The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXII· NO. 39 Waiting Now For Crack of the Starter's Pistol—All Arrangements Completed. NEW ERA IN LOCAL ATHLETIGS Interest City-wide and Thousands Will Be Out To Cheer And Encourage Their Few if any, probably, of the athletic events ever held in this city among our people, have ever aroused as much enthusiasm and genuine interest as has the marathon race to be held by the Afro-American Ledger this morning. Many have already asked for reservations of points of vantage at the building from which they might view the finish of the race, while others will be on hand early to take their stand at point where they can cheer their favorites on to victory. All the contestants for the prizes to be offered have finished their nard training, and yesterday with light exercises and short runs rounded themselves out into first class shape for the final test. All of them are confident and there is not one that but feels that one of the fourteen prizes to be offered will be in his possession when the race is over. The trainers of the various teams have reported their men to be in good running trim and each feels certain that his boys will "cop" the valuable club trophy. When asked what he thought of his team's chances to win, trainer Bernard Webb, of the Young Dunbar Athletic Club smiled one of his famous "broad beams" and remarked "Well. I am not saying that my boys will win either the first place or the club trophy, but they will be in the running and the rest of the runners will know it too." "Bill" Wheeler, who has been looking after the interests of the High School team, and who has worked hard to bring out a team that would really represent such an organized body as the C. H. S., while he does not rise to make any high sounding and long winded remarks as to what the standing of his team will be at the end of the race, has expressed himself as being well satisfied with the form that his boys have shown, and takes the stand that some of his boys will show the others a "new trick." "Ike" Bannister, whose propen- isties for selling Afro-American Ledgers have never been equalled, has promised to uphold the honor of the paper which he represents in the race, and says his only regret is that the race was not twenty-five miles instead of five. We might add that if "Ike" outdistances his competitors as far as he overshadows them in selling "Afros", he will have finished the race and be on the street selling extra's "All about "Ike" Bannister winning the Afro- American Ledger marathon race" when the others finish. There is one Calvin Nichols entered for the race, who ever since he heard there was going to be a race, has flooded the Sporting Editor's desk, with cards and letters, first asking for information, then reporting the progress he has made in is efforts to get in shape, even going so far as to send a pen and ink sketch of himself, both in action and at rest. The last word that "Brother" Nichols sent was that while he might not win the BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1914. first prize he would give the rest of the boys a run for their money. Someone, we forget just who, asked us if it would have been cheaper to have the name of their club engraved on the cup at the same time we had the other letters engraved. We answered that while we might get a little reduction for so doing, we did not care to thus discourage other teams who might want to run for the same trophy, whereupon they replied, "Well, we guess we will have to wait until the race is over," which is a very wise thought. It is interesting to note the various attitudes of the runners who, while training have come over the whole course and finished at the Afro-American office. Some come in and drop in a chair, as a suicide drops from the 29th story of a New York skycraper; others come in perspiring, panting, puffing and blowing, yet unwilling to show their fatigue to the extent of taking a seat, and walk up and down the office talking in gasps of their struggle to get here, and after many overtures from the sporting editor, from sheer weakness and loss of breath, drop into the latter's easy chair. Still others come in, put on their clothes argue as to the time they made and cooly walk out as though they had just finished a fine meal of beefsteak and onions. These are the runners and the numbers they will have in the race: COLORED HIGH SCHOOL 1. JAMES B. WINNER 2. ORLANDO CARROLL 3. LEONARD WALLACE 4. CLARENCE DAVIS 5. JAMES A. ADAMS 6. BERNARD HARRIS YOUNG DUNBAR A. A. 7. LEON RICHARDSON 8. CHAUNCEY BROOKS 9. DANIEL HAYWOOD 10. FLOYD BUNDY 11. STEWART SMITH 12. IRVING BEVANS 14. EUGENE CARTER 15. JAMES E. BANTUM SPARTAN A. C. 16. JOSEPH C. QUEEN 17. JAMES D. WILLIAMS 18. JOSHUA KELLY 19. LERMON NEWMAN 20. WILLIAM BEAMAN 21. WILLIAM BOND 22. CHARLES HAYS 23. WILSON JACKSON 24. CHARLES FITCHETT TRINITY A. A. 25. CHARLES CROMWELL BELMONT A. A. 26. DANIEL EARLES ASTORIA A. A. 27. JAMES A. JONES 28. THOMAS JONES DUNBAR A. A. 29. DANIEL BOLEY UNATTACHED 31. P. G. W. HOLLAND 32. STEWART LANGSTON AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 33. ISAAC BANNISTER 34. CHARLES A. COLLINS OFFICIALS Judges—W. H. J. Beckett, Ralph V. V. Cock, D. O. W. Holmes. A. Starter-William Pittman, P. A. L. Checkers—Harry Wade, Lewis Jordan, P. G. D. Pennington, L G. Hubert, G. B. Murphy, J. H. Murphy, Deaver Boston, Milton Dorsey, J. Arthur Turner, William Griggs, Walter Webb, John Armstead, Gough D. McDaniels and J. A. B. Callis. A FINE AFFAIR AT THE LYRIC What was probably the finest entertainment of its kind ever witnessed by the people of this city was given last Friday evening at the Lyric, when Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey presented his famous Juvenile Troubadours, with nearly seventy-five other amateurs, in a fantastic musical revel, entitled the "Garden of Dreams." The theater was filled with the social elite of Baltimore, together with music lovers of every degree, friends and supporters of Mr. Toomey and his protegees. Judging from the enthusiasm with which they greeted the efforts of the participants, one could well agree that they appreciated the time and energy spent in bringing before them such a magnificent offering. MR. L. ELLSWORTH TOOMEY. The curtain arose on a chorus of gypsies and dream maids in an ensemble, and from that time until the end, varied surprises quickly followed one another. The Anvil Chorus from Ill Travator, sung by the Troubadours and assisted by the entire chorus presented a scene of brilliancy and beauty. The Toubadours played especially well in the role of wondering minstrels and pleased the audience with their wit and mirth. The performance of the smaller children was especially that of little Misses Bernice Calloway and Elvira Mallory. In interpreting the Inspiration Waitz, Oscar Watts and Miss Jennie Smith showed exceptional ability and perfect training. Mr. T. Henderson Kerr's rendition of Coleridge Taylors' Gypsy dances was up to the usual standard of Mr. Kerr's performances. The climax of the play came, however, with the execution of the Waltz Maze by the entire company, performed amid a garden of flowers and birds. with a maze of multicolored vapors which apparently came from above. Judging from expressions on every side this was by far the best offering ever presented by Mr. Toomey. AN INTERESTING TRIP. The seventh and eight grades of School No. 115. accompanied by their teacher, Mr. J. W. Woodhouse, visited the Maryland Steel Company's plant at Sparrows Point on Wednesday afternoon. Through the courtesy of the management a guide was furnished and all points of interest were explained. Leaving the mills the party visited the public school where they were entertained by the faculty and pupils. LIBERIANS SEE SECRETARY BRYAN LIBERIANS SEE SECRETARY BRYAN Secretary of Treasury Morris Goes Sightseeing in Government Automobile Washington, May 21.—Hon. John Lewis. Secretary of Treasury for Liberia, and Dr. Ernest Lyon the Liberian consul general of this country, had a conference with Secretary of State Bryan yesterday regarding Liberian finances. Secretary Morris is in this country on a financial mission for his government, and will make an effort to reach a satisfactory settlement of differences between his government and Reid Paige Clark, the receiver of the customs since Liberai borrowed $1,700,000 in 1911. Mr. Clark's duty is merely to collect the interest and the sinking fund this loan, which is held by bankers of this country and Europe. Secretary Morris will have conference with President Wilson and Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo in the near future. Secretary Morris paid his first visit to this city Tuesday, being accompanied by Consul General and Mrs. Lyon. Upon their arrival at the Union Station, they were met by a representative of the State Department and taken sightseeing in a government automobile. They were taken to the Department and were presented to Third Assistant Secretary Phillips. The latter introduced them to Secretary Bryan, and formal greetings were exchanged. Later they visited the Treasury Building, where they were greeted by United Treasurer Hamlin. The big vaults in the building interested Mr. Morris. Following luncheon at Rauscher's, the Bureau of Engraving was visited where they were greeted by Director Ralph. The making of paper money was shown the visitors. Their Liberian Secretary of St. C. D. B. King, may also visit this country. He is now on his way to London to seek a much needed rest, and will be cabled by Dr. Lyon to come to the United States. ANOTHER SEGREGATION LAW Louisville, Ky., May, 21. Louisville, like Baltimore, has an obnoxious laws segregating the race in residence blocks. The law was recently passed by the City Council and the Mayor promptly signed it. Prominent colored men entered a vigorous protest, however. BROTHERS DIE TOGETHER Annapolis, Md., May 21.—The bodies of two brothers, William and Philip Green, lay side by side in Asbury M. E. Church Tuesday. They had been ill for some time from tuberculosis and died within two hours of each other. The double funeral attracted a large crowd to the church. Rev. E. S. Williams had charge of the funeral service. J. Albert Adams was the undertaker. Rev. C. G. Cummings conducted quarterly conference at Asbury M. E. Church Monday night. DR. WALLER WELL REGEJAED. Word was received in the city this week that Rev. Dr. G. R. Waller, the new pastor of the Third Baptist Church, Springfield, Mass., received a flattering ovation when he preached his first sermon last Sunday morning. His new townsmen have also given him a most enthusiastic welcome. He will return to this city early in June for a brief stay. PRICE THREE CENTS PRESIDENT FOSTER CZAR AT CLARK PRESIDENT FOSTER CZAR AT CLARK Students and Alumni Association Find It Difficult To Get Along With The President Atlanta, Ga., May 22.—A war between the alumni and the president of Clark University, W. W. Foster, Jr., is imminent, according to close observers. President Foster is charged with being a czar, of treating the colored students and teachers as inferiors and of curtailing a free expression of opinion. Despite the fact that Mrs. Foster resigned as dean and gave up the duties pertaining to that office, she signed the diplomas and appeared in cap and gown at the recent commencement exercises. The commencement program was arbitrarily arranged by the president, it's said, and no students who had gained the disfavor of the executive were allowed to deliver orations. Because Sidney Woodward refused to let the students sing the kind of music that usually pleases Southern whites, he was summarily dismissed as head of the music department. Prof. Henry T. Heard resigned several months ago rather than be summarily dismissed at the fiat of the president. Graduates of the university are watching with interest the probable outcome of the meeting of the board of trustees, which take place Monday. As President Foster has said that he will not resign, one of the members of the faculty who is said to have opposed him may be dismissed. Faculty meetings were discontinued several months ago and the President, it is said, arbitrarily named the university's delegates to the convention of Christian Students in Negro Colleges, held here a few days ago. PRESIDENT FOSTER ATTACKED Just before the close of the convention an unsigned circular criticising the regime of the present head of the university was distributed. Most of the trustees of the university and the president deny that there is any truth in the allegations made in the circular, which was unsigned. Many of the local alumni say that the statements contained therein are true. The cipenlar, which was headed, "Do These Conditions Exist in Your College," follows, in part: "The ante bellum ideas of aristocracy obtain in the very citadel of Negro progress. White-capped maids and white-coated bulters are employed in the president's palatial mansion to impress racial inferiority. The back door of the president's home is the only place about the house where the students get a welcome admittance to appear before the king. We are rated by these monarchs as a people who cannot appreciate the highest and best in school life. The most thoroughly prepared music instructor in the race, Prof. Sidney Woodward has been arbitrarily dismissed because he refused their demands to put a low, chilish grade of music before our people, and insisted on giving us the classics. Delegates to the Student's Convention were arbitrarily named and these were favorites of theirs who have never had their feet inside one of our Y. M. C. A. meetngs. "Favoritism supercedes genuine character and accurate scholarship. Manhood is crushed and some teachers wear white coats of servility as an example for students. Our social life has been so dreadfully demoralized by the president that we not only avoid each other on the campus, but do not meet in the holy of holies. Disgraceful and abominable hypocracy reigns in the house of our Lord. The religious life of the school is a mockery. Our Clark has become a whitened sepulcher filled with dead men's bones. Oh, the pity of it! "We are protesting against overwhelming odds. The system, with headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, has its grip on our school; the people have no interest or rights they are bound to respect; the president is here under their instructions and he is responsible to them only. Our leaders cannot help us, for their heads would fall. We feel that the price of liberty is not too dear at any sacrifice. Give us liberty or give us death is our motto. BISHOP STEWART RETIRED BY C. M. E. CONFERENCE (By Telegraph) St. Louis, Mo., May 22.—The retiring of Bishop George W. Stewart without pay, the creation of a board of education and the election of Revs. N. C. Cleaves and R. A. Carter to the bishopric were among the features of the closing sessions of the General Conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church. The newly elected bishops will take the place of Bishop Lane, who was superannuated and Bishop Stewart, who was suspended a year ago and retired without pay ten days ago. The elections took place Wednesday. Bishop Cleaves has never held any office in the church other than a pastorate. He is one of the finest pulpit orators in the South. Bishop Carter was presiding elder of the Atlanta district. A big program for education was mapped out and Rev. J. A. Bray, former president of Milton Memorial College, Birmingham, Ala., was made secretary of education. The denomination contribut fourteen schools and colleges. Rev. J. C. Martin, of Memphis, Tenn., was elected treasurer of the denomination and Rev. P. A. Calhoun, of Pine Bluff, Ark., general secretary of the Epworth League. MRS. BOND LAW TO REST The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Bond who died at her home, 527 Orchard street, last Saturday after a brief illness from pneumonia, was held at Metropolitan M. E. Church Tuesday afternoon. The church was crowded, many members of the order of Moses, of which the husband of the deceased, Johnson A. Bond, is grand master, being in the throng. The services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Holmes, assisted by Revs. C. G. Cummings, Nathan Johnson and C. H. Lowery. The floral designs were numerous and handsome, tokens coming from New York, Philadelphia and other points. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Mrs. Bond was born in this city 57 years ago. She was a member of the Heroines of Jericho, the Household of Ruth and the Seven Wise Men. Besides her husband, one son, Thomas A. Bond, and two adopted daughters survive. ZION CONFERENCE CONVENES York, Pa., May 22.—The eighty-seventh annual session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church opened Wednesday afternoon at the A. M. E. Zion, East King street. Bishop Alexander Waters presiding. Rev. J. W. MacDonald of Baltimore was elected statistician. IMPARTIAL VIEW OF SEGREGATION HINDERS FRIENDLY CONTACT Director of National League on Urban Conditions Among Afro-Americans Enlightens Sociological Congress on Racial Aspirations-Influence of City Life Upon Country People. Memphis, Tenn.-One of the most forceful and logical addresses delivered before the southern sociological congress, which held its annual meeting here recently, was that of Dr. George Edmund Haynes. The subject of his address was "Some Conditions Among Negroes In Cities." Dr. Haynes is the director of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes and professor of social science at Fisk university. Dr. Haynes' address was in part as follows: "Among the outstanding features of national life today is the migration to and concentration of Negroes in cit [Image of a man with a high collar and a serious expression. The background is plain white.]] DR. GEORGE E. HAYES. lees north and south. Following hard upon the settlement in the cities there is a segregation which cuts off points of friendly contact between white and colored people, especially the better elements, and shuts out the colored people from many of the most desirable forces of the common life. As a result the industrial, housing, health, educational and other problems of city life are more crucial than those among the white people. The Negro's heroic struggles to overcome his maladjustment have greater odds against their success. "In discussing this matter the time is past for the passionate avowal of opinions based, merely upon feelings. The facts must be carefully studied and conclusion logically drawn. Our attention to the needs of the rural Negro should include the influence that town and city are exerting. In the first place, the town and city are trading centers for the rural colored people, especially in the south. On Saturdays most farmers go to town. "Following hard upon the concentration of Negroes in cities is the segregation into districts and sections. In order to secure better surroundings than those usually to be laid in the sections where they have been accustomed to live, Negroes of intelligence and of high standards of living have sought either to improve their community or to move out of the ghetto. Like other people, they try to shuffle off the coil of their previous condition. But here a perplexing situation confronts us. The modern sanitary and other protective facilities for the Negro neighborhood are not provided. "It has happened more than once that the lives of respectable colored men have been in jeopardy because they took evidence to the city authorities' futile attempts to protect themselves and families from bad influences. Is it any wonder, then, that many Negroes seek to buy or build houses in other neighborhoods? The desire for and the effort to secure the conveniences and to get protection has resulted in the segregation conflict. Since the desired benefits will not come to the Negro, he undertakes to go to the benefits. "A more serious outcome of segregation is the handicap of Negroes in their efforts to earn a living. Four facts about the industrial life of the Negroes need to be borne in mind: First, the masses that move to the city are unprepared to meet the exacting requirements of modern industry and to face the keen competition of more efficient laborers: second, educational facilities to train the aspiring, strung searchers for better conditions are not provided in any Negro neighborhood of any city, north or south. The first experiment is a vocational school to be opened in Cincinnati this spring; third, that mixed in with the ignorant and the inefficient are the lazy and the vicious. The hope of reward has been so often deferred that their hearts no longer respond. 'The won't works' come to the city with the can't works.' Along with these three facts does not the fourth arise? Are not the white employees of this Negro labor complaining and blaming the Negro instead of understanding the situation and providing him with ample opportunity to overcome his deficiencies? VICTORY IN THEATER CASE. Playhouse In Cleveland Rebuked For Drawing Color Line. Cleveland. O.-In October, 1913, Miss Hattie Hairston purchased two tickets for herself and friend, Miss Maud York, for seats on the lower floor of the Colonial theater, this city, for a matinee. Upon arrival at the theater they were not denied admission, but were refused their seats, the dogman refusing, on demand, to return their tickets, claiming they were for another day and offering to return the young women their money. This they refused to accept. Quietly leaving the theater, they placed their case in the hands of Stanley & Horwitz, attorneys at law, who promptly brought suit under Harry C. Smith's Ohio civil rights law for Miss Halston against the Comstock Amusement company, which owns the Colonial theater. The case was recently tried in the municipal court. The theater people demanded a jury trial, which was had before six jurors (white) in the courtroom of Judge Dan Cull. The manager of the theater, the treasurer and two ticket takers testified that the tickets were for another day, but upon cross examination could not satisfactorily account for the fact that they did not produce the tickets in court. After two days of trial the jury brought in a verdict in favor of Miss Hairston for $140 and costs, the verdict being unanimous. The theater company did not carry the case to a higher court and in this showed good judgment. On March 21 it paid the full amount of the judgment and in addition, to that $30.75 court and jury costs and lawyers over $200. Attorney Stanley, immediately upon the conclusion of the Hairston case, prepared a petition for Miss Mand York, who had located in Toledo, O., and started suit against the theater company for her. Rather than again go into court and face sure defeat the theater paid $50 in settlement of Miss York's claim, she accepting the same because of the expense and trouble necessary to come to Cleveland from Toledo to attend the trial of the case. Miss York was Miss Hairston's only witness. It is to be regretted that she did not push her case also in court just as Miss Hairston did and give our people of this community the benefit of a second full victory over racial and color prejudice. The Colonial theater for its refusal to give these two young women the seats their tickets called for, even though it did not refuse them admittance to the theater, paid in all to them and the court $229.75 and, in addition to that, a large amount for their attorneys' fees and a court stenographer, the grand total being more than $300. The course followed by Miss Hairston in this case is the only one that will ever lead our people to a full and untrammeled enjoyment of their civil rights and privileges in public places. The sooner they fully realize this fact and act upon it far more generally than they do the better for all concerned. When you are denied your rights in public places of all kinds take the matter into the courts, fight for your rights like men and women and stop whining and making excuses for such insults and denials and claiming that you are not able to employ attorneys to prosecute your cases, because this latter is not true as a rule. PROMOTER OF GOOD WORKS. Oswald G. Villard Concludes Western Tour With Speech In Cleveland. The new south's growing spirit of friendliness toward the Negro is the theme of Oswald Garrison Villard of New York, president of the New York Evening Post company and treasurer of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, who is making a brief speaking tour of important cities of the middle west in a campaign in the interest of the association's work. Mr. Villard is a prominent champion of the cause of the Negro, and his attacks on the reactionary forces which are seeking to check the Negro's procrast in the south have occasioned much recent interest. Mr. Villard spoke at Kansas City, Kan., on Wednesday, May 13, making two addresses and being entertained at lunch by the City club. His next speech was made in Topeka, Kan., on Thursday, May 14, and on Saturday, May 16. Mr. Villard spoke in Indianapolis, Ind. His final talk of the tour was made in Cleveland on Monday, May 18. The association which Mr. Villard represents is at present particularly interested in fighting the Smith-Lever bill which is before the senate and which it is said fails to provide a fair share for the Negro of the federal fund for agricultural education, authorized in the bill. Provident Medical Association. The Provident Medical and Dental society of Brooklyn held its fifth anniversary at the Howland studio in the above named city Monday, evening, May 11. Members of the North New Jersey Medical society were present in large numbers and were entertained at a banquet following the literary program prepared by the Brooklyn society. To Hold Emancipation Celebration Much interest is being manifested among our people in Houston, Tex., in the plans for the emancipation celebration to be held in the city for three days beginning on Friday, June 10. W. E. Matthews, David Williams and John Houston are among the leading stars in the management of the celebration. 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Furniture, Glassware and Chinaware Packed and Shipped to all parts of the World Carpets taken up, Cleaned and Refined. GOLDFIELD ORCHESTRA Samuel W. Proctor, Director Up-to-date and appropriate music for all occasions. All orders can be left with LEVIN H. HILL, Asst. Director 567 ONFORD SHELLT "Hair Dresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone, Mt. Vernon 582-M OLIVER J. CAULK ..House Painter.. ..And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Madison 1099. House Painting Glazing, Graining Enameling Floors Stained - Varnished or Waxed, Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embalmer 1107 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 854 GEO. H. HOLLAND Formerly Manager for the late Alexander Hemsley Funeral Director and Embalmer 517 Robert Street Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite, courteous and expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions. Open day and night. To the Friends and Pat ALEX. HEMSLEY I wish to announce to the general public that of my late father and will endeavor to sustain efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thank and hoping for a continuance of the same. SAMUEL T. H. FUNERAL DIRECTOR Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. ...JOHN H. TO 142 W. HILL ST. THE UP-TO-DATE U Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, etc., from his own stables at the most re-come to see him, j The Friends and Patrons of the HEMSLEY Funeral Director and EMPLOYEE to the general public that I have taken up and will endeavor to sustain the reputation of the maker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY MIL DIRECTOR & EMBER JOHN H. TOADVIN 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKEN on a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for funerals for Funerals, Weddings, Parts of stables at the most reasonable rates. Come to see him, just call 396-Y. 142 W. 826 D. Robert A. Elliott Shore's Leading Under 506 ROGERS AVE. Salming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all both Phone. Day or Night. FELIX B. PYE, Sr. Nulberry St. Nr. TUNERAL DIRECTOR C. & P. PHONE Yes. Not Connected with any will be offered for the detection or doing business under the name Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone. Mt. Vernon 3603 GER SEWING MACHINE R. H. BUTLER IS HERE ready to supply you with the five types of Singer Machines on thely payments of $2.00 and $1.50 or even $3.00. Tell your friends wherever you deal with your own color on most recesses. Without contradiction our terms have been the city, and this year we are making a better offer of our five types Singer Machines making a first finger-hand machine for the girls will be given to machines, you should own one, but everyone right and just. If anything not prove satisfactory, see us first. Charges to you. TUTLER'S, most equipped repair shop us Oruid Hill Avenue. Phone Mad. 498 ORICAL ROMANIC AMERICAN NEGATIVE To the Friends and Patrons of the late ALEX. HEMSLEY Funeral Directo and Embalmer I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours. SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE: 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Funerals from $75.00 U7 'Phone Mt Vernon 2578 Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call South 422 or South 396-Y. 142 W. Hill Street and Mount Vernon 5138 826 Druid Hill Ave. Robert A. ..Baltimore's Leading 506 ROGER Expert Embalming, Courteous Atten Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages Both Phone. FELIX B. P. 102 E. Mulberry St. :::FUNERAL DIE C. & P. PH No Branches. Not Connected A reward will be offered for sons doing business un Felix B. Py Phone, Mt. Vern SINGER SEWING Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funeral Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. Both Phone. Day or Night. FELIX B. PYE, Sr. 102 E. Mulberry St. Nr. Calvert. ::::FUNERAL DIRECTOR:::: C. & P. PHONE No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detection of persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 IS HERE ready to supply you with any make of the five types of Singer Machines on the small monthly payments of $2.00 and $1.50 or even $1.00 if necessary. Tell your friends wherever you go that you can deal with your own color on most reasonable prices. Without contradiction our terms have been less strict. anywhere in the city, and this year we are m buying one of our five typ-s Singer Machi $5.00 a new Singer-hand machine for the FREE. In regard to machines, you sho vor to treat everyone right and just store does not prove satisfactory, be no extra charges to you. R. H. BUTLER'S, most equipped 120 Druid Hill Avenue. HISTORICAL RO the AMERICA anywhere in the city, and this year we are makin' a better offer. To anyone buying one of our five types Singer Machines making a first payment of $5.00 a new Singer-hand machine for the girls will be given absolutely FREE. In regard to machines, you should own one. We endeavor to treat everyone right and just. If anything from our store does not prove satisfactory, see us first. There will be no extra charges to you. R. H. BUTLER'S, most equipped repair shop up town. 1211 Druid Hill Avenue. Phone Mad. 4984-Y. HISTORICAL ROMANCE of the AMERICAN NEGRO DR. CHARLES H. FOWLER, M. D. The greatest book of its kind published. Nothing like it on the book represents the trials, efforts and achievements of the Negro I agitation of the slave question to the administration of President T all woven in the form of a pleasing romance. The book is instruct valuable data and is beautifully illustrated with fine half-tone cutt. Send all orders to Dr. C. H. Fowler. 1065 W. Lexington St., Agents wanted. Send application to Dr Fowler book of its kind published Nothing like it on the book the trials, efforts and achievements of the Negro B have question to the administration of President T form of a pleasing romance. The book is instruct is beautifully illustrated with fine half-tone cutt. to Dr. C. H. Fowler 1065 W. Lexington St., Agents wanted. Send application to Dr Fowler GEM PREPARATIONS QUALITY NOT QUANTI MRS. MAMIE E. 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G [Name] rons of the late Funeral Directo and Embalmer At I have taken up the business in the reputation he bore as an ing the public for all past favors am respectfully yours, HEMSLEY & EMBALMER Funerals from $75.00 U 'Phone Mt Vernon 2578 DADVIN.... STREET, INDERTAKER up; caskets for $3.00 and up Weddings, Parties, Receptions. seasonal le rates. You need not just call Elliott Big Undertaker. S AVE. Students, Shipping Funeral for hire for all occasions. Day or Night. WE, Sr. Nr. Calvert. RECTOR::: ONE with any other firm the detection of per- der the name of e Sr. on 3603 MACHINES BUTLER, supply you with any make of Machines on the small month- and $1.50 or even $1.00 if neces- wherever you go that you can on most reasonable terms terms have been less than with a better offer. To anyone making a first payment of girls will be given absolutely build own one. We endea- st. If anything from our see us first. There will repair shop up town. Phone Mad. 4984-Y. ROMANCE of N NEGRO ing like it on the book market. This stats of the Negro Race from the first invention of President Theodore Roosevelt the book is instructive; contains much nearly half-tone cutt. Price by mail St. W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. tion to Dr Fowler. RATIONS NOT QUANTITY AMIE E. JONES ORDRESSER In St., Baltimore, Md. -ALL STYLES -COMBINGS BOUGH -AND POMAEES: ELECTRIC GOODS -SETPRS: SEND FOR CATALOG 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. SNOOW BILL JOTTINES A memorial to the Army-American Lodge 1 Sarah H. M., May 21. — Mr. Charles Jones, of Camden, N.J., is home for a few days. Mrs. Anne Purnell died Thursday and was buried Sunday in the M. E. Cemetery. Ken. A. W. Jewett, of Witling. Mrs. Jillie Purnell, Mr. Fred Purnell, both of Philadelphia and Mr. Victoria Dixon, of Ashbury Park. N. J. were here to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Annie Purnell. Mr. J. in Matthews, of Pocumseh, visited his wife and friends. Few J. J. Robins preached to a crowded house at the Mr. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar D. Jones spent a few days visiting friends in Salisbury and Fruitland last week. Mrs. Laura Serby, of Georgetown, is visiting friends here for a few weeks. Mr. Perrall Robins of Poormoke City was in town this week the guest of Mrs. Mary Jane Perrall. LONG GREEN BRIEFS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Long Green, Mo., May 21.—Rev W. T. Brown, pastor of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, preached the annual sermon to the Odd Fellows of Long Green. A large trust tree which stood in front of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church was removed by John Hughes and sons. Mr. George Pennington, Mr. Lilamack Leverey which makes a better view of the church. John Proctor, of Timonium met with an accident Saturday night. While he and his wife were out driving the cot became frightened at a passing automobile, made a sudden leap breaking the single tree and throwing him over the dash board. He escaped with a few slight bruises. Miss Mamie Chatman, student of Morgan College, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Chatman, of Phoenix. Mr. Howard Cromwell, student of the Baltimore Colored High School also spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cromwell, Sr. Mrs. Bessie Brown was the guest of Miss Lizzie Hawkins Sunday. Mrs. Katie Mairs, Mrs. Margaret Hawkins, Mrs. Ardella Frazier and Mr. Samuel Johnson are on the sick list. ITEMS FROM TRAPPE (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Trappe, Md., May 21. - There was quite a large number present Sunday morning. Our pastor, Rev. C. A. Norwood preached a very interesting sermon from the sixty-first chapter of Isaiah and the first verse. In the afternoon Rev. C. A. Norwood went to Williamsburg to preach for Rev. L. B. Buchanon. Mr. Andrew Ross was appointed to take charge of the prayer meeting Sunday night. There will be a contest given the 27th of this month between Miss Catherine Jenkins and Master Oliver Camper Miss Emma Ross, Mrs. Lizzie Jackson and Mrs. Etta Thomas are still on the sick list. But Mrs. Thomas is improving. Our Public school is in a very flourishing condition under the supervision of Mr. Wm. H. Potts, principal and Mrs. Mamie L. Potts assistant. The commencement exercises will be held Thursday evening, May 28, at the Knights of Pythias Hall. They who will receive their certificates from the eighth grade are Sarah Elizabeth Hinder, Elisa Beatrice Roberts and Fradierick Mill. Our industrial work under the supervision of Mr. Joseph A. Walker, manual training teacher and Mrs. Nelife G. Turner, domestic science teacher was very creditable for the year. For three successive years Trappe has won the prize for Industrial work. At the last Industrial Exhibit held in Easton May 1, 1914, we came home bringing the victory as usual. We have very promising children here and we hope for them a bright future. AN "AT-HOME" IN HONOR OF SISTER Miss Elizabeth M. Wilson, of 539 Pressman street, gave an at home Saturday, May 9th, in honor of her sister, Mrs. Howard Grant of Worcester, Mass. SALISBURY NEWS February 3, 1970, in The Afro-American Ledger Salisbury, Md., May 21.—The Banner of Salisbury Lodge No. 7850 G. T. U. of Q. F. at its regular meeting, May 14th elected P. N. F. Emory Dirksenhead as its representative to the B. M. C. which meets in Boston, in September. Miss Panny M. Birckhead and Mr. Wm. B. Dross were married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Dirksenhead in Brew. R. d. Waters. A wedding reception was rehearsed Mr. and Mrs. Larry Anderson by his father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Anderson Monday evening. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reeversy of Jamestown, Ms. and the groom is one of the popular young men of this ship. Rev. E. W. Simmons is in attendance upon his conference at York, Pa. Rev. R. J. Waters, Col. S. T. Houston and Mr. H. O. Pisnett addressed the Parsonsburg Union Lodge at the Union Church, Del- more, Md., last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Julius U. Langston is making exclusive preparation to help entertain the K. of P. which meets in his annual convention here in July. Miss M. L. Houston, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stewart, Mrs. Mary Spriggs and Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Roberts visited friends in Del- more, De., last week. POCOMOKE HAPPENINGS SPECIAL TO THE AMERICAN LEGEND Pooomose, Moe, May 19—Sunday was Mother's Day at St. Mary's M. E. Church, and a large attendance was noted. David Cropper, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joshna Cropper and Miss Louise, youngest daughter of Mr. Richard Holland, were married on Thursday evening at the M. E. parsonage. Pav. J. W. Bond performed the ceremony. Mrs. Essie Mills was taken suddenly ill while on duty at the Ford House. Her condition is better at this writing. The Household of Ruth gave an entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall on Monday evening. Mr. James Dutton was in Salisbury the past week. Mr. John Henry is on the sick list this week. Mr. William Hindman is out again after having been housed for two weeks with a severe attack of rheumatism. Mrs. Sarah Bellad is visiting her daughter at Wattsville, Va. Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Couibourn of Wattsville, Va., were in this city Monday and attended the Minister's Union held at St. Johns A. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Sterling of Cape Charles. Va., are on a visit to their mother, Mrs. Cassie Quinn and other relatives and friends. Miss Ida Anderson is spending a few days in Salisbury, Md. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Gillet spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Tull in the country. Mrs. Sarah Jane Tolliver of Cape Charles. Va., spent Sunday in this city. The appointment of Prof. Stephen H. Long to the position of superintendent of the colored schools in Worcester county was hailed with delight by many of his friends who knows there is none more deserving as well as qualified for the position than the one that received the appointment. Mrs. Caroline Dashields met with a painful accident while she was attempting to move a large pot of soap. She was burned about the face and hands but not serious. Miss Katie. Ogden was in Princess Anne, Md., Tuesday. Plans are on foot to build a new church at Georgetown under the leadership of Rev. J. N. Waters. PERRYMAN HAPPENINGS Special to the Afro-American Ledgen Perryman, Md.. May 21.— Quarterly conference was held Sydney Park M. E. Church last Saturday. In the absence of the district superintendent Kev. D. W. Hays, the pastor. Rev. W. H. Kent, presided. The reports from Union Chapel and Sydney Park showed the charge to be in a fourishing condition. Sunday was a great day at Chanel. Union Chapel. The. G. U. O. of Odd Fellows had their annual sermon preached by Rev. C. H. Matthews of Belair, a former pastor here. The members of Union Chapel Lodge and the Household of Ruth were out in large numbers. The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Williams wife of Mr. Solomon Williams, of Bayshore Farm, was held at Union Chapel last Monday. She was highly respected and the funeral was largely attended. Mrs. Sarah C. Hail is seriously ill. Mrs. Eliza E Griffin is recovering from an attack of rheumatism. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER FRFDFRICK BRIFES Frederick. Mid., May. 21. — Ignatius Snowden spent Monday in Hawksworth. Frederick will soon have a rare paper. The basketball club gave their annual dance Tuesday night at the Nanarite Hall. CITONSTILLE NEWS Special in The Afro-American Ledger, Cattinsville, Md., May 11. Master David Spoens will leave Sunday for Ashbury Park, N.J., where he will stay with his mother. Miss Deborah Ray, who has been on the stairway, is able to be out again. The senior chapel of Grace A. M. D. Church will give a presentation and concert at Grace Church Thursday, May 15th. Mr. Edward Williams visited his brother, Mr. Oden Williams. Sunday and assisted in leading the Sunday evening class, of waltham Pen, Oden Williams is leader. Rev. C. H. Murray will preach at Grace Church Sunday morning. Mrs. Cressana Casily, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Anna Fox has returned to her home in Matthews, Va. Granger Field, is home sick suffering with the mumps. A surprise birthday party was released Mr. Alex Terrell by his children, Sunday. Miss Mary Matthew has returne- d from Great Barrington, Mass... where she has been spending the winter. The ushers of Grace A. M. E. Church will give a beautiful sacred concert at Grace A. M. E. Church Sunday June 28. HAGERSTOWN NOTES Special to the African-American Ledger) Hagerstown, Md., May 21.— Last Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Ebenauer A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. W. Norris, presiding elder, preached to large audiences. Rev. Norris is our new presiding elder and was well received by the people. He held his first quarterly conference on Monday night. As an evidence of the appreciation of the return of their pastor, Rev. David Johnson, the members and friends of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, crowded the parsonage last Saturday night bringing boxes, and baskets of many good things. Nearly 200 lbs. of groceries and provisions were brought. The pastor and his wife were overwhelmed with gratitude. Rev. Norris was present and praised the people for their loyalty and love for their pastor and his family. The celebration of the 54th birthday anniversary of Rev. H. A. Johnson, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church by the members and friends was a fine affair. It was under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, Mrs. Carrie Watson, president. Mrs. Carrie Watson presented the pastor with an anniversary cake, which was set in the center of the table with 54 lighted candles. The following ministers were present and delivered addresses: Rev. C. E. Berkley, Rev. Edward Moore, Rev. David Johnson and Presiding Elder J. W. Norris. Mrs. Adelaide Dennis recited a beautiful poem to the delight of all present. Music was rendered by Absury Choir, Miss Daisy Thurman presided at the organ. Jerry Dorsey and Samuel Dixon were toast master and master of ceremonie. Mrs. Martha Fisher president of the committee. Rev. H. A. Johnson responded in choice words to the honor being shown him. Rev. F. A. Cothran, pastor of the 2nd Christian Church spent several days in Washington this week. Mr. Isabella Jonhson is on the sick list. Mrs. Zeureau Barnum spent Saturday and Sunday in Chambersburg the guests of her sister. Mrs. Mattie Norris. Mr. Samuel Broom. one of the oldest men in Hagerstown is quite ill at his home. Miss Cora Johnson, Arthur Turner Mr. Marion Harris and Henry Waters spent last Sunday in Washington FASTON BREEZES Special to The Afro-American Ledger Easton, Md., May 21. — Mrs. Jane Williams, of St. Michaels was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Murray for a few days. Mrs. Annie Murray has been to Baltimore visiting her family physician who is now attending her James Gibson, the son of Mr. William Gibson 128 W. Port street was drowned Monday at Deep Water Point on the Tradavon River. The quarterly conference which was held at Behel A. M. E. Church Monday evening was quite a suc- ress. Pert. R. D. Ford, presided. The reception which was held at Bethel A. M. E. Church given by the various committees of ladies was quite a success. Miss Minnie Johns of Caroline county is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Copper. IS W. Port street. Mr. John Rineout, who has been quite sick in the Emergency Hospital has been removed to his home and is improved. Mrs. Susan Kison who has been quite sick in her home of N. Bissington street is still well. Mr. and Mrs. I. Clark, of Wilmington, Del., are visiting friends in Easton. ENTERTAIN BOX PARTY. After the exercises at the Lyric last Friday evening of the Garden of Dreams, the party repaired to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Young, 1821 Drudg Hill avenue. A bountiful repast awakened them served by Caterer Young. Various amusements were indulged in until the wee small hours of the morning. These present were Misses Florence Hubbard of Newport News, Vast; Vicia Hasty, Messrs. Dr. Edward Wright, Alvin Young, Wm. Ross, Measames Jennie H. Ross, Lillian Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Lord Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Young. RURAL EDUCATION SOUTH. How. Miss Emma J. Wilson. Bust Up Milton, MA. Cottontail. the Maysville (S. C.) School. Perhaps more among the younger industrial schools in the south is doing a greater work for the education of the masses than the Maysville (S. C.) industrial institute. The school was started about ten years ago in an old abandoned cotton mill building, with little financial aid and no equipment. The district in which the institution is located is thickly settled, and the country public schools are few and situated at a great distance apart. Therefore the people were glad to rally to the support of this new enterprise among them. Miss Emma J. Wilson, principal of the school, worked almost single handed as teacher, missionary and superintendent for three years after the school was organized. She made the blackboards out of old pine planks, painted them and milled them to the side of the classrooms, constructed beaches out of casted numeral and built tables and desks for classroom use. After a short while she sought ten acres of land on which to cultivate corn, peas, cabbages, beans and potatoes. The institution has at the present time 143 acres of farm land, 150 boarding students, forty-three orphan children under its care and a total enrollment of 160 students. Miss Wilson is making a brief tour of several northern cities in the financial interest of the school. She delivered a most instructive address at the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn; where she made many friends. Among those who heard Miss Wilson's story were several South Carolina who are living north. They became so much interested in the school that they are going to form a South Carolina club through whom to raise funds for the Mississippi school. Miss Wilson will return to the school in time for the annual commencement the latter part of May. REAL HAIR GROWER IS FOUND AT LAST Golderene the New Discorey Said to Grow, Straighten and Beauthe Hair in a Short Time Hair Goods and Other Beauty Secrets Sent You by Mail.—Agents Wanted The Goldererne Manufacturing Company of Plainfield, N. 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All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BALTIMORE, MAY 23, 1914 THE FUTURE OF THE RACE. When one looks calmly into the past history of the Negro race in this country, noting both the shadows and the sunshine, both the ups and the downs, the discouragements and the encouragements, the sure verdict of such honest inquiry will be the expressed conviction that ahead is a most glorious career for the people of African descent in America. But three centuries have passed since he was dragged hither, fresh from heathendom, to contribute his physical resources in changing the wilderness and desert into one of the most glorious and beautiful countries in the world. At that first conference of the sons of Adam in the New World stood forth the white man, the black man, and the yellow man. The white man was the embodiment of the highest civilization, the distributing centre of the arts of civilization, industry, letters, religion, and all of the elements of progress. Before him rigged the black and the yellow man each with a barbarous past behind him. Each, with everything to unlearn in order to obtain virgin soil for the new incocorporation of ideas. The poor Indian went down before the blaze of civilization. He could not take into his stock the things of progress. He was practically vanquished. He has passed off the stage as a factor. On the other hand, the Negro, from the very first, demonstrated his ability to meet the white man on his own ground, and under the very greatest difficulties, sufficient as it were to break the very heart of hope, to absorb and assimilate every phase of the new civilization. He persistently refused to remain in the thick darkness which had overhung his skies for ages. While a slave and chattel he gave unmistakeable evidence of his faculty for Religion, for the production of high moral excellence in conduct, for industry, and mechanical knowledge. And, despite the black code, he broke through and drank from the streams of the intellectual fountain of knowledge. Though ignorant, he made his disadvantages channels of advantage. By his incontable will he has created America's greatest problem, commonly called the Negro problem, but, really the conditions whereby the slumbering powers of his nature are to be aroused and called into action for the special service to be rendered by him for the good of human society everywhere. While, then, the Negro will con- tinue to increase and go forward in all the pursuits common to the rest of humanity, with good success; yet, his sojourn in America, and the discipline of slavery, as well as his native and inherited gifts are all conspiring to lead him into the realm of special and distinctive service. The nature of such service can readily be determined from the greatest need which the world has today. It is not one of finance, business, or military glory. It has not to do with the outward body of Religion, but rather with the soul of that great body. The essence of the Christian Religion is the great Law of Love laid down by the Master in His Sermon on the Mount. What the Almighty needs, and what the world is thirsting for is a more lively and genuine interpretation of that law in human flesh. Thus, the Almighty seems to be making Him a people for this peculiar kind of Witness. Along the same lines by which He prepared Israel of old, through suffering and humiliating. He is leading the Negro into such distinctive service. That there should be many tendencies in Negro Life contradicting such a theory of service should excite no surprise. Quite natural it is, that after having been humiliated for such a long period, that during the first periods following Emancipation, there should be tokens of wild enjoyment of many of the good things of this world. But soon the period of more self-control and self-matery will set in, and an era of serious application will engage the great body of Negro people. Coming events cast their shadows. Way back in the days before the civil war, even in the crude and untutored state of the race certain shadows were reflected indicating inherent powers, which, under the stimulating and helpful influences of freedom should find their greatest expansion and excellence. The old black mammies of antebellum days, with the queenly characters of virtue and moral excellence, in whose arms were nursed and reared many of the noblest characters of this nation; the celebrated and powerful line of unlettered Negro preachers who expounded the Word of God to both white and colored people, and who were living epistles of righteousness; and the peculiar and heart moving music the vehicle and expression of the hopes and fears, joys and sorrows, of Negro life, unerringly point to the true mission of the Negro race. The greatest need of the world at present is for a higher, clearer, and more powerful setting forth of the religion of Love in the daily lives of human beings. Although making worldly advance, the future glory and distinction of the Negro will lie in the triple contribution of Preaching the Gospel, Living the Gospel and Singing up and in the Gospel. The pulpit, of the future, is destined to shed glory upon the Negro race. With the rich racial back ground of experience through sufferings and hardships; with unexcelled faculties for seership, reasoning and preaching out of a life transparent with sympathetic fellowship with the Son of Man, the shadow of ante-bellum days will become a mighty conflagration of spiritual force and power. The Negro home, of the future, radiant with the inherited virtue of mothers of by gone days, deepened and sweetened by culture, refinement and education, will constitute the centers of infusing into society the purest, noblest, and highest types of true followers of Christ. The very heart and heavenly power of the old slave songs will find their complement in the richest, most cultivated, and inspiring music that a redeemed and uplifted race of people can offer to the glory of that God who has thus called them into greatness and exalted service. THE LATE MRS. ELLIGOTT Of all the religious bodies in this country, none have more faithfully justified the name by which they are known than the Society of Friends. The future historian of the colored race, in his country, must surely chronicle, in glowing terms, the insistent devotion of the Society of Friends, who, through thick and thin, sought to liberate the captive, and bid the oppressed go free. From the very beginning of slavery in this country, until it was overthrown, the Friends were unwearied in labors in accomplishing its abolition. From such illustrious stock issued the late Mrs. Elizabeth King Ellicott In her last will and testament, she provided that her estate, valued at about $150,000, after the death of her husband, should be devoted to the establishment of a school for the educational and social training of the colored race of the State of Maryland. This estate is to be held in trust, by her sister, Mrs. Mary King Carey. The writer of this article, personally, knows Mrs. Mary King Carey to be one of the most benevolently disposed and sympathetic friends the race has in this city, and it is well that the trust is in her hands. It was an honored member of this same family, the late Mrs. James Carey, Jr., who, a few years ago, bequeathed One Thousand Dollars to the Maryland Home for Friendless colored Children. N. A. A. C. P. G. A GOOD RE Fine Showin6 Made By tion the Result of Hard By Officers and Mem It was a veritable love fe the meeting at Young's A um, Robert street and Dr avenue, of the Baltimore of the National Association Advancement of Colored Tuesday evening, May 12th There can not be the least doubt with respect to the grateful appreciation of the colored people of the State for this unusual, and magnanimous, manifestation of genuine interest in their social welfare and uplift. But, as great as the gift is in itself, no one can possibly estimate the far reaching value of the example so beautifully set by the late Mrs. Ellicott, on behalf of the most needy and suffering portion of the population of this State, and we verily believe that her example will inspire others to "go and do likewise." Mrs. Ellicott's noble benefaction brings before us that army of good, true, and tried friends,"Quakers," abolitionists, and others, who fought bravely for us in the past, and whose names have long ago been inscribed upon the "Lamb's Book of Life." Of them all we can find no more fitting words than those used by the late Rev. Dr. Crummell, as far back as 1846, in his "eulogy" of Thomas Clarkson. Of the band of men and women of that character, Dr. Crummell said: "A more ardent, devoted, unselfish set of men the world hath nev.r seen. Such manifestations of philanthropy, such tokens of love, such displays of kindness to the lowly and the abject; have rarely been equaled amid all the histories of goodness which time hath ever recorded on her ample page. Their dis-interestedness is equal to their other virtues. It is almost in vain we look among them for the intrusions of selfish purpose or vaunting ambition. Their exhibitions of self-sacrifice, and of fearless hearty zeal—their demonstrations of brotherhood and equality, are really touching and subduing. Honored and revered be these glorious men. They shed light upon our pathway in our day of darkness, and now as we are emerging from the gloom let us not forget their goodness." THE FORUM I am sure that the editor of the straightforward and stalwart Afro-American Ledger will allow space for a word in defense of the particular girl far away from home; against whom the distinguished Frenchman launched his unchivalrous lance in your issue of the 25 ultime. His argument for home talent is unanswerable, especially by an outsider, and could stand alone without being bolstered up by an attack on the innocent. The Baltimoreans that I know, and J. H. Murphy, Jos. P. Evans, George Fry is a sample of them, like far pay Miss Grace Hardy taught in our High School last year. Miss Mable Hawkins is now in charge of sewing department. No one in Kansas City considers these estimable young women"pedagogical tramps" because they come from distant Baltimore. We gave them receptions of welcome. Miss Crosthwait, the successor of Miss Brown, not only is no "pedagogical tramp" but on the other hand a young woman of unusual ability and of sterling character, amiable in disposition, affectionate and sympathetic with the children entrusted to her care. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School, an institution that has been in the hands of colored people for more than 25 years. She studied at Fisk and graduated with honor a few years ago from Kansas University. She has studied at Chicago, Ill., every summer since. Then she springs from a respected and even a distinguished family. When Mr. John H. Murphy was in Kansas City a week or so ago, he was the guest of one organization of which Prof. and Mrs. Crosthwait, the parents of the young woman, are prominent officers. Mr. Editor, this is not in the spirit of controversy but a statement of fact to counteract a wrong impression stated against a young woman among strangers. Yours with esteem. WILLIAM H. DAWLEY, Jr. N. A. A. C. P.GIVE A GOOD REPORT Fine Showin6 Made By Association the Result of Hard Work By Officers and Members It was a veritable love feast, viz., the meeting at Young's Auditorium, Robert street and Druid Hill avenue, of the Baltimore Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Tuesday evening, May 12th. During the late conference of this body and through the splendid work of the Membership Campaign Committee, 221 names were added to the list of members. The following reports were made of moneys collected and expended: RECEIPTS Receipts from Concert by William singers $170.04 Collection at Lyric, May 3 148.61 Collection at Sharon Baptist Church 28.14 Collection at Union Baptist Church 56.11 Collection at Metropolitan M. E. Church 51.53 Collection at Bethel A. M. E. Church 52.87 Gift from Union Baptist Church 25.00 Gift from Citizen's Com- mittee 95.50 Gift from Fer Que Ge Athletic Club 21.00 Miscellaneous Contributions 6.25 Total $655.05 EXPENDITURES For use of halls, churches, etc. $125.00 For printing, advertising, etc. 53.11 Total $178.11 Sent to New York head- quarters for further Con- ference expenses 321.89 Total Expenditures $500.00 Balance in treasury 155.05 A vote of thanks was extended to the Young Women's Christian Association for the use of their building, gratis, as Conference headquarters; also to the lady ushers of Miss Beulan S. Wilder and Miss Roherta Waring, who so efficiently looked after the comfort of everybody, and attended to the distribution of the literature at the various sessions. Letters of thanks and appreciation were directed to be sent to the pastors of the various churches for the use of their houses of worship as meeting places, and for the contributions and collections of each. The three colored news papers of our city were heartily thanked for their noble efforts, not only in giving publicity but in boosting the conference, and a continuation of their interest in the work of the Association was asked for. A vote of thanks was tendered the young ladies of the Fer Que Ge Athletic Club, whose basketball game at St. Mary's Hall on May 2nd netted the Association the sum of $21.00. The Citizen's Committee, headed by Dr. H. S. McCard also came in for a vote of thanks for their princely gift of 95.50. Mr. Carrington L. Davis, chairman of the reception committee reported the reception at Bethel Chapel to the delegates and visiting members, a social and financial success, a small surplus being realized therefrom. In connection with the Membership Campaign, the public si warned to be on their guard against bogus collectors. All persons duly authorized to collect membership dues or other funds for the Association will bear written statement of such authorization, officially signed by the President and Secretary for all money received. The public will do the Branch a great favor by demanding in all cases such authorization and such a receipt. WILL DECORATE SOLDIERS' GRAVES Brigade Order Decoration Day National Cemetery, May 30, 1914. Troop A. and C. Boys Brigade will take part in the distribution of flowers and flags over the graves of our heroes of the country, under the supervision of Commander Jno. T. Williams Lincoln of Post No. 7, after which services will be held by Rey. L. C. Curtis at 3 p. m. Taps will be sounded by chief S. Parkhurst and Serg. Trumpter Mayo, Staff and Officers of Brigade Commander Jno. T. Williams and Col. C. H. Powell, Major Whalen, Ajd Charles Powell, chief Trumpter, S. Parkhurst, Brigadier quarter master Spriggs, Chaplain Wm. Johnston, Officer of A Troop, Alfred Powell, First Lieutenant Leo Castle, First Sergeant Cornelius Tyler second sergeant. B. Troop—Capt. Wm. Cashly, Samuel Wilson, First Sergeant Ameo Chesley, second sergeant. BOOSTS AND KNOCKS Almost every time there is a difference of opinion in any of our organizations, the minority, unwilling to accept the ruling of the majority as final, straightway proceeds to organize a little body of their own, thinking that by so doing they will help right the wrongs they feel have been practiced against them. This is true in nearly every organization of a fraternal character in which our people are connected as well as other purely community organizations. This spirit of small leadership has at last entered the sacred precincts of the church and we now have an Independent A. M. E. Church. When will some of our leaders learn that one of the most essential requisites of him who would lead is that the first be sure that he has learned, himself, to follow. It is certainly hoped that the wonderful success of Mrs. Edw. J. Wheatley and Miss Lucy Slowe in the recent Hayes Recital, will be an incentive to other young ladies to enter into the field of helpful social service work and thus give the community the advantage of their educational and refining influences. The community needs them and they need the community equally as bad, although you might argue from now until the middle of next June and then not convince them of the fact. Poor me! Notwithstanding the pleading of your humble servant, we are going to have another Fresh Air Farm and I am informed that considerable moneys have been subscribed to help purchase a site. But then, I might have known that the result was inevitable. Nevertheless, the new venture has my best wishes for a long and successful career. In the words of my dear friend "Jeff" "I still insist" that my first suggestion was a "clever" one. The following story is attributed to Booker T. Washington, as showing how "the gulf between the races is being bridged:" "Uncle Jake." said he, has been attending a conference. He found that he had but ten minutes to catch his train for home. So he called a hack. "I'm sorry, uncle," said the driver, 'but I've never hauled a colored man in this hack. If any one were to see you in it, it would ruin me' "White man," said Uncle Jack, 'I ain't got no time for talkin.' I des natchely got to catch that train. You git in de back seat and cock you hat on the back of your head and smoke dis segar—and I'll git on de front seat and dribе horse. Dataway you get your quarter—and I'll git my train.' This might be a very clever story but it is not a very good way to build bridges. REV. EDWARD W. SCOTT President of the C. M. P. Church [Name] Rev. Edward 'W. Scott, the youngest son of the late Aquilla and Priscilla Scott, was born May 26, 1842, in Baltimore county, Md. He received his early education in the white public school of the county. He was converted and joined the Colored Methodist Protestant Church, September 1858. He entered the ministry in 1867. He was named after and baptized by the late Bishop Edward Waters of the A. M. E. Church. He traveled extensively in the interest of the church of his choice. He has been elected some 20 different times the president of the Colored Methodist Protestant Church which office he holds at the present. He will convene and preside over the 68th annual conference in Towson, May 27, 1914. He is ready to advance the Kingdom of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and to help to build up the race which he is identified with, along all moral lines. Career of the Founder of a Larger Business Concern In Charlotte, N. C. Who Knows How to Manage—Leader In Laymen's Movement of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Charlotte, N. C.—Foremost among the business men of this city and section of the state is J. W. Crockett. He is a native of Lancaster, S. C., where he received the rudiments of his early education and afterward graduated from the Lancaster high school. Young Crockett was left fatherless at the age of fifteen, and upon him devolved largely the support of his mother, a sister and two brothers, but he shouldered the responsibility like a man. He has always been ambitious and self reliant. Twenty years ago he married Miss Elizabeth Frazier and made Rock Hill, S. C., his home for four years. During his residence in the last named town he was employed by the firm of R. T. Fewell & Co. It was in 1895 that he decided to make this city his permanent home. He was employed by J. G. Hood & Co. for a short time and then became junior for the Young Men's Christian association. He held this position until he became interested in the insurance business, taking the agency for a well known company in this city. While holding the position of traveling agent, Mr. Crockett made a thorough study of the business. He toured the states of North and South Carolina for his employers and was successful in arousing great interest in the concern among the masses. After giving up the agency for this company Mr. Crockett in 1006 decided to engage in business for himself and subsequently organized the Afro-American Insurance company with the co-operation of Bishop T. H. Lomax, Dr. D. J. Sands and other well known and influential men. The concern was started in a small way, the founder being the only person giving full time to the business, and the office consisted of one room and a table in the A. M. E. Zion publishing house in this city. As the business increased one clerk was employed, and after a short while other men of ambition, having a desire to assist in building up a large business concern among our people in this section, became interested in the work and joined with Mr. Crockett in a big business campaign. The result was the final establishing of the company on a paying basis, with a number of employees, all members of the race. The next step in the progress of the work was the purchase of a site on which has been erected a three story brick structure in which the company now has its headquarters. The first floor is occupied by a druggist and an undertaker. Part of the second floor is used by the company for offices, and the other part is rented to a land company and a practicing physician. The third floor is occupied by the People's Independent Order of True Reformers. The first annual sermon to the Harriett Tubman Teacher's training class at Metropolitan M. E. Church Sunday May 24. at 11 a.m., by Rev. John A. Holmes. We cordially invite all teacher training workers and classes of the city to assemble with us in the lecture room of said church at 10.45 A. M. Della G. Thomas, president Ida Mackall, secretary. M. J. Knight, director. Bells, Md., May 22.—Rev. James J. Baker, pastor of Bells Chappel preached last Sunday his first sermon since he arrived, on account of the church being closed. We have been back in our work but we have a lively hope of a progressive year. We feel very sorry for our sick friends. Our Sunday school superintendent was taken very ill Saturday. Mr. Tyson Belle and Mrs. Algia Wright are on the sick list. PRESENTED A BIBLE The members of Morning Star Lodge, No. 44, F. A. Masons were greatly surprised at their meeting on Wednesday. May 20, by being presented with a Holy Bible, Grand and Past Worshipful Masters emblem. The presentation was made by the donor, the Grand Tyler George L. Berry, of Hannibal No. S. The acceptance of the gift by the Worshipful Master Eugene Queen and the various officers and members spoke of their appreciation to Bro. Berry. Ever since the birth of Morning Star Lodge of which Bro. C. Washington Lee was founder. We as members of the fraternity feel obliged to these brothers, who have done so much for our lodge. In appreciation for the gift the lodge presented him with a token presentation by J. Edward Smith. In speaking of Bro. Berry's service to the lodge and the good qualities he possessed of helping one another. In Brother Smith's remarks he emphasized the grand tyler was a man that could be reached by all. When these things are done to help man they are used as stepping stones to Christ's Kingdom. J. R. Soden, secretary. Committee-J. Edward Smith J. D. Boston, C. H. Bennett. CHRIST INSTITUTION Rev. G. W Kennard, D.D., Pastor Sunday Services. 11 a.m. sermon Rev. Abraham Hill. subject, "And His Name shall be called Jesus." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 60 Young Men wanted for the Bible Class. Wm. Kennard, Supt. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. All invited J. Fountain Smith, Church Clark GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 a.m. Married Girls Program. Mrs. Bishop Hurst presiding; Scripture Lesson, Mrs. Nora Anderson; Prayer, Mrs. E. McDaniels; Addresses, Mrs. M. L. Gaines, Mrs. A. M. Carey; Solo, Mrs. E. R. Calloway; Anthem, Choir. 8 p. m. Single Girls' Program 8 p.m. Single Girls' Program Miss Lucinda Cook, presiding; Scripture Lesson, Miss A. Kellj, Prayer, Miss C. Davage, Addresses, Misses S. Jackson, M. Flagg, E. Cooper, solos, Misses P. Eubanks, V. Berry; Special Music. Seats tree All welcome Lecture and Prayer Service every Wednesday, 8 p. m. Mrs. Eulaid Reiaid Calloway Directress Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist. Wm. Anderson, Supt. Y. M. C. A. Rev. A. L. Bailey, "Judas Iscarot" Mr. J. W. Taylor, "Peter the Great reacher." Colored Young Women's Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are invited to attend the Services. on Sunday, May 24th, 1914, 5 p. m. Helping Hand Day Mrs Ione Gates, Presiding, ; Address Mrs. K. B. Hurst Mrs. H. C. Smith will make a report of the Convention at Atlanta. Special music All cordially invited M. E. Murphy, President E. E. Bright, Secretary. Mrs. H. C. Smith. Gen'l Sec. 1000 Housekeepers Wanted Wanted To purchase 1000 of Buckingham's new 1914 CLOTHING WASHERS, will wash two tubs of dirty clothing in fifteen minutes. The dirt is afraid of it. It only weighs two pounds. Worth a Ten Dollar note; for washing Blankets and Babies Napkins alone. Nothing like it in the world. Price $1.50 Agents wanted. 677 W. FRANKLIN STREET Mt. Vernon 1918 Y DO YOU NEED A DETECTIVE WESTERN PRIVATE DETECTIVE SERVICE Office 534 N. Calvert Street All business confidential Phone or write. Will call 4t GREENWOOD ELECTRIC PARK Undoubtedly the best Park for your Summer Outing Easiest Way to Make Money Without Risk CHAS. C. WOODLAND Catonsville C. & P. 54-W or call at 1117 Carrollton Avenue after 8 P. M. MME. P. H. WHEATLEY Fashionable Dressmaking —and Plain Sewing Work done at home or out 333 W. HOFFMAN STREET FOR SALF—A lot of ground on the west side of Winters avenue, Catonsville, Md., unimproved and containing about one-fourth of an acre of land. This lot is splendidly located and in easy access to the electric railway. Apply to WARNER T. McGUINN Attorney-at-law, 215-17 Courtland atreet; rooms 48-45. J. R. ASKEW, hair cutting king, who makes a specialty of straightening men's hair, is at his old stand,746 Pennsylvania avenue. SPECIAL NOTICE The sixteenth annual sermon of the Progressive Order Knights and Daughters of Samaria will be preached at St. Johns A. M. E. Church, Lexington, near Pine on Sunday, May 24, at S P. M., by the Rev. James A. Briscoe, pastor. All members of the order meet in the lecture room at 7.30 p. m. By Order of James B. Alkins, N. S. Com. Laura E. G. Long, N. F. G. Sec. M. C. Douglas, N. G. R. Sec. A special sermon will be delivered to the True Reformers of Baltimore at Shiloh Baptist Church, corner of George and Clinton streets, Sunday, May 31, at 7.30 P. M., by Rev. W. W. Allen, D. D., pastor. All members are requested to be on hand and govern themselves accordingly. Hezekiah Brown, Chief Laura Gray, Secretary IN MEMORIAM GOSNELL—In loving remembrance of my dear husband, Augstus V. Gosnell, 7 years, May 19, 1907 O may the memory of that morning As we stood with aching nearts Watching the one we loved so well Being called to his happy home above By his wife and children BOSTON—In loving remembrance of my wife and oor dear mother, Elizabeth Boston, who departed this life eight years ago May 11th, 1896 Eighteen long years I have wondered Up and down this world alone And I know you are awaiting To welcome me know God called you home home it was will But in my heart I love you still Your memory is as dear today As in the hour you passed away By her husband, Thomas H. Boston and children. CARROLL—In memory of Samuel J. Carroll who died 23 years ago Nov. 22 CARROLL—In memory of Samuel J. Carroll, who died 21 years ago, May 22. 1893. Gone but not forgotten By his parents, brothes and sister GRAY—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother and sister, Louisa C. Gray, who died one year ago, May 18th 1813 Loved in life in death remembered We miss the dear mother srom our home We miss thee from thy place A shadow o'er our life is cast We miss the sunshine or thy face We miss thy kind and willing hand Thy fond and honest care Our home is dark without thee We miss thee everywhere. By her children, John Fletcher, Annie Fletcher, Ida Gray and brother George Stephenson. Annual Womans' Day at Centennial M. E. Church, Caroline and Bank streets, Rev. N. M. Carroll D. D. pastor; Rev. C. G. Cummings, D.S.; Sunday May 31, 1914, All organizations of our various churches and their presidents are invited. Prayer, Sister Mary Edwards; welcome address, Mrs. Margaret Cooper Gibson; reponse Mrs. Mary J. Camphor; Music; address, Mrs. Mary F. Handy; public collection, paper, Mrs. George E. Curry; address, Mrs. Georgie A. Boston; music; paper, Mrs. C. G. Cummings; address, Mrs. Idu Norris; address, Mrs. A. R. Miller; int. oduction; of the President of the various associations; reports of the Seven Companies; doxology and benediction. Mrs. J. E. Carroll, president. Mrs. Mamie White, vice president. Mrs. Alverta Hughes, second vice president. Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph and Miss Lillian Robinson, secretaries. The anniversary sermon of the United Standing Association of Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church, Sunday, May 24. This is the fourteenth anniversary of the United Standing Association. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. D. W. Hayes, district superintendent. Please meet in the lecture room at 6:30 p. m. in a body. Mrs. Maggie Parker, president. Miss Mary Cromwell, secretary. Rev. M. J. Naylor, pastor. SPECIAL SERMON to the Progressive Circle of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Sunday, May 24, at 3:30 p. m. By Rev. 1. N. Ross, pastor. Annie Jones, president, Annie Carr, secretary. NOTICE—Johnson's Juvenile, No. 2, Jobs. Strictly to the Parents: You are requested to pay your child or children's account at the meeting in May, the 26th. If so the guardian will give the children credit of 50 cents on their dues which is two months. Failing to comply they will not give 50 cents on that date and no other, and must pay all they owe. Any information kindly given. The guardians have decided to give the parents another chance. Do not fail to comply. Respectfully, Guardians of J. J., No. 2, J. Don't miss this sale at Mme. Brown Wade, 2145 Division street. Just received one lot of clothing and have to make room for more. They consist of one-piece dresses, coats, separate skirts, silk dresses, linen suits, and pongee. Your choice a suit for 25 cents. Open from 8 A. M. to 11 P. M. daily. Star of East Juvenile Council No. 4 K. of P. will have their annual sermon at Waters A. M. E. Church Sunday, May 24, at 3 p. m., accompanied by General Williams' Brigade. Music by the boys vested choir, assisted by Alma Hilliard Samuel Giles. All Sir Knights, Calanthes are expected to be present. p. 18 Rosie J. Richardson, G. W. Councillor. Councilor Charlotte Giles, Worthy Matron. Dodd's Orchestra will be present. 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 Union State Grand Tabernacle, Order of Galilean Fishermen Of Maryland All members of the Subordinate, Juvenile, Circles, Grand Encampments are hereby ordered to assemble in the lecture room at 7 o'clock p.m., sharp, in proper regalia, for the purpose of attending our 58th Annual Sermon. Come out in your strength, members; We will have grand officers from New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Del., Harrisburg, Pa., Washington, D. C., and from all over the State. The Oration will be delivered by Rev. J. A. Briscoe, D.D., Pastor. Don't forget the Date—Sunday, May 31, 1914, West Lexington Street, near Pine. Get off Green Street Cars at Lexington; go west two blocks. Get off Carey or Gilmore Street Cars at Pine, and go north one block. The public is invited. Good Music. Don't Miss It! By Order of, Joseph P. Evans, State Grand Ruler Marretta Stewart, State Grand Scribe "EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER" BUUM AND SUCTION CLEANER HARPETS, RUGS, UPHOLSTERIES, ET GEORGE I. SIMMS ATRIC PLANT 1309 DIVISION Active extraction and absorption of all dirt and dust from the "Hoover" and Everson Systems. Most Effective give absolute results without damage. Goods stored a Satisfaction Guaranteed. Rates Reasonable. 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Goods stored and insured Steed. Rates Reasonable. Mail orders solicited in, air and renew your draperies and floor cover Madison 2248 Y AL OUTING BYTERIAN CHURCH TO BROWN'S GROVE V, MAY 30, 1914 Lunch and Refreshments Served Sharp foot of Caroline Street, at 9 a.m. Will Positively Leave Brown's Grove Sail Down the Bay, arriving at Balti- 25 CENTS Williams, D.D., Minister Excursion & Drill Contest GIVEN BY—— Queen Elizabeth Drill Corps, No. 4 Terracuse Co., No. 10 A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. 1914 To Brown's Grove Band. A Silver Cup to be Awarded ations Throughout the Day No. 2 Capt. C. P. Johnson, No. 10 Du Richardson, No. 10 BONO PUBLICO A. M. E. CHURCH WELCOME TO I. ROSS, D. D. MAY 27, 1914, 8 P. M. The positive extraction and absorption of all dirt and dust from fabrics Employing the "Hoover" and Everson Systems. Most Effective methods known that give absolute results without damage. Goods stored and insured if desired. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Rates Reasonable. Mail orders solicited Have SIMMS to call for, clean, air and renew your draperies and floor cover Phone, Madison 2248 Y Music by Kerr's Orchertra Lunch and Refreshments Served Steamer Leaves Miller's Wharf foot of Caroline Street, at 9 a.m., and 2 p.m. sharp. Steamer will Positively Leave Brown's Grove at 7 p.m., for a Three Hour Sail Down the Bay, arriving at Baltimore at 10 p.m. ROUND TRIP 25 CENTS Rev. W. Edward Williams, D.D., Minister Grand Pythian Excursion & Drill Contest Wednesday, June 3, 1914 To Brown's Grove Music by the Commonwealth Band. A Silver Cup to be Awarded Special Attractions Throughout the Day WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1914, 8 P. M. The Members and Friends of said Church are hereby most earnestly invited to be present and thereby show appreciation to an exemplary character, who comes to bring us glad tidings of great joy in our day and generation. An Elaborate Program Will Greet You. MISSION AND REFRESHMENTS REV. I. N. ROSS, D.D., PASTOR Committee:--Presidents of the Various Auxiliaries ALFRED NIXON, Manager MUSICAL & INSTRUMENTAL CALL Will be Given by the Royal Palace Circle, Street M. E. Church. Cor. Dolphin and Ed. MONDAY EVENING, MAY 25th, 1914 For Best Talent will Appear: Mrs. Lulu Rich rd Robinson, P.D., Mr. Harvey Johnson. will recite. Mr. Wm. Holland, supported by s and masters. ADMISSION 15 CENTS J. Howard, Manager Rev. M. J. Na LOSING RECITA E MENDELSSOH ORATORIA S MEM. M. E. CHURCH, SUNDAY. MAY 31, Many features of the Evening will be R Solos from the works of Mendelssohn. Voodward, Pres. Mrs. Lottie Ringgold Mr. Edward Peck, Accompanist Silver Offering at the Door REFRESHMENTS FREE A. ROSS, D.D., PASTOR Events of the Various Auxiliaries D. NIXON, Manager INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT by the Royal Palace Circle Church. Cor. Dolphin and Etting Streets OPENING, MAY 25th, 1914 Will Appear: Mrs. Lulu Richardson, Mr. D., Mr. Harvey Johnson. Mr. Hurle Wm. Holland, supported by some of our MISSION 15 CENTS Manager Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor ING RECITAL MISSOHN ORATORIA SOCIETY CHURCH, SUNDAY. MAY 31, AT 8 P.M. Of the Evening will be Rendition of works of Mendelssohn. Mrs. Lottie Ringgold. Directress Bird Peck, Accompanist Entering at the Door ADMISSION AND REFRESHMENTS FREE REV. I. N. ROSS, D.D., PASTOR Committee:--Presidents of the Various Auxiliaries ALFRED NIXON, Manager At Sharp Street M. E. Church, Cor. Dolphin and Etting Streets MONDAY EVENING, MAY 25th, 1914 Some of our Best Talent will Appear: Mrs. Lulu Richardson, Mr. Pearl Dillard Robinson, P.D., Mr. Harvey Johnson. Mr. Hurle Barvardo will recite. Mr. Wm. Holland, supported by some of our little misses and masters. ADMISSION 15 CENTS Prof. W. E. J. Howard, Manager Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor Mr. John Woodward, Pres. Mrs. Lottie Ringgold, Directress Mr. Edward Peck, Accompanist Silver Offering at the Door A RECEPTION tion of the noble work and the esteem in and Friends hold our Pastor, a Welcome will REV. L. S. FLAGG, D.D. M.E. CHURCH, THURSDAY EVENING, M. Admission 15 Cents Refreshments Fr White, President Miss Laura Cam tole work and the esteem in which the our Pastor, a Welcome will be tendered S. FLAGG, D.D. THURSDAY EVENING, MAY, 28, 1914 ents Refreshments Free Miss Laura Campbell, Secretary ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. E. Curry, Pastor 11 a. m., sermon Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 5.15 p. m., Epworth League. Mr. Julian Ross, pres. 8 p. m., Sermon All cordially invited. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH. Franklin and Pine Sts., 'King's Hill. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolpin Street Grand Rally Day Please bring in all gleaners 11 a.m. sermon by pastor. Subject "Dry Bones in the Valley." 9. p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by "that Disciple Jesus loved." Prayer meeting Wednesday night. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. OHURCH Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor 10 a. m. Bible Class. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.83 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m., Sermon to Bible Class by Rev. Thos. F. Lee. 5 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m., Bible Class Drill and song service. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHUROH Caroline M. and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL. D. D., Pastor 11 a. m, Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m, Sunday School. 5 p. m, Epworth League. 8 p. m, Special Secton to the following socials and presidents in the interest of Class No. 5. Mr. Edw. Jackson, Leader. Phalanx, Mr. Arthur Richardson, pres. Willax Pleasure, Mr. F. Ward, pres. Thesalonian Pleasure, Miss B. Ralph, Troleda Cir. of E. Ballet, Mrs. Lomax. Everybody welcome. Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph. Supt. St. Paul's M. E. Church Saratoga St. near Carey. Rev. S. A. Virgil, Minister. 1629 W. Lexington St. This Sunday will be our Great Rally Day. Every member will contribute $3.00 in the individual effort to raise $600. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Virgil. Subject, "Searching after God." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School Clarence T., Thomas, Supt. 5 p. m. Epworth League. Special program. Thos. S Tildon, Pres. 7.30 p. m. Prayer and praise service conducted by Mrs. Wicks. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Virgil, subject, "Problem of an Age—Back to Christ." JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., Pastor 10.30 a. m. Bible Class 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by the pastor. St. Matthews M. E. Church Turners Station Rev. John M. Barnes, pastor Rally and All Day Meeting 9 a. m. Union Class meeting. 11 a. m. sermon, by an able divine. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m.. Sermon by the Rev. Mrs. Ida Nelson. Holy Temple Choir and congregation. 4 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Prayer meeting after each service. All singing and praying bands invited. Class meeting Wednesday night. Prayer meeting Friday night. Rev. D. W. Shaw, Ph.B., D.D., Pastor Residence: 1363 N. Calhoun St. 6 a. m. Class Meeting. Mr. Thomas Lane, Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. C.A. Johnson 2 p. m. Sunday School, Mr. He y Johnson, Superintendent 3 p. m., Special sermon by Rev. Geo. E. Curry, D. D., to the Local Preachers Organization and friends. 5 p. m. Epworth League. Mr. Wm. Powell, Pres. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. L. A. Malloy Class meetings. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Prayer meeting Friday night. St. John's A. M. E. pastor, choir and congregation will visit Ames Tuesday night. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Briscoe. Services for the rally. Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., pastor 10. a. m. Bible Class, T. H. Smith Director. Pastor's Study. 11 a. m. Sermon by the Rev. W. F. Greevy, returned Missionary of Chile, S A Mrs. Geo. Owens, Pres. 8 p. m., Annual Sermon to the United Standing Asso. Mrs. Maggie Porter, All Women Organizations invited. ST. MATTHEW'S M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a.m., sermon by Rev. I. A. Malloy 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Preaching by pastor. Drudh Hill Ave. and Robert St. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Services every Sabbath—Saturday 10 a. m., Sabbath School 11.30 a. m., preaching service 8. p. m., Y P. V. M. Society Preaching services Sunday night,8 p.m. Stereopicon sermon. Subject. "The Crash of Empires." All are invited. Questions answered Good Music. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St. and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor Parsonage. 1405 Argyle Ave. 11 a.m. sermon 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p.m. A C. E. L. 8 p. m., Sermon TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. A C. E. L. 8 p. rr. Sermon by pastor. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday, Supt. Albert Whittington, Pres. E. L. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a.m., sermon by the Pastor 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. 3 p.m. Sermon to the East Juvenile Council, No. 4. Annual sermon. All Knights of P. and Courts of Calanthe members are invited. 5.45 p. m., A. C. E. L. 7.45 p. m., Memorial sermon to the Grand Army of the Republic. J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject "What do you know." 6 p. m. Allen League 8 p. m., annual sermon to the Progressive Order of Sons and Daughters of Samaria by pastor. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m. Special Sermon by the pastor 2,30 p. m. Sunday School. We cordially invited young men to our Bible Class. 4,30 p. m., Allen League Good music and program 6 p. m., Class Meeting. Bro. Frank Barber, Leader. 8 p. m. sermon by Pastor H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. William Butler, Pres. League PAYNE MEM A. M.E. CHUBOH Calhoun and Laurens Sts. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor, Residence: 1160 N. Calhoun St. 11 a.m., sermon by the Pastor. 2.80 p.m., Sunday School. Special classes for adults. 6 p.m., Allen C. E. League. Topic: The Christian meaning of recent events. Ps. 11:17. Newspaper meeting 7.20 p.m., sermon by pastor. Strangers are always welcome. Chas. E. Doxsey, Supt. James E. Neal, Pres. E. L. St. Luke's Union A. M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH Spring St. near McEliderry Rev. Dr. C. Edward Browne, Pastor 515 North Caroline Street 9 a. m. Class. R. L. Carter, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. Moses Johnson, Supt. 4 p. m. Pastor's Class. 6 p. m. League. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor to Bright Star Circle. Tuesday and Friday nights prayer meeting. Wednesday nights, Class No 2. Mr. Sylvester Burkett, Leader. All invited. MT. NEBO UNION A.M.E. CHURCH 27th and Fox streets Rev. H. T. Tilghman, Pastor Residence 119 20th street Mt. Vernon 3288 M 11 a. m. preaching. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. C. E. Brown D. D., pastor of Homelike Church. His choir will sing. 4 p. m. Class. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Prayer meeting Friday night. INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURCH GALILEAN FISHERMEN HALL Biddle Street near Madison 11 a. m. Preaching by pastor. Subj. The Inheritance. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Subj. Gold and Silver I have none. Class meetings Wednesday night in the hall. Official Board every Friday night at 1016 Park Ave. until changed. Trustee meeting first Tuesday in the month at 1016 Park Ave. The Mite Missionary Society will meet May 26th. at 8 p. m. at 1016 Park Ave. Mrs. C. A. S. Curts, pres. Everybody is welcome to our services. Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. J. W. MacDonald, D. D. Pastor 11 a. m. Sermoo. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Memorial Sermon to G.A.B. Gen'l Barney Post, No. 82, by pastor. All other post invited. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Union Class. Men's Day 11 a. m. Rev. Hunt. 2 p. m., Sunday School. The men will sing and speak 6.30 p. m. C. E. L. 8 p. m. Pastor. 9.20 p. m. A visit by Allen A. M. E. and St. Paul M. E. Cnurches. Pastors and congregations. Wm. E. Henigan, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Sunr. ST.MARK'S M.P. CHURCH Sharp St. near Montgomery St. Rev. Roy B. Mohr, Pastor Kally Day 11.a, m., sermon by the pastor. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. sermon by the pastor. 7 p. m., Christian Endeavor 8 p. m., preaching by the Rev. Mrs. Grace A. M. Diggs. Mr. Harry Carpenter, Cornetist, Master Leonard Johnson Organist. COL. MIDNIGHT IN VIRGINIA Roanoke, Va.—For the next 30 days or more young men and young women will be holding up the universe in one hand. They will receive many compliments from the people when they are handed their diplomas from some school, but the serious question comes, "What next?" What are they going to do? Where is there a place open for them? Some one may help to answer these questions. It goes without saying that some of these young people are well prepared, while others during the school term just filled space, and the teachers decided to let them by, because it would be a sin to keep them in school so long and they not make any headway. But it happens at times the dullest scholar in school sometimes makes the smartest man or woman out in practical life. While the brightest scholar made the poorest man or woman. I do not know how to account for this. You see us old folks back in the days of slavery trusted in muscle and armstrong. We were not allowed to look in books, but our children can go to school. They can go to schools that are strictly our schools, and then they can go to schools side by side with our other people. But I am sorry that many of these schools are closing to students of our race. Now you want to know where I have been and what I have been doing, when I wrote to you the last time I was the guest of Rev. J. R. Bennett in Chester, Pa., and when I left there came through Baltimore, and had the pleasure of shaking hands with just a few friends, because I was not in the town long. Only about two hours, and you cannot do much in the city in such a short time. I did not even get to eat in town. I did have time to call on Mr. Fennell at Fennell's Pharmacy, and I called to see the editor of the Colored Man, but he was not in its office, and I stopped to see Stokes and I Derry, druggists, and Sullied out for Washington. The people at the office were as busy as could be. Arnett Murphy is a busy man these days, because he has taken unto himself a bride. I did not get to see her, but I am told she is a fine young woman, and they are now striving to make each other happy. It is nice for our young people to get married. I remember when Daniel H Murphy got married, and he has been a happy man ever since, and it is because he got a good wife. Mrs. L. S. Henry is still at her place, but I shall not have time to take up the office now. Reaching Washington, I went to the home of Dr. B. F. Watson, and talked, with him. I met in the stable in Washington Dr. I. N. Ross, and he was on his way to Baltimore, to take charge of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Dr. Watson was out when I called, so I talked with his clerk, Miss Marie Thomas. She is indeed a brilliant young woman, and has held the position for a long time. Prof. John R. Hawkins, was busy at Howard, so I did not get to see him in his office. Mrs. Hawkins has improved and gone away to try to get back her health. Later, I met Dr. Watson, and went back to his place and had a long talk with him. His Board had just closed and was elated over his report and the good meeting he had held. Dr. Watson is doing a great work for his church, and I must tell you so. I wish that I could make you see just what he is doing. Met Rev. W. H. Jernagin, rode in his automobile around to see some friends, and then he left me at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Nelson, who glad to see me as if I were a brother or father. They wanted that I should eat at once, but I had just finished a big supper with another friend. Mr. Nelson had to go to rehearsal, but left his wife to bring me to church, where I was to make a few scattering remarks. This was at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, of which the Rev. D. Norman is pastor. I shall never forget the big crowd who came out to hear me. It was a pleasure to see so many good people. I got through with them and turned my attention to other things. It was a great big meeting for me. Time will not permit me to tell you all. I went then home with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, talked with them a few minutes, and then to the home of Dr. W. H. Jernagin, where I slept until 3 o'clock, when I was time to get up to go to Roanoke. Up I was at once, and soon we were on the street wagon headed for the big stable. At 4:10 we left for this place. We met many men on the train. The Rev. W. F. Graham, Dr. Goff, Dr. W. T. Hall and his wife, and Rev. A. R. Robinson, of Philadelphia and others whose names I do no recall. I do know it was a jolly crowd. Roanoke was reached, and we went direct to the First Baptist Church where we were met by the Rev. W. R. Brown, the pastor. Dr. Brown told me that I was to stop at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Green Penn, one of the leading business men of the town. I got a wagon and sent my trunks up to his home. I must here tell you it is headquarters. Mr. Penn is a man who has made his way to the front, and then he has saved his money. He is a business man, and a member of the National Negro Business League. All of his life his mission has been in the world doing something. He started in as a merchant, then buying and selling all kinds of things. In this he has accumulated some money, and owns perhaps the finest home in town among our own people. But I come today, to tell you that here I have attended the Baptist State convention, and it has been one of the finest sessions in the history of the convention. Rev. A. A. Galvin is the president, and he is a leader of men. Now I will have to bring my letter to a close. Send all mail for me care Dr. D. M. Miller, Valdosta, Ga. I shall be delighted to hear from you at any time. BAS AUSPICIOUS BEGINNING. Rev. L. C. Curtis, pastor of the newly-organized Independent African Methodist Episcopal Church, was greeted by good-sized congregations at Galilean Fishermen's Hall Sunday. Quite a number of those in attendance were adherents of Trinity A. M. E. Church, where he was formerly stationed. Among the 60 members of the new congregation are some of the former officials and others connected with Trinity Church. The collections during the day amounted to $44. Dr. Curtis is now living at 1016 Park avenue. TRINITY'S PASTOR WELL RECEIVED Rev. Samuel M. Johnson, the new pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Church, was greeted by large congregations Sunday. He has already won the confidence of the members, especially through his avoidance of mention of the recent troubles at the church. He and his family moved into the parsonage, 1016 Linden avenue, this week. DELIVERS A TIMELY ADDRESS Dr. Lewis B. Moore, dean of Teachers' College, Howard University, Washington, delivered an address before the students of the Colored High School Thursday morning of last week. He urged the students to strive to be cultured, to let their characters be above reproach and to understand that their lives must be given to service for the betterment of the race. He also visited Morgan College and the Teachers' Training School during the day. A DELIGHTFUL BIRTHDAY PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith, of 1402 Druid Hill avenue gave a birthday party on Saturday, May 9th in honor of the fourth birthday of their daughter, Vashti. The little lady received 54 handsome and costly presents. The guests included Misses Catherine and Margaret Hill, Murel Watkins, Grace Smith, Gertrude Brown, Lousie Bevans, Maude and Jestine Neal, Elsie Bevans, Louise Henson, Julia Day, Marita Hatton, Pearl Hall, Emily Johnson, Erma Kellam, Dorothy Butler, Carrie Brown. Masters Roland Henson, Walter Shields, Clarence Wake, Thomas Hawkins, Charles Shields, Alfred Hooper, Samuel Mason, Moncure Brown, Wendell Bevans, Merecith Brown, Harry Robinson, and Avon Robinson. The young folks thoroughly enjoyed the good things Mrs. Smith had prepared for them until quite late. The mothers and a few fathers were also present. MASONS OBSERVE ASCENSION DAY Masons of various degrees crowded Perkins Square Baptist Church Thursday night, the occasion being the annual Ascension Day services of the Knights Templars. A street parade preceded the services. A stirring sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church. The exercises were impressive and were under the direction of the Grand Prelate, Sir J. H. Murphy. Thomas H. Smith, Right Eminent Commander. The committee in charge of the celebration consisted of Sir Knights John H. Murphy, Charles E. Jackson, Alexander Demines, John E. Chester, John C. Pullmac, Charles R. Smith and Perry Dobson, the latter of Annapolis. School Girls on a sightsee of Washington for three of Miss Helen Smith, of 20th street, left for Wai last week to take a o trained nursing at Fri Hospital. Dr. N. F. Mossell b guest for several weeks Archibald Pitt of Nas HOLD EUNERAL SERVIGES FOR DISTINGUISHED PRELATE Charlotte, N. C., May 20.—The funeral of Rev. D. Franklin K. Bird, manager of the publishing house of the African Metnodist Episcopal Zion Church, who died here on May 10th, was held at Grace A. M. E. Zion Church Tuesday of last week. Dr. Bird suffered a stroke of paralysis several months ago and never recovered. The funeral oration was delivered by Bishop George W. Clinton. Dr. George C. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion, read the obituary. The Masonic order had charge of the final services in Pinewood Cemetery. Dr. Bird was born in Rutherford county, N. C., in December 1, 1856. He received his education at Biddle University. He taught school at Marion for a new years and was licensed to preach in 1877. After pastoring in this State for several years, he was sent to New England, where he filled several charges. For the twenty years prior to his election as business manager in 1908, he served as a presiding elder in the North Carolina Conference. He was a thirty-third degree Mason and an active Mystic Shriner. A wife and one daughter survive him JOTTINGS FROM THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE Special to The Atro-American Ledger Philadelphia, May 21.—Dr. P. A. Wallace, pastor of Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, and family were given a farewell reception at the church on Monday evening by his many friends Deaths during the week were William H Green, Lavinia C. Brown, Alexander Burton, Mrs. Anna Sharp, G. Boardley, Katie Jones, Joseph Smith, Howard Fletcher, Lizzie Sagasta Belz, Joseph Shroeder, Baby Horsey, Baby Wintrey, Josephine Thomas, Mrs. E. Robinson. The 11th anniversary sermon of O. V. Catto Lodge, I. B. P. C. E. of W. will be preached on Sunday, May 31st, at Varick Temple. Mrs. M. E. Robinson, a school teacher, who died in the Pennsylvania Hospital last week from an operation was buried at Wimington, Del. Rev. and Mrs. W. Spencer Carpenter are entertaining Mrs. H. Brooks of Bridgeport, Conn. J. F. Trent has secured the contract for building the New Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Ge martown. 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Miss Helen Smith, of 1438 S. 20th street, left for Washington, last week to take a course in trained nursing at Freedman's Hospital. Dr. N. F. Mossell has as his guest for several weeks, Dr. W. Archibald Pitt of Nassau, the Bahamas. Mrs. Eliza Davis, mother of Dr. W. A. Davis, the druggist celebrated her 50th birthday last week. More than 300 colored children from different charitable institutions in the city visited 101 Ranch Wild West Snow as guests of the management. Dr. Lewis B. Moore, dean of the teacher's college, Howard University, Washington, was in the city on Saturday and Sunday as the guest of Dr. William A. Sinclair, financial secretary of Douglass Hospital. S. S. SUPERINTENDENTS MEET The Superintendents Council of the A. M. E. Sunday School which held their Union Meeting on Monday night of last week at Trinity A. M. E. Church, was largely attended with a good representation from each school in the city and vicinity. 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Good Glasses or Spectacles See Lens, grinding plant in the Window Phone, Mt. Vernon 3420-M. WILLIE JEFFERSON. a ee —_ PROGRESS AT WILBERFORCE Good. Work eT Ohio lasti- tution Hoe EXERTS WIDE IRFLUENGE, Brief Account of the Growth ef One of the Leading Universities tn the Country Fer the Higher Education of Afro-Americans—Leadership of Pres. ident Scarborough. Wilkerforce, O—The public heury se such about Negro iiterucy- in Ameri a that few realize abet remurkulile progress tbe race bas made, especial dy during the past score of years. When We contemplite the past cundi tea of the Afro-Amerieno sind consid ef the lighting effects meptally aud morally tof 250 sears uf serciiute. whey We temember that slates were tested ag enimals aud deprived of al! edventiona! opportunitios and thus it most somtbern states it was a crime to teach a Nesto bis letters, aad when also We recall Isat ecen in tbe gerih wher were excluded from the public sebools, it is truls remarkable the progress the race 02g wale since Hibs erated. Considering the fact that the cist war freed 4,000,000 Nezrurs who were edsolutely illiterate and perfectiy des. dtute. the storr of their edvcatious: progress Since is in many respects the most marvelous chapter In ihe history of Amefican civilization. Public schools were established in Odio fa 182) largely turousd the ef fore of Epbraim Cutler of Marietia but taxes were not courpulsory une were guthorized for the purpose of duiiding schoolboures and vet tw em ploy teachers. The scbowl nuiferus tax law was passed fn S23 dn atl these early laws no weniion was made v! colored pupils, fn fact it was unite” sally voderstood thar Negre ehildrer bad vo right tw enter public scluols aud this sentimens was crystallize into Jaw in 1829. when blacks were probibited by stutuie foom attending public sebools. ‘This remained a taw for twenty sears. In 1S4% provision was wade by jaw for the establishment of Nesz public scbools where twenty ar inure colored children of selivel age resided but it was stipulaied tbar no white man should coniribute by tisation t such colored school. Where there were Jess than twenty thes cuuld attend ¢ white school—provided “ae white mar ebjected.” As some one usually ob Jected and as the Nearoes paid bat tit de taxes, the law proved of smal! bene St. Some Improvemevis in ihe law were made ip 1853, lat it was not uatl 1SS7 tbat the olmusions Weck laws were repealed and Nezro seboul pupil: were accorded cqnal rights with the whites, Objo bas the honor of tuving ane of the leading universities iy Aimevi-a fot the bigher education of te cotore: race, Wilberforce muiversiiy was ex tablished before the civil war aud not only one ef te greatest, bur the gidest instiiurion wf detains of tats character in the country. ‘Phe present president of the dustin top, Dr. W. & Scarburonah, ts prob: ably the wost learned eolered nun iz America, He wus hary ir Georsin ir ISH. He gradauted from Qbertin cai lege in 1875. Be was elecred bev ut the classical depeartinent in Wiiberfore suiversity ip INSTT. He bas tims teen au instraetor in the uiversity thins six sears amd president five pears He is the author of Greek aud Pantin text aooks which are extensively used ti bond colored and white schinls, ‘The greazest impetus te the perni nent growth of the university cane in ISS7, when the Iexishiture approntinta. $4.00 to establish at uorintl and indus trial departinent at Wilberforce. This Gepartinent is located on a inter of bout three bundred seres owned by the state adjoiuing the Gfty-twe eres ariging By purchased by the university ‘The stave aiwns the gtuands and ull mics and of the nine uustees of tbe aurmal and industrial department te zorernor appoints ve, Wilberforce ai: versity trustees selyct three, aud tbe president of the universiry is ¢x ofiete the ninth member of this. board. Wilberforce university is worthy of every assistance rendered by the state “rp private individuals, There is # pressing need of several additions! initdings inelnding a. scence buildin, zemmasinfy and college chapeh A large addition. ro the endowment woule hea great buon, enabling tbe Tustecs to pay the instructors: better salaries. Whied are Bow sarpristigle weazer The dormitories will only’ accommo date about 500 pupiis. ‘There is need for a lange increase. as the attendance would, soon reach 1.000 if the univer sity had accommodations: for that uur her, = ‘Lhe intnence wf Wilberforce on tbe | wg ON RN ge ae aan a ine BIG MEETINGS if MEMPHIS. wr Orkers = oe riuman: Betlerment. Memphis, Feu. —The mations coo ference of charities sud corrertivn aud the sonthern soviuluzient comes fein largely: atiendvd sud ierestinig: weet ings fn this ciny. week ending Mey &: ‘Tbe rave question was freely diseased by bow colored wad white speakers at egeb of bese tu uativna) organiea tions. Following tte meeting ut tbe above named bodies uo Monday even: fog. May 11. the Nationai associapon For the Advancement of Colored bem Ble beld a large mass meeting ip Avery chapel. The more atvanced ductrines of tbe Association on ine ruce question Were ootlined by fir WE, B. Da Buis, Dr. 4. E. Spingarn, chairman of tbe board of directors of the National associa- Won. and Irofessor Willing Pickens Of the Talladega (Aki cuilege. This meviins was frecly advertised in the white papersot Meuipbis. Large displiy notires anjwnred in the News Scimitar aud Consmerciat Appeal stat ing that “all persous who love «the iruth aud dare to hear i were cordial: ip invited.” Ad enurmous andience packed Avers chapel and grest enthu siasm prevailed, Dr. Spingsira nrgod all colored mer and wouen of all Sides of opinion oF schools of thought to forget factiva and to stand gerber in battling for thelr rights as ien and citizens. Ae de clared tbat the Negro problem. conte never de solved arizht until evers bhick man exercised the full rigbts of the franchise and liad wn active sbare ip the adnsinistration of fastice. White men could yever vote properts for black men, and blael men sbent never rest Sitistied until bey’ ocenpier “positiuns of trust and responsibility in legisininres’and cunris of justice, said Dr. Spingurn Thew. and oule chen Feanld teh mces work togetber ot equal terms for the best interest ‘of their’common country, UPLIFTING THE HEATHEN. Notable Progress Made by Saptist Missionaries In Central Aética AL the pativnal vopvention, beld it Ebenezer choreb, Basten, ia 1807. a Engiishuay. Juseph Byotb, wee bad been trading and Isbering. as a ins missionary tu evitral Africa, visited the convention. He brougit with im to the Cited Siates au Afrivan sunt, why looked frail and vot vers promis: ing fer lune lite Bisuppointvd and disbearvened by his failures to get (be cu-uperstion of the Buptisis (white ur colored) in tbe United States. Mr. Booth sbanduned 2 , ee Boe q es (Pas oem ee wet eG De eee ee aoe a ae Pe 8 eee ea Bec Gling goss eno AE Se cage Bee ee SORES SASS A NEW BAPTIST CHTGCB. CUS VZELC, CES: TAL APIHCA. hig plaus abd gave the atria youth Lo the Ker. Dr LG. durian, seereiary ot the fercign taissten Gear of tlie tt tag? convention Lit deeb pat (he hoy ig elurse ub Mretesscr GOW, Hayes. presideny of the Virsinet seat tary and. eatlesd. at Lyteniaes, Va. Migr three years an atiendim plese Cia iniurtied) tbe tered Ltt stitess the South was reiuried be tus aetive hind he would die AE Une chose of tls third year at the senamay be was set apart Wo the werk Mt the winistry, and during Decemiier, ee, be fetuen: Ged te big hitiive comntry as Hew. dete Schitembwe. lee. Mr, Cheek “jufied the yeunz isin, Sfendites secen Sears tt Une ante mission station in Miniea, Miss Ltt hey suun followed. spending five years, sy tuday Negrn Baptiste shave their best wwission station at Chiridzaia, Kritish Comrai tities. Phe uttinete gdm of ali foreign beards isa prepared pative iinistey ‘The foreign mission board can boast of fev. Sehilgusliwe of central Atviea, Hex, Kati and Kee, Menziy of South Africa as sume of the best equipped mitive amissiomaries in all Afriea. These, with jhe twenty young poeple fy tbe sehonis uf America. preparins for their tife work. three of whom ate gmesuine courses for medical mission dries, Spexk volumes fur Africa's tt tire uplift, ‘They amatke the Nesre Baptists contribution ty Afried bexont commpmtation MI tuyai menmtiers af iii denunination bend Toot eneaurszest cerer tthe spile: eel wustionk oF (nest wars in foreisn tieids Important Meeting For. Educatons. Phe cuunia: ametines at the Nutt Carolina eutarend tetetuers! ctsseantey Will be held at Shaw anaversity, set eizh, N.C. from Weettesd:ty, dime te to Snudag. dune WM. inelusive ..\t 4 meeting: of the execttive conunittes recently held invitations were steed ed fo the £o¥ernor af teste, ste Intendent of education and athe peony Inent white and cubated persrars tee t+ Brer.dddresser at ie cotsins weet SENS: cesT HOES. BUIADAY' -SCH rofessor’4):B, La: Fargue's Method of| ee | Alexandria, La.—A new methoil of extending the influence of the colored School as a benefactor ro both tbe col- /Ored and the white peuple in a comon- nity bas been evolved by J. B. ba | Fargue, principal of the Peabody pub- Me school for colored people in Alesan- dria, La. Professor La Fargve's iden is to get bis bors, in competing for Prizes, to take interest in work which Will make for ihe betterment of san!- ‘tation and neatness fn the cit. | The schoo! contest iden Is not & new jane br aby means, nor is the idea that j the ideal school makes its infnence ‘felt for twelve instead of nine months -bew, but it remained for tbe Alexan- dria prineipa) to combine the two and | give us a new schoo! contest to be Hst- | @d along with the corn elvb, the can- ning club und the home garden con- tests. The Peabody schoo! enrolled 512 in ; 1913, aboot half of whom were boys. [in addition to a school garden avd | Some work In domestic science, a bome jgerden comiest was organized. in whieh | some sixty were enrolled. This, bow: jeter, was not enongh. Principal La | Fargpe felt that bis pupils showld be influenced by the school to stsy out of the gutter during the demoralizing | summer months. He proposed to Ac- complish this by getting them to werk. Professor La Fargne therefore inter- ested some of ihe white mercbanis of | the town to. the extent of offering (rst, secoud and third prizes for the ‘tors giving the best evidence of i: | dustry during the snmmer months of | 1914. the contest beginning in Janu |ary snd ending in September.” ‘The j bors are to solicit odd jobs from tbe | white people of the town and to re | cite upoa the completion of each Job | certidcates signed by their emplosers j stating the daie and the amount paid for the work. ‘The bos who holds the i largest number of these certificates bs jthe opening of the school year next 1 September.avill receive first prize. {When ‘fiiis contest was about i month old. according to Professor La | Fargue. one bes whom be had con- i sidered rather lazy bad amassed twen- | ty-two certificates, stating that be bad | mowed lawns. cut weeds and drained | mud paddles and had received from [30 to 25 cents for each job, This j stimulus may mean a turning. polpt in j the boy's life. It may mean the incu! j cation of industrions.babits in one whe would hare otberwise grown up with, | out ens ambition or self reliance. | It teaches them to srow up with tbe proper ideals of neatuess and cleanll ;ness of property. and the lesson 's {impressed by the fact tbat thes them ‘selves are to look for the defects as | well as sipply the remedies. | 1x conzers the interest of the south Fern..white people, whe. recéire th j henedit af the labor. on the schoal an4 arouses their interest in an institutior | which raises the. standard of living in thelr community. La Fargne's contest. therefore. de [serres a zeod rank among the mav) | Hetivities onside of the classroom o: } the medern scbecls. _ UPLIFT WORK IN LIBERIA. Little West African Republic Needs Better Educational Facilities. Ded. Edinenstone Barnes of J.ibe Hix, exaninister of poblie works, new president at director of the Society For the Establishment and Maite tenance of the Liberian Industria! ‘Training Instimtien and. Schools. gave a twenty wimte wik Monday night. May 1. in Clevekind hall chapel at the Hiainpten, (Vier institnte. jie, Barnes dwelt brieity upon the history af Liberia and very. forcibly brongit to the attention of his andi nee the condition of the aborigines. who eamprise TO per cent of the pop lation af over 1.5.00, Owins #0 kick of finds no provision has been made for takings civilization back iy the himerkind ta the tribes there who are anions to be dicated Dr. Barnes expects when he returns to Liberia to estaliish elementary schools ii-snitable centers and also a higher indusititl schoo! at some bealth fal location in the binteriand, THRIETY OKLAHOMA TOWN. Progress Noted In Municipality In- habited Solely by Afro-Americans. ‘Tati. Obta., is one of the wrest thrifty towns of fis size in the far southwest It is iuhabited by not meh aver 308 persons. all Afro.A\mericans, ambitions sun energetic, ‘There are several stores in the (awn, one cotton sin, une horet and mang Hue residences. . The rail road station avent and the telezraph operator perform etliclent serviee and are recosnized by the state otitedals the same as whije men serving in bike capacity. Sarah Rectan. repnted to be the awenkhiest somng amiss of the colored race, attends the public schoo! ip Taft Squire dones is justice of the peace aond ase presitlent of the Inet business league. ‘The citizens of the fawn are greatly interested in the coming uneet ing of the National Negro Business league, whieh will be helt in Muskogee the third week in Anewst. Mestina of Baptist Sunday Schools. The rwenty-tirst anni meeting of the New Enzland. Raptist Suurtas school aud’ RB. Y TG. convention will be held in’ Rridzepert. Conn... for iwe days bezinninz on Thesday, Inne 16, The sessions of the convention will be held in the Messinh Baptist chnreh, of which the Rev, Dr. W. N. Merton ts pastor. As Rridzeport is in easy reach ofthe majority of the. schools belong: tng to the organization an onosvally Jerge attendance Is espected. SUNDAY SCHOOL, Lesson (int—Becond Quarter’ For May 24, 1914. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. NT ee ea Memory Verses. 3, 4—Golden Text 1 Cor. i, 31—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M, Stearns. There is na doubt a connection al- ways between eters part of the Scrip: tures end the comest, that which goes before or after. but sometimes it Is a little difficnit to see it. In all our Bible studs we mos rely wholly upon the avthor. the Moly Spirit, but we are oft- times slow ( hear or See, Huw mock we do need anointed eres and ears: ‘The unavwiduble consiet between Habe and darkness will always cause of fenses, s0 the Mbsrisves were often of: fended with Christ (Matt. sii, 37). | Tt had heey prophesied of Christ that He wonld be a rack of offense to-both the bouses of Israel isa. viii, 14). and so be proved 1 be according to Row. fr. 23: 1 Cari. 2: 1 Pet. ii, 8 Even lobn the Haptist sreins to bave been offended with Christ (Latke efi, 1928), and ou that Iget night He told Bis dis. [ciptes that even though He might allow them to be put out of the srnagognes |aud 10 de killed they must not be of- fended (Jobo sei, 131, Yet he’ told them tuit thes would be offended be cause vi Biw that ters oight (Matt ravi. 8h. | There was a time when Ae ssid to Peter, “Get thee behind me, Satan: ‘thou art an offense nuto me. for tua satuurest nut tbe things that be of God, bot thuse that be of man" (Matt. rth, 23) | Perbaps we have bere the key to at ‘Jeast a part of tbe whole matter of of- fenses: the things of God are ep of: fense 10 meu. and the things of men ere an olfense to Ged, or, a3 Be said in the context of the last lesson. “That Lwbich is bizhly esteemed among men “Is an abomination in the sigbt of God.” In the first two verses of our lesson bes Be a reference to the rich man's being an offense or stumbling bleck to the poor bezzar. and is the truth the same as when De sald of Judas ts earfot. “Ir bad been guod for that man if be bad nut been born?” «Matt. svt 24) If ans of our members should cause us to stumble {nto hell tire it would be Ueiter for us not to bare them (Matt. svili, $9; Mark 5x, 43-48). We must use all care not to be an offense to others, even in our eating and drinking (Kom, sit, 18, 21: 1 Cor. Sli, AS). IF otliers offend ns we mos! forgive them when they repent, even 84 often asseven (inns in a day verses 3. 4). When Meter asked if ne-sheald for give ag minny ds seven tines ane Lat answered until seventy thes sevep (Matt. sviii, 21. o, whieh | understind to menn GH the kinsdem comes, the complete fwhivment eT the seventy sevens of Pein 1x. We all need for giveness se often hit we canoer bm continually furcive others We cun only freely and vonstantly forgive others and te kept frum being an offense to others az ste live inthe power of the reality of the coming kivedum, when all tbat offends shall cease ty be Matt. MMi db) A diving faith, for a grain of mustard seed suggests fe, will accom. plish great things Matt, xvii, 20: xxi 21, 22s, tat whe ix there who can shes a fulfillment of the words, “AIL things whatsoever ye shall ask in priyer. bt lieving. ye shall receive?” What is ony difientiy? Why do we not Know more of the payer of God and His kingden in our fives? [sit because, like the elder brother, we are irsing to du ont duty, bit net understanding our Fachors love nur the abondsuce (hai is ours. saying to Mim. “Show diever guvest met kid that Powisht make merry with my frieuds.” while Ge i saying to us, “Thon art ever with ats. end ali that | otave is thine?” Lake sy, 20.310 As the ciehes ot His srace and glory eontral os we shail. be tess apt ta by olvended, even as iP is writ ten. "Great peace tve They whe love the. law. and nothing shalt ofend them” «Ps. exix, Win. We shall aise in tie sume pawer be better able to yield ty ethers, and “sielding — pacitieth great. afferses’ tEeel sodh The love of Gow, whien jo Christ aud by cittne af His sreat sacritive inakes US Sure Of a weleutoe such as (he. prodisil received ann of bliss beyond this life sich as {he poor beggar entered int, sheald con sirtin us te have nothing bur juve for all. even for Chose wha tite ns, If steh there be: the Jove that is kind. that srt fers jong, that seeketh pot her owe and is pot provoked (1i Core. 14. Vit Cor, sili, 4-7). The word duty. which is found 1 tke last rerse of our tesson, is not a word for the bulierer, for we read that waen we hive done our duty we are unprosit- able servants, and no believer shold be an snprititable servant. Yet how often we hear the word in reference te our daily fife, because love is nut Khown Imagine a mau. joing his wife, ora wire her hushand, from 3 Special Announcement. Men And Women ...BY THE BALTIMORE MEDICAL OFFICE...... a : 7S. Gay St., near Corner Gay & E. Baltimore Sts: Office Bours: 6 A. M. toS P.M. Sundays and Holidays, 10 A. M. to 8 P, 4. 4 Bell "Phone, St. Paul 2952 If'you are well he very thankful, and if you are not well it does not_make any difference what your disease is or who has has treated you, you are wanted to call here and investigate the MODERN COMBINED ELECTRO MEDICAL’ TREAT- MENT, as it cures and cures after other methods fail. TWO WEEKS’ TREATMENT FREE. If you suffer with ariy of the following diseases or troubles call here. (The proper treatment for these troubles is here. You will be shown how you can be brought around by the right kind of treatment. The following diseases successfuliy treated: Rheumatism, Blood, Skin and Nervous Diseases, Heart and Lung Troubles, Diseases Peculiar to Women, Liver, Stomach and Bowel Troubles, Rectal Troubles. 7 [TESTIMONIALS : 7 & This is to state I applied to the Baltimore Medical Office for treatment. © I had been sick for three years and had heen treated by five different doctors, and had also been in Johns Hopkins Hospital for over a month. [ had received no benefit at all. suffered with heaviness and burning in the stomach, pain after mea's, weak all over, headaches. pain in hack and shoulders. dizziness, sparks before eyes, heavy an the skull, constipation. vomiting aiter drinking water, cough, chills, had lost much weight about 20 pounds in the last year, nervousness, spitting white 2nd yellow matter and other troubles, Since commencing trentment, my stomach has been very “greatly benefited, and everything else has been cured, "1 take pleasure in recommending this office to any one that is looking for firstcless treatment. TERESA MARINER, 530 Calvin Street This is to state} had been sick for a longtime. 1 suffered with palpitation 0” the heart, pains in the chest, nervousness, pain in stomach beforemeals, dizziness, headaches, blowing up after meals. I called at the Beltimore Medical Office and was feured in a short time. D. CAPRINOLER, 1817 Falls Road: Baltimore, Md. Catarth of the Head, Stomach and Bowels. Do you suffer with indigestion, headaches, spots before the eyes, pain in the stomach, sour stomach, belching of gas, heart beating fast, dizziness, constipation, if 0 céme here and be cured by the Combined Electro Medical Method. ‘Women Diseases Peculiar to Women—Pains in hack and.abdomen, headaches, in, nervousness, do not sleep well, hot flashes, food does not agree, Call here and Be'succescfully treated, Bladder and Kidner Diseases treated successfully. Uleers treated’and cured if your case is accepted.¥ — T. G. MARSHALL, * —DEALER IN— Groceries & Provisions, Butter, & Eggs ‘and Poultry... “¢ 525 Dolphin St. Baltimore, Md. ..THE STAR HAIR GROWER... scx A*WONDERFUL BAIR DRESSING AND GROWER One thousand agents wanted, Good money 4 made, } want agents in every city and village he Be | to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER, This is a Bs wonderful preparation. Can be used asa straight: Beer | ened, with or without irons. Sells for 25c. per § Betsy | box—one 25c. box will prove its value. Any.per- “f Bee. |< «| son that will use a 25c. box will beconvinced. No r Sx? | matter what has failed to grow your hair just ‘give = g@y.-'? | THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be | 725° | -convinced. Send 25c. for full sizeSbox. If you BBs | wish to bean agent send'$1,00 and I will send pai you a full supply that you can hegin. work with | : eS ‘at once; also agents’ terms. Send all money by \ e money order to Se | TIE STAR HAIR GROWER MFC. cee 737 BROADWAY. _ = “BENTON HARBOR, MICH. ~ * ee. TREEs 1S 8 * Wbrccde FREED, TREE, &e i Lee Nan RNR ES Nay eS Sia RR ae At CAS eT a a a) rie aR LP be ey a Gur 1914 Catalegue’ Just’ Out Shows 211 new Styles in Colored Women's ce a We are the largest importers and man: I ufacturess of Coloved: Peeple’s Hair, being ithe oldest srd_wost veliabis sirmin_ this Hine, We cuzrantee perfect satisfaction lor money refunded, We postively guaran: tee ont hair to ke superior lo any on the market, and cur prices are lower than ‘those quoted ny where else. | This hair will stand combing and wash- ‘ing the same as yur own, We sail hair ‘by the pound. hair nets and all styles of hair, also ar exceptionally tine line of toi- Het articies and straightening combs at wholeaale prices. Send twa cents for Free Book. | _Agent# wanted. 2 Humane Hair Company, opr" '23 Tuane Street, |Depl..117 New York. | Come and Buy Your Clothing From Mme. Brown-Wade, 2i45 Livision Street. Private dwelling Largest and cheapest clothing tasines: in- Northwest Faltimore. Ladies’ dresses fiom S1.: 10 $7.00. Separate coats. shirts ond waists. One piece dresses trem 2c. to $6.0. Men’s Separete cozis aie, Men, women and children’s shces fram 2S. to 2) 25.per pair, Fvering aro wedding gowns on hand. Oper from § a m, to 1] p.m. y | What's the matter with sour Hair | Ifyou want it. long and beau- tiful it can be made so with Mme © J. Walkers Wonderful Hair Grower. Write, Call or Phone Mrs. J. S. Fennell, Madison “1345 or 1509 Druid Hill avenue.” ",,~ _ WANTED—25 men wanted. to to attend Bible Class. Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mime.L. C. Parrish EAIR CULTURING, MANICURINXG, AND SCALP TREATMENT FR eT | oe fee ce [pep | oN ee oa eS Se ante | Beaty en wr [Se Ne Pease) | Largest Manafactarer of Hair Preparacivns a Foxton {Largest Linpecter ¢2 Date on Mat, f Traine? fh, wow den ek wdany years | Honest dealing with (ho pnbilic | Fir Growing Mair on ital Hones and itare Pamples, use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food, | vee Hr we eee ee. 25am 5Oe For Stimutating the Growth othe Hah, ase Parrinn's) Wonderta) air Tonie. pet guttle we ¢ 25e. and S0e Por Cleaning the Hairand Sealp, ase Pax ash's Head Wash, per jar... . 25G For Cleansing and Softening the Skin ase Partish's Velvet Liquid Powder, per Wits eae B5e. and SOc, For Developing and Beantifying.the Skin, ase Parris's Orange’ Flower Skin Food, en ee We mannfaeture atl other kinds of Toilet Articles— Hand Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Switches, Braids, Putls, ete. Free Catalogue. Parrish’s Never .'ail Hair Food is abso intely one of the. best. hair preparatiens.on the harket... It stops the hair from Spliuing at the ends.and falling out. It will make ‘your [nit Grow. It is praised by people in all seetions ¢f the coantry.. Send 10 cents ror a sample jat. A -ts wanted. Write for terms. Mby >. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Can.den St..Boston.Mass, Phone 888 R/Tremont ‘ Mention thts payor whion seritiag.! IT PAYS TO | - = ADVERTISE! After a stay of three weeks visiting her aunt, Mrs. M. E. Murphy, 1320 Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Mabel Howard Whitfield, left the city Thursday of last week to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Greenbury Howard, of Montgomery county. After a brief stay here she will leave for her home in Buckhannon, W. Va. She is the wife of Rev. A. H. Whitfield, B. D. Miss Susie Carter of Philadelphia, is visiting Mrs. John T. Neison, of 545 W. Lanale street. Mrs. Martha Thompson, of Division street, gave a beautiful tea Sunday evening, May 10th in honor of Mrs. Howard Grant, of Worcester, Mass. Covers were laid for fourteen and a most inviting repast was served. Mrs. S. Briscoe of 926 St. Paul street, left the city this week for Watch Hill, Maine. Miss Eveyline Mackall of Mt. Vernon Place is now residing in Ruxton, Md., for the summer. Mr. Alexander Scott, of 663 Pierce street, is confined to his home by illness. Mrs. John C. Yeager and son, of 1924 Division street have left the city for the summer. Mrs. Yeager will spend six weeks in New York city and the balance of the summer traveling North. Mrs. A. K. Dandridge, a teacher at the Maple Grove School, Ronceveret, W. Va., is taking the Radium treatment at Dr. Kelley's Sanitarium, Eutaw Place, this week. She is the guest of Mrs. Mary E. Brown. 537 Robert street. Dr. William H. Cargill, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Cargill, is now at home with his parents. Dr. William H. Cargill is a recent graduate of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn. Miss Maud Lane, of 1607 Division street, left Sunday for Philadelphia, for ten days as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Harry C. Molson and Miss Mareda Creditt, who is attending Drexel Institute there. Mrs. Julia Washington, a public cook of this city who was called to Brooklyn, N. Y., on account of illness of her daughter, who is now much improved; will return home this week. Col. Hamilton N. Hayes of this city and P. M. V. P., Wm. E. Fletcher, Annapolis, Md., were elected delegates from their respective lodges to the 17th B. M. C. of Odd Fellows which meets in Boston in September. CHARLES TOLSON REALTY CO. OFFICE: 506 BAKER STREET Houses Sold on the Lowest Terms in Any Part of the City. See my Large List of Two or Three Story Houses. Also Sewer Connection Without a Deposit. PHONE: 1903 Y--MADISON Or a Postal Will Bring Me to Your Docr. Real Estate YOU CAN SECURE A $50 CASH AND BAL YOU CAN SECURE A GOOD HOME WITH $50 CASH AND BALANCE AS RENT . . . 1400 Block of Mosher Street 1000 Block Carrollton Ave 1300 Block Stricker Street 1500 Block Mount Street 300 Block Mount Street 1300 Block Carey Street A. L. JOHNSON. 1415 MYRTLE AVENUE COME AND GO WITH US TO THE PALM LEAF ASSOCIATION FIRST GRAND OUTING, There will be a parade, begin at the Grove. Also there will be by the K. of P. Band. Admission 10c. Refreshu Take Lombard Street Car goi MARK H. TRAVERS, President ALFRED FREELAND, Treasurer THE STEWARDESSES OF JO Sharp and Montgomery S 1415 MYRTLE AVENUE PHONE MADISON 2665-Y COME AND GO WITH US TO GREATER GREEN'S GROVE! THE PALM LEAF ASSOCIATION, NO. 1. Will Give Their FIRST GRAND OUTING, THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1914 There will be a parade, beginning at 2:30 p.m. and disbanding at the Grove. Also there will be a Ball Game. Music furnished by the K. of P. Band. by the R. O. F. BANK Admission 10c. Refreshments at Moderate Prices Take Lombard Street Car going west, get off at Carroll Station MARK H. TRAVERS, President ALFRED FREELAND, Treasurer JOHN AUGUSTUS, Secretary ARCHIE GRAY, Chairman THE STEWARDESSES OF JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp and Montgomery Streets, Will Repeat Their "Women's Scout Drill" MONDAY, EVE., MAY 25, 1914 ADMISSION 7½ CENTS Lieut. Wm. E. Davis, Jr., Commander, Mrs. Rachel Tucker and Miss Nellie Sprittle, Sergeants. Rev. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. Don't Forget the Date—May 25th—Rain or Shine. Refreshments Permit me through your columnss to express my sincere thanks to the Patapsco Park Land Company for their great kindness to me at this sad time of my bereavement. My cherished companion who so recently, after only a few brief days of illness, passed away, boughs of your highly respected agent, Mr. J. S. Willdridridie, a very beautiful lot on Berlin avenue, Patapsco Park. Nothing had so encouraged and enthused us with joyful hope as the bright prospect of a sweet, new home in the near future at this ideal suburb, which you have so magnanimously offered up to our people. I am the first person, I believe, who has been honored and fully rewarded in the test of your contact. My dear husbnd lived up to his side of the contract and always a little better and I am happy now to be able to say that. The Patapsco Park Land Company, upon proof of Mr. Redick's death, without the least hesitancy whateater, at once prepared my deed, which is; properly recorded at Annapolis' and now in my possession, I now fully possess the title to a two hundred dollar lot. My husband, Mr. Redick had payed just fifty dollars, and accorded to the terms of the contract, I being his only and rightful heir, was released from any further payments. Again I humbly and sincerely thank you for your great kindness to me, and take great pleasure in bespeaking for you the implicit confidence of the home-seeking people of my race. MRS JENNIE BEDICK 138 West Biddle Street Baltimore, Md. The family of the late George Chew, 1619 Kiggs avenue, desires to thank their friends and relatives for their kindness during his illness and for their floral tributes at his funeral. His wife, Mrs. Georgie Chew and sister Edna Chew. I wish to thank my numerous friends and fraternal associates for their many evidences of sympathetic interest, as well as for their floral tokens, following the death of my beloved wife, Sarah Bond. STOP PAYING RENT Be your own landlord. Let us show you how your rent money will buy and pay for your home. Thousands of houses have been bought through us by satisfied customers. IT DOSEN'T PAY Every cent you pay for rent is gone forever. You are never safely settled if you rent, as your house can be sold at any time. Now is the time to buy. It will pay you to call for our terms and list of property. Realty Company 11 E. Fayette St. Phone St. Paul 2370 For Sale! A GOOD HOME WITH LANCE AS RENT . . . 1000 Block Carrollton Avenue 1500 Block Mount Street 1300 Block Carey Street ent Will Only Last for For Particulars See PHONE MADISON 2665-Y GO GREATER GREEN'S GROVE! TION, NO. 1. Will Give Their THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1914 ning at 2:30 p.m. and disbanding be a Ball Game. Music furnished Elements at Moderate Prices ing west, get off at Carroll Station JOHN AUGUSTUS, Secretary ARCHIE GRAY, Chairman JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Streets, Will Repeat Their Scout Drill THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THE COLORED MAN'S DREAM NOW A REALITY! A Golden Opportunity is Now Knocking at His Door through the Efforts of the Owners of who are developing on broad lines the only suburb strictly for our Colored Citizens. NO SEGREGATION HERE. This Suburb was opened last spring and already nearly 700 of these beautiful villa sites have been disposed of to the very best and most prominent Colored People of Baltimore. PATAPSCO PARK is situated at Pumphrey's Station, A. A. Co., 15 minutes ride on two electric car lines----Baltimore & Annapolis Short Line and W. B. & A. Only five miles from City Hall and on two prominent thoroughfares----Brooklyn Avenue and Annapolis Road. Prices of these large lots range from $75 to $350. NO HIGHER. On very Easy Terms, Good Titles and Most Liberal Contracts ever offered before in the selling of land. No Payments During Sickness or Out of Employment, for 90 days at a time. In case of death, a free deed shall be given without further payments. Grasp this opportunity while you may, as you will never have such a chance again to secure so much ground for so little money and on such easy terms near this great city. OUR REFERENCES are nearly 400 satisfied customers, who are the present owners of these beautiful waterfront-to-hilltop villa sites. Write, phone or call for printed list of names of owners, plats and Free Tickets to see this property, or apply to Agents with Red Badge at Camden Station every day at 1.50 and 2.50 p.m., at Gate No. 5. Sundays, every hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or any other time to suit your convenience. A FEW AGENTS WANTED For Further Information Apply at Office Patapsco Park Land Co. Further Information Apply at Capsco Park Land 106 LAW BUILDING Courtland St. Near Lexington BIG EX BEAUTY SUNDAY, MAY MUSIC ON THE STEAM Near Lexington St. Phone S EXCURS BUTY BEA MAY, MAY 24TH USIC ON THE BOAT AT THE GRO HE STEAMER "WAR Courtland St. Near Lcxington St. Phone St. Paul 3119 ON THE STEAMER "WARNER" Mr. Robert Goodlow, a well known business man of this city has just acquired a lease on that beautiful park, known as Beauty Beach, the Coney Island of Maryland, which, with its numerous attractions he will soon open exclusively to the colored citizens of Baltimore. Beauty each is located at Stony Creek, overlooking Anne Arundel County. Its altitude makes it one of the coolest resorts in Maryland. for them. Book your dates at once. the rush has begun. Great concessions are being offered all organizations. management reserves the right to re- any disorderly person or persons. Beach is for ladies and gentlemen only. That world-famous excursion boat, Steamer Warner, which has been re- furnished in an up-to-date manner, been leased to carry the passengers to Mr. Goodlow has spared no expense in making it the equal of any white resort in the State. It is to be hoped that the colored people of Baltimore and surrounding counties will take advantage of the opportunity which this young man has created Among the many imp tiful Bungalows, which is desiring to spend a week on the city. As we expect to Children No Intoxicating City Beach. There are 17 Through. The Scenery is the many improvements are flows, which will be Rented spend a week or so away from us we expect the patronage of Intoxicating Drinks will be S There are 17 Acres of Fine L The Scenery is One of Grandu Among the many improvements are Five Beautiful Bungalows, which will be Rented to families desiring to spend a week or so away from the heat of the city. As we expect the patronage of Ladies and Children No Intoxicating Drinks will be Sold at Beauty Beach. There are 17 Acres of Fine Land to Stroll Through. The Scenery is One of Granduer. ATTRACTIVE FEATURES: Carrousels, Fine Merry-Row Boats, a Steam Launengers, Photograph Galle Ball Grounds and the La Maryland. Fine Hotel on Fine Merry-Go-Round. 25 A Steam Launch that will s photograph Gallery, Shooting C s and the Largest Dancing Fine Hotel on Grounds Round Trip - 2 s Pier 5, Pratt Street, 10.30 A.M. a WELCOME GOOD ORDER M BERT GOODLOW, MANAG Carrousels, Fine Merry-Go-Round. 25 Swings, 25 Row Boats, a Steam Launch that will seat 50 Passengers, Photograph Gallery, Shooting Gallery, Base Ball Grounds and the Largest Dancing Pavilion in Maryland. Fine Hotel on Grounds Boat Leaves Pier 5, Pratt Street, 10.30 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. ALL ARE WELCOME GOOD ORDER MUST PREVAIL ROBERT GOODLOW, MANAGER 1910 DIVISION STREET BALTIMORE, MARYLAND ation Apply at Office rk Land Co. Phone St. Paul 3119 CURSION BEACH Y 24TH, 1914 ON THE BOAT AT THE GROVE MER "WARNER" for them. Book your dates at once. As the rush has begin. Great concessions are being offered all organizations. The management reserves the right to reject any disorderly person or persons. This Beach is for ladies and gentlemen only. That world-famous excursion boat, the Steamer Warner, which has been recently furnished in an up-to-date manner, has been leased to carry the passengers to and from the beach. It is suggested that all organizations get in communication with Mr. Goodlow, 1910 Division street. Tel. Madison 5842 to secure dates. Opening Day, May 14. See Mr. Goodlow for all information. provements are Five Beauwill be Rented to families or so away from the heat of the patronage of Ladies and Drinks will be Sold at BeauAcres of Fine Land to Stroll One of Granduer. Go-Round. 25 Swings, 25 bench that will seat 50 Pass- ry, Shooting Gallery, Base- largest Dancing Pavilion in Grounds Trip - 25 Cents Street, 10.30 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. GOOD ORDER MUST PREVAIL LOW, MANAGER BALTIMORE, MARYLAND --- BROWN'S GROVE STARLIGHT 1—Lily of Valley, 28; Progressive, 38; of the Fishermen of Gallice. 2—G. U. O. of Royal Mites. 3—Excelsior Uniform Rank, No. 2, K. P. 4—Queen Elizabeth C.D.C., No. 4, K. P. 5—Syracuse Uniform Rank, No. 10, K. P. 6—Princess Tabernacle. 7—Maryland Union Co. 8—Silver Spring Social. 9—Advisory Council of Hagerstown District S, S. 10—St. Peter Clavers. 11—Coral Symphony Oratoria Society. 12—Alumni Association. 14—B. & O. Porters. 15—Busy Bee Social. 16—Fountain Baptist Church & S. S. 17—National Beneficial Society Agents Club. 18—Allen's A. M. E. S. S. 20—T. W. Stringer Lodge No. 4, K. of P. 21—Go Get Um's. 22—Metropolitan S. S. 23—Providence Beneficial Society. 24—The Boy Scouts of Macedonia. 25—Willing Workers of Northwest Baltimore. 26—Duy Nursery. 27—Y. M. C. A. 28—Mt. Zion M. E. Church. 29—Ruth Court, No. 28, K of P. 30—Eastern Chapel M. E. Sunday School JULI. 1-St. Barnabas Sunday School 2-Israel Baptist Church. 3-Perkins Square Baptist S. S. 4-Furniture Men. 5-Evening Star No. 373, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows. 6-First Baptist S. S. 7-Mt. Olive Baptist Church and Sunday School of Towson. Mt. Calvary A. M. E. S. S. St. James A U. M. P. S. S. 8-St. Paul's M. E. Church. 9-Union Baptist S. S. 10-Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children 11-Phalanx Social. 12-Columbian Circle, K. of P. 13-Mt. Zion S. S. 14-Asbury S. S. 15-John Wesley S. S. 16-Macedonia Baptist S. S. 17-G. U. O. of True Reformers. 18-John A. Holmes Chapter, E.L. 19-Lily of the Valley No. 28, Fisher of Gallilee. 20-Grand Lodge K. of P. to. St. Michaels 21-Shiloh Bapt, Church and S S TEL. MADISON 3322--Y Harvey R. SANITARY P SEWERAGE C Installation of Steam and No Job Too Large. T 1513 PRESSTMAN STREET Baltimore's Leading Co. JOHN H. UNDERTAKER Complete $73.00 FUN A fine casket worth $65.00, in b highly polished oak or walnut outsid either black, gray or white, to mat riages, new and up-to-date; fine bu advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves cifix when desired, rugs, chair set, a This funeral cost elsewhere.... My price $73.00....$75.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40 No charge for removal of Shipping Funerals, $25. 1222. Division St., bett. Residence C. & P. Phone ...YOUNG'S H Makes the Hair Long, gives con One 25 cent can Scientifically prepared YOUNG' Jovey R. Williams MINITARY PLUMBING..... BUFFERAGE CONNECTIONS. Location of Steam and Hot Water Heating Too Large. Terms Arranged AN STREET. BALTIMORE, MD. Here's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS BARTAKER @ EMBALMER $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete With $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush, or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearses, white, to match casket, as desired; six heated car- date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- ses, chains etc., all of the latest designs. elsewhere.....$136.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 New us $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. Use for removal of remains from Hospitals. Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete. Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Phone, Mad. 4067 Madison 4921—M NU'S HAIR FOOD... Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. The 25 cent can will convince. Finally prepared at— YOUNG'S PHARMACY A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heatedcar riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru cifix when desired, rugs, chain setc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00 My price$73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete. 1222. Division St., bet, Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone. Mad. 4087 Madison 4921—M ...YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD... Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY Use only pure and fresh drugs and chemicals and our compounding. That is why we have confidence of your physician. YOU ARE ILL, Consult your physician and let us round your prescription of a reasonable price. Cut-Rate Prices Madam Walker's Hair Grower on Sale and Biddle St. Baltimore Md. when you can get what you want at Fennell's Profit We use only pure and fresh drugs and chemicals in all our compounding. That is why we have the confidence of your physician. IF YOU ARE ILL, Consult your physician and let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price. Patent Medecines at Cut-Rate Prices Madam Walker's Hair Grower on Salary Druld Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Baltimore Md. Don't go down town when you can get what you want at Fennell's Profit Sharing Corner GET IT AT..... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1061 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS Patent Medecines at Cut-Rate Prices Madam Walker's Hair Grower on Sal Druld Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Baltimore Md. Don't go down town when you can get what you want at Fennell's Profit Sharing Corner GET IT AT..... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1061 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS MAY. 30—Grace Presbyterian Church. 31—Social Baptist Church. JUNE. ```markdown ``` MILK MILK 22—Trinity A. M. E. S. S. 23—Sharon Baptist S. S. 24—Mt. Nebo Lodge No. 1360, G. U. C. of Odd Fellows. 26—Princess Social. 27—Primrose Auxiliary 28—Saint Johns A. M. E. S. S. 29—Allen C. E. League 30—Ebenezer Baptist S. S. 31—Grace Presbyterian Church AUGUST 2-Imperial Association 4-Fountain Bapt. Church and S S 5-Ebenezer A.M.E. Sunday School 6-St. Peter Claver's Church 9-Golden Key Social of Moses 10-Queen Esther Lydge, No. 18, G. U. O. B. S. of Good Hope. 11-Bethel A. M. E. S. S. 12-Eastern M. E. Church 13-Federal Employees. 14-St. Paul M. E. S. S. 16-Bsown's Circle 18-Centennial M. E. Church 20-New Douglas Fraternal Association 25-St. Barnabas Church 26-True Reformers 27-Faithful Workers Allen A.M.E. Ch. 30-St. Francis Court No. 22, St. Joseph Pasture. No. 17. Nazarites MOONLIGHTS. 1—El Chaptan. 2—Ladies Aid of Centennial M.E. Ch. 3—Ladies' Aid of Mt. Zion. 4—I. O. C. 5—Ernst Purviance & Dansant Classes. 8—Excelsior Lodge, K. of P. 15—Bothel Drill Corp, No. 5. 17—Success Lodge No. 25, K. of P. 18—Fountain Lodge No. 27, Good Hope. 19—Uniform Rank, K. of P. 24—Golden Key. 25—Doctors Coachmen's Junior Association. 26—Shriners. 29—The Avon Pleasure Club. 30—Sunday School Board of Ebenezer A.M. E. Church IULY 6- Empry Stocking and Ushers of Ebenczer A. M. E. Church 7- Balto. Bargain House Employees 8- Seven Star House No. 7 Jobs 9- Helping Hand No. 1 13- Goldfield Orchestra 15- Golden Arrow Pleasure Social 16- Mary Magdelene Court, No.9, Calanthe 17- People's Benefit, clerks and agents 23- St. John's Court, H. of J. 27- Imperial Association 30- Jolly Odd Fellows 1