The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XXII NO. 20 THE ANNUAL MEETING OF N. A. A. C. P. Dr. W. E. B. Dubois Attacks the Proposed Segregation of Farm- ers in North Carolina. MEMBERSHIP IS NOW 3,000 Prominent Men and Women who Were Elected to the Board New York, January 7.—Race segregation in its various aspects was discussed at the public session of the annual business meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, held at the United Charities Building Monday. Representative men and women of both races, who are intensely interested in the cause of human rights, were present from all sections of the country. At the public session addresses were made by Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis, who attacked the proposed segregation of colored farmers in North Carolina Oswald Garrison Villard, who declared that the Association intended to force the administration's hand on the segregation of government employees; Mrs. Robert M. LaFollette, who told of her efforts against segregation at Washington, and Charles Edward Russell, prominent Socialist, who declared that all class and race proscriptions were wrong. A business session of the Association was held in the afternoon, and encouraging reports from officers and committees of the Association were heard The following were elected as directors for terms running until 1917; Elbridge L. Adams, Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, Rev. W. H. Brooks, Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, Mrs. Florence Kelley, Chnres Edward Russell, and John G. Underhill, of New York; Miss Mary White Ovington, of Brooklyn; and Miss Jane Adams and Dr. C. E. Bentley, of Chicago. Moorfield W. Storey, of Boston, was reelected president. Dr. J. E. Spingarn, was elected chairman of the executive committee, taking the place of Oswald Garrison Villard, who was chosen treasurer. The reports of committees showed that the Association had grown to include about 3,000 members, an increase of some 1,900 for the year, and that it now has an income of almost $14,000, representing an increase of $7,000, or 100 per cent for the year. Among those making reports as presidents of local branches were: Dr. F. N. Cardozo, Baltimore; Bishop J. C. Caldwell Philadelphia; Butler R. Wilson, Boston; Archibald H. Grimke, Washington, and Dr. C. E. Bentley, Chicago. Bishop Levi J. Coppin and Dr. W. A. Sinclair, both of Philadelphia, were among the many present. A committee was appointed to make up a program for the annual convention of the Association, which will be held in Baltimore in April. OPPOSING RACE PROGRESS. Dr. DuBois began his talk on farm segregation by reviewing the solution of the Negro problem suggested twenty-five years ago: "Take the Negro out of politics. Train him for work, particularly for farm work. The result will be the disappearance of the Negro problem." He went on to give M. statistics to show that the Negro has submitted to practical disfranchisement through a large part of the South, and to complete social discrimination against him, that he might gain the chance for education and independent support. But the results have been, Dr. Du Bois asserted, that the colored schools have been neglected, that a large proportion of the colored children are not in school, and that there has been quiet but determined opposition to the success of the higher schools for Negroes, while in the industrial and agricultural field the Negro has had to contend against tremendous odds. Instead of welcoming the fact that, despite odds, the Negro has developed his abilities and acquired farm property as the working out of the solution suggested a quarter of a century ago, Dr. DuBois said, the advancement of the race has roused alarm. So long as the Negro accepted education as training to work for the white man, there was no trouble, he said; but when he began to work for himself, objections at once suggested themselves. The result is the proposition of Clarence Poe, as editor of the Progressive Farmer, that when the greater part of the acreage in a section is owned by one race, the voters may say that no land shall be sold to a member of another race, providing the vote is approved by a reviewing judge or county commission, a plan. Dr. DuBois asserted, based on the theory of race segregation which has resulted in degradation and failure in the case of the Indians, and which is now aimed directly against a far larger class, the colored people. DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN Kansas City, Kan., January 7. Mrs. Jennie Thompson, a centenarian, died at the home of her son, Tolliver Thompson, at this place on the morning of December 31, after a brief illness. She was born in Orange county, Virginia, in 1811, where she lived until about the close of the Civil War. She came to Kansas nearly three years ago. NEW YORK'S OLDEST DOCTOR DEAD New York, January 7.—Du P. A. Johnson, the oldest colored physician in the city, died New Year's day. He was born in New Jersey 61 years ago. He was a chater member of the National Medical Association and was the founder of the McDonogh Hospital. Funeral services were held at his late home last Saturday, R.v. H. C. Bishop officiating. AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT WILSON AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT WILSON Mr. President:— You will, I know, pardon this intrusion upon your well-earned rest, after nearly a year of the arduous and exacting labors attendant upon your induction into the high office which you now hold. A retrospect, though, of the last year reveals so many unpleasant experiences under your administration, and so many severe civic and political losses to those of your fellow-citizens, who are of the colored race, that we feel justified in addressing you this open letter in the hope that at this season when the nobler impulses sway men's actions, you may reject the suggestions of our enemies and administer a tardy justice to the millions of your colored constituents, who are not only ignored as a part of the body politic but are neglected, disfranchised, and persecuted by some of your party associates and subordinates. You will recall, Mr. President that, before your election, you assured us that you would see that we should, so far as lay in your power, enjoy every political and civic right guaranteed us by the constitution, as well as receive every opportunity for substantial civic growth and development. You will also recall, Mr. President, the letter addressed to a colored minister, a graduate of the Princeton Theological Seminary, in which you assured him that your conduct toward our people would always be governed by the "highest Christian principles." Your administration had scarcely begun when the despicable policy of the segregation of the colored employees of the government was instituted by certain members of your cabinet and is still continued—a policy which is certainly not in accord with any "highest Christian principles" of which we have any knowledge. If your administration's segregation policy were based upon inefficiency or uncleaniness, or bad habits, or upon anything for which the employees themselves were responsible, it might possibly find some justification. But none of these things are alleged against them. On the contrary the colored employees as a class are admittedly efficient, indeed most efficient; they are complimented for neatness, orderly conduct, and courtesy. The fact is, Mr. President, that your subordinates have segregated the colored employees solely because of their color, and they have been emboldened in this course by the defencelessness of our people. We would remind you, Mr. President, that our color is the one thing for which we are not responsible! It is a mark of racial distinction put upon us by the Almighty God in His inscrutable wisdom. If it is objection to God's handiwork, as shown in his creation and differentiation of the human family, that inspires your subordinates in their persecution of His creatures, we are willing that they shall be judged by Him for what is practically the same spirit of rebellion as that for which Miriam was punished by being made a leper because she objected to the marriage of her brother Moses to a colored woman. One by one, Mr. President, your secretaries have dismissed the colored men who held high government positions, and have replaced them with white men, avowedly, it is asserted by some of your advisers because this administration will appoint no colored man to office. It was announced at the time of the dismissal of the colored Assistant Attorney General of the United States, an officer of whom we were very proud, that the office was a useless one and would be discontinued. Shortly afterward when a white man was appointed to this position, we learned that the colored man was removed because his color made him personally obnoxious. White men, who in this country must, to retain their party regularity, countenance, if they do not preach, segregation and all other forms of jim crowism, have been sent as ministers and consuls to colored governments where they must inconsistently practice the most absolute "social equality" with colored people. Later on our colored fourth auditor "resigned" and his place was filled by a white man. The forcing out of the register of the treasury, than whom no finer Christian gentleman ever served his country, was most obnoxious to the colored people because it grew out of his refusal to be humiliated by accepting the order for the use of separate toilets and lavatories. And these toilet facilities, Mr. President, have been in some cases so distant from the working stations of the colored employees, that many have suffered from the physical ills growing out of the postponement of their responses to nature's calls because of the time consumed and the accumulation of work following traveling to these distant toilets. The recollection of these things, Mr. President, is especially painfull when we recall that some of the best educated and ablest colored men of the country accepted your pre-election assurances and either supported you directly or refused to vote for the Republican candidate who had been false and ungrateful to them. Hundreds of colored men could have been found who were well qualified to fill these positions, and whose appointment to these or other places of equal rank would have vindicated your assurances of friendship before your election, and would have cheered those of us who believe that the colored voters should divide their votes along political and economic lines. Throughout the North our votes have largely made possible the working Democratic majorities in both branches of Congress, without which your administration would be impotent. We submit, Mr. President, that up to this time the treatment we have received from your administration has been most discouraging. But, Mr. President, these things are not all. When we felt the sting of the refusal to recognize us as an essential element in the Democratic success, and writhed under the signal of segregation, and suffered the "I told you so" of those who advised us not to leave the Republican party, we sought to present our case to you and ask for relief, and we were able to get an audience with you only by seeking the aid of our influential Democratic friends of the North, and then only after a delay of a month which meant much hardship to us and in some cases the added expense of railroad travel to and from distant homes—an expense many could ill afford but bravely hore in their effort to serve their people. Finally, Mr. President, you graciously received the petition and have had it under consideration for over two months. Suffering in tensely from the injustice put upon us by your administration, we have seen the Woman Suffragists petition you and get action upon their plea; we have seen the Carabao incident occur and receive your consideration; we have seen other matters develop, be referred to you and be disposed of, while our petition, Mr. President, remains unacted upon. We believe ours is a question of the highest privilege, Continued on Page Four PRICE THREE CENTS BAPTISTS REFUSE TO SEND TELEGRAM TO N.A.A.C.P. After a Lively Debate by Baltimore and Washington Ministers Motion is Withdrawn Washington, January 7.—The hostility that has existed in certain quarters against the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People since the removal of Rev. Dr. John Milton Waldron from the presidency of the local branch was manifested Monday at the joint session of the Baptist Ministers' Meetings of Baltimore and the District of Columbia, when opposition was voiced against the sending a telegram of cheer to the executive committee of the National Association, which held its annual session in New York Monday. The ball was started rolling by Rev. Dr. Garnett R. Waller, of Baltimore, who extolled the work of the association and suggested the sending of a congratulatory telegram. Rev. James White opposed Dr Waller's suggestion, and was backed up by Rev. Dr. M. W. Norman and one or two others. Revs. W. J. Howard, Walter H. Brooks, Mrs. S. W. Lyton and mary others declared themselves as favoring the Waller resolution. When it became apparent that the few opposed would precipitate a lengthy and an acrimonious debate the resolution was withdrawn. The ministers unanimously adopted a resolution, offered by Rev. Dr. Junius Gray, of Baltimore, praising Governor Goldsborough, of Maryland and Judge Albert L. Constable for their prompt action in saving from mob violence James Parraway and Noran Mable, the alleged self-confessed murderers of James Coleman, of Kent county, Md. Dr. Waller read an interesting paper on "The Sphere of Women in the Chruch," in which he asserted that women should not be excluded from pulpits. Among the Baltimoreans in attendance were Revs. F. R. Williams, W. M. Alexander, James Burley, Lloyd Reed, J. H. Dickerson, David Bryant, G. R. Waller, Junius Gray. STUDENTS GO ON STRIKE AT SHAW UNIVERSITY All Because Faculty Bars Student Who Had Taken Unto Him- (Rpecial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Raleigh, N. C., January 9.—When Shaw University, an institution for the higher education of the race supported by white Baptists, resumed classes last Friday, following the Christmas recess, a number of students refused to resume their studies until one of their number expelled for getting married was reinstated. Their demand was met with expulsion. It is a rule of the University that no student must get married while enrolled, but the students struck when the rule was enforced. They backed it up with a demand that Charles F. Meserve, who has been president of the university for a quarter of a century resign and a colored man be elected in his place. When Dr. Meserve arrived in the city Saturday he was confronted with the ugly situation. The white members of the faculty and of the board of trustees urged him not to accede to the demands of the students, and the following ultimation was issued: "All who absented themselves from classes on Friday, January 2nd, and who were not detained by sickness or excused from attendance, thereby suspended them. Continued on Page 4. Continued on Page 4 POLICY OF SEGREGATION CRITICISED A Severe Arraignment For Those Who Are Urging Class and Color Separation MRS. LAFOLLETTE THE SPEAKER The Difference Between Riding in Public Conveyance and a Private Coach. Washington, January 7.—Race segregation in all of its manifestations was scored by Mrs. Robert M. LaFollette, wife of the United States Senator from Wisconsin, at a largely attended mass meeting at the colored Young Men's Christian Association Sunday afternoon. She was roundly cheered during her address. Rasing her argument on the declaration that segregation of colored people in street cars, public conveyances and in government departments is wrong. Mrs. LaFollette said it was to the credit of the colored people that they had risen "en masse" in protest and she urged them to continue the fight saying there would be no constitution of peace until the question is "settled right." "I see no reason," she said, "why we will eat food prepared by colored cooks, have them nurse our babies and live in intimate relation with them in this way, and then object to them sitting beside us in the street cars and work rooms," she said. "If you own your own conveyance you can invite whom you choose to ride with you, but on a public car and in other public places all lines of distinction and cast must be disregarded, and rich and poor, employer and employee, white and black must ride together. "The civil service is a department of the government, and it is a shame that a government should put its stamp of approval upon such unjust measures against a struggling people. There are 11,000 colored civil service employees in the government, and they won their places on their merits. Why should they be subjected to indignities? This race, numbering 10,000,000, is without a representative in Congress. Following her address, a number of colored civil service employees told of instances of segregation and discrimination. Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, general secretary of the colored Y. M. C. A., presided. COLORED ELKS MUST CHANGE NAME Dayton, O., January 7.—The Court of Appeals in the First Judicial District has sustained Judge Risinger in a local injunction suit restraining the Improved Benevolent and Prolecitive Order of Elks of the World from using the name, symbols, insignia and badges used by white Elks. The order is held against all colored Elk lodges in the State. HAD DEFRANDED THE CHURCH New York, January 8. —According to the report of Safford A. Crummery, appointed referee in the suit brought by Rush Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church against the estate of the late John R. Gleed, the deceased was charged with frudulently converting to his own use money and property of church valued at $10,000. Bie So oe ae cae ee pe Bie SCL ee eae es Bea i eae tat aye a ee aes Bec meme: 71s chen cc gets CR Se Caceres Sr in ee ee Oe tise OER eas © * SN CORR as Rie ere ee 4 eT eee ee eres ee San aneaieney neces iis Bh sey: pemee ec ead TS Na Ngee oo ea Deane. perenne ter Peace resin | aoe eatinesaeer meets , ee See ec ye ear hae Pepe te. anc ree icne ence coreRn TRAVELS 76,199 ~— MILES LAST YEAR . Bowling Green, Ky.—I am here turning over a.new leaf. I hope to be truthful this year and carry out all that I may say to you. I look back. over the past year with much sadness in my heart, because death bas. taken away many of my friends, and yet I have been left here for some purpose. Then there were so many other things that we had to suffer during the ‘‘Hoodao’” year: It was the year of thirteen as you know, yet it was not any worse than some other years. You will recall that there were some racial advancements made during the year. Look at them and we can but feel happy. Take courage and look inte the future as far as possible. Among my best friends who have been claimed by death dur- ing the year were Rev. R. H. Bowling, of Norfolk, Va., and D. Webster Davis, of Richmond Va. Both were strong men, and both were among my very best friends. Dr. Bowling was. at the head of the Baptist convention of Virginia. Davis was a poet and preacher and teacher, and a good man. lam indeed glad to.note that the ‘little trouble in Philadelphia has been patched'up, before the close of. the year,and Rev. R. R. Wright is once more writing editorials for the Christian Recorder, and Rev. J. 1. Lowe, is business manager. From years of experience, it seems to me that the A. M. FE, Church ‘should be able. by this time to ad- just the affairs of that department go as to create harmony between the two great officials. I am not going to start in the year by meddling, but this matter has’ been published in many papers. : I thought’ that I was going to have to mourn the demise of Ros- eoe Conkling Simmons, but it turn- ed out to be a joke or a lie. Iam informed that Editor Abbott really thought Simmons was dead and proceeded to write his obituary. I learned from another source that Simmons had promised to doa cer- tain thing if* he lived, and his failure led his friend to think he ‘was dead. Back in the days of slavery, we use to say *‘We will do if we lived and nothing happened.’’ ‘That saying is far from young men like Editor Simmons. He often slips up on his word though and I shall not comment on it. During the year, I have been in many. states, and if you desired to know. I'would tell you just how many, but in getting in and out of them, and at the close of tae year Thad put in just-76199 miles. Now you must agree with me. that it is going some” and then some more Not an accident~ during the year. I had’ some few words with ticket agents, ’but'I will not reter to it. Educational institutions, I have heen’ to many of them. and have ‘seen: many of ‘our boys: and girls getting education: in: their heads. T-have been to'so many’ schools’ and colleges “until 1. think=that Iam ‘some ;:pumpkins -myself--in..this ‘education business, yet. .I “may. not “bes T did‘not~ get to see:‘the'year MR. AND MRS. J. H. MURPHY last Friday celebrated the forty-sixth anniversary of their marriage | Cn en 06 OO 8 Ot R888: Boe Ot 9 8 888808 8 8 Sale Satta ete hy teketeds Iodtetede dedi te idee SSOP ESSE SOS S SSeS SSeS Os change this time. I left Chicago Jon the morning of December 80, going to Louisville, where I spent the night at the home of Editor William H. Steward. I had the pleasure of meeting Dean W. H. Pickett, M. D.. of | the State University. Dr. Fickett, is doing .a good work at the Uni- versity, and is making a great record ag.an”educator as well as a physician. He stands “next to President Amiger, and looks after many details. Then he enjoys a lucrative practice in Louisville, and has many friends. I visited the Y. M. C. A., talk. ed to the boys there, and called at the public library there for our people. I had the pleasure of meeting Principal Matthews of the high school of Louisville, and he just. shook my lily black hand, and told me to come to his home any time I desire, Miss Carolyn Steward 13 one of them high school teachers. She made my stay in Louisville pleasant, just like I was one of those educated'men. She is a fine common sense young woman. . The night the year changed 1 started for Bowling Green, reach ing here at 12:30. So | do not know just when the year changed because I was sleeping so hard, and riding at the same time, 1 got to the home of Dr, Robert Mitchell, wno is the moderator of the Baptist General Association of Kentucky. He was just looking for me. He shook my lily black hand and told me that it was then 1914. I went to bed and slept until 7 o’clock when I got up,had break- fast, and then found myself headed for another part of the world. I called on a number of friends. Mrs. Mitchell is just one of the good women of. our race, who is always trying to do some good for others. Her life is unselfish, and she delights in doing good to all the people. She is full of religion and a worthy woman. She has tried hard to make me happy since I have been here, Being among the beneficiaries of the Proclamation, Dr. Mitehell in- formed me that they were going to have an Emancipation meeting and the committee had selected me to deliver the address. I can always tell about what General Grant and me did in the time of war and the people seem to like to hear about it, so I got me a standing up collar, a bandana handkerchief, and went right in that big church, and’ I did do some speaking, I am told. Well, it was the first of the year, and that committee at the close of the address gave me some ‘money, and I am still thanking them for it, for they tell me if you get money on-the first-day of the year yon will be getting it all the year. I ‘am remaining here through Sunday, and then I start down the. road. If you havea letter for me send it to Florida Baptist College, Jacksonville, Fla. Now here are my resdlutions: I... Lam going to. strive. t) give the™-réaders of the Afro-American Ledges the benefit of the things I see during the year. 2. [am going’ to. make my. protest as far a3. possible against segregation or anything else that ig mean and low. 8. I am. not going’ to abuse white folks,but I will praise them. 4. I am going to raise the salary of my private secretary to $1.10 a week payable monthly. “35. Team. not going. to think, express or:say any~ ‘‘cuss’’ words during’ the'year. ne <6. I-intend: ‘to lead a new life THE AFRO.AMERICA,S LEDGER j Z a ss—<“‘i‘C ‘SQLS : ee : — | ra Oe | oe COS Ty, | Orie fa Se Cl \ Oe ey CU 2 Ne Se ip CF 2 Going on to perfection. | 7 Y am going to save my ‘money and attend the ‘National ‘Baptist Sunday School. Congress. 8. I am going to attend the next session of the National Negro Business League, and learn as much business as I.can. _ 9. I am going to strive to pay all my honest debts. | 10. Iam going to . live close to Jesus. - Thave been to Normal, as 1 told you, and 1am going to add that 1 shall return there again, and it’ is my intention during this year to take special interest in Norma!, and you may expect to hear just a little more about what is going on there. I shall keep you posted. Now I am going to bring this letter to a close. J. 0. MIDNIGHT. NANTICOKE HAPPENINGS | Nanticoke, Md., January 8.— |Mrs. Katie Elsey, Mrs. Perry |Major Dashield and Miss Minnie | Dashield are on the sick list. Mr. Carl Elsey of Philadelphia is visiting his parents bere. Miss Harmon has returned to Dover College. Mr, Thomas Nutter, Mrs. Annie Elsey, Miss Lucretia Lee and Mr. Barkley have returned to their several homes after spending their vacations here. Mrs. Rosa Douglass and Mrs. Bertha Dashield, secretary of. the Woman's Home Missionary Society gave a. quilt party at which $21 was realized. Mrs. Dashield pre- sented the sexton, Mr. John H. Nutter with a gift from the Society. We now have no day-boat be- tween here and Salisbury. The one we did have has ceased to run. The white people have a truck, and itis for white people only. Now if the colored people want to do something for themselves, they should start a line of automobiles, between here and Salisbury. Rev. Theo. A. Johnson will take from $25 to $50 worth of stock in any such project. Now is your time, Mr. Steward Bergen and uther business men of Salisbury. SOMETHING WORTH WHILE. | Something worth while in life to do, ‘ Makes a great citizen out of you, Useful and happy and on the go, With. never a moment to brood and brew On mean and contemptible things and low, Or waste in bickering—on,the fly Bidding ill feeling and ‘hatred good-by. : Something worth while amid the strife, Helps the upbuilding of better life, ‘Takes the bad taste of the petty and vile Oat ot the spirit and: keeps it rife With. beauty and duty and song and ‘smile And a higher faith and a central theme Of hope and, ambition and deed and dream. Something worth while to do makes men Over and over and over again; Lifting them up from the dust and seam Ba Unto the summits of wider ken, | Out of whose vision the great (asks | come, | ‘The. great age grows snd’ the [ masters rise And doubt departs and the narrow- ness ‘dies. BOLEY CITIZENS MAKE DENIAL Proposed African Movemeut In Great Favor Among Prom- inent Mea TRUTH ABOUT THE MATTER Mayor Pawall And Other Noted Men Againt Socalled Gold Coast Scheme Boley, Okla—Mayor C. B, Powell, M. J. Joues, president of the Commer: etal club, add other prowinent citizens of this town have signed and caused to be issued the following statement to | the public in reference to one. Alfred C. Sam. The document suys: “We have hud reports from various parts of the country stating that people Lave been advised that many of the best people of the town of Boley are following movement to the Gold Const of Africi. Jn order that.tlose who are interested may Kuow the truth we are issuing the following facts just as they are and for whatever they are worth to the publie: “We regret im the first place that tt becomes necessary to hare to make a statement in which we are forced to defend ourselves from a false attack of one of the race, It would rather be expected that if we had enemles they would come from other sources. Yet we are frank to acknowledge that there isa man in this section who calls bim- self Chief Alfred C. Sum aud who claims to be. native of the Ashant! tribe of the Gold Coast of Afriea. “This man ts working among our peo- ple here, seeking whom he may devour aunong a class of poor. aged, helpless and ignorant people who are, as 2 rule, the most wretched of all the people of our section of the state. ‘The people who are following this man are a class who deserve rather to be helped than taken from. “This mun Sam claims to be a divine healer of the sick, a prophet, etc. Ie also claims le is the chief of the Ashanti tribe of Afriea and president of the Akim ‘Irading company, which fs to buy. a ship and engage in trade in Africa and the United States. “Fle came to Boley a few months ago and represented that he was president of the Akim Trading company, then of | New York, but since that time he has. | changed his place of incorporation to South Dakota. In the original compa- | ny one A. E. Smith of G1 East One Hundred and ‘Cwenty-sixth street, New York, was seeretary, but Mr. Smith \ has refused to be responsible for the : aets of the Akim ‘Trading company: ov Chicf Sam, and in the new: company chartered in South Dakvta this man am and his friends are the whole di- rectory. “phe sheriff of Okfuskee county has in bis possession’ letter from parties tu Pennsylvania stating that. three years ago this same man Sam came to that ‘section: selling shares at-$5 per | share and that he collected considera- ble money and left for parts unknown and that they had not heard from nor of him until one of the former victims saw in 2 newspaper that Chief Sam was playing bis game in Clearview. | outa. “A representative of the British gov- ‘ernment has prononnced the scheme of this man Sam.as a. fake and has so stated in-a letter to the governor of the state of Oklahoma. which was. publisb- ed in the daily papers, yet these people refuse to pay attention to the warning. 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Lowest prices RIYN\. Modern work. Send for catalogue. All Mail orders giver CA 4 prompt attention or I will be gladjto call to see you, Ten i Ail If NY, Yeass" experience, MRS. MAMIEZE. JONES, | 1506 Presstman Street © Baltimore, Mid. ° ey complete course at reasonable terms, Mad. 3322-M. above, but no wne seems tu care whit Sam’ does. to these helpless Negroes. since they will not listen to reason: and the better class of ‘the peuple-of: the county, while and Negroes, believe it 4s well to get rid of a-class of undesira: ble citizens. After the report came out that.a ship was to sail trom Galveston about the 15th uf December, sume of these people who are following Sam actually: sold: property which did uot belong’ to them. and property whieh they did not have. “They neglected. their crops and fol- lowed the meetings of this man, and now they are homeless. out of mnoney and cninping out of duors in Weleetka. the headquarters of this movement. and the most of them are suffering ane facing sickness and. starvation, while Sain cares nothtng about then’ oF thelr welfare ufter be gets their money: “in all there -bave heen sivout twent? persons froin Boley whu-have suid out BEAD APE Tenens ce uievelaElt vt Chief Sam. “C. B. Powell, mayor of Boley; L. Jones, postmaster; ‘I. M. Haynes Dr. J. J. Scott. B. Oliver and M. J. Jones, president Commercial club.” Doctor Taylor Speaks to Haboes. The new home of the Moboos' 33s ciation at No, $16 Callowhill street. Philadelphia, was opened recently with an address: hy Dr. C. A. A. P, Taylor. author of “The Conflict and Commin- gling of Races.” who spoke on "The Under Man and the Ivrepressible Con- fiict.”* ‘he place will necommodate Sf ty migratory workers and was ott): lished by. the Brotherhood Welfare as- sociation, It will he In charge of Will Quirke, secretary of the organization. |, Courage 14 a quailty all wit neet some day. UPWARD CLIMB OF DR. D. W. SHERROD Is A Persistent Worker For The Advadcement Of The He Is One Of The Leading Physicians Of The State Of Meridian. Miss. - From an humble home in Macon. Miss., to becoming one of the leading physicians and surgeons in the state, with $75,000 worth of real estate, is the record of Dr. D. W. Sherod of Mississippi. president of the Medical. Pharmaceutical and Dental association of the state. Dr. Sherrod was born March 10, 1869, in Macon and received his early school training there, graduating from the Macon high school. The fact that he had graduated from the high school and had been able to teach and was called "professor" was not sufficient. Teaching was a means to an end with him. He used the money received from teaching to take him through college. He had fully decided that he was going to be of some service to his country and to his race, and, believing that he should be thoroughly qualified, he continued his work in school. From the principalship of a large school he found his way to Fisk university and remained there until he graduated from the college department in 1896. While in Fisk university he made many friends among the teachers on account of his rare ability as a A. B. D. W. SHERROD, M. D. student. Graduating from Fisk university, he returned to the schoolroom as an instructor for a short time only, because he had fully decided to study medicine. He entered Melharry Medical college with the determination to make good, and he was successful, for he stood in the front rank as a student, and so well was his work done in the classes that after his graduation he was appointed one of the instructors in Melharry, which position he held for three years and until he felt that he was ready to commence his career as a practicing physician. Returning to his native state, he established himself in his home city, Macon. He was fully prepared to go before the state board and passed a successful examination and was given special mention in the daily papers. Having become a full fledged physician, it was fitting that he should return to the scenes of his early youth, to the town where he had attended public school, where he had played with the boys, the place where he had played marbles and ball, where he had enjoyed his boyhood pranks. He fitted up and opened a fine drug store, which was conducted with success. The people who had employed the white doctors sent for him. This created a little jealousy. He saw that it was growing, so he moved to Meridian. It did not take Dr. Sherrod long to get into the hearts of the people in Meridian. His reputation as a physician had preceded him. His drug store is well patronized and is conducted in first class style. He was appointed a member of the tuberculosis commission of the state. and the physicians, pharmacists and dentists of the state have recognized his worth by electing him for three successive years to the position of president. He is one of the worthy and substantial citizens of the state, being connected with everything that has for its object the elevation of his race. On the 20th of August, 1913, he was married to Miss Bessie Lena Williamson of Meridian, who is a graduate of Fisk university and who comes from one of the foremost families in the city. She is an accomplished and talented young woman. In addition to his property in Mississippi, Dr. Sherred owns valuable property in New York city. Harvard Seniors Honor A. L. Jackson. The senior class at Harvard university recently elected A. L. Jackson of Englewood. N. J., as class orator. Mr. Jackson is noted for his eloquence and is also prominent in athletics, being a crack member of the track team. He is the second colored man to receive such high honors by the vote of his classmates. R. C. Bruce of Washington was the first member of our race to be elected class orator at Harvard. AUTHORS AND THEIR WORKS. What a Permanent Critic Saves of Our What a Prominent Critic Says of Our Literary Productions. Of the books dealing with great men of the race twenty-five years ago one must read "Men of Mark," by George Simmons; "The Afro-American Press," by I. Garland Penn; "The Underground Railroad," by William Still. These books are, to speak frankly, of rather doubtful value as literary works, but they tell of the aspiring and ambitious men of the race of that period, says Charles Alexander. Of the poets Paul Laurence Dunbar stands first. His work is that of a true genius. He created characters and presented them vividly to his readers. The dialect poems of this writer are faultless in their portrayal of plantation Negro life and language, but his regulation English verse is equally artistic and admirable. Dunbar will be fully appreciated in about 100 years, if the iconoclast does not arise and rob him of the credit due him for his poems. Alberry Whitman and James Madison Bell wrote well their lines, but what they wrote was not attuned to the popular ear, and their books were not brought out in such fashion as to reach appreciation; hence some worthy productions have lost their grip upon the hearts of the people of our generation. In the "Souls of Black Folk," by Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, the pathetic story of just how the sensitive Negro feels is told in a series of essays. In his heart of hearts the proscription, discrimination and injustice suffered by the average American Negro sting, but so few are able to express the feeling. Dr. Alexander Cromwell in "Africa and America" and Dr. Rufus L. Perry in "The Cushite," each evinces ripe scholarship, beauty and power of expression; and were it not for his verbosity William Hannibal Thomas in his "The American Negro" would occupy a place with the writers mentioned in this paragraph. Although a number of the bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal church have contributed essays, articles, books and pamphlets, to our literature, very few of these command respectful interest because of the lack of that element which imparts to a literary composition vital force. Bishop Benjamin T. Tanner, the father of Henry O. Tanner, the artist; Bishop L. J. Coppin and Bishop J. E. Embry each contributed books of interest to our literature, giving the theological views of men of their station. John M. Langston wrote well, but his "From a Virginia Plantation to the National Capitol" tell almost upon publication. This book shows a remarkable mastery of language, but the "ego" protrudes quite too visibly to suit the good taste of his readers. Judge Miflin W. Gibbs in his "Shadows and Lights" tells the story of his life in a fashion to commend him to our readers. There is no attempt at nicety of diction or delicate turning of phrase. And Henry O. Flipper, it must not be forgotten, tells an unvarnished tale of handicaps and cruelties suffered as a cadet at West Point in his book. "The Colored Cadet at the West Point Military Academy." Lawyer Edward A. Johnson made money out of several very poorly "put together" books known variously as "Light Ahead For the Negro." "The Negro In the Spanish-American War" and "A School History of the Negro Race." Chaplain T. G. Steward has performed a fine bit of historical work in "The Colored Regulars," but Major Charles Young, a graduate of the West Point Military academy, has performed an exceptional piece of literary work in his book very recently published, entitled "Military Morale of Nations and Races." This is a remarkable work. In it the author gives us a psychomilitary study. He writes clearly and forcefully. Hon. J. C. Buckner Dies In Chicago The Hon. John C. Buckner, whose death recently occurred in Chicago, was the organizer of the old Ninth battalion, Illinois national guard; major general of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, a liberal donor to the Y. M. C. A. and had been deputy collector of internal revenue for the First district of Illinois for fifteen years at the time of his death. Mr. Buckner also served as a member of the Forty-first and Forty-second general assemblies of the Illinois legislature. The deceased was fifty-five years of age and was left an orphan in his early youth. Interest In The Spingarn Prize. Much interest is being manifested in the offer made by Professor J. E. Spingarn in the spring of 1913 to give $100 to the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, to be used for a gold medal to be awarded every year to the colored American who performs the finest deed during the preceding twelve months. This courageous advocate of justice and democracy will carry a message throughout the west that cannot be ignored, in his campaign against race segregation beginning at Detroit on Jan. 8. The Advocate-Verdict's New Editor. The directors of the Douglas Co-operative Investment company in Harrisburg. Ia. have secured the services of George F. King of Wilson. N. C. as manager and editor of the Advocate-Verdict. He succeeds W. H. Craighead as editor, under whose management the Advocate-Verdict became one of our most influential papers. Both Mr. Craighead and Mr. King are members of the National Negro Press association. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER SPORTS& ATHLETICS In the January issue of the Monsey Magazine, the number opens with an article on America's Supremacy in World's Sports. The article is written by Damon Runyon the well-known sporting editor and an athletic critic, and covers wide range in the field of sports. In the course of his article he makes the statement that, "In America it makes no particular difference who a man is, so long as he can do a thing better than the next fellow." and that "Neither color nor station in life acts as a bar." Yet in this same article, this same writer fails to mention among the names of various champions in numerous lines of sport, that of the only undefated heavy weight champion of the world, Jack Johnson, but politely and slightly slides over the fact by saying "In boxing—that polite term for glove fighting—America has been supreme for years. From bantam up to heavy weight, all the so-called titles are held in this country." Again in calling attention to Thorpe, the Indian as the all-around champion in athletics, he hesitates to ascribe such marvelous feats as Thorpe's to one other than a Caucasian, saying that he has been incorrectly called a member of the Fox and Sac tribe but that he probably has strain Caucasian blood in his veins. Strange, isnt' it how loath a white man is to give credit where credit is due, especially when that credit is due a colored man. We have received unofficial reports that St. Mary's Hall has been secured for the basket ball game between Hampton and Lincoln, and will take place on the 19th of this month. This will be an interesting game, in view of the reputation of the two teams, and no doubt one worth going to see. With the signing up of a manager this week, the Federal League Ball Club in this city takes on more of the form of reality than a myth. Will probably make JaeK Dunn think more about a good baseball team than a big profit, out of a poor one. --- [Image of a young girl with dark hair and a white dress]. MISS ENOLA McDANIELS The Fer Que Ge Club and the Norman Extension Physical Culture Club are holding their weekly meetings at the gym of the Colored High School. The clubs are composed of ladies, only, and there are 45 enrolled. It affords a splendid opportunity for physical culture among our young girls and women, and one which should not go by unnoticed. Miss Enola McDaniels, of Washington, formerly of this city, is the director. A recent clipping from a Southern paper characterizes Joe Gans as the greatest fighter that ever lived, and Jack Johnson as the greatest "four-flusher." The same distinction might be placed upon some of the white champions, living and dead. There is just as much kicking in baseball as there is in football only its different. The Basket Ball team from Pittsburg will meet the Howard University Basket Ball team this Friday night at Washington in what promises to be an interesting game. Howard is not contemplating an easy proposition, but is practicing carefully. Working under the disadvantage of playing in a much larger place than had been unusual for them to practice in, the strong Hiawatha Cardinals (of Washington) Basket Ball team went down to defeat be- fore, the Hampton aggregation in a well played game at the Hampton gymnasium last Saturday evening. The score, 18-23 tells the story of how the Washington lads compelled the boys from Hampton to put on every inch of steam in order to win. The Cardinals have secured a game with a strong team in New York to be played in that city on the 16th of this month. TO THE LADIES What's the matter with your Hair If you want it long and beautiful it can be made so with Mme C. J. Walkers Wonderful Hair Grower. Write, Call or Phone Mrs. J. S. 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Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN GO MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BALTIMORE, JAN. 10, 1914. The Legislature is in session Just what adverse laws the leaders may have up their sleeves time alone will tell. It is hardly to be expected in the light of past events that we will be able to escape some legislation designed to further humiliate us. Let us, however, hope for the best. --- MINIMUM SCHOOL TERM The Governor recommends in his message to the Legislature a minimum school term of seven months for the colored people and an adequate appropriation for the State Normal and Industrial School at Bowie, for the present indebtedness and for the operation of the school. It is to be hoped that the Legislature will forgo all its former ideas of what ought to be done for the colored people of this State and for once make adequate appropriations for the public schools of the state. In some of the counties of the state not one cent outside of the State appropriation is made for colored schools, and the result is that in Anne Arundel and Howard counties, the school terms are less than ninety days. When the Negro is charged with crime beyond that of his white neighbor and brother is it any wonder when he is allowed to grow up with only two months' schooling. BLACK SAVAGES "As a man thinketh in his heart so is he," and "out of the abundance of the heart,the mouth speaketh." On Tuesday last, there appeared in the columns of the Baltimore "Sun" accommunication written from Chestertown, and signed Ruth Clendanniel, L. Wethered Barroll and others." In the body of the above communication this paragraph appears: One-half of the population of Kent county consists of black savages." If the statement be true, the reason for such a state is not far to be sought. The white people of that community have failed to "let their light shine." The Christians of that community have been little interested in changing "black savages" into Christians, and for their failure they reap according to their neglect. When the Christian white people of Kent, and even of Maryland, feel in their hearts that these "black savages" are their brethren in the Lord, for whose salvation they pray as oft as they say "Our Father" and will treat them as human beings, then these "black savages" will become like their white brethren, in goodness of character. But if they evince to "black savages" their unruly passions, hate and ill-will, then they will absorb and reflect from their environment. They will certainly reap according to their sowing. One of these little "black savages" who first saw the light of day in Kent county, about 1815, sometime afterwards, set his face towards the North star, and, leaving the environment of his birthplace, took up his abode among people who more truly set before his eyes the Christly life. He became one of the distinguished men of his country, representing the United States government in the Republic of Liberia—Henry Highland Garnett. In the adjoining county of Talbot another little "black savage" by the name of Frederick Douglass, by a change to favorable environment, became far more distinguished and useful than very many of the white citizens of Kent county. The way to get rid of "black savages" is, first to rid the human heart of that feeling which can deliberately characterize a whole race of people unfortunate, and seeking for an opportunity, as "savages." And the next important thing is to refrain from living before their eyes, the life of a "savage." Maybe the Legislature of Maryland, which is now in session, can materially aid in such good work by displaying some real practical interest in the moral well-being of these people by making larger and more satisfactory appropriations towards the educational and charitable needs of the "black savages" in the Christian commonwealth of Maryland. 20TH CENTURY CIVILIZATION In a recent issue of New York newspaper the following item appeared anent the rubber getters in the jungles of the Amazon river: "Covering an area half as big as Europe, of the most virgin tropics in the world, the Amazon valley has its only form of merchandise in its rubber, and because the poor Indians are the only creatures who can venture into the dark silent recesses of the jungle in safety, they are driven to work with the most revolting cruelty in return for a hare subsistence. "When labor is scarce the men who manage the rubber collection for the absent forest owners hunt out the Indians. They shoot the adult males, fire their villages and take off the women and children as slaves, who are bought and sold under one of the subtlest and cruel ist forms of slavery. "Death or punishment for the most trivial offence may be their portion. Five hundred strokes with a tapir hide, which cuts the flesh to ribbons, are followed by the rubbing of salt into the flesh. Such treatment is commonly meeted among women. Not the slightest regard for human life or suffering is paid in this inferno of cruelty. One writer has not inaptly termed it "The Green Hell." One can hardly realize that such conditions could prevail anywhere in this the Twentieth Century of civilization. That men who profess to follow the teachings of the Man of Galilee could by any manner of means, sordid as they might be for the glitter of the gold that comes as a result of this inhuman treatment of human beings, guilty of such crimes is almost unthinkable. And yet this is the net result of the present in activity of governments in relation to all activities of this kind. Men are left entirely too much to themselves, and human life must not stand in the way of their activities in the accumulation of his world's goods, more especially if this human life is of different race or nationality. The white race has much to answer for but the reckoning time will come, prolong it is they may. We call your attention to the advertisement in this issue of the Central Regalia Co., of Cincinnati, O., the well known Negro regalia house. Ask them for a catalogue for your city. Let them know an advertisement in this paper is worth what we charge for it. No house furnishes regalia cheaper than they do, nor better. By dealing with them you help us, you help them, the race and yourself. Miss Sadie Palmer of New York, spent the Christmas and New Year holidays as the guest of Miss Lenora Carrington, of Hamilton street. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT WILSON Continued from First Page involving as it does a matter of hum most sacred of all governmental que We would urge that, Mr. Press settling it right by giving justi persecuted people,—you also have a cratic party from the shackles of race the party, and inhibit the growth a slaved by it. Yours is the oppor- its citadels in the minds of millions you, this greatest curse that ever a As a Christian man you cannot sha for no man can be a Christian and o Brotherhood of man; and as a Christ by the "highest Christian principle, new freedom, a freedom based upon which prevents any one from see right or privilege which he is not ex- son to have for himself. It is in this spirit that we can consider our petition and all oth- American citizens. Resp involving as it does a matter of human rights, the most important, the most sacred of all governmental questions. We would urge that, Mr. President, in settling this question and settling it right by giving justice to our long-suffering and much persecuted people,—you also have an opportunity to free the Democratic party from the shackles of race prejudice, shackles which degrade the party, and inhibit the growth and development of all who are enslaved by it. Yours is the opportunity to dethrone and drive out of its citadels in the minds of millions, who believe in you and will follow you, this greatest curse that ever afflicted and debauched human souls. As a Christian man you cannot share these feelings of race prejudice, for no man can be a Christian and deny the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man; and as a Christian leader, animated and controlled by the "highest Christian principles," you can lead your people into new freedom, a freedom based upon the Golden Rule of your Master, which prevents any one from seeking or demanding for himself any right or privilege which he is not entirely willing for every other person to have for himself. son to have for himself. It is in this spirit that we call your, our Christian Executive, to consider our petition and all other questions affecting our rights as American citizens. STUDENTS GO ON STRIKE AT SHAW UNIVERSITY selves from Shaw University and cannot be allowed to attend any exercises, recitations or lectures, and must leave the institution at the earliest possible moment. "In case any wish to apply for reinstatement application must be made not later than three p. m., on Tuesday, January 6th. All who do not apply for reinstatement by the hour and date named, are dishonorably dismissed from Shaw University. "By order of the faculties of Shaw University." In speaking of the affair, Dr. Meserve said that the discipline of the university must be upheld and he said further: "When I was first called from Kansas while at the head of the largest industrial school in the West. I declined. Later I accepted the call and came here. In that coming it was 'nominated in the bond that I should remain at Shaw through my natural life. "Now my father lived to eighty-four years of age and my mother seventy-nine. Thus, barring accidents, it would seem that my chances for five, ten, fifteen or twenty years more at Shaw are fairly good. I regret exceedingly to have to tell the students such disagreeable news. "Am I worrying? Not at all. There may be fun later. I have not at any time felt the slightest reason exists for turning over the college presidency to the student body or committing the destiny of such instruction as we are trying to give, to those students. It is not necessary for me to say that since the demonstration of yesterday I have been less impressed with the capacity of the students for governing myself or themselves." The strike of some of the students has been seized upon by some of the anti-Negro element as an excuse for curtailing the higher education of the race. The university offers first class courses in the collegiate, theological and medical branches, and its graduates are scattered all over the country. A GREAT VACATION In the summer, every nation, Starts to go their vacation, Such a bustle, preparation, Every one in high elation. Ho, we love to mabe a visit, And to go, is just exquisite, So we take a leg of lamb, And stay four weeks with uncle SAM. Of some prunes, a pound or two, To spend two weeks with cousin PRUE, Apair oj cuffs, a dressing sack. Two months we stay, at grand-pa JACK'S a candy cane, a pipe of brat, Three weeks we stay at aunt MARIA'S And so there is a nameless dread, When spring-time it has gone to bed, Oua country folks queser with fear, Vacation time is drawing near. But in a nobler sweeter fone, To ponder I am wont, and prone, To think of that great visiting day, When all the Just will soar away, When at the trumpet's signal sound, The deed in "Christ" come from the ground, The living ones their friends will meet, In "Jesus" presence, Oh how sweet, When wd've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun. With no less time to sing "God's Praise when we first begun. You talk about your singing, why we just try it, now; Just wait until you hear us with "Gnd's Glory on our brow, You talk about Vacotions just wait until that day, When "Jesus Christ" the son of God, Shall wipe our tears away. D. WEBB JOHNS. HORAGE TINGLE GIVES STAG Mr. Horace Tingle, of 515 W. Hoffman street, entertained a few of his friends at a stag at Smith's Hotel Monday night. The party included: Joseph Bell, formerly of this city, but now a resident of England; John Weaver, Dr. R. N. Bunday, Jr., and Howard Ebb. human rights, the most important, the questions. President, in settling this question and race to our long-suffering and much an opportunity to free the Demose prejudice, shackles which degrade and development of all who are entunity to dethrone and drive out of, who believe in you and will follow afflicted and debauched human souls. are these feelings of race prejudice, deny the Fatherhood of God and the Christian leader, animated and controlled les," you can lead your people into on the Golden Rule of your Master, seeking or demanding for himself any entirely willing for every other per- all your, our Christian Executive, to other questions affecting our rights as beetifully, THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. GOVERNOR URGES BETTER SCHOOL SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR COUNTIES Annapolis, Md., January 8.—In submitting his first biennial message to the Legislature Governor Goldsborough reviews the financial condition of the State, urges reform in the method of dealing with the inmates of penal institutions recommends that a workmen's compensation act be passed asks the inactment of legislation prohibiting race track gambling and urges that a minimum school term of seven months be provided for the colored schools of the counties. He endorsed the following recommendations of the State superintendent of education: 1. That $5,000 be appropriated to liquidate the indebtedness or the State Normal School and that its annual appropriation be increased by $2,500. 2. That the compulsory school attendance law be made State-wide. MR. AND MRS. YOUNG ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. John R. Young, of 130 Richmond street, gave a terrapin supper last Friday night. Their guests included: Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, of Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Julius Johnson, City Councilman and Mrs. Harry S. Cummings, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Lyon and Dr. Charles H. Fowler. MR. AND MRS. TUCKER ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tucker gave a reception in honor of their daughter Mable H. Tucker, of 325 Lanvale street, Friday evening, January 2. The evening was spent in dancing after which a delicious supper was served. Everyone spent an enjoyable evening. Among the number, several of her friends from Atlantic City were also present. PRAYERS FOR PROHIBITION Mrs. Pauline W. Holme, who is deeply interested in the work of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, appeared before the several ministers' meetings this week to urge cooperation in the campaign for national prohibition, and to offer prayers in the various churches next Sunday for the success of the movement. MISS MCGUINN A BRIDE Miss Ellen C. McGuinn, formerly of Hampton, Va., and Dr. B. M. Starks were quietly married by the bride's uncle, Rev. Dr. Wm. Alexander at his home, 1625 Druid Hill avenue, Wednesday morning. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Nannie McGuinn, principal of the Vorhees Industrial School, Vorhees, S. C. Pending extensive improvements to their future home on W. Hill street, Dr. and Mrs. Starks will reside at 1625 Druid Hill avenue. MR. JOHN W. GOODWIN ENTERTAINS Mr. John W. Goodwin gave a Hiawatha reception at his home, 2815 Division street, Tuesday evening. The dining room was tastefully decorated with Japanese trimmings and lighted with crimson candles. An address was delivered by Mr. Carter Clark, Mr. James L. Robertson sang a baritone solo, after which the segregation act was discussed. Among those present were: Messrs George H. C. King, Theodore Roberts, Edward Brown and Herbert Y. Johnson. PRESENTED WITH IL. S. FLAG A handsome United States flag has been presented to the Catonsville public school by the ladies of the village. Rev. C. H. Murray made the address presenting the flag, after which the domestic science class, of the school entertained the donors at dinner. Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce is principal of the school. Without Gloves. Dear Sir: I hope you will allow me space to pay my respects to Rev. Charles Levister, assistant superintendent of the Anti-Slaoon League. He has taken the liberty to arraign me before the public as to the attitude I should take toward the Anti-Saloon League. Also what views I should hold as to the league, its plans, and methods—for all I have done has been from time to time, plainly, frankly, and earnestly to express my views on both. And I did not know, until informed by Rev. Mr. Levister, that it was not my privilege to do so. I had also thought, as a moral agent, and one who must give an account to Him whose agent I am, and so felt it my duty to take whatever attitude on all questions that I consciously thought to be right. Yes, it is a fact, I have differed from the League, as to its policy in attempting to deal with the liquor evil, because I did not, and do not, consider the policy of the League in any sense, a remedy either for the drink habit, or the suppression of the liquor traffic. Rev. Mr. Levister speaks well when he says he is not much concerned as to my views or attitude on the temperance question, for he and the League, have not in the past, stood either for temperance or prohibition of liquor, but anti-saloon, only. In other words, they are against the saloon, and not against liquor, as stated more than once, by Mr. Wm. H. Anderson, the former superintendent of this State. Now since this is a fact, ought it to he thought strange that it does not much concern Rev. Levister as to what views I may or may not hold on the temperance question? For, as I have said, he is anti-saloon, and anti-saloon, only, and not anti-liquor—he and the League are not against the use of liquor in any of its forms, and uses, they are only against the saloon as such, and that does not mean anything toward doing away with the manufacture, sale, and use of liquor as a beverage; for if the saloon is done away with; the liquor men have only to give another name to the traffic, and go right on with the business, with more honor, if it were possible, than under their former name. I would also state that I have not allied myself with the League in its local option work, because I have not had, and do not now have any faith either in local option, or in State-wide option, but I believe firmly in national prohibition. And I would say here, that I have been a total abstainer and prohibitionist for nearly fifty years. And I was a party prohibitionist for over fifteen years in this State; and voted with the Prohibition party, and did so, until forced to leave the party on account of the great race prejudice that lay hidden away, in the breast and heart of many of the so-called Christian men composing the party. But I am still a prohibitionist, and total abstainer—not one, however, for the party, and do not expect to be, until the party can rid itself of at least some of its inordinate, inflated, deep rooted, race prejudice and race hate. And I am free to say, that I am not recommending the colored people, either to join the party, or to vote the ticket, until the party shall prove able to rise above the miasmatic quagmire of their little mean race antipathy, and freely, fully, and heartily embrace that God given doctrine and principle, the brotherhood of man—yes, all men, without respect to race or color. I want just here, to insert one paragraph from Rev. Mr. Levister's article. It is this: "The dominant note in the cry for help which has come from the colored people for the past few years has been that they should have Negro leaders if the Negro was to do anything worth while. In organizing the colored department we, therefore, followed this self-evident fact, and appointed as the superintendent of the colored department a man of their own race." Strange language indeed, is the above quoted paragraph, in that it contains so much sentiment of fiction and so little fact. For while it is a fact that the colored people have been appealing to the white people for help, and that they desired their own leaders, they wanted them to of their own appointment, and over their own organizations and institutions, and not that the white man appoint men for us, over his "jm crow" departments, for here is just where the objectionable part comes in, at least with some of us and I am one of them, or I do not By Booster Knock Some time last spring a number of gentlemen came together and formed a "Citizens' Committee" for the purpose of raising funds for the rebuilding or remodeling of Provident Hospital. They gave a dance at the old Fifth Regiment Armory and then rested; they gave a theatrical performance at Ford's Opera House and then rested, and they have been resting ever since, at last as far as the hospital is concerned. It seems that we have entirely too many of these spasmotic efforts in behalf of our public institutions. After all it might rather be an effort on the part of some few folks to shine as "leaders" along philanthropic lines than a conscientious effort for the good of the whole public. If it is the former, we need expect no more from the "Cititzens' Committee" but if it is the latter, the committee will soon awake to the fact that their work has only just begun and that we are just as much in need of a first-class hospital now as we were this time last year. --- Booster Knock is still very much interested in who will be appointed to fill the vacancy at the High School made by the resignation of Miss Peterson, who was appointed as a teacher in Domestic Science a few months ago. I am hopeful that the principal of the school will see the importance of urging the appointment of some of our local girls to the position. The resignation of Miss Peterson, after filling the position only a few months is only another of the many illustrations which go to show what is the matter with our high school; why it is so demoralized; why the pupils who graduate from this institution are not as well equipped as they might be. The question as to whether the high school is filling its proper place in the community has met with a number of doubtful anwsers. If it is not filling its proper place, why is it? Who shall be held accountable? What is needed is a corps of teachers who are not willing to run to some other city as soon as an offer is made of a raise of few dollars. Even if they are a mite less efficient, if they are conscientious they will soon make up this deficiency and by their strict application to the one job, without spending half of their time looking for another place to jump, they will soon make the high school stand for all that it should. I see by the New York papers that Bert Williams is being featured in the Keith Vaudeville Circuit. Williams is one of the few colored actors, who is playing in the leading theaters now. There was a time when hardly a show came around without its colored act. Why are they so scarce now? Has the colored actor been content with the slap stick methods he employed twenty years ago and thus fallen behind the times or has his color been in the way of his progress. We would rather hope that it is the latter. But then, color does not seem to be in Bert's way. BOOSTER KNOCK · believe in the colored people begging the white man for anything. But I do believe that it is the bounden duty of the white people of this country, to restore to the colored race at least some of that which they have deprived them of in time past, and are still, in many ways depriving them of their right ful dues. Rev. Mr. Levister expresses the hope that there are few of the minister who take my view of the "jim crow" department of the League. I do not know that there are any of them, for I have not consulted them on the matter, but have acted, and am now acting for myself on the subject. Mr. Levister speaks of the liquor traffic as a millstone about the neck of the colored race, and that is true. But who has placed it there but the very race of which Mr. Levister is the shining example? And not only so, but every leagilized institution of vice, in and immorality, is of the establishing of Rev. Mr. Levisetr's race, and those of my race who fall into these sares, cesspools and dens of destruction which the white man himeslf allows to exist, and then arrests those of the colored race who are foolish and thoughtless enough to fall into them. So I think it comes of bad grace for Mr. Levister to refer to my race as being greatly burdened about the neck with the evils of the liquor traffic. HARVEY JOHNSON Pastor Baptist Church. In memory of our dear father, William M. Mitchell, who departed this life January 6, 1912. Servant of God, well done Thy glorious warfare's past The battles fought, the race is won And thou art crowned at last The pains of death are past, Labor and sorrow cease; And life's long warfare closed at last His soul is found in peace. By his daughters, Miss Emma Mitchell Mrs. Sadie Holmes. We as relatives of the late Dr. George A. Brown, former druggist, who died at the Mercy Hospital, December 20th, do wish to make the statement to the friends and public in general, that he died and was sent to the cemetery in an undertakers wagon, it is said, by his wife, without being prepared for burial and not one of his relatives were notified of his death. There were means with which to bury him, and we as relatives, were fully able and willing to bury him had we known of his death. However, kind providence so ordered it that we were able to have the remains held over at the cemetery until a later date when they were interred in his lot at Mt. Auburn Memorial surrounded by his relatives. He leaves one brother three sisters twelve nieces and five nephews. We wish to thank those who sent flowers. While our hearts are aching Jesus shall our comforter be. Mrs. Martha Cole and relatives. Mrs. Charles Askins and daughters wish to thank their many friends for their kindness during the illness of their father, Charles Ashins and also for their handsome ornamental tributes. & A Happy New Year A FREE prescription which will check Whoooping Cough will be sent to all parents with children suffering Whoooping 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. 1309 N. Carey St., Balto. Md. 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.. Md. The Johnson Juveniles No. 2, of Job. The quarter is ended and the parents have failed to comply with the rules. Kindly come forward next Tuesday night. All Juveniles present next meeting at Bailey's Hall will receive a box of candies as a New Year's gift. Yours Respectfully Guardians Monday, January 12, Prof. Lindsay, the wonder of the race, will give a concert for the girls of Baltimore at St. John's A. M. E. Church. Silver offering at the door. Mrs. Washington, president. Mrs. F. M. Briscoe, vice pres. Rev. J. Briscoe, pastor. You are invited to attend the 3rd anniversary of Bethel Calanthe Brill Corps, No. 5. K. of P., at Centennial M. E. Church, Bank and Caroline streets, Sunday, January 18, 1914, at 7:30 P. M., sharp. Sernon by Rev. N. M. Carroll. All sister Courts are invited to turn out with us. Capt. L. I. Fleggans. Alverta Waters, secretary. A. E. Jolley, M. S. Roberts, Lieuts. Everybody invited to the WOMAN'S DAY services at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Sunday, January 18, 1914. 11 A. M., Platform meeting. 7.30 P. M., Literary program under the auspices of the Church Aid Society. Mrs. M. L. Crew, president. Mrs. Janie Parker, vice Pres. Mrs. Agnes Lewis, treasurer. Mrs. Gertrude Allen, secretary. Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D., Pastor. WANTED—A first-class farmer to farm on shares. The farm is well stocked and conveniently located near both markets and office. A splendid opportunity for an energetic and industrious man, who wants to make an independent living. For full particulars, write to the Afro-American Office. 628 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore, Md. FOR RENT—two desirable rooms suitable for light house keeping. Apply to 1130 W. Saratoga street. WANTED—25 men wanted to to attend Bible Class. Bethel A. M. E. Church. RAILROAD SERMON Rev. Alfred Young will deliver his famous Railroad Sermon at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Biddle street and Linden avenue, Sunday, Jan. 11 at 3 p. m. Revs. Young and Curtis, Pastors. Annual sermon of the Parsonage Aid Association of Trinity A. M. E. Church will be preached by Rev. A. Young, of Kings Hill, who will deliver his famous Railroad Sermon. His choir and congregation will be present, Sunday January 11, at 3 P. M. Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Pres. Rev. L. C. Curtis, pastor. Dangers of Crowds. When a man is standing still his weight acts vertically downward, but on moving he exerts a side thrust greater than his weight. Consequently a crowd moving rapidly on a structure like a pier exerts a tremendous sidewise pressure which tends to throw the pier over. If a man stands on a plank bridge it bends slightly, but if he walks across it sways violently up and down. A regiment of soldiers marching in step across a trestle or other light bridge would cause such a tremendous swaying motion that it would give way, and so soldiers always "break step" in crossing such a bridge. On a certain swing footbridge across a glen in the north of Scotland is a notice forbidding Newfoundland dogs to be taken across. These dogs trot in such perfect rhythm as to cause a dangerous "sway" in a small bridge. A man rising to a standing from a sitting posture exerts on the ground a force equal to twice his weight. Thus when a crowd suddenly springs to its feet at a football match or theater the strain on the supporting stands is enormous and has to be allowed for by the engineers.—Pearson's Weekly. Chloride of Sodium. In connection with the name salt a curious fact is to be noted. Salt was formerly regarded as a compound resulting from the union of hydrochloric acid, as it used to be called, muriatic acid and soda, and hence the generic term of salt was applied to all substances produced by the combination of a base with an acid. Sir Bumphry Davy, however, showed that during their action on each other both the acid and the alkali underwent decomposition and that, while water is formed by the union of the oxygen of the alkali and the hydrogen of the acid, the sodium of the former combines with the chlorine of the latter to form chloride of sodium, and this term is the scientific designation of salt, which paradoxical as it may seem, is not a salt. At one time nearly the whole of the salt used as food and for industrial purposes was obrained from the sea, and in many countries where the climate is dry and warm and which have a convenient seaband a great quantity of salt is still obtained. The Political Cabinet George I. is said to have been responsible for the word "cabinet" as it has long applied to politics in the United States. When he was king he could not take part in the deliberations of his own privy council because he knew no English. British statesmen did not speak German. So the ministers who served this first of the Hanoverian sovereigns of Great Britain used to meet in the king's private room or cabinet—derived from the French cabinie or little room—while he was absent. Afterward they informed him of the result of their discussions. It followed naturally that the part of the privy council which was supposed to be in particular favor with the king and especially close to him came to be spoken of as his cabinet council. Handmade Regtime "Of course," said the salesman, "anything handmade is sure to be superior to what is made by machinery." "Not always," answered the musical person. "If you start up a music box it generally plays something in the way of a standard composition. But when anybody sits down at the piano and turns out something by hand the chances are that it will be ragtime."—Washington Star. Slight Omission. "I thought you said he was a man of means?" "A Great Art in English "Is there really any art in conversing?" "Of course; always say small things in a big way and big things in a small way."-Minneapolis Journal. Closed Door. Hans von Buelow, the pianist, at one time posted on his door a notice that was quite in the London vein: "Before Noon, Not Receiving: Afternoon, Out." Plenty of Room at the Top. Knicker—There's plenty of room at the top. Bocker—Yes, but your wife lets you have only the bottom bureau drawer.—New York Sun. Our Ads Bring Results THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER TUSKEGEE INTSTITUTE ...SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS... FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION June 22, to July 17, 194 Over 400 Teachers Present Last Summer If It Is For Your Lodge WE HAVE IT! 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I suffered with heaviness and burning in the stomach, pain after meals, weak all over, headaches, pain in back and shoulders, dizziness, sparks before eyes, heavy on the skull, constipation, vomiting after drinking water, cough, chills, had lost much weight—about 20 pounds in the last year, nervousness, spitting white and yellow matter and other troubles. Since commencing treatment, my stomach has been very greatly benefited, and everything else has been cured. I take pleasure in recommending this office to any one that is looking for first-class treatment. TEKESA MARINER, 530 Calvin Street. This is to state I had been sick for a long time. I suffered with palpitation of the heart, pains in the chest, nervousness, pain in stomach beforemeals, dizziness, headaches, blowing up after meals. I called at the Baltimore Medical Office and was cured in a short time. Catarrh of the Head. Stomach and Bowels. Do you suffer with indigestion, heart stomach, sour stomach, belching of gas, so come here and be cured by the Combina Women Diseases Peculiar to Wom pain, nervousness, do not sleep well, hot f be successfully treated. Bladder and Kidney Diseases treat your case is accepted. r with indigestion, headaches, spots before the mach, belching of gas, heart beating fast, dizziness cured by the Combined Electro Medical Method ases Peculiar to Women—Pains in back and all do not sleep well, hot flashes, food does not agitate. Kidney Diseases treated successfully. Ulcers tred. Do you suffer with indigestion, headaches, spots before the eyes, pain in the stomach, sour stomach, belching of gas, heart beating fast, dizziness, constipation, if so come here and be cured by the Combined Electro Medical Method. Bladder and Kidney Diseases treated successfully. Ulcers treated and cured if your case is accepted. 72 H 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 3.80 p.m., Young People's Society Special service Sunday night, Jan. 11 8 p.m., subject, "Book-keeping around the Throne God." Old fashion praise service 7 to 8 p.m. Don't miss this service. A question and answer service each evening. From Wed., Jan. 14 to Sun., Jan. 18 there will be a church officers convention held in the church building. Services all day with special sermons or stereotction lectures each night. All Invited Good Music Colored Young Women Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are invited to attend the Services on Sunday, January 11. 1914 5 p.m. which will be in charge of the King's Daughters. Miss Charlotte Davage, Chair. Mr. Wm. Anderson will be the Speaker. Miss Annie Williams, presiding. Good Music. 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. St. Luke's Union A. M. E. Church THE HOME LIFE A. M. E. Church John Wesley A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 1761 Mulliken St. cor. Ann Rev. Wm. J. Robinson, Pastor Formerly of Bridgetown, Pa. Big Revival Meeting in Progress 9 a. m. Class meeting. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject, 'Devil's Work Shop.' 2 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Preaching. 6 30 p. m. V. E. L. 8 p. m. Preaching. Come and hear this young hero. Advertisers will place in this office Thursday no ers will please have the this office not later the Thursday noon to insure publication --- SANTA John Wesley living diseases or troubles call here. The here. You will be shown how you can treat. The following diseases good, Skin and Nervous Diseases, Heart to Women, Liver, Stomach and Bowel MONIALS More Medical Office for treatment. I had bated by five different doctors, and had also month. I had received no benefit at all. I lost stomach, pain after meals, weak all over, dizziness, sparks before eyes, heavy on the water, cough, chills, had lost much weight, spitting white and yellow matter and, my stomach has been very greatly I take pleasure in recommending this less treatment. TEKESA MARINER, 530 Calvin Street, long time. I suffered with palpitation of, pain in stomach beforemeals, dizziness, died at the Baltimore Medical Office and was CAPRINOLER, 1817 Falls Road, Baltimore, Md. laches, spots before the eyes, pain in the heart beating fast, dizziness, constipation, if Electro Medical Method. —Pains in back and abdomen, headaches,ishes, food does not agree. Call here and successfully. Ulcers treated and cured if Colored Young Women Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are invited to attend the Services on Sunday, January 11, 1914 5 p.m. which will be in charge of the King's Daughters. Miss Charlotte Davage, Chair. Mr. Wm. Anderson will be the Speaker. Miss Annie Williams, presiding. Good Music. 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. St. Luke's Union A. M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH Spring St. near McElderry Rev. Dr. C. Edward Browne, Pastor 515 North Caroline Street 9 a. m. Class. R. L. Carter, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Moses Johnson, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Pastor will preach at Mt. Nebo Church, 27th and Fox streets, followed by band experience meeting. St. Luke's Choir will sing. 6 p. m. League. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. T. Lively of Rome, N. Y. Revival services now in progress. All invited. CHURCH NO ICES CHURCH NOTICES ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. E. Curry, Pa. tor 11 a. m. Sermon by Dr. J. O Spencer of Morgan College. Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 5.15 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. Evangelistic Service. Revival service during the week. All cordially invited. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. D. W. Shaw, Ph.B., D.D., Pastor 6 a. m. Class Meeting 1 nomas Lane Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2 p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Henry Johnson, Superintendent 5 p. m. Epworth League. Mr. Wm. Powell, Pres. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Topic, "Is the young man safe?" Sacrament of the Lord's Supper after morning and evening sermons. Special musical features. Bring Gospel Message, No. 3 morning and night. Special Revival meetings Sunday and each night during the week. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor 10 a. m. Bible Class. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subj., "The Marching Church." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 5 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. H. Bunday All are welcome ST. MATTHEW'S M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a.m., Sermon by Rev. J. Fuller. 2 1.0 p. m., Sunday School. 4 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. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D., Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. A. J. Smith. 2 3.0 p. m. Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., preaching by pastor. Revival services in progress. Meetings continued during the week. Everybody welcome. Mrs. S. C. C. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., Pastor 10.30 a. m. Class. Subject, "The Plague of Egypt." 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject, "Has He Come." 3 p. m. Sacrament of Lord's Supper. 5 p. m. Preaching and Sacrament continued. Revival service commencing Jan. 5, to continue during the month. Three services daily: morning, afternoon and night. 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. Subject, "Some on boards rnd some on broken pieces of the ship." 3. p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League 7.30 p. m. Revival Service 8. p. m. Sermon by Rev. S.H Brown, Monday, Jan. 12, Cantata, "Santa Claus," repeated Don't fail to come Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. Residence: 1160 K. Calhoun St. Semi-Annual Ground Rent Collection. All members are requested to do their full duty so that the Trustees will be in position to meet this claim for Ground Rent. 11 a. m., Preaching by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Topic, Purpose, persistency and power in Prayer. Matt. 7:7 11. C. Connors 7.80 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Strangers are always welcome. Chas. E. Dorsev, Supt. James E. Nealy, Pres. E. L. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCF Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. J. H. Bunday 2.30 p.m. Sunday School 5.45 p. m., A. C. E. L. 7.45 p. m., Revival services. J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. A.C.E.L. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Rev. T. H. Lewis. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.80 p. m. C. E. L. 8 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor to St. Josephs Pasture and St. Francis Court of Nazarites. Other Pastures and Courts invited. Wm. E. Henigan, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. J. W. McDonald, Pastor New Year Services 11 a. m. sermon by pastor, Subject, "The Lord's First Coming." Commun- ing. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m. Varkick C. E. Society. J. B Alkins, President. 8 p. m. Sermon by Bro. Armstrong. The pastor, choir and congregation will worship at Bethel A, M. E. Ch., 3 p. m. All are cordially invited W. W. Brown, Supt. BETEEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St. and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor Parsonage: 1405 Argyle Ave. Women's Day 11.00 a. m., Sermon by pastor to the women of Baltimore. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. W. McDonald of Penna. Ave. Zion A. M.E. Church His choir and congregation. 6.30 p. m. A C. E. L. Mr. Coleman, President 7 p. m. Praise Service. 7.30 p. m. Platform service conducted by the women. A special and an interesting program will be carried out. The women of our sister churches are cordially invited to take part with us. Thad. Coneland. Sunt. TRINITY A. M. F. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by Bishop J. Hurst or pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Railroad Sermon by Rev. A. Young. His chr. aid congregation will be present. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. L. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Revival Service during the week. Come and take an active part. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday, Supt. Albert. Whittington Pres. E. L. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor Ground Rent Jubilee Members of the church and friends come and rejoice in the march and shout 6 a. m. Class 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject. "Goodness. It's own Reward." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 6 p. m. Allen League 6 p. m., Sermon by pastor to Women's Union Jubilee Circle. A march from the basement up stairs and seven times around the walls. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Hanover Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D. Pastor 10 a. m. Pastor's Bible Class. 11 a. m., sermon by pastor. Subject, "The things learned to be appreciated, and the things learned to be depreciated The sweet and bitter." 2,30 p. m. Sunday School. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 7,30 p. m., Short sermon by pastor followed by Revival Surprise service led by Bros. H. W. Henry and George Putman. Revival Services will continue. Mouday, Jan. 12, Church Aid. Way- man's Circle and King's Daughters. Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Class Leaders. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Handy Circle Progressive Circle, Empty Stocking Club, Pastor's Aid, Stewardesses Sisters and Mite Missionary Society. Thursday, Jan. 15, the Choir. Friday, Jan. 16, the Singing Band. John Murray, Pres. League Charles Tolson, Superintendent Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m. Special services. An urgent appeal to the unconverted. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. We invite Young Men to this service. 4.30 p. m. Allen League Good program. Excellent music. 5 p. m. Class Meeting. 8 p. m. Sermon of encouragement to christians and helping and inviting to sinners. Revival Services continued throughout the week. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. William Butler, Pres. League We welcome friends and visitors to these services GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 a. m., Sermon by Minister. 3.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m. Lord's Supper. REV. R. M. WARD Pastor of Faith Church, York, Pa. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. Preaching each night during the week by Rev. B. M. Ward of York, Pa. Jan. 12 to Jan. 18, at 8 p.m. Sermon Topics Monday, Reasoning with God. Tuesday, Just Between. Wednesday, Two Factors in Conversion. Thursday, A Second Impression. Friday,, An Alarming outing. Sunday, Jan 18th, 11 a.m. The Settlement of a Religious Claim. 3 p.m., Busy—Doing Nothing. Seats free All welcome Lecture and Prayer Service every Wednesday, 8 p.m. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway Directress Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist. Wm. Anderson, Supt. ADVERTISE HAPPENINGS News Gathered in Various Sec tions of the State bv Our Correspondents. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., January 8 — Mr. Thomas Nelson and Mrs. Isabella Horsey, both of Crisfield, Md., were married at the Baptist parsonage. Mr. Brantley Douglas and Miss Ella Mason, both of Stockton, Md., were married Wednesday by Rev. E. J. Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Johnson, of Salem, N. J., are visiting friends here. Mrs. Mary Jane Purnell and son James, are visiting friends in Pocomoke City, Md. Mrs. Georgia Purnell gave a New Year's dinner. Among the invited guests were Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Jewett and Mrs. Fannie Roxborough. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker are home for the winter. Mrs. Julia Porter, of Wilmington. Del., is home for the winter. Mr. Leslie Ginn, of Lincoln University, is visiting his father and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henry entertained New Year's Eve, in honor of Miss Kate Henry and sister, of Berlin, Md. Covers were laid for twelve persons. Mrs. Mary Queen Henry gave a supper New Year's eve in honor of Mr. Peter L. Henry and Mr. John Parker, who are attending the Virginia Union University, at Richmond, Va. Mrs. Sarah E. Stiels, teacher in the public school here, who spent the holidays at her home in Cambridge, Md., returned Monday and resumed her work. Miss Henrietta Boyer, who has been visiting her sister in Baltimore, returned Saturday to resume her school duties. Mrs. Sarah Schoolfields, of Wilmington, Del., is visiting her mother and friends. Mr. Chance Wilson, who spent the holidays in Baltimore returned Saturday. SALISBURY NOTES. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Salisbury, Md., January 8.—Mr. and Mrs. John Church gave a fine collation last Thursday evening. Among the invited guests were Rev. R. G. Waters, Jesse Jackson, Miss Elsey, Mrs. Louise Powell, and Prof. and Mrs. James L. Johnson. Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Pinkett were largely attended in the John Wesley M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. C. E. Sprigg and Mrs. Della Williams have been house guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Leonard. St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church has closed its revival. Rev. L. W Deakins was a guest at John Wesley M. E. parsonage this week. The stork visited Rev. and Mrs. R. G. Waters and left a beautiful little girl. Mrs. Julia U. Langston is out again after a slight illness. Mrs. Thomas and Miss Amanda Leatherberry after an extended visit to their sister, Mrs. Jacob Augustus, returned to Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon. Miss Mayme L. Houston, to the delight of a full house, handled the Sunday School Christmas service in John Wesley Church last Tuesday evening. Dr. W. J. L. Hughes has started on his fourth quarterly conference visitations. St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church has received its new pastor, Rev. Mr. Simmons, with open arms. He succeeds Rev. E. D. W. Jones. DENTON HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Denton, Md., January 8.—Mrs. Emma Stanford, of Atlantic City, is visiting her other, Mrs. Andrew J. Bailey, who has been ill, but is out again. Mr. Clarence Bailey, of Wilmington, Del., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Bailey. Mr. W. S. Leigh, principal of the town school and Mr. W. C. Cassan spent a week in Philadelphia and vicinity visiting friends and relatives during the Christmas holidays. Prof. Leigh gave his class a social in the school building Wednesday, December 31. All spent a very delightful afternoon. The New Year revival begins at Rev. Johnson's Church—the M. E. Church—January 1. Mrs. Katie Casson served her annual Christmas dinner Wednesday, December 31. The dinner was excellent and splendidly served. The following guests were entertained: Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Bailey, Galveston, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Bailey, Mrs. Emma Stanford, Atlantic City; Mr. Clarence Bailey, Wilmington, Del.; Mr. W. S. Leigh, Scottsburg, Va., principal of the Denton Colored Industrial School. The Caroline county teachers institute met in the colored school building on December 13. There were many teachers, trustees, ministers and patrons present. It is known as the Trustees Association of Caroline county with Mr. Daniel Pritchett as president. Dinner was served in the building. The school had very good exhibit, cooking, sewing, matress caned chairs, cobbling and woodwork. ANNAPOLIS JOTTINGS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Annapolis, Md., January 8.—Mrs. Mary Cornish, of Cambridge, visited her son and daughter during the holidays, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Bennett, who are now spending the winter here. Mrs. Maria L. Morgan, an exteacher of this county was the guest of Mrs. Wm. Bulony, 65 Calvert street over Sunday. Mrs. Lula L. Hardy, who has been visiting relatives and friends at Easton, has returned home. Mr. Ernest Butler, who has been spending the holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Butler of 142 Markett street, has returned to school. Mr. Butler is attending the Maryland Industrial School at Bowie, Md. Master Warren R. Scott, president of the boys social club, entertained a few of his little friends Sunday afternoon at his residence, 65 Calvert street. Those present were: B. Gipson, Isaac Johnson, Berry Malone. Mr. Wm. Bowen, who has been much indisposed is out again. Mr. William Chesley and Mr. Allen of Baltimore, were the guests of Mr. Wm. Bulony, New Year's day. HAGERSTOWN BRIEFS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Hagerstown, Md., January 7. Revival services are being held in the churches with success. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barnes gave a Christening and Course dinner at their home last Sunday. It was a bouncing pair of twins a boy and a girl. Rev. David Johnson officiated. Rev. and Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Cora Fletcher and Miss Daisy Clark were the guests to dinner. The county teachers' institute is being held here this week. Mrs. Olivia Crew is quite ill at her home on North street. Mrs. Zeureau Barnum who fell and fractured her limb recently is reported improving. Rev. Dr. J. Pontz Tyler, the rector of St. John Episcopal Church white) was consecrated Bishop of North Dakota last Tuesday at his church, nearly a hundred distinguished prelates from all parts of the country was present. Dr. Tyler is very much beloved by all the people here. He is a man that knows no color and has proven himself a friend to the colored people here. Admission to the church was by cards, issued by the vestry, Rev. W. E. Berkley of Zion Baptist Church, and Rev. David Johnson received invitations and was present. Mrs. Jackson, of Carlisle, Pa., is visiting her aged parents and sisters, Mr. and Mr. Broom, Mr. Wagner and Waters of N. Jonathan street. NEWS FROM CUMBERLAND Cumberland, Md., January 7. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Mitchell, 746 Ann street, held an at home on New Year's day and delightfully entertained the Masons and their wives and friends. Miss Edith Cooper, 113 Frederick street, entertained on Thursday evening with a handsome party in honor of her school mate, Miss Estella Pinkney of Oberlin College, Ohio. Miss Emma Overton, of Bellefountain, Pa., sister of Prof. G. W. B. Overton, left for home on Thursday after spending the holidays visiting here. Rev. J. D. Jackson baptised the twins of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Frazier on Lee street Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Peck and Hilda Brown are quite sick. The Douglass Literary Society opened up their meetings at the THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Bessie B. Robinson spent the holidays visiting friends in Pittsburg, Pa. The children of the fourth and fifth grades will be placed in the basement of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church for the remainder of the school term. Revivals are being held in all the churches this week. enroute to the city Christ was caught in a wreck on a land and Pennsylvania but escaped with slight b the hand. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. gave a very prettily arrange New Years' day. Mr. and Mrs. A. Harve supper in honor of the 4 versary of their marriage evening, January 5. Mr. FREDLRICK ITEMS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Frederick, Md., January 7.—Mrs. Lucy Jones is visiting Miss Grace Snowden. Quinn A. M. E. Church had a great fair for eleven nights. Rev. J. Porter is the pastor. Miss Emma Williams has returned to school in Washington. The small army of pupils and teachers throughout the city and county are down to hard work following the Christmas vacation. James Alfred Roberts and Mary Thompson were quietly married last week. NEWS FROM CATONSVILLE (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Catonsville, Md., January 7.— The condition of Mrs. Florence Stewart, who has been sick for several months is still the same. Miss Sarah J. Brown, who has lived with her cousin. Mrs. Mary R. Lee in Catonsville, died at her sister's residence, Mrs. Pricilla Gibbs, 1426 Wilmore street, on December 27. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hall, of Taylor avenue, and their little daughter Elizabeth, are spending two weeks in Norfolk, Va., visiting friends. The Allen's League of Grace Church elected the following officers for the year: president, Mr. Samuel Torsell vice president, Miss Mamie Williams; secretary, Miss Elizabeth Sumerville; assistant secretary, Miss Dora Day; treasurer, Mrs. Ella Cook. Miss Mary Matthews has returned to Great Barrington, Mass., having been here as guest of her mother, Mrs. Hannah Matthews. She was entertained at a reception New Year's night by Mrs. Grace Simms. Miss Dora Marshall has returned to Piscataway, Prince George county, where she is teaching school having spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Marshall. The revival services began Sunday night at Grace Church and will continue for two weeks. CAMBRIDGE HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cambridge, Md., January 8. Miss Mabel St. Clair, a student of the Baltimore High School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. St. Clair, left Sunday for Baltimore, after spending the holidays here. Miss Anita Boggs, of the Baltimore High School visited her parents during the holidays. The public schools opened with a large attendance Monday. Mr. Maurice Maddox, a pupil of the teachers' training class of the Cambridge High and Industrial School, has been appointed a substitute teacher in the public schools. The Cambridge High School boys have organized an athletic club, consisting of a track, basket ball, tennis and baseball teams. NOTES FROM CHATTOLANEE Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Chattolane, Md., January 7.—Mr. and Mrs. Allen Whittington, of 212 Chase street gave a birthday dinner on Thursday night. January 1, in honor of their nephew, Mr. S. S. Oliver, of Green Spring Valley. The table was laden with many good things for the inner man. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Oliver, Mrs. Annie Williams, of Princeton, N. J.; Mrs. Arrietta Woodyard, Messrs. Wm. H. Jackson, Henry Campher, George W. Harris. Miss Estella Stewart, of 220 Chase street, entertained at dinner on Sunday, January 4th. The table was beautifully decorated with carnations. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Oliver, Mrs. Josephine Whittington, Mrs. Annie Williams, Mrs. Arrietta Woodyard, Messrs. Wm. H. Jackson, Henry Campher. A PRETTY SUPPER AT LONG GREEN Special to The Air- American Ledger Long Green, Md., January 8.—Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cromwell, of Baldwin gave a very prettily arranged supper last Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Gwynn, of Glenarm. Rev. W. T. Brown, pastor of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church while enroute to the city Christmas Eve was caught in a wreck on the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, but escaped with slight bruises of the hand. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Sterrette gave a very prettily arranged dinner New Years' day. Mr. and Mrs. A. Harvey gave a supper in honor of the 45th anniversary of their marriage Monday evening, Januarv 5. Mr. Charles Harvey, one of her sons presented his mother with a gold watch. WINCHESTER IN THE SOCIAL WHIRL (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Winchester, Va., January 8. The Gilt Edge Social gave reception at the residence of Mrs. Betty Coxin, Tuesday last, in honor of Mrs. Fanny Brown-Toomey, of Baltimore. Among the out-of-town guests were: Miss Edith Johnson, of Chambersburg, Pa., Mr. Randolph Armstead, of Baltimore; Rev. Harry G. T. Jennings, of Bridgeton, N. J.; Mrs. Virgie Thompson, of Carlisle, Pa.; Miss Rosa Motts, of Freeholt, N. J.; Rev. J. Luther Martin, Miss Lucy Castleman, of New York city; Mrs. A. P. Shaw, the Misses Susan and Louisa Fokes, Miss Ruth Fletcher, Messrs. James Sims, Harry Robinson and George Fokes and Charles rokes, of Opequon, Va. M. Jennings, Mrs. Virgie e., Pa.; Miss Holt, N. J.; Miss Lucy York city; Misses Susan The Winchester contingent were: Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnet, Rev. Meredith Armstead, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Dirks, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Manuel, Mesdames Lucy Jennings and Alice Bartlett, Miss Sarah Waller, Messrs. Taylor Evans, Alexander Davis, Samuel Bannister, James and Dorsey Wells and Felix Banks. Mrs. Virige Thompson entertained in honor of Mrs. Fanny Brown-Toomey, of Baltimore; likewise Miss Susan Fokes and Mr. Harry Robinson. Miss Mary Brown, of Hagerstown, Md., is visiting relatives and friends here. Miss Sarah Thompson, of Washington, is visiting here. Mr. Richard Nickes has returned to his home in New York city. The Emancipation, Celebration at John Mann M. E. Church Friday was a fine affair. Mr. C. Mount Lovett was master of ceremonies and Rev. J. Luther Martin musical director. Speeches were made by Messrs. George Cook, Dave Brooks, Mayhaugh Cook, Rev. A. P. Shaw and Prof. John H. Quitt. SEWING MACHINES R. H. BUTLER, The Singer Sewing Machine Agent, feels very grateful to his patrons who aided in making his past year in the business a very successful one. 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[Name] You are requested to have your copy in this office not later than 12 o'clock Wednesday in order to insure proper classification Nerve—Lung—Tuberculosis LIFE & HEALTH—NO CONSUMTION The 1910 Census showed that the colored population was at the same nine-million mark as in 1900. The lack of increase is due to the fact that many died of Tuberculosis during that period. STRENGTH II & LIFE could have saved 85 per cent of those who died. Mrs. Susie Love, Rockville, Md. writes: "STRENGTH II & LIFE is a remarkable medicine. It is helping me wonderfully. I walked out into the yard Saturday without a cane, after taking two bottles. That is something I have not done since I was paralyzed fourteen months ago." STRENGTH & LIFE prolongs life, and is SPECIFIC for lungs and nerves The people who took it lived to see 1914 Take it till you gain a few pounds, and you will live to see 1915 and many more years. Send two cent stamp for free book containing testimonials, 1914 and 1915 calenders, also what STRENGTH & LIFE is, and why it cannot fail to IMPROVE HEALTH On page 6 the boy or girl is the same before and after taking Strength and life. Sold by all druggists and at the office of Dr. David Campbell, Lung and Nerve Specialist, 1369 N. Carey St., Baltimore, Md. Call or write. Good agents wanted. $5 The Modern Bifocals—no lines; no cement; a solid lens for far and near sight in one pair, and most dealers charge $3 to $15. Let us demonstrate the great advantage of this modern method of one pair of glasses for reading and distance. E. F. RANDALL BAGGAGE EXPRESS Trunks and Baggage Hauled To All Parts of the City 551 Laurens Street NIXON BROS. MERCHANT TAILORS Dyeing, Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing Suits and Overcoats made to order 1302 Pennsylvania Ave. Madison 3732M Work called for 911 Druid Hill Avenua WE HAVE IT Madison 4125-2785 TERRELL & McNEILL PHARMACISTS "Different from the rest." Cor. Carey and Presstman Streets H. L. JOHNSON'S Baggage Express 544 Lanvale St. nr. Penna Ave. Res. 1526 Druid Hill Ave. near McMechen Street W. A. Jones' Tonsorial Parlor Successor to W. H. Moss ...1423 Pennsylvania Avenue... Professional Buff Hair Cutter Children's Hair Cutting Green's Prescription Pharmacy, Cor. Carey and Winchester Sts. Prescriptions filled at moderate prices. Cigars, Tobaccos, Sodas, Sundaes. A Full Line of Patent Medicines. Phone, Madison 1197 M JACOB G. BECKETT 2231 DRUID HILL AVENUE Furniture and Pianos Carefully Removed in City or Country MRS. ROBERTA CREDITT 1919 Druid Hill Avenue Exclusive styles in MILLINERY L. H. DAVENPORT New and Second Hand FURNITURE, CARPETS, Etc. 1006 Pennsylvania Ave. GEORGE H. SIDDONS FLORIST Pennsylvania Ave. cor George St Everything in Flowers GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1315 PENNA AVENUE Shoe Repairing While You Wait My work has no equal. My prices can't be beat Work called for obd delivered ALLEN J. JONES 1339 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Meals at all hours. Transient Board- ing and Lodging Soda Water & Ice Cream. Mad. 3613 WM. H. LAYTON EXPRESS FOR HIRE 606 LANVALE STREET Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of City and R.R. Depots Telephone Madisou 3733 Y PROF. J. W. ALLEN TONSORIALIST DERMATOLOGIST Electric Emporium Electric Massage. Open 8 to 9 p.m. 420 DRUID HILL AVENUE Baltimore, Md. Phone Character is the Best Capital WM. R. PARKER Real Estate Broker and Investor Property bought and sold on easy terms 917 Druid Hill Avenue MISS SADIE HICKS 204 W. HENRIETTA STREET Agent for the Rubber finish Art Goods, Hand Painted Bureau And Washstand Scarfs An economy for the housewife. A specially for hotel and boarding houses. Write at once. All mail orders promptly attended. C. & P. Phone FRANK A. SIMMONS House Painter 1932 DRUID HILL AVENUE ```markdown ``` Support These Business Enterprises ```markdown ``` ————— RETROSPECT OF THE PAST YEAR Success In Business Enterprises And other Lines Of En- deavor Noted RESULTS OF CO-OPERATION institutions Of Tenning And Se. cret Societies Have Made Com- mendable Progress he progress of the race in business, ed@nention, relicion and xlons the Line of secret, beneveiut and mutual) bene fs ergunizutid work during the pest peer line Pee enevuraging, Such prog- Fess coaid wor have heen obtained bud font Iver for the spitit of co-opera- uot and unity of purpose which have fe ages existed among our- people 2h tie various movements for advunce- pe. Nov for severad years huve the gojorts of business concerns been so ‘sull iy deiaii as was true at the meet- fur of the Murional Negro Business yogue beid iz Philadelphia Jest sum- ser. Gur educutiona! institutions have srectip mproved their equipment and Tart are becoming real centers of itt: caction Tor the wore mumbitious young Bet une Wonen who buve a fixed hw vw bf, Fisk university. atlanta Bup- ust coliegs, Howard and Shaw uni- wersities cucu have large enrollments of students from muny Sections of the coun. Hampron aud Tuskezee in- evtutes take the lead along trade and maustrial les and bave a more diver. sified student bods. Due credit, Low- ever, Dust be given tu the smaller schools which by thelr efficient work murke it possible for the larger schouls tw bove t: cluss of better prepared stu. dents gs eutrams. Tul: und uplifting indeed have been che work of our churches. and the ve- Sous conventions and conferences. Lm, fs CaaS Op ee ee Ge ee ee oo / ee Cie eee ok aS ee — opera a The ninutes of sume show large in- ereaee iz membership, fuance and tuwunts. raised and distrilmed for nome au€ foreign missions and edues- ve. ‘The New Euglind Ruptisi mis @ubicy coprention of which the Kev. W. Bishop Jonson, LL. D., is pres went kus enlarged the scope of its work and now bes affiliated with ft orenuzutions im Wusbingtou, the tide Fates suction of Virginia and parts of Marvisud, The A. M. E. and 4, M. E, Zon denominations ate also rapidls advatciug. ‘The National Baptist con: Yeni, Dr E. C. Morris, president, is the largest convention of the denon. netio: in the United States among kembers of our Tuce, lake the mmking of hooks, there sim 1 ne no end to the nomber of secre: socluties conducted by the race. Ris 1: mast be sitid in Justice to a Inrge aeurber of them that they are doipg 1 WU needed work among us. Those Whi become members of such traterni- ues us the Graud Tnited Order of Odd Feliows, Knights of Pythias. Masous sud the Order of Elks and live up t tuels part of the agreement are well rewarded. ‘The amount of property owned by these-organizations. coupled ‘With the pwersanal aid rendered to their menilers. is ong. of the strongest evi Genves of the capacity of members of the ree 1 create, meintain and eSe- cute inscitucious and fulfill contracts i strictly business. lines. Xe reference or summary of the ef- tons or achievements of the Negro Foulg ve fully compiete without tk- ug inw accouut the part played by the ®omen of the race. They are found %™ the furefronz of nenrly every move- ment for Letter home aud cbureb life. -chnritable organizations. clubs. mis- siouazy societies. business aud politics. Bac for their co-operation in large Bumbers the balance would be on the Gebit side of some of our real achieve ‘ments. As 2 watchman op the wall or a frent standing army guarding the iv- Terest of the country in time of peace end rendy to defend it against the en- 20rr in tine of war. the work-and tp: fuence of tlie race press <bave been most effective and farreaching. At 10 Uw in the bistory of the race since ‘Teedom hus there heen such united ef- for. on the part of the majority of eur Publishers to voice their appreciation of avery good movement of the white Peopie in defense of Justice und fair Disy for oar people as American citi- zens, CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS. Valor of Colored Soldiers. At this time, when so uch agitation is going on throughout the counmy about the citizenship richs of Afro: Americans, the following frow a speech by ue late President Willian: McKiu- Jey should vive envourazement 16 ev. ery perean Who Lelieves in square deal for ell Americans regardless. of Face, color or creed. President MeKinley suid: My frieuds wud fellow. citizens, the Settlements of that war must. stand as the irreversible judgment of baztle and the inflexible decree of u nativy of free men. They must not he mis interpreted. ther must not be nuill- fied, ther must not le weakened ot shorn of their force under uny precext Whatever, it must be acquiesced in freely tu every pure of the republic. without reservation or voidauce or evasion. Lt must not be equulity und justice in the written law only. Ik must be “equulity and justice in the law's nd: Ininistration everywhere, and alike ad ministered in every part of the repuls Me to every chizen ubereof. Ib must not be the more cold formality of cou stitutions! enuctinent. Jt must be u Uving birthright, whicb the pooress and bumblest may enjoy, aud which the richest and most powerfe! dare / not deny. Our black allies must’ neftler be de gerted nor forsaken. And every right secured them by the constixucion musi | be surely given to them, as if Gad hd PUL upou their faces the color of the “Angle-Saxon race, They fought to: the fitz fu the war. and chat flags with al] it represents and stands for, mes: secure them every constizucional right in peace, At Huron Rouge-the firs: regimen: Hof the Blick brigade, before startin: for Port Hndson. received at the houds of its white’ colonel—Colouel Stafford—its reximental colors in 2 speech from the colone!. which ended with this injunction ‘ ) “Color bearer: sunvi, defend, protect . die for, but do nor surrender. those | colors.” | Wo whic the sergeant replied. and he was tis Iaek is my euaty “Colonel. PM return those flexs t / Fou so hour, ee 1h report. to Gud th ) Feuson why.” Be fell. wortally womuded, in one ot those desperite charges in front Port Hudson, whl his face wo te ane my, with those colors in) his clinched fist pressed upon bis breusi. «Me did mot rewurn the colors, but the Gor above biw knew the reason why ‘Aguinst those whi fonzht on the other ide im thar grear conflict We have am resentment: for tham we lave no bit terneys, We would impose upon them oo punishment: we would Laflie: npov them po indignity. They are ow brothers: We would seve them. even. fron humiliation, Burt 1 will ttl you whit we jusist upon. and we will jusist npor “it until it is secured—zhat the sexcle H ment maie berween Gram aid Tee at | Appomattox, which was afterward em bodied in the constitution of the Tnli- | ad States, shall be obeyed and respect | ad in every part of this Tuion. More Howe have never asked; less we Will not | ave: PROGRESS IN. EDUCATION. | Financial’ Report of Howard University Shows Good Business Management. Washington, Edward L. Parks, he | qreasnrer of Howard university. i jire | senting hig aumaal report for the seal year of 301210 says aimong ore | things the fact what the current debt jus replaced by a small working sur plus does not indicate that the needs : of the university were adequately met. | The result Was uccomplished only by jhe uimusi, care ov, the pert of the "finance and executive committees in av- | thorizins expendizare and-of the presi- dent aud seenoturs sud Dusiuuss unt ager iu udininistracion. Sometimes it qu: impossible because of lack ot ‘tuids. to provide for vers pressine ueeds. ‘I'he treasurer says: Our experience empbusizes the iy portance: of providing beforehand fo: each advauce in expenditure. The itr jcreasiug aeeds resulting from the growth of the attendance and the ex- pausivn of the departments end courses of study show the meageruess of our endowment even adequately tw supplenwut the. government ‘appropria- tion, If the alumni and friends and thy supporters of higher education throug: ont the nation wouid cousider tbe fuets concerning Howard university they would recornize the imperutive need of providing au adequate endowment for av insticution which bas so sigual Ip demonstrated its importanee by the results of its work. ‘The forezoiue shows @ total expenditure for the yeur of $183513.77. Of this the appropria- tion from the government was $92,000, | or only abour 50 per cent. “I tg a pleasure to ackuowledze the ee efficiency of my fellow workers in this office. includiug C. E. meas, assistant to the teasurer and | head bookkeeper: C. B. Curley, casbier and bookkeeper. and Miss Alvesta I. ‘Lancaster. clerk. Albert E. Park'on Socia! “onelstons: ‘In bis address before the American Sociological soviery ad the America Economic association: which met it ‘Minneapolis.. Minn... Dec, 30. Albert E. Park. professor of socivlogy in the Uni- versity. of Chicago. gave Jt as his opin. jon that social: conditions iu the United States are tendinz to develop in the colored. people a racial conseionsness which will result in a Negra uation ality hating all things im common witt ‘other races. * EE SR AN See SUNDAY SCHOOL; jem Lesson Il—First Quarter, For E ao 5 Jan, 11, 1914. | | fae THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES.| a0 Pee EER yr ee | x 2—Commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns. - The sending forth of the twelve is Te- corded in Mart. x, Mark vi and Luke fs. The sending of the sevency is told orly in our gesson chapter. Both companies were sent by two apd two, ag lambs among wolves. and thes were to preueh the kingdom of God und heal the sick (verses 1, 2. 9; ix, &: Mark vi, 7; Mart. 5. 7, 8.36), The res- son. given in euch case for sending then: is the same—harvest grent, Libor exs few. ‘The command ww pray is alse the sume, “Pray ye therefore the Lord of ‘the burvesi that He would send forth luborers into His harvest” (verse thy Matt, ix, 86-28), Macchew says that He saw the multi- tudes as sheep buving uo shepherd sud He wus moved with compassion on them. Believers are expected to huve the atind of Christ, to manifest the life of Jesus, tw he a willing and obedient people, to Hve to Five. the Gospel te every creature, hur where ‘is the compassion of Jesus for the shepherdigss imniiitudes seen. aud how mauy are willing wo be sheep in the midst of wolves, hated by the world for His sake (olin =v, 18. 19, The uwelte were nut. te go to gentiles or Samaritans. hui only to the last sheep af the hoise of Isriet; the seren- iy were to go before His face inte every city and place. whither He him- ‘self would come, but since His resur- Fection the command 35 to ze into all ‘the world (Mutt x. 5, G: Luke x. 1: “Mark xvi, 1, After they were told ‘to pray the Lord to send forth Ithorers they were Told 16 go themselves (verse a, and. we cannot houestiy ask the Lord to send others unless we are ready to say. “Here am J; send me” (sa. vi. Si. Istiah suw the Lord upon a throne ‘and heard the voice of the Lord: be “had: the ussnrinee of iniquity: taken away and sin pursed: be saw in vision ‘the earth full of His clory. and when the triuw Gof said “Whom shut send, and whe will zo for us?" ie was rends to reply, “Behold mez send me.” Tt was the vision of the slory of the Lord that constrained Isaiah, Ty was seging und hearing the risen Christ when on is wag to Damasens thar changed San) of Tarsus from a per- secutor and murdere: 10 > most de. voted fallawer nf Josus of Nazareth and made him blind said deaf to all Dnt Jesus for the rest of his life (Acts Xi G14. The Lord Jusus snid to him, “1 send thee to open their eres. 10 turn from darkness to light, from the power of Satan unto God. thar they iiay reveive forgiveness of sins and inheritance” (Aers xxvi. 17. 19). One of the gremt Words in our lee son is, “Tuhuld. 1 send yon forth” (verse Bi. Be chose the twelve that they might be with Him and that Fe migit send then forth (Mark iii, 14). Te Gideon He said: “Go im this thy might. * 7 * Have not J sent thee?” Qudg. +i. 14a Gver thirty times in the gospel Wy lohn He speaks of Timsell as sent by the Father. and afier the roanrrection fle said ta. the Apostles, “se my Pather hath sent me, even so send T ou" Gala x. 21). When we co iu His name, with Fis messuze, sont by Hin, we way always ‘eo with qniemess and confidence. When ou His Insiness we need pave no uuxiery abunt the wherewithal, for De will surely sue to it. He said qo the twelve: “When 1 sent you without purse sind serip. and Shoes: licked ye anything? And they suid norbing” (Luke xxii, 3m, We are to go preaching puxice by Jesus Christ, the pauce that He made by the blood of His cross (Col. £ 20. We are te rejoice in His presence witb us. and that He is i ns. and considers alt treatment of us! oad or bud. as done to Himself and to the Pather who sent Him (verse 16. As the responsibility of those who heard the twelve and the seventy was sreater than the respon sibiticy of the people of Sodom und Tyre and Sidou, so their jndsment sovid be heatier. “What ahout those who today hear and donor need? Con- sider 15 Thess, i. 7-9. The seventy went forth as command- ed aud retarned with 9 good report. saying thit even demons were sur ject to His name. His remark. con- cerning Satan falling from heaven probs ably points on to Rev. xif, 9. 10: How wonderful His words. power aver all the power of the enemy. and nothing sball by any means hurt you. (verse 16). What do we know of it ip our experience? He does uot say that we shall not suffer: He says plainly that we shall (obn xvi, 28). It way he in some form or other, the fiery furnace or the tions’ den, but no burt was found upon either of those four pee wee, pee ak. a wee jog er —S oe ae a Si ees eee es: po ee a ey a Pe ee 27 Ge aaa a = — eee : oe a a Pane | i eas o Gee ee ee ees PO ee eae eeeremmrmme | URES hs ip 2” eo ts e scot a eee Bhs!) Eanes i Be eee a ot a SECT SE 7 | eee Ry oe co. * es ee Ie lea [eae ee | my ey oe oe Sie —- ee ene Rien pee ee ae tee Beeiiortie sca seam = ieee eer ee eee ee eee SS ee eas SES) pee bee emt Ree: SE al Peete pte a pers cs oli ES RES rT 8 Cee an ee i oo jose ae Bence i, i BET cpa ae a T. G. MARSHALL’S 535 DOLPHIN STREET BALTIMORE, MD. Amount of Business Done in Groceries During the Year $2,356.15 Ao cuin who was offering. gracious inforuntion ut a country fair was die parazing the stow of vattle. “Cull tse: bere jitize carte?” pe seorpfyliy said “Why. thes tn’: not: fo’ to what our fotks ralsed. Yuu may not think 11 but my father rnived the biggest calf of any op round our parts.” “Lenn vers. well belleve 1" obser eG 8 pystunder, surveying bim fro head to: foot. Ir ts not evers one who enjore a Joke at bis own expeuse. The judze who pointed with lis cane end exciuimed. “There is 0 great rorue at the end of wy cane.” wus intensely entazed When the man looked bard at bim aud asked coolly: “at whieh end, your honor?” A friend of Curran’s was brageinc of bis attachment w the jury system and sald: “With trial by Jury | have lived, and by the blessing of God witb trial br jury‘l will die.” “On,” said Curran in mueb amaze ment, “then sou're made up sour mind w be bunged, Dick ?—London Ti-Litts. Pissed: tao: Makara: A curions efert of the wear ane tear to which the enrth's crust Is cup: dinually veing subjected ts shown in the Detie side Iu Orap und other peculiar furmarions all over the west There exist un the Sout river, to the Werated movmiains (9 part of the Rockies), sinzwurly capped pingacies ot slender pillurs rising from 40 to 400 feet high und. most of them crowned or capped be huge siones, These pli ivrs are not the work of man, but are memorial monuments of onze bills from whien they ore cut out. Dy the getion of the air und wuter and the lope remains of mary square miles of soli rucks which wate been washed away to a depth uf some 40) feet The greater ontdness of the surface has caused It to resist corrosion more than the underlring rock thus leaving huge cups of stone etched nicb to the air on points of their columns. Bere ‘and there cup be found a double cul umn cupped py a single stone, thue forming 8 natura! prigze bot uugue and pietiresque.~-Bewith, tinde ‘Rar: doltet: A charming custom umons tourists at Verona ix that of leaving tnt vis: iting cards. nt the repmied tomb of Jolin ‘This act. however, most be token as u pretty compliment. to the Immortul fove story rather thin a8 nn offering in memoriam, for it ie uniike ty that trivelers have not learned that the tomb ie In reality one of chose pious fictions so deur to the sent menta: and that even Shnkespeare’s tragedy Itself Is zenerally held to nave no historieat busis, A writer in the Graphic of London says. “Tbe so call ed tomb. of red Veronese mocble. ip the enrdens of the Orphannge, wus for- merly @ wusbing tronzb.” . another writer is no Jess severe. “There is plenty to see In Verona." be sas. “the cities of northern Italy, without wast- tng tne. mones and emotion in Jook- ing at frands” But the custom re mains and will remntp as long as there are tourists. deatinan at: the taal: Inheritavee has something to do with baldness. Meo ip a family usually beve s disposition to get bald at about the same age. Certain scalp diseases canse badness, but the largest factor tm baldness is neglect. The scalp is exceediug!y dirty in the average run of men and boss. If any other six inches of skin were kept as dirty as the scalp it would be considered # dis- grace. There is no reason why bose should not be taught to wash the batr with soap and water every day, then dry and brusb tt well: As soon as the boy gets old enungh to wasb bis eurs apd to keep his fare clean down to the collar line ‘he shomid atso keep bis scalp clean. If the-buir after wusb fog Is 100 ars a Mitle grease cap ve used. Following this plan there should be no premature baldness. Generally the berse in out befure the stable door is locked.—Chicage Tribune. Our Ads Bring Results —THE— 5 BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCECO. F. S. STROBRIDGE, President Home Office: Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md.' 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All the latest scylee om fancy trimmings, ‘also willoe plume made into fancy effects. Tel phone. Madison 6397. HAWKINS’ | DINING ROOM 14: MARKET PLACE | 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 5069 , MRS. L. JACKSON, Proprietress. | Some aul: Bay: Your Clothing From Mme. -Wade, | =e eoivinien creer Private dwelling Largest and cheapest clothing business “in Northwest Baltimore. Ladies’ dresses from: $1.90'10 $7:00.. Sepurate coats. ehirts and waists. One piece dresses from 95e, 10$6:00, Men's Separate coats 5Uc. Men, women: and children’s shoes fom 25¢. to $1.25 per pair. Evening and wedding gowns on hand. Oper from8 wom: to 9:p. m. HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST Mrs. Annie Washington and neice, Miss Marie Porter, of 2813 Simpson street, entertained a few of their friends on Friday evening, December 26. A very pleasant evening was spent in social way. Among the guests present were: Mrs. R T. Reed, Nicholas Fletcher, Wm. Braxton, Allen Wright, Willa A. Bland, Edmonia Walker, H. Page, M: Jackson, Misses Lucy Fletcher, A. E. Johnson, B. Howard, E. Owings, Elizabeth Smithy, A. Scott, W. Lewis, Messrs. Linsey, Wm. Scott, S. C. Owings. MR. AND NRS. MOORE ENTERTAINED On the evening of Thursday, J. January 1, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore entertained a number of friends at their residence 1408 N. Mount street, in honor of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Moore. The evening was spent very pleasantly after which the guests were ushered into the dining room where a delightful repast was served them. Among those present were: Mr. Walter Pinderhughes, of Rhode Island; Mr. Pickwick, of Jamaica; Miss Annie Bynum, Norfolk, Va.; Mr. Jones of New York, and Mrs. Mary Brown, of West Virginia. ARMY OFFICER, DR. LYONS' GUEST Lieut. Benjamin O. Davis, of the Tenth Cavalry, was the guest of Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon last Saturday. He was on his way to the Mexican border to join his regiment. He is one of the very few colored army officers of his grade. Several years ago he was military attached at the American legation at Monrovia, Liberia. MR. AND MRS. STANLEY ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley, of 10222 Edward street, entertained a few friends on New Year's evening. Piano selections were rendered by Mrs. Vonzella Butler and Mrs. Matilda Stanley. Several solos were sung by Mrs. Beatrice Langley. Supper was served at a late hour. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sol. Chase, Mr. and Mrs. William Lyn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herndon, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bennet, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Langley, Mr. and Mrs. William Butler, Mrs. Annie Carter, Mr. and Mrs. William Stanley, Mr. Fullie Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson, Mrs. Jennie Blades and Master Walter Paul. MR. AND MRS. A. R. STERRETT GIVE AN ENJOYABLE DINNER One of the most enjoyable events of the New Year was a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Artur R. Sterrett at their home, Baldwin, Longgreen, Baltimore county. Mr. and Mrs. Sterrett will shortly move to Chicago, where his brother, Mr. John J. Sterrett has been living for several years. The evening was pleasantly spent in dancing, card-playing and music. Mr. John Cromwell, Jr., rendering several solos. Miss Nannie Sterrett assisted Mrs. Arthur Sterrett in receiving. Miss Sterrett has just recently returned from Chicago. Covers were laid for 36 guests and the table was beautifully arranged. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sterrett were loud in their praises for the artistic designs of the hostess. There has never been a more enjoyable event in this locality for years, yet everyone was sorry for the leave taking of Mr. and Mrs. Sterrett. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. G. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Chatman, Messrs. George Chatman and Basil all from My Lady's Manor; Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cromwell, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson, Miss Elizabeth Cromwell, Messrs. Ernest Cromwell, Arthur E. Stewart, Jr., and Mrs. Annie Wells, of Baldwin. Mr. Wilbert Wells, Towson; Mr. John Cromwell, Jr., Whitehall; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cromwell and Miss Ethel Hall of Longgreen; Messrs. John Gwynn and George Davage of Hartley; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts of Hyde, Miss Nannie Sterrett, Chicago; Mrs. Rebecca Nelson, Providence, R. I.; Miss Phoebe Nelson, Atlantic City; Miss Koin; Cleveland: Mr. Irvin Mitchell and Miss Ella Harris, Pennsylvania; Miss Lillian Hall, State Normal School; Mr. Howard Cromwell and Miss Mamie Chatman, Morgan College and Miss Elizabeth Hall, of Baltimore. adv. AN INFORMAL RECEPTION BY MR. AND MRS. BRENT One of the elaborate affairs of the New Year was the informal reception given by Mr. and Mrs. George Brent at their residence, 1024 N. Carey street on Wednesday evening, January 7, in honor of Mrs. Mary Waters Williams, of Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. Brent wore a gown of Pale blue silk and lace, with pearl trimmings. She was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Wm. H. Bevans, who also wore a gown of pale blue silk and lace, with pearls. Mrs. Charles T. Parker, wore a pongee silk and lace and Mrs. George W. McMechen, brown silk and lace. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George W. McMechen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brent, Mr. and Mrs. Roma Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Bevans, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Langley, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Hayward, Mr. and Mr. Wilbert J. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Mr. and Mrs. MacCauley Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Chester, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jones, Mrs. M. C. Kinner of Washington; Mrs. A. E. Durand and Messrs., James E. Seaton, Abraham Martin, Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, Mrs. Minnie Waters and Mr. Joshua Garrison, who rendered piano selections to the satisfaction of all during the evening. The guests were ushered to the dining room where the table was beautifully decorated and laden with seasonable delicacies. The evenng was enjoyably spent. MISS SNOWDEN GIVES A DINNER Miss Mamie Snowden, of 909 Argyle avenue, gave a dinner last Friday evening to a few of her friends. Following the dinner, dancing was indulged ir. Among those present from out-of-town was Mrs. Tony Shaw, of Washington. She was in the city visiting her sister. Mrs. George Branson, of 1340 Argyle avenue, who is convalescing from an attack of pneumonia. A. DELIGHTFUL SUNDAY TEA Mr. and Mrs. Solomon V. Randall, of 1723 Druid Hill avenue gave a delightful tea on January the fourth, from five to half past six Sunday. Those present included: Mrs. Jame I. White, Mrs. J. E. Watson, Mrs. Wm. Watson, of Washington; Mrs. Laura Gaither, Mrs. George Shephard, Mrs. Clifton Saunders, Misses Lealia Brown, Susie Monroe, Annie Jones, Lillie Holmes, Simms, Mollie Boston; Messrs. Benjamin Black John Bishop, Anthony Nicholas, Joseph Linsey, Joseph Sembly, George Wiley. The dining room was decorated with palms and red lights. A RECEPTION FOR MRS. GAINES Mr. and Mrs. Gaines, of 549 Laurens street, gave a reception on Tuesday, December 30, in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jannie Gaines, of Tappahannock, Va., who spent the holidays here. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Forbes, Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hill and Mr. Dauson. MAKE MANY OLD FOLKS HAPPY The Willing Workers Circle of Kings Daughters and Sons as usual on Christmas day made many hearts glad by giving out dinners to the poor and old folks who have been forgotten at this time in the year. This year sixty dinners were given out and two baskets of good things to the Aged Men and Women's Home on Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Melissa Minor, president. Mrs. Mary Cornish, secretary. MISS MAMIE WOOLFORD ENTERTAINS Miss Mamie Woolford entertained a large party of friends at her home, 436 N. Register street, last Friday night in honor of Miss Florence Trusty of Wilmington, Del; Miss Lavinia Tynes and Miss Carrie Hockaday, of Norfolk, Va. GIVING CONFIRMATION LECTURES Rev. Dr. Bragg, rector of St. James Church is giving a course of confirmation lectures every Sunday evening preparatory to Bishop Murray's annual visit to that congregation, which takes place on Sunday evening, February 8. 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Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. AMES MEMORIAL CHURCH IN GOOD CONDITION On Wednesday night, the Ames Memorial M. E. Church held its fourth and last quarterly conference for the year, the reports showed the church to be in fine condition. The public services, the prayer and class meetings are well attended and the class collections in advance of many years. The trustees reported an income of $2,119.39 and the parsonage debt reduced to about $400.00. The stewards reported receipts amounting to over $1,700. The Ladies Aid Society, the Jewel Circle, the Busy Bee Club, the Singing and Paying Band all reported a fine years work, liberal gifts to the church and large cash balances in their treasuries. The trustee and steward boards remain almost unchanged, while Mr. Henry Johnson retains his place as Sunday School superintendent and Mr. Wm. Powell was confirmed Epworth League president, succeeding Mr. Charles Pulley. The conferenec was one of great harmony and peace and at its conclusion, vote unanimously for the return of Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, for the next conference year. Although Dr. Shaw was appointed to Ames when the church was passing through a period of great excitement and trial, he was able, by his wise management and strong pulpit work to bring the church together and they have done a remarkable years work, and the officers have therefore voted for his return, and will send a committee to conference to hear their request to the Bishop. Rev. D. W. Hays, D. S., prosided in the conference and expressed himself well pleased with the condition of the church. ANNUAL NEW YEAR DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mason gave their annual New Year dinner on Thursday of last week at their residence, 1139 N. Carey street. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John Bias, Mr. and Mrs. John Russell, Mesdames Ella Chesley, Estella Taylor, Bertha Thomas, Addie King, Lizzie Kellum, of Accomac, Va., Alice Holly and children, of Atlantic City. Misses Edna Gibson, Helen Mason, Hyacinth Holly, Martha Mason, Lillian Mason and Ivey Mason, Messrs. James Mason, Vincent Johnson, Henry Terrell, A. A. Mitchell, John Saterfield, Wm. Russell, David Green, G. W. Mitchell, David Washington, S. C. Mitchell, John Holly, Luther Evans, Wm. Johnson and John Bailey. Music was furnished by Wm. Russell and a trio by Messrs. G. W. Mitchell, A. A. Mitchell and L. C. Mitchell. THEIR 46TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Murphy entertained a few of their friends at their home, 1820 Druid Hill avenue, last Friday evening in honor of the 46th anniversary of their marriage. Those present included: Rev. and Mrs. George F. Bragg, Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert J. 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Complete black cloth, steel gray or white plush side case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse A PERSONAL NOTES PERSONAL NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brown, of New York, gave a luncheon to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Glenn, of the My Friend from Kentucky Company Tuesday, December 30. The Misses Websters of Atlantic City were entertained by Miss Hattie Redcross at her residence, 538 W. Lanvale street, on Monday, January 6th. Rev. J. T. Carpenter, State lecturer of the National Benefit Association enroute to his headquarters in Cambridge, Md., from Richmond, Va., where he spent the holidays with his family, called in to see us this week. Mrs. Estella Saunders-Pegnol, of 426 N. Caroline street is confined to her bed with the grip. Mrs. Rebecca Gipson of 1824 Etting street who has been sick for several weeks is out again. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher H. Marshall gave a dinner Sunday, January 4 in honor of Dr. W. Jordan and his sister, Miss Gwendoline Jordan, of New York. Mrs. Alice Henry, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Alice has returned home to Bozman, Md., after visiting her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Henry, of 1108 N. Carey street, also her sons, Mr. Asbury and William Henry; daughter, Mrs. Clara Brown of 1411 Pennsylvania avenue. Mr. James Willard Wright, a student of Howard University and his sister, Miss Bessie Wright were the guests of Miss Cora Wayman, of 528 Robert street, Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Julia Lockman and Miss Alice Lee have returned to their homes in Cambridge, Md., after spending part of the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Boggs, at their residence, 1118 N. Port street. Miss Addie Fields, of Richmond, Va., spent the Christmas holidays in this city and with her parents at Royal Oak, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Perry, of New York, were in the city last week visiting his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Perry, of 2114 Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Octavia Dudley, of 1014 Argyle avenue, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Helen Dennis, of St. Michaels. Md. Mr. Charles T. Johnson returned to his home in Atlantic City, last Friday after spending ten days with his relatives at 1136 N. Carey street. Mrs. Anna P. Smith and Mrs. Bertha Paine Scott are visiting Mrs. Bradley P. Keys, of Pittsburg, Pa. Miss Susie Trust and Mrs. Florence McDowell Clash, have returned from Washington, where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Runner. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hughes, of 938 Warner street, gave a family dinner on New Year's day. Among the invited guests were Rev. E. W. S. Peek, Mrs. Emma Height, Misses Ella and Amelia Peck, Mary Brown and Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Griggs, Jr. Mrs. S. G. Molson, of Jersey Shore, Pa., is spending the winter with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Melissa Minor. Miss E. M. Molson, teacher of domestic science in the Cambridge High School, has returned after spending the holidays with her aunt Mrs. Mellissa Minor. Mrs. Maggie Wilson, who was formerly Miss Maggie Stokes, of this city, but now of Norfolk, Va., was in the city Wednesday of this week on business. She is the sister of Dr. E. Verry Stokes. Mrs. Hattie Wade Propest, of Richmond, Va., made a hasty return to Baltimore to attend the funeral of her sister, Miss Mary Wade. Mrs. Lottie E. Collins, of Sykesville, Md., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Greenwood, of 506 Hoffman street. Mr. Edward Short, of 1812 Druid Hill avenue, who was operated on at the Johns Hopkins Hospital several weeks ago, is now at home and rapidly improving. Miss Gladys Washington, who has been spending the holidays with her parents at 523 Mosher stree, returned to Cambridge, Mass., Monday to retume her studies at the Sargeant School of Physical Training. Mr. J. H. Washington, of 523 Mosher street, who has been ill for the past two weeks is improving. Mrs Wm. H. Beckett, of 818 McDongh street gave an at home to a number of friends in honor of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Maria Magges of Middlesex county, Va. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Jones of the West Point House of 39 E. Lee street entertained at dinner on Monday December 29th as their guests, Dr. and Mrs. N. E. Campbell, Mr. George A. Owens, principal of Hill St. School and his wife, Miss M. A. Bennett, Miss Sadie Chase, Miss Reginia Wright and Miss D. E. Richardson, the teacher of their little daughter Iasbelle. A very pleasant evening was spent. GIVES A COURSE DINNER Miss Laura J. Brown gave as beautifully arranged course dinner on New Year's day at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Kellum, of 2821 Reese street, in honor of her house guest, Miss Ethel Billingsley, of York, Pa. MRS. STEVENSON ENTERTAINS Mrs. Thomas L. Stevenson entertained the Misses Ballard and the Misses Diggs and Miss Marie Robinson at her residence, 625 Hillen Road, last Tuesday evening. At a late hour refreshments were served. TENDED A TANGO RECEPTION Mrs. Elijah Johnson, of 510 N. Caroline street tendered her son Elijah, a tango reception New Year's Eve, in honor of his 21st birthday. The evening having been spent in the tango dance, exclusively. The guests were then ushered into the beautifully decorated dining room and partook of refreshments. LA RAINE CLUB ENTERTAINS LA RISE GOLD ENTERTAINMENT The La Raine Club entertained a number of guests at an informal reception last Friday evening at 1811 McCulloh street. Miss Florence Gaines is the president. DEATH OF A PROMINENT CITIZEN Mr. Nathaniel Gibson, formerly of this city, but recently of Philadelphia, died in that city last Sunday. His body was brought to this city and buried from Ebenezer A. M. E. Church last Thursday at 1 o'clock. Mr. Gibson was one of the best known residents of this city before he went to Philadelphia about two years ago. DEATH OF MISS MARY WADE Miss Mary Wade, who died on Sunday, January 4, 1914, at her late residence, 2126 Division street was buried from St. Peter Claver's Church on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock with a High Requiem Mass. Alexander Louis Jackson, of Englewood, N. J., who has just been elected class orator for Harvard University at its commencement next June, was the guest of Benoni Price Hurst, of 180S McCulloh street, a medical student at Harvard, last week. Prof. John W. Layton will participate in the anniversary exercises of the choir of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, January 26, full particulars will appear later. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wright, 1769 Carlisle Place, returned home after a two weeks' stay in Lancaster county, Va. Mrs. Mollie Gibson and her daughter Mollie, formerly of this city but now of Washington, were in the city Thursday attending the funeral of Mrs. Gibson's father-in-law, Mr. Nathaniel Gibson. Master Norman Henson, who has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Henson, 1036 Argyle avenue, has returned to school at Belmead, Va. He was attended with a reception on Sunday evening by Mrs. Charlotte Gough at the above residence. Mrs. Annie Gaither Caulk, and husband, Mr. Oliver G. Caulk, are having a most delightful stay in Boston and nearby towns, visiting her many friends and sister of Mrs. Caulk, Mrs. Catherine Harris, who lives in Roxbury, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Caulk expects to return home after an extended trip. Mrs. Birdie Turner and daughter of Atlantic City spent the holidays in Baltimore as the guest of Miss Mamie F. Granby, 1108 Russell street. Only The Best. Good prescription work requires experience and care. There is more in prescription compounding than mere throwing together of crude materials. They must be blended carefully to get the greatest efficiency from the medicines. Let us have your next prescription. We save you money. Patent medicines at reduced prices. 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