours afterward. The father of the little girl is the captain of the Royal Grays Baseball team. A ball will be given here on the evening before Thanksgiving to aid the public school fund. The school term expires the last of January and the residents here will keep the school open several months longer at their own expense. Mrs. Nellie Johnson is chairman of the entertainment committee. Mrs. Jessie Brunt is able to be out after a brief illness. James Roberts, of Baltimore, was a visitor here Sunday. PASTOR GETS A SURPRISE (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., Nov. 13—Mr. Russell McAbee and Miss Ethel E. Rideout were married at the Bethel Church parsonage Monday. Rev. J. D. Jackson officiated. They will reside at Mount Pleasant, Pa. A surprise was given to the Rev. and Mrs. Jackson by their friends last week. Groceries and other good things were left as tokens of remembrance. Mrs M. E. Rhodes was the promoter. Mrs. Jackson responded and prayer was offered by William Campbell. The harvest home which was conducted by Mrs. Rhodes and friends closed Friday night. Rev. Dr. S. M. Johnson held his third quarterly conference and meeting here on Friday and Sunday. Mr. J. Honesty, of Piedmont, W. Va., is in the hospital here undergoing an operation; also Mrs. Jane Horey. Those on the sick list include Mrs. Cora Scott, Aristina Casey, Laura Ford, Sadie Page. Mrs. Octavia Fisher is much improved. The Ladies Auxiliary Literary Society met last week with Mrs. William Green 2, 5 Wallace street. Papers were read by Mesdames Jackson and Overton. The next session will be at Mrs. George Franklin. The union thanksgiving service will be held in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. The sermon will be preached by Dr. G. W. M. Lucas of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. NOTES FROM EASTON (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., Nov. 13.—Mrs. Henrietta Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rakes, of Hammondtown is quite sick with the grip. Mr. Lewis Woolford, of Hammondtown has gone to New Jersey. Mrs. Julia Keys is having one of her dwelling houses repaired. Mrs. Katie Grimes, of Atlantic City, is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Pick, 112 S. Aurora street. Mrs. Rose Emma Johns, of 114 Talbot Lane, has been sent to the Emergency Hospital for an operation for appendicitis. There was a walking social given by the trustees and trustee helpers of Bethel A. M. E. Church Thursday evening. Dr. W. H. Haig made a short visit to Baltimore last week. Mrs. Georgie Young, of 114 Port street has gone to Baltimore where she will spend the winter. HARVEST HOME AT HAGERSTOWN Special to the Afro-American Beader Hagerstown, Md., Nov. 13—The choir of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church were the promoters of the very successful harvest home service on last Sunday afternoon. The pastor preached the sermon and a good collection was taken. On Monday night a harvest home sale was held with great profit. Mrs. Z. Barnum deserves special mention for her activity. A Mock Trial was held on Tuesday night, conducted by Prof. Benj. Smith, Mrs. Martha Franklin, Mr. Benj. Lee and others. It was a great success. A rally was held at Zion Baptist Church last Sunday, $72.00 was raised. Mr. E. C. Cain has opened an up-to-date restaurant on N. Jona- than street, and is prepared to serve the public in first class style. Mrs. Benj. Smith and family is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Eliza Smith of Jefferson street, Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. William Minnick, of Augusta county, Va., has moved to Hagerstown at the home of Mrs. Mary Cooper. The colored school of Hagerstown won a prize at the exhibit of industrial work at the recent county fair. ST. MICHAELS NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) St. Michaels, Md., Nov. 13.—Mrs. Francis Young, of Wilmington, Del., is visiting friends in town. Clifton Jones and S. J. Mosby were in Baltimore this week. Miss Janie Miller, of Wittman, was in town a few days ago. A successful rally was held last Sunday at U. M. E. Church. The Sunday School deserves much credit. Rev. Roach is sparing no pains to make Woman's Day a success. It will be held November 30th. Rev. Jeannette Johns will preach at 3:00 p. m., and 7:45 p. m. DISTRICT CONFERENCE AT SALISBURY (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Salisbury, Md., Nov. 13.—The District Conference of the Salisbury District M. E. Church convenes in the John Wesley M E. Church November 18-19 and 20. Many here were sorry to learn of the death of Rev. R. G. Riley, of Sharptown, Md. His wife died only two months ago. He leaves seven children. Rev. J. W. Bond, of Pocomoke City, spent a few days in town last week. Mrs. Sarah Church is succeeding nicely as a fashionable dressmaker. The Wicomico County Institute convened in the High School building last Saturday. Prof. P. E. Gordy has succeeded in securing the teacher's pay monthly instead of quarterly. The family of John L. Buckhead is on the road to recovery. The Constontine Choral Club renders a fine musical in John Wesley M. E. Church tonight. The John Wesley M. E. Sunday School is the largest in its history. BOTH FEET CUT OFF BY TRAIN (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., Nov. 14.—Miss Jennie Wilson, who was a teacher in the public schools in this county for several years died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chance Wilson, Friday and was buried Sunday. Rev. J. W. Jewett officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Taylor, of Atlantic City, were the guests of Mr. William Taylor few days this week. Prof. S. H. Long, of Pocomoke City, and wife were in town Sunday, attending the funeral of Miss Jennie Wilson. Mr. Ambrose Holland's son got both feet cut off by a train last Friday. He is in a serious condition, but may recover. Mr. Otto Castle, of Lewes, Del., came home Saturday, to spend sometime with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Q. Castle. Mrs. Mary Q. Henry and daughter, Mrs. Mamie W. Williams, left here Thursday for Baltimore, where the latter will make her home. Mrs. Mary Victor died Friday and was buried Sunday at the Hutt Chapel cemetery. Mr. Walter Pitts of Wilmington, Del., is visiting here. BUSINESS NOW BRANCHING OUT (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Md., November 13.—The bad weather here prevented many worshippers from attending services at the churches on Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Dickerson returned home on Saturday from Cape Charles, Va., here she was summoned to the bedside of her sister, Venie Turpine, who is very ill. Mrs. Rose Ann Schofield is critically ill. Mr. Samuel Matthews, who has been conducting a grocery here for several years, has included a second hand clothing department to his business. Mr. Isaac H. Fields, business manager of the United Store company was taken suddenly ill on Sunday morning and his family was compelled to call in a physician. Rev. Asbury Marshall is still at the Salisbury Hospital and getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs. Osha Wallace, of Chincoteague, Va., is spending a week visiting friends in this city. The work on our streets seem to be progressing, a larger number of men are working in order to complete the work before cold weather steps in. Mrs. Emma Marshall was in Salisbury this week to pay a visit to her husband, who is being treated at the Hospital there. Messrs. John E. Gunby, Joseph Ballard, and James Wilson were home last Tuesday to vote, but left Wednesday for Belle-Haven, Va., where they are working. Mr. William Purnel, who cut his throat is in a serious condition. DISTRICT CONFERENCE WELL ATTENDED Special to the Afro-American Ledger, Cambridge, Md. November 18. The District Conference, of the Cambridge district, was held during the week and quite a number assembled, there being about 200 delegates and preachers. Rev. C. W. Pullet is the district superintendent and all the conference seemed to enjoy the sessions and the hospitality of the Cambridge people. Among the visiting ministers were: Dr. W. C. Jason, State College, Dover, Del.; Thomas H. Kiah, Princess Anne Academy; Dr. D. D. Turpeau, of the Anti-Saloon League; Mrs. J. Rrinkley; Revs. J. E. Cook, W. F. Coxon, district superintendent Wilmington District; Rev. J. E. A. Johns, district superintendent, Centerville. Mr. Garrie Gillis has returned after spending the summer in Atlantic City. Mrs. Mary Robinson has been spending a few days here visiting her many friends and a guest of Mrs. Mary Wells. Rev. Dickerson, one of the retired ministers of the Delaware Conference, preached a soul-stiring sermon at Waugh Chapel-Sunday. Mrs. Helen Jenkins, who was in the hospital for a few days, is convalescing at her home. Mrs. Uretta Kennard is ill with appendicitis. She was carried to the hospital Saturday. The Waugh Chapel choir furnished music for the conference and did it with credit. Too much praise can't be given them, Prof. Alonza Long as director. The community is glad to welcome in the city Prof. Long's wife and grandmother, Mrs. Hayward, who are to spend the winter. The domestic science class under the direction of Miss Elvira Molson served the meals to the ministers and delegates during the conference. NEWS FROM CHESTERTOWN (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., November 13. —Mrs. Winston, the noted evangelist, is conducting revival services at Janes M. E. Church, this week with great success. Rev. John R. Holland is the pastor. The annual harvest home and fair exercises are in progress at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Rev. W. M. Ivy, preached morning and afternoon very interestingly to the aged members of the church. At night the Junior Temperance Society, under Mrs. Effie Young, rendered an excellent program. This week all the vegetables, fruits and fancy articles which were donated are on sale. Mr. John Lindsay was stricken with pneumonia Monday morning and died Monday night. He leaves a wife and four children. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay had been married 30 years and there were 21 children born to them. 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Certainly, this is not very pleasant. But it matters not whether a thing is pleasant or un- pléasant, we need to know the truth. Practically out of political life, civil privileges much circum- scribed; and new phases of racial discrimination becoming more and more evident, were it not for our abiding faith in the Almighty, we would be sorely tempted to con- clude that we are going backward and not forward. But such is far from the truth. On the contrary we are going forward with amaz ing rapidity. It is because of this great advance that aggravations increase from without. It is alse because of our great moral and ethical advance that we have such realization of the significance of these things ‘The situation de- mands calmnéas, not excitement. It isa battle of ideas, not of bullets. We are to summon, more #ad more, our cultivated and. Chris- tianized intellects, and: not our feelings and undisciplitied passions. Hitherto, we have inclined to the necessity of !arge numbers. The situation is how radically changed, like Gideon’s army, the thiaing “pet process must be brought into “action. It is a fact that the Al- mighty can save by afew. We must talk less,and act more promat- ly. The things. which we can do, we ought todothem. The thing which we can not control from without, we ought to leave alone. We need to concentrate effort in the doing of the things which make the race strong from within. While character is not all, yet whatever else men may have the men who are to be of real service to the race while it is now passing under a cloud must be men of firm and strong character. We can only impart what we have. Let us look within, and look up. This if. we do, we shall discover much work to be Jone within the race, and, if we failed to look up we ‘would certainly become discourag- éd. Herein is, our strength that we , look not back but forward and upward. Our great need, from within, is unity. To help us along this line, segregation, disfranchise. “nent and jimerowism are permit- ted. They.will, eventually, work within us. what we will not volun: tarily attain. ‘The practical effec of all: these things will be to cut out-our coneeit, pride, and self-im portance, and foree us together ir -real brotherly union, Uf we wil not: hang.” together ~‘deliberately, these {things from without will accomplish that most desirable re- sult. ‘There must be many dark rays ahead, but in those dark days we will be brought closer together. And when the darkness has passed we shall take an account of our losses and gains. . Such will be a great epoch, for many of the little weaknesses and failings — which characterize us as a people, we jshall know them no more. They shall vanish from us during those dark days. But as for our gains, they shall be so numerous and comprehensive that we shall be daily miracles to our own selves, in the richness. and beauty of that ba life which shall characterize us all. By the power of the Al- ‘mighty we shall have learnt the secret of converting all our ele- ments of weakness into permanent strength and beauty. And thus shall be fultilied the saying that is written, ‘‘Ethiopia saall stretch out her hands unto God:’’ We shall live in the —presence of the outstretched hands. We shall see the meaaing of the same when all the elements of strength and power within this dear race of ours shall be living potentialities for the wel- fare of human society. Then, the name ‘‘Negro” will bea glorious term. We changed not the name, but through the power of the Al- mighty we changed the race from within. And all this is to men who believe in the race, who love the race, and who consecrate themselves to the task of causing the race to stand squarely apon its feet. Let us be of good courage, for we shall certainly go in and possess the good land. THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND THE NEGRO | The. colored people, outside of ‘theEpiscopal Chureh, it not as ‘much, at any rate, are interested in the extension of that church among the race. The race has a lively interest in everything which looks to the betterment of our general condition. ~ Prominent colored people, within and outs:de of that church, believe that the best way to extend that church among the colored people is thrugh a racial agency, with Ne- gro Bishops and Missionary dis- ricts, Such will be a live gues- tion until it is settied. By way of demonstrating the urgent neces- sity of such a new plan, we want {1 dircet attention to some late sta- tisteis which have been obtained from the very latest printed re- ports, made to the Bishops in the several dioceses. The great field of labor during the past fifty years has been in the Southern States, and, in that province of the Episcopal Church where the colored people are most numreous, and where there are any number of parish schools and ‘other institutions, is a fair field for contrast with a section of the ‘country where the colored people are not so numerous and where ‘they have to depend mostly upon theic own efforts in church etxen- ‘sion. By the latest statistics gathered ‘there are only 6,664 colored com- municants put together, in the fol- lowing states:. North "Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama: Mississippi. Louisiana, Tennessee and Kentcky. While in ‘the “four cities following, there are in exclusively colored congre+ ations, 7,312 colored communi. eants: Greater New York, Phila- ‘delhpia, Baltimore and Washington. In Greater New York alone, there are 3,100 colored commnicants in folre parishes, And we have taken no note of colored commu- nicants there in white parishes there being some two or three thousand thus affiliated. It will thus be seen that civic conditions are such in the large cities mentioned that the increase can be carried on more vigorously here than is possible in the far South. The-failure to provide Ne- rgo bishops for the far South results in increasing the Negro membership inthe North and in diminishing the same in the South. If it be true that many white Southern churchmen are indifferent to any large increases of the color- ed membership in the South, then the present plan is directly in line with such indifference. But if there be asincere desire to bring Ne- |groes into the Episcopal Church, the adoption of the plan of Negro Bishop and Missionary Districts can alone cancel this indifference; be: cause the indifference exists be: cause of fears inevitably connected with the mixing of great numbers of: white and colored people in con: ventional bodies. The Negro Bish: op plan eliminates this fear, be: cause the Negro having a conved tio of his own would have no occas jon to obtrude his presence wher it isnot wanted. The, consqeuen growth is. inevitable, for feeling the weight of responsibilities hi ‘would get strength to sustain it the only way. men attain thereunto THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. a THE GRANDFATHER'S CLAUSE | Daniel, who would not, defi Now that the grandfather clause is before the Supreme Court of the Jand it is to be hoped that it has been presented in such a light that there can be no dodging or going behind on a mere technicality, as has been the case every time the matter has been brought beforé that bigh tribunal. f Under the provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment, the Negro either nas the right to vote or he has not, and in either case the matter ought to be settled definite- ly and settled right. There is not the slightest doubt in the world that the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was intended confer the right of suffrage on all men alike, regardless to previous condition, but a large number of states_ have sought to nulify it by enactments of various kinds, until there is not a southern state today but has by reason of ‘“grandfather’* ‘clauses or otherwise, deprived the ‘Negro of his right to vote, Whether the right to vote was con- ferred on the Negro at the right time or not is not in the discussion, That the right was conferred or was intended to be conferred is the question wiih which we have to deal. When we consider the fact that all these nullifying laws have been passed by the Democratic party, with the evident intention of per- petuating itself in power and at the same time preventing the other party or parties from having an opportunily to get inte power, and even now there are men in the United States Congress who are intent not only in nullifying the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amend- ments, but would actually have them rescinded if possible we have got at the very bottom of the whole affair and of their real intentions. Even here in Maryland, where no one professes that the Negro vote js a dominant power effort after effort has been made to disfran- chise the Negro svlely for the purposefof weakeningfthe hands of other party and perpetuating the dominant party in power. If is not a question of right buta gue.tion of power and of office. ~ Judge Ambler in Part Il, of the Criminal Court, this week acquitt- ed Geo, Howe. of assault with in- tent to kill, It will be remember- ed that it was Howe who shot into a crowd of boys that were stoning his hovse, after a stone had struck ore of his children. In disposing of the case, Judge Ambler made it very plain that a man had a right to protect his home, and this is just what we have been contending all the time. Whatever may have been the result to himself, there is one thing sure, Howe's action put a stop to the stoning of colored ‘people's houses when the police de- | partment seemed unable to do so. It is said that a station house ‘magistrate a few days ago gave a ‘colored woman who appeared in his court a fine and costs that would have confined her to jail fer about seven days. Tic woman said: “I need a little rest any- way,’ aad immediately the magis- trate gave her thirty days more. And this is the kind of justice we are getting these days from the Republican magistrates appointed by his Excel eney, Governor Golds- borough. THE FORUM From A Lavmen’s View Point (By J. M. Avery.) Mr, Editor: I am indebted to the Afro- American for an account of the actions of the Publication Board in the Wright-Lowe case. It seems that Dr. Wright’s charges were found to be true, and as a result Dr. Lowe’s office was declared yacant. To this verdict the whole Church will say ‘AMEN’. But what happened to Wright? It seems that the sentiment: ‘If you let one go both ought to go”’ prevailed, and for telling the truth Wright was called before the Board and told that his office had also been declared vacant—a splendid reward for attempting to hold ur the moral standard of the Church. To say the least, it seems to me that this Board acted very hastily. What was the charge ‘against Wright? Was he given an oppor tunity to defend himself? I canno' believe that he was. Will the fait minded African Methodist who be lieve in a decent sober ministrs endorse the actions of this Boarc as they relate to Wright, or wil Wright in his effort to hold up thi moral standard of the Church bi upheld? I believe he will be up held, and if he never. gets a fai and impartial hearing,he will hav the satisfaction of knowing tha he has performed for his church | great service and the rank and fil of the’ membership cf a grea church will rejoice to know tha we have within our ranks a moder ‘Daniel, who would not defile him- self with the ‘‘King’s Meat,’’ but on theother hand had the moral courage to expose those who did. . furham, N.C. nN AN AMENDMENT 10 In An Effort To Confine The Col- ored People To Certain Lo- calities Was Passed By City Council RR IS, RR cet I aig Ue ieee Cae ee the confining of the colored. people within certain territory, the Mayor and City Council have passed an amendment to the last segregation law. The amended measure finally passed the First Branch City Goun- cil last Saturday and was promptly signed by Mayor Preston. When the measure was on its final passage, Councilman Harry 8. Cummings declared that it, like its predecessors, would be declared invalid ‘thos requiring many more attempts with doubtful success be- fore any law can hope to accom- plish the declared purpose of the segregation ordinances.” Councilman A. C. Binswanger, in recording his vote against the amended ordinance did not follow the recent discipline of the Court of Appeals in that it did not speci- fy which blocks were ‘‘white’’ and which were ‘‘colored.’”” Declaring that the measure was based upon race prejudice and foreign to the ideals of the republic, he continued: “And, if because of color pre- judice, we can establish the princi- ple of segregation, what is to pre- vent a classification and discrimi- nation by legislation of a minority af the electorate, on account of race, creed or other human differ- ence. “If the bias of a majority of the people succeed in an agitation that it be necessary to prevent conflict and iil feeling, of their own mak- ing, in the particular case, it would seem that under the guise of the police power to preserve the public peace and promote the general wel- fare, legislation detrimental Lo the minority, could be effected. And even though there be no legislation why establish such an un-American precedent here, founded on bile and bigotry. “Can anyone afford to lend aid and comfort to future complicated strictures in thought, vote, lezis- lation, or holding of office, which, if continued, will be subversive of the fundaments of our government. “T have voted four times against similar measures. I shall vote against this ordinance, firstiy, be- cause it is in violation of the letter and spirit of cur institutions and constitutions; second, be-ause, it is an attempt to foster prejudice, and lastly, because, it is at variance wit Right and_ justice of all the people, irrespective of the human question of color. The amended measures provides that no colored dance hall, school or church hall be located in a ‘white’? neighborhood, and vice versa, and seeks to define ‘‘white’’ and ‘‘colored”’ block. - ‘As happened when the last ordi- nance passed the City Council Coun- cilman W. N. Hildebrand, Republi- can from the Twentieth ward, was absent when the final vote was taken. Councilman Lang was not also absent. WORKING DAY AND NIGHT FOR XMAS With Christmas only a few weeks off the menibers of the Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Cir cle are working day and night to raise money to carry forward their Christmas Treat, Hundreds of de- pendent little boys and girls are anxiously looking to this Circle to make their Christmas a joy and glad one. It is earnestly hoped that the good people of Baltimore will iend a hand and give contri- butions of toys, stockings, dolls, candies, nuts or money. Next Friday, November 21, the Circle has planned a big benefit at Fifth Regiment Armory. and we hope to realize a good sum toward the treat. Last Friday night at the regular meeting $70. wa: realized from gleaners, tags. anc remnant Fund Contributors. Le! the citizens rally and make thei) Christmas happy by helping some child to be happy. The congregation of Union Bap- tist Chureh is holding its anaual fair. Attractive booths with plen- ty of merchandise are among the featrues. Rev. James E. Church- man, of Orange, N.J., was the speaker at the opening exercises Monday evening. Rev. A. M. Mo. lock delivered an address Wednes- day evening. Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson is pastor of the church, | HOME TRAINING ESSENTIAL So Declared John C.-Dancy At A Largely Attended Meeting At Pennsylvania Ave. Zion Church Zion Church John C. Dancy, secretary of Church Extension in the A. M. E. Zion Church, was the principal speaker at several church gather- ings. In an address at Payne Memorial A.M. E. Church, where the Y. M. C. A. held a rally in the inter- est of its new building fund he urged that every effort be made for the moral and spiritual uplift of the young men of the race, He de- clared that the thousands of young men who had migrated to the larg- er cities needed to have the whole- some influenees thrown around them, and he said that the ¥. M. (. A. movement was destined to play a large part in the uplift work, He declared that home training was essential to the proper up- bringing of the young men and women ot the race in an address before the Christian Endeavor So- ciety of the Pennsylvania Avenue iA, M. E. Zion Church, “The pareats of today,’’ he said, ‘have a great responsibili- ty to shoulder in the tearing of their children. If the race is to still continue in making the re- markable progress that it has with- in the past 50 years, and that in spiteof many discriminations and prejedices, we must have a rever- ence for good home training and the spiritual uplift of the yonug men and women of.the day.’” He closed by saying that the Jew re- spected parental authority and stud- ied scriztures, which, he regarded ae potent reason for their finan- cial and commercial supremacy in many communities. At the evening session he spoke on ‘‘The Negro Church as a Fae- tor in Race Devlopment.’" He gave an out line of the his- tory of the distinctive race denom- inations and asserted that they had always stood for the best that was in the race. He cited instances in | the careers of various chruchmen to show what interest that had mani- fested in matters affecting the race, CRITICISES DEMOCRACY. Mr. Dancy has held prominent poitical positions in North Caroling and also served as Recorder o! ; Deeds for the District of Colmubi |for seven years. When asked whal [be thought of the politcal outlook | from a, national standpoint, he de: |clared that while the intentions o: President Wilson may be alright it regard to the race, but that th Tillmans, Vardamans, Hoke Smith: Jand other leaders from the States {that had robhed the race of iti right to vote were in control anc | would fight every effort to trea! ‘the Negro fairly. Speaking of the outlook for th '| Republican party, he said that th ‘|Jeaders in the party and the Pro gressives must get together, mak: | concessions and present a unite '| front to the country in order to de '| feat the Democracy. "| “While I was one of those whe | did not think that Taft should no |have been renominated, I did no | believe then that colored voter -| should cast their lots with the de j| mocracy, and I am of the opinio .|that recent events have justifie ,|my view, “the said in concludin 3| the interview. Mr. Dancy is no t on a six week lecture tour in tt * With only $8,000 more needed before work may start on its new $100,000 home, the Y. M.C. A., is making renewed efforts'to collect the remainder of the $25,000 pledg- ed by colored citizens here last November. A rally was held at Payne Me- morial A. M. E. Church last Sun day afternoon. The speakers in- cluded John C. Dancy, Rev. J. W. MacDonald, John H. Murphy. and W. F. DeBardeleben,general secre |tary of the-associatiun. BOOSTS AND KNOCKS Re: Re ge ee ee anything at all it certainly show. ed that the. Republicans are sick and tired of their present leaders, and ..a3 a result of such tired feel. ing ‘the Demmiys rolled up the largest majority it has been their pleasure to receive in this old State for 4 long, jong time. New it re- mains‘to be-seen whether they will consent ‘to -get out and give more capable men a chance to manage affairs or will continue to burdea the sparty’ with their presence and aetive particapation. Of all the men: who have led the Republican party in this State for years past, the present leaders, white and black, are the rankest set ever, Ponk is too good a name for them; they are simply rotten, How they managed to gain con- trol of the Republican machine is a mystery and as long as they remain in control they have a3 mvch chance carrying this State for the G, 0. P. asa Republican has winning out for Governor of Texas. Nov that ‘Swan Snogs’’ are in order, since the Hon. ‘‘Sovey’’ Brown has set the pace. it would not be a bad thing for the Hon. Mr. William Stone and his hench- men to follow suit in one long, loud, grand chorus. He and his followers have outlived their use- fulness as far as the party is con- cerned, that is, if it can be said that they were useful in any way save assuring the Democrats of suc- cess. Brethren the door is open. Walk out. Of our colored party leaders, the most we can say for them is— nothing. ‘They have done nothing, have accomplished nothing. have had no say inthe management of affairs, and have been content to allow the white ‘leaders’ to hog everything. We do not blame the whites in the least. As long as we have the kind of political leaders we have had in the past, we do not deserve antyhing. Notwithstanding the fact that through the disaftection among the Democrats and strict party loyalty no the part of the colored voter, Maryland now has a Republicax governor, the‘‘colored brother’’was not even as much as called in to the ‘‘feast of distribution.’’ Nary acrumb didhe get. Oh yes! I for- got. For the 40,000 or more votes east ac the Gubernatorial election by black men, and as a compensa: tion for the same, and in showing appreciation for the same a muni- ficient plum was awarded Mr. Tru- ly Hatchett,-in the shape of an ap- ‘pointment to the very high position of Notary Public, Now that was going some for Governor Phil and the coléred brothers were entirely satisfied. At least, they showed on outward signs of their dissatisfac- tion. - They had cast their bread upon the waters and it nad return- ed after many days a—lemun. I have asneaking idea that our present’ political leaders believe in the ‘‘pay-as-you-enter”’ plan or in other words,they get paid for their work in hard cold coin of the realm, sometimes called mazumma, kale, dough. Asa result, when the Re- publican get ina position to deal out a few offices they have not the heart to show their faces at the pie counter. But we have good reason to be- lieve that their ‘‘days are num- bered.”? The ways they are now treading will soon see them no more. The intelligent voter is on the lookout for their scalps. Glory be! Acoroner, a magistrate, a State’s Attorney. all Republicans. Result A PRETTY HOME WEDDING A pretty home wedding was solemnized -at the residence of the bride. 931 McDonough street, where Miss Lafond Falmer McCor- mick {daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos T. McCormick was married to Mr. Charles A. Twine of Wash- ington on last Wednesday evening: The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. McDonald, pastor of the Zion A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Caroline Twine, mother of the groom and a large number of rela- tives and friends from Washington. D..C., witnessed the occasion. A reception followed the ceremony, and the happy couple were the re- cipients of many valuable and hand- some presents. The Afro-American Ledger has a larger circulation than any Ne- gro paper in the South. It is alsa the wewsiest. It will pay you te | subscribe to it. oa RRR a een ee eecee ee eran ee od oe ae ae ee oe i ee ey Bee eo ek ee ee ae ie Nene ee ee ee eee ae ee a - MME. E. L. BRUCE The concert given at Trinity by shed. M. E. Brotherhood is consid- syed ong of the best that has ever een given in Baltimore hy a body af ministers. Tne principal feature of the evening was the singing of Mme. =, L, Bruce, the famous Okiahoma cigmengale. Her various changes of gorgeous attire, and her rare, imt righ renditions are reckoned aansurpassed by the best thinking sigment of Baltimore. She is of chat indian stock, the Chactaw cribe, whe arg noted far vocal pow- ey and sweetness of voice. A song eniitieé “Beulah Land"? she sung with great suecess. The words and music of this song were written by Kev. §. 2. Crawford. and it will be placed on the market ip the near future. Mme. Bruce sang dy re- cmest ‘They Always Pick on Me ” Adier this song she was presented with the jargest flower basket ever awarded anv singer of her race in chis city. The basket. was the gift bf Mrs, Emme Johnson, 1207 Ar- gyiv avenue ané Mrs, Emma As: gins, 1200S. Street. Washington. i: measured three feet high, three Jee: lung and two iver wide, and was the work of Mr. George Sid- donns. The beautiful hepuei 97 carnations that were presented by Miss Core May Jones and Mir. Geo. Cooner, her father, 1417 Jefferson sient, it a favorite flower uf. the singer. Mme. Bruce's voice betrays nigh musical culture. The note she nuids, shows superior teaining. Mme, Lovey Husketh. the accom- plished pianist. of Baltimore. is without an equal in dexterity. The well trained orchestre, under che igadership of Prof. Hoban, ren- dered rich selections, especialiy “Evening Chimes." | Ady oe Rae 4 a oe m, | 2 ae oe : E Pres ES ee ee Bi ORR ge — so ee i Sa emu THE HELPER OF SMALL CUOMRCHES. if your church has cause to com- piain. don’t keep it. to yourselves; tel! the Emergency Association or ine Mt. Bethel Baptist Association. We will remove the cause. Sor the success of our Association depends on the satisfaction which you te- coive from us. , Therefore you can not afford, as @ pastor and church 20 five in Baltimore and not identi- iy yourselves with one of these As- sociations whieh is doing much for the uplift of our people. Rev. Junius Gray, Cor. Sec. GRAND CHAPTER ELECTS OFFICERS At the annual meeting of Hiram Holy Royal Arch Grand Chapter for the State of Maryiand and Jurisdiction, held at the Masonic Temple, Wednesday evening, the fellowing grand officers were elect- ed to serve during the ensuing sear: Companion Charles R. Smith “rand high Priest: Companion ‘Andrew J. Evans. Deputy Grand High priest; James W. Danbury, Grand King; 5. George Wesley, Grand Scribe: George B. Brown, Grand Treasurer, and Thomas H. Smith, Grand Secretary. Mrs. C. H. Fowler; who dislacat- ed her hip in a Tall from her earriage, is improving at her home 1065 W, Lexington street. Mrs. Edward Short, of 1816 Druid Hill avenue, is able to be ont after undergoing an operation made necessary by injuries receivec jp an accident at Atlantic City. ‘What lis Takes To Makes. You Business Grow We Have lt. “hoe BUILER—In sad-but loving re- membrance of my dear wife, Emily Adelaide Butler, who dpeart- ed this Jife one year ago, Nov. 14, 1912 Farewell, dear wife, is 2 solemn word Whieh thrills throngh every heart But.Oh it is the will of God That the dearest ones must part Life’s morn will socn be ended And the evening toll ‘Then my heart will know no sorrow When the pearly gates unfold | By her husband | George H. Butler. JOHNSON—In ful! triumph. of faith, George H. Q. Johnson, the | beloved husband of Julia Johnson Ison of Elizabeth Hamer, departec this life on October 81, 191%. He was a beloved husband and liked by all who knew him. He was born in Maryland,March 20th, 1873. He leaves mother, wife, son and 2 hos ! of friends to mourn their loss. ‘ By his wife and son. The family of George H.0. John- son takes this occasion to thank thier many friends, pastor and members of St. John’s Church for their cards of sympathy, floral de- sign and all remembrances during the hour of thier hereaveme nz. Mrs. Juile Johnson. JOHNSON: -In sad but loving remembrance of our dear daugh- ter. Maime L., who departed this life three years ago. November 10, 1910, Three sad and lonely yeaars havé passed Since our darling daughter breathed her last Oh how we miss her voice we lov- ed so well Only a mother’s heart can tel! Dearest sister, how we miss you. Since from earth you passed away, ve And our hearts are aching sorely AAs we think: of you each day. By her devoted mother, Carolin: Janes nee Johnson and the family. Mrs. Louisa Sye, wife of Wm. Sye, mother of Edgar, Fannie, Howard, Hilda, Marie and Bertha Sye, departed this life after a lin- gering illness of more than three months, November th at her resi- denge, 618 Burgundy street. She was buried November 7th in Mc. Auburn Cemetery. Mrs. Luey Stovall, 2119 Etting street, who is the field missionary for the Psalmist Baptist. Church, Riggs avenue and Woodyear street, as doing a great work. She has been the means of many to turn rom darkness to fight She is do- ing much for the uplift of the people. Adv, =THE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE meets in Grace Presbyterian Church Monday, November, 17, at 1i A. M. Toperside,—Rev. J. H. Tay- jor, B. D. Paper, ‘‘Success as it pertains to the Ministerial Itiner- ancy’’ by Rev. I. 5. Dennis. W. Edward Williams, secretary. TURP FOYPTO AMERICAN. Magic Electric Music, Prot. W. Leon Gonzalo Lyndsae, at Waters A.M. E. Church, Monday evening, November 7, under the auspices of Tennesee Conference, Walter Mar- shall, Bishop. In interest of Fall Rally. Admission 15 cents. Soio by Mr, James Bell, of Metropolitan Chureh. Doorkeepers,H. B. Smith and Clarence Marshall. Childrens tickets 10 cents. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. ‘Come, see and hear the soul stir- ring Great Evangelits, REV. MRS. M. MASON FREY, of Washington, at ‘Waters A.M. FE. Church, Aisquith street, near Orleans, Novenmber 20th at 7.30 p. m. By'special request. she wil preach and sing for us. All are invited to hear this great woman. For the henefit of the Rally. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. COLORED MEN 3 ‘ Wanted to prepare as AG Sleeping Car and ‘Train Porters Wageres Noexperiencenceessary “WES positions pay $63 to S100 EZ) a month, Steady work ey astern roads. asses PS and uniforms furnished when necessary. Write now. inter. Ry. C. 1. Dept. 164, indianapolis, Ind- ee FOR RENT—One large front bed room-to a married couple without children or a single lady or gentle- man. 219 N. Amity Street, near Lexington street. Miss Edith Butler 1230 ETTING STREET Ostrich feathers cleaned, curled and! remodeled. All the latest styles in fancy trimmings, also. willow plume “made into fancy effects. ‘Telephone -Madison’6397- _ THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER _. 1848 Bde ee oe 918 The Diamond Anniversary of Ebenezer A.M. E. ‘Sunday School Will take Place Snnday, November l6th, 1913, at 2.30 P. M. ‘All Sunday Schools invited to participate-with us. A special progaam will be rendered. Silver Offering at the Door. CHARLES TOLSON, Supt. REV. J. W. NORRIS, Pastor. Grand Jubilee Work, Nov. 16-23. Special Attractions each. Night. She Never Tires! You Will Never Tire! E ® Great Gospel Meetings W | EVERY NIGHT : Payne Memorial A. M.E. Church : Patterson Avenue and Calhoun Street z Be on time if you wish a seat. The meeting begins at 7.30 each evening. 5 |The Gospel Meetings are being conducted by Miss A. L. Thompson Waytes, : the well-known Bible student of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Ill. She = has traveled as an evangelist for ‘twelve years in America and as a teacher for 3 six vears in the public schools. She comes recommended very highly and. 2 bears the distinction of being the only Negro scholarship student of the = | Mondy School. She is also the first registered pastor of the colored race from = ! the New England States, and is President ‘of the Women’s State Baptist Oon- = - vention, and a National Lecturer of the Equal Right Movement. Come and = receive the iniormation you are looking for. A different subject every night, i ' Subjects for Sunday Service: 11 A. M., “The Man Imprisoned or the Im- - prisoned Soul.” 7.30 P.M., “The Book of Rememorance.” : f 50 Voices eee 50 Voices CANTATA-ESTHER, THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ' ... Will be rendered at Si. Luke Union A. M. E. Church.... i Spring Si., near Jefferson t Monday and Tuesday Evenings, Nov. 24th and 25th, 1913 { Under the direction of My. John Ambrose { Tickets, Adult, 25c. one night. Adults, 40c. two night. { Child's Ticket, 15c, one might. 25c. two night. i Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Pastor. - Proceeds henefit of the Church. ii FIRST ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUI RECEPTION Given by BROWN’S CIRCLE, No.1, of E. BALTIMORE At Moses Hall, 608 N. Butaw Si. Monday Even’g, Nov. 24th, 1913 Music hy the Commonweallh Orchestra Mmes. Elenor: Mitchell, Chair. L. Mitchell, Charity Dorsey, _ Laura Robinson, Sylvia Johnson. Mattie Mitchell. Ell: Hatten, Annie L. Banks, Pres. Mollie Giles, Vice Pres. Medota Buckingham, Sec’y. MM. E. Brown, Treas. Clara jones, Conductress. W..R. Brown, Ser.-at-Arms, Miss Elia Wooliord, Asst. Sec. TICKETS aa 15 CENTS —_——— Iryou are incline to really shine, here's something fine, for you to “Jine” so get in ine Given by Kerr’s Orchestra Thanksgiving Night, Now. 27th, 1913 ¢ Galiiean Fishermen's fall ; ADMISSION 25c. Continuous Music. eS ee i eh ? Wr. L. Glisworth Ooomey s Oroubedours DR. T. HENDERSON KERR, Violinist St. Peters Claver’s Hall, Philadelphia FRIDAY, NOV. 2ist, 1913, 8 P. M. & CARDS Sie. and 50¢. Colored Young Women Chris- { WOMENS’ DAY WOMENS’ Da’ tian Association Handy Memorial A. M. E. 1200 a Chureh, Baker and Bruce streets, ‘Son are invited’ w attend the Services [Sunday November 16, under. the on Sunday, November 16, 191% 5 p. m.j auspices of 25 leaders. A fine pro- ‘Addresses by Misses Lucy Slowe and; gram will be rendered. Pyott. . Mrs. Martha Thompson. i M. E, Murphy, President ae - son. president MEMO, Socretary. | Mrs. Alice Gaither, viee president Mrs. H. C. Smith. Gen’} Sec. | Mrs. Georgia Hopewell, treasur. Mts, BS ler, SE JAMES U.A.M.E, CHURCH!” yy; = ev. G. E, Singleton. Pastor Miss E. M. Wilson, secretary. Al) singing and praying bands are in- Rev. J. O. Custis, pastor. vited 16 aggend the Union meeting. on ee unday, Sermon by Bev. Joshua Will- So See Oe ecsas by other! Tye A Feet oF SON pastors, ‘Tne beginning of the greatl "ane iaeat gue of Waters Revival by the Old War Horse, Rev. jA-M. E. Church will render z Tc Thedinwken. | Recital this Sunday at 545 P.M At First Baptist Church, Caroline and McBiderry Streets, Sunday, Nov. 16th. 1) a.m., Pastor, subject, “Vic~ tory thre Christ.” §p. m., Kev. gkip- with. B. D. Monday. Nov. 17, Passion play Ober- Ammergau by the singing Evangelist. Rev. Skipwith. One hourand 2 half of instructive entertainment. Admission IGcents, Song service 7.30. Exhibi- tion begins 8.15 oy Rey. P. C, Neal, Pastor oS ANNUAL SERMON Of the Rescue League, one of tne auxiliaries of Trinity A. M. E. Church will be preached by the pastor, Rev.L.C. Curtis, D.D., Sun day, November 28 at 7.30 p.m. All persons who have been convert- ed under the influence of the League are invited to-attend, also the friends and relatives of deceas- ed converts. Meet in the Lecture Room of the church at 7 p. m. ‘Wm. C. Davis, President Howard C, Hiner, Secretary George E. Quill, Treasuer___ HA Grand Recital Given by St. John’s Junior Choir —— St, John’s 4. M. E. Church Lexington Si., near Pine - Monday Eve'g, Nov. 17, 1913 : - | A Grand Organ Prelude by Mrs. Annie Nichols. Oration by Hon. Harry S.-Cum- mings, a member of the First Branch City Council of Baltimore. Soloists: Misses Jennie Jones, Em- ma Howard and Madam Henrietta | Whittington, supported by the Jun iar Choir, consisting of 40 voices. ADMISSION 10 CENTS Prof. James E. C. Brown, Director. Rev. James A. Briscoe, Pastor WOMENS’ DAY WOMENS’ DAY Handy Memoria! A. M. E. Chureh, Baker and Bruce streets, Sunday November 16, under the auspices of 25 leaders. A fine pro- gram will be rendered. Mrs, Martha Thompson, president Mrs. Alice Gaither, vice president Mrs. Georgia Hopewell, treasur- er. Miss E. M. Wilson, secretary. Rev. J. O. Custis, pastor. Feast of Song The A.C. E. League of Waters A.M. E. Church’ will render 2 ‘Recital this Sunday at 545 P. M. New Books. Exerybody welcome Special Ofiering at tite Door. Mr. H Johns, cornet; Mr. T.Hall, trom- bone; Master Liston Taylor. piano: Miss Mamie Woolford, organ; Mr. G. Wilson, chorister; Mrs. Flossie Peters, assistant. "Miss Momie Woolford, Pres, | Mr: C. A. Carey, Sec'y. : Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. Contest Rally Perkins Square Baptist Church, George and Ogstou streets, from November 19tb to 28th, Wednesday, Nov, 19, Rev. L. S. Flagg, D.D., pastor of Bethel A. Mj E. Church, choir and congrega, tion. Eminent divines each night, of Baltimore, Washington and New York. See program. F. R. Will- iams, D. D. Ph.D. Pastor, The Y. M.C. A. Sunday, November 16th at 4.30 Rev. P. J. Jordon Speaker Good Singing Ali Men Invited Ste eae LE Satie eae Rev. A. Young will deliver the famous Railroad Sermon at Penna. Ave. A.M. E. Zion Churdh, Sun- day night, November 16ta at 7.30. Don’t miss the train for Heaven. Rev. J. W. McDonald, Pastor. Rev, A. Young, pastor ‘King's ill.”” MME. L. E. JENISON Hair Dressing & Manicuring Palor, 739 George Street, Combing made into Putis Braids and al the latest style. Satisfaction our ‘Motto t Ss i ST. MATTHEWS M.E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. I. A. Green, Pastor 11a. m., Sermon by Rev. J. Fuller. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4p. m. Epworth League. § | 8p, m. Sermon by pastor. subject, ‘The examination vt the Judgement Day. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night under the auspices of Ladies’ Aid Mrs, Pearl M. Itice, Supt Mr J.-Fuller. Pres Es Le | CENTENNIAL M. BE: CHURCH _ Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev.N, M. CARRULL, D. D., Pastor lia. m. Sermon by pastor, Subject, “Autumn Season.” 2.80 p. m, Sunday School. 3p. m., Epworth League. Sp.m. Sermon by tie pastor to the | Order of Good Hope. Mrs. S.J. C. Ralph, Supt, ‘Mrs. Helen A. Cooper. Pres. of L. | e-WHATCOAT M. £ CHURCE Franklin and Pine Sts.‘‘King’s Hill Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence; 618 Doiphin Street. 2 Are ~ LPSRB R090 0 Nut? ecg 5 eee ll2m.Sermon by pastor. subject, “-ZLacheriah’s vision of horses.” 3. p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m,, Epworth League 7.45 p. m.” Sermon: by Rev. C. H. Lowery of Canton. Monday night, Nov. 37, 4. trip around toe world. Admission 10 cents, supper free. Don't fail to come Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. homes Johnson, Pres, E. L. EASTERN Mi. E. CHURCH Rev, SR. Hughes. Pastor 10.302. m., Experience meeting and Bible Chass. iia, m. Preaching by Rev. BR. S. Bedford. 2 p. m., Sunday School 7.20 p. m., Epworth League *'p.m,, Sermon by pastor. Candle Mass, ‘All are welcome AMES MEMORIAL M. 8. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. D. W. Shaw, ?p.B.,D.D., Pastor 6 u, m. Class Mecting, Thomas Lane Leader 11a. m, Sermon by pastor. 2p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Berry Johnson, Superintendent 5p. m., Epworth League. Soloby Mr. C. H. Diggs. ~§ p.m. Preaching by pastor. Thursday night, Nov. 20, oyster supper 2 ASBURY A. E. CHURCH “tn Rogers and Lexington Streets Kev. Geo. E. Curry, Pa:tor 11 a,m., Sermon by pastor Sunday School at 2500 p. m. C.E. Stewarz, Supt. 7.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8p. m., Sermon by pastoz. "All cordially invited. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery Rev. Ernest Lyon, 1). 1)., Pastor 10.30 a. m, Class. 11a. m. Sermon iy pastor. & p.m. Sermon by Rev. R. S. Bed- ford. the wild preacher and singer. Commencing Monday, Nov. 17 to 21, Harvest Home Celebration, the great- est event of the season and novel won- der. Don’ miss thie occassion. Monday program by Sunday School; Tuesday by Upworth League; Wed- nesday by the Brotherhood; Thursday by Mrs. Rachel Tueker. the strangers will have charge; Friday by the choir. ‘The public may therefore expect a great treat. Generu! admission each night 19 Gents. Come and. spend an evening of enjoyment, ere Og GRACE PRESBYTERIAN HURCH, Dolphin and_ Etting Sts Rev. W. E, Williams, D. D., Minister ‘The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 am.. sermon by the Minister Subject; ““The Death of Moses.’” §.00 p. m., Sunday Sehoo! § p. m., Sermon by the mmistez. Subject, ‘A Weight for the Winds.”” Lecture and Prayer Service every Wed noniay. ¢ p.m. Mrs. Bulalia Reid Calloway. Directress Wm. Anderson, Supt. p@-GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Right, Pastor. Stewards Day 10a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by stranger. 2p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p.m. CE Le @ p. m.. Preaching by stranger. Win E. dienizan, Pres. CEL. - TB.’ MeGowan, Sunt. Se ST.MARK’'S PY. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery St Rev. Roy 33. Mohr, Pastor 19 a.m., Love Feast. ila, m,, Preaching by Rev, E. W. Scot. 2p. m, Sunday School. 3pm. Rev. B. H. Knight. 7 p. m., Christian Endeavor Sp m., preaching by Rev. R. W. Dorray of Washington, D. C. ‘These features maris ahe close of the District Conference of the past week: Mr. Harry Carpenter will play the cor: net hereafter at the evening services. Miss Lydia Scott, Organist. cr mea en nae ‘A Great Revival is on at Sharn St. Memorial Church The past week has been largely one of preparation. "The preaching by Rev [Mrs.j Lena Mason, of Philadelphia, has been powerful and hearrsearching A number have been reclaimed. These eat meetings wili continue next week Eome. rest. end pray. Sunday Services 10a. m.. Bible Class, Mr. Thos H. Smith, Leajer 11 a.m., Sermon by Pastor 8p. m., Sermon to Order of Good ‘Hopes, Rev. -G. R. Williams 8 p..m., Special sermon ‘by ‘Rev. Mrs, Lena Mason, Evangelist. ‘Come and bring your friend: CHURCH NOTICES ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts en ea ae ee eee anaes Rey. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Paster 112. m. Sermon by Pastor. 2.20 p.m. Sunday School. We invite Young Men to this service. 4.30 p.m Pastor will speck atthe You. CA. 4.30 p.m., Allen League Good pro- gram. 5p. m., Class Meeting. 8 p.m. Special sermor to the Golden Link Lodge. &. of P. B.D. rent, Supt.-S. S. William Butler, Pres. League We welcome friends and. visitors to these services EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Hanover Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D. Pastor Kings’ Deughters’ Day and Sunday School Anniversary. Uiz.m,, yermon by pastor. Subject, “The'same spirit controls great men, in different ages and under new condi- tions.’* ‘ 2,30 p. m. ‘The 65th. anniversary of the Sunday Schoo! will begin to last one week, Gp. m..AllenC. E. League, § p. m., The ladies will have a special programme and un.address by pastor John Murray, Pres. League Cherles Tolzon, Superintendent. GETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lapvale St, and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. 8. Fagg, D. D., Pastor Grand Rally all Day 10.30 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7.30 p.m. Sernion by pastor. T. J. Copeland, Supt. fF PAYNE A. ME. CHUROH Calhoun and Laurens Sts. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor, Residence: 1160 8. Calhoun St. Sunday, November 16th, 1913 Big Revival Services every’ evening. A different subject evening. Have you been saved? If so, help to show others the way to Christ. Meetings begin 7.30 every evening. Don't fail to hear’ the story us Miss A-L.T. Waytes the great Evangelist, teils it. Now is the time tw get closer to God. le. m.. Preaching by Evangelist A. L.@. Waytes subject, “The man im- prisoned, or the imprisoned eoul.”” 2.80/p. m., Sunday Schoo) 6p. m., Alien C. E. League. ‘Topic, Temperence Fucts and Figures 1 Rings 20: 1.22 7.20 p, m. Sermon by Evangelist Ay L. T. Waytes, subject. “The Book of Remembrance.” Strangers are always welcome. Chas, E. Dorsev, Supt. Sines E. Neale Pree. A. & i ST. JOHN’S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor ‘Looking Back Day Ga. m. Class ia. m. Sermon by Rev. Geo. Re Willams of the M. E. Church. 2.0-p. m. Sunday School. 6p. m. Allen League Sp. m.. Clas: No. 1, Bro. M. White, Leader, will celebrate its tifty-first anniversary. All class leaders and their members are welcome. The 10 leaders will wear white scarfs and each leader will march from the basement with bis members and take seats in the altar, Sermon by fhe pater, subject, “The Lamb and His Followers.”” ba TRINITY A, M. 8, CHURCH, Linden Ave. anc Biddle St Rev. L. C. Curtis. D. D., Pastor. 1a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2:30 p.m, Sunday School. G30 p.m A.C. ELL. 7.30 p. m. Preaching by pastor. All are Weicome to our services T. J. Holliday, Supt. Albert’ Whittington, l’res. E. L ta WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquita St., near jefferson, Rev. 4. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 am. Sermon by rastor. 2.20 a.m. Sunday School 8 p.m., sermon to Doctors’ Coach- men Association. 3.45p.m., 4. C. EL, Service of song. New Hymnals. 6 p.m. Sermon in interest of Class 3 J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. A.C.EAL. HANDY MEM, A. M. E. CEURCH Baker-and Bruce Streets Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor Annual Woman's Day Rally Mrs. Martha Thowpson.Pres, Presieing 10.45 2. m., Sermon by pastor, subj. “She hath done what she could.’” 2 p. m:., Sunday Schoo) 3p. m., Platform Meeting. 8p.m., Extra Pragram. A’ cordial welcome 'to all Mes. Sarsh E. Johnson,Pres. 7TH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. -G. B. Rodgers, Pastor. Services every Sabbath—Saturday 10a, m., Sabbath School 11,90 a. m., preaching service 2.30 p, m.. Young People’s Society Special service Sunday night Nov. 16 S p.m. Subject, “The strength of man and the weakness of man, sign of the ‘times.”” __A question and answer service each evening. All Invited Good Music IN UNION THERE ISSTRENGTH Rev. C. Bd. Brown, Pastor of St. Lukes U. A.M. #. Church, Spring St. between Jefferson and 'sicBlderry, will preach 2 special sermon to the !Central Star House No.13 of Job, Sun- day November 16, 3p. m. Md. Grand | Couneil and all Houses invited. } ‘All are welcome : P.U.C.H. Bro. W. H. Patterson, W. F. ‘Sister M. Cummings, W. S. Universal Methodist Episcopal Church ° CHRIST INSTITUTION «_ Ensor. Street 3 : Rey. G. W, Kennard, Pastor iia:m., Sermon by pastor, © 2... 2.30;p..2n:, ‘Sunday ‘School: 2° \=7.30'p. m., Sermon by. ‘Rev. J. H. | Jackeon, eke New Orleans, La.—Whether you want to or not you must admit that I am a traveling man. When I wrote to you the last time I was in Texas and you will recall all I had to say to you then. I went to Austin to attend a conference held by Bishop Charles S. Smith. I was glad indeed to mingle with the ministers of the Central Texas Conference. They have some strong men in this conference and among them I found Prof. A. S. Jackson, who is the commissioner of education of the whole connection. It was this visit that caused me to feel good because I heard Prof. Jackson deliver some speech. The people who hear him enjoy his speeches but I would suggest to Prof. Jackson that he would just get in a little more about the department of which he is secretary. I want to hear him impress on his audiences just a little more about the educational work of his church. He must enlighten the people on what the church is doing, and that will bring him more educational money. I do not mean to meddle but it strikes me that this is the thing to do, and I am doing it. I could mention others, but will not do so. I had the pleasure of meeting and hearing Prof. John R. Hawkins, the financial secretary of the church. Prof. Hawkins is making good. The men seemed delighted to have him in the city and to have him visit the conference. He made a telling speech about the financial department of the church, and in this he made the people hear him. Mark it down that I told you that Prof. Hawkins is doing his work so well that after he makes his report to the next general conference he will be reelected without question, and I want to say to the man who are coming to the front to spend money to advertise for the position that they are throwing money away. Hawkins will beat you and you had just as well go way back and sit down. Prof. H. T. Kealing, who is an elder in good standing in the church, and was present at the conference. He is a member of that conference and I am informed that the conference will get behind him for the office of bishop, and they had just as well know this now. He is a great man and wherever he has been placed he has made a success. I visited many places and had a fine time. Had the pleasure of visiting Tillotson College, the new high school and then the Deaf, Dumb and Blind School. I talked with the teachers and others and Sunday morning I had the pleasure of preaching for Rev. L. L. Campbell. I recall how Dr. Campbell some years ago had me to remain over when I had spoken for him to visit the Deaf, Dumb and Blind School and then he introduced me to the young woman who is now my private secretary. She was then in the bloom of life and as active as could be. She is well trained and knows how to teach. I have made some improvement and I owe it to her. She is a great woman, and I take this method of saying it to the public, because she deserves it. From Austin I found my way to Houston and found Miss Florence McBride, who used to live in Macomb, Ill., waiting for me. She heard that I was coming and as she used to be secretary of the Wood River Baptist Sunday School Convention and had received some inspiration from me, she met me at the stable and invited me to go and stop with Miss Mary G. Everett, who is one of the public school teachers in Houston and who has a beautiful home right here in town. She told me that I would be welcome and I was surely welcome. Bright and early next morning I went with her to her school, met the teachers there, then called to see some friends in Houston I went to the home of Milton H. Griffin, who is a mail toter. He was away toting the mail but his wife was there to receive me. I decided to use the hello box in saying a few words to Prof. W. J. Smith, principal of one of the schools. I called up the number of the school where he was located, and he seemed to be out of humor about something and when he picked it up he asked: "Well who is it and what do you want?" It was so cross that I asked him if he was thus addressing me. 'I am talking to you,' he re- plied, "and I want to know if you have anything to say to me. I am the principle of the school," and with this he put up the hello thing, and I could not say anything more to his royal highness. I have never have been at the head of a big school hence I am not in a position to know why he had acted thusly. But I have heard since that he is having a little trouble and does not want to be bothered. I hope he will pardon me this time, and I will not do so again. I called on Prof. Ryan and then to the stable where I started for Beumont. Beaumont is a great city and I spent a week there in conference, leaving Saturday night for this place. I will not take up your time to tell you about the conference there. It was also presided over by Bishop Smith. On Saturday night Dr. W. Sampson Brooks delivered an address which was a fine effort and brought many expressions of approval. Brooks is a man who has gone far in the hearts of the people and church until I believe he will some day he called to the bishopric. He is worthy and deserving of anything he can get. I will bring this letter to a close and tell you about New Orleans in my next letter. All mail may be sent to me at Helena, Ark., care of Dr. E. C. Morriss. J. O. MIDNIGHT. CONVERTS BAPTIZED Annapolis, Md., Nov. 13—Rev. S. S. Wormely baptized a number of converts at the Baptist Chucrh Sunday. The revival service there is still in progresss. The revival recently conducted at Asbury M. E. Church is still bearing fruit. The different secret orders are conducting praise services at their stated meetings. The converts' class at Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church, led by the pastor, Rev. Wortham, have organized by electing the following officers: William Colbert, president; James Parker, secretary; Mrs. Hester Johnson, treasurer; Frederick Powell, pianist and William Green, asistant leader. Mrs. Mary Brown,15 East street. is much improved. Mrs. Sarah Henson is on the sick list. Mrs. Rebecca Holt, of Calvert street, is confined to her room, by a stroke of paralysis. DENTON NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Denton, Md., Nov. 12—In response to an invitation of Mrs. M. J. Bryant, several ministers' wives met at Denton last week and organized the Ministera' Wives Alliance of the Eastern Shore. The following are the officers: Mrs. M. J. Bryant, president; Mrs. M. B. Barham, vice president; Mrs. Eilza M. Addison, secretary; Mrs. Jonh Hammond, assistant secretary and Mrs. Martha E. Johnson, treasurer. Revs. Barham and Bryant and Mrs. K. Casson addressed the meeting. Mr. Charles Wayman, of Thomastown, died suddenly last week of appoplexy. He was a nephew of the late Bishop Wayman. He leaves a wife and several children. W. C. T. U. held its monthly meeting at the A. M. E. Church. Miss L. T. Kennard, the supervisor of public schools, read a very interesting paper, being an account of the 40th Annual Convention of the W. C. T. U., which was held in Brooklyn, N. Y., recently. A PRINCE OF GOOD FELLOWS DEAD "‘Boogy’ Blackstone is dead" was the news that quickly traveled over the city Tuesday. "Boogy" was not a minister nor a millionaire but was one of those ordinary mortals who had friends by the hundreds and not an enemy. James E. Blackstone had been in ill health for months, and several times his life was despaired of. The end came finally Tuesday. He was a native of the city and had spent the best days in and around the Seventeenth ward. As a bartender for Thomas R. Smith, he gathered friends and patrons by the hundreds for his employer. He was never known to be in an angry mood or to treat a customer discontourously. Funeral services were held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church yesterday morning, a high mass of rewuiem being said by Rev. Charles A. Evers. Many of those who counted him as their friend were in attendance. WANTS A DIVORCE Mrs. Pauline Jackson-Stevens by Attorney W. Ashbie Hawkins, has applied for a divorce from her husband, George Stevens, on statutory grounds. Mrs. Lelia Seward-Holmes is named as correspondent. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGEK REV. D. D. TURPEAU OF SALOON LEAGUE Cambridge, Md., Nov. 12.—In an address before the Cambridge District Conference of the Delaware Conference in session in Waugh M. E. Church Wednesday night Rev. D. D. Turpeau, superintendent of the colored department of the Anti-Saloon League said: "The League is optimistic, notwithstanding the result of the election. We did not lose anything—we would have been glad had those men, who refused the Christian voters a voice in the affairs of the State, been defeated for office; but we lost nothing in the election. The League does not represent parties but seeks to make men of all parties, serves the best interest of an advancing Christian citizenship and that citizenship can be not less insistent in its war against the liquor traffic, it matters not who is elected. "We shall insist none the less upon the men, who have been sent to Annapolis; though they chance not to be the men; whom, in a number of cases, we thought would serve this purpose best—that they give the people relief from the aggressions and intrusions of the liquor traffic. "It is the function of the League, as the agent of the church in the field of temperance reform, to urge all men who seek to hold office to stand against the liquor traffic. "This we do in the interest of the home, the boyhood and womanhood of the country. If we do not get the men we desire, we proceed to urge the men whom the people elect. "Our claims are moral, and therefore they are biding upon all good citizens irrespective of party. Party defeats or party victories do not alter our position. We are fighting a moral evil that has no respect of persons. Our claims are with the individuals. It is not our duty to bring success to parties. Our is to show christian voters what men will stand for the passage of laws that will advance our movement against the liquor traffic. "We are charged with the responsibility of causing the defeat of the Republican party—We disclaim any such responsibility. As a matter of fact, we advocated the defeat of some Republicans as well as many Democrats, but not on party lines. We did it in the open on the ground that the individuals were hopelessly 'wet' men." At the conclusion of this address strong resolutions were adopted approving the Anti-Saloon League authorizing Dr. Turpeau to represent sentiment among colored people at the Columbus Convention of the National Anti-Saloon League and pledging co-operation in the fight against the liquor traffic. The conference is largely attended. Rev. C. W. Pullett is presiding. CATONSVILLE HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Mrs. George Robinson and Mrs. Beverly Howell spent last week end in Washington as guests of Rev. George Harris. Miss Lillian Matthews, who has been quite sick, is rapidly improving. Mr. James Bennett, assisted by several young men, met Wednesday night at the residence of Mr. Archie Rawling to organize a lodge of Wise Men. The funeral of Joseph Wilson, who was killed Friday by a Catonsville car was held Tuesday at Grace Church. Revs. J. H. Goodrich. C. H. Murray and P. H. Green delivered eulogies. Rev. Annie Brown, the evangelist, spoke at Grace Church Sunday night to a large congregation. Miss Mary Beale, District Super intendent of the Allen League, visited the League of Grace Church last Sunday and delivered an address. Misses Annie and Gertrude Snowden have returned from Philadelphia, where they visited relatives. Mr. Wm. Ravling, who was kicked by a mule several months ago, will leave the hospital this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sedewick have returned to their home at Marlboro, after a visit to her sister. Miss Grace Pye. (Other State News on Page 3) ```markdown ``` Every day brings to our office patients who have satisfied themselves as to our ability in the examination of the eye, the fitting of proper frames and lenses and our most moderate charges. Our records contain the names of thousands of the best people of this city and vicinity, and every one is satisfied. Our business has increased every year, and there are reasons for it. We have the skill and experience that come from fitting thousands of people with glasses. We are honest with our casters, honest in our advertising and honest in our prices. We have one of the best-equipped Optical Parlors in the city, and we are proud to back up every statement we make. OPEN UNTIL 8 P.M.—SATURDAY 10 P.M.—Occulist and hospital prescriptions filled 1/2 price J. B. EON. HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON. Recorder of Deeds at Washington, who will deliver an address to the Knights of Pythias at Metropolitan M. E. Church, Orchard'street, near Druid Hill avenue, this Sunday afternoon. CALLED FROM BARBER SHOT AND New Orleans, November 12.—Jacob Brown, stepson of S. W. Green, supreme chancellor of Knights of Pythias, was called from a barbershop by a woman last Friday and riddled with bullets. A big crowd was attracted by the shooting, and the woman with the smoking revolver in her hand, said "There he is over there in the gutter; you can pick him up if you wish." The murder created a sensation here. Brown was well educated and served as private secretary to his stepfather. His funeral took place Sunday. THE SEGREGATION OF COLORED Oberlin, O., Nov. 18. — President King, of Oberlin College in recent addresses to the students of the school, has scored the policy of segregating colored government employees at Washington, as well as other manifestations of prejudice against the Negro. He said that he has written President Wilson and others regarding discriminations against colored employees but has received no satisfactory answer. He declared that the press of the country is guilty of suppressing news when it is favorable to the race. He advised the students to stir up sentiment against manifestations of color prejudice. Mrs. Ida E. Walker, of 758 Saratoga street, has returned from a six week visit to her daughter, A. Norman Brown, of Omaha, Neb. Nerve—Lung—Tuberculosis There are hundreds in Baltimore City to verify the Wonderful Curative merit of Strength and Life. Mrs. Tucker, 2003 E. 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Phone Character is the Best Capital WM. R. PARKER Real Estate Broker and Investor Property bought and sold on easy terms 917 Druid Hill Avenue ADVERTISE NOTABLE ADVANCE IN FIFTY YEARS BESET BY MANY OBSTACLES Attention Called to the Sources Which Have Contributed to the Rise of a Race Once Enslaved and What It Has Accomplished Under the Influences of Free Government. The transformation of a people living in one room slab huts, worshiping in the pine brush and living in ignorance, superstition and poverty, to a powerful, economic group of 10,000,000 men, women and children, paying taxes on over $760,000,000 worth of property, owning 21,000 square miles and cultivating 100,000,000 acres of southern land—this is the marvelous story which is vividly told in "The Negro's Progress in Fifty Years," as given in a special number of the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. Through struggle, perseverance, faith in God and the co-operation of the best white people, the north and south colored American has made extraordinary progress-economic, social, religious and educational-in half a century of freedom. This hopeful conclusion is based upon facts which have been clearly presented by a selected group of experts in education and social progress-white men and colored men, northerners and southerners. "Idealistic emotions," a happy phrase borrowed from Ray Stannard Baker, have given way to facts of progress and facts of current problems. The academy through its secretary, Dr. J. P. Lichtenberger of the University of Pennsylvania, has done the nation a rare service in assembling and presenting the facts so that the busy man of affairs in education, in legislation, in business as well as the student of education and sociology, can get a birdseye view or an intimate knowledge of Negro business activities and labor conditions affecting the common welfare of white and colored people in the south. "The Negro's Progress In Fifty Years" will prove a valuable handbook of information as well as a source of encouragement and inspiration to men and women who have an intimate knowledge of race problems in America through years of work with the colored race and to foreigners who wish to know what freedom has actually meant to the Negro. This valuable publication will undoubtedly be brought to the attention of members of state legislatures who have hesitated to vote more money for schools because they have not been sure that thousands of educated colored persons are really intelligent leaders and law abiding followers. The soundest reason for men and women giving thought, time and money to the work of securing a better adjustment of race relationships depends upon the fact that wherever the Negro has been given a fair chance to develop his natural abilities in contact with the purest, wisest and most cultured white people he has amply proved his worth as a helpful individual. Patience, forgiveness, true Christianity—these have been powerful agents in the hands of many consecrated southerners and northerners in dealing with the colored race during fifty years of unhill climb. A list of the contributions to "The Negro's Progress in Fifty Years" will suggest the range of information which is now available and well worth studying. "Negro Population in the United States." Thomas Jesse Jones: "Professional and Skilled Occupations." Kelly Miller: "The Negro in Unskilled Labor." R. R. Wright Jr.: "Development in the Tidewater Counties of Virginia." T. C. Walker: "The Negro and the Immigrant in the Two Americas." James B. Charke: "The Tentant System and Some Changes Since Emancipation." Thomas J. Edwards: "Work of the Commission of Southern Universities on the Race Question." Charles Hillman Brough: "Fifty Years of Freedom: Conditions in the Seacoast Regions." Niels Christensen: "The Man's Debt to the Negro." L. H. Hammond: "Negro Criminality. In the South." Monroe N. Work: "The Movement For the Betterment of the Negro in Philadelphia." John T. Emlen: "Problems of Citizenship." Ray Standard Baker: "Conditions Among Negroes in the Cities." George Edmund Hawes: "Churches and Religious Conditions." J. J. Watson: "Negro Organizations." B. F. Lee: "Fifty Years of Negro Public Health." S. B. Jones: "Negro Home Life and Standards of Living." Robert E. Park: "Race Relationship in the South." W. D. Weatherford: "The Work of the Jeanes and Slater Funds." B. C. Caldwell: "Negro Literacy In the United States." J. P. Lichtenberger: "Negro Children in the Public Schools of Philadelphia." Howard W. Odum: "Higher Education of Negroes in the United States." Edward T. Ware: "Industrial Education and the Public Schools." Booker T. Washington: "The Negro in Literature and Art." W. E. Burghardt Du Bois. FORTUNE ON LECTURE TOUR. Pioneer Editor and Author Speaks on "Black Man's Burden." Considerable public interest is manifested in the lecture tour of T. Thomas Fortune, the pioneer editor, author and agitator for the advancement of Afro-Americans. Under the management of P. B. Young, editor of the Norfolk (Va.) Journal and Guide, Mr. Fortune is delivering a series of lectures in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina during November. The subject of his lectures is "The Black Man's Burden." The success with which he has already met on this tour is not surprising when one considers the personality of the two men. Editor Young is well versed in the essentials necessary to the success of such an undertaking and the lecturer has long been looked upon as an authority on most questions of importance which concern the well being of the race in the United States. Mr. Fortune is a native of Florida. His first experience in a newspaper The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. T. THOMAS FORTUNE. office, was gained while occupying the position of printer's "devil" in Jacksonville, Fla. After attending school in Jacksonville, during which time he worked in the city post office. Mr. Fortune was appointed (in 1874) mail route agent between Jacksonville and Chattahoochee. He was later appointed special inspector of customs for the first district of Delaware. His real career as a journalist, however, began in 1880 when with two friends he began the publication of the Rumor, which after two years was changed to the New York Globe. In 1885 Mr. Fortune began the publication of the New York Age, with which his name has been more or less intimately associated ever since, although at the present time he is not officially connected with that publication. He is not only a pioneer newspaper man, but an author as well, "Black and White," and "The Negro In Politics" are possibly the best known of his published writings. Mr. Fortune is a member of the National Negro Press association and was one of the speakers at the annual meeting of the association held in Philadelphia last August. FINE TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF HAMPTON INSTITUTE. How Its Feunder Foresaw Value of Vocational Education. That Hampton and Tuskegee schools for negroes are valuable not merely as excellent schools for the colored race, but for their important contribution to the present vocational education movement, is the declaration of the United States bureau of education. In a pamphlet just distributed by the bureau, entitled "Education For Life," attribute is paid to the work of Hampton institute and particularly General Armstrong, its founder, who is looked upon by educators as a pioneer in the field of practical education. "General Armstrong possessed to a remarkable degree the gift of educational prophecy," asserts Professor Peabody in the introduction to the pamphlet. "He the saw and foretold with extraordinary precision the tendencies and transitions which in the last twenty-five years have practically revolutionized the principles of education. The training of the hand and eye as well as the mind, the moral effect of technical skill, the conception of labor as a moral force, the test of education in efficiency and the vanity of education without discipline in thrift, self help, love of work and willingness to sacrifice—all these familiar maxims of modern vocational training were set forth by him with all assurance of a social prophet." The pamphlet includes a brief sketch of General Armstrong's life and a collection of pitty utterances on aims and methods of education. many of which are distinctly helpful to those interested in present problems, according to officials of the bureau of education. It is felt that General Armstrong's theory and demonstration of practical education have proved to be right, not merely for one race, but for mankind generally. Educators to Meet In Boley, Okla. The first meeting of the State Teachers' Association of Oklahoma for 1914 will be held for three days in Boley, Okla., beginning Thursday morning, Jan. 1. The week ending Jan. 3 will be a holiday for teachers. Therefore it is the desire of the officers of the association to have a large attendance of teachers at each session during the three days. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THE PROBLEM OF SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK OF DR. J. E. M'CULLOCH Plain Statement of Facts on the Situation in the South as it Relates to the White and Colored Citizens=Valuable Publication on Great Public Questions. Where do the strongest, best educated and most progressive southern white leaders in church, state and the arena of education stand on the perplexing social and economic questions of the hour as they relate to the colored race? Public health, the improvement of the race along all lines of uplift, desirable civic reforms, lynching as a public crime and the making of better citizens, these are questions of social justice which are now receiving a goodly measure of attention. Fearless, clear cut and satisfactory answers are given in "The Human Way," a most valuable and attractive volume containing the addresses on race problems which were delivered at the Atlanta meeting of the southern sociological congress. Dr. James E. McCullock, general secretary of the congress, has done a valuable piece of work in editing for popular distribution the addresses of James Hardy Dillard. W. D. Weatherford, C. H. Brough. William M. Hunley, J. H. DeLonch. E. C. Branson, Josiah Morse. George W. Hubbard, W. O. Seroggs. Jackson Davis, B. C. Caldwell, Grace Bigelow House, John Little, Charles V. Roman, Mrs. J. D. Hammond, A. J. Barton and Willur F. Thickfield. The following statement on race relationship, which was prepared and adopted during the Atlanta meeting of the congress by white men of vision and bread, Christian sympathy, expresses so completely the new program of social justice for the race in the south that it is offered with no further comment: Recognizing that tuberculosis and other contagious diseases now prevalent among the Negroes of the south are a menace to the health, welfare and prosperity of both races, we believe that there should be a most hearty co-operation between the health authorities of the various states and cities and the colored physicians, ministers and teachers. We further believe that practical lessons on sanitation and hygiene should be given in public schools, both white and colorgal, and also in the institutions for advanced training throughout the southern states. Recognizing that the south is no exception to other parts of the country in that its courts of justice are often more favorable to the rich than to the poor and further recognizing the fact that the juxtaposition of a more privileged race and a less privileged race complicates this situation. we plead for courts of justice instead of more courts of law. We plead further for a deeper sense of obligation on the part of the more privileged class to see to it that justice is done to every man and woman, white and black alike. Recognizing that lynch law is no cure for the evil of crime, but is rather an aggravation and is itself the quintessence of all crime, since it weakens law and if unchecked must finally destroy the whole bond that holds us together and makes civilization and progress possible and that, other things being equal, a crime is worse which is committed by an individual of one race upon an individual of another race and that form of retaliation is most harmful which is visited by one race upon another, we further believe that there must be a prompt and just administration of the law in the detection and punishment of criminals, but that to this must be added those influences of knowledge and of good will between the races which will more and more present the commission of crime. The economic and moral welfare of the south is greatly dependent, on a better trained class of workmen in all the walks of life, and, furthermore, the state is in the business of education for the sake of making better citizens of all men, white and black alike, and thereby safeguarding the life and property of the community and unbuilding its economic prosperity. We believe that four definite steps of improvement must be made in the Negro schools of the south: First.-The schools must be made to fit into and minister definitely to the practical life of the community in which they are located. Second.-There must be a larger amount of money put into our public schools for Negroes, thus enabling them to have longer terms and to secure better trained teachers. Third.—There must be a more thorough supervision on the part of the white superintendents, following the lead of many superintendents already working. Fourth.—We must attempt to furnish to these Negro schools, through public funds, a better type of trained teachers, and to this end more sane, thoroughgoing schools for colored teachers must be established. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson VII.—Fourth Quarter, For Nov. 16, 1913. Text of the Lesson, Deut. xxxiv, 1-12. Memory Verses, 5-7—Golden Text, Ps. cxvi, 15—Commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns. We have now come to our last lesson in the books of Moses and to the record of his removal from the earth. The book of Genesis covers a period of over 2,200 years. Exodus over 200. Numbers about forty years, but Leviticus and Deuteronomy do not bring us any further down the stream of time. The book of Deuteronomy seems to cover about one month, in which Moses rehearsed to Israel the Lord's dealings with them. We have seen that Auron died in the fifth month of the fortieth year and Miriam in the first month (Num. xx. 1; xxxii, 38). Moses continued until the eleventh or twelfth month. He began his rehearsal in the eleventh month of the fortieth year (Deut. i. 3) and continued until the time of his departure (chapter xxxi. 1, 2). We would like to call attention to many things in these closing chapters, but will first consider our lesson chapter, the first four verses of which tell us how the Lord showed him from the top of Pisgah, over against Jericho, all the land which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob to give unto their seed, but which neither Moses nor Aaron could enter because of his rebellion against the word of the Lord at Maribah (Num. xx. 12, 24). It is written that Moses pleaded with the Lord to allow him to go over the Jordan and see the good land, but the Lord would not hear him and said to him, "Let it suffice three; speak no more unto me of this matter" (Deut. ill. 23:27). And this because he had spoken unadvisely with his lips, having allowed his spirit to be provoked, and had smitten the rock instead of speaking to it as God had commanded. Many a time he had prevailed with the Lord in prayer for this rebellious people, and now because of them his request for himself is denied. Yet God is love, and love is kind. Well might the psalmist say, "If Thou Lord, Lord, should mark inquiries, O Lord, who shall stand?" (Ps. evi. 32; 33; cxxx. 3) We cannot but think of Him who did not save Himself in order that He might save us. Of this very event, His decease at Jerusalem, Moses and Elijah talent with Him on the Mount of Transformation some 1,500 years after the event of our lesson (Luke ix, 30, 31). Of all the events that have ever transpired on our earth none can compare with those of Golgotha. Though there have been many foreshadowings, the mind of man cannot grasp the realities of that day and the Son of God suffering for the sins of the world. So Moses, the servant of the Lord, died, but there was nothing sad in such a death. It was a release from the long conflict with the world, the desist and the devil and a going home to stay with God, whom he had long known face to face. There was neither sickness nor suffering; his eye was not dim nor his natural force ablated (verses 5.7.10). Aaron had no sickness (Num. xx. 25-28). Sickness is not necessary to death. Do we not see it all about us and read of it in the papers every day, whether it is called by the name of heart failure or some other name? Even should it be a violent death our Lord said, "Fear not them which kill the body." And we are elsewhere taught that to die is gain. It is to depart and be with Christ, which is very far better; it is to be absent from the body and present with the Lord, and precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints (Matt. x. 28; Phil. i. 21.23; II Cor. v. 8; S. exvi. 15). Moses died and was buried in the land of Monb, but no man knoweth where (verses 5. 6). He and Eleazar probably buried Aaron's body, but there was no man present at the death and burial of Moses. The Lord did it. The record is, "He buried him." Perhaps the angels helped. I am glad that the body is not the person, and, though we bury bodies, we do not, strictly speaking, bury people. A man once said: "You may bury me if you can catch me. There is great comfort to me in knowing that I shall not be at my own funeral if my body ever has one." There is always the possibility of not dying, but of being caught up to meet the Lord in the air for we shall not all sleep (I Cor. xv. 51: 1 Thess. iv. 16:18). Some already have their glorified bodies, as Enoch and Elijah, who were translated, and probably those who came out of their graves after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus (Matt. xxvii 52, 53). It looks from Jude 9 as if the body of Moses was raised from the dead, for the devil does hate the resurrection of the bodies of the saints, and that may have been the cause of the contention there referred to, for Michael is the special angel of Israel (Dan. x. 15. 21: Rev. xii. 7). The story of Joshua, the new leader, will come before us more fully in our next lesson. Let us give attention to some of the last words of Moses. Notice how he set before them life and good or death and evil: life and death, blessing and cursing, urging them to choose life and to set their hearts unto all the words which he had spoken as their very life (Deut. xxx. 15. 19: xxxii. 46. 47). CRASH! Down Go The Prices On Glasses $3.50 & $5.00 Eyeglasses OR SPECTACLES Tail Yourself of the Service of our PERTREFRACTIONIS WE KNOW HOW Eyesight is failing we can restore it. If you have head- veous troubles that come from or through eye strain we bu—but consult us without delay. 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The other case was sent to the Grand Jury by the defendant's attorneys. The three in which Howe had been sentenced were appealed. During the trial Tuesday, Judge Ambler said that while he favored the segregation of the races he did not see why a man should not be allowed to protect his home. Lindley M. Spencer and Harry Nice represented the State. Howe's attorneys, W. Ashbie Hawkins, W. C. McCard and Warner T. McGuinn, asked a number of questions during the submission of the testimony, but they submitted their case to the court without argument. A verdict of not guilty followed. The three cases on which appeals had been noted were then stetted. Howe really owes his freedom to the efforts of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. They employed attorneys to aid Mr. Howe, and one of the members, Hugh M. Burkett, furnished bond for his appearance in the Criminal Court. At the time that Howe was arrested a mob set upon and severely beat a colored man who happened to be in the vicinity. No arrests were made, however. It may be mentioned that after Howe emptied his shotgun the whites have not at tacked the home of a colored family. EXTENDS THANKS TO CONTRIBUTORS The Board of Directors of Provident Hospital at its regular monthly meeting passed resolutions of thanks to those who have assisted the hospital during the month: To Charles H. Johnson for repairs to front of building; John R. Young for donations of food; Samuel T. Hemsley for Thanksgiving turkey, Galilean Fishermen for use of hall and a committee of ladies for the Progressive Club, Mrs. Arena Carpenter, President, donation of $30. FOR PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS As a special feature of the Tuberculosis Day campaign, December 7th, the National Association for the study and prevention of Tuberculosis will urge clergymen in all parts of the United States to denounce fake consumption cures from their pulpits. Millions of dollars are spent by church members and others on valueless remedies of his character, according to the association's records. Literature showing in detail the methods of fake cure venders will be sent on request to any clergymen by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, 105 East 22nd street, New York City. COLORED BUSINESS MEN CONTRIBUTE The Colored Business Men's Protective Association of East Baltimore donated the sum of $15 towards the lawyers fee in defense to the case of Mr. George Howe. Officers: T. Avernathy, President James Adkins, secretary; Maston Bass, treasurer finance committee Andrew E. Brwon, Chairman, T. T. Taylor, William D. Bass. TO HAVE ANOTHER COLORED PAPER W. H. Reverdy Johnson, who severed his connection with the Colored Man a few weeks ago, will shortly issue the Moses Bulletin, which will be devoted to the interests of the Order of Moses. He will also conduct a general newspaper agency. SUDGED DEATH OF WELL-KNOWN MAN Died suddenly, November 13, 1913, at 1.15 A. M. Joseph T. Peaker, beloved husband of Lottie Peaker and son of John H. and Margaret A. Peaker, life is survived by his wife, Mrs Lottie Peaker, four children, Robert, Estelle, Maud and Thomas Peaker, and one brother. Funeral from his late residence 1834 Druid Hill avenue, Sunday, November 16, at 2 P. m. Friends are invited. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Live Topics for Debate The Ciceronian Literary Association at Morzan Collage is the place for live discussion of live subjects. The topic for Friday, November 21, is "Resolved that all trusts and combinations tending to hinder competition in trade should be abolished by law. 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OUR REFERENCES are nearly 300 satisfied customers, who are the present owners of these beautiful waterfront to hilltop villa sites. Write, phone or call for printed list of names of owners, plats and free tickets to see this property or apply to agents with red badge at Camden Station every day at 1.35 and 2.35 P. M., at Gate No. 5. Sunday, every hour from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M., or any other time to suit your convenience. A FEW LIVE AGENTS WANTED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION APPLY AT C Patapsco Park Land 106 LAW BUILDING Courtland Street, Near Lexington Phone, St. Paul 3119 or S. R. HUGHES 1427 DRUID HILL AVENUE TION APPLY AT OFFICE. Park Land Co. BUILDING , Near Lexington Paul 3119 HUGHES ILL AVENUE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION APPLY AT OFFICE. Patapsco Park Land Co. 106 LAW BUILDING 1427 DRUID HILL AVENUE Nearly $1,300 Raised As Result Of Strenuous Efforts Of Pastor And Members The Fall Rally held at Trinity A. M. E. Church was a big success. The sum of $1,290 was raised. We wish to thank the members and friends for their kind assistance, Rev. L. C. Curtis, Pastor. On last Sunday a special program was rendered by the Allen C. E. League of Trinity A. M. E. Church to a large crowd. Several selections were rendered by the Metropolitan M. E. Church Christian Endeavor. Mr. L. H. Davenport delivered an interesting address and special music was rendered by the Junior Choir. The League is in a prosperous condition and has arranged a good program for each Sunday throughout the whole season. On Sunday, November 30, the League from Allen A. M. E. Church will be present. You are cordially invited to spend an hour with us each Sunday from 6 to 7.30. Mr. Albert Whitington, President; Miss Annie L. Butler, vice president; Rev. L. C. Curtis, Pastor. 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE National Benefit Association Will Be Held In Our Office During The Entire Week Of NOVEMBER 24th, 1913 A souvenir will be given all who call to witness our wonderful achievement in 15 short years. On Tuesday night of the same week at 8 o'clock sharp at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Lanvale and Druid Hill avenue, there will be a short program rendered by local talent and an address delivered by S. W. Rutherford, general manager and secretary. Come early. Refreshments free. R. W. STEWART. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush, mightly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated car diages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chair set, all of the latest designs. ```markdown ``` --- HERE WE ARE AGAIN THE Ephian Male Singing Society ALILEAN FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM.. Biddle St., near McCulloh Day Evening, November 21st, 1913 DR. KERR'S ORCHESTRA S OF ADMISSION - 25 CENTS DON'T FORGET THE DATE T JOIN THE CROWD AND SPEND THANKSGIVING DAY Alphian Male Singing Society ...AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM... Biddle St., near McCulloh Friday Evening, November 21st, 1913 DR. KERR'S ORCHESTRA CARDS OF ADMISSION - 25 CENTS DON'T FORGET THE DATE In Washington, D. C. —AT THE— DLN-HOWARD FOOTBALL GAME. Howard University Campus open at 1 o'clock. Game called at 2.30 Gates open at 1 o'clock. Game called at 2.30 Admission Fifty Cents And Spend An Evening With Us In Wonderland Grand Union Bazar Under the Auspices of the Affiliated Bodies of the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows For the benefit and at the ODD FELLOWS' HALL, 549 WEST BIDDLE STREET Commencing Nov. 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, 27th, and Dec. 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 1913 A unique program has been arranged for each evening. Solos, duets, quartets and lectures by prominent Speakers. Orchestral Music Each Evening. Committee of Arrangements—P. M. V. P., T. B. Slater, Chairman. W. L., Lena R. Scott, Vice Chairman. P. M. N. G., Ida Fine, Fin. Sec'y. P. M. N. G., Jennie Mason, Rec. Sec'y. P.M.V.P., Hamilton N. Hayes, Trea, Single Ticket, 10 Cents. Season Ticket, 25 Cents. MISS ABBIE MITCHELL IN CLASSICAL NEGRO SONGS Mr. Will Marion Cook, Director, Assisted by Miss Lottie Wallace, Contralto, and Mr. Henry Grant, Pianist For the benefit of Young Women's Christian Association At Metropolitan M. E. Church, Orchard St. near Drudid Hill Ave. Nov 25th Social Club General Admission 25c Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete This funeral cost elsewhere..... $136.00 My price$73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD... Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. PERSONALS Mrs. M. E. Murphy, president of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association, who has been sick at her home for two weeks suffering with muscular rheumatism, is still confined to her bed but improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. George Boston, of Pittsburgh, Pa., were tendered a reception by Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Neal, of 1716 Division street, a few evenings ago. The Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, rector of St. Philips P. E. Church, New York city, filled the pulpit at St. Mary's P. E. Church recently. Rev. Mr. Bishop is a native of this city. Mrs. Marie Duffin has returned to the city after spending a few weeks in Washington. Mrs. Edith Dorsey has returned home after spending some time in Philadelphia. Mr. Bernard Gilpin, of Richmond, Va., has returned home after a visit to relatives here. Mrs. Sarah Johnson, of 514 Oxford street, has returned from a stay of several months in Atlantic City. Mrs. Cora Handy, who has been visiting her sister at 19th street, northwest, Washington, has returned to her home at 1535 E. Fayette street. Miss Malinda Bolling, of 1406 Drudd Hill avenue, who was taken suddenly ill a few days ago, is convalescing slowly. Her sister Miss Helen Bolling, of AtaIntie City, who was called to the city on account of her illness, wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness to her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E Bouldin of 135 W. Preston street, announce the marriage of their daughter, Elsie Alverta to Mr. J. Cleveland Hurt, of 172 Dolphin street, on Wednesday evening, December 24th, 1913. Mrs. Annie Lester, of 1204 Argyle avenue, who has been sick for several weeks, is convalescing. Miss F. Etta Butler spent the week-end at Lincoln University to witness the game between Lincoln and Hampton. She was the guest of Mr. Everett Q. Parker. The Troubadours will be at their best November 21, Fifth Regiment Hall. Mrs. Lea Manckao, an old and faithful member of Metropolitan M. E. Church and the Colored Young Women's Christian Association, who has been sick for sometime, is improving slowly. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomas at 1371 N. Carey street and left a fine girl. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Help the Empty Stocking Club November 21. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Banister, of Mt. Winans, and left a fine girl. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Mr. Louis L. Perry has returned to the city after an extended stay at Hot Springs, Va. Mrs. Daniel Richardson, of 909 Argyle avenue, entertained a number of friends last Friday night. 1 Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Weaver, who were married several weeks ago, were the hosts at a reception at their home, 1009 Argyle avenue Tuesday evening of last week. AN AFTERNOON TEA Miss Ida Pennington, of 406 North Pine street gave an afternoon tea on Sunday. November 9, 1913, to a few other friends. Those present were Misses Edna Spence, Marie Morgan, Mamie Pennington, Irene Darkens, Addie Pennington, Iola Knight, Messrs. James Hall, Johnie Thomas, Joseph Hammond, Robert Darkens, John Crampton, Louis Conway. WANTED:—Twenty-five men in the Bible Class of Bethel A. M. E. 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