The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XXIII. NO. 4 DR. SPINGARN IN FIGHT FOR JUSTICE DR. SPINGARN IN FIGHT FOR JUSTICE In an Address Before the Independent Political League Lays New York, Sept. 17—That the races would have some, strong organization to fight in the defense of its rights, was urged by Dr. Joel Spingarn in an address to the National Independent Political League, at its annual session here last week. Dr. Spingarn pointed out that other races were organized to fight against proscription and the colored people must do the same if they finally win in the fight for equal and exact justice. "Rise out of your topor and apathy, black men and women," he said; "brush aside leaders who cannot or will not use their opportunities to win for you new freedom and chose new leaders, if need be, who dare and know how, in this new world epoch—the European war—to win your rights for you before all the world." The name of the League was changed to the National Independent Civil Rights League. The "address to the country denounced denial of positions on ac. count of race, urged that a delegation be sent again to President Wilson to protest against segregation a praised the work that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Constitution League are doing for the race. The address begins by stating that the present war in Europe will end by more freedom being given the oppressed people of the respective contending nations and calls attention of the 80,000,000 white citizens of the republic to the disgraceful fact that here in their own native land, 12,000,000 people suffer insulting proscriptions and persecutions solely for racial extraction more than the oppressed of Europe. "Organized to battle against race prejudice we colored Americans say, beware to the various states, and especially the national government, and urge the President of the United States to free his colored citizens from the repression, lynching, disfranchisement, Jim crowism and segregation, even segregation under the federal government itself, not waiting 'till the exigences of some awful war makes the relief an act of expediency rather than justice.' The address urges colored men to use the ballot in defense of the race and to acertain the views of candidates for Congress as to the rights of the race. TARBY APPOINTED INSPECTOR Boston, Mass., Sept. 18—William A. Tarby of Everett, Mass., has been appointed a regular inspector in the office of Surveyor of Port, Joseph A. Maynard, a Democrat. He is the first colored man to hold the position. Mr. Tarby, who is an enrolled Democrat, has been as assistant weigher for a number of years. The appointment had the endorsement of Collector of Customs Billings and Andrew J. Peters, former congressman, and now second assistant secretary of the United States Treasury, both Democrats. Mf. Tarby is an active supporter of the National Independent Political League, in which W. Monroe Trotter is a leading spirit. DEMOCRATS ARE HOPEFUL. Washington, Sept. 15—Bishop Walters and his followers, since the recent appointment of James H. Howard, of Harrisburg, Pa., as a deputy United States marshal for the District of Columbia, have taken courage and are hopeful that a colored man will be appointed Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, before the November elections. Jame A. Ross, of Buffalo, now said to be the man slated for the position. ANNAPOLIS DISTRICT CONFERENCE CONVENES The sitxteenth annual session of the Annapolis District Conference opened at St. Paul M. E. Church, West Saratoga street near Carey, Wednesday morning. Incalling the session to order, District Superintendent C.G. Cummings urged the ministers to work together for the uplift of their people. Rev. S. A. Virgil delivered an address of welcome, which was responded to by Rev. C. C. Brown. A concert led by Rev. W. N. Holt, was given at night. Rev. E. S. Williams, of Annapolis explained the new financial system Thursday morning; and Rev. J. H. Goodrich read a paper on increasing the church membership. Rev. D. D. Turpeau told of the work of the Anti-Saloon League. Miss Edythe M. Cooper gave some interesting side-lights of her recent trip to the international Epworth League Convention which was held at Buffalo. Rev. W. Lucas, assistant general secretary of the Epworth League, delivered an address, after which Rev. J. O. Spencer, president of Morgan College made a plea for Christian education. Rev. I. L. Thomas and Thomas J. Lee delivered, addresses Friday morning. The anniversary of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society was observed Friday evening. Addresses were delivered by Mrs. Mary Camper, Mrs. Mary Tankard, Mrs. M. W. Clair, Mrs. J. Holmes, Miss Ida R. Cummings, Mrs. Mamie E. Jones and others. The session will close Sunday. MASONS EAGING A CRISIS Jackson, Miss., September 16. Alleging that the Masonic Benefit Association of the M. W., Stringer Grand Lodge of Masons and the United Reformers of American are insolvent and cannot pay outstanding claims, Insurance Commissioner Henry has applied to the Hinds County Chancery Court for a receivership for both organizations. The Masonic Benefit Association is the largest concern of its kind mong colored people in the State and Charles Banks, of Mound Bayou, is the leading spirit therein. Sometimes it it is alleged the association applied to the insurance department for permissin to settle its unpaid claims amounting to $100,000 on the basis of $.25 on a dollar. This proposition was assented to provide that no subsequent collections be used therefor. It was later found out, it is calimed, that $6,000 of moneys collected thereafter was used in helping liquidate old claims. This caused the insurance department to apply for a receiver. The United Reformers is a small concern, and its failure will not have a far reaching effect. MOVED INTO NEW QUARTERS Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 18—The Sunday School Union of the A. M. E. Church moved into its new quarters at Eighth and Lea avenues this week. The building is a morden one and ample machinery has been installed for publishing the Sunday School and other work of the denomination. The publishing house has been located at 206 Public Square since 1882, when the present Bishop C. B. Smith was in charge. Ira T. Bryant is the present secretary of the Union. GRAND MASTER MORRIS' FORCES CONTROL THE SEVENTEENTH B. M. C. Cohorts of Ben Davis and Lincoln Johnson Smashed in Their Fight Against the Machine of the Old Guard MAYOR GURLEY IN WELCOME ADDRESS SCORES SEGREGATION Chief Executive Makes Scathing Arraignment of Davis Regime In Georgia, Which Has Telling Effect on Johnson Support Czar-Like Methods Cause of Weakness of Opposition Household of Ruth Make Excellent Showing (Staff Correspondence.) Boston, Mass., Sept. 18-The election of secretaries nominated by the friends of Edward H. Morris by a decisive vote, the scoring of Benjamin J. Davis for his alleged way of running things in Georgia, and the dominance of the session by those opposed to the election of Henry Lincoln Johnson, as grand master, were among the features of the seventeenth session of the Biennial Movable Committee of Odd Fellows, which opened at the People's Temple, Monday morning. Before the convention opened Monday, the followers of Henry Lincoln Johnson declared that they believed victory was theirs. Streamers and buttons bearing Col. Johnson's likeness were worn by nearly 400 delegates. Just before the convention opened, the Georigina delegation took seats to the right of the rostrum and sang rallying songs amid much enthusiasm "We are going to win," they cried in unison "and our 'Link' will be the next grand master" The first real test of strength came Tuesday morning when Rev. E. P. Jones, of Mississippi, placed W. Randolph Smith, of Chicago, in nomination for the position of chief secretary. W. T. Francis, of St. Paul, Minn., who has held the position before, was placed in nomination by the Johnson forces. At the final showdown, Smith received 799 votes and Francis 394. Georigia's vote was at first cast unanimously (314) by Ben Davis, for Francis, but the delegates from Savannah objected, and their votes went to Smith. The address of Grand Master Morris not only reviewed the general condition of the order, but he took up in detail the charges that had been made by his opponents and disposed them one by one. He strenuously denied the charges of extravagant administration, and severely castigated Ben Davis. The system of deputies in Georiga was strongly condemned and the alleged Czar-like methods of Ben Davis as the leader of the order in Georiga were scored in unmeasured terms. The address of Garnd Master Morris was typewritten but he discarded his manuscript during his dramatic attack on affairs in Georgia. He spoke for more than two hours and thereafter, the friends of Henry Lincoln Johnson declared that the chances for election of their choice for grand master had been materially lessened. Mr. Morris paid tribute to Julius C. Johnson, of Baltimore, grand treasurer of the order, for his loyalty to the best interests of the order. SUPREME COURT ABOLISHED The Morris forces carried out their programme of legislation and succeeded in abolishing the supreme court of the order. This will throw Justices B. J. Davis.W. L. Houston, Attorney General Harry S. Cumimngs and Clerk W. T. Francis out of positions. Grand Secretary James F. Needham. Grand Treasurer Juilus C. Johnson, Editor Henry P. Slaughter, and other officials made flattering reports of their work. The Maryland Delegation, under the leadership of William E. Fletcher, of Annapolis, supported the Morris program to a man. The opening public session was held Monday, when addresses of welcome were delivered by Lieutenant Governor Barry, Mayor Curley, Dr. John B. Hall, Charles Williams and Edward E. Brown. Responses were delivered by Grand Master Mroris, Deputy Grand Master Henry Lincoln Johnson, Rev. E. P. Jones Mrs. Nora F. Taylor and others. The parade Thursday afternoon was the star event of the week Patriarchie regiments from all sections of the country were in line Baltimore had 60 men in line. A prize drill followed at Fenway Park. On Monday evening an educational mass meeting was held at which addresses were delivered by Rev. E. P. Jones, of Mississippi; Mrs. Nora Taylrol, of Chicago; George Jones, of Cincinnati; Rev. W. H. Mixon, of Alabama, Grand Master Merris, Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Charles Stewart and others. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH The sessions of the Household of Ruth, the female department of the order were opened on Monday morning, at the Ebenezer Church, West Springfield streets Mrs Marv Parker, of Philadelphia, presided. Following business sesisons in the morning and afternoon, a complimentary reception and soiree was tendered the grand officers in the Majestic Casino, which was largely attended. TRUE PEFORMERS Richmond, Va., September 17—According to reports submitted at the 34th annual session of the Grand Fountain, of the Grand Untied Order of True Reformers, held here last week, the order is regaining financial and numerical strength; the report of the grand master, Floyd A. Ross, stated that $70,000 had been paid on outstanding debts during the past year, and that the mortgage on the Old Folk's Home had been reduced from $20,000 to $12,000. He closed with a plea for loyalty to the order. Delegates were present from all parts of the country. HOUSE DEAD FROM OVERJOY Columbia, S. C., September 18. Brother Charles Jaggers, past 80, and like Abou Ben Hadem, a friend to every man, needs a horse. His old horse purchased by popular subscription some years ago, became so overjoyed when the defeat of Cole Blease for the United States Senate was announced, and Ben Fili-man declared that the Senate would see him no more four years from now that he laughed himself to PRICE THREE CENTS death. A veterinary surgeon was called and he said that was the cause of death to Jaggers' horse. Anyhow Brother Jaggers must have a new horse, and the Southern Indiator, published here has started the subscription list by donating $1.00 SEGREGATION ORDINANCE PASSED Richmond, Va., September 16. In an effort to prevent the Leigh Street M. E. Church from securing the property of the Immanuel Baptist Church, white, Councilman Jones has introduced an ordinance amending the Vondelder segregation law. The proposed amendment prevents a block being so termed by the mere intersection on one side of one street with another. It is designed as a hindrance to the race. NEW BETHEL DEDICATED New York, September 18.—The new Bethel A. M. E. Church, on 132nd street, near 7th avenue, was dedicated Sunday with impressive services. Rev. B. W. Arnett, pastor of the church, had charge of the exercises. The present location is the third the congregation has had since 1865, the first being on Sullivan street, the next on 25th, and the present one. The northern drift of the colored population made a change of location necessary. Mother Zion, St. Phillips P. E. and other congregations have moved to Harlem in recent years. ELECTED ON STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE Wilmington, Del., Sept. 18—Charles Caulburn, prominent in Republican circles, has been elected a member of the State Central Committee. He holds the contract for removing the garbage of the city. ANTI-SLAVERY AGITATOR DEAD Newport, R. I., Sept. 18—Mark R. DeMortie, one of the last colored men who took part in the anti-slavery agitation, died here a few days ago. He was associated with the late Frederick Douglas, George T. Downing and others FUNERAL OF "ROYAL GEORGE" Boston, Mass., Sept. 17th—The funeral of George F. Betts, head waiter at Young's Hotel, was held Sunday. "Royal George" as he was familiarly known, had prominent friends in all sections of the country. He had been connected with Young's Hotel since 1866. $100,000 SCHOOL TO OPEN Savannah, Ga., Sept. 18—The new Cuyler street school will be opened October 1st, at which time Prof. John W. Hubert, principal of the Farm School at White Plains, Ga., and a former teacher at Tuskegee Institute, will assume the principalship. The edifice is probably the most complete school building for colored children in the country and was recently built at a cost of $100,000. In connection with the regular courses facilities will be offered for the teaching of practical domestic science. MOUND BAYOU BANK CLOSED. Mound Bayou, Miss., Sept 18. The State Banking Commissioner has ordered the doors of the Mound Bayou Bank closed, because of dissatisfaction with the character of the security representing the bank's collateral. The examiner announced that there were no irregularities in the management of the institution Chares Banks, one of the leading spirits in Mound Bayou, is founder and cashier of the bank. NEGRO A FACTOR IN EUROPEAN WAR NEGRO A FACTOR IN EUROPEAN WAR Germany Protests Use of Black Troops in Present Conflict. The use of other than Caucasian troops in the European war has aroused the prejudices of some of the whites and especially so since the Japanese government cast its lot with the Allies. France has a division of colored troops which was recruited several years ago. In the recent engagement near Meuse, the colored troops of the French fought valiantly. "An African brigade," says one writer "in the front line, carried away by its eagerness, was received by a murderous fire. They did not give an inch, but counter attacked by the Prussian guard, they were obliged to retire, only, however, after inflicting enormous losses. The Prussian guard especially suffered heavily." England has colored troops also. The German Ambassador to the United States, in an article in the New York Independent, takes exceptions to the use of other than white troops. PRAISES COLORED TROOPS The New York World, in an editorial on "The Color Line in War" takes issue with the ambassador. The editorial reads: "In an article printed in the Independent, Count von Bernstorf, the German Ambassador, epxressee himself as 'unconditionally' opposed to the use of Aisiatic and African troops in a European war. This is a curious prejudice on the part of the dipolmatic representative of a Government that is seeking to bring Turkey into the conflict and trying to persuade the Turks to instigate a 'holy war' in Egypt and India against all non-Mohamedans. When Germany went to war with the British Empire, she must have expected to fight the British Empire, and not merely a selected part of the population the color of whose skin happened to meet the approval of Berlin. "It is natural enough that Great Britian should bring up her Indian troops, who, by the way, are as completely identified with the Aryan race as the Prussians. But no matter what their race may be, they are part of the empire and part of Great Britian's regular military power. "If Germany were at war with the United States her troops would have to meet our Negro cavalry, than whom there are not better soldiers in uniform. "German denunciation of the Indian troops is as futile as German denunciation of the Japanese as "yellow bellies." It is too late to draw the color line in war. That line was erased more than fifty years ago by Abraham Lincoln in that noble letter to the Springfield Convention: "And there will be some black men who can remember that with silent tongue and clenched teeth and steady eye, and well poised bayonet, t they have helped mankind on to this great conummation." AMONG THE WOMEN Mrs. Hattie R. Brown, for a number of years, principal of the Wilson avenue school, Louisville, has been awarded a certificate, under the new law for Kentucky. The Woman's Home Missionary Society, of Fort Street M.E. Church Atlanta, held a big rally last Sunday. Dr. D. D. Martin, of Gammon Theological Seminary was the principal speaker. MAKES HIGH MARK IN SCHOLARSHIP Student Record of Professor James R. L. Diggs. WINS HONORS AT BUCKNELL How the New President of Clayton- Williams University, In Baltimore, Is Regarded by Men of Letters—Capacity In Which He Has Served at Various Institutions. Baltimore.--Professor James R. L. Diggs, A. M., Ph.D. recently chosen as principal of Clayton-Williams academy, in this city, was born at Upper Marlboro, Md., in 1867. He was educated in private schools and at Wayland seminary, Washington, completing the normal course in 1886, the college preparatory course in 1894. He taught four years in the public schools of Prince Georges county, Md. In September, 1894, he entered Bucknell college, Lewistburg, Pa., and completed the classical course, earning the degree of bachelor of arts and graduating one of the first honor men, and was one of the speakers on commencement day. In the college junior debate he was a prize winner in 1897. This enabled him to leave college out of all debt in 1898. On two occasions he was chosen by the college to represent it on intercollegiate debates, contesting with representatives from Dickinson college (1896) and Lehigh university (1898), being Bucknell's chief debater in the last contest. In both cases Bucknell was victorious. Other college honors were: President of the Theta Alpha Literary society, associate editor of the College Mirror, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. and tutor in Latin for delinquent classmates. As these honors came from white men alone in one of the best of northern colleges, there will be no doubt us to their import. In 1899 Bucknell conferred upon Professor Diggs for one year's graduate work the pro merito degree of master C. W. JAMES R. L. DIGGS, PH.D. of arts. At this time he was elected professor of Latin and instructor in philosophy at Virginia Union university, which also is his alma mater through Wayland academy. He resigned the professorship at this famous university to accept the presidency of State university, Louisville, Ky., where he remained until forced to take his family away on account of the failing health of Mrs. Diggs, who the physicians said, could not live in Louisville. In 1902 he spent a session at Cornell university doing graduate work in the philosophy of education, the history of education, political science and advanced economies. He continued this course and finally earned the degree of doctor of philosophy from the Illinois Wesleyan university in 1906. The Tuskegee year book for 1913 gives the names of every colored man who has earned the Ph. D. degree in first class northern colleges, except that of Dr. J. W. E. Bowen of Gammon Theological seminary, who earned his degree at Boston university. Dr. Diggs is one of the two colored Baptists in that list. He studied for the ministry at Wayland seminary and took Hebrew and advanced courses in Biblical literature at Bucknell university. In theology he is Calvinistic and regards Dr. Strong's works as the best American works on the subject. He looks for ultimate unity of Christianism in answer to the prayer of Jesus in the seventeenth chapter of John. He is in sympathy with all modern movements to improve human life and will be at home in Baltimore. As a writer he is clear and purposeful, as a speaker he is forceful, but graceful, and by many he is regarded as very eloquent. As an educator he is one of the most prominent of the race, being considered worthy of a place in such publications as "Who Is Who In America," "Who Is Who In the World," "American Statesmen" and "The Men of 1812." Though a son of Maryland, he has done most of his work as an educator in other states. In 1801 he was married at Hinton, W Va., to Miss Alberta M. Peck, a teacher at one time in Wrayland secondary and also in the Hinton city school. Mrs. Diggs is a learned woman, cultured refined and poised. She has excelled both the A. W. and the A. M. Diggs pro merito and has taught German Horace and psychology, both as a substitute and member of the Faculty of Selma university. Former Age Editor Wants Race Title Respected. New York.—Lester A. Walton, one of the managers of the Lafayette theater in this city, who was until quite recently the managing editor of the New York Age, takes the New York Sun to task for not capitalizing the noun Negro when using it to designate the Negro race. Mr. Walton's letter to the Sun is as follows: To the Editor of the Sun: Shr-A news article in the Sun of Aug. 21 reads in part as follows: Nerragansett Pier, Aug. 20—An open air pageant and folk festival were given this afternoon by a chorus of Indian and negro singers from the Hampton institute. "Toll, Jordan, Roll," "Swing Low, Sweet Charity," "My Lord, What a Morning," "By Old, Kentucky," "Snowy River" and other well-known negro songs were heard, while the Indians gave their tribal dances and ceremonial chants. In making mention of "a chorus of Indian and negro singers," "negro songs" and "Indian chants," I note that you see fit to use the capital "I" in the word "indian," while you make the word "negro" a common noun and fail to dignify it with a capital "N." Why such a marked distinction should be made between the two words I am at a loss to understand. The uncompromising insistence of our publications to designate the Negro race by using a lower case "n" in "Negro" is already giving our ethnologists and genealogists no little trouble, and if this practice continues additional complications are bound to arise. Whether general use of the lower case "n" in "Negro" is due in the main to usage or otherwise, it seems that in this particular instance, in this progressive age and era of great reforms, when a determined effort is being made to right all wrongs, kindly consideration should be given a race comprising one-tenth of the total population of the United States, a race strictly American in every respect. Negroes who are proud of being Negroes and who are proud of being Americans native born do not look kindly upon such distinctions as made in the Sun of Aug. 21, for the drawing of such a distinction appears to them as an uncalled for disagreement of the Negro, in which right is sacrificed for usage or what not. Let the Sun be one of the influential journals in the United States to urge that the "N" in Negro be capitalized, not as a matter of sentiment, but as a matter of right and justice. COLORED MEN ARE BUSY. Race In New Jersey Represented In Almost Every Occupation. BROADWAY TYLER Washington. Very few of the race have any conception of the great number of occupations in which you will find members of the race. There is hardly an occupation known to the United States that the race is not represented in, either as owners and operators or laborers. I have just compiled a brief summary of occupations showing the number of men and women of the race employed in them, and the number of men and women of the race who are owners, managers, catered employees or laborers in these occupations. For instance, in agricultural there are 2,877,752 Negroes employed as follows: Cranberry growers; 3 dairy farmers; 208 farmers; 77,705 florists; 116 fruit growers; 395 truck gardeners; 4,496 nurserymen; 25 turpentine farmers; 113 vine growers. 1 Employed as foremen or managers in agricultural occupation, either for white or Negro owners, the race is well represented. As cranberry bog foremen there is but one Negro employed, but as dairy farm foremen or managers there are 15; farm and plantation foremen, 1.546; truck garden foremen or managers, 68; greenhouse foremen, 4; nursery managers, 7; orchard managers, 41; turpentine foremen and managers, 146. As agricultural laborers there are 1,390,460 members of the race employed in the United States, and as bookkeepers, stenographers and clerks connected with agricultural occupations there are forty-one young men and women of the race employed; while as blacksmiths, stationary engineers and machinists employed on farm or plantation there are 416 sons of Ham employed. Farming has been much exploited of late, and the "back to the farm" movement has led many to believe that but few of the race were engaged in farming, that is comparatively few, and as to forestry, no reference has been made whatever, yet in forestry 25,666 Negroes find employment. Of this number 181 are owners; 14 are managers; 111 are bosses, overseers or foremen; 17 are foresters; 13 are bookkeepers, stenographers or chefs; 21 are blacksmiths and 16 are stationery engineers. Employed as choppers, 662 drivers sawyers, saw filers, smelters, beetleers the cutters and lumbermen there are 14,993 Negroes employed in the forestry occupation. So far as agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry is concerned, the number of the Negroes employed on farms and as agricultural workers is especially very large. THE AFRO AMERICAN LEDGER DR. WASHINGTON AT MONTCLAIR Dr. Washington Delivers Powerful Address Before Several Thousand-In Welcoming Speech Chief Executive Says Colored Population Go to Make Up Representative People of Place. Montclair, N. J.—The second stop of Dr. Booker T. Washington and his party who are making a tour of New Jersey for four days was made at the Hillside Grammar school in this town Monday afternoon, Sept. 7, where Dr. Washington delivered a most helpful and practical address before several thousands. Dr. Washington was made welcome in a splendid address by Mayor E. G. Hinek, who in part said: "Dr. Washington, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen." dies and commitment. "As the chief executive of the town of Monchelari I extend to Dr. Washington greeting on behalf of this community, which has always accorded to this distinguished educator and publicist the recognition that he merits because of his notable work in behalf of the colored people of the country. It must be gratifying to Dr. Washington to view such a gathering as this, because it is representative of a people who, by practicing what he preaches, have placed themselves high in the social scale of our town, despite handicaps that are sometimes imposed upon them. "In Montclair, as in other communities, we have some who would discriminate because of race or creed. But happily they are fewer than in most communities, for the high intellectuality of Montclair is productive of a humanitarian spirit that is broad and liberal enough to recognize good qualities in a man, whether he be black or white. "This liberal attitude of the average Montclair resident, therefore, makes more glaring and repugnant the position of those who, vested, with a little authority or acting with political ends in view, discourage the ambitions of the people of the colored race to raise themselves above a life of mere drudgery to a position where they may enjoy those privileges which are the inherent right of every American citizen. These remarks may appear to have a personal application, but it is not for me to say where they apply. You know what forces are interested in your advancement, and you also know those interests that exert themselves to retard your progress in industrial lines. "However, the people of your race in Montclair have cause for self congratulation in that you have achieved a success here which may be cited as an example for the colored people of other towns who would rise above those conditions which Dr. Washington and other noble leaders are seeking to abolish. "It gives me great pleasure to be here today with you and share in this celebration of an event that was fraught with the greatest importance to the whole human race. The colored people of the United States have advanced in many ways since their emancipation, and their fuller success along all lines depends largely on their adherence to those principles laid down by Dr. Washington—principles that make for good citizenship and the highest morality." NEEDS LESSON IN SCIENCE. Portland (Ore.) Advocate's Editor Calls Halt on Journal Reporters. Editor E. D. Cannady of the Portland (Orea) Advocate in a recent editorial on the attitude of the Oregon Daily Journal and some of that paper's reporters, says: "Editorial expressions of the Oregon Daily Journal have always been fail and just, but some of its reporters ought to be muzzled for the good of the community, especially the fellow who reviewed the circus performances and referred to the two splendid colored bands as coon bands. "A coon is an animal that walks on four legs. Some are white and some are black, but none of them have been known to master the art of music. The Journal editor or the manager of the paper should get rid of a fellow of this caliber at once or give him a stern lesson in decency and common sense." More Stock Raiders Needed. In his address before the National Negro Business league at Muskogee Dr. Washington emphasized the importance of stock raising among Negroes, and deplored the fact that in several states there was a sorry minimum of Negro stock and poultry raisers. However, many will be surprised to learn that engaged in the animal husbandry there are 10,200 men and women of the race. Texas Has Another Weekly Newspaper The Texas Sun, a new weekly paper has made its appearance at Torred Tex. Until Messrs. Shaughter and Poll began the publication of the Sun there was no paper in cost Texas published by Alfa-Americas. We wish the new newspaper be able and its promoters a successful career in their offices and advertise the success of our people in the light of time. To the Friends and Patrons of the late ALEX. HEMSLEY Funeral Directo and Embalmer I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours, FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE: 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Funerals from $75.00; U1 'Phone Mt Vernon 2578 Formerly Manager for the late Alexander Hemsley Funeral Director and Embalmer 517 Robert Street Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite, courteous and expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions. Open day and night. ...JOHN H. TO 142 W. HILL 3 THE UP-TO-DATE U Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals date., from his own stables at the most re come to see him, J J. JOHN H. * TOADVIN. 142 W. 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Soft Drinks, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco. Phone Madison 3818-M WILLIAM J. JOHNSON Funeral Director and Embalmer 586 Baker Street, Corner Brunt Street. 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- est Prices. Drop Me a Postal 1533 EAST MONUMENT ST. The Dolphin Ice Cream Parlor Ice Cream Sodas, Sundae of All Kinds - Large Dishes and Well Flavored. Fine Confectionaries, Soft Drinks, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco. Your patronage solicited C. T. CHAMBERS, LTD. C. T. CHAMBERS, Prop. 526 Dolphin St., Baltimore, Md. INDIGESTION RELIEVED INSTANTLY For Complete Information Address Mme. M. A. Green 1813 Walsh Street Baltimore, Md. Enclose a Red Stamp for Reply 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. ::Happenings Throughout the State of Maryland:: SNOW HILL ITEMS (Special to Atro-American.) Snow Hill, Md., Sept. 14—Rev. Beckett, of Poromoke City, preached at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday evening, in the absence of the Pastor, Rev. J. E. Henry. Mrs. Lavinia Jewett has returned home after visiting friends in Baltimore and St. Michaels. Mr. Ennals Dashields left last Sunday for Philadelphia to spend the winter. Messrs. John D. Parker and Peter L. Henry spent a few days last week visiting friends in Saillsbury and Berlin, Md. Miss Mabel Jones left last week for Baltimore to resume her studies in the High School. Miss Jones was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Florence Jones, who will spend the month of September with her sister, Mrs. Mary Ward, of 1606 Division street. Mrs. Florence Horsey and Mrs. Addeia Robinson have returned home from Asbury Park. Mrs. Mamie Williams, and little daughter, Helen, have returned to their home in Baltimore, after a two month's stay with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Henry. Mr. Samuel Tingle spent a few days in town this week. The funeral of Mrs. Ella Joynes, of Philadelphia, was held at the Methodists Church, Tuesday afternoon. DENTON NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Denton. Md., Sept. 14—The church camp at Bethel A. M. E. Church was well attended Sunday the pastor, Rev. J. H. Fitchett, preached at 11 a.m., In the afternoon, Rev. Charles Flamer, and at night, Rev. J. J. Baker after which a real old fashioned prayer meeting was held. Several Dentonians visited Centerville last Sunday, the occasion being the reopening of St. Paul's A. M.E. Church, of which, Rev. C. B. Bailey is the pastor. Miss Elizabeth Cummings is visiting Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Bryant, at Frederick. Miss Lina O. Hornre is visiting friends at West Point., Va. Miss Ida Bailey is visiting friends in Baltimore. Mrs. Elise Boss, of Baltimore, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fountain. Rev. Frank T. Johnson spent last Sunday with his ex-parisioners at Still Pond, Md. The Messrs. Beckett, of Eastville, are at the A. M. E. Parsonage, visiting their sister and brother-in-law, Rev and Mrs. Fitchett. Masters Howard and Horace Fitchett have gone to Eastville, Va., for the winter. Mrs. C. B. Carson has returned home from Baltimore, where she attended the Women's Mite Missionary Convention. Miss Delta Bailey, of Philadelphia, is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. D. Douglas Bailey. Mrs. Mollie Wilmor and her little grandson, John, have returned to Baltimore for the winter. HAGERSTOWN ITEMS [Special to Tka Afro-American Ledges.] Hagerstown, Md., Sept. 14—Quarterly meeting was held at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday. The District Superintendent, Rev. D. W. Hays, preached to a large and appreciative audience. A reception was tendered him by the Ladies Aid Society. Mrs. Carrie Waston was chairman of the committee. Dr. Hays congratulated the church upon its progress. Quarterly Conference was held on Friday night. The reports showed the church to be in a prosperous condition. Rev.H. A. Johnson is pastor. The members of Asbury Church gave their pastor a surprise last Tuesday night. The dining room was filled with many good things. The funeral of Mrs. Mary S. Hatten was held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. David Johnson officiated, assisted by Revs. J. Newman, F. C. Cothrana and H. A. Johnson. Mrs. Isahel Johnson and Mrs. Mar Williams have returned from Baltimore. Mr. Milton Johnson, who has been spending the summer at Asbury Park, has returned home. Miss Pauline Johnson is spending a week in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Barnum have gone to Boston to attend the B. M. C. C. The 2nd Christian Church is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week. Rev. F. C. Cothran is the pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Wise entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Keyser, of York, Pa., at her home last Fridan evening. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Boom, and Mrs. Jones, of Fredreick. Miss Lovey Johnson, spent several days in Baltimore last week. FREDERICK JOTTINGS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Frederick, Md., Sept. 12—At the First Baptist Church Sunday night, Rev. C. D. Jones preached an inspiring sermon. The second quarterly conference was held at the A. M. E. Church Monday night. The presiding elder, Rev. J. W. Norris, presided. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, delivered a masterful sermon at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday night. Mr. James Dorsey and Miss Katie Hall were married Thursday night by Rev. L. J. Valentine. Mr. John Ma kel, who has been very sick, Messrs. Daniel Brooks and Claude Thomas, of Baltimore. are spending their vacation here. Mr.. Paul Only is very sick. Miss Margaret Jones, of Philadelphia, is visiting Mrs. Mary Plater. Mrs. Mamie Johnson and Miss Margaret Whiting of Hagerstown, have returned to their homes. Mr. R. P. Christopher, of Philadelphia, is spending his vacation here. Mrs. Audrey Johnson Garcio, of Annapolis, spent several days this week with her parents on All saints street. Mr. E. M. Johnson, left Tuesday for Washington to attend the reception in honor of the birthday of S. W. Rutherford, founder of the N. P. A. Mr. George Clark has gone to the Electoral College convention at Campridge, Md. CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS (#special to The Afro-American Ledger) Crisfield, Md., Sep 13—The pastor, Rev. C. C. Sprigg was away last Sunday, and the members had an old fashioned shout in their class meeting. Rev. Samuel Hause of Ashury Church preached a stirring sermon. Among those who attended the Star Spangled Banner Celebration in Baltimore last week were Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Spriggs, Mrs. Sara Lloyd, Mrs. Carrie Brown, Mr. Charles Thomas, Miss Hattie A. King, Mr. Galeridf Thomas, Mr. Young Kersey, Mr. George Ashby. A number of our people have gone to the Rappahanock river, where they will enrage in the oyster industry. Dr. S. S. Jolly will lecture at Shiloh Church next Sunday night. CATONSVILLE NEWS (Special to Afro-American Ledge Catonsville, Md., September 17. —Mrs. Ella Hayes, formerly of Catonsville, who now resides at 1305 Upton steet, Baltimore, is spending 10 days at Dunnsville. Essex county, Va., with her uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Osis Harrison, and Mrs. Flora Terrell were among a score of others from here who attended the Emancipation celebration at Laurel Saturday. The Senior Choir of Grace A. M. E. Church will have a sermon preached to them Sunday night at S.P.M. Mrs. Georgia Murray, Emma Johnson, Nancy Ebbs, and Mrs. Alice Tyler attended the Mite Missionary Convention at Waters A. M.E Church, Baltimore. The stork visited the home of M-, and Mrs. Joseph Torsell last Thursday night and left a big boy. Mother and son are doing well. The Juvenile Entertainers of Baltimore county, are busy getting ready for their first appearance of the season at Grace A.M.E. Church next month. Mr. George White, of Somerset county, Md., who has been visiting Miss Ethel Washington, has retruned after spending a delightful time. Mrs. Alice Tyler left Thursday for Annapolis, were she will stay for a few days. Master David Grooms, who has been to Absury Park since last June visiting his mother, has returned home. The wedding of Prof. Codery of Kentucky, and Miss Dora Marshall, took place last Wednesday from the home of the bride. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. H. Murray, assisted by Bishop John Hurst. The couple left immediately after THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER the ceremony for the home of the groom. The presents were many and handsome. The A. M. E. preachers meeting held their opening Monday at Grace A. M. E. Church. All the sessions were largely attended. Rev. A. L. Murray preached a rousing sermon at night. Mrs. Ellen Armstrong, who spent three months with Mrs. Harris, has returned to her home in Baltimore. Rev. Samuel Ebbs has returned from Cambridge, where he was a delegate to the electoral college. Mr. Louis Terrell. of New York, youngest son of Mr. Alexander Terrell, is here visiting his father [and relatives] Mr. Archie Raveling, who spent several months visiting relatives in Virginia, has returned home. Miss Nellie Matthews, who spent the summer at Pine Orchard, has returned after a delightful trip. Mrs. Mary Potts and her two chirlden, who have been spending a month with her mother, Mrs Sarah Woodland, have returned to their home at Trappe, Md. Mr. Ellsworth-Griffin is still confined to his bed, but slowly improving. ROCKVILLE HAPPENINGS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Rockville Md, September 17.—Miss Beatrice Foster has returned to Washington Mrs. T. E. Roach was shopping in Washington Monday. A fine coat of paint is being put on the A. M. E. Zion Church. Mr. Charles Duffin is the painter engaged. Mrs Flora Powell, who was badly hurt in an accident, is recovering. Rev. T. E. Roach was visiting the Great Falls Tuesday. The quarterly conference of the A. M. E. Zion church will be held on the 25th of this month. Rev. M. I. Bialock will preside. Rev J.C.Love had a very successful rally at Norbeck, Md. Mrs. Cora Brown was visiting in Washington Wednedasy. TRAPPE HAPPENINGS (Special to The Atro-American Ledger. Trappe, Md., September 16.—Rev. Norwood preached two able sermons last Sunday. Mrs. Louvinia Cole and daughter have returned home to Baltimore after spending some time visiting her parents and sisters. Miss Sadie Wilson has returned home to Bellvue. Brother Medford Young died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ida Wing last Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held Friday morning at Scotts M. E. Church, of which the deceased was a member. Rev. William McDaniel, a local preacher of Camden, N.J., preached at night. Mrs. Carrie Smith and Miss Banks have returned to their homes in Baltimore after spending two weeks with Mrs. Albert Nixon. Miss Susie McDaniel is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hattie Jackson. Mr. Sylvester Stanton, of Baltimore is visiting here. Mr. Berkey Raikes, of Camden, N. J., made a flying visit here last week. Delma Wilson and Martha Moore, of Bellvue, is spending somtime with Marcellena Smith. LONG GREEN NEWS (Steptical to The Afro-American Ledger.) Long Green, Md., September 1— Sunday was Men's Day at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Rev. Mallory, of Baltimore, preached two able sermons both morning and afternoon. Mrs. Nellie Winder, president of Mite the Missionary of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, and Mrs. Hattie Cromwell, a delegate attended the Woman's Mite Missionary Convention which was held at Waters A. M. E. Church, Baltimore. Mrs. Ella Chatman and Mrs. Margaret Gwynn also attended the Mite Missionary Convention. Miss Mary Proctor, of York, Pa., who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Proctor, of Sunnybrook, is now the guest of her sister, Mrs. Alice Billingslea, of Towson. Mr. Irvin Chatman, and Miss Mamie Chatman, have gone on a trip to Boston. Miss Blanche Hughes, and Mr. Samuel Johnson, Sr., are still on the sick list. Miss Nellie Jones, of Baltimore was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Katie Mairs. Mrs. Rebecca L. Scott is attending the B. M. C. in Boston, Mass., and will visit relatives in New London, Conn., before returning home. POGOMOKE HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Pocomoke City, Sept. 17.—On Wednesday evening of this week, Rev. Tindley, of Philadelphia gave a lecture at Mt. Zion M. E. Church to a large congregation. Sunday was Stewards' day at St. John Church. A fine sermon was preached by the pastor. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bond, and Mr. and Mrs. William Wright spent Sunday in Stockton, Md., at Rev. Bantum's Church. On Monday evening an entertainment was given at the school house by the trustees. Music was furnished by the Southern Star Band. Tuesday evening an entertainment was igven at Trinity M.E. Church. Among the speakers were Prof. T.H. Carr, principal of Princess Anne Academy; Rev. Randall, of Greenwood Circuit; Prof. Stephen H. Dicks, and others. A large congregation was prseent. Rev. J. S. Collins, Rev. J. H. Waters, and Noah Gunby left Tuesday for Cambridge, Md., to attend the Electoral College. Mrs. Henrietta Gunby left Saturday for Baltimore, where she will spend a few weeks visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Bertha Bailey left Monday for Baltimore to spend a few days with her mother, Mrs. McKenny. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Stering left Monday for Cape Charles, Va., after spending ten days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quinn. FASTON CHIT-CHAT (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., Sept. 17—Rev. Allen Green, of Washington, preached two fine sermons Sunday last, at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mr. Charles Hill, of Wilmington, Del, has returned home after a stay of three weeks in Easton with his mother, Mrs. Ruth Rakes, of Dickerson street. Mr. Lloyd Sherwood, of Baltimore was in Easton Monday, for a short stay visiting his friends and relatives. Miss Eva Sprouse, of West Port street, is quite sick at her home with neuralgia. Mrs. Lou Murry, of 129 S. Lane left here for Phialdelphia, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Laura Jenkins. Mrs. Georgia Boston, of Baltimore has returned to the city after a stay of three weeks visiting her father Mr. F. Dobson. Mrs. Henrietta Butler has returned from a three-day visit to Baltimore visiting friends. Mrs. Agnes Chase has returned to her mother in Philadelphia, after visiting her sick husband and friends. Mrs. Martha Jenkins is now visiting friends in Washington. Miss Nellie Johnson, of Philadelphia spent few days of last week visiting her father, Mr. Alfred Johnson, of 110 S. West street. Miss Mary Breeze, of 48 Through Good Lane made a short visit in Salisbury, Md, last week visiting Mr. and Mrs W. D. Winston. Mr. Arthur Hines, and his sister Miss Bertha Hines, the former from Kansas City, Mo., are spending three weeks visiting their sister, Mrs. John Summers. Mrs. Emma Holmes, of South Street, was taken to the Emergency hospital to be operated on for a tumor. Mr. Jerry Banks, of Philadelphia was in Easton three days of last week visiting his brother, Mr. Alfred Banks, of Dover street. Mr. James Gates, of Port street was presented a fine son last week. Mr.Henry Johnson,of Unionville has returned from Atlantic City, where he has been spending his honeymoon. While there he also visited his brother, Mr. John H. Johnson, of Atlantic City. BIDGELY JOTTINGS Special to the Afro-American Ledger Ridgely, Md.. September 15.—Mrs. Blanche Clark, of Philadelphia, is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Eliza Clark. Misses Pearl and Jessie Wayman have returned to Philadelphia after spending the summer with their parents, Mrs. Alverta Wayman. Mr. Austin Clark, of Atalntic city, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Eliza Clark. Our pastor, Rev. James Pritchett, of Trinity A. M. E. church, gave notice that there would be four weeks meetings known as Home Coming weeks. Mrs. Rosie Pritchett, is spending a few days with her sister. Mrs. Mary Smith in Philadelphia. 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It is infinitely worse when it is in the hands of a man or king that is not ruled by good sense and good judgment; it is then that the very worst results come to society, community or country. No man should be trusted with such powers that has not had years of experience to guide his judgment in an intelligent direction, for some one is always sure to suffer from his indiscretion, and rashness. PROVIDENT HOSPITAL In a couple of weeks from now, the Provident Hospital, which has been undergoing repairs for the last three or four months will have been completed and ready to receive patients. A new front has been put in and the whole interior renovated and beautified. It will be a credit to the community and it is to be hoped that the people will take advantage of the opportunity which it offers for the care of their sick. This is the only hospital in Baltimore where colored people can get first-class treatment, and at a price which comes within the reach of all. The best physicians in our city are members of the staff and patients can be assured of the best very treatment. It is also the only place in the city where our young women can get the opportunity to study for professional nurse. We are very sure that the management would be glad to have the citizens call in and see not only what has been done for the comfort of the patients, but what can be done for them when they are in need of hospital treatment. TIME FOR WORK. Cooler weather will now very soon be here and those who have been so fortunate as to have had the price will have returned from their vacations it will be time to get back in the harness and take up the work where it was left off, when old Sol began to send down his warmest and hottest rays. We are well aware that nobody feels like work, when the sun is sending the mercury up in the thermometers to eighty and ninety degrees in the shade, but when the cooler weather begins we again feel like work. During the hot weather little or nothing was done toward collecting subscriptions for the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations. Now that the hot weather has passed may we not look for a revival of interest in these two associations and real work begun. These two institutions are too useful to drag along. New buildings are needed badly, if the work for which they were organized is to be properly accomplished. Without further ado then let the work begin, and carried on with vigor until we see the foundations for the two new buildings laid and the suprestructures rising above the ground. It is going to take hard work, and the sooner it is undertaken and gone through with the better. Now every shoulder to the wheel. ARE WE SATISFIED? Are we becoming a race of cowards? Sometimes ago when the segregation ordinance was first passed we were up in arms and were almost ready to go to war about it. We did go into the courts several times and made good fights against it, but when the third ordinance was passed, although it was as vulnerable as either of those passed before, nothing has been done about it. What is the cause? Has there not been an opportunity for us to go into court and make a fight against it? Just outside of the block which forms the Eastern boundary of the segregation line there are a number of convenient homes which might be obtained and thus release the hold which the real estate dealers have on our throats in the segregated district, but we have settled down to what one might believe to be the inevitable, and there we are today. Everybody seems to have gone to sleep at the switch, and the train of segregation rolls on to the destruction of our health and pocket books. A few evenings ago there was a meeting held in this city at which about a hundred and fifty persons were present. The presiding officers dominated the whole proceedings that for more than three hours held the attention of the meeting and had passed just such measures as he desired and held the whip over the mass until almost every man in the place that had a spark of manhood in him was afraid to open his mouth for fear of the consequences that might come to him which had come to other men who had dared to speak when they thought they had a right to speak. Not only was the whip in evidence, but the steam roller was so well oiled that it, rolled over every man that attempted to assert his manhood. Verily we have become a race of cowards. Perhaps after all, we deserve all we get and unless we assert ourselves, we will get more of it. MR. WASHINGTON AND SEG- REGATION The Louisville News and the Columbian Herald. Louisville, Kv., quotes Mr. Washington as advising the delegates to the National Negro Business League to stop fighting segregation laws and devote themselves to acquiring of wealth and intelligence. Now we hold no brief for Mr. Washington nor do we sanction all that he says, but Mr. Washington said no such thing to the Business League. Mr. Washington advised his hearers to "spend less time talking about the part of the town in which they could not live and spend more time in beautifying the part of the city in which they could live." It his whole speech Mr. Washington urged the getting off the defensive and getting on the aggressive side of things. Or in other words, he urged his audience to get busy doing things and take up less time in talking about things we ought to have, and in that he was right. The Jew has not lost any time in trying to combat prejudice against him in any community. He has gone ahead and built up for himself and thus made a place in the community for himself, notwithstanding the prejudice against him. We know of one community in which the Jews could not buy a house or a foot of land. This did not worry him a bit. He went outside of the segregation district and built up a town, filled it with good homes, and plenty of stores, and after that he could buy property where he wanted to. When the Jews we're excluded from the hotels, he built them, likewise the theatres, and now he controls the situation. He lost no time in talking—he worked. What he has done, we can do, and a good deal of work will accomplish much more than so much talk- WHY CHRISTIANS OBSERVE THE FIRST DAY OF WEEK: The editor has been requested to answer the question, "Why Christians observe the First Day of the Week." In giving an intelligent answer to the query, it will be necessary to state a little history a long way previous to the beginning of the observance of the First Day of the week by Christians. God had established a covenant with Abraham many, many years before the time of Moses, and had instituted the rite of Circumcision as a door of entrance into covenanted relationship with him. In the time of Moses, the Israelites, who had been in slavery in Egypt for about 430 years, under the leadership of Moses, had been liberated. Slavery had contributed a great deal towards extinguishing the Jewish religion, and it became necessary under Moses, to revive their religious training, and reestablish their covenanted relationship with God. Not only was circumcision renewed, but it pleased the Almighty, to establish new ordinances for His ancient people, the Israelites. So on Mt. Sinai He instituted Sabbath Day observance among the Israelites. The record reads: "And the Lord spake unto Moses saying, Speak thou unto the children of Israel, saying, verily, my Sabbaths ye shall keep; for it is a sign between you and me throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord, that doth sanctify you. Ye shall keep the Sabbath therefore, for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely put to death: for who soever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from me among his people. Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the Sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord, whosoever doeth any work in the Sabbath day, he shall surely he put to death. Wherefore the Children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant". The above is so plain that comment is hardly necessary. It was of obligation to those to whom it was given, all Israelites who had been circumcised, and thereby brought into covenanted relationship with God. It had nothing whatever to do with the Gentiles. At that time and for about two thousand years afterwards, the Gentle world "were without Christ, being ailens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world." In such a condition they remained until after the crucifixion, death and resurrection our Blessed Lord. After He was risen from the dead, "Jesus and the Resurrection" was preached to them, and as many as believed and were baptized, became Christians. All such, never having observed any day with special honor to God, with one accord, out of gratitude and love for the "Ressurrection" which had discovered them in their darkness, "being without God in the world," they voluntarily, under no law or com mandment, save the law of love written upon the tables of their hearts, met together on the First Day of each week, in praise and honor of Him, who, when "He had overcome the sharpness of death, didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers." Such is the real reason why Christians observe the first day of the week. The first day of the week observance was a brand new idea. In the Christian Church it stands forth, in similarity to the monument erected to George Washington. It is a monument of love, coming down through the centuries, to the son of God, the Author and Founder of Christianity. There is nothing to prevent Christians from keeping any other day if they like. As a matter of fact, an innumerable number of Christian churches are never closed day or night, and religious services are held every day in the year. Only the most impressive and stately service is always held on the Lord's Day, in honor of His triumph over death and the grave, and a memorial to God the Father who favored that day by raising Him from the dead. If apology is necessary in thus writing, the grounding of Christians in those things which are most surely believed by them is the excuse for the same. Mrs. Aggie Roberts, of 929 Argyle avenue has returned home after a months visit to her sister-in-law, Mrs. Samuel Eddy, of Long Branch N J., and Mrs. Richard Allen, of 1052 Argyle avenue, who is visiting in N. J., will return... B. M. C. SIDELIGHTS Boston, Mass., September 18.—Captain Silas H. Johnson, of Engine Company No. 3, Denver. Col., is one of the many delegates. He has been a fireman 23 years. R. R. Jackson, of Chicago, who has been nominated for the Illinois legislature, was congratulated on all sides by his friends. Mayor Curley, a Democrat, made a hit by his denunciation of the segregation evil. W. Forrest Speaks, delegate from Springfield, O., has been deputy clerk of courts in Clark county, O., for 20 years. Maryland had headquarters at 25 Hammond street. W. E. Fletcher was chairman of the delegation. Hamilton N. Hayes, vice chairman; Jesse L. Nichoas, secretary, and Joseph Garret, treasurer. The delegation was solid for the Morris program. Georgia delegates made a hit with their streamer and buttons containing the likeness of "Link" Johnson. Henry Slaughter was "watchman on the wall" for Grand Master Morris and the way he shoved away anyone thought undesirable from the presence of his chief was a caution. Two cops standing at the door of Peoples' Temple, Tuesday morning when each delegate was closely scrutinized before being allowed to enter, reminded some of Baltimore four years ago. Harry S. Cummings, attorney general of the order was a "looker-on in Venice." He was warmly greeted by his many friends from all sections of the country. Past Grand Master W. L. Houston was on hand also, but like Harry Cummings, failed of election as a delegate. J. C. Asbury received a hearty welcoming back into the order. Delaware had a fine delegation, of which Charles Coulbourn was chairman. Edgar Starlings, the district grand master and W. H. Till, were among the many others' NEWS AT A GLANCE The Grand Commandery of Masons of Pennsylvania held its annual session in Philadelphia Tuesday Charles S. Osborne, a porter, has just painted a remarkable likeness of Cardinal O'Connell. Nolan Townself, colored, has been awarded $2,000 by the Carnegie Hero Commission for saving the life of a little white child. He expects to enter Tuskegee Institute. Mother Katherine Drexel, of Philadelphia, was in St. Louis last week, arranging for the establishment of a settlement house and convent for colored peolpe. A FINE AFFAIR The final, and one of the most interesting affairs of the season was given at Green Gables, on last Monday, by Mr. William Garland, of St. Louis, Mo., when he entertained the Casino Band. The band played serenades from 8 until 10 o'clock, at Mrs. Alice Bond Lamberts. Many of Mr. Garlands' friends were present They then went to Mr. Garland's rooms, where they said good-bye to the many happy times. Finally shaking Mr. Garland's hands and hoping to see him in the near future, cheerful, smiling, happy, as old, they took the steamer for New York. Mr. Garland will remain at Warra Pier until October 15th. Mr. Lewis H. Murray has been one of Mr. Garland's guests for the summer; also Mr. Stallings from Pbiladelphia; Mr. Frank Sorrell from Baltimore. Mr. Murray will spend part of the winter in St. Louis with Mr. Garland, as will also Mr. W. T. Stallings. Mr. Washington, of the U. R. T. School, Durham, was also a guest at Gables Cottage.-Ad. FLKS ELECT OFFICERS At the regular meeting of Monumental Lodge of Elks on last Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: William Johnson, exalted ruler; Charles Wesley, esteemed leading knight; Edward James, loyal knight; William Harris, lecturing knight; Nelson Price, secretary; Joseph Matthews, assistant secretary; Lawson Duffin, treasurer; Singleton Wilson, esquire; John Gough, tyler; Samuel T. Hemsey, chaplain; Athur L. Johnson, inner guard; Jerome Robinson, orgaist; Raymond Coates, master of social session; Dr. Harry F. Brown, medical examiner. MISS NIGHOLAS BURIED The funeral of Miss Ida Nicholas, who died at the residence of her father, Robert Nicholas, Glenwood avenue, Govans, was held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Govans, Friday afternoon of last week. Rev. J.A. Fry conducted the services. Automobiles conveyed the church from the church to the cemetery. Samuel T. Hemsley had charge of the funeral arrangements. Besides her father, the deceased is survived by one sister and six brothers. PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. Clinton Berges and Mr. Samuel Simms, of Annapolis are visiting Mrs. Harris, of Waesche street. Miss Della Sullivan, of 1104 N. Carey street, has returned from an extended stay in Pittsburg. Mrs. Rachel Hughes, of N. Stricker street, is in Boston this week attending the B. M. C. Miss Attrue Perry, of 1802 Druid Hill avenue, is spending the week at Elkridge, Md. Mrs. Jennie H. Ross and son, of 2047 Division street, were in Bridgeport, Conn., and Boston this week. W. Ashbie Hawkins was in Chelsea, Mass., this week to attend the meeting of the beneficiary board of the order of Knights of Pythias. Mrs. Ella Chesley, of 514 Oxford street, is visiting in Boston. Messrs Thomas R. Smith, Robert Gondlow and John Terrell are spending the week in Boston. Miss Genevieve Holland left the city this week of Boston to take a special course in domestic art. WANTED—A young girl to learn printing. Must be smart and quick to learn. Apply any day before 5 p. m., at the Afro-American Office, 628 N. Eutaw street. TAKE NOTICE St. Andrew's Grand Commandery Drill Team will have a sermon preached to them at Eheenezer A. M. E. Church, Montgomery street, this Sunady afternoon at 3 o'clock. Everybody invited. Rev. I. N. Ross, D.D., Pastor. J WEA LTHY SMITH. Formerly of Griffin's Barber Shop, is now with Ernest Hitchens, at 514 Druid Hill avenue. Call and see him. First War Correspondent. First War Correspondent. The first war correspondent, according to a theory propounded by Sutherland Edward, appears to have been Homer, who was sent by the editor of an Argos paper called the Chronos to describe the siege of Troy. Hostilities lasted only about seven weeks, and when they came to an end the Greek chiefs were in no hurry to return to their wives. Homer was a good sort, and as he drew a large salary and a handsome allowance for expenses from the Chronos he readily accepted the scheme propounded by the wise Ulysses—to keep the war going to the columns of his paper so long as he could manage to write about it. His letters were too good not to publish, and meantime the Greek chiefs had an enjoyable time at Troy and elsewhere. Reissued in book form as "The Hiad" these early examples of war correspondence have enjoyed a wider circulation than was possible even in the columns of the Chronos. — London Graphic. An Unknown Chess Genius An Unknown Chess Genius. When Lasker, previous to the 1890 chess international tournament, visited Manchester he was opposed in a simultaneous performance by an unknown player, who had obtained permission from the club secretary to take a board against the champion. The player put up quite a fair game, but was finally mated. Then he inquired of Lasker to know wherein he had erred in the conduct of the play. "Well," said Lasker, "your play has been somewhat peculiar. I notice that you have not once moved your knights." "No," replied the player, "the fact is that I have not as yet quite mastered the move of the knights, so I thought it safer not to move them at all." The stranger had unconscious conceded his famous adversary the odds of two knights, not to mention the handicap of his cramped position. Not Very Busy. "Recorder of deeds," read the sign over the door of a handsome building on one of the more prominent of the golden streets. A new arrival within the pearly gates entered. "The recording of deeds interests me," he announced. "I used to be a lawyer in the other world. But why is it that all the clerks are working except you?" he inquired of the only idle member of the force. "I record the good deeds," explained that "member courteously—Louisville Courier-Journal. BOOSTS AND KNOCKS Had Francis Scott Key been able to return to Baltimore and witness the wonderful display of fire works in honor of the immortal poem which made him famous he would have noticed among the hundreds of craft laying off Fort McHenry a trim vessel, owned by colored men, manned from the captain to deckhand by a colored crew, and loaded with nearly three hundred colored men and women. Which is going some and no joke. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, The Young Women's Christian Association, the Young Men's Christian Association have been spending the summer vacating in various parts—Personal. --- Among the various appointments announced by the School Board are those of two former graduates of the High School to positions in their Alma Mater. "Small favors thankfully received, large ones in proportion. Mr. Clay Burrell drove up to the Afro-American office, this week in a brand new automobile express wagon. Mr. Burrell is keeping up with the times and is a striking refutation to the "junkheads" among our own race, and the white race who are so positive that the race will never progress. The management of the Druid Laundry is offering $10 to the person who will send in the ten best reasons why every self-respecting person should carry their clothes to their laundry. It would not suprise us in the least should some brother or sister receive the prize who always prefers to have work done at a white institutions. Not because letters from this class of people will be favored, but simply because the man who never patronizes his own racial enterpriess is generally most proficient in telling other people why they should. But remember, the management says "self-respecting" people. During the excursion season, the Steamers Dreamland and Louise are so busy carrying white excursionists to the various summer resorts that they have no time to consider dates for their colored patrons. But as soon as the white excursion saeson is over, the philanthropic managers of these boats throw caution to the winds and allow the longwaiting colored brother the opportunity to view the beautiful waters of the Chesapeake from the palatial decks that have been forbidden them during the summer. This is indeed kind, and in return for their kindness there are a few of our people who are determined that this kindness shall not go unrewarded. Occasionally, even a professional man or two may be seen standing at the head of the "gray train." Booster Knock will award one dollar in paper, silver, gold or copper for the best answers to the question "Why we patronize the Steamer Dreamland and the Steamer Louise." No one will be barred from the contest. Send in your answers at once. Hon. Harry S. Cummings, who is the senior member of the City Council, has announced his candidacy for reelection. Brother Cummings has run over the course so often now that he will probably be able to leave his adversaries (if he has any) at the post. As a "runner" he has everybody in the Seventeenth Ward skinned a mile. --- After a vacation of several weeks, Booster Knock has returned to his desk at the Afro-American office. Personal. MRS: EMILY DRAPER LAID TO REST The funeral of Mrs. Emily J. Draper, widow of the late Rev. Daniel Draper, took place from the Home for the Aged of the A. M. E. Church, Monday morning. The services which were very impressive, were conducted by Rev. A. L. Gaines, Rev. James A. Briscoe, pastor of St. John A.M.E. Church, of which the deceased was a member, delivered the eulogy. Other ministers who took part in the services were Revs. R. E. Ford, and N.M. Carroll, of the M.E. Church; James G. Martin, S. M. Nicholas, and D. G. Hill, of the A. M. E. Church. Resolutions were read from the Allen Christian Endeavor Leauges of St. John A. M. E. and Allen A.M.E. Churches. The choir of St. John A.M.E. church rendered several appropriate selections. Mrs. Mary Jane Payn, the only daughter of the deceased, of Salina, Kansas reached here in time for the funeral. The funeral was under the d action of Theo. C. White. Interment was at Laurel Cemetery. 20th Anniversary Celebration St. James Lodge. No. 8. K. of P., a Water's A. M. E. Church, Sunday, September 27th, at 7.30 P. M. Anniversary Sermon by the Pastor, Dr. A. L. Gaines. All various lodges are invited to worship with us. Sir Thad. Copeland, Chairman Sir Wm. Jenkins, Secretary ..SPECIAL NOTICES.. Excelsior Lodge, No 6, K. of P., will have a sermon preached on Sunday evening, October 4th at 8 o'clock, at Trinity A.M.E. Church, Biddle and Linden avenue. All the Subordinate lodges, the grand lodge drill corps, Court of Calanthe and friends are cordially invited to turn out. The sermon will be preached by Rev. S. M. Johnson. Sir George A. Watty and his cabinet. Brigadier General Lewis E. Williams and Mrs. Rosie Richardson. Grand Worthy Councillor, have been invited and are expected to be present. Sir J. Vaughn, C. C. Sir W. F. Hardrick, K. of R. S. Sir W. H. Johnson, Captain Rev. S. M. Johnson, Pastor "The Ministeral Alliance meets in Grace Presbyterian Church, Monday, September 21, at 11 a.m. Rev. C. B. Bishop, Presiding. Essayist, Rev. I. N. Ross, D.D., Subject. "The Negro's Contribution to American Progress." Maryland Grand Council, Brothers and Sisters of Job, in connection with the Subordintae Houses are hereby notified to meet in the Lecture Room of the A M. E. Zion Church, Penna, avenue on September 27, 1914, at 2 o'clock sharp, in full dress to attend service in the said church. Sermon by the pastor, Rev. G. L. White. By order of W. H. Saunders, G. M. Charles Folks, G. Sec. The Dance that was to have been given at Fishermen's Auditorium by the Ladies Anxiliary of the Cochonchens-Union, on Friday, September 11th, has been postponed until Monday. September 21, 1914. SPECIAL SERMON Special Sermon to Landmark Lodge, No. 40, F. & A. Masons, of Catonasville, Md., on Sunday, September 27th at 3 p.m., to be held in Greenwood Electric Park. Sermon by Rev George E. Curry, of Ashbury M. E. Church, Baltimore. Special Music All are welcome. Admission free. Howard Duvali, W. M. James Harriday, Secretry. REGULAR SESSOIN Be it known that the regular session of the Maryland Grand Council of Brother and Sisters of Job will have their meeting on Friday, September 25th, 1914, at Annary Hall, East Lexington street. Your attention is called to the 22nd article, page 17, section 6, of the general law. Please read, Respectfully: The Maryland Grand Council of Jobs Auxiliary meeting, Tuesday, September 29th. MORGAN COLLEGE OPENING saturday, September, 26th. Registration Dormitories open Monday, September, 28th, examination. Tuesday, September 29th, classes organized Class in Philanthropy—Sociology No. 2, oragnized at 3.30 p. m. Mrs. Grace Howard-Smith, Syracuse University, instructor. Mrs. Smith's class of last year kindly take notice. All members should enroll at this time. Exelento! The greatest preparation for growing hair that has yet been discovered. It makes harsh stubborn hair soft and glossy; removes dandruff and makes it possible to arrange the hair in any style. One box will prove its merits. Price, 25 cents. I also have Exelento Skin Whitener and Exelento Skin Soap, two wonderful preparations for the skin. Try these and you will use no other. On sale at Mrs Mahel Caldwell, Agent 609 Brune Street, Baltimore, Md. J. W. TAYLOR EXPRESS and LIGHT AULING Cor. Preston St. and Park Ave. Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of the City and Railroad Depot. Phone. Mt. Vernon 3839-M EXGURSIONS SEE DISPLAY About three hundred excursionists went down the Bay last Saturday night on the Steamer Starlight to witness the display of fireworks off Fort McHenry. The Starlight had a fine point of vantage, right off the Maine, the largest battleship in the harbor. After the fireworks, and a short cruise down the bas, the excursionists expressed themselves as delighted with the consideration which was shown them during the evening. Notwithstanding the fact that the other steamship companies doubled their rates for the evening, Captain Brown gave to his partons the advantage of the same rates that otained during the smmuer. IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of my dear sister, who departed this life one year ago to day. $ \textcircled{1} $ You had always been a faithful sister. But now your busy hands are folded, Upon your peaceful breast: You are in the arms of Jesus Your reward is eternal rest. By her loving sister, Ella London. In loving remembrance of my dear daughter and our sister, Alice A. Smith, who departed this life on the 18th of September; and recent death of my son and our brother, and father, Morris P. Smith. Their memories live fresh today. Gone but not forotten. From his father, brothers and sisters and children. HOLMES—In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Christine Holmes, who departed this life on September 20th. 1913 Farewell dear mother, a long fare well For me you have labored many years You have always striven to do your best And now you have gone to take your rest your res. By her beloved daughter. Irene Holmes COLLINS—Elnora, beloved wife of John E. Collins, and the sister of Lorenza, Harvey, Johnnie. Albret and Maragret Gittings, departed this life. September 4th, 1914 at Eastville, Va., after a lingering illness, in full triumph of faith. Dearest Elnora thou hast left us And our loss we deeply feel, But 'twas God who hath bereft us He will all our sorrow heal. By her devoted family CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Mary J. Payne, of Kansas, wishes to thank the many friends for the kindness and words of sympathy also the floral designs during the brief illness and death of her mother. Mrs. Emily Draper, who died at the Bethel Home on last Thursday. In sad and loving remembrance of my dear daughter, Eva L. Bryan who departed this life, 2 years ago September 15, 1912. In silence she suffered In patience she bore Until God called her home Don't fail to attend the Annual Sermon of the Monumental Drill Ranks, No. 14, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias at the Centennial M. E. Church, Caroline and Bank street, Sunday night. September 20th. Sermon by the pastor Thos. A. Hardy, Captain Percy T. Borron, 1st Lieut. John Scott, 2nd, Lient. The Maryland Lunch Room Riggs Ave. and Carlton St. MEALS AT ALL HOURS W. H. GILES, Proprietor * Elderly Lady—Doctor. I am troubled with a hallucination that I am being followed by a man. What sort of cure would you suggest? Honest Physician — A mirror. Cleveland Leader. "A disease should be attacked at its source." "Then if a man's disease is hereditary I suppose you'd doctor his father for it, eh?"—Exchange. James Lodge, No. 8. K. of P., a ay, September 27th, at 7.30 P. M. or, Dr. A. L. Gaines. All various n us. Sir Wm. Jenkins, Secretary $10.00 GIVEN AWAY For the TEN BEST REASONS why every self-respecting person in Baltimore should send his or her laundry to THE DRUID LAUNDRY 1634 DRUID HILL AVENUE AND 926 DRUID HILL AVENUE (Fill In These Lines) Write your reasons plainly on side of paper only, and send them with your laundry bundle, or mail to the Drud Laundry, 1624 Drud Hill Avenue, on or before November 1st, 1914. A committee of five judges, names to be announced later, will decide the winner. Don't delay. Send in your TEN BEST REASONS early. Contest closes November 1st, 1914. A CRISP NEW TEN DOLLAR BILL WILL BE HANDED THE WINNER ON NOVEMBER 15, 1914 GRAND OLD FASHION CAKE WASHED by Queen Elizabeth Calanthe Drill Corr. S.A., E., A., A., and A., at the Pyne Street. Corr. Preston. Thursday Evening. S. Prize will be awarded the best couple. At the contest will send their names to the A. before the date. Anyone will be permit. Ferr's Orchestra. Refreshments at 25 CENTS. L. S. Richardson, Capt.; B. W. Woodson, 2nd Lieut.; Emma Johnson, Key. Treasurer. You Are Cordially Invited to Attend A BARN DANSE College Club, At the Galilean Fishermen's Hall. B.ith. 1914, ar 8'0'clock. This is an event which Unique and Novel. Please Don't Miss It SUBSCRIPTION 25 CENTS Rott. President Robert J. Hadd. W. Sterrett, Business Manager Kerr's Or Home Missionary Society of Sharp Street M Church Presents CLUB OF HAMPTON·N. AND I. A GRAND SACRED CONCERT Opening, September 20th, 1914, extraordinary opportunity to hear theaters. A SILVER OFFERING Rett. President Mrs. Florena K. Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., Pastor AT PARADISE CAMP MEETING, SEPT. Will be Given by Queen Elizabeth Calanthe Drill Corps. U. R. K. of P., of N.A., S.A., E., A., and A., at the Pythian Castle, McCulloh Street. Cor. Preston. Thursday Evening. Sept. 24, 1914. A beautiful prize will be awarded the best couple. Anyone wishing to enter the contest will send their names to the captain. 921 N. Eutaw St., before the date. Anyone will be permitted to enter Dr. Kerr's Orchestra. Refreshments on Sale ADMISSION 25 CENTS. L. S. Richardson, Capt.; B. Fauntleroy, 1st Lieut.; A. Woodson, 2nd Lieut.; Emma Johnson, Secretary; Minnie Quickley. Treasurer. Given by the College Club, At the Galilean Fishermen's Hall. Friday Evening, September 25th, 1914, ar 8 O'clock. This is an event which will be both Unique and Novel. Please Don't Miss It SUBSCRIPTION 25 CENTS Cusper N. Piggott, President Robert J. Hackett, Treasurer Adolph W. Sterrett, Business Manager Kerr's Orchestra The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church Presents THE GLEE CLUB OF HAMPTON N. AND I. INSTITUTE Sunday Evening, September 20th, 1914, 8 O'clock This is an extraordinary opportunity to hear the most famous Negro Songsters. A SILVER OFFERING Mrs. Laura V. Garrett, President Rev. M. L. Naylor, D. L. Pastor Mrs. Florena K. Owens, Secretary A GREAT DAY AT PARADISE CAMP MEETING, SEPTEMBER. 20 New Things Are Coming to Pass. All Colors Are one in Christ Now 2:00 P.M.—Women Meeting, led by Sister Smith Are Coming to Pass. All Colors Are one in Women Meeting, led by Sister Smith The Son of Thunder from District of Co H. Steptan. D. D., and the Great Metro Church. Harmon by Rev. Briscoe. Eastern Shore Band Will Sing. 2.00 P.M.—Winter meeting. 3.00 P.M.—The Son of Thunder from District of Columbia. Rev. C. H. Steptrau. D.D., and the Great Metropolitan A. M. F. Church. James A. Briscoe. 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This becoming pay as well as Endowment Day will begin its Fall and Winter work. After all lesson has been briefly studied, a spe d consisted of choruses by the main mentment. The Boy Scouts and the Camp F ram will be interspersed with recitations with a brief address on the educational arch. Matthew Moore.Superintendent Supt. Edward S. Hill. Secretary. J. Ed s. Margaret Purviance Painisit.Rev. Waters A. M. E. Sunday School. Sunday September 20th—2:30 P. M. on the adove date. All person who have ever attended Waters Sunday School are urged to be present. This is intended to be a a Homecoming pay as well as Endowment Day. The Sunday School will begin its Fall and Winter work. After the regular Sunday School lesson has been briefly studied, a special program will be rendered consisting of choruses by the main school, the primary department, the Boy Scouts and the Camp Fire Girls. The program will be interspersed with recitations by the little tots and close with a brief address on the educational work of the A. M. E. Church. Matthew Moore. Superintendent, William Green, Ass't Sup't. Edward S. Hill. Secretary. J. Edward Fisher, Director, Mrs. Margaret Purviance Painisit. Rev. A. L. Gaines Pastor. POSITIVELY THE LINE TO BROWN A Day's Meeting un Some and go with with ing by Mrs. Luia K. Bantum. Past Grand Brooks. Boat leave Rosa J. Richardson. Fare. Round SOME FOLKS! GREAT SATURDAY Saturday Evening, Sep From 8 to 12 AM KEE Class Fee, 25 Cents Society Do 17 My hair had broken off over 4 years and now I growing very rapid. I recommend it to all of you. If you are suffering with a falling out, and in cases we reference how many remedies need to clear the scalp of make the hair grow long. Hum's Ointment once your Prices: 50c per We will send to any address or Postane Stamps. Agnes KELLUT REMES Home-Coming! Waters A. M. E. 2:30 P. M. on the aide Waters Sunday School to be a Homecomin day School will begin Sunday School lesson TRY YOUR LUCK! FASHION CAKE WALK At Calanthe Drill Corps, U. R. and A., at the Pythian Cas- tle Evening. Sept. 24, 1918 the best couple. Anyone will their names to the captain. Anyone will be permitted to en- freshments on Sale Richardson, Capt.: B. Fauntler t.; Emma Johnson, Secreta Invited to Attend DANSE Dan Fishermen's Hall. Friday Even- This is an event which will be be Please Don't Miss It IN 25 CENTS Robert J. Hackett, Treas- rager Kerr's Orchestra City of Sharp Street Memorial M presents BON·N. AND I. INSTITUTE FRED CONCERT May 20th, 1914, 8 O'clock unity to hear the most fami- OFFERING Mrs. Florena K. Owens, Secre- tion D. D., Pastor IMP MEETING, SEPTEMBER. YOUNG PEOPLES DAY coming to Pass. All Colors Are one in Christ N Meeting, led by Sister Smith of Thunder from District of Columbia. B Septau. D.D., and the Great Metropolitan A. by Rev. Briscoe. Shore Band Will Sing. EXCURSION OF THE SENIOR SUNDAY, SEPT. 27, 1914 of Grand Court of Calam ner "Starlight" rice will be conduct in the m and Orator and Mrs. Mary P.M. Sermon by Rev. Aq ari at S.30 A.M. and 2.30 P. Hattie Kane. G.W.R. 25 Cents OPENING DANSANT CLASSES 1914 At Pythian Auditorium Preston Street and McC ORCHESTRA Direction of Mr. Curtis Carpet Every Saturday Night FUL HEAD OF HAIR IS YOUR PR powered with dandruff be your dislice, should be your delight and KELLIE bring it all right- Kellum's Ointment to stop the hair, the scalp of dandruff, itching cease, now, under a written guarantee or m what the people of this city say a ing Street.. Ballimore, Md., July 30, 191 Co I feel that it is my duty to inform w him's Ointment has cured my scalp who dies failed to do my head any gip and getting bald. 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BALTIMORE, MD. Endowment Day! 60. Sunday September 20 person who have ever attent to be present. This is inten as Endowment Day. The S Winter work. After the regi sityly studied, a special progr oruses by the main school, arts and the Camp Fire Girls sed with recitations by the l ion on the educational work of Moore Superintendent, Will l. Secretary. J. Edward Fis ace Paintit. Rev. A. L. Ga SOME HALL AGES Chishian Auditorium heat and McCulloh Curtis Carpenter night IS YOUR PRIDE are your dislike, and KELLUM'S stop the hair from itching cease and guarantee or money this city say about id., July 30, 1914. city to inform you and my scalp when heard any good. I wore a wig for prime suit of hair and I cheerfully ning, hair dry and hit. it makes no diffentment is guaran- titching cease, and After using Kel- nce Jar Send Money. Order ORE, MD. Fall Opening! September 20th— ever attended day is intended day. The Sun- er the regluar ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH Turners Station. Rev. John M. Barnes, Pastor 9 a. m. Union Class Meeting. 11 a. m. sermon by pastor. 2. 30 Sunday School. 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Medley, of the A. U. M. P. Church. Choir and congregation will be present. 5 p. m. Eworth League. 8 p. m. sermon by stranger from the district conference. Class meeting, Wednesday nights. Prayer meeting, Friday nights. Everybody Welcome Persons coming from Baltimore, take Sparrows Point car, get off at Dundalk and walk three blocks to the church. E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a m. Sermon by Rev. Cooper. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m. Bible Class. 8 p. m., sermon by pastor. Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, President of Ladies' Aid Association Mrs. Alfrater Smith, Pres. Penny Club ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. C. Curry, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the pastor. Subj. "What I owe to the Church" Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. 5 p. m., Vesper Service. 8 p. m., The pastor will begin a series of Sermons on the Lord's Supper 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. sermon by the pastor. 3 p. m. Sermon by the pastor to the Golden Link Lodge. No. 44 K. of P. and invited guests. S. p. m. Rev. John Monroe will preach his trial sermon. J. F. Crower Chorister. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thomas Johnson, Pres. E. L. 11 a. m., sermon by pastor. 3 p. m., Rev. J. H. Taylor, Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. His choir and congregation will be present. S p. m., Member of District Conf. Rally resulted in $5.00 last Sunday. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHUROH and Book Sa Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL. D. D. Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. J. II. Bun- dry. 2 30 p. m. Sunday School. 5 p. m., Sermon by the pastor to the Monumental City Company. No. 14. K. ot 1'. Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon to the Conference by District Superintendent Rev. C. G. Cummings. 2 p.m. Anniversary service of the Sunday School. Rev. C. C. Jacons. agent of Sunday School Board and others will speak. 8 p.m. sermon to an organization. Mrs. Sarah Brooks, chair. Monday night. Quarterly Conference SEARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Rev. M. J. Navior, D. D., pastor 10 a.m. Bible Class, T. H. Smith Director. Pastor's Study. 11 a.m. Sermon by the pastor. Subj. Civil Peace Restored. 2 30 p.m. Sunday School G. W. Henry, Sunc. 4 p.m. Brotherhood Bible Class: Prof. J. H. Lockerman and Pastor 8 p.m. The Glee Club of Hampton. Institute in a Grand Concert. Silver offering at the door. Colored Young Women's Chris- tian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are invited to attend the services on Sunday, September 20, 1914, 5 p.m. Willing Workers' Day Address by Mrs. H. C. Smith. Gen'l Sec. Solo by Miss Blanch Calloway. Mrs. Melissa Miner, Chairman Mrs. E. E. Calloway, presiding. Special Music All cordially invited M. E. Murphy, President E. E. Bright, Secretary. Rev. Ida H. Nelson Pastor. 9.30 a. m., Sunday School. 11.30a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Ernest Lyon, choir and congregation Daniel Coates, Superintendent. 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. Prof. Harry A. Williams TEACHER OF SINGING Pupil of:- Delle Sedie Spriglia, Paris. Denza and Tosci, London. For Lessons Apply Young's Pharmacy WANTED—School Teachers to Room and Board. Call after 6 p. m., at 1921 Druid Hill avenue. 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 pastor. The A. C. E. L. will reopen the 3rd Sunday. 6 p. m. INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURCH GALLELAN FISHERMEN TEMPLE Biddle Street near Madison Rev. L. C. Curtis, D.D., Pastor Parsonage, 1232 Argyle Ave. 11 a. m., Preaching by the pastor. Subject: "Get Wisdom and Under- tanding. 2.30 Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Supt. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor subj; Iu- heritance Through the Resurrection. Everybody is welcome to our services. Joseph Bidut Sec. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 6 a. m. Early Meeting. 3 p. m., sermon by Rev. Mrs. 1da H. Nelson to St. Thomas Association of Randailstown have not been in Baltimore since the 15th Amendment was ratified. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. 3d Sunday, Educational Day. Let each member put aside 25 cents for that sacred cause. All are Welcome to our services T. J. Holliday. Supt. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCE Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor Sunday Morning Help to Souls 11 01 a. m., sermon by pastor subject, "The folly of men measuring themselves by themselves." 6 p. m. of Allen League. 8 p. m., Sermon by one of the Twelve 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p.m. Home Coming of alls who attendek Waters Sunday School and a Special Sunday School program. 8 p.m. Endowment Day Educational Discourse by the pastor. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. J. W. Woodhous, Sec. St. Luke's Union A. M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH 5 a. m. Prayer meeting, Asbury M. E. Church Band, Brother Mahon Turner, Capt 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Henry Sharp followed by prayer meeting. Waters A. M. E., Church Band, Bro. George Ellis Capt. 8 p. m., Sermon by the pastor. Mid-week services, short sermons and Prayer meeting each night by visiting bands. Christ Institution Church Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 21 a. m., sermon by Rev. Abraham Hill. 2.20 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. R. J. Curtis subject "Joyful Sound of Saivation." GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister The Manse, 623 W. Lansville St. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. M. G. Huskins, J. D. Nottingham C. H. Va. 3 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon by minister. Seats free All welcome Lecture and Prayer Service every Wed- nesday, 8 p. m. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway Directress Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist. Wm. Anderson, Supt. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. Stewards' Day 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. Queen 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., Song Service. 8 p. m., Sermon by stranger. T. H. McCowan, Supt. Services in rear of church on account of remodeling the church. Mt Nebo U. A. M. E. Church 16th Anniversary services, Commence- ing Sunday, Sept 20 assisted by Cedar Social. 11 a. m. Special sermon by pastor. 8 p. m., sermon by Bishop B. T. Ruley. All are invited. DRESSMAKER Evening Gowns. Bridal Outfits and First-class Work a Specialty 427 Mosher St., Baltimore, Md 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. The Pacific Lunch Room MEALS AT ALL HOURS Board or Lodging by Day or Week 852 S. EUTAW ST W. H. Giles, Pr oprietor COL, MIDNIGHT INSPHILADELPHIA Reveiws Proceedings of National Baptist Convention. A Pen Pictures of Important - {°. Personages: Boston, Mass—I have Sen to the National Baptist Convention, and jrave been in touch with some real big men of the Baptist Church, and here and then have seen a few little man,. There were one or two changes made in the. officers, and here and there some faces were missed, but I am glad to say that my face was there and remained there until it closed Monday night and I staretd for this place. The last time I wrote toyou, it was about the Diamond Jubilee, of the Wood River Baptist Association and if you will remember, | told you about. the wonderful sermon which was preached by Rev. J. F. ‘Thomas, DD., of Chicago. About the first thing to greet me when | reached Philadelphia was Rev Thomas and his. wife and they were glad to see me, Rev. ‘Thomas has been in the preaching business for a number of vears and is one of the best in the countyr. 1 got in touch with Rev. L. G. Jordan, fur- eign mission secertary, and treas- urer of the Natoinal Baptist Con- Yention. He found mea good stop- ping place, Dr. Jordan is one of the big workers of the convention and a man of great influence as well as ability. He is: intensely interested in his work and is making it a great success. Rev. W. G, Parks is the vice pres- ident at lerge, and next to Presi- dent Morris. He is in¢eed a worthy man, and 1am proud of him, Rev. W. F. Graham, pastor of the Holy Trinity Baptist Church, entertain- ed the Woman’s Auxiliary conven- tion. {have cold you about Dr. Gra- ham before, because he is one of th greatest preachers in this coun- try, and in addition thereto he is a business preacher Mrs S. Wil- lie Layten, is the president of the women’s convention and:she issome workers but the main pumpkin ¢is Miss Nannie H. Burroughs. She started out in the world asa stenographer to the Foreign Mis- sion Board. So well did she work that when the women decided some years ago to start aconvention, they elected her as correspoding secre- arty, and in this position, she prought not only herself before the world, but the convention as well. Miss Burroughs is the founder of the National Baptist » Training School, which is the only one of its kind in the world. The thing that caused me to sit up and take notice was the singing of them voung peo- ple in Egyptian Hall, at Wasama- ker’s store, and the address of the presideat of the school, which caused tears to flow freely from the ayes ot Mr. Wanamaker. 1 did not tell you that thé whole National Convention was invited to ‘Wanamnaker’s and they went there in a tody, inspected the store, and then to Egyptian Hall where they ‘Yistened to addresses and music by Wanamakers orchestra, which is composed of men of ovr race who work in the store. It was just wonderful. Lawyer C.. H. Brooks took pleasure in letting them kaow that Mr. Wanamaker provided a school room for his employees so that they could study if they desir- ed—that he believed in feeding your mind while feeding the body. I wish I could tell you all the sthings that took place there, but -you should have seen for yourself. TL waat°to, before. leaving this, -congratulate Rev. J. C, Jackson, of Jenkintown, who is now editing the Christian Banner. He certain- Jy got outa good paper during the -eonvention and | believe that he is -going to make a good editor. Prof. Joseph'A. Booker’ will be secretary of the Home Mission Board-and Prof. M. M. Rodgers, of Jexas was made auditor of the con- vention, Time will not permit me to say more to you at this time about these things. Let me here from you. 1 go to Kentucky for ms next, and you may send mail. for me to Box 3, Frankfort, Ky. BERHLEA NOTES {Special to The: Afro-American Ledner.) Berkley, Md., Sept. 15—The openingof Hosanah A.M.E. Church was largely attended. ‘The erownlng of the queen will take place Thursday evening. ‘Hosanna Pubile school reopened qith a good enrollment. J. Fipley Wilson is no longer. con- nected with the Washington Sun, having severed histconnection there with, according to an anouncement. Lisa ON ft eas fice corey <":-\ fies Eo 22 seams 2 ee ie Be a, B e sey Ce / W. E, FLETCHER Chairman of the Maryland Dele gation at the meeting of the 17th B. M. C, of Odd Fellows, at Bos- ‘bon thie: week: SHOEMAKING AT AT TUSKEGEE Tuskegee, Ala., Sept. 21— There is a grave fear that the colored shoemaker, who held the field alone forty years after the war, is about to loose out to the for- eigner, who is pushing colored shoemakers to the wall in most of the large cities of the South, ani gradually crowding him in the smaller towns... Bigger quar- ters, new machifiery, swifter work, greatly reduced prices for work— these are the weapons employed by the foreigner in undermining the colored shoemaker. ‘The ‘day of the one-bench tow-last, waxed- ‘thread and two-awl shop is of the past, and shoemaking is now a trade in which machinery is em- ployed to a great extent, and ra- pid work -means plenty work. The foreigners were not all shoemakers back Zin. their coun- tries, as most people imagine, but they are simply a thrifty people. Coming into the South, they not- ed that shoemaking, the trade that is never idle, was in the hands of the colored people who made but little improvement, in their shops, and who consumed too much time beth at making shoes and repairing, and the for eigners got busy, now he is on every corner. The hope is that young men will catch the spirit of modern methods andsome.of them turn their attention to the trade in which their fathers had complete sway for many years. for shoemak- ing is atrade in which there “1 a large profit and ceaseless work. At Tuskegee Institute, the shoe- making division’ is one of the bus- iest of all places. Offering to the student deisring to learn the trade every convenience known to the trade, and a perfect theory. Op- portunity is given for constant practice in the large amount of wark the divisionis called on to do in shoemaking and repairing. : The shop, one of the largest on the grounds, is fitted up with the latest machinery. CONOWINGO. HAPPNINGS Ansoial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Conowingo, Md., September 14— Yesterday was Women’s Day at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, the ladies taking full controt of the morning service. The pastor, Rev. J. D. Banks opened the service with a hymn and prayer. In the afernoon ‘a very appropriate program: was rendered. Among those taking part were Mrs. Amelia Brown, .who read a paper on the subject ‘‘Wom- an’s Success.'’ Misses Nina B. Brown, Miss Charlotte Brown, and Bessie Wright. Mrs.Blanche Hen- derson is president and Mrs. Susie Body, secretary: The collections ‘during the day amounted to $53.37 | MRS. HANDY HOME AGAIN Mrs. Mary F. Handy, widow ot Bishop James A. Handy, has re- tarned. from Wilberforce Univer sity, where she'attended the meet- ing of the Federation of Women. Itwas expected that Mrs. Handy would have been selected as one bf the matrons of the institution, ‘That she was not will no doubt be good news to the peope of this eity, where Mrs. Handy has been a fae. tor for good for so. many years. That she will still be in Baltimore qohere there are such a few women of her kind, to help in so, many rays that she knows how, will be 2 positive benefit to this city, ~ and to her race, We really could not ‘afford to lose her. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER eee ; Stephenson's First Locomot The first locomotive was coi BOY'S COLUMN | ast"sese”scto "in George Steptiensun. who was BY C, A. CARY Wylam, Eughinds June 9, 178 wena oneinecr at A colliery W Probably one of the largest gatherings of Fairfielders this year ocoured a few evenngs ago when a boy of Waters Choir boys upor special request, presented “‘The Life of Christ’? thru a stereopticor illustration, song and story. The boys were unavoidably late in reach- ing Fairfield owning to overcrowd- ed cars ard. congested street condi- tions of the Star Spangled Banner Celebration, But when the boys did arrive, a packed: house greeted tem, In fact so large was the au: dience at the church that some mem- bers were forced to stand outisde. After the exhibition, the pastor, Rev, John Widgeon declared it to be the best Sacred Conccrt ever giv- en at his church. The rendition was nobly assisted by Mr. Clarence Wicks, reader, Mr. Benjaimn Guest, stereopticon operator; Mr. Samuel Gilles, chor- ister; Master Lyston Taylor, oragn- ist; Mrs. Cecil Lewis, Misses Della and Emily ‘Wicks, soprano; Mr. Cecil Lewis held down the bari- tone, The alto parts were assist- ed by Master Elmer Giles. Special recognition is due Master Alfred Garnet for his noble work on the transportation committee. Master Garnet’s assistance greatly helped toward Waters Boys signal success. In nearly every branch of boys work in Baltimore, Waters boys were the first to beign it. This is a well known fact and can be men- tioned firmly without the least fear of truthful . contradiction. — They take the lead again. This time for a real basket ball team, So much enthusiasm has been exhibited along this line that at the last meet- ing four dollars was collected in five minutes towards the move- ment. And thal money was col- lected without previous notice. Some one suggested that the hat be passed for a few ‘“‘proggies!” or “‘brownies’’—but before the hat could be secured, one dollar was on the table. Then more money. The first real practice work was pulled off last Tuesday afternoon Each boy came out in his _col- al and tie, but before fifteen minutes of animated stunting, not only collars but shirts as well were removed. Mr. Ocie Up: ton was star player, but after the gamewas over, Ocie ‘was so hungry that he could smell hot chicken and rolls ia the very air. Master Robert Addison, of Win- chester, Md., was also present and put on so many “lightening passes’? chat he had to eat two suppers, one at the home of the boy's editor and the other on the Ellicott City Cars. PERSONALS Well, all the boys of the column extend heartiest congratulations to “Papa”? Llewelyn Wilson. He has two fine sons—twins too, One is Llewellyn and the other William. Boys, if you wish to play basket ball, and deisre to win—just apply to ‘‘Papa’’ Wilson to loan you his sons, What it takes to shoot a goal, the Wilson brothers have it Well, Brother Fauntleroy, sv you trained the country mule to kick straighter? Good for you William but they say when you went to fool ‘with the hornets, one stung you, and when you went to predch to the yellowzjackets, you got stung again Some preaching! RARER RARER RR A GREAT PROPHECY ‘TELEGRAM — Sewaren, N. J., Aug. 5. Leo S. Osman: : Some years ago you predicted the Greatest European War to start in 1914. It has come. You are wonderful. Please pray and work for peace. Signed, - ‘Myre Alina Creene. The above is a copy of a telegram re- ceived and the Original can be seen at Osman’s office That goes to show that Osman is a real Genuine Spiritual Prophet YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL ‘And be advised and guided to success and happiness. There may he trouble ahead of you; a reading of your life may enable you to turn away from_ your perplexities. Osman_is highly educated in Indian Mystic Philosophy and is known the world over as the ‘Veiled True Prophet.”” He reads your life from_in- fancy to old age. Osman reads your life ina way thathas never been told you hefore, He-is frank and honest and tells you the truth about your life, friends, enemies, rivals, trips, good luck, marriage, separations, changes, business prospects and what to do. to improve yourself and your Jif. Consultation price within reach of all. . Hours: Daily, from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. ‘Sundays, Closed LEO S. OSMAN Scientific Palmist, Astrologer and Spiritualist 602 N. EUTAW STREET Set, Druid Hil! Avenue and Franklin St, FREE UNLESSYCORRECT ‘Stephenson's First Locomotive. The first locometive was completed ‘and put Info operation in 1814 by. George Steptiensan. who was born in Wylam, Eughids Jung 9, 1781. He was engineer tt a colliery when he invented a traveling engine wo draw wagons along a trunway. Stephen- son's first locomotive attained 2 speed of six miles an hour, fimprovement after improvement was: made, not only fa the locomotive, but iv the rails, and fy 1822 Stephenson opened Ube first railway, which yeas. eight miles: in length. | Tn 1829" his locomotive, the Rocket, reached a speed of thirty-five infles an hour, winuisg the prize of $2,500 offered by the Liverpool and Manchester railway company, ‘The entire system. of railway locomotinn. with stations, signals, tenders and carriages, was completed with the in- auguration of the Téverpool and Man- chester fine in 1830. 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Pulling bimself together, partly so- bered by the ezur's presence. the olli- eer stool up, saluted. and replied, with shaky vole: “Your majesty. fam just taking a drunken officer to the gnardhouse.”” ‘phis presence of mind and rendy wit pleased the emperor sv much that he pardoned the ollicer there «nd then— London Strand. Moods of Musicians. Before the moatls of genius the world must ever bow in awe. for is it not to the waywand wanderings from the normal that inspiration itself is due? says « writer iu the London Lady. ‘The gloomy moods vf Leethoven are traditional, but ‘every time they en- wrapped his spirit there flowed from his. pen the most noble of. scores. ‘Turning to Schubert, we find that it was in the gay moods of the German fam that his genins worked, Under their sway the “Serenade” and many other immortal themes were pennet ona tavern table, tiny scraps of paper being used that cante te hand. | Pa- ganini was so wholly the victim of moods that it was no nansiia! thing for an audience Lo wait in vain for his contribution to cuneert program. When due to appear some Cuntasy of the moment would impel him to re- main in Wis poverty stricken room. grimly toying with the instrument Which should have been moving bis hearers to tears. Heat Lightning. When the distint horizon is brilliant: Jy illuminated with sashes of light on warm summer evenings old residents will expltin that it is caused by “heat lightning.” Heat lghtuing is really the reltee- Hion of ordinary lightning, Agu off there is a uunderstorm, Light travels ait sometbing more Ukan 186.00 niles a second, while Umuder travels slowly through the ait aud soon becomes in audible to our cars. It is. Uis light re: fieeted upon the clouds or mist near the horizon which we see and call heat. lighting. Sometines vivid dis: plays of northern lights, or Uhe sturors borealls, are ertoieously called hex! lightning. ‘Phere is, therefore, po such thing. as heat lighening, und this should proper ly be called “distant” lightning —New ‘York World. ‘Whars Deove Waa Buried: ‘The church of St. Olives, ih Hart street, London, is one of the ciglit that escuped the great tite of 1665, us well ag one of thie.most ancieut of London. It is a small building witlya tower that ig surmounted by u vaue in the form of a crown, which is suid to commen orate Queen Elizayeth's visit in 1354 to give thanks for her release from im. prisonment In the Tower of London and make a present of silken ropes for the bells, One of the most interestins associations is the fact of its belug the burial place of the great diarist, Sam wel Pepys. se Up to the Author, “{ am thoroughly ashawed of this composition, Charles,” sitid the teacher sternly, “and 1 shall certainly send for your mother and show hee how badly you are doing.” “AIL right,” said Charles cheerfully. “send for her. Me mudder wrote it!" Exchange. Age of Discretion. Willie—Paw, what is the age of dis: cretion? Paw—Thar’s wheu a nun ges old enongh to keep his face closed whet hy fis nothing to say, my, sole Cincinnati Enquirer. a. etihemea! Exaniner—Now. children. what is the difference between “pro” and “eon?” Bright Boy=Please, sir, they're spelt different.—London Punch. 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There are 60,000 colored people in this city and employment for all, for Memphis is a great manufacturing center that utilizes their labor in preference to the foreign seeking immigrants. Beale street, the principal Negro business street, is lined with Greek restaurants of doubtful sanitation, whose patrons are exclusively Negroes, and Jewish new and second hand stores, whose sales are made almost exclusively to the Negro race, to none of whom they give employment. Memphis numbers among our race some strong, intelligent, and well to do men who, if they harmoniously cooperated, would make this city the prime seller for all other communities. I have visited Memphis three times, within the past year and carefully observed the lack of team work on the part of our people. Men in accord and those in opposition frankly told me without solicitation that, factual differences which ought not to exist and lack of cordial cooperation alone prevent the proper development of the possibilities lying all about them. Memphis is more a city of individual efforts than cooperative efforts in so far as the rate is concerned. The individual efforts have counted for much, but cooperative efforts would count for more. I repeat that Memphis has some strong race men, earnest race men and men who are actually doing things—men like Thomas H. Elayes, Robert Church, Dr. Terrell, Dr. Bentley, Attorneys Settle and Rooth, Messrs. Clanson, Saunders, Scott, Roddy, Ward and others whom I might name. Were these men and others to come together in an effective business organization, pool their issues and co-operate Memphis would become for the Negroes of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi what it is for the whites of the same states—a commercial center—and not only would it be dotted with retail stores, but wholesale houses and manufacturing establishments, owned and controlled by men of the race, would be inspired into existence. There are two substantial and well conducted Negro banks in Memphis—the Solvent Savings Bank and Trust company, the older of the two financial institutions, and the Prateral Savings Bank. Were these two banks to merge they would, as one big, strong institution, command a larger working center, draw a vastly larger number of individual depositors and be in a position to make simply secured loans that would develop. Negro business enterprises in this city. Not only this, but a bank formed by the merging of the two would give employment to a larger force of members of the race than the two now working as separate institutions. Memphis presents a wonderful field for race operation and co-operation. If some race man not affiliated with any of the factions or some man from the outside with a capacity for organizing and harmonizing would enter the field and by a master stroke cement erstwhile factions. Beale street for a full mile or more would be lined with Negro business houses. Until very recently the Memphis Negro business league was inactive. I have noted that in every city that maintained a live, active business league there are to be found cooperative efforts which result in the establishment and maintenance of many business enterprises. A local business organization becomes a cleaning house for business ideas and a stimulant to cooperation. The race ows and occupies some beautiful residences in Memphis. The Chusser home, on the artistic and beautiful boulevard, the houses of Thomas H. Hayes, Robert Church, Joseph Serrie and Mr. Sammers being conspicuous because of their beauty and ampleness. Memphis is not behind some other cities I have visited because of a lack of capital begun in the possession of mep of the race but rather because the capital possessed is not working in union. Robert Church is a wonderful lady aggressive man, possessing great means and the country of youth. Thomas H. Hayes is another very energetic and successful business man who has unusual considerable of this world's goods. Messrs. Chanson and Samud- ers and several others] might name favou- rable great success as individuals. Munthuis is ripe for a business revival among our people. Memphis possesses the men, and her men possess the means. WOMAN OF BROAD CULTURE. Influence of Mrs. V. C. Haley Felt in Many Good Movements. St. Louis - Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley of this city, royal ground matron. Order Eastern Star of Missouri jurisdiction and the leading spirit among the colored women of the state in the suffrage movement, is a member of the National Negro Press association. Mrs. Haley made a strong plea at the recent session of the association held at Muskogee for co-operative and courageous efforts on the part of the leaders of the race, especially in the fraternal organizations and the ministry, to mold sentiment in favor of the many needed reforms which so vitally affect our well being as a race. Mrs. Haley, who before her marriage was a teacher in the St. Louis public schools, is an active leader in educational and social matters. She is the second recording secretary of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, of which Mrs. Booker, T. Washington is president, and captivated the convention in Willberforce in a splendid introductory symposium address on equal suffrage at the biennial meeting of the clubs held recently at Wilberforce university. She is a native of Mississippi, but was reared and educated in Missouri, where she plays a very important part MISS NASTONIA C. VALLEY in the affairs for human uplift. She is a recognized leader and is always found in the front ranks in every movement for race betterment. Her activities and promoted ability have won for her many honorable positions. Besides having served as president of many local clubs, she is president of the St. Louis Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, as well as a member of the State Federation. Mrs. Haley has the distinction of being a member of the commission appointed by former Governor Hadley for the proposed State Industrial Home For Incorrigible Colored Girls, the site for which was purchased by this commission at Tipton Mo. The building at Tipton will be competed within a few months. With her many responsibilities Mrs. Haley thus time for religious work, being the superintendent of a live and learning modern Sunday school in the historic St. Paul A. M. E. church in this city. She is district superintendent of the Sunday schools in the St. Louis district and state superintendent of the Allen Christian Enclave league of the state. Being of a manmade personality, general discipline accomplished, earnest, versatile, careful and eloquent speaker in an executive of no mean ability. My life comes as a valuable asset to the National Negro Press association. Ohio's Capital May Have Weekly Paper It is reported that good authority that a strong and vigorous weekly newspaper will be started in Columbus, O., with the Hon. Raphael W. Tyrler at the head. The idea of the new movement is strengthened by the fact that Mr. Tyler has decided to return to Columbus again and make it his residence. Thus the demand has been made upon him to start an up to date weekly which will give the covered citizens an opportunity to ler the public at large know of the aspirations and achievements of our people in Columbus and its immediate vicinity. With an experienced newspaper man like Mr. Tyler back of such an undertaking it should succeed. Wilberforce Honors Dr. J. W. Cramwell Wilberforce university has conferred the degree of doctor of laws upon Professor J. W. Cramwell of Washington in recognition of his many bridging achievements in the realm of letters as well as for the splendid work which his course in the field of education by Cramwell's new book, entitled 'The Source in American History,' is equally issued, is reminded by men of letters as the most complete work in the subject ever presented in most form. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER SUNDAY SCHOOL THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES Text of the Lesson, Matt. xxv, 31-46. Memory. Verses. 34-36—Golden Text. Matt. xxv, 45—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. To understand this lesson as to the interpretation of it, the time when and the parties concerned, we must notice carefully the first verse and the words "When the son of Man shall come in His glory and all the holy angels with Him, then shall He sit upon the throne of His glory." That defines clearly the time when, and also that the judgment referred to is not the judgment of the saints. His redeemed ones, for when He shall come in His glory they shall come with Him, the Old Testament as well as the New Testament saints, if we may make that distinction. Let the Holy Spirit tell you about this as you read Zech. xiv; 5; Col. ii. 4; 1 Thess. iii. 13; Rev. Then, as to the people to be judged, note the second verse of the lesson, "Before Him shall be gathered all nations." Could anything be more clear and plain in this connection than the statements in Iceland i. 12, that in connection with the restoration and deliverance of His people, Israel. He will gather all nations in the valley of Jehoshaphat and judge them because of their treatment of Israel? In Zeph. iii. 8. He says that it is His determination to gather the nations and pour upon them His indignation, and in the rest of that chapter He calls upon Israel to be glad and rejoice, for He will be mighty in their midst, and get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame. In Zech. xiv. 2. He says that He will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; in iv. 4 that He will stand again upon the Mount of Olives, and in verse 5 that after that He will be beating over all the earth. Let us then be clear about this—that in this judgment among those to be judged will not be found in this body, the church, for she shall be with Him, nor Israel, for she is not rejoiced among the nations (Num. xxii. 9. There is no mention of any resurrection of the dead, just or unjust; so it is not the judgment of the saints who shall never come into judgment for sin alone x. 24, because that was settled on Calvary, but shall be judged for their works after the first resurrection at the judgment seat of Christ for believers only (1 Thess. iv. 16.18, 1 Cor. xv. 51, 52; Rom. xiv. 10; 11 Cor. xv. 10). It is not the great white throne judgment of Rev. xx. 11-15, where the unrightful slain appear after their resurrection, a thousand years later than the resurrection of the just (Rev. xx. 16). It is simply, as the record says, a judgment of nations, as such, by their rejoice in armies, and the question is their good or ill treatment of His people, Israel. As all individual salvation is through Jesus of Nazareth of the tribe of Judah and king of the Jews, so the salvation of nations will be through Him also, but in connection with a righteous Israel, who will receive Him as their Messiah when they shall see Him coming in His glory to the Mount of Olives for their deliverance. They shall then say, "So this is our God; we have waited for Him, and he will save us; this is Jehovah, we have waited for Him; we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation." After the "Israel shall blossom and bind you fill the face of the earth with trust" (exx. xxv. in xxviii. 6). Then shall the seven nations who shall hear Ham say "Come, we blessed" inhert the kingdom when the kingdoms under the whole heaven shall have become the kingdom of our Lord and of Him. Christ, and shall walk in the light of the new Jerusalem and bring their glory and honor into it (Heb. xi. 15: xxi. 24). The others shall hear Him say, "T apart, we cared," and shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (11 Thess. 1:9). Any one who denies the truth of everlasting punishment, according to the last verse of our lesson, must repose the plain words of the Lord Jesus in this passage and elsewhere, as in Mary ix. 45, 47 In this last verse of our lesson the same word is applied to punishment as to be practiced so evident. I have ordered to show the teaching of the Hill to practice the injunctions in tract ordinance "The Lord Indemnizer" winter may be abolished from Mr. Kelley, 1906. It musting. Do you send it and give for "The Lord Indemnizer" in his library. Interest" and how God shows the simple exposition of His word. If this question does not refer to the chapter as soon with the贴 up, his library where is the heart zone for the believer? Here is one neat way up "inasmuch" putting which is the heart zone. 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For Manufacturing all other kinds of Toilets, Articles—Hand Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Switches, Brands, Puffs, etc. Free Catalogue. Parrish's Never... 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. A' Its wanted. Write for terms Mine. L. C. PARRISH. 95 Camden St..Boston.Mass. Phone BBB R Trontiam. 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 nineteen-million mark as in 1900. The lack of increase is due to the fact that too many died of Tuberculosis during that period. STRENGTH & LIFE could have saved 85 per cent of those who died. Mrs. Susie Love, Pockville, Md. writes: "STRENGTH & LIFE is a remarkable medicine. It is helping me wonderfully. I walk out into the yard Saturday without a cane, after taking two bottles. That is something I have not come since I was paralyzed fourteen months ago." STRENGTH & LIFE prolongs life, and is SPECIFIC for lungs 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 testimonium, 1914 and 1915 calendars, also what SERENTH & 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 Cammell. Lung and Nerve Specialist, 1369 N. Carey St., Baltimore, Md. Call or write. Good agents wanted. "Hair Dresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER EXPERT MASSAURIC AND MANICURING 833 DRUID HILL AVE PERSONALS Miss Elizabeth Griffin, of 1913 Etting street, returned home after spendig the summer at Meifa, Va. Mrs. Carrie M. Gray left the city this week for a 15-day visit to her mother, of Ball street, Boston, Mass. Mrs. M. Estella Hall, of 1067 Argyle avenue has returned home after a stay of fiew weeks in Atlantic City. Mrs. Caleb Anderson, of 1166 N. Carey street, has returned home from a visit to Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs. Ella P. Chesley has gone to Boston, Mass., to attend the Odd Fellows Convention. Mrs. Ella Cole has returned home after a few weeks stay in Atlantic City. Mr. Michael Green, of 1028 Argyle avenue has who been seriously ill, is slowly improving. Mrs. H. W. Simmons, of 1003 Linden avenue, has returned from a trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mr. Walter Gibson, of Chicago, is visiting in the city as the guest of his mother, Mrs. Naomi Bolding, of 435 Somerset street. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Berry, and niece, of 503 N. Caroline street, are visiting their parents in Vienna, Md. Mrs. Millie Bailey, of N. Spring street has returned home after visiting friend is in Snowhead, Md., and Ocean City. Mrs. Nicholas Johnson, of 524 Dolphin street, and Mrs. Mary Marshall, of 535 Dolphin street, are attending the B. M. C. in Boston. Misses Florence Harris and Delia Harris, of Essex Co. Va. are spending two weeks as the guest of their brother, Mr. Jacob Harris, of 1033 Driud Hill avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Easely, of Washington, spent last week as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sampson, of 426 W. Biddle street. Miss Mabel Thompson, of 1204 Division street, has gone to Cheyney Institute to pursue a course in domestic science. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Nelile Thompson. Mrs. Griffin and daughter Clara have returned to their home in Asbury Park after spending Centennial week as the guests of Miss Gertrude Carter, of 315 Diamond treet. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Scott and son, Vermon, have returned to their home in Providence, R. I., after a delightful summer spent at Atlantic City, Baltimore and Ellicott City. Little Miss Alice Powell, of Brighton, Montgomery, Co., Md., after spending a month with her sister, Mrs. Mary Beecham, of Philadelphia, has returned home. Miss Eva Harrvey, of Washington, has returned home after spending two weeks as the guest of Mrs. Mamie E. Jones of Presstman street. Mr. Raymond Cole, an employee in the Government Printing Office, in Washington, spent a few days in the city this week, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chares H Jones, of Presstman street. Mrs. Rebecca A. Gibson, Miss Edna Gibson and Mrs Georgia Booker, are attending the B. M. C. of Odd Fellows in Boston. Enroute home, Mrs. Gibson will visit the Household of Ruth in Paunduckett, R. I. Prof. and Mrs J. Thomas. Williams are now occupying their home near Bowie, Md. Mrs. Williams has been spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boyd, at Ellicott City. Mr. and Mrs. L.Cook, of Atlanta, Ga., who had attended the National Baptist Convention in Philadelphia, Pa., last week, stopped over in Baltimore enroute home. Miss Flemings, one of Washington's popular teachers spent a few days in the city this week as the guest of Miss Sarah Brooks, o' 522 W. Lanvale street Miss Alma Wheatley, of Philadelphia, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Ernest T. Boston for, two weeks has returned home. Miss Birdie Brown, of Park Heights avenue, and Miss Della Boice, of Park avenue, have returned from a visit to Carroll County. Mr. Henry Boice, of Pittsburg, who visited his his daughters, Misses Sarah and Della Boice, of Park avenue, has returned home. Miss Mary Griffin, and Master Oliver Griffin, of Etting street, have returned home, after spending the month of August in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Call To Arms! Wanted! 5,000 AFRO-AMERICANS TO register as Democrats to enable them to participate in the Spring Democratic Primaries for their own defense, as Political Solidarity of any race leads but to discrimination and persecution and we are determined to put an end to this "cattle voting." Signed. J. C. Nicholson, President Geo. Augustus, V. Pres. Edward Myers, Treas. James L. Hitchens Charles R. Shipley John Camphor Clarence Lovry Richard Purnell 1355 N. CAREY ST. Mr.M. Lee Gaither, of Blue Ridge Summit, Pa, on his way to Washington, D.C., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wilton H. Gordon, of 2027 Division street, during Centennial week. Thomas H. R. Clark, for a number of years, a high grade clerk in the office of the Register of the Treasury, rather than submit to a reduction in salary and a transfer to the Postoffice department, has resigned. Mrs. Joseph Phurthr and her sister, of 1923 Division street, have returned home from a visit of six weeks in St. Mary's county, Md. as the guest of their aunt, Mrs. Bettie Young. Mrs. Julia Washington has returned home from the Catskill Mountains, N. Y., where she has been spending the summer. Mrs. Washington won first prize in a cooking contest three. Mrs. Maggie Stokes Wilson, formerly of this city, is visiting relatives and friends here, as the guest of Mrs. Robert Hilton, of 554 Dolphin street. Mrs. Helen M. Lee, of 517 N. Caroline street, was hostess to a party of friends on a week-end trip to the city of Norfolk, Va., last week. The party went sight-seeing in Portsmouth, Old Point Comfort Hampton, and Newport News. The trip was made on the Steamer Virginia, where every accommodation was afforded them. Mr. and Mrs. James Cordery, of White Hall, Md., gave a reception on last Thursday evening in honor of their two sons and daughters-in-law of George T. Cordery, of Kentucky, and Roy L. Cordery, of Princess Anne, Md. Among the invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Lindsay, of 141 W. Preston street, this city. JUNIOR CHOIR ENTERTAINED The D.W. Hayes Chapter Junior League Choir of Sharp Street Memorial Church, was entertained last useday aftrenoon at the residence of the Superintendent, Mrs. Arie Gray, 1712 Druid hill avenue, was spent with songs, piano overures, games etc., after which they were ushered into the dining room where refreshments were served. Those present were Master Ambrose Smith, the Misses Ethel Scott, Genevieve Merritt, Victoria Dickerson, Edna Sullivan, Gladys Byrd, Louise Mussenden, Edlon Brown, Allergygra Mussenden, Ollie Harris, Edith Parker, Bessie Larkins, Emily Johnson, Elizabeth Lee, Miss Maggie Bailey, directress of the choir, was also present. DELEGATES TO GENERAL CONFERENCE Cambridge, Md., Sept. 16—At a meeting of the electoral college of the Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Church, held at Bethel Church, today, Elmer Henderson of Ellicott City; and Noah Gunbr, Pocomoke City, were elected delegates to the general conference of the denomination which meets in Philadelphia, in May, 1916. E R. Cole, of Cockeysville and Greenville W. Shade, of Washington were lected alternates. Charles P Cilles, of Baltimore, was president. The meeting was not largely attended, only twenty-eight members of the entire conference being present. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER SHRINERS' MOONLIGHT.... AND Glad Hand Shake has been postponed until FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH from Miller's Wharf 8.45 p. m. All Tickets sold for 11th, are Prof. Thompson's C TICKETS, ONE SQUIDULUM For Sale! 2 & 3 Stores On Franklin street, George street, Ari street, Carrollton avenue 10-1100 blk Druid Bill avenue, Carey street 11-1300 Mount, Stricker, Mulberry and McCullor Some of these houses have Sewerage as low as $50. Balance weekly or month THEY REPRESENT MAGNIFICENT APPLY TO P. H. PRA 1322 ARGYLE A Phone St. Paul 192 C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M James F. H. Mt. Auburn Ma Special Prices On All Chu Interior And Exterior Wor Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Residence: 1216 Argy sold for 11th, are good on 25th Thompson's Orchestra QUIDULUM IN ENGLISH, 25 CENTS ! 2 & 3 Story Houses street, George street, Argyle avenue, Division on avenue 10-1100 blocks, Mosher street que, Carey street 11-1300 blocks, Presstman, Mulberry and McCulloh streets. the houses have Sewerage Connections. Terms balance weekly or monthly payments. PRESENT MAGNIFICENT INVESTMENTS APPLY TO H. PRATT MARGYLE AVENUE Phone St. Paul 1933 Madison 3224 M James F. Hall Burn Marble Co. Special Prices On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work.... And Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing k. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. ence: 1216 Argyle Avenue For Sale! 2 & 3 Story Houses On Franklin street, George street, Argyle avenue, Division street, Carrollton avenue 10-1100 blocks, Mosher street Druid Bill avenue, Carey street 11-1300 blocks, 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 C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M Special Prices On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work..... Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue HERE WE ARE AGAIN! THE E. & Wive Give ITS MOONLIGHT TO E Monday Night, September Plenty of Refreshments Good Music FARE 25 CENTS Theo. White, President Dr. J. WE WANT YOU! When? SEPTEMBER 27, 1914 Two-Thirty P. Where? Sunday School of Sharp St. What For? It is Home Coming and I For Everyone Why? A Wise Choice for a Day is a Choice We Want Your Friends Geo. W. THE E. & W. IS MOONLIGHT TO BROWN'S GROVE Night, September 22nd, 1914 Events Good Music. Don't Miss Us! FARE 25 CENTS Student Dr. J. H. Tompkins, Secretary OU! TEMBER 27, 1914 Two-Thirty P. M. Day School of Sharp Street Mem. M. E. Church is Home Coming and RALLY DAY For Everyone Young and Old The Choice for a Day is a Wise Choice for Eternity. Plenty of Refreshments Good Music. Don't Miss Us! FARE 25 CENTS WE WANT YOU! C When? SEPTEMBER 27. 1914 Two-Thirty P. M. O Where? Sunday School of Sharp Street Mem. M. E. Church M What For? It is Home Coming and RALLY DAY For Everyone Young and Old E Why? A Wise Choice for a Day is a Wise Choice for Eternity. CHILDREN TRUDGE BACK TO SCHOOL The Star-Spangled Banner celebration is over, and thousands of school children turned from the festivities to reenter school Monday. The colored schools report an enrollment of 12,000. The elementary schools had large entering classes, as well as the High School Miss Lottie Ruff and J. Alvin Jones assumed positions as teachers in the colored High School. Both are alumni of the school, and the latter is a graduate of the school of civil engineering of the University of Pennsylvania. MISS TRUXON GIVES AN AT HOME Miss Helen M. D. Truxon, of 539 Presstman street, gave an at home Thursday evening, September 3d, in honor of her guest, Miss Hattie E. Peters, an instructor in the Garnet public school, Charleston, W. Va., and also Miss Lula Wade, this year's graduate of the Garnet High School. Miss Peters was enroute from Columbia University, and from here she weat to Washington to be maid of honor for Miss Gertrude Ewing, a former teacher in Charleston Mr. Walter B. Smith and Miss Carrie Lark were quietly married at their home on September 10th, by Rev. Samuel M. Johnson. The bride was given away by her uncle. Mr. Frank Lorman. Mr. Romeo Young was best man. Miss Victoria L. Smith, best of the groom, was bridesmaid. The happy couple will make their future home at 223 Falls Road, Roland QUIETLY MARRIED T Geo. W. Henry, Superintendent FOR RENT—Large third story front room with modern conveniences. Apply to 434 W. Biddle street. 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. FREE CATALOGUE We manufacture all the Latest Styles of Creole Hair Goods, Electric Combs Raw Hair, Etc. air Dealers, and show a larger variety of styles, and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturers in the United States. Write for New Catalogue. It is FREE. larger variety of styles, and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other man- ufacturers in the United States. Write for New Catalogue. It is FREE. AGENTS WANTED Sam Willer Human Hair Goods Co. P. O. Box 298 SBREVEPORT, LA BE WISE and ADVERTISE STARLIGHT BROWN'S GROVE 20-Brilliant Star House, No. 8 24-New Douglass Fraternal Society 27-Grand Court of Maryland, K. of P. 1907 NOV. Nix on the War Discussion, Come and Go With Us as BIG MOON To Greater THURSDAY. WITH MORNING STAR DRIVE Remember what we have s Electric Park on August 6th, bered, and the lady or gentle receive prizes. So put on you this opportunity for this is the the Knights of Pythias. KERR'S Tickets Boat Leaves Miller Tickets can be purchased at N. Carey Street; Lieut. Wilbu Sergt. Lloyd Garrett, 1700 Dru 1109 Lexington Street. ...YOUNG'S Makes the Hair Long, gives o One 25 cent Scientifically prepare YOUNG Druid Hill TEL. MADISON 3322--Y Harvey P. SANITARY SEWERAGE Installation of Steam No Job Too Large. 1513 PRESSTMAN STREET Baltimore's Leading JOHN UNDERTAKEN Complete $73.00 FU A fine casket worth $65.00. It highly polished oak or walnut or either black, gray or white, to m riages, new and up-to-date; fine advertise funeral; six pairs of gl cifix when desired, rugs, chair s This funeral cost elsewhere. My price $73.00.....$75.00. Other Funerals as low as $25, $35. No charge for removal. Shipping Funerals, $1222 Division St. Residence C. & P. Ph. ACCURA CY. ONLY THE NOTICE! Nix on the WAR Discussion, or the Weather; We Are Neutral Come and Go With Us as You Have Promised, on Our WITH MORNING STAR DRILL COMPANY, NO. 8, K. OF P. Remember what we have said at our last Outing at Greenwood Electric Park on August 6th, last. The tickets will be numbered, and the lady or gentleman drawing the lucky number will receive prizes. So put on your overcoats and avail yourselves of this opportunity for this is the Last Moonlight of the Season for the Knights of Pythias. Tickets can be purchased from: Capt. George T. Brent, 1024 N. Carey Street; Lieut. Wilbur J. Henry, 1108 N. Carey Street; Sergt. Lloyd Garrett, 1700 Druid Hill Avenue; Sergt. Elijah Lee, 1109 Lexington Street. ...YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD.. Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street tf TEL. MADISON 3322--Y Harvey R. Williams SANITARY PLUMBING..... SEWERAGE CONNECTIONS Installation of Steam and Hot Water Heating No Job Too Large. Terms Arranged 1513 PRESSTMAN STREET; BALTIMORE, MD. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished, ask or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearses either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru cifix when desired, rugs, chair etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00 My price $73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete. 1222 Division St..bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone. Mad. 4067 Madison 4921-M ACCURA CY ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY We use only pure and fresh drugs and chemicals in all our compounding. That is why we have the confidence of your physician. IF YOU ARE ILL, Consult your physician and let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price. PURITY compound your pr Patent Medicines at Cut-Rate Pri Druld Hill Ave. and Bide Don't go down town when you c Sharing Corner OPEN SEPTEMBER PIANO AND AT 2111 DRUID HILL AVE. Instruction in all Brands 10 P. M. Applications prompt attention. It ence of good music in UNDER THE DIR ESLAND Graduate of the Ithaca PHONE MADISON 2937 We Want You! To repress you live at your services. Act quick. A ALPHA PURITY compound your prescription of a Reasonable price. Patent Medecines at Cut-Rate Prices Madam Walker's Hair Grower on Sale Druld Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Baltimore Md. Don't go down town when you can get what you want at Fennell's Profit Sharing Corner OPEN SEPTEMBER TWENTY-FIRST PIANO AND VOCAL STUDIO Instruction in all Branches, Daily from 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. Applications from out of town will receive prompt attention. It is our aim to carry the influence of good music into as many homes as possible UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF ESLANDA V. THOMAS We Want You! To represent us in your town, no matter wherr you live and will pay you $18.00 a week foe your services. Act quick. Address GET IT AT..... STOKES 1061 Druid Hill GET IT AT..... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1061 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS ```markdown ``` MORTAR 1114 ETTING STREET SEPTEMBER 21—Syracuse Rank, K. of P. 22—Eastern & Western Ben. Association 23—Morning Star Co., Drill Rank, No.18 K. of P. 25—Shriners VICE! 1914 In the Weather; We Are Neutral You Have Promised, on Our MONLIGHT Brown's Grove SEPT. 24, 1914 COMPANY, NO. 8, K. OF P. at our last Outing at Greenwood t. The tickets will be num- drawing the lucky number will overcoats and avail yourselves of east Moonlight of the Season for ARCHCHESTRA - 25 Cents Whaif at 8:30 P. M. From: Capt. George T. Brent, 1024 J. Henry, 1108 N. Carey Street; Hill Avenue; Sergt. Elijah Lee, HAIR FOOD... Control of it and purifies the scalp, will convince. at— S PHARMACY avenue and Hoffman Street tf K. Williams CLUMBING... CONNECTIONS and Hot Water Heating Terms Arranged BALTIMORE, MD. Colored Undertaker in Prices H. OWENS R & EMBALMER MERALS $75.00. Complete black cloth, steel gray or white plush side case; beautiful rubber-tired hears ch casket, as desired; six heated car rial robe, embalming, opening gravo s, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru all of the latest designs. $136.00 Saving you $61.00...$63.00 $50.00. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. of remains from Hospitals. $0.00 and $50.00 Complete. L. Dolphin and Lanvale. E. Mad. 4067 Madison 4921—M FENNELL'S PHARMACY ease and fresh drugs and chemicals handling. That is why we have your physician. LL, Consult your physician and let us scripture of a reasonable price. Madam Walker's Hair Grower on Sale St. Baltimore Md. get what you want at Fennell's Profit R TWENTY=FIRST VOCAL STUDIO QUE, BALTIMORE, MD. Dies, Daily from 10 A. M. to from out of town will receive your aim to carry the influ- as many homes as possible ECT SUPERVISION OF V. THOMAS Conservatory of New York at us in your town, no matter wherr and will pay you $18.00 a week foe address ORTRAIT CO. Popular Prices and DERRY'S Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS 1914 A BALTIMORE, MD.