The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXII NO.27 THE LIQUOR QUESTION IN BIRMINGHAM Fight Between Underwood and Hobson Brings Liquor Question to the Fore. A STUDY BY ANGUS MCSWEN Ledger Reporter Tells How The Traffic is Used to Debauch That the liquor traffic is doing immense harm to the colored people of this country is a fact that cannot be denied: Not so much that the colored people consume more intoxicants than the whites (which they do not), but because the race is oppressed at every turn by the whites, gets less remuneration for its labor, has not made as much economic progress as the whites and needs every dollar and all its energy to fight proscription and to travel upward. The harmful phases of the liquor traffic are seen here in Baltimore, and especially on Saturday nights, when men and women who get but the poorest wages give up a generous share of their small earnings in order to enrich the liquor interests, as well as to bring about their own degradation. Down in Alabama there is a fight on for the United States Senatorship. Oscar W. Underwood, floor leader in Congress, is said to have the backing of the liquor interest for the Senatorship. He also is favored by President Wilson. Congressman Richard Pearson Hobson, staunch temperance advocate, is opposing him. Hobson's entrance into the fight has brought the liquor question squarely to the front in Alabama. In order to give an accurate presentation of the situation, the Philadelphia North American, one of the few daily papers that refuse liquor advertisements, has sent its Washington correspondent, Angus McSween, to Birmingham to study the situation. Less than a decade ago Birmingham was one of the smallest cities in the South. Today it is one of the richest and gives every prospect of becoming one of the largest. It is in a rich mining region and is called the Pittsburgh of the South. Its Negro population is probably the best paid in the country. It is no uncommon thing to meet men of color who get from five to ten dollars a day for skilled labor in the mills and other enterprises. It boasts of having the eldest Negro bank in the country—the Alabama Penny Savings Bank. This institution has prospered and recently moved into a new six story home. How the liquor traffic is used to debauch the race is told by Mr. McSween, who writes in Tuesdays' North American: "The great labor supply comes from the Negro population of the State. Whatever it may be in other States, here in Alabama this Negro population is the State's greatest asset. The men who know how to estimate real values and look to the possibilities of a rapidly approaching future appreciate the tremendous advantage derived both from the quantity and the quality of this labor. Its size is high. For all forms of unskilled, and many, of the forms of skilled, labor it is undoubtedly better adapted to the needs of this PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. section than could be any other. Moreover, it is tractable, easily taught and naturally reliable. It is also cheap and easily satisfied. "It might be supposed that with all this, affording a basis for the soundest commercial and industrial growth, the people of the state generally, but the people of Birmingham in particular, would be alert to avail themselves of any offering that promised them, not alone the greatest development, but development along the best lines. It might be supposed that they would exert themselves to improve this great Negro population to conserve its best qualities and to develop them, and to discourage the evil characteristics that make the Negro as a potential citizen a problem. "But what they do is this: They use the Negro for such labor as they want him to perform, and they sanction every form of extortion and of dehauchery, which makes the Negro the prey of unscrupulous and greedy white men, and robs him of the money he earns by his labor. REDUCE LABOR'S EFFICIENCY. "And in doing this they actually reduce tremendously the efficiency of the labor upon which so much of the prosperity of the state depends, turn the Negro from a peaceful, willing and fairly industrious being into a worthless and dangerous animal, and sends him forth crazed with liquor to menace the community that strives to make him a victim of his own excesses: "The cause of all this is that general cause of all the worst evils with which American civilization has to contend, the unholy alliance between liquor and politics. "The liquor interests are leading this political fight in Alabama and striving by every effort they can put forth to maintain their right to debauch a whole population, because the Negro here is earning money by his industry, and the easiest way to take that money away from him is by selling him intoxicating drink." After stating that the Negro is denied equal rights in everything, except the right to get drunk, and stating that there are many saloons which accommodate both white and colored customers, Mr. McSween continues: "Here in Birmingham, and throughout the State, where the Negro for generations has been the victim of injustice and the cruelest oppression, here even now he has no rights which the white man feels bond to respect, where the franchise is denied, except as his labor is required by the white man, his right to spend all his money for whiskey and to get as drunk as his money will make possible is the only right which is held sacred and is guaranteed to him by the efforts of political organization which represents the best thought and spirit of the people of Alabama. VICTIMS OF OPPRESSION "They will not trust the Negro with the ballot, and possibly they should not so trust him, but they will trust him with innumerable bottles of whiskey, and if as a result of intoxication he kills another besotted brute of his own color, they hang him and if his violence is turned against a white man, they also hang him, sometimes without waiting for the law to prove him guilty. "The testimony of Southern men employers of labor and good citizens, is generally to the effect that the Southern Negro is not naturally vicious or brutal. He has developed some objectionable characteristics because of his environment and the treatment he has had. "For many years all prosecuting attorneys and state marshals and the men who had to do with the punishment of Negroes for all offenses were paid by fees, the Continued on Page 5 We desire to thank you for the renomination of Judge Robert H. Terrell to the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia. We are pleased over this case because Judge Terrell has filled the position acceptably for the past twelve years, having so conducted his Court as to win the practically unanimous commendation of the District bar and the unanimous recommendation of the bar committee, appointed to make suggestions as to the vacant judge ships in that court—a distinction enjoyed by no other candidate considered by that committee. We are pleased, Mr. President, because this is the first colored apointment, not counting the selection of the craven, Patterson, which you have made, and gives evidence of what we have always believed, namely, that if left to yourself you would do full justice—not "grudging justice"—to the colored people. Up to this time, Mr. President, we have not wavered in this opinion, notwithstanding the hostility displayed toward us by certain members of your cabinet, and the apparently close advisory relation which Elder Hoke Smith, Vardaman, Tillman, and other Southern colorphobists sustain to you. We are further pleased, Mr. President, because in this case it shows that Vardaman, the demagogue, Elder Hoke Smith, the vindictive Christian, and the other enemies of the colored people have not induced you to treat us id that spirit of un-American, un-Christian hostility and persecution which characterizes them and which is the disreputable stock-in-trade that has brought these misrepresentatives of their States to the United States Congress. We are still further pleased, Mr. President, and pleased most of all because this appointment, though not all that is due us by any means, convinces us that the Door of Hope has not been closed against us, even by an administration, high in whose councils are such men as Elder Hoke Smith, Vardaman, Helfin, Aswell and Tillman. Permit us, Mr. President, in this connection, to call your attention to our petition in regard to the segregation of colored employees in government departments of Washington, a petition which a committee headed by W. Monroe Trotter presented to you last November, and upon which so far ar we know, no executive action has ever been taken. In a former letter we reminded you that in a republic questions affect the rights of citizens should take precedence over all other questions, because they are the very foundation upon which a republic is built. We are citizens under the laws of this republic and our rights have been invaded, and ruthlessly lynched in deference to a sentiment which is discreditable to any fair-minded man, to any decent political party, or to any republican government, to say nothing of its repugnance to the Christian religion which you, Elder Smith and others of your party profess to believe and practice. As the executive head of the nation, we appealed to you to rectify these wrongs, knowing that it only needed a word from you to do so. For more than three long, weary months we have looked daily for some word from you and we regret to say, Mr. President, that we have looked in vain. During all these days we have borne with patience the humiliation of this segregation. In the Treasury Department and in the Post Office Department, these hateful practices are still in vogue; and faithful, efficient, colored servants go about their work with their heads bowed in shame over the unmerited and undeserved disgrace heaped upon these defenceless employees just to satisfy some men's unholy prejudices based solely upon the accident of color. At the last Christian holiday season when the best impulses usually dominate men, we unavailingly petitioned you to put a stop to this segregation; and now, upon the approach of another Christian festival, when all professed followers of the Master seek by fasting and prayer to purge themselves of all sins of omission, as well as commission, a festival during which we assume that you, in common with all professed followers of Him who gave us the Golden Rule, will endeavor to bring yourself in closer harmony with His divine will, we again appeal to you to correct this monstrous injustice. AN OPEN LETTER TO MR. PRESIDENT:— We desire to thank you for the renouvelt to the Municipal Court of the District this case because Judge Terrell has filled the twelve years, having so conducted his Courous commendation of the District bar and of the bar committee, appointed to make ships in that court—a distinction enjoyed by that committee. We are pleased, Mr. President, because pointment, not counting the selection of the made, and gives evidence of what we have to yourself you would do full justice—not people. Up to this time, Mr. President, we notwithstanding the hostility displayed to cabinet, and the apparently close advisory Vardaman, Tillman, and other Southern owe. We are further pleased, Mr. President, that Vardaman, the demagogue, Elder Holt, and the other enemies of the colored people that spirit of un-American, un-Christian characterizes them and which is the brought these misrepresentatives of their S. We are still further pleased, Mr. President, because this appointment, though not all vices us that the Door of Hope has not be administration, high in whose councils are Vardaman, Heflin, Aswell and Tillman. Permit us, Mr. President, in this course petition in regard to the segregation of departments of Washington, a petition Monroe Trotter presented to you last November, no executive action has ever been taken. In a former letter we reminded young rights of citizens should take precedence they are the very foundation upon citizens under the laws of this republic and ruthlessly lynched in deference to a sentinel fair-minded man, to any decent political payment, to say nothing of its repugnance to Elder Smith and others of your party profile. As the executive head of the nation these wrongs, knowing that it only needed more than three long, weary months we have and we regret to say, Mr. President, taking all these days we have borne with patigation. In the Treasury Department and hateful practices are still in vogue; and far about their work with their heads bowed undeserved disgrace heaped upon these of some men's unholy prejudices based solely. At the last Christian holiday season dominate men, we unavailably petitioned; and now, upon the approach of another fessed followers of the Master seek by fast of all sins of omission, as well as commissure that you, in common with all profite the Golden Rule, will endeavor to bring divine will, we again appeal to you to corro GOV. GOLDSBOROUGH'S RECENT APPOINTMENTS Annapolis, Md., February 27. Among the nominations that Governor Goldsborough has sent to the State Senate for confirmation are, Dr. H. C. Algire for coroner and W. L. Marbury for member of the board of trustees of the Hospital for Colored Insane at Crownsville. Dr. Algire is the man who as coroner is regarded as having shaped things that resulted in the exoneration of Charles G. Guth, who killed his colored chauffeur, George A. Murphy. Marbury has been a trustee for the past four years. He is regarded as a Negro hater, and is one of the few white men who advocate the repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Rev. A. J. Mitchell, of Sykesville, Md., was the only colored speaker who appeared before the temperance committee of the legislature to protest against saloons in Carroll county. CELEBRATE TWENTY-FIFTH WEDDING ANNIYEBSARY Montgomery, Ala., February 26. Married just at the dawn of freedom, in 1864, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Johnson celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding, sur- PRESIDENT WILSON renomination of Judge Robert H. Terrestrict of Columbia. We are pleased over the position acceptably for the past Court as to win the practically unanimar and the unanimous recommendation make suggestions as to the vacant judge-joyed by no other candidate considered because this is the first colored ap- of the craven, Patterson, which you have have always believed, namely, that if left—not "grudging justice"—to the colored intent, we have not wavered in this opinion, sent toward us by certain members of your advisory relation which Elder Hoke Smith, eastern colorphobists sustain to you. President, because in this case it shows Elder Hoke Smith, the vindictive Christian, people have not induced you to treat us Christian hostility and persecution which the disreputable stock-in-trade that has their States to the United States Congress. Mr. President, and pleased most of all that is due us by any means, cannot been closed against us, even by an audience are such men as Elder Hoke Smith, said this connection, to call your attention to action of colored employees in government on which a committee headed by W. November, and upon which so far ar we been taken: And you that in a republic questions affect precedence over all other questions, bepon which a republic is built. We are public and our rights have been invaded and sentiment which is discreditable to any political party, or to any republican governance to the Christian religion which you, my profess to believe and practice. Nation, we appealed to you to rectify needed a word from you to do so. For we have looked daily for some word from indent, that we have looked in vain. Dur- with patience the humiliation of this segre- tion and in the Post Office Department, these and faithful, efficient, colored servants go bowed in shame over the unmerited and these defenseless employees just to satisfy solely upon the accident of color. In season when the best impulses usually mentioned you to put a stop to this segrega- tion another Christian festival, when all pro- ply fasting and prayer to purge themselves commission, a festival during which we as professed followers of Him who gave us bring yourself in closer harmony with His to correct this monstrous injustice. Respectfully THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. rounding by the four living children and receiving the congratulations of a large number of people from all portions of the State last Thursday evening. The history of the Johnsons, perhaps commonplace to some, is wrapped in a mantle of peculiar interest when considered. Their courtship and marriage occurred before Emancipation, and they can relate many of the stirring events that passed within their notice in those days and the days immediately following the Civil War. PROGRESSIVE CONGRESS Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 27. The Progressive and Commercial Congress has been in session here this week to discuss matters for the economic and social improvement of the race. Among those who have delivered addresses are: Col. E. A. Brown, who told of the work contemplated by the Congress; W. R. Pettifora, Prof. J. W. Echols, Dr. J. A. Bray, president of Miles Memorial College; W. W. Hadnott, Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle. Prof. John W. Gilbert, Rev. Dr. J. S. Jackson, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Zion Church; C. W. Brooks, H. H. Glover, Rev. J. A. Whitted, Rev. A. P. Camphor, president of Central Alabama College, and O. W. Adams. THE Y. W. C. A WORKERS ARE JUBILANT THE Y. W. C. A WORKERS ARE JUBILANT Enthusiasm Reaches Climax When The $10,000 Mark Was Finally Reached A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT Team No. 2 Led By Mrs. Annie S. Williams Raises Lar- gest Amount Enthusiasm ran high at the Colored Young Women's Christian Association last Saturday night, when the final reports showing that over $10,000 had been raised toward securing larger and better quarters for the association. Hymns were sung, young and old cheered, and a line was formed and the workers marched waving their banners, from the Dolphin street entrance of the association to the Druid Hill avenue door. The securing of the pledges, which amounted $10,066, is regarded as great achievement, and many have handed in additional subscriptions this week. When the whites, who were conducting a similar campaign, heard of the success of the colored workers, they were lavish in their praise. There were nine teams working for the Colored Young Women's Christian Association, and the workers had agreed to raise $10,000 among the colored people. Among the leaders in the campaign were Mrs. M. E. Murphy, president of the Colored Y. W. C. A.; Miss Eva Bowles, who has charge of the city work among Negroes; Mrs. Hanah Smith, general secretary of the local association; Mrs. Alexander Williams, Mrs. Addie Waits Hunton, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs. Estelle Fennel, Miss Emma Dright and Miss Frances Murphy. Besides the $10,166, the association will also receive a generous sum from the $400,000 raised by the whites. This fund will be used in securing larger and more modern quarters for the great work that the local association is now doing for the uplift of young women. The association has been housed at 1200 Druid Hill avenue since 1902. This building which is owned by the association, has been outgrown. Baths, a gymnasium, class rooms, reading rooms and larger dormitory facilities are among the urgent needs. The Baltimore American, in speaking of the success of the colored campaign, said in its news columns: "A remarkable feature was the grand showing made by the Colored Y. W. C. A. When the affair was first started they pledged themselves to raise $10,000 and the figures at the final accounting showed them to have raised no less than $10,166. This feat was the subject of much comment among the members of the (white) teams and especially from members of the executive committee. Mrs. W. Cabell Bruce was highly elated over their showing and praised their interest in the matter." The Baltimore Sun said: "The Colored Young Women's Christian Association ran its campaign simultaneously with the other one, its goal being $10,000 for a new building and adequate equipment. At the outstart the workers pledged themselves to work only among the colored people of the city, through accepting any other gifts coming voluntarily from other sources. They worked faithfully and were prepared to work on another week, but the fund was more than completed last Saturday night, with a total of $10,166." The success of the campaign is regarded as a remarkable achievement as only 15 months ago the colored people subscribed $31,000 toward a new building for the Y. M. C. A. They have also given generously to the purchase price of the present home of Bethel A. M. E. Church, which cost $90,000; $10,000 toward a parish hall for St. Mary's Episcopal Church, and a generous sum toward the $100,000 fund that. Morgan College raised. The whites have also given about $3,000,000 toward various worthy projects. or more: A Friend $250.00 A Friend 10.00 A Friend 100.00 Students Morgan College 100.00 Miss L. R. M. Parm 60.00 Mrs. M. E. Murphy 50.00 Daisy Chain Club 50.00 Mr. Wm. Johnson 50.00 Mrs. Martha Gans Dabney 50.00 Miss Violet Richards 50.00 Mrs. Delia Green 50.00 M. F. C. W. 50.00 Mr. Walter Evans 50.00 A Friend 50.00 A Friend 50.00 A Friend 50.00 Team No. Leader 1 Mrs. Fannie Johnson $503.00 2 Mrs. Annie S. Williams 2106.15 3 Mrs. Estelle Fennell 1382.51 4 Miss Charotte Blue 487.10 5 Miss Charlotte Davage 1438.00 6 Mrs. Emma Truxon 362.50 7 Miss Mary Beale 328.10 8 Mrs. Blanche Wilson 363.00 9 Mrs. Georgie Johns 257.00 10 Executive Committee 1034.10 Home Circle 110.00 DIXON'S "CLANSMAN" PROHIBITED IN LITTLE ROCK Little Rock, Ark., Feb. 26. Following a protest by Scipie A. Jones and others, Mayor Charles E. Taylor has refused to permit Thomas Dixon's "Clansman" from being produced in local theatres in the future. The protest was led after it was learned that the race-hating play was to be on the boards at the Kempner Theatre. As the contract had been signed and its abrogation might bring on a law suit, the play was allowed to be presented here few days ago, but with the understanding to steer clear of this city in the future. DR. M. C. B. MASON ACCEPTS CHARGE IN JACKSONVILLE Jacksonville, Fla., February 26. Rev. Dr. M. C. B. Mason, until recently general organizer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has assumed the pastorate of Ebenezer M. E. Church, this city. Dr. Mason was for a number of years one of the secretaries of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the M. E. Church. He is a noted orator. CHIFF SAM IN TROUBLE AND IMMIGRANTS ARE WEARY New York, February 27.—Chief Alfred C. Sam and his African colonization scheme are getting the black eye. Not only have the consul here and others declared that colored immigrants are not wanted on the Gold Coast, but the forty people who have been here for the past two weeks waiting for Liberia to sail are getting weary. They have invested their all in the Akim Trading Company on the prospect of going to Africa and living in luxury. Meanwhile more than 700 prospective immigrants are in the Southwest waiting for the steamer to reach Galveston, so that they can embark to sunny Africa. RACE PROGRESS IN KENTUCKY Fine Opportunity Afforded For Advancement, and There Is No Excuse For Any One Being Idle Who Wants Employment—Spirit of Co-operation and Activity on the Increase. By RALPH W. TYLER. Louisville: Ky.-At one time Louisville was famed for its beautiful colored women and for the generous hospitality dispensed by the colored citizens generally to strangers visiting the Falls City. Beautiful colored women are as plentiful here now and hospitality is dispensed just as lavishly as when this city's fame rested most largely upon these two admirable recommendations. Just now, however, the men of Louisville are occupied with the question, How can we accelerate our business progress? With this in view, the local Negro Business league, which had been more or less inactive, recently reorganized, electing Editor William H. Steward president, and it was the consensus of opinion that the league and the citizens need to become more active if the race is to maintain the pace set by some other cities. In this city work is plentiful for those who seek it, and opportunities WILLIAM HISTEWARD for establishing new business and the building up of those now established are not surpassed by any city in the country. There are now 50,000 colored people in this city. They form nearly one-third of the total population, own $2,000,000 worth of real estate and have invested in business $250,000. With the money invested in real estate, business, personal property and cash in bank, it is estimated that their per capita wealth is $73.85. Some of the lines of business in which our people are engaged are: Grocery stores, ice cream manufactories, insurance, drug stores, transfer and baggage, real estate, moving and packing, printing, fruit and vegetable, carriage repairing, undertaking, coal yards and contracting. There are twelve public schools, with 160 teachers, who are in every way efficient and the equal of the whites. The school buildings are in no way, as a rule, comparable to those afforded whites, and their lack of room also works a hardship. It has been pointed out that a live Negro business league here can not only work to increase the number of business establishments conducted by the race, but can interest itself in an attempt to secure better and more ample school buildings for the colored children. Louisville's best colored people are a splendid set of men and women, and the intelligence and culture to be found among them equal those found in any other community. In many churches owned by our people one finds proof that the religious interests of the race have not been neglected. There are twenty-seven Baptist, seventeen Methodist, two Presbyterian, three Christian, one Congregational, one Episcopal, one Adventist and several missions, which bring the total number of churches up to fifty nine. That Louisville is a good field for the colored physician is shown by the fact that there are thirty-five of them here with from fair to good practice. Twelve lawyers and four dentists are enjoying a fine practice. I learned while here that the future of the race in Louisville along material lines depends largely upon the harmonious and active co-operation of the following men, who are really among Louisville's high types of progressive citizens. They are William H. Steward, J. B. Cooper, C. H. Bullock, T. F. Parks, Rochelle Smith, S. W. Jordan, A. D. Porter, J. H. Hathaway, A. B. Ridley, A. E. Meyzeek, P. A. Curtis, H. E. Hull, W. W. Spraddling, Guy W. Smith, T. F. Bine, E. A. Clark, Charles H. Rogers, D. L. Ferguson, W. B. Mathews, David Stewart, William H. Sheppard, W. J. Walls, W. T. Amiger, W. H. Perry, J. S. Colter, C. H. Parish, E. D. Whedbee, W. A Brown, H. D. Beck and a few others. PRINCE AND PRINCESS MADIKANE CELE PRINCE AND PRINCESS MADIKANE CELE 201 PRINCE AND BRIDE SAIL FOR AFRICAN HOME New York, February 26.—Love and Consecration better known as Prince and Princess Madikane Quandiyane Cele, will sale for Durban on the east coast of Africa, from which place they will proceed to Zululand, where they will work as missionaries and teachers. The prince is a son of a former powerful Zulu chief. The Zulus have long been noted for their ability as fighters, and only were curbed when the white man and his modern guns began to get a foothold in the Southeastern part of Africa. Polygamy was practiced by them, and it has only been with the introduction of Christianity that polygamy began to diminish Prince Cele's father had many wives. He was converted to Christianity, however, and put away all of his wives except Cele's mother. Desiring that his son should receive a good education, the son was entrusted to some white people who brought him to this country and entered him as a student of Hampton Institute. There were many discouragements on the trip over as the young prince could not speak a word of English and the whites could not converse in the Zulu tongue. He made rapid progress at Hampton, however, and soon acquired a fine command of the English language. Always with the thought in mind that he was going to return to Africa as a missionary, he studied hard and was graduated last spring. KINDRED SOULS MEET While studying at Hampton, he met Miss Julia Smith, also a student there. Miss Smith is a native of Virginia, but she always felt like that she wanted to be a missionary. Their friendship and kindred feeling soon ripened into love, and four months ago Miss Smith became Princess Cele. The prince has succeeded in interesting number if prominent men in the matter of education for THE AFRO AMERICA LEDGER the Zulus, and has in his possession sufficient funds that have been raised for him in this country with which to start an industrial school in Zululand. Such men as Clarence Kelsey, of the Yale Corporation; A. S. Frissel, brother of the principal of Hampton Institute; President Lowell, of Harvard University, and William J. Schieffelin, of New York city, have consented to act as trustees for the school. Besides the academic branches, industrial and domestic science courses will be offered at the school. Attention will also be given to the religious and moral uplift of the Zulus in the vicinity of the school. A SURPRISE PARTY One of the most enjoyable surprise parties of the season was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Gordon, February 19, at 2027 Division street in honor of Mrs. Gordon's birthday by a few of her friends. After a few selections of classical instrumental music, the guests who numbered twenty were ushered in the dining room where delightful supper was served. The dining room was artistically decorated with potted plants, cut flowers being in evidence. Mrs. Gordon was the recepient of many useful gifts of silver. NURSES' TRAINING SCHOOL. Preparation Necessary For Best Service, Says Albert Howe. "We are convinced," says Dr. Albert Howe of the Hampton institute, "that the colored women cannot long retain a hold upon the profession of nursing without training at least equal to that enjoyed by white women. We are equally convinced that with such training they can be prepared to give as faithful and satisfactory nursing service as that of the white graduates of the northern training schools. "It is to keep open to them a means of livelihood which they are in danger of losing that the Hampton training school for nurses was founded. In asking for means to carry on this work we feel that we have only to appeal to the common sense and love of fair play that characterizes the best people of this country." The Hampton training school for nurses has connected with it the Dixie hospital, containing twenty-one beds, which does a needed work for the poor of the neighborhood, besides furnishing practice for the students of the school. During the twenty-two years in which the hospital has been in operation 4,202 patients have been cared for, 138 nurses have been graduated and twenty-four nurses are now (1913-14) taking their course of training. The graduates who have gone out and begun work as private nurses in different parts of the south are in continual demand at wages varying from $10 to $20 a week. This fact shows the need of just the work that the Hampton training school is trying to accomplish by furnishing skilled nursing service for the lower peninsula of Virginia that is at present almost entirely without such service, and by retaining in the hands of the trained colored, women a profession for which, even without training, the colored women have always shown themselves especially adapted. SOUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS. Mixed Races Show Strength in Conflict Between Capital and Labor. Writing from Cape Town, South Africa, W. Arthur Woodward, in a letter to friends in the United States, says: In South Africa the year 1814, beginning with the threat of a general strike at the mines and on the railways, does not seem likely to pass without serious conflicts between capital and labor, and this spite apart from the vexing problems raised by the East Indians in Natal. The strength of the labor unions is increasing, the labor party, though at present a small factor in the political world, is gaining in importance and here as elsewhere the spirit of unrest is abroad. With unskilled labor the white man in South Africa has little to do. It is left to the natives. How great a drawback in some respects this is to the industrial development of the country is evident when it is realized that the supply is insufficient, that the natives are not naturally industrious and, except for short periods at a time, are seldom willing workers. With the white man holding aloof from manual work, it does not seem extraordinary that South Africa should suffer chronically from a shortage of labor when it is remembered that the total population of the union is under 6,000,000, the natives and other colored or mixed races numbering rather less than 4,700,000. It was because of this state of affairs that East Indian labor was demanded for the plantations in Natal and Chinese labor for the Transvaal mines. The Chinese have gone, but nearly half the labor required for industrial purposes on the land is recruited outside the union in Portuguese East Africa. Threatened with no active immigration policy, the skilled white laborer has, all the same, the ever increasing number of skilled native and colored laborers to cope with—the word "colored" being used generally to signify those who represent a fusion of races. If the Kafir prefers the simple life to work for work's sake, the educated colored man is a competitor not to be despised, who is willing to accept a lower standard of wages corresponding with less costly ways of living. No doubt the skilled and efficient colored laborer will tend to undersell the white man less as his own standing improves and his needs increase, but in any case he has to be reckoned with and not at some remote period—but now. Naturally this growing competition is a matter of grave concern to the trade unions. At the conference of labor representatives held in January it was decided that colored people, excluding, however, natives and Asiatics, should be admitted to the labor party. It is difficult to see what other course could be taken if they are to enlist the co-operation of these men in keeping up the rate of wages. Nor is the value of the colored vote to be ignored. There are in the union over 600,000 colored people, a considerable population "neither altogether white nor altogether native," many of whom in Natal and the Cape have votes. To exclude them in future from the party would be, it was argued, to send them into the arms of the capitalists to exploit them against the labor party. The market was being flooded with colored trained artisans and the principle for which the labor party stood was the uplifting of humanity without reference to the color of a man's skin. The Society of Engineers in the Cape has no color bar, while the Typographical society of Capetown is largely composed of colored men. Thousands of these, men are no less well educated than their European competitors, and clearly the labor party needing their votes and recognizing the importance of co-operation with them, could not wisely any longer refuse to invite their allegiance. VERDICT IN DAMAGE SUIT. Pullman Company Ordered to Pay George T. Williams $2,999.99. Under the caption, "Porter, Awarded Damages," the Minneapolis (Minn.) Twin City Star in its issue of Feb. 14, says: The case of George T. Williams against the Pullman company for malicious prosecution was tried Friday. Monday and Tuesday last before a jury in the district court at St. Paul, resulting in a verdict in favor of Williams for $2,999,990, the amount asked for in the suit. The jury was out about 15 minutes. The facts in the case are as follows: Williams was employed by the Pullman company as sleeping car-porter, running between St. Paul and Seattle, and on the night of March 26, 1913, reported for duty at his car at the Union depot in St. Paul fifteen minutes late. W. C. Williams, the night inspector for the Pullman company ordered Porter Williams off the car. Porter Williams refused to get off, and the inspector called a police officer and had Porter Williams arrested, placing a charge of "drunk and disorderly" against him. 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He was on his way to visit his brother, who was to meet him at Washington Grove. Because of the snowblocked roads the brother was unable to drive to the station. Holsey, carrying a large satchel, started to walk. It is believed that after traveling ten miles he sat down to rest and was overcome by cold and exhaustion. Mr. George Meade is the only colored deputy sheriff in town and holds the respect of both Mrs. Effie Saunders gave an entertainment in the Fishermen's Hall and turned over $3 to Rev. Roach for benevolences. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Yeager are on the sick list, but are recovering. Mr. John Newman, of Oakgrove visited Simon Smith and Rev. Roach. Presiding elder, M. L. Blalock, held his quarterly conference Friday night at the A. M. E. Zion Church. Mr. Samuel Walker was received into A. M. E. Zion Church by Rev. Roach. James Johnson, trustworthy young man, is the mail carrier here. Mrs. Edith Smith is busy raising money to paint Zion Church. Rev. J C. Love is getting ready to hold revival meetings. Rev. M. L Blalack, D. D., will preach Sunday night. Come early and get a seat. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Havre de Grace, Md., Feb. 26. About one hundred men went to New York State to harvest ice. They will return within a few days. Ladies' day will be observed at St. James A. M. E. Church tomorrow come out and get a glimpse of them. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Williams was a scene of a very enjoyable social air on Wednesday evening in honor of their son, Mr. Harry Bodley's birthday. Games were indulged in until a late hour when a very delightful repast was served Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. James Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Whyte, Mrs. Nettie Bullock, Mrs. Emma J. Laster, Mrs. Laura Whitfield, Mrs. Samantha Jones, Misses. Leana Taylor, Mary Bradley, Eva Curtis, Mary Taylor, Mary Moore, Annie Skinner, Lillie Galloway, Emma Skinner, Josephine Curtis, Cora Newsome; Mesrss. Lloyd Christie, Warren Bowser, Howard Whyte, Robert James, Newton Bowser, William James, Herman James, Charles Peaco, William Pinion, Ernest Galloway, Clifford Jones, Harold Davis, Hammond Christie, Clarence Richardson and William Randolph. Mr. Lloyd Christie spent Sunday of last week in Baltimore. Mr. Ryster Bullock spent Sunday in this city. NEWS FROM CHESTERTOWN Chestertown, Md., Feb. 26.—Mr. J. W. Broadway delivered special address to parents before the Sunday school of Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday. Mr. Charles Lindsay, a well known citizen died here on Monday morning after a lingering illness. The funeral was held at James M. E. Church. Rev. J. R. Holland, officiated. Miss Mamie Hill who has been quite ill since Christmas is much improve1. NEWS OF CAMBRIDGE (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cambridge, Md., Feb. 26—A great sacred concert was given at Behiel A. M. E. Church Sunday evening, it was the best that have been here for many years. A paper was written on the effects of intoxicating drinksby Miss Rebecca Camper; A great trio by Mr. W. Boggs, Viola Boggs and Mrs. William Manokoo was given. Mrs. Mary Curnish, chairman. Dr. S. J. Solley lectured Sunday afternoon to a full audience. There was a large number of white people present. Mr. Joshua Harris, one of the oldest deacons of Bethel Church, died suddenly Sunday night after being at church in the morning. A district supper was given Thursday night at Waugh M. E. Church being quite successful. Miss Edna Wilson, who has been quite ill, is improving. Former City Councilman H. M. St. Clair, has returned from a visit to Baltimore. SNOW HILL JOTTINGS Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., February 26. Mr. and Mrs. George Dale, who have been making their home in Baltimore returned Sunday to stay indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wise entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Ollie Cottingham, of Philadelphia, came home Monday to spend sometime with her mother and friends. Miss Ruth Henry who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Mamie W. Williams, of Baltimore, returned Saturday. Mr. Lambert Jones, of Berlin, was in town last week. Mrs. Rosa T. Purnell, who has been on the sick list, is improving. Mrs. Viola Coston is better. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Allen have a fine daughter. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Long Green, Md., Feb. 26.—Mrs Birdie Fields, who is confined to her bed with pneumonia, is much improved. Mr. Samuel Johnson, who has been on the sick list for the past two years is very much indisposed. Sunday was the first time services were held at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church for nearly two weeks on account of the inclement weather. Mrs. Hattie Cromwell and Mrs. Maggie Smith are on the sick list. CATONSVILLE NEWS Special to the Afro-American Ledger. Catonsville, Md., Feb. 26.—Miss Edith Hall, of Taylors avenue left last Saturday for Pittsburgh, Pa. On last Thursday evening a very pleasant surprise was tendered Miss Annie M. Johnson, of New York, formerly of Baltimore, by her sister. Mrs. Charlotte Ferrell, of 206 Winters avenue. Prof. John Williams, vice principal of the Normal and Industrial School at Bowie has returned to his school, having been confined to his bed for one week. Mrr. Martha Ebbs and Mrs. Edward Pye, tendered Miss Annie Snowden a surprise on Thursday night. Mr. Philip Rav, a student of the Normal Industrial School at Bowie is home suffering with his eyes. The boys of Catonsville and vicinity are busy making preparations for an elaborate Boys' Day Sunday, March S, at Grace A. M. E. Church. The ushers of Grace. A. M. E. Church will give their first entertainment, March 12th. Mr. Claude Barnes paid a visit to Catonsville Sunday night. FASTON NEWS (Special to Afro-American Ledg) Easton, Md., Feb. 26.—Mrs. Sophia Smallwood, of 113 Talbot street has been confined to her bed for two weeks with pneumonia The Rally of ten Virgins, of Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday was quite a success and largely attended. Mrs. Mattie Tilghman, of 219 Talbot Lane, has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Steven Truxon. Miss Carrie Brown, of Philadelphia, arrived here Monday rebruery 9, for a ten day visit. Mr. Samuel Miller, of 140 W. Port street, died February 19th, and was buried Sunday from Asbury M. E. Church. Mrs. Lilla Gray who has been confined to her bed is now improving slowly. Mrs. Milky Breeze, of 42 Throughgood Lane, is still sick in bed from a general breakdown and old age. Mrs. Mary Pennington, of 142 S. East street, fell on the ice and broke her arm. She suffered much pain. Mrs. Missouri Parson who has been ill is convalescing. SALISBURY NOTES (Stepcial to The Afro-American Leager.) Salisbury, Md., Feb. 26.—A great revival started in the John Wesley M. E. Sunday school last Sunday. There were quite a number of conversions. ber of conversation Mr. Jacob Janes who has been very sick is recovering slowly. A drama known as "The Hearts of Men" given by Brown and Leonard in Wesley M. E. Church was a success in every way. St Paul A. M. E. Zion Church has just closed a very successful anniversary. The choir of John Wesley M. E. Church has re-organized and Mr. L. W Pinkett has been reelected chorister. A great mock conference will be given in John Wesley in the near future. It is the talk of the city. Mr. Kinsey Brown, of Crisfield, is in this city on a business relation. Rev. W. J. L Hughes, D. D., has returned from a tour of Southern Maryland. (Special to The Atro-American Leader) Pocomoke City, Md., Feb. 26.—A cold wave visited this city and left about four inches of snow and no doubt prevented many worshipers from turning out on last Sunday to the Churches. Those that did avail themselves were more than repaid by the sermon they heard Sunday morning. Mrs. Venie Holland is very sick at her home on Bank St. Mr. James R. Wharton, one of our successful farmers here is reported to be sick. Mr. Isaac Holland one of our oldest and respected citizens of this city, died on Saturday night from general debility. For several years he conducted a restaurant here and was generally loved by all who knew him. He was a life long member of Mt. Zion Church where his funeral was conducted, aged 80 years. Capt. George W. Duncan arrived in this port after undergoing a terrific storm that carried away part of his sails. Rev. J. S. Collins left this week for Crisfield, Md. Special to the Rifleman League, Cumberland, Md., Feb. 26—The reception and mock wedding at the A. M. E Church on Thursday was a great success. A large audience was present. Mr. Leroy R. Edmonds acted as the priest. Mr. Walter Snowden and Miss Alice- stine Washington were the groom and bride respectively. Miss Edna Rhodes was chief bridesmaid, with several assistants, while Mr. Alex- ander Washington, acted as chief groom's man, with others assisting. After the ceremony all went to the basement of the Church for congratulations and refreshments. Mrs. Rosa B. Davis was the manager of the affair. Mr. Wm. Mills gave a dinner at Denson's cafe on the 17th, in honor of Miss Maye Stewart. The Misses Ruth and Irene Malone gave a card party at Denson's on the 18th, to about forty guests. Prof. G. W. B. Overton gave a social party Saturday in honor of his bother, Master Cicel, who left on Tuesday for Bellefountain, Pa., Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Jackson gave a birthday dinner to a few friends on the 23rd. The Masons were out in large numbers on Sunday night and listened to a new sermon by Rev. J. W. Waters, Sr., at the M. E. Church. The Odd Fellows will celebrate Peter Ogden's Day at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church this Sunday. The candle rally will be held at the evening service. Mrs. Alice V. Campbell, of Green street, died on Sunday evening and her funeral was held on Tuesday at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Rev. Drs. G. W. M. Lucas and J. D. Jackson officiated. Her remains were taken to Romney, W. Va., for interment. Mr. Moses Lucas is quite sick with a complication of diseases. BRILLIANT BALL AT EASTON The Germania Social Club held their annual ball at the Samaritan Hall, on Wednesday February 18th. For brilliance of decorations and gowns the ball will stand out always in the memory of those who attended. The beautiful ball room of the Samaritan Hall which has for years been the scene of the Germania Social Club, was exquisite with the wealth of spring blossoms. Dancing began at nine o'clock and lasted until long after midnight. The popular Tango Orchestra of Cambridge, furnished music for the occasion. Among the invited guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Date Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brooks, Mrs. Bertha Miller, Mrs. Annie Miller; Misses Gertrude Parson, Nettie Jenkins, Francis Copper, Ada Brumer, Bertha Bailey, Pauline Bailey, Carrie Blackwell, Ella Winchester, Eva Chase, Sarah Webb, Nina Blake, Lucy Dobson; Messrs. Alfred Thomas, Charles Smith, Wellington Johnson, James Gates, Arthur Bailey, Paul Brown, Russel Poney, Frederick Hopkins, Charles S. Jenkins, William Smallwood, Julius. Refreshments were served at midnight. M. Pastor of Psalmist Baptist Church; President of Emergency Association, corresponding secretary of Mt. Bethel Baptist Association, manager of Emergency printing company; was in doubt as to the union of the Baptist Ministers' Conference, but has been convinced that there will be no union. To the editor of the Afro-American Ledger: Last week some efforts were made in a weak way to show what the Baptists were doing. It is now a pleasure for me to state some of the things they are not doing as a convention. I said last week, that I did not think that there was but one organized body of the Baptist denomination in Baltimore for the help of struggling churches and pastors. This organized body is known as the Emergency Aassociation, and I stand now, where I stood then. It has always been the policy of this association to meet once a month with the churches affiliated in the association. The money which is taken up is divided one-half is given to the church in which the meeting is held, and the remaining part is given to the smaller churches and pastors. You can see at a glance that the Convention is not doing this. There have been more churches bought, built and remodeled by the aid of this association than any convention in the city in eighteen months. The churches that have been built by this association are as follows:Morning Star,Saratoga street, above Poppleton; Psalmist, Riggs avenue and Woodvear street and Mt. Horam, Mulberry near Fremont avenue. The churches bought are as follows:Union Baptist No. 2 Saratoga street near Fremont avenue; Antioch No. 2, Presstman and Bruce streets. The churches remodeled: Laurens street Baptist Church on Laurens Street near Pennsylvania avenue, and Fulton Baptist Church, Division street near Baker. It seems to be no more than fair that the public should be informed that this association is made up of regular organized Baptist churches and is an incorporated body under the laws of Maryland. So far as the uniting of the two Baptist ministers conference in one, I think they are just as far from uniting as they ever were in their history. The resolutions read by the chairman of the committee appointed at the joint session of the two bodies, was lost as Pharoh and his host. The committee disagreed from beginning to end, and it is telling when they will ever meet again for the purpose of becoming one body. The Emergency association has done, and is doing, and is destined to do what no other organization can do unless they change their constitution. Getting together is a thing of the past. Babies and Sleep. Infants cannot sleep for long, but may be deprived of needed rest if placed in light rooms or awakened by noises. Nothing so innerves the child as back or rest, and the health may be permanently ruined if it does not sleep the fourteen hours or more that it should. Help Expected. "Your snary isn't enough to support my daughter." "I'm glad you've come to that conclusion so early, sir."—Boston Printer script. Anniversary of Lincoln and Douglass. The fifth annual Lincoln-Douglass dinner and reception of the Westchester (N. Y.) Negro league was held in McCann's ball in Yonkers, N. Y., recently. President Paul H. Bray presided. 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A., had been on hand, and a struggle for funds to complete the necessary amount was still on hand, with strenuous efforts being put forth by the young men to make their collections. The women did not think it advisable to go into a campaign under such circumstances, but they went. The splendid organization of the women in all these years, with the continued effort they were putting forth to accumulate a fund for building purposes, was what made the campaign the success it was. Had it not been for the fact that there had been in all these years a common understanding with these noble women what was needed for the Y. W. C. A. work among the girls and women of the race, and making constant efforts to supply that need, failure would have been written from the very start. But these women knew what was wanted and what was expected of them and the need was supplied by the strongest and best team work seen in this city among colored people for years. All glory to the women of the C. Y. W. C. A. THE USUAL WAY The following article was clipped from the daily press, and we are wondering just how many poor Negroes have been lynched, or burned to death, under just such circumstances as these. Just suppose for an instant that some poor, unfortunate Negro had happened to have been in the neighborhood at the time this outcry was made, it is easy to predict what would have happened to him? Fortunately the woman overdid the thing and this led the officer to make a thorough investigation with the results shown. The article follows: 'Chestertown, Md., Feb. 20— The story told by Mrs. Jeff Hurd, who lives about two miles from here, that she had been attacked by a burly Negro while she was alone with her two small children at 9 o'clock at night and that, grabbing a butcher knife, she had slashed the assailant and driven him off, was exploded today. "Under a severe grilling by State's Attorney H. W. Vickers, aided by Detective Thomas Hogan, of Baltimore, Mrs. Hurd broke down and admitted in the presence of her husband that she had become so worked up over being left on the farm alone that she killed a chicken and smeared blood about the place, so as to make it appear as if the spots were left by the Negro in his fight. A hat, also offered by her as evidence of the assault, was identified some days ago as having been left in the garret by former occupants of the farm. "Mrs. Hurd had given a most graphic recital of her struggle with the Negro and had led the officers to places about the house, under the shed and on the fence, where the blood spots appeared, to coroborate her narrative. "Made suspicious by the same peculiarities in Mrs. Hurd's story and the report of Detective Hogan, the State's Attorney turned the butcher knife over to Chemist Stokes, who made a close examination of the implement and also analyzed the blood on it. Mr. Stokes expressed the opinion that the blood came from a chicken, and his belief was strengthened by bits of feathers attacking to the knife." This closes what might have been another unfortunate chapter in the history of Maryland. --- THE NEW FLORIDA LAW The law passed recently by the Florida State legislature forbidding white persons teaching colored children has raised a storm of protest from the colored people and their sympathizers North and South. There is no doubt that the principal involved is constitutionally and morally wrong. The constitutional amendment guaranteeing equality of privilege and opportunity before the law is openly violated. The white man of Florida is justified in saying, "I am not my brother's keeper." Yet if the youthful are to become experienced and the backward more advanced, the former should have the contact with and the teaching of the latter. The seer shall lead the blind, lest he fall into the ditch. The Florida legislature has not acted wholly without logic however. If social, economic and political legislation is good, hemming in the Negro and making of him a distinct group within a nation, whot educational legislation' The Negro will require all the longer to reach the common level, and the domination of the superior race will continue the longer. Legislation of every kind, attempting to limit the Negro in scope of activity and efficiency, is to be expected—and combatted. The truth of Mr. Washington's statement, that you can't get out of the ditch and still hold your brother down, has not been fully realized. In addition to furnishing his own farmers, merchants, doctors and lawyers, the Negro is to provide his own school teachers. The larger higher schools of the State.the Florida Baptist Academy and the Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes, have wholly colored faculties. There are not twenty white teachers in the higher schools of all Florida. The positions of these teachers should not be hard to fill, rather it will be a matter of pride that Florida graduates of higher institutions will have the opportunity to prove themselves in their own schools. The time-worn statement is not axiomatic, that the white teachers of Florida or of any other colored schools are "cultured devoted Christian young people pouring out their lives in an unselfish effort to help the children realize the best that is in them." Further assuming, that colored teachers have an equal preparation, there THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER is no doubt under whom the colored student will soonest realize the best that is in him. As a humiliating, repressive principle, nevertheless, the action of Governor Trammel is to be condemned. A TRUISM WE DO NOT CARE TO FACE While the law takes no account of color, and while, theoretically, Negroes are considered as a legitimate part of the whole people, yet practically considered, public sentiment estimates us as an "addenda" or a "postscript." If one should declare that the race will finally come into a complete enjoyment of all the rights and privileges of American citizens, but by a very long and very tedious process, wherein the ancient doctrine of the aristocratic Southern gentleman shall largely dominate, the cry would certainly be made that such a person is a "traitor" to his race. But whether such a prophecy is true or false we can not be very greatly harmed by a close examination of it. The truth is, we pay the same rate of taxes as others, and we are punished for our misdeeds by the same law, and the same courts before whom our white neighbors have to appear. If five cents on the hundred is added for the construction of a state Normal School, colored tax payers have to pay their proportion, at the same rate. The fundamental theory of such taxation is that the benefits of the new institution are open to all alike, upon the same terms. But, we know that there is an invisible law which effectually says that Negro citizens must pay their proportion of taxes for this institution for the public, but, under no circumstances shall they be allowed to participate in the benefits. This simple illustration holds good in numerous cases where the same principle is at stake. Now, public sentiment judges us as unit to share in such benefits although we are stockholders in the concern. What are we going to do in the premises? Possibly we are going to continue to "test" the law. And we give a hearty Amen to such proposition: But, the thought we desire to advance is, that another entirely different element must go along with this legal endeavor. It is certainly mortifying to our pride to believe that, after all, we have got to gradually change public opinion our way by doing what very many of us would rather not do. In a few words we have got to prove that we can enjoy completely all such rights, and, at the same time, not in the least degree disturb what is generally known as the social side of the white man's life. It is not enough that we are convinced that such can be done, but there must be a growing feeling upon the part of the white man that yielding us what in theory we now have, there will be no real danger to that which he seems to prize most. Now the ancient doctrine of the Southern aristocrat was practically this: When a Negro.thru long association and experience, had so impressed upon the Southern gentleman his good moral qualities, and a thorough assimilation of the qualities which are inseparably connected with the "true gentleman," then, such a Negro could do pretty much as he pleased, and, the pivileges open to him were almost without limit. In the mind of the Southern aristocrat, such a group of Negroes were eliminated from the people viewed as "Negroes," in the mass. Now it is certain and sure that we do not admire this round-about way of getting to the promised land. But, when a fellow gets his hand in the lion's mouth he had better get it out in the easiest way possible. We do not advocate the surrender of a single right or privilege, or the cessation of effort in trying to obtain. But, what we mean to say, in all sincerity, is that the strongest practical element which we can use in bringing public opinion more in accord with truth, is a strenuous cultivation of moral excellence in the race. Or, in other words, our remedy is identically the same which the Master proclaimed as the distinctive feature of Christianity—the Law of Love. He positively insisted that we must return good for evil; that if men hate us, we must give them love in return. While we protest against that which we can not hinder, we thoroughly give ourselves to the doing of the positive thing of loving our neighbor as ourselves. If, by the power of Heaven, we can work upon our race, and aspire after moral and spiritual excellence and attain it, in an unusual degree, so as to become more radiant with this kind of real life, in that very accomplishment we shall revolutionize public opinion, and we shall see the Egyptians dead on the seashore. Listen not to the vain and worldly minded among us. All that is genuinely good in us, and which gives us standing with the people whose good opinion is worth while, is directly traceable to the power of God, in us and in the race. What we need to do, especially, is to increase this deposit to the fullest extent, so that we may be veritable miracles to our own selves in the richness and beauty of our daily lives. COL. MIDNIGHT IN SNOWDRIFT COL. MIDNIGHT IN SNOWDRIFT He Says As Soon As He Gets Out He Is Going To Head Eor The South In a Snowdrift in Indiana. I have no place from which to date my letter to you this week, because I do not know where I am except I am in a bed car way down in Indiana, enroute to Wilberforce University to see about Founders' Day, but I am not able to say just when we will reach there, but reach there we must some day soon. I am in a fix, the like of which I have never been in all the days of my life. We left Chicago right on time Sunday night, and I got in a bed car in Englewood, about 12:15, and went right on to bed. It had been snowing so long, and there was so much to claim my attention. I suppose I will have to work up to all of this, and you will have the whole lesson. You recall when I wrote you the last time I was in Helena, Ark., and there I had a fine time. I was the guest of Mrs. A. H. Miller, the widow of the late A. H. Miller. She is indeed a wealthy widow. Her husband fixed up things before he went away from this world. I spoke at Centennial, the A. M. E. Church and the Second Baptist Church while in the city, and bright and early Tuesday, morning I left for Memphis. It was indeed a beautiful day when we struck Memphis. I went to call on Prof. Fuller, president of Howe Institute. His school is in good condition and he is doing well with it. I visited the ministers, saw what they were doing and then tried to meet Rev. J. S. Lee, but could not find him. Of course you remember Rev. I. S. Lee, because he is a man who has spent much of his time in getting over the world, doing many things for humanity. I am so sorry that he should at any rate misrepresent me, for I have always been his friend. He got to talking in the meeting of ministers and told that on one time, when he was in the Baltimore conference and was to preach a sermon. He prepared the sermon and then I got hold of it, and colored it, so as to make him fail for which I was paid by some of his enemies. As long as I have been in this world, Col. Midnight has never handled a sermon belonging to this good preacher and I suppose never will. He should not attempt to sift his mistakes on me, for I am not guilty. I will only pray, "Lord that minister has had troubles enough, and if by misrepresenting me will give ease to him, let him do so, and Lord forgive him" T. H. Hays is doing excellent work in the city, and I congratulate him upon the good he is doing. I did not get to see Editor Roscoe C. Simmons. He is so busy that his papers are not put out every week, but when it comes out there is something in it. Simmons is a good writer, but he was born for a wealthy man. After spending a day looking around in Memphis, I left over the L. & N., for Louisville, in a bed car. I had a nice night's sleep, and got up the next morning in Louisville, surrounded by snow and ice on the streets. I went to the home of Editor W. H. Steward's and was not there long before it started to rain, and rained all the afternoon. Well I just remained in the house. Next morning in company with Miss Carolyn A. Steward, I went over to the high school and met Prof. Matthews the principal there and had a few things to say to the people in the high school. Next found me in New Albany, Ind., where I made a few remarks to the boys and girls of the New Albany high school. Prof. Williamson is the principal of the high school. He is a well educated trained man, and knows his business in the school room. He is the husband of Miss Mabel Wright. I had the pleasure of going to their home. Getting through with Louisville, and New Albany, I visited the State University, talked to the students there. President Amiger was out, but I met Dean W. H. Pickett, and talked for him. That night after eating a good supper I left for Indianapolis. I had an invitation from Madam Walker to stop at her home, so I sent her word that I was coming, but she was away, and of course did not get the letter. Her clerks got it, but did not act. I received the explanation the next morning, from Miss Lucy Flint. I went to the home of Mrs. L. Lewis, who is the sister of Charles Stewart, and she made me as welcome as I could expect under the circumstances. I was indeed glad to have the pleasure of meeting her. Bright and early the next morning I was up and out to see what was going on. I went to call on Dr. and Mrs. Robert Harper. Dr. Harper is the leading veterinarian and he knows his business. I also called on Dr. and Mrs. Brown went to school No. 17, where Prof. Ball received me just like I was an educated man. Then in company with the preacher I went to another part of the city to see another school. Following this visit I went to the Y. M. C. A., where I found the parlors filled. Not parlors but assembly room, with women who wanted to hear me deliver a special talk to women only. Some of the leading women of the city were here to greet me, and I was glad to have the pleasure of seeing them, and talking with them. At night I spoke at Allen Chapel A. M. E Church, of which the Rev. Dr. Harper is pastor. I had the pleasure of meeting many people there. Shook hands with Editor Knox, but did not get to see any of the other editors. Met Lillian Fox, the writer for the Daily News. She is having a vacation on full pay, on account of her health. Into Chicago was the next place, and I tell you I found some snow and ice there. It was cold, and I got cold and wanted to go right back to "Balm," but could not. I got around in the city, met some friends, and Sunday morning I spoke for Rev. A. J. Carey. He is being heard in Chicago. Then I called on B. R. Fitts, the printer. There is a young man who deserves some credit. He went into Chicago a green Southern boy so to speak, but went right to work and made friends. He went to work for F. L. Barnett when he was editor of the Conservatoria. Fitts remained there, and then he made a place for himself, and later married the sister of Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett. They are making life happy together. I met and talked with Rev. J. F. Thomas, of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Saw some of the politicians, and left. Sunday morning the snow was falling, but I went to church, then went to another meeting in company with my private secretary, Mrs. E. L. Stewart, and her son, After eating, I went to the memorial services and then went to my stopping place. Took things easy before leaving for where I am now. Well they went with me to the street wagon. I got on there, went to the iron horse stable, waited until the wagon pulled up and as I told you in the midst of the falling snow, I went to bed and to my surprise the next morning when I got up about 10 o'clock we were just 107 miles from Chicago, and were in the midst of a blizzard and snow drift. As I write this letter it is four o'clock in the afternoon and we are 167 miles from Chicago, and do not know what time I will be able to reach Wilberforce, or Xenia. We are having it hard here. I will just have to stand the snow. The wind is blowing at the rate of 25 miles an hour or perhaps a little faster, and the snow is flying. Perhaps we will have to remain here all night. If you have a letter for me send it care W. W. Allen, Columbus, Ga., for I am going down there just as soon as I can get away from here, then on to Florida. I am now getting cold. I hope I will not catch cold. I will send you a few lines from Wilberforce. Look for them. DISTRICT COURT TO DE- CIDE PYTHIAN TROUBLE Washington, February 26.—The question of the legality of the constitution adopted by the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias at its biennial session in Baltimore last August, and the validity of a tax imposed by the Supreme Lodge will be decided by the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. 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. BOOSTS AND KNOCKS By Booster Knock There is an old adage that you have to go away to find the news, and sometimes it happens that the news about home is not altogether true. City Councilman Cummings was to have delivered an address before the Dunbar Athletic Club, of Richmond, Va., Tuesday night on "The History of Segregation." The Richmond Planet, in giving an advance notice of the lecture, said: "As a member of the Baltimore City Council he (Mr. Cummings) fought most bitterly the enactment of the Baltimore Segregation law. After the passage of the act as a lawyer, he took the case to the courts to test the constitutionality of the law, and won his case." The information of the Planet sounds a little strange to the folks at home who know the facts. While it is true that Mr. Cummings fought the passage of the law in the City Council, he was not publicly in evidence in any of the further proceedings. The testing of the law was undertaken by Attorney W. Ashbie Hawkins, who finally won his contentions before the Court of Appeals. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People backed Mr. Hawkins in his efforts. Mr. Cummings is neither a member of the general body nor the local branch, and it is asserted that he preemptorily refused to even attend a meeting here in which Oswald Garrison Villard, Joel E. Spingarn and Miss Mary W. Ovington made emphatic protest against segregation in the departments at Washington. It is really refreshing after weeks of criticism to find something real good to boost. I have reference to the East Baltimore Improvement Association. Largely through the efforts of this association a new school building will soon be erected in that neighborhood, and now since that has been settled they have commenced to exploit their section of the city. Calling attention to the smooth streets, sewerage connections and other improvements, they are asking their neighbors in other sections to come over and look over the ground with a view to making it their future home. Members of the race in other sections may well look to "Old Town" for ideas of real progressiveness. One of the big leaders in this progressive movement in East Baltimore is Mr. William Anderson, principal of school No. 111. Mr. Anderson has not only been engaged in teaching the young ideas to "shoot," but has allied himself with the working and business men and women in the neighborhood in all efforts which make for community uplift. Every citizen should feel proud to know that the city is being so richly paid in service, for the money it expended in the education of Mr. Anderson. If the colored members of the school committee of the Star Spangled Banner celebration will send us an account of what the colored school children are going to do on that great occasion, we, in turn, will be very glad to give said information to the public. --- Father Griffith made a rattling good speech against segregation at McCoy Hall last week. No pastor at St. Mary's Church, for a long time, if ever, has taken so active an interest in the civic welfare of the colored citizens as has Father Griffith. BOOSTER KNOCK **************************************** GRAND CHAPTER AT CHURCH Bethel A. M. E. Church was filled with members of the Masonic Fraternity last Sunday night, the occasion being the annual services of the Hiram Holy Royal Arch Grand Chapter and the subordinate chapters in the State. Rev. L. S. Flarg, pastor of the church, preached a special sermon to the assembled Masons. The officers of the Chapter are: Charles R. Smith, Grand High Priest; Andrew J. Evans, Deputy Grand High Priest; James W. Dansbury, Grand King; S. George Wesley, Grand Scribe George B. Brown, Grand Treasurer; George B. Cooper, Grand Captain of Host; Milton R. Lee, grand principal sojourner; Perry Dobson, grand royal arch captain; David T. Harrod, grand Master third Vail; Luther Oliver, grand master second Vail, Clifton Holland, grand master first Vail; John Hopewell, grand lecturer; Joshua Robinson, grand inspector; Harry Franklin, grand marshal; John H. Booze, grand sentinel. IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN JUSTICE Dr. E. R. Shippen Praises Work of Lincoln. Pastor of First Unitarian Church In Detroit Gives His Views on the Problem of Manhood Rights as It Relates to Afro-Americans—True Meaning of Emancipation. BY FRANCIS H. WARREN. Detroit. Mich.—My interest was much aided when I read the announcement in the daily press of this city that the Rev. Eugene Rodman shipman, pastor of the First Unitarian church. Woodward avenue and Edgard place, would preach a sermon on "The Negro, Our Brother" as a prelude to the general celebration of Lincoln's birthday, and I at once determined to hear that sermon. I was first to arrive at the church. A good sized congregation turned out to listen to this learned divine talk upon this burning subject just one month after the now famous Dr. Joel E. Spingarn addressed a mass meeting of 1,500 people at the Second Baptist church. Shows Openness of the Human Family. Dr. Shippen took for his text the twenty-sixth verse of the seventeenth chapter of Acts. "He hath made of our own all nations of men." He in part said: The anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln transits to our attention the so called war problem. Lincoln wrestled with the problem that our attention is called to today. Emancipation by his time related to the freedom of men to do what he pleased with his own person and labor, freedom to go and come and move about. Emancipation today makes a different freedom. It is the freedom of the Nation to enjoy all the civil rights and to receive a just administration of the law. There has been a reaction toward greater prejudice, and more prejudice is now found north as well as south. The north can no longer point its finger of shame at the earth. A point women possessing a trace of Negro blood was employed in a large Detroit establishment for three years, giving them a service, before it was normal that she possessed Negro blood, when she was immensely discharged. I still put more force on the act, but the problem has become national in its scope. The Negro has been politically discriminated in some states. It is still that some of them will sell their votes for a drink of liquor, but this is set a Negro peculiarity. There are hundreds of white men who will do the same thing. If there is to be discrimination in permitting people to vote it should be a national discrimination based upon education or other like qualification, but not twice or color in this democratic nation. Country Should Be Rulled by the People Whose dream want to be ruled by the People. Neither do the blacks want to be ruled by the whites. We want neither whose head to rule. We want a rule of all the people as Lincoln advocated in his speech at Pittsburg. Industrial- ism on the North faces many hardships. Even if the shiit-shiit-strace of Negro be heeds with ostracism and exclu- sion to many fields of employment, Many employers would employ Negroes, but their slaves interpose serious ob- jectives to working with their colored fathers, which is a grave wrong against communism. In the face of such conditions it is no wonder that so many Negroes find their way to criminal lives. No colored man may go to through West Point or Annapolis now distancing there is no law to prevent. It is simply the fact that I state. There are at least nine great colleges north of Mason and Dixon's line, where life is made miserable for Negro students. The refined and educated Negro meets with many difficulties when traveling, and he is often denied the courtesies and accommodations due refined people, while a white man, though he be inferior, is made entirely welcome and accorded every courtesy. Negroes have souls as well as we. How any one can wilfully injure one with such impunity is simply inconceivable. I am not concerned with the question of social equality. That takes care of itself. Every man has the absolute and inherent right to select his own associates, and that question does not enter into the discussion. Due to the agitation of enemies of the race, for the first time discrimination is being practiced against Negroes in the governmental departments. I know from personal experience there has been no friction between the white and colored employees at the nation's capital who have worked side by side for more than a generation. President Wilson promised just and fair Christian treatment to the Negroes before his election, and those of us who admire him most expect the most from him and a faithful performance of his promise. Make Lincoln's Ideals Effective. make Lincoln's ideals. Effective. The failure to give the Negro civil justice was nothing to the failure to give him legal justice. The defender of lynching is the defender of murder. The Negro is forsers through no fault of his own. He is that the great God of nature has made him. They are now preparatory to build a $26,000 monument to Lincoln. This will be erected of marble and cement, but the marble and most last monument that could be erected to the memory of the greatest of Americans would be to carry into effect the simple ideals which he advocated white on earth. The Nerve has proved his fitness for American citizenship, has proved his bravery and heroism by receiving seventeen Carnegie prizes for heroism during the past year. He owns a billion dollars in property. He has dispelled ignorance and is now 60 per cent literate, and he is altogether as fit as any other class of our complex citizenry. The spirit of love is bound sooner or later to prevail. Lincoln's religion was love of God, love of man. We will do well to follow his noble example in both word and deed. Thus twice within the space of one month have the best of Detroit's white people proved that they are one with us in a righteous desire to wipe out every vestige of race prejudice and supplant the doctrine of hate with the ethics of love and forbearance. THE LIQUOR QUESTION IN BIRMINGHAM Continued from Page 1 number of fees depending upon the number of men prose cuted and convicted. "No Negro's word has ever been taken against the word of a white man. It can, therefore, be seen how little chance a Negro had to prove his innocence, no matter what the charge against him when the fees of his prosecutors depended upon his conviction. JAILED WHETHER GUILTY OR NOT "It is told here as something of a joke that in those days a Negro was sent to jail or the penitentiary whether he was guilty or not, for the sake of the fees that could be derived from his incarceration. Realization of the enormity of this system caused its abolition, but the effect it had upon the Negro remained. He had been forced to realize that he stood no chance before the law, and that he would be punished severely for an offense that would be entirely overlooked if committed by a white man. "Consequently he has lost his sense of proportion with respect to crime, and finding himself in danger of arrest for a misdemeanor, has little hesitation about swelling the offense into a felony. "But the misdemeanor almost invariably starts with a condition of intoxication, and the crimes of baseness and violence follow in natural order from the apparent causes of the first offense." Nice Distinction. In a restaurant in the Wall street district, where a stock ticker attracts a large crowd of interested men at the "opening" bour every morning, a young Japanese has become one of the regulars, and his remarks when the various tape wise oracles hold forth have afforded those who watch the enger group no little amusement. The questions why X.Y. Z. continues to sag and the possibility of a cut in the dividend of O P. B. seem as easy of solution to him as they are to veterans like Mr. Near Broke or Mr. Has Been. Mr. Once Rich said to him recently, "But you a cigar A. B. C. goes higher before it goes down." "No," he said. "no gumble—only speculate" and he pointed a nervous finger at the ticker.—New York Tribune. OYSTER SUPPER AND DRILL ...AT THE.... MADISON STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Admission 25 Cents Supper Free Retreshments on Sale ON FRIDAY NIGHT MARCH 6, 1914 The Empty Stocking Club of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church will give a street rally Sunday, March 1st, for the benefit of the church. Mrs. Nettie Wright, President; Miss Berdella Thomas, Secretary; Mrs. Martha Brown, Assistant. Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D., Pastor. FOR RENT—A nice cottage at Mt. Winans, Md., with necessary outbuildings, also large 'ot. Apply to Hawkins & McMechen, 21 E. Saratoga Street. NOTICE—Something New Coming. See the Old Folks. There will be an Old Folks Concert, given at Trinity A. M. E. Church by the Old Folks of Aisquith Street Home, under auspices of the Golden Leaf Social, March 5th. Admission 10 cents. The members of the A. M. E. Preachers' Meeting will please meet promptly at Bethel-Church 11 o'clock Monday to make preparations to attend the funeral of Bro. Thomas Hilliard, a laymember of the Preachers' Meeting. Funeral at 1 o'clock Monday. J. O. Custis, secretary. L S. Flagg, president. Intelligent young colored woman wishes position as apprentice for hair dresser, has fair knowledge of the work. 1408 N. Mount street. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER TUSKEGEE INTSTITUTE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS. FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION June 22, to July 17, 1914 Over 400 Teachers Present Last Summer SUMMER SCHOOL FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION Over 400 Teachers R WILLIAMS' WORLD FAMOUS FAVORITES OF THE 130 PERFORMANCE ALBAUGH'S Under the Auspices of the National ment of Col Thursday Evening TICKETS 25c, 50 Patrons Tickets on Sale at All Dr To Get the Best Results C Eastern Iron a Where You Get the Best 1751 Orleans Street PHONE: 2225 A PYTHIAN FA Under the Auspices of Invincib AT WATERS A. Asquith Street, bet. Jeffe Concerts and Drills Each Evening fully Invite Sergls. Clifford Trusty, Jas. A. Morgan, L. One Week---MARCH 2nd Admission == R SCHOOL FOR TECH NATIONAL SESSION June 22, to 100 Teachers Present Last S 9 WORLD FAMOUS COLORED FORMANCES IN LONDON Bough's Theatre of the National Association ment of Colored People Evening, March ETS 25c, 50c, 75c and Sale at All Drug Stores Test Results Consult In Iron and M Get the Best Price Paid for Street 610 N. PHONE: 2225 WOLF-M MAN FAIR AND of Invincible Uniform WATERS A. M. E. C. nth Street, bet. Jefferson and Orleans Each Evening. All Organ fully Invited to Attend as. A. Morgan, Lieut. George E. B. -MARCH 2nd to 6th, 1911 =:= 10 Cent 130 PERFORMANCES IN LONDON, ENG. ALBAUGH'S THEATRE Under the Auspices of the National Association for the Advance ment of Colored People Thursday Evening, March 19, 1914 TICKETS 25c, 50c, 75c and $1.00 Patrons Tickets on Sale at All Drug Stores Eastern Iron and Metal Co. Where You Get the Best Price Paid for Your Junk 1751 Orleans Street 610 N. Madeira Street PHONE: 2225 WOLF-M A PYTHIAN FAIR AND BAZAAR Under the Auspices of Invincible Uniform Co. No. 11, K. of P. Concefts and Drills Each Evening. All Organizations are Respectfully Invited to Attend Wanted=200 Persons Linden Avenue and Bidile Street, come strangers and visitors, and a struction on the lessons. Come an day, Superintendent, Rev. L. C. C. MEMORIAM Bid ile Street. Our doors are visitors, and a corps of efficie sons. Come and see us next, Rev. L. C. Curtis, Pastor. HARRIS—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear son, Robert S., who departed this life ten years ago, February 29, 1904. Ten long years,with all its changes. Since death strangely bade us part Cannot take thee from our memory Nor thine image from our hearts. He will never be forgotten. Never shall his memory fade; Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger Round the grave where he is laid. Naught disturbs his peaceful slumber. Gathered home while in his youth Face to face with saints and angels. Saved through everlasting truth. By his devoted father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Harris. In Loving remembrance of my dear husband, Asbury Snowden, Jr., who departed this life, February 19, 1913. God called him home it was his will But in my heart I love him still His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away. By his Loving wife, Ida I. Snowden. In memory of William H. Hill, who died sixteen years ago. February 20, 1898. Gone but not forgotten. We will not call thee back dear father, We will cling to the hope of meeting again When our work on earth is done. Folded his hands so eager to do Though heaven claimed him 16 years ago. By his daughter, Mrs. Arena Carpenter. In memory of Prof. C. W. E. Trusty, who died February 18, 1905. A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is still A chair is vacant in his home That never can be filled. FOR TEACHERS. June 22, to July 17, 1914 Present Last Summer COLORED SINGERS TWO CONTINENTS MES IN LONDON, ENG. THEATRE National Association for the Advance- ored People March 19, 1914 20c, 75c and $1.00 Sing Stores Consult and Metal Co. Price Paid for Your Junk 610 N. Madeira Street WOLF-M R AND BAZAAR Uniform Co. No. 11, K. of P. M. E. CHURCH Person and Orleans Streets All Organizations are Respect- ed to Attend Seat. George E. Brumell, Capt. D. P. Steen to 6th, 1914---One Week 10 Cents Each Evening and more to become members of Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School, Our doors are always open to wel- orps of efficient teachers to give in see us next Sunday. T. J. Holli- urt's, Pastor. God in his wisdom called him from us The boom his love has given, And now his body sleeps here, We trust his soul is safe in Heaven. By his wife, Mrs. F. R. Trosty and daughters.—Hagerstown, Md. James W. Greene, aged 7 years, beloved brother of Rev. P. H. Greene, 1155 N. Carey street, departed this life February 26, 1914. He is survived by two brothers and many nephews and nieces, one among which is Dr. W. F. Greene, Pharmacist. Funeral Monday, from Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church at 1 P. M. John A. Campbell, only son of Lucy and Henry W. Campbell, nephew of Mrs. Katie Hill and Mrs. Georgia Carr, departed this life one month ago today. At this time I take the opportunity to thank the many friends for their kindness during his illness and for the floral tributes. A CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. James Hunter, of 1824 Druid Hill avenue, wish to thank their many friends for their kindness shown to Mr. Hunter during his recent illness. FOR SALE—A delicatessen store in desirable neighborhood near church and school; stock, fixtures and soda fountain. Store fitted out with electric lights, owner has lease for three years. Low rent. Apply to Carlos C. Jennings, 21 E. Saratoga street. 2 t. BANQUET EXTRAORDINARY Thursday, March 19, Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church under the auspices of The Advisory Council of the Hagerstown District Sunday Schools. Orator Prof. J. R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church. Best local talent. Kerr's Orchestra. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH ogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. E. Curry, Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 5.15 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. All cordially invited. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D., Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon by Hon. J. Edmeston Harnes, Ex Minister of Public Works, Liberia. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., LL. D., choir and congregation. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J.A. Holmes choir and congregation. Everybody welcome. Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, S. C. Mrs. Helen A. Cooper, Pres. of L. ST. MATTHEW'S M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor Missionary and Stewards' Rally Each member and friend is asked to give one dollar. 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. Martin. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. sermon by Rev. C. H. Lowry. Mrs. Pearl M. Rice. Supt Mr. J. Fuller, Pres. E. L. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, "President of Ladies' Aid Association. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., pastor 10. a. m. Bible Class, T. H. Smith Director. Pastor's Study. 11 a. m., Union service at Bethel. Sharp St. on the South side and Bethel on the North side of the auditorium. Sermon by Rev. L. S. Flagg. 2:30 p.m., Sunday School in Bethel Chapel, upstairs. G. W. Henry, Supt. 5 p. m. Epworth League 8 p. m. Special sermon to the organizations of Sharp St. by Rev. W. X. Ho.t. in Bethel Chapel. Entrance, Etting and Lance Sts. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH Franklin and Fine Sts., "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence: 618 Dolpin Street 11 a. m. sermon by Rev. W. C. Tongue 8. p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Sermon by the Rev. B. H. Knight, pastor of Gilles Mem. Church. His choir and congregation. 4.30 p. m. Epworth League S p. m. Sermon by Rev. S. H. Brown of Eastport. Holy Communion. Don't fail to come Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. D. W. Shaw, Ph. B., D.D., Pastor Residence: 1351 N. Calhoun St. 6 a. m. Great Experience Meeting Mr. Thomas Lane, Leader. 3 p.m. Platform meeting under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society. Fine program of music and addresses by prominent speakers. 5 p. m. Epworth League. Devotional and Literary. Mr. Wm. Powell, President. S. p. m. Preaching by pastor. Subj: "Life as a Ladder." Class meetings. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Prayer meeting, Friday night. Annual fair continues during the week Moving pictures Thursday night. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 a.m., Sermon "A Striking Contrast." 3. 00 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon to men by Rev. J. O. Spencer, D. D., Pres. of Morgan College. Seats free All welcome Lecture and Prayer Service every Wednesday. 8 p. m. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway Directress Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist. Wm. Anderson, Supt. 711 DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Services every Sabbath—Saturday 10 a. m., Sabbath School 11. 30 a. m., preaching service 3. p. m., Vesper Services Special services Sunday night, 8 p.m. sermon by a visiting minister. Song service. You are invited to attend the Services on Sunday, March 1, 1914 5 p.m. Address by Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D. Special musi. All cordially invited Mrs. M. F. Handy, presiding M E Murphy. resident E. E.Bright. Secretary Mrs. H. C. Smith. Gen'l Sec A Woman's Exchange has been opened at the C Y. W. C. A. Hand made articles at reasonable rates are always on sale. Mrs. Kate Brown. Chr. DAY'S MEETING Centennial M. E. Church Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D. Pastor. Another Great Day in Zion, Sunday, March I. Grand Kally and All Day Meeting. 10 a. m. general class meeting. 11 a. m. Sermon by Hon. J. Edmeston Barnes, Ex-Minister of Public Works, Liberia. 3.30 p. m. Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., LL D., pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church. His choir, band and cogregation are invited. 8 p. m. Rev. J. A. Holmes, D. D., pastor of Metropolitan M. E. Church. His choir and congregation are invited. Great Time. Everybody Welcome. Monday, March 2. moving pictures by Mrs Bunn of Philadelphia, Pa. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St. and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor Parsonage. 1405 Argyle Ave 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. D. G. Hill Union Communion service with Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. L. 8 p. m. Sacred Concert. Kerr's Orchestra. Silver offering at the door WATERS A. M. E. CHUR Aisquith St., near Jefferson Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pasto 427 Aisquith Street 11 a.m. sermon by the Rev. C. W. Morsell. Holy Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5.45 p. m., A. C. E. L. 7.45 p. m., sermon in the interest of the Board of Stewardesses. All stewardesses invited. J. E. Waters. Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. A.C.E.L. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery street, bet. Charles and Hanover Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D. Pastor Empty Stocking Day. Mrs. Nettie Wright, President 10 a. m. Pastor's Bible Class. 11 a. m., A special program and a talk to the young women by Pastor. 2:30 p. m. Sunday school. John Murray, Pres. League Charles Tolson, Superintendent TRINITY A. M. L. CHURK. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. 6:30 p. m. A. C. E. L. 7:30 p. m. sermon by Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D., and the Lord's Supper. All are Welcome to our services Toll Holiday Stnt. Albert Whittington, Pres. E. L. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m. Special service. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Mr. Clifford Brown, Teacher. 4.30 p. m., Allen League Sacred Concert. Illustrated songs and pictures by Mrs. K. Jackson and Co. Strictly silver offering. 5 p. m., Class Meeting. 8 p. m. Communion. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. William Butler, Pres. League PAYNE MEM A. M. E. CHUROH Callhoun and Laurens Sts. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Residence: 1160 N. Callhoun St. Girls' Day 11 a. m., Preaching by the pastor. Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Topic, Twelve Great Verses. III. The Love Verse. 1 st. John 4:16. Consecration meeting. Big Platform Meeting. 7.30 p. m. Special exercises in the interest of Girls' Day. The following will present papers and give other valuable information pertaining to the lives of girls. Mesdanes M. P. Handy, Virginia Lawson, A. R. R. Hiller, Annie Wortham, Misses Lucinda Cook, Ella R. Brown and Dr. M. Evelyn Thompson. Strangers are always welcome. Chas. E. Dorsev, Supt. James E. Neal, Pres. E. L. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Bakar a and Bruce Streets Rev. John Offer Cust s. senior pastor. Rev J. H. Royal, junior pastor The Last Quarterly Meeting 11 a. m., Sermon by junior pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m. Extra services. A special sermon to the auxiliaries, stewards, stewardesses, trustees and class leaders. Lord's Supper administered by Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D., P. E. St. Luke's Union A. M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH Spring St. near McElderry Rev. Dr. C. Edward Browne, Pastor 515 North Caroline Street 9 a. m. Class. R. L. Carter, Leader 11 a. m. Commuition. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Moses Johnson, Supt. 3 p. m. Sermon by Pastor to young converts. 4 p. m. Classes 2 and 3. Sylvester Burkett, and Geo. Johnson, Leaders, 6 p. m. League. 8 p. m. Sermon and Communion. All invited. Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. J. W. McDonald. Pastor 11 a, m. sermon by Rev. C. A. B. Arm-trong. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School W. W. Brown. Supt. 4 p. m Union C ass Meeting 6 p. m. Varick C. E. Society J. B Alking. President 7.30 p. m., special sermon by Pastor Subject, "The Great Day of God's Wrath Has Come" Monday night. March 2nd, Rev. Dr. Farvey Johnson, D'D., of Union Baptist Church. His choir and congregation will worship with us. CURST INSTITUTION 704 bus. Street, Near onument Kev. G. W Kennard, D.D., Pastor Sunday Services. 11 a. m. Preaching by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sabbath School. Wm. Kennard, Supt. An up-to-date, awake Sunday School. A cordial welcome to strangers. 8 p. m. Spiritual sermon by Rev. G. W. Kennard, D. D. Communion James Fountain -mith, Church Clerk. Sunday, 4.30 P. 11. Mr. L. E. Johnson, See'y Washington Y. M. C. A.-Speaker. All Men Invited. Good Singing. INTELLIGENT MEN MUST CO-OPERATE Dr. Abercrombie Says Patience Confidence and Courage will Be Needed To Solve The Race Problem That solution of the question will only come through the cooperation of the intelligent and patriotic men of both races was the assertion made by Dr. John W. Abercrombie, of Alabama, at the annual banquet of the Educational Society of Baltimore last Saturday night. The function was held in the Donovan room of the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Abercrombie delivered the principal address, his theme being "The New Education from a National Point of View." "Our policy relative to Negro education in the South," he said, "has to do directly with several perplexing problems, among which are the labor problem and the problem of the adjustment of the races. Every section is engaged in the solution of a labor problem, and every section is becoming to have an increasing interest in the solution of the problem of the races. "With us in the South the labor problem is largely, a race problem, and for the same reasons the race problem is largely a labor problem. "The problem is not open to immediate solution. If is ever solved, the solution will come through the cooperative efforts upon the part of intelligent and patriotic representatives of both races and all sections. Great intelligence, unswerving loyalty, unfaltering patriotism, wisest discretion and untiring consecration will be necessary. There will be needed also much of toleration, patience, confidence, courage and true religion." WORK STARTED ON A $40,000 BANK BUILDING Savannah, Ga., February 26. Work on the $40,000 building of the Wage Farmers' Loan and Investment Company, which will be located at Alice and Broad street, will begin next week. The contract has been awarded to the Pharrow Construction Company, of Atlanta, the colored concern which has built the Odd Fellows' Building, the Odd Fellows' Auditorium and other large structures in Atlanta. The home of the bank will be three stories in height. The first floor will be fitted up for the bank. The basement will house a steam heating plant, as well as having a barber shop and several storage rooms. The officers of the bank are: L. E. Williams, president and treasurer; W. R. Fields, vice president, and A. R. Harper, secretary. These three gentlemen, with Messrs. W. H. Burgess, W. J. Williams, J. G. Garey, John F. Jones, H. B. Wright, Solomon C. Johnson, Edward Perry, William Wright and James M. Ferrebee, constitute the board of directors. Oh, the many worthy causes That confront us at this time Causes that we must consider With strong acts and thoughts sublime Causes that concern the nation And for which we must not falter If we wish to keep pace. Mentioning as they appear before me For they never seem, to stry They just strive to keep me company All these causes of today Grumble not, ye folk who bear them They bespeak of honor, strife Buckle on the yoke with vigor A \ lets work with truth and strife. Firstly there is Provident Hospital Standing as in the days of your With its hands outstretched in pity To our mercies all galore C. Y. W. C. A. follows In the footprints warm and bright Of her fellowman, his natural That she make his burden light By the uplift of our women The poor, modest working girl But for her we would not rally Worthy cause get in the whirl. BY SPORTSMAN The announcement last week of our intention to hold a marathon race sometime in the next two or three months, has already created interest among the runners of the city. We have received a communication from a local athlete who wants to know when the race is going to be held, and what the entrance fee will be, and the qualifications necessary to enter the race. We are not prepared to make the above announcements as yet but we will say that one of the chief requisites necessary for entrance in the race is a desire on the part of the entrants for clean and wholesome sport and glory. Suggestions from our readers and from any who might be interested in the race, as to the course and length of the race will be welcomed by us. It is our purpose to interest all athletic clubs of the city in this race, and if possible to have competition from clubs from other cities, as we believe this would create a larger amount of interest and enthusiasm. Let's get together. It has been proposed by some of the leaders, in the game of lawn tennis to give the server the opportunity of serving only one ball instead of two, thereby shortening the length of the game. Knowing of the numerous failures that are made in getting the ball over the net with two chances to serve, it would seem to us that they might increase the number of chances instead of lessening them. By defeating the Howard Basket Ball team Saturday, the 14, Hampton evened the games between the two rivals and now the tie must be played off to decide who is the better of these two teams. The results of the game were not wholly unexpected as it was understood that Hampton had the decided advantage of playing on their own ground, but even at that they didn't have a "walkover." The three Italians who passed thru here the other day on a 5,700 mile walk from New York to San Francisco, evidently carry their private shoemaker with them. Camden, N. J., Feb. 19.—In a very interesting and exciting game of Basket Ball last evening St. Augustine downed the strong Swarthmore team 21.9. Swarthmore was played off its feet. Hazelton played a strong game for St. Augustine. The guard work of St. Augustine was so strong that Swarthmore only scored three goals. C. Jones starred for Swarthmore. The exhibition and basket ball game given by the Fer Que Ge Athletic Club of the C. Y. W. C. A. last Friday night at the Richmond Market Armory was a fitting tribute to the efforts of the women who have worked so hard to organize an athletic class among our girls and women, as well as a credit to their instructor, Miss Enola McDaniels. The class showed that it had been well trained and its performance was a revelation to many of those present who had probably never seen such a cosmopolitan class of Women and girls, whose ages ranged from 17 all the way up to—well we won't say how far for this might start someone to guessing about the ladies' ages, and this wouldn't be fair—at least to the ladies. But aside from this fact the sight was worth the price of admission, and it is to be hoped that it will serve as an inspiration to the men to start similar classes among our boys and men, and to those women who have not yet realized the supreme value of this kind of training. The Howard University Basket Ball Team added another feather to its cap when they defeated the strong Monticello Club of New York in that city of last Monday night. The game was fast and hard fought, but with Howard ever as the aggressive team. Score 38 to 12. Lincoln University Basket Ball team closed its season last Monday afternoon by receiving a good drubbing at the hands of the Hampton five, to the tune of 29 to 12. had a little grudge against Lincoln for playing them so hard at the last contest held in this city a few weeks ago, and started right in to show them that they were not in their class. From the beginning it was evident that Lincoln was lost in the large Hampton gymnasium, for they could not follow the swift Hampton boys, as they made quick passes, and long shots. The first half ended 16 to 10 in Hampton's favor. Give Major Charles Young The house military affairs co seems to be somewhat puzzled placing of Major Charles Young is at present an attache of the States legation in Monrovia. Mr. Young is a graduate of W. Military academy, and the on American holding such a dis The new bill proposing that the officers shall serve two years six with troops is said to be able for the military affairs co present attitude. There show Lincoln seemed so completely lost in the second half that they were unable to score at all hardly, and were completely overwhelmed. There was little fouling on either side and practically no arguments over the decisions. Gale, Johnson and Gurnoe starred for Hampton, and Goss and Williams for Lincoln. Frank Moran is quoted in a recent issue of the New York Journal as feeling confident that when the smoke of the battle between Jack Johnson and himself, has cleared away the white man shall have once again demonstrated his superiority over the Negro in matter pugilistic as well as otherwise. We do not know Jack's opinion of the outcome of the fight but we have not heard of him losing any sleep over it. Sam Langford is on his way back to America, and has not as yet secured a match with Champion Jack Johnson,—his chief purpose in going abroad. "Li'l Sammy" reminds one of the proverbial army of the King of France, who marched up the hill and then marched down again. SPORTSMAN CHANCE TO PREPARE FOR SOCIAL SERVICE WORK. National League on Urban Conditions Offers Two Fellowships. In order to enable promising candidates who wish to make social service a life work to secure good training and practical experience for such work, the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, with headquarters at 110 West Fortieth street, New York, has made provision for two fellowships of $25 per month for ten months, covering necessary living expenses in New York city. These fellowships are open to candidates who have declared their definite decision to make their lifework some form of social service and are limited to those who have completed a college course or its equivalent in an institution of good standing. Such work includes secretaryships of industrial betterment organizations, supervision of recreation and playground centers, superintendence and management of benevolent institutions, probation secretaryships and executives in similar lines of social betterment. The fellows in New York city take their courses of study at the New York School of Philanthropy, with privileges of some courses at Columbia university, and get their experience in practical social service activities under the auspices of the National league and in connection with the several agencies of the city. Persons who make application for these fellowships may be required to pass such an examination as will test the general knowledge of the applicants and prepare a review of a book in not more than 1,500 words or to present work of a similar kind previously prepared. A candidate to be eligible must be a citizen of the United States by the 1st of June in the year in which he applies and have passed his twentieth birthday. Alpha Lodge Observes Anniversary. Alpha lodge No. 1231, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, celebrated the forty-fifth anniversary of its founding at the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn recently. The religious address to the order was delivered by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss., pastor of the above named church. Past Grand Master Charles H. Vann was master of ceremonies. A brief history of the lodge was read by ex-Deputy Grand Master, Edward Henry. There were other addresses made by District Grand Master W. D. Brown, the district grand secretary and Grand Treasurer J. Thomas Johnson. Mr. Charles Waters was the soloist. His Eliopant Thought. "Well, George," said witty William as they met in the street, "how is Arthur going on now?" "Oh, much better," replied George. "He has been in the country for seven days to regain his strength." "That's funny. I should have thought seven days in the country would have made one week."—London Answers. Give Major Charles Young Justice. The house military affairs committee seems to be somewhat puzzled over the placing of Major Charles Young, who is at present an attache of the United States legation in Monrovia, Liberia. Mr. Young is a graduate of West Point Military academy, and the only Afro-American holding such a distinction. The new bill proposing that all army officers shall serve two years out of six with troops is said to be responsible for the military affairs committee's present attitude. There should be no color line in the United States army. Let the committee assign Major Young according to his fitness and rank. 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. Tei phone. 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Open 8 to 9 p.m. 420 DRUID HILL AVENUE Baltimore, Md. Phone Character is the Best Capital WM. R. PARKER Real Estate Broker and Investor Property bought and sold on easy terms 917 Drudu Hill Avenue MRS. ROBERTA CREDITT 1919 Druid Hill Avenue Exclusive styles in MILLINERY C. & P. Phone FRANK A. SIMMONS House'e Painter 1932 DRUID HILL AVENUE Green's Prescription Pharmacy, Cor. Carey and Winchester Sts. Prescriptions filled at moderate prices. Cigars, Tobaccos, Sodas, Sundae. A Full Line of Patent Medicines. RAISING FUNDS | FOR EDUCATION Heating Hold (2 Zion Church, | New York, LARGE AUDISHCE PRESENT, ‘pieces oes Meets With 1 eeetyast af Ceihastone calles, | Bishop Alexander: Walters ‘the Chief ee | New York.—One of the most notable ‘and impressive Linevin day addresses beard in this section and one which prought forth a high tribute to the “major deed of the great emancipator sas the Lincoln day oration of Bishop lesander Walters delivered at the Lincoln celubration at Mother Ziou A. M. B. Ziou church. held in counection pith au education rally in the interest of the erection of n new girls’ dormi- tory ut Livingstone college. 7 j The exercises were noteworthy in that, besides the’ commemoration of iLincolu’s immortal act. it was one of the largest of the series of educational meetings bell hy (He denomination “in the campaign to raise $12,500 with whieh to erect :t $50,000 girls’ dorm!- tory at Livingstone to replace the one ‘destroyed by fire. ‘Lhe movement was wader the auspices of the New York conference of the Zion chureh, and a Jarge: delegation of iministers of that conference were present. Bishop J. 8. Caldwell, cluirmin of the general com- amittee in the mising of the dormitory ofunds, presided. I "There. were both av afternoon and levening session, and cach of tlie ses: ie re - ee weet eae a | 4 ; ‘BISHOP WALTERS. stons wis well attended. In the after: Boon an educational sermon — wits prenched by Bishop G. b, Blickwell of hiladelphia. At the conclusion of the sermon a report from the ministers of the conference was. nride, which sas continues! over to the evening ses: sion. ‘The principal session was held in the evening, at which time some of the most protninent of tie Zior chureliuen, together with well known professional aul business men of this city, made stvong and. stirring 20. dresses on the work of Livingstone college sind the progress the race had made since freedou, ‘The address of welvome was mide by the pastor, Rev. Dr. J. W. Brown. Airs, Tila’ Walters read Lincoln's Gettysturz address, and a solo was ‘given Ly Miss Mabel Diggs. Dr. W. 1H, Goler. president of Livingstone col- lege, who was scheituled to speitk.on the pressing needs of the college, seut & telegram of regret. | Bishop Caldwell. presented Rev. Dr iG FE. Mason: finanelal secretary of [Livingstone college. who’ spoke of the college and its relation to the A. M. E "Zion church... ‘ } Dr, Mason told ‘what had been donc {toward giving inspiration to many of ‘thé’ prominent men aud, women of the ehtiteh whom the institation had train- ed auiong fits students for leadership. + Tho Lincoln day address was deliver: ed by Bishop Alexander Walters. one ‘of thie most noted and scholarly.church imen of our-race. The address of ‘the Ibishop wus one of the most iinpressive ever delivered on the ‘occasion of a LUneoin celebration. * | In opening his. address: the bishop Sid that (he aetion of Lincoln in free- ing the staves was: justified in the in- tellectunl “development of the Negro. 8S was borne out by the’ intellectual ee of hundreds of Negro: educa- ‘tors, Lincoln was not born great, if to be {born great means to be-born in a man sion, surrounded at the start of life ‘with opulence, dandled onthe knee. of indulgence and ‘cbarmed to. sleep. by ithe voice of servants. .. If. this be the {Measure Of grentiiess,”, then Lincoln ¥as not born great. But if to be born ‘great is to be ushered. into-.the world With embryonic.-. qualities. . elements calculated: t6,.unfold. into the making ‘of the stature of a complete man, a manly man. n-brave God fearing man. 8 statesinan equi! to the greatest emer- ‘Bency-of a.ration,.then, the little:fellow, ‘of destiny who.made his:initinl bow, tc |the goddess ‘of light in. Hardin.county, iky.. Pee 100, ‘was born’ great. * a oo wl Leaders in recent Y. W. C. A. Cine Bice Og 2) SEPA SE EEN | Piece 33” ener [perp tor de oe SAS ppeeitnciy ekess. “Tapers (Res a, SE Ren ORR a emcee) | ea Saves Rein eee) ic ie Nee tapes he ry Gh ' PAGE Cob 4 4, “ ate MRS. M. E. MURPHY _ MRS. HANNAH SMITH e President Y. W.C. Av. * | General Secretary Y. W. C. A. Mgr ae KEE feces eS eam re Be ie isso eens Ramana DS ial Bee ee fF e- hes beds Ae ec ae fcc s) | Perera oe ie: ae Mere 8 ened aa ae ee Bee ce: ena pre Pope, = \ BS SOe rea Veer eere cat ey CORES a Loa MRS..ALEXANDER WILLIAMS _ MRS. ESTELLE FENNELL Leader of Winning Team No. 2 :Léader of Team No. 3, Third in og fs theRace PEELE ERE EEE PELE EES EES CPEPEE EEE TET | THE STRUGGLES. OF RACES. TWO THOISANDAT ‘Sweeping Injunction Against Unfair- ness of One Race to Another. All rieos Intve been siibjngated, de- graded and enslived at some time. und fhate Id to pass through an ordeal as paerere: as the ong that the bhichs*bare ‘heen passing throush in this country for the lust 200 years amd more. says Henry ‘T. Norman jn “thoughts 1 Met on the Highway.” Races are inueh like vegetables. “They row, blood, and go to seed. and of the many seeds of many races at new milion springs Up. “When a nation is once brokeu and scattered it never comes together again. a nition. that once.-dies..never. lives again as a mation, Its fragments min- ‘gle with otber rces and Help to make new nations. That is just what (he ylacks are do- ing in this conntry toay. If al the African blood there fs iu this countes was covered with black skins there would he about 20.000.000 af black, people in the Cited Stites, whereas now there are only between 7.000.000 er $000,001, T cain point aut forts persons withii the limits of the city of Lynn, Mass.. that. have African blood in (hent who pass fee white. Aud this. was the redeeming quality in slavery, for it is proved byvaneient history, both sacred gut profane. as well as by everything thar is traceable fo antiquity, that he bhieks were once A great mation, But new they are not A onation and never will be. ‘Sie only way te raise (lem up from the heathen ish and Iarharons: state into) which thoy had sunken was fo fave ther pass through the ordeal of slavery. That is just what untkes the Amesi- ety nation superior ta all other unt tious, It opens wide its duors, or did at one tine, and siys-4y all races, “Come and be one with us: we neither fear nor hate you.” ‘The nation that ts not willing. to receive within its hor- ders all those of other races and -nu- tions that are willing to come aud.xive them wil the advantages of all its insti. tutions ixnothing but a community of tyrants and cowards. ‘Phere is nothing more iguorant and disgusting than the sheddy saying in this conntry “‘thag,all rack. Jin better keep by theinselves.”” “Those thut preach. that Uctithenish and cowardly doctritie’ are they whohold prejudice agifust the bincks:’ But It does not. hurt whatever, for’ thes, thongh per hops the: Iurgest In numbers, are’ the weakest portion of the nition. ‘he best people—those who are Leadlights, pillars of truth, the real sult and power of the earth, God's own mouthpieces— have no prejndice against races. * ‘Therefore all that is required. of #237 man, black or white, 15 qualifications to enter thy best society on earth ure contempt for pride aud ll vain things, 2 soul consecrated to God swden, niind given to, the, contemplation ofthe fixed principles of truth, for it was want of these qualifications that, brought all rices into bondage te. their own. pride and lusts fiist.and then into weakness. {gnorance and barbarism: And i¢ is the want of these sume qualitications that makes many people dexrade then- selves with prejudice “against” the blacks and other races in this country. : Virginia Oare, ‘The Grst, white child born-on the Americab,‘,cbutinent= was. “Wirginix Dare’ She was. borti on Roanoke: 1s land-In 1597. She was: the grandetitla et Governor John White. , et ‘The only time some persons enjoy do- ing their duty:is when: it ts! an:unpléag: att ‘one'for the thas taliow: THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER TWO. THOUSAND AT ms LINGOLN-DOUGLASS CELEBRATION Birmingham, Ala., February 25, ~~-Two thousand penple of the race filled the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, celebrating with the Birmingham Civie and Educational League the anniversaries of the birth of Abraham, Lineuln and Frederick Douglass. The’principal address was delivered by Rev, T.. J. Moppins; -who-spent but “tittle time in discussing the achieve- ments of these two great heroes, but read practical lessons to the race to be gained by and from their lives. “If the going forth of Lincoln was providential,’’ said Dr. Map- pins, ‘‘then far more providential was the coming forth of Frederick Douglass. In the life of Douglass; it seems that God hastenéd to give unmistakable evidence of the development of a providential race. Douglass by conduering diffienlties, struck. from the mind of his race the last lingering doubt that they were men “Yt would have the race take courage from the history already made. . [f the past was providen- tial, much more providential is the present and will be the future. God has been at work, fashioning a great, free, liberty loving humanity. If God.ever had a peculiar people, He has that people today. If God ever made use of a people to win the victories of truth and righteousness and liberty, He is making use of the colored race today.’’ " OLD BETHEL: ‘BRINGS $9,900 The old property -of Bethel:A. M. ‘E. Church; Saratoga ‘street, near Gay, has been sold for $9,900, The buildiog -was erected’ over 6i) years ago and was considered.one of the finest types of Gothie archi- tecture in this country. . It~seatéd 1,800 persons and until -very re- cently:...was. . the: largest’. church structure occupied ‘by’. .colored people. in. this country. The late Bishop Daniel A. Payne was. pastor there at the time of the erection of the building. © 7 The’ sale of the structure leaves the old:Qdd- Fellows’:Hall, Nazarite Tabernacle and the’Masonic Temple ‘as the only buildings; down town ‘cwned by-eolored people. PURCHASES PIECE OF PROPERTY . Mir; Bdward S. Cotton, of 552 W. Lanvale street, has:purchased another: house at 715 W. Lanvale street. 3 | HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY for’a Good investment. Anyone having $3,000" ta invest in a erod paying, proposition can real ze ° om $50. ‘per ‘week upward, hesides earning interest on their mane, «= Fol” particulars :afdrées,“F“‘C, “A fros«Americanoffice, ~~ °° 8 t. SUNDAY © SCHOOL: Lesson rie ite, For March 1, 1914. THE INTERNATIGHAL SERIES: PERE Set ieee ae eee xii, 34+Commentary Prepared by ‘Rev. D. M. Stearns, : In the last verse of the previous les. ison He std, “Phe Uoly Ghost shall teach you." On the Hast night that ‘He was with them, ere He suffered. He. said, “The Comforter, the Loty Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, Me shall tech you all things. He will guide you into all cruth, He will show you things to come, He shall testify of Me Woln Siy, 26: xv, 2G; xvi, 13), and many otb- er things He said of the Spirit of rath, Lut we are blind and deaf and 50 slow to perceive or hear spiritual things. a Well might He say of each of us, “1 have written to hin the, great things of my ku, but they were counted as 2 strange thing” (os. vili, 12). When Te spoke of false teaching even the disciples thought He referred to bread for the body, und now here is a man, ‘one of the company. so little impress- ed by: the great truths of our List les- ison and the solemn things of the fu- ture that he is more concerned about in bit of earthly property: - + Ig it not so stiil, and are not men, hwith rare exceptions, so oecupied with things temporat that they can scarce ‘nd time to give & thought to Lhings ‘eternal? How weighty and. .beart ‘searching the Muster’s words, “A aman's, life consisteth. not In'the abun- ‘dunce of the: things whieh he pos: susseth" (verse 151. -Sluce “covetous- ness is dokitry (Col. til; 5), how much we need the words, “Hiiving food and ralnient, let tis he therewith content,” “rust ‘uot In uncertain riches, but in the Living God, who giveth us riebly ‘all things, to enjoy" (I ‘Tim, vi, 68, 17), Haw aptly and foreibly our Tord set forth the tqutlr in the. paruble of the Heh poor than who could only talk with bimself abont the sinlindss of his burns and the abundance of bis {rnits und his goods, and; [¢ be had larger harns whut au easy. merry’ tine ‘he might have for many years to come Ae seemed to have no thought of God ‘who had caused his ground to bring forth plentifulfy. nor of the, poor, with ‘whont he might share his gods, "here "was no one to be considered but him- ‘self, He knew nothing of the love of God and therefore bid no love for {God nor for bis fellow'men, “Int God ‘suid unto bin, Thou fool, this ight 4hy soul shall be required ef thee” verse 2, Now’ what wore” bartis anit” fits and goods to him? Me had to leave all and went ont of the world poor indeed, like the rich man of Luke xvi 19.24, "How often we read of one who died ut his desk fn the ofice or sitting in bis home ov tuken vy an accident. ani the words come to mind, “by soul is required of thee.” and the great question is, Was he saved? and then, Was he rich foward God? It fs possi- ble to be saved-as by fire and have no rewanls for service, no crowns to east ab His feet Cor, fi, 1-15: Rev. iv, 10), A true believer may still be so blind: a] by the god of this world as to fail to see the advantage of treasure. in heaven and so lay up treasure for himself in this world. which must all be left behind when he is called ant of the world, Frou verse 22 He speaks fo Tis disciples, traly saved, men, all but dudas tsenriot ohn xtii. 19, 1). and teaches then {hit since they are now children of God there is no reont for anxiety. about food or raiment, ‘he kingdom is mado sure to then fverse 32), aud if they will row live to hasten, its coming by living only unto God and winning souls to flim Me will see thitt all things necessary for this life are given to thei, ‘The teaching of verse 31 and Matt. vi. 23, Iy not that of seeking-our souls’ salvation, for the wards were spoken fo saved men, but it teaches saved people thit as such thelr tlrst alm fn life Should be the coming of the king: dom"for: which we pray when we sas fipuiythe -honrt, “Our Pather, who art 4a ‘heavens © * * Thy kingdom come, ‘Thiy will hp done on ourth as in heav- on.” "Phere 1s no use talking of es- tending. the Kingdom, for there is no Kingdoni to extend. It wis at hand shen onr Lord was here, In their very midst in the persou of: Himself, the King, but wlien they cried .“We have no king’ but, Cesar” and killed their Messiah they’ caused the kingdow te be postponed till He shat! come again “See carefully Luke. six, 11-15; Matt xxilf, 39: Acts il, 20. 21, We are in the/age between the postponement of the kingdom and its cowing at the sec- ond. coming of Clirist, the’ mystery “hid in God from the’ beghining of the world, but specially -repuiled to Poul (Eph. ili, 9-11; Rom, xvi, 25-27), ° Seek: Special “Announcement, Men And Women o-- BY THE BALIIMORE MEDICAL OFFICE...... .7S. Gay St, Sexton Building, near Corner Gay & E. Baltimore Sts, Office Hours: 6A. M..to$ I’. M.. Sundays and Holidays, 10 ‘A. M. to3'P. 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He was a lineal-descendunt of Daniel Coker, who was elected ‘first bishor ‘of the A. M.'E. Church, but who declined to serve. He. was for years a steward and class leader of Waters A. M. E. Churek, and represented the Baltimore. Con: ference at the last three General Conferences of the denomination. He -was. probably one of the best known’ laymen in the church, He: is survived ay his wife, Mrs.. Harriett Hilliard; three daughters, Mrs. .S. J..Green, Mrs. Hattie Kane, and Mrs. Lucretia Dutton; two’ brothers, Hezekiak and. Eugene Hilliard; one sister, Mrs. Sarah. Giles, .and two granc children. i Suge Funeral. services will be held at Waters A. M. E: Church’ Monday afternoon. Samuel: J. Hemsley, Funeral Director. 7 N. AAS. P.:TO GIVE CONCERT. AT ALBAUGH'S The National ‘Association for the Advancement ‘of Colored .- People meets in’this.city. May. 3,.4; 5—In order to -properly-arrange for the meeting funds are necessary, The Baltimore Branch -has-engaged the World Famous. Colored. .Jubilee Singera of Chicago to give a grand concert. at. Atbaugh’s- Theatre on Thursday March 29,, at-8 o’clock for this. purpose. In view. of the great work-that the N.. A.A. C. P. {3 doing, every. Baltimorean ought togive this concert ‘his support. Baltimore has never failed to pro- erly entertain. any ‘organization that has for its purpose the uplift of the race.and there is no doudt ‘that she will rally to the support of the Baltimore Branch in its efforts to ‘raise funds at this'time. Patron itickets, are now on sale at all the drug stores. _ “MRS “J.-H: ROSS ENTERTAINS Mrs, Jennie -H. Ross, 2047 Division street, entertained a few friends at tea in honor-of Mrs: George B: Glarke, «of California Friday evening, February 20, ~ Among’ those present were: Mrs. Jacob" R, Howard, Mrs. Martha Thompson, Mrs.D. Grant Scott, Mrs, Louis'Coleman, Mrs. Sadie G. Fernandis, Mrs. Mary Matthews, Mrs. George B. Clarke, of Californ- ia; Miss Lavinia Watkins, Miss Eva Bowles, of N. ¥., National secre- tary for Y: W. ©. A.; Miss Ida R. Cummings, “Mrs... Hannah “Smith, secretary of C. Y. C. C. A.; Mrs: Estelle Fennell.” ‘A pleasant evening was spent with ‘music. and .current topics, after. which’ the guests were usher- ed:into’the .dining room to supper served by ‘Caterer Julius C. John son: - % MORE PAY Y. M.-C. A SUBSCRIPTIONS IN FULL Some few weeks:ago a list.of those who have paid in full to-the New Building. Fund was published. Since that time the following persons have paid.in full: Harvey. Williams. wt $10.00 Rey. 'T. H? Lee 10.00 . George: H. Holland => 10,00 ‘James W. Hughes 300.00 “Wm. James 6.00 “AL. Bursting 5.00 James Turner 20.00 - Miss Frances Murphy 10.00 Miss Ada B. Watts 6.00 ‘Miss ‘Mary A: Randolph 6:00 ’ Miss: Mary". Toney. 6,00 Mre. AD: Myers £00 W. HJ; Wh2eler 10,00 Thomas, Sparrow 6:00 “Charles M:.Jones * 20.00 Dr. 0. D. Jones 10.00 “Richard Peed. ~ 1.00 Emerson Hillen 10.00 WB, Davis, Sr. + 19.00 Charles H-‘Johnson’ = 5.00 - LAWYER MOGUINN: TO SPEAK. co We ot *MeGuina, ‘Esq. ‘will read “a. paper’ “at, the.-Forum ~ Sunday ‘afternoon-on-the:.'‘Brotherhuad of MPiberty sere cess te ee a Te MR, THOMAS J. HILLIARD LEEPER EE Ea EE WATERS CHURCH WANTS THEIR PAS: TOR RETURNED = - Editor of* the Afro-American Ledger: ‘At the fourth quarterly con- ference of Waters A. M. B. Church, Baltimore, ‘held Friday, February 20, 1914, the following resolutions were uranimously adopted: “Waters A. M. E. Church, Rev. R. E. Ford, P.-E. “Whereas, At the last session of the: Baltimore Annual Conference which convened at Hagerstown, Md., April 1913, the Right Rev. L. d, Coppin, D.'D., in his Godly. judgment, assigned to said church as pastor, Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., he coming to us at a time when Christian Integrity. and seund judgment were essential; and ‘Whereas, He’has been remark- ably successful in the management of the affairs;a serious crisis being averted; and 5 “Whereas the spirit of the Parishioners has.. been so inspired With vigor ‘by. the consistency of his leadership, -thérefore’ - _ “Be it resolved, That we request you to put: forth whatever effort consistent to:-help. secure the re- turn of Rev; A. L. Gaines to Waters A. M. E. Church at the ‘ensuing session of the Baltimore conference; .for with required ability-every interest of the church has been cared'for with ‘unexcelled success, é “Resolved, That this Prayer shall be presented. to the presiding bishop’ as. the wnanimous Voice of the said quarterly. conference, ’’ Signed: ” J.B, WATERS, See, CELEBRATE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mrs.-George.W. Lan caater, of 427: N. Pine® atreet, celebrated the! twenty-fifth anni: versaty of their-marriage Thursda} evening of last week, ~~ A large‘number of their friends gathered. ‘to: ‘wish them continued happiness, as well as to witness Rev. F. R. Williams again pro. nounze them man and wife. Mrs. Lancaster was attired in a handsome gown of steel satin, over black ..and white chiffon, and trimmed with beads and diamonds. She was assisted in receiving by Mesdames Edward Simms, George H. Carter, Clementine Griffin, Dolia_Queen_and_. Joseph Bell. Over fifty gifts in silver were re- ceived, besides a generous sum in money. At a late hour a fine supper was. served. Among the ovt-of-town guest ;were: Misa Mabe) Scott, I’hiladel. phia; Mrs. Rachel Hawkins, Mrs. Maggie Cornish, Mrs. Hattie Cooper, all of Camden, N. J.; Edward Galvin, Philadelphia; Mrs, Emma Burke, New York city: Ernest Haskins, Jack Walker, 03 Norfolk, and George Scott, Wash- ington. PYTHIANS HEAR SERMON The. annual sermon to the local lodges and Courts of Calaithe of the Knights of. Pythias, Eastern and. Western Hemispheres, was preached ‘at. Centennial M. E Church last Sunday night by the pastor, Rev Dr. N. M. Carroll. Brief addresses were delivered ly Supreme Chancellor W. Ashbie Hawkins, Supreme Worthy Coun- cellor Jennie Ross, Grand Chancellor W. I. Butler and George A. Owens, who presided. : Dr. Carroll preached on ‘!Wis- dom and Folly,’’ and incidentally scored weak:kneed Christians. : NEW FINANCIAL: PLAN EXPLAINED T0 .° MINISTERS Ministers ‘ani Laymen from the Baltimore and ‘Washington ‘dis: tricts“of the Washington! Confer- ence gathered at. John. Wesley M. E Church, Wednesday to; listen to addresses by Bishop Earl Cranston, Dr. ‘W. H: Hollinshead,' Rev. Dr. INL. ‘Thomas,- District; Superin- tendent. D..W.. Hays,. District: Superintendent C. G. Cummings and others. ‘‘The.speakers explain- ed .the new financial -‘plan of the denomipation, ‘as well ne other matters of interest. . ‘Thé’pastor of the ‘church, Rev. ‘Dr. Ernest Lyon, | served'the ministers a’ fine dinner. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER eeaououoauauaouaeeEeEEe—eeeeeee seeneseesocsereseoeeteeter EAL ESTATEFOR SALE) : al: ok : i: | SReiaaner ea It will pay you to.get. my g = eMart ae glist before buying. Start now =} _ SSS Sif you desire to. get a nicea) = a ae : house centrally. located: 12 =e Ee shave a large list of 2 and'3 SES Rstory houses,” for. sale. All 2] . SE. ee mail orders promptly attend- 2 . ty ged. For | urther particulars a pene BROW] s See a Eee 2 3 ‘se z i oT ne Books are now open f > Arthur L. Johnson | stasis t Brown's Grov : 8 | Excursion Steamer'that is MIS Myrtle Avenue | ea People in the United 5 : BALTIMORE, Lal a|. Brown’s Grove is the:b Be NE ee ele eee eo ee STOP | PAYING RENT | Be your own: landlord. 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COUNGILMAN CUMMINGS ILL: SA ORO ODD we DOD ONES KD OD DOD O-VES DD @ ACCURACY ONLY THE FENNELE’S i ; tes, BEST AT PHARMACY: : We use only pure and fresh drugs and chemicals ¢ ¢ BEF Ze iv all our compounding. That is why we have the: § ; Ee -onfidence of your physician. ¢ | ee ee are. | § Patent medicines at cut-rate prices. . Madam Walker’s Hair Grower on Sale f 2 Druid Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Baltimore, ma. ¢ 9. 0 S02 TOTO SETS SNE ROTHeOSe wees Li CRIES SEEN KES REN fee: Se Eek eR ome BASEN Riis eacaety ie Saeco BES ee a ERA hie rem aan: ren cen ea mare OE Res) (ee ata Rete) eee SO Baad Perper Ae ena ester es Se eee ac ce ae “...YOUNW’S HAIR FOOD... Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it: and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. Scientifically prepared at— i : YOUNG’S PHARMACY. E Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street tf GET AL AT... Popular Prices* STOKES and DERRY’S @ * 1061 Driid Hill Avenue, Cor: Oxford. - : = ——D LES... ; Owing. to. illness, Councilmar Harry S. Cummings .had to cap. cel speaking engagements in Phila delphia ‘and Richmond this week. He is reported to:be in an improv ed:conditionse Ses eek ea fens i fa fe se a. [oe oe Pe Mee 2) ee fe ee Le (a (eee het sane hig eR aoamecell iN co fh gy -BROWN’S GROVE Books are now open for dates. For Excursions; on Steamer Starlight to Brown’s Grove, The: Steamer Starlight is the only Excursion Steamer'that is absolutely owned and operated by Color- ed People in the United States. 7 ‘ Brown?s Grove is thiebest and finest Resort that was ever open- ed:to. Colored People in: the State of Maryland and with the many improvernents that’ are now in progress and will'be completed by the opening of the Season makes it equal to any of the white resorts. © : Book Your Dates now as the great! inducements over last year have.already brought ona rush for dates. No disorderly Organi ation need.apply for dates. No disorderly Person will be allowed passage. . For further information apply every Saturday night ox Sunday :to George W. Brown, 1451 N. Carey St., Phone Madison 2669 M. or Walter R. Langley, 1418 Jefferson St: J MR. JOHN HENRY SMITH CLP rb ebheaapengne JOHN HENRY SMITH 7 | SERIOUSLY I! John Henry Smith, for mang years clerk in the local Postoffiee, at one-time connected with the old: Chesapeake: Marine Railway Com- pany and for many years agent of Mt. Auburn Cemetery, is seriously ill at his home, 2143 Druid Hil: avenue. Mr. Smith was born: in Snow: Hill, Md, He came to this city at an: early: age, and it wae not long before he forged’ into prominence, Just after the Civil War lie helped: to organize the Chesapeake Marine Railway Company which was for s time engaged in shipbuilding, anc: was its secretary. He was the trustee of the estate of Joseph Thomas, who died & quarter of-century ago. The estate was valued.at. $130,000. His con- duet* of the’ affairs of the estate- was said to have ben eminently satisfactory. Some years agohe was married to the widow of Mr. Thomas. Mr. Smith ‘was a clerk: in the Postoffice for a number of years. He resigned about five years ago. He: has, served asa member of several grand juries.and has heer. a prominent worker in Sharp Street: Memorial M. E, Church. EAST BALTIMORE e =a = Bei sen es Ss sewer eee - is not.a bad place in which to live; Low Rents, Sewerage, * Connections, Smooth Streets, Convenient Markets, numer- ; ous ar Lines, Live Churches and Good Schools are some. .. of the attractions. “There is little or no race friction here. The Largest and Best Equipped: Colored School in Balti- ; more will soon: stand on a:smooth, clean. streét’in this sec- ; tion. Splendid Opportunities’. for professional men’ and » legitimate businesses of all kinds, e ; THE COLORED CITIZENS’ EQUITABLE IMPROVEMENT ASSOEIATION ; OF EAST BALTIMORE will see to it that the living conditions -and_general tone of , of the community will steadily improve. This Association ;- will ‘hold the - THIRD OF A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS oy AT WATERS’ A, M. E. CHURCH 4” Aisquith Street, near Orleans. On Friday Evening, March 6th, 1914; at 8.O’clack The Speakers will be MR. CHARLES J. KOCH a, * First Assistant Superintendent of Public Schools MISS. MARTHA: O'NEILE Of the Women’s Civic League - Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway will Sing Miss Roberta. A. Waring, Accompanying A special invitation is extended to all individuals and organizations that. are engaged in’ any kind of community improvement work. . . ADMISSION FREE PERSONAL NOTES | Mrs... Daniel’ W. Shaw, who nas been: confined to bed for the: past four weéks ‘because of serious ill- ness is slightly improved at this writing. Mr. Dora Massey, of Cumber- land, Md., is in the city for a few days the guest of Miss-Stella G.. Shaw, of 1363 N. Calhoun street. Miss Massey is enroute home-from. Philadelphia, ..where she has spent several months. Mrs. Florence Bell, of 2229 Ett ing street’ wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness during the illness of her husband., Mr. William Bell,and also for theiz floral. tributes. Mrs. Rachel Dyson, who has beer ill at her home, 1102 Sarah Anr street, is improving. Mr. Jack Nelson jeft the city this week for New York to attenc: the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Dora Nelson, who died in that cite last. Monday. Mrs. Eliza Lyons,of 1218 Argyle avenue was called to Washingtor this week to attend the funeral of her neice Miss Annie Boone. Afte> which the budy was taken tc ‘Aquaseo, Md., for burial. Mr. and Mrs, George Turner, of Washington, spent Sunday with: Miss Cornelia’ Watson’ at her residence, 532'N.°Lee street,. alsc- their son, Mr. Julius: Turner, of Parkersbirgh, N.\J. Mr. Julius. Turner is sperding a couple o:. weeks-with his parents in Washing: . ton: They returned. home Sunday evening. Miss Elizabeth Talbot, of 1722 McCulloh street, has returned from: a trip to Washington, where she spent a delightful time visiting relatives .and friends, Mrs, Hilda. Evans, of 2307° Division stréet, who has been il!. for the past two.weeks, is improv- ing. oe 2 Miss’ Rosa Bond, of 318 Falls Road; Roland Park, who has beet quite ill, is reported: to be in an improved condition. Mr. Jefferson Cross, of 1107 N. Carey street, who has been indis- posed for a. fortnight is now muck improved and out again. Mrs; Josephine Hardy, of 1141 Saratoga street,. who has’ been ill or five weeks, is slowly improv ing- Grand: “Chancellor George A. Watty.:who."has. been confined: to his home’ during the:pas. week, is: in'a‘much improved:conditiea.