The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXII NO. 17 SOUTHERN VOTE TO BE REDUCED The Negro Being Eliminated As A Factor In National Repub- lican Politics THE G. O. P. IN NEW HANDS Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson Makes Fight For Old Princi- ples But Is Beaten Washington, December 19.—The Republican National Committee, which met here this week, turned down a demand from Colonel Henry Lincoln Johnson that it favor the enactment of a federal election law, and voted for the curtailment of the South's representation in Republican National Conventions. The meeting was controlled by that element of the party whose ascendancy took the party away from its old stand for human equality, and only cared for the colored vote around election time. The party realizes, as the extraordinary committee session indicates, that something is wrong within, but failed to measure up to the occasion. Instead of formulating a plan that would appeal to all as a clarion call, as in 1856 the party leaders proceeded to curtail the South's representation by cutting out over 80 votes in National Conventions. It is true that New Jersey, New York and several other States north of Mason and Dixon's line will have their representation reduced if the various States ratify the plan which the committee had no real authority to adopt, but the disfranchised Negro of the South must stand back. While some of the leaders, like Chairman Hilles and Governor Hadley, expressed themselves as friendly to the rights of the race, no plan was suggested for removing the burden of disfranchisement from the colored people of the South. The committee's stand was: You are disfranchised by Democrats; we will curtail your representation in party conventions, but we do not favor a reduction of Southern representation in Congress on account of disfranchisement. The results of the meeting indicate that the leaders still rely on the colored vote, and will attempt to hold it even if all kinds of concessions have to be made to meet the varying views of white men. COL. JOHNSONS' PLEA. Colonel Johnson, who held the proxy of Henry S. Jackson, of Georgia, introduced the following resolution, which, of course, failed of adoption: "Resolved, That we demand of the Republican Congressmen in the National House of the Representatives either, to enact appropriates legislation that was provided in the Fifteenth Amendment for its due enforcement by passing an adequate Federal election law to govern the election of the members of the Congress and of the electors for President and vice president of the United States, or by appropriate legislation to enforce that provision of the Fourteenth Amendment authorizing a reduction of the number of representatives of a State in the National Congress or the number of its electors in the electoral college in proportion as such State by its laws has disfranchised citizens of the United States in violation of the Fifteenth BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1913. De win' is hollahin' "Daih you" to de shuttahs and de flah De snow's a-saying "Got you" to de ground For de wintah weathah's come widout a-asking' ouah desiah, An' he's laughin' in his sleeve at whut he foun'; Fu' dey ain't nobody ready wid dey fuel er dey food, An' de money bag look timid lak, fu' sho', And we want ouah Chrismus sermon, but we'd lak it ef you could Leave a little Chrismus basket at de do. 'Tain't de time to open Bibles an' to lock yo' cellah do', 'Taint de time to talk o' being good to men; Ef you want to preach a sermon ez you never preached befor' Preach dat sermon wid a shoat er wid er hen; Bein' good is heap sight bettah den a-dallyin' wid sin, An' dey ain't nobody roun' dat knows it mo', But I t'ink dat 'ligion's sweeter w'en it kind o' mixes in Wid a little Chrismus busket at de do'. Amendment to the Constitution. Colonel Johnson took the position first that he desired to see a united party, to be relieved from the death grip of Democracy; that the colored man did not desire to dominate the National Convention or rob the State that could give in the Republican votes, but he still reminded the leaders of the cowardly position of the Republican party in running away from bills in Congress like the election law bill proposed by Henry Cabot Lodge and put through by Thomas E. Reed. COLERANE SENDS IN HIS RESIGNATION White Colleagues in Council Do Everything to Humiliate Him. Winchester, Ky., December 18.—Horace D. Colerane,a Fourth ward merchant, has resigned as a member of the City Council after receiving humiliating treatment at the hands of his colleagues. Mr. Colerane was elected to the City Council in November. According to law, he must be sworn in on the first Monday in December, but the white councilmen called off the meeting. Following legal advice. Mr. Colerane outwitted the white councilmen by being sworn in by a notary public. When they found out that they had been out-generalled, the white Wha's the use of tellin' chillen 'bout a Santy er a Nick An' de sto'ies dat a body allus told'? When de harf is gray wid ashes an' you hasn't got a stick For to warm dem when dey little toes is col'? Wha's de use o' preachin' 'ligion to a man dat's sta'ved to def An' a-telling him de Masṭah will pu'vide Ef you want to tech his feelin's, save yo' sermon's and yo bref, Tek a little Chrismus basket by yo' side. members started a game of humiliation. They drew up. it is said, a petition asking that he resign and declaring their intention not to sit in the Council Chamber with their colored colleague. After consultation with white and colored friends, Mr. Colerane resigned rather than jeopardize the chances of the Fourth ward in getting needed improvements. Mr. Colerane named Democrat James N. Hisle, as his successor, VIRGINIANS ASSESSED $24,743,666 Richmond, Va., December 18.—According to the annual report of C Lee Moore, State auditor of public accounts, the colored people of this State are assessed for $24,743,656 on real and personal property. The colored people of this city, says the report, pay taxes on $4,118,910 worth of real and personal property. PROCEEDINGS AGAINST BASS Philadelphia, December 18. Criminal proceedings have been dropped in the case of 'Lorenzo Harris, sculptor, who accused Harry W. Bass of larcenv as bailee of check for $500 and contract for work done in connection with the recent Emancipation Exposition The proceedings were dropped after counsel for both sides had agreed that action in the civil courts would be sufficient. Bass is the first and only colored member of the Pennsylvania Legislature. TO NAME SUCCESSORS FOR WRIGHT AND LOWE Meeting Monday Will Make Final Disposition of Book Concern Philadelphia, December 19. A selection of the successors to R. R. Wright, Jr., and J. I. Lowe, recently dismissed from their respective positions as editor of the Christian Recorder and manager of the A. M.E. Book Concern, may be made Monday. The two men were dismissed in October, following a very serious charge made by Dr. Wright against Dr. Lowe. Dr. Wright, it is said, at one time denied to his superiors knowledge of the allegation that Dr. Lowe was seen in an unseemly condition. Following the trial of Dr. Lowe, the dismissals of both were announced. Bishop Tyre, chairman of the publication board, and Bishops C. T. Shaffer and L. J. Coppin were constituted a committee to name the successors of the two men. Legal opinion has been secured stating that the publication board had a right to dismiss the two men and that three bishops, which includes the chairman of the publication board, had a right to name their successors. The Book Concern is a Pennsylvania corporation; and according to the legal opinion the trustees of the concern have the power to dismiss the heads, as well as to confirm the PRICE THREE CENTS nominations made by the two bishops. It may be stated, however, that Drs. Lowe and Wright were elected to their respective positions by the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church. Rev. A. L. Gaines, of Baltimore, is prominently mentioned for the position of editor of the Christian Recorder. There are a number of candidates for Dr. Lowe's position. CORNERSTONE LAID Lynchburg, Va., December 17. The cornerstone of the new girls' dormitory of the Virginia Seminary and College was laid Monday with elaborate exercises. Among the speakers were Rev. W. F. Graham, of Philadelphia; Rev. C. S. Morris, of Norfolk; Rev. L. C. Scott, of this city; Rev. A. A. Gavin, of Danville; A. Humbles, of this city; Dr. J. H. Burke, of Roanoke and Dr. R. C. Wood, president of the college. TO BOYGOTT STORES THAT New York, December 18.—Many of the colored residents here, especially women, are incensed over department stores advertising a new shade of goods called "nigger brown". They regard this as an insult to the race, even though the color may be as alluring as is the color of a "tantalizing brown." Protests have been made to the officials of some of the stores and a boycott has been threatened. SEGREGATION AT CAPITAL HAS NOT ABATED. Despite Press Reports to the Contrary, Colored Employees are Still Separated Made By Afro-American Ledger Reporter-Wilson and Mc- Washington, December 18. Despite the press reports in several Northern dailies opposed to segregation of government employees that the administration is quietly undoing its obnoxious policy, there is not according to some colored government employees any abatement in the segregation policy. A representative of the Afro-American Ledger made an investigation of conditions this week, with the following result: That the colored employees under Kram, auditor for the post office department still use different toilets and are largely segregated in their work; that separate toilets without the signs indicating them, are still in vogue in the Treasury Building; that the colored women employed on the fifth floor of the Government Printing Office are still segregated, and that the same policy is being maintained in the Bureau of Engraving. It was found out, however according to several colored clerks, that some of the Southern bureau chief nagged their colored subordinates. STUNG?BY CRITICISMS. It is said that the criticisms that have been hurled at the segregation policy by Oswald Garrison Villars, Bishop Walters, the New York Evening Post, the Boston Advertiser, the Congregationalist, the Chicago Record Herald and other publications, including race journals, has aroused the administration leaders. Neither President Wilson or Secretary McAdoo have given any intimation of their real opinion concerning segregation, but are regarded as being willing to change the policy. They realize, it is claimed, that segregation is a handicap for the administration. It may be added that the placing of the Negro toilets so far from their work has made them, in some cases, forego visits there, with the result that one physician reports treating a number of patients whose health has been impaired thereby. W. A. HAWKINS WARMLY RECEIVED St. Louis, December 18.—W. Ashbie Hawkins, of Baltimore, received a flattering ovation when he gave a graphic account of the fight made by the colored people of Baltimore when he spoke at St. Paul A. M. E. Church recently. St. Louis is threatened with segregation law, and Mr. Hawkins' address was inspiring. The three race journals here editorially complimented Mr. Hawkins for his able address. He was the guest of honor at a banquet given by leading citizens MRS. THOMPSON IMPROVED Los Angeles, Cal., December 16. Mrs. Noah D. Thompson has returned from Vienna, where she underwent treatment from Prof. Fuchs, famous eye specialist. OPENING CHORUS, FIRST ACT, J. LEUBRIE HILL AND THE DARKTOWN FOLLIES IN "MY FRIEND FROM KENTUCKY." COLONEL MIDNIGHT A TRAVELING MAN Gets Over A Large Amount Of Ground During The Past Week TO SPEND XMAS IN CHICAGO Many Changes At Normal A. And M, Insitute Since Louisville, Ky.—As you read this letter, Christmas will be just over the fence, and I will be in Chicago at 5922 Aberdeen street ready to receive all the Christmas presents that the people will send me there. You will remember the last time I took my pen in hand to write to you, I was down in Greenville, Ala., and now I am here. I certainly had a fine time in Greenville, and when I got through there I struck out. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Nutall, who invited me to spend my last night in the town with him. He had one of those things that you can ride in without a horse, and he had the showfoot or something like that to take me out to the college, get my luggage, and tote me over to his home. His wife was cordial in her reception to me. She thought that I was a friend to her husband, and I was, and then I had known his brother, and sisters for many years. Dr. Nutall is one of the best physicians in Greenville, saying nothing about race or color. He had saved his money and has invested in some good real estate. He owns and operates a drugstore, and other places in town. I saw many of his houses. He said absolutely nothing about what he owned himself, but Mr. Williams toted me around and showed me. I waited to have something to sav to you about the high school, but will refrain from doing so. I have reference to the Lomax-Hannon High and Industrial Institute, with Prof. J. R. Wingfield, at its head. This is the work of Bishop J. W. Alstock and many others. I met all the teachers of the school, had the pleasure of talking with some of them. I went to the home of Miss Hula Johnson, a graduate from Livingstone college; Miss Bettie Goodenough, who is the teacher in domestic arts, and then there were others I met during my stay there. I visited the school of which the Rev. Dr. Hawthorne is resident. I preached for him Sunday night. These schools are all doing good work. I left there on Tuesday morning for Birmingham. Miss Hardie Martin, of Montgomery, knowing that I was going to pass through cooked a whole chicken and had it to the station for me, and I got on the outside of it while that old iron horse was just snorting and nuffing. Bishop J. A. Jones, got aboard of the wagon, and he was delighted to shake my hand and made me a present of a fine fountain pen with which to write my letters, so if I write unusually good letters it will be with the pen from Bishop Joshua A. Jones. I talked with him and with Dr. J. Q. Johnson, who is acting as private secretary to the Bishop during the conferences, but they will all be over before this letter reaches you. Dr. Johnson is indeed a friendly young man, and he is going to make it yet in the church. On to Birmingham, was the plan, and when I got there I found the chairman of the committee of students from Tuggle Institute waiting for me. It was Robert Jamison, one of the bright boys of the school. He had me to go with him to the pen house and there select a first class pen. On to the office of Dr. U. G. Mason, who had me carried out to Tuggle Institute in his horseless carriage. I tell you that thing got me out there in a hurry. Dr. Mason is one of the best doctors in the south. Getting out, Mrs. Tuggie shook my lily black hand and told me that the children were waiting for me to talk to them. I went in and talked to the young people. Prof. Murray introduced me. I had my talk. The children invited me to return again, and I am going back one of these days. Getting through at the school, I went to call on the grand register of deeds of the Calanthe, Mrs. F. M. Cosby. She said that she was going to have some cake for me, but I failed to get it, and she said that she would send me one for Christmas by parcel post. I then went to the home of Rev. J. S. Jackson, who is to be one of the next Bishops in the A: M. E. Zion Church. He was glad to see me and I was glad to see him. His wife, Mrs. Pauline Jackson is working hard to organize a Y. W. C. A. in the city and in this work she is doing well. Many have been the people who assisted in the work, and I think they have taken in about 800 members already or that many dollars I do not remember which it is. At this home I met Mrs. Ida Becks representing the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist convention, and went with her to a meeting which she was holding at Pratt City. This meeting I enjoyed. I returned with her to Dr. Jackson's, left her there and then started on my way to Normal, Ala. I reached Normal about 6:30 Wednesday, and I am not able to tell you just how I felt. You're member during the days of Prof. William H. Councill, I used to go there often, and was in love with the place, and this is my third visit there since the death of my friend, Councill. He was a great man, and he holds a place in the history of Alabama. There was a young man at the stable to meet me. He toted me to the home of President Walter S. Buckanan, but he was away with his wife, but the sister of the late Mrs. Councill received me, assigned me to a room, had breakfast served to me and told me to be at home. The first one to shake my lily black hands was Dr. W. L. Councill, who is the resident physician and has full charge of the hospital. It is fitting that Dr. Councill should be connected with the work where his father had given his all. Dr. Councill invited me to talk to the nurses at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon, and I did not fail to do so. Then came an invitation to take supper with Prof. Luther A. Van Honse, the superintendent of industries. Then Prof. Young, the dean, invited me to talk to the whole student body at night, and Prof. Hopkins, told me to be at home at his house. From this you will see that I had a full day. Mrs. Young, and the head nurse, and many others contributed to my pleasure while there, making me feel strictly at home. I shall never forget these things. I felt like I was at the old Normal, but there are many changes that I shall not discuss at this time. I may return another time before the close of school, and will tell you then about all the Normal people. I talked that night, and there was another one of those fast going things without horses, that toted me to the stable to leave for Nashville. There was a committee headed by Dr. W. L. Councill who accompanied me to the stable. Nashville was my next stop. I went to the home of Bishop Tyree, and found him at home. Talked with him a little bit, and then went to see Henry Allen Boyd. Boyd was looking for me and was delighted to tote me around over the city. I fear that I shall not have time to tell you about all the places I went and the things I had to do while in the city. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THE TUSKEGEE CONFER A Program of Exceptionalest Has Been PreparedThis Year Tuskegee, Ala., Dec., program of exceptional has been prepared for the Tuskegee Negro Conference meets on January 21 and the first day of the co Rev. Henry Allen Boyd in wrapped up in the National Sunday School Congress and is getting ready for the next meeting. The board will meet next month to select the place of meeting, and it looks like it will meet in Beaumont, Texas. Then on to Bowling Green, where I spent the night at the home of Rev. Robert Mitchell, D. D., auditor for the National Baptist Convention, and from there to this place, and at this place I had the pleasure of seeing some other friends. I am now in Louisville. I will have to bring this letter to a stop for this week. I will have to tell you about my stay in Louisville in my next letter. J. O. MIDNIGHT. CATONSVILLE HAPPENINGS. Catonsville, Md., Dec. 19.—The tacky party at the home of Mr. Charles Brown given by the Aid Society for the benefit of the Morning Star Baptist Church,' was a success. Those who took part were Mrs. Elizabeth Curry, Ella Cook and Miss Theresa Cook and others. Mrs. Elizabeth Curry won the prize which was awarded to her Sunday night at the Church by Edward Pye. The funeral of Bernard Hall,' of Ellicott City, widely known in Catonsville, who died on the Ellicott City car just as the car reached Ellicott City Saturday night was held from Mt. Zion Church, Ellicott City, Tuesday at 2 P. M. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barnes are occupying their home, 122 Winters avenue, having moved from the city last week. The Willing Workers of Grace Church, under Mrs. Elizabeth Watkins, president, and Mrs. Carroll, presented to the trustees of the Church, $40.00, Sunday morning. Mrs. Annie Tyler was taken ill Sunday evening and is under the care of a physician. The Mamie R. Bruce Improvement Club purchased a handsome flag for the public school which soon will be raised. Miss Catherine Squirrell left Friday for Philadelphia, Pa., where she will make her future home. Mrs. Florence Stewart is ill at her home. Her condition is said to be serious. GIVES FULL DRESS RECEPTION. THE WILLAX PLEASURE Club gave a full dress reception on Wednesday of last week, at Moses Hall. The banquet was served by Caterer Young. The hall was decorated with palms and colors of the club. Music was furnished by the up-to-date Commonwealth orchestra, George W. Johnson, director. Prof. Henry Tyler, the leading dancing director of the city introduced all of the following latest dances of the season: Tango, Boston and Willax Glide. Those present were members of the Phalanx Shelburn and Golden Crown Pleasure Clubs and other guests. THE TUSKEGEE CONFERENCE A Program of Exceptional Interest Has Been Prepared for Tuskegee, Ala., Dec. 19.—A program of exceptional interest has been prepared for the annual Tuskegee Negro Conference which meets on January 21 and 22. On the first day of the conference, which is given over to the farmers, the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Negro farming will be held. The subject for the Farmers' Conference is "Fifty Years of Negro Farm Life." The conference will open with a parade, showing the improvements that have been made in farming in the past fifty years. Among the features will be the Negro farmer of half a century ago with his cob pipe, ox an wooden plow. The improvement in Negro farming will be shown principally by implements and products. The wooden plow will be followed by another old-time farmer with a small mule and a scooter plow. Then will come a more up-to-date farmer with a good mule, but still a one horse plow. Next in the parade will be a two horse plow to be followed by a four horse gang plow, disc harrow, roller, seed drill, mower, binder, thresher, gasoline engine, corn harvester, cotton stalk chopper, and other modern farming implements. Another special feature of the parade will be fine hogs, horses, mules, and cattle. Floats will show girls dressing vegetables, trees being sprayed, fruits and vegetables being canned, milk being separated and tested, and girls making butter. After the parade the farmers will assemble in the Chapel of the Institute and discuss improvement in methods of farming during the past fifty years, how the home of Negro farmers have been improved and the improvement in the rural hools and rural churches. BARNES ELECTED GRAND MASTER. After an interval of three months J. W. Barnes, Ex District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge No. 15 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows who served in that capacity for six years acceptably and declined the nomination for fourth term at the fifth biennial session held in the city of Charlottesville, Va., was on the evening of the 10th day of December 1913, elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons for the Jurisdiction of Virginia. 348 was the total number of votes cast and the count showed that 284 of that number had been cast for J. W. Barnes upon which he was accordingly declared and proclaimed the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of the jurisdiction of Virginia. The next annual communication will be held in the city of Alexandria, Va. MINISTERS TO VISIT WASHINGTON Reports from churches were received at the weekly session of the United Baptist Ministers' Conference at Sharon Baptist Church Monday. The ministers are preparing to visit Washington the first Monday in January, at which time they will be the guests, of the Washington Baptist Ministers' Meeting. Rev. Dr. G. R. Waller, of this city, will read a paper on "The Place of Women in the Church." I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours. SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Coaches to hire for all occasions Funerals from $75.00 Up MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. 'Phone Mount Vernon 2578 Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, ate., from its own stables at the most reasonable rate. You need not come to see him, just call Robert A. 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HAPPENINGS News Gathered in Various Sec- tions of the State by Our Correspondents. Nanticoke, Md., December 18.— Rev. W. J. L. Hughes, who has been laid up with a broken leg, will shortly resume his duties as superintendent of the Salisbury district. Rev. W. J. Peters con- ducted quarterly conference for him at the M. E. Church. Mrs. Sarah Church, secretary of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, Salisbury, Md., was present at the Woman's Day exercises. Mrs. Douglass and Mrs. Holbrook were the guests of Mrs. Bertha Dashield. Mrs. Cressie Nutter, who has been living in New York, has returned home. Mesdames Maggie Dashield. Smith and Barclay are on the sick list. Mrs. Annie Dashiled, Mrs. Annie Elsey and Miss Lucretia Lee attended the teachers' institute at Salisbury Saturday. SNOW HILL HAPPENINGS Snow Hill, Md., Dec. 19. George A. Watty, grand chancellor of the Maryland Knights of Pythias; J. L. Diggs, of Baltimore; H. M. St. Clair, Rev. S. S. Jolly, Dr. Price, of Cambridge, Md., and Rev. J. U. King, of St. Michaels, Md., came to Snow Hill last Wednesday and organized a lodge of Knights of Pythias. 38 men were initiated. A number of ladies of the town served a most excellent collation to the grand officers, and members and contributed much to the social feature of the occasion. All were highly pleased, having no regrets that the entire night was spent in imbibing the principles of mutual friendship as exemplified by Dannon and Pythias. Miss Annie Clara Porter came home Monday from New York to spend the winter. Mr. Hamilton Rounds came home Saturday from Baltimore to spend the winter with his people. Rev. J. W. Jewett preached at the M. E. Church, Pocomoke City, Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Smith, who has been visiting friends in Philadelphia and Wilmington came home today. The public schools in Worchester county will close Friday and will reopen January 5th. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Collick have a fine son. CUMBERLAND IN THE SOCIAL WHIRL (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., December 19. The literary society rendered an excellent program at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Tuesday night. Miss Hattie Casey played an instrumental solo; Miss B. B. Kenney read a paper on "Woman" Miss Ethel Burgee, read a paper on "Race Progress; recitation by Miss Bertha Williams and Dr. S. Sparks gave the topic of the day. The choir of the McKender M. E. Church gave a sacred concert Sunday night. Dr. Sporgeon Sparks lectured on "Tuberculosis." There was a ginger bread social given at the Ebenezer Baptist Church on Friday night. The banquet in honor of Mr. John Robinson by the Masons was at the Cafe Denson on Wednesday night. The oratorical contest by the public school will take place at the M. E. Church Wednesday night. Two men were killed by a B. and O. train at Magnolia, on Friday morning. Margaret Jackson, Helen Waits, Hannah Brooks, Amanda Pamore and Hilda Brown are on the sick list. The fair at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church opens Wednesday 24th to continue till 30th. Rev. J. D. Jackson will speak on the peace problem Sunday. Cambridge, Md. December 19.—The Rev. W. A. T. Miles, of Fairmount, Md., was in the city during the and preached at Waugh M. E. Church Sunday morning and afternoon, and Monday evening to large congregations. The men's chorus of Waugh M. E. Church furnished music during the week at the evangelistic meetings. The funeral of the late Rev. D. W. Martin of Hurlock, Md., was LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS FROM OUR LITTLE FRIENDS Dear Santa Claus: I am a good little girl six years old. Please bring me a sewing machine, dell bed, rain cape, worsted cap, black board hair ribbon, a stocking full of candies and nuts, a dress, box of cotton for my machine and a pretty tree. Don't forget my friend, Adah Killion. Your little friend, Jeannette H. Gillas, 1380 Woodyear street. Brighton, Md.; Dear Santa Claus: I am a little country boy and would like for you to bring me the school boy's outfit for Christmas and we have a little baby girl at our house and would you please to bring her something that you think best for babies. She is only five months old. I think it would please her very much to have a little rubber baby that will whistle. Don't forget to bring us all some candy and nuts, and good things to eat. Good bye Santa From your little country boy, Benjamin Waters and Mary Anna Aukward. Please bring me a tool chest and a automobile and a drum George H. Randolph 1213 Upton street. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy nine years old. Please bring me an automobile on a hand car, a magic lantern, violin, a rain coat and some nuts and candies, oakes and oranges. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 12 years old and the three A class. Please bring me a pair of shoes, a suit, stocking full of candy. 1384 Woodyear street Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 10 years old and in the three A class. Please bring me a rain cape, a pair of boots, a new pair of shoes, a new dress and my stocking full of nuts and candy. Your true friend. Hester Fitchett, 536 W. Preston street. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 11 years old and in the three A class. Please bring me a doll and a machine. Your friend, Ruth Abrams, 1136 Carey street. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy nine years old and in the three A class. Please bring me a horse, wagon, magic lantern and a stocking of candy. Your friend, Joseph Oden, 1429 Myrtle avenue. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy nine years old and in the three A class. Please bring me a pair skates and a drum, some candy and nuts, a set of cars. Don't forget mother and father. 707 Franklin street. held at his church; Wednesday afternoon. Interment at Waugh Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by a wife, son, daughter and brother. Rev. L. H. Martin. The Golden Rule Dramatic Club gave a drama entitled "Hazel Adams", Monday evening, December 15, at the Assembly Rooms. The play was full of interest to the many persons present and all of the members proved themselves to be first class amateur artists. Especially did Misses Viola Boggs, Beccaea and Carrie Camper, Messrs. Robert Jolley, T. H. Miles, Allen, Waters and Stewart performed their parts in a way that carried the house by storm. The company is expected to play in Easton during the holidays. The teachers' Institute of Dorchester county is in session here and will last until Tuesday December 23. The girls of the domestic science class are preparing to give luncheon during the institute week. Miss M. Edythe Cooper, supervisor of the Teachers' Training School, Baltimore, is the guest of Prof. and Mrs. John A. Matthews, 400 High street. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 12 years old and in the three A class. Please bring me a set of trains. Your friend, Carroll Erisoe, 1313 Argyle avenue. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy and nine years old in the three A class. Please bring me a set of cars and story book, pair of shoes and a new suit of clothes and a horn, and a pretty tree. Your friend, Moncure Brown, 1148 N. Carrollton avenue. Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a baby doll carriage, coat, hat, shoes. Dear Santa please do not forget my sister. She wants a little desk and cat and nuts and candy, a pair of shoes. From Your little friend, Naomi Green, 1813 Walsh street. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 11 years old and in the three A class. Please bring me a bank, wagon and a stocking full of candy and nuts. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 10 years old and in the three A class. Please bring me a pair of boots, horse, wagon, drum and a stocking of nuts and candy. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 12 years old and in the three A class. Please bring me a pair of shoes, a story book, gloves and a stocking full of candy and nuts. I am a little girl eleven years old in the three A class. Please bring me a doll baby carriage, set of dishes, a table, chair and a pair of skates and piano. 1107 Argyle avenue Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy eleven years old. I want a desk, suit of clothes, pair shoes, an express wagon, auto, two story books, a train. My sisters want a flat top piano one story book, a doll, a doll's parlor, set of oak chairs, a set of dishes. Good bve dear old jolly fellow. Your friend, Joseph Baker, 1115 Woodyear street. 431 W. Biddle street December 10, 1913 Dear Santa Claus: I am writing to tell you what I want and I hope you will come around my way. I want for one thing, a large tree; another, a doll, a carriag, pair of ballbearing skates, a ring, a bracelet, my stocking full, some handkerchiefs, a sleigh, pair of boots, a doll bed, a box of chocolate candy, some new ribbons, a muff, a fur, a new pair of shoes and a new dress. If I am not asking too much of you, I will hope to find these Christmas morning. From Mildred C. Holland To Santa Claus. BALTIMORE COUNTY NEWS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Baltimore County News. Miss L. Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Scott, of Roland Park, was successfully operated on for a tumor by Drs. S. B. Hughes and D. Grant Scott. Rev. E. W. Scott, president of the colored Methodist Protestant Conference, preached at the Towson M. P. Church Sunday afternoon. Richard Johnson, of Towson, was paralyzed Sunday. A penny rally was held at Roland Park M. P. Church Sunday. Mens' Day services were held at Lennox Avenue Church. Mr. H. Mack is building a new home on Lennox avenue. Towson. 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We are most grateful to them, one and all, for the kindly consideration and support they have so generously extended us and, we feel sure that the source which has inspired such exhibitions of good will towards the Afro-American Ledger, will abundantly renew itself in shedding; forth upon them all the fullness of that divine love which alone can give them true and abiding happiness. We are not at all unmindful of the dear and fond associations of Christmas with true home and social enjoyment, and all of those innocent pleasures which impart so much joy and delight to society. And yet, in view of what we celebrate, this particular year, grateful thanks to a merciful Providence who has bestowed such wonderful blessings upon us, as a race, for fifty years, first of all, should all our Christian churches be thronged with devout worshippers, in a strictly religious way, to register before God, the sincerity of their hearts true affection for His inestimable gift of His Son, by who and in whose name, all the good, whether material or spiritual, has come to this race of ours. We feel that this is one particular time that all our people, professed Christians, as well as those who enjoy the fruits of a Christian civilization, should make it their special and particular business, to go to Church, and worship the glorious King whose Birth Day we celebrate. Betrayed in the House of His Friends When the Republicans were in power and had the opportunity of reducing the representation of the Southern States in Congress and in the Electoral College, because of the disfranchisement of the colored people as is prescribed in the Constitution of the United States, they absolutely refused to do so, and the consequence is that today the representation in Congress and in the electoral college is based upon the number of those entitled to vote, but who, by one means or another, are debared from the privilege of doing so, by the Southern oligarchy. The Negro has been disfranchised, and ex- cepting talk, absolutely nothing has been done by the Republicans to mend matters, and it does seem at times that they are even afraid to talk about the matter for fear of being accused of "waving the bloody shirt." Now the National Committee in solemn session and with equal solemnity passes a resolution cutting down the membership in the National Republican Convention from the Southern States, and simply because the time has arrived that all the Southern delegates refuse to be bought but desire to have a man's say in the councils of the party. The Southern wing of the party is now being dominated by white men who have for the past few years held all the offices, thanks to the policy of the recent president, the gentleman of much avoirdupois, Mr. Taft. And now it seeks to keep the "Colored brother" from too active a part in the councils of the party to whom he has given his allegiance during all these years, despite the fact that at any time during the past twenty-five or thirty years that party has had it in its power to remedy every injustice the Negro has labored under in the South. And now as if to add insult to injury, it gravely and solemnly decrees that those states in which the Republicans have an opportunity to elect candidates to the electoral college, must have all the say as to who shall be nominated, and the Southern States, thanks to the pusillanimity of the party managers shall simply be tolerated, and outvoted, and in the councils of the party. This is rubbing it in with a vengeance. Simply because the party would not do its duty, and because of that fact the Negro was deprived of his rights of liberty and franchise, and could not under the conditions, of course thru no fault of his, deliver his share of the votes to the party of his choice, he is now to be disfranchised in the councils of the party which was supposed to have stood by and seen that he was properly protected in his rights and in his franchise, and it is this party of false hopes and false promises, and past failures that will ask the Negro, at the next election for representatives in Congress in all of the Northern and Western States, to stand by and help save the ship of state from the rocks upon which it has now nearly been driven by the Democratic party which came into power nearly a year ago, more by the demagogical acts of the Republican party than any other act on the part of the people of the country. There was no call for the Democratic party to take the reins of government, but because of the dog in the manger policv of the bosses we have today fostered upon us the worst oligarchy. that had hold of the government since the days of its institution. And all thanks to the same men who have now determined upon the policy of disfranchisement in the court of last resort, the councils of the party. Whither are we wending? --- THE BURDEN OF THE RACE In the "Atlanta, (Ga.) Independent" of December 6, edited by "Ben" Davis, there is a very abusive editorial bearing the caption, "The Negro a Destructive Factor." The purpose of the article is to justify the Southern attitude towards members of the Negro race. The article says: "The white man's policy of segregation discrimination and disfranchisement is better for him than if left to self-destruction." We have always heard that Georgia was a most uncomfortable state for Negroes. Even so illustrious a Negro as "Ben" Davis living in the midst of such environment could hardly be expected to remain immune from its evil effects. We recall what the late George Wellington Bryant was wont to say of his native state, Georgia. On several occasions, in public addresses, he said: "If I owned hell also, I would rent Georgia out and live in hell." Certainly, this is severe language, and with this saying in mind, we need not wonder at the degeneracy of "Ben" Davis. However, there is nothing serious in his argument, as addressed to men with open minds, but it is of that nature which imparts much comfort to those who believe that the Negro is not capable of the highest culture and development. Against all that may be truthfully asserted of the low moral condition of the great masses of black people, yet, in the light of the substantial and meritorious accomplishments of the minority of the race, under all the serious disadvantages which beset their advance there is absolutely no substantial ground for the charge that the Negro is "a destructive factor." It is rather the other way. The little that he has done, of a truly THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER meritorious character would indicate great internal possibilities. The two cases which "Ben Davis" adduce in support of his race vilification, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, when fairly and impartially considered would rather establish the converse of the Davis proposition. Here is an ecclesiastical organization which started nearly one hundred years ago, by men who were wholly illiterate and wretchedly poor in every thing. In spite of the ignorance from within, and the bitter opposition from without, the enterprise is well established, and has administered to thousands who were left to spiritual starvation. Both from the material and spiritual sides, in spite of the woeful immorality, ignorance, and rascality which weigh it down, the ship has not sunk, but has, discovered such internal spiritual strength within, as steadily advance towards the goal in the great distance. Its advance is hindered by just such men as the Georgia ruffian who has played such havoc in bringing about confusion in the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. The picture of that bull dozer, at the head of a Georgia mob, in the city of Baltimore, will not soon fade from the memories of the citizens of this orderly and conservative city. But, why should he single out the African Methodist Church? Why take that body which has maintained its existence entirely apart from any connection with white people? It would seem. if there were any disposition upon his part to be fair, that he would rather have taken the colored Congregationalists, the Lutherans, the Presbyterians, and the Episcopalians, as a basis of reckoning. All these bodies sustain some kind of connection with white bodies. Take them, as a whole, in all parts of the country, and honestly make the inquiry whether they have been "a destructive factor" or a "constructive factor." See whether they have been able to absorb, assimilate, develop, and spread sane ideas of virtue and morality. Unfortunately, the men of the Davis type, and mentality, keep as far apart as possible from these weaker ecclesiastical bodies of Negroes. They are rather attracted to the large bodies of Negroes, not to help them, and show forth their constructive ideas of virtue and morality, but rather that they may exploit the poor and helpless of their own suffering race, and failing to attain the desired end, they study to make themselves "solid" with the ruling element among the whites, by vile misrepresentation and abuse of their own people. It goes without the saying, progress and moral advance in all large bodies of Negroes, whether in the Church, or in societies, are beset with vast and almost insurmountable difficulties. This is not only true because, necessarily, ignorance is more heavily congested there, but likewise because so many intellectual grand rascals of Negro blood lie in wait to wax fat upon their unfortunate brethren. But, with all our difficulties, within and without, we are advancing in the right direction, and through many and great tribulation, by the power of that God, adroitly and cunningly referred to, in "Ben" Davis' paper, the motto of his paper reading, "In God We Trust" we shall yet enter the promisee land. A CONSTRUCTIVE FACTOR No one doubts the fact that under slavery, in connection with the "big house" a superior class of colored people was developed, entirely dissimilar to the ordinary farm hand Negro. The colored women of this higher class have received from the very lips of Southerners themselves acknowledgement of their superior constructive qualities in the realm of morals, as evinced in the superior white children who, for the most part, knew more of their colored trainer than of their mothers. The same kind of testimony with respect to Negro butlers, coachmen, and the like have been generously extended colored men. Here we have most evidence of the Negro as a constructive factor. This superior education they received from direct contact and environment. Those who did not share such privileges, were very far removed from culture and refinement. Now, if what we say be true, and we challenge a denial of the same, the present Negro shows that he is still constructive factor, and yearns for a steady in flow of light and life, by his unalterable opposition to "segregation," "jim crow," and "disfranchisement." These things are deliberately designed to destroy and remove that contact and environment most helpful to his steady growth and advancement. These institutions are brought into being not because the Negro is incapable of receiving to profit, as "Ben Davis" knows quite well, but rather because the Negro has shown such wonderful faculty for quickly incorporating into his stock the white man's civilization, that there is grave fear that with such steady increase upon the part of the Negro the old traditions which kept the Negro absolutely separate and distinct from the white man, in all social, or semi-social, affairs, may be gradually changed and a new order of racial alignment ushered in. Now, it is to prevent just this fear that the southern plagues are turned loose upon the Negro, and not at all to prevent his self-destruction. We grant the white man's sincerity, but he is absolutely mistaken with his "fear." But the white man's "fear" is indirectly advancing the interests of the Negro and strengthening him along every line. For instance the Southern white man would permit Negroes in the剧院, churches, cars, and other public places, just as he permits other races of people it would not lead to inter-marriage or so-called social equality. But, it would have this effect: it would practically destroy that wonderful spirit of business enterprise which now so largely dominates Negro life. Since the white man treated him kindly, with no shrinking from him; since he could spend his money at the white man's theatre, and in connection with all similar affairs, without any jim crow treatment, he would enrich the white man. He would receive the benefits of culture, education, and so forth, and at the same time would be contented with white doctors, white lawyers, white business houses, and white things generally. But, taking things as they are, the repulsion of the white man constitutes the occasion and the opportunity for the satisfying of certain needs peculiar to humanity, and in the effort he is constantly adding to his hitherto reputation of being a decidedly constructive factor. THE PEOPLE'S FORUM. To the Afro-American Ledger: · Being still loyal to my native health, I cannot refrain from open expression of satisfaction to myself as well as acquainting your local public with the encomius incidentally brought forth at St. Peter Claver Hall and in Philadelphia by the Juvenile Troubadours of your city. Our party was amply repaid for our journey from the Queen Resort, if for no other reason than to witness the enthusiastic greeting induced by the appearance of the Troubadours in our breasts sprung us a local pride. The personnel of the audience assembled was distinctively critical, yet the entire assemblag was brought to its feet in open appreciation and a fitting testimonial to the nigh culture to which their instructor has brought his youthful members. Their volume and tone, their interpretation of theme were fully exemplified in their rendition of Miserere from Illtrovotore. The attainment toward the full fruition of their ability cannot be limited nor estimated, but, as an encouragement to them and an inspiration to their instructor, I can but say that the earnest work done by both will be reflected in the added laurels which future must surely bring to both them and him. ROBERT A. TOOMEY Atlantic City HAGERSTOWN NEWS Hagerstown, Md., December 19. —Rev W. W. Roberts, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. David Johnson, exchanged pulpits preached for Rev. Roberts at Winchester, Va. A large collection was raised at both churches. The trustees of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church held a grand public reception in honor of the payment of a large sum on their mortgage debt last Tuesday night. Mr. Charles Crew, the oldest trustee on the board made a very interesting address. Mr. Crew has served as a trustee in his church for 40 consecutive years. $42.00 was realized. A very interesting drama was held at Zion Baptist Church last Tuesday night. Miss Fannie Chase of W. Bethel street is seriously ill at her home. Miss Cora Johnson is teaching the public school at Williamsport as a substitute. Mr. Thomas Deveshere and Miss May Statton of Carlisle, Pa., were married at the parsonage of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church last Monday, Rev, David Johnson, officiating. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Annapolis, Md., December 19.—The First Baptist Church held their Woman's Day exercises Sunday. Mrs. Mason Frye reached morning and evening. Mrs. A. M Worthham spoke to the women in the afternoon. On Sunday evening Mr. Benjamin H. Locke addressed a large and appreciative audience at Mt. Moriah Church. Quite an interest was awakened in the city respecting their social condition by the speaker. The ushers of Mt. Moriah gave an entertainment Tuesday night. The Mayor headed a committee and in person invited the pastors and congregations to unite in the services around the community Christmas tree. Mr. W. H. Bates in company with Rev. P. W. Wortham made many calls during the week upon the aged and sick. Mr. Samuel Brown, a local preacher, has been very sick, but is convalescent. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Contee, have made extensive repairs upon their home on Comhill street. --- (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Md., Dec., 19. Miss Beulah Quinn, one of the pubil school teachers of this city while attempting to enter the post office stumbled and fell through the plate glass door, causing an ugly wound on her face. She will be unable to attend her duties for at least several weeks. Mrs. Sarah Coston Kirkwood, of Somerset county, while out doors doing up lard Tuesday morning, her dress caught on fire and she was fatally burned. She died from the result of her burns on Friday. The Revs. C. W. Shockley and Handy Long, officiated at the funeral. Sunday services were fine at both of the churches here. At Mr. Zion M. E. Church the Rev. J. W. Bond filled the pulpit morning and evening, while in the afternoon the Rev. J. W. Jewett, of Snow Hill preached to a large and appreciative audience. The good people placed upon the table during the rally for the trustees, $166.65. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waters and daughter Violet, of Snow Hill, were in the city this week. Mrs. Jennie Purnell and Mr. Noah Schofield accompanied them in their automobile. Rev. W. H. Chew, of Centerville, Md., preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday morning at St. John's A. M. E. Church to a large congregation, and on Monday evening lectured and entertained an appreciative audience in sacred songs and music. The Baby Rally contest ended on Sunday evening at St. John's Church with Mrs. Gertrude Hargis's baby as the victor, she having raised the largest amount of money, total amount raised by the five contesting babies $101.53. FASTON NEWS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., December 19.—Mr. Samuel Hazelton, of 125 W. Port street has left for a visit to Philadelphia to see his daughter. John Bryant, of Port street, has purchased an automobile from Philadelphia to carry passengers throughout the country. Miss Tissier L. Wilson was one of the many guests at the marriage of her cousin, Miss Mary E. Dashields to Mr. Frank E. Copper, which took place December, 5 at the bride's residence in Germantown, Md. The love feast which was held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night, December 14, was well attended. HAPPENINGS IN FREDERICK (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Frederick, Md., December 19. Mrs. Emma J. Braxton, of Newark, N. J., has been spending some time here. Osborne R. Brown was buried from Asbury M. E. Church Saturday. L. J. Valentine, officiating. Ignatius Snowden was selected president of the Helping Hand Club. Miss Della Jenkins, who has been ill for the past four weeks is able to be around her room. BOOSTS AND KNOCKS By Booster Knock The local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has served notice to the various shyster lawyers (white and black) that they are not going to be the "coat" in their wild cat real estate deals. They came out in strong language and said that while they are willing to stand firm on the ground they have gained; they are not going around with a chip on their shoulders, begging some one to knock it off. To all of which I say "Amen". The race has enough fights on its hands without going round looking for more. So they are going to name our schools after prominent Negroes. At a recent meeting at which a number of gentlemen were asked to suggest names, almost enough were suggested to name all the white and colored schools in Baltimore. I sincerely hope some judgement will be used, and only those names selected that will be a credit to the race. Remember, the names given these schools are going to stick and that race in this city, in a measure, will be judged by the character of the men and women whose names are chosen. If by any mischance a mistake is made it will be like the stench of an over ripe egg, which remains as an ever present reminder if its rottenness. --- The New Year is almost here and the Baltimore branch of the National Negro Business League still sleeps. Sleep on dear child we think it best You've never done a thing but rest You've never even learned to walk You simply learned to talk and talk. We noticed that the Hon. Hangy S. Cummings got up out of a sick bed one day last week to go down to the City Council meeting to help "hold up the hands" of Mayor Preston on the tax rate question. Whenever you want to see the Hon. Harry S., and he is not at home, you can generally find him in an organization camp—Republican or Democrat—it makes no difference just so its organization. Which probably accounts for the fact that he is the senior Solon in the Council. Surely nothing else accounts for it. I would infer then, that the Hon. Harry's Christmas advice to all would-be contenders is "get in with the organizations," various and sundry. The Baltimore Assembly, social organization composed of a large number of our leaders who go in for socializing occasionally, will hold their annual Christmas dance at the Lyric. The Lyric, mark you; not the Good Hope Hall, Goslein Fishermen Auditorium, Old Fellows Hall, Nazarite Hall, St. Mary's Hall, nor any other hall owned and conducted by Negroes for Negroes. Oh, no. The Lyric. Brother Harvey Johnson rapped the Anti-Salooners good and hard this week. All of which shows that there are two sides to both sides of the liquor question. BOOSTER KNOCK. ONE MORE CHANCE TO GIVE THEM A MERRY CHRISTMAS You have only one other chance besides this to contribute your portion to help this very worthy family. It had been our hopes that the entire amount would have been raised, but it does not seem that we entered into the spirit of the occasion as we might have done. We have only been asked to contribute but a small portion of the whole amount necessary to keep this very worthy family together and we have not all done that we could. Perhaps the Christmas spirit will help us to do more the coming week than we have done already. We are making our last appeal to you. Let us see what you will do the coming week. The contributors may be assured that every cent contributed will go to assist this worthy cause. Not one cent for expenses of any kind but the whole amount will be turned over for the purposes as we have said before. Now let us see just what you are going to do the coming week. Previously acknowledged $5.00 A Friend .50 Mr. and Mrs. W.C. McCard 2.00 Mr. G. H. 1.00 J. W. Taylor 1.00 J. B. Glascoe 1.00 Cash .50 P. B. Hardy .25 Total $11,25 CHRISTMAS EXERCISES BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28th, 1913 Under the Auspices of the Sunday School The original Xmas Cantata consisting of the Babe in the Manger, with the Shepherds and Shepherdesses; the Wise Men of the East, following the Moving Star; the Angelic Choir, (invisible). The participants will appear in beautiful costumes, under a powerful calcium light. Soloists: Miss Gertrude Dennis, Miss Manie Gregory, Miss Alice Sampson, Dr. O. D. Jones. New Chorus by the School with Orchestra Exercises to begin at 7.30 P. M. Positively A Silver Offering Mr. Thaddens Copeland, Supt. Rev. L. F. Flagg, Pastor Edward Barnett, Musical Director Under the Auspices of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School TUESDAY EVENING, DEEMBER 30th, 1913, at 8 o'clock ADMISSION 10 CENTS Refreshments on Sale Synopsis—Some children visiting their grandfather at Christmas time are anxious to surprise Santa's secrets. They pry into boxes, chests and drawers in their eagerness to know before Christmas Day what Santa Claus has prepared for them. For their curiosity they are twisted into all sorts of grotesque figure. The Dream Faries restore to their natural form and promise to be good, Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. Rev. Dr. L.*S. Flagg, Pastor. CHASE—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear father and husband, Daniel Chase, who departed this life 33 years ago, December 20th, 1880. Father the years have passed dreary and lonely Since the dear Saviour has taken you home; But we know father, that some day we'll see you. When God the Father bids us come home. SAVOY—In remembrance of our dear mother, Ann Savoy, who departed this life 22 years ago, December 18, 1891. Gone but not forgotten. Mother we have missed you And oft times our eyes are filled with tears; For we know you are gone forever With the Saviour now to dwell. But dear mother we still love you And some day your face shall see; When on earth our work is ended And the Saviour bids us come. By wife and daughter, Fannie Biggs. --Annapolis, Md. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear son, James E. Saunders who was called from earth to live with angels three years ago, December 18, 1910. Gone in the best of his days, Blighted in manhoods bloom; Far from the hearts of those who loved him; Asleep in the silent tomb. Gone but not forgotten. December to me the saddest of the year Because it took from me My darling son. the memory of that sad morning When his spirit took its flight Yet earth hath no sorrow That earth cannot heal. We shall met again. By his mother, Missouri Saund- ers. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. George W. Purnell, who died December 19, 1912. Life is one continuous change; There's nothing stable, nothing sure; Nothing in all our mortal range That we can grasp and feel secure. The rose will wither in its prime The violet droop its head and die; The century oak, at touch of time Will prostrate fall and mouldering lie. As with the cord, as with the road Even so with all our friendship here; However so worthily bestowed, Our loves may be as fond and dear We deem the object of our trust There is a time and come it must An hour of parting in the wing And friendships' heart must feel the sting. She is free and nobly has she won The boon by nature given She was greatly blest while here on earth And doubly blest in Heaven. Her daughter, Miss Ida I. Purnell, 1621 Durid Hill avenue WANTED—men or women to sell and introduce Greene's Hair Pomade. Good salary and commission. Apply GREENE'S PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY, S. E. Corner Carey and Winchester streets, Balto., MJ. CHRISTMAS EXE BETHEL A. M SUNDAY, DECEM Under the Auspices The original Xmas Cantata Manger, with the Shepherds and of the East, following the Movi visible). The participants will under a powerful calcium light. CREDITIT—In sad but loving remembrance of my daughter, Mary O'neal Creditt, who died Dec. 15, 1910 Three years Only gone before. Gone, but not forgotten— These words are often said. How often, can you tell me, Are they meant for our dead? Quite true, we often mean them; Perhaps a year or two; Ah, then, they are forgotten; But Mary, dear, not you. Gone, but not forgotten; The bells ring out in chime; You are gone, but not forgotten, Dear, beloved daughtera, mine. O, time, for one moment turn back in your flight, Bring to my heart again my daughter to night; Fast fly the moments, still swifter the years, Still without trace of my daughter, so dear. I loved her so truly I listen and wait For one sound of her footsteps and glimpse of her face: In Heaven she's waiting for me to come When life's work is ended and God says well done. Earth one flower less Heaven one angel more. BY HER LOVING MOTHER. Minna Creditt In loving remembrance of our dear daughter, Sallie A. D. Wilson, who died five years ago, December 21, 1908. Gone but not forgotten Five years have passed, Our hearts are still sore; As time goes on we miss her more; God called her home It was His will But in our hearts she liveth still. By her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. D. Wilson and brothers. 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 Miss Edith Butler 1230 ETTING STREET Ostrich feathers cleaned, curled and remodeled. All the latest styles in fancy trimmings, also willow plume made into fancy effects. Tel. phone. Madison 6597. Mt. Vernon Baptist Church North Carolina st., bet. Lexington and Orleans streets 11 a. m., preaching by pastor 2 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., sermon by pastor. Subject; The Valley of Dry Bones, by special request. You are invited. Come in Rev. W. F. Dickinson, D. D., Pastor Grace A. U. M. P. CHURCH Spring street near Lafayette ave Rev. J. H. Medley, Pastor 11 a. m., sermon by Rev A. Hall 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., preaching 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor 71H DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Services every Sabbath—Saturday 10 a. m., Sabbath School 11.30 a. m., preaching service 3.30 p. m., Young People's Society Special service Sunday night, Dec. 21 8 p. m. Subject, "Haman and Mordecai, and the two witnesses." Old fashion praise service 7 to 8 p.m. Don't miss this service. A question and answer service each evening. All Invited Good Music Y. M. C. A. Meet Me at the FIRST DANCE, given by the Baltimore University Club, Friday Evening, Dec. 26th, 1913. from 8 to 1. At Galilean Fishermen's Hall. Music by Prof. Kerr's Orchestra. Admission 25 Cents. Refreshments on Sale. Sunday, 4.30 p. m. Rev. J. W. McDonald Zion A. M. E. Church Col. J. R. Gillespie, Newbern, N. C. SPEAKERS Good Singing All Men Invited Edward F. Frazier, President Frank Saunders, Vice President Edna Jackson, Secrelary Robert Chase, Treasurer Exc. Com. F. Saunders, Chair. H. Hughes, W. Bishop, M. Redden, T. McCormick, J. Lowe. XMAS MATINEE DANCE... ERCISES N. E. CHURCH IBER 28th, 1913 of the Sunday School consisting of the Babe in the 1 Shepherdesses; the Wise Men ing Star; the Angelic Choir, (in appear in beautiful costumes. GIVEN BY THE GLEE CLUB At The Fishermen's Auditorium ...CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 25th, 1918... DR. KERR'S ORCHESTRA CARDS OF ADMISSION 20 CENTS Given by The Cef Dancing School Christmas Afternoon, Thursday, December 25, 1913 FROM 2 P. M. to 7 P. M. GOOD HOPE HALL, Lexington Street, Near Pine Music by the full Goldfield Orchestra, S. W. Proctor, Director Wm. Campbell, Chief Instructor. CARDS OF ADMISSION TO ALL 15 CENTS Don't Miss This! See the Beautiful Dolls that will be given to the hundreds of poor children. Committee—Mrs. Ida Hilton, Chairman. Miss Carrie Baton. Mrs. E.W. Hilton Mrs. Bessie Bradford, Mrs. C. G. Cummings, Miss Callie McGuinn, Miss E. Chaney, Miss A. M. Barnes, Mrs. Beadie Hawkins Mrs. Josephine Whittington, Mrs. Lucy Brown, Miss Ruth Diggs, Mrs. Elizabeth Calloway. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER EASTERN M. E. OHURCH Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor 10 a. m. Bible Class. 11 a. m. Xmas Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 5 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Vesper service. Addresses by Locals. Subject, "Christmas." All are welcome NOTICE! If You Desire A Safe And Profitable Place For Your Savings Write ..Joseph H. Johnson.. PRESIDENT OF THE ..Economizers Mutual Improvement Asso'n.. Office—1016 T Street, Washington, D, C. Incorporated in the District of Columbia. Full information upon request. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. D. D. Turpeau, D. D. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Pastor, choir and congregation will visit Holy Temple, Mrs. Nelson's Church, Pierce street near Fremont. Sermon by pastor. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., William Hooper. Rev. Hooper will lecture Monday at 8.30 p. m. 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, Pastor 11 a. m., Xmas Sermon by pastor. Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 5.15 p. m., Epworth League. Special programme 8 p. m., Sacred concert by Uniformed Ranks of K. P's. All cordially invited. We have now added to our Tailoring Business a full line of Men's Furnishings and Waiters Requisites Ladies' and Gents' Tailoring in all its Branches Special reductionf in foreign and domestic suitings Yours for business, FITZHUGH HALL 406 DRUID HILL AVENUE DON'T FAIL TO HEAR THE SACRED CANTATA 'THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS' 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. ST. MATTHEW'S M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by stranger. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt Mr. J. Fuller, Pres. E. L. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, President of Ladies' Aid Association. ...GRAND CAROL FESTIVAL... Songs of the Ancient, Medeaveal and Modern Christmas By The Students of Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28th, 1913, AT 8 P. M. Direction of Wm. Lewellyn Wilson. Conducted by H. Kennard Williams. SILVER OFFERING Thomas J. Holliday, Sunt of Sunday School, Rev. L. G. Curtis, Pastor. 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. Sermon by pastor. Early Meeting Christmas Morning. Don't fail to come Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. SPECIAL! .... SPECIAL! WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH WILL RENDER CHRISTMAS SERVICE SUNDAY, DEC. 21st, 1913, at 2:30 P.M. EXCELLENT PROGRAM Solos, recitations, duets and instrumental music. Come and hear the children sing and speak of The Wonderful Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Prizes will be awarded. Committee on Program..... Miss Mamie Cox, Mrs. Lavania Wongust, Mrs. Sadie James Jacobs, Miss Lillie Hughes, Miss Bortha Camphor, Miss Estelle Wilson. J. Edward Fisher, Musical Director, E. S. Hill, Secretary. J. F. Waters, Superintendent. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church Rev. M. J. Nayor, D. D., pastor 10. a. m. Bible Class, T. H. Smith Director 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor, 2 30 p. m., unday School 5 p. m. Epworth League 8 p. m. Sacred Concert by the Masonic Choir, Mr. Geo. Wesley, Dir. W. H. Bevans, asst., Grant E. B biddle, president; C. P. Wright, Chair. Silver Offering at the Door 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. 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. Fraternal visit to Bethel A. M. E. Church 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Henry M. Thompson Special Christmas Prayermeeting on Christmas Eve, beginning at midnight Special Christmas sermon at 5 oclock Christmas morning by Rev. S. H. Brown, D. D. Grand Christmas Concert Friday night, December 26th by the Agents Club of the National Benefit Asso. ..Wise Men will come from the East to be present at the... Kriskingle Carnival, Dance & Soiree Given by The Goldfield Orchestra CHRISTMAS NIGHT, THURSDAY, DEC. 25th, 1913 AT GOOD HOPE HALL, Lexington St., near Pine Don't fail to see "Old Bensnycle" and get what he has for you Music by the Goldfield Orchestra, S. W. Proctor, Director Doors open at 8 P. M. Refreshments in the Basement. Cards of Admission 25 Cents HULLSVILLE M. E. CHURCH Mt. Winans, Md. Rev. C. B. Bishop, pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m. sermon to Entrprise Lodge K. of P. and Enterprise Drill Rank All lodges of the order invited 8 p. m., preaching bv pastor, sub. The Risen Saviour St. Luke's Union A. M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE. CHUBCH Spring St. near McElderry Rev. Dr. C. Edward Browne, Pastor 515 North Caroline Street Men's Day 9 a. m. Class. Bro. Jackson, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. M, Molock. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Moses Johnson, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Lee of the 1st Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Va. 6 p. m. League. Speakers: Mr. Robt. Thompson, Mr. Lewis Nixon, Dr. Avery and others. 8 p. m. Platform Service. Able speakers such as the Hon. H. Cummings and others have promised their service. All invited. Universal Methodist Episcopal Church CHRIST INSTITUTION Insor Street Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School Christmas Exercises 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. A. Hill. 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. Sunday, December 21 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 3 p. m. Sunday School. Xmas Exercises. 6.30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Special Xmas music by the choir under the leadership of Mr. M. Howard. William Wilkerson, Reporter. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Reporter. 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Rev. Hunt. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. C. E. L. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor or stranger Wm. E. Henigan, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanale St. and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flagg. D. D. Pastor Parsonage: 1405 Argyle Ave. 11.00 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. D. W. Shaw. His choir and congregation. 7 p. m. Praise Service. 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. 23. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D. Pastor The Twelveth Anniversary of the Wayman Circle. Mrs. Mary Galoway, President. 10 a. m. Pastor's Bible Class. 11a. m., anniversary sermon by pastor, subj., "We should do our own work and beg of God to do His." 2,30 p. m. Sunday School. 3,30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Charles Young of Ellicott City. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League, 8 p. m., A special programme by the Ladies. John Murray, Pres. League Charles Tolson, Superintendent ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor 2.50 p. m. Sunday School 3 p. m. Sermon to the boys of Baltimore by Rev. Ivy. Subj., "Speak to the Young Man." J. L. Hammond, Capt. 6 p. m. Allen League 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor to all who are going home to see mother either on earth or in heaven. A Christmas sermon. Subject, "Going home to see mother." Monday, Dec. 22, Madam Bruce, the noted singer, will entertain the people of Baltimore at St. Johns A. M. E. Ch. Bro. Monroe White, Manager. Christmas Day, December 25, will be Baby Day. All the babies of Maryland are invited to come. Union Services of all the churches at 11 a.m. Rev. A. Young will preach to the babies. His choir and congregation. Early union services with the classes in company with their leaders. 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. Pastor. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday, Supt. Albert Whittington, Jr. R. F. IBERT WILSON, Pres. 22 PAYNE MEM A. M. E. CHURCH Calhoun and Laureens Sta. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor, Residence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. John Pembleton. Subj. "The Advent." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Topic, "The Christmas Spirit and it may preail." Isa. 9:2-7. 7.30 p. m., Song Service and sax- by Rev. J. G. Douglass. Special services Christmas Day a. m., Preaching by Rev. P. H. Great, one of the old time preachers, who tell the story as we all love to hear it. Strangers are always welcome. Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m. Special sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. We invite Young Men to this service. 4.30 p. m., Allen League Good pro- gram. Sweet Music. 5 p. m., Class Meeting. 8 p. m. Sermon and Communion. This being the last communion in 1943 the pastor desires to see every member at his post of duty. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. William Butler, Pres. League We welcome friends and visitors to these services 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 2.30 p.m. Sunday School 5.45 p.m., A. C. E. L. 7.45 p.m., sermon by pastor J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. A.C.E.L. Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. J. W. McDonald, Pastor 11 a, m. sermon by pastor, Subject, "The Chief Corner Stone." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. Sermon by S. H. Norwood, D. P. of St. Paul M. E. Church. His Gift and congregation. 6 p. m. Varick C. E. Society. J. B Alkins, President. 8 p. m., Special Sermon by pastor to the Samaritan Lodges of the city. Subject, "The Good Samaritan." W. W. Brown, Sept. 11 a, m., Preaching by Rev J. C. Gor- ters. 2 p. m, Sunday School. 7 p. m, Christian Endeavor 8 p. m., preaching by Pastor. Lord's Supper. Mr. Ed. L. Bouldin, Pres. E. L. Mr. Harry Garpenter, cornetist. Miss Lydia Scott, Organist. The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 a.m., Xmas sermon by Minister 3.00 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., sermon by Minister. Christmas Praise Seats free All welcome Lecture and Prayer Service every Wednesday, 8 p. m. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway, Directress Wm. Anderson, Supt. From Tenant to Landlord and Small Earnings To Thousands Is The Record Washington.—That the National Penitent association of this city, with branch offices in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island, is an institution of business integrity was demonstrated beyond any doubt during the week of its recent fifteenth anniversary celebration held here. The main public meeting was held in the famous Metropolitan A. M. E. church, and the address was delivered by the Rev. L. N. Ross, pastor, whose views on the efforts of the race in all good movements are sound and worthy of attention. The fact that the founders and officers of the association have been able [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] S. W. RUTHERFORD. to build up from a tenant of a single office room at $5 per month in 1898 to landlord holdings worth $50,000 with improved real estate and owners of $103,500 worth of securities, $50,000 of which is on deposit for the protection of its members, shows that the organization is strong financially. It gives employment to fifty clerks and 700 persons employed otherwise. Like the company itself, standing upon an upright, solid and progressive foundation, the officers in the very hour of its Thanksgiving anniversary triumph called a conference at the home office of some of the ablest leaders and thinkers of the race in the nation's capital to consider and formulate plans to stimulate the commercial, industrial and business initiative, energy and enterprise of the 100,000 colored citizens of Washington. The subjects discussed were as follows: "The Relation of the Church to the Business Activities of the Race," by Dr. M. W. D. Norman, Dr. J. Milton Waldron and Rev. W. H. Dean; "Self Help by Intelligent Co-operation," by Dr. C. W. Childs, Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, Mr. F. M. Murray, Rev. A. Randall and Mr. A. Scurlock; "The Power and Necessity of Race Organization," by Judge R. H. Terrell, Professor Nelson E. Weatherless, Hon. H. P. Slaughter, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs and a host of others. Excellent music was rendered by members of the organization. The speakers proudly pointed to the fact that the secretary of the National Benefit association, Mr. S. W. Rutherford, with his able cohorts—officers, agents and clerks—had accomplished a most significant Thanksgiving achievement by immeasurably adding in the emancipation of the Negro from business bondage and placing him upon the business map of the country. The practical results of the conference are encouragement to those willing to do, an understanding of one another, a concrete lesson in the power of getting together—organization and co-operation—and increased confidence in Negro enterprises. Many good seeds were sown which are destined to spring up, ripen and materialize into those things which go to make and sustain a race. As a result of this meeting a new movement of very great value is already in process of formation. The Journal of Commerce and Finance of Philadelphia, one of the leading financial magazines of the country, recently wrote a very favorable editorial with reference to the company, in which it said: "Patrons of the National Benefit association in this city speak of it commendatorially as an institution that does a conservative and successful business and behind which are men of the strongest, character, and this same character in a sense has been imparted to the association. Philadelphia of all classes are slow to act, but they are able to discriminate between that which is unfair and that which is first CONCORD LITERARY CIRCLE. Brooklyn Organization Helds Year End Meeting Night With Dunbar. The Concord Literary circle in Brooklyn held an interesting meeting Thursday evening, Dec. 11, which concluded its program of public exercises of 1913. The general topic for the evening was Paul Laurence Dunbar and his literary productions. The chief speaker was Mrs. Pearl L. Delarte, a woman of fine culture and literary attainments, who was personally acquainted with the late poet for many years. Mrs. Delarte gave a splendid interpretation of the poet's works, recalling personal scenes and incidents from which Dumbar selected much of the data for his poetry and prose composition. She is a native of Ohio, in which state she received her early education. Since residing in New York Mrs. Delarte has been quite active in movements for the betterment of the race, especially along the line of charitable-social settlement work, in which she is an expert investigator. President Walter K. Taylor presided, and Miss D. May Scott, a graduate of the girls' high school and a student of the Training School For Teachers, recorded and also called the membership roll, to which each member responded with a quotation from Dunbar. The vocal and instrumental music rendered by several young men and women gave evidence of ability and careful study on their part. The officials are planning a series of addresses and lectures for the first three months of 1914. CHURCH BURNS MORTGAGE. Brooklyn Congregation Frees Property of Debt and Relays Cornerstone. The Soilam Presbyterian church, in Brooklyn, recently cleared its meeting house of debt by the payment of $17,000. At the relaying of the cornerstone the following articles were deposited under the capstone in a sealed box: Holy Bible, membership roll, picture of Bible class, roll home department Sunday school, eradle roll, church manual fiftieth anniversary, picture of church on Prince street, senior choir list, J. Π. White organist; junior choir list, copy of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle of Nov. 18, Brooklyn Daily Standard Union of Nov. 19, the New York Age of Nov. 20, the Amsterdam News of Nov. 21 and the Brooklyn Times of Nov. 22. Upon these articles were placed the record of the church corporation, a brick from the church on Prince street, a program of the exercises celebrating the burning of the mortgage, names of all the officers of the church, picture of the church, names of all the working organizations of the church, church manual, Canadian coin, hymn book of Mrs. Mary Fisher, biography of Mrs. Fisher, the oldest member at her death. The Rev. Dr. William A. Alexander has been pastor of this church for the past fourteen years and still leads his parishioners onward and upward in religious achievement. COMMISSIONER DELANEY DENIES COLOR LINE REPORT. Yonkers Girl Given Place In Department at Albany, N. Y. Commissioner John H. Delaney of the department of efficiency and economy at Albany, N. Y., denies the report that Miss Julia Johnson of Yonkers, N. Y., who passed a successful examination for copist and typewriter, was refused work by the department when she reported Dec. 1 for duty at the request of the department because she was a colored gift. At any rate, it is alleged that Miss Johnson was told that her services were not needed then, but she should come back within a week's time. Meanwhile Miss Johnson consulted her lawyer, who in turn reported the matter to the deputy commissioner, calling the attention of that official to the law governing the civil service; also that Miss Johnson's name was on the eligible list and that she had been sent for by the department. This hint was sufficient, and on Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, Miss Julia Johnson, the girl in question, reported again for duty and was assigned to a desk in the department of efficiency and economy. The salary to begin with is $50 per month. Bible Training School in Newark. The Bible training school of the Alpha Industrial institute has succeeded in securing permanent headquarters at 149 Bank street, Newark, N. J. The work is in charge of the Rev. Page M. Beverly, who has the co-operation of the pastors and churches in Newark and other cities and towns in the state in his efforts to build up strong institutions for religious instruction. A group of students of the school recently visited the Calvary Baptist church, East Orange, where they rendered a most instructive literary and musical program. Tuskegee Teachers Hold Reception. The annual teachers' reception at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute was held Saturday evening. Dec. 6. in Tompkins hall. Besides the faculty of the institute, representatives were present from the Alabama State Teachers' association and other well known and successful educators from Atlanta, Birmingham, Opolika and Montgomery. The occasion was not only a pleasant one, but afforded opportunity for mutual conference among those engaged with the various problems of school management. New Gulfport, Miss.-The Knights of Pythias of Mississippi are putting forth every effort to develop the uniform rank and make it one of the strongest in the country. For that purpose Brigadier General John W. Harris has appointed Colonel G. V. Ruby of this city chief of staff. Colonel G. V. Ruby is one of the most prominent business men on the coast and has considerable influence among all classes of people in this section of the country. He has contributed much to the uplift of his people. He has been very successful and is the owner of much valuable property. He was born in Louisiana about fifty-one years ago. Although young and not long out of slavery, he felt that he should put forth an effort to help his parents in life; hence his education was limited, but what he did get was thorough, and he has been able to use it to good advantage. Thus he is numbered with the forces at work in the south for the elevation of our people. His first work was on the Mississippi river as second steward on a mail and passenger steamer. In this he dis- ```markdown ``` COLONEL G. V. RABY. tinguished himself as a manager and a man of rare ability. He made friends among the men who worked under him and with those who were over him. He had in mind that in order to succeed he would have to have friends. With this turn of mind it is not surprising to note that he took up politics, and he thought that through the ballot his people would have to help to win their way in securing their rights. He soon became a leader in politics in Louisiana. His worth was from time to time recognized, and he filled some important positions. Six years were spent in the United States customs service as sugar inspector and sugar sampler. For several years he held a position of trust in the United States mint. In this he distinguished himself. In everything that meant advancement of his race, he was found in the front rank. In the work of the churches he is liberal in his contribution and always ready to assist in other directions. It was in 1002 that Colonel Raby left New Orleans for Gulfport at the beginning of its development. He thought that he would grow up with the town. The Great Southern hotel was just completed, and he accepted the position of baggage agent and transfer clerk. This position he held for ten years. He made good and invested his money in real estate. He is now chancellor commander of his Pythian lodge, senior warden in his Masonic lodge and past noble father in his Odd Fellows' lodge and an officer in the highest ranks in the Odd Fellows. Two years ago Colonel Ruby got the contract for hauling the mail from the depot to the postoffice, and he is making a good record. Fourteen years ago death visited his home and took there from his wife. He looked after the children until four years ago, when he married Mrs. Rose Thompson Lively, the sister of N. D. Thompson of Los Angeles, Cal. His daughter married two years ago and is living in Gulfport. During the Spanish-American war Mr. Ruby was one of the recruiting officers for the United States and assisted in the organization of the regiment which went from Mississippi to the front. Have You Considered That A WOMAN'S HAIR Is Her Glory Then Why Not Call and See Mrs. M. Faulkner Who Guarantees to Make the Hair Grow One of the Finest Hair Creams Known to Modern Chemists. 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V These Business Enterprises Should be Supported Former Columbia Professor Will Make a Strong Fight Against Segregation. NEW ABOLITION MOVEMENT Will Make Tour Under Auspices of National Association for the Advancement of Col- ored People pe N. BARNETT PODSON: New York.—Professar J, E. Spin. gorn, formerly of Cotumbis university, New York, aud sow president of the New York branch of the National As: sociation For the Advancesent of Cot- ored People, will bezin a tour of the middle west Jan. 1 in the interests of that assochition, for the purpese of protesting against the xexrexution of the races in Uwe federal bureaus in Washington and of stimulating the up- Uft of the race in ether ways. Dr. Spinaarn fs one of the most ar- dent and uncompromising white cham- pions of the civil rights of the Ameri. can Negro, aid his western tour should certainly help to crystallize the nation- a} conscience aginst sexregation, jim- crowisin, Iynehing aud. all other dis: advantages under which colored peo- ple in this conniry new sniffer, Professor Spingarn’s first speech wilt bo delivered at Detroit on the even- ing of Jan. S, and he will then visit Indianapolis, Quincy, Chicago, Kansas City, Topeka, St. Louis and ether eit. ies, Tle will make the entire tour at his own expense, He has tnd a distin: guished career as a scholar and pub- lieist. For Owelve years he was: pro- fessor of comparative literature in Co- lumbla university, retiring in 1911. ile is the author of numerous books, some of which have been trunshited Jnto foreizn languazes, und he ig also the author of a volume of verse, “The : Sp Ta Be is fee Soo Ny | 0 ae Fa : . ae Re ga, Bare ee Neer, Set Rey RRS SSG te, eee Se ree New Hesperides and Other Pooms,” avhich has attracted much attention Jn this country as well as in England. He bas been Interested in public at- fairs for nang years, having been the Kepublican candidate for member of congress in the Kizhtcouth New York Aistriet iy INOS; when he received the highest indorsemonts from President Roosevelt, Seeretary of Stute Elin Root aud other distinguished states: anen, Lis services tu the canse of the Americnn Negra have been expectatly fmportant. He is an ardent expanent of the new itbolitionisin, which sims to bring to the cause of the rights of colored people the same devoted en thisiasme whieh eharieterized (he ob ce abolitionism of William Ltusd Gar vison and Wendell Phillips. As a dele: kale the first Praxressive national Convention at Chieazo in August, 172. he nttracte national stttention to this new movement by his galiant elfert fo commit the: party to aspkink in its pkitform which wontd open the door Of hope tothe 10,000,000 eglered pee ple of the Uaited States. ‘fhe National Assovintion For the Advancement of Colored People, of Which Professor Spingarn will be the Persunal representative during bis western tonr, ts an argealaition cont posed of members of both eters, with: headquarters in New York and with branches fn. over twenty cities. in chiding Reston, Providence, Philadel phia, Baltimore, Washington, Chirazo. Detroit, Indianapolis, St. Lents, Kane sis City, Yopeka, Los Angeles and ‘Tacoma, * The president is Moorfield Storey. the distinguished Boston tawyer, ad among its directors. are Oswald Gar vison Villard, Jane Addams, Dr. C. 8. Bentley, Mary White Ovington, Ero: fossar JB. Spingarn, Chartés Edward Russell, Dro W. BB Du Beds, Hee John Haynes Holnes, Wiltiae Entish Walling and Bishop Walters The of Hekal organ ef the association is the Crisis, a monthly maxazhie edited by Dr Di Bois, which new has a cirena tion of 253,000 copies, distrintted in ev ery tite of the Union and in over’ ten foreign conntries About. 20 per cont of che readers: of this paper are white and 80. per cent colored. al though, of course: no ésaet figures Along these tines are possible: to: 4 certain. RAMPANT RACE PREJUDICE. rat, | Seek Ones -PURGCOW I In. National.Government Service, * he spirit of America and its instt- tutions “which declires that neither creed nor color shill be the measure of man and bis opportunity. is a [strange and an alien thing in Wash- fngton. todas. In its pkice is: preju- dice, narrow and. sectional, and this prejudice rules in oftices in which ev- ery emplosee. his obtained his plice throuzh competitive examination and has won by merit alone the right to wor's tn the service of bis government. says the Philidelphia Hress. For the first tue in its bistory the Jimerow Ins of the south bas invaded the department work at Wasbington. This is the law whieb says that the one distinction to be made, the one Ine to be drawn. is that of color, It prescribes the pkice aud the limits which each gece shall occupy. It for- bids them (3 occupy the same quar- ters. ‘The southern Demorrats who come to official Washington have always brought with them the race feeling of thelr section. ‘They have: showed It when occasion aroxe. ft. has never been concealed. Hut nntit now it bas not been permitted to stills abroad and tide rongtishod over the usages and tie practice of years. Never before hns it interfered with the work of the government as it was being carried on at Washington. Occasionally. there have beew instances of hndividnal race feeling in the departments, but this has alwars been promptly squelched by the cabinet officer in charge wher: ever it showed its head. Now a settled plain and policy have been adopted. ‘Those of one race shall no longer do their work in the sume [room with those vif the ather, It mat ters nut that thelr wark is of the sane grade and character, that the “aretbud of performance Is equal in merit, that the efficiency fs the same. ‘The faye ot the south Uhit says te the man of ane race “Thou shalt” and to the men of che other race “Thow shalt nat is wwe 0s tended to the wlliees of the gavern ment. ‘This has not happened casualty, Ut fs the result of deliberation, ‘The head of the administration cxumet Say Unt he knows nothing of ik: A Uhorengh Inquiry was) made when first Ube charge of race separation was made The inquiry was made by men whe are friendly ro the president and. wel) wishers af Wis adwinistration. (© was thorough, and twas fir, ‘The ver diet. was guilty, siven rescrerfntty, ne With no gneertsinty One by one the departnwts have fallen into, line snd kept step to. the ew and. backward maven tn the great workshop af the tation, conduct ed and supported by the Cands. of the goverment, where the only entrance is by the door of civil service extmt fiation. there ix today drawn the tine of color, with ail that’ such action means. And unt nutil the rte ot Wondrow Wilsin has this hing been Gann. NATIONAL UPLIFT AGENCY HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING. Report of League on Urban Conditions i “Shows Good Results. | The anuant meeting of the Nattanat Leagne on Urlan Conditions Among cons Peaple, recently field at the asseinbly hall of the Gnited Charities duilding, In New York, showed rhe efficient work sul binge results af the league's uctivity: during | Une past twelve months. Professor Kelly Miller of Howard university delivered the prineipat ad dress on “Lhe City Negro.” In his usual. effcetive style. he described the | probleuns which: cunfront members ot the rive who move to the city nd the efforts which must be made w belp them meet city Sconditions. Me said that our penpie in the city were tn | greater werd of :iteution Uta-those in the comrry becuse there were ereat Fer forces: in the envirgnment of the city to degrade, Mr. Ly Hollinzswurth Wood of New Yorke sas time ctutiastn of the meet: [ing atid describe) in graphic terms the Fsvork af euvaperation. housing improsee iment. industrial improvement, travel jer ‘tid. big brother, big sister and other work carried on by the leaxwe, He poiated out espectally the develop. ments which the league has recently entered pon. in southern cities. An important featnre of the meetin was an iltustrated lecture bs Dr George B. Haynes of Fisk aniversity and director of the Nativnal leazne ihe views showed som af the fens ing, sanitary: economic and ether con ditions among Xexrocs: in the cities fand the work the leagie tas done in improving those eunditions. | ‘Those present especially enjoyed the music by the orchestra and chorns ot the Musie Seto! Settlement For Cob pared Hoople, Me, David 1. Martin di Froctur: also Mr. David Manns: and Miss Helen ©. Smith rendered & sont which met with a hearty encore from : the andienee. Both from the addeesses and the ‘etereapticen views the league showed Felearis the great work it te duit to give to the colored people in the eitles “not-alms, but opportunity.” Hold. Elaborate: Lincoln Celebration. As this year marks the Hftieth an niversary of the issuance of Lineatn’s emancipation praciamation, ony people throughout >the. Dnited States should endeavor to make ‘the celebration sf the: great emancipator’s birthday, Feb. 42, 1944, tae most. elborate’ of ans Jel in previons: sears THE AFRO-AMERICAN. LEDGER We have a large ztock ot F SUNDAY SCHOGL, |enitstenetss. r taY |kinds. Large heaters. also cook carpets of different styles; bedr —= parlor suits. a full line of he | goods. Will aim to please all Lesson XI,—Fourth Quarter, For | See ste Firse. Dec. 21,1913. J... Wm. H. Dod: Dealer in New and Second Han ture, Stones, Oil Cloths, 2 THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. | tings, Carpets, ete. Text of the Leeson, John i, 1-13. Memory Verses, 1-3—Golden Text John i, 12—Cornmentary by Rev. D. M, Stearns. We would be glad to take the rest Jar lesson in Josh, xiv as our meutit!- tion for today and be refreshed by Us story of Caleb, who felt as strong at eighty-five as he did at forty and asked Joshua for the mountain where the xI- ants were «nd received Mebron as part of: his inheritance because he had wholly followed. the Lord God of Is rag, but we choose the Christmas les: son for a greater thin Caleb is bere. even the Tord, whom Caich followed and who kept him alive all those years While over (00.000 died in the wilder- ness. ‘The studies for 1914 will be on the life of Christ in the gospels, coneluled from 1912, when the last lessons were in Mart, xviii, and this will form a connecting link as well as be a more appropriite Christmas stndy. “The Word was mate flesh” points us to Gal, Iv.4, “When the fullness of the time was came God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law to redeem them that were nn- der the iw;" also to Heb, ii, 1, “Por as much then as the children are par- takers of Hest and blood, Efe also Mim- self Likewise took: part of the sane.” We must remember U ‘Tim, fii, 16, Great is Uke mystery of godliness; Gol was manifest in the Mesh.” We are not asked to understand tt. far we cannot, but we can believe it, Asishop Thorold has said that (0 rece: nize what we cannot explain and to consent that it should not he esplain- ca is the humility of true wisdom, ane ta accent what we could not atherwise have known, on the authority of God's Frevealed word. is the obedience of faith, ‘To this we are called—absoltite and nneondirignal faith in every word of Gad, This is the cagle gospel. as Matthew is the lion. Mark the ox and Luke the man, Tere we soar beyond all the others’ Matthew ttkes us baek ts Abraham, Lake to Adam, Int here we are taken to the beximing, before the world was, and to the Creator of all things, without whom was not any- thing made that was made terse 2, He is called “the Word of God" in Rev. xix. 13, and “the Word" in 1 Jobs ¥, 7 Mfe ine “the Word of the Lord” in Gen, sve t. is ate Himself tilking Hto Abram, ‘The Bible is the written word, and Te is tie living” Word. Some one has said: The Series and the Tord hear one most holy: nme, “The written snd the Tiving Ward are ia all things the same. The is distinct from and yet one wittr the Pather, “The Word was with Gort and the Ward was Gale? As one bis said, this is tao high for as. but in verse 1 He comes meur to us in hn | man form and tihernactes among us. “He is the Babe who was born in Leth. Jehem: and yet His goings forth tive “been from of old, from the days of eternity (Mic, ¥. 2), ‘The. same verse says Unit Te was horn to be rater in Israel, and in Jobu i, 49 Nathamiet reeagnizel Him as such, saying, “Ral. bi, ‘Thon art the Son of God; Chou swe the King of Israel." Ue has never yet ruled in Israel, bat Me Tlimself answered Pilate, “Thon sayest that Fama King, ‘To this end was 1 born and for this eanse eame L into the workl™ dobn xviii. 37), ‘Though we rarely, if ever. see this litle, “the Ruler of Israel!” In Christ- mas Suuday school decorations, vet for the fulliliment of this the world waits, He fe the only Lite and Light of men individually. but when [He shall cone augiiy as the Light and Glory of bsract then mations shall rome to her light aml kings tw the brightness of her tis: ing. -{t shall he to the world as Ee from: the dead. eisa. Ix, 1st: Bom, xi, 1h, ‘There is no life or Hight or knowl edize’ol the true Gor apart frou Hin. for He only can’ reveal the Father (verse: 19), and. these who do nit tes ceive Hin as Ged do not know the trne Gad, bat worship a gor) of cheir own imagination, suggested te then hy (ho Gad. af this world. the Euler of the darkness of this work! (1 Cor. iv, dz Eph. vie 12 ‘The prophets have spoken the traih by the Moly Spirit. hut Te is the ‘Prnth (ohn xiv. Gy and reveals to ns the holiness of God and aur sinfutuess, Int also the grace that saves sites freely hy His terits verse 17: Kom. ffi, 24: ve TT Con, viii, T think tet verses 10. 11 are amons the saddest in the whole Pible, tellin ns that the world that was made by: Tim knew [im not, and the peapie when He came to redeem received flim not, ‘They make as think of Bis preccesees eee : Orpheum Theatre § ! FORMERLY MONUMENTAL « Y . East Baltimore St. and Falisway Bec: 2 MERRY HAPPY WEEKS 2. {Commencing Monday, Mat., December 22d. x7 Matinees Mon. Wed. Thu. Sat. Prices f5, 25, 35, 50, 75, $1.00 : Looe OEE: eee : Ce 5 fo. Y So fea ; y Oi a a Y LEP OR noe en ; Lo & y Ce ae v Se Oe) & o ie ee gS ea s 5 z 8 : EVBRIE FILL ~ ; Y 6 a het BA Aa i ANDTHEDARKTOWNFOLLIES §& yi IN THE FASTIDIOUS MUSICAL JOVALTY K vue y ‘ : R We have a large stock ot Fail “and Winter eocds on hand. | Stoves of all ‘Kinds, Large heaters. also cook stoves, carpets of different styles; bedroom and parlor suits, a full ine ‘of hovschold guvds. Will aim to please all comers, See Me First. _.. Wm. H. Dodd.. ‘Dealer in New and Second Hand Furni- "ture, Stones, Of Cloths, Mat- lings, Carpets, ete. Packing and Shipping to any’ port of the City or Country Moving Wagons for Hire 1131 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore, od. Phone Mt. Vernon 4010 M 124 HAWKINS’ DINING ROOM 143 MARKET PLSCE Below Baltimore St, We are still doing business at the old stand and serving those fine meals at moderate prices. Home cooking, po- lite service and cheerful sur- roundings. The, patronage of the public is solicited. Phone, St. Paul 5¢69 MRS. L. JACKSON, Proprietress. Come and Buy Your Clothing From Mme. Brown-Wade, 2145 pivision Street. Private dwelling Largest and cheapést clothing: Ltsiness in Northwest Baltimore. Ladies? dresses from $1.00 10 $7.00. Seporate coats. shirts aud waists, One piece dresses trom 25c, to $6.0. Men's separate coats 0c. Men, women anc children’s shoes from ¥5e. to $1 25 per par, Evering ara wedding gowns. ot and Oper fromS 2. m. to 9p, m. mle gee GUE? ATW). £9. a RiRe aE Pe w./THE STAR HAIR GROWER... | A WGNBERFUL HAIR DRESSING AND GROWER . One thousand agents wanted. Good mney. ERE. made. I want agents in every cily and, vigage? 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J LEAD—OTHERS FOLLOW Tcarry a full Line of Hu- man Bair Goode Combines made in pnife and braids “Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Pace Massage end Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolvhin St., 3rd Roce. Nit arcenicanRe0, Cross AY Ry Sassi, . pace og Vn al Characterizing the colored department of the Maryland Anti-Saloon League as a jim crow institution, Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, in an address before the Baptist Ministers' Meeting Monday, asserted that he would not cooperate with the league in its work against the saloon. He said, however, that he was as strongly in favor of prohibition, as he was a generation ago, when he was a member of the executive committee of the Prohibition Party. Dr. Johnson's remarks followed an address before the ministers by Rev. D. D. Turpeau, who has charge of the colored department of the Maryland Anti-saloon League, in which the latter said that inasmuch as the league had recently taken a stand for prohibition that Dr. Johnson and his colleagues could work with the league. At the annual meeting of the Maryland Colored Baptist Convention last June, Dr. Johnson succeeded in defeating a resolution endorsing the work of the Antisaloon League. He gave as his reason for opposing the resolution of endorsement that the league stood for local option, while he stood for absolute prohibition. The resolution was introduced at the instance of Dr. Turpeau. When seen by a representative of the Afro-American Ledger, Dr. Turpeau said that he regretted that Dr. Johnson could not see his way clear to endorse the work of the league. He also expressed the opinion that Dr. Johnson was not really opposed to the continued existence of the saloon. Dr. Johnson told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger that he regarded the liquor traffic as a monster evil, that he had been its consistent and insistent foe, but that he would not, as has always been his custom, endorse any "jim crow" department. RETIRING OFFICERS TENDERED A RECEPTION On Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock a very pleasant reception was tendered to the retiring offices of the cabinet of the Epworth League of Ames M. E. Church at the residence of Mrs. Marie Heigh, 1357 N. Carey street. Those present were: Mrs. Annie Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Raif, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Valentine, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Curtis, Mrs. Estelle Ray, Mrs. Rosiebelle M. Abrams, Mr. John Pully Mr. Charles Pulley Mr. William Mason, Mr. Thomas Kelson, Miss Lottie Middleton, Mr. Joseph Bailey. After a fine musical rendition the guests were served with the delicacies of the season. JUDGE WILLIAMS TALKS TO TEACHERS The Baltimore Educational Association held its monthly meeting at Grace Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon and the speaker was Judge T. J. C. Williams, of the Juvenile Court. Judge Williams, who was introduced by Councilman Cummings, delivered a splendid address upon the purpose and work of the Juvenile Court. He asked the cooperation of the teachers in the great work of saving the boys. It is to be regretted that more of the teachers were not present as there is no doubt that each would have received an inspiration and would have gone forth with renewed energies to the great work of saving the boys. Mr. Howard M. Gross is the president and Miss Annie E. Smith the secretary. PAYNE SAUSAGE EATING CHAMPION At the residence of Mrs. Emma Brown there was a reception held on Monday, December 15. The evening was spent playing cards and dancing. There was a prize given for the largest sausage eater and was won by E. Jerome Payne. Those present were: Misses. Hester Amity, Mildred Brown, Alma Turner, Julia Welson, Ester Sewell and Messrs. Allan Major, Roye Marshall, Walter Deman, Reginald Hamer, Clifton Jones, Joseph Caulk, Alfred Upsher, Nathaniel Goynes and E. Jerome Payne. STARKS LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS At the meeting of S. W. Starks Lodge, Knights of Pythias on Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected: J. C. Shorts, chancellor commander; G. C. Dennis, vice chancellor; Emerson Hillen, master of finance; William Day, keeper of records and seal; Rev. J. W. MacDonald, prelate; W. L. Miller, master-at-arms, and Dr. Henry F. Brown and Daniel H. Murphy, representatives to the MY FRIEND FROM KENTUCKY J. Leubrie Hill and the "My Friend from Kentucky Company" will be on the boards at the Orpheum Theater, formerly the old Monumental Theater, at Baltimore street and Fallsway, next week and the week after. The troupe could not secure booking at any other local house during Christmas and New Year's weeks. The book, lyrics and music are by Mr. Hill, and the show is regarded by critics as a highly credible one. The chorus includes such catchy song hits as "Rock Me in the Cradle of Love." "Good Time While I can," and "Waiting All Day Long." Among those in the aggregation are Julius Gleen, who wants to marry a chicken and almost commits bigamy; Samuel Gaines, who takes the part of an old colored man; Anna Cook Paulsey, Miss Schepar and James J. Vaughn, who leads the orchestra. The show received a flattering reception at the Lafayette Theater, New York City, and one critic wrote: "The show could hardly be excelled for good fun and music. And it is going to push Mr. J. Leubrie Hill strongly into the limelight. The boy seems to be there always." MRS. LOUISA V. BIRCH Mrs. Louisa V. Birch, of Providence, R. I., departed this life on December 15th, the beloved daughter of Richard Taylor and the late Louisa V. Taylor. She is survived by her husband William Birch and two children, three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Annie Thomas, Mrs. Mattie Derry, Mrs. Lottie Murray, Messrs. R. Ernest Taylor and E. B. Taylor. The funeral took place on last Thursday in Providence, R. I. BAZAR AT TRINITY The Annual Bazar at Trinity A. M. E. Church convened on Monday of this week and will continue until next Friday. ZION CHURCH FLOURISHING According to reports submitted at the quarterly conference at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church last Friday, the church was flourishing under the pastorate of Rev. J. W. MacDonald. The presiding elder, Rev. M. L. Blalock, preached Sunday. What is it to be? A Sunshine to care for the sick and the poor. The Sunshine donated a beautiful basket to a sick lady, Mrs. Oden on Stockton street and also donated Mrs. Brown on Upton street. All are welcome. Come and join the Sunshine at 1333 Upton street. Mrs. Mollie Aulton, chairman. The Ladies' Aid Society of Centennial M. E. Church will give a bazaar commencing December 18, 1913 and closing January 1. Season tickets 25 cents. Single tickets 5 cents. Many beautiful attractions each night. Mrs. Mary Robinson, president. Mrs. Georgia Pulley, secretary Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., pastor. Colored Young Women Chris Tiring Work Days. You are invited to attend the Services on Sunday, December 21, 1913 5 p. m. Colonel Gillespie of N. Carolina will make an address. Instrumental solo by Mr. Jeennings. M. E. Murphy, President E. E. Bright, Secretary. Mrs. H. C. Smith, Gen'l Sec. 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. The Art class will hold no meeting in Christmas week, but all members are asked to be present Dec. 29. Galilee C. M. E. Church, Whatcoat St. Near Mosher, W. D. Wood, Pastor Sunday, Dec. 21, 11.30 a.m., sermon by pastor, subject, "The Great One From Edom." Sunday School at 2.30. Epworth League at 6.30 p. m. At 8.30 p. m., sermon by pastor, subject, "The Stone cut out of the Mountain. J. F. Smith, Supt. Rev. W. H. Wilmore, Pres. LIVERY STABLES Boarding Hiring Sales Horses Boarded by the day, week, or month. Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of the city. Satisfaction guaranteed 616-18 GREENWILLOW ST. C. & P. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3180 Y. A FREE prescription which will check Whooping Cough will be sent to all parents with children suffering Whooping Cough, if the parent's name and address, child's or children's age and a two cent stamp be sent to Dr. D.N.E.Campbell, 1369 N. Carey St., Balto. Md. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER who are developing on broad lines the only suburb strictly for our colored citizens. NO SEGREGATION HERE. This suburb was opened last Spring, and already nearly 700 of these beautiful villa sites have been disposed of to the very best and most prominent colored people of Baltimore. is situated at Pumphrey's Station, A. A. Co., 15 minutes' ride on two electric lines—Baltimore and Annapolis Short Line and W., B. & A. Only five miles from City Hall and on two prominent thoroughfares—Brooklyn avenue and Annapolis road. Prices of these large lots range from $75 to $425. NO HIGHER. On very easy terms, and good titles. Grasp this opportunity while you may as you will never have such a chance again to secure so much ground for so little money and on such easy terms near this great city. Only 227 of these most desirable lots left. OUR REFERENCES are nearly 400 satisfied customers, who are the present owners of these beautiful waterfront to hilltop villa sites. Write, phone or call for printed list of names of owners, plats and free tickets to see this property or apply to agents with red badge at Camden Station every day at 1.35 and 2.35 P. M., at Gate No. 5, Sunday, every hour from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M., or any other time to suit your convenience. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chau s etc., all of the latest designs. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones (nee Mossell) wish to extend thanks and appreciation to the many friends for their many kindnesses, sympathy and beautiful floral designs which were received upon the death of their little daughter, E. Brewda Jones, who was buried from her late reidence, 548 W. Lanvale street, December 16, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Lyttleton C. Johnson and family of 709 George street take this means to thank the officers and members of Mongolia Tab. No. 11, of Fishermen of Galilee, also the Chauffeur of the taxicab for their faithful attendance in looking after their daughter, Miss Emma F. Johnson, who was taken suddenly ill at the meeting of her lodge at the Good Hope Hall on last Monday night. She was taken to her home in a taxi. We are glad to inform her many friends that she is now slowly improving. I take this method of thanking Dr. Charles H. Fowler and Truly Hatchett, for their kindness, and brotherly interest preceding and following the death of my sister, Mrs. Mary E. Anderson. Joseph L. Butler. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and words of sympathy during our bereavement at the death of our daughter and sister, also for the floral designs for Miss Elsie Webb. By her father and sister, Solomon Webb and Irene Bernard, 875 Linden avenue. Mrs. Regina Ashby, of 531 George street, who met with an accident on December 2 wishes to thank those friends for their kindness and would be glad to have them call to see her. Mrs. Martha Legree Johnson, of 1222 Division street, who has been confined to her home with illness for the past three months is much improved. Mrs. Johnson thanks her many friends for their sincere kindness shown her and her children during her illness. --- BRILLIANT PROGRAM BRILLIANT PROGRAM At the A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church this Sunday at 5:45 P. M. Given by the Crescent Orchestra. Prof. Ernest Hoban, director. Representatives from Metropolitan, Shaip St., Asbury, First Baptist and Centennial Churches will take part in the program. Under the management of Mr. Joshua Northern. Every body welcome. Liberal offering at the door. Mamie Woolford, president. NOTICE—Mrs. Annie S. Banks, wife of the late George W. Banks, proprietress of the Yale Lunch Room, 124 W. Biddle street, has sold out her business; but still resides at the above address. 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. ```markdown ``` IT DOSEN'T PAY TO RENT Every cent you pay for rent is gone forever. You are never safely settled if you rent, as your house can be sold at any time. Now is the time to buy. It will pay you to call for our terms and list of property. Homeseeker's Realty Company 11 E. Fayette St. Phone St. Paul 2370 One nice room for rent. Apply to 725 N. Eutaw street. Desire a reliable tenant. .PALACE THEATRE. Fayette Street, near Eutaw 6 Big Vaudeville Acts 6 AND PHOTO PLAYS TOYS TO LADIES AND CHILDREN AT ALL MATINEES ADMISSION 10 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 At Pumphrey's Station, A. A: Co., 15 minutes' ride on lines—Baltimore and Annapolis Short Line and W., B. A. five miles from City Hall and on two prominent lines—Brooklyn avenue and Annapolis road. Prices of lots range from $75 to $425. NO HIGHER. On very good titles. Grasp this opportunity while you may never have such a chance again to secure so much so little money and on such easy terms near this great 227 of these most desirable lots left. FERENCES are nearly 400 satisfied customers, who are owners of these beautiful waterfront to hilltop villa, phone or call for printed list of names of owners, plats tickets to see this property or apply to agents with red menden Station every day at 1.35 and 2.35 P. M., at Gate day, every hour from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M., or any other your convenience. A FEW LIVE AGENTS WANTED. JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete Other Funerals as low as $25. $35. $40. $50. Higher Grade $100. $150. $175. 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Johnson, who was taken suddenly ill on Monday night is much improved at her home 709 George street. Miss Sarah Wallace, of 1141 N. Carey street, who has been ill, is much improved. Miss Fannie Hall, assistant principal of Cleveland, N. C., will spend the holiday at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hall, 709 W. Mulberry street. Prof. John W. Brown, director of Bethel A. M. E. choir, who has been ill at his residence, 933 Argyle avenue, is much improved and expects to be out in a few days. Double offering New Year Day, Thursday, January 1st, from 6 P. M., Galilean auditorium. Mr. L. E. Toomey, director. Admission 25 cents. Mme. Anna Lee Slade, of Washington and Mrs. M. Louise Mitchell were the guests at luncheon on Friday afternoon given by Mrs. Ophelia Pratt and Mrs. Arnold, of Russell street. Mt. Winans. ORGAN RECITAL AT ST. PETER CLAVEBS A large audience was present at St. Peter Glavier Catholic Church on last Sunday night where an organ recital was given under the auspices of the choir. Mrs. Agnes Addison Cooper and Miss Margaret Dorsey were the soloists. The Holy Name Society, an organization of the Church, was present in a body. Rev. Father Nally is pastor of the church. WATCH OUT FOR JOHNSON A man named Johnson, representing himself as an architect and builder, has been endeavoring to interest lot holders at Patapsco Park in a scheme to build houses after 50 is paid to him. Several persons are said to have paid him. Officials of the Patapsco Park Land Co., say that the man has no connection with them, and that his scheme is not only visionary, but probably fraudulent. GRAND MASTER EVANS ACCIDENTLY SHOOTS MR. KESS Columbus Kess, wel known resident of Magothy, Md., was accidentally shot into both eyes by Joseph P. Evans, grand master of Masons, last Friday. They were out gunning and had separated. 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