The Afro-American

```markdown ``` VOL. XXII NO.16 BELIEVE IN FAIR PLAY FOR ALL AMERICANS Northeast Washington Citizens Association Refuse to Endorse Segregation Color No Bar In Typographical Union of the District of Washington, December 10.—Race segregation in government departments on street cars and in residential sections, as advocated by the National Democratic Fair Play Association, does not appeal to the Northeast Washington Citizens' Association, according to opinions reflected at a meeting of that organization Monday night in Northeast Temple. Not only did the association refuse an indorsement of the segregation plan, but Roscoe Jenkins declared the aim of the National Democratic Fair Play Association is not a mere segregation, but an effort to place the colored man where he was sixty years ago. Julian Pierce, an employee of the Government Printing Office, was first to attack the segregation plan. He stated that Columbia Typographical Union, of which he is a member, recognizes ability irrespective of race, and it matters not whether a man is a full-blood, half-breed or something else. If he passes the test and gets employment he is treated the same as others. "If I have to work in the same room with my colored brother I do not feel that my Americanism is tainted or my self-respect injured. I belong to a trade union that recognizes them in every respect, and I desire to record my protest against the segregation plan." NO ANTAGONISM HERE. Dr. Starr Parsons said he did not believe in bitterness between the races, declaring there is no antagonism between them in this city. "The more race feeling is stirred." he said, "the worse it gets. Every man who behaves himself should be respected. We have reached a crisis in this country—there is too much class." Declaring he bears the colored people no ill-will, W. S. Bransom spoke in favor of the segregation plan. Thomas Will told the association that there were two colored men in his class at Harvard and said one of them today is one of the most brilliant men in this county. "I was born in the South," he said, "and have seen something of the Negro. I also have seen something of the National Democratic Fair Play Association. It is not only advocating race segregation, but is aiming to bring about the repeal of the Fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States and, presumably, the Fifteenth amendment also. The result would be to disfranchise the Negro." MADISONVILLE DISTINGUISHES ITSELF Madisonville, Kv., Dec. 11- This little village has just "distinguished" itself by passing a law to segregate its 12 colored residents from the 200 whites living here. THE WORLD'S FIRST BLACK WOMAN REV. WRIGHT HONORED AT ANDOVER Boston, Mass, December 11. Rev. James A. Wright, a student at Andover Theological Seminary and Harvard University, has been elected vice president of the Harvard Andover Divinity Club. He is the first colored member of the club. Rev. Mr. Wright is the pastor of Zion Congregational Church, Haverill, Mass. He is a native of Baltimore, Md. ARCHDEACON QUARLES BURIED Columbia, S. C., Dec. 11.—The funeral of Archdeacon Joseph S. Quarles, the first colored Episcopal minister in South Carolina, was held here few days ago. Bishop Guerry delivered the principal eulogy. Rev. Mr. Quarles was born in Edgefield county, S. C., 56 years ago. He was educated at St. Augustines Institute, Raleigh, N. C., and possessed a broad training. He was opposed to the creation of the position of Negro suffragan bishops for colored churches. DISCUSSION AT THE BATES SCHOOL Hampton, Va., December 11. Quite a large and enthusiastic audience gathered at the Pates school on Thursday evening to listen to a discussion of the important question, "Why the Negro should Own Property." Among the speakers were Mr. William S. Dodd, who has charge of the Business Course at Hampton Institute; Major R. R. Moton, commandant of the Hampton Institute cadets; Rev. A. A. Graham, of Phoebus, Va.; Miss Scoville, Miss Fuller, and Miss Graves, of Hampton Institute; Mr. Gray, president of the Parents' League; Mrs. Ann Taylor Smoth, Mr. and Mrs. Minkins, and Mrs. Evans, of Hampton Institute. Mr. Anderson, principal of the Bates School, presided at the meeting. NEW KIND OF SEGREGATION AT NORFOLK NAVY YARD Portsmouth, Va., December 11. There have been all kinds of segregation since the Democrats have been in charge at Washington, but there is an amusing attempt at segregation in the navyyard here. Colored employees work side by side with whites, breathe the same air and do the same grade of work, but they cannot get drinking water from the same spigot that the whites use. There is a big barrel of water in one of the shops, with two spigots. Though they drink the water that comes from a common source, and which is altogether in the barrel colored employees must not use the spigot from which the whites get their water. This phase of nonsensical segregation is amusing to the many v sitrs. LEDGER MARRIAGES IN SLAVERY ARE LEGAL Judge Galloway Gives Mrs. Napier Standing as Legitimate Child of Robert Church. MAY SHARE IN LARGE ESTATE Decision Gives Rer the Right to Contest Her Father's Million Dollar Will Memphis, Tenn., December 11. —Slave marriages were upheld in a recent decision handed down by Judge J. S. Galloway, of the Probate Court. The decision gives Mrs. Laura Church Napier, of Vancouver, British Columbia, standing in court as a legitimate daughter of the late Robert R. Church, a wealthy resident here who died some months ago. Church contracted a slave marriage with the mother of Mrs. Napier at New Orleans. Two years later his master brought him to Memphis, causing separation between Church and his wife, which at that time under the Louisiana law was equivalent to a divorce. After the war Mr. Church sent his daughter to school and correspondence between them was shown in court. She went by the name of Laura Church and her father addressed her as "Dear Daughter." Church contracted two subsequent marriages, through which four children, now living, resulted. One of the children is Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, wife of Robert H. Terrell, a judge of the Municipal Court at Washington. In handing down his decision, Judge Galloway held that neither the Louisiana law, nor those subsequently enacted, could not affect the Tennessee law of inheritance and that Mrs. Napier was a legitimate child. The decision gives her the right to contest her father's will, in which she as not mentioned. Church's estate is said to be worth upwards of a million dollars. LEUBRIE HILL FILLS PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY New York, December 11.—J. Leubrie Hill, star of the "My Friend From Kentucky Company," has filled a petition in bankruptcy, with liabilities of $2,478 and assets of $3,937 in outstanding accounts. Among those who Hill owes are Andrew Thomas, manager of the Howard Theater, Washington, $400; Frank Holiday, Washington, $2.0 for a board bill for theatrical troupe in 1911; Mr. Porter, Washington, $250 for disputed board bill; National Printing Company, Chicago $300; Hennegan Show Print Company. Cincinnati, $200, and Jack Bloomfield, colored, saloonkeeper in Omaha, $90 loaned in 1910. Little Rock, Ark.. Dec. 12. By a new law of this State all liquor licenses will expire tomorrow. They may be renewed, however, if a majority of the white adults of a given community vote that the saloon there be relicensed. The exclusion of colored adults was done by those who thought that the colored vote was tied up with the liquor traffic. SCHOOL FACILITIES IN ATLANTA POOR 11 Out of 55 Schools Provided for 40 Per Cent of Children of Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 11.—The poor public school faculties furnished the colored people of this city are occasioning much unfavorable comment among the leaders of the race here. Of the 55 public schools here, only 11 are for colored pupils, which comprise 40 per cent of those of school age. The colored schools are for the most part housed in unsanitary and indequate surroundings. Though public schools are maintained for the whites, not one is maintained for the race. Those of the race who desire that their children receive higher training are compelled to send them to the private schools for advanced training maintained here. The needs of the colored school have been brought to the attention of the public in the suggested $2,000,000 bond issue for the erection of new school buildings. Of this sum $500,000 will be used for the erection of five new buildings for colored schools. One suggestion, however, that incenses the colored people here is that literary instruction be eliminated from the last two grammar grades and manual training substituted. The point is made that the literary instruction should be increased, rather than decreased. No objection is made against manual training, however. SERIES OF LECTURES FOR HOWARD UNIVERSITY (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, December 12.—A Square Deal for every Man of Every Race" was the title of a lecture delivered by Albion E. Smith, under the auspices of the department of sociology of Howard University last night. This was the first of a series of fifteen lectures. Others who are announced to lecture are President John L. Hibon of Princeton University, Prof. Samuel McCune, of Columbia; Joseph A. Hill of the census bureau; Pof. Albert B. Hart of Harvard; Louis F. Post, assistant secretary, Department of Labor; Bishop W. P. Thirkield, Bishop J. H. Jones, Prof. George E. Haynes, of Fisk University, Prof. R. R. Wright, Jr., Dr. J. E. Moorland, international secretary, Y. M. C. A.; Maj. R. R. Moten, Hampton Institute; Archibald H. Grimke and Prof. C. G. Woodson. A rally in the interest of the campaign to raise $50,000 with which to rebuild the girls' dormitory of Livingstone College, destroyed by fire some time ago, was held at True Reformers' Hall Monday. The principal speaker was Bishop Alexander Walters. Revs. I. N. Ross, M. W. Clair, W. D. Norman, G. T. Long, S. Wiseman and F. J. Grimke, Dr. Lewis B. Moore, Prof. Kelly Miller, Dr. W. A. Warfield and John G. Dancy were among the other speakers. Rev. W. H. Dean, pastor of Ebenezer M. E. Church, has returned from Pittsburg, where he assisted Rev. C. Y. Trigg in a rally at Warren M. E. Church. JENKINS WINS FIRST PLACE New York, December 1.—Frank Jenkins, the coloured cross country printer of the Far Rockaway High School, won the first place in the seventh annual high school meet last Saturday over the Jamaica course. He covered the three and a half mile, course in 17 minutes and 28 2-5 seconds. PRICE THREE CENTS SHOULD TEACH OF BLACK MEN'S ACHIEVEMENTS SHOULD TEACH OF BLACK MEN'S ACHIEVEMENTS Prof. Roscoc C. Bruce Urges that Children Be Impressed With Great Deeds of Race DEVELOPS SELF-CONFIDENCE. Would Have Lives Souched By Spirit of Men Like Alexander Washington, December 12.—In an address here at the recent memorial exercises for the late Dr. John R. Francis, Roscoe C. Biuce, assistant superintendent of schools urged that colored teachers impress upon their pupils the deeds of the great men and women of the race. He said, in part: "Through the proceeds of the American public school, our children and youth are deeply impressed with the careers and the services of Washington and Lincoln, Webster and Phillips, Grant and Sherman, Whittier and Longfellow and Lowell. All this is well and good. But, the principal should be pressed, a step further. Can it be that all the generals, all the statesman, all the men of letters were white men? Is there not danger that our colored children and youth will be overwhelmed with what I may call the prestige of the white man? What about Toussaint L. Overture? Was he not a great soldier? What about him who was at once the Byron and the Edgar Allen Poe of Russia? Was not Pushkin himself fully qualified to ride in a Jim Crow car? If Dumas father or son, lived in Baltimore today, would he not be restrained by the courts from moving into a white block? What of Coleridge Taylor? What of Paul Laurence Dunbar? And what of Frederick Douglass? "I say that unless our schools utilize for educational purposes the careers and personalities of colored men and women, as well as of white, our children will be overwhelmed by the prestige of the white man and their own initiative imparted. Civilization (thank God1), is neither white nor black; and our children should be trained to a knowledge and a due appreciation of all the makers and the sustainers of civilization. It is true that for my boy there is something of inspiration, something I would not have him lose, in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. But there are some modern saints who bear a more intimate relation to his experience; I certainly would not have his life untouched by the spirit of Alexander Crummell. Our school must not shut their eyes to the very educational material best fitted to develop in our children race pride, self confidence, a spirit of brave and noble emulation." JACKSON TO BE CLASS ORATOR Boston, Mass.; December 12.—A. L. Jackson, of Englewood, N. J., will be the class orator at the Harvard commencement. next June. Though he was not the choice of the nominating committee of his class, but his admirers put him up, and he defeated five other candidates. Besides being a fine speaker, Jackson is a crack member of the track team Clement C. Morgan' class '90, was the first colored graduate to be an orator of his class. A number of gentlemen met a committee of the School Board Tuesday night to talk over suitable names for the colored schools. Most of the names suggested were those of persons who had played a conspicuous part in the history of the race. Among the names suggested were: Frederick Douglass, native Marylander and anti-slavery orator; Benjamin Banneker, native Marylander, mathematician and almanac compiler; J. C. Price, orator and founder of Livingstone College; George A. Hackett, prominent Baltimore a generation or two ago; Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, native Marylander and author; Daniel A. Payne an educational pioneer in the A. M. E. Church; Daniel Coker editor, publisher and churchman James A. Handy, bishop of the A. M. E. Church; Harriett Tubman, heroine of the Underground Railroad; William Douglass, Episcopal minister; Alexander Wayman, bison of the A. M. E. Church, Sojourner Truth; John Henry Butler, who established schools for the Freedmen's Bureau in the counties; Tonissaint L. 'Overture. Haitian general; Isaac Myers, Ira Aldridge, native of Anna Arundel county, who won fame in Shakespearan roles; Fanny Jackson Coppin, educator; Crispus Attuke, the first man to die in the Revolutionary War; Harrison H. Webb, Episcopal minister; Phyllis Wheatley, poetess; Paul Laurence Dunbar, poet and author; William Watkins, scholar and pioneer teacher; John M. Langston, congressman and scholar; Samuel Ringgold, famous minister; William Levington, first colored Episcopal minister in Maryland; Dr. Lewis G. Wells, physician; Mr. Pennington, Isaac C. Wears, Philantropist; Scipio Bean, early missionary to Hayte and Henry Highland Garnett, native Marylander, Presbyterian minister and United States minister to Liberia. Among those present were: Rev. G. F. Bragg, Rev. Ernest Lyon, Rev A. L. Gaines, Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, James W. Hughes, E. B. Taylor, Rev. G. R. Waller and J. H. Murphy. NEWS FROM NEW YORK CITY New York, December 12.—According to reports received here, Miss Julia Johnson, an expert typewriter, has been segregated in the State Capitol at Albany. Miss Mary Phillips, neice and heir of the late Mrs. Mary F. Gale, of Brooklyn, was burned to death last Friday morning. John H. Murphy, of Faltimcre, imperial potentate of the Order of the Mystic Shrine, was the guest of Medina Temple Thursday night. There is a movement on foot here to erect a big hotel in Harlem. FORMER STUDENTS UNVEIL GATE FOR PROF. KING Richmond, Va., December 11. A handsome gate was unveiled in honor of Prof. G. M. T. King, dean of the English department of Virginia Union University, Tuesday night. The gate is a token of appreciation of many of those who have been students under Professor King at one time or another within the past 45 years. The professor was the instructor of the first batch of students that entered the old Wayland Seminary at Washington. A few years ago th's school was merged into the Virginia Union University. STATE'S PART IN EDUCATION Superintendent of Public Instruction Recognizes Efficiency and Long Service of Principal John R. Gibson With Appointment to Board of Examiners. Leader Among Teachers. Galveston, Tex.-The excellent work of the public and high schools for Afro-Americans in Texas has often been referred to with pride by educators who are familiar with the public school system of the state. In the matter of the institutions for higher learning, which receive financial support appropriated by the state legislature, it is said that no southern state is more liberal in its appropriations than is true of Texas. Both the public and high schools are noted for the efficiency of their teachers, which is another mark of distinction worthy of mote. The Central high school in this city, of which Professor John R. Gibson is the principal, has long been considered one of the best in equipment and man- A. B. agement. John R. Gibson was born in Loudoun county, Va. While quite a lad his parents migrated to Clark county, O. Young Gibson attended the public school, and after finishing the prescribed course of study his parents sent him to Wilberforce university, where he made a splendid record as a student and graduated in 1882 with the degree of bachelor of science. Professor Gibson taught school in Darbyville, O., for a short time, but finally decided to select Texas as his field for educational work and subsequently entered as a teacher in the schools of Galveston at a salary of $55 per month. He has been connected with the educational system in this city for thirty-one years, twenty-nine of which he has served with great credit as principal of the Central high school. During his administration of the affairs of the school twenty-three classes have been graduated, whose members in large numbers are filling places of responsibility and honor in the state and national government service and as teachers and heads of schools. Principal Gibson is proud of the fine record which the graduates and former students of this school have made and points to them with pride as products of the Central high school. The state superintendent of schools has appointed Mr. Gibson to conduct summer normal courses for teachers for several years in succession. For twenty-seven years he has been a leader in the State Teachers' association, which is recognized as one of the strongest agencies for individual help in the educational system of the state. He has also served as president of the association and is thoroughly fagliar with the needs and requirements of those connected with its work. He has been made a life member of the advisory board of the association. Professor Gibson is one of the highest paid principals of any among the colored educators in Texans. His last increase in salary was grunted the 15th of last June. In his last annual report the state superintendent of schools said of the Central school: "It continues to be one of the greatest factors in the education of the colored youth of Galveston. The literary department with its four years' course, and the industrial department, with its full equipment, are not excelled by any of a similar institution in the state." In recognition of his ability as an educator and his splendid business capacity Professor Gibson has been appointed on the board of examiners of applicants for teachers' licenses for the public schools of this city, which is an exceptional honor. Mr. Gibson is a nephew of ex-President Gibson of LJ PROGRESS IN VIRGINIA. Many Creditable Exhibits Shown at Gloucester County Fair. The success of the colored people in Gloucester county, Va., and the cordial relation existing between the races in tidewater were graphically shown recently at the annual meeting of the Gloucester Educational and School Fair association, when over 2,000 people attended the three day session held near the Gloucester courthouse and at the old folks' home. The industrial exhibit, furnished by the Gloucester schools, included specimens of basketry, sewing, cooking, needlework, canning, shuck mats and garden products. Prizes were awarded for excellent school, home and farm products. E. R. Chesterman, secretary of Virginia state board of education, emphasized the importance of educating all the people. He urged the colored people to send their children to school and secure as much education as possible. He declared that it is the policy of the Virginia department of education to give all the children, colored as well as white, the opportunity of preparing themselves for the duties of life. He spoke in favor of education which trains young people for their life work as opposed to that kind of education which devotes time to the study of useless things. He congratulated the colored people on the co-operation which they had secured with school authorities in the improvement of the Gloucester schools. He also urged our people to continue their friendly attitude toward the state school officials. Among the other speakers were R. A. Folkes, county superintendent; Rev. John W. Booth of Ware Neck; L. C. Catlett, the white farm demonstrator for Gloucester; Rev. W. H. Groves, pastor of the white Presbyterian church, Gloucester; Rev. J. H. Alston, pastor of Folpar's church, Gloucester, and R. A. Janney, a white man, who spoke on stock raising. Some $75 worth of prizes were distributed all round. The prize for the best kept farm was a two horse chilid plow; second prize, a single plow; third, a spike tooth cultivator. The girl who wore the neatest dress made by herself was given material for a gingham dress. The first canning prize was a dozen half gallon fruit jars. The man having the best looking turnout was given a good horse bridle. The prizes were all of a practical nature and were given as a reward for something useful done by men, women and children. Thomas C. Walker and J. W. Lemon, as president and treasurer of the fair association, and Mrs. Isabel Gwinn Smith, the supervising industrial teacher for Gloucester, were among the leaders in this excellent undertaking. POLITICAL SLAVERY SOUTH. Sad Plight of Poor White and Helpless Colored Citizens. Speaking at a meeting of the N. C. Stokes Republican club in Camden, N. J., recently, the Hon. Joseph C. Manning of Alabama gave it as his opinion that the condition of the poor whites in the south before the war and now bears out the assertion that those who would exploit the black man because he is black and helpless will not hesitate to sap the vitality that is in the life of the white man who may be poor, ignorant and defenseless; that the repression of the masses of the whites in the south is just as marked, through the employment of the methods of the southern political oligarchy, as was this repression before the civil war; that the slaveholding minority ruled the south during slavery; that the less than 300,000 holders of slaves controlled with iron handed despotism is not a bit more remarkable or startling than is this present condition. Mr. Manning also said that in a dozen former Confederate states which now, although having an aggregate number of 4,000,000 white males of voting age, elected the entire southern representation in congress in 1910 on 900,000 ballots and dominated these states in the last presidential election on 1,000,000 votes. The aggregate, Democratic vote in these states does not equal the 2,000,000 blacks of voting age, who have been made subject citizens by the strategy and subterfuge of legislative acts, which eliminate not only them from the voting, but which were planned to eliminate together with them the masses of the mountain and hill country whites, who have in recent years gone into political action against the political bosses of the southern oligarchy. Norfolk (Va.) Citizens Hold Meeting. Under the auspices of a committee headed by Mr. E. C. Hammie a mass meeting was held in the Bank Street Baptist church in Norfolk, Va. Wednesday evening, Dec. 3, the object of which was to call the attention of the colored citizens to the importance of the right of franchise and why at this time it is decidedly important that the male citizens exercise their right to vote as guaranteed to all male citizens of the United States by the constitution. The Citizens' party movement in Norfolk is said to be causing much enthusiasm. The chief speaker on this occasion was the Rev. Dr Charles S. Morris, whose subject was, "Is it Lawful to sojourge a Roman Citizen?" Editor P. B. Young, Editor Kelley, Prosecuting Attorney Shaackleford, Rev. Dr. Berryman and other prominent men were among those who made brief addresses. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER NATIVE ZULU'S HIGH PURPOSE From Watching Herds of Cattle In South Africa and Leading an Otherwise Nomadic Career to the Light of Christian Culture and Education Is Cele's Good Fortune. To the native Zulu, who needs to learn how to use to greater advantage his natural resources and blessings, Madikane Q. Cele, a Hampton trained blacksmith and wheelwright, will return shortly, accompanied by his wife, who is a Hampton girl. To the Christian Zulus Mr. and Mrs. Cele will bring new strength and Inspiration, as they go to work in the Zulu Christian Industrial school at Natal, South Africa, which was founded by Rev. John L. Dube. The Humpton message of "education for life. In life and by life" will help to bring together the interests of the Zulus who are without ambition and without the knowledge of Christ and the native Zulus who have already advanced along the way of Christian living. Cele's story of progress during the past eight or ten years is worth careful reading, because it shows what an African living in a Christian or semi-Christian atmosphere can really do for himself and for his people when he makes up his mind to sacrifice home and personal comforts to venture out into a strange world and to reshape his ways of thinking and living. Cele himself can best tell the story of his own life. Down in the southeastern part of Africa, along the coast of the Indian ocean, there lives the tribe known as Zulu, one of the most warlike tribes of Africa and yet very kind in a way. There you will find my birthplace, but as to what date or what year I was born I cannot tell, and no one can tell. People there do not keep the ages of children or of grown people. We all live just as long as we can and die when we can't help it. My father lived in this tribe as a governor under the king of the Zulus until white missionaries landed there and he became civilized, giving up his position and allowing the missionaries to instruct him in the word of God. When he became a civilized man I was just born. I grew up as most Zulu boys do, watching after my father's herds of cattle, sheep and goats until I became a large boy and began to join other boys of my age in sports, such as hunting, playing at war with each other and idling away all of the time. With such habits my father was much displeased, for out of me he expected to make something real. So he sent me to the missionaries where he was educated. I spent three years at the Amanzimutu Mission School For Boys. I finished what they could afford to teach me, then I went back to my father. The evil spirit—so I called it-caught my father. He became dissatisfied with only the blue speller learning I had. Now, he thought to himself, that I must have a little more education. But he didn't know where he could send me to be educated, and I was pleased with that, because then I thought the life I lived was the best on earth. He tried in every way possible to find a place where he could send me. Finally he learned of America and her schools through the white missionaries, yet he knew nothing about the language. While he was wondering how he could learn more about America something happened which pleased him greatly, that was the return to Zululand of Rev. John L. Duha, my uncle, who arranged for my coming to America. On my trip from Africa I had many discouragements. On the ship I found myself surrounded by white, strange faces. No one could speak the Zulu language. I could not speak a word of English. For two weeks I could now and then see the tops of the African mountains. Never did anything look so good to me as those mountains. Then for five weeks I could see nothing but the endless sea. After my long, wearisome journey—tired, worried and scared almost to death—I reached New York city. A few days later, through the American Missionary association, I was directed to the Slater school at Winston-Salem, in North Carolina. There I had my first lesson in the English language. It was there also that I had my first falling out with America. I was made to work. Then I heard of Hampton institute through two of my teachers who were Hampton graduates. I found out that Hampton offers to those who are not able to pay for their training in money an opportunity of working for an education. The thought of long years of labor at Hampton seemed at first more than I could stand. After entering Hampton in 1807 I soon found that the half of what Hampton is has never been told. Now the nine long years of hard struggle for an education seem like but a day. When I entered the Hampton Institute trade school I knew nothing at all about the trades. I couldn't even ask for the tools I wanted. I didn't know their names. Little by little I learned my lessons in the trade school, and in three years I had earned my wheelwrighting certificate. I took the wheelwrighting trade and some special work in blacksmithing, because I knew that, while my people have plenty of horses, mules, cows and elephants, they have no wagons for use in transportation. Down in the southland we know that the Negro helped American civilization by clearing away the forests, draining the land, making the roads. He labored hard and well. He helped to lay the marvelous foundation of prosperity for this country. America owes a lasting debt to Africa because many of the blessings which we enjoy today have come directly or indirectly through the best efforts of the sons and daughters of Africa. I believe that there was a strong feeling in the heart of General Armstrong when he founded the Hampton school that unless the spirit of Hampton, the spirit of unselfish service, could be felt by the Africans his aims could not be fully realized. When I think of General Armstrong's work for the Negro race and the willingness of those who are in laboring in the north and south that Hampton may go on its good work I have a double determination to do my very best for my people who need me in Zululand. There was a time toward the close of the attempt of the commune to govern Paris when the communists were fighting a losing battle and the end was not far distant. One morning Louise Desmouliers, a pretty French girl, went out to buy some food supplies for the day's consumption. She was obliged to go some distance from her home, for many shops were shut up, and she was absent more than an hour. When she left, the street in which she lived was more than usually quiet, for ordinarily persons were going and coming on their daily vocations, whereas, while the commune was in power, many kept to their homes. When Louise returned she saw a great crowd of excited persons tearing up the stones directly in front of her house and piling them up to form a barricade. Her mother was alone at home, and Louise knew that she would be much troubled at her absence at a time of such turbulence. But how could she get through this fierce crowd? Summoning all her fortitude, the girl made a dash to cross the street directly opposite her home. She had reached the opposite curb when she felt herself caught by the skirt, and, turning, saw that she had been stopped by a hag of more ferocious appearance than any woman she had ever seen before. "Where are you going?" asked the vixen. "Home." "Home! You are lucky to have a home. Come, bear a hand here, and help us who have no homes." She dragged Louise back into the street and, pointing to the pavement, ordered her to join those who were tearing up the stones and pilling them on the barricade. Louise knew that should she refuse her career would be ended by one of the stones being hurled at her head, and she had no choice but to obey. While carrying a stone to the barricade a young man with a pointed beard said to her in a low tone: "I have been forced to do this work, as you have. The government troops will be here in a few minutes. I left them at the Place de la Concorde, ready to march. We must not be found here when they come, but I fear we cannot get away." This was all the man had time to say to her, and she could make no reply. They worked on, the young man keeping near Louise till the cry was raised that the troops were coming. The barricade was not half finished, and there was no organized force to defend it. So the communists began to scatter—that is, they tried to scatter, but the street was filled with them, and it was difficult for them to move in the direction opposite to that in which the troops were coming. Indeed, it was so choked that Louise and her new found friend did not attempt it. Although the girl was not fifty feet from her home, she was unable to reach it. Suddenly her companion seized her arm and drew her toward a basement door that he saw standing open. Though buffeted by the flying crowd, he succeeded in getting her into this door and closed it after him. "The troops will be here in a few moments. I have seen them at this work before. They will enter every house near the barricade to search for communists." Then, noticing that they were in the laundry of the house in which they had taken refuge, he ran to one of the tubs and, pulling up his sleeves, began to wash his hands, calling on Louise to do the same. He used soap plentifully and removed all trace of dirt. When Louise had finished her abutions the man looked her over and saw that she had but little dust on her dress, which seemed to please him. His own shirt cuffs were dirty, and he rolled them up under his cont sleeves. They had no sooner got the dirt off their hands and, so far as they could, off their clothes when the door was thrown open and several soldiers hurried in. One of them seized Louise and another her companion and dragged them into the street, where they were placed with other prisoners who had been and were being arrested. When the officer in command of the troops was satisfied that all communists who had been working on the barricade and who had taken refuge in the houses near by had so far as possible been collected he placed them in the center of the column and gave the order to march. Half an hour later Louise found herself in a yard surrounded by a high wall. The prisoners were directed to stand against the wall with their faces to it. 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Vernon 3603 The Colored Sewing Machine Man,... R. H. Butler. the colored agent for Singe sewing machines, is here before the public catering for your fall trade. I have been made special agent by the company for colored trade. See me when wanting to buy a machine on small monthly payments. We have a new model just out, Singer Company has ever put on them will know where to get their machine er machine people that want your trade 1211 Druid Hill Ave. The most equipp R. H. BUTLER'S. OUR PATRONS GE 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: We have Singer Company will know when er machine peop 1211 Druid Hill R. H. B OUR P 1211 Druid Hill Ave. The most equipped repair shop up town. R. H. BUTLER'S. Phone Mad. 4984-Y. R. H. Butler, the colored agent for 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 [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. News Gathered From Various Sections of the State by our Special Correspondents. Denton, Md., Dec. 11.—The ladies of Union Betnel Church gave a gold dollar supper on last Thursday evening. The audience was entertained with a Ministerial concert, it was a grand success. Rev. C. R. B. Bailey preached two very interesting sermons on Sunday at the above named Church. Brother Bailey went out from this church and although the weather was rainy, there was great many out to hear him. The sermon was for the benefit of the stewards' rally. Miss Leona Dyer and Mr. Addison Stanford were married on the 2nd inst. The Young Peoples' Progressive Circle presented Bethel Church with an individual Communion service. Mr. Joseph W. Hayman has opened a tailoring establishment here, where he will do cleaning, dressing and repairing. ST. MICHAELS NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) St. Michaels, Md., December 12. A big fire broke out at Lowe's Wharf, Sherwoodville, Friday. The Chesapeake Packing Company's plant was destroyed. In one of the upper occupied rooms the fire was started and a colored child was burned to death. The men of Union M. E. Church will hold Men's Day services Sunday 14th. The morning service will be led by Mr. John Bond. Mr. Morris H. Miller will preside in the afternoon. Dr. J. O. Spencer and Rev. T. E. Roach will deliver the principal addresses. W. H. T. Coulbourne will preside in the evening. Mr. Charles Honey was appointed steward of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Messrs Coulbourne and Jewett are representative business men. Honesty, business integrity and a fair deal advertise them. They give employment to nearly two hundred oystermen and oystershuckers. The services of Rev. C. Brown, commonly known as the "Wild Man," are greatly in demand by the churches. Mr. and Mrs. S. Waters will spend the winter with the latter's parents. POCOMOKE CITY JOTTINGS (Sponsor to The Afro-American Ledger.) Pemoke City Md., Dec; 11.—Mrs. Harriet Dryden, mother of Mrs. L. H. Long, had a slight stroke of paralysis this week. Her condition is somewhat serious. Sunday was quarterly meeting day at St. John's Church. Rev. Collins filled the pulpit morning and night, as the presiding elder, Rev. R. E. Ford was indisposed. Odus Marshal and Morris Cropper, both laborers on the railroad here became involved in a quarrel over twenty-five cents. Marshal was severely cut with a razor on his face and head. Mrs. Henrietta Gunby is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Lee Drummond and children, who have been spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Costen, left Monday for Fruitland, Md. Miss Ola L. Wilson, of Snow Hill, Md., spent Sunday in the city visiting friends. Rev. Daniel Waters, of Still Pond, Md., is here visiting friends. Mr. Henry Sturgis of this city was struck by an engine of the N. Y. P. & N. N. near Costen Station causing injuries that may prove fatal. Quarterly conference was held at St. John's A. M. E. Church on Monday night. The reports showed all departments of the church to be in a flourishing condition. Mr. Peter Armstrong, Jr., spent a week in Philadelphia, returning home on Saturday morning. AN OLD WAR VETERAN DEAD Longgreen, Md., Dec. 11.—Rev. W. T. Brown, pastor of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church preached an inspiring sermon to the Ladies' Mite Missionary Society. Mr. Squire Gordon, an old resident of Baltimore county, died Sunday. He was 113 years old. He served as a soldier in the Civil War. He leaves a widow, five children and 15 grandchildren. He was buried from Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church on Tuesday. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Cumberland. Md., Dec. 12.—The Ladies' Literary Social Club, held an interesting session at the home of Mrs. Helen Robinson. Papers were read by Mrs. S. E Jackson Mrs. Helen Robinson and others. The Star of the West Lodge Free and Accepted Masons tendered to Mr. J. Robinson, one of its members, a reception on Wednesday night at the home of Mr. H. E. Harris. Addresses were made by the master of ceremonies, Mr. William E. Cooper, A. G. Washington, U. S. Bromer, Rev. Dr. G. W. M. Lucas, Rev. Thomas G. Washington and others. Mr. Robinson left on Thursday for Pittsburgh. The Elks gave their annual banquet on Monday night at the Odd Fellows' Hall Edw. Clarke is the exalted ruler. The Douglass Literary Society rendered a very successful and instructive program Monday night. Prof. G. B. B. W. Overton and Miss B. B. Kennerly sang solos; Mr. L. R. Edmonds delivered an address. Several new members were added to the circle. Mrs. Ollie Lee was operated on on Thursday at the hospital and at this writing is resting comfortably. Mr. James Armstead left the hospital on Friday for his home, Piedmont, W. Va. On the sick list are Mrs. Mary Washingtn, Alice Campbell, Josephine Peck, Mary Oliver, Hilda Brown, Frank Bullock, Atsey Francis W. Russell. CHURCHES WELL ATTENDED Special to the Afro-American Ledger Hagerstown Md., Dec. 11.—The churches were well attended last Sunday. Quarterly meeting was held at Asbury M. E. Church. Rev. D. W. Hays, district superintendent preached an able sermon at night to a large congregation. Collection $31.74. The quarterly conference as held on Friday night, the reports showed that the church was in a prosperous condition. Rev. Edw. Moore is the pastor. An old folks concert was held at Asbury M. E. Church last Wednesday night which was a great success, $24.00 was reported. Mrs. Marion Harris, director. A beautiful wedding was solemized on last Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wesley, 58 Bloom avenue. The contracting parties were Mr. James Wallace and Miss Minnie Brown. Miss Lavinia Kennedy was bridesmaid, George Wesley, best man; Susan Wesley, matron. The bride was beautifully attired in white and carried bridal roses. Rev. W. E. Berley was the officiating clergyman. The couple will make their home at 58 Bloom avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson were called to Chambersberg last Monday to attend the funeral of a relative. SNOW HILL HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., Dec. 11.—John Shelley Hudson, who has been serving a life sentence in the Maryland Penitentiary, came home Saturday having been pardoned after serving 23 years. He had never seen trolley cars or an automobile. The world seems to be new to him. He has a story to tell that ought to cause all transgressors to take heed. Miss Ola Wilson spent Saturday and Sunday in Pocomoke City, the guest of Mrs. Coston. The Spider Web Social at the M. E. Church. Wednesday night was quite a success and very well attended. Mrs. Rosa B. Purnell, who has been sick quite a while, had another slight hemorrhage last Friday. Mrs. Maggie Smith has gone to Wilmington, Del., and to Philadelphia, to visit friends. Mr. William Blunt, of Princess Anne, Md., was in town the guests of Mrs. Nellie Robertson Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Ewing Bowen, of Berlin, was in town last week. Miss Cecie Martin of Philadelphia, is home for a few weeks visiting her parents and friends. MRS. ALICE L. ADDISON DEAD Winchester, Md., December 9.—The funeral of Mrs. L. Addison, who died at the residence of her son, Rev. Enoch T. Addison, was held on Monday of last week. Rev. L. S Flagg, of Baltimore, officiated assisted by Revs. C. H. Young, William Chew, J. G. Bryant and G. T. Addison Mrs. Addison was the widow of Rev. W. T. H. Addison, for many years a minister in the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference. She is survived by two brothers, one sister, three sons and four daughters. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Annapolis, Md., Dec. 11.—The Kings' Daughters of Asbury M. E. Church served dinner to the old folks Sunday. It was. Old Folks' Day, Rev. E. S. Williams the pastor, conducted special services morning and afternoon. The ushers of Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church will give an entertainment on the 16th for the trustees' department. The Christmas music for the cantata is beautiful. Mr. Joseph hamer, Jr., is directing the singing in the absence of Mrs. A. M. Wortham. The Union Preachers' Meeting of Annapolis voted to hold a union service Christmas morning at 11 o'clock at Asbury M. E. Church. Rev. P. W. Wortham of Mt. Moriah will deliver the sermon. Next Sunday is Woman's Day at the first Baptist Church. Mrs. Mason Fry, of Washington, will preach morning and evening. Mrs. Mary F. Handy spent last Sunday in Annapolis the guest of Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Wortham. She spoke to an appreciative audience at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. We have had several added to the sick list this week, Mrs. Sophia Brown and Mr. Samuel Brown. The educational mass meeting on Friday night will be held at Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church. The address will be delivered by Mrs. A. R. H. Miller, of Baltimore. CHESTERTOWN BRIEFS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., Dec. 11.—Woman's Day exercises were held Sunday at Janes M. E. Church. The services throne the day which consisted of love feast in the morning and literary program at night were in charge of the ladies Among the speakers were: Mesdames Rachel Smith, Hattie Gibson, Alice Evans, Clementine Yorker, E. G. Young, Beatrice Prather, Mary E. Holland. Solos were sung by Mesdams Lila Henson, Mattie Wright and Katie Thompson. The proceeds of the day amounted to $62. Rev. John R. Holland is the pastor. Mr. Clarence Rasin and Miss Emma Johnson were married Monday night at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Lindsay. Rev. J. A. Young performed the ceremony. Mr. Edward Clark, representing the Greene Drug Manufacturing Company of Baltimore, was here a few days this week. Mrs. P. E. Damb, is spending some time here with her, niece Mary Chambers. CAMBRIDGE NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cambridge, Md., December 11. The Evangelistic services began at Waugh M. E. Church Sunday Rev. Dr. S. S. Jolley preached. The Silver Leaf. Embroidery Circle met at the home of Mrs. Mamie Chase Thursday evening. The ladies are making good headway with their different pieces of work. Prof. Alozo H. Long, supervisor of colored schools, is preparing for the yearly institute. Last Sunday was a great day at the Waugh M. E. Sunday School. It was termed as Piano Sunday. The school was largely attended and the collection for the Sunday School amounted to $21. The honors were conferred upon Mrs. M. E. St. Clair's class for raising the highest amount. Her class raised $10.35. The banner was presented to her class by Mr. Cyrus St. Clair, Jr., in a masterful speech and was responded to by Miss Helen Evans. The Institute will be held at Waugh M. E. Church December 20, 21, 22, 23, inclusively. Prof. Long has succeeded in programing such educators as Prof. L. B. Moore, of Howard University; Miss M. E. Cooper, supervisor of the training schools Baltimore; Dr. M. Bates Stepeness superintendent of education and Prof. A. R. Spaid, superintendent of Dorchester county schools. URGE THE SUPPORT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 12. - The Atlanta Board of Trade, composed of the colored business and professional men of the city, has started a movement to urge that the race support its professional and business men and women. 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BY THE Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone. Mt Vernon 2833. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. C & P. Phone, Madison 842. SUBSCRIPTION RATE: Payable In Advance One Year.....One Dollar Six Months.....Fifty Cents Three Months.....Forty Cents Single Copy.....Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Ohrurches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore. Md Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO BALTIMORE, DEC. 13, 1913. President Wilson, Micawber like, seems to be waiting for something to turn up. So far the tariff revision seems not to have reduced the price of food to that point where we are compelled to sit up and take notice. Judging from the crowds we see on the streets, the "shopping early" slogan must have taken pretty good. But perhaps a number of persons are simply spending their thoughts. --- It is worth more to be president of a baseball league than it does to be governor of a great State like Pennsylvania. All of which goes to show that there is a good deal more than sport in baseball. Deny it as they will, segregation is practiced in more departments than those in Washington. In one of the shops in the Navy Yard at Portsmouth, Va., there is a drinking fountain with two spigots to draw water, one marked "For Colored," and the other marked "For Whites." This is drawing the line with vengeance. It is astonishing just how far the white man's prejudices go and how rediculous it makes him in the eyes of sensible persons. The recent segregation law may work some difficulties for awhile, but it is better to let it alone until a proper case is secured before taking further action. We do not want to make any mistakes when we go into court again, and when it is again passed upon it ought to be passed upon by the Supreme Court of the United States and thus settled for all time and for the whole country. The law is a good one or it is a bad one, it is right or it is wrong. In either case let the highest court in the land decide it for all time and for all places. We do not believe that there can be passed a segregation law that will hold water, be the courts just and honest, and notwithstanding appearances in the past, may be against; it when it comes to deciding laws where the Negro is concerned, yet we believe that it is one case at least where the judges must decide in our favor. It behooves us then to go into court with a case as cannot be sidestepped. NAMES FOR OUR SCHOOLS The School Board has reached the point where the colored schools are to be named as are the white schools. It is to be hoped that when these names are presented to the several schools to be voted upon that none of them will receive a name that in the future we may be made assnamed of. There are a number of worthy Negroes who have passed into the beyond who have rendered eminent service to the race and to humanity and it would make us look ridiculous if for any personal reason at all some of the schools should be named after men who have rendered but light service to the race and whose lives could not be pointed out to the children for emulation in all its various phases. It does seem that the naming of schools after eminent characters is largely for the purpose of holding these persons up as characters whose lives the children should emulate. In these dav when almost anybody can "get by" and where character stands for so little it is a worthy object that prompts those in authority to place over the portals of every school building the name of some man or woman who has rendered eminent service to their race or country, and thereby stimulate in the child a desire to follow in the footsteps of these eminent persons, so that they may rise to a higher and better estimate of their own ability to "go and do likewise." THE COLORED RACE D. WEBB JOHNS. D. WEBB JOHNS. Stolen from their native land, sold in slavery; Looked upon to be outcasts, full of faith are we; By God freed but a short while, marching on with grace; Grasping opportunities, are the colored race. Thousands upon thousands, were bound in slavery's chain, Unknown heroes, martyred love, drenched with crimson stain. Waiting for the King above, then to see His face; Are thousands upon thousands of the colored race. With a smiling countenance, that nothing can daunt, Happy, fearless, tried and true, not afraid of want; Without the advantages, marching on apace, Are a countless army of the colored race. Hatred and oppression, calumny and strife, Unjust laws and measures against us are rife; How can ever we succeed? How then keep our place? What keeps them from crushing, this valiant colored race? Tis faith in their Jehovah, Father of all mankind, We will not sit in glory, and see us fall behind; For who can be against us, if God for us will place, A way of righteous success, for this our colored race. DR. LYON URGES THAT GERMANY'S CONCESSIONS BE WITHHELD Dr. Ernest Lyon, the Liberian consul, sent a cablegram to his government Thursday asking that consideration be withheld on the efforts of the German Government to secure a concession in Liberia. The German government, it appears, stipulates that the privilege of manufacturing and selling intoxicating liquors, and the temperance people of the world oppose the granting of the concession on this ground. M. DR. ERNEST LYON. It is regarded that the introduction of the liquor traffic in Liberia would be destructive to the native races Dr. Lyons' attention was called to this place of the matter and the cablegram of protest followed. Delegates from the National Anti-saloon League were in Washington this week to petition Congress to pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting the liquor traffic, also sought the act of President Wilson and his Cabinet in presenting the German liquor interests from getting a foothold in Libera. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE CAPT. BROWN VS. EDITOR MACBETH To the Editor:— The readers of the Afro-American Ledger doubtless know of the attempt made by Hugh F. Macbeth to injure me and a lawyer with the fairminded men and women of this community. The fake charge of perjury that he had entered against me fell through because there was not the slightest truth in the allegations made by the man, who has been here for the past five years and who attacked the reputations of more Baltimoreans during that time than have all the rest of Baltimore's muckrakers put together. Because I forced Macbeth, in a legal way, to pay an overdue debt he seeks to have me imprisoned on a charge of alleged perjury, and also circulates rumors which, through the reaction of his fertile imagination, are damaging to the attorney that represented me in the case. This Mr. Macbeth first came here as a supposed representative of a shoe company. He then succeeded in having a gentleman invest his hard earnings in a newspaper venture. This paper was to be so different from the rest, and it was in that a concerted effort was made to belittle the ministry of this city. This gentleman who began the attack on the ministry, branched out to other lines of abuse. You will doubtless remember that a year or so ago, Collector Stone denied sending a telegram that Macbeth asserted had been sent to him and we have not since read where Macbeth refuted the denial of the collector. This man Macbeth, is one who always sees where the colored people are going to denition bowwows and announces that the people of Maryland await his signal before starting on an upward course. This is the man, claiming to be a Harvard law graduate, who has at one time or another attacked the ministry, the legal profession and others who did not agree with his dreams or worship at his shrine of imagination and supposed moral uprightness. Indiscriminate and studied abuse of the characters of men and women should not only be frowned upon, but those responsible for such should receive the condemnation cf the community. I am writing this in no mean spirit, but in the interest of those whose integrity is at the mercy of character assassins. Captain GEORGE H. BROWN. Manager of Brown's Grove. --- To the Editor: At the last meeting of the executive committee of the Baltimore Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 'the Legal Redress Committee was instructed to present to the public the policy of the Branch upon a certain phase of its work. The executive committee felt called upon to define its position because of the publication, in your last issue, concerning the purchase and occupancy of a house on Myrtle avenue, in which publication the owner offers to make its occupancy, under certain conditions, a test case to determine the validity of the latest segregation enactment. From the expressions of the members of the executive board, the legal redress committee interprets the sense of that body to be: that one aspect of the work of the association is to relentlessly oppose all discriminatory measures proposed designed, or which, without these elements, would, in their operations, injuriously affect the colored people in America. Should such measures, over its opposition succeed in being enacted into law, the purpose of the association is to test and try out the constitutionality or validity of such measures. To effectually determine the validity of a law, a case must be presented. It becomes, however, a matter of the highest importance that such a case should be a legitimate one. Disclaiming any intention of reflecting upon any citizen or body of citizens, it is our opinion that "frame-ups" have but little standing either before the courts of law or that higher tribunal, the bar of public opinion. The association is earnestly endearing to enlist the support of liberal thinking men of all races to its cause and it is our judgment that to place it in the role of stalking bully, featuring and fomenting trouble would alienate class of support which we most earnestly desire. To state the matter positively, it is our purpose to proceed in a sane and orderly manner toward the accomplishment of the purpose we have in view. We can not state too clearly nor accentuate the thought too forcibly that we regard the movement represented by the National Association as a great cause, too great and too holy to be made the means of exploitation or the gradification of selfish ends, whether such ends are the outgrowth of business, social or political aspirations. WARNER T. McGUINN D. O. W. HOLMES A. O. REID, Legal Redress Com. F. N. CARDOZO, president of Baltimore Brancon N. A. A. C. P. WATERS A. M. E CHURCH IN A GOOD FINANCIAL CONDITION Mr. Editor: During my sixteen years of membership in Waters A. M. E. Church, Baltimore, the greater part of that time as Secretary of the church, I have never failed to attend a quarterly conference. The quarterly conference held December 5, 1913, surpassed in financial results any previous quarter in the history of the church. Not since the administration of John Hurst, now Bishop Hurst, have the people more plainly displayed a mind to work. The pastor, Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, assumed charge of Waters Church, under the most unfavorable circumstances, May 1, 1913. A decree had been passed by the court for the sale of the Church. The decree was suspended until May 28, on condition that on that date $1000.00 be paid on the principle and $700.00 on court costs and Attorney's fee. So that the pastor had just twenty-eight days in which to raise $1700.00. The results of the financial efforts of Waters Church have been phenomenal within the past seven months. The trustees have been able to make the following payments: Principle $1000.00 Interest 444.24 Court costs & Attorney fees 700.00 Note in Old Town Bank 278.11 B. F Watson, secretary 515.00 Fire & Cyclone Insurance 104.00 1912 Water rents 29.75 Gas bills 35.69 Two ground rents 90.00 Furniture account 61.00 Repairs 72.00 Current expenses 406.50 Bank (on deposit) 120.00 Total, trustee department $3856.29 Total, stewards collection 1330.00 Grand total $5186.29 The total indebtedness of Waters Church when our pastor assumed charge May 1, was $16,501.15. Total present indebtedness, $14,282.50. We praise the Lord for his goodness and ask the prayers of Christians everywhere. Yours in bonds of Christ, J. T. WATERS, Secretary. "MOVIES" AN EXISTING EVIL Dear Sirs: I would like to mention an existing evil that is working unmeasurable harm to our boys and girls, but especially our boys; the moving picture shows, and the theatres; no careful parent wants her boy of a tender age to see the scenes that are exhibited, or played at these places. Having this trouble with a twelve year old son of mine, I sought to find if I could be protected. First I went to Mrs. Pierce, of the Child's Labor Bureau but found that there was no law covering the matter. I then went to the Juvenile Court, but was told that because of politics, that they were helpless, yet we are expected to raise up good children in our communities. A principal of a school informed me, that the afternoon sessions of the schools are affected by these places. These are the days that in our mad rush for pleasures, we are not as careful as our fore parents, to draw the demarcating line between good and evil. We are forgetting, (in our growing prosperity) the God of Israel, the grudge of the miraculous deliverance of us as a people, it is only faintly remembered on the anniversary days occurrence by a few, and we may, like Nebuckadnezzar of old, needs be humbled. I am only thirty-nine, yet, in astonishment and dismav, I compare the conditions of today, with those as if it were yesterday. The homes that allowed card games, liquors of any kind that were alcoholic, the girl that went astray, yes, and even the man that was the partner in her sin; these were strictly quarrantined, shunned, as if they had most virulent case of the then dreaded smallpox. In the letting up of any one of these restrictions, can we examine them, and say it is for the better. In these days, when we should be looking for that greatest of all events, namely, the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, REV. TURPEAU NOT TO RESIGN Charges Against Him Proven Absolutely False And Without The Slightest Foundation A false rumor that Rev. Dr. D. D. Turpeau had been forced to resign as superintendent of the colored department of the Maryland Anti-Saloon League, because of his relations with a young woman was circulated this week. Investigation made by a representative of the Afro-American Ledger revealed the fact that not only Dr. Turpeau had not been ousted from his position, but that the mother of the young woman with whose name Dr. Turpeau's had been coupled, denied the rumors as a libel upon the characters of both. "Young man," said the mother of the young woman, "I would like to know who it is that has seen fit to circulate these rumors so distressing to my daughter and damaging to Dr. Turpeau. He is a friend of my family and as innocent of any wrong doing with my daughter as you are, young man. In fact, there is not the slightest reason for the coupling of her name in an unsavory way with that of any man. "All kinds of wicked rumors have been circulated, but none have any foundation in fact. Not only was my daughter in the city last summer, but she worked in a factory. She resumed her studies at school this fall, but has not been for several weeks on account of the nasty rumors circulated. It seems that the rumors are circulated by covetous enemies of Dr. Turpeau, and I regret that the good name of my daughter should be coupled with an attempt to besmirch anyone. I would like to club those responsible for the rumors." Dr. Turpeau was among the 1,000 persons who memorialized Congress to pass a constitutional amendment destroying the liquor traffic. A VALUABLE INSTITUTION The Y. M. C. A. Doing Excellent Work For The Young Men Of The Race The work of the Young Men's Christian Association has always been characterized by vision and courage. The movement here while receiving meagre support has paid well for its place in the community. Some of the strongest men who are engaged in helpful religious and social movement have received the spark of inspiration through the influence of the V. M. C. A. During the past 12 months over 15000 visits were made to the building by men of this and other cities. Over 100 men were given positions through the employment department and about a fourth as many destitute men and women helped. Just last week a woman (consumptive) from Washington, who was without funds and friends could get no place to stay because of her affliction, was sent back to her aunt through the liberality of some of the members who happened to be present when the plea was made. Two Bible classes were taught last year with a total attendance of 575 men. Over 2,500 men attended other religious services. To do a more efficient work, however, a modern building is needed.. A special effort is being made and some of the subscribers to this effort are answering nobly to the call. During last month $1007.00 was paid in by those who have pledged their support. The annual membership meeting was held Thursday evening. At this meeting four directors were elected as follows: William H. Langly, George B. Murphy, T. Alexander Date, William A. Jones. The annual statement of the Finance Committee showed the total assets of the Association to be $3,808.00 while the liabilities are about $2,007 00. who will render to every man, woman and child, the reward that their life work will call for. Let us examine ourselves and see whether we are in the faith or not. Corinthians 2nd-13th chapter 5th verse. Yours respectfully, DARIUS WEBB JOHNS, 1502 N. Mount street. BOOSTS AND KNOCKS By Booster Knock Second of a series of articles on our women in social work. SANTA CLAUS With the joyous Christmas season come thoughts of Santa Claus and the many duties he has to perform, in seeing to it that all good little boys and girls are provided with the stockings full of candy, oranges dolls and other things, dear to childish hearts. Most of us have pictured Santa as a plump, cheerful old fellow who shows up on "The night before Christmas When all thru the house, Not a creature is stirring But there are some little children in Baltimore—about a thousand or more—who know just who Santa Claus is; and furthermore they know "he" is not a man but a woman. True, she has all the characteristics of the Santa of time—honored memory—plump and cheerful—but she is a woman, and it would be hard to convince these thousand or more little tots that "Miss Ida" is not the Santa Claus, who from time immemorial has filled the stockings of the children at Christmas time. Now to tell you how "Miss Ida" can afford to fill the stocking of all these children would mean to give you an account of the workings of this stalwart Santa Claus and the numbers of little Santa Clauses who are helping her, and who are banded together in real life in an organization called the Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle. This I am not fully prepared to do. I do know however, that by some way or other they manage to get together enough money each year to play Santa Claus for a large number of children, who might otherwise have reason to believe that Santa was a person who did not really exist. I stood at the corner of Druid Hill avenue and Orchard streets last Christmas eve and watched these little ones as they piled out of Metropolitan Church. They came out in hundreds and how happy they looked. Some of them had hardly enough clothes upon their backs to hide their skin, some with feet nearly on the ground, nearly all of them with stockings filled with holes. The little pinched, pallied faces told all too plainly of days of suffering and privations, of lack of food and shelter and attention. But they were happy. Yes, thank God, they were happy. They had seen Santa Claus and under their little arms were dolls, stockings, candies and all of the other things which were positive proof of the fact that Santa Claus had seen them. I am taking it upon myself to invite everybody in Baltimore to come down to Metropolitan Church on Christmas eve at 10 o'clock in the morning. Do not go in the church, because you might thus deprive some little one of the privilege of seeing Santa Claus. Just go down and watch those kids as they come out. Catch if you can some of the "Joy to the World" that is in their faces and then do as I did last Christmas eve: Go home and thank God that it is our fortune to have in our midst such a noble band of women as those who compose the Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle and such a dear, plump, cheerful Santa Claus at its head as "Miss Ida." For the past two or three weeks there has appeared in the news columns of this paper an appeal to those who are charitably inclined to come to the aid of a poor woman who is trying to keep her family of two children together and at the same time look after her husband who is sick. This woman, who is really too sick to work herself, is making a plucky fight to "hoe her row" but the fight is an uneven one and without some help, she must fail. Out of the ninety thousand colored persons in Baltimore less than $10 has been contributed thus far. And on Christmas morning there will be thousands of our men and women who will go to church with pockets full of money with which to "celebrate" and sing "Peace on earth good will towards men," while this woman suffers. Who is she? I do not know—no one knows but the Charity Organization and they have investigated and found the case entirely worthy. Would you want your name heralded around the town if "the breaks in the game" had gone against you and you had been compelled to accept the charity of others? Let everyone give something to help and in giving we will be the better able to appreciate the gift which comes to all mankind in this gladson Christmas season. BOOSTER KNOCK IN MEMORIAM MOORE—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, John Moore, who departed this life eight years ago, December 9, 1905. Just eight years ago, Since our dear husband and father passed away. Time and pace cannot efface His memory from our hearts. By his wife, Cornelia Moore, and daughters, Jennie and Cornelia. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Laura Mason, who departed this life one year ago. December 11, 1912. Hour by hour I saw her fade And slowly sink away, Yet in my heart I prayed That she might longer stay. Oft I wonder to the graveyard To place flowers with gentle care On the grave of my dear mother, Who is resting sweetly there. Mother, I am so sad and lonely Since you have gone from me And it seems there is no pleasure In this dreary world for me. By her loving daughter, Edna E. Thomas. Grandma was tired and weary Weary with aches and pains Put by the needle and rocker She will not need them again. Into sweet rest she hath entered No more to suffer or weep; After life's long fitful fever Grandma has fallen asleep. Tears will glide o'er her gently Falling o'er the shadow land deep Bring back the tears, would you wake her? Grandma has fallen asleep. By her devoted grandchildren, Theim, Natila, Alice, and Wilmer. Farewell dear mother, thou art at And shall forever be; You could not stay on earth with me, But I can come to thee. By her daughter Mamie and son Bernard --- In sad but loving memory of our dear mother, Lettitia Fisher Peters, who died 20 years ago, December 12, 1893. Twenty sad and lonely years have passed Since our darling mother breathed her last O how we miss her voice, we loved so well Only her childrens hearts can tell. We often sit and think of her When we are all alone. For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own. By her children. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Harrett Liggins, who departed this life two years ago today, December 9th, 1911. If mother were here. My life is so weary So full of sadness and pain Each day brings its shadows Its mists and its rain. There is no ray of sunshine My pathway to cheer But sorrow would vanish If mother were here. Each hope for me is blooming But blooms, to decay Each joy that I treasure Soon withered away. My dreams full of beauty And gloom disappears; But soon all would brighten If mother were here. Oh to lay my head On her dear lap once more And feel her soit fingers Stray lovingly o'er. By her daughters, Ella, Sadie and Clara. Oh how sudden was the summons When they said she was dead; Time was too late to say farewell To the ones she loved so well. Sleep on dear wife and take your rest, God called you home he thought it best. By her husband, Edmond Liggins. BATES—In sad and loving remembrance of my dear grandson, Robert M., who departed this life three years ago, December 5, 1910. Upon a silent grave Where sleeping without dreaming The one we could not save. Farewell, dear grandson, thou art at rest, And shall forever be You could not stay on earth with me But I can come to thee. By his grandmother, Lucy Sorrell. THOMAS—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, John E. Thomas, who died one year ago to-day, 1912. That my beloved husband must go I wish to thank the many friends for their kindness and floral tokens following the death of my husband, Edward Stewart. Mollie Stewart. Miss Annie L. Martin, of 1208 Argyle avenue, who has been sick for the past three months is much improved. Miss Martin offers her sincere thanks and appreciation for the attention shown her many friends during her illness. M. W. H. M. Rev. Dr. Junius Gray, pastor of Psalmist Baptist Church, corresponding secretary of the Mt. Bethel Baptist Association and president of the Baptist Emergency Association, is visiting in Virginia. He preached at Shiloh Baptist Church, Norfolk, last Sunday morning; at the First Baptist Churhe, Newport News, in the afternoon and in Fountain Baptist Church, Newport News. Sunday night. During the week he also visited churches in Richmond, Manchester, Suffolk, Wakefield, Petersburg and other places and found several good churches without pastors Dr. Gray is accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Gray. SOCIAL ENTERTAINED Mr. Wm. E. Franklin, of 226 W. Hoffman street, entertained the Pride of Love Social on last Friday evening. The evening was pleasantly spent in a social way with solos, duetts, and reading of papers, after which the guests were ushered to the dining room where delicacies of the season were served. The following members were present: Messrs. Herman W. Henry, John W. Ward, Caleb H. Smith, William H. Johnson, John H. Caldwell, William E. Franklin, John P. Rhubottom, George W. Pendleton; Misses Lucy Willis, Elizabeth Smith, Cordelia Vaiden, Charity A. Davis, Gertrude Johnson. Among the visitors were: Mrs. Elizabeth Tilghman, Mr. George Tilghman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith, Miss Madeline Wilson. The officers of the social are: Miss Charity Davis, president; Wm. H. Johnson, vice president; Caleb H. Smith, secretary; Wm. E. Franklin, treasurer; H. W. Henry, chaplain; John W. Ward, sergeant at-arms. The Afro-American Civic League of the 17th Ward held its regular monthly meeting on last Monday evening at the residence of Mr. David T. Harrod, Etting street. Much routine business was despatched, and a most enthusiastic meeting held. Following the close of the meeting, Mr. Harrod sumptuously entertained his fellow members of the League with a delightful luncheon. Mr. William Bishop, of 1710 Brunt street, gave a dinner in honor of Mrs. Jennie Purnell, of Snow Hill, Md., who spent a few days with Mrs. Rebecca Sheppard of Roland Park. Mrs. Rosetta Murphy died a her re idence 622 Saratoga street, Thursday evening. She was the widow of the late Dennis Murphy. Years ago Mrs. Murphy was very active in the Galilean Fishermen. She is survived by one son, Charles Murphy. Funeral services will be held a her late home this Sunday after noon. THE AFRO-AMERIGAN LEDGER Anniversary Concert & Reception Given By The Well-known Federal Pleasure Social At The Fishermen's Auditorium ...CHRISTMAS NIGHT, DECEMBER 25th, 1913... MME. E. L. BRUCE, the Famous Oklahoma Nightengale will render the Concert Dr. T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra. Special Soft Music. TICKETS 25 CENTS. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 1913 11 A. M., Sermon to the girls by the Pastor. Miss Marie Keene, Presiding. 3 P. M., Great Platform Meeting. Miss Marjorie Townsend, Presiding. Speakers: Misses Ethel Traverse, Alice Waring, and Mesdames R. H. Miller and Mary J. Camphor. 7.30 P. M., Procession of Mary Magdalene Court of Calanthe, No. 9, K. of P. Thirteenth anniversary. Sermon by Rev. M. W. Traverse, of Washington, D. C. The procession will be headed by the girls. Officers—Misses Delphine Reed, President. Marie Keene, First Vice Pres. Marjorie Townsend, Second Vice Pres. Ethel Adkins, Sec'y. Denzimore Williams, Asst. Sec'y. Ruth Distance, Treas. Mrs. A. H. Moore, Directress. Assistants: Mrs. S. J. Jacobs, Mrs. M. C. Bantom. REV. A. L. GAINES, Pastor. DON'T FAIL TO HEAR THE SACRED C "THE STORY OF Which will be rendered by Presbyterian Church, Sunday Assisted by the following Soloists - S Lucy Slowe; Tenor, Mr. Clarence Mr. Ulysses G. Chambers, Rev. L. Z. Johns Beautiful Cantata —WILL BE RENDERED .....ST. PAUL M. West Sarat Assisted by some of the not Thursday and Friday Evening Exercises begin Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Pres. Thos. H. Franklin, Director Rev. S. H. N. SINGLE TICKET RUMMAGE SALE At Day Nurse 953 Druid FRIDAY EVENING, ADMISSION FREE Which will be rendered by the Choir of Madison Street Presbyterian Church, Sunday, Dec. 21st, 1913, at 4 P.M. Assisted by the following Soloists — Soprano, Miss Virginia Berry; Alto, Miss Lucy Slowe; Tenor, Mr, Clarence Lowry; Basso, Mr. Nelson Tunstall. Mr. Ulysses G. Chambers, Organist and Choirmaster. Rev. L. Z. Johnson, D. D., Pastor. FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 19th, 1913 ADMISSION FREE - SUPPER 15 CENTS Report of Silk Stocking Cards Notice Notice While passing don't forget the COLONIAL DINING ROOM 612 W. Biddle St. Under the management of M. Johnson. A call for the race from the COLORED SUNSHINE SOCIETY. For the benefit of the poor and needy. The next meet- ing will be held on Friday, Dec. 19th, at 1333 Upton street. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting's Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minis The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 a.m., sermon by the Minister 3.00 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., sermon by Minister. Seats free All welcome Lecture and Prayer Service every W nesday, 8 p. m. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway, Directr Wm. Anderson, Supt. Mrs. Mollie Aulton. Chairman. Mrs. Ruth Thornton. Pres. Miss Annie Thornton. V. Pres. Henry's Dining Room 1411 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. near Lafayette Ave. Meals served at all hours. Table board a specialty. Prompt and polite service. Breakfast from 6.30 to 9 A. M. Don't forget to stop in and get your oysters Fried or Stewed NOTICE — For sale a $75.00 Kimball Piano Purchase Check for $5.00. Apply at 1437 Myrtle avenue. Third floor. The anniversary sermon of Mary Magdalene Court of Calanthe will be held at Waters A. M. E. Church, Sunday evening, December 14 at 7.30 sharp. Sermon by Rev. M. W. Traverse of Washington. All Calanthe and Sir Knights are invited. Sarah Bantom, W. C. Cnarlotte Giles, W R. D. The Ciceronian Literary Association of Morgan College will be addressed at its next meeting by Prof. Albert Johnson. His subject is: "Are the Agencies and Persons responsible for the Moral Uplift of our Race, Doing their full Duty? If not in what way could they Better Serve their Purpose." Friday, December 19, at 8.00 P. M. An American motoring through a small Scotch town was pulled up for excessive speed. "Didn't you see that notice, 'Dead slow?' " required the policeman. "Course, I did." returned the Yankee, "but I thought it referred to your bloomin' town."-London Answer "In hope that if he inspired enough faith he might live on charity."—Baltimore American. Game. Mother—Now, children, I want you to kiss Miss. Lemon goodby. Elder Brother—Come on, Billy, be a sport. It'll be over in a second.—Life. Naturally. Game. CANTATA OF CHRISTMAS' In the Choir of Madison Street Day, Dec. 21st, 1913, at 4 P. M. Osprano, Miss Virginia Berry, Alto, Miss Dowry; Basso, Mr. Nelson Tunstall. Organist and Choirmaster. Bron, D. D., Pastor. of Esther.... D BY THE CHOIR OF— E. CHURCH..... Ologa Street ed musical talent of the City ings, Jan. 15th and 16th, 1913 on at 8.30 P. M. Mrs. Estelle Fields, Sec'y. Wm. A. Brooks, Manager. Arwood, Pastor. 25 CENTS. E AND SUPPER Bery Building Hill Avenue DECEMBER 19th, 1913 SUPPER 15 CENTS GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 a.m., sermon by the Minister 3.00 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., sermon by Minister. Seats free All welcome Lecture and Prayer Service every Wednesday. 8 p. m. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway, Directress Wm. Anderson, Supt. Galilee C. M. E. Church, Whatcoat St. Near Mosher, W. D. Wood, Pastor Sunday, Dec. 14, 11.30 a. m., sermon by pastor, subject, "Looking to God." Epworth League at 6.30 p. m. A 8.30 Sermon to Juveniles of Star of Bethlehem by Rev. W. H. Wilmore. On Tuesday night, Dec. 16, Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church will preach. Come and hear him. Motion pictures of the Passion Play of Ober-Ammergau founded on the Life of Christ. Grace Presbyterian Church Wed. Dec. 17.8 p.m. 50,000 pictures 5,000 feet of film. One hour and a half of instructive entertainment by Rev. W. H. Skipwith, R. D., the singing Evangelist. Admission at the door Adults 15 Cents. Children under 12 years 10 Cents. Ministerial Alliance at Grace Presbyterian Church, Monday, December 15, 11 a. m. Rev. George F. Bragg, presiding. Hon. S. J. C. Williams, Judge of Court of Juveniles, speaker. Subj. "The Juvenile Court and Youthful Criminal." Meeting open to the public Rev. W. E. Williams, Se; Y. M. C. A. At Zion A. M. E. Church Penna. Ave. Prof. R. D. Williams, Morgon College Rev. P. J. Jordan, Allen A. M. E. Church SPEAKERS Men and Women Invited Miss Edith Butler 1230 ETTING STREET Ostrich feathers cleaned, curled and remodeled. All the latest styles in fancy trimmings, also will plume made into fancy effects. Tel. phone. Madison 6597. Edgewood M. E. Church, Lutherville, Md., was crowded Thursday night, the occasion being the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the race. Addresses were delivered by W. Ashbie Hawkins, Rev. D. D. Turpeau and Joseph P. Evans, who presided. W. T. Bell read the emancipation proclamation. Miss Susie Wyatt, has returned to Essex county, Va., after a visit to her sisters, Mesdames William Jefferson and James Hawkins, of 1106 Argyle avenue. 2.50 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Union Pilgrimage. Rev. S. R. Hughes of Eastern M. E. Church will conduct the services. Rev. R. A. Green of St. Matthews will be present 5 p. m., Epworth League. Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, Supt. Mrs. Helen A. Cooper, Pres. of L. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. E. Curry, Pa. tor 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 3 p. m. Special service under the auspices of the Lord's Day Alliance. The address will be delivered by Mr. John C. Thomas. 7.30 p. m., Epworth League. Special programme 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. All cordially invited. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., Pastor 10.30 a. m. Class. Lesson from the 6th chap. of Exodus. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject, "Decision of Character." 2 p. m., Sunday School 2 p. m., The Lord's Supper. This being the last one in the year every member is requested to be present. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor to House- hold of Ruth, Naomi Court. E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. James E. Webb. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Richard Thompson. Holy Communion. Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt Mr. J. Fuller, Pres. E. L. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, President of Ladies' Aid Association. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH Franklin and Pine Sts., "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence: 618 Dolpin Street 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 3. p. m. Sunday School. 4. 30 p. m., Epworth League 7. 30 p. m. Revival Service 8. p. m. Rev. Clarke Chaney, The Old War Horse. Monday, Dec. 15th, 9 p. m., Union Debate between Revs. McDonald and Briscoe. Admission Free. Don't tail to come Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. 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. Address by W. W. Davis, Sec. of Lord's Day Alliance. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper after morning and evening sermons. St. Luke's Union A. M. E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH Spring St. near Bremery Rev. Dr. C. Edward Browne, Pastor 515 North Caroline Street 9 a. m. Class. R. L. Carter, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 6 p. m. League. 8 p. m. Sacred concert by the Famous Nightengale, Mme. E. L. Bruce. Silver offering. Universal Methodist Episcopal Church of CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Washington 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m. Sermon by the pastor. A very cordial welcome to all James F Smith, Church Clerk. Israel Baptist Church, Orleans St. near Broadway, pastored by the Rev, J H. Williams, who has for the past four years made marked success by paying off the last mortgage note, is now banking money and looking forward to the erection of a new house of worship in the near future. Sunday the pastor will preach a special sermon to the Willing Workers. Subj, "They had a mind to work." The chair under the leadership of Mr. M. Howard is second to none in the city. William Wilkerson. Colored Young Women Christian Association You are invited to attend the Services on Sunday, December 14, 1913 5 p. m. King's Daughters will have charge of the services. Miss Elizabeth Wilson will speak, subj. "The Women of the Bible." Morgan College Students will sing. miss Charlotte Davage, Chr. Mrs M. E. Murphy, Presiding A Woman's Exchange has been opened at the C. Y. W. C. A. Hand made articles at reasonable rates are always on sale. Mrs. Kate Brown, Chr. 7TH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Services every Sabbath—Saturday 10 a. m., Sabbath School 11. 80 a. m., preaching service 3. 80 p. m., Young People's Society Special service Sunday night. Dec. 14 8 p. m. A fine musical program by the Harmonic Singing Assoc. Silver offering at the door. Old fashion praise service ? to 8 p.m. Don't miss this service. A question and answer service each evening. All Invited Good Music BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St. and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1405 Argyle Ave. 11.00 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Subj., "Lot's Wife and You." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. W. Norris D. D. His chair and coagulation. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. L. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor. T. J. Copeland, Supt. Postponed—The Men's Day. Exercises of Bethel Church has been postponed until the fourth Sunday, Dec. 28. Our Annual Men's Day 11 a. m. Special Services. The Men will be addressed by Rev. Thomas W. Lee of John Wesley M. E Church. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. We invite Young Men to this service. 3 p.m. Platform Meeting. Addresses by Messrs. Wm. G. Price, G. M. of G.U.O. of Good Hope; Lonnie Branch; Geo. F. McMechen; Alfred Pitts, of the G.U.O. of Nazarites; Harry Wilson, Manager of Mutual Benefit Society We desire the cooperation of the office help in general. Solo by Mr. Herman Jackson of John Wesley Church. Mr. Geo. T. Brent, Master of Ceremonies. 4.30 p.m. Allen League Good program. Sweet Music. 5 p.m. Class Meeting. 8 p.m. The Palm Leaf Social of West Baltimore will turn out and have their annual sermon preached to them by the pastor. There will be several selections rendered by the social. They will be accompanied by the Ladies Auxiliary. Solos by Messrs. Benjamin Roberts of Trinity A.M.E. Church, and William Butler. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. William Butler, Pres. League We welcome friends and visitors to these services Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D. Pastor 10 a. m. Pastor's Bible Class. 11a. m., sermon by pastor. 2,30 p. m. Sunday < school. 3,30 p. m. Pastor, chair and congregation are due at Bethel A. M. E. Ch. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m., Song and Praise Service. John Murray, Pres. League Charles Tolson, Superintendent ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor Friends' Day. 6 a. m. Class 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject. "The Friends of Jesus." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. All the Sons and daughters of Allen from all the churches are expected to be present. Sermon by pastor Subj., "God our Father." 6 p. m. Allen League 7.30 p. m. Subject by the people. "How are you fixed for the winter." 8 p. m. Sermon from Georgia by Rev. W. M. Ivy. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor to the girls 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 3 p. m. Girls' Day Platform Meeting 5.45 p. m., A. C. E. L. 8 p. m. Sermon by the Rev. M. W. Traverse. J. E. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. A.C.E.L. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. In the main auditorium. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. L. 7.30 p. m. Sacred Concert under the auspices of Mr. L. E. Toomey. Silver offering at the door. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday. Supt. Albert Whittington, Pres. E. L PAYNE MEM A. M. E. CHUROH Calhoun and Laurens Sts. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor Residence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. Trustees' Day Coal Collection All members and friends are kindly requested to return their envelopes with the amount asked for therein 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. Charles H. Herbert. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Topic, "Lessons from men and women of the Bible." Heb. 11:1-40. 7.30 p. m. Song Service led by Rev. John W. Pembleton. Short talk by Rev. J. G. Douglass. Strangers are always welcome. Chas. E. Dorsley, Supt. James E. Nealv, Pres. E. L. ST.MARK'S M.P. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montpellier St. Rev. Roy B. Mohr, Pastor 11 a, m., Preaching by Pastor. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m., Christian Endeavor 8 p. m., preaching by Rev, J. W. Skinner. D. D., LL. D. Mr. Ed. L. Bouldin, Pres. E. L. Mr. Harry Carpenter cornetist. Miss Lydia Scott. Organist GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight. Pastor. 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Rev. White. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Rev. Joseph Reason. 6.30 p. m., C. E. L. 8 p. m., Sermon to Janitors of Balto. Wm. E. Henigan, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. J. W. McDonald, Pastor 11 a. m., sermon by the Rev. M. L. Blalock, D. D., Presiding Elder of the Washington District. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m., Varick C. E. Society. J. B Alkins, President. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Rev. M. L. Blalock. W. W. Brown, Supt. MIMGLING WITH MISSISSIPPI MASONS. Colonel Midnight Attends Session and Hears Several Fine CANDIDATES FOR HIGH OFFICE Comes Across What He Thinks Is Good Material for the Greenville, Ala.—As I told you last week, I have been doing some riding since I wrote to you last, and it is hard to tell where I will be when I write to you the next time. I have been to the Masonic Grand Lodge. The last time I wrote to you before this last time I was in Gulfport, Miss., attending the Mississippi A. M. E. Conference. I was glad that I had the pleasure of attending the conference because so many things happened there. Bishop Conner is in trim and is doing good work for his people. Rev. D. H. Butler is now mentioned for higher honors in the church and there are several who are urging him to accept. If you will recall Dr. Butler was appointed presiding elder last year, and he was in such great demand that the Bishop had to send him to another district this year, and I think it will be necessary to send him to another one next year. He is so valuable that the Bishop will have to pass him around so that all may get a whack at him. I tell you it is a great thing to be in demand. Rev, J. C. Caldwell, of the Allen Christian Endeavor League, was on hand. Caldwell while a young man, is making many friends, and I want you to understand that he is not as young as he looks. He is up in years, and I would inform the general church that he is ripe enough to pluck if there is a good bishop needed. It would be well for me to tell you that while in Gulfport, I had the pleasure of meeting some leading men there. Dr. Taylor is as busy as can be, and then there was W. L. Carter, who is the head cook at the Great Southern hotel, and has been for a number of years. I am told that he is one of the finest cooks in the whole south. Mr. Carter is not only a first class head cook, but he is an inventor. He is the inventor of the Rotary Waffle Iron, which is said to be the finest of its kind in use. His property in Ocean Springs, Miss., is worth a deal, as it is some of the best in town. He married the daughter of G. V. Raby. There is also in the town, F. W. Flowers, one of the leading merchants in the whole South, and a man of rare ability. I was delighted indeed to have the pleasure of seeing him. He is blessed with a good large family, and is doing good business. He use to be a race rider, but is now a good Christian man. He is striving to educate his children for usefulness in this world. I congratulate him. I would mention Mr. Cobb, who owns some good property in Gulfport. To mention him brings before one his interesting family. I will have more to tell you in another letter. I went from Gulfport, in company with a number of prominent men to Jackson, Miss., and I felt like I was one of them. Prof. Z. T. Hubert, president of Jackson College, learning that I was coming sent his buggy to meet me and have me come right on out to the school. Dr. O. W. Chiles also invited me to go home with him, but I could accept only one invitation. Jackson College was soon reached, and I found some mail there for me. I read the letters, then turned attention to eating. Prof. Hubert invited me to meet his faculty at night. Now you may know I accepted this invitation, for it is a rare thing I get such an invitation. Well, I put on my Sunday best and went to the faculty meeting. I did not have brains to cope with them educated people, but I just sat up and looked wise, like I understood it all, and those of them who did not know me thought that I was some educated man also, and I thank them for it. Now let me tell you who were there. President P. T. Hubert, Prof. B. V. Dansby, who coins from More- housee College and the University of Chicago; Thomas W. Pawley, Amherst and Yale; J. B. Bragg, Talladega and, Tuskegee; W. W. Jackson, Lincoln University and Brown University; L. Leonard, Talladega and Cornell University; Misses A. M. Paxton, Spelman Seminary; S. O. Slanley, Florida College; L. D. Allen Fisk University; Nora Robinson, Jackson College; Pearl Wilberly, Atlanta University; M. E. Rhoten, Normal and Mehary Medical College; Mrs. M. H. Hoyt, Chicago; Mrs. B. B. Dansby, Spelman Seminary; Mrs. Z T. Hubrev Now you will see what I had to meet. Well I took good care of myself, by keeping my mouth closed. After a good night's sleep, bright and early the next morning I started for Canton, Miss, where the Grand Lodge was to meet.. A large crowd of men had waited to catch the early morning wagon for Canton, so the little end was soon filled, and then another end. De mand was made for more room. The conductor told them to get on and he would make room. They got on and he saw a big crowd standing out after he had started, and I wish you could have seen him pulling that iron horse down to let the others get on. They informed him that they did not care to go. He then filed up the bed car with the others. Some men got to ride in a bed car who had never been in one before. There are several suits against the I. C. Company in Mississippi for failing to provide sufficient room for its Negro patrons, and the company is doing all it can to prevent other suits. The Grand Lodge met in the M. E. Church. I got in with the crowd, and went right on in, because you will recall that I was made a clandestine mason some years ago. Now the high locum, called to order, and ordered the skippers, or something like that to take up the pass word. He came to me and I whispered in his ear, "Liver and Onions." He had me to stand up, and then they hustled me out in great shape. The lodge was opened at any rate, and I stood around and found out just what was going on. I heard the Grand Locum, or Master, as he is called, deliver his annual address. W. A. J. Morgan, who succeeded the late E. W. Lampton, made some address taking up every phase of the work. He covered every phase of the Stringer Grand Lodge of Ma ors. He took up intemperence, touched here and there matters of interest to the entire race, and I could not see why I should not hear it. Then he went into the condition of the craft from a financial viewpoint. When he touched finance, he then touched the life of the order. You see for a long time Masonry in the State has been at a low ebb, and this is the year where it had to either live or die, and those who were in authority declared that it should live, and they went about to make it live. The next thing was the Lodge of Sorrow, over 14S dead. Addresses of welcome followed, and then came the other big things in their order. W. J. Latham presided during the addresses. The next day followed the most important address that was delivered. They did not call it an address, but a report. It was the report of Charles Banks, the secretary-treasurer, of the Masonic Benefit Association. D. W. Gary, the grand treasurer reported first and then followed the report of Secretary Banks. He was prepared and everything was on his tongue and all questions were answered. So attentive is he to the volume of business turned out from his office that he can give account of the smallest detail in the office, even to the purchase of a match or broom. W A. J. Morgan was re-elected and Charles Banks, secretary and treasurer, of the Masonic Benefit Association. I had the pleasure of meeting Roscoe C. Simmons, of Memphis, and Hon. Ralph Tyler, of Washington, D. C., who was representing the National Negro Business League. The Grand Lodge is now on the eve of getting in good shape once more and I want to here congratulate the leaders. I stood around until it was all over and then left for Jackson, spending a night in the city and calling at Jackson College, also called on Dr. W. T. Vernon. The Lord blessed Dr. Vernon with a good wife, and she is working by his side accomplishing something for humanity. She is the representative of the Viavi. Now you must not ask me what that is for I do not know, but it is some kind of treatment. It is fine, I am told. Mrs. Vernon is one of the experts in the treatment, and she has a large territory. Her office is well fitted, and she is kept busy. Then she acts as private THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER CALDEANS HOLD ANNUAL SESSION Officers Elecfed For Ensuing Year and Much Routine Business Transacted. The G. U. O. of Chaldeans held its 60th annual session in the Good Hope Hall, the first Tuesday in December. The session was called to order by the State Grand Master, Wm. Garrett, who presided. The regular routine of business was transacted, after which the following delegation was introduced from the District Grand Lodge No. % of Washington. Walter B. Dorsett, D. G. M; Mary E. Dutch, P. A. G. M.;Elizabeth Hawkins, P.G.M., Annew Jackson, W. Treasurer; William Haney, G. Orator; William T. Brown, P.G. Chaplain; Lula Robinson, Representative; Sister Smith, representative; William Webster, P.G. Marshal; Annie Hill, D.G. secretary. Then the following officers were elected: William H. Garrett, State G. Master; Moses Cross, State Deputy Master; Bertha E. Green, State Grand Mistress; Mattie Daniels, State Associate Mistress; Edward Powell, State Grand Secretary; Betty Tilghman, State Grand Treasurer; William H. Joynes, State Grand Chanlain; John Harrison, State Grand Orator; William G. Brice, State Grand Lecturer; John E. Douglas, State Grand Marshal; Levi Whiting, State Grand Right Support; George Needham, State Grand Left Support; Annie Carr, State Grand Right Conductress; Maria Morris, State Grand Left Conductress; Arthur Johnson, State Grand Warden; Alfred Nixon, State Grand Inner Guard; James Pianter, State Grand Outer Guard. The council closed with the Grand Master in the chair. WHATCOAT S. S. ELECTS OFFICERS Whatcoat M. E. Sunday School Board met in their regular session last Friday evening. Rev. A. Young presided after hearing the reports of the Superintendent and Sunday School Committee and teachers of their year's work. The pastor stated that he never presided over any school that was under better management than this one. The superintendent made some remarks of his ten years' work at their new place of worship. He also gave much time in words of thanks to his teachers for the excellent work that they gave in helping to make this school second to none. Afterward the following officers were elected: Mr. W. C. Tongue, superintendent; Mrs. Susie Hosey, assistant superintendent; Mrs. Mary West, primary superintendent; Mrs. Laura Watson, cradle roll superintendent; Mr. Louis West, secretary; Miss Dollie Blake, assistant secretary; Miss Bessie Mack, treasurer; Mr. Harrison West, Organist; Mr. Richard Johnson, Chorister; Mr. Samuel Gaines, Librarian; Mr. John Blake, assistant librarian. TWO WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS ```markdown ``` One got a "week" back and then there was o. GOING! GOING!! GONE!!! Your Christmas Chances Will Be Gone, Too, If You Don't Get Busy. SHOP NOW! secretary to her husband. She is a typewriter, and well educated. I am sure you know that she is the daughter of the late J. C. Embry, who was one of the bishops of the A. M. E. Church. Send all Christmas presents for Col. J. O. Midnight to 5922 Aberdeen street, Chicago, Ill. He will be there for Christmas. NEWS FROM CATONSVILLE Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Catonsville, Md., Dec. 11.—Hezekiah Lodge of Seven Wise Men was organized at Catonsville Monday night. Mr. James Bennett as president and Mr. Archie Raveling, secretary. The funeral of Miss Grace Johnson, who was accidently shot last Monday was held at St. Mark Catholic Church. Father Williams officiated. The Woman's Day exercises at Grace Church Sunday were largely attended. Among the prominent speakers were Mrs. Mary F. Bond, Mrs. D. G Hill and Mrs. Julia Costen, of Washington. The Juvenile Entertainers of Baltimore county made their first public appearance at Grace Church Thursday night to a large congregation. Samuel Torsell is the director. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodland are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son. Mother and son are doing well. The fair will begin at Grace Church Monday night. "The King in Zion" a Christmas cantata will be sung by the junior choir of Grace Church, Sunday December, 21, at 8 P. M. ```markdown ``` Has opened a First Class Electric Shoe Repairing Establishment at Best Work Lowest Prices Give us a trial and we will convince you that our work is BEST OLIVER J. CAULK ..House Painter... And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. the City or Country Moving Wagons for Hire 1131 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore, Md. Phone Mt Vernon 4010 M 12-1 House Painting, Glazing, Graining, Enameling Floors Stained-Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. 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Springfield, Ill.-The Freedmen's Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church, which has twenty-two schools in the south, has issued the annual statement of its work. The general committee, which is made up of the bishops of the church and a committee of thirty ministers and laymen, elected by the general conference to represent the fifteen general conference districts of the church, and fifteen ministers and laymen representing the board of managers of the society, assembly once a year to review the year's work of the society, make appropriations for the schools for the next year and plan generally for the new year's work. The annual report is made to the general committee. The first year's work for this quadrennium, covering 1 1. GARLAND PENN. the period from July 1, 1912, to July 1, 1913, was reported through the correspondence secretaries, Irs. P. J. Mavery and 1. Garland Penn. It was the best report the society has ever had in its history. This made possible the best meeting the general committee ever held. Some of the outstanding facts of progress from the report are as follows: For the year, 1913-12 the receipts from all sources amounted to $299,862.22. For the year 1912-13 receipts from all sources were $493,642.39, an increase of $93,679.17 over the previous year. The society closed the year 1912-13 $21,446.23 in debt. The year 1912-13 showed a balance on the credit side of the ledger of $2,157.17. Of the total of $299,362.22 received in 1911-12 the conference collections and special gifts amounted to $153,406.78. Of the total, $493,642.39 in 1912-13, the conference collections and special gifts amounted to $159,276.22, an increase over the previous year of $25,849.53. The record of the colored congruences for the year 1912-15 was the cankable. The conferences are two to a number, with 300,000 members. Negr gave $48,000 from July 1912 to July 1, 1913. This is an increase of $15,000 over anything the colored people in the church have ever given. The jubilee of the Freedmen's Aid society, in which the colored people are to give $100,000 and the white people of the church $400,000, began Jan. 1, 1913. Secretary Penn reported that $30,000 in cash had been received of the $100,000 to be raised by the colored people, with only two of the twenty colored conferences having met from which full reports could be received. When this report was made, showing the marvelous work accomplished by the colored people, it so pleased the committee that in less than two hours during the session, under the leadership of Bishop Henderson, the individual members of the committee raised $31,000 among themselves. Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield gave $10,000, and seventeen others underwrote $1,000 each. Definite plans were also launched for the securing of the $400,000 jubilee fund from the white conferences of the church, while Secretary Penn gave out the plans that are under way toward securing the balance of the $100,000 to be raised by the colored people. Much of this $70,000 will come in during the winter and spring as the eighteen colored conferences meet. 1. Girkland Penn, one of the corresponding secretaries of the society, has devoted himself diligently to bringing up the record in the twenty colored conferences, and he has succeeded far beyond anything ever accomplished. His idea was to stimulate anew the philanthropy of the white people in Methodism by trying to get the colored people to do larger things in the way of giving. The pledging of the $31,000 by the members of the general committee to match the $30,000 raised by the colored people proves the wisdom of his course. It was significant that this recent record breaking meeting of the society was held in the home town of Abraham Lincoln and the place of his burial. GREEN ON WASHINGTON. More Producers and Less Consumers Is What Both Races Need Is What Both Races Need. Robert P. Green in a recent letter to the New York Times makes the following significant statement in reference to Dr. Booker T. Washington's advice to the colored people. Mr. Green says: The appeal of Booker T. Washington to his fellow Afro-Americans to become mechanics, brickmakers, farmers, cattle raisers—in short, to improve themselves into the best kind of common folk instead of seeking the impossible through "education," should not only receive a hearty "Amen" with material help thrown in, but Dr. Washington should be asked why he restricts his advice to Negroes only. Surely the impossible and, worse yet, the extremely undesirable have been attempted with the white race in this country these many years. No one honestly supposes that what is commonly called "education" can be got or is got into the heads of any large percentage of pupils, even with our pretenuous curriculum. In New York the Hawes committee officially and with painful accuracy reports "graduation from S-B is no proof that the pupil knows anything thoroughly." Page 251, eleventh school report, says, "Many principals in order to win favour report favorably on new devices (in teaching) regardless of facts." This is to pretend they are doing what they know they are not doing at all. A superintendent recently wrote that a certain deceased principal had run the risk of censure by not promoting unit pupils. It was a wondrous confession. Why should Booker Washington's advice be kept only for Negroes? Does he want them to own the country? That is the way to go about it nowhow for any race that wants it. More producers, less consumers, and the race that does this gets the prize. Wake up, white folks, and see what schools are doing to your children! SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY. Sons and Daughters of Palmetto State Celebrate Twelfth Anniversary. The twelfth annual concert and reception of the Society of the Sons and Daughters of South Carolina held at Summer hall. Brooklyn. Thursday evening. Dec. 4. was a splendid success financially and socially. The literary program was divided into two parts. The first part included a concert by children of the members. The second part, which was presided over by Miss Elizabeth E. Martin, included an address by Dr. William L. Hunter, recitations, instrumental and vocal selections by some of Brooklyn's well known vocalists, musicians and elocutionists. The society is in a prosperous condition and is increasing in membership and in public favor. Mr. Walter E. Burton, president of the organization, is a native of Georgetown, S. C., and has presided over the affairs of the society successfully for the past five years. In a brief address at the close of the literary program Mr. Burton gave an outline of the object of the society for the benefit of the public. STATEMENT OF ILLINOIS EXPOSITION COMMISSION Organization Headed by Bishop Samuel Fallows Explains Its Position. Chicago.—A letter intended to clean up the confusion which has arisen because there are two organizations in the field which plan to celebrate the semicentennial of the freedom of the Negro in the United States has been issued by the commission duly appointed by the governor of Illinois, which is in part as follows: Whereas, A voluntary association of individuals has been organized under the title of "National Negro Semicentennial Exposition association. Whereas, This association has been confounded in the minds of many with the Illinois commission national half century anniversary of Negro freedom, appointed by his excellency Governor Dunne by virtue of the act of the general assembly of Illinois, and. Whereas The names of prominent citizens of Chicago who are honorary vice presidents and members of the advisory council of the commission appointed by the governor are being used by the voluntary association; therefore be it Resolved by the Illinois commission national half century anniversary of Negro freedom that in view of foregoing facts, we deem it to be the imperative to notify the public that her last name titled Commissioner authorized by Governor Dunne under the sanction of the general assembly of Illinois to arrange for an anniversary of Negro freedom. We take this action so that the work of the only authorized state commission may not be confused with that of persons acting in a private and not in a governmental capacity. Signed in behalf of the commission: The semicentennial celebration is expected to be the most striking affair of the kind ever attempted. Anderson Ends Tour of Pennsylvania. Managing Editor James H. Anderson of the Amsterdam News. New York city, concluded a very profitable business trip through Pennsylvania Dec. 1. Mr. Anderson was much impressed with the progress which the race is making in the cities and towns which he visited. He was also much encouraged by what he saw of the educational and religious uplift among the young people. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER VENEZUELA HONORS PETION. Erects Monument to Gallant Soldier and First President of Haiti. Venezuela has recently erected a beautiful monument to Alexander Petion, the first president of the republic of Haiti, in recognition of his services to Venezuela at various times while at the head of the Haitian government. Alexander Petion was born at Port au Prince in 1770. His father was a wealthy colonist, and his mother was a mulatto. He was sent to France to be educated and served at an early age in the French army. SUNDAY SCH Lesson XI.—Fourth Quar. Dec. 14, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL Text of the Lesson, Josh. Memory Verse, 13—Gold Numbers xxxii, 23—Comm Afterward, when the revolution broke out, he took an active part in the rising of the colored people and distinguished himself as an officer of artillery. His humane disposition and pleasing manners gained for him the favor of all classes, and during the period of terror he succeeded in protecting many of the colonists. When the blacks, under Toussaint, began to prescribe the whites and mulattoes Petion resisted them by arms, but he was soon forced to fly from the island. Returning with General Le Clerc, he fought for some time under the French standard; but disusted at length by the cruelties of the French and especially by their treachery toward Toussaint and their attempt to re-establish slavery, he again joined Dessalines and on the death of the latter was elected president of the southern and western portion of the island, while Christophe, who had been general in chief under Dessalines, became ruler of the northern part. Petition was a man of deep and sincere religious convictions. As a ruler he was distinguished for the republican simplicity of his manners and mode of life, as well as for his humanity and impartial justice. But the anxieties caused by the difficulties of his position in the midst of a population hitherto wholly unacustomed to self control, anxieties which were still further increased on his part by an extreme and almost morbid conscientiousness, proved too much for his health. He died, universally lamented, on the 56th of March, 1518. As a military officer he was remarkable for skill and serene courage. For some very interesting particulars respecting President Petition the reader is referred to Nos. 48 and 49 of volume 39 of "The Friend" (IS06), published in Philadelphia. The article in question is from the pen of Stephen Grellet. AN IRREPRESSIBLE RACE. Our Virile Countrymen Destined to Succeed In All Fields. When the American people in their carelessness and impudence have finally succeeded in welding 10,000,000 American Negroes into one great self conscious and self acting mass they will realize their mistake, says the Crisis Magazine. At present it is still possible to make Negroes essentially Americans with American ideals and instincts. In another generation, however, at the present rate we will have in this country a mass of people of colored blood acting together like one great fist for their own ends, with secret understanding, with pitiless efficiency and with resources for defense which will make their freedom incapable of attack from without. The actual organization of this group is progressing by leaps and bounds. It needs now but to be knit together into one great unity. This can be done. It is being done. Those who advise "race pride" and "self reliance" do not realize the Frankenstein which they are evoking. The Negro cannot be beaten in this line by any present methods. The physical intimidation of lynching cannot be kept up. The economic intimidation of exclusion from work cannot, with the present organization of Negro industry, be kept up after ten years. Continual social insult is powerless against those who refuse to be insulted. After this—what? What can America do against a mass of people who move through their world, but are not of it and stand as one mishaken group in their battle? Nothing. The yell of the segregationist is the last scream of beaten prejudice. After that American civilization will be compelled through long centuries to tear down the walls which they are now building around the finest and most gifted single group in its population. Institute For Bible Instruction. The Bible institute, recently conducted in Raleigh, N. C., by the Rev. Dr. S. N. Vass, was a splendid success. The meetings were held for a week and were attended by both white and colored people. Beginning Monday, Dec. 15, Dr. Vass will conduct a series of meetings for Bible instruction in Philadelphia under the auspices of the Baptist Ministers' union. The pastors of the various churches in Philadelphia are giving the movement their hearty co-operation. Superintendents and teachers in Sunday schools and all Christian workers are urged to attend the meetings. Southern University's New President The Southern university at Iberia, La. was established about forty-three years ago for the education of colored youth. Notwithstanding this fact, during its long and eventful history no man of the colored race has had the honor of being president of the insti- tution until recently the trustees elec- ted Professor J. S. Clark to that exalted position. This mark of recognition of a capable member of the race will bring about greater results. It is al- leged through the cooperation of both races in the work and welfare of the university. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Text of the Lesson, Josh, vii, 6-15. Memory Verse, 13—Golden Text; Numbers xxxii, 23—Commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Although our lesson is in chapter vii, we are asked to read to chapter xi, ending with the words, "So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the Lord said unto Moses * * * and the land vested from war (xi. 22). The section tells of the conquering and destruction of many cities after the taking of Jericho, but begins with the defeat at Ai and the reason of it. Defeat seems strange after the word of the Lord to Joshua. "There shall not any man be able to stand before these all the days of thy life" (1:5), but the fulfillment of the Lord's promises sometimes depends upon conditions to be fulfilled on our part as when He said, "If ye abide in Me and My words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done into you." (John xv. 7). We have seen that Israel had been forbidden to appropriate anything of the goods of Jericho, and unknown to Joshua there had been transgression. We do not wonder that he in his ignorance of this rent his clothes and fell upon his face before the ark and that he and the elders of Israel put dust upon their heads and that he said, "O Lord, what shall I say when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies? What will Thou do unto Thy great name?" (Verses 6, S.) We do well to consider whether our name or His name is most in our estimation. Joshua was jealous for the honor of Jehovah. The Lord explained the cause of the defeat by the sad announcement that Israel had sinned, had stolen and dissembled, and He said that He would not be with them any more until the sin was confessed and put away (verses 10-12). Although only one man had sinned, note that the Lord said that the nation was guilty. "Israel hath sinned: they have transgressed; they have taken" (verse 11). Consider how the welfare of a family or a church may be affected by the wrongdoing of one person. On the morrow Joshua began to search for the guilty one, and, probably by lot, the guilt was found to be in the tribe of Judah. Then the family was found and then the household and finally the individual, and Achan began to realize that his sin had found him out (xiii. 18, and Golden Text). Joshua then urged Achan to make confession, which he did, and, the stolen things being found in his tent, he and all his were stoned and burned and the sin put away (xix. 26). The valley of Achor is therefore spoken of as a door of hope (Hos. ii. 1b, for where there are confession and putting away of sin there will always be blessing. Achan's confession, "I saw, I coveted, I took" (verse 21), takes us back to Eden, where Eve saw and desired and took the forbidden fruit. Our eyes affect our hearts for good or evil (Sam, iii. 51), and we are prone to follow our inclinations; therefore we need to pray. "Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity" (Ps. exix. 37). When we behold the beauty of the Lord and follow Him fully, as Caleb and Joshua did and as Simon Peter was exhorted to all, will be well (Ps. xxvii. 4; Num. xxxii. 12; John xxi. 22). There was a secondary cause of Israel's defeat at Al, and that was underestimating the enemy and thinking that 2,000 or 3,000 men were sufficient to conquer such a city (verses 2-5). When the sib of Achan was put away and the Lord encouraged Joshua to go up and take Al saying, "Fear not; neither be thou dismayed." He also said, "Take all the people of war with thee" (chapter vii. 1, 2). This time the city was taken and destroyed, as fully recorded in viii. 3-29. Then Joshua offered burnt offerings and peace offerings unto the Lord, wrote a copy of the Law of Moses and read every word before all the congregation (viii. 30-35). Chapter 9 tells of Joshua forgetting his instructions from the other captain to loose his sine from off his foot (v. 13-15), for he made a league with the lying Gibeonites without consulting his captain; he asked not counsel at the mouth of the Lord (ix. 14). We cannot expect that He will direct us if we fail to acknowledge Him (prov. iii. 6). In chapter x. 7-45, we learn that Gigal continued to Joshua's headquarters, from which he set forth and to which he returned. Gigelon was a great city, and because of her submission to Israel five kings made war with her (x. 1-5). The Gileonites appended to Joshua, and he took all the people of war and all the mighty men of valor and went to their relief, for the Lord had said to him: "Fear them not * * * Not a man of them shall stand before thee" (x. 6-8). 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Ross The semi-annual meeting of the patrons of the Carey Street School was held on Thursday evening of last week. Over 500 parents were in attendance, and they were shown specimens of the work of their children so, that a fair idea of the progress being made would be given them. Dr. B. F. Browne and Mrs. Jennie Ross delivered addresses. The former told of the purpose of the Maryland Medical Pharmaceutical and Dental Association to establish a free dental clinic at the school. The school board has already granted the issue of a room in the school for the clinic. Principal George B. Murphy presided. EMPTY STOCKING SEALS OUT There will be no cause for anyone to say that they will not be able to help the Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle because they only have a few pennies. Working under the principle that every cent will help to fill some poor little child's stocking and make brighter its Christmas holidays attractive, seals have been printed and are now being offered for sale at a number of stores. By this method it is hoped that everyone will be able to contribute a mite toward helping gladden the heart of some unfortunate child. Seal your next package with an "Empty Stocking" seal. SHRINERS ELECT OFFIGERS At the annual meeting of Jerusalem Temple, No. 4, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine officers for the ensuing year were elected. Following the election a collation was served at Smith's Hotel. Nobles David E. Sawyer and John Williams, of Pittsburg, were the guests of the local shriners. The list of officers follows: John H. Murphy, jr., illustrious potentate; J. Edward Smith, chief rabban; Robert Ross, assistant rabban; Basil Cure, high priest and prophet; John H. Chester, oriental guide; George T. Duppin, recorder; and Charles R. Smith, treasurer. RECEPTION TO MISS HALL A birthday reception was tendered Miss Edna E. Hail and Mr. Thomas Hall by their father, Mr. James P. Hall, at their home, 1644 E. Monument street, last Sunday evening. Prof. J. C. Wright, of Philadelphia, and others rendered musical selections during the evening, after which a collation was served. Among those present were: Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Cromble, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jackson, of Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Alice Cooper, of Toronto: Mrs. Lucy Hall, Miss Sadie V. Brown and Messrs. J. C. Wright, G. Carroll Johnson, Maurice Dodd, Thomas Evans and James P. Hall, Jr. EASTERN CHURCH FLOURISHING According to reports submitted at the quarterly conference at Eastern M. E. Church last Friday night, there has been an increase in membership and collections durin the past three months. District Superintendent C. G. Cummings presided. The recent Men's Day exercises attracted large congregations. Rev. S. R. Hughes is the pastor of the church. ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE Waters A. M. E. Church was crowded Sunday night with members and the friends of the members of Monumental Lodge of Elks, the occasion being the annual memorial services of the order. Orations were delivered by Arnand Scott, of Washington and Hugh E. Macbeth, Richard Morr sell read Bryanta Thanatopsis. Mrs. E. L. Bruce and Samuel T. Hemsley sang solos. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The fiftieth anniversary of the issuance of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was observed with special exercises at Zion M. E. Church, Govans, Thursday evening of last week. Addresses were delivered by Dr. J. O. Spencer, president of Morgan College; Prof Jesse L. Nicholas, principal of the Govans public school a1 R.7. William Brown. Fayette Street, near Eutaw 6 Big Vaude AND PHOTO TOYS TO LADIES CHILDREN ADMISSION ...Orpheum Baltimore Street CONTINUOUS; 10 PHOTO Change of B 5c ADMI ADMISSION IO CENTS ...Orpheum Theatre... Baltimore Street and Fallsway CONTINUOUS; 10 A. M. TO 11 P. M. PHOTO PLAYS Change of Program daily 5c ADMISSION 5c CHRISTMAS WORK OF THE EMPTY STOCKING CIRCLE Many Stockings To Be Filled And Many Hearts To Be Made Happy Christmas work of the Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle. The Benefit at the Amory was a great success—$228.53 cleared. These are buy days for the members of the Circle for weeks they worked day and night to make the entertainment at the Armory a success and at the monthly meeting held last Friday night at the C. Y. W. C. A. the reports showed receipts $906.88; Expenses, $78.30; cleared $228.53 The Circle sincerely thanks all who in any way helped especially Mr. L. E. Toomey and his boys, who entertained the audience with a fine program as their contribution to the Christmas treat. The woman of the Circle have not only the spirit of the Big Sister, but the spirit of the lowly Nazarene whose sirtday means joy, peace, and good will to all and their presence as they go in and out of the homes in Courts, Alleys and Streets distributing tickets for the treat many little hearts will be filled with gladness at the prospects of Christmas joys, which would otherwise be impossible. Great care is being exercised that only the poorest children be given tickets. Will you not help in this work? Toys and clothing in good condition will be thankfully received; also candies, nut, dolls, apples, or stockings. This year the Circle is planning to have the crippled children brought to the treat. So kind friends lend a hand and your Christmas will be happier. You can help if you will. Hurry, Hurry, Hurry. OPPORTUNITY TO HELP IS STILL YOURS Will You Do Your Part Toward Helping To Keep This Family Together There are only twelve days before Christmas and you expect to have an enjoyable time. You have been prosperous during the year, and you are going to share some of your prosperity and good cheer with your friends and relatives. There are others, who through force of illness or other circumstances, will not have a merry Christmas unless YOU and others share with them some of your bounty. You may help a deserving family to spend a happy holiday period. The Afro-American Ledger has made appeals for this family, which consists of a stricken father, a mother recovering from tuberculosis and three children. You can aid them. Will you? The family, is deserving, so come to their rescue. Contributions to date are: Groceries. Previously acknowledged $4.00 Mrs. Emma Washington, 1.00 Mrs. Georgia Carr 1.00 Mrs. Lavinia Greene, of 2032 Etting street, who has been ill of muscular rheumatism is much imp oved now being able. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Seville Acts 6 TO PLAYS AND AT ALL MATINEES 10 CENTS Theatre... et and Fallsway A. M. TO 11 P. M. PLAYS program daily SSION——5c PRINCESS ANNE BRIEFS Princess Anne, Md., December 11.—The funeral of Mr. Charles Hayward was held at Metropolitan Church. Mrs. Maria Furness, who has been ill for the past three months, is able to be out again. William James is doing a good business as a funeral director. Mrs. A. B. Jones, who has been ill for several weeks, is improving. PUPILS ENTER NEW BUILDING Towson, Md., December 11. — The pupils of Towson school entered at their new building Monday, December 1. They were visited and addressed by Prof. P. Gordy, supervisor of the colored schools of Wicomico county, Thursday Dec. 4. TO IMPROVE CEMETERY PROPERTY Frederick, Md., December 11. — The Laboring Sons' Cemetery Company will shortly have their property improved. Charles Wilson is president. Mrs. Coursey, who has been ill, is much improved. REV. CUSTIS IN PROVIDENT HOSPITAL Rev. J. O. Custis, pastor of Handy Memorial A. M. E. Church, is confined to his bed in the Provident Hospital. On next Sunday his pulpit will be filled by the presiding elder. 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. 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BANNER LODGE OF MARYLAND Thursday Ev'g, December 18th, 1913 KERR'S ORCHESTRA. All Fraternal Orders, Auxiliaries and the public in general are cordially invited. Committee: Samuel E. Roberts, Chair: J. Edward Smith, John R. Scott, C. L. Patterson, J. E. Dyson. XMAS MATINEE DANCE-GIVEN BY THE GLEE CLUB At The Fishermen's Auditorium CARDS OF ADMISSION 20 CENTS A Great Big Piece of Good Old Mother Earth A golden opportunity is now knocking at his door through the efforts of the owners of PATAPSCO PARK PATAPSCO PARK situated at Pumphrey's Station, A. A. Co., 15 minutes' ride on electric lines—Baltimore and Annapolis Short Line and W., B. B. Only five miles from City Hall and on two prominent throughfares — Brooklyn avenue and Annapolis road. Prices of these large lots range from $75 to $425. NO HIGHER. On very terms, and good titles. Grasp this opportunity while you may you will never have such a chance again to secure so much land for so little money and on such easy terms near this great Only 227 of these most desirable lots left. OUR REFERENCES are nearly 400 satisfied customers, who are present owners of these beautiful waterfront to hilltop villas. Write, phone or call for printed list of names of owners, plats free tickets to see this property or apply to agents with redge at Camden Station every day at 1.35 and 2.35 P. M., at Gate 5, Sunday, every hour from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M., or any other place to suit your convenience. A FEW LIVE AGENTS WANTED. 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 My price $73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. ...YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD... Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. Mrs. Jennie Cook, of Brooklyn, N. Y., has returned home after spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Luther Tucker, of 1207 Druid Hill avenue. Miss Sedonia Carroll is home after spending several weeks with her neice in Brooklyn, N. Y. On December 2, a dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver in honor of Mrs. Martha Carrington, of Chattolane. The guest pres ent were Mrs. Thomas Jones, Mrs. Harriett Davis, Mr. James Derricks, Mrs. Fannie Paris. Mrs. Samuel C. Owings has returned after spending her Thanksgiving holidays in Philadelphia, visiting relatives and friends. She was extensively entertained. Mrs. Owings resides at 2817 Simpson street, Waverly. Miss Addie G. Fields who was visiting relatives and friends in this city, has returned to her home; 2215 Monument avenue, Richmond, Va. Mrs. Wilbur C. Gordon, of Los Angeles, Cal., was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Annie M. Valateen, of 1803 McCulloh street, who has been ill for several months. She expects to remain in Baltimore for several weeks. Miss Louise Gwathney, of 2323 Division street, entertained Mr. C. A. Ford, of Atlantic City on last Tuesday evening. A very pleasant evening was spent. Mr. Benjamin Gassaway, of 1406 Myrtle avenue announces the marriage of his sister, Eliza to Mr. Augustus Thomas, of Norfolk Va. Mrs. S. R. Hughes, of 1418 Druid Hill avenue, has gone to New York city to visit her daughter, Mrs. Floarda Howard. Mr. John Myers of 803 Bradley street, has returned from an extended stay in Chicago. Mrs. John F. Brown of 724 W. Mulberry street, has returned from a several weeks' trip to Southern Maryland and Washington. Revs. W. A. C. Hughes and W. S. Jackson, both of Washington, were in the city this week. Mrs. John R. Young, of 130 Richmond street, is able to be out after a brief illness. Miss Ellen Jenkins, of Cambridge, Md., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jesse L. Nicholas, of Glenwood avenue, Govans Miss Corine V. Blamon, of Hampton, Va., and assistant teacher at Port Deposit, Md., spent Thanksgiving holidays as the guest of Miss Mary E. Grace, of 549 Robert street. Rev. J. W. MacDonald, was in Philadelphia Wednesday to attend the funeral of a relative. Mrs. Lillie Jones has moved from 1522 Argyle avenue to 543 W. Lafayette avenue. George A. Watty, grand chancellor of the Maryland Knights of Pythias, was in Berlin and Snow Hill this week where he instituted new lodges. Mrs. Minnie Smootwith, Mrs. Marie Ray, of Washington, spent a very pleasant Thanksgiving week end with Mrs. A. E. Burrell. Both ladies speak in highest terms of the famed Baltimore hospitality. More than five hundred parents attended the conference of parents and teachers of School No. 112, recently. A splendid spirit of cooperation in the matter of the education of the children was apparent. I Mr. Edward Wyatt, Sr., of Gloucester county, Va., was the guest of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Wyatt, of 1922 Division street. He visited several of the churches. He spent much time with his sister Mary S. Jones and has returned home after a very pleasant visit. Rev. Henry Callis, pastor of Zion A. M. E. Church, Chicago, Ill., spent a few days in the city as the guest of his son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy N. Callis, of 1415 Myrtle avenue. Only The Best. Good prescription work requires experience and care. There is more in prescription compounding than mere throwing together of crude materials. They must be blended carefully to get the greatest efficiency from the medicines. Let us have your next prescription. We save you money. Patent medicines at reduced prices FENNELL'S PHARMACY, DRUID HILL AVE. & BIDDLE ST BALTIMORE, MD.. For the latest news read The Afro-American Ledger