The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXII NO.13 REPUBLICANS WILL TRY TO "COME BACK" Leaders are Planning Reorganization Meeting To Be Held Early In 1914. WHAT OF COLORED BROTHER? Efforts Will Be Made To Reduce The Southern Representation In Future National Con- Washington, November 21.—The plan for the holding of a convention of Republicans from all parts of the country early in 1914 at which plans for the reorganization of the party will be discussed is exciting general interest. When the Republican National Committee meets here in December a date for holding the convention may be set. It is said, however, that the committee has no power within itself to call the convention. Things have been looking mighty blue for the G. O. P. since the bosses railroaded through the renomination of Taft, and the specter of Roosevelt and a solid Progressive phalanx three years hence are making the reactionaries have nightmares. The Republican bosses have long depended upon the Southern delegates in carrying through their program at national conventions, but there is now a disposition to curtail the representation from that section of the country. The plan was broached as long ago as 1900, but was defeated in the national convention. The advocates of the plan to reduce Southern representation have all stood by and seen the Bourbon South rob the Southern colored man of the right to vote, but have never advocated the reduction of the South's representation in Congress, in keeping with the provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment to the federal Constitution. And one may bet his life that those who seek to reorganize the party and reduce the representation of the South in Republican National Conventions will not utter a word for the franchise of the Negro when the extra convention is held. These leaders will, however, magnify to colored voters the anti-Negro policy of the present national Democratic administration. The reduction of the South's representation will meet with opposition from many of the party leaders in that section of the country, where the titular leadership has passed from stalwart colored Republicans to white men who are republicans only when a presidential election is to take place. One prominent colored leader is said to favor a plan to reduce the representation from his section of the country, but only as a means to aid the party in its desperate effort to regain its former commanding position. THE HUGHES BOOM Coupled with the talk of the rehabilitation of the party, is the boom or Justice Hughes for the Republican nomination for President. He was urged to become a candidate when the Chicago convention delegates were moving heaven and earth to name Taft over Roosevelt. To his credit it may be said that he refused to mix in the matter in any way. Hughes made an admirable Governor for New York, the only criticism from a racial standpoint being that he did not give a single colored man an appointment during the four years as Governor. His decision in the Alabama peonage case gives the hope to man that he is sound on the fundamental questions of human rights. While many are inclined to favor the Supreme Court Justice there is a general belief that Roosevelt will be so strong three years hence that the Republicans, or those who claim themselves as members of the G. O. P., will nominate the colonel on a platform of his own making. THE STRUGGLE FOR LAND AND LIBERTY. Lawyer W. A. Hawkins Tells Of Difficulties In Way Of Race Advancement In the course of an address in "The Struggle for Land and Liberty" before the Forum Sunday afternoon, W. Ashbie Hawkins said that it was difficult for the race to secure desirable residential property in all sections of the country and declared that this opposition to colored neighbors made the race the victims of real estate agent, who exacted more money from them than they would get from white tenants. "In many of the cities of the North," he said, "it is almost impossible for a man of African descent to buy property in any but those sections largely inhabited by those of his own color and that regardless of his ability to pay the price. But it was left for Baltimore to take unto itself the distinction which some people affect to believe it gives, to put this tacit understanding, this gentlemen's agreement in concrete form upon its municipal statute book, and call it, a segregation ordinance one for preerving peace preventing conflict and ill feeling between the colored and white races in Baltimore city and promoting the general welfare of the city by providing as far as practicable for use of separate blocks by white and colored people lfor residences, churches and schools." Declaring that the law did not preserve peace between the races he asserted that it did not even segregate the white men doing business in colored neighborhoods, they being content to remain while the dollars poured in. He mentioned the delay that Judge Elliot took in handing down his decision declaring the last law invalid and of the Court of Appeals sustaining opinion, which also indicated the kind of law that may pass legal muster should the segregationists have it enacted. "The Negro realizes more fully every day" he concluded "the value to him of his land and it products, and that if his citizenship here is to count in his own peace, happiness and security, it is because of his willingness and ability, in the face of great odds, to keep up his struggle for land and property." Y. M. C. A. WORKERS GET The fifty workers in the special effort made by the Y. M. C. A. to bring the cash amount up to $15,000 are meeting with a fair degree of success. Only $6500 is needed to realize that sum. All well-thinking and true-spirited citizens should remain loyal to their pledges made and do their very best this month. The institution is much needed in our midst for there is nothing being done out side the spiritual work of the church to reach and help the men of the race just in the same way that the Association does. A special report will be made to the public after the middle of December and we must make a fine showing for the eye of the other large cities are upon us. TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR LATE DR. JOHN FRANCIS Washington, November 20.—Memorial service for the late Dr. John R. Francis will be held at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church next Monday night. The exercise will be under the auspices of the Colored Settlement House, in which work the deceased physician was deeply interested. Secretary of State Bryan, Major R. R. Moton and Dr. W. M. Davidson are among those invited to speak. The Shiloh Baptist Church has just concluded the celebration of its fiftieth anniversary. Rev. J. M. Waldron is its pastor. A big revival is in progress at Ebenezer M. E. Church. Over 120 converts are reported. Rev. W. H. Dean is pastor of the church. SMALLEST AMOUNT FOR AFRICA Decatur, Ill., November 21. Nearly a million dollars was appropriated for foreign missions at the meeting here of the Methodist Missionary Board. Africa got the smallest amount, $50,229. DELAWARE TEACHERS HOLD INSTITUTE Dover, Del., November 2.—The annual institute for the colored teachers of Delaware was held at Whatcoat M.E. Church last Friday. P. P. Claxton, United States Commissioner of Education; Rev. W. C. Jason, principal of the Delaware State College; and Rev. Albert Price were among the many speakers. GRAIGHEAD LEAVES THE VERDICT Harrisburg, Pa., November 21. W. H. Craighead, recording secretary of the National Negro Press Association, has resigned from the editorship of the Advocate Verdict, the only colored weekly in Dauphin county. FIRE AT LEONARD MEDICAL COLLEGE Raleigh, N.C., Nov. 20—Fire destroyed the biological and chemical laboratories of Leonard Medical College a few days ago. The college is affiliated with Shaw University, a Baptist institution. The funeral of Rev. J.J. Worlds, a past grand master of Masons in this State, was held here a few days ago. He was 70 years of age. NEW MAYOR OF BATTERSEA London, Eng. November 29.—J. R. Archer, a native of the West Indies, has been elected mayor of Battersea, a borough of this city. He is the first colored man to enjoy this distinction. He is in business here. His wife is also colored. TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN BUSINESS Des Moines, Ia., November 21. A banquet to stimulate interest in racial business enterprises was held at the Union Congregational Church tonight. The affair was given under the auspices of the Masonic Temple Association, which is behind a movement to erect a business block for racial enterprises. Addresses were delivered by John L. Thompson, editor of the Iowa State Pystander; Rev. R. U. Taylor, John Spencer, Rev. T. L. Griffith, Dr. A. J. Jefferson, S. Joe Brown, Rev. W. L. Lee, Rev. T. M. Brumheld, Mrs. Adam Dixon, Dr. A. J. Booker, J. H. Holmes, Rev. Bates, Dr. E. A. Lee, S. C. Thompson, Dr. X. M. Wilson and J. B. Rush, the latter acting as toastmaster. SPECIAL TO ADVERTISERS As next Thursday is Thankgiving Day and a holiday, correspondents of the Afro-American Ledger are requested to send in their news by Tuesday noon. Church and other advertising, should be in the office by Wednesday noon to insure publication. HOWARD FALLS BEFORE MIGHTY HAMPTONIANS After Holding Sway For Five Successive Years They Go Down In Defeat. HAMPTON STRONGER TEAM Virginians Play Rings Around Opponents And Excell In Every Department Of The Game. Hampton, Va., November 19. At last the mighty has fallen. Howard University's football team, conqueror of all for the past five years met the sting of defeat at Hampton on Friday, administered by the Institute's balanced and well drilled eleven. The score 8 to 6 shows the type of play but is a poor indication of the appearances of the teams. Hampton's sturdy line not only was able to hold on the defense but kept Howard's backfield men with the exception of Brice from gaining ground. For three years "Bullet" Slaughter has been defeating Hampton, Lincoln and Shaw by his famous criss cross play from a delayed and covered pass, but there was nothing doing for Mr. Slaughter in this game. Two or three times it was tried but after long across the field runs the Bullet met Cayle or some other Hampton player for a down. Brice showed way above his teammates and his cool deliberately passes forward true to the mark and ground gaining runs off tackels and skirting the ends did more for Howard than all other plays massed together. Slaughter also did excellent work and scored the touchdown credited to Howard. Bender at usual stage-fright moments showed brain work of no ordinary kind. Gayle was in the game all the time. He did good aggressive work for Hampton but his ore particular function performed well was in stopping the much feared Gilmore from being on the receiving end of many successful forward passes. Flint Oliver, and Jamison proved too formidable for the tackles of Howard and the three reeled off many a first down besides plunging nearer the center of the line. Hampton's defense was weak on stopping forward passes and solving Brice's fakes. Earl in the first period, Howard's center backed up near his own goal on sending the ball back for a kick threw over the kicker's head who fell on the ball for first score of the game, a safety bringing two points to Hampton's team. The game through the next two periods resulted in advance of the ball by straight football on the part of Hampton and a return from danger, by resorting to open playing and forward passes on the part of Howard. With five minutes to play, aided by a penalty for holding, Brice threw the oval to Slaughter in the end zone for the first touchdown. When Clay began again, Hampton rushed the ball steadily up field and being held for downs kicked to Howard who returned the kick, the ball passing out of bounds on the thirty-five yard line. Again Hampton's machine carried the ball to within striking distance but Howard held and with one down to spare Bender signaled for a drop kick formation from where he threw the ball to Johnson in the end zone which carried the score PRICE THREE CENTS two points above that of Howard. THE SUMMARY Hampton Pos. Howard Johnson le Gilmore Wildy lt. Dowdell Alken lg Carter Stony c Beamon Martine rg Clellan Scott rt Bell Gayle re Slaughter Oliver lh Penderhugh Moore rh Grinngae Flint fb Gould Bender qb Brice Touchdowns—Slaughter, Johnson. Safety—Gould. Referee, G. C. Wilkinson; Umpire, N. P. Robinson; Linesman, E. B. Henderson. HIGH HONOR FOR DR. D. A. WILLIAMS Chicago, Ill., November 21. Dr. Daniel H. Williams of Chicago, formerly Surgeon-in-chief of the Freedman Hospital, Washington founder of Provident Hospital, Chicago and now the only Afro-American on the staff of the new $1,000,000 St. Luke's Hospital has been made a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. The action was taken at the convention held in the gold room of the Congress Hotel. Dr. Williams has gained great fame as the result of the many successful operations he has performed. His great fame rests on the fact that he is the first surgeon in all the world to operate successfully on the human heart. Dr. Williams has a large practice in Chicago and is often called to distant parts of the country to perform difficult operations. His practice has brought him an immense fortune running into six figures. Atlanta, Ga., November 21.—The case of Benjamin J. Davis, under indictment for alleged taking of whiskey from a bonded warehouse, was postponed until the next term of court at the request of the United States District Attorney. Mr. Davis and his attorneys were ready for the trial, it is said. Mobile, Ala.. November 21. The annual session of the Alabama Baptist Convention is in session here this week. Plans for having a State head quarters and employing a financial secretary were discussed. In four churches last night the convention celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the race. Dallas, Tex., November 21.—B. Abram a member of the State Legislature, is preparing a bill making it a felony for colored women torun houses where whitenem meet colored women. The project has the endorsement of many race leaders who want to see this one-sided commingling ended. Milwaukee, Wis., November 20. —William G. Anderson, the noted Chicago lawyer, was here this week to institute bebeas corpus proceedings in the federal court to secure the release of John Dietz, who is serving a life sentence for killing a man sent with a number of employees of a big corporation to take possession of Dietz's land. Mr. Anderson feels confident that he will secure the release of his client. Mr. Anderson has earned a big reputation as a successful bebeas corpus lawyer. Among the notable cases that he won in Chicago were the securing of the release of Banker C. W. Spalding, John Dennison and Captain Streater from the Illinois Penitentiary. DAVIS' TRIAL AGAIN POSTPONED ALABAMA BAPTISTS IN SESSION THEY MUST NOT MIX IN TEXAS LAWYER ANDERSON IN MILWAUKEE NORFOLK SEGREGATION LAW DECLARED INVALID Norfolk, Va., November 20. Norfolk's segregation law was declared invalid by Police Justice James S. Barron last Friday. The cases of several persons were arrested for violating the law were heard before Justice Barron on October 17. At that time Captain Tazewell Taylor, W. H. C. Brown, James G. Martin and James E. Diggs appeared for the defendants. In an argument lasting over two hours, Captain Taylor assailed the validity of the law and declared that should it ever reach the United States Supreme Court that it would be declared invalid. In rendering a decision against the law, Justice Barron said: "The ordinance which provides that the question as to whether a block or section should be 'white' or 'colored' is to be determined by the ownership of the property and that it should be determined by the number of residents in the district." In rendering his decision Justice Barron pointed out that the recent Legislature had granted cities the right to pass segregation ordinances and he suggested that in preparing a new ordinance for this city that care be taken to provide for the future growth of the colored population here. A NOVEL RALLY IN ST. LOUIS St. Louis Mo., November 20—A big rally is in progress at Central Baptist Church. The rally forces are divided into sixteen sections, each of which is known as railroad train special. As the engineers of each train report the amounts brought in great enthusiasm prevails, the rivalry for speed in raising amounts being so great. The trains are known as Missouri Cannonball, Tennessee Flyer, Georgia Express, Kentucky Flyer, Trans continent and Southwest Limited, Pennsylvania Limited, Alabama Express, Texas Flyer, Virginia Flyer, Louisiana Mail, Colorado Special, Arkansas Flyer, Illinois Mail, Central West Limited, Panama Special and the Flying Squadron. NEW ERA FOR DUNBAR A. A. There was a membership rally of the Dunbar Athletic Association held at the residence of Dr. H. S. McCard, Thursday, November 18. The physical needs of the boys and girls of Baltimore were discussed by the following persons: Messrs. James E. Bantum, Ralph Cooper, John Murphy, D. O. W. Holmes, Glenford Pennington, H. Grafton Browne, Thomas F. Jones, Bernard Webh, John Rich, Winfort Braxton and Dr. H. S. McCard. A delightful repast was served by the host. James E. Bantum, president; Dr. H. S. McCard, vice president; James E. Jones, secretary; W. Deaver Boston, treasurer. Athletic Council, Dr. H. S. McCard, James E. Jones, Alfred Rice, Carol Briscoe and Milton Dorsey. CRISEFIELD HAPPENINGS Crisfield, Md., November 21.—Despite the inclement weather, the services at Shiloh-M. E. and St. Paul A. M. E. Churches were largely attended Sunday. At the first named church, the pastor, Rev. C. S. Sprigg, preached on the life of Job. Woman's Day services were held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. W. Jewett, of Snow Hill, Md., is expected to fill the pulpit at Shiloh Church this Sunday mornin. Rev. C. A. Williams will preach those at night. It is most likely Dudtan exhibition of the work of the pupils of the public school will be held after the midwinter examinations. Mr. Herbert Wilson, of Fairmount, was a visitor here a few days ago. Thousands Attend Opening of New National Home For Mosaic Templars of America—Work of Grand Master William Alexander Commended. Washington the Chief Speaker. Little Rock, Ark.-The recent dedication of the new Mosaic temple in this city was an event of great importance to the secret and benevolent societies here and to the public generally. The exercises were attended by over 5,000 people from various sections of the south. Mayor Charles E. Taylor, who headed a delegation of leading white men and women, declared that the temple was not to be warmed to the bosom of any as belonging to this race or that; it was Little Rock's, and down in the record as such it goes, and everybody seemed satisfied. The national temple, to be used as a home of the Mosaic Templars, erected at a cost of $60,000, constructed by a colored contracting firm, came of the effort of the organization founded in 1882 by John E. Bush and Chester W. Kentts. Mr. Kentts has long since died, but John E. Bush still lives, the big figure of his state and the financial wizard, as Booker Washington calls him, of that fraternal society not the least of whose distinctions is that it was founded and established by colored men after the fashion of no order then in existence. This building, situated at the corner of Ninth street and Broadway, is said to be one of the finest office buildings and auditoriums in the south. All its appointments being measured by the cost of it, certainly it is the greatest structure get reared out of the capital and energy of colored people. While the sessions of the leaders of the Mosaic Templars lasted through three days, the dedicatory exercises were held with Booker T. Washington as the principal speaker, John H. McConico, national grand auditor, presided, and the speakers aside from Dr. Washington included Mayor Taylor, William Alexander, the present distinguished national grand master; John E. Bush, national grand scribe, and Dr. Joseph A. Booker, president of the Arkansas Baptist college, who introduced Principal Washington. The exercises were held in the auditorium of the temple, which seats 1,000 people. Five thousand people wanted to get in, but could not. Dr. Washington insisted that the building of so fine a temple ought to teach great lessons to his people. He took great pride in reciting the history of what he said had come to be the chief fraternal organization among his race. He said in part: "Let me in brief recite something of the history of this organization. It was organized in 1852 by two young Negroes of Little Rock, Bush and Keatts. The organization started with one lodge of fifteen members, located in Little Rock. The order now operates in twenty-six states, the Panama canal zone, Central America and the West Indies. Its numerical strength consists of 1,100 subordinate lodges of $0,000 members. The order started with no funds behind it other than the necessary amount to defray incorporation expenses. The surplus in all departments now amounts to $127,000. The new temple building was created at a cost of $60,000 out of the endowment surplus. The temple has been completed and paid for without levying any extra taxation upon the members. This has never been done by any other fraternity in America. "Since the organization of the order the benefit departments have paid to our people more than half a million dollars, and today the order has all of its death claims paid up to date, and such has been its record for thirty-two years. "J. E. Bush has been the financial wizard of the order since its birth and has acted as national grand secretary and treasurer. All of the funds of the order have been handled by him and its financial system planned. The order has never lost a cent by embezzlement. The greatest growth of the order has come since the induction into office of the present grand master. William Alexander. He succeeded the late C. W. Kentts. His work shows up in tangible results. When he assumed the head of the order the membership was barely 10,000. "I take it, however, that this building, and this organized body of men and women have a great purpose back of them. Neither great bodies nor material structures will mean much in the uplift and higher civilization of our race except as a means to an end." The officers made their reports to the national committee of management. Both Grand Master Alexander and Grand Scribe Bush reported for their offices, showing up the character of membership attracted to the organization. Grand Auditor McConico gave "backing up" figures. The balance from last year was $80,629.90. The collections for the year amounted to $90,850.94. The expenditures have been $83,798.22, leaving a cash balance on hand of $82,115.71. The total assets of the Mosaic Templars, including the national temple, amount to $116,799.98. THE ILLINGIS EXPOSITION. Personnel of Commission Appointed by F. D. Duvene Governor Edward F. Dunno. Chicago—The commission appointed by Governor Edward F. Dunne of Illinois last July for the purpose of arranging a national celebration to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation and to show the progress which the colored people have made during fifty years of freedom has begun work in earnest. The exposition will be held in Chicago in 1915. The commission is representative and leaves no doubt in the mind of the public as to its ability to carry into effect the provisions of the bill authorizing the celebration. Bishop Samuel Fallows, LL. D., president of the commission, represents the best which the white race affords in training, character and the teaching of the greatest book of books, the holy Bible. Hon. John Daily represents the highest degree of intelligence and fealty of the great commonwealth of Illinois. Hon. W. Duffy Purcy stands out as a beacon light of the richest and most prolific of American ancestors. Major R. R. Jackson, a native Illinoisan, an enthusiastic, young and J. B. THOMAS WALLACE SWANN. brilliant soldier and traternal leader, represents the colored race in the Forty-eighth general assembly of Illinois and will ever sing the praise of Governor Dunne for this mark of recognition of a struggling people. Hon. Medill McCormick represents intelligence, coupled with material usefulness and essentials. Mrs. Susan Lawrence Dahl, the only woman upon the commission and who was the unanimous choice of all the colored people of Springfield and Sangamon county, is now the choice of the entire 200,000 colored people of Illinois, who will commemorate the fifthth anniversary of their liberation Sept. 22, 1915. Mr. Thomas Wallace Swann is the right man in the right place and a man who deserves more than passing notice of the part he played in using all the energy, influence and skill at his command in making this appropriation a fact. He is a native of Virginia and has had a wide and varied experience in many good movements for the advancement of our people for a number of years. MRS. PANKHURST'S VIEWS ON-SEGREGATION OF RACES. English Suffragette Says Retribution Follows Wrong Done Humanity. Just before leaving the Institutional church in Chicago, where she recently made a great speech for woman's rights and also pleaded for justice to the colored people. Mrs. Emeline Pankhurst, the famous English suffragette, was asked about her views on racial segregation. Mrs. Pankhurst said in reply: "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 wrongs 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 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. Remember, 'Who would be free, themselves must strike the blow.'" Mrs. Pankhurst also said she was glad of the opportunity to make this extra address to the colored citizens because while she was in Philadelphia a young colored girl came to her at the close of one of her lectures and asked that she give the colored people a chance to hear what she had to say on the question of franchise for all citizens, without regard to color, according to the constitution of the United States. The speaker was introduced by Mrs. A. J. Carry, wife of the Rev. Dr. A. J. Carey, pastor of the Institutional church. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Jackson, Miss.—Here I am in Mississippi trying to say a few words to you, and ought to be able to say them because I am sitting in a college office, and this is a great place to talk. I am now in Jackson college and in the home of President Hubert and this alone makes me feel like I am some pumpkins. But my friends it is not all sunshine this morning. I feel some degree of sadness as I write to you this week. One of my very best friends has left me, and I am, so far as he is concerned, left alone in the world. Of course you have all read of the death of D. Webster Davis. I heard it in Beaumont; but I wanted to believe that it was a mistake, but then later comes the news more direct, because I saw it in the Richmond Planet, and this put a gloom over me. Daniel Webster Davis was a great man, and he was a friend to all who would have a friend. His much learning did not turn his head in the least, but took him if anything a little closer to his people, and he was always found right on the spot. He was ready to serve. I am sure you will remember him as a poet. He ranked with the best, and I am so thankful that I have one of his books. I shall ever treasure it, because it was given to me by him. It is not often that I have people to give me books, and when I get one I stick hold of it. So you need not think that I will not treasure this bok, for I think the world of it, and shall ever do so. He was also a philosopher, and reasoner. But Davis did not stop at the places I have named, for he was a fine preacher. For years he was pastor of a church in Manchester, and was at the time of his death. I have visited his church time and time again and had the pleasure of speaking for his people. They always treated me fine because he told them that i was his friend and he was my friend. You could speak of Davis as a teacher, because he was a teacher in the public schools of Richmond for years, and was at the time of his death, and I am informed that the whole school board attended his funeral. Well he deserved it, and all that the people paid him. D. Webster filled so many places, and it would be hard to tell them all. I am sure you will remember him as one of the great lecturers and entertainers of the age. His lectures were always freighted with wit, humor, pathos, philosophy. I take pleasure in saying this about them. He could make almost a dead man laugh, and this is not putting it too strong. There was always something in his talks that would impress you and instruct you. But he is no more. We shall all miss him. I had a letter from a friend the other day, who said this to me: "Colonel, it looked to me like you had moved to Texas. I know it is a big state and an interesting one at that, yet I like to hear of you getting around." Well when you are in Texas you can get around, but I decided that I had better get away from there, because I heard lots of talk about war, and you know of the war in which me and General Grant were together, and you will remember our work. I am near the place now where we had to work hard, before we could get it, but we got it. I am now near Vicksburg, Miss., and you know all about Vicksburg. I worte to you last week from New Orleans, and I had a fine time in the city. I told you about the death of Jake Brown. Well he was buried, and I got there just too late to attend the funeral. They were moving away. I enjoyed very much spending a day in New Orleans. I spoke at the Baptist church, at the A. M. E. Church, took dinner with Prof. A. H. Colwell, and his bride and enjoyed this pleasure very much. Colwell, is a busy man, but would have me meet his Sunday school He is superintendent of the St. James A.-M. E. Sunday school and they tell me that he knows his business. He holds a good government position, but he is not too busy to attend church and Sunday school, and to meet the people. He likes to serve. We need such men. I spoke of the bride of Mr. Colwell. She was a Miss Wilson, and when she married New Orleans public school lost one of its best teachers, saying nothing about race or color. She was there when it comes to teaching, and then she is there when it comes to keeping house and cooking. From New Orleans, I went to the stable to purchase a ticket. The agent was on the white folks' side talking to a white man, and I asked him for a mileage ticket. He kept talking socially to the white man, and I asked him again, and he then turned and said: "By God you will wait, you are not Jesus Christ are you?" No I am not," I replied, "I am only a human being, and I do not want to buy God, but I want to buy a mileage book." He went on waiting then on some white passengers who had reached the place, and as long as one would come he would not pay any attention to me. After he had sold and sold, he then turned to me and asked "What is your name and where do you live?" I answered this telling him my home was in Chicago. "Then you ought to go back up there," he said. "That's your business and none of mine!" I said to him, and by that time he had fixed up the book, paid him $20 and left. I was feeling some "cuss" words in my mind, but did not say them. I will not comment on this, for it answers all for itself. Hattiesburg was my first point, and there I stopped over to make a few remarks to the people. I spoke in the afternoon to women only in the Methodist Church and at night I talked to the people in the Baptist Church. I tell you they had some fine music there. I did not spend the night in Hattiesburg, but left for Meridan, where I was to attend a big meeting there of the Grand Benevolent Association, at the head of which is J. F. Thomas, of Bessemer, Ala. This man has established something. His order has erected a fine building in Bessemer, Ala., and I have told you about this before. It is a good organization and is doing good work. I am proud that I had the pleasure of attending and seeing it. Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle and her band attended the meeting. I will not have time to tell you all about the meeting this week. I am writing this letter Sunday morning. I shall go from here to Vicksburg. I got up at 5 o'clock to write this letter. Look for my letter next week. I have something to say to you about Mound Bayou. I am sure that you will be interested in all I say. If you have a letter for me, send it care Rev.B.S. Williams, Gulfport, Miss. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Matter of Orthography. "You know Miss. Passay?" "Yes." "She said she would die for Jack." "She did? You mean die?" "She did." "Yes, but she spelled it with a 'y'." m ```markdown ``` Going Some. "I hear that Frank has made good." "You bet he has." "Sure! He married the widow of a millionaire the first time he tried it and the daughter of another the second time." ```markdown ``` "I wonder why the trees shed their leaves in the fall." "To get ready for the winter." "Wouldn't it be warmer with the leaves on?" "What train are you going to take?" "Not any. The train is going to take me." "You give me a pain." "No charges. You needn't give it back." Better Not. "Ah, wad some power the gifte gie us To see ourselves as others see us!" No such a blow that power would strike It was aware what we were like. BIDDY AND HER FAMILY. Grit to be of any use to the fowl must be grit. It must have sharp corners and cutting edges. Warmth in the chicken house is fully as essential as feed for laying hens. They won't lay eggs unless they have a generous supply of both. Chicken pox can be avoided by feeding plenty of charcoal and occasionally some sulphur. It is a blood disease. aggravated by unean surroundings. Keeping the incubator dark will help to prevent the spread of white diarrhea. If it is light the chicks will pick at droppings of any birds that may be infected. C. and P. Phone, Madison 692 GEO. H. HOLLAND Formerly Manager for the late Alexander Hemsley Funeral Director and Embalmer 517 Robert Street GEO. H. HOLLAND Formerly Manager for the late Alex- ander Hemsley Funeral Director and Embalmer 517 Robert Street Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite, courteous and expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions. Open day and night. To the Friends' and Patricia ALEX. HEMSLEY I wish to announce to the general public that of my late father and will endeavor to sustain efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thank you and hoping for a continuance of the same. SAMUEL T. H. FUNERAL DIRECTOR Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. 'Phone Mount Vernon ...JOHN H. TO 142 W. HILL ST. THE UP-TO-DATE UNION Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable come to see him, j South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 THE BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE F. S. STROBRIDGE Home Office: Cor. Charles & Sarah The Leading Life Insurance Company Life Insurance Policies issued Premiums collected weekly from Issues The Best The Old Relia Robert A. Baltimore's Leading 506 ROGER Expert Embalming, Courteous Attention Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages Both Phone. FELIX B. P. 102 E. Mulberry St. FUNERAL DIRECTOR C. & P. PH No Branches. Not Connected A reward will be offered for sons doing business un FRIENDS' and Patrons of HMSLEY Funerals in the general public that I have will endeavor to sustain the re- sidence and Embalmer. Thanking the p renance of the same. I am reser- DUEL T. HEMM DIRECTOR & P Hall occasions Fun N OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDL Phone Mount Vernon 2578 JOHN H. TOADY 42 W. HILL STREET UP-TO-DATE UNDER General for $10.00 and up; cas riages for Funerals, Wedding ables at the most reasonable le come to see him, just call Y. I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours, FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Coaches to hire for all occasions Funerals from $75.00 Up MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. 'Phone Mount Vernon 2578 Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call South 422 or South 396-Y. 142 W. Hill Street and Mount Vernon 5138 826 Druid Hill Ave. THE RELIFE INSURANCE U.S. STROBRIDGE, Preside A. Charles & Saratoga. Life Insurance Company Policies issued on age ed weekly from the hoo s The Best Cont The Old Reliable ERT A. EL 's Leading U ROGERS AV , Courteous Attendants, Her Tire Carriages for hire one. Day o FLIX B: PYE, Ferry St. ERAL DIRECT C. & P. PHONE Not Connected with be offered for the de ing business under th BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE CO. F. S. STROBRIDGE, President Home Office: Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured Issues The Best Contracts The Old Reliable Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funerals Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. Both Phone. Day or Night. FELIX B: PYE, Sr. 102 E. Mulberry St. Nr. Calvert. ::::FUNERAL DIRECTOR:::: C. & P. PHONE No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detection of persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 Colored Sewing Machine R. H. Butler, the color sewing machines, is here be- ging for your fall trade. I ha- d sent by the company for co- nen wanting to buy a machi- new model just out, the best ever put on the market. get their machine from. that want your trade: The Colored Sewing Machine Man..... R. H. Butler, the colored agent for Singe sewing machines, is here before the public catering for your fall trade. I have been made special agent by the company for colored trade. See me when wanting to buy a machine on small monthly payments. We have a new model just out, Singer Company has ever put on them will know where to get their machine er machine people that want your trade 1211 Druid Hill Ave. The most equip R. H. BUTLER'S. OUR PATRONS GE We have a new model just out, the best machine that the Singer Company has ever put on the market. Our people know or will know where to get their machine from. We are the only, Singer machine people that want your trade: 1211 Druid Hill Ave. The most equipped repair shop up town. R. H. BUTLER'S. Phone Mad. 4984-Y. payments. [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] HAPPENINGS News Gathered From Various Sections of the State by our Special Correspondents. (Ssepcial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Nanticoke, Md. Nov. 20- Miss Emma Tindley, of Philadelphia who is the guest of Mrs. Mame P. Johnson, of Salisbury, gave a musical concert here last week. She was ably assisted by local talent. Rev. Theo. Johnson has left for Salisbury to attend the district conference. Captain A. Hardy is in port. Prof. P. W. Gordy, supervisor of schools, was down last week looking after schools. Mrs. Sadie Wallace is very much indisposed. Mr. Albert Smith and Miss Edith Hitch were married Sunday, Rev. Theo Johnson, officiating. Cristield, Md., Nov. 20.—The Woman's Dav at St. Paul A. M. E. Church was a great success. Interesting papers were read by Mrs. Carrie Spriggs and Mrs. Carrie Brown. Miss Nellie Wilson read a paper on Social Purity and Miss Ethel Clark on the work of Women. All the papers were well prepared and well rendered. Rev. C. A. Williams is pastor of the church. ST. MICHAELS NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) St. Michaels, Md., Nov. 20.—Alverta Wells and Mrs. Bertha Honey have returned from Baltimore. Mr. J. Bayley is visiting relatives and friends here. Mrs. Emma Keizer and Mr. Robert Caldwell, of Whittman, were visitors here last week. Woman's Day, despite the inclement weather, was a brilliant success. Mrs. Helen Turner, the principal of the school here delivered a very illuminating address. The slogan was to raise the standard of morals, get property and utter the plain truth from the pulpit fearlessly. Among the festivities on Thanksgiving day will be a concert by Golden Rule Band and a dinner at Samaritan Hall by a committee of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Miss Emmeline Tindley will be the principal feature at concert at the U. M. E. Church next Wednesday. Percy E. Jewett of Admore, Pa., is in town. Rev. G. Matthews, of McDonald will preach at the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday. Mrs. Cornelia Haskins is on the sick list. NOTES FROM EASTON (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., November 21.—Mrs. Helen Gibson, who of late years has made Baltimore her home, died November 12, and was buried in Richards Cemetery. Rev. and Mrs. George Cooper, of Baltimore were in Easton Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Helen Gibson. The congregation of the Methodist Protestant Church will shortly begin the erection of a new church. The trustees of Bethel A. M. E. Church gave a talking social Thursday evening, the 20th, and it was a success. Rev J. W. Bond, of Berkely, Md., preached at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night. Mr. Stephen Truxon, of Baltimore, was in Easton Monday visiting his sick grandmother. Mr. Joseph Moore, of Royal Oak, Md., died November 18th, at his residence. He was one of the leading oystermen of the Eastern Shore. Mr. John Blake, who has been very sick for several years, died Sunday night. Mrs. Nannie Frost is ill with pneumonia. SNOW HILL HAPPENINGS (Special to the Atro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill. Md., Nov. 20—Mrs. Victoria P. Dixon and Mrs. Mary J. Purnell spent a few days in Newark last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James-Corbins. Mr. Toy Purnell and wife. Mrs. Rosa T. Purnell gave a supper Sunday night. Among those present were Mrs. Victoria Dixon, Mrs. Alice Robins, Mr. Edward Purnell, Miss Lelia Tull and Mr. Otho Johnson. Mrs. Mary Q. Henry has come home from Baltimore. Mrs. Georgiana Wilson, who had a slight attack of paralysis last week, is much improved. POCOMOKE CITY JOTTINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Md., November 17 —Sunday was Women's Day at St. Johns Church. Quite a good number of worshippers turned out, and a good time was experienced. Mr. Daniel Archer, our fastest cooper, who finished his work here for the season, left last week for Chincoteague, Va., where he is engaged for the rest of the winter making oysters barrels. Miss Laura Ballard of Crisfield spent a few days this week visiting friends. Herby Bonniville, son of Mrs. Hennie Bonniville, while exercising a horse on Saturday, met with a terrible accident by running into a fast moving team, resulting in a fractured scull and painful injuries about the face and head. Albert Butler, one of the workmen on the street took suddenly ill last week, his condition grew to the extent that it was necessary to take him to his home in Norfolk. Va. Mrs. Lee Drummond of Fruitland, Md., who is on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Hester, Coston, was taken very sick. Her condition is said to be very serious. Mr. Leven Dutton, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, died at Cape Charles, where he had gone to spend a few months with his daughter. His remains were brought to this city for burial. He leaves to mourn his loss, two sons and a daughter, Noah Dutton, of this city, Rev. John H. Dutton, of Frostburg, Md., and Mr. Sarah Toliver, of Cape Charles, Va. Mr. Samuel Watson is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Tull spent Sunday in Virginia. Mr. Charlie Rowlie of Snow Hill, is visiting friends in this city. Mrs. Osha Wallace left for home on Tuesday after visiting friends here for a week. DENTON NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Denton, Md., 'Nov. 20—Miss Mary Cephas and Mr. John Robinson were married at the A. M. E. Parsonage on October 29th. The M. E. Church has just closed a successful Harvest Home. There will be a Ministerial Concert and Gold Dollar Supper at Union Betnel A. M. E. Church Thursday evening, December 4th. Mrs. M. J. Bryant read an interesting paper on the "Duty of the Educated Laity to the Church" at John Wesley M. E. Church last Sunday evening. Rev. J. G. Bryant was in Baltimore this week. The public schools of this place are crowded to their utmost capacity and the teachers are earnest and efficient. NEWS FROM ANNAPOLIS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Annapolis, Md., Nov. 21.—The churches in the city and vicinity are preparing to fittingly observe the Thanksgiving day. The five congregations will unite, and the services will be held at Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church. Program: Music directed by Rev. E. S. Williams, D. D., pastor of Asbury M. E. Church; five choirs participating; Thanksgiving prayer, Rev. A. H. Maloney, rector of St. Philips P. E. Church; the first and second scripture lessons will be read by Rev. P. W. Wortham and S. S. Wormley. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. Dr. D. J. Beckett of Parole. The teachers and pupils of Staunton public school will give an entertainment for the piano for use in the school. Miss Bertha Martin, daughter of Rev. J. G. Martin, spent the week end in our city the guest of Miss Lucy Wortham, daughter of Rev. P. W. Wortham. Mr. Clinton Burgess spent a week home with his family. He will soon retire from service in the navy having served 30 years. Mrs. Joseph Carroll and the Stewardess gave a tea in horor of Mrs. M. F. Handy, who was a guest of Mrs. P. W. Wortham. BANNER DAY AT WAUGH CHAPEL (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cambridge, Md., Nov. 21—Mr. and Mrs. Douglass, of High street, visited the high school during the week and brought with them Miss Seny and Mr. Seny. It is hoped that many more of the parents will visit the school, and see what is being accomplished by her children. On Sunday at Waugh Chapel was a banner day. Rev. Shockey preached a wonderful sermon on the subject "Ask God for What You Want." At night the pastor, Dr. S. S. Jolley preached to the ladies order of Tents on the subject "He was Flesh of Our Flesh and Dwelleth Among us." Mr. John Matthews is convalescing at his home, 400 High street. Mrs. Herman Wilson is spending a few days visiting in Baltimore. Those having news of interest will please send them in to the local agent. Mrs. Marina Jackson has been somewhat indisposed during her stay at home. Mrs. Gertrude Manokoo is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. Winifred Molock wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mamie, to Mr. Howard Sharps. TO THE LAD ...EDUCATION Mad. M. A. Hu 737 George Street Having spent the summer York learning the latest in hair work, Shampooing treatment and Manicure making of Puffs, Braids, now prepared to open her for the winter. One of the new courses offered this year at the High School is woodwork for girls, and under the supervision of Prof. Long, the class of 12 girls are doing splendid work. MASONIC LODGE ELECTS OFEICERS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., Nov. 21.—The Misses Violette and Edna Rhodes and company opened up a fine and up-to-date delicatessen store at 70 Frederick street. Luncheon will be served of the best of everything on the home-made plan. Bread, pies and cake will be delivered promptly when ordered. The Star of the West Lodge, No. 26, A. F. and A. M., under the supervision of Most Worshipful District Deputy Grand Master William E. Cooper, the following officers were duly elected and installed for the ensuing year: Worshipful master, A. L. Dudley; senior warden, E. B. Gales; junior warden, William Hall; secretary, B. S. Bates; assistant secretary, Ulysses R. Bromery; treasurer, C. Fulton Harris; senior deacon, George S. Douglas; junior deacon, J. H. Payne, tyler, Charles Meekins: stewards, Philip Hill, Wm. Hollingsworth, Chaplain, Thomas G. Washington, John Robinson. An entertainment was given on Friday night by the pupils of the night school. Those taking part were Misses Edna Rhodes, May Stewart, Etta Freeman, Hattie Casey, Buenna, Eulla Suber, Mary Waters, Naomi Manley, Mr. Leroy Fisher. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Overton sang. At a called meeting held at the public school building on Monday night a literary society was organized with the following persons as officers: president, Mr. R. L. Edmonds; vice president, J. D. Jackson; secretary, Miss Mary Malone; treasurer, Miss B. B. Kennerly; chaplain, Rev. G. W. M. Lucas; sergeant-at-arms, J. Malone and correspondent-secretary, Prof. G. B. Overton. Rev. Dr. D. D. Turpeau, of Baltimore, State superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of Maryland spoke at all three of the churches Sunday. Miss May Dean, of Keyser, W. Va., is visiting Mrs. B. S. Bates. The stewardesses of the M. E. Church gave a supper on Monday night. Mrs. Oliver, Watson, Howard, Ida Ford, Hilda Brown are on the sick list. Mrs. Ariminta Casey is able to be out again. Thanksgiving services will be held in a union gathering at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Rev. G. W. M. Lucas will preach. Prof. G. B. Overton was elected by the City Temperance League as delegate to the State Convention. (Other State News on Page 6) FIVE WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS Five little Santa Clauses knocking on your door! "Shop now," they cry, "for soon we'll be but four." THEY ARE GOING FAST. So Are the Toys. Buy Those Christmas Things Today TO THE LADIES ...EDUCATION... Mad. M. A. Hunter Having spent the summer in New York learning the latest methods in hair work, Shampooing, Scalp treatment and Manicuring, the making of Puffs, Braids, etc., is now prepared to open her classes for the winter. What's the matter with your Hair What's the master with your hair If you want it long and beautiful it can be made so with Mme C. J. Walkers Wonderful Hair Grower. Write, Call or Phone Mrs. J. S. Fennell, Madison 1345 or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. FREETILL CHRISTMAS! FREE TILL CHRIST MAS! A Handsome Unbreakable Rubber Comb Free The comb retails at 50c and will be given away to anybody who purchases one of DR. SCOTT'S Electric Hair Brushes This brush stimulates the root of the hair and prevents dandruff—the great enemy of the scalp. Makes the hair grow. It relieves nervous headache and auricular. Made of selected wood. No wash required the hair or scalp. Dewars of imitation. This brush is poked in a neat box with comp- sport to test power. Appropriate Christmas Gift —sent by insured mail, postpaid, for 50¢ gift guarantee. Our look on special mailed free. Don't forget to accept this offer. CANVASSING AGENTS WANTED PALL MALL ELECTRIC C. 128 WEST 34th ST., NEW YORK Mme. L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT W. H. Largest Manufacturer of Hair Preparations in Boston. Largest Importer of Pure Human Hair. Trained in the best schools. Many years' experience. Honest dealing with the public. Honey is sweet with the patio. For Growing Hair on Bald Heads and Bare Temples, use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food, per jar 25c, and 50c For Stimulating the Growth of the Hair, use Parrish's Wonderful Hair Tonic, per bottle. 25c. and 50c. For Developing and Beautifying the Skin, use Parrish's Orango Flower Skin Food, per jar 25c. We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet Articles—Hand Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Switches, Braids, Puffs, etc. Free Catalogue. Parrish's Never a nail Hair Food is absolutely one of the best hair preparations on the market. It stops the hair from Splitting at the ends and falling out. It will make your Hair Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Agents wanted. Write for terms. Mme. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 888 R Tremont. Mention this paper when writing. OLIVER J. CAULK ...House Painter... ...And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Madison 1029. House Painting, Glazing, Graining, Enameling Floors Stained-Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. Ladies if you want your hair to grow long Madam Gross will treat your hair with Wonderful Hair Grower Guaranteed to Grow one-half inch per month also her preparation on sale. 2203 Division Street Come and Buy Your Clothing From Mme. Brown-Wade, 2145 Division Street. Private dwelling Largest and cheapest clothing business in Northwest Baltimore in Northwest Baltimore. Ladies' dresses from $1.00 to $7.00. Separate coats, shirts and waists. One piece dresses from 25c. to $6.00. Men's separate coats 50c. Men, women and children's shoes from 25c. to $1.25 per pair. Evening and wedding gowns on hand. Open from8' a. m. to 9 p. m. M. TREGOR & SONS Superior Hair Dressing ...PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER... To be used by modern Ladies and Children to dress the Hair to any stylish fashion. Stores should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock in the next store for it or write direct to us. Price for wholesale sent on application. M, TREGOR & SONS ess Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c extra to be used will be mailed with every order. TREGOR & SONS Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles Street, Baltimore, Md. W. Washington, D. C. E EUREKA COMB PRICE $1.50 With Lamp Cap For Heating. Metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair. Most convenient and Satisfactory. Druggist and Notion Stores should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock. Please ask in the next store for it or write direct to us. Price for wholesale sent on application. M, TREGOR & SONS PRINCESS Price of Princess Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c extra Directions to be used will be mailed with every order. M. TREGOR & SONS Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles 1131 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore. Md. 1229 E. Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair Most convenient and Satisfactory. Mrs Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars.] Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for the thin places on your temples. Not greasy-will not gum. SCALP TREATMENT. HAIR STRAIGHTENING. Mitchell—Office For The Eureka Comb] 21 DRUID HILL AVENUE ANCE. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED. MUSIC Mrs Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars.] Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for the thin places on your temples. Not greasy—will not gum. SCALP TREATMENT. HAIR STRAIGHTENING. Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell—Office For The Eureka Comb] 2121 DRUID HILL AVENUE NOW IS YOUR CHANCE. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED. Mme. M. J. Gross Forte and Theory this scholastic year by visit 506 Gold Street, Baltimore, Md. With patience will teach a New Natural Method especially adapt- special, concise course for adult students. To call, write or Phone, Madison 3282 M. TESTED IN YOUR HAIR AND SCALP? S. S. E. WATSON treat it with Mme. C. J. Hal Hair Grower, guaranteed to grow hair half an matter how short or stubby or in what condition Will teach Piano Forte and Theory this scholastic year by visit and at her studio, 506 Gold Street, Baltimore, Md. With patience and exactness I will teach a New Natural Method especially adapted to children. A special, coneise course for adult students. To arrange for lessons call, write or Phone, Madison 3282 M. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN YOUR HAIR AND SCALP? If so, let MRS. S. E. WATSON treat it with Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, guaranteed to grow hair half an inch a month, no matter how short or stubby or in what condition the scalp may be. Treating Children's hair and scalp on Saturdays from 10 A. M. to 4 P. M. at special rates. I have all of Mme. Walker's preparations for sale. For any information call or write. RESIDENCE, 421 ST. MARYS ST. NOTICE—DO YOU WANT LONG AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR? If so. MADAM M. THOMPSON will treat your hair with Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make hair grow. 2143 DIVISION STREET C. & P. Phone. Madison 3464 M. Long, thick, luxuriant hair is merely a question of care and cultivation. If your scalp itches and the hair is dull, brittle, uneven and coming out with every combing, it is because its life is being destroyed by the presence of dandruff. Such a condition demands the regular intelligent use of MRS. LUCY S. DAY BRAIDS EXPERT WORKER IN HUMAN HAIR PUFFS I desire to inform the public that I do not use any of the injurious hair pomades and tonics that are on the market. For the past (8) years I have used my "Perfection Pomade" only, which I manufacture myself, and guarantee. 1308 N. FREMONT ST. BEAUTY. PARLOR MRS. HELEN ASH-JOHNSON Hair Culture, Massaging, Straightening Manicuring, Dyeing. 1317 N. CAREY STREET Office Hours: 8 A. M. to 7 P. M. Phone: Madison 3551 M. Other hours by appointment. WESTWOOD & SONS SUPERIOR HAIR DRESSING FOR USE ON HAIR WESTWOOD & SONS, PRESIDENT WESTWOOD & SONS, PRESIDENT WESTWOOD & SONS, PRESIDENT Druggist and Notion Stores show Please ask in the next Price for what M, TR Price of Princess Company Directions to be used M. TRE Wholesale Manufacture 1131 E. Baltimore Street, 1229 E. Street, N. W. USE THE EUREA With Laser A combination of metal electro- Most conv LAND CAP Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell 2121 DRU NOW IS YOUR CHANCE. ATTENTION Will teach Piano Forte and at her studio, 506 Gold and exactness! I will teach aided to children. A special, arrange for lessons call, write ARE YOU INTERESTED I If so, let MRS. S. E. Walker's Wonderful Hair Gin inch a month, no matter how HAIR FOOD Unequalled for softening and beautifying the hair and promotes a luxurious growth, guaranteed to be free from all injurious chemicals and should be used as the most proper hair Dressing for Ladies and children. DIRECTION—Rub thoroughly into the hair and comb hair to suit style. Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in the known original red bozes: Large boxes, 25c. Single box, 15c., ordered by mail, 25c. Medium red tin box|single 25c. Ordered by mail, 40c. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. MAKES HAIR GROW. MUSIC --- Afro-American-Ledger Members National Negro Press Ass'n Published Every Saturday AT THE AFRO-AMERICAN BUILDING, 628 N. EUTAW ST. BY THE Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone. Mt Vernon 2883. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. O. & P. Phone. Madison 342. Payable in Advance One Year.....One Dollar Six Months.....Fifty Cents Three Months.....Forty Cents Single Copy.....Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO BALTIMORE, NOV. 22, 1913. The newspapers are quoted as to the price of turkeys being cheap for Thanksgiving. Now just what they mean by cheap we do not know but it seems to us that just about Thanksgiving time Turkeys are nearly always about the same price. --- Real Estate men are reaping a harvest out of the segregation ordinance. Property in the segregated districts is going up by leaps and bounds, and if it keeps on property in districts where Negroes live will be the most valuable property in the city. And yet these wise solons (?) tell us that property values depreciate in neighborhoods where colored people live. If Solomon in these days some of these people could give him distance and then beat him running in the wisdom line. --- Washington does not seem to be any nearer the solution of the Mexican problem than when it first began to solve it. Huerta does not seem to be losing any sleep over what Washington may do one way or the other. Now if it was a question of segregation of the Negro it would be solved over night. If there is one thing that a democratic administration can do quicker than another it is to find a way to do some fool thing against the Negro. At every thing else they are novices, even including the currency question. During the past month quite a number of complaints have been received in this office of the nondelivery of the Afro-American Ledger until Monday and even Tuesday of the following week. There is no reason in the world why this paper should not be delivered in all parts of the State either in the morning mail or not later than that afternoon at the fartherest. It is not our fault as our papers are mailed early on Friday night and ought to reach every part of the state in due season. We are asking our agents and subscribers to notify us AT ONCE on a postal card just the exact time they receive their papers for WE MEAN to FIND OUT just where the FAULT is and REMEDY IT. We are only ask that you notify us promptly the EXACT TIME you get your paper. THE WM. BROWN WAY "William C. Brown, who rose from a section hand to the presidency of the New York Central Lines, resigned today."—News note. From a section hand to the presidency of a railroad like the New York Central is a far cry, and yet William C. Brown made the distance and something to spare, and now when he has reached the ripe age of sixty years he asks to be relieved of the duties of his office, "feeling" as he says "that he is entitled to a little relief from his arduous duties." Now here is a lesson for our young men. Evidently Mr. Brown did not reachthis high point by way of the pool table, the card table, nor the dance hall, or by playing the races. He overcome by strict attention to business, burning the midnight oil, and above all making himself thoroughly proficient in the duties of his position. There were many other white men who were section hands along with Brown, but they did not reach the presidency of a great railroad. The task of reaching this high position was not an easy one, we feel pretty sure. Brown's path was not a bed of roses, and we venture the assertion that he made a good many slips before he reached the top, but he persisted until he got there. Now, perhaps, some colored man or boy who will read this article will say: "O, but he was a white man." That is true, but is there no heights to which a colored man may reach by persistent endeavor? Surely there is, but it is going to depend upon the man himself, it has got to be in the man. It will always come from within, and never from without. The world is not engaged in the avocation of preparing men for certain positions of honor and profit. Not a bit of it The man has got to prepare himself. The world needs men, and needs them badly, but up to the present the world has never gone into the business of manufacturing men for the positions it wants men to fill. It generally looks for the man that is prepared and then takes him. William C. Brown is not the first man that has reached an exalted position of profit and trust, nor will he be the last one, not by any means, but it is safe to say that every one such man will get there by a good hard tug on his own bootstraps. WAS IT A MISTAKE? At the great educational meeting held sometime since, in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, in New York, Bishop Nelson, of Atlanta, Ga, boldly asserted that the giving of the franchise to the Negro, following the late Civil War, was both a mistake and a great blunder, and it increased the difficulties of evangeling the race. Bishop Nelson is a good, straightforward man who means to do the right thing by the Negro, but he is entirely mistaken in this matter, and his mistake is not improved at all by the indorsement of "Ben" Davis, of the Atlanta Independent. The fact is, the wisdom of giving the suffrage to the Negro, following the war must be determined not in the light of present conditions and the wholesale disfranchisement which has taken place in recent years in various parts of the South but rather in the light of actual conditions at that time. When it is thus decided in view of the actual situation before them we believe all honest and just men, notwithstanding what must inevitable follow, must conclude that there was nothing else to be done but to clothe the freedman with the ballot, his only weapon of defense. And when we come to consider the use the Negro made of the ballot the question has two sides. His first use was most benevolent and magnanimous, indeed, for he made it possible for those who had taken up arms against the government to be reconciled, and to resume their places in the electorate of the country. The great mistakes and blunders which were made by him in the use of the ballot should be charged up to grand rascals of the white race, who, having used him, secured their plunder and left him among the thieves that remained, wounded and half dead. The Negro never spurned any aid or guidance which came to him from Northerner or Southerner, in a brotherly and fraternal spirit. He did the best he could, and, it was rather because the people among whom he lived and of whom he had worked for so long a time, never anticipating that he would ever be a man and a citizen had failed to vouchsafe him adaequate preparation. And there was absolutely nothing in the past relations of the people which would imply that had he not been given the ballot, that, his former masters would have trained him for its use, and finally bestowed it upon him. On the contrary, the very predecess- sor of Bishop Nelson, Bishop Elliott, held precisely the same view as does the Bishop of Atlanta today to wit: that the Negro should be considered and treated as the "wards" of the Nation. Bishop Nelson thinks that the bestowal of the suffrage upon the Negro was a great mistake. His predecessor in office, Bishop Elliott, esteemed the "Emancipation Proclamation" not only a mistake, but the death knell of the Negro race. But we shall give his very words. Bishop Elliott in his convention address in 1866, after praising the humility and good behavior of the before the war Negro, characterized such as the "sublimest vindication of the institution of slavery." Then he continues: "We have no need to change our system of instruction because of this emancipation, or call in any foreign help to our assistance. We must simply carry on the same plan in the future." And yet, he continues, speaking of the "Emancipation" proclamation, "I sincerely believe it the greatest calamity which could have befallen the colored people. For them I see no future in this country. Avarice and cupidity and interest will do for their extinction what they have always done for an unprotected inferior race. Poverty, disease, intemperance will follow in their train and do the rest." Separated from each other by almost a half century it is remarkably significant that these two bishops should so heartily concur in sentiment as the treatment of the Negro. In effect, Bishop Nelson, who is one of the strongest opponents of Negro Bishops, re-iterates the fifty year ago plan of Bishop Elliott. Bishop Elliott said then, "We must simply carry on the same plan in the future." And although fifty years have passed and the Negroes of Georgia have made such wonderful progress, educationally and materially, as forever demolishes the theory of Bishop Elliott, yet the eyes of the present Bishop of Atlanta seems so tightly closed that he continues to talk in language of fifty years ago, about considering citizens of this government as wards and continuing the ante-bellum plan of ministering to them. Is it any wonder that the Bishop of Atlanta counts less than three hundred Negro communicants of the Episcopal church in his entire diocese? The "same old plan" may be continued, but the Negroes of today are not the same old Negroes, and they will continue to stay out of the Episcopal church, in any considerable numbers until that church has the wisdom to employ a new plan which recognizes them not as ward but as citizens and brethren. During the year 1866, in North Carolina, Bishop Atkinson said to his Convention: "When, then, we ask ourselves whether we shall have colored ministers or not, we really ask ourselves whether we shall have ministers for the colored race or not. And is it to be endured that a Church which claims to be the Catholic and Apostolic Church in North Carolina shall systematically refuse to do anything for the religious welfare of one-third of the people of North Carolina? Shall we, like the priest and Levite, see the wounded man lying half dead, and pass by on the other side, and leave him to be ministered to by some hated Samaritan?" But the good Bishop of North Carolina not only "talked", but his action was in keeping with his words. That very year, 1866, he purchased the ground himself, in New Berne, and had organized the very first colored parish in that state, and forthwith had it admitted into union with the diocesan convention, giving seats to the Negroity before it were possible for him to have any Negro clergy, but, he did not stop there. He invited Negro clergy in the North to come to his diocese; they came, and he gave them seats in his convention. Just about this same time he founded St. Augustine's School, Raleigh, for the education of the colored race. Is it strange, then, that the two dioceses in North Carolina should take such a persistent stand for Negro Bishops and Missionary Districts? They believe in the race, and they want to show it not by treating Negroes as "wards" but as fellow citizens and brethren, and by giving them the very highest gift within the Church of God. DEATH OF MRS. HELEN COOK Washington, November 21—Mrs. Helen Appo Cook, one of the best known of the older Washingtonians, died at her residence, 1118 16th street, early Thursday morning. She was the widow of the late John F. Cook, at one time receiver of taxes and one of the wealthiest residents of the city. One son, Ralph V. Cook, a teacher in the Dr. E. V. Stokes and a Fac-Similie of the P. M. Jewel presented him EVERRY STOKES Editor Afro-American Ledger— We do not think too much credit can be given Mr. Murray for his musical treat to Baltimore, the past week. The Clet Club, ot New York, in seeking someone to present them here, selected Mr. Murray as the most likely man in the city to handle such a stupendous affair. It was only after insistent urging by some of his closest friends, who knew he could get the desired results, that he consented to take hold. How well he succeeded, we all know. He was confronted with two obstacles: (1) As an organization the Cleffies were unknown to Baltimoreans; (2) with the prevailing idea here that nothing should be patronized, if it is not a "benefit." Mr. Murray realized that as we had not heard them he must use every legitimate means of advertising to introduce them. At the psychological moment he used your popular organ and other agencies and canvassed thoroughly every part of the city. So completely, in fact, that when the first curtain went up we felt we knew the fellows personally and he has established the fact that Baltimoreans are real music lovers and will patronize art for art's sake, if one will properly present the matter to the public. Great as was the entertainment, we would have been the losers, if Mr. Murray had not labored so assiduously, because we are hoping the Big City boys will return again and that Mr. Murray will show his versatility by presenting some of his own creations. The public deserves credit for thus honoring its native son. He is Baltimore's most noted producer, and we are proud of him. Knowing as I do of your deep interest in everything that affects the uplift of our people, I do not hesitate to ask you to publish this article in the race's true and tried mouth-piece, the Afro-American. And as it goes through its ramifications into city and hamlet, it's my hope that the youth of our race will set Louis Hamilton Murray up as an example of the man who dares and persevers. Thanking you, I am, Respectfully yours, JOS. T. PORTER Y. W. C. A. NOTES The Art Needlework Committee of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association wishes to announce the opening of A Woman's Exchange where handmade articles and embroideries will be on sale after December, 1, 1913. Your patronage is earnestly solicited and you are invited also to offer for sale any well made article of this kind. Committee—Mrs. Kate Brown, Miss F. L. Murphy, Miss E. E. Bright. The Juniors held a very interesting service on Sunday and the audience was well repaid for coming to hear the program prepared. Dr. Thompson gave the second talk of the series on Mother-Craft before the mother's conference at the Young Women's Christian Association. Mrs. Florence Bennett gave an interesting talk on bathing and the care of children which was very helpful and interesting. Chairman of lecture committee, Miss Lucinda Cook. The next meeting on Thursday at 5 o'clock. Washington, November 21.—Oscar A. Judd, white, denies the charge made by his wife that he forcibly kissed and hugged their colored maid. Mrs. Judd wants a divorce. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, president of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association, is improving slowly from an attack of muscular rheumatism. ZION LODGE PRESENTS JEWEL Zion Lodge of Masons elected officers for the ensuing year Monday night. Dr. E. V. Stokes, past master of the lodge was presented a handsome jewel, Rev. Dr. E. W. S. Peck making the presentation speech. Joshua Robinson was presented a Bible. The officers follow: William R. Nelson, worshipful master; Charles H. Jones, senior warden; Edward L. Martin, junior warden, and E. V. Stokes, senior treasurer. PLEASE HELP THIS NEEDY AND DESERVING FAMILY We called attention in these columns a week or so ago to the very deserving case of a family consisting of mother, father and three children who are in destitute conditions. This is an exceptionally good family, the father is stricken so that he can earn but little toward the support of the family and the mother, who is slowly recovering from that dread disease, tuberculosis, and is only able to take care of the home to the limited extent of her strength. This family must be kept together until it is able to get on its feet. Others are helping but what they are doing is not enough. So far the contributions have been very slow, and now we are going to ask that you who are able, will do something to help in this direction. Here is an opportunity to show real charity, and we are asking the readers of this paper to contribute in whatever amounts they may feel disposed and with the assurance that the contributions, every cent will go to help a most worthy cause. The Afro-American Ledger will give a receipt and acknowledge through its columns all contributions and place them to the credit of this deserving family. A successful reception for the benefit of Provident Hospital by the Ladies' Auxiliary at Galilean Fishermen Hall last Friday night: $136.55 was realized. The auxiliary is composed of the following ladies: Dr. M. Evelyn Thompson, chairman; Misses Nellie Monroe, Annabel Wilson and Annie M. Barnes, Mesdames Carrie Brown, Edward Smith, Matteal Jackson, Estelle Tilghman, Annie Rich, Charles Butler, Carrie Bolden, Edith Harris, Hetty Dolman, Bettie Cornish, Julia Perry, Annie Jones, Joseph Hamer and Alphia Peck. GRADUATE NURSES HOLD MEETING The Maryland State Graduate Nurses' Association held its regular monthly business meeting at the residence of Miss Annie M. Barnes, 509 Hoffman street, Monday. Mrs. Florence Bennett gave an interesting talk on the nurses convention, held in Philadelphia last September. Among other things Mrs. Bennett said there was a nurse, the only colored delegate to the nurses' convention held in England in 1912, who attended the convention and found there a young colored man who lived in the United States suffering from tuberculosis. He was anxious to reach his home, but, was penniless. The nurse interested the convention in his behalf but the sum of money raised was not sufficient to pay his way home. Then she pawned and sold her jewelry, brought the young man back to the United States and he died just one week after reaching his, home. BOOSTS AND KNOCKS OUR WOMEN AT WORK. The first of a series of articles on the work of the women of Baltimore along lines of social uplift. The next article will appear in an early issue.—B. K. Problem: How to feed from 10 to 20 little children, heat a house in which they are to be kept; pay the ground rent, taxes, keep up the interest and principal; pay the matron and charwoman, buy the thousand and one things that are absolutely necessary, such as sheets, pillow cases, mattresses occasionally, pots, pans, scrub brushes, soap, towels, ash cans, etc.; at 10 cents per capita per day. Of course we are not expecting the ordinary man or woman to solve such a problem. But there are a few extraordinary women, who are taking care of their homes, raising their children, and incidently, on the side, are tackling this problem, and solving it every day in the week. How do they do it? I don't know. If I did I would get down to that scale of living myself and save a few pennies. But the fact that it is being done can be verified by a visit to 953 Druid Hill avenue at the sign of the Day Nursery Association. A trip down there some day would certainly pay you for your trouble. Almost any clear day, in passing the Day Nursery Association you can see eight or ten young children playing in the yard, under the supervision of an ever watchful matron. Well, these little tots are the children of mothers who have to leave their homes and work out during the day. Were it not for this Association these parents would either have to stay at home and thus be deprived of the opportunity to make an honest living or the children would eram the streets or be left at home to look out for themselves without any responsible supervision, thus early falling prey to the environment which surrounds them. These are the little children who are being cared for by the Day Nursery Association for the sum of 10 cents per day. For this 10 cents they get their meals and a bath. For this same 10 cents the mother gets the consolation and satisfaction of knowing just where her child is while she is at work. For this same 10 cents, the members of the Association have so many places that it is a wonder they do not get a headache deciding where its final resting place shall be. I had a very interesting chat with the new president of the Day Nursery (Mrs. Jennie H. Ross) the other day. When asked how they managed to make all ends meet she frankly confessed that she did not know, "We just make them meet" she said, "Just now we owe some money on this winter's coal our ground rent is due, and we haven't even the money to pay our matron her wages next week, but we are going to get it. There are a dozen or so women who are wrapped up soul and body in this work and it is to them that all credit is due whatever has been accomplished." Continuing, Mrs. Ross said that what was needed was that more of our fortunate young women should spend some of their time and energies in helping give these little tots a fair start in life and giving their parents an opportunity to earn a decent living. "We need money badly," she said, "but equally as bad do we need the cooperation of our young women who are at present engaged in no social service. I know they can help and believe they will if they can only be made to see the great good they can do with the expenditure of ever so little time and energy. The hardest job is to get them interested. After they once get started they find the work so interesting that their continued support is assured." The Day Nursery Association was started some few years ago and until recently Mrs. Cornelia Anderson has been its president. At present they owe a balance of about $900 on their building. This is a brilliant example of what women can do with 10 cents a day. BOOSTER KNOCK WANTED:—Twenty-five men in the Bible Class of Bethel A. M.E. Church, Sunday, 2:30 P.M.—J. H. Murphy, teacher. Mr. Wm. Murray left Tuesday for a ten day gunning trip to Mutual, Calvert county, Md. He was accompanied by his wife and Ray. John Holmes. Bishop and Mrs. Hurst left for Florida Thursday afternoon, where the bishop will hold a number of conferences. om pe a RECEPTION TO THEER WIVES The Wm. H. Watson Uniforn Rank, No. 6, K. of P., tendered their wives a reception on Wednes. day evening, at the residence: oi ‘Mrs. Carter and Mrs, Coombs, 506 Mosher street. The evening was gpent in music and dancing afte: which the assembly passed’ to the dining room where a sumptuou: menu was served. The menu con- sisted of oysters,cold chicken, ham, chicken salad, claret punch, ices, cake, cocoa, olives, demitasse and cigarettes. Those present were: Mesdames Benjamin Smith, Thomas. Bowie’ Floyd Miller, Henry Oliver, C. C. Kent, Jos. Tyler Henry Davis, Jo. Wilson, Dr. Fowler, John W. Lyles, Milton Royal, Summerville Young, John Mans, James E. bias,‘James H. Cooper, James A, Finney, Jessie Finney, Augusta Scott, J. Howard olson, George H. Cooper, Miss Carrie Masa. 5 — - hE IN MEMORIAM In sad_and loving: remembrance of my husband,Solomon R. Waters, who departed this life four years ago, November 22, 1909. ‘The midnight stars are beaming Upon a silent grave, Where sleepeth without dreaming ‘The one we could not save. Heaven retaineth our treasure % Farth only thezeasket keeps The sunbeams love to linger - Where my darling husband *" sleeps. farewell, farewell; oh husband dear, Life is sad without you here But may we meet in. heaven above Where all is peace, joy and love. By his beloved wife, 1da Waters. DAILEY—In sad but loving re- membrance of my dear daughter, Mary M., who departed this life eight years ago, November 18, 1905. After lite’s fitful fever she sleeps well, Farewell dear danghter, thou art at rest, And shall forever be, You could not stay on earth with me But 1 can come to thee, By her mothar, Mrs. Lucretia Johnson, 226 N. Pine street. PULLEY—A tribute of love to our dear husband and father who departed this life nine years ago, November 18, 1904. We watched him breathing through the night, His breathing soft and low; As in his breast the waves of life Kept heaving to and fro. But when the morn came, dim and sad, And chil] with early showers, His eyelids closed— He had a brighter morn than ours. Through suffering he breathed not a murmur For the Comforter stood by his side And whispered ‘‘fear not, I am with thee, And with me thou shalt ever abide.”’ By his wife and children. On last Tuesday, November’ 11, 1913, at 7.80 P, M., after a linger- ing illness at her residence 113 South Wolfe street, Mrs. Henrietta Chalk, widow of the late Joshua Chalk, departed this ife. She was survived by one daughter, Mrs. !sa- bella White, wife of Theodore White: one grandson, Charles A. Chase, and one great grandson, Charles A. omith. She was a devoted and patient mother and grandmother and one ot the oldest residents of east Bal: timore, where she was born and lived all of her life. We thank all our friends for their fioral tributes.and sympathy. & Mr. and Mrs. Theodore White Mrs. Lottie Peaker and family wish to thank their many friends for the kindness, and floral tributes given them at the death of their husband and father, Joseph T. Peaker. HAWKIN’S DINING ROOM 143 MARKET PLACE Below Baltimore St. We are still doing business at the old stand and serving those fine meals at moderate pos Home cooking, po- ite service and cheerful sur- Youndings, The . patronage of the public is solicited. Phone, St. Paul 5069 MRS. L. JACKSON, Proprietress. Be ee ae ee! ee ee ae ES SOREN I Sac 2 aoe jai Re BE Nes Me eae i. Pare Aine 85 et me ae 2a. Be Nee x ee eee 3 Bag sd ple OE eS WN os [ieee ee Soe If you are incline to really shine, here's something fine, for you to “jine” so get in line For The Thanksgiving Dance — Given by Kerr’s Orchestra Thanksgiving Night, Nov. 27th, 1913 ¢ Galiiean Fishermen’s Hall! ADMISSION 25c. Continuous Music. Great Time in Zion Monday night, November 24th, at the Psalmist Baptist Church, Riggs avenue and Woodyear street, Interdenominational. Mass Meet- ing. This is by no means a parti- san gathering. All shades of opin- jon are welcome, What we are seeking is only the simple truth as to the best plan of action for our people, therefore we earnestly so- licit your presence. Refreshments will be served free. All are wel- come. Program for the Evening Singing by the Choir Scripture Lesson, Mrs, Agnes Lewis Invocation Mrs. Cora Carey Words of Welcome Mrs. Junius Gray Echoes from the Neighborhood Mrs. Annie Estep. President Shlo, Mrs, Clarenda Pendleton Addresses by Mrs. Jennie Ross, Mrs. E.. J. Lruxon, Mrs. A, L. Me Mechen, Mrs. Edw. Wheatley. Rev. Junius Gray, D. D., Pas- tor. and he bids all welcome. AN EVENING OF PLEASURE + Grand Receptior Under anspices of the Red, White and Blue Social At Fishermen’s Auditorium Friday Evening, Dec. 5th, 1913 T. Henderson Kerr’s Orchestra. Admission 25 Cts. Thos. Chaney, Pres. John Christian, Treas. A. Gross, Sec'y. | A SPECIAL SERMON __ A Special Sermon to the I. 0. of Good. Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria at Grand Army Hall, corner Orchard and Tessier streets, vn Sunday, November 30th at 2.30 p. m. Sermon delivered by the R. W.N.G. Prelate, Rev. C. H. Mat- thews. Members and. friends are cordially invited to be present R.W:S.G. Chief, C. W. Simms R.W.S.G.gSec‘y, P. F, Brent RW5S.G. freas., S. E. Ross Thanksgiving Sermon and Thanksgiving Supper.. . AT WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH, “se Setferson TAURSDAY NIGHT, NOV. 27th, at § o’clock Railroad Sermon by Rev. Alfred Young. Supper in Lecture Room. TICKETS TO SUPPER 15 CENTS. Josepn H. Waters, Secretary, Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. The Maryland Grand Council B. &S. of Job, will have a call session, November 28th, at Asbury Hell, East Lexington street. The membefs are earnestly requested to be present rs business demands your attention. The report of tne 6th aud 7th Degiee Department in connection with resolutions; we kindly ask for your presence. Very truly in Union W.-H. Saunders, G. M. Charles Folks, G. Sec’y. - The Local Preachers Organization ‘of Baltimore City will have a Spec- jal Sermon preached at John Wes- ley M. E. Church, Montgomery ‘and Sharp Streets, Sunday. Novem- ber 28d at 3 p. m., by the pastor, Rey. Ernest Lyon, D.C. The pub- lic in general is cordially invited to be present to hear this able di- vine and to give inspiration to the organization by their presence. All Local Preachers from. our sister churches are asked to joinus. We will assemble in the Lecture Room at 2.45 o’clock and march up into the main auditorium, John Pembleton, Pres. James Williams,Sec'y THE COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES THIRTI ETHANNIVERSARY OF THE ORGANIZATION GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Comer Dolphin and Etting Streets NOVEMS8ER 23RD TO NOVEMBER 30TH ——PROGRAM——— SABBATH, NOVEMBER 23rd ii 4, M. Commemorative Discourse, Rev. W. Edward Williams, D. D., Minister. 3 P.M... “Anniversary Exercises in the Sunday School “Our Past’’ by Mr. W. G. Thomas. ‘‘Our Present and Future‘’ Mrs, Lillian Lottier. ‘‘Greeting of Encouragement‘’ by Rev. Alfred H. Barr, D. D., Minister of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. William Anderson, Supt., Presiding. . 8 P.M. . Madison St. Presbyterian Church will worship with us. Sermon by Rey. L. Z. Johnson, D. D. Special music by Madison Street Choir MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24th—8 P.M. ‘i Spec'al Musical Program by Sharp St. Memorial Choir Mrs. Anna Hazelton Lee, Directress Mr, Edward Peck, Organist SILVER OFFERING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th—8 P. M. Special Program by ‘‘The Minute Men’? Speaker from Presbyterian Jrotherhood. Violin Selection by Prof, Harry Pratt Duet, Miss Virginia Berry and Mr. Winfort Braxton. Othe: musical numbers WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th—8 P. M. “The Grace Rosebuds’’ will appear for the first time as an organization of church workers by giving “A Flag Drill, directed by Miss Mattie White. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27th—8 P. M. , -‘A Human Pound Party.’’ A lot of fun. Refreshments free The Entertainment Committee will collect the {admission fee at the door. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th—8 P. M. A musical and literary program by ‘‘The Entertainment Com mittee,’’ Admission at the door 5c. Refreshments served SUNDAY, NOV. 30th—Women’s Day : 11 A. Mf., Address by Mrs, A. W. Hunton, Sec’y YEW. C. A. 3 .P.M., Platform Meeting, Subject: “What Our Women Can do.to Help the Youth of the Race. Mrs. A. W. Hunton and Miss Ida Cummings, Presiding. Music by . Bethel Choir, J. W. Brown, director. 8PM. : Sacred Concert by the choir of Grace Church and others, _ Mrs. Eulalia R. Calloway, Directress- MissMargaret Rusk, Organist . ~ . WANTED-— Boy about 17 years old to learn Barbering. Address James A. Jones Chestertown, Md. 500 Men: Wanted To attend Men‘s Day at the Enon Baptist Church, Park avenue near Dolphin street, Sunday, November 23d. Services at 11 a. m, 3 p, m. and 7.30 p. m. Good music, ser- mon and address. at each service. under direction of Ushers Board of Enon Baptist church Juhn Curry, Pres. Usher Board Rev. Jones Watkins,D.D., Pastor M. TOBIAS Hac opened a First Class Electric Shoe Repairing Establishment at 042 Druid Hill Ave. Best Work Lowest Prices Give us a trial and we will con- | vince you that our work is BEST Watch This Space Washington Supply Company "A41 W. BIDDLE STREET ~ Miss Jeannette Jones, of 1114 W. Lexington street, organist of Allen A, -M. E.. Church . is-improving slowly. 7 THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ee 50 Voices ee 50 Voices CANTATA—ESTHER, THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ... Will be rendered at St. Luke Union A. M. E. Church... Spring St., near Jefferson { Monday and Tuesday Evenings, Nov. 24th and 25th, 1913 Under the direction of Mr. John Ambrose { Tickets, Adult, 25c. one night. Adults, 40c. two night. Child’s Ticket, [5c, one night. 25c, two night. { Rev. C. Ed, Browne, Pastor. Proceeds benefit of the Church, { EASTERN M. E, OHURCH Rey. 5. R. Hughes. Pastor 10.30a. m., Experience meeting and Bible Class. 1a, m, Preaching by Rev. J. W. Barnes. 2p. m., Sunday School 3p. m.. Rev. A. W, Rrooks. 7.30 p. m., Epworth League /-8p.m., Sermon by Itev. Nixon of Asbury Church. Sunday, November 30th, 1913 ‘The Fifth Annual Men’s Day. 9.30 a. m. Union experience meeting israel Barnes, il a.m. Kev. Lena Mason. 2.30 p_m. Sunday School. 3p.m. Rev. J, W, MacDonald, 5p. m. Epworth League. Special pro- gram by the various Leagues. _ 7.30 p.m. Ebenezer. Baptist B. ¥. P. U. Address by Geo. H. Carter. 8p.m Platform meeting. Some of Baltimore’s best. talent has been select- ed. Eversheds. welcome: . John M. Barnes, Pres. William Green, Sec. Rev. 8. R. Hughes, Pastor. J All are welcome FIRST ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUS RECEPTION Given by BROWN’S CIRCLE, No. 1, of E. BALTIMORE At Moses Hall, 608 N. Butaw St. Monday Even’g, Nov. 24th, 1913 Music by the Commonwealth Orchestra Mmes. Elenora Mitchell, Chair. L. Mitchell, Charity Dorsey, _ Laura Robinson, Sylvia Johnson, Mattie Mitchell, Ella Hatten, Annie L. Banks, Pres. Mollie Giles, Vice Pres. Medota Buckingham, Sec'y. M. E. Brown, Treas. Clara Jones, Conductress. W. R. Brown, Ser.-at-Arms. Miss Ella Woolford, Asst. Sec. TICKETS axe 15 CENTS CENTENNIAL M. E, CHURCH ‘Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D., Pastor Grand King and Queen Rally and All Day Meeting. 11a. m. Sermon by. pastor, 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 pms Rev. M. Williams, pastor of Mt. Zion M. E. Church. His choir and congregation invited. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8p.m. Sermon by the pastor to the Knights of Pythias. Mrs. 5. J. C. Ralph, Supt. Mrs, Helen A. Coiba Pres. of L. Mr. Ly Ellsworth Goomey’s Groubadours DR. T. HENDERSON KERR, Violinist St. Peter Claver’s Hall, Philadelphia FRIDAY, NOV. 28th 1913, 8 P. M. +e. CARDS 35e. and 50c ..A GRAND CONCERT... BY MENDELSSOHN ORATORIA SOCIETY AT TRINITY A, M. E, CHURCH THURSDAY DECEMBER 4th, 1918, at 8:30 P. M. CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS . Miss Arsenath Lawson, Accompanist Mr. Howard Brent, President. Mr, Thurman Gantt, Chairman Mr, Wm. L, Wilson, Director AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. D..W. Shaw, Ph.B.,D.D., Pastor - Ga. m, Class Meeting, Thomas Lane | Leader / 11a, m. Sermon by pastor. | 2p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Henry ‘Johnson, Superintendent 5 p. m., Epworth League. | 8p. m. Preaching by pastor to the G. U. QO. O. F, Queen. Elizabeth. House- hold of Ruth No. 4787. Thursday 11 a, 1m. Union service with Payne bem. at Ames. ; Thursday night, Fine Thanksgiving Program. tar WHATCOAT M. EB CHURCH Franklin and Pine Sts.“King’s Hill Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence; 618 Dolphin Street, epee" hig eso ae llam.Sermon by pastor, 3. p, m. Sunday School. 3.15p. m. Rev. C. H. Murray of Grace. A. M. I. Church, Catonsville, Md. Choir and congregation. 4.30-p. m,, Epworth League 7.45 p.m. Sermon by Rev. I. Brown Don’t fail to come Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F: Growner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. THE GOLDFIELD ORCHESTRA ——Will Give Their Second Annual— ..Dance and Reception... GOOD HOPE HALL, Lexington St., near Pine Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27th. 1913 A large live “turkey” will be given to the person holding the lucky number. Music by full Goldfield Orchestra, S. W. Proctor, Director ADMISSION 2& CENTS Sharp St, Memorial Church ‘The great Revival at Sharp St. Mem. Church continues this week. Kev. Mrs. Lena Mason of Phila. preaches every night. ‘The capacity of the church is taxed. Many coming. to Christ. Come, rest and pray.as you hear these heart searching sermons. 10 a. m. Bible Class by Mr. Thos. H. Smith. 11a. m. Sermon by the pastor 7.30 p.m. Special sermon by Mrs. Ma- sog, Evangelist. Thanksgiving Day—Union services between Trinity, Whatcoat und Sharp St. atSharp St. M. E, Church, Sermon at lla. m. by Rev. L. C. Curtis, D.D. pastor of Trinity. Miss Cecie Combs will read the Thanksgiving Proclama- tion. 79M DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. Oe een cee cng wees SR eS eR eee Services every Sabbath—Saturday 10a. m., Sabbath School 11.30 a, m., preaching service 8.30 p. m., Young People’s Socicty Special service Sunday night, Nov. 23 8p. m, Subject, ‘How long will man burn in the lake of fire?"? Don’t miss this service. ‘A question and answer service each evening. | All Invited Good Music Pe GRAND OPENING OF Bethel A, M. E, Church A. Cc. E. League SUNDAY, NOV. 23rd, 5.30 P.M. With’a special program as follows:- Welcome address, Mr, Wm. H. Coleman. Solo by Miss Carrie Craig, _Vio- lin Solo, Mr.- Winfield Jones Recitations, Misses Marcella Jolly and Mary Brown. Solo by Miss Pauline Barnes. Wm. H. Coleman, Pres, Bessie Sampson, Sec., Mark K. Owens, Treas., Dr. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. The Y. M,C. A. Sunday, November 23d at 4.30 Rev: John W. Smith — “Pastor of Laurens St. 3f, E. Ch. Speaker: : Good Singing All Men Invited Miss Edith Butler 1230 ETTING STREET Ostrich feathers cléaned, vurled and remodeled. All the latest styles..in fancy.trimmings, also willow plume made-into fancy effects, Tel::phone. Madison 6397. CHURCH NOTICES ALLEN A.M, BE, OQHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D.. Pastor lla. m. Sermon by Pastor. An ur. gent appeal: to the unconverted, 2,30 p_m. Sunday School. We invite Young Men to this service. Glittering Star Rally Day. We- ree quest every scholar, friend and parent /to be present. 4,30 p. m., Allen League Good pro- gram, 5p. m., Class Meeting. 8p. m.' An. inspiring and uplifting service. , ‘H. D. Brent, Supt, S. S. Williara 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 / lla.m.,sermon: by pastor: ‘Subject, “The essentials in associations as was seen in the Son of Now.’’ 2,30 p. m. Sunday School. 3.30 p, m.-The Grand United Order of Nazarites will turn out for seivice, Gp. m., AllenC. E, League, 8p. m:, Mme. E. L. Bruce, the night-. ingale from Oklahoma, will give a sa- cred concert. Silver offering at the door. ‘Thanksgiving Pa a, m. Sermon after which general class, followed by Old Folks’ Dinner under the auspices of the League of the Church. John Murray, Pres. League Charles: Tolson, Superintendent BETHEL A, M, E. CHURCH Lanvale St, and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor 10.30 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Subject, “Soul Restoration.” 2.30 p. m., Sunday Sehool. 7.30 :p. m, Sermon by pastor. T. J. Copeland, Supt. OF PAYNE A. M.E, CHUROR Calhoun and Laurens Sts, Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor, Residence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. Sunday, November 23rd, 1913 # ‘Trustees’ Day. ‘The Revival. services are still in pro gress, and we invite our friends to avail themselves to come and hear Miss Waytes, who tells the story in such a way theat we allcan understand, lia. m., Preaching by Prangelitt A, I. T, Waytes. subject, “To whom the crown belongs.”? 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6p. m., Allen C. E. League. ‘Sopic, Discontent or praise: which is your life? Ps, 100: 1-5,. Thanksgiving meeting presented by Miss Waytes. |_ 7,30 p. m. Sermon by Evangelist A. L. T. Waytes, subject, “The Superior Shepherd.’” Strangers are always welcome, Chas. E. Dorsey, Supt. James E. Nealy, Pres, A. E, L. | ST. JOHN’S A. M, BE. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rey, J. A. Briscoe, Pastor | Founders’ Day and Quarterly Meeti: All the founders ene church are ie vited to be present. | 6 a. m. Class 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject, The Link Connecting Heaven a1 Earth.”” 2,30 p. m. Sunday ‘School. G p, m. Allen Teague Sp. m,, Rev. R. #. Ford, P. E. ta-TRINITY A. M. &, CHURCH, Linden Ave. anc Biddle St. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor. ILa. m. Sermon by Rev. D. G. Hill, D:D., PE. 2;30 p. m, Sunday School. hed > m: Sermon by Rev.J.D. Banks to the Pulpit Relief Association, 6.30pm A.0. BL. 7.30 p.m. Preaching by pastor to the Rescue Leagne Association. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday, Sept. Albert Whittington, Pres. E. L HANDY MEM. A. M. BE. CHURCH Baker and Bruce Streets Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor 10.45.a. m., Sermon by pastor, subj. “Will the dance’ hall save my soul.’” 2p. m., Sunday: School 8 p.m., sermon by pastor. Subject, A certain young lady went to balls and dances in Spite of all her friends would say, A cordial welcome to all Mrs. Sarah, Johnson,Pres. ——_——— ta WATERS 4. M. £, CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rey. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor, 427 Aisquith Street lLam. Sermon by R. EB. Ford, P. E. 2.30 a.m. Sunday School 545p.m, A.C. EL, 6 p.m. Sermon by pastor, JF. Waters, Supt, Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. A.C.E.L. 4-GILLIS MEM. M, P. CHURCH ptockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. Trustees’ Day 10 a, m., Class. JL a, m., Sermon by Rev. Dr. Bush. 2p. my Sunday Scheol, 6.20 p.m. _C. E. Le g p-_m., Preaching by. stranger. Wm. E. Henigan, Pres. C. BLL. <""q."H, MeGowan, Supt. ST.MARK’S 3L.P, CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery. St, Rev. Roy 3, Mohr, Pastor 10 a: m.,-Love Feast. lla, m., Preaching by Rev, Joseph Reason, ws 2p. m, Sunday School. 7 p. m., Christian Endeavor 8p. m., preaching by pustor. Communion. . Mr, Harry Carpenter cornetist. i Miss Lydia Scott, Organist. Colored Young Women Chris- tian Association. 1200. Druid Fill Avenue, Helping Band: Day . You are invited to attend the Services, on Sunday, November 28,-1913 5 p. m. Address by 2iss Marpoeitte Willianis:, Paper by Miss Mary Beall” 270 =". Mias Emma Mitchell, press Bice M.E. Murpby, President: E. E.Bright, Secretary. Mrs. H. C. Smith, Gen’l Sec.” SEGREGATION IN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS INVESTIGATED BY N.A.A.C.P. SECRETARY MISS NERNEY FINDS EMPLOYEES SEGREGATED IN MOST OF THE DEPARTMENTS Notwithstanding Reports to the Contrary, Democratic Office Holders Are Segregating White and Colored Employees As Far As Possible—Many Colored Men and Women are Being Reduced From Higher to Lower Grades Many Compelled to Work in Badly Lighted and Illy Ventilated Rooms New York. - The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, incorporated in 1911, with headquarters in New York, has received, so many complaints and inquiries in regard to the alleged segregation of colored employees in government departments in Washington that it sent a trained investigator, M. C. Nerney, to Washington to ascertain the facts. The association comprises both white and colored people. Its object is to secure for colored men and women full enjoyment of their rights as citizens, justice in all courts and equality of opportunity everywhere. It has twenty branches, ranging from Boston to Washington and from New York to San Francisco and Tacoma. It publishes each month as its official organ the Crisis Magazine, which has a circulation of 122,000. Among its officers and directors are Jane Addams, Aliss Lillian D. Wald, Dr. J. D. Spingarn and Dr. John Haynes Holmes. The chairman of its board of directors is Oswald Garrison Nillard of New York. Its president is Moorfield Storey of Boston. Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois is editor of its magazine. The following report of the recent investigation was issued by the association Monday, Nov. 17. Only those departments were visited where segregation was said to be increasing. In the miscellaneous and examining division of the bureau of engraving and printing workers have been paired according to race. White guides in this department told the investigator that it was to be the future policy of the bureau to segregate all its colored employees, but that this could not be strictly enforced until the bureau moved into its new building. In the dead letter office of the post-office department colored employees have been segregated back of a row of lockers in a corner of the room. In fact, in this department segregation practically amounts to elimination, for of the seven colored men classified as clerks the investigator learned on credible authority that six were recently included in an order transferring sixy clerks, so that there will be only one colored clerk left among the thousands of white clerks employed in this department. In the treasury building colored clerks have not yet been segregated, but it seems to be understood that as many as possible are to be segregated in the registry division. A southerner in charge of one of the offices in the treasury building remarked that they wanted to inaugurate segregation everywhere in the treasury department, but were handicapped because they did not know how to go about it, it being most difficult to determine upon the best method. In the office of the auditor for the postoffice segregation seems to have been most skillfully worked out. Mr. Kram, the head of this department, said he never would lose an opportunity to introduce it. In one room colored men operate what is known as the "gang punch," and in another room the force working at the "assorting machines is entirely colored." White operatives doing the same work occupy separate rooms. In one alcove where the investigator visited there were nine colored women working on the "key punch." The light and ventilation were poor. These women had been moved several times, but originally had been in rooms with white clerks, where they had good light and air. That the basis of the whole segregation idea is caste and not race was indicated by the fact that both the superintendent of the postoffice building and the clerk who acted as guide in the treasury department repeatedly called attention to the absence of segregation in the cleaning forces, emphasizing the fairness with which the colored help is treated. Again, contrasted with the "jim-crowning" of colored clerks in the postoffice department is the apparent lack of opposition to the employment of colored messengers or laborers in this department and even of colored clerks drawing clerical pay provided they do the work of messengers or laborers. A reliable authority informed the investigator that there are now six colored men on the clerical roll who do messenger service. The effect of segregation is startling. Competition has been eliminated. Those segregated are regarded almost as lepers and get what no one else wants. For example, in the bureau of engraving and printing the lunch room assigned to the colored women is insanitary. In the postoffice department there is no lunch room at all for colored help. In the office of the auditor for the postoffice the colored women were taken from light and airy rooms and placed in an unpleasant alcove. In the dead letter office, where the colored workers have been grouped back of a row of lockers, the part of the room chosen is the least desirable. Segregation in work has been effected so far without official orders. Generally the excuse is a readjustment in the work to increase efficiency. In this reorganization clerks are moved from one room to another, and when the process is completed the colored clerks always find themselves in some mysterious way together. The only official order issued in regard to segregation related to lavatories. As far as could be ascertained, only one official has given the colored people an opportunity to express their opinion of the policy of segregation. Arrangements for segregation had been made in one of the diggings of the pension bureau, but when the chief of the division learned that the colored employees were opposed to separation he gave them an opportunity to vote on the matter. They were unanimous in their opposition. This man is reported to have said that segregation should not be introduced while he was the chief of this division. As a further indication of the feeling of the colored people in regard to this segregation may be cited the case of an old bookkeeper in the office of the auditor for the postoffice. This man has recently been reduced from first grade to fourth grade bookkeeper with no change in salary. The reason assigned was that he could not do first grade work. This may be true. He resented the change bitterly, and his chief told the investigator that he had cried like a baby when he was moved, not so much because of the reduction in work, but because he felt that taking him out of the room where he had sat for ten or more years with white people, including women, was a reflection upon him. NEWS FROM CHESTERTOWN (Special to The Afro-American Leader.) Chestertown, Md., Nov. 21. Rev. J. R. Holland is spending a few days at his home in Caroline county, gunning. Mrs. Mamie Bell is visiting friends in Baltimore for a short while. The harvest home and fair at Bethel A. M. E. Church closed on Monday night with great success. Proceeds for the week $84. Mrs. Nancy Hill, Janie King, George Yorker, Wayman Reed are still quite sick. GATONSVILLE HAPPENINGS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Catonsville, Md., Nov. 21—Rev. M. H. Davis, of Anacotia, D. C., preached Sunday night to a large congregation at Grace A. {M. E. Church. Miss Frances Holland left Monday for Perryman, Md., where she will teach school. Mrs. Mary Bennett, who spent the summer at Narragansett Pier, R. I., has returned to her home on Winters avenue. Fire broke out in the home of Mr. George Brooks, at Harristown, Sunday morning. The Catonsville fire company extinguished the baze. The damage was confined to one room and was slight. The junior choir of Grace Church, under the leadership of Prof. George Dorsey will sing at the Epworth M. E. Church, at 3 p.m., this Sunday Rev. C. H. Murray will preach. Mr. Ellsworth Griffin left last week for the sunny South, where he will spend several months. Mrs. Kate Burton is quite ill at her home. The annual Thanksgiving supper will be given Thursday at Grace Church under the auspices of the Progressive Club of the Church. Miss Catherine Squirrell, president. Jay Gould is again in the city after spending a few months in Canadian and other Northern points. SUCCESS OF DR. L. S. FLAGG. Bethel A. M. E. Church in Baltimore Gains Zealous Pastor. Baltimore—With a vint that is char- acteristic of the man the Rev. Dr. Lewis S. Flagg has entered upon his duties as pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church in this city. Dr. Flagg suc- ceeds the Rev. Dr. R. William Fick- land, who died recently. The congregation is one of the oldest in the country, but a few months se- parating its birthday from that of Bethel A. M. E. church in Philadelphia. Bethel for years had the finest church among colored people in this The sixty-fifth anniversary Sunday school of Ebenezer E. Church, Montgomery w near Hanover, was observe special exercises, beginni- Sunday afternoon and endi (Friday) night. During th addresses were delivered by ber of Sunday school w Charles Tolson is the s- tendent. Mr. William Butler, w been ill at his home, 503 W street, for the past seven J. H. MEV. DR. LEWIS S. FLAGG. country. This reputation was again amply sustained when the congregation moved to its present handsome home at Drudl Hill avenue and Lauvale street, Baltimore, which was secured from a wealthy white congregation for $90,000. Bethle church by reason of its big debt has to raise nearly $10,000 a year. The services of an able minister from both a moral and intellectual standpoint are needed as well as one who is able to raise large sums of money. Dr. Flagg has had abundant success as a minister for the past thirty years. He was born near Raleigh, N. C., about fifty years ago and studied theology at Bennett college, Greensboro, N. C. He first served as a supply in the M. E. church and was later ordained to the A. M. E. ministry by the late Bishop Jabez P. Campbell. During the few years that he has successfully served in the Baltimore conference he has pastored at Bethel church, Easton, Md.; Ebenezer and Brown Memorial, Washington, and St. John's church, Baltimore. He has recently concluded a three year pastorate at St. John's church, this city, having succeeded in paying off the bonded debt on the church and adding to the membership. Dr. Flagg has been a trustee of Kittrell college, Kittrell, N. C., for a number of years and has been honored by that institution with the degree of doctor of divinity. Notes on the Downingtown School. The formal opening for inspection by state officials and friends of the Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural school, at Downingtown, Pa., recently revealed the fact that the institution has progressed far beyond the expectations of its promoters and other friends interested in the work which it is doing. The enrollment for the school year has already reached 150, and applications are still coming in. The new improvements in the buildings and better facilities for the comfort of students were highly commended. Every dollar appropriated by the state or donated by organizations or individuals is regularly accounted for and there is an atmosphere of confidence and respect for President William A. Creditt, the faculty and other officials which bespeaks for them genuine success in their efforts to build up a great institution of learning. THE FRANCHISE TO THE NEGRO BOTH A BLUNDER AND MISTAKE DECLARES BISHOP At the great educational meeting held sometime since, in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, in New York, Bishop Nelson, of Atlanta, Ga, boldly asserted that the giving of the franchise to the Negro, following the late Civil War, was both a mistake and a great blunder, and it increased the difficulties of evangeling the race. Bishop Nelson is a good, straightforward man who means to do the right thing by the Negro, but he is entirely mistaken in this matter, and his mistake is not improved at all by the indorsement of "Ben" Davis, of the Atlanta Independent. The fact is, the wisdom of giving the suffrage to the Negro, following the war must be determined not in the light of present conditions and the wholesale disfranchisement which has taken place in recent years in various parts of the South but rather in the light of actual conditions at that time. When it is thus decided in view of the actual situation before them we believe all honest and just men notwithstanding what must, inevitable follow, must conclude that there was nothing else to be done but to cloth the freedman with the ballot, his only weapon of defense. And when we The sixty-fifth anniversary of the Sunday school of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Montgomery street, near Hanover, was observed with special exercises, beginning last Sunday afternoon and ending last (Friday) night. During the week addresses were delivered by a number of Sunday school workers. Charles Tolson is the superintendent. Mr. William Butler, who has been ill at his home, 503 W. Cross street, for the past seven weeks, is improving. Mrs. Laura Gilbert, who has been ill at her home, 635 How street, is in a greatly improved condition. Mrs. Annie G. Heath, of 1321 Argyle avenue, is convalescing from her recent illness. The first of a series of articles on the work of the women of Baltimore along lines of social uplift. The next article will appear in an early issue B. K. "Hair Dresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. I LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a full Line of Human Hair Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St.. 8rd floor. MME. L. E. JENISON Hair Dressing & Manicuring Palor, 739 George Street. FREE FREE FREE COLORED MEN Wanted to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience necessary positions pay $65 to $100 a month. Steady work Eastern roads. 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All mail orders promptly attended 6 LIVELY BUSINESS IN ROCKY MOUNT Chances For Success In a North Carolina Town. EVIDENCES OF PROGRESS. Brief Account of Part Played by Afro-Americans in a Thrifty Industrial Center—Reasons Why R. Kelly Bryant Finally Decided to Make His Permanent Home In the South. Rocky Mount, N. C.—This city is quite a railroad center, and thousands of people are given employment by the shops of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. In these shops may be found hundreds of Afro-Americans, drawing good pay, and the entire community is a scene of activity. The efficient Afro-American artisan is kept busy, there being a number of successful contractors among them. The population of this city is increasing surprisingly, and among the newcomers will be found an appreciable group of progressive Afro-Americans [Name] R. KELLY BRYANT. that are mingling with the leading commercial characters of the community. There is a tendency on the part of the Afro-American of this section to encourage and substantially support commendable racial movements. A striking evidence of this fact is revealed by the large and successful business of Messrs. R. Kelly Bryant and W. A. Bryant, two hustling brothers who are doing more retail business in their respective lines than any other firm in the city. Mr. R. Kelly Bryant is the manager of this business, which gives employment to ten men and two young women. Two delivery wagons are kept constantly on the go. Kelly Bryant has traveled throughout the western sections of this country with a view of finding in what section the race is making the most progress. He finally decided that the south afforded the largest opportunity, all things being equal, for commercial development. He returned to Rocky Mount and began preparation for a business career, which within a few years has been productive of very satisfactory results. Mr. Bryant is not only a progressive business man, but a student of books as well. He gives his spare time to reading business law, that he may be the better prepared to protect his interests along legal lines. Mr. W. A. Bryant up to the time he entered the business was a fireman on the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. He is regarded as a man of high ideals and thrifty habits. He has saved his earnings and invested in good real estate and has given the young man of this locality the right kind of example. He is judicious, unassuming and possessed of a keen business acumen. The Messrs. Bryant conduct two branch stores, and their credit is good. They are recognized by the commercial agencies of this section in a manner which reflects much credit upon their integrity as business men. In all matters of racial uplift they may be counted upon to do their duty fully. Tenth Anniversary of Women's Clubs. The tenth anniversary of the Pennsylvania Federation of Colored Women's Clubs was duly observed Monday evening, Nov. 10. The exercises, which were of a high order, were held in the auditorium of Grace Memorial Presbyterian church in Pittsburgh. The literary program was in charge of Mrs. L. S. Lee. The organization is in a flourishing condition, and each club connected with the federation has some special line of work to interest its members. Churches in the various communities, charitable institutions, private homes and individuals have been the recipients of the generous hospitality of these clubwomen. New Book by Miss Mary W. Ovington. "Hazel" is the title of an extremely interesting book written by Miss Mary White Ovington of Brooklyn. The book is the first of its kind written by a white woman for children of the colored race. Its ideals are high, and a spirit of uplift, hope and inspiration pervades every page. The book is published by the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People New York. JUVENILE DELINQUENTS. Agency Reveals Startling Facts. Answering the pointed question, "How far is the door of opportunity shut to the colored people?" Mrs. Louise de Koven Bowen, president of the Juvenile Protective association in Chicago, says: Startled by the discovery that one-eighth of the girls and young women confined in the jails of Chicago in a year were colored, the association has sought, to find out the reason for such a large number of colored delinquents. The cause is found in the following statement, according to Mrs. Bowen: Good home environment is often denied the colored people, for they find it difficult to move into desirable parts of the city. Colored young people become discouraged in efforts to secure education, for employers who use colored persons at all place and keep them usually in menial labor. The chance for skilled work and a good job is small. Of the colored men in Chicago 12 per cent work in saloons and pool rooms. The virtue of colored girls is placed in jeopardy, for employment agencies openly send them to work as maids in unsafe houses where white girls are not sent, the agency fearing charges of pandering if they are forced into prostitution. Opportunities for play and amusement are meager. Of fifteen small parks and playgrounds only two are utilized by colored children. They avoid the others because of friction with white children. But the most cruel injustice is done in "suspecting" Negroes of crime and railroading them to prison on flimsy evidence. The association has found flagrant instances—one in which a Negro boy was frightened, cuffed and kicked into confessing rape. He was sentenced to fourteen years. The association found indisputable proof that the boy was innocent. Files Petition Against Race Segregation With President Wilson. Washington. A delegation of colored citizens representing the National Independent Political league bearing a protest and petition directed against race segregation in the government service recently visited the president and had an audience with him. The petition bore about 20,000 signatures from thirty-eight states, mostly colored people, about equally divided between the south and the north. The delegation was introduced by Congressman Thatcher of Massachusetts. The delegation was composed of W. Monroe Trotter of Boston, Rev. Dr. Byron Gummer of Hilliard, N. Y., president of the league; Dr. William A. Sinclair of Philadelphia, W. Maurice Spencer of Delaware, Thomas Walker of District of Columbia, F. H. M. Murray of Virginia and Mrs. Ida Wells Carnett of Chicago. W. Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, was spokesman. He made an extended statement and gave instances of discrimination which had been discovered and insisted that these were calculated to "humiliate and degrade our race and bring it into scorn and contempt," and that it was all the worse since it is being done under authority of the national government. The president was impressed by the protest and commented on its strength and stated that it was deserving of and should receive careful consideration. The delegation said that the president seemed at first inclined to doubt if the matters complained of had any official sanction. But he was handed a copy of an order issued by the auditor for the interior department which explicitly ordered separation on account of color in lavatories. Other orders of similar import which had been issued in other bureaus were embodied in the matter left, with the president. That this petition of the Independent Political league, which is an organization of colored citizens who supported Wilson, really accomplished something is evidenced by the starting of an inquiry by President Wilson. The Washington Post of Nov. 9 published the following news item along this line: "President Wilson, in response to a petition signed by 20,000 persons, mostly Negroes of the north and south, has instituted an investigation to determine whether Negro employees in government departments are being segregated. Representatives Andrew J. Peters and Thomas C. Thatcher, Democrats, and John J. Rogers of Massachusetts have interested themselves in the protest, and it was through their intercession that the committee was given a hearing by the president. The protest was made in the name of the National Independent Political league." Hamlin Concludes Y. M. C. A. Tour. International Secretary Robert P. Hamlin of the Young Men's Christian association concluded a most successful tour of field work on Nov. 20. Since the 1st of September Secretary Hamlin has visited and assisted in the work of the various associations in the following cities—namely: Washington, Bluefield, W. Va.; Columbus, Springfield, Dayton and Cincinnati, O.; Evansville, Ind.; Louisville, Ky., and Indianapolis, Ind. He says that the work in each of these cities is in fine condition and that the secretaries, committees of management and the members are showing splendid interest in their work. Mr. Hamlin will spend Thanksgiving day with his family in Brooklyn. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER HE WAS IN THE GAME. To Prove It He Showed Where the Other Side Made a Hit. Frank I. Cobb, chief editorial writer of the New York World, was a great baseball player while he was at college in Michigan. During vacations he accumulated strength and a little extra money by "working" in a lumber camp and playing catcher on the camp team. (The word "working" is put in quotation marks advised.) Young Cobb and his pitcher, Flanagan, formed a splendid battery, and all the players and their camp mates won their bets in games against rival camps with great regularity. The battery worked so well that on a certain dull Saturday they were hired at $10 each and expenses to play on the team of Svensson & Stefansson, a score of miles away. They had to pretend to be Swedes, of course, and they were down on the score card as Larsen, pitcher, and Olsen, catcher. At a dinner in Washington not long ago Mr. Cobb had the pleasure of meeting Senator Julius C. Burrows of Michigan and found him a delightful companion. Mr. Burrows seemed to find the dignified young editor very entertaining, too, especially when the talk turned to baseball, for Mr. Burrows was a "fan" in the superlative degree. "The boys in my lumber camp have a team," he declared, "that has never been beaten." "Didn't the team from Svenson & Stefansson's camp beat them some years ago, senator?" asked Mr. Cobb innocently. "No, sir!" cried Mr. Burrows, turning hot as if the battle were again going on before him. "No, sir! They didn't beat us. Confound 'em, they put in two ringers as a battery and were leading our boys by 7 to 4 in the eighth when we found out about it and ran 'em off the field and most of the way home. "The score was 7 to 3, wasn't it, Senator?" asked Colub polylic. "No-o-o-yes, I believe it was." Mr. Burrows admitted. "That's so; the umbrella didn't allow our fourth tally because the runner didn't touch second. But how did you know the score?" "I was there," said Mr. Cobb, turning the left side of his head toward Mr. Burrows. "See that scar? That's where they caught me with half a brick as I was going over the fence. I was Olsen."—Harper's Weekly. The Best Light. Treat a man with as much deference as you would a picture—look at him in the best light. -Emerson. Postry With a Sting In It On one occasion when Paul Hamilton Hayne was visiting Samuel Minturn Peek at the latter's home in Tuscaboosa the two poets strolled into the woods and paused to rest beneath the shadows of the pines. "Here are your favorite pines. Hayne." said Peek. "Let's dream a few poems beneath them." The languid summer day had its effect upon them, and they were soon snoring and dreaming away. But suddenly both awoke and both started down the home road at top speed, shouting as they ran. An army of yellow jackets had covered them and, not being partial to poetry, had forcibly and feelingly resented its intrusion on their domain. Later, at supper, Peck asked: "Did you make a poem, Hayne?" "No." was the meek reply. "I made a poufice." "So did I," said Peck. Their Message The evening callers were chatting with their hosts when there came a patter of little feet along the hall. "Hush," whispered the hostess, raising her hand. "The children are coming with their good night message. It always gives me a feeling of reverence to hear them. They are so much nearer to heaven than we, and they Ge Rousse THE MESSAGE CAME IN A SHRILL WHISPER, speak from the fullness of their little hearts never so freely as when the dark has come. Listen!" There was a moment's pause, and then the message came in a shrill whisper. "Mamma," it ran, "Willie found a cockroach in the bathtub."—Ladles' Home Journal. He Loved Not the Message. Mrs. Ponsonby, visiting Paris, is receiving her friends at a "little evening," and, thinking, to have a pleasant change after talk, suggests to a guest, "And now, M. Dubois, shall we have a rubber?" "Ah, madame," said M. Dubois, with perfect politeness but eously, "a thousand thanks Lesson VIII. — Fourth Quarter, For Nov. 23, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Josh. i, 1-9—Memory Verses. 5, 6—Golden Text, Josh 1-9—Commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The book of Joshua opens with another reference to the passing from earth of Moses, in some respects greatest of all prophets (Deut. xxxiv, 10-12), and again he is called by that great name, the servant of the Lord (Deut. xxxiv, 5). It is one of the titles of the Lord Jesus (Isa. xlii, 1; Matt xii, 18; Zech. iii, S), and on that great passover night, when there was a strife among the disciples as to who should be the greatest. He taught that it was greater to serve and said, "I am among you as he that serveth" (Luke xxii, 24-27). Paul rejoiced in the title (Roman, i, 1; Phil. i, 1; Tit. i, 1) and perhaps never said anything greater than when he said, "Whose I am and whom I serve" (Acts xxxiv, 2). Joshua is called Moses' minister or servant or the one standing before him (Ex. xxiv, 13; xxxii, 11; Deut. i, 28). We meet him for the first time victoriously leading Israel against Amalek, while Aaron and Hur stayed up the hands of Moses. Next we find him as Moses' minister going up into the mount of God with Moses when he went to receive the tables of the law and returning with him after the forty days. Then we find him abiding in the tabernacle and afterward as one of the twelve spies and one of the two who encouraged the people to go up at that time and possess the land, the only two who left Egypt as men and entered into the promised land (Ex. xvii, 8-10; xxiv, 13; xxxii, 17; xxxii, 11; Num. xiii, 8-10; xiv, 6, 30; xxvi, 65). When Moses was told that he could not enter into the land he asked the Lord to set a man over them who would faithfully shepherd them, and the Lord said, "Take thee Joshua, the son of Num, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him" (Num. xxvii, 12-23). Now Moses is gone, and Joshua is the leader, and the Lord spoke unto Joshua, and our lesson gives us the message. We read in one place that "the word of the Lord came expressly unto, Ezekiel" (Ezek. i. 3), and unless the word of the Lord comes expressly to each of us as we read we have not read with profit as we might have done. There is a Canaan to be possessed and enjoyed, not after we die, but here and now, and we may enter ourselves and help others to enter. It is all a matter of faith, and "we who have believed do enter into rest" ifeb. iv. 2. The land was given to them, but they were to enter in and take possession, only that which they actually trod upon being really theirs verses 2. 4; Dent. xi. 24. I do not know any greater assurance for a believer in the word of God than those wonderful words of the Lord to men, "I am with you." Even to Jacob He said, "Behold, I am with thee and will keep thee." To Isaiah He said, "Fear not, for I am with thee." To Moses He said, "Certainly I will be with thee," and now He says to Joshua: "As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee. I will not fail thee nor forsake thee" (verse 5: Gen. xxviii., 15: xxvl. 24: Ex. iii., 12). The Lord Jesus could say nothing greater to His disciples when He sent them forth after His resurrection with the good news for all the world than "Lo, I am with you all the days" (Matt. xxviii, 20). Just one suggestion from this great assurance certainly is this—that He will do it all, all that is to be done, if we will only be His willing and obedient fellow workers (I Cor. ill. 9; I Cor. vl. 1). His word is to be our continual and only guide, our meditation day and night, our sole reliance in every matter, and at all times, then, there shall be true prosperity and good success and constant victory over all enemies (verses 5, 7, 8; Ps. i. 2; Jer. xvii, 7, 8). In such an attitude of soul and with a mind thus stayed upon Jehovah we cannot but be strong and of good courage. I have found this command ten times, but possibly you may find it more often—Moses to Israel, once: Moses to Joshua, twice: the Lord to Joshua, three times: Israel to Joshua, once: Joshua to Israel, once: David to Solomon, twice: Dent. xxxi, 6, 7, 29; Josh. i. 6, 7, 9. 18; x. 24; I Chron. xxii, 13; xxviii, 20. I remember well what a strength Dent, xxxi. 6, S, were to me in the fall of 1876 as I moved my family from St. John, N. B., to Boston, Mass., having given up the position of principal of a public school to give my whole time to missionary work. The Lord did certainly speak to my soul in those words at that time and many a time since. As to all truly Christian work, since He cannot fail nor be discouraged (tsa, xlii. 4) those who believe and rely upon His "I am with you" cannot fail nor be discouraged. Note the "Be not afraid; neither be beoth dismayed," of verse 9 and com- pare Isa. xli. 10, 13, and Dent. xxxi. 8. The "Have not I commanded thee?" reminds us of the word to Gideon, "Go in this thy might; * * * have not I sent thee?" Dugg. vi. 14, and of Jeri- 1. 7, 8: "Thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee. * * * I am with thee." All depends upon who commands us, who sends us. ...THE STAR HAIR GROWER... A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSING AND GROWER THE LADY OF THE WEST Grand Opening Westpo With the Thursday Evening 50 Waiter Music by the Common TICKETS 50 Dick Purnell, President THE MAGIC 159 SHAMP OO DRIER MEG CO T. G. Groceries & P 535 Dolphin S ...MOUNT The most beautiful cem by the A. M. E. Lots from Office: 414 C. & P. Phone, Mt. Vernon Agents, W Grand Opening Westport Skating Rink With the Middle Section Ball Saturday Evening, Thanksgiving, November 27th 50 Waiters will be there to Serve You Music by the Commonwealth Band, Prof. C. L. 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Earnold, secretary; Walter S. Elsevson, assistant secretary and Alexander Williams, treasurer. HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the local Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was held at Grace Presbyterian Church. Thursday evening of last week. Reports of the efforts of the Association in lighting segregation and other rare representative measures were made. May Max Childs Mercy, of New York, who was to have been present to explain the plans for holding the annual session of the general body have next April, was prevented from attending on account of illness. Dr. F. M. Cardozo was well-educated president. The remaining officers are: Miss Liny D. Showe, secretary; Miss Marvette Flagg, corresponding secretary; E. B. Taylor, treasurer, and W. Ashleigh Hawkins, attorney. Warner T. McSulen, Dr. A. O. Raid and D. O. W. Barnes were elected members of the advisory board. DELEGATES RETURN HOME Rev. D. D. Turpean, who has charge of the colored department of the Maryland Anti-Saloon League, has returned from the sessions of the National Anti-Saloon League. Reva. R. B. Ward, interns. Md.; J. C. Love, Rockville, Md.; E. E. Ricks, Washington, and J. M. Coggins, Georgia, were the other colored delegates in attendance. STOP PAYING RENT Be your own landlord. Let us show you how your rent money will buy and pay for your home. Thousands of houses have been bought through us by satisfied customers. IT DOSEN'T PAY Every cent you pay for rent is gone forever. You are never safely settled if you rent, as your house can be sold at any time. Now is the time to buy. It will pay you to call for our terms and list of property. Great Apron Sale By the Eva Jennifer Neighborhood Club, at the Settlement House 1345 E. N. Calhoun street. Thursday evening, December 4th. You and your friend are invited to be present. Aprons at all prices. More Info: Prospect Court, Pho. 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Fayette Street, near Eutaw 6 Big Vaudeville Acts 6 AND PHOTO PLAYS GALLERY RESERVED FOR COLORED PATRONS ADMISSION 10 CENTS ..THE SUBURBAN CHAUFFEUR.. WHO WILL GIVE THEIR 1st DANCE Galilean Fishermen's Hall Monday, December 1st, 1913 KERR'S ORCHESTRA Bradley Curren, President Albert Stewart, Treasurer Charles E. Hearn, Chairman of Committee Admission 85 Cents Refreshments on Sale ...Orpheum Theatre... Baltimore Street and Fallsway CONTINUOUS; 10 A. M. TO 11 P. M. PHOTO PLAYS Change of Program daily 5c ADMISSION 5c The Colored Man's Dream At Last A Reality! A golden opportunity is now knocking at his door through the efforts of the owners of PATAPSCO PARK who are developing on broad lines colored citizens. NO SEGREGA opened last Spring, and already r sites have been disposed of to the colored people of Baltimore. developing on broad lines the only suburb strc zens. NO SEGREGATION HERE. 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Grasp this opportunity while you may as you will never have such a chance again to secure so much ground for so little money and on such easy terms near this great city. Only 227 of these most desirable lots left. OUR REFERENCES are nearly 300 satisfied customers, who are the present owners of these beautiful waterfront to hilltop village 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION APPLY AT OFFICE. Patapsco Park Land Co. 106 LAW BUILDING Courtland Street, Near Lexington Phone, St. Paul 3119 or S. R. HUGHES 1427 DRUID HILL AVENUE 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION National Benefit Association Will Be Eald in Our Office 1200 Penna. Ave. During The Entire Week Of NOVEMBER 24th, 1913 A servant will be given all who call to witness our wonderful achievement in 15 short years. On Tuesday night of the same week at S. clock sharp at Bethel A. M. E. Council, Lanzale and David Hill average, there will be a short program rendered by local talent and an address delivered by S. W. Rutherford, general manager and secretary. Come early. Refresh- ments free. THEATRE. near Eutaw Seville Acts 6 TO PLAYS RED COLORED PATRONS 10 CENTS All Hope to Live and See IN CHAUFFEUR.. THEIR 1st DANCE Monday, December 1st, 1913 CHESTRA Andrew Program, Vice President George C. Nickens, Seminary Lunar of Communities Refreshments on Sale Theatre... t and Fallsway A. M. TO 11 P. M. PLAYS program daily SSION——5c Man's Dream A Reality! knocking at his door through the owners of the only suburb strictly for our NATION HERE. This suburb was early 700 of these beautiful villa very best and most prominent A. A. A. Co., 15 minutes' ride on Annapolis Short Line and W., B. City Hall and on two prominent and Annapolis road. Prices of $425. NO HIGHER. On very big this opportunity while you may finance again to secure so much such easy terms near this greatrable lots left. 300 satisfied customers, who are beautiful waterfront to hilltop villa listed list of names of owners, platserty or apply to agents with redy at 1.35 and 2.35 P. M., at Gate 10 A. M. to 3 P. M., or any other A fine casket worth $65.00; in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; bigly polished sah or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white; to match casket, as desired; live heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave; advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chain secc., all of the latest designs. R. W. 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One 25 cent can will convince. ↑ Mr. Dennis Addison, of Pineburg, Pa., was in the city last week to pay a visit to his niece, Mr. George E. Durage, of 1839 Argyle avenue. Mr. Capers Johnson, of Philadelphia, a former Baltimoreavenue spent Tuesday at hamburg with Mr. Marianne Hald, of 1839 W. Prescott street. Mrs. James Eone, who has been visiting her parent, Mrs. Ellen Matheson at La Plain, Md., has returned to her home, Dill W. Hoffman street. Miss Helen M. D. Truman, superintendent of domestic science in the State College, Dover, Del., spent a few days in Baltimore. Miss Beatrice Planer, of Stratton, Pa., is spending two days visiting her cousin, Mrs. Clinton Gam, of 1839 Dolphin avenue. Mr. Joseph C. Nicholas, 1839 Durage avenue, spent a few days visiting his father, Mr. Thomas Nicholas of Cambridge, Md. Mrs. Amelia Jones of 428 M. Meathen street has been confined to her bed for three weeks in improving and hope to be out soon. Mrs. Annie B. Emphola of 428 N. Pragestan street is visiting her father, Mr. Dennis Jackson of Richmond Va. Daniel C. Creditt, principal of School No. 188, Spruce Carolina street, is reported to be 81 with a nervous breakdown. J. R. Bagley, who has been in Panama for some months, is visiting his brother, J. B. Bagley, if 121 W. Mulberry street. Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson of Atlantic City were visiting here this week and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Matthews of 1128 Angyle avenue. Rev. L. S. Flagg, governor of Daniel A. M. E. Church, moved from 524 George street to 1145 Angyle avenue this week. Mrs. Samuel J. Crisel of 1128 Angyle avenue, is confined to her home for an attack of malaria. Mr. Charles Taylor, one of the oldest residents of South Baltimore, is confined to his home, 1120 Forsyth street, with an attack of muscular rheumatism. Mrs. Sarah Holland, who has been ill at her home, 802 Argyle avenue, for the past three months is impovering. She is the mother guardian of the private lodges of the Ennigs and Daughters of Samara. NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES Exercises incident to the tenth annual anniversary of Morning Star Baptist Church, Saratoga street above Poppleton, came to an end Sunday. During the celebration had a number of ministers as speakers. Rev. P. T. Witm, pastor of the church, is the founder of the congregation, which has about 100 members. Despite the rain, a goodly sun was raised at the rally at Friendship Baptist Church, Spring street, near North avenue, Sunday. The pastor, Rev. Benjamin Thompson, preached in the morning and Rev. P. Carter Neal, of First Baptist Church, in the afternoon. The first anniversary of the Children's Missionary Society of Ebenezer Baptist Church was observed last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Jones, preached a special sermon to the society in the morning. Miss Virginia Wyatt is the president. Quarterly conference was held for Carroil A. M. E. Curcuit last Friday night. Reports submitted showed that the retiring pastor, Rev. James A. Briscoe, had left $432.79 in the treasury. Rev. D. G. Hill presided. A pretty frame structure for the congregation of Brown's M. E. Chapel, at Dayton, Howard county. Md., is nearing completion it will be dedicated next Sunday. Rev. J. H. Goodrich has charge of the mission. Only The Best. Good prescription work requires experience and care. There is more in prescription compounding than more throwing together of crime materials. They must be blended carefully to get the greatest efficiency from the medicines. Let us have your next prescription. We save you money. Patent medicines at reduced prices FENNEL'S PHARMACY. DRUGID BILL AVE. & BIDDLE ST. BALTIMORE, MD.