The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. VOL. XXII NO.14 ARE NOW READY TO SEGREGATE IN MAIL SERVICE Alexander Stephens "Working Out Policy For Railway Mail Clerks." Poor Attempt At The Bureau of Engraving to Stop Criticism of the N.A.A.C.P. Washington, November 27.—According to the latest reports, the races will be segregated in the railway mail service. Alexander H. Stephens, who has charge of the service, says that he is working out a policy of separation of the races, and makes the assertion in support thereof that colored railway mail clerks have often made complaint of their treatment at hands of the whites. "It is not our purpose," says Stephens, "however to make any discrimination between the two races of clerks and no action which we shall take will cause the demotion of any man in the service. We simply are going to divide the forces into white and Negro crews. In the few cases in which this has one we have found that there has been a 25 per cent increase in the work over that of the mixed crew. The end in view is not discrimination against the Negro clerks, but efficiency of the service." DISARMING CRITICISM. According to current gossip, as soon as officials of the Bureau of Engraving learned that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People had, in its report on segregation in the departments, criticised the Bureau of Engraving for forcing the 300 colored women employed there to use a combined rest and wash room for lunch. a partition was placed, thus giving the colored girls a sort of lunch room apart from the toilet. This partition is said to greatly obscure the light. Bureau chiefs in the Bureau of Domestic and Foreign Commerce are said to have attempted to "jim crow" colored employees in the new headquarters of the department, but their plans were frustrated. WANT BRYANT TO HEAD BOOK CONCERN Cordele, Ga., November 27.- At the recent session of the Macon A. M. E. Conference a resolution was unanimously adopted urging that the A. M. E. Book Concern, at Philadelphia, be placed under the control of Ira T. Bryant, secretary of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union. NASHVILLE WANTS NEW Y. M. C. A. Nashville, Tenn., November 26. —A campaign will start here shortly to raise $100,000 for the erection of a new building for the Colored Y. M. C. A.. Of this amount, Julius Rosenwald, of Chicago is expected to give $25,000. H. A. Boyd, J. C. Napier, A. N. Johnson, T. B. Hardiman, William Crawford, S. S. Crauthers and H. L. Keith are among the colored citizens interested. TO ERECT $35,000 BUILDING. Savannah, Ga., November 27.—Plans have been drawn for the erection of a handsome new home for the Wage Earners' Loan and Investment Company. The new building will be of brick and stone, and will cost $35,000. POOR FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia, S. C., November 27. The injustice of the facilities offered for Negro public education in South Carolina was shown a few days ago in the annual report of Superintendent Public Instruction Swearington. Though the colored population of South Carolina exceeds the whites, the whites have school property valued at more than seven times that for colored people, and that the white schools have 119 school days in a year while those for colored pupils have only 67 days. The report is but typical of those of other Southern States. The enrollment figures show that for the entire State there are enrolled 193,247 Negroes as against 167,914 whites. There are 332 white schools in the towns and 2,264 in the country making a total of 2,596 schools for white children. Of the 2,456 Negro schools, 199 are in towns and 2,252 in the country districts. The value of the white school property is $4,789,510 while the value of the Negro school property is $562,639. This refers to schoolhouses and grounds. The value of the public school equipment reported to the office of the State Superintendent of Education for white schools is $432,570 and for the Negro schools $53,930. During the year just passed there were-erected 141 new school buildings in the State at an average cost of $2,723 or an aggregate cost of $383,961.74. TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL AND DOMESTIC SCIENCE Atlanta, Ga., November 26. The Georgia Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows have organized a bureau for the promotion of agricultural and domestic science. The bureau is especially designed to help men and women get better acquainted with approved methods for doing the work. Prof. C. E. Williams, Mrs. Ida B. Lautier, Prof. B. S. Ingram, Mrs. Mamie Broglin, Mrs.'Mamie M. Hailey and Rev. A. R. Starling are the members of the board. AWARDED DAMAGES FOR RIDING ON JIM-CROW CAR Louisville, Ky.. November 27. James Malone and John McCarty, white men were awarded $2,950 damages for being forced to ride in a "jim crow" apartment over the Cincinnati and Ohio Railroad in traveling from Huntingtondon, W. Va., to this city. Several colored men were invited to a meeting of local business men at which plans for the building of a large hotel were discussed. The colored people here are much exercised over the proposition to pass a race segregation law, similar to the one in Baltimore. COLORED VOTERS BEING URGED TO PAY POLL TAX Norfolk, Va., November 28.—A big mass meeting was held under the auspices of the Ninth Ward Improvement Association at John Brown A. M. E. Church tonight, at which time Rev. Dr. C. S. Morris, P. B. Young, editor of the Journal and Guide; Rev. E. H. Hunter, M. E. Diggs and others urged colored men to pay their poll tax and qualify to vote. Since the passage of the disfranchisement law but few colored men have availed themselves of the opportunity to be placed on the voting list. In order to vote next year, voters most qualify on or before December 8. HOWARD AND LINCOLN PLAY SCORLESS GAME HOWARD AND LINCOLN PLAY SCORLESS GAME Neiiher Side Able to Gain Advantage in Annual Thanksgiving Event Lincoln Tried Eight Successive Forward Passes in the Last Period, Four of Which Written especially for the Afro-American Ledger Washington, November 27.—Foot ball teams representing Howard and Lincoln Universities met today in their annual contest on Howard University campus. Since 1894 the two teams have played nine games with the following result: 1894 6 5 1904 1(forfeit) 0 1905 5 0 1907 5 0 1908 5 5 1909 0 5 1910 0 5 1911 0 0 1912 0 13 1913 0 0 Each team to date had three victories to its credit, and a win by either would have given a-margin of advantage. The weather cloudy and threatening since Wednesday, finally settled into a drizzle at the end of the first period, which continued intermittently throut the game. The Howard squad ran out on the field at 2.21 P. M., and dividing into two elevens, began a brisk signal practice. Lincoln followed at 2.26, amid the cheers of her rooters massed on the west side of the field. Howard elected to defend the north goal; the slight north easterly breeze in their back was not strong enough to prove a deciding factor in the game. FIRST PERIOD. Hilton kicked off to Brice on Howard's twenty yard line, and the ball was advanced eight yards. The Howard backfield got off here beautiful runs of fifteen, twenty-twenty-three and forty yards. Lincoln could not penetrate the interference, and Brice and Merchant dodged thru hugh holes. The last attempt of Brice brought the ball to Lincoln's ten yard line. A forward pass back of the goal line failed. The Orange and Blue was given the ball on her twenty yard line, from which place it was soon kicked out of danger. After an exchange of punts Wheaton intercepted a forward pass on his forty yard line. The sturdy backs of Lincoln were sent against the line, but could not make an impression. Forced to punt, Howard received the ball on her thirty-five yard line and quickly made two first downs. Brice carrying the ball. At the end of fifteen minutes of play, it was Howard's ball on her opponents twenty-five yard line. SECOND PERIOD. When play was resumed, Howard could not gain and lost the ball on downs. Wheaton kicked to Howard's thirty-five yard line. Brice fumbled, but returned fifteen yards. In short rushes, Merchant. Brice and Brown carried the ball behind splendid interference to Lincoln's fifteen yard line. Lincoln penalized five yards for offside. Her goal threatened the Penn team proved impregnable and gained possession of the ball on downs on her own three yard line. Attempting a punt, the ball sailed straight in the air. Howard's ball on the twenty yard line. Brice tried three forward passes in succession, none of which were completed, and lost the ball on downs. The half ended with the ball in Howard's possession on her forty yard line. The drizzle that set in after the first period continued, making the ball hard to handle and the footing insecure. Howard had three times seriously threatened the opponent's goal but the Lincoln line held at critical moments, and the secondary defense broke up successfully all ten attempts at forward passes. SECOND HALF. Lincoln received the kick on her fifteen-yard line and rushed it back ten yards. With an exchange of punts a Lincoln back fumbled, and again it was Howard's ball on Lincoln's ten-yard line. Again the Lincoln forwards break up all mass plays, and an incomplete forward pass falls over the Orange and Blue goal. The ball was brought out to the twenty-yard line and Lincoln availed herself of a free kick. In the exchange of kicks that followed neither side gained an advantage. On the next rush, Dunn gathered in a fumbled pass and brought joy to the Lincoln stands by a forty-yard run to Howard's nihe yard line, where he was thrown from behind by Dowdell. For the first time the Blue and White line was menaced. Lincoln suffered a setback in the shape of a fifteen yard penalty for holding, but regained the distance around Slaughter's end. A goal from the field was attempted, but the try was low. Howard put the ball in play on her twenty yard line. FOURTH PERIOD. Howard lost fifteen yards on an exchange of punts, the ball going over Brice's head to the ten yard mark. Grinnage and Brown slid thru for eight yards, and Slaughter on the end-over added twelve more. Receiving the ball on her thirty-five yard line, Lincoln began a march to the Howard goal that will always be remembered. Seven successive forward passes, four of them complete and Goss overwhelmed by tacklers planted the ball on Howard's four and one-half yard line Dunn did the hurling, now high long spirals to Barnum and Anderson, or short swift passes directly over the opposing line to Goss. With four downs and one-half minute to play, Dunn essayed Continued on page 5. TRAVELED THE SANDY DESERT TO MECGA Norfolk, Va., November 27. Twenty weary travelers, after a trying and wearisome trip over the sands for the desert, were formally inducted into the subtleties of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine Wednesday night. The ceremonies were conducted by Arabic Temple of this city, and Imperial Potentate John H. Murphy, of Baltimore, was on hand to see the weary and scared novices brave the hot sands. The water in the skins of the novices had all dried up and the camels only had an eight-day supply in their stomachs, and it was a t r d and thirsty carvan that finally reached the oasis of the Mystic Shrine and was allowed to stand upon the magic carpet. Other novices at Portsmouth, Va., went through thrilling tests, novel stunts, exhilarating elevations and depths Thanksgiving night. Banquets followed each ceremony, at which the imperial potentate was the guest of honor. A parade preceded the ceremonies at Portsmouth. Thomas W. Newbie is the illustrious recorder of Arabic Temple and W. T. Jackson, illustrious potentate. PRICE THREE CENTS ARCHER MAKES STRONG PLEA FOR FAIR PLAY ARCHER MAKES STRONG PLEA FOR FAIR PLAY Newly Elected Mayor of Battersea Wants Same Respect As White Man Would Get. IS PROUD HE IS COLORED Declares His Election Marks the Beginning of a New Era London, Eng., November 27. In an address just after his election as mayorof Battersea,aborough of this city, John Richard Archer, made a plea for that spirit of good will not based on racial and caste lines. "I think," said the Mayor, "that at least you ought to show me, after my election,the same respect as you would show a white man. I have been charged with not being of the superior race, and it behooves you now to show that you do not belong to the superior race. BORN IN LIVERPOOL. "I am the son of a man born in the West Indian Islands. I was born in England, in a little obscure village probably never heard of until now—the city of Liverpool. I am a Lancastrian bred and born. My mother was an Irish woman. So there is not so much of the fireigner about me after all. "They have said I am a man of color. I am. I am proud to be. I would not change my color if I could. "There appeared, however, in the Southwestern Star, a letter written by a gentleman who claims to represent the majority of the people of Battersea, yet has not the courage to sign his own name. 'It is not meet,' he says, 'that white men should be governed and controlled by a man of color.'" TWO SAYINGS. "It has always been that the white man has ruled," the writer continues, 'and it always must be so. If not, good-bye to the prestige of Great Britain.' 'East is East,' he notes, 'and West is West but never the twain shall meet.' "I will reply with a saying far older than that. 'And God hath made of one blood all the nations of the earth.' Is it true that 'East is East and West is West, and never the twain, shall meet?' Why not so long ago you were breaking your necks to put the wedding ring on the finger of the East—to make an alliance with Japan. "You were very glad to ally yourselves with Japan, and you only enter into an alliance—not with inferiors—but with a people you think your equals. "I have to pay the same rates and taxes as you. "NEW ERA." "I shall be glad to know if a man born under the Union Jack, whoever he be, has not the same rights as the white man. The color of the skin can not alter the affection of the heart. My election tonight marks a new era. You have made history. For the first time in the history of the English nation a man of color has been elected Myaor of an English borough. "That will go forth to all the colored nations of the world. They will look to Battersea and say, 'It is the greatest thing you have done.'" [Image of a man in profile] DR. A. J. CAREY PRESIDENT WILSON ASKED TO CALL HALT ON SEGREGATION Chicago, Ill., November 25. At the November meeting of the Illinois Commission on Half Century of Freedom, the following resolution offered by Rev. A. J. Carey was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That we the executive committee of the Illinois Commission Half Century of Freedom, most earnestly protest against the segregation of employees of the Federal Government by race or color. We regard this as grievous wrong, an insult to loyal and lawabiding citizens and one which no other group of Americans is asked to endure. This commission earnestly appeals to President Wilson to use his authority to prevent this public degradation and humiliation of Afro-American employees of the National Government. WIDOW OF LATE J. F. COOK LAID TO REST Washington, November 26.—The funeral of Mrs. Helen Appo Cook, who died last Thursday morning after a brief illness, was held at her late home. 1118 16th street, Monday afternoon. Rev. W. V. Tunnell, of Howard University, officiated, assisted by the Rev. F. J. Grimke, pastor of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church. The pall bearers were John A. Simms, Aaron Russell, R. R. Horner, Jr., Dr. W. S Montgomery, Dr. James H. Howard, Dr. Henry L. Bailey, David Warner and E. G. Brooks. Interment was in Harmony Cemetery. The deceased was born in Philadelphia 76 years ago. She was the widow of the late John F. Cook, at one time receiver of taxes and an assessor here, and probably the wealthiest colored resident in the city. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Elizabeth A. Cook; three sons, John F., George F., and Ralph V. Cook, the latter a teacher in the Baltimore Colored High School, and nine grandchildren. HOSPITAL CORNER-STONE LAID Wilson, N. C.. November 27. The cornerstone of the Wilson Hospital and Tubercular Home for Colored People was laid here today with Masonic ceremonies. Mt. Hebron Lodge of Masons had charge of the ceremonies. Among the prominent: Masons present were Col. James H. Young, C. C. Spaulding, Grand Master; R. B. McRary, A. R. Middleton, Isaac H. Smith. CLAIMS DAMAGES FOR LIBEL CLAIMS DAMAGES FOR LIBEL Mineapolis, Minn., November 26 - Sherman S. Furr, who con- ducts a school at Newport News, Va., has entered suit in the United States Court claiming $5,000 damages from Charles S. Smith, editor of the Twin City Star, for original libel. He alleges that the editor declared that he was a crapshooter. BIG CELEBRATION IN NORTH OHIO In Remarkable Address on "Hindrances That Help" Founder of Great Publishing House and Bank President, Who Was Once a Slave, Says Race Will Triumph. Toledo, O. — Practical, thorough, in simple language, but with a force that carried conviction with it, the Rev. R. H. Boyd, D. D., of Nushville, Tenn., delivered one of the principal addresses Thursday, Nov. 27, to the mammoth emancipation celebration being held in this city this week. The occasion was northern Ohio's celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of Lincoln's issuance of the emancipation proclamation, which removed the shackles from millions of slaves in the United States. Since the early sixties hundreds of the descendants of these slaves have migrated to the northern states. Toledo, one of the principal cities in the underground railway system that became famous during those days of bondage, has been favored with a representative population of the descendants of these people. In former days many of these slaves found refuge by coming to this port on Lake Erie. Dr. Boyd, himself an ex-slave, heard the shot and shell of the battlefield, responded to the call of the wounded respond to the call of the wounded at Lookout mountain and Missionary PETER H. DR. RICHARD H. BOYD. ridge, toiled in the fields in the noon-day sun, was one of the emancipated; hence, speaking not from theory, but from actual knowledge, he spoke for one hour on "Hindrances That Help." A magnificent audience greeted him, in which were distinguished citizens from over the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Kentucky. "In the half century of our progress the fifty years have been pregnant with hardships. Discriminations and adverse legislation have not damned the courage of our people, for with their thrift and energy they have overcome the obstacles that were placed in their way. They have surmounted, climbed over, dug under and gone around the Alps of opposition and the pyramids of discrimination. The Negro has initiated the Caucasian with his inventive genius in solving his own problem, for they have even made aerial flights in the atmosphere of sectional hate and race prejudice, and have gone from one peak of prominence to another in their efforts to find a more favorable climatic and atmospheric condition. "Your gathering here to give recognition as well as encouragement to the accomplishment of these people, surrounded as you are by the friends who have been philanthropic in mind as well as in means, with evidence of progress on every side, makes this a year of jubilee indeed. The race to which we belong might well be called the 'child race,' but the fact that it has thrown off its swaddling clothes before it has reached the half century mark is evidence conclusive that it will grow into hardy manhood and womanhood ere it has attained its maturity. "The conditions that confront us today as a people have often been viewed as hindrances. Even in the northern states, where you have been accustomed to profit by your labor and enjoy the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness, as guaranteed by you by the framers of the constitution, a splendid document in itself, you have begun to flinch under sentiment that is slowly but surely creeping into these parts. The race as a whole and the people at large are now awakening to the sensibilities of the crying need of not only intellectual and educational advantages, but of religious development for a people who are now potent factors in the financial and business world. "Hindrances that have been placed in the front and have been magnified by an adverse press, daily, weekly and periodically, have not altogether been properly or advance recessively portrayed. In many instances they have been a mitigation, the wayfaring traveler sees in the distance and while, like Banquo's ghost, it will not down it has been made to move on and on further and further away before the crush of this civilized people, who are steadily advancing toward it. "These blindness have had a tendency, as it were, to develop the keener side and the better part of the present generation. I declare unto you that, notwithstanding the magnitude of some of the obstacles that have been placed, across our path, we are really making progress. These were necessary for the development of the race. We are now going through the fiery furnace, as it were, and all impurities are being burned away, but we will come out pure gold, well tried." DR. BOYD'S SUCCESS IN BUSINESS. Though a great denominational leader, being the founder, present secretary and manager of the National Baptist Publishing House, the largest publishing plant owned and controlled by Negroes in the world, having reported a business of more than $200,000 during the past fiscal year. Dr. Richard H. Boyd is a practical business man, being president of the One Cent Savings bank, Nashville, Tennessee. He is also president of the National Negro Doll company, which has for its motto "Negro Dolls For Negro Children," president of the National Baptist Church Supply company; president Nashville Globe Publishing company and secretary of the home mission board of the national Baptist convention. He has lived to see himself, an ex-slave, at the head of institutions that in 1012 banded more than $1,000,000 and is one of the few men of the race who have without philanthropic aid made their way from ignorance and superstition into the light of prominence and recognition by all races without leaving their people. The Baptist denomination, represented by 2,500,000 communicants, has given him high honors and followed his lead for the pust score of years. The local committee which had charge of this celebration and which secured the services of Dr. Boyd to make one of the principal addresses was headed by Rev. J. C. Taylor, D. D., pastor of the Temple Baptist church in Toledo. This celebration was one of the biggest demonstrations ever held by our people on Thanksgiving day. SERIES OF MEETINGS FOR WORKERS IN FOREIGN FIELD Missionaries Given Hearty Farewell Before Embarking on Long Voyage. Farewell meetings for outgoing missionaries under the auspices of the foreign mission board of the national Baptist convention thus far held in November have been enthusiastic, well attended and very encouraging. Five meetings were held under the auspices of the Baptist Ministers' union in New Orleans and vicinity and two by the Baptist Ministers' union in Philadelphia. The missionaries will leave New York on the Celtic. Thursday noon, Dec. 11, for the west coast of Africa. They are Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Simpson of Pennsylvania and Miss Eliza Davis of Texas. Miss Davis is a graduate of Central Baptist college, Texas, where she has rendered valuable services as matron. She will be associated with Miss E. B. De Laney in the work at the girls' school which will be located near Monrovia, Liberia. Farewell meetings will be held in New York under the management of the foreign mission board of the New York Baptist state convention at the Union Baptist church, 204 West Sixty-third street. Rev. Dr. G. H. Sims pastor, Monday evening, Dec. 8, Dr. Holland Powell presiding, and at the Day Star Baptist church, 512 West One Hundred and Fifty-seventh street. Rev. R. J. Brown pastor, Tuesday evening. Dec. 9. Rev. Dr. G. H. Sims presiding. The final meeting will be held at the Bethany Baptist church in Brooklyn Rev. Holland Powell, D. D., pastor Wednesday evening, Dec. 10. All the churches of the denomination in Brooklyn and the general public have been invited to attend this meeting, as it will be the last opportunity to see and hear the missionaries, before they take ship for the foreign field. Rev. L. G. Jordan, who has held the position of corresponding secretary of the foreign mission board for the past eighteen years, accompanied the missionaries to New York and had charge of all the meetings. He received the hearty co-operation of the pastors of the various churches, for which he expressed his gratitude. Rev. G. H. Sims is the newly elected president of the New York State Baptist convention, and Rev. Holland Powell is chairman of the foreign mission board. Church Opposed to Race Segregation. That the cause of justice and fair play for the colored people is gatning friends was again demonstrated recently at the Connecticut general conference of the Congregational church held in Waterbury. The committee on resolutions included in its report a strong protest against the action of the federal government in bringing about the segregation of the white and colored employees in the government service in Washington. The rossiations were unanimously adopted. THE AFRO-AMERICAJ LEDGER FINE PROSPECTS FOR BUSINESS Reports From States Visited by Ralph W. Tyler, Organizer For the National Negro Business League, Indicate Great Industrial Advance—Assails Vile Railroad Accommodations. By N. BARNETT PODSON. New York.-Very great interest is being manifested, especially in the west and southwest, by the local Negro business leagues in boosting business enterprises and co-operating in the establishment of new enterprises to be operated by men of the race. Reports from various parts of the country indicate that our people are rapidly rounding to the belief that business establishments successfully operated are prime factors in solving the so called race problem. Reports received from Kentucky, Indiana and Missouri, states recently covered by Ralph W. Tyler, former auditor for the navy and new national organizer for the National Negro Business league, indicate great revival of interest. Mr. Tyler has in many cities visited reorganized local leagues which had become dormant. He has also assisted most prominent business men and women in their efforts to build up the local leagues into strong factors for the advancement of the race. Wherever Mr. Tyler has gone he has injected new life and enthusiasm into old leagues and established new leagues. His reception in each city visited has been marked by large meetings, followed by banquets. The three weeks spent in Kentucky resulted in reviving or reorganizing every existing league. In Lexington, Ky., the splendid new courthouse was allowed for holding the meeting Mr. Tyler addressed, and the large courtroom was packed, standing room being at a premium. At Frankfort, the seat of the state government, it is reported. Mr. Tyler boldly assailed the vile railroad accommodations provided for the colored people and charged that the railroads were daily violating a mandatory law which provided that accommodations "shall be equal." His assault upon the vile railroad accommodations afforded colored passengers at Frankfort was repeated in every Kentucky town visited. He pointed out that for the large amount of money his race expended each year for railroad travel and the large sum expended by Negro business men for freight shipped over railroad lines in the south they were entitled to first class passage, for which their tickets called and for which they were paying the same rate white passengers were paying for superior accommodations. At Evansville and Indianapolis, Ind., he had large meetings, followed by banquets. At Indianapolis, it is reported, the local league, long dormant, was revived, and such men as George L. Knox of the Freeman, A. C. Manning, E. G. Tidrington, Secretary Taylor of the Y. M. C. A. J. Wattler Hodge, the Negro attorney; Editor Stewart of the Recorder, Drs. Ward, Perkins and Arnaud and others prominent in the business and professional world have promised active support. The revived Indianapolis league started off with some forty live race men, who mean business. Reports from St. Louis show that the very best business and professional men of that city, including W. C. Gordon, C. K. Robinson, Drs. T. A. Curtis and Harrison and Messrs. Jones, Calloway, Editor King, Finckie, Williams and some thirty other prominent and successful St. Louis men, were interested in reviving the local league there. One of the largest audiences ever assembled turned out to hear Mr. Tyler, and the banquet tendered the following evening was attended by every member of the reorganized league. Going to Hunnifal and St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. Tyler organized new leagues, and the greatest interest was manifested in both places. Accounts taken from both the white dallies and weeklies published by our own people in the cities Mr. Tyler has thus far visited show that he is arousing the greatest possible interest and helping to make the Negro Business league a big factor in race advancement. Mr. Tyler will spend much time in Oklahoma, in which state every town of any size is included in his itinerary. Charitable Work In Charleston, S. C. The Progressive Ministers' union and the Anti-tuberculosis league held a successful union mass meeting in the Mount Zion A. M. E. church, Charleston, S. C. Thanksgiving night, Nov. 27. for the benefit of public charity touching all points in Charleston and vicinity. Charles S. Charleston, president of the league, co-operated with all the forces working for the amelioration of conditions among the needy. Rev. Dr. A. L. De Monk, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, was the master of ceremonies. The choirs of the various churches rendered inspiring music. It was a most worthy effort on the part of the two organizations, and the public responded nobly. When Poincaré, the famous mathematician, was formally received into the French academy Frederic Masson in welcoming him gave the desirable mathematical tinge to his address by questioning the correctness of the name. Geometrically, he said, the notion of a square point was intolerable. Therefore it was obvious that "point carre" could not have been the true derivation of the name. It must have been "pont carre." The philologists took M. Masson seriously and began poking around in their musty records for a better original source than either "point carre" or "pont carre." And they soon found it in the person of Petrus Pugniquadrati, a student of record in the year 1403. Furthermore, in 1418 a French namesake of Pugniquadrati appeared in the person of one Jehan Poingquarre. From all of which it seemed plain that the original Poincarés were not square points, but clenched fists.—New York Post. Dust In Flour Mills It has been many years since there has been an explosion of flour dust resulting in serious loss of life and great property damage. This is due to the fact that millers have learned more about the explosive nature of finely powdered material, and the former carelessness in providing receptacles for the dust has been succeeded by a system of dust catching and disposal which makes a flour mill perfectly safe from this danger. In old fashioned milling methods flour dust was turned into a room provided for the purpose, but large quantities were allowed to accumulate on the mill floor and become distributed over the machinery. When these deposits were disturbed the atoms floated about in the atmosphere, creating danger from fire and making it difficult for workmen to breathe. Asthma frequently resulted from this condition, and incipient explosions were not infrequent.—Northwestern Miller. "Bob White" Likes Music. A baby quail was captured and brought to the house. The large cage provided for 'him stood upon a square of oilcloth, and this was little Bob White's ranch. The door of his house was always open, but he seldom wandered beyond the limits of his own domain. One thing invariably tempted this little recluse to venture forth, this was the sound of music. Like a small boy racing after the band, the moment the tones of the piano reached his quick ear he started on a run; and the quick put-patting of his tiny feet announced his approach. He would circle about the piano and, with a flufffluff of his short wings, mount to the keyboard. The little square corner at its end was his opera chair, where he cuddled down contentedly as long as the music continued, at times expressing his appreciation by a contented soft, purring sound.—Suburban Life. --- Money Value of a Woodpecker. Money Value of a Woodpecker. The slaughter of migratory birds is surely followed by the increase of destructive insects. Among the best of the farmer's bird friends are the woodpeckers, especially the redheaded members of the species. In proof one careful observer says: "A pair of them nested in a dead cottonwood tree near my uncle's orchard one year. One day I watched them through a pair of opera glasses. The young birds were about half grown. The parents made ninety-six trips in one hour, each time with a worm. It is safe to say that they saved ninety-six apples in that hour a box worth, say, $1. If the birds worked ten hours a day they were worth $10 to my uncle, or in the three weeks the birds were in the nest $210. Can a farmer afford to kill a woodpecker?" -Youth's Companion. How Capital Grows Two centuries ago the sum of £5 was bequeathed for the education of the children of poor inhabitants of Lytham. In course of time the fund grew to nearly £600, and this sum was invested by the trustees of the Lytham charities in a plot of land which now forms the center of Blackpool. Within the last fifty years the corporation of Blackpool has paid about £100,000 for the freehold rights of small sections of this estate, and it is believed that in course of time the value of the property owned by the charities will reach £500,000.—London Express. Naturally An American motoring through a small Scotch town was pulled up for excessive speed. "Didn't you see that notice, 'Dead slow?' " inquired the policeman. "Course, I did," returned the Yankee. "but I thought it referred to your bloomin' town"—London Answer. Faith, Hope and Charity. "How did that ne'er do well manage to live?" "In hope that if he inspired enough faith he might live on charity."—Balimore American Game. Mother-Now, children. I want you to kiss Miss Lemon goodbye. Elder Brother Come on Billy, be a sport. It'll be over in a second. Life. Man. Petty Man. Knicker There's plenty of room in the top. Bocker Ves. but your wristlets you have only the bottom bureau drawer. New York Sun So She Did "Jack proposed to me while turning the music for me at the piano. "Ab I see. You played right into his piano." By the street of Byr and Byr one lives at the house of Never. Cormoran To the Friends and Patrons of the late ALEX. HEMSLEY Funeral Director and Embalmer 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, SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY 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 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 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. No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detection of persons doing business under the name of .....The Colored Sewing Machine Man,..... R. H. Eutler, the colored agent for Sirge 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, 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. 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 Pat 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 and hoping for a continuance of the same. SAMUEL T. N FUNERAL DIRECTOR Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. 'Phone Mount Ver ...JOHN H. * TO 142 W. HILL ST THE UP-TO-DATE U Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, ate., from his own stables at the most re- come to see him, j South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 THE BALTIMORE LIFE INC. F. S. STROBRIDGE Home Office: Cor. Charles & Saw The Leading Life Insurance Co. Life Insurance Policies issued Premiums collected weekly from Issues The Best The Old Relia Robert A. ..Baltimore's Leading 506 ROGER Expert Embalming, Courteous Attent Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages Both Phone. FELIX B. P. 102 E. Mulberry St. :::FUNERAL DI C. & P. PH No Branches. Not Connected. A reward will be offered for sons doing business un Felix B. Py Phone, Mt. Vern .....The Colored Sewing M A man is kneeling in front of a fireplace. 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. [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. rons of the late Funeral Director and Embalmer but I have taken up the business in the reputation he bore as an ing the public for all past favors I am respectfully yours, HEMSLEY & EMBALMER Funerals from $75.00 Up BIDDLE ST. mon 2578 DADVIN.... GREET, UNDERTAKER up; caskets for $3.00 and up. Weddings, Parties, Receptions, personal rates. You need not just call 142 W. Hill Street and 926 Druid Hill Ave. INSURANCE CO. President Patoga Sts., Balto., Md. company in Maryland on ages from 2 to 79 eo MARYLAND HAPPENINGS ‘ews Gathered From Various Sections of the State by our Special Correspondents. TEpecisl to" De LLTOrs ENED AC EEEss Cumberiand, Md,. November 28. —hev. 3. W.S. Thomas, -superin cendent of Cumberland district, neié guarteriy meeting and confer- chee av Mckenzie M. E. Churet Sunday and Monday. The Misses Jthodes and company, nae 2 vers successful opening: in sneir restaurant on Saturday. Tne Lougiass Literary Society nelg an interesting session Monday nigh. Ine Court of Calantne and Juve- niles held their Thanksgiving sur- pe: a: the Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday night. Mrs. George Ashby was called to Yirtepurgh to the bedside of her Zatnes. who was stricken with paralysis. Captain H. M. Fisher and several of ine Hoy Scours spent Sunday at Patrersons Greek, W. Ve. Mr. J. H. Payne secared several sorgeys for the Thanksgiving din- mera: the Metropolizan A. M. E. Rev. J. H. Dutton,of Frostburg. we: called to his home on the Eastern Share vo artend the funeral! 72 nee fainer. key, J. DE. dackson preached 2 sqena’ sermow Svnday night to ine trustees. Next Sunday will be Womens Day. A special program sel. be rendered at night, Tae Ladies’ Literary Societs snicn me: fast week with Mrs. cseorge Franklin held an interesi- ne session. They introduced an neustria! deature to the program “get wobk. erogheting sewing and quinting, The next gestion will we onei¢ at the home of Mirs. hivign Kobinson.. On the sick lis: ary Mrs. Susan Waters, “Atsey Franvis. Luis Marine Josephine Tuciiey. Ada Meekins, Armour Hromers. Prof. G.. B. Cvertor an: Wa. H. Williams were con- hase te their homes by iliness Mre. Ostavie Fisher. superin- zenuent of Bethe! Sunday Schoo! i: si again after » week's confine ment ic her home. The scheo! ig preparing an eiab vars program for Christmas. Miss 1, i. Renneriy will visi Tvustburg and Westernport Sunday schiois, She has been appointed cy assistant district superintenden: s Prof. E. 8. Henderson. CT. MISHAELS NOTES Se cee Se acre: are MIB ae, se su. Misheels, Me, November ec thy trustees of A. M. E. Zior surge eld e raliy.. Mr. dames Laene was worthy of the banner as » whieeted. the jargest amount, Le W. G, Mathews accompanied ch nh wife and Mr. J. W. Aloridge Istieee a OP pom, from Me- Hanieis, Mé., and preeshed an ze- cemabie sermon. 2 very commendable effort is be ap made by members of Golder iaw Band, and supporters to give 2 wonegst for tne benefit of Eastern He-rpital Mss Grace Green returned from Lasior after spending a few weeks. ageount of his increasing wauore in St. Michaels Rev. T. £. Roatr nas been foreed to resign roe snarge in Baston. Ais. Clifton Jones nas added a sever seat car to his livery. Cowman and Jewett, ovster cragsers are shipping 6,000-galion: per cay. Rev. J, 0. King was out of town :, business, he. Theodore Johnson, pastor «2 Nanticoke bonghi the house and ty at Fremont and Cerry streets, He will rebuild @ store there ir the suring. PACOMOME CITY JOTTINGS (Special ro The Afro-American Ledger.) Yocomoke City, Md., November u’i—The Rev. J. W. Bond, ‘filled the puipit at St. Mary's Church sas) Sunday morning. while Rev. Troma: Waeatly occupied his place a Mz. Zion M. E Church. Miss Nellie Robbins, of Snow Hil, Md. is visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Collier. Mr. Ros Davis. of Wachapreague Va.. left Sanday evening. atfer spending a few days visiting friends in this city. Mrs. Perry Belle Hughes: is con- fined to her home, her-case’is:con- sidered serious. Rev. J. W. Bond-was in Salis: bury the past wesk in attendance at the District Conference ofthe M. E. Chureh. A Masonic Order has-been: orgap- ized at Unionville, Md., -and the sapere ‘is <that ‘they. are -getting along finély, The officers are as follows:-Alonzo-S, Water, wershi ‘fal master: Juhn E.. Waters; senior ‘Warden; James:Gale, junio: War- iden; Tisfayecte Johnson, secretary; ‘William Waters, treasurer; Her- man Dix, tyler. "Rev. J.-S. Collins spent a few ays last -wesk in -Crisfield, look- ‘ing after’ business matters. - Mr. Jesse Armstrong, wh'le out auttog wood Thursday, his ax ‘caught ina’ clothes line resulting in an ugly wound on his fore- head, while hisinjuries ‘are quite painiul, they are not serious. We understand that two wedding belis. will ring. ‘in this city in the near future, ean you guess’? Mr. Lorie Taylor and Mr. Marion Hargis was in Crisfield op Sunday. Mrs. Della Dickerson Jeft’ Satur day for Girdictree. where -she spent Thanksgiving with her mother and frienis, CAMBRIDGE NOTES (puecial to the ATro-Americap Ledger.) Cambridge. Md, November 28.— Rev. George T. Fields reached at Waugh Chapel Sunday morning. ‘The Silver Leaf Embroidery Club was entertained Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. J. #annie Jollev. The following” officers ‘were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. B. E. St. Clair, president; Mrs. Lulu V. Matthews, vice presi- dent; Mrs. J. Fannie Joliey, treas- urer; and Miss Elvira Molson, secretary. Mrs: Elmira Stiles returned dur- ing the past week. after spending some time visiting at Cape May. N.od., New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. ‘The Billiken Orchestra entertaiz: ed at Easton, Thursday. . Mrs. Annie Brown. evangelist, was here during the past weel. At the Bethe! Church at? o'clock Sunday afternoon, the 1ith Anni- versary of the National Benefit Association wil! be held NOTES FROMZEASTOR. {Special w Te: Afro-Aimerican Ledger.) Easton, Md., November 26.— There will be 2 lecture delivered ai Bethel A.M. E. Church by Rev. I) Albert Sterret, D. D.. of Dover, Del. Dr. W. Henry Haig nas. moved zw 115. S- Hanson street, next door. Mrs. Lula Mathews, of Cam- bridge, Md.,was in Easton, Novem- ber 18, visiting ner father and sister, Mr. George and Miss Hattie Tilghman. Mrs. Mary 3. Tilghman of Balti- more, digd here Saturday morning. Funeral services were held ai Bethe! Chureh Monday. ~ Mrs. Susie Miller, wife of Mr. John W. Miller. nas peen ai the Emergency Hospital for — treat- mem for her eyes. Mr. John Blake was buried las: ‘Thursday the funeral was heid at Asbury M, E. Church. Rev. J. H. Wallace. officiated. Mrs. Mary d.. Johnson has open- ed up @ first clase restaurant at her residence. Mr, Stephen Truxon, of Balti- more city, wes in Easton Monday wo attend his grandmother's funer- ai. She died Saturday morning. SOW HILL HAPPENINGS ‘Specia) co the Afre-simerican Scapet/ Snow Hil!, Md , November 27.— Prai. Daughterty gaveva slight of and performance ai Mt. Wesley Chureh Tuesday night. Rev. J. W. Jeweit preached at the Shiloiy M. EB. Church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Waters, accompanied by Mrs. Lavinia Jev- ett, drove to Crisfield, Md.,Sunday ‘jn their touring car. Mrs. Sarah. E. Stiles. left _here Wednesday noon. to spend Thanks- giving with her husband, and friends in Cambridge, Md. She wil] return Monday to continue her work as teacher in the public school here. __ Rev. J. U. Bing,of. St. Michae's, Mid.,{was here Jast week in interest ‘of the chib of Knights of Pythias wwitich he is.soon-to get apart. Mars. Resa Parnel!, who has been ‘quite ill, is much improved. ‘As a-resuli of the week's meet- ing at the Mt. Zion Raniist Chureh, five souls: were converted. Rev, George H. Ethridge ‘has been appointed teacher in the pub- lic schoo] in Synepuxent, t-e form- er. teacher,.Mr. henry.J. Beckett, having recently died. “irs, Nellie Robertson is visiting Mrs. Lena Collier at. Pocomoke City, ‘Md., this week Rev. C. W. H. Briddie preached at-the M. E. Church Sunday-night. “Mrs. James Purnell, :who was called to Berlin: Friday ‘to the bed- side of ‘her’ ‘daughter,-Mrs., Clacy ‘Manuel, has'teturned... Ger daugh- ter‘is better. i ‘Mr: Ewing Bowen,. :of Rerlin, ‘spent a few. days'intown'last week. pee ot AMERICAN = yo REISTERSTOWN NEWS THE ; | = ae. Dj (Special co: Tae Afro-American Ledger.) | TO THE LAD! Aaa dh fa a | Reisterstown, Md., November . '27.—The ‘funeral of Mr. dente ..-EDUCATION.. ‘Lee Madden, son of the late James | yy , dad Meee hadden, wok piace at | Mad M.A. Hur Sc. Lukes ‘M. E. Church Sunday. | 182 Georire Bixee. The services mere vers ITEOI At ng spent the summer ‘tended, both’ by white end cJ»f Having spent tht led. ‘Rev. L. A. Carter, officiated, York learning the latest mi assisted by Rev. Frank Nelsor§ in hair work, Shampooing, fauna the ase mee treatment and Manicurin : ¢ the ahove namet Ba ce DHE Bictae: ot for ahout 17 years He was also 2 | ™AKing of Puffs, Braids, ‘member of Mi, Lebanon Lodge of how prepared to open her « ‘Masons, the Odd Fellows of Reis- ;for’the winter. ‘terstown: The Masons had charge 73 Sal of the funeral, A sister. threé | What's the matter with you brothers:and @ host of friends sur- | if vou want it:iong and vie a 6 tor of St, 1 tilt! It canbe made so wit ev. L. A. Carter, pastor of St. '« 2, - Lukes Churca,- is..confined ta hic" > Walkers “Wonttertul home on account fu iliness. | Grower: Write, Call or Ph Mr. and Mrs. William Passey, | yrs, J " seho have been sick at their home, | M"s.7, S-Femnell, “Madison ‘arenow convalescent. ——_—— | oe cic ari | Mme.L. C. Part ANNAPOLIS ITEMS Pens coxctiomemunen: suRecemuas | (Special. to the Atro-Amerivan Ledger.) gg Aanapnlis, Ma. November ¥7.— Mz, and Mrs. Taomas Boden enter- tained a few friends at their home, 146 West. street on Monday even- jing. Among those present were ‘Mz. and Mrs, Kogley. Mr. and ‘Mrs. Collins, Miss Luey Hunz, of ‘Washington: Miss Esther Roches- ter, of Laltimore; Miss Sarah ‘Owens, of Baltimore: Miss Mamie ‘Holland, Miss Mamie Chase, Miss ‘Anita Dracter, William Brown. Sonn H. King: Joseph Brown. James Perry, John Smith and Mil- ‘ton Wright. —= | Mr. John H. King was_in Ealti- ‘more Friday night. ‘The Elks wil! give 2 ball at the -Assembiy Room: next , Monday night. FAIRFIELD HAPPENING (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) airfield, Md.. November 27.— Mrs. A. Carr,. who has been visit- ing here spent several days with her daughter. Mrs. G. 1. Carson. She is now in Cleveland, N. C. Mr. Annie Litaker was in Wash- ington Sunday visiting relatives. Mz. and Mirs. Wesley Johnson have closed their pretty home here and moved to Baltimore. Rev. G. T. Long preached at the M. E. Chureh Sunday. Rey. C. T. Parker. of Sparrows Point. and Mrs. Joseph Meadows ware the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W..W. Brown Sunday. Miss Mable Turner, af Baltimore hes been appointed an assistant teacher in the public school. BORING: GRIEFS (Special to The Afre-American Ledger.) Boring, Mé., November 27.4 musicai and literary entertainment: was given by the public senool children Wednesday. Miss Annie G. Gent is the teather. An ap preciative audience was present. SALISRURYMOTTINGS Special to The AireAmerican Ledger. | Salsbury, Me., November 27 — ‘The recent’ session of the Salis- ‘pury District of the Delaware M E, Conference, held at dohn Wes- lev M. E. Chureh, was very largely ‘atterd:d. During the session, ad- dresses were delivered by W. J. L. “Hughes, the distriet superin- ‘tendent: R.G. Waters, pastor of ‘the church; Mrs. B. D, Hughes, ‘Rev. J. ©, Spencer, president of ‘Morgan College and Walter B. -Mie Ti ' Rev. R. G. Waters preached the ranniversary sermon ai Mt. Ellen ‘Baptist Churen Taanksgiving Day. — sd BAETIMORE COUNTY NEWS ‘The Towsen public schoo] is nox occupying its handscme new build- “ing on ‘Lennox avenue. ~Virs. Resman Gray has bought z ‘plot of ground on Lennox avenue. Lowson. | Rev. James A. Briscoe was the iguest of Mr. R, Elisworth Hill and Mrs. Bertha Soden. of Mt. Winans, Sunday. Daniel Fietcher, of Mt. Winans, is improving from his recent ill. ness. | ‘4 rally was held at Tyson M. P. Church, Roiand Pare, Sunday. | Daniel Steward, of Roland Park, is recovering from burns rereived in falling on a hot pipe ona hay ‘steamer, following an attack of vertigo. ‘ _“Mrs, Matilda Barton, ‘of Quick. leyville, died suddenly Thursday 03 last week. | SAILOR TO VISIT PARENTS. | C.R. Randall, who “has been-in ‘Mexican waters. on ‘the United ‘States Battleship ‘since June, is'ex- ipected to visit his ‘parents, Mr. ‘and “Mrs. S. V. Randall, of 1723 [Druid Hill avenue, within the next ieee davai>. . aaa Aadaadad .- EDUCATION... Mad M. A. Hunter 787 George Street. Having spent the-summer in New York learning the latest methods in hair work, Shampooing, Scalp ‘treatment and Manicuring, the making of Pufis. Braids, etc., is now prepared to open her classes ‘for'the winter. What's the matter with your Harr Ifyou want it-long and beav- tiful it cam-be-madeso with Mme C. J. Walkers Worderful Hair ‘Grower. Write, Call or Phone Mrs. J. S. Fennell, Madison 1345 or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. Mime.L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT FSi ees ete et cadens tear) cg AR nee fee 0 ae 22. Meare Scere oie. eee By eee: So WE. Eason eS Nae eee Raped Us emmy Boe i ge) neers 2 «NY Bae FF ae ae ay | cael a Soh, fee oe ae _ Largest Manufacturer of Hai: Preparations in Boston. ‘Lares: Linporter of Pure Human Bais. Trained in uae desvachools. 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L. C. PARRISH, 95 Candeu St..Beston.Mass. Phone 885 R Tremon: Biention thus paper whon writing. Ladies if you want your hair to grow long Madam Gross will treat your hair with Madam Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower Guaranteed to Grow one-half inch per month also her prepar- ation on sale. 2203 Division Street Face come and Buy Your Clothing From Mme. Brown-Wade, 2145 Division Street. “ Private dwelling Largest and cheapest ciotbing business “in Northwest Veltimore. Ladies’ dresses from $1.10 87.06, Separace coats. shirts and waists. One piece Gresser from 25c. to $6.0. Men's separate coats a0c. Men, women and children’s shoes from 2c. to $i 25 per par. Evening and wedoing gowns on hond. Oner trams a.m. to9 p.m. ee te S. S/o ea CG Bs ea Es BS ane Se i ee Stade © ee ae ae Re RD ates Se yh i. ant a ge Si Our 114 Catalogue Just Out Shows all-new Styles in Colored Women's Hair. We are the largest importers and. man- ufacturers of Colored People’s Hair, being the oidest.and. most reiiable firmin thi’! line. “We guarantee, periect satisiactior or money retunded. We postively guarar. tee onr hair. to be superior:to anyon the ‘market, and our prices are lower the those quoted anywhere else. = This hair will stand-combing and ve ing the:same-as your oun. We sel! bw by the pound, hair nets:and all styl¢his hair, alsoran exceptionally fine-line ¢ let -articles and. sirightening cr -wholeaale prices. “Boston Send twocents for Free Bors oct of ‘Agents wanted. “guest OL: “Humane ‘Hair. Compan:. Lewis. 23 Duane ‘Street, Dent 217 % M. TREGOR & SONS ne Superior Hair Dressing: — «PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER... 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Ordered SES by:mail, 460. : Druggist and’Notion Stores should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock “\ Please ask in the nest store for it or write direct to us. : Price for wholesale sent on anvlication. i Ti, TREGOR & SONS ii — WET SA ES Lotti, = TEER Pits dn , [Li Say Lj Aemcess. . |b Za} Le. : Ly os at LETT iim gee 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 Szreet, - - Baltimore. Md. 1229 5. Street, N. W. 2 - Washington, D. Ci en USE THE EUREKA COMB PRICE $1,50 With Lamp Cap For Heating. 4 combination of metal electrifring influences Straightening erimpy ‘hair Most convenien: and Satisiactory. Nee) BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. iNtm fy MAKES HAIR GROW. # )f-% Mrs [Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream BOM ! Price 25 Cents Large Jars.! a fi Makes the air Soft an@.Glosey. Stops falling Hai) “RN ‘ry it scx the thin places on your temples. “ie fF Not greasy—will not gum. : SCAL? TREATMENT... HAIR-STRAIGHTENING::} Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell—Office For The Eureka Comib' 2121 DRUID HILL AVENUE NOW IS YOURCGHANCE. MATL ORDERS "RUMPTLY ATTENDED. ATTENTION MUSIC Mme. M. J. Gross Will veach Piano Forte and Theory this scholastic year by visit and at her studio. 506 Gold Street, Baltimore, Md. With ‘patience and exactness 1 will teach a New Natural Method especially adapt- ed to childres. A special. concise course for adult students. To arrange for lessons call, write or Phone, Madison 8282 M. a ARE VOU INTERESTED IN YOUR HAIR AND SCALP? If so, let MRS. S. E. WATSON teat it with Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Growev, guaranteed to grow hair half:an inch a month. ne matter how short or stubby or in. what condition. the scalp may be. Treating Children’s hair and scalp on Saturdays from 10 4. M. to4P. M. at specialrates. 1 have all of Mme. Walker’s prenarations 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. Walicer’s Wonderful Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make hair grow. 2143 DIVISION STREET | C. & P.Phone. Madison 3464 M. —_———— Long, thick, luxuriant hairis merely-a question ot care and:ciil- tivation. If your-scalp jtches.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 intellizent.use of ‘ THE MADAM C. J. WALKER PREPARATIONS BY r _ a | Mrs, Florena Kerr Owens ‘ . HAIR‘CULTURIST : 543 Presstman Street Special appointments arranged “C. &P. Phone, Madiso.: 40578 tn. Th. Carman presiaens. SS tian ssocrcron —————— Bessie Sampson, secretary. | ae eae ee : ome Circie Day Marv K. 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After all we had a good many things to be thankful for, notwithstanding segregation, etc. Now the next thing to occupy our attention is Christmas, and Congress is still on the hands of the President. Colored business houses are not going up very fast on Druid Hill avenue. Somebody ought to get busy. A real business league might help some. --- England has a problem on its hands in dealing with the Hindus in South Africa, who they brought there to take the places of the native Kaffirs, who sometime ago decided that the position they occupied was not far from real slavery and rebelled. Russia has its problems, America has its problems, France has its problems. All of which concern the darker races. How will they solve them? --- The Baltimore News seems to be very favorable to the appointment of the Police and Liquor License Boards by the Mayor of the city instead of by the Governor as at present. Has the News any guarantee that if the appointments were placed in the hands of "Handome Harry" as it is pleased to vem Mayor, would conditions here be any better than they are now or be as good? With New York city as a guide, it does seem to us that the News would advocate some other pain than the appointment of these two very particular boards by the mayor of this or any other city. As conditions now exist the appointments should be made by such competent authority as would take them entirely out of the realms of politics. ```markdown ``` its very birth to this day has ever been the friend and stimulator of business enterprises among the race in this city, and it is a pleasure for us to congratulate the N. B. A. on the progress it has already made, and wish for it continued prosperity and success. Our people must intelligently, and prudently, investigate all such racial enterprises, and ascertaining that they are on good foundation, worthily and honestly conducted, give them such hearty support and patronage as will make their success so complete as will more rapidly increase business enterprises of all kinds among us, thereby giving employment to the race, and enhancing its mercantile and commercial standing before the world. THANKSGIVING In this Jubilee Year, our annual season of Thanksgiving should sustain a peculiarly impressive solemnity. Our concern should be that the race possesses the proper spirit. There is absolutely nothing of more paramount importance to us, in our racial advance, than sustaining the right attitude of heart towards the Giver of all Good. If this we have, blessed are we as a people. Henry Evans, one of the most celebrated of ante-bellum Negro preachers, on the Sunday before his death, in Fayetteville, N.C., tottered forward, and leaning on the altar rail, said to his congregation as follows: "I have come to say my last word to you. It is this: None but Christ. Three times I have had my life in jeopardy for preaching the gospel to you. Three times I have broken the ice on the edge of the water and swam across the Cape Fear to preach the gospel to you, and then my last hour I could trust to that, or anything but Christ crucified, for my salvation, all should be lost and my soul perish forever." The late Bishop Capers, of South Carolina, once said that the above words were worthy of St. raul. However, they were uttered by a poor illiterate Negro preacher whose heart was filled with heavenly light. Evans was the mighty power that he was, among both white and black, because he was a faithful medium of Divine Truth. It shined through him, and thereby revealed the Christ. Let us not lose sight of our mission. We have a particular and most important mission, which is to reveal to the world what God has brought to us through suffering and humiliation. Through such worldly adversity we have been made partakers of the divine nature, in a fuller, clearer, and more real sense, than those of our brethren who have permitted the things of this world to obscure the brightness of that Divine Image. This is the dearest possession we have. Despite the force of outward conditions, and much suffering and humiliations, we have emerged stronger, more reliant and hopeful than ever before. Our hope in God is not only unshaken, but our very adversities have brought us into closer contact and touch with the unseen forces of the spiritual world. This, then, is the real ground of our rejoicing and Thanksgiving to God. It is true that we have gone forward, amazingly so, in all worldly prosperity, and all knowledge, but all these are as nothing in the light of the great spiritual strength which has come to us. The evidence of this great blessing upon us is to be sought in the large army of young men and women of the race whose heads have not been turned by worldly prosperity, and whose heart standeth fast in the Lord. This is our hope, and a safe anchor in these times of our trouble. It was to be expected that with increasing learning, and the power of the materialistic age in which we live, that thousands of our cultivated men and women would be ensnared by the things of this world, in such away as to loosen their grip upon the unseen verities of the eternal. But, the Almighty has saved to Himself the "remnant" who have not bowed the knee to Baal. They may be few in comparison to the many, but above all other things in racial life for which we are bound to praise God. Despite the many forms of recreation and pleasures which those who, come what may, are minded to give up themselves to applied righteousness as the only worthy tribute that a greatful race of people, delivered from human bondage, dare offer to the God of Heaven and Earth. We dwell a great deal upon the material and intellectual progress we have made, but we have not the least doubt in the world that the one thing above all others which rejoice the heart of the Mighty God is the presence, active and aggressive, of the members of the Negro race who heed the voice calling them to cleanse, defend, and strengthen the Negro Church, that in the ages to come, it may not only benefit that particular race, but may make a distinctive and helpful contribution towards the realisation of the very highest human expression of the Truth as it in Jesus. Let us, therefore, thank God and take courage. UPHEAVAL OF THE RACES That there is going to be an upheaval at no distant period between the light and dark races of this world is becoming more and more evident day by day. The white race has dominated the world for some considerable time, and it has had a splendid chance to do much for the uplift of humanity the world over. It has had the benefit of all that modern opportunity could produce, and this has not been a little, but instead of improving conditions, it has played the autocrat and to such an extent that it scarcely recognizes the fact that there are other human beings outside of those who have white skins. Other nations were simply so much material out of which they might exploit themselves and enrich themselves and their nations and make them great. Most of it has come from the use of modern inventions of war and otherwise, thus giving the minority greater power by reason of its improved opportunities. But the darker nations have not been altogether idle. Some of them have learned and others are learning the white man's way of doing things and have become as expert as he is, in some instances they have improved on his methods. In the days to come, with the opportunity of handling the modern means at their command and with the fact that there is behind it hundreds of years of coercion and oppression to be wiped out, one may well wonder what will happen in those years which are to come, and also with the further fact that the most powerful nations of the earth today are weakening themselves down by the very force which placed them where they are today. The darker nations of the earth will yet have to be reckoned with unless there is a change of attitude from now on on the part of the present dominant powers of the earth. More and more are these people becoming impressed that the action of the dominant powers is not in accordance with their professions of Christianity. It is one thing to preach Christianity and another thing to practice it. It is hard to make people believe, ignorant though they be, that the profession of a principal means one thing and the practice of it means another. They have not just been finding this out, but they have been in no position to bring sufficient pressure to bear to improve their condition. Now that they are understanding the white man's ways of doing things the future is going to be far different from the past, and if the white man is to hold his own, he must change his ways of dealing with what he is pleased to term the backward races. CATONSVILLE BRIEFS. Special to the Afro-American Ledger. Catonsville, Md., November 27. -Miss Jesse Roy has returned to Catonsville after a lengthy stay at her home in Virginia. Misses Mary Matthews and Grace Burke have been in Massachusetts for a month. A meeting of the Seven Wise Men, was held at the Odd Fellows Hall Monday night for the purpose organizing a branch at Catonsville. Uncle Sam's birthday party will be given by the Willing Workers of Grace Church next Thurs-Mrs. Elizabeth Watkins is chairman the funeral of Mrs. Kate Burton field Sunday at 3 P. M., from A. M. E. Church. She dethis life Thursday, Novem- She leaves a husband, Burton; and two sons, and Walter Burton; one Mrs. Grace Banks; two the brother. A BULL IN A CHINA SHOP A·M·E· BOOK CONCERN HYMN BOOK A·M·E SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION Secretary Bryant of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union is publishing the Book of Discipline of the A. M. E. Church and the Hymn Book of the same, and is causing the Book Concern to lose hundreds if not thousands of dollars each year. The Book Concern has run behind over $5,000 during the past eighteen months.—News Note. FREDERICK DOU'GLASS Mr. Editor:— If the white citizens manifest so great an interest in the property of Frederick Douglass chiefly for what it stands for, how much more should the Negro race, for whom Douglass labored and suffered, be concerned? Shame on a people exhibiting such lack of patriotic sentiment and appreciation. The Douglass home at Anacostia, D. C. should be freed from debt and dedicated forever to some useful service as a perpetual memorial to the life and labors of that great patriot and race leader. It occupies one of the most romantic and valuable sites near Washington city; Situated upon Anacostia Hill at the bend of the East and Potomac Rivers overlooking the Soldier's Home at Arlington, the home of General Lee and the national capital city with its imposing surroundings. Shall this spot, hallowed by the memory of Douglass go to the auction block? Why, the Board of Managers might ask the Negro children of the United States for a penny each, and the youths for a contribution of a nickel, to pay this debt on the Douglass Home. Why not designate the coming birthday of Douglass as "Douglass Day," and appeal to all Negro children through the schools, leagues, clubs, etc., for a united penny effort? By this, or some such method, they would accomplish two laudable ends—first relieve the property from debt, thus save it—second it would impart knowledge of the life and labors of Frederick Douglass to the children and inspire in them a respect for their own race leadership. It is said that a white teacher in a school requested her pupils to bring in an essay upon the deeds of some great character. A colored girl selected that of Frederick Douglass. "Who was Frederick Douglass? I never heard or read of him," said the teacher. I suggest that the trustees of Douglass property adopt some such simple plan, designate the day and direct the means to be sent to some well-known, responsible repository for the Frederick Douglass Home. The Rev Jenken Lloyd Jones suggests that a movement be up on foot to induce the general government to secure this property and establish there some useful and appropriate memorial institution to the memory of that great Negro patriot and benefactor. J. T. JENIFER, Chicago, Ill., 3430 Vernon avenue. To the Editor:— The Anti-Saloon League announces, as evidence of how the Christian temperance people are "discouraged and withholding their support" from the League since the election, that the subscription at the field day at Cumberland, November 16th, with rain all day and diminished congregations amounted to $418.05 as against $371.14 last year from the same churches on a clear day with twice the number of people to draw from. The Christian Recorder is better today than it has ever been. Editor Wright has done nothing worthy of removal. And if he had he should have been given the opportunity to at least show cause for his action. Brother Wright is the most qualified man that ever pushed the quill in the editor's chair of the Christian Recorder. He is not an editor of long experience, nor is he old enough to be a ripe theologian. But his splendid educational advantages and attainments, along with what he has already manifested as editor and writer, promise for the Christian Recorder in him one of the greatest editors, and possibly one of the greatest authors, in America. Why hurt the church and race by doing him injury? Will the Board "cut off our nose to spite our face?" The board undoubtedly acted without due consideration and absolutely unbiased feeling. Then, too, how can a member of the board act as an attorney for the man whom the board is trying for "conduct unbecoming a Christian minister and General Officer?" Have you ever heard of the like? Was Editor Wright removed because he was successful in proving his charges? But there are many of us who take the removal of the editor as a joke. I for one cannot think that the bench of Bishops, to say nothing of the church, will stand for any such action. The board may have our sympathy but certainly not our approval or endorsement. "The truth is the truth." If a man can not tell the truth at the right time, then there is no need to put any educated, conscientious, manly Christian gentleman to edit the Recorder. The fact of the whole matter is: If Rev. J. I. Lowe had been dealt with at the right time, there would never have been any need for Editor Wright to publish anything that the board considered "unlawful." If the board had done its plain duty in March instead of at least one of the members trying to cover Rev. Lowe's disgrace, Brother Wright would have no connection with the case now. There is how covering public wrong a hurts cause as well as innocent parties. If Rev. Lowe is guilty now, he was guilty in March. And it is said that his guilt was known to more than one member of the board. We would commend the board for its sympathy for Rev. Lowe now, but we condemn the board's condemnation of Editor Wright. If things are allowed to go on in this way, it would appear that we shall have another case of Tammany and Sulzer. Give us Wright as editor, for Wright is right. If Wright made a mistake, correct him; but never remove him until he has done something for which he should be displaced. Rev. R. R. Wright, Jr., is an educated Christian gentleman, and he was reared and trained in the home of educated Christian parents. The A. M. E. Church has much more to lose than to gain in his matter of Editor Wright's removal. If we do not want more trouble later on, let us do the right thing now. Spasmodic judgment never has been safe. The Publication Board now stands on trial before the ministers, the church, and the race. J. E. BEARD, Georgetown, S. C. HAGERSTOWN HAPPENINGS (Special to Afro-American Ledg :) (Hagerstown, Md., November 27.—Last Sunday was a day of jubiles in Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Presiding Elder S. M. Johnson was present and preached two able sermons to large congregations. Spiritual enthusiasm was at high water mark. A rally was held at night, $553.36 was raised. The plan was well organized and the results were highly gratifying to the pastor and people. Presiding Elder Johnson held his third quarterly conference on Monday night. The reports from the various organizations showed that $930.52 had been collected during the quarter. Each report was loud in praising the excellent leadership of their pastor, Rev. David Johnson, and several speeches were made by the officers, requesting the continuation of the present administration. Mrs. Marv Toney gave a course dinner Sunday afternoon to Rev. S. M. Johnson, Rev. and Mrs. David Johnson, Mrs. Zuereu Barum and Mr. Thomas Watts. Woman's Day was held in the Second Christian Church last Sunday. Mrs. M. Forquerer, presided at the morning service. Mrs. J. W. Williams delivered an able address. Miss Louise Williams presided in the afternoon Mrs. Ella Wise read an interesting paper, also Mrs. Cora Flecther. The music was especially attractive. Mrs. F. C. Cothran presided at the organ. A large sum was raised. Rev. F. C. Cothran i the pastor. Miss Louise Turner, of Washington, visited Miss Maryland last Sunday. Mr. Henry Galloway visited Mrs. Oliva Crew last Saturday and Sunday, Mrs. Fannie Hewitt and Miss Bessie Francis spent Sunday in Annapolis, Md., the guest of their brother, Mr. William Francis. Mr. J. W. Williams has sold his store and business to a Jewish merchant formerly of Washington. Mr. Williams has moved in the suburbs and he is now engaged in contracting, and building. Mrs. Russell Williams and children are spending a few weeks in Clearspring visiting her parents. Mrs. William Keys and family have returned from Pittsburg, where they spent two weeks as the guest of her mother. Miss Nora Trusty and Mrs. Charlotte Payton have gone to Florida for the winter. MINISTERS ELECT OFFICERS The A. M. E. Ministers' Meeting has reelected the following officers: Revs. L. S. Flagg, president; C. H. Murray, J. A. Briscoe, vice presidents; John Offer Custis, secretary; C. H. Young, assistant secretary; Joseph Gwynn, treasurer; T. R. Sinkfield, librarian; C. H. Green, historiographer, and A. L. Gaines, J. W. Norris and J. G. Martin, committee on topics. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER BOOSTS AND KNOCKS Well, Baltimore may have 'jim crow'street cars but the parks, the breathing places for the poor, will be the sufferers. The United Railways collected at least $6,000,000 in fares last year. Of this, at least $400,000 came from the colored people of this city. With the park tax at nine per cent the colored people therefore paid $26,000 into the city's coffers to help maintain the public parks. A great part of the traffic is in short haul passengers Pass a 'jim crow' car law and the receipts from colored passengers may be cut in half, many being too proud to suffer the humiliation. If the railroad receipts are reduced thereby $20,000 a year, the city will lose $18,000 a year in park funds, entailing upon the railways company a net loss of $182,000. That would mean a consequent reduction of operating expenses in order to meet part of the loss, with the resultant impairment of service to the public, as well as a shrinkage in the income of widows, orphans and others whose money is invested in the stocks and bonds of the company. The decline of colored traffic on the street cars in Richmond fell off to such an extent there following the enactment of a seperate seat law that the company was forced into bankruptcy. The mayor and City Council should go slow in this matter." TLV/IT AND LINCOLN PLAY SCORELESS GAME TLV/IT AND LINCOLN PLAY SCORELESS GAME Continued from page 1 his eighth pass, which Gilmore blocked. Lincon was penalized fifteen yards for illegal use of hands and the game ended—Lincoln's ball, first down on Howard's twenty yard line. Howard had four chances to score, and each time lost the opportunity by resorting to the forward pass; Lincoln had two, and failed for the same reason. In all Howard tried twelve forward passes; none of which were complete; on the other hand Lincoln made four of her ten tries. Lincoln suffered the loss of ninety yards in nine penalties. Howard was penalized four times for a distance of fifty yards. Toward the end of the game the Howard quarter was injured, and had to be carried from the field. The line-up follows: Lincoln Position Howard Anderson le Gilmore Hilton lt Daudell Wallace lg Carter Tompkins c Beamon Wright rg(Capt.) Celland Jones (Capt). rt Bell Barnum re Slaughter Young q Brice Byard lh Grinnage Dunn rh Brown Wheaton f Merchant Substitutes— Lincoln, Patterson for Wheaton, Goss for Wheaton, Hymn for Young, Truit for Anderson. Howard, Brannon for Brice, Gould for Merchant. Time: Four fifteen minute periods. Referee: Mr. Robinson of Oberlin Umpire: Mr. M. Bullock of Dartmouth. Head Linesman: Mr. Scott of Hampton. COLORED DOCTOR DEFENDS HIS RACE AT A MEENING OF WHITE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Lexington, Ky., November 20. White physicians from all parts of the State, here attending the annual session of the Southern Medical Association, were startled by the defense that Dr. P. D. Robinson, colored, made against the charge that colored servants were disease breeders and were therefore dangerous to the health of their white employers. The members of the section on hygiene and preventive medicine were in the midst of an animated discussion on "The Negro as a Public Health Problem," when Dr. Robinson secured the floor. He eloquently defended the race against the charge that the Negro was a disease carrier, lived an unclean life, and declared that disease is a matter of condition and not of color. Some of the white physicians then jumped to their feet, declared that colored physician had no right to speak and hinted that Dr. Robinson's defense before them was an evidence that he wanted social equality. They succeeded in having Dr. Robinson ordered to take his seat, but not before they had heard the main part of his defense for the race. Miss Lucille S. Wilson, daughter of Mr. Robert Dennison, and Mr. W. L. Fitzgerald, were quietly married at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Thomas R. Smith, 2035 Druid Hill avenue, Thanksgiving morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. G. R. Waller, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church. A weeding breakfast preceded the ceremony. The bride is a graduate of the Colored High School and was a teacher in the public schools for ten years. The groom is a lawyer and real estate dealer. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald will reside at 1208 Druid Hill avenue. ARBUTUS SURPRISE RECEPTION. The Arbutus Pleasure Social gave a surprise reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Collins, Jr., who were married several weeks ago, Wednesday evening. The members of the social stormed the house of the newly weds, 929 N. Chapel street, bringing with them a load of good things. The visitors tarried until early the next morning. Mr. Collins is a member of the social. DRY AFTER ONE O'CLOCK. If you have a thirst that needs quenching with the kind of liquids that the Anti-Saloon League hates you had better quench it before 1 A. M. if you like to patronize a hotel, or else you will have to take a drink from a street fountain. Like the large hotels of the city, the colored hotel proprietors have agreed to close their places at precisely one hour after midnight. Smith's Hotel has a big sign displayed over the bar which reads, "No drinks served after 1 A. M." The Goldfield and the Hotel Thomas cafe are said to be doing likewise. IN MEMORIAM COOK—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Adolphus Cook, who departed this life two years ago, November 24th, 1911. Loved in life in death remembered. It has been two sad and dreary years Since we were forced to part But the memory of my dear husband Still is fresh within my heart. GARDMOND—In loving remembrance of our mother, Sarah H. Gardmond, who departed this life 5 years ago, November 20, 1908. Gone but not forgetten. Mother, dear mother, we miss you Since to Heaven you have gone; You prayed "God bless you children, And bring them to the throne." We know that you are happy And that God answers prayers; We mourn our lose, dear mother, And will try to meet you there. Her daughther and grand daughter, Mary C. and Mamie E. Thomas. In loving remembrance of James Morrison, who departed this life November, 18, 1912. A loving care from us is absent, A voice we love is silent; A chair is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. We loved him, yet God loved him best. He summoned him to rest And in his presence he shall dwell, Till we see thy heavenly face. By his wife and son. KELLY—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Harriet Kelly, who died November 29, 1910. Farewell dear mother, thou art at rest, And shall forever be; You could not stay on earth with me, But I can come to thee. By her son, Richard Kelly JONES—In loving remembrance of our little son, Robert A. Jones, who died November 29, 1912. Little Robert was our darling, Pride of our health and home. But an angel came and whispered, "Darling Robert, do come. By his parents, Charles and Ida Jones. Just like the sweet forget-me-not, That blooms in springtime fair. The memory of our baby lives In our hearts so dear. His beautiful life is ended, Our dear one laid to rest. The flywer we lovingly tended, But God, He knows best. By his Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Elliott WANTED—Boy about 17 years old to learn Barbering. Address James A. Jones Chestertown, Md. --- Grocery and Provision Store MINNIE I. MARTIN 1. It is said that a colored woman would not succeed in business. Well all of these sayings are wrong. Come to Winchester, and Calhoun Streets and visit my store and see for yourself. BE SURE TO COME TO THE DUTCH INN AND CHRISTMAS SALE At the Day Nursery, 953 Druid Hill Avenue From December the 1st to 6th, 1913 Luncheon Served from 4 to 11 P. M. Drop in for a cozy lunch with your friends. The following unique attractions. Dutch Tea Room, Presided over by a Bevy of Dutch Girls in Costume Candy Kitchen Xmas Bakery Art Room Miss Mary Beale, Chairman Miss Lillian Hughes, Secretary Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, President of the Day Nursery Ass'n ...A GRAND CONCERT... BY MENDELSSOHN ORATORIA SOCIETY AT TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH THURSDAY DECEMBER 4th, 1913, 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 AN EVENING OF PLEASURE ★ Grand Reception 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. SUNDAY, NOV. 30th—Women's Day 11 A. M., Address by Mrs. A. W. Hunton, See'y Y. W. 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 Ethel Choir, J. W. Brown, director. 8 P. M. Sacred Concert by the choir of Grace Church and others Mrs. Eulalia R. Calloway, Directress MissMargaret Rusk, Organist Great Time in Zion ASPECIAL SERMON A Special Sermon to the I. O. of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria at Grand Army Hall, corner Orchard and Tessier streets, on Sunday, November 30th at 2.30 p. m. Sermon delivered by the R. W.N.G. Prelate, Rev. C. H. Matthews. Members and friends are cordially invited to be present R.W.S.G. Chief, C. W. Simms R.W.S.G. Sec'y, P. F. Brent R.W.S.G. Treas., S. E. Rois Through the State Junior A. C. E. League of the A. M. E. Church, LANTERN SLIDE PICTURES ON MORAL EDUCATION will be exhibited in Trinity A. M. E. Church, corner Linden avenue, and Biddle street, Monday, December 1st at 8 o'clock p. m. By Milton Fairchild, Director of Instruction, Parents, Teachers, Children, Come and crowd the church. FREE FREE FREE You will be delighted and benefitted. Dr. Lyon, ex-minister to Liberia, will be present. Officers of the League H. E. Frey, State Supl. F. E. Gilbert, Secretary. Dr. L. C. Curtis, Pastor. Jas. Henry Hammond, Chairman J. Clarence Chambers, Secretary Organization Committee Colored Moral Education Board. M. TOBIAS Hac opened a First Class Electric Shoe Repairing Establishment at 942 Druid Hill Ave. Best Work Lowest Prices Give us a trial and we will convince you that our work is BEST Watch This Space Washington Supply Company 441 W. BIDDLE STREET PROGRAM NOV. 30th—Women's Day Ms. A. W. Hunton, See'y Y. W. C. A. Meeting. Subject: "What Our Women the Youth of the Race. Mrs. A. W. Ida Cummings, Presiding. Music by W. Brown, director. 8 P. M. Choir of Grace Church and others R. Calloway, Directress Ogaret Rusk, Organist HAWKINS' DINING ROOM We are still doing business at the old stand and serving those fine meals at moderate prices. Home cooking, polite service and cheerful surroundings. The patronage of the public is solicited. Phone, St. Paul 5069 MRS. L. JACKSON, A Grand Oyster Supper Orella Pleasnre Association at their hall, 1436 E. Monument St. Tuesday December 2nd, 1913 Admission 25 Cents Samuel Carver, Pres. I. H. Howard, Treas. A real young people's debating club is the Ciceronian Literary Association of Morgan College. Topic for discussion Friday, Dec. 5th, Resolved, "That colored people do not properly support their race enterprises." SORROW! SUNSHINE Most Morshipful United Grand Lodge State of Maryland and Jurisdiction at Waters A. M. E. Church, Aisquith street, Wednesday evening December 3rd, 1913. All Master Masons will assemble in the lecture room 7.30 p. m. in full Masonic dress; also the Order of Eastern Star is cordially invited. Mr. Charles Johnson, of New York. City, was in the city this week. Miss Georgia Lewis, of Boston Mass, is in the city, the guest of her sister Miss Ethel A. Lewis. --- WHATCOAT M. E CHURCH Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill. Rev. Alfred Young. Pastor. Residence; 618 Dolphin Street. 10.45 a.m. Pastor. Choir and congregation will visit Allens A. M. E. Oh. Railroad Sermon. 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. W.C. Tongue. 3. p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m. Epworth League 7.30 p. m. Revival Service 8. p. m. "Hot Shot." Don't fail to come Prayer me-ting Wednesday night. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. OHURCH Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor Sunday, November 30th, 1913 The Fifth Annual Men's Day. 9 30 a. m. Union experience meeting Israel Barnes. 11 a. m. Rev. J. W. Lavatt, 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Rev. J. W. MacDonald. 5 p. m. Epworth League. Special pro- gram by the various Leagues. 7.30 p. m. Ebenezer Baptist B. Y. P. U. Address by Geo. H. Carter. 8 p m Platform meeting. Some of Baltimore's best talent has been selec- ted. Everybody welcome. John M. Barnes. Pres. William Green, Sec. Rev. S. R. Hughes. Pastor. All are welcome CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D., Pastor Kings and Queens' Rally 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by the pastor 10 p. m. Crowning of Kings and Queens Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, Supt. Mrs. Helen A. Cooper. Pres. of L. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers and Lexington Streets Rev. Geo. E. Curry, Pa tor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. C. T. stewart, Supt. 7.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. All cordially invited. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. D. W. Shaw, Ph.B., D.D., Pastor 6 a. m. Class Meeting, Thomas Lane Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2 p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Henry Johnson, Superintendent 3 p. m. Sermon to Usher Boys by Rev. Grant Carter of Wash. D. C. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m. Moving pictures of the L fe of Christ from Transfiguration to As cension. Silver Offering. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., Pastor 10.30 a. m. Class. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject "Did Jephthah Burn His Daughter—If Not, What?" 2 p. m. Sunday School 8 p. m. Sermon MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. The Sunday School Band of Asbury M. E. Church will be with us to lend a helping hand. 4 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J.T. Parker Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt M. J. Fuller, Pres. E. Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. J. W. McDonald, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor 2:30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. Francis Lee, D. D., l. T. B., Harrisburg. Pa. Concert by Allen A. M E Church C. E. League and Recital by Dr. Lee. H. D. Brent, Supt. All members and collectors Good Singing All Men Invited ST. MARK'S M.P. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery St. Rev. Roy B. Mohr, Pastor 11 a. m., Preaching 2 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m., Rev J. H. Baker, pastor of Roland-Park Church. Choir and con- gregation. 7 p. m., Christian Endeavor 8 p. m., preaching by pastor. Communion. Mr. Harry Carpenter cornetist. Miss Lydia Scott, Organist. Bathel A. M. E. Church A. C. E. League. Special program and good music. Moral topics open for 15 minutes' discussion. Wm. H. Coleman, president. Bessie Sampson, secretary. Mary K. Owens, treasurer. Dr. L. S. Flagg, pastor. Miss Edith Butler 1230 ETTING STREET Ostrich feathers cleaned, curled and remodeled. All the latest styles in fancy trimmings, also willow plume made into fancy effects. Tel phone. Madison 6507. Mrs. R. O. Gibson, of 1824 Etting street, who has been confined to her home for sometime by illness is slowly improving. ALLEN A. M. B. OHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m. Railroad sermon by Rev. A. Young. His chair and congregation. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. We invite Young Men to this service. 4.30 p. m., Allen League Good program. 5 p. m., Class Meeting. 8 p. m. Sermon. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. William Butler, Pres. League We welcome friends and visitors, to these services EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles. and Universe 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. A.A. Murray Tuesday, December 3rd, Miss Emmy- line Tindley, the great contralto singer of Phila., will appear in the church. Admission 15 cents. Door, opens 7.30. Come and get a treat. 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 Parsonage 1405 Argyle Ave. 10.30 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. A C. E. L. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor. T. J. Copeland, Supt. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor Educational Day. 6 a. m. Class 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Farewell sermon by Rev. L. S. Flagg. Choir and congregation of Bethel expected. 6 p. m. Allen League 8 p. m. Sermon by Pastor. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. T. R. Sink- field. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Sermon by the Rev. F. L. Hertzfield. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. L. 7.30 p. m. Preaching by Rev. J. B. Johnson. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holiday. Supt. Albert Whittington, Pres. E. L. 11 a.m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 a.m. Sunday School 5.45 p.m., A. C. E. L. 8 p.m. Sermon by pastor. J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. A.C.E.L. Rev. A. Young will deliver the famous "Railroad Sermon" at Allen A. M. E. Church, Lexington St., at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30th. His Choir and congregation will accompany him. Don't miss the train for Heaven. Revs. Jordan and Young, Pastors Revs. Jordon and Young, Pastors. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight. Pastor. Missionary Day. 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., & 8 p. m., President E. W. Scott, D. D. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., C. E. L. Wm. E. Henigan, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. Drum A. Ave. and Robert St. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Services every Sabbath—Saturday 10 a. m. Sabbath School 11.30 a. m., preaching service 3.30 p. m., Young People's Society Special service Sunday night, Nov. 30 8 p. m. Elder J. M. Campbell of Washington will speak. Come hear Elder Sheaf's successor. Don't miss this service. A question and answer service each evening. All Invited Good Music Universal Methodist Episcopal Church of Ensor Street Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. J. H. Jackson 2.30 p. m., Sunday School S p. m. Sermon by pastor to the G.A. R. Cadets Colored Young Women Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue Home Circle Day You are invited to attend the Services on Sunday, November 30, 1913 5 p. m. Address by Dr. T. S. Hawkins Miss Evelyn Makall, presiding M. E. Murphy, President E. E. Bright, Secretary. Mrs. H. C. Smith, Genl. Sec. Coming! Coming! Rev. J. Rev. Lee, D. D. The Second Paul Lawrence Dunbar Will be at Penna. Ave. A. M. E. Zion Church next Sunday and Monday nights. He will preach Sunday night and give a Recital of his poems on Monday. Concert by Allen A. M. E. Church League. H. D. Brent, Supt. J. W. MacDonald, Pastor. (00D BOYS AS ~ NEGESSARY AS GOOD GIRLS Oe ee ee ew. ata te staptly bearing of the Lord taking away from this earth some one who ja my friend. am sure that the readers of the “newspapers were shocked to hear of the death of Rev. I. Toliver, one of the great preachers of the Bap- tist church. He died in Birming- ham. Ale., aod theo there comes the:death of another great and good ‘man, Wm. Alexander, of Little Rock. He was killed bya worth Jess mao, and no reason for the jilling has been assigned. lam going to Frankfort Ky.. to see sf itis possible to find out anything and let you know. 1 do not want to write about death this week. for some day some one will be called upon to write about me. | have not been able to tell you all about my visit to various places, aad I fear that J will nut this week, because ! bave g0 many places to go apd 89 much tocover. If J do not get around to all you will just say that in my ald’ age i am notable to write so much and remember all the things Lsay and do. 1 did not get to tell you all the things I saw in New Orleans, but J am going back there Sunder, hence will pat of now until after my visit there and then } will write unto you. Going from state to state by me is iust like goiag from ward to ward by some people in the cities. Now before this letter can even reach the office. } will pave been in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Mississippi. Now this will be going some, 2od it may be that my letter will be sent “to you from Louisiana. The Lord has been good to me, and ] feel so thankful for it. But now let us see about things for a little bit. You most remember that 1 have been to Meridian, Miss., and there | attended the Grand Benevolent Association, and jis annnal meeting. 1 feel like saying some things that are not jn. Sunday school ethics abcut it, put 1 wil] withhold saying it Tu til after: next week. J may speak right out in eburch, and if I should, the world will know that L have spoken. ° Mrs. C. A. Tuggle was there with her band of boys and girls and from some where she got a great big wagon to carry them around. ‘There was @ concert at the Baptist Seminary by the band. When it was over a lot of boys gathered around the wagon and be- gan making, insulting remarks ‘about the girls. Of course the manly boys asked them not to do it. ‘These little fopish men wailed until the wagon started, ard one ‘of them kept running by the side ‘of the wagon with his hand in his pocket as if he intended to draw something with which to shoot. i \got..on the rear of the wagon, and finally I saw him pula revolver, and: it wae then my war blood got up, and | asked the driver to stop. The boy when we stopped rushed and got behind a tree as if he were going’ to shoot. 1 got out walked up to him, told him if he did not put that revolver invhis pocket, | -would send him to another world. J would have the worms eating his pody in a few minutes. 1 semind- ed him how much easier it was for him to get into trouble than it was to get out,and how many fools }ike him were burning now. Well, he obeyed: me, and there was no more trouble about the riding business. We went on to the stable where we found the wagon waiting for us. Iehall not forget the night soon, ]} want to mention a young man: worthy of being: inentioned, and he was Ed. Montgomery. Montgomery is a student of the Meridian. Academy, and he. works for .the daily paper there. . He is connected with the mailing depart- ‘ment, of ‘the paper. He goes to work’ about 2 or 3 o'clock in the “morning and retpains until the paper is mailed, for this he gets “$10 a week, and then he is able to “go to-school every day. q. Now Lam ‘proud of this young.man, and be- lieve -.5ome day. it willbe worth SA bak papa pale a te at PALE ORY Sek aD | ACE Se en ee oe ae, yet the boys.of the town act like heathens. Where is the civilize- thon? Well, our boys are being neglected in so many places. . They are growing up like weeds, wild weeds at that. What does it mean? A crop of young boys being ripen- ed for the jails, pens, chairs and gallows. Can we afford it? 1 should say not. = 1 must not spend my time abus- ing Meridian, for 1 hope and pray that some day the parents will see that the mistake is being made and correct it. Bors must be kept in school. You wil! fiod all over the county, buys are being neglected, and stress is put on saving girls. You capnot have good girls unless you have good boys. Well, you will recall that J left Meridian and went to Jackson, Miss., but Iam not going to talk about Jackson, because Lam going back there, aod wili have a few ithings to say to you about Jackson College, and other points of in- terest. 1 will have it to say and will say it. Jf you have any mail 'for me, you cap send it to Jackson College, Miss. Vicksburg was visited. I spent the oay of Suoday in the town and enjoyed being there very much. 1 spoke at the Baptist church there, preaching Sunday morning and jSunday evening, for Rev. A. M. | Johnson, and in the afternoon there ‘was a meeting of men only and] | was tbe Jeading speaker there. | said some plain things to the men, at Bethel A.M. E. Church, of whieh the Bev. E. Wittenburg is [pastor Vicksburg is making some ‘improvements hut not tnuch. It will get 2 move after while and go right vpizel have been in the town. The people are doing well. Rev. E.P. Jones, is carrying @ big crowd in town, He is a great man and is ding great work. His friends are all anxio2s that he shall sueceed E. H. Morris, a3 Grand Mester of the Odd Fellows in this country, and Dr. Jones is willing to accept if they wil} just elect pim to the office. 1 would like to have sometinng tu say to you on this question, but will not be able to do so. Sunday night at a jate hour] ae the home of Mrs. E. D. |Baccus. This use to be Miss E. D. Lampton, the daughter of the late E. W. Lampion, one of the Bishops of the A. M. E. Church. She had feft the light burning for me, and made me welcome into her home. They have always made me welcome and there is no chacge. |Her sister, Miss Ethel Lampton iwas at home with her, and Miss P. [Gertrude Lampton is away attend ling conferences. Jn this she is dc- [ing well, and ie being heard from jin all parts of the country. She is lacting as secretary to the bishsp, land believe me when J tell you | that she is 2 good secretary. | Bat | wisi you could have seen me shouting wien 1 reached Mound |Bayou. Some of the people thought ithat | was real crazy, and some Ithougivt that that there was some: ‘thing else to matter. You see that ltown has made such wonderful | progress. Now you wil] recall the one hundred thousand dollars put ‘o an oi] rill. That thing has }been finished, and when I heard ‘that big whistle blow at noon, J [just thought thar it war judgement ‘day, and started to run and made ‘some noise, and when aked what ithe trouble was, ] was infurmed ‘that it was the oil mil] whistle. That big thing is going night ‘and day, and the men are kept busy pastime oil. It was a wonderful sight, and then there were so many ‘seeds piled vp in the place. {just Jooked, and Jooked, and then | ‘said, [| thank God for Charles ‘Banks. He is indeed a wonderful Iman. He is what I hear people [call a genius, He is one of them, land vou know what that means. He has rade a place for himself in ‘the history of the race, and by the ‘side of the name of Frederick | Douglass, John Mi. Langston, B. K. \Bruce, James Hill, Hiram Revels, | Booker T. Washington, E. C. Mor- iris, Kelly Miller, and others , will T7g) Oy Re ee ae ae % THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGEr’ —————eeoooe COOPERATION |" TOROLD LODGE OF SORR( u “The annual éession of eor d Monumental Lodge -of Elks ALONG ALL LINES held at Waters A.M. E. Sunday night, December 8. tions will be delivered by OF ENDEAVOR |=: Macbeth and Armond W. [of Washington. Women of Northwestern Sectioa| SURPRISED BEFORE GOING 4 Seek to Arouse Interest In | Bishop and Mrs. John Hors | |surprised by a number of Racial Enterprises—Work | friends last’ Mondsy night. " [ine the afternoon, the visitor of a Women's Improve- trived with a caterer to slip sent Auspeiation |sunper in the Hurst home MeCnlHoh street. Cooperation in every line of business endeavor was the keynote of a largely attended mass meeting held at Psalmist Baptist Church on Monday night. The meeting was under the auspices of the North- western Improvement Association. Following a welcome address by Mrs. Junius Gray and an exposition lof the work of the association by jts president, Mrs. Annie Estep, addresses were delivered by Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, Mrs. Anna Mec Mechen, Mrs, Edw. J. Wheatley, Attorneys Wm. C. McCard, George W, F. McMechen, Dr. T. S. Haw kins, Rev. C. H. Steptean, Harry lO. Wilson and Rev. Junius Gray, [pastor of the chureh, All of the |speakers emphasized the need of \the members of the race in the various communities of sticking gether andof patronizing every iracia) endeavor. In speaking of the criticism of jr2ce enterprises, Mrs. Jennie Ross |severely scored those wh» are ever [ready to put an impediment in the way rather than help take one out: Some of us are too prone to criti- |sise our race enterprises,’ she said, ‘‘and where anything goes |wrong we tell everybody in the | neighborhood instead of telling the | storekeeper, who is the only one jwho can right thet particular j wrong.” “In manv instances it is true that some white man on the corner sells his commodities for a cent or so cheaper than’ his colored com- |petitor, but have we ever stopped to think that the white man is per- evs giving fourteen ounces to the pound while the colored man is giving you full weight. These are things for us to consider. We should do everything in our power |to advance the interest of the color- ed business man for as he sucreed:, ihe is proportionately more able tu igive employment to our ever in- lereasing nember of our boys aoa igirls, and by so doing the rece is ‘made that much Letter able to ‘meet the argument that we do not [patronize our business enter- | prises.” | Mrs. MeMechen urged upon the | Wurmen the importance of the pro- ‘per supervision of the children in ‘the home, saying thet the race is ibest judged by the home, end that ‘the preper estimate of the men ‘and women of today is gauged by ‘the conduct of their children. “Give vour children 2 chance 10 \grow vp in clean surroundings,” ‘she said ‘fit them in every way by education and Christian train- ing and example for their furure lives, for it is upon them that will ‘fall the burden under which we are now staggering.’’ The importance of united effort ‘along all lines was impressed by 'Mrs, Wheatley. She told of the ‘work of the Civic League of the 'i7th Ward and said that the mem- bers of the race in Baltimore were at last coming to the realization of their inherent possibilities. She urged that efforts be made to have the Mayor and City Council see the [necessity of a school io the neigh- 'borhood, ot Psalmist Church saying ‘that over 400 children in that neighborhood were out of school because there were no facilities | for their attendance. Musi¢ for the occassion was ren- iderd by the choir of the church, jassisted by Mrz. A. O. Reid, who ‘rendered a solo. Following the meeting refreshments were served by the members of the church. The Northwestern Improvement Association is composed of a aum- |ber of. women of Psalmist Baptist |Chureh, and is doing a great work in helping better the conditions of ‘the race in their neighborhood generally. jrespereeessneneneeeeiease ability, and a man for his people. He will have there a fine church ‘mafia aAraniatad: SEE ability, and a man for his people. He will have there a fine church when completed. I found my way into Clarksdale, called on George H. Oliver and his wife, talked with them, called to see Ed Messenger, I. B. Robinson, and left that same morning for this place. I am here attending the Baptist State convention. I think 1 will have to tell you about it next week. You may wait until ‘my next letter comes to you. I must not write foo much. I will ‘have something to say to you next week: J. 0. MIDNIGHT a : fee Blau) ea | eS es In Seeing, In Appearance, In Qual-§ ity, In Price. e When Your Eyes Need § ATTENTION : Come at once to to the Cut-Rate Optical Co. and have your eves thoroughiy examined by scientific methods. Here i Wis where you find comfort. ability and satisfaction. Remem- 4 ber that zood sight is the firsi aid to efficiency. See us and fj see better. : Be @ GOOD GLASSES ASLOW AS $1.00 : INVISIBLE BIFOCALS i Bi Double Vision Ghasses—that stand for the greatest comfort goucaniebs Ie Pe a y ~ 1 —hosegments We will On) ieaegese denen Bower. pO The Cut-Rate Optical Co. 309 Neots 9 SOP OPEN UNTIL 8 P. M.—SATURDAY 10 P. 3L—Occulist ane hos- pital prescriptionsjfilled 34 price : Advertise it inthe “Afro”. JO HOLD LODGE OF SORROY: ‘The annual session of eorrow ef Monumental Lodge -of Elks will be held at Waters A. M. E. Church Sunday night, December 8. Ora- tions will be delivered by Hugh E. Macbeth and Armond W. Scott, of Washington. ~ SURPRISED BEFORE GOING AWAY Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst were surprised by a number of their friends last’ Mondsy night. Dur- ing the afternoon, the visitors con- trived with a caterer to slip a fine supper in the Hurst home, 1808 McCulioh street. ‘After nightfall they invaded the haysz. Among those in the happy party were Prof. and Mrs. Mason A. Hawkins, Dr. and Mrs T. &. Hawkins, Dr. and Mrs. A. O. Reid, Miss Erma Bruce.. Mr. and Mrs. W. Ashbie Hawkins, wir. and Mrs. G. W. F. MeMechen, Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Gaines, Prof. Carring- ton L. Davis,-Mr. and Mrs. Truly Hatchett. Mr. Evas Fernapdis, Mrs. Aldine Haines and Miss M. F. Gaines, of Atlanta, Ga. FOUR WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS ee oe Sd Four little Sante Clauses busy at can be! One was knocked to next week end then there were three: | That Is What Will | Happen to Your | Christmes Joy If You : Don't Shop | Early. =. OLIVER J. CAULK. — .-House Painter.. ..4nd Paper Hanger... 2343 Druid Bill Avenue. Madison 1029. House Painting, Glazing, Graining. Enameliag Floors Stained - Vernished or Wexed. Leaky RoofsCemented and Painted. “Hair Dresser to Society” Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. Nerve—Lune—Tuberculosis | There are hundreds in. Balti- more City to verify the Wonder- ful Curative merit of Strength and Life. Mrs. Tucker, 2003 E. Lanvale street said; “My daugh- ter was sent to Euderwood tu- bercular hospita] with lung trou- ble; kept there many months, then came home to die. In May my child became very, jow, and one of the Phipps Clinic doc- tors said she would not live 7 days. My son called Dr. Camp- bell, the lung and nerve. special- ist.. He put my daughter on Strength and Life, and with the rules she improved wonderfully. She helped later about the house has been able to. go for car ride and is living yet. Neighbors ri- diculed me for having a colored doctor, but he did the work; and and I can recommend him and his medicine.” Strength and Life prevents tu- berculosis, and if the printed rules are followed, it checks and cures all incipient cases. Sold at Drugstores, and office cf Dr. D. N. B. Campbell. 1369 N. Carey St.. Baltimore. Md. Call or write. We have a large. ctock ot Fall and Winter gocds on hand. Stoves of all kinds. Large beaters. also cook stoves, carpets of different styles; bedroom and parlor suits, a ful) line ‘of housebold goods. Will aim to please all comers. See Me First. Wm. H. Dodd Dealer in New and Second Hand Furni- ture, Stones, Gil Cloths. Mat- tings, Carpets, et¢. Packing end Shipping to any part of the City or Country Moving Wagons for Hire 1131 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore, Md, Phone Mt. Verzoh 4010 M wi tle MME. L. E, JENISON Hair Dressing & Manicuring Palor, 739 George Street. Combing made into Puffs Braids and all be latest style, Satisfaction our Molto COLORED MEN 4 Wanted to prepare 23 Zo8 Sleeping Car and Train Porters a4 No experience necessary 34 positions pay $65 to $100 [REZ 2 month. Steady work oe. Eastern roads. Vasses Te and uniforms furnished when necessary. Write now. Inter. R¥. C. 1.. Dept. 165. Indienapo'is, Ind. Have Vou: Considered That A WOMAN'S HAIR Is Her Glory. ‘Then Why Not Call and See Mrs. M. Faulkner Who Guarantees to Make the Bair Grow One of the Finest Hair Creams Koown 10 Modern Chemisis. Hundreds of References can be Furnished. 1530 Druid Bill Avenue Baltimore. Md. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. | E. F. Randall | BAGGAGE EXPRESS | “‘Trunksand Bageage iJauled To Ail Parts of the City | 551 Laurens Street | FITZHUGH BALL— Merchant Tailor. G02 Druis Bill avenue | Dyeing. Cleaning. ering. Pressing | Ladies and Gents Suits made to orde. Gonde cuilud for aud Delivered | areca NIXON BROS. | MERCHANT TAILORS Dyeing. Cleaning, Pressing, Repeiring ‘Suits and Overconts made to order 1302 Pennsylvania Ave. Madison #732M Work culled for Madison 3778 M When you want a first cless Sewing Machine sou think of BUTLER ™* iis Machine Men 1211 DRUID HILL AVE. Mt. Vernon 1789 G. B. MADDOX PRINTER Ol] Druid Hill Avenue WE HAVE IT Madison 4125-2735 TERRELL & McNEILE PHARMACISTS “Different from the rest.”” Cor. Carey and Presstman Stress H.L. JOHNSON’S Baggage Expreas 544 Lanvale St. nr. Penna Ave, Res. 1526 Druid Hill Ave. near Me- Mechen Street Green’s Prescription Pharmacr. Cor. Carey and Winchester Sts. Prescriptions fiiled at moderate prices Cigars, Tobeccos, Sodas, Sundaes. A Fall Line of Patent Medicines Fhone, Madison 1197 M a JACOB G. BECKETT 2231 DRUID HILL AVENUE. Furniture and Pianos Carefully Removed in City or Country MRS. ROBERTA CREDITT 1919 Druid Hili Avenue Exclusive styles ia MILLINERY L.H. DAVENPORT New and Secon¢ Hand FURNITURE, CARPETS, Etc. 1006 Pennsylvania Ave. GEORGE H. SIDDONS FLORIST Pennsylvania Ave. cor George St Everything in Flowers Brown, Griss and Howard Dealersin Soda Water and Confec- tioneries. Lowners and Hershey's Chocolates # epeciaits. All fresh stock In the Palm Garden of DALY'S AERBREME 1115 Penna At W. B. HARRIS 1362 North Stricker Street «GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS... On Sale. “Fine Full Stock. Call or Phone Orders Taken. Madison 4690 M. J. R. Askew. the Bair Cutting King, is now Jocated with Basil Lowers, 743 Penasslvania Ave, near Biddle’ St. Be will be glad to receive the patron. age of his mans friends. “"C. & P. Phone 4614 M. Mt. Vernon. SANITARY BARBER SHOP Everything Sanitary from Drinking Cups Up. WM. JOHNSON-& SON 344 W. LANVALE STREET Cigars ard Tobaccos of all Kinds .- The Saturday Dancing Class... of Kerr's Orchestra is now open Fishermen’s Hall 411 W. Biddle Si. Competent Instructors end Chaperons Full Orchesira FEE 20CENTS GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1315 PENNA AVENUE Shoe Repairing While Yor ait My work bas no equal. My 2 rice? can’t be beat Work called for abd delivered ALLEN J. JONES 1339 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Meals at all hours. Transient Boaré- ing and Lodging Soda Water & qce Cream. Mad. 33:5 WM. H. LAYTON EXPRESS FOR HIRE 606 LANVALE STREET Baggage called for and celivered to ali parts of City and R.R. Depots Telephone Madisou 8732 Y WM. L. 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Charles Henry Parrish, who is devoting his life to racial uplift and development, is one of the leading ministers and educators in Kentucky and ranks with the foremost men of his race in America. Dr. Parrish was born in Lexington, Ky., April 18, 1859, and started his school life in the public schools of Lexington, where he got a good foundation upon which to erect his manhood. He was among the first to graduate from the state university under the late William J. Simmons, because J. B. H. DR. CHARLES H. PARRISH. shortly after Dr. Simmons accepted the presidency of the university in Louisville Dr. Parrish entered this institution and remained there until he had completed the course. While a student he exhibited rare ability, and after he graduated he was employed as one of the professors, filling the chair of Greek. He also acted as secretary and treasurer of the institution. He became the close friend of Dr. Simmons and at the same time made many friends in the city and state among other educators. He has served as president of Eckstein Norton university, Cane Springs, Ky. As pastor of the Calvary Baptist church in this city he did a good work of unfit in soul saving. He was an oriental pilgrim, messenger to the world's Sunday school convention at Jerusalem, 1904. It was in this convention where his worth to his race and denomination was made known. His ability as an orator was exhibited on several occasions while at this convention. He has the distinction of having stood in the river Jordan while abroad in April, 1904, and his picture was taken while standing in this sacred stream. He was a delegate to the Baptist world's congress in 1905, and while these received many invitations to preach in various churches of note. He filled seventeen engagements in Germany under the direction of Rev. Carl Mascher, inspector of German missions, and under his preaching 600 converts were added to the church. Dr. Parrish served as chairman of the foreign mission board of the national Baptist convention until the headquarters of the board were moved to Philadelphia. He is at present chairman of the executive board of the Kentucky General Baptist association and was a delegate to the world's missionary conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1911. He was made a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London in 1912. This distinction was won by him on merit alone. He is president of the Kentucky Home Society For Colored Children, which is doing a good work in the state. He preached the anniversary sermon of the national Baptist convention in Nashville, Tenn., last September. Farmers to Meet at Tuskegee Jan. 5. The short course of instruction for farmers, an annual affair at the Tuskegee (Ala.) Institute, will be held from Jan. 5 to 20, 1914. This course will be followed by the annual conference of farmers to be held for two days, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 21. Instruction in live stock raising, dairying, poultry raising, blacksmithing and other important subjects will be given. Planning For Big Celebration Jan. 1. Taking time by the forelock, the citizens of Beaufort, S. C. have already begun plans for a mammoth celebration of fifty years of freedom. The exercises will be held on Thursday, Jan. 1, 1914. Committee receptions are held in the office of the Hon. J. L. Washinton. WILSON ON SEGREGATION. President's Intention to Investigate Alleged Wrongdoing Commended. Commenting editorially on President Wilson's decision to inquire into the matter of race segregation in the government service in Washington, the Caribbean-American in a recent issue says: "It is commendable on the part of the chief executive, who has instituted an inquiry into the alleged discrimination said to be in active force at the capital of the nation. "Such an investigation should be carried on with relentless scrutiny and the thoroughness worthy of the cause. Judgment must be suspended while the question is sub justice. We cannot refrain from some slight animal-version regarding this recent and bold propaganda of complexional prejudice. "First—It is a flagrant violation of the fundamental principles of the American constitution." "Second—It is repugnant to the principles of the Declaration of Independence. "It seems to awake for a moment the voices of the fathers who signed that immortal document; that document which no less a person than Gladstone declared to be the greatest piece of work every struck off at any time in the history of man—the Declaration of Independence. "We rejoice to believe that the chosen chief of the nation, the savant of Princeton, cannot, as taught by him in the halls of that eminent institution, for a moment countenance, even give slight countenance to so nefarious a condition, which cannot but in time destroy every foundation on which this great nation rests and allow petulant hands to pull down the magnificent pillars of liberty which have rendered and made this nation great. "We await with patience the verdict. We believe Mr. Wilson will speak in certain and positive terms, no less, no more. He is the judge, the whole nation are the jurors. Ten million people are the defendants. They await with anxiety the judge's opinion." NEW BAPTIST ASSOCIATION FOR NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Organization Receives the Sanction of Well Known Pastors and Laymen. Newark, N. J.-Ministers and delegates from seventeen churches met at Mount Olivet Baptist church in this city recently and formed what is to be known as the North Jersey Baptist association. The meeting was characterized by a sincerity of purpose such as men should possess when they are about to make a new undertaking for a great cause. The ministers and laymen who composed the association represented some of the best material of the Baptist family of the north, such well known men as the Rev. W. T. Wattkins, president of the B. Y. P. V. book concern; Rev. A. J. Hubbard, D. D. of Ridgewood; N. J.; Dr. E. E. Jackson, Rev. E. D. Samuels, D. D.; the Rev. Emmit Flowers and the Rev. P. M. Beverley; S. T. K., president of the Alpha institute, were among the brethren in this forward movement for bettering the condition of the denomination in the state. The Rev. J. H. Green, B. D., of Paterson was elected president. Rev. A. J. Hubbard recording secretary. Rev. S. H. Henderson corresponding secretary and the Rev. E. D. Samuels, D. D. treasurer. The sermon was preached by the Rev. T. J. Henderson of Roselle, who demonstrated his profound knowledge of the Scriptures. The offices were installed by the Rev. J. D. Bolding, after which the meeting adjourned to meet in the Mount Olive Baptist church in June, 1914. Thus another epoch in our denominational history becomes a matter of record. DR. D. H. WILLIAMS HONORED. Elected to Membership in American College of Surgeons. Chicago - Dr. Daniel H. Williams of this city, formerly surgeon in chief of the Freedman's hospital, Washington, founder of Provident hospital here and now the only Afro-American on the staff of the new $1,000,000 St. Luke's hospital, was recently 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 in this city. Dr. Williams has gained great known as the result of the many successful operations he has performed. His great fame, however, rests on the fact that he is credited as being the first surgeon in 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 in touch with persons of great fortunes. Our people here are justly proud of the great honor which has come to the most noted surgeon of the race. Much good has been accomplished by the series of public meetings held during November in Knoxville, Tenn., in the interest of the public schools of Knox county. The promoters of the movement desire to equity each school with a library. They have been greatly encouraged in their efforts by the hearty cooperation of the parents of the pupils of the various schools. The last meeting for the mouth was held at James' chapel in South Knoxville Friday evening, Nov. 28. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER FROM OBSCURITY TO PROMINENCE RESULTS OF HIS MINISTRY. Notable Record of One of the Most Industrious Clergymen In the Lone Star State Whose Services Have Been Freely Given For the Uplift of the Masses. Temple, Tex.-The career of the Rev. J. S. Simmons, pastor of the Eighth Street Baptist church here, represents an example of thrift and industry of the most pronounced type. He was born in Fayetteville, this state. He attended the public school as often as opportunity afforded until he was eighteen years of age. He made good use of his time. About this age he began to take life more seriously and was converted and baptized at the Spring Hill Baptist church by the Rev. L. S. Scott, in 1880. He soon entered the ministry. His first charge was that of the Pleasant Springs Baptist church in Bastrop county. The Rev. Mr. Simmons was ordained by the Gay Hill Missionary Baptist church, of which the Rev. A. L. Brown was the pastor. He served this church two years, for which he received a salary of $50 per year and a suit of clothes. The membership was very small, but increased steadily during his two years' pastorate. His next place of service was at the Mount Nebo Baptist church, in West Point, Tex. This church had a membership of thirty-five. The meeting house was remodeled and the member- A. B. REV. J. S. SIMMONS. ship increased to 105 during his pastorate of two years. His salary was $75 per year. From the Mount Nebo church the Rev. Mr. Simmons accepted the call of the Sweet Home Baptist church in Giddings, Tex., where he remained for two and a half years. The membership of this church was increased from thirty to seventy, and the pastor received $80 per annum. At Winchester, Tex., the church and sixty members, and at Corinth, where this zealous man of God also pastored, the membership was 200. The pastor's salary was $180. The membership increased during the two years to 250. At Georgetown, Tex., where the Rev. Mr. Simmons labored, his salary was $10 per month. The church at Bastrop, Tex., was burdened with a heavy debt carried by seventy faithful members, but under the new pastor's administration this debt of over twenty years' standing was paid, the membership increased and a most nourishing congregation built up. The pastor's salary was $16 per month. He remained with this church for three years. The Pleasant Union Baptist church at Weimar, Tex., was the next field accepted by this energetic preacher. It had only thirty-five members and paid the pastor $10 per month. Partly through the influence of Professor M. M. Rogers the Rev. Mr. Simmons accepted the call of the church at Lagrange, Tex., but remained there only a short time, serving two Sundays in each month during the period covered by him at Lagrange, where his salary was $5 per month. After years of hard work with a goodly measure of success the Eighth Street Baptist church here extended a call to this worthy minister Sept. 3, 1908. The Eighth Street church had a membership of 180, and its property was valued at $4,000, including the parronage. The pastor received $50 for three Sundays in each month. The church was in debt, but the members were willing to follow the lead of the pastor, who proved to be master of the situation. After two years the whole debt was wiped out, more in doubt, and a more commodious church building has been erected at a cost of $3,500. A music school is maintained by this church, and an atmosphere of uplift and encouragement is felt. The membership is now $50, and the church property is valued at $10,000. The pastor's salary has been increased to $60 for three Sundays in each month. A more loyal congregation is hard to SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson IX.—Fourth Quarter, For Nov. 30, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Josh. iii, 7-17. Memory Verses, 12, 13—Golden Text; Isa. xli, 10—Commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns. In our last lesson we saw Joshua specially commissioned and encouraged as Israel's new leader. The remainder of the chapter told of his reminder to the Reubenites, the Goddies and the half tribe of Mamasseh, who had received their inheritance under Moses on the east of Jordan, that they should leave their wives, their families and their cattle and cross the Jordan with their brethren until they, too, should receive their inheritance. The two and a half tribes stood by their agreement and encouraged Joshi with good words. It is worth noting that the oft quoted text, "Be sure your sin will find you out" (Num. xxxii, 25), is in connection with the possible failure of the two and a half tribes to help their brethren to find rest. It may well apply to believers who fail to carry the Bread of Life to those who have never heard of Him. Chapter ii tells us of Rabah, her faith in the God of Israel, her kindness to the two spies, her desire for the safety of her household and her promptness in blinding the scarlet line in her window (ii. 11-13, 18. 21). Honorable mention of her is found in Heb. xi. 31; Jas. ii. 23-25. She became the mother of Boaz, who married Ruth, and therefore the great-grandmother of David (Matt. i. 5; Hex. iv. 21, 22). It is possible that Salmon, her husband, may have been one of the two spies whom she hid. She certainly lied, and her sin is not excused or overlooked, but she truly repented, and there is forgiveness for all such. Josh, fii tells of the passing through Jordan, and chapter fii tells of the twelve stones set up in the bed of Jordan and at Gilgal. We must ever keep in mind the reason why of all God's dealings with Israel. "That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the Lord, that it is mighty, and that they might fear the Lord God of Israel" (Josh, iv. 24; see also I Kings, vill. 42, 60; H Kings, xix. 19; Ps. civ. S). If believers were living to honor the Lord more would testify as Rahab did. "I know. * * * * for we have heard. * * * * the Lord your God; He is God in heaven above and in the earth beneath" chapter ii. S-11). The central object of our two lesson chapters today is "the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth" (dii. 11), mentioned ten times in chapter iii and seven times in chapter iv. The central person is the living God (dii. 10), who is called by that name at least seven times (Oeut. v. 26; I Sam. xvii. 26; 11 Kings xix. 4; Hos. l. 10; Matt. xvi. 16; 1 Thess. i. 9, and in our lesson. The great event is the crossing through Jordan on dry land. The great human instrument is Joshua, concerning whom the Lord said, "This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that as I was with Moses so I will be with thee" dill, 7). Those who honor the Lord He will honor. This is another third day story (verse 2; see also ii. 16, 22). It may not appeal to some, but to me all safety and victory are associated with the greatest third day event in all history, the resurrection of our Lord from the dead, for if he be not risen all is vain. Jordan signifies river of judgment. The twelve stories of Gilgul suggest risen with Christ, all repreach rolled away (v. 10). The ark of the covenant was the most remarkable type of Christ in the whole tabernacle, although every whit of it spoke of Him. What could be more suggestive of all safety depending upon Christ than the ark upon the shoulders of the priests in the midst of Jordan until everything was finished and all the people were clean passed over? (v. 10, 11.) The priests who bore the ark had to step into the water before the waters stood up upon a heap on the one side and ran off to the Dead sea on the other (verses 15-17). This must have been a trial of their faith, unlike the dividing of the Red sea, which seems to have divided before the people came actually to it. As we go in life's journey our faith should be ever increasing, but He always deals with us as we are able though longeing oftimes that we might have greater faith and grieved by our little faith, as He often was with His disciples (Matt. vi. 30; viii. 26; xiv. 31 xvi. 5), while the only two who pleased Him by great faith were the Roman centurion and the woman of Tyre and Sidon, both gentiles. It is profitable to notice that they were to watch the ark that they might know the way by which they should go (iii. 3, 4), and we are reminded of our instructions in Heb. xii. 1, 2, to run with patience looking into Jesus and to consider Him who endured. 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Now is the time to put it in "The Afro" Nearly 10,000 race loving people who are are anxious to patronize race enterprises. get the Afro-American Ledger every Saturday. They are on the lookout for your "Ac." Published by The Afro-American Co., 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland Published by The Afro-American Co., 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland ABBIE MITCHELL IN PLEASING REPERTOIRE Large Audience Turns Out To Hear Former Baltimorean. Lottie Wallace Scores. Miss Abbie Mitchell received a warm welcome from her Baltimore friends when she appeared at a concert on Tuesday evening at Metropolitan Hall, under the aupices of the Young Women's Christian Association. This was the first appearance here since last August when she sang at the Provident Hospital Benefit at Ford's Opera House. She was ably accompanied by Miss Lottie Wallace, contralto; and Messrs. Henry Grant, accompanists. Miss Mitchell, who is a Baltimore girl, was in exceptionally fine voice Tuesday night and her renditions were of a quality that at once place her among the leading singers of the race. Especially beautiful were her renditions of the "Red, Red, Rose" as well as the two German songs "I'll not Complain" and "Dedication," yet it was in Will Marion Cook's "Exhortation" that she reached the climax as a dramatic vocalist and the applause which followed it showed that the audience heartily appreciated the efforts of both the singer and the composer. Miss Wallace, who made her first appearance before a local audience as concert soloist, has a sweet contralto voice and shows great promise. So well was her rendition of a number of Negro songs that she was forced to respond to an encore. The playing of Mr. Henry Grant was pleasing and of a high order. Mr. Will Marion Cook, accompanied Miss Mitchell in his own compositions. As an extra added feature, Mr. Nelson Tunstall rendered several selections very acceptably, especially "Ma Lil' Pickanniny," which was composed by Mr. H. Y. Johnson, organist of Union Baptist Church. A NEW PRESIDENT ELECTED At a meeting of the executive Board of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Mr. George B. Murphy was elected president of the board to succeed Rev. Garnett R. Waller. At this meeting arrangements were also made to hold a number of public meetings during the winter. The most important of these meetings will be held early in January, when it is expected that the principal speaker will be Senator Moses Clapp. THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINMENT The annual Thanksgiving entertainment of the pupils of the Colored High School was given at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church Wednesday afternoon. The program included the reading of President Wilson's Thanksgiving address by Miss Ethel Berry and the reading of an essay on "The Origin of Thanksgiving" by Miss Louise Saunders. The Music Club and a school chorus furnished special music. The arrangements were in charge of the festival committee, of which Miss Erma Bruce was chairman. Other members of the committee were P. D. D. Glenford Pennington, Miss Lucy D. Slowe, Gough McDaniels, Miss Margaret Flagg, Miss Maudelle Brown, Miss Zelmyra Peterson and Carrington L. Davis. Like the other public schools, the school will be closed until Monday morning. OBSERVING FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY During the past week the forty-six branch offices of the National Benefit Association, with headquarters in Washington have been observing the fifteenth anniversary of the founding of the company. The company has 18,000 members, owns a $35,000 headquarters' building in Washington and other property and has $50,000 in government and other bonds for the protection of its policyholders. A banquet was given at Bethel A. M. E. Church Tuesday night. Addresses were delivered by S. W. Rutherford, general manager of the company; R. W. Stewart, general agent for Maryland, and others. Hugh M. Burkett was toastmaster. The banquet was largely attended. Mrs. James Wilson and her grand daughters, Misses Olga and Margaret Nicholson will spend a for- night in New York city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson. On their return they will stop in Philadelphia to visit Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson. .PALACE THEATRE. Fayette Street, near Eutaw 6 Big Vaudu AND PHOTO GALLERY RESERVE FOR O ADMISSION ...Orpheum Baltimore Street CONTINUOUS; 100 PHOTO Change of F 5c — ADMISSION There is Going to be, We ...THE SUBURBAN WHO WILL GIVE Galilean Fishermen's Hall KERR'S O Bradley Garner, President. Albert Stewart, Treasurer. Charles E. Harris, Ch Admission 35 Cents NOTICE! THE GRAND L ...Given by the Bry At 909 Druid Hill Ave. T GOOD ...Orpheum Theatre... Baltimore Street and Fallsway CONTINUOUS; 10 A. M. TO 11 P. M. PHOTO PLAYS Change of Program daily 5c ADMISSION 5c There is Going to be, We all Hope to Live and See... THE SUBURBAN CHAUFFEUR... WHO WILL GIVE THEIR 1st DANCE Galilean Fishermen's Hall Monday, December 1st, 1913 KERR'S ORCHESTRA Bradley Garner, President. Albert Stewart, Treasurer. Charles E. Harris, Chairman of Committee. Admission 35 Cents Refreshments on Sale At 909 Druid Hill Ave. Thursday Even'g, Dec. 4th, 1913 GOOD MUSIC Admission 15 Cents Refreshments on Sale Mrs. Mamie Gorden, President Mrs. Mary Brisco, Vice Presiden Mrs. Sadie Young, Secretary Mrs. Maggie Fisher, Treasurer DEATH OF MRS. VIRGINIA SMITH Mrs. Virginia Smith, who has been ill for the past two years, passed away at her home, 1128 Russell street, Monday. She was 67 years of age. For many years she had been a member of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. She is survived by her husband, Isaac Smith two sons and several grandchildren. One son, Isaac Smith, is an inspector for the Mutual Benefit Society. Funeral services were held at her late home Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. MRS. MARY DEANE DEAD Mrs. Mary Deane died at her residence, 422 Courtland street, last Saturday, after a brief illness. She was the widow of the late Thomas Deane. Two daughters, one son and a granddaughter survive. Funeral services were held at Metropolitan M. E. Church Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Laurel Cemetery. TO DELIVER A LECTURE Dr. M. H. Lichliter, pastor of Grace, M. E. Church will deliver an address on "Social Service" before the M. E. Ministers' Meeting at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church next Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Invitations to be present have been sent to the ministers of the other denominations. TO HAVE ANNUAL SERMON PREACHED The members of St. Andrews' Male Beneficial Society will have their annual sermon preached to them at St. Mary's P. E. Church next Sunday evening. The sermon will be preached by Rev. George A. Griffiths, pastor of the church. Mr. Charles Woodland is president of the society. REV. CURRY HOME WITH BRIDE Rev. George E. Curry and his bride, who was Miss France Curry, of Pomeroy, O., are now occupying their future home, 1834 E. Eager street. They were married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Curry, at Pomeroy, O., Thursday afternoon of last week. The bride was formerly a school teacher at Morgantown, W. Va. Miss Carrie Gantt of Philadelphia is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Amanda Carroll, of 1134 Druid Hill avenue. Buy your Furniture from UPSHUR E. CARROLL New and Second-hand Furniture Stoves, Oil Cloths, Mattings Carpets etc. Furniture Repaired and Upholstered. Moving wagons for hire. 501 Oxford St, THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Seville Acts 6 TO PLAYS VED COLORED PATRONS 10 CENTS Theatre... at and Fallsway A. M. TO 11 P.M. PLAYS program daily MISSION——5c All Hope to Live and See..... IN CHAUFFEUR.. THEIR 1st DANCE Monday, December 1st, 1913 ORCHESTRA Andrew Rogers, Vice President. George C. Nickens, Secretary. Sirman of Committee. Refreshments on Sale THERE WILL BE A LAFRANCE John Mawr Auxiliary... Thursday Even'g, Dec. 4th, 1913 MUSIC Refreshments on Sale Mrs. Mary Brisco, Vice Presiden Mrs. Maggie Fisher, Treasurer 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 TO RENT 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. Homeseeker's Realty Company 11 E. Fayette St. Phone St. Paul 2370 Great Apron S. le A fine highly po- either bla- riages, n advertise cifix when This My Other F By the Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club, at the Settlement House 1348 N. Calhoun street, Thursday evening. December 4th. You and your friends are invited to be present. Aprons at all prices. 2to Mrs. Roberta Creditt, Pres. FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished or unfurnished, with or without board, 2114 Druid Hill avenue. FOR RENT—To married couple without children, or single lady or gentleman, one large front bedroom, 219 N. Amity street, near Lexington street. The Afro-American Ledger has a larger circulation than any Negro paper in the South. It is also the newsiest. It will pay you to who are developing on broad lines the only suburb strictly for our colored citizens. NO SEGREGATION HERE. This suburb was opened last Spring, and already nearly 700 of these beautiful villa sites have been disposed of to the very best and most prominent colored people of Baltimore. is situated at Pumphrey's Station, A. A. Co., 15 minutes' ride on two electric lines—Baltimore and Annapolis Short Line and W., B. & A. Only five miles from City Hall and on two prominent thoroughfares — Brooklyn avenue and Annapolis road. Prices of these large lots range from $75 to $425. NO HIGHER. On very easy terms, and good titles. 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, villa sites. Write, phone or call for printed list of names of owners, plats and free tickets to see this property or apply to agents with red badge at Camden Station every day at 1.35 and 2.35 P. M., at Gate No. 5, Sunday, every hour from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M., or any other time to suit your convenience. Patapsco Park Land Co. 106 LAW BUILDING A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chain etc., all of the latest designs. MONUMENTAL LODGE, No. 3, I.B.P.O. ELKS OF THE WORLD Will be Held in Commemoration of Their Deceased Brothers WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Ajsquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines; D. D., Pastor. SUNDAY EVEN'G, DECEMBER 7th, 1913, 7.30 o'clock sharp Orators: Hugh Macbeth, Esq., of Baltimore, Md., and Bro. Armond W. Scott, Esq., of Washington, D. C., Grand Legal Advisor of I. B. P. O. Elks. Vocal selections by Bro. Saml. T. Hemsley, of Monumental Lodge, No. 3, Baltimore, Md., Madam E. L. Bruce, the Oklahoma Nightingale. Appropriate Instrumental Music by Prof. T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra. Public invited. Everybody welcome. MADISON STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REV. L. Z. JOHNSON, PASTOR PRE-HOLIDAY SUPPER Thursday Evening, Dec. 4th. 1913 Musical Program. Supper Free. Refreshments on Sale. CARDS OF ADMISSION 15 CENTS Mrs. Ellen Tingle, Secretary ANNUAL BAZAAR BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH THURSDAY, NOV. 27th, to FRIDAY, DEC. 12th, 1913 ATTRACTIONS EVERY NIGHT Single Ticket 5 Cents ..... Season Ticket, 25 Cents Mr. P. Morton Chase, President Mrs. Lydia Burke, Vice President Mrs. Grace Wescott, Sec'y Mrs. Mary L. Mason, Asst. Sec'y Mr. John T. Williams, Treas. Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor The Coloreen At Last A golden opportunity is the effort PATAP who are developing on broad sored citizens. NO SEGRE ened last Spring, and alrea es have been disposed of sored people of Baltimore. The Colored Man's Dream At Last A Reality! en opportunity is now knocking at his door the efforts of the owners of PATAPSCO PARK developing on broad lines the only suburb str ens. NO SEGREGATION HERE. This Spring, and already nearly 700 of these be been disposed of to the very best and most role of Baltimore. A golden opportunity is now knocking at his door through the efforts of the owners of PATAPSCO PARK PATAPSCO PARK Situated at Pumphrey's St to electric lines—Baltimore A. Only five miles from broughfares — Brooklyn ave some large lots range from $ very terms, and good titles. You will never have such bound for so little money an y. Only 227 of these most YOUR REFERENCES are m present owners of these ses. Write, phone or call for free tickets to see this p pledge at Camden Station even 5, Sunday, every hour fr e to suit your convenience Put Pumphrey's Station, A. A. Co., 15 minute lines—Baltimore and Annapolis Short Lines five miles from City Hall and on two lines—Brooklyn avenue and Annapolis road lots range from $75 to $425. NO HIGHEST and good titles. Grasp this opportunity when never have such a chance again to secure little money and on such easy terms near 227 of these most desirable lots left. PERENCES are nearly 300 satisfied customers of these beautiful waterfront to office, phone or call for printed list of names of tickets to see this property or apply to ageramden Station every day at 1.35 and 2.35 P.M. day, every hour from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M., your convenience. A FEW LIVE AGENTS WANTED. FOR FURTHER INFO Patapsco I 106 LAW RURTHER INFORMATION APPLY AT OPSCO Park Land 06 LAW BUILDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION APPLY AT OFFICE. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone, 1067 Madison 4 Makes the Hair Long, gives_control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. Scientifically prepared at— # Season Ticket, 25 Cents Mrs. Lydia Burke, Vice President Mrs. Mary L. Mason, Asst. Sec'y Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor man's Dream Reality! looking at his door through owners of O PARK are only suburb strictly for our N HERE. This suburb was very 700 of these beautiful villa ery best and most prominent A. Co., 15 minutes' ride on Annapolis Short Line and W., B. Hall and on two prominent and Annapolis road. Prices of 5. NO HIGHER. On very this opportunity while you may be again to secure so much with easy terms near this great lots left. satisfied customers, who are real waterfront to hilltop, villa list of names of owners, plats or apply to agents with red 1.35 and 2.35 P. M., at Gate M. to 3 P. M., or any other N APPLY AT OFFICE. k Land Co. BUILDING A A fair was opened at Bethel A. M. E. Church Thanksgiving night. A Thanksgiving supper was held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church Thursday night. A successful harvest home to a close at John Wesley E. Church last Friday night. A two night fair was held St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Monday and Tuesday evenings. The old folks were made glad at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Thanksgiving Day. Following a sermon by Rev. J. W. Norris, they were treated to a dinner. Mrs. Henrietta Goldsborough and Miss Eliza M. Murray left the city 10 Royal Oak, Md., last week to attend the funeral of Mr. Joseph Moore, the husband of their sister, Mrs. Georgina Moore He was buried, November, 18th in the Easton Cemetery. Exercises incident to the thirtieth anniversary of Grace Presbyterian Church, Dolphin and Etting streets, have been in progress during the week. Special services have been held nightly. The celebration will close Sunday. Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church Whatcoat M. E. Church and Trinity A. M. E. Churches held union services at Sharp Street Memorial Church Thanksgiving morning. Rev. L. C. C. Curtis preached a special sermon. The school luncheons which have been carried on at the Day Nursery Association for the benefit of school children whose parents are out at work, will be resumed at the Day Nursery building, 953 Druid Hill avenue on December 1st. Rev. Alfred Young, pastor of Whatcoat M. E. Church, preached his famous railroad sermon at Waters A. M. E. Church Thanksgiving night. A supper was held after the services. The union bazar, which the various local branches of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows has been giving at Odd Fellows' Hall, 549 W. Biddle street, has been well attended. It will close next Thursday night. Brown's Circle, No 1, East Baltimore, gave a chrysanthemum reception at Moses Hall Monday evening. The officers of the circle are: Mrs. Annie L. Banks, president; Mrs. Mollie Giles, vice president; Mrs. Medota Buckingham, secretary; Mrs. M. E. Brown, treasurer; Mrs. Clara Jones, conductress; Mrs. W. R. Brown, sergeant-at-arms, and Miss Ella Woolford, assistant secretary. ..PERSONALS.. James A. G. Wilson, of Argyle avenue, was a week-end visitor to Norfolk, Va. Miss Mary L. Gaines, of Atlanta, daughter of the late Bishop Gaines, was the guest of her cousin, Rev. A. L. Gaines, last week. William Mills, of Atlantic City, is visiting friends here. He is a former resident of this city. Mrs. Hattie Wade Propest, of Richmond, Va., is visiting her sisters and aunts, of 2126 Division street. Mrs. Wilmore, who has been ill at her home, 1134 Brewer street is improving. Mrs. M. Bundy, 1627 Miller street is slowly improving. Harry Thomas, the hotel keeper is improving from his recent illness. Rev. George O. Washington who has been ill at his home, T. W. Saratoga street, is improving. Mr. Greenbury Howard, of Montgomery County, Md., was in the city this week on his way to Hampton. He was accompanied by his youngest son who will enter the Virginia school. Only The Best. Good prescription work requires experience and care. There is more in prescription compounding than mere throwing together of crude materials. They must he ble ded carefully to get the greatest efficiency from the medicines. Let us have your next prescription. We save you money. lpatent medicines at reduced prices FENNELL'S PHARMACY DRUID HILL, AVE. & BIDDLE M. BALTIMORE, M.D.