The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXII. NO. 51 GLIMPSES OF THE OLD WORLD CITIES A Vivid Description of the Many Quaint and Strange Sights That Greet the Tourist In European Centres Eight days from New York we passed Cape Lizard, the extreme Southwest point of England and a few hours later stopped outside the harbor of Plymouth. Flocks of sea gulls, numbering at times more than two hundred had long announced our approach to the coast, and this was confirmed before land was sighted by the fleets of small sailing ships engaged in fishing. Of the City Plymouth only the lights indicated its position, we were more fortunate at Boulogne, France, where we arrived the following day at noon. The weather was bright and clear, which is the exception and not the rule in the English Channel, and afforded a splendid view of the breakwater of the town, of the beach and even the bathers. The mild weather and the beautiful green hills slope down to the sea were attractive features to sunny France. Here passengers were taken on and discharged, and a days voyage remained before arriving at the port of destination, Bremen. The city of Bremen lies on the river Weser 46 miles from the point where it empties into the ocean. The river even near the mouth bounds in sand banks and shoals, so that the real harbor, Bremen haver, lics but eight miles inland. This is the oldest and one of the most important of Germany's seaports, yet we passed three ocean steamers outside the roadstead waiting for higher tide. The baggage was sent ashore first and distributed alphabetically in the custom house. When the passengers landed there was a surge and stir in the custom shed, both passengers and porters seeking luggage to be carried before the inspectors. The customs inspection in most cases was very perfunctory; the trunks were opened and closed, some suit cases were not unlocked, a green label marked "examined" was hastily pasted on, and the whole affair so greatly feared was over in a moment. We have always thot of Bremen as the place towards which, the musicians of Guinn's "Fairy Tales" wandered. Guinn never stated just why these musicians, the donkey, the dog, the cat and the rooster, selected Bremen in preference to Berlin or some other city, and is a youthful admirer of fairy tales my curiosity was ever aroused on that point. The incident becomes somewhat clearer on hearing an orchestra perform in front of one of the leading hotels. There are the, some things in Bremen that are immensely worth seeing and hearing. The city boasts of a town hall built in 1405-10. By the doorway are two knights clad in armor, within we mount a winding staircase to the large hall. The front end of this contains the councillors seats and the walls and ceilings are hung with paintings and reliefs. The staircases and walls are of massive wood elaborately carved, and with the stained windows and odd Gothic gable constitute its chief charms. On the side of the town hall stands an equestrian statue of the founder of German Unity Emperor William I, and in the front Roland, a stone column eighteen feet high, a symbol of civic liberty dating also from 1404. The Exchange, Chamber of Commerce and one or two houses, that complete the Market Place, are in keeping with the quaint style of the town hall. The site formerly occupied b the city wall has been changed int promenades that separate the olo town from the suburbs. It still preserves its ancient name however—Am Wall. The moat has become a gentle stream that is spanned by several bridges. Not far from the station is a triple enterprise that takes up a square and bears the name "the Tivoli." Nearly one-half of this high structure is taken up by theatre and hotel, the remainder is devoted to an open air restaurant. In the theater, the hoi polloi occupy the seats near the orchestra, which are without cushions: in the orchestra circle and the 1st balcony the so called better class sit around small tables. Between each act there is an intermission of fifteen minutes during which the audience to a man strolls around the open air circles of the restaurant, smoking, eating and drinking. It is needless to say that the prevailing beverage is beer—beer in small and large glasses, in steins and hugh goblets, light and dark but always beer. The people appear from all classes, the business man and the farmer and his sweetheart, and sailors, soldiers in their red and blue uniforms and men and women in evening dress. Some of the men appear to drop in for a moment just as Americans visit the moving picture houses, sip their beer, watch the crowds, and listen to the music, all for the price of the beer which is from five cents up. This they term their most harmless diversion. PROMINENT NEGROES CONDOLE WITH THE PRESIDENT Washington, August 13.—Among the many telegrams received by President Wilson were messages of sympathy from the President of Hayti, Bishop Alexander Walters, A. B. Cosey, of New Jersey; James A. Ross, of Buffalo; Dr. Ernest Lyon, the Liberian consul general to the United States, and John Lewis Morris, secretary of the treasury of Liberia. Dr. Lyon and Mr. Morris sent a joint telegram, which reads as follows: "For the President and people of Liberia and ourselves, we humbly beg to tender our respectful sympathy for your deep personal affliction in the death of Mrs. Wilson. It is our solemn prayer that God will give you fortitude to bear this sorrow which has come upon you at a time when the combined problems of this great republic and the European war situation make your official burdens exceptionally heavy." NEGRO BUSINESS MEN HOLD IMPORTANT MEETING Boston, Mass., Aug 10.—The Boston Negro Business League No.1, held an important meeting at the residence of Mr. Philip J. Allston, former president, 227 W. Canton street, Thursday evening, July 30, at seven o'clock. Mr. Watt Terry, of Brockton, delivered an address upon the subject, "Reasons why the National Negro Business League should hold its Annual Convention in Boston in 1915." Refreshments were served. Mr. W. Alexander Johnson is president, and Mr. J. Henderson Allston is secretary of this flourishing League. ST. LUKES TO HOLD CONVENTION Richmond, Va., August 14.—The 47th annual convention of the Independent Order of St. Luke will be held here from Monday to Thursday, inclusive Mrs. Maggie L. Walker is the head of the order. Among the delegates from Baltimore will be: Mrs. M. McCormick, district deputy; Mrs. Lovey Husketh; Mrs. Emma Smith; Mrs. Samuel Ward, Mrs. Kyler, Mrs. Lavinia Scott Henry. Miss Sarah Jackson and Daniel Snowden. MUCH ENTHUSIASM AT CONVENTION MUCH ENTHUSIASM AT CONVENTION Baltimore District Sunday Schools Hold Interesting Sessions Many Papers Read and Intelligently Discussed {Stepcial to The Afro-American Ledger.} Elkton, Md., August 12.—The convention of the Sunday School of the Baltimore District was held at Wright's A. M. E. Church, Rev. S.E.Maloney, pastor, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of last week. About one hundred delegates were present at the opening session. The session was opened by organization of the convention and Roll Call of the delegates. After the appointment of the Publicity, Banner, Resolutions, and Finance committees, a welcome address was delivered by Mr. Ward, superintendent of Wright's Sunday School, which was responded to by Miss Sarah R. Jackson, superintendent Primary Department Bethel A. M. E. Church, Baltimore. Rev. D. G. Hill also made a short address. At the afternoon session papers were read by Miss Mabel E. Hocks, of Handy Mem. M. E. Church on "How to conduct a successful Primary Department;" Mabel C. Bourne, Bethel A. M. E. Church, Baltimore, on "The Cradle Roll and How to conduct one"; Miss Viola R. Norton of Berkley Sunday School "How to conduct a Primary Class" All of these papers were full of inspiration. The reports of the First Assistant District Superintendent, Mrs. E. N. Washington; Second Assistant District Superintendent, Mrs. Gwynn of Glen Arm; the Secretary, Mrs. Laura B. Mitchell, of Havre de Grace; Treasurer, Mrs. Deborah Bond, were read. All the reports showed that each officer had been doing her part of the work. The evening session was devoted to echoes of the delegates to Atlanta who attended the Sunday School Congress. The report of the Executive committee was next heard. Miss Laura E. Campbell, secretary of Bethel S. S read a paper on the "Ear Donr and Eye Door." A reception followed. At the Saturday morning session Elmer Henderson and the fraternal delegates of the Hagerstown District were introduced, each of whom gave a short talk. Papers by Mrs. Palmer on the Home Department read by Miss Smith. of Towson; Mr. Wm Coleman, of Bethel, on the Bible Class; Miss Edna Waters, of Trinity on the Junior Department and Mr. Hiner of Handy on Efficient Teachers. Election of officers were read. Mr. Gen. S. White, district superintendent; Mrs. E. N. Washington, first assistant district superintendent; Miss Vicia R. Norton, second assistant district superintendent; Mrs. Laura B. Mitchell, recording secretary; Mrs. Deborah Bond, treasurer; Mr. T. J. Holiday, chairman executive committee. The session then closed and the delegates went to Chesapeake City on an outing. Sunday morning after a prayer and praise service, Rev. S. E. Maloney delivered an inspiring sermon. His subject was 'No Man Lived to Himself.' At the afternoon session reports of the different committees were read and adopted. Paper by Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, of Trinity, Baltimore; Mrs A. E. Waddleton, of Washington, gave an excellent talk on the development of the Sunday School Work. The session closed by singing some of the songs that were sung in Atlanta at the congress. NEGRO FARMERS ARE PROSPEROUS Own 42 Per Cent. of the Farms In the State of Alabama. A Commission Recommends' Negro Schools Montgomery, Ala., August 13.—It has been recommended to Governor Emmett O'Neal that 30 percent of the money coming to Alabama under the Smith-Lever Agricultural Education Bill be divided between Tuskegee Institute and the school at Normal. Dr. Booker, T. Washington saw the Governor a few days ago and urged that the colored schools be given due consideration. A commission investigated agricultural training at Tuskegee Institute a few days ago. The report of the commission states that 42 per cent of the farms in the State are operated by colored men and that 100,000 men are thus engaged. It speaks in words of praise of the great work that Tuskegee is doing along agricultural lines with its farm of 1,000 acres 18 instructors, farmers conference and extension work. The report reads, in part: "We have been specific in detailing certain features of the course included in the agricultural work of the institute, to emphasize the claim that, in our mind, this institution possesses all of the consideration that the State in justice and fairness can bestow. There are 100,000 Negro wage hands working on the farm in the State of Alabama. Negroes operate 42 percent of the farm lands of the State. There are 93,000 Negro tenant farmers in the State who cultivate 3,600,000 acres. There are 17,000 Negro farmers in the State who own and operate a total of 1,500,000 acres. These are statistics which are properly recalled in mentioning any policy of the State towards this class of its citizens, and we feel that where such agencies exist which have a demonstrated power of service, that the Tuskegee Institute has shown, that such agencies appeal as a thing of regardful concern to the administrative and legislative power of the State. "We therefore are of the opinion that it is incumbent upon the State in the administration of the appropriation of money that will come, or may come into its control under the provision of the Smith-Lever bill, to allow a fair proportion of this sum to go in maintenance of its two best known and best equipped schools for Negroes. Specifically, we would recommend to your excellency an allowance of 30 per cent of this fund or these purposes to be divided equally between the Tuskegee Institute and the Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes at Normal. We believe that less than this amount would not properly require the efforts being made at these institutions in the direction of ends that the Smith-Lever bill mentioned is meant to serve. "While our commission limited us to special lines of investigation and study of the Tuskegee Institute, we deem it not improper to express our gratification at the splendid monument it represents to the Negro race and to commend its founder and principal for the benefactions to his people expressed in his work at Tuskegee. Our service performed on this occasion at the request of your excellency was made enjoyable through courtesies and privileges extended by Dr. Washington and members of his faculty which besides aiding us in accomplishing our mission, favored us with opportunities of appraising the magnitude of the plant which constitutes this splendid Negro institution." PRICE THREE CENTS JOHN LEWIS MORRIS Secretary of the Treasury of the Liberian Republic LIBERIAN SECRETARY SAILS FOR HOME New York, August 14.—Among the passengers on the steamer New York; which sailed for London today, was John Lewis Morris, Secretary of the Treasury for Liberia. He had been in this country since May, on matters of vital importance to his government. He was very successful in his mission, especially in arranging for a satisfactory solution of the disputed points regarding the collection of the Liberian loan of 1911. He bears to his government a letter from President Wilson, expressing the good wishes of the United States toward Liberia. He also bears a letter from Secretary of State Bryan to consular and diplomatic officials asking that his passage be made pleasant and safe. ELKS TO BE SHOWN VIRGINIA HOSPITALITY Norfolk, Va., August 14. - Elks in this city are hard at work completing arrangements for the entertainment of the grand lodge of Elks which will be in session in this city from August 25th to the 28th. A number of the cities in including Baltimore, will send large delegations, and it is expected that this will be the largest gathering in the history of the order. From present indications Thomas Nutter, the present grand exalted ruler, will be opposed by Armond W. Scott, of Washington. Mr. Scott has already secured headquarters at the Brighton Hotel and his friends are pushing his candidacy with much enthusiasm. The supporters of Mr. Scott believe that he will win this time because of the resolution passed last year committing the order to one term for grand exalted ruler. ELECT OFFICERS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR Pittsburg, Pa., August 14. The conclave of the various departments of the Masonic order, came to a close here last Friday after a most eventful session. The order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will meet in New York city next August and the International Conference of Knights Templar will meet in Chicago in 1916. The Mystic Shrine elected the following officers: J. H. Murphy Baltimore, imperial potentate, George W. McKoin, St. Louis, deputy imperial potentate; J. M. Morris, Indianapolis, imperial chief rabban; C. E. Dunlop, Portsmouth, Va., imperial assistant rabban; J. Frank Blagburn, Washington, imperial treasurer; Levi Williams, Jersey City, imperial recorder; Caesar R. Blake, Jr., imperial oriental guide. COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS MEET COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS MEET Hold the Most Successful Meeting In the History of the Organization. Next Session to Be in Baltimore Wilberforce, O., August 7.—The biennial session of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs came to a close here today after one of the most successful meetings in its history. The association represents 50,000 women in every state in the Union. Two hundred and ninety-four clubs were represented and 404 delegates seated, beside eleven officers and 16 heads of departments. The opening session was held in Arnett Hall and promptly at 9 o'clock, Mrs. Booker T. Washington, the president, called the convention to order. Following prayer by Mrs. Eva Jenifer, an address of welcome on the part of Wilberforce University was delivered by Prof. William A. Joyner, which was responded to in a very graceful manner by Mrs. Washington. The reports from the different states and clubs were inspiring and were received with much enthusiasm. Mrs. Washington proved equal to every emergency and won the hearts of all present by her impartial ruling and her strict observance of time. At the close [Picture of a woman in a dress with a bow tie. She is smiling and looking directly at the camera.] of the session Friday evening, Miss Ida R. Cummings, of Balti more, presented Mrs. Washington a most exquisite large handpainted vase, the love gift of the club women all over the country. The vase was painted by Mrs. Posey, of Pittsburg, Pa. The next biennial convention will be held in Baltimore, in 1916. The Maryland delegation left no stone unturned to bring the convention to their metropolis. Argument were offered by Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mrs. M. V. Lawson, Mrs. Mamie E. Jones, Mrs. Warner T. McGuinn, and when Miss Ida Cummings read a telegram from Mayor James Preston, inviting the convention to Dalimore, enthusiasm was unbounded, and Baltimore became the unanimous choice. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Booker T. Washington president; Mrs. Marv Talbert, vice president, Miss Hallie Q. Brown, chairman of the executive board; Miss Nugent, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Ida J. Jackson, treasurer Mrs. E. L. Davis, organizer; M. A. E. Lewis, chairman of ways means; Miss Ida R. Cummins chairman of arrangements for biennial convention. BINNS NOS I NR en pe ee enced L pve ae sana eR i BO er en on eee ae i yea a rh BREA Peay aS ISS. Se ee ¢ : ea ere THE AFRO.AMERICA ) LEDGER Pea bh eres SAS Seca eS Te oe irks ee Me re) my phe, Oe ed Need a i eee ELKS’ GRAND LODGE TO MEET AUG. 25 Selects Norfolk, Va, For Ant. lers’ Big Gathering FORECAST OF FUT URE PLANS pal sexsion of the grand lodge of the Improved Kenevelent aint Protective Order of Kiks of the World, whieh opens Aug. 25 at Norfolk, Va. bids fair qo imurk w distinet epoch in the history of that very heiprat fraternity, The host ef the veeasion will be Eu- reka luge No. 4 of Norfolk, one ot the strongest suberdiimite bodies in the order, amd the local committees are springy: neither pains-nor expense to mike the visit uf the grand lodge to tidewater Virginia ene that will Tong be rememtered, Phe storm conte af interest Hes h the contest for the oilice of grand es: alted ruler, ‘The policies that must govern the fraternity for the next twe years Will be determined alnost wholly by the persomtlity of Uhe ian named tor the premiership at Norfolk, Lats year, at Atinuth: City, the hudy eter ed as graud exalted rulee PT. Gillis Nt ter of West Virginia, who has mc a record that, in the opinion of the tn fivential mon of the order, justifies the action of the members at the last an- ual meeting: In the your that Mr. Nutter has held the reins he has made aid reinsttted more lwdes thin any of his predeces. fors since the reunion of the Howard and Atkins factions in 110, With “ine crease your membership and establish new lodges” ax the sbibboleth of his administration and by constant com: munication with his brethren there has been a xenerad strengthening of, the membership ail alum the line, seme of She Joes gaining 100 por cout. rae. Jamations have been fssued frequently analyzing conditions and Bugeesting valuable reforms, and business letters bare received prompt attention. For the firsi time a uniform me. morint day was observed this year, and lodges heretofore without Htera- ture have been supplied. ‘The rules and regulations governing district dep- vtiex have heen cireulated broadcast For the firs! time in the order's history the grand treasurer and gruul secre. tary have been bonded in the sum of $5,000. Mr. Nutter. a skilled liwyer. bonor graduate of Howard university, bas inbored carnestly himself to cor rect the mistakes of legal advisers in the Dayton and other important cases Snvolving the integrity of the order, He was not satisfied with the report at Aantic City that the Dayton mat- ter bad been ably defended, but found upon, Investigntion that uot one ques: tion had been raised that would give the order w stanuling fn any court, leavs ing practically no defense. # Discharging incompetent counsel. Mr. Nutter assoctited himself with two Jaw firms and had the ease re- opened and at the rehearing gave the order a chance to defend the same on its merits, with excellent prospect of final success. He secured from the white Hiks immunity from interfer: ence mniil the ese is finally disposed ‘of. That a cordind understanding now exists between the white and colored Biks was demoustrated st the famous Farmony banquet at St. Paul, Mtn, jast March, ‘When called to a second term, as Mr, Nutler’s friends are confident he will be, the grind exited ruter has. a definite program of reforms that he expects to work out for the uplift of the order. Mr. Nutter's. career of splendid achievement is its own answer to the query as to how he has gained such firm footing with the wideawake ele- ment of Elkdom, Locating at Charles: ton, W. Va, after Bnishing at [ow ard in. 1899, Mr. Nutter was Inter ad- mitted to the supreme court of ap- peals and soon built np a practice une excelled by any lawyer of the race anywhere and won the entire respect and confidence of the bar and courts, He bas appeared in every case of iim: portance in his state in the past ten Jeare in which colored persons were concerned. His practice has been ah most wholly. civil, with comparatively few murder und assault eases where public duty called him to lend a hand. | Unassisted. he won two uotable civil enits. in which $45,000 and $30,000 | were Involved. | ‘Aside from the Riks. Mr. Nutter is| active in mmy varied spheres, hein nseful_ and energetic. mall of them. | For six years he fas been a member of ‘the Third district congressional * committee and has had charge of came paigns in ‘Kanawna county: for eight! sears) He has been urged to stand! for the legisintre and for prasceuting | attorney by white and colored friends. | Be Is.n- member of the Knights of Pythias, ts a Mason and a religious worker: ‘orsanizing the first Y..M. C:| AouIn Charleston. “Puitic ‘spirited to the Inst degree. he Is’ always at the; aUsporalof- the churehes and tn: con tantidemand to deliver addiesses be- fore various -Wodies: In dlfferent “sec-| tons of his state: | HAVE PROVED THEIR WORTH. Part Played by Colored Americans In Country's History Fully Told, Soe acimateuice’ a Se ee ae eee, Throush the curse and. degradation of slavery the Negro. was debased, de. “bauelied sind discourazed, retirded aud retrogrided. "The Negro In Amer- tenn History.” by Jehu W. Cromwell, “g-a grand effort in the right drection, “In Inspires, encourages tnd strength eng by its sincere presentation of many powerful influences aud fucldents that bave worked for the good of this un- fortonuite people. Seventeen chapters are given to a strong: presentation suid. cletr account of the part and ple of the Segro in the making of American history—his influence, efforts, struggles and re- strictions, his eforts to prove Iihnself a nan and win woman's place in this nation hy bis valor in war and bis: in- dustry in pence, to prove tw on stony hearted nation by deeds and sacrifices his worth mud right to “life, liberty and the pursiit of happiness,” that in the face of # constitution that may well be called a leave with death and # covenant with hell*he believed the spirit of the Dectsration of Independ- ence would prevail in this bused. Mr. Cromwell has the true historical “viewpoint. Hy shows step by step the philosophical development of the forces of darkness and of light, the forces that hindered and helped until at the last page we sve de broadening rays of hope and the dhninishing shadow of despair, In discovery, col- onizition, slavery, the skive code, slave Insurrections, sume carly striv- ings, the early convention movement, the Negro as a soldier, the Nexro chureh, we Inve a series of historical. masterpieces, a direct, concise and forcible showing forth of truth that most convines the mest prejudiced, hearten and cheer Lie wnst despendent and enlighten the nist dense, besides opening to the student and scholar end- less vistas of speculation suid researeb, Had Phillis Wheatley buen shipped to Virginia listeul of ta Massache. setts, what would have been her fate? I asked iyself after reading the charming picture of her life and Heer- ary Iibors in the chapter given to her. the greatest worn poet of her cen turs! “The feeling that the Nexro was in all eases necessarily inferior™ (page 100) has existed in this country, always and still exists. and rests ty the hearts. sad te say. of many of our people, We must tive down, work down, fight down. this feeling of in feriority iv. ourselves and the idea of Jt in the minds of others: must strive continually to overthrow the iutivence of centuries of degradition and oste- elsm, flere fs a book thit will zreatly help vg, 8 grand menmment of hespiration to those doubtful ones who fear their own powers sud distrust the sincerity and ability of their peuple. ‘The book couptins imany fine biv- graphical sketches, particularly Phillis Wheatley: Sojourner ‘truth, the story of a wonderful woman faithfully told: Pant Cuff, the navisitor: Daniel A. Payne, whe cleared tie weeds of igno- ance from mitas a pettte tue misde more, straight the way te God for mans faltering feet; Henry Mighiand Garnet and Alexander Crimmell, two brave men, foremost iu the tizht for God and the right, and for their people: Henry | ©. ‘Tanner, the artist, who by the purity aud power of his xenius lis at- ftined to the heizhts uf fame: Fred: erick Douglass, John M. Langston, B. K. Bruce, Joseph (. Price, Robert Brown Elliott, Jxnl Laurence Dunbar, Booker ‘I. Washington. ‘These and more are fitithfully aud intimately pluved before us in true, pleasing, well balanced picinve. Mr. Cromwell had the good fortune to know many of the subjects of his sketches. and this glves to. them the added charm of personal- ity that decidedly strengthens them. | The world admits the equality of the Negro as a soldier and as an orator. Mr. Cromwell has pictured these two classes with ahsolute fidel- ity to the merits of each, But it is to those who Iibered in the gentler arts of peace: in the nobler fields of quiet endeavor that he has shown the grenter skill in presentation.“ ‘The In- spirlng efforts of unknown heroes, the sacrifices of these who toiled In the dark, who wrought and spoke no word: these he has shown to light in such manner that we admire them, biess them and hold them in loving memory. Summer School Faculty. at Hampton. Besides Dr. George P. Phenix, vive. principal of the Uinpton (Va.) insu Summer School Faculty at Hampton. Besides Dr. Georze P. Phenix, vive principal of the thumpton (Va. inst tute, the faculty for the summer schoo! “at the institution this year consists of the following named well known edu cutors: Hon. Harry ft. Houston of Hampton. Miss Savali J, Waller of the training department of Hampton. OR. Nathaniel Dott. director of music at Hanipton. : Rey, A. A. Graham of Plinebus, Va. John €. Stone of the State Norwal school, Montetair, N. J. John Hope, president of Morehonse college. Atlanta, Gt. : Rev. E. 1. H:uuilton, rector of St Cyprian’s church, Hampton. Rev. William GC. Rell, a missionary from Tashundo, Anzola, West Aftiea. J. M. Gandy, president of the Colored Normal school at Petersburg. Va. Frank K. Sanders, president of Washburn collexe, Topeka, Kan, Dr. Roy T. Clark: veterinarian and Instructor in aniinal hashandry fn Hampton tnstinete, W.'P. Be Williams, fietd axent for the Slater fou. Jesuvs board, Captain Allen Washington, assistant Aisciplinarisn at Hamproy, Renjaiili: G. Briley, dean of Move house colleges Athan. Ga. THE iXPORTANCE OF GOD HEALTH Enmphasized in Work of Dr A. ML Brown, MAN OF LIBERKL EDUCATION How the President of the National Medical Association Has Increased Its Influence and Usefulness Through Campaigns For Health Conservation Surgeon In Spanish-American War. Birmingham, Alt—The: ottlefals and members of the Nutional Medical as: sockition express themselves as being highly pleased with the arrangements for the annual mecting of the assuei tion, which will he held in Kaletgh, N.C, heginniig on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Dr. A. M. Htrown Of this city. president of the orginization, ix one of the most prominent men in the profession. He is widely Known ant bits a rich and varled experience. He wax born in Uateiz, where the session Ix tr he held. Unlike many men of the race why have mde gout. Dr, Brow had the advantage of hav: ing a good stirt in life. Ifis parent. are uumbered anmung the carly leaders of nffairs along racial lines. His grandmother was one of the first colored women tv twitch school in Ralelzh. Hoth of his parents are Uy: see bo be ea _ | eA be eee Sea aches neta iOS, ing and celebrated their fiftieth mar. rlage anniversary recent sat Dr. A. Me Brown's palitial residence in tis city. the celebration taking the form of a great fam'ly reunien, As a-stndent at Shiw university. De. Brown had te double advantage of a private teacher, He is an sums of Lincoln university and prepared for the medical profession at the Univer- sity of Michigan. Always abreast of the tines i matters: pertaining to his profexsiun, painstaking and energetic, he has hd a most successful career. “With the exception of a& few years when he practiced in Cleveland, 0.. and the time he served the United States government ax army surgeon with the Gunous Tenth cavalry he has worked away in the heart of the south, serving his people, building up a repu- tation and altogether hecoming one of the foremost practitioners and sur- geons of the rave. It is largely through the activities of Dr. Brown and a few other entinent men of the profession in Birangham that. the colured ywoople are able to maintain a hospital of their own, and to his energy and public spirit moch of the xrowth of the State Medical as- soclition is due. Recause, of bis well earned reputation and the whole heart: ed manner in which he has stood by the Nution:! Medical association for many yours. at the hist meeting of the association in Nashville. Tenn. he was elected president of the association. During his administration he bas done much through lis public: tectores and his writings for the conservation of Negro. health and the prevention of disease. He participated in a confer ence on the conservation of health of national proportions at ‘Tnskezee tn- stitute, acenpsing the same platform with Dr, Oscar 8. Dowling, president of the Louisiana state board of health: Dr. W. H. Saunders, president of the ‘Alabama state board of health, and Dr. 5, T. Rell, president of the Ala- bama State Medical association, at- tracting particular attention by the dis tribution of unique and serviceable health cards which, were afterwaril used by Dr. Dowling and Dr. Meserve. president of Shaw mniversity. Tn pursuing his campaign for the conservation of health. Dr. Brown more: than any other president has placed the National Mediex! association be- fore the peopie In a favorable light. He has appeared at the Georgia State college, Savannah, Ga.g.the feature of the annual farmers’ conference: at the annual meering of the Palmetto Med- feal assockitian, Florence, S. C.; at the Alabama Medlicn) association. Decatur. ‘Aln., and the Georgia State: Medical nasocintion. che tr-State Medical asse- clation. including the states of Ala- barn, Florida and Georgia. at whieh latter meerinr he was. elected state president, Te alse snoke at the Pan: Modival association meeting held in St Louis, sl a = Bie Se si Ne ee CMM chee Ml 2. et Afro-American Business Directory WE HAVE‘IT Madison 4125-2786 TERRELL & McNEILL PHARMACISTS “Different from the rest.”” Cor. Carey and Presstman Streets W. A. Jones’ Tonsorial Parlor, Successor to W. H. Moss «+1423 Pennsyivania’ Avenue... Professional Buff Hair Cutter Children’s Hair Cutting C. & P., Phone FRANK a. SIMMONS _ House Painter 1932 DRUID HILL’ AVENUE; GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1316 PENNA AVENUE Shoe Repairing While,. You) Walt My work bas no equal. My xricee can’t be beat Work called for shd delivered — WM. H, LAYTON EXPRESS FOR! HIRE 606 LANVALE STREE’1 Baggage called for and celivered to all parts of City and R.R. 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Entered at the Baitimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEOER, 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, AUG. 15, 1914 One of our exchanges recently came to the office with a cartoon labeled: "It Could Be Worse." Looking at it in any way we might, from either a race or artistic point of view, it seems to us it would puzzle the proverbial Philadelphia lawyer to see where it could possibly be worse in any way, shape or manner. To our mind it was positive disgrace to any paper, much less a paper published by Negroes. 1. --- A news item in the daily papers Wednesday stated that Senator Foraker of Ohio, had been defeated in the primaries for the nomination for United States Senator from that State. This is nothing less than a calamity. We do not know what part, if any, the colored people of Ohio took in his defeat; but if any one of them contributed towards it it was certainly to his discredit to say the least. We had hopes that the Senator would have been returned to the Senate for his former defeat was encompassed because of the active part he took in favor of the colored soldiers, who were dismissed in the Brownville affair. The colored people of Ohio owed it to themselves and to the race to do all in their power to see that he was renominated and reelected to his former position for the manly stand he took in defence of the race. 一 War, with all its horrors, is deluging the continent of Europe. What will be the end no man may can even conjecture. Thousands of men and millions ofasure will be the toll, and even though this country is three thousand miles from the conflict, we will feel the results in the high cost of living which will prevail, not because there will not be a sufficient amount of food stuff for us to live upon, but because there are those who would speculate upon the dead much less upon the living. Already Congress is getting ready to place a tax upon the people to make up for the loss of revenue upon imports. It will be the poor man after all who will be the sufferer. t what benefit the average m. woman and child is going to g. out of this tremendous con- f. we cannot tell. We do know, h. er, that in the last analysis t will be the sufferers. Perhaps s. all, when it is doing there may come out of it some benefit to mankind, at least let us hope that it will be so, altho we cannot see it now. RELIGION AND THE STATE The present International butchery now in progress, in Europe, recalls to mind the almost inspired words of George Washington, our First President, in his memorable "Farewell Address." We refer esp cially to that portion relating to Religion and Morality as indispensable props of our government. When the Constitution of the United States made it impossible for Congress to establish any particular form, or denomination, of Religion, thereby attested its Supremacy. But its particular regulation and direction were not to be thrown upon the state. Unfortunately, for the country, the great Christian liberty which our Constitution thus established, has too often been interpreted as though the framers of that instrument were indifferent to Religion. The noble words of George Washington, always "first in the hearts of the people" of his republic, indicate the unchanging view, on that subject, of all genuinely Christian people, of all names and denominations: President Washington said: "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with public and private felicity. Let it simply be asked where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the paths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevailing exclusion of religious principle." "Tis substantially true that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force, to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric?" These are noble and prophetic words well worthy of serious consideration in these times while the Devil is holding high carnival in Europe. This is a Christian government. And this law is written, not in the Constitution of the United States, but upon the tables of the hearts of the people who make up this republic. In all the great moral triumphs of this country this religious principle the means of victory. As great and incomparable as is our public school system, its one great and a dangerous weakness is its lack in cultivating that kind of morality which is the outcome of a sincere conviction and belief in God. It is said that we must not teach "religion" in the public schools. We must keep out religion. And, if it be meant by such a declaration that people must be selected to teach our children, who do not sincerely, in their hearts, believe in God,—then, we would readily answer, "we ought to obey God; rather than man." Says George Washington: "Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion." The banishment of "God's Most Holy Word" from the schools of our country is beyond all doubt "attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric" of our national government. We do not argue with respect to sectarian beliefs. If the people of this country really believe in God, one of the best ways to set forth that belief is in informing the young, in our schools of the sovereignty, power, and qualities of the Supreme Being. Without this, we can not rest secure in the conviction that our resources are sufficient to protect us from the devil and hell now being realized in other parts of the world. From the primary school until one leaves college, offers a mangificient opportunity for teachers who are as godly as they are intellectual, to deepen and impress the sense of God's rightful sovereignty, which will inure to the stability and perpetuity of the republic. On the other hand, the nation or people who refuse to acknowledge the Almighty, the very center of THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER their life, will, sooner or later, be brought to dust and ashes. PYTNIANS HOL DOES IT REALLY PAY? It is an undisputed fact, that a number of cruel, irreligious, and ungodly slave owners, in the olden days, rather encouraged their slaves to attend "meetings" and religious exercises. Why? Simply because while they cared nothing for religion and God, they cared for their own pocket books. They had observed for themselves that a religious Negro was a better and more reliable servant than an irreligious one. Possibly, the most celebrated and useful school in this country is the Hampton Institute. The one thing responsible for the great name it has received, on account of the success of its graduates, is the religious principle which dominates the lives of those brought into contact with that school. It is not the industrial feature but the religious one which has wrought so wonderful in this institution. General Armstrong has this principle in himself. His selection of teaches and helpers was along the same line. It is not less of the intellectual we need in our common schools, but more of the personal religious principle which is life-giving. The highest welfare of this republic demands a more vital and spiritualizing life in connection with the common schools of the country. This is not teaching denominational tenets, but simply making manifest the only real thing there is, so that the multitude may have life in abundance. EASTON DISTRICT HOLDS CONVENTION Pocomoke Md., August 12.—The Easton District Convention of the Baltimore Annual Conference, A. M. E. Church opened at this place on Wednesday, with a masterly sermon by the presiding elder. On Wednesday night, Rev J. A. Briscoe, of St. John Church, Baltimore, preached a very inspiring sermon. The following subjects were ably read and discussed: Financial Ability of People, Rev C. A. Williams; "Missionary Activity of the District," Rev S. H. Cooper; "Spiritual Condition of the Churches," Rev J. S. Collins; "Uniformity of Church Services," Rev J. A. Young; "Our Aged Home," Rev J. A. Briscoe, "Advantages of a Peninsular Conference," W. H. Manokoo, Improvement of Church Property," Rev. John Hammond; "Should Presiding Elder Receive their Salaries from the General Treasury," J. H. Fitchett; "How may our home Missions be better supported," Rev W. M. Durham; "Condition of Public Schools," Rev E. T. Addison "Requirements of Sabbath School," Rev A. D. Holder; "How to make Churches more Prosperous Financially," "Requirements to Succeed in the Pastorate," Rev S. T. Drummond; Design of Christian Ministry," Rev J. Pritchett; The "A. C. E. League as a Factor for good in the Church," Rev A. B. Bailey; "The ill Effects of the Drink Habit," Rev J. M. Boston; "The Centennial Fund," Rev A. J. Ward; "The Kind of Men to Compose the next General Conference," Rev L. H. Stevens; "Singing as an Asset to the Accomplished Pastor, Rev J. N. Waters; "Are the Prayer Meetings on the Wane," Rev C. Thomas; "To What Extent should a Preacher enter Politics," Rev J. H. Bunday; "The Use of Campmeetings," Rev W. H. Trusty; "What Should be done with Bishop Wayman's Log Cabin" Rev J. J. Baker; "The A. M. E. Church as a Factor in Humanity's Uplift," Rev A. L. Gaines. The Usefulness of our Local Ministry, Rev Samuel Hutchins. On Thursday night, Rev. A. L. Gaines preached to the convention. Rev D. J. Beekett brought fraternal greetings from the Potomac District, while Rev. Nelson brought a like message from the Baltimore district. The following are some of the distinguished persons present. Bishop John Hurst, Revs. J. W. Bond, M. E. Church, Pocomoke; P. W. Wortham, L. S. Flagg, F. L. Hertzfeld, S. E. Maloney, Mrs. Mary F. Bond. The following brethren were recommended to the annual conference for admission, A. F. Thomas, Mossell Johnson, George Procter. The conference adjourned Friday having given inspiration and encouragement to preach and people.. The pastors left, elated over the hospitality found in Pocomoke City. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor, of 2223 Division street, have moved into their new home, 1802 McCullough Street. PYTNIANS HOLD ANNUAL SESSION PYTNIANS HOLD ANNUAL SESSION Goldsboro, Md., August 6.—The District Grand Lodge of Maryland, Knights of Pythias, E. & W. H., met here this week. Grand Chancellor W. I. Butler, of Baltimore, presided. All of the officers were present and the lodges were fully represented. The annual reports showed a flattering increase in financial worth and numerical strength, and the general outlook is healthy. The order takes pride particularly in the fact that it provides for and pays the largest death benefit of any fraternity operating in Maryland among our people, that it lays stress on the principle of the fraternity, and that it caters for membership only from those who give evidence of belief in and adherence to the same. It includes among its membership some of the most solid farmers, business and professional men in the territory covered by the Grand Lodge. W. Ashbie Hawkins, supreme chancellor of the order, was present at Thursday's session and delivered an inspiring address. Plans were made and means provided to increase the activity and spread the borders of the fraternity. Great enthusiasm was manifest at the work done during the year and that in progress for the incoming year. FISHERMEN OF GALILEE ELECT OFFICERS The tenth annual session of the Fishermen of Galilee was held at Good Hope Hall from Monday to Wednesday, inclusive. Grand Master E. E. Holland, of New York city, presided. At the opening session addresses were delivered by Joseph P. Evans, head of the Galilean Fishermen; Solomon Bond, grand master of the Order of Moses; Lewis H. Davenport, W. H. Reverdy Johnson and others. An outing was given at Green's Grove Monday night. Reports submitted during the session showed that the order has grown numerically and financially. The membership exceeds 3,000 and the receipts for the year were nearly $10,000. The following officers were elected: E. E. Holland, New York city, grand master; W H. Garrett, Baltimore, deputy and master; Nettie Cain, Baltimore, grand associate sister; Alberta Turner, New York, grand treasurer; A. B. Daes, New York, grand financial secretary; Lottie Prattis, New York, grand recording secretary; Charles Gibson, grand protector; Clifford Allgue, grand chaplain; Alfred Nixon, Baltimore, grand marshal; Madeline Moyer, Brooklyn, grand conductress; Virginia Gooch, Washington, grand right supporter to grand master; Octavia Parker, of Baltimore, grand left supporter to grand master; Annie Hammond, Baltimore, grand right supporter to grand associate sister; Fannie Robinson, Brooklyn, grand left supporter to grand associate sister; John Randall, Virginia, grand inner guard; M. S. Johnson, Camden, N. J., grand outer guard, and William Nonord, Brooklyn, grand installing master. INSURANCE COMPANY DOES BIG BUSINESS Atlanta, Ga., August 14.—The first annual report of the Standard Life Insurance Company shows nearly two million dollars worth of insurance in force. The Standard is the only old line legal reserve life insurance company operated by Negroes in the world. At the recent annual meeting there was in force insurance to the amount of $1,876,762. The income for the year was $100,755. and the company has paid claims to the amount of $2,164,15. The company is operating in Georgia, Alabama Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Kansas. ANNAPOLIS NOTES Annapolis, Md., August 14. Mr. John King is spending his vacation touring in the North. Mr. J. Russell, a steward in the U. S. Navy, is here visiting his family. Mr. J. E. Howard has gone abroad. Mrs. Hall Culley, is entertaining Mrs. Dorsey Garver, of New York. Mrs. M. W. Travers and her little daughter, are the guests of her daughter, Mrs. Allen Chem, of Calvert street. Mr. Roland Valentine is here visiting his parents. Mr. John Boston, of North West street, is in a critical condition. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs J. Logan Jenkins have, as their guests, Mrs. Waller Peyton and sisters, Misses Dora and Rebecca Burrell, of Richmond, Va., for a week. Mr. E. Cyrus Marshall has returned from New York where he took a summer course at the Columbia University. Mrs. Margarett Marshall, of 1616 Etting street, left on Tuesday to spend three weeks visiting her son, Mr. Christopher Dixon, of Norfolk, Va. Mrs. E. Stinnett, of 587 W. Hoffman street, who is visiting friends in New York and Asbury Park, N. J., will return home August 19th. Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Smith, of Pine street, have returned home, after a pleasant stay in Pittsburgh. Mr. Smith attended the session of International Conference of Knights Templars and Mystic Shriners. Mrs. Mary Wise, of $22\frac{1}{2}$ street, has gone to Virginia to visit relatives. Mrs. George D. Johnson, of 1625 Division street, has returned home after a visit to Deer Park. Mrs. Mattie Derry, of 1531 Druid Hill avenue, left on Thursday to spend a week in Atlantic City. Mrs. S. B. Hasking, of 1528 Druid Hill avenue, is spending two weeks in Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Macauley Dorsey, of N. Pine street are spending their vacation in New York and Atlantic City. Rev. and Mrs. Briscoe have gone to Pocomoke City to attend the District Conference. They will return home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Dodd, of 1410 E. Madison street have returned home from attending the session of the Knights Templar and Shriners at Pittsburgh, where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Archer, 644 Wondless street. The Link of Twelve, of Trinity A. M. E. Church presented their president, Mrs. Cora E. Johnson, with a handsome silver laddle. Mrs. F. J. Northern, 1522 E. Monument street, accompanied by her two daughters, Miss Viola and Miss Lillian Northern, are spending their vacation at Pocomoke City, Md. Miss Mabel Henderson, who has been ill at her home, 838 Pine street, is much improved. Mrs. Latimer, Mrs. Lilly Prattis, of New York, are delegates to the Fishermen of Galilea now in session. They are guest of Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, 2047 Division street. Mr. James A. Howard, of Pittsburgh, paid a visit to his sister, Mrs. Jennie H. Ross. The summer school at the Colored High School has closed. Nearly 100 pupils were in attendance. Mrs. Hattie Green, of 1045 Argyle avenue, has returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. William Hawkins, of Atlantic City, and Mrs. Fannie Diggs, of Annapolis. Dr. William A. Warfield, surgeon-in-chief of the Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, was in the city this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks, of Dolphin street, have returned after spending some time visiting their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Powell. Mrs. Laura E. Howard and Master Wm. H. Howard, Jr., are spending two weeks in New York with friends. Mr. Charles Adams and his daughter, Miss Romaine Adams, of 422 Mosher street, have gone to Atlantic City for ten days. Mrs. Anna White, of 663 George street, has returned home from a most enjoyable trip to Atlantic City. Mrs. Carrie J. Alston and youngest son, Ernest, of 820 Rutland avenue left Saturday, of last week for Henderson, N. C., where she will spend about four or five weeks. She also expects to attend the Lott Carey Convention in Raleigh beginning September 1st. and on her return she expects to spend a week in Richmond. Mr. Edward Monroe, of Mt. Winans, has returned from Clarksburg, Md., after having visited her sister-in-law, Mrs. Theresa Williams. Miss Beatrice Plater, who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Elenora Gantt, of 515 Dolphin street, has left for a three weeks' stay at Toronto, Canada, then will return to her home in Scranton, Pa. [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. Pastor of Ames Memorial Church who has been forced to resign his charge on account of serious illness. Rev. Shaw is now in Oberlin, Ohio. Among other prominent pastors named to succeed Dr. Shaw are Revs. D. D. Turpeau, S. H. Brown, W. S. Jackson, of Washington; E. W. S. Peck, W. C. Thompson, of Washington; and C. Y. Trigg, of Pittsburg. Mrs. V. Redman and Miss Ethel Sewell, of 1014 Park avenue, have returned from a trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Miss Geneva Randall, of 1723 Drudu Hill avenue, is spending the summer's end in King and Queen County. Va., visiting relatives and friends. Mrs J. Bell, of 929 Park avenue who was overcome by heat recently, has recovered. Misses Goldie and Ethel Press are in New York visiting their aunt, Mrs. L. Smith. Mrs. Lottie M. Burrell, of W. Franklin street, is visiting relatives and friends in Northumberland County, Va. Dr. J. Gusley Bowley, a graduate of the Washington High School and the medical department of the University of Michigan, has opened an office at 937 S. Sharp street. He was graduated from the latter school a year ago and practiced his profession in Washington last year. Mrs. Catherine Jones, and her granddaughter, Miss Geraldine Jones, of Kansas City, Kansas, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edward Monroe, of Mt. Winans. Mrs. Jones is the aunt of Mrs. Florence Monroe. Before returning to the West, they will spend two weeks in New York. Mrs. Jones will also spend a few days with Mrs. Theresa Williams, at Clarksburg, Md. DEATH OF MR. GEO. W. HOWARD George W. Howard of Brooklyn, Md., died at his late residence 215 First street, Tuesday morning, August 11th, after a lingering illness. Mr. Howard was well known throughout Maryland. He leaves a widow who was Miss Sarah J. Henson, of Washington, five children, three sons and two daughters. They are Messrs. William C., Solon, J. Clifton Howard, Mrs. Childs, Mrs. John W. Nelson, all of Brooklyn, except Mrs. Nelson, who resides in New York. THEY HELP THE FRESH AIR FUND The following children held Street Fairs: Frances Lawson, Iona Rich, Bertha Matthews $2.05 Irene Ryan, Dorothy Jones 7.50 Through Mrs. M. F. Jones from Mrs. F. T. Homer 3.00 Through Miss M. Barney from funds 2.65 Mattie Gwathney, Emma Wescott, Ruth Taylor, Alice Taylor 3.45 Mrs. W. A. Wayfield, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., $1.00 for widow with 4 children to go to Fresh Air Farm. BOY SCOUTS AT CAMP The Centennial Boy Scouts encamped at Mt. Winans Saturday and Sunday, breaking camp Sunday afternoon. On Sunday the camp was visited by many persons, who commented favorably on the camp life of the boys. Much applause was given the boys on their parade through the village and upon breaking camp they were invited to Mt. Winans again. John Roberts, reporter. PRESENTED DIAMOND STUD At a recent meeting of Allen Lodge, No. 4, K. of P. the members presented Mr. J Edward Smith, a diamond stud in appreciation of his services to the lodge, and the order in general. The presentation was made by Mr. George W. Brown. Happenings in the State of Maryland SNOW HILL ITEMS (Special to Afro-American.) Snow Hill, Md., Aug. 13.—Father McDuffy and Father Logan, clergymen of the Episcopal Church of Philadelphia are guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Jones on Martin street. Mrs. Sadie Castelle, is spending a few days at Ocean City, Md., with her husband, Mr. P. Q. Castelle. Mr. Otho Castelle of Lewes, Del., is spending a few days with his parents and friends. Miss Annie Lee Selby, of Salisbury, is home for a short stay with her mother and friends. Mrs. Sarah Jackson, of Ocean City, Md., was in town Saturday and Sunday. Father Logan, of the Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, preached at the M. E. Church Sunday morning. The annual bay party of the Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School was well attended Wednesday, August 12. Mr. Helbert Cottingham, of Philadelphia, is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cottingham Mrs. Sarah Cathel, who has been quite ill is out again. Miss May Richson, of Wilmington, Del., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waters. Mrs. Lena Collier, of Pocomoke City, is the guest of Mrs. Mary Jane Purnell and Mrs. Nellie Robertson this week. CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS Crisfield, Md., Aug. 13—Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Shilh M. E. Church. The District Superintendent, W. J. L. Hughes, D. D., preached at night. Mrs. R. A. Johnson died on Saturday night of last week. She leaves three daughters and one son to mourn their loss. Funeral at the house on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m., conducted by Rev. C. S. Sprigg, her pastor. Mrs. Cornelia B. Waters has returned home from Atlantic City, where she spent two months. Mr. Benignin Hutton and Mrs. Liddie J. Cnase, of Baltimore, are visiting their sister, Mrs. S. D. Wilson on Main street. Mrs. Emma Hern was called to her home at Fairmount the early part of this week on the account of her mother's illness. FREDERICK JOTTINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Frederick, Md., Aug. 13.—The Boy Scouts and the Camp Fire Girls spent Sunday at Braddock. Miss Emma Williams is here from Washington visiting her parents. The Brotherhood of the A. M. E. Church is doing very good work. M. G. Lez is the president. Bessie Ceasar is visiting her brother who is very sick in Baltimore. Rev. Bryant of Guinn Chapel preached at Braddock camp meeting Sunday. Mrs. Florence Brown, of Cumberland, is here visiting her parents. The baseball clubs go to Martinsburg Thursday to play. BERKLEY ITE nS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Berkley, Md., Aug. 13.—Rev. F. S. Dennis and Rev. J. T. Bonds attended District Conference held at Elkton August 5th and 6th. Mr. Horace Prigg represented the stewards of Hosanna.⁴ Mrs. E. N. Washington, Mrs. C. A. Hopkins and Miss Viola Norton attended the Sunday School convention held at Elkton, August 7th and 8th. Mrs. C. A. Hopkins and Miss Viola Norton represented the Hosanna Sunday Schools. Hosanna Sunday School received the banner for the year 1314, making two years in succession that it has been the banner school. Mrs. E. N. Washington was elected first assistant District Superintendent Miss Viola Norton was elected second assistant District Superintendent LONG GREEN NEWS Long Green, Md., Aug. 13.—there is a camping party of 14 at John Cromwell's, Elliots The meals are excellent, he is not a better way to spend summer hours than upon a high with fragrant breezes always ing. D. R. Powell, pastor of Mt. Baptist Church, Towson, and were the guests of Mr. and Wade H. Levere for a few Mary Harvey has returned from a visit to relatives in Philadelphia and New York. A reception was given in her honor. A large crowd attended the tournament at Glenarm last Wednesday. They are the attractions of the season now. DENTON HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger Denton, Md., Aug. 13 — Bethel A. M. E. camp meeting is now in progress. Rev. J. J. Baker, pastor of Bells A. M. E. Church preached at 3 p. m. last Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. F. Allen Seaton, of Eastville, Va., are on their vacation nere with Mrs. Seaton's brother, Mr. Linwood Hutchins. Mr. Wm. Cargill, of Baltimore, was the guest of Miss Cornelia Fountain last Sunday. Miss Mildred Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wheeler was buried on last Monday from John Wesley M. E. Church. Rev. F. T. Johnson officiated. Interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Viola Hunter, of Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Smith. Bro. G. W. Bailey, who has suffered from a recent attack of lumbago is able to be not again. Mrs. Laura Peters, of Baltimore, is the guest of Mrs. Lucy Tribbet. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boston last Sunday morning and left a bouncing baby girl. Both mother and child are doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Flamer buried their only child Robert, on last Sunday afternoon. Funeral was held at the M. E. Church, Rev. Johnson, officiating. CATONSVILLE HAPPENINGS (Cpecial to Afro-American Ledg. 3) Catonsville, Md., Aug. 13.—Miss Georgiaiana Trusty is seriously ill at the University Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Green and daughter, Gladys, motored to Frederick, Md., last Thursday. A joint meeting of Mt. Zion M. E. Church and Catonsville Mission on the old Sharp Street ground at Oella avenue, Baltimore county, commencing Sunday, August 16. Miss Ethel Perry of Washington, and a graduate of M Street High School is visiting Miss Bernice Brooks, also of Washington, who is spending the summer with her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Dorsey. Miss Etta Holmes, who underwent an operation at John Hopkins Hospital has returned home much improved. Rev. John Westly Euarles and family, of Baltimore, has moved into the home of the late James Squirrell. Mrs. Chuncey Jones. of Baltimore, visited her mother, Mrs. Kizziah Burton Sunday. Mrs. Mary Potts and two daughters, of Trappe, Md., is spending the month of August with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Woodland. Mr. Charles Lloyd and daughter, visited Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson Sunday on Robinson avenue. Mrs. Annie Hall, of Taylor Lane, is visiting in Atlantic City. Mr. James Paine, of Washington, is spending several weeks with Rev. and Mrs. Charles Murray. Mr. George Brooks, of Washington, paid a flying visit to his wife, Mrs. Minnie Brooks Sunday, who is staying here. SOCIAL HAPPENINGS AT TRAPPE Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Trappe, Md., Aug. 13.—Rev. S. H. Cooper, of the A. M. E. Church, Easton, preached an able sermon Sunday afternoon and at evening the pulpit was filled by Rev. Samuel Rozier, of Baltimore. Mrs. Addie Wells and Mrs. Janie Wells have returned from a two week's visit at Patterson, N. J., and New York city. Mrs. S. H. Cooper and Mrs. Mattie C. Haig, of Easton, attended our service Sunday afternoon. Rev. Norwood and master George Norwood were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Banks Sunday. Mrs. Eliza Foster, of Camden, N. J., accompanied her mother, Mrs. Eliza Kirby, home, who is ill. Mr. and Mrs. James Young, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wells and Mr. Raymond Young, of Salem, N. J., attended the funeral of Mr. John Pinkney here last week. Mrs. Lulu Henry, of Kent county, Mr. and Mrs. George Rakes, of Salem, N. J., Mrs. Mary Brooks, of Philadelphia, are visiting relatives and friends here. Mr. Edward Green is visiting relatives in Philadelphia. Misses Maude Pinkney and Edith Stanley have returned home from Philadelphia. Miss Carrie Smith of Baltimore, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Alice Nixon. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Miss Auphronia Hazelton has returned home from Baltimore. Mr. Raymond Smith was a Baltimore-visitor last week. Little Rilev and Helena Banks are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Lydia Brummell. Those on the sick list are Messrs. John Wilson. Alex. Brummell, George Dilehay and Medford Young. Our church camp started Sunday with a good attendance all day. All are invited to attend services with us. ROCKVILLE HAPPENINGS Special to the Afro-American Ledger. Rockville, Md., Aug. 14.—Mrs. Belle Griffith, of New York, who has spent six weeks vacation with Mrs. Constance Roach, returned home Tuesday. The Men's Day at A. M. E. Zion Church was a success. The sinners of the town led by Mr. John Williams vied with the Christians to get the largest collection. John Williams collected from non-church members and Simon Smith, president of church board, collected from the Christians. $31.38 was received. The Christians received the largest collection. The church will receive a new coat of paint shortly. Rev. W. H. Porter preached at the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday night. Mr. L. J. Johnson, organist of the church, has a motor truck and will be ready for the patronage of the public in a short time. Miss Mary Young and Mrs. Mollie Keys are on the sick list. FASTON CHIT-CHAT Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., August 14.—Mrs. Sarah Jane Davidson gave a lawn party Thursday of last week in the yard of the Samaritan Hall Mrs. Lizzie Cooper gave an outdoor social for the benefit of Bethel A. M. E. Church. Miss Mary J. Gould, of Baltimore, spent a few days this week visiting friends. Miss Bertha Webb, of Baltimore, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martha Webb. Miss Gladius Cause, of Baltimore, with her mother, Mrs. Annie J. Cause, is now visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Emiline Dobson. Mrs. Martha Webb gave a fine entertainment Wednesday evening at the Samaritan Hall for the benefit of Bethel A. M. E. Church. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION Burc.1 to The Afro-American Ledgar. Frederick., Md., August 13.— The annual Emancipation celebration was held at Agricultural Park last Thursday. Addresses were delivered by a number of speakers. The proceeds, which will be used in establishing an institution for the higher training of the race, were deposited in a local bank. Miss Emma Williams and Miss Phoristine Makel, of Washington, are spending their vacation here. Messrs. A J. Myers, Joseph Matthews, Dr. Wm. Briggs and Harry Barnes made an automobile trip here Thursday. Mrs. Florence Diggs is spending her vacation at Atlantic City. Mr. Phillip Dines, of Washington is visiting friends here. WINCHESTER INKLINGS Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Winchester, Va., August 13.—Mrs. Mary Webster of Wheeling, W. Va., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Jefferson. The Sunday School and Young People's Convention of the Free Baptist Churches met at Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church recently. The programs were the best in many years. Rev. R. A. Mays, of Berryville, exchanged pulpits with Rev. W. W. Roberts recently. The senior and junior choirs of Mt. Camel Church gave a recital last week. The selections were fine and well rendered. Miss Laura Rogers and Mr. James F. Robinson were at the organ. Miss Sarah C. R. Parks is president. The Young People's Day Exercises at John Mann M. E. Church Sunday were very well attended and appreciated. A special feature was a paper by Mr. John C. Beatty of Washington. The funeral of Mrs. Fannie Derricks and Miss Minnie Gaithers were both held at the Primitive Baptist Church. Rev. Benjamin Layton, is pastor. Mrs. Derricks was one of the elderly residents of the city and is the mother of Mr. Wm. Derricks, a prominent resi- dent. Miss Gaithers leaves a host of relatives. Mr. Lewis Carey, a former resident of Winchester, who died in Philadelphia last week was buried from John Mann M. E. Church, Rev. A. P. Shaw, officiating. Dr. H. C. P. Baker has returned from the A. M. E. District Conference, South Richmond, Va. Rev. O. English Baungardner, is presiding elder Rev. Luther Martin preached an acceptable sermon at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Sunday morning. Rev. Walker Carter was to have preached at night but being unable to return the pulpit was filled by the pastor, Rev. W. W. Roberts. Mrs. Evelyn Edwards and daughter have returned to Lynchburg, Va., after a stay at the home of her son-in-law, Rev. Roberts. Mrs. Edwards has improved in health. Mrs. Mary Martin-Strange has been suffering with a severe hand for the last five weeks. She is improved at this writing. Winchester is more than pleased with the splendid music rendered by Miss Ethel Martin Burke, of Philadelphia who is spending the summer here. Rev. W. P. Fisher has returned from the camp meeting at Concochague. The Young People of St. Paul Church will render a sacred concert Sunday night. Miss Burke will be the soloist. Miss Mabel Young, of Storer College, will deliver an address. Miss Alice Virginia Johnson has returned from the summer normal. The Shenandoah Valley Band gave their first concert at the lawn party at Shorts' lawn Thursday last. The band is under the direction of Mr. Charles Barnett, formerly of the U. S. Band, 25th infantry. They gave their second concert Tuesday night, benefit of the Odd Fellows at Adams' Lot. SWINE RAISING AT TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Tuskegee Ala., August 10.—Hog raising, except in certain isolated sections of the United States, has never been an industry; and in the South how not to raise too many hogs on so much "slops" has given the farmers a lot of trouble. The city people, however, haven't paid much attention to a name and have gone along and built up great businesses and great fortunes on hogs; the raising of them, the killing and dressing and marketing of them. The slaughter houses and packing establishments in big Northern cities answer the question, what's in the hog? Booker Washington is fond of telling the farmers in the South about the hog. He says that when the farmer gets rid of his hog, such as he may, raise for a dollar, he pays two dollars to get him back ready for eating. He says that when the slaughter house is paid, the dressing room looked after, the freight of the railroads met and the retail grocer paid his profits, it proves a might expensive hog that the farmer has got back. With a little knowledge, a little patience and a little business sense that hog might have gone from the farmer's pen to the smoke house by direct route. Tuskegee Institute has a department devoted to swine culture, and there are more than 600 hogs, representing the best breeds, where the students are taught this branch of agricultural industry. How to breed and raise a pig; how to guard them from the several kinds of diseases that affect the hog; how to raise them at the most economical cost for the market; how to kill and dress them in fact, the students learn exactly how to make a hog a profitable asset. A scientific knowledge of hogs, Tuskegee Institute holds, will enable young men to get footing in the business while the business is young in the South. PERSONALS Mrs. Ella Butler, of 1560 N. Carey street, and niece Mildred Siscoe, and Mrs. Sarah White of 1921 Druid Hill avenue will spend the months of August and September visiting relatives and friends in Cape Charles, Va. Mrs. Julia Pitts. of 223 Richmond street, is spending the summer at Buena Vista Springs, Pa. Mr. Thomas Barber, of Pittsburg, Mrs. Lucy Fox, of Mt. Clair, N. J., and Mrs. Ella Johnson of Washington, D. C., are spending some time with their brother, Mr. Wm. Barber of 104 E. Centre street. Mrs. Ella Johnson, of Washington, is visiting Miss C. 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Miss Meriwether is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Sarah N. Meriwether, now a teacher in the public schools of Washington, the father was the late Mr. James H. Meriwether. He was a leader in the establishment of the first colored Y. M. C. A. in Washington, and was a pillar in the 15th Street Presbyterian Church. Since her graduation from the M Street High and Normal Schools of this city, Miss Meriwether has taught in Durham, N. C., and at Atlantic City, N. J. MOSAIG TEMPLARS AID TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE MOSAIG TEMPLARS AID TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 13.—The Mosaic Templars, of America, at their recent meeting held at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, which acted as host to the two thousand or more delegates, made a special donation of $200 toward the work of the Tuskegee Institute. Hon. John E. Bush, National Grand Scribe and founder of the order, publicly state that the Mosaic Templars of America had never been more satisfactorily entertained than they were at Tuskegee. SURPRISE PARTY AND AUTO RIDE. A surprise party and auto ride was given in the honor of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Walker of Arundel County, Md., by a number of Baltimoreans on Wednesday, August 12th. The party consisted of the following persons: Mrs. Mary Curtis, Rosie Ringgold, Marie Taylor, Mrs. Sunway, Mrs. Wallace, Miss Madford, Messrs Scott and A fine lucheon was the Arundel beach, after delightful auto ride was indulged in. The party left after spending a most enjoyable indulged in. The party left after spending a most enjoyable outing: UNIQUE GENEFICIAL AND The Unique Beneficial and Pleasure Club has been organized. It has 35 members, most of whom were connected with the club that was organized some months for the purpose of becoming a lodge of Buffaloes. A club house will be secured in the southern section of the city. The officers of the club are: Charles Allsup, president; William Woodland, vice president; Edward Thompson, recording secretary; Charles Dyson, financial secretary; G. Nelson Smith, chaplain, and Joseph Grimes, ant-at-arms. The club will be this Sunday afternoon at their lence of Mr. George Parker, 11 V. Hamburg street. ANNUAL VILLAGE ' METTING. The Annual Vill Camp Meeting at St. Luke E. Church, Reisterstown, Md. unday. At 11 a. m. sarmon the pastor, Rev. George A. L s. 3 p.m. Special Sermon by the District Superintendent, Dr. D. W. Hayes. 7.80 p.m., sermon by the ex-paster, Rev. L. A. Carter of Nash M. E. Church, Washington, D. C. Camp will continue until August 30th. Our city friends are invited Take Emory Grove Car. Get off at Bond Avenue. Only three minutes walk to the camp. Admission to grove 5 cents. Rev. Geo. A. Davis, Pastor. Dr. D. W. Hayes. Dist. Supt. LAID TO REST. Mr. Samuel Johnnoon, the beloved husband of Mrs. Josephine Johnson, departed this life in the full triumph of faith, at his late residence, 1545 Argyle avenue, after a lingering illness, on August 26. The funeral took place frominity A. M. E. Church o. Wednesday, of which he was a prominent and faithful member, having been a member of the trustee board and treasurer of the church for over twenty-five years. The pastor, Rev. S. M. Johnson, officiated, and all the departments of the church was represented; also resolutions were read and special music was rendered by the choir. A very good congregation was present to how their appreciation to one of their faithful members. ALL READY FOR NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Program For the Muskogee (Okla.) Meeting Includes Many Topics. The program for the annual meeting of the National Negro Press association to be held at Muskogee, Okla., Aug. 17, 18, the speakers and their subjects will be in part as follows: Monday, Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m. meeting of the executive committee. At 10 o'clock President John H. Murphy will call the association to order and Corresponding Secretary Henry Allen Boyd will read the call for the annual meeting. Addresses of welcome will be delivered on behalf of the press of Oklahoma by L. A. Bell, editor of the Wagner (Okla.) American; for the press of Muskogee, E. A. Wilson, editor of the Visitor; on behalf of the legal profession, Editor H. W. Twine of the Muskogee Cineter; for the religious denominations, Rev. H. W. Perrin, and on behalf of the business men of the city, T.J. Elliott. Responses to the addresses of welcome will be made by W. E. King, editor of the Dallas (Tex.) Express; B. J. Davis, editor, Atlanta (Ga.) Independent, and John L. Thompson, editor of the Iowa State Bystander. Subjects and speakers for the afternoon session are "Reciprocal News Service." This subject will be discussed by Joseph A. Booker, editor of the Vanguard, Little Rock, Ark, and Harrison M. Gillican of the Chisholm News service, Denison, Tex. "Telegraphic News Service," P. B. Young, editor Journal and Guide, Norfolk, Va., and R. L. Smith, editor Helping Hand, Waco, Tex. "Needed Improvement For Our newspapers," David T. Shelton, editor New Idea, Galveston, Tex.; Dr. R. A. Williams, editor the Royal Messenger, Belena, Ark. "The Newspaper As a Sentiment Molder," J. E. Mitchell, editor the Argus, St. Louis, Mo, and U. W. Twine, editor of the Muskogee Semitar "Operating a Newspaper in the West." Charles Summer Smith, editor Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Mina, and T. P. Mahamunit, editor the Enterprise, Omaha, Neb. At the evening session Dr. R. E. Jouas, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, will deliver a special address on what constitutes a newspaper. Tuesday's program will open with a discussion of newspaper circulation as a stimulant to advertisers. Editors B. J. Davis, George L. Knox and H. A. Clark will be the speakers. "The Newspaper Business Twenty-five Years Ago and Now," William H. Stewart of the American Bastist, Louisville, Ky.; C. J. Perry, Philadelphia Tribune. "The Outlook of the National Negro Press Association." R. W. Thompson, Washington. The report of the committee on revision of the constitution and code system will close the morning program. Afternoon Session.—"Obstacles That Confront the Negro in the Newspaper Business" will be discussed by S. P. Debow, editor of the Searchlight, Seattle. Wash.: George C. Noble, City Times, Galveston, Tex., and William Haynes, editor of the Herald, Austin. Tex. "How Can We Induce Colored People to Read Journals Published by the Race in Larger Numbers." Theodore Baughman, editor of the Plaindealer, Palestine, Tex.; D. A. Hart, editor of the Nashville (Tenn.) Globe and W. E. King, editor of the Central Afro-American, St. Louis. "The Ups and Downs of a Newspaper Correspondent," Charles Stewart, Chicago; Miss Elizabeth Jones, Pittsburgh. "Making the Newspaper Attractive." M. J. Chisum, editor of the Colored Man, Baltimore. In the evening, W. E. King of Dalas, Tex., and Manning of Indi anopolis, Ind., will discuss objectional reading matters our papers. Act of a Master. Where is Carmania? Translate it into Kirman and a few who are up in the affairs of the middle east could identify the Persian province. Most of us know so little of that part of the world. But the chief town, Kirman, also known as Carmania, was the scene in 1795 of one of the most terrible events ever in the history of Asia Aga Mohammed, founder of the Kajar dynasty, then besieged and took the place and raging at the escape of his defeated rival, with three followers, ordered 70,000 eyes of the inhabitants to be brought to him. He counted them with his dagger point and said to his minister, "If one had been waiting I would have made up the number with your own eyes."—London Standard. His Finish. A politician was describing at the club the death of a rival. club the death of a rival. "Yes, Jones is dead." he said, and with a chuckle, he held his gliss up to the light. "Yes, Jones is dead. He slipped on the parapet floor of his library and killed himself." The politician gave a lead laugh Then be added: "A hardwood finish, ch?"-Exchange Camela In Water. The camel is about the only animal that cannot swim. It is an extraordinary fact that the moment the ungainly creature loses its footing in a stream it turns over and makes no effort to save itself from drowning. - London Answers. Obeyed Orders. Obeyed Orders. Wife--Didn't you hear me ask you for $10? Husband--I did. Wife--Then why do you give me only $5? Husband--Because you told me my sister day to believe only half what I hear. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH UNION EXCURSION TO BROWN'S GROVE On the Palatial and Commodious Steamer "Starlight" TUESDAY, AUG. 18th, 1914 Every Department of the Church will be Ably Represented Music by the Dreamland Orchestra, Prof. J. E. Gaines, Leader Committee on Order: Officers of the Church Fare For All 25 Cents Steamer Starlight leaves Miller's Wharf. 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. REV. N. M. CARROLL, D.D., PASTOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd, 1914, On the Beautiful Steamer "Starlight" Boat Leaves Miller's Wharf, Foot of Caroline St. 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. TICKETS 25 CENTS Meals at Moderate Prices Everything in Season Dr. Kerr's Orchestra Samuel Sullivan, President John H. Holland. Treasurer Isaiah Seney, Secretary 1,000 MEN AND WOMEN WANTED to get young again by eating Young Ice Cream. V. W. YOUNG. Ice Cream and Fancy Ices. All orders attended to promptly. Wholesale and Retail. Special Prices to Churches and Societies. Harlequin Cream 35c quart and up. Vanilla Cream $1.00 per gallon and up. Harlequin Cream $1.25 per gallon and up. Individual Blocks 75c. $5c. $1.00 a dozen. All other flavors included. Office: 238 N. Amity Street They Are Going to Have a Fine Time. Who? THE EDEN PLEASURE CIRCLE OF EAST BALTIMORE Who Will Give Their FIRST GRAND AUTOMOBILE RIDE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20. AT 409 N. EDEN ST. Tickets 10 Cents Children 5 Cents Announce Their Seven Days' Encampment at Middle River, Baltimore County, Maryland Beginning Monday, August 24th, 1919, Ending Sunday, August 30th A Special Sermon will be delivered to the boys before leaving on Sunday, August 23rd, at 8 P. M., at the church. Friends are invited. Visitors will be received each afternoon during encampment. On Thursday, August 27th, the boys will give an Open Air Concert. To get to the camp take Middle River car and get off at Josephan's Store, opposite the colored church, turn to right and follow the signs to the camp. Lieut. Bernard Harris 2nd Sergeant Calvin LeComte Sergeant Russell Green 3rd Sergeant George Wainwright A GRAND TOURNAMENT AT TOWSON, MD., EU-DO-WOOD GROVE Admission 25 Cents Children 15 Cents Committee—Messrs. Augins, Hinton, Davage Their First Moonlight of the Season TO BROWN'S GROVE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1914, STEAMER STARLIGHT Boat Leaves Miller's Wharf, Foot of Caroline Street, 3:30 P.M. IN MEMORIAM John William Brown, the infant son of Oliver J. and Hannah E. Brown of 2130 Druid Hill avenue, departed this life Sunday, August 9. The little darling leaves many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. No more our little darling John Shall rest within its mother's arms God took him home in heaven to rest God's will be done, God's will is best. In memory of my dear mother, Ella Hicks, who died one year ago August 14, 1913. Beyond the sea the tempest cease, There angels sing a welcome home. By her devoted daughter, Eva Delahy. ____. BROWNLEY—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Christina Brownley, who departed this life one year ago today, August 15th, 1913. Just one year since death did part us. To save her we tried our best, But God in his infinite goodness took her to eternal rest. And wher. we too. reach death's dark valley Then we shall be with you. By her loving children. FOR SALE One 42 Sexton furnace used one winter, one latrobe stove and two open fireplace heaters. 317 W. Dolphin St. MRS. BLANCHE COOK, HAIR DRESSER I have a pomade and tonic that will promote the growth of the hair. Appointment by card. 1216 Division St. The Maryland Lunch Room Riggs Ave. and Carlton St. MEALS AT ALL HOURS W. H. GILES, Proprietor The Pacific Lunch Room MEALS AT ALL HOURS Board or Lodging by Day or Week 852 S. EUTAW ST W. H. Giles. Proprietor CHARLES TOLSON REALTY CO. CHARLES TOLSON REALTY CO. OFFICE: 505 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 Door. CHURCH NOTICES ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. C. Curry, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the pastor. Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. 5 p. m., Sermon. All cordially invited. C. T. Stewart, Supt. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH. Franklin and Pine Sts., "King's Hill. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolpin Street Great Day on King's Hill t 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. J. Penning- ton. 3 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m., Preaching by Rev. J. L. Williams to the Linden Beneficial So. Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. All Are Invited. J. F. Crowner Chorister, W. C.Tongue, Supt. Phomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. D. W. Shaw, Ph. B. D.D., Pastor ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH Turners Station Rev. John M. Barnes, Pastor Village Camp 9 a.m. Union Class Meeting. 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. John Harris 2.30 Sunday School. 3 p.m. sermon by the Rev. John P. James. Prayer meeting. 3 p.m. sermon by Pastor Persons coming from Baltimore, take Sparrows Point car, get off at Dundalk and walk three blocks to the church. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. E. A. Green, Pastor 1.30 p.m. sermon by Rev. Wm. Bell. 2.30 p.m., Sunday School. 3 p.m. Bible Class. 8 p.m. sermon by Rev. S. H. Nor wood. Thursday night, Aug. 20th, we hope to have Dr. I. L. Thomas, field secretary of the board of Home Missions. Mrs. Pearl M. Rice. Supt Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, President of Ladies' Aid Association Mrs. Alfrater Smith, Pres. Penny Club Colored Young Women's Chrie tian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are invited to attend the services on Sunday, August 16th, 1914, 5 p. m. Willing Workers Day. Mrs. E. P. Calloway, presiding Addresses Solo. Mrs. Ruth McAbee Special Music 1 all cordially invited M. E. Murphy, 'president E. E.Bright, Secretary. Mrs. H. C. Smith, Gen'l Sec. ```markdown ``` FOR SALE A very desirable 2 story, 6 rooms and bath house. 1000 block Argyle avenue. Ground rent $65 and in good condition. Terms $300 and balance like rent. WM. R. PARKER 917 Druid Hill Avenue. FOR SALE A splendid three story, 9 rooms and a bath house, 1100 Block Argyle avenue: marble steps, hall, private rooms and in good condition. Ground rent only $75. Terms $150 cash and balance like rent. WM. R. PARKER 917 Druid Hill Avenue. B splendid 3 story, 8 rooms and bath house, 1400 block Myrtle avenue, Gr. $72. Terma $100 cash and balance like rent. WM. R. PARKER 917 Druid Hill Avenue FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room with quiet and reliable party, modern convenience. Suitable for settle person or single parties of two. Apply to address S. L. in care of Afro-American Office. Desire to Locate Mrs. Francis A. Reyser, some very important mail awaiting her at the W. W. C. A. Building. 1200 Druid Hill avenue. Anyone knowing of her residence please send information to above address. FUNERAL OF GOERGE SCARBOROUGH The funeral of George Scarborough, who died at his home, 605 Greenwillow street, Sunday, was held at his late residence, Wednesday. Rev. F. R. Williams officiated and interment was in Laurel Cemetery. The deceased was born in Accomac County, Va., fifty years ago. A widow, one nephew and two nieces survive. To Insure publication the pastors will kindly have their Church Advertisements in Office no later than Thursday noon of each week. --- -FOR SALE FOR SALE NOTICE. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St. and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor Parsonage. 1405 Argyle Ave. 6 a. m., Class Meeting. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermonette. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH 18 W. Montgomery St. Dr. L. N. Ross, D. D., Pastor 7 a. m., Class Meeting. 10 a. m., Bible Class. 11 a. m., Preaching by the pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.20 p. m., Allen Endeavor League. 5.00 p. m., Preaching by the pastor. Class Meetings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. ALL ARE WELCOME. Chas. Tolson, Supt. Chas. Murray, Pres. C.E.L. J. A. Stafford, Teacher, B. C. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor 10 a. m. Extra call to all the members A call to war. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor, subject, "Church Money" 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Roizer. Preaching every Tuesday night in the church yard. ALLEN A. M. E. GHUKCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m. sermon by pastor or visit- ing minister. 2.30 p. m. School. We cordially invite young men to our Bible Class. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. G. Martin, D. D. Pastor of Payne Mem. M. E. Churct. His chair and congregation. 5 p. m. Class Meeting. Bro. Frank Barber. Leader. 5 p. m. Sermon by an able divine. Final closing of reopening service. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 7 a. m. Early Meeting. 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor. 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday Supt. Carroll Circuit A. M. E. Church Camp Meeting at Carroll, Baltimore, Md., in Mr. L.H. Green's Grove. Take Carvonsville and York Road Cars get off at Frederick Station and walk one sq. Services for August 16th 3 p. m. Rev. W. C. Armstrong. 7:30 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor. T. R. Sinkfield, Pastor. INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURCH GALLEAN FISHERMEN TEMPLE Biddle Street near Madison Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor Parsonage, 1232 Argyle Ave. 11 a. m., Preaching 2.30 Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Sermon to the Golden Leaf Circle. Mrs. Elmira Johna. Pres. 8 p. m., Preaching. Everybody is welcome to our services; Joseph Ridout, Sec. George M. Johnson, Treas. GILLIIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight. Pastor. Steward's Day 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m., Song Service. 8 p. m. Pastor or Stranger. T. H. McGowan, Supt. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 a. m., Sermon by minister. 12.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m. Minister. Seats free All welcome Lecture and Prayer Service every Wednesday. 8 p. m. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway Directress Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist. Wm. Anderson, Supt. PARADISE CAMP Sunday, August 16th Great M. E Day Sharp St. Memorial Church 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Roizer. 2.30 p. m. Camp Fire. 2.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Virgil. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. M. J. Naylor Come and see the great M. E. Church turnout on rally day. Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor J. A. Briscoe, F. & M. Hagerstown District Conference Rev. J. W. Norris, Presiding Elder Will open its session in Payne's Memorial A. M. E. Church, Rev. J.G. Martin, Pastor, August 19th and 20th, at 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. opening sermon by the Presiding Elder. 11 a.m. Communion. 11.30 a.m. Organization The Sunday School Convention will open Friday morning. Mr. Elmer Henderson, Dist. Sept. FOR SALE. One 42 Sexton furnace, used one winter; one Latrobe stove and two open fire place heaters. 317 W. Dolphin street. ```markdown ``` FISHER'S TEN GOOD REASONS Noted Prize Writer Tells Why People Should Attend National Negro Business League. Tuskegee, Ala., Aug 12.—Isaac Fisher, famous prize writer in National and International Essay Contests, winner of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch prize for "The Ten Best Reasons Why Colored People Should go to Missouri," writes Ten Reasons why Colored People Should Attend the National Business League of Negroes at Muskogee, Oklahoma. Over and above other arguments which come easily to my mind, the following ten reasons why colored people should attend the Business League at Muskogee seem to me very persuading: 1. Because the Business League of Negroes which meets there has grown to be the greatest and most accurate clearing house and bureau of information relative to the material progress of the Negro that exists anywhere. If you want to know what the Negro is doing in real "Big Business." you have to get the fact from the National Negro Business League. Even the United States Census Bureau has not the facts about the Negro's wealth. 2. The National Negro Business League is the great business university of the race. Every Negro in business and those who plan to enter it should see this university in session and learn the secrets of business success from colored men and women in many commercial pursuits who have already succeeded, have "delivered the goods," are still delivering them, and doing more business every year. 3. Because the trip will mean inspiration and encouragement. The largest number of successful colored business men and women ever brought together on North American soil will assemble at Muskogee to tell their stories of striving and success. To see and hear these Negroes—these people who, but 50 years removed from slavery, today, nevertheless, count their wealth in millions of dollars—will gladden the heart and encourage the race. Success is stimulating and contagious. It would be a God-send if every colored family carried their children to Muskogee to let them see what the race is doing and let them witness one of the bright promises of the better day coming for the race. 4. To see the swiftly vanishing Pilans—"The Red Men of the Creeks," many of whose ancestors and Negro slaves; and to compare the progress of the American Indian with that of the American Negro. Muskogee was the chief town of the Creek Nation and was the headquarters of the United States Agency to the Five Civilized Tribe—the Creeks, the Cherokees, Choctaws, Chickasaws and the Seminoles. The United States Government spends ten million dollars every year to educate, support, feed, clothe, and further aid many of its Indian wards. It guards their health, legislates to improve their morals, appropriates money to encourage them to habits of thrift and industry and acts as their general guardian The Negro has not had this aid and does not receive it now,except ing a small sum spent on the"Land Grant Colleges." Go and see for yourself whether the cooled man is keeping up with his red brother. 5. To see Negroes govern a city and do it properly. A special train is to be run from Muskogee to Boley, the largest Negro town in the United States. Go and see for yourself what the race can do in practical government. 6. To see the Southern State where only 17.7 percent of the colored people are illiterate; and which, with the exception of the District of Columbia, has the lowest percentage of illiteracy of the 17 South Atlantic, East South Central and West South Central States, including Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Oklahoma, because of her good schools, has 5.6 per cent, only, of her population illiterate. 7. To look out for new business prospects. Oklahoma-Is a great agricultural and stock-grazing site; Has the greatest natural region known to the world; the most extensive oil wells the world. Her former geoloestimates that it will take years to exhaust the supply; the billion tons of mudid resources for bottle and window-glass making that these industries formerly located in Indiana and Kansas are being moved to Oklahoma. Negroes own much of these valuable lands mentioned above. Has 39,525 acres of Government land waiting to be taken. Has attracted the attention of capitalists in Europe and America; and they are pouring millions of dollars into the State. Has room for many new settlers. She has only 137,612 Negroes. Go and "spy out the land." 8. The trip will be a muon-needed vacation, in addition to the fact that what one sees and hears at the League will be worth dollars. Everyone must have rest and change if life is to be prolonged. Among other things for entertainment, there will be a beautiful parade showing what colored people in the State are doing, and a fair will furnish additional pleasures. 9. The trip will be comparative inexpensive and will be made in comfort. Muskogee is near to the States where most of the colored people live. Pullman cars will be provided, if enough persons wish them. Muskogee is easily reached from all points of America. The meeting will be held in a hall not over three minutes walk from any of the five railroads running into Muskogee. 10. To see, "face to face and eye to eye," the most remarkable character of our day—Dr. Booker T. Washington—and hear him talk hard "horse sense," common sense—the kind that is not near so common as it should be; the kind that made him famous and his name known in all civilized lands. MIDNIGHT'S MUSINGS Waco, Texas—The last time I took my pen in hand to write you. I was in Natchez, Miss., attending the sessions of the Baptist State Convention. I had a fine time there with Mr. and Mrs. H J. Dumas and the two children. After getting through in Natchez and shaking hands with friends, I loaded on a carriage and went to Jackson, Miss., in company with some friends. I got off at the stable and the young man there took charge of my things and I went out in town and remained until early Sunday morning. I came then to the Illinois Central wagon, and I started for New Orleans. Reaching New Orleans I found that I had a little time left, so I went to call on Rev M. R Dixon, pastor of the A. M. E church, and talked with him as best I could. He was in Sunday School. Prof. A. H. Colwell, its superintendent of the Sunday School and he is a good one. He knows how to conduct a Sunday School, and then he is full of inspiration for the little children. At 11.30, found me on the Pacific wagon headed for this place. It was a nice ride. You see I had a plenty good things which had been prepared by Mrs Dumas, and when I passed thru New Iberia, Prof Jonas Henderson had a nice lunch for me and I certainly did enjoy it. Later the waiter from the eating wagon came in and asked if I wanted dinner, and of course I did. The Southern Pacific people believe in giving you something to eat if you are able to pay for it. When I was through I went back and took my seat, and remained seated until 11.30 that night, when I had to get up to change warons in Houston I got on the H, & C. and found a number of people on the same wagon. I met Mrs. A. C Rogers, who shook my hand and told me she was in school with my private secretary, and at I was going to Waco, and it was her home, invited me to stop there. I accepted the invitation, because I was sure if she had been to school with my private secretary, she was up in her studies and would know how to treat one. It turned out just as I expected and I was glad that I stopped there. There has been in session here the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, and that is the biggest thing which meets in Texas. They have at the session 1600 delegates and there is not a hall in the State large enough to hold them. Just think, so much business that they had to be in session 10 days, and still there was something more to be done. At the head of this big crowd is Rev. C. E. W. Days, one of the most interesting characters and a man of rare ability. It was to me a source of pleasure to see and talk with him. I have met so many big men and women until I hardly know where to start or stop They have one big pavilion erected at the Taborian Park, which is an enclosure of twelve acres. This is the largest our people in this country. It was opened with due ceremonies, and all went well during the ceremonies. Sunday afternoon the Tabors attended memorial services and at night listened to a lecture by Chas. Stewart. I heard him and got rid of him as soon as possible. I had the pleasure of being at the home of Prof. A. S. Jackson, who is secretary of education for the A. M. E. Church. Leaving there I found my way to Houston. There was in session there the District Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, and they had a fine meeting I am here to tell you. Everything was carried out to the letter. But there was some sadness while in Houston. R aching the city I went to the Bayou City Drug Store, and the first thing that I was told by Mr R J. Hendrick, that Editor I. M. Codwell had just died. Codwell was a good man, and was for a long time editor of the Western Star, and secretary for the Educational and missionary convention of Texas. He had been complaining for a long time. Next thing found me in Beaumont where I spent a few hours visiting an Association. It would take up a week to tell you about these things, but it was here that I learned what had happened. You will remember I told you a few weeks ago about the marriage of Prof. T. J. Carlton to Miss Hubbard. They are as happy as can be. She is one of the educated women in this section of the country. I did not get to tell you about Miss Mary Watkins, the blind girl. She is indeed a fine musician, and a graduate from, tue Boston Conservatory of Music. She is spending the summer with Miss Maud Couner, one of the Houston teachers. I left Beaumont after spending a few hours, for New Orleans, reaching there Saturday morning and found Rev. M. R. Dixon, pastor of St. James A M. E Church at the stable waiting to see me go thru, and he had a little something for me to eat. It is not often that I do any complaining, but I had to enter a kick with the Southern Pacific people and I believe they will h ar me because I have a just complaint. It all happened in Louisiana and it is too disgraceful for me to mention. I hope the bakeman and colored porter will be discharged. Last Saturday noon landed me in Mobile and I went right to my old stopping place. I had the pleasure of seeing some friends here. Called on the Knox Brothers and they at once had me behind one of their fastest horses and toted me over to call on Miss Bessie Law, of Jackson, Miss., and she was visiting some of her friends. After spending a little time there, I went to the home of C. First Johnson. He shook my lily black hand and told me to be as home I am going to see the Grand Court of Calanthe at Selma, and then I will be next week with Editor Murphy in Muskogee and will have something to say to you about it in one of my letters. Let me hear from you sometime. SUGGESFUL OUTING One of the best and most success ful outings of the season was held at the Greenwood Electric Park, Catonsville, Thursday, August 6th, under the auspices of the Morning Star Co. No. 8 Uniform Rank K. of P. The day was pleasantly spent in a number of outdoor sports including several games of baseball. A grand drill and march was held by the companies. Music was furnished by the famous Kerr's Orchestra. At 11.30 p. m., the prize contest was held. The persons holding the lucky number of the coupon ticket received their prizes. Mrs. Martha J. Henson, of 709 George street held coupon 1487 and received the handsome diamond ring while Mr. Robert Taylor, of 1831 Woodyear street held number of coupon ticket 984 and received the gold watch. Both prizes are guaranteed and will last for a number of years. Those who witnessed the contest said it was one of the fairest they had ever witnessed and the committee and Rank members deserve much praise for their motto of "Dealing Honestly with your fellow man." The committee wishes to thank the members of their rank and the visiting ranks and members of the various lodges who turned out to help to make this effort a success. Captain, George T. Brent; First Lieut., Wilbert J. Henry; Second Lieut., John Nichols; Recorder, Lloyd Garrett, and Treasurer, Elijah Lee. Together with the other officers and members they worked audiously and will rest on theirres for a short while before launching out on their great Moonlight of the Season to Brown's Grove Thursday, September 24. Get your tickets now to avoid the PROGRESS MADE IN DENTISTRY Speakers at Second Annual Meeting of Thrifty Organization of Professional Men Emphasize the Importance of Sound Teeth—Dr. D. A. Ferguson of Richmond, Va., Elected President. Many human ills, regardless of race, may be traced to poor teeth or to the early loss of teeth, due to neglect and ignorance. Sound teeth are assets of untold value, and the dentist is a real public servant. How to promote better oral hygiene among the masses and how to create more unity of interest among colored dentists of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia were some of the important problems that were thoroughly and interestingly discussed at the second annual convention of the Tri-State Dental association, which recently held a three day session at Bay Shore hotel, Buckroe, Va. "The best ever" describes the 1914 convention, and Buckroe Beach has been selected for the next meeting place. Dr. D. A. Ferguson, Richmond, Va., called the convention to order. The invocation was offered by Dr. Dudley of Roanoke, Frank D. Banks, head bookkeeper in the treasurer's office of Hampton institute, delivered an address of welcome, which was responded to by Dr. T. W. Edwards of Washington. Dr. Park Tanel of Washington read a paper on "Progressive Dentistry." The discussion was opened by Dr. D. A. Ferguson and was carried on by Dr. A. O. Reid of Baltimore. Dr. Dudley of Ironoke, Dr. E. L. H. Rance of Suffolk and Dr. R. C. Brown of Richmond. "The Lone Practitioner" was discussed in detail by Dr. T. A. Stevens of Virginia and also by Dr. O. R. H. Johnson, Dr. C. C. Fry, Dr. Dudley, Dr. J. M. G. Ramsey and Dr. A. O. Reid. Among the visitors to the dental convention were Lawyer J. L. Pollard of Richmond; Rev. A. A. Graham, pastor of Zion church, Phinobus; Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, president St. Luke's bank, Richmond; Lawyer Thomas Newsome of Newport News, Dr. Dunstan of Raleigh, N. C. Dr. E. L. H. Rance read a paper on "Ethics in Dentistry," the discussion of which was opened by Dr. R. C. Brown, Dr. C. C. Fry spoke on "The Business Side of Dentistry." His paper was discussed by Dr. Reid, Dr. Barrier, Dr. Edwards, Dr. Dudley, Dr. Ramsey and Dr. Stevens. The nomination committee, consisting of Drs. C. A. Gray, A. O. Reid and R. C. Brown, reported the following officers for the ensuing term: Dr. D. A. Ferguson, Richmond, president; Dr. C. S. Wormley, Washington, vice president; Dr. J. M. G. Ramsay, Richmond, secretary, and Dr. A. O. Reid, Baltimore, treasurer. The following members were elected to the executive board: Dr. C. C. Fry, Dr. R. C. Brown, Dr. A. O. Reid, Dr. G. H. Butcher, Dr. J. M. Wilkins and Dr. E. R. Dudley. The names of new members submitted and reported upon favorably were Dr. S. F. Coppage, Dr. E. D. Downing, Dr. E. R. Dudley, Dr. W. T. Lovette, Dr. L. M. Griffi, Dr. S. A. Thomas, Dr. A. E. Gaskins and Dr. R. J. Brown. The convention indorsed Dr. R. C. Brown as a delegate to the international hygiene congress, including the oral and dental hygiene congress, which will meet in Lyons, France, Sept. 24 to 28. Delegates elected to attend the National Medical association meeting, which will be held in Raleigh, N. C., Aug. 25 to 27, were Dr. R. A. Ferguson, Dr. J. M. C. Humsey and Dr. J. M. Wilkins. Resolutions on the death of Dr. Peter B. Ramsey of Richmond, who was an honorary member of the Tristate Dental Association, were adopted. BIG EVENTS OF THE MONTH AMONG OUR INSTITUTIONS. Organized Business and Professional Men and Women to Compare Notes. August is the month of big annual meetings among our business and professional men and women and some of the large secret societies. The Knights Templars and Nobles of the Mystic Shrine have already held their conventions in Pittsburgh, likewise the National Association of Colored Women's clubs, which met at Wilberforce university the first week in the month. Simultaneously from Aug. 17 to 22 there will be held at Muskogee, Okla., the annual meeting of the National Negro Press association, the National Negro Business league, the National Bar association, the National Funeral Directors' association and the National Bankers' association. The National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses will hold its seventh annual convention at Norfolk, Va., in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church from Aug. 18 to 20, inclusive. The National Medical association will meet in Raleigh, N. C., on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The sessions will be held in the chapel of Shaw university. At Norfolk, Va., beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 25, the grand lodge of Elks will hold its fifteenth annual convention. Made of Cocoanut Oil and Lily-White Petrolatum Combined with a well-known skin food, it is the finest scalp massage ever offered for the growing and preservation of the hair. Makes and keeps the hair straight, soft and silky. For Sale by all Druggists-Price 10c and 25c Manufactured by LaRUE CHEMICAL CO., Baltimore, Md. WE HAVE EVERY FACILITY FOR THE CORRECT EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT OF THE EYE===AND THE PRODUC TION OF THE NEEDED LENS= ES ON THE PREMISES. Same side as Colonial Theatre-A Few Doors Below We pay special, attention to Oculist and hospital prescriptions Bring your prescription her and will never take it anywhere else. Open until 8 p. m. 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O. of Nazarites who will attend the Annual Sermon at Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, 23rd, 1914. must be at Golden Station, instead of Mt. Royal Station at 7.30 A.M. a special coaches have been provided and persons must board the train at Camded Station. By Order, C. W. HOWARD, G. W. S. Attest: G. C. R. A. H. PITTS DEBORAH CHAPTER ELECTS OFFICERS Hagerstown, Md., August 20. During the session of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons which was held here this week, Deborah Chapter No. 12. of the Order of the Easton Star was instituted with the following officers: Mrs. Sarah R. Williams, matron; A.fred Robinson patron; Mr. Ella Wise, associate matron: Mia Carrie E. Truman, secretary; and Mrs. Louisa Johnson treasure. The following ladies and gentlemen took part in the proceedings: Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, the grand matron; Alfred Nixon, grand patron; Mrs. M. E Thompson, Mrs. Rosa Richardson, Mrs. Harriett A. Blake, past grand matron; Mrs. Marietta M. Stewart, grand lecturer; Mrs. Martha Davage, grand charity; Mrs. Joseph P. Evans, Mrs. William E. Fletcher and Mrs. S. L. Smith. SPECIAL NOTICES Formerly Pitts from 8 P. M. The most Popular Dances under the direction of EDWARD L. SLATER is a special feature which brings great applause from the audience. Great efforts are being made to make it Pleasant for all. BEST OF MUSIC BY KERR'S ORCHESTRA. Admission 15 cents. Bennie Henderson, manager. Transfer to oland Park or Madison Ave., cars. The members of the Brown Circle, No. 1, wish to thank the large crowd that patronized their excursion of August 16, and to all the members of the circle. The circle has closed until the 1st Monday October, to open at 528 Caroline street. Miss Ella Woolford. Order of president, Mrs. A. S. Banks. P The annual session of the Sunday School Convention of the Easton District will be held at Bethel A. M. E Church, Easton, Md., next Thursday and Friday. An attractive program has been arranged. Delegates are expected from all parts of the Eastern Shore, and Baltimore city. The district conference was held at Pocomoke City last week. It was presided over by Rev. Dr. R. E. Ford, presiding elder of the district. The Sunday School Convention of the Easton District at Easton, Md., from August 27-29th. Special Sunday Services. Train leaves Easton 6:30 P. M., Sunday. Rev. E. Ford, Presiding Elder; J. W. Woodhous, District Superintendent. 2t Church Notice Co. I wish to thank our many friends for their flowers and other evidences of sympathy following the death of my husband, Samuel Johnson. By his wife, Josephine E. Johnson, 1545 Argyle avenue. I wish to thank my many friends of my deceased husband, Eugene Lilly, for their many evidences of kindness during his illness. There seems to be some controversy as to who is at the head of the 3rd Regiment of the Colored Boys Brigade of Md., Mr. Clarence E. Medley is the organizer and the head of the said Regiment. The stock is owned jointly between Mr. Medley and Mr. Clarence Martin. P IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! IN MEMORIAM YOUNG.—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear son and brother, Frank Y., who died one year ago, August 23, 1913. Dear son and brother how we miss you Since from earth you passed away And our hearts are aching sorely As we think of you each day. But we know that you are happy In the mansions of the best Where there is no pain or sorrow In your sweet eternal rest We'll meet where there's no sorrow parting patting 'Tis a blessed thought in store To have a hope in heaven When the toils of life are o'er. HOLMES—Pinetta, the beloved daughter of Mary Holmes, departed this life, August 15th, in full, triumph of faith. Sleep on dear daughter and take your rest, God took you home he thought it best In loving remembrance of my husband, Stephen Sampson, who departed this life August 20, 1912. Yes we miss him Oh, we miss him. When we see his vacant chair, But, how how sad the home without him For there is no father there. Wife and son, Laura Sampson and Elmer Sampson. YOUNG—In loving remembrance of my husband and father, Frank H. Young, who died one year ago, August 23, 1913, aged 40 years. Tis hard to break the tender cord When love has bound the heart 'Tis hard, so hard to speak the words, Must we forever part.. We cannot tell who next may fall Eeneath thy chastening rod One must be first, but let us all Prepare to meet our God. By his loving wife and children. Rebecca Young. GRAND OPENING By the CLARION DANCING SCHOOL at Odd Fellows Hall, West Biddle Street, Friday, September 4th, 1914, 8 P.M. All classes of dances taught by Prof. Richard Emory. Membership Fees 15 cents. With invitation 10 cents. Music by the Crescent Concert Orchestra, Prof. Ernest Hoban, director, W. Thomas, president Clarence Bowman, Business manager. P The ROSE of SHARON LODGE No. 1, Sons and Daughters of King Solomon will give their First Excursion to Brown's Grove, next Monday, August 24, 1914. Come and go with us. Music by Kerr's Orchestra. Frank Randolph, W. K. W. C. Tongue, secretary. NOTICE Something New—At Trinity A. M. E. Church, Linden avenue, and Biddle street.—A grand Reception, given by the Class Leaders of Trinity A. M. E. Church, to all the members and friends of the church, commencing Monday evening, Aug. 24th, an ending Sunday evening, August 30, 1914. Literary program each evening. Charles Handy, president: Frederick Matthews, vice president: Charles Turner, secretary: Dr. S. M. Johnson, Pastor. P The Women's Missionary Aid in Bue Ridge, Summit, Pa., raised the sum of $15 last Sunday, August 15, 1914. This money was given to the pastor, Rev. A. J. Washington, to aid him in his schooling at Clayton Williams University this fall. P THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER A REAL MOONLIGHT GIVEN BY THE E. AND W. BENEFIT ASSOCIATION This Association is out for Pleasure and Enjoyment. Come and Join us on the STEAMER STARLIGHT Friday Evening August 28th, 1914 The Dreamland Band will Furnish Music and the following Committee see to the Refreshments: Mrs. Lydia Burke Mrs. Pheo White Mrs. Ella Thomas Mrs. Grace Westcott Mrs. Maria Blackwood Miss Alice Sampson Miss Helen Deaver Mr. W. B. Westcott SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd, 1914, On the Beautiful Steamer "Starlight" Boat Leaves Miller's Wharf, Foot of Caroline St., 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. TICKETS 25 CENTS Meals at Moderate Prices Everything in Season Dr. Kerr's Orchestra Samuel Sullivan, President John H. Holland, Treasurer Isaiah Seney, Secretary A Great Prophecy That Came TRUE. TELEGRAM Sewaren, N. J., August 5, 1914 Osman: Years ago you predicted the Greatest War to start in 1914. It has come wonderful. Please pray and work for Signed, Mrs. ALICE GREENE He is a copy of a telegram received and the original can Osman's office. That goes to show that Osman is a Spiritual Prophet. YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL Invited and guided to success and happiness. There may read of you; a reading of your life may enable you to turn your perplexities. Highly educated in Indian Mystic Philosophy and is world over as the "Veiled True Prophet." He reads your life to old age. Osman reads your life in a way that has led you before. He is frank and honest and tells you the our life, friends, enemies, rivals, trips, good luck, marrons, changes, business prospects, and what to do to imitate your life. Consultation price, within reach of all daily, from 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. Sundays closed. Sewaren, N. J. August 5, 1914 Leo S. Osman: Some years ago you predicted the Greatest European War to start in 1914. It has come You are wonderful. Please pray and work for peace. The above is a copy of a telegram received and the original can be seen at Osman's office. That goes to show that Osman is a real Genuine Spiritual Prophet. And be advised and guided to success and happiness. There may be trouble ahead of you; a reading of your life may enable you to turn away from your perplexities. Osman is highly educated in Indian Mystic Philosophy and is known the world over as the "Veiled True Prophet." He reads your life from infancy to old age. Osman reads your life in a way that has never been told you before. He is frank and honest and tells you the truth about your life, friends, enemies, rivals, trips, good luck, marriage, separations, changes, business prospects, and what to do to improve yourself and your life. Consultation price, within reach of all Hours: Daily, from 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. Sundays closed. LEO S. OSMAN FREE UNLESS CORRECT HOME KILN PLEASURE SOCIAL NO. 1 BING TO BEAUTY BEACH, TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1914 One Day of Unexcelled Pleasure. Come and Go With Us MUSIC BY COMMONWEALTH ORCHESTRA Care, Round Trip, 25 Cents foot of Marsh Market Space 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. -John Phillips, Joseph Todd, John W. Taylor, D. W. -George Dent, James Parker, W Smith, W. Snowden Day School Excursion 1 Yes, We Are Going. Where? BROWN'S ELECTRIC GROVE RS. A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL We will give a grand day's outing at this beautiful port, going on the palatial Steamer Starlight Scientific Palmist, Astrologer, and Spiritualist 602 N. Eutaw St. Bet. Lruid Hill ave. and Franklin St FREE UNLESS CORRECT THE LIME KILN PLEASURE SOCIAL NO. FIRST OUTING TO BEAUTY BEACH, TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1914 It will be a Day of Unexcelled Pleasure. Come and Go With Us MUSIC BY COMMONWEALTH ORCHESTRA Fare, Round Trip, 25 Cents Boat leaves foot of Marsh Market Space 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. Committee:—John Phillips, Joseph Todd, John W. Taylor, D. W. Rheubottom, George Dent, James Parker, W Smith, W. Snowden Some Sunday School Excursion! Yes, We Are Going. Where? TO BROWN'S ELECTRIC GROVE WATERS A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL Of course, we will give a grand day's outing at this beautiful resort, going on the palatial Steamer Starlight FRIDAY, AUGUST 28th, 1914 asure awaits all who will come and go with us on this many Music by the Dreamland Orchestra, Prof. Joseph er. Lunches and Refreshments. All =:= 25 Cents Miller's Wharf. Foot of Caroline Street 8.30 A.M., and 2.30 P.M. Superintendent E. S. Hill, Sect. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor DAY AT PARADISE CAMP MEETING AUGUST 23 Came in the morning A day of pleasure awaits all who will come and go with us on this outing. Dreamy Music by the Dreamland Orchestra, Prof. Joseph Gaines, Leader. Lunches and Refreshments. Tickets to All :== 25 Cents Boat leaves Miller's Wharf. Foot of Caroline Street 8.30 A.M., and 2.30 P.M. Matthew Moore, Superintendent E. S. Hill, Sect. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor 11.00 A.M.—Preaching Campfire, Eastern Shore Band. 3.30 P.M.—Sermon by Rev. G. L. White, D. D.. of the A. M. E. Zion Church. 8.00 P.M.—Preaching by Rev. J. W. Armstrong. The Junior Choir of St. John's Church will sing at 3 and 8 P.M. All Singing Bands are Invited to Come. James A. Briscoe, Pastor and Manager NOTICE! Annource Their Seven Days' Encampment at Middle River, Baltimore County, Maryland Beginning Monday, August 24th, 1914, Ending Sunday, August 30th A Special Sermon will be delivered to the boys before leaving on Sunday, August 23rd, at 8 P. M., at the church. Friends are invited. Visitors will be received each afternoon during encampment. On Thursday, August 27th, the boys will give an Open Air Concert: To get to the camp take Middle River car and get off at Josenham's Store, opposite the colored church, turn to right and follow the signs to the camp. Come and Spend an Evening of pleasure With Your Friends At A GARDEN PARTY BY W. M. M. SOCIETIES OF TRINITY AND ST. JOHN'S A.M.E. CHURCHES ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. C. Curry, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the pastor: Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. 8 p. m., Sermon. All cordially invited. C. T. Stewart, Supt. WHATCOAT M. E. CHUROH. Franklin and Pine Sts., "King's Hill. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolpin Street 11 a.m. sermon by stranger. 3. p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Preaching by Rev. J. L Williams to the Ushers Board and the Ladies' Aid of Sharp St. M. E. Church an invited guest. Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. All Are Invited. J. F. Orower Chorister, W C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev D. W. Shaw, Ph.B.,D.D., Pastor Residence: 1363 N. Calhoun St. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. N. M. Carroll. D. D. 2 p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Hen y Johnson, Superintendent 8 p.m. Sermon by Rev. Samuel Ross ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CPURCH Turners Station Rev. John M. Barnes, Pastor Village Camp 9 a. m. Union Class Meeting. 11 a. m. sermon by pastor. 2.30 Sunday School. 3 p. m. sermon by the Rev. J. W. Boyer. Singing and Praying Bands of Asbury M. E. Church. 8 p. m. sermon by Pastor 5th Sunday. Jubilee led by Singing and Praying Band of Waters A. M. E. Church. Bro. Geo. Ellic, Capt. All other bands invited. Persons coming from Baltimore, take Sparrows Point car, get off at Dundalk and walk three blocks to the church. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH Rev. S. R. Hughes. Pastor 11 a. m. Local Preachers. 3 p. m., Rev.Dr. Brown of St. Lukes His church and choir. 8 p. m., Rev. Hughes will preach. Subject, "The Prophecy of Daniel and the War in Europe." GRAND OPENING MOUNT BETHEL BAPT. CHURCH Myrtle Ave. near Bradley Rev. John W. Quarles, Pastor: Sunday, August 28d 11 a. m. Preacning. 3 80 p. m. Preaching. 8 p. m. Preaching. Prominent Baptist Ministers are expected to deliver addresses. The Dolphin Ice Cream Parlor Ice Cream Sodas. Sundes of All Kinds-Large Dishes and Well Flavored. Fine Confectionaries, Soft Drinks, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco. Your patroule solicited C. T. CHAMBERS, Prop. 526 Dolphin St., Baltimore, Md. The Maryland Lunch Room Riggs Ave. and Carlton St. MEALS AT ALL HOURS The Pacific Lunch Room Board or Lodging by Day or Week 852 S. EUTAW ST W. H. Giles, Proprietor FOR SALE A two story house, 1400 block, six room, hot and cold water, bath. $25 down, balance weekly. Apply 2031 Division st. Phone Madison 1773 m. FOR SALE A three story house, hot and cold water bath, in the 1600 block Presstman St., $50.00 down, balance $4.60 per week. Apply 2031 Division St., Phone, Madison 1773 m. WANTED Young man, honest and reliable; also a parlor maid Osman, 602 N. Eutaw St. BROWN'S PHARMACY Jefferson and Eden Sis. Prescriptions scientifically compounded. Toilet Articles, Soda Water and Pat-nt Medicines at reduced prices. Dr. Chas. Brown, Prop. Detective Service Western Private Detective Service, Licensed by the Police Department. All business confidential. Write or phone Mt. Vernon 1918 Y. Office 534 N. Calvert St. Branch 820 Ruthland Ave. To Insure publication the pastors will kindly have their Church Advertisements in Office no later than Thursday noon of each week --- NOTICE CHURCH NOTICES BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St. and David Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flasgr. D. D. Pastor Parsonage. 05 Argyle Ave. 6 a. m., Class Meeting. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermonette. Lexington St. near Prime Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor 11 a. m., Special sermon by pastor to all the organizations. 8 p. m., Sermon Preaching every Tuesday night in the church yard. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton St. Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m. sermon by Rev. David John son of Hagerstown, Md. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School We cordially invite young men to our Bible Class. 5 p. m., Class Meeting Bro. Frank Barber, Leader 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Samuel Roize of St. John's A. M. E. Churc We welcome all. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 6 a. m. Early Meeting. 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor. 2;30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday, Supt. A week's meeting at Collett Mem. A. M. E. Church, Ostend Street near Scott, beginning Sunday, August 23d and continue until Sunday night, Aug. 80th, in the beautiful grove in the rear of the church Special services every night. All are invited. Broad Street near Madison Rev. L.C. Curtis, D.D., Pastor Parsonage, 1232 Argyle Ave. 11 a. m., Preaching by Dr. Lee or the pastor. 2.20 Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Supt. 8 p. m., Preaching by pastor. Everybody is welcome to our services. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURC Stockton Street near W. Baltimore. Rev. B. H. Knight. Pastor. Steward's Day 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m., Song Service. 8 p. m. Pastor or Stranger. T. H. McGowan, Sus- Services in rear of school Universal Methodist Episcopal Church OF CHRIST INSTITUTION Rev. G. W Kennard, D.D., Pastor Sunday Services. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Washington. ton. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Parker. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting St. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister The Manse, 623 W. Lanvalle St. 11 a. m., Sermon by minister 12.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m. Minister. Seats free All welc Lecture and Prayer Service every nesday, 8 p. m. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway Directe Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist. Wm. Anderson, Supt. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHUROE Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D., Pastor Another Great Day In Zion 11 a.m., Sermon by pastor, subject "The Red Horse and His Rider." 8 p.m., preaching by pastor to the Boy Scouts, Subj. "The Ants." This will close the Military Rail Every member and friend of old tennial who have not yet contrib anything will please do so as we to raise the full amount. All who tribute $1 or more, the names we put on the Roll of Honor, and sha furnished with a copy of the Roll. Don't fail to get on. REISTERSTOWN M. E. CHUROE Rev, Geo R. Dans, Pastor 11 a.m. Rev. Walter Hardeey of Annapolis. 3 p.m. Rev. C. Bishop of Shrrows Point. 8 p.m. Pastor. Colored Young Women's tian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are invited to attend the on Sunday, August 23rd, 1914. Helping Hand Day. Miss Emma Mitchell, Gha Mrs. H. C. Smith, press Address by Rev. F. A. T. Special Music All cordial M. E. Murphy, E. E. Bright, Se Mrs. H. C. Smith, Ge ```markdown ``` NY LEAVING ON VACATIONS s. Annie M. Green of the Spring Valley, and Miss Price of Pimlico will be the hosts of Mrs. Annie F. Bailor of Calton, Pa., who was formerly s. Annie F. Askin, of Baltimore. Mrs. Lucinda Orutt and son, she left the city to visit her sister and many friends in Earry. Mrs. Ella Davenport, of 1520 Gold Hill avenue, left Wednesday for Atlantic City, to spend a week ten days. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Burke, of 1228 Etting street, left today for a ten day stay in Atlantic City. Mrs. Annie R. Carr and little Nettie Ringgold, of 920 Warner street, are visiting her cousin, Mrs. Mattie J. Hill, at Lincoln City, Del. Dr. and Mrs. O. D. Jones, and O. D. Jones, Jr., left the early part of this week to visit relatives in North Carolina. Dr. Jones will also attend the meeting of the National Medical Association, which meets in Raleigh. Mr. Edward Awkard, tonsorialist in Prof. J. W. Allen, and his wife, spent last week visiting in Atlantic City and Salem. N. J. H. Murphy, Jr., who has been ending a few days with his sister Eva Purdy, of Somerset, Pa., sequent to his stay of a week Pittsburgh, returned home Tuesday of this week. Dr. E. Verry Stokes spent two /s/ this week attending the Civic Grand Lodge convention Pierstown. M. Lavinia S. Henry, of the American Ledger force, is in the week in Richmond,legate to the St. Luke's. and Mrs. Milburn Bell. of J. E. Monument street are adding two weeks at Cambridge, Md. Miss Florence Thomas and Miss Addie Woolford, of 1538 E. Monument street are spending three weeks at Cambridge, Md. Miss Frances Murphy, who re- cently returned from a summer course in the University of Penns- vania, left the city Saturday, to send a few weeks with her mother mother at Somerset, Pa. Rannah Smith, general of the Y. W. C. A., re- Monday from a month's Boston, Mass., and Atlantic Ms Edna Johnson. Unitytype or at the Afro American office, is confined to Provi- sional hospital, with a slight attack critis. Ms Bertha Perry, of Raleigh, passed thru the city this enroute to Washington. here she visited the office of o-American Ledger. Maggie Richardson, of 697 street, has gone to Phila- tor two weeks, visiting She will also spend 10 Atlantic City with her Miss Elsie Richardson. Mr. Walter Pinderhughes, the well-known piano tuner, of Druid Hill avenue, has gone to spend three weeks visiting his parents and friend in Providence, R. I. Dr. Job A. Robinson, of 611 N. Caroline S- seet, will go to Raleigh, N. C., at week to attend the session of the National Medical Conven- tion. William A. Creditt, of Virginia, was a recent visitor. James Jackson, who has been home, 2017 Druid Hill convalescing. Bry Johnson, of 1802 avenue, is visiting Virginia. L. Bias, of 402 N. street, is spending her Atlantic City. Mason, of 1421 Argyle gone to Atlantic City. Jackson has returned er spending a ten day North Carolina and Mrs. Charles T. Mason and daughters, Martha, Lillian and Inez, of 1139 N. Carey street, have gone to Atlantic City to spend their vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Hicks, of 1703 McCulloh street, have gone to White Pine, Pa., to spend a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Griffin, of 1514 E. Monument street are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, in Gordonsville, Va. Mr. R. B. Kane and Miss Viola Handy will spend their vacation in Norfolk, Va. On their way home they will stop at Richmond and Washington. Mr. Edgar Frisby, of 1009 N. Carrollton avenue, is spending his vacation at Philadelphia and Atlantic City Mrs. Olena Bowser Payne of 713 Gold street and Miss Rosie Wilke of 1006 Carrollton avenue have gone to Atlantic City for two weeks. Mr. John Ewell and wife will leave this week to spend their vacation in Virginia Mr. Harvey R. Williams, of Presstman street spent the weekend in Cape May and Wildwood, N. J.; last week. Miss Sarah R. Brooks, of 303 N. Pine street, is spending ten days in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mr. John H. Wilson and little granddaughter, Irene, of 1125 Druid Hill avenue, will be guests at the Banneker Hotel, Cape May, during the remainder of August. Mr. and Mrs. Addison Ford have gone to Lawrenceville, Va., to visit Mrs. Sarah Davis, and will return about the first of September to their home in Catonsville. Mr. John T. Barnes has left the city for Sassafras, Va., to spend the remainder of the summer with his wife and mother-in-law, and will return in the fall. Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Chissell are spending a portion of their vacation in Atlantic City, from whence they will go to Newport, R. I. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hoban and Miss Gertrude Hoban were the guests of Miss Irene Hoban and Mrs. Mary E. Carr of N. street, N. W. Washington last Sunday. Mr. Clarence E. Bowman, manager of the Crescent Concert Orchestra, accompanied them. A concert was given at the residence of Mr. James' on 20th street, featuring Mr. Hoban at the piano and Mr. C. Bowman with the trombone. Mrs. Eliza K. Medley, of 1427 E. Monument street, has returned from a visit to Atlantic City. Mrs. Chambers and her daughter. Mrs. Violet Wright, both of 529 W. Cross street, have gone to Nanticoke, Md., for a short stay. The Misses Cobey and their brother, Master Jefferson, of 806 China street, are visiting relatives in Calvert county. Mrs. Sophie Kell, of 606 S. Eutaw street, is visiting relatives in Cavert county. Prof. and Mrs. Dwight O. W. Holmes, who have been spending the summer at Harper's Ferry, are expected to return within a fortnight. Mr. and Mrs. George H Douglass, of 810 Vine street have returned from a visit to Atlantic City. Mrs. Adelaide Butler, of 810 Vine street, is spending a week in Virginia. Mrs. Robert Hilton, of 554 Dolphin street, and Mrs. Horace Tingle, of 515 W. Hoffman street, are visiting friends in Frederick county, Hagerstown and Harpers Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Langston have returned from a visit to Atlantic City, where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Fooks. Mrs. Hattie Green, of 1045 Argyle avenue, has returned from a visit to friends in Crisfield and Annapolis. Mrs. Cora V. Murray, of 532 W. Biddle street, was called to Mutual, Md., where her mother, Mrs. E. J. Gray, lies seriously ill. Miss Vivian V. Carpenter, of Druid Hill avenue, left the city Friday to visit friends in Washington. Misses Edna E. and Blondine Brown left the city this week for Germantown, Pa., to spend their THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THE RAILWAY Under the Management of the Lima Building JAMES F. STEWARD, Manager GEN. GEORGE H. CARTER, Advance Agent DR. J. W. ROBERTS, Treasurer We have invited all fraternal organizations to join us, and make this a great day. We have arranged to reward the best drilled company with Forty Dollars ($40) in Gold. Come and See the Competetive Drill. The contest is Free for All. The field will be under the command of Gen. George H. Carter. First Regiment, K. of P., under command of Brig. L. 3. Williams; First Regiment of Patriarchie, Col. T. B. Slater; the Boys' Brigade under the command of Gen. George H Carter; Adjt., Col. Medley, first battalion Major Moody. Boys Scouts under command of Scout Master T. P. Wilson and George Brown. All Marching Clubs are welcome to enter the contest. It will be strictly military movements. For any information see Advance Agent G. H. Carter, 1914 Druid Hill Avenue, 506 or 514 Biddle Street. ROUND TRIP $1.50 Tickets on Sale at Fennell's Pharmacy, Druid Hill Avenue and Biddle Street; Stokes & Derry's, Oxford and, Druid Hill Avenue; Young's, Druid Hill Avenue; Wright's, Druid Hill a and Presstm n Street and Gen. Williamsi 1104 N. Carey Street. MUSIC BY THREE BANDS AND ONE ORCHESTRA Boat leaves Pier 8, Light Street; at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning, September 2nd. Don't Miss It. The Cheapest Excursion ever given for the distance. Secure your MR. MORRIS BROOKS Entered into rest at his late residence, Thursday, August 13th, at 10 p. in., Morris Brooks, husband of Etta Brooks, and brother of Joseph Brooks, passing peacefully away at 222 N. Carlton street. Mr. Brooks had been sick for several months and he knew the end was near. Surrounded by a faithful wife and devoted brother, and numerous friends and well-wishers, both white and colored, every care and attention was given this good man. Mr. Brooks had been in the employ of Mr. John S. Kelly, the widely known contractor, of 1106 W. Saratoga street, for 40 years, as the foreman, and had charge of all the important work. The floral offerings were most beautiful. The cozy little parlor, where the remains lay in a handsome casket, covered with broad-cloth, with its massive trimmings of silver and the lighted candles and the soft whispers of the vast throng who viewed the remains, made an indescribable and solemn scene, long to be remembered. Mr. Kelly's tribute was a handsome mound six feet long and nearly two feet wide. Dick Grafe sent an appropriate ring. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Venable sent a large clock of beautiful flowers; Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Lee, a handsome design of palms and roses. The other floral tributes were handsome and elegant. The funeral procession from the home to the church and the cemetery was seen and recognized by a great number of people. A requiem High Mass was celebrated by Father C. A. Evers, who was assisted by Father Aunciam, of St. Barnabas Church. This ended the impressive funeral ceremony and the last sad rites over one who was loved and revered by all. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Charles E. Janes. THE BOYS' COLUMN By C. A. Carey Many residents of East Baltimore were taken by surprise last Sunday morning, when all unannounced; twenty of Waters choir boys and their friends were seen with grips and etc., hastening to leave the city. By short cuts and rapid pace, the cars were soon reached and away they wisked to enjoy a day of real country life. Finally a voice was heard "All out for Fairfield" Then some hustling, each to seize his own case and be the first off. Two teams were sent to the station to convey the boys up the country. Another scramble and all were in and soon the station was left far behind in a cloud of dust. Then singing, for every heart was happy. Everybody and everything knew that something unusual was taking place in Fairfield. Past cornfields and tomato patches, gardens and all until at last the First Baptist Church, Fairfield was reached. Following a very cordial invitation from the officiary of the church, a few days ago, through the courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lewis, of Baltimore, arrangements were made at once by Waters boys to render assistance. So upon arrival and after an informal meeting of new friends and the pastor, Rev. John Widgeon, all hastened to the vesty, were robed, and marched to the choir loft. Here, before and after the sermon a series of anthems, plantation melodies and hymns were rendered. Much favorable comment followed each number. The choir was ably assisted by Mrs. Cecil Lewis, soprano; Master James Smith, baritone; Master Raymond Brown; soprano; Mr. Clarence Wicks, bass and Mr. Benjamin Guest, tenor. At the conclusion of the service all were invited to the home of Deacon Palmer for dinner. Of course it was just impossible to decline this invitation, so over they went, now about twenty-five strong—for a few Fairfield friends had by this time joined the party. Here around a well Made of Cocoanut Oil and Lily-White Petrolatum Combined with a well-known skin food, it is the finest scalp massage ever offered for the growing and preservation of the hair. Makes and keeps the hair straight, soft and silky. For Sale by all Druggists—Price 10c and 25c Manufactured by LaRUE CHEMICAL CO., Baltimore, Md. WE HAVE EVERY FACILITY FOR THE CORRECT EXAMINA TION AND TREATMENT OF THE EYE===AND THE PRODUC TION OF THE NEEDED LENS= ES ON THE PREMISES. 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Just why this was so is not exactly known, but all supposed since each had put away an extra supply of chicken and cream that they could not help being extra happy. After that every chicken that saw Brown and Saunders in Fairfield ran for his life. The teams were soon ready and after a brief exchange of greetings and hasty good-byes, all were seated and drove to the station. Upon reaching Baltimore, everybody declared the trip a rare treat. Among those who enjoyed the trip were: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lewis, Mrs. Besie Walker, Miss Emily Wicks, Miss Della Wicks, Masters Benjamin Guest, Eral Bundy, George Franklin, Raymond Brown, Clarence Wicks, James Smith, Clarence Saunders, Master Gasaway, Herbert Sturgis, Bernard Jennings, John Jennings, Albert Bundy and Alfred Garnet. Master Albert Bunday, reporter, assisted. 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She was a member of Leadenhall Street Baptist Church. The Kenny was a graduate of the High and Training School and has been a teacher in the local public schools for several years.