The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXIII. NO.1 Report of the Secretary-Treasurer Shows an Increase of Over Seven Thousadd in Membership Richmond, Va., August 26—The annual session of the Right Worthy Grand Council of the Independent Order of St. Luke, held there last week, brought together 400 delegates and many visitors represeting 24 States. Mrs. Minnie Banks, of Macon, Ga., the richworthy grand chief, presided. "The session were held in the Sixth M. Zion Baptist Church, of which the late Rev. John Jasper, of "Sun Do Move" fame, was pastor. At the formal opening exercises address were delivered by prominent men and women of the race. Mayor Ainslee also delivered an address. The annual report of the secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, showed that nearly 7000 adult members had been added to the order during the past year and the order was in healthy financial condition. Her report, which had been gone over by an expert accountant, was approved. In a report Mrs. Walker urged continue efforts for the upbuilding of order. ing in order. The row members, she said, were 33 adults and 4,383 juveniles. The order has nearly 30,000 adult numbers and 8,893 juvenile members, according to Mrs. Wills's report. Adult death claims amounting to $54,731.16 were for 505 members and $11,045 was paid for 29 juvenile thems. Death claims for 22 past life amounts to $450 were paid. The total receipts from a sources during the year were $94,457.81. The St. Luke bank was reported to be in a nourishing condition. Mrs. Bess Anderson, of Washington, the deputy for Maryland, reported 22 councils in Maryland, of which 7 are located in Baltimore. Her report stated that death claims aggregating 1,100 were paid 10 members. Impressive memorial services were held for A. Webster Davis, William W. Liels, both of this city; Mrs. Matie R. Bowen and Mrs. Victoria Waller, both of Washington, who have died since the last session. Portraits of each of the deceased were unveiled, following the eulogies. Mrs. Maggie Walker presided. There were a number of social features during the session, which came to an end last Thursday. Maryland was represented by 12 delegates. SCHOOL CONDITIONS IN ALABAMA CRITICISED Birmingham, Ala., August 27. At a recent session of the Alabama Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias the committee on education, in its report, commended the work that the various schools and colleges maintained by the church and private institutions are doing for the race. Speaking of the lack of the good public school facilities, the report said: "We find that in many counties there are almost no school-houses in which to conduct a school. Many of the schools are being taught in some lodge hall or church where there is not sufficient light or ventilation. Much of the high death rate among our people is due to the bad health brought about by young children being taught in schools with poor ventilation and sometimes which have no desks." WAR CRIPPLES LIBERIAN TRADE Much Suffering May Result as African Republic Depends Upon Warring Nations for Food Supplies London, August 28.—That the European war situation has crippled the export and import trade of Liberia was asserted by a delegation of prominent Liberians who visited the American Embassy Wednesday, Judge T. McCants Stewart of the Liberian Supreme Court, who was the spokesman, asked the aid of America in saving his country from distress due to the European war situation, which has resulted in a paralysis of trade to and from Europe. "Two-thirds of the trade of Liberia," he said, "is with the German Empire. Three hundred German ships, as well as a like number from England, called at Liberian ports last year and took away rubber, ivory, palm nuts, fibre and ivory. We hope that America will put on a line of steamers to relieve the trade stagnation that is bound to result." C. D. B. King, the Liberian secretary of State, Postmaster General Mort and John Lewis Morris, secretary of the treasury for the republic, were among those in the delegation. DR. LYON REVIEWS LIBERIAN SITUATION When asked about the paralysis of trade due to the European war situation, Dr. Ernest Lyon, of Baltimore, [the Liberian consul general to the United States, said that the war prevented Liberia from finding a ready market for its productions, as well as stopping imports of necessaries to that country. "The Germans control a monopoly of the Liberian trade," he said. "The British-Liberian Bank was recently sold to German interests and the war means that many in Liberia may be placed in want. Liberia has declared her strict neutrality in the war situation, and a way should be found for America to relieve the country." He said that there was in process of formation an international American-Liberian organization for the promotion of trade, immigration and colonization in that fertile country. He also declared that Liberia had a much better impression of America since the recent visit to this country of Secretary of the Treasury John Lewis Morris. MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN RURAL SCHOOLS (Special to Afro-American.) Charlotte, N. C., August 27. In a report on the work of Negro rural schools during the past year, it is stated that a marked improvement has been made along the line of improving the sanitary conditions of schools, in beautifying school grounds and general improvement of school buildings. The colored people raised $9,300.37 toward new buildings and contributed $6,384.69 in labor. Instruction is now being offered in manual training, cooking, home economies, gardening, stock raising, poultry raising, agriculture and the academic branches. Teachers Training Schools have been organized in three counties. LARGE CROWDS AT ELKS CONVENTION Baltimord Delegation Make An Excellent Showing and Are Wildly Cheered Aleng the Line of March Norfolk, Va., August 28.—After a most eventful session, the fifteenth annual session of the Grand Lodge of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks came to a close last night, Friday with a reception and ball at Armory Hall. The session was attended by representative members of the order from various sections of the country and was voted one of the best yet. The city Council appropriated $400 toward the entertainment of the visitors. The session practically opened Sunday with a sermon by Grand Chaplain of the order, Rev. W. R. Gullins, of New Jersey, at the Bute street Baptist Church. Eureka Lodge of this city, which entertained the visitors, gave a reception at the Queen Street Baptist Church Monday night. In the morning of the same day formal opening services were held. The business sessions were held ir the Tent's Hall. Besides transacting a vast amount of routine business, the order took steps to fight any litigation by the white Elks. The Daughters of Elks, the female auxiliary, also met during the week. The social features during the session were many and the hundred of visitors voted Norfolk an ideal convention city. One of the big features of the session was the annual parade of the order. Two score lodges were in line, and as many band. The Baltimore contingent was dressed in white suit, purple ties, cape with purple lining, white military caps and white canvass shoes. All along the line of march the Monumental Lodge of Baltimore was cheered. Among the Baltimoreans noticed in the parade: were William Smith, exalted ruler of Monumental Lodge; Asa Porter, Charles Dorsey, George W. F. McMechen, delegate to the session; Past Grand Organizer William Lewis, Samuel T. Hemsley, Theophilus Dorsey, Edward James, Samuel Taylor, Dolbert Jackson, Robert Elliott, Charles E. Gladden, Henry Sisco, Singleton Wilson, Nelson Price and Jeremiah Hill. The following committee of local management looked after the entertainment of the visiting hosts: J. M. Harrison, exalted ruler of Eureka Lodge; J. J. Corprew, Abraham Cooke, J. H. Whittaker, William Nicholson, Abraham Woodhouse, Dr. James E. Mills, R. A. Brown, W. E. Baxter, George Webb, John Gale, L. Penrose, D. Alston, J. Carhoon, C.R Proctor, William Yaney, C. R. Nelson, Abraham Tully, Benjamin Hamilton, George Clark, Lewis T. Bowden, Walter Myers and J. A. Jones. GRADUATE NURSE ASSSONCIATION HOLD SESSION IN NORFOLK. Norfolk, Va., August 27.—The Colored Graduate Nurses Association, at its annual session here last week elected the following officers: Mrs. C. Sharpe Morgan, president; Mrs Vorhees Banks, Mrs. Louisa Watkins, vice presidents; Miss Leonora Hayes, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Octavia Gilliam, recording secretary; Mr. M. L. Kemp, treasurer. Mr. Delaware Blackburn of Philadelphia was in the city last week the guest of his sister, Mrs. Walter Green of 1726 Division street. NORFOLK TO HAVE FIRST HOSPITAL Lambert's Hospital to be First of its King in Virginia for the Exclusive Use of Colored People Norfolk, Va., Aug. 27.—In the presence of several hundred people, the corner-stone of the Lamberts Point Hospital, the first building of its kind to be erected in Virginia for the exclusive care of colored people, was laid Tuesday afternoon, under the auspices of Rising Sun Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M. The address incident to the laying of the corner stone was delivered by Editor P. B. Young, of the Journal and Guide, and music for the occasion was furnished by the Premier Military Band. Located at the corner of Parker avenue and Forty-second street, the Lamberts Point Hospital for colored patients only, will cost a little more than $10,000 will contain quarters for 16 patients, and is amply provided with modern operating rooms and facilities, waiting rooms, verahdas and all modern conveniences. Work on the structure was begun about June 15, money for the hospital having been subscribed by Dr. Wilbur A. Drake and several hundred other people, and its completion is anticipated not later than November 1. Dr. Drake will be the physician in charge and the hospital will be at the service of Norfolk's colored physicians and their consulting staff. Dr. Drake stated yesterday he believed this institution would permit of a more general cooperation on the part of the colored physicians and citizens with the department of health. This is the first time in the history of Virginia that a cornerstone has been in aid for a building designed solely for the care of colored people, although there is such an institution in Richmond. This was, however, formerly a residence and was made over as well as was possible for hospital needs. HARVARD ORATOR GETS JOB St. Louis, Mo., August 27.—A. L. Jackson, of Englewood, N. J., class orator at Harvard University last June, and prominent athlete has been appointed student secretary of the Y. M. C. A. His headquarters will be in this city and he will endeavor to spread Y. M. C. work and athletics in colored colleges and universities. Secretary Jackson intends to keep up his work as a hurdler and will return to Harvard University next spring to train students along that line. He believes that he will regain his old time speed despite the fact that he had to undergo an operation on the muscles and the bone of one of his legs last spring. BAPTISTS TO BUILD MAGNIFICENT EDIFICE Kinston. August 25.—The Free Will Baptist congregation in the northeastern part of the city is preparing to build what will probably be the finest home owned by a church of the denomination in the country. The building to be erected at East and Blount streets, will cost $12,000 or $15,000 and will be the handsomest colored church in Kinston. The colored Free Will Eupstists are stronger in this section than anywhere else in the United States. The denomination is confined principally to the Southern States. PRICE THREE CENTS TRAVEL BY RAIL IN GERMANY One Can Travel in the Land of The Kaiser at the Rate of One Cent a Mile. Gets Courteous Treatment From Bremen on the seacoast to the university town of Jena, which is in central Germany, the distance is two hundred miles as the crow flies. By rail these two hundred are stretched into two hundred and eighty—a ten hour ride, with a change of cars at Hale and later Naumburg. We are able to purchase a thru ticket, second class at the rate of a little more than one cent a mile. In all there are four classes of coaches on German railways. The largest number of people use the third class, which differ from the second only in the fact that a section seats eight people instead of six and the seats are not upholstered. No one but a millionaire or a fool, we, we advised, would travel first class. The first class section appears to differ from the second chiefly in furnishings. Only the poorest classes and laborers travel fourth class and their fares are only a pittance. The German coaches are divided crosswise into sections; sometimes an aisle extends thru the car on one side, but oftener, the conductor walks along a sideboard outside the car from section to section, pretty much as American railway conductors on open cars. The coaches are not so long or so broad as those in America, and the same is true of the engines which are only slightly larger than those used in railway construction in the United States. The roadbed is not so well constructed and the net result is that travel is not as comfortable or as rapid as in America. Hannover, formerly the capital of the kingdom of Hannover, that gave England its line of German kings, now a Prussian province, is seventy six miles from Bremen and is reached in two hours. Here then is a halt of twenty minutes and all passengers entrain in order to stretch their legs a little, as one old gentleman expressed it, but chiefly as far as I could see, to refresh themselves with beer and sandwiches, dispensed at booths on the platform. Hannover presents a typical German railway station; the tracks separated by platforms form a sort of elevated structure, while below are waiting rooms, ticket offices and baggage rooms. The waiting rooms are real large restaurants furnished with tables and chairs, and a buffet that takes up the whole end of the room. In the ticket offices the agents themselves print the tickets as required by means of an automatic contrivance. These tickets are punched by the gate-keeper as you enter the train shed, are examined only by the conductor, and collected by the gate-keeper as you pass out of the train shed at your destination. The conductor did not call "all aboard" as the train was about to start again, but went along from section to section and politely asked the passengers to take their seats, and when we were inside he closed the door and went, to the next. When all were closed the train started. At Hannover a dining car was attached and at frequent intervals the porter came through calling tea and coffee; these were served in the sections of the dining car. My fellow travelers, five in number, were on their way to Goslan, which lies at the foot of Germanys' most famous mountains, the Haiz. None of us knew the other on beginning the journey, but starting with the weather and the points of departure and destination, a friendly conversation arose which ended only at Goslar, where they said good-bye and wished me a happy journey. The conductor was no less cordial; he recognized the button that I wore, and came in from time to time to speak of the things worth noting as we passed them, of the connections and how they could be made, and finally at the first change of cars in Halle, gave me into the hands of a porter, who for the sum of 30 pfennig, seven and one-half cents, conducted me, carrying the baggage thru a maze of platforms and gateways into the next train. From Goslar to Hallevia Halberstadt, we travel thru the region made famous by the German writers, who have spoken of its beauties in poem and prose, and especially as glorified in the "Journey thru the Harz" by Henrich Heine. Thropt this region the farms are not so numerous as formerly; instead of the large fields, there is the hill-side decorated with a half dozen different kinds of growing things, and between the hills often nestle two or three homesteads with their peaked gables and red tile roofs. These tiles predominate everywhere I do not remember having seen a tin roof in Germany. On the right we pass the Brocken, which rises nearly 3,800 feet above sea level, the highest mountain in Central Germany. Tradition says that this is the meeting place of the witches on the eve of the first of May, St. Walpurgis night, and this has been immortalized in the "Wapurgia Night" of Gothe's "Faset." At Naumburg, we change cars again for Jena, and are transferred from the main to the branch line. Here we meet a population that is chiefly rural. Along the way, women have been observed working in the fields and driving the haywagons with the men. Now they appear with bundles with huge baskets, resembling the section of a pyramid, strapped to their backs. A fellow traveler drew the comparison that was my mind. In America, said the same class of women work in doors in stuffy rooms or over stoves; here in Germany they work no whit harder in the open, are healthier, and live longer. Men and children carry knapsacks made of stout green canvas; some of them are without hats and bear stout sticks for mountain climbing. The railway ascends the valley of the Saale river. On either side are wooded hills with now and then the picturesque ruins of an ancient castle. Weary and travel worn we lea the train at Jena after the all-day journey and permit the possible indiscretion of calling the first hotel porter that we see, careless of where he may lead, if only a place of rest Editors note—This was the last letter received from Mr. Murphy prior to the breaking out of hosti- ilities in Europe. Inquiries made at the State Department at Wash- ington, have thus far failed locate him. HENRY LINCON JOHNSON FRATERNIZES. Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 28.—Henry Lincoln Johnson, former Recorder of Deeds at Washington and deputy grand master of Odd Fellows, has been here during the week fraternizing with his old fellow-townmen. He says that he expects to succeed Edward H. Morris as grand master of the Odd Fellows. Mr. Johnson delivered an address before the Y. M. C. A. Sunday. PROF. LOCKS APPOINTED PRINCIPAL. Mr. Benjamin H. Locks, of this city has been appointed principal of one of the colored schools of Ypsilanti, Mich. The school has an attendance of about eighty percent colored pupils but has a complete white faculty with the exception of Mr. Locks. CONVENTION OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS North Carolina State Body Meets In Durham. PROGRAM OF MANY TOPICS. Delegates and Visitors In Large Numbers Enjoy Contact With Leaders of Religious Thought—President A. M. Moore Recommends Increase In Annual Funds For Educational Work. Durham, N. C.—From the singing of the first anthem by the augmented chorus of a hundred voices down to the last benediction there was an atmosphere of cordial fellowship and mutual co-operation in the legislation, deliberations and discussions of the state Baptist Sunday school convention, which met here recently. More than 500 delegates and visitors were present. Dr. A. M. Moore, the president, being inexpetiated by a severe kick from his horse the previous night, was unable to officiate, and Dr. E. M. Brawley provided. Dr. Brawley with few but thoughtful words welcomed the delegates on behalf of the church and introduced Mr. C. C. Spandling. Mr. Spandling extended greetings to the convention on behalf of the delegates of Durham and introduced Mayor W. J. Brogden. The mayor is a forceful speaker, possessing a rare knowledge of the problems of Christianity, fortified by extended practical experience and a natural simplicity of purpose. His address was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic applause. Dr. E. E. Smith of Fayetteville responded to the welcome addresses. The annual sermon was preached by Dr. C. S. Brown of Winton, N. C. The president's annual address was read by A. L. Hobsey. The address opened with a retrospective fore- JOHN H. BURKE PRESIDENT A. M. MOORE thought, in which the work of the past year was reviewed. The need of cooperation and closer contact between the church and Sunday school and a suggestion offered that the fund maintained by the convention for the aid of deserving girls who are attending school be increased to $500 per year were also points of interest in the president's address. Dr. Moore favored a plan to help promote, control and maintain the theological department of Shaw university, making this institution the recognized head of the educational work in the state. He also favored institute work for Sunday school teachers in district conveniences. Dr. A. W. Pegues, the corresponding secretary, followed the president's address with his annual report. His findings and recommendations included better equipment and more literature for the Baptist schools of the state; a closer relationship between the state convention and the district convention; an increase in the scholarships for deserving girls to $25, and more attention to the orphan asylums. The newly appointed missionary secretary, Rev. M. A. Tally, made an encouraging report. The report of Colonel James H Young, the treasurer, was convincing proof that the convention is making rapid progress. "Teacher Training" and "Sunday School Evangelism" were subjects ably discussed by Dr. E. M. Brawley and Rev. A. B. Vincent. Dr. S. N. Vass travelling secretary of the American Baptist Publication society, delivered a highly instructive Bible lecture. The round table discussion, led by Dr. E. E. Smith and Rev. J. H. Moore, were very interesting and helpful. The receipts of this session amounted to $1.100. A. Layman's Missionary association was organized and will hold its next meeting at Hamlet, N. C., in November. Professor J. W. Palsley was elected president and Professor J. A. Dyer corresponding secretary. Labor Day Festivities, Montclair, N. J. The citizens of Montclair, N. J., have arranged for a grand demonstration on Labor day, which will include an industrial and civic parade, speaking and a big luncheon. Dr. Booker T. Washington and party will be the special guests of the occasion. Dr. Washington and party will tour New Jersey Sept. 7 to 0. Inclusive, beginning at Morristown Monday, Sept. 7. National Independent Organization to Hold Convention in New York. The Rev. Brown Cummon, president of the National Independent Political league, in his final message to the members of the organization regarding the coming annual meeting, says: "Dear Fellow Commander—The preliminary call for the seventh annual meeting of the National Independent Political league has already been published. The call, however, was issued before the exact date and place for the meeting could be determined. Now that it is settled as to when and where we shall convene it remains only to announce the same and to add a brief word of earnest appeal to our people in all sections of the United States to awake and to get together in self defense of their own most vital civil, social and political interests. "The meeting will be held in the Bethel church. New York city, from Sept. 7 to 9, inclusive. "We feel necessarily fortunate in being able to announce that the seventh annual meeting of the N. L. P. L. is to be held in New York city in the new edifice of the Robeil A. M. E. church, of which the Rev. B. W. Arnett, D. D. is pastor. We are to meet on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the 7th and 8th, just previous to the great national Epistle convention to be held in the city of Philadelphia. "The determined purpose of the league is to assist in leading our Negro American population out of political bondage, to wage perpetual and eternal war against any and all kinds of segregation based on race or color and to restore the federal franchise to our oppressed brethren in the southern states. These needed reforms cannot, we believe, be successfully accomplished for us by our friends of other races. While we appreciate their interest and welcome their assistance, we know that they who would be free must themselves strike the blow? We must as a fundamental factor in the struggle produce and follow our own leaders, and we must get together and work and fight for ourselves or we can never be free. "At any necessary cost and sacrifice we must educate the masses of our people to become an independent, race loving people. The impression that has been deliberately built up and published worldwide that we are a child race and therefore are not to be dealt with as other races is a false claim that we must as a people blow to atoms. This false impression has been studiously disseminated through out this and other civilized countries, taken up and expounded by teachers, editors and politicians everywhere. Such damaging impressions of our people should begin to stir us to action. "We therefore call upon not only the members of the league, but upon all self respecting men and women of color to cooperate and join with us in our struggle for equal civil, social and political rights as American citizens. Come to our annual meeting, join the league or give it your moral and financial support. Organize branch leagues plan to attend the meetings, assist financially and in every other way possible. Let all churches, lodges, civic, literary and equal rights societies send delegates, and let us demonstrate to the world that we are determined to become American freemen. "Yours for freedom. "BYRON GENNER, President." CAPABLE BUSINESS WOMAN What Miss Anna M. Vann is Doing in the Newspaper Field. One of the most capable newspaper women connected with any of our many thrifty race journals is Miss Anna M. Vann, the traveling subscription agent for the Norfolk (Va.) Journal and Guide. During the past year, since the meeting of the National Negro Press association held in Philadelphia Miss Vann has made a thorough canvass of several states, securing a large number of subscriptions in each and interesting our people along other lines of profitable endeavor. Miss Vann is not only an expert subscription agent, but also knows how to write a news article. The Journal and Guide carried in its issue of Aug. 1 a two column article by Miss Vann describing the progress of the race in Winston-Salem, N. C. She has actually traveled 25,000 miles during the past three years and has secured over 14,000 subscribers for the Journal and Guide. We congratulate this energetic young woman on the good work which she is doing and also Editor P. B. Young for his good fortune in securing Miss Vann's services as field subscription agent. The Downingtown Industrial School. The coming school year at the Downingtown Agricultural and Industrial school at Downingtown, Pa. from present indications will be the largest in attendance of students in its history. President William A. Creditt Mrs. M. P. S. Tribbitt, field agent, and other officials have been busily engaged this summer acquaint ing the public with the advantages which the institution offers to the boys and girls of the race for self help. New Weekly Paper In Montclair, N. J. The Eastern Observer is the name of a promising six column weekly paper which recently made its appearance in Montclair, N. J. J. E. Sadler is the editor and owner of the Observer which has a territory in which to circulate where there is no other paper published by our race. The National Negro Press association welcomes the newcomer into its membership and wishes Editor Sadler much success. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Our Curious Brain. A wonderful piece of self analysis, worthy of St. Augustine, which occurs in one of John Donne's funeral sermons gives poignant expression to what must doubtless have been a common condition of so sensitive a brain: "I throw myself down in my chamber, and I call in and invite God and his angels together, and when they are there I neglect God and his angels for the noise of a fly, for the rattling of a coach, for the whining of a dog. I talk on in the same posture of prayer, eyes lifted up, knees bowed down, as though I prayed to God, and if God should ask me when I last thought of God in that prayer I cannot tell. Sometimes I find that I forget what I was about, but when I began to forget it I cannot tell. A memory of yesterday's pleasures, a fear of tomorrow's dangers, a straw under my knee, a noise in mine ear, a chimera in my brain, troubles me in my prayer." It is this brain turned inward upon itself and darting out on every side in purely random excursions that was responsible. I cannot doubt, for all the contradictions of a career in which the inner logic is not at first apparent. -Fortnightly Review. Hospital Efficiency A highly developed efficiency system in saving time and trouble for the staff is used in a London hospital. Indicators bearing the names of the officials, house doctors and some of the staff doctors are located in many rooms and hallways, and these indicators show at all times whether or not any one of the officials is in the hospital and available for consultation. When each doctor comes into the building a button is pressed that makes it known on all the indicators that he has arrived; and when he goes out the indicators are made to record that fact. The indicators also show the word "engaged" which means that the official or doctor is not to be disturbed—a push on a button in the official room accomplishing this. Thus, in any part of the hospital, at any time, each doctor knows and each nurse knows when the various officials and doctors may be asked to give attention to any matter—Saturday Evening Post. Gods of Machinery. The ceremony of populating the gods which are supposed to reside in the printing machinery is annually performed by the Hindu members of the Times of Malaya printing staff. The usually possessive machine and composing rooms are turned into weird caverns of mystery, dimly lit by candles and oil lamps, and odorous with the heavy scent of incense and perfumes. Every machine is garlanded, and was placed before it an offering of "makan." Like and bananas and cakes are the portion of each machine according in its size and importance; even the "stone" comes in for a share of the gifts. At the appointed time brazers, containing smoking camphor and coconut oil, are carried round and held before each machine, while the power engine, whose god presumably is regarded as a particularly aggressive personage, is "smoked" for a specially long period—Times of Malaya. Von Moltke and His Snuff. During the Prussian advance in the Franco-Prussian war Von Motke continued to pick pieces of snuff. When he was told that MacMahon was marching northward he exclaimed, "He is surely mad!" and forthwith nearly emptied his snuffbox as he retreated to his tent to organize, the plans that culminated in the tremendous conflict of Sedan. At the end of the war Von Motke received a bill from the military stores with this item: "For one pound of snuff supplied to General Von Motke, 1 thunder." The great soldier paid it without a murmur. Accounting For Patrick Henry. Accounting For Patrick Henry. It is related that Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase on stopping at the birthplace of Patrick Henry in Virginia explained: "What an atmosphere! What a view. What glorious mountains! No wonder Patrick Henry grew here!" Whereupon an honest native dryly remarked that the atmosphere, the view and the mountains had been there for ages, but that only one Patrick Henry had been produced. Quite a Difference When a woman winds a towel around her head and calls for a bucket of water it means the beginning of a big day, but when a man winds a towel around his head and calls for water it means the end of a big night. -Attanta Constitution. Comparisons. "I like athletics for girls. You ought to see how my daughter can run up a rope." "And you ought to see how mine can run up a bill."—Baltimore American. Woman's Advantage. It's easy for a woman to clean up. She can rub a little powder on her nose and cheeks, but a man has to take off his collar and necktie and wash.-Detroit Free Press. Left Exe For Microscope LEFT EYE FOR microscopes. In microscopic work use the left eye rather than the right, says the American Machinist. Astigmatism and other eye troubles occur more frequently in the right eye. Sea Otter Skins Sea otter skins measure 48 by 21 inches. The best color is a dark bl ish brown, almost black. A perfect skin in this color is worth $4,000. Habit. It not resisted, soon becom gives-ir. Afro=American Business Directory W. A. Jones' Tonsorial Parlor Successor to W. H. Moss ...1423 Pennsylvania' Avenue... Professional Buff Hair Cutter Children's Hair Cutting C. & P. Phone FRANK A.; SIMMONS House Painter 1932 DRUID HILL' AVENUE GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1216 FENNA AVENUE Shoe Repairing While You Wait My work has no equal. My prices can't be beat Work called for and delivered WM. H. LAYTON EXPRESS FOR HIRE 606 LANVALE STREET Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of City and R.K. Depots Telephone Madisou 3736 Y Character is the Best Capital WM. R. PARKER Real Estate Broker and Investor Property bought and sold on easy terms 917 Druid Hill Avenue MRS. NAMIE E. JONES HAIR DRESSER Will buy your Combins. Good Prices Given. Try my Gem Tonic and Gem Pomade. Guaranteed to Make Hair Grow 1506 PRESSTMAN STREET D. Webb Johns 1502 N. MOUNT STREET Phone Madison 48124 Bibles Book Agent Solicitor for the Afro-American Ledger IT IS TIME FOR INDIVIDUAL DRINKING CUPS SEE D. H. MURPRY 628 NORTH EUTAW STREET JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embalmer 1107 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone [Mt. Vernon 854 Your Patronage Will Be Highly Appreciated If You Stop At JONES' QUICK LUNCH ROOM Meals at All Hours 709 Baker Street Baltimore, Md. CHARLES CHASE 942 DRUID HILL AVENUE Ice Cream Parlor. Soda Water, Candies, Harlequin Bricks, 30 Cents. Soft Drinks, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco. Phone Madison 381S-M WILLIAM J. JOHNSON Funeral Director and Embalmer 586 Baker Street, Corner Brunt Streei Branch Office: 21 Carroll Avenue CHAIRS RE-CANED Joseph Thompson & Co. 1119 N. DALLAS STREET Phone, Wolf 5691-Y MILBURN BELL Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing and Dyeing in All Its Branches Work called for and Delivered at Low- The Dolphin Ice Cream Parlor Ice Cream Sodas. Sundeas of All Kinds-Large Dishes and Well Flavored. Fine Confectionaries, Soft Drinks, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco. Your patronage solicited C.T. CHAMBERS, Prose T. C. CHAMBERS, Prop. 526 Dolphin St., Baltimore, Md. INDIGESTION For Complete Information Address Mme. M. A. Green 1813 Walsh Street Baltimore, Md. Enclose a Red Stamp for Reply NOTICE! The Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention will meet with the First Baptist Church, Raleigh, N. C., September, 1 to 6. Delegates and others intending going will communicate with Rev. C. E. Askew, pastor of the church. Rev. C. S. Brown, D.D., President Rev. Dr. W. N. Alexander, Cor. Sect'y. 1625 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore, Md. BROWN'S PHARMACY Jefferson and Eden Sts. Prescriptions scientifically compounded. Toilet Articles, Soda Water and Patent Medicines at reduced prices. Dr. Chas Brown, Prop. Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite, courteous and expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions. Open day and night. To the Friends and Patr ALEX. HEMSLEY F I wish to announce to the general public that of my late father and will endeavor to sustain efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thankin and hoping for a continuance of the same. I SAMUEL T. H FUNERAL DIRECTOR at the Friends and Patrons of the late HEMSLEY Funeral Director and Embaler announce to the general public that I have taken up father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he taker and Embaler. Thanking the public for a for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully y SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY GENERAL DIRECTOR & EMBA I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours. FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE: 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Funerals from $75.00 Up 'Phone Mt. Vernon 2578 JOHN H. & TO 142 W. HILL ST. THE UP-TO-DATE UN Who can unrish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, tts., from his own stables at the most rea- come to see him, ju- South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 FELIX B. PY 102 E. Mulberry St. ::::FUNERAL DIR C. & P. PHC No Branches. Not Connected A reward will be offered for the sons doing business un- Felix B. Pye Phone. Mt. Vernon GEM PREPAR JOHN H. * TOADVIN. 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER fish & funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for which you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties own stables at the most reasonable rates. come to see him, just call South 396-Y. 142 W. 5138 826 Dr. FELIX B. PYE, Sr. Mulberry St. Nr. O FUNERAL DIRECTOR C. & P. PHONE hes. Not Connected with any o rd will be offered for the detection ns doing business under the name Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone. Mt. Vernon 3603 GEM PREPARATIONS QUALITY NOT QUANTITY MRS. MAMIE E. J. HAIRDRESSER 1506 Presstman St., Balti GENUINE HUMAN HAIR--ALL STYLES COM GEM HAIR TONIGS AND POMAEES. ELEC COURSE GIVEN AT REASONABLE TERMS. SEND FOR Who can unrish & funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, ttt., from its own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call FELIX B. PYE, Sr. 102 E. Mulberry St. Nr. Calvert. FUNERAL DIRECTOR: No Branches. Not Connected with any other fir A reward will be offered for the detectionof persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone. Mt. Vernon 3603 MRS. MAMIE E. JONE HAIRDRESSER 1506 Presstman St., Baltimore, M GENUINE HUMAN HAIR--ALL STYLES COMBINGS BOUG GEM HAIR TONICS AND POMAEES. ELECTRIC GOODS GIVEN AT REASONABLE TERMS. SEND FOR CATALOG T. G. MARSHALL, DEALER IN Groceries & Provisions, '..and Poult 535 Dolphin St. We Only Pay Sick Benefi NATIONAL BU EUREKA COUNCIL J. L. 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Murchison, C 2815 GRAVIER STREET Judicious ADVERTISING DIVING WORK ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC COAST The Diving Construction Company Reference: The Central Bank and Trust Company ALL WORK PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO J. L. Murchison, Chief Diver 2815 GRAVIER STREET NEW ORLEANS, LA. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. rons of the late Funeral Directo and Embalmer but I have taken up the business in the reputation he bore as an ing the public for all past favors I am respectfully yours, HEMSLEY & EMBALMER Funerals from $75.00 Up 'Phone Mt. Vernon 2578 LOADVIN..... FREET, INDERTAKER d up) caskets for $3.00 and up Weddings, Parties, Receptions, seasonal le rates. You need not just call YE, Sr. Nr. Calvert. RECTOR::: JONE with any other firm the detection of per- der the name of e. Sr. on 3603 ATIONS BY NOT QUANTITY MIE E. JONE RDRESSER St., Baltimore, N ALL STYLES COMBINGS BOUG ND POMAEES. ELECTRIC GOODS TERMS. SEND FOR CATALOG , Butter, & Egg try... Baltimore, Md. fits REAU OF OF AMERICII 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. Happenings in the State of Marylana DENTON HAPPENINGS eégpecta! to The Afro-American Ledger.) Deston, Md., Aug. 27—Rev. F. vAllen Seaton of Bastville, Va., i4lled the pulpit at Union Bethel A. MLE. Caurch last Sunday morning. Mzs. Sarah Hall, of Philadelphia ig the guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. W, Waymad. | 7 Sigg kisteila Cephas, of Wyoming, Del., is the guest of her sister, Mrs, diary M. Robinson. Quite a number of strangers are in towa working at the factories. The infant daughter of Mrs, Char!es Boston is seriously ill. Mr, Richard Bailey was the guest of his parents, Mr: and Mrs. A. J. Bailey last Sunday. ‘Mrs, C. Bailey Casson was elect- ed delegate to the Women’s Mite Missionary Society which convenes nt Waters A. ME. Church, Balti. more, in September. GZuse Misses Mary E. and Sarah ‘ogscon gave @ fine lawn party al their resideice in honor of their quests. Those Present were Mrs. Ella Jordan, of Philadelphia; Miss: eg Elsie Irwin, Pearl M. Wayman, -Julia Cooper, Susie H. Bailey and many others. There will be a prize contest be: tween Miss Helea Fountain and Miss Beatrice Bailey at Bethe! ‘Church next Wednesday night. ‘The preceeds are fur the Women’s Mite Missionary Society. A fine ‘program will he rendered. LONG GREEN NEWS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Loaggreen, Md., Aug., 27. —A targe crowd attended the tourna- ment 2t Towson last Wednesday. Miss Helen Collins has returned from a visit to Mrs. L. J. Penning- ton. Mrz. Maggie Cromwell and Mrs. Laura Hughes were the guests of Mrs. L. J. Pennington on Thurs: day. Mz. and Mrs. Irving Chatman were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johe Cromwell on Sunday evening. Miss Josephine Peed, of Balti- more, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Joho Cromwell and family. Ir. Henry G. Winder, aged 23 years met a horrible death early Phursday mocniog while on his way to work at Hydesby, being struck by an engine on its way to Delta. Owing to his deafness he did not hear the approaching engine, and the morning being foggy. the engineer did not see him in time to prevent the acci- dent. He was buried from Mt. Yion A. M. E. Chureh on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Winder was high- ly respected and well thought of by the community. Mz. Samuel Johnson, Sr ,is very sick. Mzs, Mary Walker was: buried from Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church on Sunday. She leaves a husband, son and many relatives to mourn their joss, SNOW HILL ITEMS (Special to Afro-American.) Snow Hill, Md., Aug. 27—Mes- ‘dames Millie Bailey, Amanda Col- \ins and Lola Truitt spent a few days at Ocean City last week. Misses Pauline Bishop. and Sadie ‘fingle spent a few days last week at Newport, R. l, They were highly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Poursey Price. Mr. Hilbert Cottingham left Saturday for his home in Phila- delphia. Miss Hester Johnson died last Saturday morning. ° Mc. Fred Cottingham and Miss Lively of Philadelphia are the guests of Mrs. Alice Cottingham. Mra, Mary Brown; of Baltimore is visiting her mother. Rev. G, H. Etheridge preached at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Sunday. Miss May Richerson, of Wilming- ton, Del., has returned home after spending her vacation at the home of Mrs. Charlie Waters. Mr, Joseph Smith and Mr. Wm. Selby are spending their vacation at Atlantic City. Miss Helen Henry is spending the week-end at Ucean City Mrs. Hattie Waters entertained ‘Monday evening at supper in honor of Miss Lively and Mr. Cotting- ham, of Philadelphia. Miss Beulah Henry is on the sick list. Mr. Glenmore Johnson, of Poco. moke City is the guest of Mrs. Leah Purnell. Mrs. Priscilla Palmer, of Phila- delphia is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Merrills. : ‘> Miss Cornilla Coston, of Brook- lyn, is’ visiting her mother, Mrs. Nancy Coston. “ASTON: CHIT-CHAT soecia. 10 Afro-American Ledp «3 Fast. Md., August 27.—Mrs. Chas. ( 20by was. entertained at dinner ‘7 Tuesday by Mrs. L. Summer of West streat. Miss Elizabeth and Master Wm. |Gooby etter spending four weeks oc th reli tiOn retuined to Baltimore eit wees ; ; |g \liss ! ucressia Chase of Atlantic, i: visit eg her uncle, Mr, Lewis C ae, 112. B. South Lane, Faston Md., Aug., 27.—Mrs. Charles Clark of 854 Pierce street Baltimore has been visiting het cousins Mr. and Mrs, Edward Foyd. The Easton District Sunday School Convention is in session at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mr. Winder Brown of Baltimore is visiting his sister, Miss Mars Browns, of Hammondsyviille. Mrs. Charles Dobson, of Union: ville, has gone to Chicago. Mr. Alexander Pritchett, of Chip Md., and Miss Lydia M B. Seth, were married last Thurs jae py the Rev. Jose Angulo. 4 gr ad reception was given in honor ot the bide and grooth at the hein of the b ide's parents. The guest: were Rv. and Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Chitoo A. Jones, Mrs, Georgin |Mteore, Misa Lizzie Murgay, Mrs 50 ah tfoore and Mra’ Sophi: Fo untait - : SAQCKVILLE HAPPENINGS sp sal t) the Afro-American Ledge Rockville, Md., August 27—Rev. B. 4. Carroll, of. Metropolitan Church, Washington, will préach for Rev. Roach Sunday afternoon. “Rev. T. E. Roach began a series ‘of sermons on the “Sign of the Times” and will preach on the ‘same theme several Sundays. Tmo babies, children of Mr. and Mrs, Grant Smith, were baptized Sunday. Mesiames Fannie Smith and Ida Baker are attending the Mont- gomery County Fair. SOCIAL HAPPENINGS AT TRAPPE {Speci to The Afro-American Ledger.) Trappe, Md., August 27.—Rev. R. G. Waters of Salisbury, Md., preacher at. the M, E. Church Therada night. Sunday morning, Ke, Le i Woolford, of Baltimore pri che .and in the afternoon, Rev. J. .Pa-ker, of Oxford, Md.,filled the ulpt. Rev. Henry Clark, of Wi. aington, preached at night. Vrs, Udward Lawrence, of Cam- den N.J., Mrs. Edna Ennels, of York, Pa., Mr ‘lla'Stanton, Mr. Bruce Wright and Mr. John Summer, all of Baltimore, are visitors here. Mr, and Mrs. George Landmon have returned home from a visit to Camden, N. J. Mr. Wilson Wells was callec suddenly to Philadelphia to atten¢ the funeral of his nephew, Mr. John. Smith, who was killed Thurs day. There are two colored automo: bile owners here. Mr. Eugene Wels as. a five passenger Ford and M. dames Stanley a sever pass. ng:r Buick. Ms, dary Brooks has returnec to Pril.delphia M.3. Alverta V. Green and sons Sami el and Eugene spent Saturday and Sup lay at Marydel, Md. attend: iog the campmeeting. Mr \/illiam Norwood of Lewes, Del., i: visiting his bro:her, Rev, C. A lorwood. ~~ OGOMOKE HAPPENINGS — pec to the “Afro-American Ledger) Pocomoke City, Md., Aug. 7.— Rev. Asbury Marshal filled the pul- pit at St. Joha’s A. M. E, Chureh in the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. S. Collins, Sunday night. Mr. Isaac H. Fields, who, a few weks ago, went to Baltimore, for treatment of the stomach, has re- turned home much improved. Master Herman Gunby, wher making a sharp turn on his bi- cycle, fell and sustained a severe bruise on his atm that prevented him from delivering the Afro- American Ledger as. usual. Mr. Lummy Sturgis is confined to his home on account of sickness. A large number of our people left here Tuesday for Virginia, where they will be engaged unti! the fall in the large canning. fac tories. | Mr. and Mrs, Charles Waters, o! Snow Hill, Md., and brought witt ‘them in their automobile, Mis May Richardson, of Wilmington Del; Miss Beatrice Lively,of Phila delphia, Pa,; and Mr, Frederich Cottingham of Philadelphia, brother of Mrs, Waters. The; were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Noah Gunby. Prof, S. H. Long, Mesers. ‘saac Collier, James Wharton, Jacob Brown and J. Sidney Collins re. turned Friday from Hagerstown. ‘A. remarkable old lady, knows to a number of residents of this city a3 Aunt Ann Taylor, of Wattaville, Va., died last week ot the age of 120 years At the age of 115 ake Gould walk az far as two miles at a tinier 4 Rev. J. S. Collins was in Balti more this week attending busines: matt###: Mrs. Florence C. Dutton ig visitl#” Mrs. Osha Wallace, of Chincoteaguic, Ya. St, John's Church camp openi Sunday and will continue thru the week. Rev. J. W. Bond preached at St. Mary's Church Sunday morning while Rev. Asbury, Marshall filled his place at Mt. Zion M. E. Church. Mrs, Mary Downing, of Watts- ville, Va., is on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs, James Wharton. SALISBURY ITEMS Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Salisbury, Md., Aug. 27.—Miss Mayme L. Houston has returned tc the city after taking a summet course at Hampton Institute. Mrs. Bessie D. Hughes, and children who were week-end guest: at the home of Prof. and Mrs, T. H. Kiah at Princess Anne Academy have returned. . Col. $. I. Houston has returned from a visit to friends in the West ern section of the county. Mrs, Clara E. Johnson, of Phila. delphia, is visiting her sisier, Mrs B. F.. Anderson, of N. Divisior street. Mrs Lena Jones gave a fine re- ception in honor of her children, Aurelia and Jonathon, last Satur: day afternoon, About forty o! their little friends were present. Mrs. Cassie Augustus received the little ones. Mrs. Lizzie Dix, of Philadelphiz is visiting her sister, Mrs. L, J. Powell. Miss Maggie Morris has retura ed from Rehoboth, Del. Miss Jeannette Pinkett, a gradu ate of the Virginia Institute, ha: secured a position as teacher in the Delmar Public Schools. FREDERICK JOTTINGS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Frederick, Md., Aug., 7.—The Galilean Fishermen held _ their annual picnic at New Market Saturday. J. A. Coztley and Nathan Snow- den, of Woodbine, were run dows and instantly killed by a B. & O. train at Monrivia. It is claimed that the me; were walking the track on their tay to the picnic, James Mur} by, white, was held under $500 il on the charge of stabbing Gec +e Robirson, son o! Mr. David Rc :nson. Mr. Charle: ‘Yalker spent Mon day in Hager.t wn on Lusiness. The Epworth League Conventior will be held at. Asbury M. E. Church next week. The Frederick County Teachers Institute begins Monday morning )- Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bush ar visiting friends at 110 East street Rev. M. G. Lee preached a Jefferson, Sunday. Mrs. Lillie Selby, who has beet visiting friends, haa returned t Baltimore, ‘Mrs. Sarah Sewell is quite sick. Mrs. Emma Ross and grandson Edward, of Washington are heré visiting friends. : Mrs. Mary Chase, of Baltimore is the guest of Mrs.-Sarah Tore hill. WOODVILLE NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Woodville, Md., Aug. 27,--Rev. and Mrs, Coates entertained Mr. aod Mrs. William Watts, - Miss Helen Maddox, Miss B. Adams, Mr. R. Boone, the Misses Watts, of Washington ;Mrs. Clarence Thomas, Lauretta Bowen, Mrs. Matilda Gen, Miss “osie Chesley of Ralti- more; Mrs, Judley, of Boston and Mr, and Mr. /: nes Gray. A very pleasant eve: es Was spent. BE WEY ITEsS (Specis) to Tr: / fro-American Ledger, Berkley, 2d. Aug. 25—Rev. F, $. Dennis pre ched at St. James U. A.M. E, Clareh, Cedars, Md., Sunday afternoun. The members of the different boards-and auxiliaries of Hosanna A.M. E. Church met at the par- sonage Monday night. A lawn fete was given on the Superior Hair Dressing MA ..PRINCESS COMB. AND REATER..: To be used by modera Ladies and Children to dress the Bair to any stylish fashion, : a HAIR .FOOD ene U Ned for softening and beautifying the Br ee FE al on promotes a luxuriant growth, ‘goaran: oe = See Re aq and shoul ye ae Dreseing for Lavies and children, tip see es DIRECTION—Rub thoroughly into. ~~ Wl DAES igs EMSs the hair and comb hair to suit otyle, <= eos Spike MEN) Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in th oe EG | Brown original red bocest Lest hierar Large bores, 2c. Single box. 18e.,. orderes Sea ys by mal, 0 ces erege§=— Medium red tin box single 25e, Oruered , Ee by mail, 40c. Druggist and Notion Stores should keep this Superior Halt Dresaia ‘ PT ES eine nant ett fark oo teins oe Price for wholesale sent on application. [, TREGOR & SONS school house lawn Wednesday night for the benefit of the church. Mrs. F. S. Dennis has returned to Berkley after spending some time in Hagerstown. Mr. Henry Wilson, of Haver- ford, Pa., is spending sometime in Berkley, Mr and Mrs. George Fleming, of Philadelphia, are spending theit honeymoun in Berkley. ANNAPOLIS ITEMS s ‘(Special to The Afro-Ainerican Ledge, | in a St eer gene S |’ Annapolis, Md., Aug, 27.—Rev. E, §. Williams is spending hi: vacation in Saratoga Springs. Mrs, Williams is at Atlanta, Ga,, with her mother, who is sick. Mrs. Carrie Simpson attendec the Annapolis District Epwortt League Convention at Furnace Branck, Md. Rev. B. S. Holt is in the mountains. The funeral of Mis. “syier Brooks, who died at her residence, Clay and Washington streets, tool placé from Asbury M. E. Church, of which she was a faithful mem: ber. The services were conductec by Rev, Alexander Dennis. I iN} / —— AUG See B. Fe= = <All, he Gi temeess ) € , ie” Price of Princess Cob, $1.00. Heater nue oxvta Directions to be used ‘iil be thafled with every otdéiM1, M, TREGOR & SONS i Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeties aiid Totlet Annies {131 E. Baltimore Street, > +> Baltimore. su. 1229 E. Street, N. W. - . Washingtt ~ 8] TE a alae tte ae | MT, WINANS’ NOTES Sec! to The Afro-American Ledger) An ag nti Mt. Winais, Aug. 27.=A post Sunday Schvol Convention of the Hagerstown District was held at Star of Bethlehem Church last Sunday night. Various phases of the Sunday School were ethphasized by Mrs. Matilda Matthews att Mrs, Martha Franklin, of Havers. town. Mr. George Clark, of Fred. erick and Miss Alice Johnson, dis- trict secretary, Misses Ella Brown and Taylor recited, two very beautiful poems. After the exercises, $5.00 was raised. Star of Bethlehem Sunday Schoo! was awarded the banner of the District. The superintendent, Mr Hill, was awarded a certificate az the best superintendent in the District. TI | il i Hl mT lj : USE THE EUREKA COMB PRICK $1.50 With Lamp Cap For Heating. A eombination of metal electrifying influences Straightening erimpy helt Most convenient and Satisfactory. —— BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. AVR ANe ATS MAKES HAIR GROW. 8 \Q\ /@ \ "Mrs Nitchell’s Improved Hair Cream | ; % asp Price 35 Cents Largé Jars. ‘. ff Makesthe Bair Soft and Glessy. Stops falling Halé_a. ed I Try it for the thin places on your temples. " Vl Not greasy—will’ not gum. SCALP. TREATMENT. HAIR STRAIGHTENING] Mrs, Alice E. Mitchell—Office For The Eureka Comb’ 2121 DRUID HILL AVENUE | NOW JIS:YOUR CHANCH. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED. PORT DEPOSIT NEWS Special to The Afro-American Ledgat.) Port Deposit, Md., Aug. 27.— Howard M. E. Chapel will cele. brate their first Men’s Day, Sun day. James H, Randall will be the prime leader. Our Woman's Home Mission is doing great work in our town ir helping the poor and visiting the sick. The Queen Esther Circle is also doing a noble work. Eact week they meet and sew little things for the poor, of our town. Great credit is due Mrs, S. A. Dougherty and Miss Margare! Veals. NOTICE—DO YOU WANT LONG AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR? If x MADAM M. THOMPSON — will treat your hair with Mme. C, J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make hair grow. 2143 DIVISION STREET C. & P. Phone, Madison 3464 M. CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS Crisfield, Md., August 28.— William Lewis, past grand organiz- er of the Independent Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, and Charles Wesley, both of Baltimore, were here a few days ago and organized Crisfield Pride Lodge of ne ‘The officers are as follows; Joshua Maddox exalted ruler; J. J. Brit- tingham esteemed leading knight; D. R. Maddox, esteemed loyal knight; C. D, Cottman, esteemed lecturing knight; W. H. Jones, esguire;George Williams,Chaplain; Ernest Stirling, treasurer; George Williatng, Chaplain; Ernest Stir- ling, secretary; George Dennis, assistant secretary ;Aaron B, Jacob, treasurer; William S. Ferguson, inside guard; B. #. Miles, tiler; C. T. Collins, organist; Rev. C. S. Spriggs, S. H. Stirling, and Lewis T. Custis, trustee. Frank Barnes of Baltimore, i: visiting his aunt, Mrs. Charles Loyd. 4C. €. Hearn and L, H. Ward have returned from Hagerstown, where they attended the Masonic Convention. MME. M. A. HUNTER | Beautifying Parlor .. 1324 Druid Hill Ave. |’ | Tyo are losing your hair or growing prematurely grey, come See u8,5 ‘ Scalp Treatment. Facial Massage. Manicuring ! Straightening a Specialty. Combings Made Up. | Mme. Hunter will continue’her classes of instruction in ! above branches as usual. —— BEAUTY. PARLOR 2 <& MRS. HELEN ASH-JOHNSON S Hair Culture, Massaging, Straightening 7 Manicuring, Dyeing. 1317;N. CAREY STREET Office Hours: 8 A. M. to 7 P. Mi | ~ Phone: Madison 3561 Mf. Other hours by appointment. ® ~ 7 —THE— BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCECO. . F. S. STROBRIDGE, President Home Office: Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balte., Md. 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All-Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AYRO-AMERICAN Co MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BALTIMORE. AUG. 29, 1914 THE CONVENTION IDEA. While our white fellow citizens are making much ado about the writing of the national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner", we would do well to think of our own people, and the philanthropy during the years following the war of 1814. The years following close upon the war of 1814, were years of distress and trouble for "free freed persons" in all of the nern states. Two years later, the Colonization Society was organized. Here was a grown movement having for its object the removal of "free Negroes" from this country, and settling them on the West Coast of Africa. Poor, want, friendless, unorganized, there was no means by which they could get together in common de- tire, or consider their own inter- It would seem almost, as it were, a direct intervention from Heaven, that this very same year of the organization of the Colonization Society, Richard Allen, and fifteen other black men, got together in the city of Philadelphia, and organized the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This was the first ray of light in the skies thick with darkness. But, even this was insufficient of itself for the exigencies of the hour. By and by, the thunders of Garrison and Lundy were heard from this very city of Baltimore, demanding universal emancipation. That in itself served but to increase the uneasiness and fears of the "free" blacks. Something must be done. Then it was that a Baltimore "free" Negro conceived in his brain the idea of a National Convention of "free" Negroes to be held somewhere in the free states to consult together with respect to their very being, Hezikiah Grice, who had been associated with Garrison and Lundy, in the publication of the "Genius of Universal Emancipation" was the man to bring forth this new idea." Thus, after sending circulars to free Negroes in the free states, and holding an informal conference in the city of Philadelphia the formal call" was issued and the Convention assembled the in city of Philadelphia on the 15th of September, 1830. And Bishop Allen was elected the President of this first Convention. These Conventions were held annually up until the outbreak of the civil war, and proved immensely helpful in educational value, as well as a means of racial coopera- --- tion. The Star Spangled Banner means a great deal to some people. This early effort of philanthropy upon the part of "free Negroes" ought to mean a great deal to the race, in Maryland. When we consider how the convention idea has grown, and how immensely beneficial it has been to the race, no apology would be necessary on the part of Maryland Negroes, in commemorating the character of Hezekiah Grice "the father" of the Convention idea, together with all those noble souls of "free Negroes" who gave the best within them for the freedom and liberty of their people. A GREAT MAN. The word "great" is too often associated with cheap material success. Especially, in the age in which we live are men prone to to measure greatness by material standards. Because of the influence of such material considerations it is difficult to persuade men to a correct measurement of greatness. There is hardly any better way to ascertain the real elements of greatness within an individual man than the manner wherein he conducts himself under serious disadvantages and affliction. Just a little while ago there were hundreds of men picturing Alexander Waters as a very great man, who, today, look upon him as a litte pigmy. Why such a radical change? Simply because in this materialistic age there were large expectations of certain kinds of material results, and because there was a failure in this direction, he who led the forces is now not a great man. And yet, these con litions and dissapointments, reveal the true and abiding greatness of Bishop Walters. When Richard Allen died, the African Methodist Episcopal Church materially and educationally considered, was almost next to nothing. And yet, Richard Allen was a great man then, as now, or he will be a century in the future. He was a man of vision. He could look down the ages. For him there was neither glory, fame, nor money. His was to give his time his means and all that he had, to firmly lay down and establish among black people "The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of all men." Others have entered into the results of his labors. He doubtless, could see the travail of his soul and was satisfied. Herein do we find the essential quality of true and abiding greatness Bishop Alexander Waters, whatever may be thought of his judgment along certain political lines, is certainly one of the bravest and greatest of Negro men living. Having satisfied himself of the correctness of certain principles of action, in carrying forward these principles, he voluntarily placed himself against the dominant political ideas of his race. He was sure that the principles he espoused were correct, and for the best interests of his people. Like a great and brave man, he has stood by those principles. In defeat, which is simply, progress in education, he is the same outspoken, brave and honest man in advocating, without compromise, the rights of his people. His recent letter in reply to the editorial in the A. M. E. Church Review is worthy of the man. No honest man can read that masterly reply without feeling that he is in the presence of a man that is both great and good. The political failures, and desertions, which, incidently, accompanied the plans of Bishop Walters have wrought to conspicuously reveal his generosity sincerity and eternal devotion to his race. But "he laughs best who laughs last." The principles for which the good Bishop has contended will surely prevail. And then the story will have another setting. QUARTERLY MEETING DAY AT WARD A. M. E. CHURCH Bennings, D. C., Aug. 27.—Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Ward Memorial A. M. E. Church. The presiding elder, Rev. C. W. Morsell, preached to a large congregation. Tuesday was quarterly conference The reports of the various boards showed much progress. The pastor, Rev. R. A. Green has been at the church but four months, and the church, in that time, has been freed of a long standing debt. Rev. Green preached at Garfield Sunday afternoon. William H. Perry and Miss Mary Jones were married at the A. M. E. Church last week, Rev. Green, officiating. SPENDING TEN DAYS AT SEASHORE Mr. George Hutchinson of Philadelphia is spending ten days in the city the guest of his cousin, Mrs. Roland Herson of 1623 Division St. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Mr. Editor: Leaving the city on the afternoon of August 11, we reached Pocomoke City on Wednesday morning about 8.30, after a trip down the bay through a terrific thunderstorm. We had heard a great deal about Pocomoke and were greatly surprised to find conditions so far in advance of what we had expected. After we had attended to our duties as a representative to the Easton District Conference, we naturally desired to find out something concerning the colored people of the city. We first visited the establishment of Mr. Noah Gunby whose guest we were. His place is situated on one of the principal business streets of the city. He deals in bicycles, motor-cycles and supplies. In addition he does general repair work in a shop fitted up with the most modern machinery. As one enters his place he is impressed with the business-like atmosphere which seems to be everywhere present. He is assisted by two machinists who understand the work quite thoroughly and have helped him to build up the large business which is so well conducted. Mr. Sutton has the distinction of being among the very few Negroes of Maryland, holding licences as Master Plumbers. He does many of the big jobs of Pocomoke. There are many other Negroes in the city who are large property owners and who conduct business places. Prof. S. H. Long, the interior decorator and paperhanger is always busy. Besides this work, Prof. Long is Supervisor of the schools of Worcester County. Mr. Johnson is one of the city's busiest bricklayers. We were shown the residence and property of the late Captain Henry, father of one of the teachers in our schools. It includes an entire block of what corresponds to our Lexington or Charles street, besides the property in other parts of the city. We were informed that he was one of Pocomoke's most substantial citizens. We saw none of the corner loafing which is so prevalent in many of our cities, large and small. Everyone is busy. Some years ago, the better element of the colored and white citizens came together and formed a Law and Order League, to improve conditions in the town. Their first act was to get out whiskey. Since then, the city has prospered and living conditions for the Negroes have grown better. The churches of the city are doing their part under the leadership of Rev. Collins of the A. M. E. Church and Rev. Dr. Bond of the M. E. Church. A Delegate to the District Conference. ELECTED DIRECTOR AND MANAGER Newport News, Va.,—Mr. George Wesley Blount has been elected a director and business manager of the Crown Savings Bank. He succeeded Dr. W. P. Dickerson. Mr Blount is an alumnus of Hampton Institute and also took a business course in Boston. He was for six year an accountant in the treasurer's department of Hampton Institute, was for four years an assistant to Major R. R. Moton, commandant at Hampton Institute and for the past ten years has been instructor in bookkeeping and practical business methods at the Institute. He is also prominently identified with the work of the Negro Organization Society. CHURCH SELLS PROPERTY FOR CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND Richmond, Va., August 27.—The property of the Leigh Street M. E. Church has been bought by the city for a playground. The congregation has secured the property of the White Baptist Church at Fifth and Leigh streeest, and will take possession at the first of the year. Rev.E. M. Mitchell, formerly of Baltimore is pastor of the church. NEGRO IS THE ONE OF HIS RACE Chicago, August 27.—Alonzo J. Bowling of 3518 Forrest Avenue, is the only colored applicant who passed the examination for a position on the Moving Picture Censorship Board. He was educated at the University of Michigan, the Ohio State University and Howard University, Washington. WELL KNOWN COUPLE VISITS CITY Mr. and Mrs. Dr. P. A. Scott of Pittsburg, Pa., were in the city last week, while here they were the guest of Miss Edith Thornton of 507 W. Hoffman street. TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH TO HAVE A NEW PASTOR Rev. Dr. R. L. Diggs, formerly dean of the literary department of Selma University, Selma, Ala., will assume the pastorate of Trinity Baptist Church, 20th street, between Maryland avenue and Charles street, Baltimore, Md., September 1, 1914. Rev. Diggs will preach his first sermon as pastor of the church on September C, 1914. He succeeds Rev. Dr. G. R. Waller. At the same time he was notified of the Baltimore post, Dr. Diggs was offered a professorship in the Selma University, but declined the jatter. He was born in Upper Marlborough, Md. In 1878 he was graduated from Bucknell University and returned to the institution in 1899 for a post graduate course. In 1906 he was given the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the Illinois University. SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK ABLY DISCUSSED Various phases of Sunday School work were discussed at the annual session of the Hagerstown District Sunday School Convention, which was held at Payne Memorial A. M. Church from last Friday to Sunday, inclusive. The next session will probably be held in Frederick. The program was a varied one and included the reading and discussing of papers pertaining to Sunday School work. The following officers were elected: Elmer Henderson, district superintendent; Ms. M. J. Matthews, George Clark, James Waters, associate superintendents; Miss M. A. Johnson, recording secretary; Miss Jessica Taylor, associate recording secretary; Miss Ella Browne, tatician; Mrs. Genva Butler, corresponding secretary; R. E. Hill, treasurer; Mrs. Annie Stafford, superintendent of cradle roll; Daniel Carrett, home superintendent, Mrs. Certrude Hill, normal superintendent; Mrs. Alma Thomas, superintendent of temperance and Charles Tolson, superintendent of Bible cause. A PRETTY WEDDING IS SOLEMNIZED A very pretty wedding was solemnized Tuesday evening August 18, at 8 P. M. When Miss Ruth V. Carroll, daughter of Mr. and Mrs R. H. Carroll became the bride of Mr. William Howard, at the home of her parents 826 S. Eutaw street. The bride wore white silk embroidered net over white satin and carried bride's roses. She was atted by Miss Rachel Smith, who wore white silk net over blue satin and carried pink chrysanthemums. The groom was attended by Mr. Wilber Washington. Dr. A. Brown was the officiating clergyman. A large number of guests were present, many from out-of-town. Many handsome presents were received. The happy couple left for a tour through Virginia and other points South, after which they will reside in this city. ST. LUKES CLOSE ANNUAL SESSION The 50th annual session of the Grand United Order of St. Luke came to an end with the installation of officers for the ensuing year last Friday afternoon. Impressive memorial services for deceased members were held during the afternoon. The list of newly elected officers was published in the Afro American Ledger last week. The next session will be held at Roanes, Va. CHILDREN HELP THE FRESH AIR FARM Little Gladys, the busy hustling little Fresh Air daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald, held a most successful street fair last Wednesday and sent to the President $45.25. Florence Holly, Mary Brown and Margaret Williams held a fair at 1115 Argyle Ave., and brought to the President $3.01. All children having help Street Fairs will spend a day at the Farm in September. GRANTED A DIVORCE. Mrs. Maud Soden. was granted an absolute divorce from her husband, Robert Soden, in circuit Court No. 2. The decree was signed by Judge Gorter. Mrs. Soden before her marriage was Miss Maud Goodwin, of 1846 Eagle street. G. L. Pendleton was attorney for the plaintiff. Mrs. Floyd C. Watts an son of 1429 Argyle avenue, have 206 to Atlantic City for a brief stay. Mrs. Mary Clarke, of 748 via the street has returned from a brief visit to Philadelphia, as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ella Griffin. Miss Jessie Grinnage, of 60 Pierce street is visiting relatives and friends at Davidsonville, Md. Mr. Thomas Fannagen, of 1133 Carrollton avenue has returned from a visit to his parents in Charlotteville, Va. Mr. Charles Griffin, and family, of 329 W. Hoffman street, have returned from a trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Miss Emma West, of 707 W. Franklin street, has gone to Onan-cock, Va., to spend the summer's end visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Cross, an Mr. George B. Kennard, of 415 N. Fremont avenue are visiting relatives and friends at Newport News, Matthews and Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Emma Barnes, of 055 N. Schroeder street, is spending a fortnight at Old Point Comfort, Va. Little Joseph Press, of 1810 Druid Hill avenue, has returned from a long trip to Virginia visiting his relatives. Misses Soleia and Ethel Press, have returned from a visit to their aunt, Mrs. J. Hamilton, of New York Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Shepherd, of 1627 Division street, have returned from a trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd T. Price have gone on a trip to Niagara Falls and other points. Mrs. Evelyn Emmitt Anderson, of Chester, Pa., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. George D. Johnson, of 1625 Division street. Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Wheatley have returned to their home after a delightful vacation spent at Atlantic City and Harpers Ferry. Mr. J. L. Slaughter, of Milwaukee, Wis., was in the city this week as the guest of Mr. Thomas R. Smith, Mr. Slaughter is proprietor of the Turf Hotel. While here he paid a visit to the office of the Afro-American Ledger. Mrs. S. E. Smith, of 111° W. Lexington street is visiting elatives in Cambridge, Md., the guest of her sister-in-law, Ari Emma J. Cooper. Mrs. Ellen Lake, and Mrs. Maud Kelson were in Philadelphia last week, attending a Nazarite convention, and visited relatives and friends. Rev. S. R. Hughes spent last week at Asbury Park, N. J., where he was entertained at Metropolitan Hotel by his son, Hugh Price. Eastern M. E. Church presented Rev. Hughes a purse and a suit of clothes before starting on his vacation. Mr. and Mrs. George Morris and son, Master Percy Morris and granddaughter, Viola, of 1829 Druid Hill avenue, have gone to Hampton, Norfolk and Cpe Charles, Va., to visit friends and relatives. Master James E. Wolfe, your best son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wolfe, has gone to spend a few weeks with his sister in New Yo Mrs. Mamie Webb Badger, f. 618 George street has retrun i from Philadelphia, visiting Mrs. Nathan R. Francis; also relatives in Atlantic City and Miss Lillian Cole in Chester, Pa. Mme, M. Thompson, of 2143 Division street, has returned home from North Carolina, now fresh for work. If you have any doubt about your hair growing, see Mme. Thompson. She has grown others with Mme. Walker's treatment, why not let her make your's grow. Call or phone, Madison 3464 M. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burley, 1327 Carey street, spent last week visiting relatives in New York and Philadelphia. Mrs. Mary Jupiter of 313 N. Pine street will leave tomorrow for a ten day stay with relatives in Washington. Mrs. Florence Horsey of 1132 N. Calhoun Street, is visiting relatives in Crisfield. Willim H. Butler of 503 W. Cross street, will leave today for ten day stay in Atlantic City. George W. Williams, a prominent resident of Spray, N. C., was in the city this week. Mrs. Cora Parker and children of George street are visiting relatives in Kent County. AFTER BEN DAVIS' SCALP Boston, Mass. August 27. - Lines are drawn tighter between the two factions that will lock horns at the session of the Biennial Movable Committee of Odd Fellows, which meets here in September. The Henry Lincoln Johnson and Ben Davis will make a general attack on the administration for Grand Master Edward H. Morris, alleging extravagance. This in spite of the fact that Ben Davis is said to control a majority of the Sub-committee of Management of the Order. The friends of Mr. Morris are id apparent control of the situation, and it is freely predicted that Mr. Johnson cannot win the grand mastership. The tenseness of the situation is likely to precipitate a fight that will be still bitterer than the one at Baltimore four years ago. From Georgia comes rumors of dissatisfaction with the regime of Ben Davis as grand secretary for that State. While a man who has done big things for the Order there, he is said to rule with an iron hand. There has been no open revolt against him, but some influential men are said to be waiting their chance to "get" him. It is alleged that he raised his salary as a district grand secretary from $175 a month to $250 a month. Some of his friends, at the alleged instance of Mr. Davis, have recently filled charges of alleged conspiracy against some of the members of the Order in Georgia, and a big fight in that State is expected. The local committee of arrangements for the session is planning to entertain the visitors in great shape. A court of honor will be erected in Hammond street and there will be many social features to take the minds of the delegates temporarily from the great battle that will be fought. PROMINENT COUPLE MARRIED Miss Nellie M. Wood and Mr. Enoch Mason were the principals in a quiet wedding on Wednesday evening of this week. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Denis, of St. Francis Church. Following a short honeymoon 'in Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Mason will make their home at the brides parents, 2125 Division street. Mrs. Lola Smith of 1607 Division street and Miss Lota Russel of 1212 Druid Hill Ave., are visiting Mrs. Mary Bunday of Essex Co., Va. Miss Ruth Baker and Master John Baker of 1204 Druid Hill Ave., have returned home after spending two months visiting their grandmother. Mrs. Emily Lindsay of Essex Co., One nicely furnished room for rent to a nice tenant, 1411 Argyle Ave. Miss Cassie Brooks of 565 Dolphin St., is visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson of LaPlata, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Nalta Potts of Philadelphia are visiting Mr. John Hughes of 1615 Division St. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hill of 1618 Division street have returned home from visiting his father, Mr. Joseph Hill of Rocky Mount, N. C. Mr. Jack Nelson will leave the city soon for Atlantic City, N. J., to act as best man for Mr. David Williams, who is to be married to Miss Lelia Fitzgerald of Atlantic City, N. J. BAPTIST SESSION CLOSES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, August 28.—The annual session of the Mount Bethel Baptist Association came to an end with the election of officers at Jerusalem Baptist Church tonight. The session was largely attended. Rev. Jones Watkins, of Baltimore, presided. TOWSON HAPPENINGS (Ssepcial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Towson, Md., August 27.—Mr. Samuel Johnson of Towson, who has been confined to his bed for several weeks with a slight attack of typhoid fever is able to be out again. His physician is, Dr. J. Ruston Green, of Towson. Rev. and Mrs. David Powell spent Thursday with Mr. Mrs. Edward H. Burk near Towson. SPECIAL NOTICES Be it known to all concerned that the 6th and 7th degree department of the Maryland G. L. and S. Order of Jobs will meet on Monday evening at 8 p.m., at Asbury Hall. Please attend. By request of W. H. Saunders, G. M. Charles Folks, G. Secretary STAR OF BETHLEHEM, House No., 14 B. and S., of Job will have a sermon preached to them on Sunday, August 30, 1914, at St. Luke's Church, Spring street. A special invitation is extended to the Maryland Grand Council and the Subordinate Houses and the public in general. Public Sermon by Rey. C Edward Browne, D. D. W. J., Wm. Allen; Fin. Sec. Willes E Wilson. A Whirlwind Campaign to raise funds for rebuilding Church, Sunday Sept.. 13th, 1914, Eastern M. E. Church, McElderry St., near Patterson Park Ave. Great battle to be fought between Battalions: of young girls, married women, widows, old maids, laymen and class leaders of Balto., Grand March, 3 p. m. Music by orchestra at 8 p. m. Presentation of prize banner at 10 p. m. Carrie Brooks, Lottie Griffin, Prof. Geroge Owens, class leaders, in command of battalions. Rev. S. R. Hughes, General; G. Hall, and William Green, secretaries. Aug. 29-3t-ins. Renovation Rally under auspices of John Wesley M. E. S. S. will begin Sunday, August 30th, at 2.30 P. M. A special program has been arranged by prominent persons. Address by Mrs. A. R. H. Miller. Spicy musical selection by Ebenezer A. M. E. S. S., Mr. Chas. Tolson, Supt. Solo by Miss Clara V. Stanley of Centennial S. S. All of our sister schools are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Jennie Mills, superintendent; Mrs. Martha Mills, secretary; Mrs. Joseph H. Norris, assistant superintendent; Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. Headquarters of the State Missionary Workers of the A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. Mrs. Jeanette Johns, president, assisted by Rev. Mrs. Alice Thompson and others will hold open air Mass Meeting at the above place on Sunday, August 30, at 4 o'clock. The public cordially invited] to attend. Mrs. Jeanette Johns. --- The Associate Friends, take this method of thanking their host of friends for the help given them in the past with their work and in assisting them with their work with the Orphans of the Oblate Sisters of Providence. They hope for a continuation of this help in the near future. Mr. Albert Gray, president; Mrs. Henrietta Ballard, vice president; Mrs. J. C. Smith, secretary. More Darkness. "I'm all in the dark about how these bills are to be paid," said Mr. Hardup to his wife. "Well, Henry," said she as she pulled out a colored one and laid it on the pile. "you will be if you don't pay that one, for it's the gas bill." Vegetable Sponges. Vegetable sponges are used a great deal by the poorer class of natives in Ecuador. They assert they are better in washing dishes and in bathing than are the animal sponges. If You Have IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mrs. Sallie A. Smith, of Matthews, Va., who departed this life, August 26, 1913. Oh, the memory of that morning As we stood with aching heart, Seeing the one we loved so dearly, Placed by death's most cruel art. Oh, may we meet dear mother; Where friends no more shall sleep For those who die in Jesus, Their death is only sleep. By her husband and children. In loving remembrance of our beloved son, George R. Kennard, who departed this life, one year ago, August 9, 1913. The month of August once more is here. To us the saddest of the year, Because it took from us away Our father dear one year ago today. God called him home, it was his will. Be in our hearts we love him till; His memory is as dear to-day. As in the hour he passed away. Gone but not forgotten. By his sons and daughter. By father and mother. In add it loving remembrance of my dea mother, Mary E. Wallace who fell asleep one year ago, August 28, 1913. Peaceful in thy silent slumber. Peaceful in thy grave so low; Thou no more will join our number Thou no more our sorrows know. Yet again, I hope to meet her, When the day of life is fled, And with joy in Heaven to greet her Where no farewell tears are shed. By her daughter, Emma R. Wallace. In sad and loving remembrance of our dear granddaughter, Margaret Boddy, who departed this life August 23rd, 1913. Gone but not forgotten By her grandmother, Hannah Taylor. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Henrietta Lucas, who died 2 years ago, August 30, 1912. CH. LK-In sad and loving remembrance of my dear father, Joshua Calk, who departed this life twenty-five years ago, September 1, 189. Christ's own soft hand shall wipe the tears From every weeping eye. And pain and groans and griefs and fears And leach itself shall die. By his daughter, Isabella White; great gardson, Charles A. Smith; son-in-law Theodore White. STEELING—On August 17, 1914 in full triumph of faith, Maggie Sterling, beloved wife of Henry Sterling, at Taylor's Island, Dor- chester County. Interment in Baltimore. I, Cecelia U. Taylor, wish to thank the friends for their flowers and sympathy following the death of my dear brother. Rev. Ottoway Crolton. A GREAT PROPHECY F. waren, N. J., Aug. 5. man: Leo S. Some the Gr start i You are and won years ago you predicted best European War to 1914. It has come wonderful. Please pray for peace. The abo is a copy of a telegram received am the Original can be seen at Osman's office. 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I wore a wig for we thrown the wig aside, as I have a fine suit of hair can't praise your ointment too high and I cheerfully friends. Yours respectfully, Mrs. Rosa Fowler Yours respectfully, A GREAT DAY AT PARADISE CAMP MEETING AUGUST 30 Carriages will bring the Inmates from the Bethel Home to Paradise. Dinner and Supper Free. Come and See the Ex-Slaves. 11:00 A.M.—Sermon by Rev. S. Hutchins. 2.30 P.M.—Experience Meeting of the Old Folks. 3.30 P.M.—Rev. I. N. Ross, D.D., of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, his Choir and Congregation. Special Collection for the Mite Missionary Society. All presidents and members of the Mite Missionary Societies are invited. 2:00 P.M. Sermon by the Angel of Paradise. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHUROH Caroline and Bank Sts. Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Music will be furnished by the choir of Asbury M. E. Church of Annapolis, Md. Prof. Wm. E. Parker, Leader. 8 p. m., preaching by Rev. John W. Ireland. Great time. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. C. Curry, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the pastor. Subj. "The Hour of Prayer." Sunday School at 2;00 p. m. 5 p. m., Vesper Service. Every member is earnestly requested to be present and turn in their envelopes for Fall Rally. Be sure and meet the pastor on Sunday Morning. All cordially invited. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH. Franklin and Pine Sts., "King's Hill. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence; 618 Dolpin Street 11 a.m. Special sermon by Rev. Wm. Hoy, the War Horse. 3. p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m., Platform meeting. Rev. J. L. Williams will preside. Able speakers, choice music. Wednesday night, Rev. P. H. Green, of Towson, will preach. His choir and congregation. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. All Are Invited. J. F. Crowlier Chorister, W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. 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 pastor. 2.30 Sunday School. 3 p. m. sermon by an able divine. Singing and Praying Band of Waters A. M. E. Church. Bro. Geo. Ellice, Capt. Band of Mt. Zion Baptist Church Bro. Cornish, Capt. All other bands invited. 8 p. m. Closing sermon by the "War Horse." Come and hear him. Everybody Welcome Persors coming from Baltimore, take Sparrows Point car, get off at Dundalk and walk three blocks to the church. EBENEZER M. E. CHURCH Sparrows Point, Md. Rev. Chas. B Bishop. B. Th., Pastor A great day in Zion 10 a. m. Union Clsss Meeting. 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Sermon by a member of the Local Preachers' Association and Ladies' Auxiliary of Baltimore. 4 p. m. Song and praise service led by Rev. Monroe White of St. Johns A. M. E. Church, Baltimore. 8 p. m. Sermon by the War Horse, Frank Eager, Supt. Richard Evans, Pres. E. L. ST. MATTHEW'S M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Mr. Charles Calles of Africa will address the Sunday School. 3 p. m. Rev. Reuban Parker of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with his people. They will have charge of the Miner Raliy. 8 p. m., sermon Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, President of Ladies' Aid Association Mrs. Alfrater Smith, Pres. Penny Club On Sunday night, August 30th, at 8 o'clock, Rev. E. F. Eccleston of Newark, N. J., will preach at Sharon Baptist Church. Rev. Wm. Alexander, Pastor The Maryland Lunch Room Riggs Ave. and Carlton St. MEALS AT ALL HOURS The Pacific Lunch Room MEALS AT ALL HOURS Board or Lodging by Day orWeek 852 S. EUTAW ST W. H. Giles, Proprietor 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. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room or rooms with a quiet family of two. Modern conveniences, suitable for a settled person or two single parties. For particulars call or write to A. H. care of Afro-American Co., Baltimore, Md. Johnny—Papa, what is a "philosopher?" Pa—A man with a good liver, heart, stomach and bank account! Chicago News. A GREAT DAY AT PARADISE MOTHERS AND Carriages will bring the Inmates dise. Dinner and Supper Free. 11.00 A.M.—Sermon by Rev. S. H. 2.30 P.M.—Experience Meeting on 3.30 P.M.—Rev. I. N. Ross, D.D. his Choir and Congregation. Missionary Society. All pres Missionary Societies are invite 8.00 P.M.—Sermon by the Angel James A. Briscoe, 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., Sermon by Rev. A. T. V. Henry of Millville, N. J ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor Mid Winter Conference Day All the members and friends will kind- give 50 cents. 11 a. m., sermon by Rev. S. H. Brown D. D., of the M. E. Church. 8 p. m., Sermon by the home boy. Preaching every Tuesday night in the church yard. Aisquith St., near jennelson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Dran derson, of Burmuda 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. 6 p. m. to 7 p. m. Twilight Services. Miss Mamle Woolford, Pres. J. W. Woodhous, Sec. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Lincoln 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 to Class Leaders. All classes regardless of denomination are cordially invited. All are Welcome to our services ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexlington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordań, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m. sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Home Department Day An appropriate program has been arranged. We cordially invite young men to our Bible Class. 5 p. m., Class Meeting. Bro. Frank Barber, Leader. 8 p.m. Sermon by pastor. We welcome all H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURCH GALILEAN FISHERMEN TEMPLE Biddle Street near Madison Rev. L. C. Curtis, D.D., Pastor Parsonage, 1222 Argyle Ave. 11 a. m., Preaching by the pastor. 2.30 Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Supt. 8 p. m., Preaching by pastor. 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 Missionary Day 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Preaching by Pres. E. W. Scott. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m., Song Service. 8 p. m., Pres. E. W. Scott. T. H. McGowan, Supt. Services in rear of church on account of remodeling the church. 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. "Nisi Prius." People often ask the meaning of the legal expression "nisi prius." Literally interpreted it means "unless before," a name given to the sittings of a court for the trial of civil causes. Judges on circuit, besides trying prisoners, have the power to give decisions in causes of complaints between private parties and when so acting are called judges of "nisi prius." Formerly when the circuits were less frequent the sheriff was commanded "by writ" to bring the jury and witnesses from the country where the action arose to Westminster, Gloucester or Winchester on a certain day, but when the assizes became frequent a "nisi prius" clause was inserted in the writ containing these words: "Unless before that day our justices shall come to your county and take the assizes there." As it happened that the assizes always did take place before the date named in the writ the clause was practically useless and now remains only as a name for those civil causes to which until recently it referred.-Dundee Advertiser. To Insure publication the pastors will kindly have their Church Advertisements in Office no later than Thursday noon of each week. Many Evidences of Progress Opportunities Open On Muskogee, Okla., August 17. This is quite a town. Several large hotels and quite a business place and there is some real hustle here. Quite a few business houses, and the Afro-American is hustling with the rest. In the business part of the city he is found doing business, pretty much like the other fellows surrounding him. They have a number of real decent stores. In fact, if it were not for the damnable prejudice that holds sway here, practically as it does in many of the Southern States, in these boundless prairies, one could almost wish to remain here, breathing this heaven-sent air and talking on new life. But when one comes in contact with a "Jim Crow" car, at almost every turn, when one finds that he has to change cars going in or coming out, humiliating indeed are these conditions. Going South-west you are touched by the great State of Texas, and it is need less to say anything about what one expects entering this as well as any other State. Northward and eastward one enters with the great State of Kansas, really "the land of the free and the home of the brave." Great Kansas; no longer bleeding Kansas, but one of the greatest and freest States in the Union. If it were not for these oases in the journey of one's life, we would be like the travelers over the deserts of Africa at times smothered to death by the sand storms of prejudice. But let us thank God and take courage. For the first time in my life I saw, Monday morning, a sunrise on the plains. It was a gorgeous sight. One dwelling for a lifetime between walls and walls of houses, streets more like tunnels than anything else I can compare them, and can only see the eun when it rises above the house tops. Hours after it has risen above the horizon, one can conceive of the glories and beauties of a sunrise on the plains a morning in August. The light starting up like flames from a forest fire and a great ball of fire gradually rising above the horizon, over miles and miles of straight, flat, prairies lightning up the day and awakening all nature, is a sight worth going miles and miles to see. Miles and miles of corn and grain, the dark green of the Alfalfa fields stretching away and away with an unbroken, undulating surface, reminds one of the waves of the sea when stirred by the slight zephyrs after a storm has subsided and the waves have become calm. This is a glorious country, "where only man is vile." But enough of this let us get back to terra fima. Muskogee, after all, is well worth while, situated as it is in the midst of a great prairie, is a country of great possibilities for agriculture, oil, and other activities, it is a growing country. The Afro-American, notwithstanding the many obstacles in this way, some of them by their own placing, are doing well They have a number a fine stores of various kinds, are interested in agricultural products, have large and well cultivated farms, and many of them are getting wealthy, in fact, growing up with the country. There are great possibilities here for the future. The activities of this section are scarcely scratched and when the time shall have come that men wil concentrate their efforts, much more will be accomplished. Hundreds of acres of land can be acquired almost for the asking, and the result is that many acres that will in the near future bring fabulous prices are now going almost for a song. Mortgages are cating up patrimony of many an Afro-American and Indian, and the white man, as usual is getting the best of everything and gobbling up anything and everything in sight. With it all, however, there are a few who are holding on and in the years to come will reap the benefit of the holding on. This will suffice for this letter, hope to be able to get you another one before or soon after leaving this country. Mr. George Watkins, of King and Queens Co., Va., have returned home after a delightful stay with Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Liverpool, Jr., of 2034 Druid Hill avenue. Mr. and Mrs. William Burley, of 1827 Carey street, have returned home after visiting relatives in New York and Philadelphia. COL. MIDNIGHT MAKES COMPLAINT Selma, Ala.—I have been doing some little getting around and you know it, but the Lord has been good to me, and it is a good thing that He has. Probably, if you read the paper from last week, you will observe that I was in Mobile, Ala. Sunday morning it looked as if all the water in the world was trying to fall in Mobile. But between showers I was able to get to the Franklin Street Baptist Church, and speak at 11 o'clock for Dr. C. L. Fisher, who is an old minister and one of experience. Now you want to know what happened at night. Well, I went to the St. Louis Street Baptist Church, and the weather was much improved and there were fully three times many people. Brother Fisher had requested his people to pay my laundry bill and street car fare, and they responded, but at night, Dr. C. First Johnson, told me how much he enjoyed the sermon, and some of this people said it was a good sermon, and many other good things. I have had on my cussing cap, but I kept things inorder to serve the Lord. This was caused by my trip between Texas and Louisiana on the Sunset wagon, and I am sorry that I had to complain, but just had it to do. A most disgraceful thing took place, between a woman of my race, the white brake man and the porter, who belonged to my race. It is even too disgraceful to mention in this letter, and you may know that it is getting low, and if it had been a white woman that porter would have been pushing the clouds. or making for Hot Springs, or some other point right now. I took this matter up with the man known as the General Passenger Agent, the President the general counsels, and have had replies assuring me that it will be attended to. J. H. R. Pasrons, the General Agent has the following to say "I am in receipt of your letter of August 8th in regard to misconduct on the part of brakeman and porter after leaving Morgan City on Train No. 12, from Beaumont on the night of August 7th, and thank you for calling my attention to the matter. "I am glad that you realize that this Company will not stand for any such conduct as outlined, in your letter, and we will certainly investigate the matter thoroughly and apply the proper remedy." This is all we could ask under the circumstances, and shall await their action. We need to kick and kick hard when we are mistreated. Now away from Mobile, after spending a few hours there frying to do some good, and passed Montgomery, here had some breakfast, met Dr. Pope, exhibiting the "Devil in the Kitchen" or something like that. My stay in the city was very short because I wanted to get here to attend the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, or at least the Grand Court of Calanthe, and to see what Mrs. Tuggle was doing and how she was doing it. As I have told you from time to time she is a wonderful woman and every time I see her I am more and more impressed with the fact. This is the only grand court of Calanthe or perhaps of any other society, leaving out the Rising Sons and Daughters of Protection that we find doing real tangible work. This woman is giving an unselfish service to her people, and is spending her life for them. The world will some day gather around her open grave and praise God for her life. They do not see her real work now, and if they do they will not give her credit now, but just wait until she is dead, and then you will find them telling about her. Such a funeral there will be, but why not say a kind word and drop her a flower today while she can appreciate them. These women do not meet for a mere good time and talk about the dead and provide for the sick, but they believe in putting brains in the heads of the little children, the unfortunate children who are neglected by others. She believes in doing something to make the race better. As a result these women support the Tuggle Institute in Birmingham, and I wish you were just here one time to see them roll in the money for the institution. To see them do something for the Lord, and something for the race. You would certainly enjoy this. I heard more men praise her during the delivery of the welcome addresses than I have ever heard since I THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER have been in this wold. Well, they are opening their eyes. While in the city I was the guest of Prof. James R. L. Diggs, of Selma University. He is one of our leading educators, and has been in the fore rank for a number of years. Tuskegee Institute Teaches The Advantage of Intelligent Truck Gardening He is a man of letters and a man of ability. I am sure it would be of interest to the people of Baltimore, if no other section of the country, to know that he is coming to that part of the world. He will take charge of the Clayton Williams Academy, and hopes to make out of it one of the leading schools of the country, and it the people will only rally to him it will be done, because he is a born school man, and a leader of men. I have had the pleasure of seeing Supreme Chancellor Green here. He is looking like health itself, and I believe in my soul that he is the man that they invented health out of. But I am here to tell you that he is a busy man. Roscoe Conkling Simmons, the editor of the Memphis Sun, was in town during my stay here. He caame down to make a speech, and he is one of the speakingest men in the world. He told me how the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythians is acting these late years, and I have made up my mind to pay my respects to these big men in another letter. I understand they want to get something for nothing, or unwilling to pay for professional service. Col. Simmons told me how it was in the days of the late Starks, and I am sorry that the prseent men don't see the value of service like Mr. Starks did. I have about finished the work of the Grand Court and Grand Lodge, shook hands with Horace D. Slatter, the great writer and other big men and had the plaesure of meeting Mrs.A.E. Allison, who is one of the leading workers in this section of the country and a woman who worked hard to make the meeting a success. Mrs. Allison is a woman well trained, and she is not afraid to take hold of anything to be done. I wish you could have been here and heard Mrs. Allison deliver an address of welcome. It was one of the finest I have heard. The Business League will have been over, and I will be away before you read this letter. September 1, the Wood River Baptist Association of Illinois will celebrate its 75th anniversary. This will be a great time, and I have been invited to be there and talk about my experiences back in slavery days and other things. I am going to accept. Take good care of yourself and let me hear from you. OF MARYLAND" F. GEORGE F. BRAG, D. I. of the Afro-American Ledge: NE DOLLAR A COPY SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOME ing of the Great Men Maryland Has Produced A BOOK WHICH SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOME You Ought to Know Something of the Great Men Maryland Has Produced This book of Dr. Bragg will instruct and interest you from start to finish. 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Trucking is a four season industry, and four season industry on the farm means a satisfactory yield in more than one way. Northern and Western farmers who have come into the South in such big numbers within the last ten or twenty years have brought with them new ideas in trucking, and have become leaders in the buisness. The states of Georgia and Florida for the South are showing what can be done under favoring suns on truck farms. Vegetation has taken on something of a new life, and peas and tomatoes and potatoes and other vegetables mean something more than twenty years ago when they were looked on simply in the way of cotton. In many sections the truck farmers are more independent than the planters and farmers; certainly they show more progress. A few days ago a truck farmer who lived out from a southern city passed along the road near noontime with a small spring wagon half-filled with vegetable. Around five o'clock he was met on his return to his farm. He reported that he had sold $19 worth of truckage. That was almost all profit. The truck farm at Tuskegee Institute, comprises thirty acres of land, and every vegetable is grown under improved farm and scientific methods. Some idea of what profit there is in truck farming may be had from the simple statement that in a small town like Tuskegee the truck farm shows a profit of $250 to the acre. Young white men are turning their attention to truck farming. Tuskegee Institute offers a superior course to young collored men. E. Church; Harrison H. Webb, preacher and teacher; Dr. Lewis G. West, pioneer physician. The book will be ready for delivery about the middle of September, 1914. Place our order for a copy now with the Afro-American Ledger. A SPECIAL OFFER. A copy of the book, "Men of Maryland", sent to your address, and a copy of the Afro-American Ledger, sent to the same address for one year, for ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS. 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First Regiment, K. of P., under command of Brig. L. S. 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. 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 and Pressim in 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. tDon't Miss It, The Cheapest Excursion ever given for the distance. Secure your ickets at once, as they are in demand. GETTING IN LINE IN NEW ROCHELLE Wisdom of Movement Recently Started Seen In Possibilities For the Material Advancement of the Race. Population Large Enough to Support Many More Business Establishments. New Rochelle, N. Y.-The colored citizens of this town, 1,500 in number, are solving their problems in a way that speaks well for their intelligence, industry and public spirit. They are almost as chanmish as the Jews in their business relations with each other, and by and by they will have learned the lesson so completely of how to conserve each other's interest that every business and professional man of color in this enterprising town will be receiving his fair share of patronage from members of the face. There is now a movement on foot among its representative business and professional men to bring about closer union between the servers and the servo so that the boys and girls who are being graduated from the high school and colleges will find a market for their intellectual wares. There are colored people enough in this pretty little city to support one or two first class groceries, a drug store, a general notion store, a butcher store, a bakery and ice cream parlor, a shoe store, a dentist and a good physician. As it is now some of the thoughtless among them are scattering their trade among foreign shopkeepers, who are making good profits out of their Negro customers, who, in turn, receive nothing except the new smiles of these shopkeepers and the stereotyped "Thank you; call again." It is gratifying to learn that the colored people are getting their eyes opened and are beginning to realize the importance of closer union, a better understanding of each other and more of that neighborly feeling which is so helpful and beneficial to a people who are struggling to raise themselves in the scale of being. The elergy and the business and professional men of New Rochelle are working together harmoniously to bring about this end. Heads, Bodie and Slater, representing the great Baptist church and two of the largest churches of that faith in New Rochelle, are taking the lead in this movement among the people of their several churches. Rev. J. B. Roddie is perhaps one of the most influential chrysmen in New Rochelle, and much is expected of him. The Methodist church, the A. M. E. Zion connection, is pasted by the Rev. Mr. Allen, a man of broad catholic views and of fine culture. He is a recent arrival in New Rochelle, but his newness on the field will be no bar to his activity in this reformatory and remedial work for Negro industrial, commercial, religious and professional advancement. Every man of brains in the race must realize by this time that the battle of the races is an intellectual one. Every intelligent man and woman among us certainly understands that the best use to which they can put their intelligence is in the direction toward which the progressive Negroes of New Rochelle are now bending their energies. Among these is Mr. Samuel J. Davis, the proprietor of the Davis Cash grocery, a well stocked, up to date grocery, employing two assistants ordinarily and on Saturdays from three to four. Mr. Davis, taking Dr. Booker T. Washington's advice, "cast his bucket down here" and has not regretted it. He owns a three family apartment house in Horton avenue and other real estate and the largest and best stocked grocery store of any member of the race in New Rochelle, the others being owned by Smith & Braxton. The leading physician here, Dr. C. P. McClendon, is a graduate of Lincoln university and the University of Michigan. He has a splendid practice. He lives in his own house, where he has established a sanitarium for the treatment of patients who do not care to go to a hospital. It is a fine idea and when it becomes more generally known ought to prove a lasting benefit. There are a number of fine houses in New Rochelle owned by colored men. One of the prettiest of these is that of Mr. Emmanuel Eccles, a thrifty citizen and a practical farmer, who understands the art of tickling the earth and making it bring forth the increase. His house is located on Winthrop avenue and extends to Horton avenue. The land is all, except that upon which his house stands, under cultivation—a fine garden in the rear and flowers of many varieties in his spacious frout yard to attract the eyes of passersby. Knights of Pythias Observe Field Day. The officers' league of the first regiment, uniform rank, Knights of Pythias of Pennsylvania observed field day at Olympic park, Pittsburgh, on Monday, Aug. 24. The attendance was large, and the various amusements planned for the entertainment of guests and visitors proved very attractive. The First Regiment band discoursed lively music throughout the day. The order in Pennsylvania is in fine condition financially and numerically and officered by capable and experienced men. PRACTICAL BUSINESS MAN. 4. Va.—What will prove itself in the life of the bank of this city, City E. C. Brown and it has for many years an factor in the comment of the river here, election by the board the bank of Mr. George as director and general. business. His action of this important position can be seen in his peculiar fitness for the sake. Mr. Mount is one of the most brilliant and best known business men in this section of the state, which has been brought out through the institutions with which he as been actively affiliated a number of years. He stands high in the estimation of all who know him and his appointment to his present position is hailed with delight by his host of friends and admirers. He graduated from the academic and business departments of Hampton in 15 GEORGE WESLEY BLOUNT. stitute and supplemented his training with additional study in business colleges in Boston. For six years he was an accountant in the treasurer's department at Hampton institute; four years assisted to Major R. K. Moton. Hampton's well known commandant; ten years a teacher of bookkeeping, practical business methods and principles in the business department of Hampton institute; member of the executive committee and corresponding secretary of the Negro Organization society of Virginia; member of the Business league and the Bachelers' club. The Crown Savings bank has been adding to its force from time to time people of through training and experience, and it is believed here in all circles that Mr. Blount is one of its very best requirements. Such men are more mooted by our business enterprises today than ever before in the history of the race. It is sincerely believed that the acquirement of his services will import new life and energy into the business of the enterprise that has hereof been a well conducted and prosperous institution. DR. B. T. WASHINGTON'S TOUR. Noted Educator to Make Three Days' Trip Through New Jersey. Orange, N. J.-The committee in charge of plans for the coming tour of New Jersey by Dr. Booker T. Washington and a party of prominent men from Sept. 7 to 9, inclusive, makes the following announcement: The Washington party will leave New York over the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad Monday morning, Sept. 7 for Morristown. From Morristown the trip to Montclair will be made in automobiles. A public meeting will be held at the Hillsdale grammar school, Montclair, at which Dr. Washington will deliver an address. There will also be held an industrial exhibition in the a dirium of the school. The City of union of Montclair will tender the visitors a collation, after which they will be a parade. From Montclair the party will go to Paterson and then a thence to Newark, where a committee will escort them to the Bethany Baptist church, Rev. Dr. K. D. Wynn pastor. A reception will be held in the basement of the church, where seven will be laid for 400. The party will remain in Newark Monday night and have early Tuesday morning for Lindenton. Other cities and towns included in the trip are Burlington, Camden, Bridgton, Hordentown, Allentown, Gouldtown, Millville, Ocean City and Cape May. In each town there will be speaking, sightseeing and a banquet served by a committee of citizens composed in most instances of members of both cities. The names of those who compose the party thus far announced are: Emmitt J. Scott, Tuskegee institute, Alabam; Nathan Hunt, personal secretary to Mr. Washington; Fred R. Moore, New York Age, New York; James H. Anderson, Anderson News, New York; George W. Harris, New York News, New York; N. B. Dodson, National Negro Press association, Brooklyn; T. Thomas Fortune, Lawrenceville, N. J.; John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va.; Chris J. Perry, Philadelphia Tribune, Philadelphia; R. R. Wright, Jr., Christian Recorder, Philadelphia; A. P. Caldwell, Philadelphia Courant, Philadelphia; William H. Craighead, Advocate Verdict, Harrisburg, Pa.; Charles W. Anderson, United States internal revenue, New York; Wilford H. Smith, attorney at law, New York; James N. Vanderall, chairman of the tour committee, East Orange, N. J. and W. P. Burrell, executive secretary of the tour committee, East Orange, N. J. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER SUNDAY SCHOOL Lesson IX.—Third Quarter, For Aug. 30. 1914. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson. Matt. xxii, 15-22. Memory Verses. 16, 17—Golden Text. Matt. xxii, 21—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. This lesson of questions by Pharisees and Herodians and Sadducees, feigning themselves just men, but seeking to entangle Him in His talk that they might catch Him in His words and so deliver Him unto the power and authority of the governor, is found in Matthew, Mark and Luke (Mark xii. 13; Luke xx. 20. His warning to the disciples to beware of the leaven or false teaching of the same three classes of people is found in Mutt. xvi. 6; Mark viii. 15. The Pharisees were the most religious people of that day, but were mere formalists. Everything was outward to obtain praise of men; nothing real before God. The Herodians, judging from Herod, could enjoy a good talk, but preferred the sinful pleasures of this world to things real and eternal. The Sadducees were religious, but had no use for things supernatural, angels or spirits, and did not believe in any resurrection. None of them and may use for Jesus Christ or His doctrine. Although they could not deny His wonderful works, His teaching was to them toolish and impractical and impossible. The light of His pure, holy life was too great a contrast to their solitary sinfulness. Even Daniel's enemies had to confess that he was faithful and that there was neither error nor fault in him and that it would be impossible to find occasion against him unless in some way concerning the law of his God (Dan. vi. 4. 5). These enemies of Christ were in a similar difficulty, but they would not cease from their purpose. The Pharisees and the Orthodox unite in a scheme which they think will surely emulate them to find occasion against Him, and so they come with dattering words concerning His being a teacher of truth and caring not for what people think or say of Him (verse 6). They propound a question which it seems to them will bring from Him an ensnaring reply: "Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar or not?" "Shall we give, or shall we not give?" (Verse 17, Mark xii, 15). They probably thought that, he would advise not to give to Caesar and thus find Him guilty of teaching against Caesar. They did not begin to know Him, nor that he could read their hearts, nor that they were dealing with one who knew what was in man der. xxii. 10; John ii. 25. How scathing His reply, "Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?" How surprising His request, "Show me the prince: money," or as it is in Mark xxii. 15, "Bring me a penny that I may see it." When they had brought it and in reply to His question, told Him whose image it here, then He saith unto them, "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's" (verse 21). So they could not take bold of His words, marveled at his answer, held their peace, left Him and went their way (verse 22; Luke xx. 26). It was true on all occasions, "Never man spoke like this man." He Himself said, "The words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself, but the Father that dwelt in me He doeth the works." "He gave me a commandment what I should say and what I should speak" (John xiv, 10; xli, 49). If we were as fully yielded to Him as he was to the Father it would be true of us, "It is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you" (Matt. x, 20). He was the image of the invisible God (11. Cor. iv, 1; Heb. i, 3; Col. i, 15). When we become we begin to be should day by day conformed to them end all things ar (Ronn. viii. 28, 20, hold His glory it we see Him we s Cor. iii. 15; I John tion they belong gave them life things, but by ch in their works the know Him (Tit, nothing from the cept His mercy must first forgive give us Bimself us His children b Him anything, by His our song shou Thee." The words (verse 22) remind verse 5 and that all Christ in the way own way to everlast The same day came the Sadueces with their question about the seven brethren who, one after the other, had the same woman to wife. "If there be a resurrection, then whose wife shall she be of the seven?" (Verses 23-28.) Thus they thought they had shown the impossibility of a life after this one. Note this reply. "Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God" (verse 2h). What a farreaching, comprehensive word and in a sense applying to all error, for it all comes from not knowing the Scriptures. The only way to be free from error is to know the truth, which makes us free indeed (John kills 224). SUMMER BOARDERS Spend Your Summer Vacation at ICE Miller's Cottage Five minutes walk from the Luray Caves. Healthful, Invigorating Amusements. Tennis Courts, Croquet Grounds, Good Board, Reasonable Rates. Send for booklet. Address Mrs. Aldina Hawkins Haines UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT OCEAN HOUSE SEA ISLAND, N. J. Open June 15 Close September 15, 1914 Better Known as the Gordon Sea View The Only Holy for Colored People Fronting on the Atlantic Beach. Fishing. Boating. Jathing. Amusements. Band Concerts Twice Daily. Special Rater for June, July and September Write for Rates Mrs. LUCY LEE **1** 5 Plain Street Elmhurst, N. Y. SUMMER BOARDERS WANTED. SUMMER BOARDING THE DENNIS HOUSE The Dennis House will open the first of June to daily, weekly and monthly summer boarders. The resort is situated on the Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel county, Md. 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Parrish's Never 'n' Hair Food is absolutely one of the best hair preparations on the market. It stops the hair from splitting at the ends and falling out. It will make your Hair Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Artists want. Write for tame. Mme. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 888 R. Tremont. Mention this paper when writing. Nerve—Lung—Tuberculosis LIFE & HEALTH—NO CONSUM TION The 1910 Census showed that the colored population was at the same ninemillion mark as in 1900. The lack of increase is due to the fact that too many died of Tuberculosis during that period. STRENGTH II & I could have saved 85 per cent of those who died. Mrs. Susie Love, Rockville, Md. writes: "STRENGTH & LIFE is a remarkable medicine. It is helping me wonderfully. I walked out into the yard Saturday without a care, after taking two bottles. That is something I have not done since I was paralyzed fourteen months ago." STRENGTH & LIFE prolongs life, and is SPECIFIC for hangs and nerves. The people who took it lived to see 1914 Take it till you gain a few pounds, and you will live to see 1915 and many more years. Send two cent stamp for free book containing testimonials, 1914 and 1915 calendars, also what STRETH & LIFE is, and why it cannot fail to IMPROVE HEALTH. On page 6 the boy or girl is the same before and after taking Strength and life. Sold by all druggists and at the office of Dr. David Campbell, Lung and Nerve Specialist, 1369 N. Carey St., Baltimore, Md. Call or write. Good agent PERSONALS Mrs. Lauretta Bowen and daughter, Lillian Arthilda, Mrs. Annie Thomas, daughter and sister, Annie Kelson, left last Monday to visit relatives and friends in Woodville, Prince George County, Md. Mrs. Frank W. Tibbs, of 437 N. Gilmor street, has left the city to visit relatives and friends in New York, Washington and King George Co., Va. Rev. and Mrs. John M. Barnes have returned from a week's visit to their parents in St. Marys Co., Md. Mrs. C. M. Maxwell, of 1239 Orleans street, has gone to Charlotte, N. C., to visit her mother. Miss Nellie A. Johnson, of Washington and Master Charles Acolaste of Gold Coast, West Africa, are visiting Baltimore. Mrs. J. H. Liverpool, Jr., and daughter, Miss Landon, of 2043 Druid Hill avenue, and Mrs. J. W. Nelson, of New York, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gllimon Green, of Kent Island, Md. Miss Helen Frisby, of 849 Pierce street, is visiting Mrs. Agnes Gibbs, of Ridgely, Md. Mrs. Bertha Hammond of 817 Vine Street has returned from a visit to Atlantic City. Thomas R. Smith, James Hunter and Frank Pratt have returned from an automobile trip to Atlantic City. The journey was made in Mr. Smith's new car. Mrs. Paul D. Coleman and daughter, Eva, of 1237 McElderry street, are spending a week in Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Alvan Stanley are visiting relatives in Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Attleboro, Mass. Mrs. Lola Smith, of 1607 Division street and Miss Lota Russell, of 1212 Druid Hill avenue are spending the remainder of the summer in Essex Co., Va., as the guest of Mrs. Mary Bunday. Miss May Harris, of 1329 Argyle avenue is spending two weeks in Atlantic City. Mrs. Laura Baker, of Henrietta street, and her granddaughter, Giadys Baker, have returned from a pleasant visit to Atlantic City. Mr. Albert Smith has returned to Baltimore after visiting friends in Philadelphia and points in New Jersey Misses Carrie and Mary Page, of 1433 Myrtle avenue are the guest of their uncle in Gloucester Co., Va. Miss Helen Dorsey, of 596 Preston street, is spending some time in Woodstock, Md. Mrs. Sidney Turner, of 2009 Druid Hill avenue, has returned from a visit to Reading, Pa. Miss Jane Waters, of Elkridge, Md., was the week-end guest of Miss Attrue Perry, of 1926 McCulloh street. S. L. Buter, of Druid Hill avenue, is visiting in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Miss Helen Frisby, of Baltimore, is visiting Mrs. Agnes Gibbs, of Rigely, Md. Mr. S. N. Randall, of Druid Hill avenue, has returned from Lake Nebo, Fort Ann, N. Y. Misses Emma and Hester Harris, of Colvin street are visiting relatives in Washington and North Carolina. Miss Gretrude Fisher, of 1110 Carey street, who has been confined to her home for several weeks, is improving. Miss Clara Thompson, of Barclay street, is improving, after a serious spell of sickness. Mr. D. B. Snowden, of Barnes St., has returned from Richmond, where he attended the St. Luke Convention. Mrs. Lovey Husketh has returned from Richmond and Farnville, Va. Mrs. Louisa Hutchinson, of Barnesville, Md., a delegate to the St. Luke Convention Richmond, last week, was the guest of her daughters, Mrs. Florence Brodie and Miss Susie Hutchinson, of Washington, last Saturday and Sunday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Lavina S. Henry. General Lewis E. Williams, of Carey street, is attending the convention of Elks, in Norfolk this week. Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson, and daughter, have returned to Ashland, Va., after visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Lindsay, of 1621 Latrobe street. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Stanley and grandson, of W. Hamburg street, have returned from a visit to Atlantic City. YOUR OPPORTUNITY. The Colored Man TO FREE HIMSELF THE PATAPSCO PARK LAND OWN laws of the State of Maryland, are the o ply located, from waterfront to hill top b ing out this elegant land into most attra most desirable suburbs around Baltimore more and surroundings, the greatest op Mother Earth at unheard-of low prices, to the large and small investors, rent pa money depositors in banks saving for the THE GREATEST REAL ESTATE offer. PATAPSCO PARK is situated at P avenue; five miles from the City Hall. E tric R. R, from Camden Station and sixt Liberty Street Station. HOME SEEKERS AND INVESTOR great city at such bargain prices. You your own investment, You can do it. Explored Man's Dream at Last a MSELF FROM LANDLO UK LAND COMPANY, strictly local, are the owners of a large and bea- to hill top bounderies. This Compa- ny most attractive building lots with Baltimore; and is now offering to greatest opportunity of their lives now prices. WE THEREFORE TAKE ors, rent payers, ground rent and h aving for the banks instead of thems ATE offering ever placed before the equated at Pumphries, on the Annap- ity Hall. Eleven minutes ride on the on and sixteen minutes ride on the INVESTORS—This is a rare chance prices. You cannot lose, big profits s can do it. The Colored Man's Dream at Last a Reality TO FREE HIMSELF FROM LANDLORD SLAVERY. THE PATAPSCO PARK LAND COMPANY, strictly local—and incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland, are the owners of a large and beautiful tract of land, conveniently located, from waterfront to hill top bounderies. This Company is now suf dividing and laying out this elegant land into most attractive building lots with a view of making one of the most desirable suburbs around Baltimore; and is now offering to the colored citizens of Baltimore and surroundings, the greatest opportunity of their lives to own a great big piece of Mother Earth at unheard-of low prices. WE THEREFORE TAKE PLEASUFE in announcing to the large and small investors, rent payers, ground rent and high tax slaves, wage earners, money depositors in banks saving for the banks instead of themselves, and the public in general, THE GREATEST REAL ESTATE offering ever placed before them or ever will be again. PATAPSCO PARK is situated at Pumphries, on the Annapolis State Road and Brooklyn avenue; five miles from the City Hall. Eleven minutes ride on the Annapolis and Baltimore Electric R. R. from Camden Station and sixteen minutes ride on the W. B. & A. Electric R.R. from Liberty Street Station. HOME SEEKERS AND INVESTORS-This is a rare chance to buy good land so near a great city at such bargain prices. You cannot lose, big profits sure to follow. Make money on your own investment. You can do it. forelock. Don't Miss. This beautiful lots as they are going like by MISCO PARK is the only suburb is the opened last year and already nearby is the very best and most prominent jobs, etc., showing the location of this the advantage of securing your sale put on the market; as the prices are healthiest, and railway facilities the large pavilion, will be opened to Meetings, Picnics and Conventions of the picnic grounds, 1204 Druid H. 400 satisfied customers who are the. Send for a list of the lucky owner, Camden Station, 1.45 and 2.45 p. m. hour on Sundays from 10 a. m. to with Commutation Books at 5½c. each also be furnished upon application. PARK LAND (INCORPORATED) LAW BUILDING Take Time by the Forelock. to secure the pick of these beautiful lots winter's morning. PATAPSCO PARK ed citizens. This suburb was opened last sites have been disposed of to the very b Write at once for maps, etc., show that we may explain in detail the advantage any development ever put on the easiest, location highest and healthiest. The beautiful Grove, with large pav other organizations for Camp Meetings, Hughes, Agent and Manager of the picn Our refrences are nearly 400 satisfied waterfront to hilltop sites. Send for A grand Free Excursion from Camden S pointment. Excursions every hour on Sco Park will be furnished with Commu Free Tickets will also be furn PATAPSCO PARK 106 LA BAL to secure the pick of these beautiful lots as they are going like hot Buck whea Cakes on a col winter's morning. PATAPSCO PARK is the only suburb is the only suburb strictly for colored citizens. This suburb was opened last year and already nearly 700 of the beautiful villa sites have been disposed of to the very best and most prominent colored people of Baltimore. Write at once for maps, etc., showing the location of this property. Better still, can that we may explain in detail the advantage of securing your selection early. We expect this to outsell any development ever put on the market; as the prices are the lowest, the terms the easiest location highest and healthiest, and railway facilities the best. The beautiful Grove, with large pavillion, will be opened to Church's, Sunday Schools and other organizations for Camp Meetings, Picnics and Conventions. To secure dates call on S. R. Hughes, Agent and Manager of the picnic grounds, 1204 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore, Md. Our refrences are nearly 400 satisfied customers who are the present owners of these beautiful waterfront to hilltop sites. Send for a list of the lucky owners of these choice building sites. A grand Free Excnrsion from Camden Station, 1.45 and 2.45 p. m., daily or at any time by appointment. Excursions every hour on Sundays from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Residents of Patapsco Park will be furnished with Commutation Books at 51/2c. each way. PATAPSCO PARK LAND COMPANY (INCORPORATED) Everybody is Going Steamer To Spend the Magothy Car Sunday, Sep The Steamer Starlight will leave and 2 p. m. Will leave the 7 p. m. and Mo The Starlight will stop a on Su Fare for the Round Tr For Sale! 2 & On Franklin street, George street, Carrollton avenue 10 Druid Hill avenue, Carey street Mount, Stricker, Mulberry and Some of these houses have as low as $50. Balance weekly THEY REPRESENT MAGN APPLY P. H. P. 1322 ARGY Among the many Baltimoreans who have spent their vacations at Harpers Ferry are Miss Mary Flagg, Miss Consuelo Williams, Mrs. Marie L. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Braxton, Miss Viola Clark, Misses Alma and Leonore Carrington, Miss Nellie Monroe, James A. B. Callis and Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Holmes. THE VEGETABLE STALLS OF JOHN HAYES & SON are now located at the Northeast corner of Fremont avenue and Laurens street, Lafayette Market opposite Cassidy's Store, and N. E. Cor Pear and Lexington streets, Lexington Market. Just think of it only $85 TO $350 For one of these Lots On Extremely Easy Terms Mrs. George Marshall, of 3120 Barclay street, is visiting relatives in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. James Stubbs, of 514 Baker street, has left on an extended trip, which will include Boston, Atlantic City, New York, Philadelphia and Cambridge, Md. Miss Lena Wilson, of 1237 Jefferson street, is visiting relatives in York, Pa. Mrs. George W. Dyer and grandsons, of 686 W. Mulberry street, are spending a few weeks in Virginia. Mrs. Lillian Hailstork is visiting her mother in Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. J. Macauley Dorsey, of 250 Pine street, have returned from New York City, where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Dalhousie. Mrs. Isabella White and nephew, Charles A. Smith, of 113 S. Wolfe street, have returned from a five week stay in the New England States. Dr. Harry F. Brown, of Presstman street, accompanied by his uncle, Mr. Thomas Brown, of New York motored to Atlantic City last Friday. They returned to the city Monday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Keys, of Pittsburg, are the guests of the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. James Peaco. Dr. E. Mayfield Boyle, who formerly practiced medicine in this city, has again opened an office at 508 N. Caroline Street Phone: Wolfe 1355. CHARLES TOLSON REALTY CO. OFFICE: 506 BAKER STREET Houses Sold on the Lowest Terms in Any Part of the City. See my Large List of Two or Three Story Houses. Also Sewer Connection Without a Deposit. PHONE: 1903 Y-MADISON Or a Postal Will Bring Me to Your Door. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER WILL YOU GRASP IT? at Last a Reality LANDLORD SLAVERY. Districtly local—and incorporated under the urge and beautiful tract of land, convenient. This Company is now subdividing and laying lots with a view of making one of the offering to the colored citizens of Balti—their lives to own a great big piece of BEFORE TAKE PLEASURE in announcing their rent and high tax slaves, wage earners, and of themselves, and the public in general, need before them or ever will be again. At the Annapolis State Road and Brooklyn ride on the Annapolis and Baltimore Elec-ride on the W. B. & A. Electric R.R. from a rare chance to buy good land so near a big profits sure to follow. Make money on THE HOME OF THE FARMER Miss. This Golden Opportunity Going like hot Buckwheat Cakes on a coloured suburb is the only suburb strictly for color-ready nearly 700 of the beautiful villa at prominent colored people of Baltimore.ation of this property. Better still, calling your selection early. We expect this to the prices are the lowest, the terms the facilities the best. Opened to Church's, Sunday Schools and Conventions. To secure dates call on S. R. 204 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore, Md. who are the present owners of these beau-tucky owners of these choice building sites. and 2.45 p. m., daily or at any time by ap-10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Residents of Patap-at 5½c. each way. Application at our City Office. AND COMPANY (ED) BUILDING Md. Body is Going on the Politicalamer Starlight Spend the Last Sunday at Any Campmeeting July, September 6th. Right will leave Miller's Wharf 10 a. m. I will leave the Camp Sunday afternoon at m. and Monday at 1 p. m. I will stop at Brown's Grove all trips on Sunday Round Trip, 25 Cents to all 2 & 3 Story Houses eet, George street, Argyre avenue, Division avenue 10 1100 blocks, Mosher street, Carey street 11-1300 Block Presstman, Sulberry and McCulloh streets. Houses have Sewerage Connections. Termsance weekly or monthly payments. MENT MAGNIFICENT INVESTMENTS APPLY TO H. PRATT MGYLE AVENUE The Steamer Starlight will leave Miller's Wharf 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Will leave the Camp Sunday afternoon at 7 p.m. and Monday at 1 p.m. The Starlight will stop at Brown's Grove all trips on Sunday For Sale! 2 & 3 Story Houses On Franklin street, George street, Argye avenue, Division street, Carrollton avenue 101100 block, Mosher street, Druid Hill avenue, Carey street 11-1300 Block Presstman, Mount, Stricker, Mulberry and McCulloh streets. Some of these houses have Sewerage Connections. Terms as low as $50. Balance weekly or monthly payments. THEY REPRESENT MAGNIFICENT INVESTMENTS. Phone St. Paul 1933 baltimoreans acations at FREE CATALOGUE TWELVE STYLES ADVERTISE BALTIMORE, MD. DON'T DELAY WRITE US TODAY GRASP I' WHILE YOU AY nhest Styles of Creole s Raw Hair, Ete. Dealers, and show a great variety of styles, and sell more Creole than any other man- ufacturers in the U.S. Write for New talogue. It is FREE. We are the lart AGENTS WANTED Hair Goods Co. SEREVEPORT, LA STARLIGHT BROWN'S GROVE 23—Willing Workers of West. 'to. 24—Rose of Sharon, S. & D. ing Sol. 1 25-St. Barnabas Church 26=True Reformers 27-Faithful Workers Allen A. E. Ch. 28-Waters A. M. E. Sunday school. 30-St. Francis Court N. 22. Joseph Pasture, No. 17, Naz. rites 31—Relief Progressive A so. 1—Juvenile Council, No. 4, K. of P. 3—C. S. O S. 4—Lady Board of Monsters or Provident Hospital. 5—Ladies' Aid of Metropolitan. 7—Ushers of Pcthel A. I. E. Church. 13—Go.Get-Ems. CONFETTI ..THE DE SHIRTWAIS BELLS ..THE DREXEL.. SHIRTWAIST DANCE Direction of Mr. Ernest Purviance GALILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORI TICKETS 25 CENTS The Drexel Closing Excursion ...YOUNG'S H Makes the Hair Long, gives con One 25 cent can Scientifically prepared YOUNG' HERMENAUDITORIUM LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPT. 7, 25 CENTS Kerr's Orchestra in Attend exel Closing Excursion to Brown's Grove, Sept. YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD... Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the One 25 cent can will convince. Identifically prepared at— YOUNG'S PHARMACY GALILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPT. 7, 8 TO 2 TICKETS 25 CENTS Kerr's Orchestra in Attendance The Drexel Closing Excursion to Brown's Grove, Sept. 12 Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street TEL. MADISON 3322--Y Harvey R. SANITARY PRI SEWERAGE O Installation of Steam and No Job Too Large. T 1513 PRESSTMAN STREET. Baltimore's Leading Co. JOHN H. UNDEP TAKEF Complete $ 3,10 FUN A fine casket worth $65.00, in b highly polished saak or wa out outsid either black, gray or white, to mate riages, new and up-to-date; fine burs advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves cifix when desired, rugs, clair etc., a This funeral cost elsewhere..... My price $73.00.....$75.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40 No charge for removal of Shipping Funerals, $25. 1222 Division St., bet. Residence C. & P. Phone James H. Mt. Aulburn Special Prices On Interior And Exterior Monuments and Tombstones Cemetery Work. Marble Work Residence: 1216 ACCURACY ONLY THE ISON 3322--Y Harvey R. Williams TEL. MADISON 3322--Y Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDEF TAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $' 3.10 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $6.100, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished sak or wa out outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pair of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, clair etc., all of the latest designs. Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $154, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Monuments andombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue We use only pure and fresh drugs and chemicals in all our compounding. That is why we have the confidence of your physician. IF YOU ARE ILL, Consult your physician and let us compound your prescription of a reasonable price. Patent Medecines at Cu Rate Prices Druld Hill Ave. and Biddle Don't go down town when you can Sharing Corner GET IT AT..... STOKES an 1061 Druid Hill A DR GET IT AT.... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1061 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS CONFETTI BELLS ```markdown ``` PURITY AUGUST 24-Calvert School 26-Invincible Co. and Cadets. 27-Franklin Drill Commandery, No. 1, of East Baltimore. 28-E. & W. Benefit Society. 31-Evening Star 1373, G. U. O. O. F. SEPTEMBER 1-Pink Carnations of St. Pauls M.E.Ch. 3-Parsonage Aid of Allen A. M. E. Ch. 4-Ushers and Ladies' Aid of Sharp St. M. E. Church 7-Bethel Drill Corps Calanthe, 9-Trustees of Eastern Chapel. 10-Operella's fr. Ass'n. 11-Shriners 14-Royal Arch, No. 6, Drill Corps, K. P. 24-Morning Star Co., Drill Rank, No. 18. K. of P. LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPT. 7, 8 TO 2 Kerr's Orchestra in Attendance in to Brown's Grove, Sept. 12 HAIR FOOD... control of it and purifies the scalp, will convince. at— S PHARMACY . Williams RATTLERS SERPENTINE A