The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XXII NO. 23 WOMEN ARE READY FOR CAMPAIGN Plans Perfected For Raising Of Ten Thousand Dollars By The C.Y.W.C.A. MANY THINGS ARE NEEDED Work Ai Present Hampered Because of Lack of Necessary Coincident with the opening of the campaign that the white Young Women's Christian Association will make for $400,000 beginning Feb. 10. the Colored Young Women's Christian Association will endeavor to raise $10,000 mong the colored men and women of this city during the ten days following February 13. Headquarters will be at their Headquarters will be at their building, 1200 Druid Hill avenue. A bigger and better building is needed for the colored work, and those actively connected with its work have decided to provide for the growing needs of the work with the assistance of the kindly disposed men and women of this city. A meeting of those interested in the project was held at the home of the association. 1200 Druid Hill avenue. Monday night, at which plans for waging the campaign were considered. Committees were announced and the various team captains selected. A big membership rally will be held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street. Tuesday night, February 3rd. Addresses will be delivered by W. H. Morris, general secretary of the white Young Men's Christian Association, Mr. Ward, Miss M. E. S. Cott, general secretary of the white Young Women's Christian Association; Rev. G. F. Bragg and others. A banquet and rally for the workers will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church next Friday night. A GROWING WORK Mrs. Hannah C. Smith, general secretary of the association, says that the work of Colored Young Women's Christian Associations is growing in importance in all parts of the country. "The general public has no idea," she said, "of the amount of good that our work is doing for young colored women. It is placing helpful influences around them, a thing so much needed in large cities, where so many young women come to from country homes. In Baltimore we maintain an employment bureau, have classes in physical training, for girls in typewriting, bookkeeping, stenography, artcraft, industrial and domestic arts and other branches. In short, we aim to offer every opportunity for girls to become efficient workers with high morla qualities. The work here needs larger quarters, and I believe that the Baltimoreans who subscribed so generously to the fund for the Colored Y. M. C. A. will interpret it as their duty to help provide good surroundings for their sisters by iding us. We welcome the aid of all loyal Baltimoreans, especially so since the whites stand ready to aid us." ORGANIZED IN 1897 The Colored Young Women's Christian Association was oragnized in 1897, and was at first located on Biddle street. Its work outgrew its initial headquarters and the association was then removed to 1216 Druid Hill avenue. In 1902 the present headquarters wree purchases ed for $4,500 in fee. This has all been paid and the association now has $1,400 in bank. Larger dormitory facilities, as well as more class rooms and a large assembly hall are among the present needs. A swimming pool, baths and a gymnasium are also among the things which are absolutely needed for this work. Mrs.M.E. Murphy has been president of the association for over a decade. A number of the most prominent women of the city are actively interested in the work of the association, and have consented to lend their efforts to the campaign for $100,00. The white Y. W. C. A. will augment this amount by a generous amount. A PRETTY WEDDING Cambridge, Md., January 28. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Cephas at the Rocks, Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. The principals being Miss Sarah L. Pinder and Mr. J. Edward W. Hughes. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm. Thomas, pastor at Cardtown, Md. The bride's apparel was a hand embroidery white mull with veil to match caught with carnations forming a wreath, carrying a bouquet of carnations tied with brocade ribbon. Mrs. Lena E. Wilson the bridesmaid was attired in a cream net, over a charmouse, carrying a bunch of carnations. Mr. Edward F. Barnett, of Baltimore acted as best man The bride and groom were the recipients of many beautiful presents from a host of friends. At eight o'clock the guests retired to the dining room to enjoy a sumptuous repast. At 10 o'clock the bridal party left for Airreys, Md., the future home of the happy couple. The croom is the son of Mr. John Wesley Hughes, a prosperous farmer of Aireys. Md. PROF GOODLOE AT THE FORUM Principal D. S. S. Goodloe, of the State Normal School at Bowie, Md., made the principal address at The Forum on Sunday last His subject was "Race Psychology," and the discussion addressed itself to the point whether or not the forces that oppose racial progress lay within or without the race itself. Prof. Goodloe analyzed the causes of race solidarity in characterizing the present age, and expressed his firm conviction that racial loyalty would speedily be such that it would be dangerous for Cole Blease or any one else to make derogatory remarks of the Negro. On Sunday, February 1, Mr. Carrington L. Davis, of the High School faculty will speak on "Some Negroes in Modern American Literature." DEATH OF FOUNDER OF WASHINGTON CONFERENCE Westminster, Md., Jan. 28—Rev. Perry G. Walker, one of the founders of the Washington M. E. Conference, died at his home here a few days ago. He was ordained a deacon when the conference was organized in the old Sharp Street Memorial Church, Baltimore, in 1864. Among the prominent appointments that he has filled were Sharp Street, Asbury, Ames and Metropolitan Churches, Baltimore. He was superannuated several years ago. Rev. Walker had been an active churchman for 63 years. Funeral services were held at Union M. E. Church, Monday of last week. The prioncipal eulogy was delivered by Rev. N. M. Carrol, the last surviving founder of the conference. Rev. J. A. Holmes had charge of the services. Delegations of ministers from Washington and Batilimore were in attend- REPORT OF THE JEANNES FUND BOARD BETTER BUILDINGS NEEDED Must Be A Better Apportionment Of Money Spent For Education New York, January 28.—A plea for better Negro rural schools, a resume of the work of the Anna T. Jeanes Rural School Foundation and a plea for an enlightened and statesmanlike conscience in the South were among the features of the annual report of Dr. James H. Dillard, president of the foundation at the annual meeting of the board of trustees, held last Saturday. After speaking of the work of the teachers employed by the foundation during the past five years in Maryland and other States. Dr. Dillard went on to say: "Six States, Virginia North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama. Arkansas, and Kentucky, now have State supervisors of the colored rural schools. This work is supported by the General Education Board, and it is proving to be of great assistance in our work in these States. The Jeanes teachers send monthly reports to these State supervisors, as well as to the county superintendents, thus strengthening the bond of cooperation, and making all the work more and more a part of the State organization. An interesting experiment is being tried by one of the State supervisors, Mr Godard, of Georgia. He selected one of the Jeanes teachers, who has been remarkably successful for three years in her county work, and requested that we detail her as assistant to him in the State-wide work. His plan is to go into counties where industrial work has not been started, to hold an institute with the aid of this teacher, and then to leave her for a week or more in the county to visit all the country schools. In this way he expects to promote the spread of industrial training and to create the demand for its permanent introduction. NEED BETTER BUILDINGS "Public school authorities can be counted upon to welcome cooperation in providing better buildings. There is a tremendous need of betterment. It is hard to imagine the rudeness and dilapidation of the buildings in which nearly all of the country schools are held. The city, town, and village school houses for the colored children are often fairly good. But in the open country, where we profess to wish the people to remain, and where we profess to wish to train these country children to better country living, anything better than a disgraceful shack is rarely to be found for the school house. It should be remembered that, while the tens are going into the decent and sightly buildings of the town schools and the larger institutions, the ten thousands are going into the little country school houses, and that 9,999 of these 10,000 will never have the opportunity of seeing the inside of any other school. HITS APPROPRIATIONS: "If America is to be a triumphant democracy, there must be a better relative apportionment of the money which we are spending for education. It is high time that we do more for the poor children in the rural backgrounds, whether white or colored. Of course, in the rural South the school houses for the white children are better than the school houses for the colored children, and more is being done for the improvement of school houses for the white children, but the school authorities are beginning in many places at least to consider the question of better buildings for the colored children. A low grade of politics still stands in the way. "The need in the South is still great for bringing to the front the better thought of our most intelligent and progressive people. I look upon this as our great Southern problem of today. Politicians count relatively far more with us of the South than they do in any other part of the country. Public sentiment is more dependent upon the professional politician in the South than it is upon all other classes of public men, such as clergymen, educators, and educated men of business. It is the politicians that have the louder hearing in the public press. We badly need more voices from the thinkers who are not politicians, and we need a brave, wise, commanding voice from some politician who is a statesman." MOTHER ZION GOES UP TOWN New York,January 29.—In order to keep pace with the drift of the colored population to Harlem, Mother A.M.E. Zion Church has bought property in West 136th street. The congregation is over 100 years of age and is now located in 89th street. Charles A. Knowles was the broker in the transaction. TEACHER FORGING NAMES ? Washington, January 29.—According to current gossip, a woman school teacher, who lived beyond her salary has been forging the names of her friends to notes on which she secured loans. These alleged false-endorsed notes are said to have netted the lady $1,400. The names of several prominent teachers are among the supposed endorsers of this lady financier. BISHOPS COUNCIL, NEXT WEEK Atlanta, January 29.—Prominent ministers from all parts of the South are expected here next week to attend the semi-annual session of the Council of Bishops of the A. M. E. Church. Besides considering the work of the church, the South African work may also come up for consideration, in view of the recent labor disturbances. The Educational Board of the denomination will meet here next Wednesday. ZIONISTS IN COUNCIL Rock Hill, S. C., January 29. The Council of the A. M. E. Zion held its semi annual session here last week. Besides receiving reports from the bishops, the several general officers made their reports. PLANNING FOR CONFERENCE Jacksonville, Fla., January 29. A general review of the work of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church was made at the session of the Council of Bishops, in session here this week. Plans for holding the next general conference of the denomination were considered. Bishop L. H. Holsey presided. SCHOOL ORDERED CLOSED Norristown, Pa., January 28. Following an investigation as to the way in which it was run, the Pennsylvania Industrial School, at Eagleville, has been ordered closed. The school was $7,000 in debt and charity workers claim that affairs were grossly mismanaged. Bishop John Hurst Thinks Oreste Made An Excellent Chief Executive NO REAL ISSUES INVOLVED Attitude Of United States Expressed By Landing Of That the President Michel Oreste and his cabinet, who have just abdicated in Hayti, have been workers for the uplift of the little republic is the belief of Bishop John Hurst, who formerly lived there. The prelate is in intimate touch with Haitian affairs, as far as letters from personal friends and the Haitian newspapers can convey. He has a wide acquaintance among the prominent people of that country. "President Orests appears to me to have made an excellent chief executive" Bishop Hurst told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger. He and his cabinet were all men of broad training and liberal views, having traveled much, and were interested in peaceful measures. Judging by the manifesto issued by the revolutionist, there has been no real issue to cause and uprising. It seems rather unusual for the United States to land troops there, and indicates that this government is going to pursue fixed and vigorous policy with the republics south of us. I would like to add that while revolutions may seem frequent in Hayti, there are other Latin-American countries that have more trouble than this little republic." Senator Theodore, the revolutionary leader, has been president of Haitian Senate, and is a large land-owner. There are points of similarity between the revolution of 1908, when the aged Nord Alexis was driven from power, and the present one Alexis left Port au Prince, as Oresthe has now done. The former took refuge on a French vessel, the latter and his wife sought a German cruiser. Antoine Simon was marching toward the capitol in 1908; Senator Davilmar Theodore is trying to do the same now. The Haitian congress, obedient to the will of Simon, elevated him to the presidency; Theodore may force the same thing this time. Haiti lacks strong menlike former President Diaz, of Mexico, and the fact that the United States landed marines there is taken as an indication that the government at Washington regards the revolution as a serious one. It may be added that America will take more interest in the affairs of the little republic in the future as capital from this country is now building a rairoad there. This view seems palusible as Madison Smith, the present American minister three, is a white man. FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BETTERMENT A number of residents of the northwestern section of the city are interesting themselves in a movement to form an improvement association. Leading spirits in the movement claim that there matters affecting the civic interests which necessitate the formation of such an association. A meeting looking toward that end will be held at the Laurens Street Baptist Church on the evening of February 12. BON. CHARLES A. COTTRILL Who is said to be slated for dismissal as Collector of Customs at Honolulu. His record has been most satisfactory, but white democrats are aspiring for the position which pays four thousand dollars annually. SENATOR CULLOM'S ESTIMATE OF FREDERICK DOUGLAS$ Washington, Jan. 29—Shelby M. Cullom, former United States Senator from Illinois, who died here Wednesday, knew evrey President from Lincoln. His long career in public life also brought him in contact with many notable men. Speaking of Fred Donglass, who was the first colored man to attend a White House reception, Mr. Cullom said some time ago. "At one of Lincoln's evening receptions at the White House I was talking with an usher. He seemed to be looking away, on all sides, fidgeting, while we were talking. Finally I said to him: 'What's the matter with you? Who are you looking for?' 'I am watching for Fred Donglass and his wife.' he said. "There never had been a colored man at a White House reception before that night. And then they came in, and Lincoln stopped the line of people with whom he was shaking hands and talked with Douglas quite a while. Douglas was worth talking to too, colored man or not. He was, in fact, a remarkable man, and could make as pretty a speech as one ever listened to. He and his wife were the most remarkable persons at the White House that night." OKLAHOMA "JIM CROW" LAW DECLARED VALID St. Louis, Mo., January 29. The United States Circuit Court of Appeals has handed down a decision which upholds the validity of the Oklahoma "Jim Crow" car law. The decision was rendered in the case of Dr. William J. Thompkins, who had sued a railroad for $50,000 on account of his being dragged from a train in Oklahoma, placed in jail and then fined $15 for alleged violation of the Oklahoma separate car law. Dr. Thompkins, who resides in Kansas City, was called to Oklahoma to attend a patient. He had ridden in a first class coach to the Oklahoma line, when someone spied him in a car with whites. His arrest followed. TERRELL MAY LOSE OUT Washington, Jan. 29—Robert H. Terrell, whose term as a Justice of the Municipal Court expired three weeks ago, may not be appointed. While he has many strong endorsements, Senator Vardaann and other bourbons have served notice on President Wilson that they will oppose his confirmation. Y. M. C. A. If You Have Not Patd Your Subscription In Full Your Name Is Not in This List Have A Look There is no movement, religious or otherwise, in these first years of the 20th century that has so appealed to the people of this and other countries as the Young Men's Christian Association. Money has been donated more freely and with more of a hearty good cheer to this cause than any other that now claims the attention of the people. The North American Association membership now numbers 600,000, and has property valued at over two billions. Just a little over five years ago the associations among the colored people in the United States took a new lease on life. The thoughtful and more brotherly feeling now existing in the associations of the white people toward our work and the conditional gift of Mr. Julius Rosenwald have resulted in large and commodious buildings in Washington, Chicago, Indianapolis and Philadelphia; with Kansas City, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Atlanta and New York having their desired amount subscribed and putting forth strenuous efforts to collect the same for constructions, to begin. The colored people of Washington gave something like $27,000 on their $100,000 plant; those in Chicago gave $22,500 on their $150,000 plant, Philadelphia about $17,500 on theirs and Indianapolis $14,000. The colored people of Cincinnati, Kansas City and Indianapolis were required to raise only $15,000. Atlanta is to raise $35,000 on its plant there and has succeeded in getting about $17,500 including the value of its present property. Baltimore is to raise $25,000 on its $100,000 plant having had $31,000 pledged by our people. To date about $9,300 has been collected. When the $15,000 mark has been reached building operations will begin. There were 3200 subscribers to our fund, about 683 have paid in full and 615 paid in part. We are publishing here with the names of those subscribers who have paid in full and hereafter we are to publish in the papers each week the names of those who complete their subscriptions. We take this opportunity also to thank all who have paid in full, or in part, and we beg all subscribers and friends to be earnest about this matter. If you find it inconvenient to come to the building drop a card to the general secretary and an authorized collector will wait upon you. LIST OF PERSONS WHO HAVE PAID IN FULL. Albert, Geo. H, 115 Madison Ave. $8.00 Anderson, Geo. L, 355 Pressman St. $5.00 Anderson, Geo. L, 355 Pressman St. $5.00 Anderson, G. W, 317 Calhoun St. $5.00 Anderson, N. L, 355 Dulce Hill Ave. $5.00 Arnstickel, Jos, 695 Grosse Ave. $7.50 Atkinson, Geo. M, 516 N. Fine St. $5.00 Angins, Frank, Towson, Md. $5.00 Anderson, G. W, 317 Calhoun St. $5.00 Anderson, Davi, 253 Beimont Ave. $8.00 Archer, Julian, 123 N. Howard St. $8.00 Bulley, Clas, J. E. 857 N. Howard St. $2.00 Baker, Rev. A, Asprup, Balo, Co. $2.00 Banks, B. E, 1100 Division St. $6.00 Barbour, Miss. F, 1239 Division St. $6.00 Barnett, Miss. F, 1239 Division St. $2.00 Beats, Clarence, 1108 Russell St. $5.00 Bell, Miss Sarah, 1200 Linden Ave. $5.00 Bennett, Geo. L, 355 Calhoun St. $6.00 Bell, Geo. L, 355 Calhoun St. $6.00 Berry, Ezekiel, 1232 Eting St. $6.00 Brevans, Jesse, 1385 Dulce Hill Ave. $1.00 Bell, Miss Sarah, 1200 Linden Ave. $5.00 Bell, Miss Sarah, 1200 Linden Ave. $5.00 Black, Benel, P, 511 Mosher St. $5.00 Blackwell, Wm. F, 357 Presson St. $5.00 Black, Wm. F, 839 N. Premont St. $5.00 Black, Benel, P, 511 Mosher St. $5.00 Blackwell, Wm. F, 357 Presson St. $5.00 Booker, Freck, A, 326 Brueck St. $5.00 Booker, Freck, A, 326 Brueck St. $5.00 Booker, Dr. J, D, 1338 Division St. $5.00 Boulden, Wm. 1406 Dulce Hill Ave. $1.00 Bowen, Miss Martin, 101 Linden Ave. $5.00 Braxton, J. B, 1963 Division St. $10.00 Braxton, J. B, 1963 Division St. $10.00 Braxton, M. M, 135 Dulce Hill Ave. $1.00 Braxton, M. M, 135 Dulce Hill Ave. $1.00 Briggs, Phillip, 107 Plushing St. Catsworth, M. 107 St. Tricker St. Briggs, 1368 N. Sticker St. Briggs, Samuel J., 430 Oreidral St. Bright, Emae E., 1283 Division St. Bright, Emma E., 1283 Division St. Briscoe, I. C. 500 Pressthm St. Briscoe, Miss A., 2320 Drudg Hill Ave. Brooks, Thos. H., 1027 Argyle Ave. Brooks, Milford & Co., 424 N. Schroeder St. Brown, Alexander, 2220 Division St. Brown, Augustus, 1033 Argyle Ave. Brown, Augustus, 1033 Argyle Ave. Brown, Maundel T., 1922 Drudg Hill. Brown, H. F., M. D., 1501 Pressthm. Bryan, Nathan A., 332 Robert St. Bryan, Nathan A., 332 Division St. Butler, Harry, Bunday, Miss M. 1920 Drudg Hill Ave. Bunday, Chester A., 1920 Drudg Hill Burtson, Lum L, 1514 Druid Hill Ave. Butler, Sam, M. V, 847 W. Hoffmann St. Braxton, Benj. 521 Presstman St. Bundy, Floyd, 772 Waeche St. Burley, Jill, 521 Presstman St. Burley, Osi. 31 Presstman St. Brashers, Miss M. 450 W. Biddle St. Brown, Jno W, 1010 Linden Ave. Banks, James, 505 Baker St. Banks, James, 505 Baker St. Brown, Miss Anna, 1200 Division Ave. Burgess, Austen, 1343 N. Carey St. Barton, Frank, Denmore Ave, Arlington Brooks, Wilbert A. 1419 Argyle Ave. Larchmont, NY. 1419 Argyle Ave. St. A. A. B. A. 1419 Argyle Ave. A. A. B. A. 1419 Argyle Ave. Callis, Miss Mattle C. 616 Baker St. Callis, Miss Mattle C. 616 Baker St. Campbell, J. A. 1127 Division St. Campbell, J. A. 1127 Division St. Campbell, Dr. N. E. 1369 N. Carey St. Campbell, Dr. N. E. 1369 N. Carey St. Campbell, Mise P. 1018 Drudg Hill Ave. Carter, Emily E. 650 W. LaVale St. Carter, Emily E. 650 W. LaVale St. Carter, David 1032 E. Madison St. Carter, David 1032 E. Madison St. Carthright, Miss C. 748 Waesche St. Carthright, Miss C. 748 Waesche St. Cassell, Ch. H. 1208 Hunter Alley. Chambers, Miss Sedona, 511 Park Ave Chambers, Miss Alice A., 1919 Druid Hill Ave. Chase, Charles A., 502 Gold St. Chase, Henry C., 502 Bloom St. Chandler, James, 1937 Punanun St. Chandler, Miss Mary, 312 Riggs Ave. Christmas, Lawrence, 529 McMeen房. Chandler, F. E. 130 Drudg Hill Ave. Chandler, Percy C, Owings Mills, Md.. Chandler, Emma K., 130 Drudg Hill Ave. Charke, A. 'Autofonte', 130 Drudg III Ave St. Cook, Miss Ild C., 1128 Eitting St. Counbis, Miss C., 1372 Drudl Hill Ave. Conway, W., 2234 Drudl Hill Ave. Cook, Miss L., 1417 Argyle Ave. Cook, Algy St., 1624 McDerry St. Cook, Mrs. 1623 McDerry St. Cook, Mrs. 828 Tessier St. Coper, G., 1623 Drudl Hill Ave. Coper, G., 1372 Drudl Hill Ave. Cerner, G. W., J. Hopkinson Place & German St., 102, N. Dulais St.. Crumpton, I. S., 102, 404 Drill Hill Ave. Credit, Mrs. Q, 1356, N. Carey St. Credit, Mrs. Q, 1356, N. Carey St. Credit, Mrs. Q, 1356, N. Carey St. Cross, 22, W. Chuse St. Cross, R, 110, N. Carey St. Cummings, Rev. C. G., 132, 434 Drill Jill rows Point Dorsett, L. E. 1451 Penn. Ave., Dorsett, Miss E. 1492 Drumlid Hill Ave. Dorsett, Geo. E. 3216 Bardsey St. Doughnish, J. E. 3216 Bardsey St. Doughnish, Winston, Cottonville. Dudley, Edw. 416 Eden St. Dorsett, Harry E. 819 Eagle St. Dubois, Samuel E. & E. Publishing. Dulancey, Winston, Cottonville. Dulancey, J. H. Custom House. Dorsett, Leander 819 Eagle St. Javage, James C. 573 W. Preston St. Dulancey, J. H. Custom House. Dyson, K. 1002 Sarah Aune St. Dixon, Mrs. Emma. 345 Falls Road. Dixon, Mrs. Emma. 345 Falls Road. Dowson, Miss Emma. 1200 N. Charles Dowson, Wm. E. 1720 Division St. Ellis, Ir. E. 1720 Division St. Ellis, Ir. E. 1651 Argyle Ave. Emerson, Walter S. 1163 Argyle Ave. Epps, James W. 1000 Echo St. Farrell, Wm. L. 222 N. Penn. Ave. Farrell, Wm. L. 222 N. Penn. Ave. 1912 ernacle No. 3, 968 Warner St. ..... St. Hughes, Muss Isabell, 12 E. Centre. Hughes, Mary I, 12 E. Centre. Hughes, Beryl G, 417 Mossbelt St. Hughes, Walter E, Hotel Wendall, Hughes, Walter E, Hotel Wendall, Hunter, Geo. E., 1756 Druid Hill Ave. Hurst, Mrs. John, 1808 McCulloh St. Hurst, Bishop Jno., 1868 McCulloh St. Harden, Meredith, 1203 Jallas St. Hopkins, Walter, 413 W. German St. Hardy Thomas, 2012 Division St. Haywood, Geo. Falls Road. Hawkeye, Geo. Harvey. Harry St. Hunt, Leo, 539 Laurens St. Hutton, Robert, 659 George St. Holmes, Geo. F., 541 Prestinan St. Hunt, J. Harry, 511 Robert St. Henson, Mrs. Mary, 4 Bik Drudg Hill THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Avc. Marys, 145, 147, 149 434 Argyle Ave. Maryk, Mrs. M, E, K 1942 Druid Hill Ave. Myers, Miss S, G, 1956 Jefferson St. Maryk, Mrs. M, E, K 1956 Druid Hill Moore, M, W, 547 Rhinom St. Miller, Wm. L, 525 McMullen St. Milcher, Wm. L, 525 McMullen St. Milcher, Miss Munn, 2241 Druid Hill. Moss, Miss Munn, 2241 George St. Milfoon, Wm. 531 Robert St. Moss, Miss Munn, 2241 Division St. Moss, Miss Munn, 2241 Druid Hill Mason, Ench. 2014 Division St. Mior, Mr. 1162 Carrollton Ave. Mior, Mr. 1162 Carrollton Ave. McHane, Miss Alice, 1751 McCutlah McHane, Herbert A, 1969 McMcIlery St. McHane, Herbert A, 1969 McMcIlery St. McCard, Wm. C, 227 St. Frui St. McCard, Wm. C, 227 St. Frui St. Regy, Rev. M, J, M, 207 Lunaville. Neil, J, T, 145 Argyle Ave. Neil, Mrs. Carrie, 301 Druid Hill. Neil, Mrs. Carrie, 301 Druid Hill. Nicholson, J, A, 314 Hoffman St. Nicholson, Miss Lney P, 1628 Druid Nichols, Mrs. W., 1621 Division St. Nichols, Mrs. J. W., 1621 Division St. Noll, Robert J., 1423 McElherry St. Normley, Sylvester J., 1474 Oxford St. Nutter, Edmund, 1474 Oxford St. Nutter, Edmund, Pennsylvania and Lafayette Aves. Nichols, J. W., 2214 Druld Hill Ave. Odell, Lillian H., 1021 Box 56, Stearns Point Oliver, Luther A., 1623 Park Ave. Parker, Chus, L., 1623 Park Ave. Parker, Chus, L., 1623 Park Ave. Parker, Edw, E., 1125 N. Carey St. Parker, Miss L., R. M., 1228 Druld Hill Ave. Parker, Miss L., R. M., 1228 Druld Hill Ave. Pa, 100, I. 227, W. 100, Idowau Ave. Peck, Miss Elsa L., 1905 Druld Hill Ave. Peck, Miss Elsa L., 1905 Druld Hill Ave. Peck, Albert, Ruthrock, MD. Pennington, Linda, 1026 E. Monument Pennington, R. H., 208 Dolphin St. Peters, Josiah E., 1016 Park Ave. Pitts, A. H., 1011 Millman St. Pollett, M. S., 1620 Druld Hill Pratt, Robert W., 1918 Wilson St. Pratt, Josiah E., 1016 Park Ave. Price, Wm. G., 405 W. Lec St. Price, Lloyd T., 1838 McCulloch St. Pearl, James J., 1838 McCulloch St. Pearl, James J., 1838 McCulloch St. Peck, Albert H., 521 Mosher St. Pettigrew, Geo. K., 905 Park Ave. Phillips, Wm. N., 114 Lansdale Ave. Pelmer, Jos., 1816 Drudl Hill Ave. Pelmer, S. J., 202 W. Monument St. Pinket, Miss Annie, 712 Cathedral St. Quigley, Ben., 209 W. Hoffman St. Randolph, Thos. A., 815 Pressman St. Redden, Ken., 1816 Lansdale Ave. James, Gail Lansdale. Tucker, George, 129 Argyle Ave. Tucker, Mrs. T, de T., 107 Drubd Hill Ave. Tucker, Nelson, 138 W. Hoffman St. Turner, Arnold E., 219 Richmond St. Turner, Thos. W., Howard University Turner, Richard, 204 Myrtle Ave. Turner, James, 204 Richmond St. Turner, Jessie, 157 Laurens Ave. Taylor, E., 881 Linden Ave. Thomas, Miss L. M., 183 Drubd Hill Ave. Taylor, Wm. M., 192 Park Ave. Twinny, Miss Little, 1257 N. Calhoun Thompson, Miss Ada, 1067 N. Carroll Tatty, N. 722 St. Mary St. Thompson, W. 11, 223 N. Mount St. Taylor, H. 54, 709 George St. Taylor, H. 54, 709 George St. Lexington St., W. 149 Dunn St. Young, S. E. 527 Pressman St. Young, Bertha A. 174 Richmond St. Young, Rev. C. E. Morgan College Young, Erica A. 174 Richmond St. Young, Geno. 779 Waesche St. Yatos, Alenzo. Bare Hills, Md. Yates, Alenzo. Bare Hills, Md. Walhove, Harvard. 144 Dunn Hill. Waters, Henry. 183 Dunn Hill Ave. Waters, Henry. 183 Dunn Hill Ave. Watson, Roberta A. 1821 Muhlenbush St. Ward, James. 135 Dunn Hill Ave. Washington, Alex. 3108 Barchay St. West, Richmond. Mcvale, Md. West, Richmond. Mcvale, Md. Whyte, Mm. 524 Mosher St. Whitney, Mm. 524 Mosher St. Whitney, Al. 817 BIT Division Wheeler, Enoch E. 641 George St. Wheeler, Jno. J. 2015 Division St. Hill Ave. Wilson, W. Franklin L. 427 Mosher St. Wilson, H. H. 742 Waussee St. Wilson, H. H. 1131 Drudg Hill Ave. Wilson, Targy O. 16915 Division St. Wiliams, Leys E. 1104 N. Carey St. Wiliams, S. P. 1143 N. Carey St. Wiliams, Miss Martha L. 506 Robert St. Wiliams, Abraham, Phaez Apts. Park Ave. & Wilson St. Wiliams, Jackson St. Wiliams, Rush, 825 George St. Wiliams, Mrs. Annie S. 1623 Drudg Hill Ave. Wiliams, H. H. 512 Caroline St. Wiliams, Thos. H. 747 Division St. Wilms, Inr. W. 1220 E. Fayette St. Wise, James. 1235 E. Fayette St. Wise, James. 1235 Drudg Hill Ave. Wise, Miss Milleh. 1766 E. Madison St. Wiliams, Miss Estelleen, donation. Wiliams, Miss Estelleen, donation. Wright, Clas. W. 1277 Division St. Wilhamson, Mrs. H. O. 1471 Argyle Ave. Wilhamson, Mrs. M. C. 1277 Division St. Watts, Harrison. 1607 Riggs Ave. Ware, James. 751 George St. Walgnst, Samuel, N. C. 1143 Chapel St. Wiliams, M. C. 1143 Division St. Wiliams, M. C. 1143 Division St. Work St., Winn, 606 Pitcher St. Walker, Jas, 1217 Bruld Hill Ave. Whalaker St., 1321 Pitcher St. Whalaker, 1321 Pitcher St. Yenble, Howard, 1119 W. Saratoga St. Yenble, Howard, 1119 W. Saratoga St. The present Board of Directors consist of the following: J. A. B. Callis, president; T. H. Smith, vice president; G. Sumner Whyte, secretary; Dr. H. E. Young, treasurer; Dr. A. O. Reid, Walter S. Emerson, William A. Hill, T. Alexander Date, William H. Langley, George B. Murphy, W. A. Jones, William Anderson; W. F. Bardeleben, general secre- C. and P. Phone, Madison 692 GEO. H. HOLLAS Formerly Manager for the late A. ander Hemsley Funeral Director and Embalmer 517 Robert Street Will furnish funerals at a price will suit you. Polite, courteous expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions Open?day and night. To the Friends and ALEX. HEMSLEY I wish to announce to the general pu- of my late father and will endeavor efficient undertaker and Embalmer, and hoping for a continuance of the s SAMUEL T FUNERAL DIRECTOR Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE; 5 'Phone Moun ...JOHN H. 142 W, HIL THE UP-TO-DATE Who can furnish a funeral for $10 He can furnish you carriages for Fun- ute., from his own stables at the m come to see HOLLAND for the late Alex- Memsley Director and Palmer bert Street details at a price that date, courteous and guaranteed. for all occasions. and night. friends and Patrons of HMSLEY Funerals in the general public that I have will endeavor to sustain the re- sidence and Embalmer. Thanking the invance of the same, I am res- solved. AUEL T. HEMM DIRECTOR & all occasions N OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE Phone Mount Vernon 2578 JOHN H. & TOAD 42 W. HILL STREET UP-TO-DATE UNDER general for $10.00 and up; carriages for Funerals, Wedding tables at the most reasonable come to see him, just call Y. Robert A. ELK 's Leading U 06 ROGERS AVENUE Courteous Attendants, Inner Tire Carriages for hire none. Day of FELIX B. PYE, Berry St. GENERAL DIRECTOR C. & P. PHONE Not Connected with I will be offered for the de- ing business under the Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite, courteous and expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions. Open day and night. FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Coaches to hire for all occasions Funerals from $75.00 Up MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. 'Phone Mount Vernon 2578 Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call Robert A ..Baltimore's Lea 506 ROG Expert Embalming, Courteous Specialty. Rubber Tire Carri Both Phone. FELIX B 102 E. Mulberry St ::::FUNERAL C. & P. No Branches. Not Connec A reward will be offered sons doing business Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funeral Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. Both Phone. Day or Night. No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detection of per- sons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 SINGER SEWING MACHINE R. H. BUTLER, IS HERE ready to supply you with any make of the five types of Singer Machines on the small month- ly payments of $2.00 and $1.50 or even $1.00 if neces- sary. Tell your friends wherever you go that you can deal with your own color on most reasonable terms. Without contradiction our terms have been less than anywhere in the city, and this year we are makinf a better offer. To anyone buying one of our five types Singer Machines making a first payment of $5.00 a new Singer hand machine for the girls will be given absolutely FREE. In regard to machines, you should own one. We endea- IS HERE ready to supply you with any make of the five types of Singer Machines on the small monthly payments of $2.00 and $1.50 or even $1.00 if necessary. Tell your friends wherever you go that you can deal with your own color on most reasonable terms. Without contradiction our terms have been less than anywhere in the city, and this year we buying one of our five types Singer $5.00 a new Singer hand machine f FREE. In regard to machines, you vor to treat everyone right a store does not prove satisfac be no extra charges to you. R. H. BUTLER'S, most eq 1211 Druid Hill Avenue. Hunting Eq. TH MAGIC IS 19 IN LONG SIMPPOO DRUER HEY CO anywhere in the city, and this year we are makin' a better offer. To anyone buying one of our five types Singer Machines making a first payment of $5.00 a new Singer hand machine for the girls will be given absolutely FREE. In regard to machines, you should own one. We endeavor to treat everyone right and just. If anything from our store does not prove satisfactory, see us first. There will be no extra charges to you. R. H. BUTLER'S, most equipped repair shop up town. 1211 Druid Hill Avenue. Phone Mad. 4984-Y. THE MAGIC IS 9 IN LONG SHAMPOO DRIER MEG CO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.PO POSTAGE PAID Agents Wanted. Write for Literature. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. To wear these corsets means a perfect freedom from many ills that women are subject to. To try one pair means constant use. A most effectual remedy for backache, nervousness, indigestion, etc. All prices..... ... ... ... will be glad to furnish you with the Guaranteed Gem Hai Tonic and Gem Hair Pomade. ... 25c. Electric Hair Brushes and Combs. All kinds of Human Hair Goods. Lowest prices Modern work. Send for catalogue. All Mail orders given prompt attention or I will be glad to call to see you. Ten years' experience. MRS. MAMIEE. JONES. South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 THE TEMPLE OF GODS A. B. rons of the late Funeral Director and Embalmer that I have taken up the business in the reputation he bore as an ing the public for all past favors I am respectfully yours, HEMSLEY & EMBALMER Funerals from $75.00 Up BIDDLE ST. mon 2578 DADVIN..... STREET, UNDERTAKER d up; caskets for $3.00 and up. Weddings, Parties, Receptions, seasonal le rates. You need not just call. Elliott g Undertaker.. S AVE. dents, Shipping Funeraly or hire for all occasions. 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. RACE THRIFT IN AN INDIANA CITY Plenty of Business Enterprises in Indianapolis. RESULTS OF ORGANIZATION. Expert Investigator of Conditions Among Afro-Americans in Many Sections of the Country Finds Evidences of Real Progress in Western City: Newspapers a Potent Factor. By RALPH W. TYLER. Indianapolis, Ind.—To the casual visitor to Indianapolis there is nothing seen at a glance among the colored people that attracts particular attention. The white man who saunters out Indiana avenue and observes the many groups of colored people on the street forms the wrong belief that they are the idle, indolent, loafing class of the city's population. To the person who comes here and carefully investigates and studies Indianapolis offers one of the most hopeful signs of Negro progress to be found in the north, and the person who investigates and studies conditions cannot help speculate on how much greater might have been the material advancement of the race if all along there had existed a live business organization to serve as a clearing house for business ideas and efforts. Berefofore there has been apparently no community of interests here, but rather "every man for himself" has been the prevailing sentiment. One who makes an investigating tour over this city is gratifyingly amazed at the very great number of Negro business enterprises. The cougued condition of Indiana avenue is due to the fact that on and about this thoroughfare are located the greater number of business offices and that for a distance north, east, south and west of Senate street is the Negro business center. Indianapolis has had one great advantage is having a number of bright, progressive newspapers that have done much to advertise the city. The Bremer, the Nestor here of Negro journalism, with George L. Knox at the hein; the Recorder, with Editor George P. Stewart successfully guiding its destinies, which covers Indianapolis like a blanket; the World, which bears the imprint of Editor A. C. Manning's scintillating ideas and bustling spirit, and one or two other publications of merit. The editors of these newspapers have always been active in every effort looking to the betterment of the race. The erection of the Y. M. C. A. and the coming to this city as its secretary of that very capable, energetic and admirable man, Mr. Taylor, has served as a great stimulus not only to the moral and religious uplift of the city, but to the business activity as well. The Y. M. C. A. has become a center, and now its secretary is determined that Indianapolis shall have a live, influential Negro Business league and says the principles of the Y. M. C. A. are broad enough to house and inspire such an organization. in and about Indiana avenue, extending in four directions from Senate street, within four or six blocks are located eighty-four Negro business enterprises, perhaps a greater number in a like area than can be found in any other city. And Indianapolis is one of the very few cities in the country where the Negro has developed the manufacturing idea. Among the successful business men in this city are H. L. Sanders, the Martin Bros., Dr. E. N. Perkins, J. E. Bare & Co., J. Walter Hodge, Shelton & Willis and Ernest G. Tidrington. The professional men of Indianapolis long enjoyed the distinction of the top in their respective pro- With J. M. Lott as the leader, Indianapolis has a very never set of Negro lawyers, Attorney B. B. Kansom being one of the most successful of the younger set. The medical profession is most ably represented. Dr. Joseph B. Ward, Dr. Armstead and Dr. Furniss and others forming a galaxy of practitioners of which any community might be proud. And in Professor Valentine Indianapolis has an educator the equal of the best and one to whom must largely be attributed the success of the schools of this city. With the talent and with the business establishments among our people to be found in Indianapolis, a proper molding of these into a great business organization would soon make Indianapolis the greatest Negro commercial center in this country. The business league as reorganized and rehabilitated inspires the hope that a greater community of interest will be fostered and that co-operation will succeed the individual success idea. Anniversary of Lincoln and Douglass. The birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and of Frederick Douglass occur in February. Arrangements for suitable celebrations in honor of the great work for human freedom accomplished by these two famous Americans are already under way in many parts of the country. Such anniversary meetings should serve to inspire and reinforce in the breast of every Afro-American a determination to make full use of the opportunities which he has as a direct result of the fearless stand taken by Lincoln and Douglass for human freedom. CAPABLE TRAINED NURSES. Open Field For Afro-American Women in Gainful Professional Service. Among the many highly competent trained nurses who are making their mark as leaders in their profession is Miss Mary R. Tucker, R. N., of Philadelphia. As a graduate nurse she has had considerable experience along various lines of nursing. She was superintendent of the nurses' exhibit at the emancipation exposition, held in Philadelphia last September. Miss Tucker is well informed in hospital and social service work. Her knowledge of the proper preparation of food for invalids and children has given her recognition from high authorities in the medical profession. She also has the most recent records showing the progress which the Afro-American graduate nurses have made. Perhaps no other field offers greater opportunity for professional service and profitable financial uplift for the young women of our race than that of trained nursing. They seem to have natural gifts for the sickroom, and M. wherever they have been given a fair chance in hospitals, homes and charitable institutions to demonstrate their ability they have made good. The hope is indulged that more and more of our young women may find employment in the hospitals, sanitariums, orphanages and similar institutions established for the betterment of humanity. Provident hospital in Chicago; the John A. Andrew hospital, in Tuskegee. Ala.; Lincoln hospital, in New York; the Frederick Douglass and Mercy hospitals, in Philadelphia, and Freedmen's hospital, in Washington, are open fields for the well equipped trained nurse who loves her calling. Provident hospital. in Chicago, was founded twenty years ago with the purpose of affording colored women the nurse's training. It was then the only institution of its kind in this country, except the government hospital (Freedmen's. in Washington. Through its earlier years it was managed by colored people, and even to this time members of both races are on the staff and board of trustees. It is supported largely by colored people. Its endowment started from the synthetic bequest of an old colored woman, who, drying, had just $50 to leave after providing for her burial. Her direction was. "Give it to two charities established for my people." One-half was given to Provident hospital. The hospital has graduated over 118 nurses and has now in training twenty-five colored women. It has cared for a total of more than 14,000 patients in the wards and 88,000 in the dispensary. These patients have not been all colored persons, but some or all races. From the standpoints of order, dignity and technical skill, the nursing force of this hospital seems to compare more than favorably with hospitals of the same size and class in other cities where the nursing is done by white women. Work of Louisville (Ky.) Y. M. C. A. Secretary Charles H. Bullock of the Louisville (Ky.) Young Men's Christian association and his able committee of management are to be congratulated on the fine financial results of the association for 1913. The receipts for the year as given in the report are $5,384.49. This is a remarkably good showing and reveals the capacity and business thrift of Secretary Bullock as well as the economic policy of the committee of management. Under the present management the organization has grown large in numbers and has an equipment equal to any similar association in the United States. The A. M. E. Zion Quarterly Review. The current issue of the A. M. E. Zion Quarterly Review has the most interesting group of special articles bearing on the efforts and achievements of the denomination which it has probably ever carried. The selection of the Rev. Dr. Lewis W. Kyle to represent the intellectual side of church life was a wise move. Popular Lectures by J. D. Corrothers. The Rev. James D. Corrothers of Philadelphia is meeting with gratifying success in his lecture work. He has recently filled a number of engagements in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Among his most popular lectures are "The Three Greatest Men of the Negro Race" and "Mr. and Mrs. Sambo." THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ORPHEUM THEATRE Daily Matinee THE GREATEST COLOR ROGERS & MUSICAL COM "THE GREATEST COLORED SHOW ON EARTH" In Their New Three Act Musical Comedy "The Old Man 25 Big Musica 40-Singers. Dan .PRICES-15c.25c Seats on Sale at Orphe "The Old Man's Boy" 25 Big Musical Song Hits 25 40-Singers . Dancers . Jesters-40 .PRICES-15c.25c.50c.75c.& $1.00 Seats on Sale at Orpheum Theatre Thursday THE EAGLESVILLE SCHOOL. Bad Condition of a Pennsylvania In international institution Mady Rubia The report of the agents of the Public Charities association of Philadelphia on existing conditions at the Eaglesville Industrial School For Colored Children at Norristown, Pa., recently made public shows that the institution is sadly in need of proper management. The report says, among other things, that about half the windows in the building are without panes, that the walls are dirty, that the rooms are frequently cold and that one of the children stated that on occasions they slept behind the furnace in the cellar. As to the bedding, the report says that no sheets were found and that the pillowcases were filthy. As to the care of the children, the investigators reported that apparently they received none. In reference to meals, it is said that the children dine twice a day—breakfast, consisting primarily of mush, and the afternoon meal, consisting of vegetables. The investigators say they were told by Anderson (a colored man employed about the place) that occasionally he "threw in some dough with the food, as it made the beans go further." The children are ragged in the extreme, and several of them are without shoes and stockings. Anderson states that about half of the children are without sufficient clothes and that practically none of them has any extra supply. The place is filthy, ramshackle and must be absolutely demoralizing to the twenty-six children that are at present quartered there. In several of the rooms the floors are littered with dirt. There are no rugs. The investigators appended to this report an extract from the forty-second annual report of the state board of charities, which they say is remarkable in view of the conditions at the place at the present time. This extract points out that the condition of the beds and blankets is due to lack of funds and not to neglect or carelessness. "The institution is doing a good work," the extract says. The investigators also append to their report what they declare a remarkable recommendation of the state board of charities that the institution should receive an appropriation. The statement of the board sets forth that maintenance of the place for 1913-14 would cost $5,000 and $1,000 would be needed for fencing the farm and farm implements. The statement of the state board of charities continues: "As the institution requests but $2,500 a year, we see no reason why this should not be granted. We therefore recommend $2,500 a year, or $5,000 for two years, or as much thereof as may be necessary for maintenance." ED SHOW ON EARTH" CREAMER'S EDY COMPANY d 's Boy" Song Hits 25 Jesters . Jesters-40 50c. 75c. & $1.00 um Theatre Thursday BENEFACTOR OF HUMANITY. How the School Founded by General S. C. Armstrong Has Grown. General Samuel Armstrong began a school with two teachers and fifteen students of varying ages in a plantation house and army barracks at Hampton, Va. forty-five years ago Following a brilliant war record and the administration of a large territory at the close of the war, General Arm- strong chose to give his life to training leaders for the colored race. "We are here not merely to make students, but men and women; to build up character and fit teachers and leaders." he said. For twenty-five years he worked unsparingly and increasingly until the old mansion house where Hampton institute began was surrounded by shops, dormitories, recitation halls; until he saw the Hampton idea, carried by his students and teachers, taking firm root throughout the south—at Tuskegee, at Calhoun, at Mount Meigs and in many other places. With shattered health, exhausted from years of pleading for Hampton, worn out before his time. Mr. Arnstrong literally gave his life for an idea of education and human training when he died at fifty-four twenty years ago. The 150 buildings, the 1,000 acres of land, the course in fifteen trades, in teaching and home making, in business and farming and the 800 students training for leadership are the physical growth of Hampton. Eight thousand men and women have gone out from Hampton to the south and west, trained in teaching, trained in home building, trained in the trades. In taking their places in industrial schools in the south and in hundreds of communities, this army of workers has helped to decrease the illiteracy of the Negro from approximately 100 to 80.4 per cent. Hampton today has become the headquarters of an army of uplift. The class which graduates this year will take positions at strategic points in leading the effort for better schools, better farming and industrial training. Girls. skillful as teachers and grounded in home arts and home industries, will go from Hampton to supervise the colored schools of whole counties in the southeastern states. In Virginia alone there are eighteen women graduates of Hampton who are directing the instruction of colored children in every rural school in eighteen counties. Women's Christian Temperance Union The National Women's Christian Temperance union has launched a campaign for national prohibition by constitutional enactment to be voted on in 1920. Unequalled for softening and beautifying the hair and promotes a luxurious growth, garmented to be free from all injurious chemicals and should be used as the most proper Hair Dressing for Ladies and children. DIRECTION—Rub thoroughly into the hair and comb hair to suit style. Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in the known original red boxes: should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock next store for it or write direct to us. wholesale sent on application. 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TREGOR & SONS A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair Most convenient and Satisfactory. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. MAKES HAIR GROW. Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars. The Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair! Try it for the thin places on your temples. Not greasy—will not gum. TREATMENT. HAIR STRAIGHTENING. Mell—Office For The Eureka Comb] BRUID HILL AVENUE E. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED. UNT LONG AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR? If so, M. M. THOMPSON Hair with Mme. C. J. Walker's Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make hair grow. DIVISION STREET P. Phone. Madison 3464 M. M. A. HUNTER Parlor .. 1324 Druid Hill Ave. Facial Massage. Manicuring 25 cents a Specialty. Combings Made Up. continue her classes of instruction in love branches as usual. DED IN YOUR HAIR AND SCALP? WATSON treat it with Mme. C. J. 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M. at special ra preparations for sale. For any in RESIDENCE, 4 BEAUTY. MRS. HELEN A. Hair Culture, Massa Manicurin NOTICE—DO YOU WANT LONG AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR? If so, MADAM M. THOMPSON will treat your hair with Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make hair grow. 2143 DIVISION STREET C. & P. Phone. Madison 3464 M. Scalp Treatment. Facial Massage. Manicuring 25 cents Straightening a Specialty. Combings Made Up. Mme. Hunter will continue her classes of instruction in above branches as usual. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN YOUR HAIR AND SCALP? If so, J.S. E. WATSON treat it with Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, guaranteed to grow hair half an inch a month, no matter how short or stubby or in what condition the scaly may be. Treating Children's hair and scalp on Saturdays from 10 A. M. to 4 P. M. at special rates. I have al 01 Mme. Walker's preparations for sale. For any information call or write. HAWKINS' DINING ROOM 14: MARKET PLACE 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. Fennell, Madison 1345 or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. House Painting Glazing, Graining Enameling Floors Stained-Vernished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. TERRORISM SOS SUPERIOR HAIR DRESSING FOR USE ON ALL HAIR TYPES Made in the UK FOR USE ON ALL HAIR TYPES Made in the UK LAMO CAD 1317 N. CAREY STREET Phone: Madison 3551 M. OLIVER J. CAULK ...House Painter.. ...And Paper Hanger.. 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Large boxes, 25c. Single box, 15c. endorsed by mail, 25c. Medium red tin box single 25c. Ordered by mail, 40c. Office Hours: 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. Other hours by appointment. Below Baltimore St. We are still doing business at the old stand and serving those fine meals at moderate prices. Home cooking, polite service and cheerful surroundings. The patronage of the public is solicited. Phone, St. Paul 5069 MR$. L. JACKSON, --- Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone, Mt Vernon 2833. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. O & P. Phone, Madison 842. SUBSCRIPTION RATE: Payable In Advance One Year.....One Dollar Six Months.....Fifty Cents Three Months.....Forty Cents Single Copy.....Three Cents Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Ohurches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by t hursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BALTIMORE, JAN. 31, 1914. WE MUST EDUCATE Along this line, of the importance of education, we can scarcely find more appropriate and timely words, than quoting a section of the report on education, adopted by the Ohio Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, in the year 1856. Just think of it, as early as 1856 such a report from such a body. If such dwelt, then, upon the tremendous importance of Education, how much more, in the present times, should we emphasize the all importance of the same subject. In this quotation, it is not at all difficult to recognize the illustrious personality of Daniel A. Payne, the founder of the first Negro Literary institution, of any very great importance, in America. The extract is as follows, and it carries its own comment: "We find to our regret that a large number of the children, who should be regular in attendance in day school, by sheer neglect are left to run the streets, and learn habits that will prove an incubus on their future life; and not only in the day but in the holy Sabbath school is this neglect to be traced. And lamentable it is to say, that thousands of children, even of professors of Christianity, are, instead of being sent to learn of God and heaven, left free to run at large and desecrate the day of the Lord, and wander in the path of vice to ruin and degradation. This we would with all earnestness of our souls, urge to be changed. We would beg leave to dissent from the opinion of any of our people, who, as soon as a child comes to the stage of twelve or fifteen years, think it is to the highest interest of both parent and child to take it from school and put it out to work for wages, thus depriving it of the most important period of its improvement. For, whilst we would urge the duty of persons teaching their children to work, it must be observed that about the age above referred to, the mind is the most susceptible, and the reasoning faculties are just becoming qualified to discern in a small degree the benefits accruing from perseverance in study and appreciation of what they may learn. In no period should there be so much exertion made to give the child the advantages of school as this and there is no amount of money that can justly remunerate the intellectual part for this act of the parents to their children. Another fact to which we would beg leave to direct attention is this: the in to direct difference with which we look upon a child losing a day now and then. This precious time, in a large degree, is permitted to run waste, and all of this would be obviated if parents only duly studied that every hour the child loses from his class, and every lesson his class recites during his absence, in such proportion will he be deficient in the lessons that the regular student will be perfect in. And to this we must attribute many of the complaints we so often hear of our children not improving in our schools. Advantages are opening for educational purposes among us, but we must prepare our minds to avail ourselves of these advantages; and if we can not adorn our children's bodies with costly attire let us provide to adorn their minds with that jewel that will elevate, ennoble and rescue the bodies of our long injured race from the shackels of bondage, and their minds from trammels of ignorance and vice." Too many of our young people are looking for something easy. They are looking for a soft thing, where they will not have to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty with the grime of hard work. The worst of it is that they do not get it and that which they do get which is nearest to a soft job never pays very much money. A job where one can have too much time on one's hands is never a good job for a young man or woman who wants to make their way in the world. Tackle something hard and you are likely in the overcoming to be able to tackle something still harder and thus rise even above yourself. A fellow never amounts to much who is always looking for a soft job. Next Tuesday is ground hog day. Look out for the next six weeks if the old fellow gets a chance to see his shadow. Dont go around looking for camphor balls for your over coats, or trying to find the fellow that will loan you the most money on it. You will need it a long time yet. Don't let this fine spring weather fool you. ALEX. ROGERS Alex Rogers of Rogers and Creamer's Musical Comedy Company, which will appear at Orpheum Theater week of February 2, which will present their company in "The Old Man's Boy," was born in Nashville, Tenn., in 1876. He attended public schools there until 1892. He organized and sang with the Great Southern Quartette which made an excellent reputation throughout the South, and also at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition; worked on the Indianapolis Freeman when that paper was owned by Edward E. Cooper and while living in Philadelphia wrote several articles for Howards American Magazine. A criticism in one of those magazines of the Williams and Walker Co., in "The Policy Players" was virtually the cause of his later becoming associated with the Williams and Walker Company, and in conjunction with J A. Shipp he wrote for Williams and Walker, "In Dahome," "Abyssinia," "Bandanna Land"; also "Mr. Lode of Coal" for Bert Williams. He has written many popular songs among them "Why Adam Sinned," "Island of Bye and Bye." "Bon Bon Buddie," "Jonah Man," "I May be Crazy but I ain't no Fool," "Let it alone," "Believe Me," "Nobody", etc. He played important roles in "In Dahomey" "Abyssinia," "Bandanna Land," "Mr. Lode of Coal." He is the historian of the "Frogs" and a member of Lodge 597 Waverly, Edinburgh Band of Scotland, and St. Andrew's Royal Chapter No. 83. Edinburgh. Mr. Rogers is a close student of books, newspapers and magazine articles, and keeps a breast with the current topics of the day. He is a great lover of poets and has a large collection of master poets' works in his library. He believes that the stage is an educator and looks forward to the time when colored men and women will play the principal roles in a great drama, which will be written and staged by colored people. AN AT HOME Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Ross, who were married a fortnight ago, were at home to their friends at their home, 904 N Eutaw street Sunday. The bride was Mrs. Katie Wright. They were married by Rev. Dr. Jones Watkins. A reception followed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ross were the recipients of a large number of handsome and costly presents. Annapolis, Md., January 28. The Annapois Pleasure Club gave their first reception at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Bulay, 65 Culvert street, Friday evening. Covers were laid for 21. Those entertained by the club were the Misses Standod Boston, Eliza Allsop, Estelle Stevens, Helen Savoy, Gladys Walker Mary Blake, Julia Sellman, Lula McPherson, Bertha Colbert, Carrie E. Nelson. Mr. Warren Scott, president; Chas. Stevens, vice president; Frank Johnson, secretary; Berry Maloney, treasurer; George Coats, sergeant-at-arms; Isaac Johnson, Cornelious Thomas, Willie Dennis, Bernard Gipson, Clayton Savoy, Lundon Pinkney. The chaperons were Mesdames Charles Johnson, Hester Garvers, Susie B. Scott, Mamie Davis, of Charleston, S. C., Mr. Edward Pinkney, Mrs. Lula Hardy. Mrs. J. E. Howard left Friday evening for Coldburg Canada where she will spend two months. Rev. Dr. W. M. Hawkins of Philadelphia is spending a few days the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bulay. Mrs. Ida Lee who has been ill is convalescent. Clarence Davis is confined to his home with the grip. Arthur Davis of Davidsonville, Anne Arundel county is quite ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Baden gave a turkey trot party last Thursday evening in honor of Miss Ellen Barnes of Baltimore who was the guest of Miss Sarah Owens teacher of Camp Parole school, Md. After a delightful evening in dancing, the guests were ushered out in the dining room where all the delicacies of the season were served. Among those present were: Miss Ellen Barnes, Miss Sarah Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Marie Chase, Miss Mamie Holland, Mrs. Cordelia Phillips, Mr. John King, Mr. Charles Stokes, Mr. William Brown, Mr. J. Washington, Mr. E. Simpson, Mr. Leon Spriggs, Mr. Charles Wright, Mr. J. Brown. NEWS FROM CATONSVILLE Catonsville, Md., January 28. The funeral of Mrs. Cora Tripely was held from the Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Ellicott City, Tuesday at 2 P. M. The decease leaves a husband and three small children and a host of friends. Girls Day will be observed at Grace A. M. E. Church Sunday February 1st and an interesting program is looked forward to, for the entire program is under the direction of Mrs. Francis Holland Coe. The Willing Workers of Grace A. M. E. Church will give a concert at the church February twelfth for the benefit of trustees. Mr. Larking Fields is confined to his bed at his home with grip having been brought home from Baltimore last week. Mr. George Williams, a student of the State Normal School at Bowie, has been home for two weeks suffering with neuralgia. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oden Williams. Mrs. Lewis Taylor, of Ellicott City, an ardent member of the Morning Star Baptist Church who has been quite ill is out again. Her son is confined to his bed. Mrs. Isabelle Curry who has been sick is able to go about her room. Mrs. Rachel Clark, one of the oldest residents and member of Grace A. M. E. Church died Monday morning. Her funeral was held from Grace Church Thursday. NEWS FROM CUMBERLAND Cumberland, Md., January 28. Mrs. Harriet Brooks left Thursday for Pittsburg. Mrs. Annie Brown was buried from the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Rev. Drs. J. D. Jackson and G. W. M. Lucas, officiating. Rev. G. E. Walker, of Pittsburg is assisting Mr. Lucas this week in his revival effort. The supper given Thursday night by the choir of the A. M. E. Church was a grand success. Rev. J. W. Waters, Sr., was able to be out on Sunday last after a brief illness. Mr. W. R. Watts, of Baltimore, attended services at Bethel A. M. E. Church on Sunday and was much pleased. street, is quite ill with consumption. A grand oratorical and musical concert will be given at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Thursday by Mrs. Prof. Overton and friends on February 12th. Ex-Governor Patterson,of Tennessee lectured in the Center St. M. E. Church on Friday night to a packed house on the subject of "Temperance." His address was fair an forceful. Mr. Charles Jordon, who was hurt by a B. and O. train a few months ago has recovered damages from the company and has returned to his position as porter at the Windsor Hotel. Mr. M. C. Major, formerly of Cumberland, but now of Keyser, W. Va., is spending a few days here visiting friends. A chicken and waffle supper will be held at the A. M. E. Church Friday night in honor of Lr. S. M. Johnson, P. E. Last quarterly meeting on Sunday. DENTON JOTTINGS Denton, Md., January 28.—The colored teachers held an educational rally at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday. Mrs. Hattie Duke, of Baltimore, paid a week end visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bailey. Mrs. Albert Jordan, wife of Rev. Albert Jordan, of Philadelphia, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Casson. Mr. Richard Bailey is in Baltimore for a few days. Mr. Joseph Hayman, the tailor is working up a fine trade here. Mr. W. W. Horner, a wide awake young man, is doing a flourishing grocery business. There will be a grand celebration here of Lincoln's birthday on the 12th of February under the auspices of the People's Industrial Association. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fountain were surprised by the flying visit paid them by their daughter, Mrs. Elsie Ross. Mrs. Mary Henly, of Baltimore was here last week. POCOMOKE HARPENINGS Pocomoke City, Md., January 28.—Sunday was rally day at St. John's Church. The captains of the rally laid on the table during the day $50.36. The pastor, Rev J. S. Collins preached in the morning and at night and in the afternoon the Rev. J. H. Dobson of the Baptist Church spoke to a large congregation. Rev. Asbury Marshall preached Sunday morning at Mt. Zion M. E. Church and at night the pastor, Rev. J. W. Bond, preached a soul stirring sermon to his hearers. Mrs. Ocia Wallace, of Chinoteague, Va., is visiting the home of Mrs. Florence C. Dutton. Mr. Edward Johnson and Miss Sarah J. Gunby were quietly married on Wednesday evening. Miss Cynthia Grey, of Salisbury, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Grey. Mr. David Harman is home to spend a few weeks with his relatives and friends. Mr. Ira Taylor, of Crisfield, Md., paid a visit to his mother, Mrs. Hannah Dix. Mr. Alvin Kirkwood, of Cape Charles, Va., is here to spend the winter. Mrs. Ella Collins, of Crisfield, Md., spent a few days with her husband, Rev. J. S. Collins. Miss Katie Ogden spent some time with Mr. and Mrs. John E. Gillette in Somerset county. Rev. C. W. Shockley has been very successful with the revival at Tindleys Chapel. Messrs. William Wharton, James Dutton and Miss Minnie Waters were in Snow Hlll, on Wednesday evening attending a reception. ST. MICHAELS HAPPENINGS St. Michaels January 29. -A. M. E. Zion Church will have a reopening of the Sunday school. The "wild man" preached at McDaniel Sunday. Mr. Perry Haskins is able to be out again. Clarence Hopkins is much better. Mrs. Laura Johnson is on the sick list. EASTON NOTES Easton, Md., January 28.—The Sunday evening class meeting at Bethel A. M. E. Church had quite a spiritual time Sunday. Mr. Dora Henry, the leader turned the meeting over to Mr. Wright Butler the local preacher of Asbury M. E. Church, Easton. Miss Eva Sprouse and Miss Artrice Roberts, both of Easton are visiting friends and relatives this week in Cambridge. Miss Sarah E. Wilson has returned to Baltimore after spend- ing a few days with her mother at Unionville, Md. Mr. James Gates visited friends in Baltimore last week. Mrs. Ida Dobson returned from visiting friends in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Mary Johnson, of Johnsonsville, Md., was taken ill in Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mr. Joseph Pennington has a number of contracts on hand for new buildings. Mr. Charles Green is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism. Rev. R. H. Wallace, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, was taken quite sick Friday. BERLEY NOTES Berley, Md., January 28.—On Sunday Miss Kizariah E. Presberry gave a dinner in honor of her grandmother, Mrs. Jizariah Presberry. This was one of the finest and best arranged affairs witnessed here for some time. The menu consisted of the delicacies of the season. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Edward Presberry, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. H. Presberry, Mr. George Presberry,Mr. Albert Presberry, Miss Rachel Presberry, Miss Martha Presberry,Mrs. H. J. Webster. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hill and daughters, Mrs. E. N. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins, Mr. W. Barnes, Mr. John Bond, Mr. John W. Bond, Miss D. Bond, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Webster,Mr. and Mrs L. Webster, Mr. and Mrs. H. Akins, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Presberry, Jr., Mr. John Christy, Mr. Nelson Prigg and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bond, of New Jersey. CAMBRIDGE HAPPENINGS Cambridge, Md., January 28. Mrs. Edith Slater, of 2218 Cedar street, has gone to Philadelphia for a two weeks' stay visiting sisters and friends. The Silver Leaf Embroidery Club was very highly entertained Thursday night at the residence of Mrs. Mary J. Henry, Cedar street. Rev. T. H. Kiah was with us Sunday and preached two great sermons, one in the morning and the afternoon. Rev. Kiah is one of the greatest preachers in the Delaware Conference. Sunday was a rally day at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The pastor preached morning and night. Over $300 was raised during the day. The revival meeting is now over, being quite successful. A number of the converts were taken into the church Sunday night. Anybody having news for the Afro, please give them to local agent—Gordon Green. Mr. Titus Stiles has gone to Snow Hill to visit his wife who is one of the teachers in the high school. Mr. Stiles will be home Friday. ROCKVILLE HAPPENINGS Rockville, Md., January 28—Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mrs. Maggie B. T. Johnson, who has suffered the loss of her husband B. T. Johnson, and her friend, Mrs. Edmonia Brown. Robert Lee and Sarah Snails were united in marriage by Rev. C. E. Poole, of the Oak Grove circuit. Those invited were Mrs. Eliza Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Andrew Haden, Henry Cooper and Miss L. Price. Under the management of Mrs. S. C. Love a very successful candle rally was held at Jerusalem M. E. Church. $120 was raised. The following persons took part: Mesdames Victoria Williams, Margaret Proctor, Evelyn Carrol, Alice Duffin, Aquilla Turner, Ella Warfield and Misses Francis Busy, Mamie Offutt, Mamie Prater, Estella, Prater. Mrs. Edmunds raised the highest amount. Mrs. Virgie Offutt, fo Baltimore, spent several days with her mother who was very ill, but has recovered. WINCHESTER. (VA.) HAPPENINGS Winchester, Va., January 28. Mr. James Walker, a respected citizen, died at the home of Mr. John Jefferson, Wednesday and was buried Saturday at Cedar Grove. Rev. A. P. Shaw, officiated. Mrs. Mary M. Willis, of Washington, is visiting Mrs. H. C. P. Baker. Mr. Charles Taylor, of Harrisburg, Pa., is visiting relatives and friends here. The revival at John Mann M. E. Church has been well attended. Mr. Clarence B. Cooper, of the tenth Cavalry Band, is the guest of Misses Nannie Fletcher and Eliza Bovd. S. Braddock street. Mr. George W. Stephenson has returned from a pleasant visit to relatives and friends in Baltimore. With hopes of winning practically abandoned, but with spirit undamped because of the absence of three regulars in their line-up, Dunbar A. A. Basket Ball team wended their way to Washington last Friday night and faced the strong Hiawatha Cardinals of Washington, for their initial game of the season. While the score, 29 to 16, does not indicate in any measure the playing ability of either team, yet it gives an idea of the inability of the Hiawatha to run up the score they had hoped to make. The Baltimore boys started out with a rush and before the game had proceeded five minutes, had scored three field goals to the Hiawatha's one. Fearing further consequences, Hiawatha grabbed Lewis from the line up and put in Holland and finally succeeded in evening the scored by the end of the first half, 9 to 9. In the second half, Hiawatha evidently did not like the idea of being played so closely and started in to liven up a bit. With Holland, who is a vertiable streak of greased lightening, they overwhelmed the Dunbars and scored successively. In this half Dunbar scored four of the five fouls, three of which were charged up to Holland. With five minutes to play Briscoe scored a difficult field goal, which seemed almost as nothing when Marbury dumped the void into the cords for three straight goals, which gave Hiawatha the game by thirteen points. Hiawatha—Lewis and Holland, guards, Savoy center, Mabry, Henderson, forwards. Dunbar—Bantum and Chauncey, guards; Briscoe, center; Rice and Webb, forwards. Henderson, refre. Curtis, umpire. While the Dunbar team was in Washington getting their bumps, the St. Mary's Athletic Association remained at home and received a like drubbing at the hands of the Washington M street High School team. Although handicapped a little by the low ceiling the Washington team played a good game and won handily. When the Southern University of California found out that the laurels won by their relay team were due to one Howard P. Drew. an American Negro, of Cambridge, Mass., they started an investigation into his record as an athlete, and also to find out why he came so far from home to go to school. There seemed to be some doubt in the minds of the Pacific A. A. as to his standing as an athlete. The results of the investigation have not yet been learned. Here is another one on Jack Johnson, and it comes from the Washington Star. We quote verbatim. "Jack Johnson has been accused of many crimes. Few men in modern history have been accused of more. He has been prosecuted, persecuted, prescribed against, but it remains for the country of Bulgaria to charge the biggest offense to him. In short, Bulgaria accuses the heavyweight champion of starting the Civil War." Johnson recently boxed an exhibition in a Bulgarian city and this advance notice appeared in a Bulgarian newspaper: "Jack Johnson is the man who received $1,000,000 for whipping Jim Jefferies in the prize ring, and was directly responsible for the civil war in the United States between the blacks and whites. The terrible boxer will positively appear in the flesh and the bone." Sam Langford, the Boston fighter, with one punch, knocked out Petty Officer Curran, the latest English white hope in about at Luna Park Paris. Langford caught Curran coming in shortly after the gong rang and put a terrible left over to the jaw and the Englishman dropped like a man struck with a sledgehammer. He was out cold. ON EXTENSIVE TOUR Washintgon, January 29.—Mme. E. L. Bruce, the Oklahoma songbird, has gone to Minneapolis to fill a ten-day engagement. She will sing in two of the white churches of that city this Sunday and will fill engagements in St. Paul and Chicago, staying in the latter city nearly a week. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Frances Hall, who died at her home in Philadelphia, was held at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Parker, 907 Pierce street Thursday of last week. BOOSTS AND KNOCKS The Afro-American Ledger published in another column a list of those who have paid their subscriptions in full for the new building fund of the Y. M. C. A. The list contains the names of many Baltimoreans who regarded their promise as sacred and binding and who wanted to see a new building a reality-not a Dream. But how about you, Mr. Baltimore, who readily signed the pledge card when one was presented you, but have failed to live up to your obligations? You said that you wanted to see a new building, but the mere expression of the wish won't build the structure. The association must have the money before building operation may begin. Your delinquency has made the association lack by $6,000 the amount needed to start the operation, and your negligence has set back the time when the new building may be completed. Washington, Chicago, Indianapolis and Philadelphia are now occupying their new buildings. Are you going to let Baltimore lag behind through your indifference? The Colored Young Women's Christian Association will shortly inaugurate a campaign to raise $10,000 toward securing larger and better quarters. Out of the $400,000 that the whites purpose raising during the same period, the Colorac I. W. C. A. will get a generous gift. The colored people of Baltimore can spare $10,000 toward providing helpful surroundings for the girls and young women of the city. Are you interested in the young women of Baltimore? Then subscribe toward the $10,000 and furthermore, pay your subscription. It is said that a young lady from Washington is substituting in the department of domestic science at the Colored High School pending the selection of a successor to Miss Peterson, who recently resigned. As I have said before, there should not be any prejudice against one because she is an outsider, but when a Baltimore girl meets every demand required for those who hold the position, the principal of the school and the School Board should give the preference to one who not only possesses every requirement, but has the added ties of a residence here. There are said to be several Baltimore girls qualified for the position. CLINTON—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son, Joseph A. Clinton, who departed this life three years ago, Jan. 31st, 1914. On now I watch to see his coming, How I wait to hear his call, Calling Mamma where are you How I hear his voice no more. No more small I see his form his dear No more small his voice my heart cheer. But none sweetly whispers in accents of love I shall meet my dear child in Heaven above. By his loving mother. Mary E. Clinton BOONE—In sad but loving remembrance of Frank Boone who departed this life one year ago. In sad but loving remembrance of my husband, Jacob Davis who died 5 years ago, February 2, 1909. One less at home. The charmed circle broken, a dear face Misses day by day from its usual place But cleansed, saved, perfected by grace One more in heaven, one less on earth. Its pain its sorrow and its toil to share One less the pilgrims daily cross to bear One more the crown of blest to wear At home in heaven. By his loving wife, Katie Davis. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, Mr. Wm. H. Onester, who departed this life one year ago, January 29, 1913 His hard to kreak the render cord When love has bound the heart His hard, so hard to speak the words We must forever here part Father we are so sad and lonely Since you haue gone from us And it seems there is no pleasure in this dreary world for us. By his loving devoted wifn, Mrs. Katie E. Chest r and family. SAMPSON—In sad but loving remembrance of my husband and father, Wm. H. Sampson, who departed this life six months ago today, Jan. 31st, 1914. He was weary with his burden. And called on God for rest; Take me Jesus to thy bosom. Let me slumber on thy breast.* Dearest father how we miss you, Your aching heart is still: A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. O could I open wide the grave And see thy face once more And hear thy voice is all I crave As in the days of yore. By his loving wife and children Mrs. Mary Sampson Mrs. Mary Lizzie Dorsey, Mrs. Eannie Davis and Mrs. Lilly Yorker. TUSKEGEE INTSTITUTE .SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS. FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION June 22, to July 17, 1914 Over 400 Teachers Present Last Summer BY THE COLORED CHAUFFEURS OF MARYLAND, INC. GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S HALL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1914 William D. Rich, President Richard B. Scott, Chairman Board of Governers John A. Nelson, Chairman Reception Committee ...This really "has them." The Big Dance... Given by Kerr's Orchestra, Friday, February 6th At Galilean Fishermen Hall Tickets 25 Cents Continuous Music Concert and Lafrance by the Crescent Concert Orchestra, at Odd Fellows' Hall Biddle St., near Pennsylvania Ave. Friday Evening, Feb. 6th, 1914 Tickets 15 Cents Tickets on sale at the following Iruggist: Fennell's, Stokes & Derry. Terrell & McNeill. For particulars see Advertising Cards. W. Thomas, President. E. Hoban, Director. THE SOCIETY SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S HALL in honor of the Washington Choral Singing Society Of Washington, D. C. That will be present on this evening after leaving the Albaugh's Lyceum Theatre FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 27th, 1914. The table will be in charge of an experienced caterer to serve you with the Royal Demi-Tasse Punch, Demi-Tasse Fruit Ice Cream and Fancy Cake. H. Pierson W. Scott, Pres. James Anderson, Treas. Headquarters of the Social, 2112 Druid Hill Ave. Call up the President, Madison 1799 M. Autos, Taxies and Carriages will be at your disposal both at the theatre and hall. Will advance the full amount of fifty or seventy-five thousand dollars to erect an apartment house in the sixteen hundred block of Druid Hill Avenue. Subscribers to this Company as Stockholders will still be solicited and collections will begin in the near future HARVEY R. WILLIAMS. Phone. Madison 3322 Y. 1513 Pressman Street THE ...SECOND AIR At the G .....THURSDAY By Special Goldfield and Don't fail to meet these cities: also Mr. R. If you want to have visit this Ball. 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Cards of Admission 35 Cents. Refreshments in Abundance WOMEN'S DAY... Sunday, Feb. 1st, 1914, The Entire Day Beginning at 11 A.M. to 8 P.M. will be devoted to women's interest. Among those who will speak are Mrs. E. G. Cummings, Miss Annie R. H. Miller, Mrs. D. G. Mack, Mrs. Ella Davis and Mrs. Stewart Brown. The choir will render special music. At night there will be a sermon in moving picture. The services given under auspices of a committee of ladies. Mrs. Frances Smith, Pres. Grace White, Sec'y. Rev. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. All the women of the City are invited. Church-Sunday THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 1513 Pressman Street MEN'S DAY MEN'S DAY Trinity A. M.E. Church, Rev. L. C. Curtis, pastor, Sunday, Feb. 8. At 11 a. m. Sermon to men. 7.30 p. m. Platform meeting. The following prominent speakers will deliver short addresses, Messrs. DeBardeleben, Gen'l Sec. of Y. M. C. A., Wm. L. Fitzgerald, Dr. R. G. Chissell and others. Committee-H. Albert Whittington, Chairman. Willert J. Henry. Secretary Geo. Gipson. Treasurer. Finance Committee-Frank Y. Johnson. Juins Brown. Robert Henson. Joseph Tvler. John Ewell. Moses Ewell and James Kay. Colored Young Women's Chris 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are invited to, attend the Services on Sunday, February 1, 1914 5 p. m. Association Day. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Presiding Mrs. Emma J. Truxon and Margaret P. Hill, Speakers. Carmine songs will be rendered 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. Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. J. W. McDonald, Pastor 11 a. m. sermon by Rev.R.M. White. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School W. W. Brown, Supt. 4 p. m. Class. Alex Philips. Leader 6 p. m. Varick C. E. Society. Consecration Service. J. B Alkins, President. 8 p. m., special sermon by request, subject "Ezekiel's Wheel within a Wheel" by the pastor. Come early and near this rare treat. All are cordially invited Universal Methodist Episcopal Church of CHRIST INSTITUTION Insor Street Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor Sunday Services 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. A. Hill. 2.30 p. m. Sabbath School Wm. Kennard, Supt. 8 p. m. Spiritual sermon by Rev. G. W. Kennard, D. D. Seats free. A very cordial welcome to all James F. Smith, Church Clerk. Y. M. C. A. Sunday 4.30 p. m. Prof. L. B. Moore, Howard Universiily, Speaker Good Singing All Men Invited St. JOHNS' A. M. E. CHURCH, February 1st and 2nd., Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D., will preach and lecture for the people of Baltimore at the above named church. February 1st and 2nd. All ministers and their congregations are invited to come and hear of the doings of the race as Bishop Coppin sees it and knows it and can tell it. Rev. J. A. Briscoe, pastor. WANTED-50 men at the Men's Bible Class, Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School Sunday afternoon at 2.30 P. M., J. H. Murphy, teacher. WANTED-A woman to cook, wash and iron. Apply to Mrs. T. J. C. Williams, 1726 N. Calvert street. Union Revival Services by St. John's A. M. E. Church and Zion A. M. E. Church and King's Hill. Preaching and Prayer meeting every Tuesday night at St. John's church, every Wednesday night at King's Hill, every Friday night at Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. J. A. Briscoe Rev. J. W. McDonald Rev. A. Young, pastors. All Christians and Sinners cordially invited. Ar evening of song and praise at John Wesley M. E. Church, S. Sharp street, Sunday evening, February 8, at 7.45 P.M. Prof. J. A. Turner, of the Colored High School speaker of the evening. Dr. E. J. Lyon, pastor. WEEKS' CONVENTIONS Jesus purposes ripening fast unfolding. The Union Women's Conference holds their first convention at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calhoun street, between Lafayette avenue and Mosher street Sunday. Rev. Lloyd Reed, D. D., pastor. All preacher women, exhorters, speakers are invited to attend the business part of the meeting 8 o'clock in the day. Jubilee service at night. Everybody is welcome. Commencing Sunday February 1st to 8th. The officers are Sisters Louisa Groomes, Liza Brown, Lulu Billip, Estella Graves. JONES—In memory of my dear little niece, Berenda E. Jones, who departed this life on December 13, 1913. We know our little Berenda is at rest. We know our dailing is amongst the blest. Free from this trasient, toilsome, weary life. To us so full of turmoil, pain and strife. But 'tis hard to lay away the lips we pressed. And say, "Thy will be done, Thy ways are best." By her aunt, Mildred E. Morsell --- WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH Franklin and Pine Sts., "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence: 618 Dolpin Street 12 a.m. Sermon by Rev. E. V. Robinson, the deep water Baptist. 3. p. m. Sunday School. 4. 30 p. m., Epworth League 7. 30 p. m. Revival Service 8. p. m. Sermon by Rev. R. R. Riggs, Boly Communion. Don't fail to come Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank. Srs. Rev. N. M. CARROLL. D. D., Pastor 11 n.m. Sermon by pastor, Subject, "Say So." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Pastor, choir and congregation will visit Eastern M. E. Church. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Rev.Aquilla W. Brooks. Communion at each service. Everybody welcome. Mrs. S. J. C. Balph, supt. Mrs. Helen A. Cooper. Pree. of L. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. D. W. Shaw, Ph.B., D.D., Pastor Residence: 1363 N. Calhoun St. 6 a. m. Class Meeting Jonas Lane Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by Dr. J. Edimonstone Barnes of London, Eng., President of the Liberian Industrial Training Institute. 2 p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Henry Johnson, Superintendent 5 p. m. Enworth League Mr. Wm. Powell, Pres. 6 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Topic, "New Recruits." Class meetings. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Prayer meeting. Friday night. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. E. Curry, Pastor Asbury M. E. Church, Rev. C. Gurty, pastor. This is "Go to Church Sunday." 11 A. M., special sermon by the pastor, subject "God's Ways in the Sanctuary". Holy Communion after the sermon. 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. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., pastor 10. a. m. Bible Class, T. H. Smith Director 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor, Subj.. "Why go to Church." Lord's Supper. 2 30 p.m., Sunday School G. W. Henry, Supt. 5 p. m. Epworth League 8 p. m. Preaching. Lord's Supper. ST. PAUL'S M. P. CHURCH Lenox Avenue, Towson, Md. Rev. Dr. J. C. Registers, Pastor. 10. 30 a. m. Class. 11 a. m. Preaching. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Preaching. Tuesday night, class meeting. Friday night, prayer meeting. All are welcome. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Dolphin and Etting Srs. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D.. Minister The Manse. 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 p.m. Sermon by Representative of Anti-Saloon League. 3.00 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m. Men's Platform Meeting Mr. J. H. Murphy, Subject, "The Carpenter's Son." Soio. Mr. Albin Mitchell. Short addresses. Messrs. Geo. I., Simms and Chas. Woodland. Soio. Mr. W. R. Stewart. Music by choir. Seats free All welcome Lecture and Prayer Service every Wednesday. 8 p. m. Mrs. Euialia Reid Calloway Directress Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist. Wm. Anderson, Supt. St. Luke's Union A. M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH Spring St. near McEliderry Rev. Dr. C. Edward Browne, Pastor 515 North Caroline Street 9 a. m. Class. B. L. Carter, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. J.N. Browne, Pastor of Tabernacle Union Church, W. Philadelphia, and Communion. 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. Moses Johnson, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Special sermon by Rev. Aquilia Brooks to the League. 4 p. m. Classes 2 and 3. Sylvester Burkett and Geo. Johnson, Leaders, 6 p. m. League. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor and Communion. Revival services now in progress. All invited. ISRAEL BAPTIST CHURCH Lleans St. near Broadway Rev. J. W. Williams, pastor 9.30 a. m. Sabbath School. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor 2 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Greatest baptizing in years followed by the Lord's Supper. 6.30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m. Closing of Revival. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Pim. Subject, "Get in a hurry and come home." All welcome. Mrs. M. F. Smith, Supt. Thomas Abnathy, Pres. Wm. Wilkerson, Reporter. 7TH 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 8 p.m., Vesper Services Special service Sunday night. Feb. 1 8 p.m., subject, "The Rest Day of the Apostle" Bring your Bibles. All Invited Good Music BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St. and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1405 Argyle Ave. 11.00 a. m., Sermon by pastor and Communion. 2.80 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. G. Martin His choir and congregation. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. L. Mr. Coieman, President 7 p. m. Praise Service. 7.30 p. m. Preaching Thad. Copeland, Supi. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m. Special services conducted by pastor. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. We invite Young Men to this service. Mr. Clifford Brown, Teacher. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Junius Gray in favor of the Parsonage Aid and Faithful Workers. His Cnoir and congregation. Mrs. Lottie Brown and Mrs. Idie Raiff, presidents. 8 p. m. Sermon and Communion. The pastor desires to see all members present at this service especially the converts. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. William Butler, Pres. League We welcome friends and visitors to these services PAYNE MEM A. M.E. CHURCH Calhoun and Laurens Sts. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Residence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY Return Ye Protigal Return We hid thee welcome 11 a. m.. Preaching by the pastor. 2:00 p. m. Sunday School 8 p. m. The entire church will march in a body to Bethel A. M. E. Ck., where the Pastor will deliver a special sermon it is earnestly hoped that every person connected with any department of the church will be in the line of march to pay homage to 'Mother Bethel. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Topic, Christian Endeavor Progress. Mark 4: 26-32. Christian Endeavor Day 7.30 p. m. Song Service and Sermon by pastor Strangers are always welcome. Chas. E. Dorsey, Supt. James E. Nealv, Pres. E. L. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddie St. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor and the Lord's supper administered. Men's Day the second Sunday in the month. We will have a fine program for 7.80. Each man is expected to give one dollar an aide day. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday, Sunt. Albert Whittington, Pres. E. L ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor The great day has come for St. John Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. J. in charge. Rally Day in six parts, men, boys, girls, women, friends and babies. $1000 will free this church from all debt. Help this church out and we will help you. 6 p.m. Class 3 p. m. Sacred Concert by Mendelsohn Ostratoria Society. Silver offering at the door. This is to help the babies The babies will report at 3 p. m. 6 p. m. Allen League 8 p. m., sermon by Bishop Coppin. Monday, Ground Hog Day. 8 p. m. Bishop Coppin will lecture. A reception in his honor will follow. All ministers and S. S. Supt. welcome free if they bring their people. Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D. Pastor Girls' Day Under the direction of the Chimney Corner Club. 10 a. m. Pastor's Bible Class. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor to Club. Sunday will be 'Go to Church Day' 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Special program by Club. 6 p. m.. Alien C. E. League. 7.30 p. m. Song and praise service. Holy Communion. John Murray, Pres. League Charles Toison. Superintendent WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a.m. Sermon by the Bishop John Hurst, D.D. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School 5.45 p. m., A. C. E. L. 7.45 p. m., Holy Communion. J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. A.C.E.L. John Wesley A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 1761 Mulliken St. cor. Ann Rev. Wm. J. Robinson, Pastor Formerly of Bridgetown, Pa. Big Revival all the week, night and day. Every day 4 p. m. by that War Horse, Rev. E. R. Reading, D. D. 9 a. m. Class meeting. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. E. R. Reading, Subject, I open my mouth. 2 p. m. Sunday School. W. R. Nixon, Supt. 3 p. m. Preaching. Subject, Come and sre. 6.30 p. m. V. E. L. 8 p. m. Preaching. subject, Come and go. We are walking about Zion. Come over and help us. EASTERN M. E. OHURCH Rev. S. R. Hugnes, Pastor 10 a. m. Bible Class. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor, subject, "A. Judas." 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Centennial congregation and choir. Rev. N. M. Carroll. 5 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Lord's Supper. All are welcome OGRESS IN FLORIDA. Midnight Meets Many People Who Are Accomplishing mobile, Ala.—When I wrote to the last time I was in Eaton, Fla., which is a town belong-to our people, surrounded by kinds of oranges and grape and other good things. I there at the Robert Hunger-Normal and Industrial College. R. C. Calhoun, who is the pupil is a fine woman and is a great work. Her husband ed the school, and just at the it was getting in good the Lord called him home she has been carrying on the ever since. left there and went to Sanford, where I spent Sunday the t of Rev. C. Brewer, and his ly. He had me to preach for Sunday morning, afternoon evening, and addressed a Sunschool and another meeting. I remained there a few days, when I left I went to Green Springs, Fla., reaching there t 5 o'cock in the morning. I asleep when the iron horse ed up to the stable. invited me to come in. I in had breakfast, visited the o, and saw the children get education. I met many people, and when I had finished ing them. I went to the church spoke to the people. I was invited to the home of Clerk oghast, to spend the night and supper Miss Nellie Tilling-who is one of the public teachers had to do the good ing, and she knows how to If you recall when I was a the other time I told you I the little store she was coming, making hats and dresses loosing all kind of sewing. In she was assisted by her sis-Miss Marion Tilinghast, who was teaching at Daytonia, an important Florida town. the church was filled with en in the afternoon, and at till the people who did not go turned out to hear me. it and early the next morning, up and headed for Jackson- pon getting to town, I found carriage of Prof. N. W. er waiting to carry me out the school. Prof. Collier was on business, but Miss Sarah ker was there to make it want for me. had the pleasure of meeting Mable Webb, who is a singer Bethel Baptist Institutional ch. en off to see others. I had pleasure of meeting Miss E. M. White, who is a worker e. She has established a home old people, and it is doing fine. just to think of it, she has ge of the only 15 story build in the city, with a number of le working under her, and she was demonstrating some of bread, and it is hard to tell how many other things she is g for mutual uplift of the le. mentioned Charles H. Anderson y last letter. He is a banker and in this he is doing good. I am proud of Anderson. has fish markets all over the and then he is the leading in the fish and oyster business own, and ships oysters and fish other points. It means much is to have such a man. had the pleasure of meeting he home of Mr. and Mrs. rson, the bride and groom, Williams of Ocala, who had united in wedlock with Miss pelle, the daughter of Bishop D. Chappelle. They looked and are now in their home in a. Dr. Williams is one of the ing physicians of the state. in G. E. Taylor, is in Jackville, and he is busy all the I am sure you will never et him, because he is the who was nominate for presi- of the United States on the onal Negro party ticket, and some votes. While he did not any states, yet he made the and let the world know that as in it. He is a refined man, of, vim and push. It was a thing to see him, and then to other good people in that big and leave the next morning ensacola, riding all day, until clock in the night. But when apped off in the new L. & N. in Pensacola, I found the E. J. Jackson, pastor of Mt. Baptist Church waiting to ve me, and when I reached his I found his wife up await ing to extend genuine Kentucky hospitality. I say Kentucky, because she is a native of Kentucky and a graduate from the State University, the leading school in the state. She had a real hot supper for me that hour of night and I enjoyed it, because I had been riding all day. Next then comes Pensacola. I was there and had a nice time in the town, although it rained hard most all day. I was able to get around some little bit, visiting the schools and seeing what was going on there. I am under obligation to Rev. and Mrs. Jackson. Rev. Jackson, is also a graduate from the State University, and was at Frankfort, and has been connected with the public school system for a long time. I remained in Pensacola until last Saturday morning and came to this place where I spent Sunday and will now close, hoping to be able to tell you about Mobile in my next. J. O. MIDNIGHT SOUTH BERLIN NEWS South Berlin, Md., January 29 The Sunday morning services were well attended. The pastor preached from the book of Job. The last quarterly conference was held Saturday afternoon by the Rev. C. W. Fullett. The Sunday school under the leadership of Mr. Riley Briddell, superintendent, is doing a good work. M. W. C. Crippin has been elected teachers of the public school. Mr. H. Henry is much better. The Brotherhood held its monthly meeting Wednesday evening. Eben Pitts who has been sick for several weeks will be out in a few days. HARVE DE GRACE ITEMS Havre de Guace, Md., January 28 —The members of Stewardsville A. M. E. Church celebrated the fiftieth year of freedom, January 18. Aaron Hilton, John Baily and John Lisby, veterans of the Civil War told of the oppression of the race during slavery and the horrors and hardships of war. Essays were read by Mrs. Harriet A. Osborne and Miss Ethel H. Osborne telling of the progress of the race in fifty years and advising the people to continue on in prosperity and the upbuilding of the race. There were other addresses by Mr. R. J. Osborne and Mr. Chas, Lisby. Miss Ida B. Harris furnished music for the occasion. SALISBURY NOTES. Salisbury, Md., January 29. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith were the hosts at dinner Sunday afternoon. Among those invited were: Rev. and Mrs. R. G. Waters, Prof. and Mrs. James L. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Birchhead. Miss Ella Townsend, Mrs. Laura P. Leonard and Mrs. Martha Purnell. The many friends of Mr. H. S. Wilson are happy over his appointment as supervisor of the Somerset county public schools. Mrs. M. Birckhead, Miss Ethel Pinkett, Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Mary Parker escaped injury in an automobile accident of last Monday. Miss Mae Spriggs is here visiting her sister, Mrs. M. A. Stewart. Prof. and Mrs. T. H. Kiah, of Princess Anne Academy, have been guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. L. Hughes. Rev. L. D. Reecham is out again after a slight illness Mr. J. N. Fitzgerald, of Baltimore, spoke to the Epworth League service in the John Wesley M. E. Church. He was here representing the Columbian Fraternal Association, of which Mrs. Sarah Church is the agent here. Revival services are still in progress in John Wsley M. E. Church. Mrs. Lizzie Leonard is out again after several wekes' illness. The anniversary of the St. Paul A. M. E. ion Church begins Feb. 17th and continues a week. Rev. E. W. Simmons is pastor. Rev. R G. Waters preached a special sermon to the Boy Scouts Sunday afternoon. ROCKVILLE HAPPENINGS Rockville, Md., January 29. Rev. Thomas Pitts, pastor of Bowie Zion Mission, visited Revs. Roach and J. C. Love Monday. Mrs. S. A. Bunn visited Rev. and Mrs T. E. Roach Sunday and delivered a very appropriate speech before members of A. M. E. Zion Bible class. The Rockville All Star Base Ball Club gave an entertainment at Fishermen's hall Thursday. The pastor of Clinton A. M. E. Zion preached a sensational sermon Sunday. Eliza Marie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Smith, has returned to school in Washington. She resides with her aunts, Mesdames Bradley T. Johnson and Bessie Strange. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER A DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES Offered By Dr. Ernest Lyon At Fiftieth Anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation, The followoing was offered by Mr. Ernest Lyon and was adopted as the seniment of the meeting held at John Wesley M. E. Church on the occasion of the Emancipation Celebration, the first instant: We take this opportunity offered by this meeting to commemorate the most signal and important event in the history of the people of African descent in this country, upon this fifty first anniversary of their emancipation, to restate our declaration of principles as a race and to send greetings of good cheer and helpful encouragement to those, who are struggling against great odds, in all parts of this land, to improve their condition and to make themselves useful, industrious, intelligent and law-abiding citizens. We affirm that we are entitled, although often denied, to all the rights and privileges of American citizens guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments thereof—the making and sustaining of which, our fathers contributed much of their blood and sacrifice, both in peace and in war—and for the enjoyment of the same—we solemnly declare that we will contend by every peaceful and legal means, against every unwarranted attempt by unfair minded people, to deprive us of these rights and privileges, in the land of which we are citizens by birth and adoption. We view with public pride our progress from the close of the Civil War, which left us homelessess, peniess and ignorant as compared with our standing today, in the world of letters, pedagogy, business, law, medicine, finance, music, art, church and state In view of the history of the past and our present status in this land, we see no just reason why optimism should give place to pessimism. The future of the race in this country has never been so bright. God and time have done much for other races. And what God and time can do for these races we believe God and time can do for our race if it will remain true to God and to lofty ideals—and we therefore, view with surprise the gloomy and melancholy forebodings of certain type of race leaders, who work themselves up into believing, like those inimical to our progress that the race is doomed to destruction because there is prejudice, discrimination, secregation and disfranchisement and because it has been deprived of representation in the office holding circle of the nation under the present administration. Upon occasions of this kind let us not forget our gratitude to God our Creator and our obligations to our many friends, here and elsewhere, who have stood by us in our struggles at great sacrifice and self-denial. Among those worthy of mention in this state are the Hon. William F. Stone, collector of this port, who when the right of franchise, for three successive campaigns, was threatened, which right, if it had been taken away from would have reduced us to political servility, made the fight, and aided other fairminded white citizens, defeated the harmful measure. His Honor, Mayor Preston, the head of this municipality, should not be forgotten for the part he took when the attempt was made to deprive us of the use of the best public school building in the city, and even after the bill had passed both branches of the City Council, when appealed to, promptly vetoed the measure and thus left for the use of the colored citizens in Batimore the school building in question. We revere the memory of Abraham Lincoln, our benefactor and the Saviour of this nation; we stand committed in loyalty and devotion to the heroes of our freedom, living and dead, and we commend to the loving and grateful consideration of the younger generation the old soldier in his declining years, who suffered untold hard ships upon the battlefield for our freedom. As a race, we stand for law and order, as against mob rule and lynch law, and we disapprove the criminal conduct of every man, irrespective of race indensity. We, therefore, commend Judge Constable for judicial integrity, as well as the action of Governor Goldsborough, in defeating the purpose of the mob in the recent trouble caused by the shameful murder of Coleman, of Chestertown, by sending soldiers to protect the accused, when appealed to, in order that the law might take its orderly course and that justice might be meted out to the guilty parties, whoever they might be, by a fair and impartial jury. While we are opposed to railings and the spirit of the law of Moses, which teaches an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth—nevertheless our manhood and self respect rebel against serving any man or set of men, who only know us when a favor is wanted, or when there is an office to be voted for. We are opposed to the spending of our earnings with those business houses, groceries, drug stores and other institutions which discriminate against us, and which treat our people, especially our women with disrespect. We call upon our people eveyrwhere to refrain from patronizing these places and to give their trade to those whose management is more sane and considerate. We call upon our people everywhere to give due consideration to the claims virtue, religion, temperance and education. To put their stamp of disapproval upon idleness, vice and immorality—and to learn by experience and hard work the practice of thrift and economy, which in the long run lead to independence and to the conservation of true patriotism, true manhood and true nobility." LEO. S. OSMAN, The Great Roumanian Palmist is in Town. He reads your Life from your Palms, reveals Everything TRUTHFULLY or NO Charge. No matter WHAT you wish to know, this gifted man can tell you without a question. Osman is highly endorsed by the Press and people in high standing. He reveals facts, events, changes, business prospects, love affairs, tells accurate date of marriage; advises HOW to keep Bad Luck and Troubles away, gives advise and helps out of Difficulties. It would require a whole page to inform you of ALL he reveals, hence—A word to the WISE is sufficient. Call on Osman and you will surely recommend him to all your friends. You are invited to call and be benefitted no matter WHAT your condition is, he CAN benefit you. Consultation hours daily from 9 to 10. Sundays from 2 to 8. Leo S. Osman, Roumanian Palmist, 602 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, Md. Miss Edith Butler 1230 ETTING STREET Ostrich feathers cleaned, curled and remodeled. All the latest styles in fancy trimmings, also willow plume made into fancy effects. Tel phone. Madison 6597. "Hair Dresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE. POINDEXTER EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. FOUND AT LAST. Golderene, the New Discovery, Said to Grow, Straighten and Beautify the Hair in a Short Time. The Golderene Manufacturing Company of Plainfield, N.J., is said to have recently discovered the greatest hair grower known to medical science. The new discovery is called Golderene and is especially adapted to Colored people's scalps. 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Del. - Afro-Americans have often been inspired by the eloquence of orators of other races, but the native eloquence of the people with whom they are identified and for whom the peculiar exigencies of their struggling race have been a source of inspiration has not been conserved berefore for the youth of the race. Mrs. Paul Laurence Dunbar, the widow of the greatest Negro poet the world has produced, has for a year been gathering masterpieces of choreography of the most prominent colored people of the world. It would not have been possible to have selected any one who had the pre-eminent qualifications for this great task who would have been able to render this service for the race as Mrs. Dunbar has done. She came to this work qualified by years of study and experience equaled by few members of our race. Considered as she is—an English scholar unsurpassed by any in the race and with few competitors in the other race—she has performed a service in literary productions that will forever make her name honored and illustrious in racial annals. The book contains fifty ```markdown ``` MRS. PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. speeches dating from 1818 to 1913, representative of the best that the Negro has done in oratory. It gives to the rising generation among us the opportunity of having at once a reference book, a library and a historical work in one volume. Among the features of this most wonderful publication is the renowned Atlanta speech that made Booker T. Washington famous: the speech of Henry Highland Garnett, the first man of our race ever invited to preach in the United States house of representatives. The Frederick Douglass famous speech, "What is the Fourth of July to the Negro," an estimate of Toussaint L'Ouverture, by James McCune Smith, the first Negro pharmacist in the country, that ranks with Wendon Phillips famous eulogy of Toussaint John M. Langston's defiance of the fugitive slave law in Ohio, delivered in 1859, the speech of which the Boston Transcript said at the time "Years here the younger generations of the Negro will read this speech and be proud that it was delivered by a Negro," Judge George L. Ruffin's famous eulogy on Crispus Attucks, a speech that should be learned by every Negro boy and girl. The book is carefully edited, well printed and thoroughly indexed and can properly be termed the aristocracy of Negro literature. No one who sees this book can feel other than proud that during the fifthieth anniversary year of our freedom the race has produced a Mrs. Dunbar, whose greatness and literary excellence can dedicate to the youth of the race a book of such pre-eminent merit. Mrs. Dunbar is a graduate of Straight university. She specialized in English and in literature at Columbia university, the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell university. She occupies the position of teacher of English at Howard high school, this city, and so creditable is her work that those whom she has taught reflect great credit on her and the faculty of which she is a distinguished member. Encouragement For St. Philip's Church The archdiocese of the Protestant Episcopal church in Brooklyn is cooperating with the St. Philip's Protestant Episcopal church in raising fund for the completion of the latter's new church edited which was started several years ago. Rector N. Peterson Boyd is doing a great work of uplift among his parishioners and has their confidence and hearty support. In his efforts to build a suitable house of worship. MODERN GOOD SAMARITAN. Bratitude, of an Ex-slave to Former Owner For Favors Received. The following story from Youth's Companion is only one of many similar occurrences which took place after the freedom of the slaves. It says: A wealthy slave owner of the cotton belt entered the southern army, fought bravely and brilliantly and died in one of the closing battles of the civil war. His widow was left penniless, with large plantations incumbered with mortgages and a hundred or more emancipated slaves who had ceased to be her property. Her business affairs were mismanaged by agents and lawyers, and she lost one plantation after another. Her health failed, and in her old age she became wholly dependent upon one of her former slaves, who was grateful to her for having given him a start after the war. Learning from experience that she could not manage her plantations successfully she had rewarded the fidelity of a small group of emancipated slaves by deeding over to them outright small farms. One man received in this way a farm of twenty-six acres with a cabin. He prospered from the outset. He made a living out of his ground and saved every gear a little money. In the course of a few years he bought another farm and doubled his resources. Other purchases followed until he was a truck farmer with considerable wealth. He did not forget his old plantation mistress in his prosperity. When she had lost all her property and there was no other friend to take care of her in her old age he rescued her from destitution. He became her most faithful friend. Both are still living. On the first day of every month this ex-slave farmer draws a check for $100 and sends it to the aged lady whose slave he was in his boyhood. At first she was unwilling to become his pensioner, but he presses help upon her with tears in his eyes, telling her that he would never have got on in the world if she had not generously aided him by giving him the first farm. His bounty is now her only resource, and no millionaire in the land is happier than he is when "pay day" comes around and he can send his check to his kind hearted "old missis." Many others whom she befriended after the war have been other imprudent or ungrateful, but one at least had the energy and thrift required for making him a well to do farmer and the heart to take compassion on a friendless and unfortunate woman who had once been kind to him. This is a true story, which illustrates the tender feeling sometimes existing between the Negro and his former master and the gratitude which good treatment may inspire even in a despised race. LIVELY INTEREST IS SHOWN IN WORK OF WOMEN'S CLUBS. Empire State Federation to Hold Annual Meeting in Brooklyn. The sixth annual meeting of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs will be held in Brooklyn at the Concord Baptist church on Duffield street the early part of July. The organization will be the guest of the combined clubs of Brooklyn under the auspices of the Doreus Home Missionary society, of which Mrs. Alice W. Seen is president. Arrangements for the entertainment of delegates and visitors are already under advisement. The federation has a membership of 4,000 women. For about two years before the death of Harriet Tubman of underground railroad fame, which occurred in the spring of 1913, the federation contributed liberally to "Aunt" Harriet's support. One of the main features of work to which the organization now directs its attention is the raising of funds and other necessary material for the erection of a home for delinquent girls, which will be located in New York. NEW YORK The officers of the Empire State federation are as follows: Mrs. Mary B Talbert, Buffalo, president; Mrs. Charlotte Dett, Niagara Falls, vice president; Miss Elizabeth A. Mickens, Yonkers, recording-corresponding secretary; Mrs. Addie Jackson, Tarrytown, financial secretary; Mrs. Charlotte Bell, Governors island, chairman of executive committee; Mrs. Martha Robinson of Manhattan, treasurer; Mrs. M. C. Lawton, Brooklyn, organizer. Sergeant Brice's Honorable Record. Twenty-five years of honorable service as an enlisted soldier in the United States army is the record of Sergeant William H. Brice of the Twenty-fourth infantry, who has retired from active duty and returned to his home in Indianapolis. Ind. Sergeant Brice has seen service at the front and is thoroughly conversant with the ins and outs of military warfare. The race to which he belongs and the country to which he has given the best efforts of his life should feel proud of his admirable record and grateful for his unselfish devotion to the flag of our common country. Pittsburgh Church Has Big Bible Class. One of the many interesting features of uplift work carried on at the Ebenezer Baptist church in Pittsburgh is the weekly Bible class, which numbers nearly 300. John S. Morton is the instructor. Miss Mabel Younger secretary, and Mrs. Anna Johnson is the treasurer. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson V.—First Quarter, For Feb.1,1914. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Luke xi, 1-13. Memory Verses, 9, 10—Golden Text, Luke xi, 9—Commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns. To pray in reality and know a fulfillment of Matt. xxi. 22, "All things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive," or Mark xi, 24, "What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive and ye shall have," or John xv, 7, "If ye abide in Me and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you," is one of the greatest things that we can attain to. The attainment consists in the aiding just referred to, the fully forgiving every one, keeping His commandments and doing those things that are pleasing in His sight, asking according to His will, asking in faith, nothing wavering, not asking merely for our own pleasure, asking with importunity, as in our lesson (Mark xi, 25, 26; I John III, 22; v, 14; Jas. i. 6; iv. 3). Another word to be well considered is John xiv, 13, 14, "Whatsoever ye shall ask in My name. * * * if ye shall ask anything in My name, I will do it." This last always seems more plain to me when I consider a man on the road, a commercial traveler, in the name of a business house, a concern or company. This man, representing the firm, can transact only such business in its name as it is engaged in. Anything outside of that cannot be in its name. When the question is asked by the Lord in Isa. vi. S. "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" we naturally ask. For what purpose does He Wish to send us? Then we think of some of our Lord's sayings when He was here on earth: "The living Father hath sent me;" "I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father who hath sent me;" "My meat is to do the will of Him that sent me and to finish His work" (John iv. 34; v. 30; vi. 38, 57). Then we remember His words to His Father concerning His sent ones: "As Thon hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world." Also His words to the disciples after His resurrection, "As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you" (John xx. 21). Our lesson says that "as He was praying in a certain place" one of His disciples said, "Lord, teach us to pray" (verse 1). Then He gave them this prayer, which He had also given on a former occasion (Matt. vi. 9-13): spoke of the necessity of importunity and of every one asking receiving, and that if parents knew how to give good gifts to their children how much more would the Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit (or, as it is in Matt. vii. 11, good things) to them that ask Uk. It seems necessary, therefore, that we must know and understand our relationship to the Father as His children if we have become such by redemption, our business in this world as such, that we may be wholly engaged in it, the privilege of constant communion with God concerning all things for which we are here and the assurance that He will certainly see to the supply of all that is needed to carry on His work. He being all wisdom and having all power, we must have unbounded confidence in His management. In His way of doing things and in His time for attending to our needs. All this and much more is included in this prayer, the petitions of which those who read my notes know that I am in the habit of associating with the beatitudes of Matt. v. 1-12. Luke tells us that at the time of His baptism He was praying; that before He chose the twelve He continued all night in prayer to God; that at the time of the transfiguration He went up into a mountain to pray, and as He prayed the fashion of His countenance was altered Gill. 21; vl. 12; ix. 28, 29), and now, when He had ceased praying in a certain place, in answer to a request from one of His disciples, He taught them this prayer. None but true believers, who have become children of God by receiving Christ, can honestly say "Our Father who art in heaven." Concerning all others see John viii. 44; I John iii. 12. Only the poor in spirit can callow His name. Unbelievers who will not submit to Him are proud in spirit. Those who mourn because of abounding iniquity long for the coming of His kingdom. The meek and lowly love His will rather than their own and want it done on earth as in heaven. Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness trust Him also for daily bread. Although as children of God we have the forgiveness of all our sins (I John 11. 20), yet we need constant forgiveness and, being forgiven so much, are merciful to others. We fear lest we see not the hand of God in all things and therefore desire the pure heart which hates evil and the evil one and longs for the reign of the Prince of Peace in us and in the world, that the kingdom, the power and the glory may be manifestly His. The importunity reminds us of Isa. lxii. 6. 7. where believers as the Lord's remembrances are urged to take no rest and give Him no rest till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth (see margin and revised version), for that will mean the coming of the kingdom. HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT W. H. Largest Manufacturer of Hair Preparations in Boston. Largest Importer of Permanent Hair. Trained in the best schools many years experience. Honest dealing with the public. 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THE NEGRO FARMER A Paper That Helps People to Become Better Farmers is an Aid to the Church, the School and to the Secular and Religious Papers It has been decided to publish at Tuskegee Institute Post Office, Every-Other-Week for the present a national farm paper to be known as THE NEGRO FARMER. It will be published in the interest of Negro landowners, tenant farmers and of those who employ Negro labor. There is no other strictly farm newspaper in the world devoted to the interest of Negro farmers. Many of the white farm newspapers enjoy huge circulations and there is no reason why a farm paper in the interest of Negroes should not prove equally successful. In fact, occupying an exclusive field it should enjoy a success far beyond that of the usual farm publication. It is proposed to circulate this paper among the 2,000,000 black farmers of the United States. The paper will be eight pages, of about the size of "The Country Gentleman." DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON STATES: The Tuskegee Inst this new publication, he are interested in its suce complish great good b is backed by a strong advance to assure its p NEGRO FARMER I The success of this sensible lines upon which The Tuskegee Institute has no financial interest on this new publication, but some of the active officers of are interested in its success and believe that it will complish great good but will be a paying investment is backed by a strong organization and funds have been advance to assure its publication. Those in active NEGRO FARMER have my entire confidence and BOOKER T. WAS The success of this project is assured becauseible lines upon which it is being laid out. The Tuskegee Institute has no financial interest or control over this new publication, but some of the active officers of the institution are interested in its success and believe that it will not only accomplish great good but will be a paying investment. The paper is backed by a strong organization and funds have been provided in advance to assure its publication. Those in active control of THE NEGRO FARMER have my entire confidence and good will. —BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. The success of this project is assured because of the solid and sensible lines upon which it is being laid out. All the capital stock has been subscribed for. The subscription prices vertisements are invited. papers will be arranged for ready to receive Subscription The first issue of the Address all communication THE NE TUSKEG ...THE STATE A WONDERFUL The subscription price is $1.00 a year and Subs- sirements are invited. Clubbing rates with impor- tors will be arranged for on a satisfactory basis ly to receive Subscriptions and Advertisements. 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If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and I will send you a full supply that you can begin work wit at once; also agents' terms. Send all money I money order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFG. 737 BROADWAY BENTON HARBOR, MICH. MARSHALL, DEALER IN Provisions, Butter, & Eg and Poultry... t. Baltimore, M HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST LONG LOST NEEDLE FOUND Mrs. Alice Lowers, of W. Biddle street, swallowed a needle four years ago, and it had been lost ever since that time in her body somewhere until a few days ago a knot protruded from her ankle and was treated as a boil. A little while afterward Mrs. Lowers noticed that her clothing seemed to catch on something as she dressed and on closer observance discovered the point of the needle sticking out of her flesh. She had little trouble in extracting the four year old stitcher. LARGE CROWD AT BANQUET Over 700 persons attended the anniversary services and the banquet of the choir of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Monday night. A special program was rendered. Prof. Johu T. Layton director of the choir of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington; Mrs. Emma Smith, of Boston; and Dr. O. D. Jones sang solos. Prof. Layton, who is director of music in the colored public schools of Washington, along with Rev. J. W. Norris, visited the Hill street School Tuesday morning. Frederick Pinder is director of the choir. The committee in charge of the affair follows: Miss Annie Stafford, chairman; Charles Henry, John Gross, Miss Mary H. Smith and Blanche McCoy. FIRST OF LECTURE SERIES The first of a series of public lectures against evil community conditions was delivered by John L. Cornell, attorney for the Society for the Suppression of Vice at Metropolitan M. E. Church Sunday night. Mr. Cornell told of his work in fighting against organized vice, as well as the fight against certain classes of saloons. These meetings are designed to awake the civic conscience against public vice, as well as to lift the moral tone of the community by the riddance of the same. Others who are expected to speak include Chief Judge Morris, A. Soper, Rev. Dr. M. H. Lichliter, Judge Thomas Ireland Elliott, Judge Charles W. Heuisler and William F. Cochran. BUILDING ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED The Lincoln Permanent Building and Savings Association was incorporated a few days ago. It proposes dealing in real estate and making properly secured loans on the same. The association will have an authorized capital stock of $520,000 divided into 4,000 shares of $130 each. The officers of the association are: Thomas T. Taylor, president; Andrew E. Brown, vice president; James Adkins, secretary and M. T. Bias, treasurer. These with David Green, Ford Roland, John Gross, Charles Bass and Leory Pinn will constitute the board of directors for the first year. George W. F. McMechen is the solicitor. AMERICAN FLAG PRESENTED A large and beautiful American flag was presented to the Catonsville public school by the Women's Improvement Club of Catonsville, December 19th. A fine program was rendered by the school. A most instructive and able address was delivered by Rev. C. H. Murray. Mrs. Mary Lee in a very eloquent manner presented the flag. The principal, Mrs. Bruce, in a few befitting remarks accepted the flag in behalf of the school. The ladies of the Club were entertained at the domestic science building by the instructress, Miss White and the domestic science class of the seventh and eighth grades. HON. J. E. BARNES ENTERTAINED Hon. J. Edmondstone Barnes, C. E. M. E., was the guest of honor at a tea given at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Campbell, I369 N. Carey street, January 24th. Among those present were: Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Lyon, Miss Mary Bennett, Mrs. Fannie Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Haywood. Dr. Barnes studied in Germany, resides in London, and was chief engineer for the British Government in surveying the South African territories, also minister of public works in the Liberian Republic. He is now engaged in the work of establishing industrial schools in that Republic on the order of Dr. Booker T. Washington's school at Tuskegee, where he expects to visit soon. JOINT MEETING OF BAPTISTS Plans for extending the influence of the Baptists in Maryland were informally discussed at Sharon Baptist Church last Monday, where the two Baptist Ministers' Meetings held a joint session. A number of speakers, including Rev. Drs. Harvey Johnson, David Bryant, F. R. Williams, D. G. Mack, W. J. Winston, W. W. Ailen and W. M. Alexander, urged that steps be taken for strengthening of the work of the denomination along all lines. It was pointed out that the Baptists had a great field here for the religious and moral uplift of the community. Rev. W. M. Alexander was appointed chairman of a joint committee to draft plans for the carrying out of the ideas advanced. WM. COLE. MAKING GOOD Mr. William E. Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Cole, of 1915 Druid Hill avenue, arrived home, January sixteenth after a year of brilliant success through all Europe. He was accompanied by Miss Dora Dean, of the famous Johnson & Dean Duo, who he was engaged by to go to Europe while he was a member of the Martinique Quartette, of New York city and at that time was playing at the famous Bellevue Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. They left Monday January 26, for Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Paul, where they expect to secure talent for company number 2, to return to Europe in April owing to the tremendous success of company number 1, which is still in Europe and on their way to Australia. Mr. Cole is a Baltimore boy who has given an example that if followed by our young men in musical profession can profit the same as he has. Miss Dean (thankful to her is all the family) has taken great interest in Mr. Cole and we can say that if he takes her advice with his own ability he is sure to te the success that she and her husband have met with the world over. Friendship Baptist Church, Spring street, near North avenue, was formally reopened last Sunday, after undergoing extensive improvements. Rev. Benjamin Thompson is pastor of the church. Mrs. Mary C. Bantum, of 504 N. Spring street wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness during her illness for several weeks. She is now much improved under the care of Dr. Edward Fisher. FOR SALE—A beautiful three story house in 1500 block of Division street. Apply to 1415 Myrtle avenue. STOP PAYING RENT Be your own landlord. Let us show you how your rent money will buy and pay for your home. Thousands of houses have been bought through us by satisfied customers. IT DOSEN'T PAY TO RENT Every cent you pay for rent is gone forever. You are never safely settled if you rent, as your house can be sold at any time. Now is the time to buy. It will pay you to call for our terms and list of property. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chai s etc., all of the latest designs. Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. ...YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD... Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. COLORED CHAUFFEURS ASSN INCORPORATED 1912 OF MARYLAND Notice to the chauffeurs and public who wish to become familiar with the colored Chauffeurs Association of Maryland Incorporated. The association was organized in September, 1910, with six young men, namely Messrs. William D. Rich, William F. Paul, Ernest Davis, John A. Nelson; Richard Shepherd and Lewis G. Tarter. These young men struggled along by themselves for quite awhile trying to bring the colored chauffeurs of this State together and build up a reputation for themselves. The association was incorporated October 16th, 1912 and up to present date we have a membership of twenty-eight. Since the association was organized there have been several attempts made to disrupt us by petty socials who are only in the business for the fun of it but we are built on a solid foundation of good reputation and we will now proceed to build up the house. The association has joined band with the Royal Chauffeurs Association of Washington, and in the fall of this year will hold a meeting either in this city or in Washington at which time we will become associated with Philadelphia, New York and Boston and form a National Association of Colored Chauffeurs of the United States. To prevent confusion look for the seal bearing the name of the association. Hoping to have the help of the men who are trying to make the colored chauffeurs of this State a success we beg to remain Very truly yours, C. C. A. of Maryland Incorporated Wm. D. Rich, president; Ernest Davis, treasurer; Lewis G. Tarter, financial secretary; Richard B. Scott, chairman board of governors, John A. Nelson manager. MANY VISIT REV. CUSTIS The Rt. Rev. L. J. Coppin D.D., of Philadelphia, Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst, Mrs. Ruth M. Collett, presiding elders, ministers and their wives and hundreds of other friends are regular visitors to see our faithful pastor, Rev. John Offer Custis, who is fill at Provident Hospital and all express regret at his enforced absence from his charge, Handy Memorial A. M. E. Church and hope for a speedy recovery. Signed in behalf of the officers, members and many kind friends of Handy Memorial A. M. E. Church. ```markdown ``` REAL ESTATE FOR SALE It will pay you to get my list before buying. Start now if you desire to get a nice house centrally located. I have a large list of 2 and 3 story houses for sale. All mail orders promptly attended. For further particulars see Arthur L. Johnson 1415 Myrtle Avenue BALTIMORE, MD. ...Sacred Cantata... Under Auspices of The Mandels- sohn Oratorio Society ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St., Near Pine Sunday, Feb. 1st, 3 P.M. Silver Offering at the Door Miss Arsenah Lawson, Accompanist Mr. Thurman Gantt, Chairman Mr. Wm. L. Wilson, Director Rev. James A. Briscoe, Pastor Mr. Howard D. Brent, President. --- FAMOUS RUPTURE SPECIALIST COMING HERE J. L. Holland the noted Rupture expert will be at the store of Mr. J. H. Mergehenn, 525 N. Eutaw street from February 2 to 7, between the hours of 10 A. M. and 7 P. M. with his celebrated "Radical Cure" appliances, where he will be pleased to give the ruptured public the benefit of his progressive methods in the treatment of Hernia. His wide experience has enabled him to fit a truss that will retain any case of rupture profectly afford immediate relief and close the opening in a short while on the average case. Charges as low as $2.50. Examination and advice free. Examination for advice reference. Cut this out for future reference. Will be open till 10 P. M., Saturday, February 7th. CLINTON CHURCH NEAR COMPLETION The work on the new Shiloh Baptist Church, Clinton avenue and George street, is rapidly nearing completion. It may be dedicated in March, Rev. W. W. Allen is pastor of the church. WANTED—Several honest, industrious people to distribute Negro Literature. Salary $60.00 per month. Prof. Nichols, Box 161, Naperville, Ill. OF PAPER" Three Acts Provident Hospital Members of S. Mary's Church Friday, Feb. 2nd at 8.15 Dancing 25 Cents A man in a suit shaking hands. PERSONAL NOTES Mr. Albert Gross, who has been ill at his home, 738 Bradley street, for the past five weeks, is convalescing. Mrs. Sarah Brown, who has been ill at her home,411 Myrtle avenue, is convalescing. Mr. Ellsworth Dunn, of Boston, Mass., was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Emily A. Boyer, of 1124 Russell street. Mrs. R. D. Jennings, of Strasburg, Va., has returned to her home after a long visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Boyer, of Russell street. Mr. William T. Richardson, of 722 N. Bruce street who has been ill, is able to be out again. Mrs. Rebecca Marsh, of 1029 W. Lexington street, has returned from a most pleasant stay in Greensboro, N. C. The Y. M. C. A. presents the Washington Choral Society under the direction of Will Marion Cook—Harry T. Burleigh, Friday evening, February 27th at Albaughs. Mr. Robert Coffield, of Edenton, N. C., who has been visiting his brother, Mr. George Coffield, of 712 S. Greene street, has returned home. Mr. William H. Clark, of 1236 Etting street, who has been confined to his room for three weeks, is much better and hopes to be out soon. Mrs. Malcum Bailey, 551 W. Laurens street, left the city, Thursday morning to spend a few days in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Frisby and famiiy, for many years residents of South Baltimore, have moved to 1009 N. Carrolton avenue. The Y. M. C. A. presents the Washington Choral Society under the direction of Will Marion Cook—Harry T. Burleigh, Friday evening, February 27th at Albaughs. Mr. James W. Spears, 1138 Etting street, has sufficiently recovered to be home after undergoing treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Mr. Samuel Summerville, of 522 Dolphin street, who was operated upon at Johns Hopkins is improving slowly. Mrs. John H. Terrell returns to her home at 2016 Druid Hill avenue after spending several days visiting friends in Philadelphia, Long Branch and New York city. Mrs. Nannie Smith Johnson has returned to her home after attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. William B. Lee, of P street, N. W. Washington. Mr. John A. McLurkin, of 819 S. Greene street, who was seriously hurt a few days ago is steadily improving but is still under the care of Dr. H. S. McCard. Mrs. Rebecca L. Scott, of 1418 Mosher street, has recovered from four weeks' illness. Rev. D. G. Mack was called to St. Mary's county this week to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Mary Harris. She is also survived by a husband and five children. PATRONS CARDS, giving bearer first choice of tickets to the Y. M. C. A. musical at Albaughs Theatre, February 27, are now on sale at the following places. Young's Pharmacy, Druid Hill avenue and Hoffman street. Stokes and Derry, Druid Hill avenue and Oxford street. Fennell's, Druid Hill avenue and Biddle street. Dr. J. Edward Fisher's, I612 E. Monument street. Committee: W E. Emerson, W. A. Hill, Dr. H. E. Young, chairman. Only The Best. Good prescription work requires experience and care. There is more in prescription compounding than mere throwing together of crude materials. They must be blended carefully to get the greatest efficiency from the medicines. Let us have your next prescription. We save you money. Patent medicines at reduced prices FENNELL'S PHARMACY, DRUID HILL AVE. & BIDDLE SI BALTIMORE, MD. ADVERTIZE-IT PAYS. A very pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday evening when Miss Sarah E. Edwards became the bride of Mr. Jesse T. Smith. The ceremony was performed in St. Mary's Chapel by the Rev. George Griffith at four o'clock. The families of the couple witnessed the ceremony. The bride was attired in blue chiffon broad cloth suit, lace waist black hat trimmed in blue plumes and carried a large bouquet of white sweet peas. A reception was held at the home from five to seven o'clock. The bride received in white satin charmuse draped in shadow lace. Many friends extended congratulations. The gifts were numerous and handsome. The couple left about nine o'clock for a short trip. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, of Lenwood, Md., Mrs. Wheeler, of Gettysburg. KERR-LYLES On Wednesday, January 28th. Miss Geneva L. Lyles, neice of Mrs Nannie G. Smith was quietly married to Dr. T. Henderson Kerr, by Rev. Joseph H. Robinson at the parsonage in Washington. Upon their return they were received by the members of their respective families and a fine supper was attended the happy couple. At home, 1907 Division street, to their friends, after January 30th. MYERS-BLACKWELL Mr. P. D. Blackwell, and Miss Sarah Myers, both of this city were married in the Lowe St. Presbyterian Church at 4.30 P. M., on the 30th of December, by the Rev. C. S. Downer. After spending a short time in Jacksonville, they went to their home in Summerfield, Fla., where they will be delighted to welcome their Baltimore friends, who may be traveling through the South. MBS- THOMAS ENTERTAINS Mrs. Mary. Thomas, of Green Spring Valley, entertained her friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Payne, 610 Baker street, Friday evening, January 23. Those present were: Miss Olivia Wall and Mr. James Jefferson both of Green Spring Valley; Mr. Howard Ebb, Mr. Frank Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Mr. Horace Tingle of Hoffman street was toastmaster. Mr. John Briscoe responded to several toasts. Mr. H. Ebb and Mr. Payne also responded. A CARD PARTY There was a grand card party given by Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor at their residence, 504 Laurens street on Wednesday evening, January 7. The rooms were decorated most lavishly. The guests were dressed in their evening gowns. After the party they were served with all kinds of tasty menu and afterwards a dance was given. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Green, of Annapolis; Mr. John A. Allen, Harrisburg; Mr. Harry H. Jones, Miss Annie Washington, of Chicago; Mrs. Lottie Green, of Roland Park; Mr. and Mrs. S. Turke, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Stewart, of Washington; Mrs. King, Mrs Harry Brown, Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson, Mr. Clarence Loving, Mr. Ambrose Williams, Mr. Laurence Haynes, Mr. W. H. Carter, Miss Emily Royal, Mr. Louis A. Cloy, Miss Marie Jones, Miss Emma Taylor, Mrs. Rebecca Steven, Mrs. Lizzie Cane, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson J. Bunday, Jr., and Mr. Albert Gladon RECEPTION Miss Annie Washington, 566 Preston street gave a reception January 25, in honor of Miss Alice Walker, of Green Spring Valley. Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Denison, Mr. and Mrs. Whittington, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Handy, Mrs. Moor, Mrs. Manier Hinson, Mrs. Alverta Moor, Mrs. Hemsley, Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Stevens, Mr. Caine, Miss Mary E. Jones, Miss Emma Taylor, Miss Lottie Green, Miss Essie Stewart, Miss Gipson, Mr. Randolph, Mr. James Skinner, Mr. William Skinner, Mr. Harry Jones, Mr. Edward Jones, Mr. Danse, Mr. Camphor, Mr. J. Camphor, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Dorsey, and Mr. Woodson Randolph.