The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXIII. NO. 9 SHOULD COOPERATE ALONG ALL LINES SHOULD COOPERATE ALONG ALL LINES Appeal For Cooperation Of White And Colored Ministers Causes Lively Debate RACE RIGHTS ABOVE ALL Plans for co-operation along uplift lines, especially against the saloon, by Revs. R. W. Hogue and Kenneth Murray, of the white Ministerial Union, followed by a lively debate in which it was urged that the white ministry should take a firm stand for the rights of the race enlivened the monthly meeting of the Ministerial Alliance at Grâce Presbyterian Church Monday. Rev. Mr. Hogue, who is the rector of Ascension P. E. Church and president of the Ministerial Union, had been invited to speak on "How May More Sympathetic Relations be Promoted between the Ministers of This City Separated by the Color Line?". He told his hearers that he was a Southerner, deeply interested in the uplift of the race and said that sympathetic relations existed between many old slaveholders and their slaves. He uread that the race be a unit in all things affecting its interest and said that white and colored ministers should cooperate on moral uplift issues, of which prohibition was one. He suggested the appointment of a committee that would seek to meet a similar one from the Ministerial Union to discuss plans of concerted action. He declared that his suggestions were made only in the broadest Christian spirit. Dr. Murray, who is the pastor of Fayette Street M. E. Church and is secretary of the Ministerial Union, said that the saloon was a great menace and that the white and colored churchmen should work together for its elimination. He said that colored social workers should visit hospital dispensaries and station houses in an effort to do practical uplift work. The first speaker to make a reply to the suggestions offered by the two white ministers was the Rev. George F. Bragg, Jr., who declared that the colored people considered the white pulpit and the daily press as their greatest enemies. "The ministry is silent," he said, "on matters affecting our rights as citizens and the press heralds the evil deeds of the depraved element among us and scarcely makes mention of good deeds done by those who are making progress. Ours is a progressive race, but the whites are ignorant of the facts. As an Episcopal minister, I belong to the diocesan convention and have every right that any other member possesses, but those attending only know me and not the race." He piedad for more intimate and sympathetic relations and declared that his call to preach was not confined to white or colored people and praised the first two speakers for their suggestion of mutual effort. The European war, he said, was the result of one nation distrusting another and that spirit should find no place in the ministry. Rev. W. Edward Williams declared that while prohibition was an important issue it took secondary importance with the race when the question of equal rights was considered by the Negro. The white minister must be outspoken against injustice, he said. against injustice, he said. "I have lived in the South and know that every colored man has his white 'friend.' It is not the love between employer and servant that we are interested in, but the broad question of human brotherhood, that would wipe out segregation, disfranchisement and 'Jim Crow' laws. If the white ministry wish to cooperate along this line, I am willing to work for those things that affect the interests of all, regardless of race." Rev A. L. Gaines declared that a native of Georgia he loved the South and did not like to hear that section criticized, although it had passed laws against the race. He did not want sympathetic interest, he said, but desired equitable treatment in all things. He declared that the white man could not sympathize with the race in the matter of disfranchisement and "jim crowism" because he did not suffer from the same. Rev. A. J. Mitchell, pastor of Amos Memorial Church said, that he favored a mutual agreement to work together and declared that the rural school problem for colored children in Maryland presented an important question where cooperation was needed. Rev. J. W. Norris, who presided stated that the colored people knew the whites well as they read their literature, but that the whites did not know anything about colored people as they did not read race periodicals and other race publications. He criticized school histories for eliminating mention of such race characters as Frederick Douglass and Henry Highland Garnett. Though each speaker declared that the white ministry, if it expected cooperation must not be silent on questions affecting human rights, there was nothing discourteous or distasteful said, and the addresses were punctuated with spontaneous good humor. Rev. Mr. Hogue, in his rebuttal declared that he felt a little hesitancy at first but that the way the speakers handled their side and their ready wit made him all the more pleased for having been present. The alliance voted to appoint a committee to confer with the white ministers. Mrs. Harnah Smith, general secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association, made a plea for interest in her work, and Mrs. Nora F. Taylor, an evangelist made a brief address. Rev. M. J. Naylor will be the慈听ist at the November meeting and Rev. George L. White will preside. NEGROES PROTEST AGAINST TRANSPORTATION COMPANY Winchester, Va., October 22:—The Negroes of the Shenandoah valley are very much accused over the treatment of some of the employees of the Shenandoah Valley Transportation Company. It is alleged that colored people have been made to wait until the time for departure of the buss to see if any more white people would come and if they did the colored people were not allowed to ride. A protest was made to Mr. George W. Mitchell, secretary and treasurer of the Company, at 61 Greenbush street, Pittsburgh, Pa., to which he replied disapproving the action of his employees in the following words: "We wish to treat all who act as gentlemen and ladies as such, regardless of the kind of skin they bear. God made me with white and you dark skin. We neither had anything to do with it and I am not one to try in anyway to be little one, who is not as fair as I am, and as long as there is room in the car your people are to be admitted to at least one-third of the STUDENTS CLASH WITH PRINCIPAL Near Riot At The Kentucky State Normal And Industrial School STUDENTS SEE THE GOVERNOR President Russel Charged With Playing Favorites—Grand Jury To Probe Frankfort, Ky., October 23--Practically the whole student body at the State Normal School revolted Monday and turned the chapel exercises into an indignation meeting, to which a committee was appointed to wait on Governor McCroary and ask the removal of President G. Russell. The trouble was precipitated by the expulsion of James S. Dean, of Louisville, a senior. Dean with G. P. Russel, Jr., nephew of the president and George Parks took the president's automobile the night of September 29, and smashed the machine in an accident. The three were put to work on the campus for three weeks as punishment. Afterward Dean was expelled. President Russell said the expulsion had no connection with the escapade but was for insubordination and insolence toward one of the faculty. He showed a letter written to Dean's aunt in June, saying Dean was a good student but smoked cigarettes and swored on the campus and that if he intended to persist in these practices he ought not to return. President Russell was hooted and jeered in the chapel where about 300 students were gathered and several youths made impassioned speeches calling on the students to assert their rights and declaring that Russell had lost their confidence and esteem and should retire. The president listened to the harangues and begged the speakers to be respectful and he would give them a hearing. The outbreak of the students follows a recommendation of the last Franklin county grand jury that since State Superintendent Hamlett, ex-officio chairman and the trustees, Dr. C. A. Fish and George L. Hannon, of Frankfort, could not get along together and would not meet together. "It would seem that unless they can work in harmony, the best thing for the interest of the school and the State would be for them to make way for others who can." GRAND JURY PROBE This recommendation of the grand jury was made during an investigation of charges preferred by President Russell that Charles Timberlake, a porter in the Department of Education, had concealed the record books of the institution. Thomas Vinson, a clerk in the department, had been secretary of the board. He resigned and the board, Superintendent Hamlett, not meeting with them, had appointed President Russell to be clerk. Their books were missing when Russell made inquiries about them, Russell contends that the books were in a suit case under a house where Timberlake roomed, but had disappeared from there before he went after them. Governor McCreary granted the students committee a hearing Tuesday morning, and instead of taking sideh with them he gave them some fatherly advice. Eighteen students were arrested on the charge of inciting riot. Each was released on $50 bond. Sixteen students were expelled Wednesday and all students order- ed to report to their classes Thursday morning or be expelled. President Russell has been a storm center before, some of his critics charging him with being a Democrat. He has the backing of the Governor and State State Superintendent Hamlett however. GIRLS' BUILDING AT HOWARD IS DAMAGED BY BIG FIRE Washington, October 22—Great excitement existed in the vicinity of Howard University, following the discovery of fire in Miner Hall, the women's dormitory, Tuesday night. Either spontaneous combustion or crossed wires caused the blaze. Three alarms were sounded, a dozen engine companies being summoned and a great crowd gathered. The fire started in the attic, where quantities of bed clothing and furniture were stored. It was confined to the south wing of the building, a firewall saving the other wing. The flames were confined to the upper story. Considerable damage was done by water falling on the lower floors. The loss amounts to $5,000 and is covered by insurance. Several of the girl students got caught in the rush to save things and fainted. Miner Hall is four stories in height. On the ground is the students' dining hall. IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES AT CORNER-STONE LAYING Chicago, October 22—Work is progressing nicely on the new $100, 000 armory for the Eighth Illinois Regiment. The cornerstone was laid two weeks ago with impressive ceremonies. Addresses were delivered by Governor Dunne, Congressman Madden, Gen. Andrew S. Burt, Major John R. Lynch, Robert M. Swietzer and State Senator Samuel A. Elttieson, Col. Franklin A. Denison, was master of ceremonies. CHURCH STARTS MUTUAL IAD SOCIETY Indianapolis. Ind., October 23 In an effort to be of practical assistance to the members of the church the congregation of Allen A. M. E. Church, beginning next month will have a fund to aid the sick and disabled members. A fund has already been started for this purpose. An employment bureau will also be maintained. Rev. J. R. Harvey is pastor of the church. NEW SECRETARY FOR THE Y. M. C. A. Washington, October 22—Wm. H. J. Beckett has been appointed general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. to succeed Lewis E. Johnson, who has given up the work and gone to Chicago to practice law. Secretary Beckett has been physical instructor for the past several years. He was educated at the Baltimore Colored High School and the Y. M. C. A. Training School at Springfield, Mass. He was physical instructor at the Baltimore High School for several years and later assume a similar position at the Summer High School, St. Louis. He is married his wife being Miss Maud Washington, of Baltimore. He is the son of the late John W. Beckett, of Baltimore and a well known minister of the A. M. E. Conference. PROMINENT NEWSPAPER MAN WEDS Kansas City, Mo.; Oct. 22—Nelson Crews, editor of the Kansas City Sun, and grand master of Masons for Missouri, and Miss Margaret Anne Bass were the principals in a fashionable wedding Wednesday evening. The present were numerous and costly. PRICE THREE CENTS MINISTERS HOLD CONFERENCE Over Two Hundred Representatives Of Methodist Episcopal Church Discuss Problems PETITION FOR RACE BISHOPS Conference Also Goes On Record As Favoring Separte Jurisdiction For Colored Methodists Nashville Teun, Oct. 23—Over 200 ministers and laymen representing the Conferences of the M. E. Church, gathered here Wednesday and Thursday to consider the future status of the 300, 000 colored members of the demonination. The action of the meeting may be summed up as follows: Petitioning the General Conference to pass an amendment providing for the selection of race bishops and a separate jurisdiction for the colored contingent in the proposed federation of the Methodist bodies. The convention had no legislative powers and whatever action taken is only suggestive. Bishop Henderson of this city, delivered the opening address. A number of white churchmen were present. Those in attendance represented varying shades of opinions. Some favored autonomy within the church while others thought that absolute separation was desirable. The latter idea is favored by many whites who want to see the colored contingent eliminated in order to facilitate a coalition with the M. E. Church South. The larger number were of the opinion that the time was past for the colored members to consider themselves wards of the denomination. Nearly all the colored agents of the various boards of the church, as well as school and college heads were present, and a few incipient blooms for big positions under an autonomous or separated church were started. Rev. M. C. B. Mason was assured by many that they would like to see him again as one of the secretaries of the Freedmen's Aid Society. The stock of L. Garland Penn, who succeeded him two years ago, is said to be waning. He has received many honors as a layman, but recently applied to the Alexandria district of the Washington Conference for deacon's orders. This request was turned down however. Judging by the expressions of many in attendance, delegates more interested in the welfare of the people of their conferences may be sent to the next M. E. General Conference. This would mean many new faces and the elimination of many who have gone for years. The Washington Conference made a move in this direction two years ago, when it refused to again send Revs. J. W. E. Bowen and I. L. Thomas as delegates. Those present from the Washington Conference included Revs. W. A. C. Hughes, M. W. Clair, Ernest Lyon, M. J. Naylor, and C. G. Cummings. The 47th annual session of the Order of Moses, which has been in session in Metropolitan M. E. Church since Tuesday, came to an end last night, with the installation of officers. There were no changes in the principal officers. The annual address of Grand Master Solomon Bond and the annual report of Grand Secretary James H. Seward showed the order to be in an excellent condition, both numerically and financially. PROMINENT PHYSICIAN IS LAID TO REST Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 23—The funeral of Dr. John W. S. Beckett, who died Tuesday, was held here Thursday afternoon. The deceased had practiced medicine here for the past nine years and was well known. Recently he was appointed a district physician for the city. He was the son of the late Rev. John W. Beckett, a minister of the A. M. E. Church. His mother, Mrs. M. S. Beckett, of Holmesburg, Pa., and two brothers, Rev. J. Campbell Beckett, of Frankford, Pa., and H. J. Beckett, general secretary of the Washington Y. W. C. A. are among the surviving relatives. Dr. Beckett received his preliminary training in the public schools of Baltimore, after which he attended the school in Philadelphia. BISHOP COPPIN AND WIFE TENDERED A RECEPTION An informal reception was tendered Bishop and Mrs. L. J. Coppin, on last Wednesday evening by Rev. and Mrs. S. M. Johnson at the parsonage of Trinity A. M. E. Church. Rev. and Mrs. Johnson were assisted in receiving by the presidents of the various organizations of Trinity Church. The dining room was beautifully decorated and the table tastierly arranged. The invited guests included the large number of ministers who are in the city attending the session of the mid-year conference at Bethel Church. Bishop and Mrs. Coppin, who were only recently married were the recipients of many congratulations. EQUITABLE ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS At a meeting of the Colored Citizen's Equitable Improvement Association held at School No. 101 last Saturday night, the following officers were reelected: William L. Gibson, president; William Anderson, treasurer; Rev. Joseph Gwynn, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Ardella Carey, recording secretary; Rev. Wm. F. Allen, chapain, and Henry Trimble, chairman of executive committee. Letters from Mayor Preston and City Solicitor Fields, stating that practically all of the property needed for the new school building at Jefferson and Caroline streets had been secured and that work would begin soon. SHAPP DISCUSSION AT MEETING That the Washington Conference should send delegates to the next General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, who would more nearly represent the wishes of their constituents was voiced by a number of speakers at the weekly meeting of the M. E. Ministerial Union at Sharp Street Memorial Church Wednesday. The discussion was opened by Rev. J. H. Goodrich, who declared that he was not in favor of the colored members of the church separating from the denomination. He also said that a set of new delegates should be sent to the next General Conference. Rev. George E. Curry said that the meeting this week in Nashville of ministers to consider the future of the colored Methodists was largely engineered by the "lily-white" element in the church to further their efforts to bring about absolute separation. ..Go On The Stage... Are You Interested? Why work hard when money can be earned easier The Movies need many people now. FACTS AND PARTICULARS FOR $1.00 Worris Fifty P. O. Box 153, Baltimore, Md: RAYNES SALES CO. CENSUS FIGURES SHOW OUR THRIFT Big Increase In Colored Population Since 1900. DECREASE IN DEATH RATE. Wealth of Information Contained In Forthcoming Bulletin Prepared by Director Harris of the Department of Commerce—School Attendance and Value of Farms Given In Detail. Washington.—A bulletin on Negroes in the United States will be issued at an early date by William J. Harris, director of the census, department of commerce, which will contain all the principal information obtained through the census regarding the number and distribution of the Negroes, their rate of increase, their sex and age distribution and their marital condition. Figures for literacy and school attendance and the occupations of Negroes will also be presented. The bulletin will show that the number of Negroes in the United States (exclusive of outlying possessions) in 1910 was 9,57,762, and they formed 40.7 per cent of the total population. In 1900 the number of Negroes was 8,833,094, or 11.6 per cent of the total population of that date. The increase among the Negroes during the decade was 903,709, or 11.2 per cent, as compared with an increase of 20.8 per cent among the native whites and of 80.7 per cent among the foreign born whites. The growth of the Negro population results from their own natural increase, while the growth of the white population is accelerated by the great influx of immigrants and the high birth rate in immigrant families. Of the total number of Negroes in 1910 about one-fifth were reported as mulatto—that is, as having some white blood. The proportion that mulattoes formed of the total Negro population increased from 12 per cent in 1870 to 15.2 per cent in 1890 and to 20.0 per cent in 1910. Per Cent of the Rural Population. Nearly three-fourths of the Negroes (7,138,584, or 72.6 per cent) were rural dwellers, while about one-fourth (2,958,220, or 27.4 per cent) lived in towns or cities of at least 2,500 inhabitants. The Negroes formed 14.5 per cent of the rural population of the United States, as compared with 6.3 per cent of the urban. In the southern states the great majority of the Negroes lived in rural districts, while of the Negroes of the north and of the west a large proportion were city dwellers. In 1910 there were 4,883,851 Negro males in the United States, as compared with 4,911,822 Negro females, the number of males to 160 females thus being 98.9, as compared with a ratio of 106 for the whites. The Negroes were the only race in the United States in which there were more females than males. The age distribution of the Negroes does not differ materially from that of the native whites. The Negro males in the United States of voting age numbered 2,458,573 in 1910, and the Negro females of voting age numbered 2,427,742. School Attendance and Illiteracy. Of the Negroes six to nine years of age 488,954, or 49.3 per cent, were reported as having attended school during the school year 1909-10; of those ten to fourteen years of age 791,995, or 68.6 per cent, were so reported, and those fifteen to twenty years of age 338,750, or 26.5 per cent. In each age group the percentage of school attendance was much lower for the Negroes than for the whites. Of the total number of Negroes ten years of age and over, 2227,731, or 30.4 per cent, were reported as illiterate. Among the whites the percentage of illiteracy was 5, being 3 among native whites and 12.7 among foreign born whites. The percentage of illiteracy among Negroes decreased from 67.1 in 1800 to 44.5 in 1900, and to 30.4 in 1910. The bulletin will contain information by states, and also by counties about Negroes in agriculture. The total number of farms operated by Negroes in 1910 was 833,370. Of this number 218,972 were operated by their owners, 672,964 by tenants and 1,434 by managers. The number of farms owned by Negroes increased by 31,175, or 16.0 per cent, between 1900 and 1910, and the number of Negro tenants increased by 115,790, or 20.8 per cent, during the decade. Increase In Value of Farm Property. The total value of farm property operated by Negroes in 1910 was $1,144,181,000 as compared with $400,911,000 in 1900, indicating that the value of agricultural property operated by Negroes increased considerably more than twofold during the decade. The statistics show that 1,806,727 Negro males and 1,060,920 Negro females were engaged in agriculture. The data will be shown for the registration area of the United States, which includes the registration states and certain selected cities. The death rate among Negroes in 1910 in this area was 25.5 per 1000, showing a decrease as compared with the rate in 1900, which was 22.4, and the death rates for 1910 show many decreases especially in the southern municipalities. SLAVE TRADE IN AMERICA. Georgia Received Last Cargo of Slaves, Says Southern Paper. The Mobile (Ala.) Register. In an editorial reference to a new book called "Historic Sketches of the South," by Miss E. L. Roche of Mobile, states that these "sketches" are "confined to a review of the beginning of Negro slavery in America, the early legislation against the slave trade, and the conditions of the trade with America, as an introduction, to an account of the voyage of the Chilotide, the last slave trading venture undertaken, and its results." It is not quite correct to describe the voyage of the Chilotide as the last slave trading venture. There was a still later one, and Georgia, not Alabama, received the very last cargo of slaves from Africa. The stayer Chlotilde landed 175 Negroes from Africa near Mobile in 1855. In December of the same year the slaver Wanderer, sailing under the flag of the New York Yacht club, landed 750 slaves from the Kongo, near Brunswick, on the Georgia coast. The Wanderer landed 600 more slaves from the Congo on the Georgia coast in the following year-1850. Stephen A. Douglas declared in a public speech that he believed 15,000 Negro slaves were smuggled into the United States in 1850, but so far as we know, the only importation on record for that year was the Wanderer's second cargo of 600. It is at least certain that the Wanderer was actively engaged in the outlawed business in the year after the minor exploit of the Chlotilde. It is related that the 750 Negroes first landed by the Wanderer in December, 1858, were sent up the Satilla and Savannah rivers and scattered over the state of Georgia, and that these slaves were sold at $100 to $700 apiece, although they cost only a few beads and red handkerchiefs. (The American Slave Trade, John R. Spears, pp. 190-208.) In a speech delivered at August, Ga., July 2, 1850, Alexander II. Stephens, without referring to the successful smuggling expeditions of the Wanderer and the Chotilot, boldly suggested the desirability of a reopening of the African slave trade which had ceased as a lawful enterprise in 1808 by the decree of the constitution of the United States. He rejoiced that the sherery institution was apparently more strongly fortified than it ever had been, as a result of the agitations following the compromise of 1850. "Questions that were doubtful and mooted before these agitations have since been settled," he said, "settled by all the departments of the government," referring to Chief Justice Taney's decision in the Dred Scott case and the triumph of the "popular sovereignty" plan for the territories. But the advantage gained would be fruitless, he thought, without "an increase of African slaves from abroad." "It takes people to make states," he said, "and it requires people of the African race to make slave states. You may not expect to see many of the territories come into the Union of slave states unless we have an increase of African stock." The attitude of Stephens was the more remarkable in view of the fact that the constitution of the Southern Confederacy, adopted two years later, forbade the reopening of the African slave trade, and no proposition to do otherwise was given offered in the preliminary discussions. What is chiefly interesting to us now in connection with these last importations of slaves half a century ago is the fact that the 1.350 "wild" Negroes from the Kongo that were sent up the Satilla and Savannah rivers and scattered over Georgia were in most cases very young men and women, perhaps from sixteen to thirty years of age, and it is probable that not a few of them are still living, while their children and grandchildren are legion. The fact that aboriginal savagery is in many cases no more remote than that ought to be taken into account both when we pass judgment and when we consider the varied aspects of our Negro problem. Organization Society Meets Nov. 11. Norfolk, Va.—Much public interest is being manifested in most all sections of the state in the second annual meeting of the Negro, Organization society which will be held in this city for two days, beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The society acts as a clearing house for all the business, fraternal and religious organizations in the state and since its formation two years ago has accomplished great good. The society has the endorsement of Governor Stuart, Dr. H. R. Frissell of the Hampton institute, former President William H. Taft, Dr. Booker T. Washington, Dr. Buttrick of the General Education board in New York and many other noted men. Major Robert R. Moton of the Hampton institute is president of the society. Business Men Hold Large Exhibition. An exhibition under the duplexes of the Philadelphia Business Men's league was recently held for five nights at the Varkich Institutional church. Philadelphia. Exhibits of various wares were shown by thirty business men and women. The booths were pretty decorated, and there was an attractive literary program rendered each night under the following heads: "Citizens Night," "A Night With Our Churches." "Business League Night," "Ladies Night" and "Professional Night." The exhibition has awakened the interest of the public in the various enterprises operated by the colored people in Philadelphia as nothing else has for a long time. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER The great Virginian, Thomas Jefferson, shortly after the American Revolution war, uttered some words concerning the Negro and the white man, that ought to be read and re-read, in these present times. And, it must be remembered that these noble words, in order to appreciate their true worth and value, should be read in the light of the conditions as existing then. If, then, we read them with such conditions in mind, we shall be forced to exclaim in the light of the advance of the Negro race, since that time, under tremendous odds, "What hath God wrought?" ¢ Thomas Jefferson was the father of "Abolitionists" as certainly appears from his brave and fearless pleading for "justice" on behalf of the oppressed. But we shall let the words of Mr. Jefferson speak for themselves. Says Thomas Jefferson: "There must doubtless be an unhappy influence on the manners of our people produced by the existence of slavery among us. The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions, the most unremitting despotism on the one part, and degrading submission on the other. Our children see this, and learn to imitate it. for man is an imitative animal. This quality is the germ of all education in him. From his cradle to his grave he is learning to do what he sees others do. If a parent could find no motive, either in his philanthropy or his self-love, for restraining the intemperance of passion towards his slave, it should always be a sufficient one that his child is present. But generally it is not sufficient. The parent storms, the child looks on, catches the lineaments of wrath, puts on the same airs in the circle of smaller slaves, gives a loose to the worst of passions, and thus nursed, educated, and daily exercised in tyranny, cannot but be stamped by it with odious peculiarities. The man must be a prodigy who can retain his manners and morals undepraved by such circumstances. And with what execution should the statesman he loaded, who, permitting one-half the citizens thus to trample on the rights of the other, transform those into despots, and these into enemies, destroys the morals of the one part, and the amor patriae of the other. "For if a slave can have a country in this world, it must be any other in preference to that in which he is born to live and labor for another; in which he must lock up the faculties of his nature, contribute as far as depends on his individual endeavors to the advancement of the human race, or entail his own miserable condition on the endless generations proceeding from him. "With the morals of the people, their industry is also destroyed. For in a warm climate, no man will labor for himself who can make another labor for him. This is so true, that of the proprietors of slaves a very small proportion indeed are ever seen to labor. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? "Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice can not sleep forever; that considering numbers, nature and natural means only, a revolution of the wheel of fortune, an exchange of situation is among possible events; that it may become probable by supernatural interference. The Almighty has no attribute which can take side with us in such a contest. But it is impossible to be temperate and to pursue this subject through the various considerations of policy, of morals, of history, natural and civil. We must be contented to hope they will force their way into every one's mind. I think a change already perceptible, since the origin of the present revolution. The spirit of the master is abating, that of the slave rising from the dust, his condition mollyfying, the way I hope preparing, a total emancipation, and that this is disposed, in the order of events, under the auspices of heaven, for to be with the consent of the masters, rather than by their extirpation. BIBLE CLASS Bethel A. M. E. S. S. WANTED 25 MEN 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 Up 'Phone Mt Vernon 2578 C. and P. Phone, Madison 692 GEO. H. 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Take any car and transfer to Govans or Towson get off at Woodbourne Ave Second House FREE UNLESS CORRECT : Happenings In the State of Maryland: HAGERSTOWN ITEMS Special to the Afro-American Ledger Hagerstown, Md., October 22— Asbury M. E. Church was visited by the praying Band from Asbury M. E. Church, Baltimore, and a number of others last Sunday. Rev. J. A. Johnson preached the annual sermon to the Church Aid Society in the evening. The church is in a prosperous condition. Mr. Wm. Forqueror, a respected citizen, died very suddenly last Friday morning of heart failure. His funeral was held at the Second Christian Church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. E. Berkley, ex-pastor of Zion Baptist Church moved to Washington this week. A large number of visitors attracted here by the great Hagerstown Fair, remained over Sunday and attended the churches. Miss Pauline Johnson and her brother, Milton, are students in Storer College at Harpers Ferry. Rev. David Johnson spent several days in Baltimore this week attending the Mid-Year Conference at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Cupid was very buay last week. Rev. David Johnson married 4 couples at the parsonage from other cities, who came to the Hagerstown Fair. Mrs. Judith Bust and daughter, Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Mary Jackson of Romney, W Virginia, are visiting Rev. and Mrs. A. Johnson. J. Albert Johnson is the new agent here for the Afro-American Ledger, succeeding Miss Pauline Johnson, who is now a student at Storer College. SNOW HILL ITEMS (Special to Afro-American.) Snow Hill, October 22.—Prof. S. H. Long, of the principal of colored schools of Worcester Co., was in town Thursday and Friday visiting the schools. Mrs. Helen Henry, who has been visiting friends in Cambridge, came home Saturday. Mrs. Jennie Selby, of Philadelphia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Moses Merrill. Miss Laura Purnell, who has been spending some time in Philadelphia has returned home. Prof. Cutman, principal of the Stockton Grammar school was in town Saturday. Mr. Silas Sturgis preached at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night. Mr. James Taylor, of Philadelphia, who has been visiting his mother left for his home Monday. Rev. Mills, pastor of the M. E. Church at Fairmount, Md., lectured at the M. E. Church here Monday night. Subject: The Child's Rights. LONG GREEN NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Longgreen, Md., October 22— Our new choir rendered its first service Sunday under the direction of Mr. Gassaway. Rev. Brown and Mrs. Hattie Cromwell attended the A. C. E. L. convention in Baltimore last week. Miss Elenora Quickly and Mr. Arch Smith are on the sick list. DENTON CHIT-CHAT [Special to the Afro-American Ledger.] Denton, Md., October 22.—Rev. J. H. Fitchett filled the pulpit at Union A. M. E. Church last Sunday morning and at night presiding elder R. E. Ford, of the Easton District preached. Some very interesting reports were rendered, showing that the church is well organized and in better financial condition than ever before. Mr. W. Horner motored over to Hillsboro, Md., Sunday afternoon. Last Thursday the Emancipation of the Negro was celebrated at the Industrial Park here. Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Fitchett have returned from Eastville, Va. Mr. W. W. Moore, one of Denton's prosperous citizens is beautifying his home with paint. Mr. A. J. Bailey won 1st prize of a gold watch in the Emancipation Celebration on last Thursday, for having his wagon trimmed the most fastidious of any one in the parade. Mrs. Sarah C. Carter entertained the presiding elder Rev. R. E. Ford last Sunday night. School opened Monday with an attendance of over 100 pupils. Mrs. Wm. Myers is critically ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lewis. FREDERICK JOTTINGS Special to The Afro-American League. Frederick, Md., October 22—Mr. P. W. Onley and Mrs. Zenobia Summers were buried last week from Quinn A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. G. Bryant, officiated. Mr. Thomas Walls and Miss Helen Davis were united in matrimony by Rev. Bryant. Rev. A. A. Murray was in the city last week. Miss Grace Waters and Mr. Arthur Bryant returned to Frederick last week. Mrs. Laura Hall, who has been ill from an amputated toe is out again. The women of Quinn A. M. E. Church had their gleaning Day on Woman's Day last Sunday. Notwithstanding the high price of living and loud cry of hard times they laid on the table $98.58. On Sunday, October 25, the colored physicians and trained nurses of Frederick will hold an important meeting at Quinn A. M. E. Church. Dr. U. G. Borune will read a paper on sanitation and laws governing the preservation of health. Dr. R. Brooks will made an address on "The Abuse of the Body;" Rev. J. G. Bryant will read a paper on the relation of morals to health and the trained nurses will speak on the care and physical training of children. FAIRFIELD INKLINGS Fairfield, Md., October 23.—Mr. W. W. Brown returned Saturday morning from the district conference of the Washington district which convened at Brentwood, Md. Mr. Stokes Palmer and Mrs. Lucy Jackson were married Wednesday evening. Mrs. Socia Tyley is out again following an accident. Mrs. Matilda Mitchell is very ill. Mrs. Dovie A. Brown and Mrs. Alice Vanlandingham called to see Mrs. Emma Black, who is on the sick list. Mrs. Jessie Brunt and Mrs. Mary Leazer are out after a weeks' illness. Mr. Carlos C. Jennings was out Saturday and got several applications for fire insurance. Miss Mamie Grace is assistant teacher in the public school. CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS [Special to The Afro-American Ledges. Crisfield, Md., October 22—Abraham Scribner filled the pulpit at Shiloh M. E. Church Sunday morning; Rev. W. S. Brown in the afternoon and Rev. J. H. Nutter at night. Rev. F. L. Hertzfeld, of Baltimore filled the pulpit at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Sunday. Mr. George H. Little was in the city last week. Mrs. Maggie Matthews is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Wilson. MT. WASHINGTON NOTES Mt. Washington, Md., October 22.—in honor of the twenty-ninth anniversary of the organization of St. Andrews A. U. M. P. Church, Mt. Washington, special services were held Sunday. At 10 a. m., union class meeting was held; at 11 o clock a sermon was preached by Rev. D. E. Harris; 3 o'clock Rev. Alfred Baker, one of the founders of the church filled the pulpit and gave a historical sketch of the church; from 7:30 to 8 there was a song service led by Rev. Baker and at 8 o'clock a sermon was preached by Rev. Augustus of St. Paul Church, Towson. The choir of Towson M. P. Church West Roland Park rendered music. ROCKVILLE NEWS Rockville, Md., October 23—Mrs. Cooper Blair died here last week. Rev. T. E. Roach officiated at the funeral. Mr. B. F. Grant, district superintendent of Zion Sunday Schools, spoke at Clinton Chapel Sunday. Rev. T. E. Roach preached the Missionary Sermon at Brentwood, Md., the seat of District Conference of the A. M. E. Zion. Mesdames Maud McRoy, Constance Roach, Effie Saunders, Maggie Yeagger, Miss Amanda Shelton, May Massy, Louisa Roy, Mr. Roach and Simon Smith, attended the District conference at Brentwood. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Pitts, visited Rockville Saturday. Mr. C. C. Patterson, of N. J., visited his father and relatives here. Miss Mamie Tolston was a visitor to Chevy Chase. Rev. J. Davis, of Washington and Rev. T. Roane preached at the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday. Women's Day will be held at the Zion Church Sunday. CATONSVILLE NOTES (Special to Afro-American Ledg. 3) Catonsville, Md., October 22.— Mr. Paul King and Mr. Charles Williams will give a society ball THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER at Odd Fellows hall next month. Mr. Cornelius Wellings while out on a coon hunt last Saturday night fell from a tree and broke his leg. The Royal Blue Club of Elliott City has a sermon preached to them last Sunday night at Grace A. M. E. Church. Miss Helen Harris, who has been confined to her bed, is able to be out again. Mr. Amos Wilson has been appointed to work on the county roads. Miss Fannie Allen visited her sister, Mrs. Parker, of Baltimore Sunday. The Sunday morning classes will give a joint concert at Grace A. M. E. Church Thursday night, October 29 Mrs. Wesley Watkins, of Baltimore was the guest of Mrs. Sarah Woodland Sunday. FASTON HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., October 22—Mrs. Mary E. Turner has returned to Easton after a long stay in New York. Mr. Robert Johnson, of Denton is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Danie Johnson. Mrs. Lillie Bailey has returned home after spending the summer in the Catskill mountains. The Easton Colored School opened Monday. Mr. Robert H. Gibson is principal, and Isaac Turner, assistant. Rev. S. H. Cooper, of Bethel A. M. E. Church preached a wholesome sermon Sunday night. Mrs. Caroline Coxin, who has been quite sick is now improving. Mrs. Nanny Johnson and daughter are visiting her mother and brother Mrs. Nannie Frost and Mr. F. Frost. Mr. James Smith, of South East street has completed his new dwelling. Mr. Griffin Turner, of Port street has returned from Philadelphia. Miss Beatrice Carroll, teacher in Domestic department of the colored school began duty Monday last. It is to be hoped that she will succeed. Mr. Isaac Hines, of South Aurora street lost his infant baby October 18. Mr. Wright Butler, the local preacher of the M. E. Church, preached at McDaniels, Md., Sunday, October 18, for Rev. Degonsiels. Mrs. Mary Richardson, of Baltimore is visiting her sister and brothers in Chapel, Md. Prof. Walker of the Manual Training School of Easton is expecting to move his family here. Mr. Alfred Floyd, of Philadelphia has returned to his birthplace here after a stay of 26 years in Pennsylvania. TRAPPE HAPPENINGS Trappe, October 2—Mr. Alonzo Wing and Misses Elsie and Maylon Roberts visited their sister, Mrs. Mary Wesley on Dover Bridge, Sunday. Miss Florence Smith and Mr. Harvey Brooks were the guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Brooks, Sunday. Misses Florence and Ella Smith spent Monday as the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Carrie Woolford. Miss Margaret Smith is visiting in Cambridge Ferry Neck. Mr. Raymond Winston and Miss Ella Smith were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Maxfield Sunday at Oxford Neck, Md. Mr. John Wilson has recovered from a severe spell of sickness. BERKLEY WAFTINGS Berkley, Oct., 22—Mrs. Charles Jenkins and son, of Forrest Hill visited here Thursday. Miss Jessie Johnson has returned to Hosanna to take up her duties as assistant teacher. Many people of Berkley attended the colored Fair held at Bush Institute near Abingdon, last week. It was the first colored fair ever held in Harford county. Mr. William E. James had his fine horse on exhibition and received second prize. BELLS' NOTES (Special to Afro-American.) Bells, October 22—A large congregation was out Sunday afternoon to hear Rev. J. N. Waters of Pocomoke City. Rev Baker and family have gone to Baltimore to attend the Mid-Year Conference. Bells Mite Missionary Society was organized with the following officers: Bessie Baker, president; Bessie Thomas, vice president; Hattie Wayman, secretary and Ginnie Weirt, treasurer Mrs. Irene Smith, of Chestertown has been appointed teacher at Tuckahoe school. PERRYMAN HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Perrymans, October 22—The public school at Sydney Park opened Monday October 12, with good attendance. Miss Anna B. Hooper is the teacher. Mr and Mrs. George Harris tendered their daughter Eliza a reception in honor of her eighteenth birthday. Quite a number of useful and handsome presents were received. Mesnames Gladys Ringgold, Rebecca Ringgold, Martha Christy and Miss Bertha Kell were in Baltimore last week. The Ladies Aid Society of Sydney Park Church held an "Old Maid's Sale" last Wednesday evening. Sunday was Rally Day at Union Chapel. Rev. Matthews of Belair preached at 3 o'clock. Mr. William Stansbury left today for Florida where he will spend the winter. WINCHESTER JOTTINGS. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Winchester, Va., Oct. 22—Miss Lela Walker of Philadelphia, is visiting Mrs. Nancy Marker. Miss Lucy Castleman has left for Pittsburgh, Homestead and Wheeling, and her sister, Mrs. Mary Harris, will return with her. Mrs. Agusta Weaver and daughter, Blondell, of Atlantic City, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Nickens. Mrs. Ada Rose of Washington, is visiting Msr. Bettie Coxen. Miss Mabel S. Young is visiting her father in Pittsburg. Mrs. Janey Travis-Lawson, of Pittsburg, Pa., who has been visiting friends here has returned home. Mr. Alfred Paine is improving slowly. Rev. O. E. Baumgardner, presiding elder of the Staunton District held quarterly meeting and conference at St. Paul Church. The Union meeting at the Primitive Baptist Church, was held from Friday to Saturday night. Rev. Walker Carter has returned from Pittsburg. He brought his sister with him. She has been ill for some time. All the churches are holding entertainments this week. Miss Laura Rogers has opened a private school at her residence on Main street. SMOKY CITY WHIFFS Pittsburg, Pa., October 22—Mrs. Christina Wells, of New York City, is visiting her mother, Mrs. I. W. Gordon, of the East End. Rev. A. V. Beil, pastor of the White Rock Baptist Church Lynchburg, Va., who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Richardson, of 26 Emmett street, returned home last Sunday. While here he was the guest at a reception given by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hill, of 403 44th avenue, in his honor. Mrs. Harry R. 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H. 1211 DRUID HILL AUENUE Shop Uptown Phone Madison 4984-Y THE Write for particulars today. line Company, Atlanta, Ga. HAIR FOOD Don't be fooled by using some fake preparation which claims to straighten your hair. Kinky hair is not foolish yourself by using it. You have to have hair before you can straighten it. Now this Exelento Quinine Pomadeisa Hair Grower has scabbed and roots cut, and makes the results by using several times. It is a wonderful Hair Grower. It cleans dandruff and stops Falling Hair. It makes your hair soft and silky, and you can fir up your hair the way you want it. We give money back if it don't do the way we claim. Price 25c by mail, stamps or coins. Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone, Mt Vernon 2833. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. C & P. Phone, Madison 342. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable In Advance One Year.....One Dollar Six Months.....Fifty Cents Three Months.....Forty Cents Single Copy.....Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Tursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEADER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BALTIMORE. OCT. 24, 1914 In all probability we shall in our next issue define our attitude in the coming election. Up to the present we have seen no need of expressing how we feel, but now we feel that the time has arrived that we shall express ourselves and we shall do so in our next issue. The time has arrived when the traveling colored people all over the country should make a strong protest to the powers-that-be of the conditions that we are compelled to undergo in traveling in the southern part of this country. It is a most impossible to secure decent accommodations, either in day coaches or in Pullman cars. Ticket agents will deliberately lie when application is made for a reservation, and if one wants a meal it is almost a matter of impossibility to secure it. Sometimes they will accommodate you, but when all the white people who are are on the train have been served and not before. Conditions are as bad as they can possibly be and we have got to do something about it in some way or it will in all probability be worse. THE M. E. CHURCH. The very fact that the strong men of the Methodist Episcopal Church finds it necessary to hold a convention to determine if possible what their status in the church in the future shall be shows that there is unrest all along the line among Afro-Americans, and that the time has come when manhood shall be recognized and color no longer a bar to preferment, either in church or state. The American prejudice against the man of color has succeeded in permeating to almost every corner of the globe and countries and places where formerly men were treated as men regardless of color, have to a large extent yielded to this prejudice and have changed so towards the man of color that he is in many placed denied the rights and privileges of former times. This is true in the church as well as elsewhere, and the fact that these men are uniting either for autonomy or for an equal place in the ranks of men of the church, is, we are glad to say, an indication that there shall be no longer discrimination if they are to continue to be a part of a great church which has had a history in the past. These men are to be congratulated on the advance step they have taken. A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. The Ministerial Alliance of Baltimore and vicinity, composed of the various colored pastors, sometime since extended an invitation to the President of the Alliance of "white" ministers, to appear before them and read or speak on the tope, "How may more sympathetic relations be sustained between the ministers of the Gospel, separated by the "color-line"? At the same time, the white preachers were most cordially invited to be present and take part in the discussion. On the last Monday morning in Grace Presbyterian Church, the regular monthly meeting of the Alliance was held and the Rev. R. W. Hogue, president of the Alliance of white ministers was on hand, and for one hour delivered such a sympathetic, fraternal and helpful address as endeared him to all present. But it is worthy of note that aside from the Rev. Mr. Hogue, only one white preacher was present. However, we feel sure that those two who were present have ample material for a good report to the white brethren. The practical suggestion of Mr. Hogue, for the appointment of a committee from the colored Alliance to meet with a similar committee from the white Alliance, was heartily accepted, and the committee appointed. While the utmost frankness obtained, nevertheless, a spirit prevailed which was exceedingly charming. The general absence of the white preachers silently enforced one of the chief citizenism brought out in the discussion. It was maintained that intelligent and thoughtful colored persons considered the white press and the white pulpit the greatest obstacles to the progress and advancement of the race and that this condition of affairs obtained because of ignorance of the colored people. The white press industriously suppresses all the good things that could be said of the race, while it works over time in bringing forward all of the objectionable things, calculated to arouse and inflame race-prejudice In the presence of the heroic struggle of the colored people themselves to advance in all the elements of good citizenship, so far as the colored people are able to see or learn, the white pulpit is both deaf and dumb, and tongue-tied. No voice is heard from that quarter either to denounce injustice towards them or to hearten and encourage the leaders of the black race in their struggles. Under such conditions is it strange that black people should doubt how that white ministers can be true to Jesus Christ, while they seem to have no interest at all in such a large proportion of his suffering poor? As was pointed out, this unfortunate condition exists because of "ignorance" and the cause of the "ignorance" arises in the separation from the affairs of each. As long, then as the present separation must continue, it was urged that we owe it to a common Master that some means of real communication be established between the two ministries. Our space does not permit an elaboration of the practical benefit to accrue from the benevolent services of the proposed "joint committee", representing the preachers of both races, but we are firmly persuaded that it is one of the best steps that could be taken for the highest and best welfare of the people of both races. The colored brethren are sure that they have many things yet to learn. That they have a teachable mind and ready heart, their action in inviting their white brethren to come among them witnesses. Our white brethren will be none the less wise if they able to discover that perchance, they may be able to learn a few things from even their separated colored brethren. We are embolden to take this view, when we recall that great "Southern Saint" and intellectual giant, Richard Hooker Wilmer, frequently confessed that he was a debtor to the children of Ethiopia's blameless race Captain Steen and Madam L. H. Lee, and Charles Ross and Samuel Webb and Mrs. Dorkans spent a delightful day in New York last Sunday. Mr. and Joseph H. Lindsay have been spending the week-end at White Hall, Md., the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Cordery and Mr. and Mrs. George White, of White Hall. NOTICE OF REMOVAL After November'1st the dental offices of Dr. R. Baker will be located at 1527 Druid Hill avenue instead of 1105 Druid Hill avenue. THE AFFO-AMERICAN LEDGER AN FLABORATE CARD PARTY An elaborate card party and dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. John Roles, at their residence, 1710, Orleans street last week. After enjoying several series of pinchole whist and other games, the guests were ushered into the dining room where the table was laden with all the delicacies of the season. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs J. C. Conyer, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Roles, Mr. and Mrs. William Chargo, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vodery, Mrs. Nannie Gaskins, Miss Sarah Gray, Messrs. Bradley Garner and Boyd Robinson. CHAPTER OFFICERS INSTALLED The following named officers of King David Chapter, No. 1, K. A. M. were installed on Tuesday evening, by Companion Charles R. Smith, Eminent Grand High Priest; Collins B. Oliver, high priest; Frank K. Augins, king; Wesley Davage, scribe; Alfred Nixon, treasurer; Thomas A. Dodd, secretary; Cato Jones, C. of H.; William E. Carroll, P. S. Kenny Bond, R. A. C.; Elijah Preston, master 3d veil; William H. Johnson, master 2d veil; Thomas W. Wilson, master of 1st veil; John Boyer, chaplain; Henry Satchell, sentinel. After the installation, refreshments were serve. SUDDEN DEATH OF NHS. GRAY Mrs. Airdella Gray, who made her residence with her daughter, Mrs. Emma J. Lyod, died suddenly on October 7th, while visiting her son, Ulyssess Gray, of 1213 Park avenue. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. George F. Bragg, rector of St. James P. E. Church, Sunday afternoon, October 11th at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Gray was born in this city in 1832 and was the widow of the late Perry Gray, who for forty years conducted the Baltimore coop perage establishment at 504 East street. She is survived, by one sister, Mrs. Jennie Prittchett; one brother, James Jefferson, both of Atlantic City and sixchildren, John J.; Ulysses P.; Dr. Samuel Gray of Martinsburg; William H.; Mrs. Carrie Prater of Burlington N. J. and Mrs. Emma Lloyd. UNIVERSITY AUXILIARY ENTERTAINS The members and many friends of the University Auxiliary were most enjoyably entertained by the officers of the club last Monday evening at their quarters, 1045 W. Lexington street. A short entertaining program was opened with a few special dances by Mr. Charles Corbin, assisted by his partner, Jake Cassy. Following were piano selections and songs by Miss Martha Smith, secretary of the club. Recitations were given by Mrs. Ella Oram, Miss Martha Smith and Mrs. Dolly Johnson. The entertainment was concluded with a talk on "Neutrality" by Mr. Louis Fleming. Mrs. Hattie Corbin, assisted by Miss Daisy Cook, had charge of the social and received many congratulations for the manner in which the affair was handled. The room was especially decorated for the occasion being trimmed in black and red, the colors of the club. The officers of the club are Ella Oram, president; Mary Carr, vice president; Florence Goode, financial secretary; Martha Smith, assist secretary; Hattle Corbin, treauer; Daisy Cook, door-keeper and Mary Johnson, chaplain. QUIETLY MARRIED Mr. Clarence Heywood and Miss Edith William were the principals in a quiet wedding on Sunday, October 11. The ceremony took place at the residence of the groom's sister, Mrs. Mamie Stewart, in New York and was performed by Rev. F. A. Cullen, of the Metropolitan A. M. E Church. Following the ceremony a dinner was served those present, and covers were laid for twenty-five. Among those present were Misses Mary Stewart, Maggie Braxton, Lucile Holland, Anna Earket, Florence Hettie, Bettie Jackson, Mam e Stanley; Mesdames Marie Stewart, Lottie Henderson, Pauline Collick, and Messrs. John Albright and Carroll Stewart, all of New York. Misses Luetta Johnson, Annie Jones, Mesdames Martha Henry, Estella Williams, Messrs. George W. Washington, Theo. Harris, Herman Ware, Ralph Sheridan, James G. Griffin, and Stephen Edward, all of Baltimore. Mr. Murray L. Lindsay is visiting in Norfolk. Mrs. L. Gordan, and Mrs. E. Harman, of 1529 Druid Hill avenue spent a very pleasant Sunday in Hagerstown, visiting relatives and friends. 39 CLEF CLUB MAY SOON HAVE A RIVAL There has been steadily growing in our community a combination mandolin orchestra, composed of mandolins, guitars, violins, etc., and led by the able and efficient musician, Mr. Louis Pratt, and although it is not a year old as yet, is making wonderful progress under his instruction it is sure to work wonderful good to the young men who compose its membership, among whom are some of our talented young musicians. It is understood that its books are still open to membership, to new members. This is a great opportunity for our city to be represented among other cities in the musical world. Symphia Mandolin Orchestra, meets at 1735 McCulloh street every Thursday evening. SPECIAL $2,000 RALLY Sunday, November 1st, 1914 We must raise this amount to go into our new church home on the Third Sunday. Every member is expected to contribute. Wm. Alexander, D. D., pastor; S. J. Mosby, church clerk. Remember when you attend the "Salad Supper" at Fifth Regiment Armory Monday night you are helping a poor child. The Women's Day was a tremendous success at Enon Baptist Church last Sunday, under the direction of Mrs. C. P. Washington, the president. Rev. Mrs. Johns of the Zion A. M. E. Church preached a stirring sermon. The Baptist Women's Christian Association of 1221 Park avenue meets every Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This Sunday Cheerful Givers Mrs. Emma Lane, presiding; Mrs. Carrie P. Washington, president; Miss Bessie Marshall, secretary. POSTPONEMENT The Dance of the Colored Chauffeurs Association, of Maryland, which was scheduled to take place on Monday evening, October 26, has been postponed until Monday evening, November 23. All persons holding tickets for the 26th will be permitted to use the same on November 23. The several attractions for the evening will be published later. Elder Thomas Braxton and son of the Church of God and the Saints of Christ, of Boston, are visiting his brother, C. R. Braxton, 112 S. Caroline street. Colored Young Women's Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are invited to attend the service on Sunday, October 25th, 1914, 5 p.m. Association Day Come and bring a friend Mrs. Joseph Elliott will speak and Miss Louisa H. Lee of New York will also speak. Special Music Mrs. M. E. Murphy will preside. All cordially invited M. E. Murphy, President H. C. Smith, Gen. Seey TO THE PUBLIC About the false statments that have been circulated about me and my martial relation I take this means of placing before the readers of the Afro-American Ledger, as well as my many friends, an honest and truthful statement. It seems that some people, and especially close relatives of my wife, have been trying to make it appear that I was an immoral and unfeeling husband. To those who have heard the vilifying statement about me I would refer to the court records in the suit for divorce instituted by my wife. Neither Judge Duffy or Judge Dawkins, who handed down the decision denying my wife's plea for a divorce thought the evidence of sufficient weight to warrant a decree. A number of the most reputable citizens, principally white, testified as to my general good reputation. While I do not want to bring on a controversy, the public can have additional facts as to my reputation at any time. As a father loves his children, I intend to do all in my power to see that they become honorable men and women and to that end am now bending every effort. PETER HENRY HERNDON. At Pennsylvania Ave., A. M. E. Church, Sunday 3 P. M., a Special Sermon will be delivered to the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows. 7.30 P. M., Rev. Dr. Geo. L. White will deliver a special sermon of unusual interest to the Order of Chaldeans. All the members of this Order, are specially invited to be present. Come early at each of these services and secure a good seat. Geo. L. White, M.D., D.D., Pastor WATCH For the big whole page advertisement of the Patapsco Land Park Company, which will appear in this paper on November 7th. Miss Ella Kelly, daughter of Mrs. Rachel Kelly, was quietly married to Mr. James Briscoe, of Baltimore on Wednesday October 14, in the presence of her immediate family, by Rev. Jones Watkins, of Enon Baptist Church. A very pretty reception followed at her aunt's, Mrs. Mary Daniels of 1407 Druid Hill avenue. Of the Johnson's Juveniles, No. 2 Brothers and Sisters of Job. The guardians kindly ask you to see to it that your child attend the Society as they are trying to arrange for the anniversary in November. Kindly oblige Guardians, 6 and 7 auxiliary on the 29. The church union services which were held at M. Hermon Baptist Church, Carey and School streets on last Sunday was well attended. Those who took part in the services were Rev. J. P. Smith pastor; Rev. Kelly and Rev. W. M. J. Robinson of the A. M. E. Zion Church. They all gave interesting talks on Christian work. All churches wishing to join the Union should write to the secretary Mrs. A G. G. Taylor, 1707 Orleans street. BURTON In sad but loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister, Carriu R. Burton, who departed this life 11 years ago, October 26, 1903. We have not forgotten our dear daughter. Nor ever shall her memory fade. Our sweetest thought shall ever pierce Around the grave where she is laid. By her father and mother You have gone from us, dear sister, To your Savior, good and true You have won the heavenly glory Which it is for us to do, Her sisters and brothers Aunt Carrie, I'll never forget you While in this world I say, I know that you will meet me When God calls me away. By her niece Blanche Burton MOORE In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Dolly Moore, who died one year ago, I often sit and think of you when I am all alone, For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own. God takes the loved ones from the home But never from the heart. One year has passed, our hearts are still sore; as time lies on we miss her more. Sickness comes to rest, to treat. As the parting was painful, but God knew best. Her daughter, Gertrude Ringgold MADDOX In loving remembrance of Mrs. Sophia Maddox, died Oct. 23, 1913 Asleep in Joseph Tis hard to break the tender cord When love has bound the heart Tis hard so hard to speak the words Must we forever part. We cannot all who may fall Beneath the chastening rod One must be first, but let us all Prepare to meet our God. By husband and son Cotter Maddox and James Jackson WILLIAMS In sad but loving remembrance of her dear son but James, Henry R. Wilkins, who died one year ago, Oct. 23, 1913. Dear son and brother how we miss you Since from earth you passed away And our hearts are aching sorely As we think you each lost Do you know that she happy In the mansions of the blest; Where there is no pain or sorrow In your sweet cternal rest. We'll meet where there is no parting, For she beats in store To have a hope in heaven When the toils of life are o'er, By his loving mother and sister Amanda Williams and Louise Hayne HALL In loving remembrance of my dear wife Annie H. Hall, who departed this life on October How long she struggled against disease That baffled skill and care How long she lingered racked with pain And suffering hard to bear How she lay on her face And slowly sink away Yet in our hearts we prayed That you might longer stay In silence she suffered, in patience she bore Until God called her home to suffer no more Her children died that Her toes on earth are done Her troubles are all ended Her heavenly crown is won, By her husband Funeral took place for her late residence, 916 Shutter on Thursday at 2 p. m., October 22. Interment in Asbury Cemetery, Charles B Jones, funeral director. A CORRECTION. Mr. J. H. Murphy, Manager Afro-American Co. Dear Sir: Allow me space in your valuable paper to refute and correct an unauthorized article, which appeared in the last week's issue of your paper, under the heading "Engagement Announced." Mrs. Jennie Prather, of 507 Gold street, was very much perplexed to learn that some officious person had taken the liberty to announce her engagement to Dr. John C. Leak, without the consent of any of the persons concerned. I desire to correct the erroneous impression which was given to the public. The very manner in which the article, was written suggests the stupidity of this mischief-maker. Investigation at the Afro-American office discloses the fact that this mischief-maker was so determined to carry out his or her purpose, that he or she stooped to the questionable act of affixing my name to the article. Further investigations are being made to apprehend this officious person. In conclusion I desire to thank the management of Afro-American for courtesies extended me during the investigation. Yours respectfully, Mrs. Jennie Prather LITERARY TREAT Hear Mme. Ida M. Becks, of Kansas City, Mo., in patriotic descriptive numerous recital from Paul Lawrence Dunbar and other authors. Special lecture for the benefit of the young people a part of the program, at Eastern M. E. Church, McElderry street near Patterson Park avenue. Thursday evening, October 29, at 8 o'clock Admission 10 cents. Rev. S. R. Hughes, pastor. Lanvale street and Druid Hill avenue. Come and hear the silver-tongued orator and sweet singer, Elder G. P. Rogers, of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, on Sunday November 1, at 3 o'clock, with his choir and congregation, for the benefit of the rally under the auspices of class No. 11, Mr. George Palmer, leader. Rev. L. S. Flagg, pastor. Riddick Chapter Epworth League of Centennialial M. E. Church, Sunday Oct. 25, 1914. Great Program under the direction of Mr Shelton V. A. Collins. Topic to be opened by Mrs. Martha Johnson. Come, bring a friend Mme. Helen A. Cooper, Pres. Mr. C. Wilbert Harris V Pres. Mrs. Mamie White, Asst. Sec. Rev. N. M. Carroll, Pastor TO SECURE ONE OF THOSE BEAUTIFUL AND VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT THERE ARE ONLY 172 NOW REMAINING UNSOLD THE PATAPSCO PARK LAND COMPANY strictly local—and incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland, are the owners of this large and beautiful trac of land, conveniently located, from water front to hilltop bounderies. This Company is now subdividing and laying out this elegant land into attractive building lots with a view of making one of the most desirable suburbs around Baltimore, and is now offering to the colored citizens of Baltimore and surroundings, the greatest opportunity of their lives to own a great big piece of Mother Earth at unheard of prices. WE THEREFORE TAKE PLEASURE in announcing to the large and small investors, rent payers, ground rent and high tax slaves, wage earners money depositors in banks, saving for the banks instead of themselves, and the public in general, THE GREATEST REAL ESTATE OFFERING ever placed before them or ever will be again. PATAPSCO PARK is situated at Pumphries, on the Annapolis State Road and Breoklyn avenue; five miles from the City Hall; eleven minutes ride on the Annapolis and Baltimore Electric R. R., from Camden Station and sixteen minutes ride on the W. B. & A- Electric R. R. from Liberty Street Station. HOMESEEKERS AND INVESTORS—This is a rare chance to buy good land so near a great city at such bargain prices. You cannot lose; big profits sure to follow Make money on your own investment. You can do it right here at Patapsco Park. Take Time by the Forelock. Don't Miss This Golden Opportunity to secure one of these beautiful lots as they are going like hot cakes on a cold winter's morning. PATAPSCO PARK is the only suburb strictly for colored citizens around Baltimore. This suburb was opened last year and already over 700 of these beautiful villa sites have been disposed of to the very best and most prominent colored people of Baltimore. Our references are over 400 satisfied customers who are the present owners of these beautiful waterfront to hilltop sites. Send for a list of the lucky owners of these choice building sites. A Grand Free Excursion from Camden Station, 1.45 and 2.45 p. m., daily or at any time by appointment. Excursions every hour on Sunday from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Residents of Patapsco Park will be furnished Commutation Books at 5%c. each way. Free Tickets will also be furnished upon application at our City Office or at Camden Station at the above named hours. THE PATAPSCO PARK LAND COMPANY, INC. YOUR TO SECURE ONE O THERE THE PATAPSCO PARK LAND COMPANY is land, conveniently located, from water front to hill- ing one of the most desirable suburbs around Balt- cat big piece of Mother Earth at unheard of prices slaves, wage earners money depositors in banks, and before them or ever will be again. PATAPSCO PARK is situated at Pumphrie more Electric R. R., from Camden Station and si- HOMESEEKERS AND INVESTORS— the money on your own investment. You can do it WHERE ONE OF ...P THERE A AND COMPANY water front to hilltop pursbs around Baltimore unheard of prices. positors in banks, sa gain. ated at Pumphries, Green Station and sixte INVESTORS—THE t. You can do it rig JUST THINK OF IT, ONLY $85 to $350 Buy one of these Elegant Lots on broad liberal contract with good title, on extremely easy terms. Take Time by the Forelock. Takes on a cold winter's morning. PATAPSCO of these beautiful villa sites have been disposed of. Write at once for maps, etc., showing the location any development ever put on the market, as the beautiful grove, with large Pavilion, will be on S. R. Hughes, Agent and Manager of the Picnic. Our references are over 400 satisfied customers, visiting sites. A Grand Free Excursion from Camden, residents of Patapsco Park will be furnished Commute above named hours. THE PATAPSCO 10 Open Saturday Nights From 10.00 GIVEN AWAY Baltimore should send his or her laundry to THE DRUID LAUNDRY 1634 DRUID HILL AVENUE AND 1926 DRUID HILL AVENUE (Fill In These Lines) seasons plainly on side of paper only, and send them with your or mail to the Druid Laundry, 1634 Druid Hill Avenue, on or over 1st, 1914. A committee of five judges, names to be an will decide the winner. Don't delay. Send in your TEN NBS early. Contest closes November 1st, 1914. A CRISP DOLLAR BILL WILL BE HANDED THE WINNER ON 15, 1914 TRY YOUR LUCK! BALARION DANCING SCHOOL —Requests Your Presence— FRIDAY NIGHT AT ODD FELLOWS' HALL S. Biddle Street, Near Pennsylvania Avenue Good Music and All the Latest Dances Y, Manager WM. CAMPBELL, Assis ESS MEETING! Baltimore Civil Rights Association PASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rodgers Avenue and Lexington Street SERDAY, OCT. 30, 8 P.M. SPEAKERS: A. C. Hughes, Attorney C. C. Fitzgerald, Rev. D. R., Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Naylor, and Others. Rev. Dr. G. E. Curry, Pastor Forelock. PATAPSCO PAT he been disposed of to showing the location the market, as the p Pavilion, will be o manager of the Picnic C t satisfied customers wh ion from Camden St urnished Commutation PATAPSCO 106 Rights From 8 WAY by self-respecting her laundry to Y ENUE ENUE send them with your old Hill Avenue, on or ages, names to be an- Send in your TEN st, 1914. A CRISP THE WINNER ON SCHOOL MILLS' HALL Bernia Avenue CAMPBELL, Assistant NING! RIGHTS ASSO'N. CHURCH Street 30, 8 P.M. Gitzgerald, Rev. Drs. v. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Will Buy one of these Elegant Lots on broad and liberal contract with good title, on extremely easy terms. $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 landry bundle, or mail to the Druid Laundry, 1634 Druid 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. THE CLARION DANCING SCHOOL Requests Your Presence EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT ODD FELLOWS' HALL 549 W. Biddle Street, Near Pennsylvania Avenue Good Music and All the Latest Dances RICHARD EMORY, Manager WM. CAMPBELL, Assistant THE BALTIMORE CIVIL RIGHTS ASSO'N THURSDAY, OCT. 30, 8 P.M SPEAKERS: Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, Attorney C. C. Fitzgerald, Rev. Drs. G. F. Bragg, Jr., Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Rev. Dr. M. J. Naylor, and Others. BELIAS ROBINSON MIDLAL CO. VUE business at the above for their many friends thank you for your a Week. Week. due, for $4.50 Events Weekly white, ecru, or Week. agent Will Call BALTIMORE COMMERCIAL CO. 906 DRUID HILL AVENUE pounce that they are still doing business at the abo also take this opportunity to thank their many friend for their past patronage and thank you for you ation of the same. preads, extra large size, $2.49, at 25 cents a Week. Ratin-Top Comforts, $3.49, at 25 cents per Week. Heavy All-Wool Blankets, regular $6.00 value, for $4.50 25 cents per Week. curtains from $1.50 to $6.98 a pair, for 25 cents Weekly like the Hanover Window Shade to Order—white, ecru, blue or any color—Hang Free—25 cents per Week. Us a Postal and Our Agent Will C Please Mention this Paper Wishes to announce that they are still doing business at the above address, and also take this opportunity to thank their many friends and customers for their past patronage and thank you for your future continuation of the same. $3.50 Spreads, extra large size, $2.49, at 25 cents a Week. $4.98 Satin-Top Comforts, $3.49, at 25 cents per Week. Extra Heavy All-Wool Blankets, regular $6.00 value, for $4.50 at 25 cents per Week. Lace Curtains from $1.50 to $6.98 a pair, for 25 cents Weekly We make the Hanover Window Shade to Order—white, ecru, blue or any color—Hang Free—25 cents per Week. Just Drop Us a Postal and Our Agent Will Call Please Mention this Paper WILL YOU ACCEPT IT? ...PATAPSCO PARK... THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 100 AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, Pastor Parsonage 1363 Calhoun St. 6.30 to 9 a.m. Class. Rev. Thos.' Lane 11 a.m. Sermon by pastor, subject. "The Crowning Christian Virtue." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Henry Johnson, Superintendent Rally day all old scholars asked to be present. 5 p. m., Epworth League, W. F. Powell, president. Musical and literary program. 8 p.m. Sermon by the pastor, subject "Restoration vs. Cond-mnation." The rally continues this Sunday. Please bring in your envelopes. All seats are free and you are most cordially invited. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. C. Curry, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. Subject, "Venturing With Christ." Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. Rally day C. T. Stewart, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Preaching by Rev, Mr. Blake of Delaware. 810 p. m. Lpworth Deuge Mr. Julian Ross, Pres. 8 p. m. The pastor will preach the last of his series of Sermons on the Lord's Praver. ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Rev. S. A. Virgil. Pastor Sunday October 25th 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 5.30 p. m. Epworth League. 7.45 p. m. Sermon to Syracuse Lodge No.23 K.P. All Courts of Calanthe and sister Lodges are invited. All are welcome. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m. Rev. Carter. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4 p. m. Bible Class 6.30 Epworth League 7.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. H. Washington, subject the Eagle (Heb Nesher) Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid Miss Ida Williams, pres. Jr. League Mrs. Elsie Hall, Pres. St. E. L. Miss Alfreiter Smith, pres. penny club. WHATCOAT M. E. CHUROH. Franklin and Fine Sts., "King's Hill. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolpin Street 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 3 p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m. Special sermon by Rev. N. Johnson, Deep Bottom. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon, Rev. G. D. Johnson. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. General Class. 7 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon to the Blue Ribbon Society by the pastor, Church Lyceum every Friday night. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. A. M. Molock, S. T. D., Pres. of Association Institute, Subject, "The Kingdom of Christ." 2:30 p. m. Sunday School 3 p. m. Dedication and burning mortgage. Rev. C. G. Cummings, D. D., District Supt. Annapolis District and others. 5 p. m. Epworth League 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor All pastors with their congregations are cordially. Everybody welcome. 1st Sunday in November, Rev. Mrs. M. Mason Frye, of Washington, D. C. will be present all day. The great evangelist, come and hear her. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHUROH Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D., Pastor 11 a.m. Fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Washington Annual Conference. Sermon by the Pastor. 2.80 p. m. Sunday School, Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, Supt. 5 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m. Preaching and revival service St. Luke's Union A. M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH Spring St. near McElderry Rev. Dr. C. Edward Browne, Pastor 9 a. m. Class, Robt. L. Carter, Ldr. 11 a. m. Sermon, Rev. Geo. Johnson 2.80 p. m. Sunday School, Joseph Johnson, Supt. 4 p. m. Class, Deacon Johnson, Ldr. 6 p. m. League, 8 p. m. Sermon, Rev. J. H. Murray, Evangelist. Tuesday and Friday nights prayer meeting. Wednesday night, Class Syl- vester Burkett, Leader. All are invited Robt. L. Carter, Ldr. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. II. W. Lewis, Pastor. 1713 Baker street 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m.. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. H. W. Hiner, Supt. Get off car at Baker street and Fulton avenue, walk east half block. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor Sunday October 25th, 1914 Rally Day and Special Services 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Mrs. Mason Fry of Washington, D. G. 3 p. m. Sermon to the juveniles by the pastor. Program under direction of Mrs. Emma L Smith. 23.0 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon to the Eastern Star Council, I. O. St. Luke by Rev. Mrs. Fry. Members of the various councils in the city will be present. Don't Delay. Write Us Today Grasp the Opportunity While You May As you know, Procrastination is the Thief of Time to secure one of these beautiful lots as they are more. This suburb was opened last year and a vintage of securing your selection early. We feel healthiest, and railway facilities the best. Camp Meetings, Picnics and Conventions. The top sites. Send for a list of the lucky owners of Excursions every hour on Sunday from 10 a.m. upon application at our City Office or at C OMPANY, INC. E. MD. HUSTLING INTELLIGENT AGENTS WANTED EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Dr. I N. Ross, Pastor Grand Rally Week Sunday October 25th, 1914 3 p. m. Rev. James A. Briscoe, B.D. the esteemed pastor of St. John's A.M. E. Church, accompanied by his choir and congregation, will preach to the club. Mrs. E. L. Norris, Captain Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Paster 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. We welcome all children. 3 p. m. Dr. Lyon and congregation. 4.30 p. m. Allen C. E. League, good music and program. 5 p. m., Class Meeting. 8 p. m. Bishop L. J. Coppin. WATERS A. M. E. CHURC: Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pantor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m., Sermon by Mrs. C. B. Molock 2.30 p. m. Sunday School session 3 p. m. Popular meeting. 8 p. m. Symposium on woman's work addresses by prominent women ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor Sunday, October 25th. Sunday October 20th Preaching at 11 a. m. by Mme. Alice V. Winston, subject, "Come and See." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 6 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Miss Ida M. Beaps of Kansas City will address the young people. 8 p. m. Sermon by Mrs. A. V. Winstod, subject, "The Champion of the World." PAYNE MEM A.M.E. CHURCH Parsonage 1160 Calmoun Street The officers and members cordially invite strangers to worship with us. Sunday October 25th 1014. Second Quarterly Meeting 11 a. m. Sermon by Presiding Elder Rev. J. W. Norris. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Special services conducted by Mrs. Noah Taylor, evangelist of Chicago, Illinois. 6 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Topic "The Christian and the Ballot." Luke 19:41-4S, presented by Miss Hattie McNeill. 7.30 Song service. 8 p. m. Revival services by Mrs. Noah Taylor. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCE Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St. 3 p. m. Dr. Roy B. Mohr and his choir and congregation of Tyson M. P. Church. Roland Park. All welcome to our new church Robert Johnson, Pres. C. E. T. H. McGowan Sunt INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURCH GALILEAN FISHERMEN TEMPL Biddle Street near Madison Rev. L. C. Curtis, D.D., Pastor Parsonage, 1232 Argyle Ave. 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Snpt. 4 p. m. Class meeting. 7.30 p. m. The Linden Social Club will have their annual sermon preached by the pastor. Our fall rally will be held Sunday and we ask every member to please try and pay your full amount Sunday. We cordially invite our many friends and well wishers to be present and assist us in the rally. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D. Paster 6 a. m. Early Meeting. 3 p. m. Sermon to one of the months in the calendar (August) by Rev. W. M. Ivy. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. L. Hon. Harry S. Cummings will speak. H, Albert. Whittington, Pres. A.C.E.L. 3RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Services (Sabbath Saturday) 10 a. m. Sabbath School Preaching service 11.30 a. m. Special sermon Sunday night October 25th 8 p. m., subject, "The Kingdom of Gold and its Wise Mer." All are invited to this interesting service. GRACE A. U. M. P. CHURCH Spring Street near Lafayette Ave. Rev. J. H. Medley, Pastor Rev. J. H. Medley, Pastor 11 a. m. Preaching by Pastor. 3 p. m. Sunday School and song service. 8 p. m. Sermon to the Seven Wise Men of the Star of Bethlehem by Kev. A. M. Molock. PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. Z. CHURCH Rev. G. L. White, M.D., D.D, Pastor 11 a. m. Subject, "The Sin of Complaining." 3 p. m. Special sermon to the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows. 6 d. m. V. C. E. Society. 7.30 p. m. Special sermon to the Order of Chaldeans. The public is invited. Strangers welcome. Seats free. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 11 a. m. Sermon by the Minister. 3 p.m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon by the minister. Seats free All welcome Lecture and Prayer Service every Wed nesday, 8 p. m. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway Directress Miss Ruth McAbee, Organist. W. G. Thomas, Supt. BY SPORTSMAN After a protracted absence from his desk, the Sporting Editor has returned, in an endeavor to fill his chair with credit to himself and usefulness to the community at large. "Koning these few lines will find you the same, I am, Yours for Sport—Ed. We do not wish to start our work in "Boost and Knock" fashion, but we certainly would like to know what is to become of sports and athletics in this city. Has all interest in athletics absolutely died out, or is it merely a dormant factor in the every day life of our community awaiting the arrival of some "Good Samaritan" to gather it up and foster it. It is a depressing thing to us to see the splendid talent here and there on every hand going to waste for lack of proper facilities with which to develop it, and an absence of a fostering spirit to carry it to perfection. perfection Just a glance over the present field of "inactivity" will suffice to bring, the above stated facts more closely to mind: 1. We have no football team worthy of the name in such a large city as ours with such a large Negro population. Negro 2. We have no basketball team with a proproportion. or the same proportion. 3. We have no track team at all to speak of. 4. We have few if any athletes developed to the stage of efficiency justifying them in taking part in any athletic meet of prominence. 5. We have no ample gymnastic equipment or gymnasium for the development of such material as might appear promising. 6. We have no club or athletic organization devoted solely to the promotion of sports and athletics who have produced any marked results, with the probable exception of the Young Dunbar Athletic Association. Why name more—are not these sufficient to warrant our cry, "Where is Baltimore in athletics." Time was even within the brief memory of the writer when Baltimore had a football team to be reckoned with, a baseball team, a tree team that went to big meets brought back trophies, as well her athletes capable of carryi- off prizes in big events. But are they now? Men whose interest in athletics once seemingly knew no bounds are now engaged in other pursuits either too busy to engage in their former hobby or else unmindful of the present disreputable condition of affairs. The Public Athletic League stands ready to pay rent, light, heat and janitor bills for a hall where our boys may be instructed in the various branches of athletics and taught the principles of health preservation, but all our halls were either built for church services or dancing and so we have an opportunity of which we can not take advantage. Awake then all ye who would see Baltimore in the front rank in athletics ere the song be sung to us: "Hark from the tomb a doleful sound, come view the place where you must shortly lie." Sometime ago someone wrote us asking who was the best all-around athlete in this city. athlete in this rug. We would rather they had asked us, who started the war. We would have had a better chance of answering Atlanta, October 22.—Dr. James W. Lee, formerly pastor of St. John's Methodist Church, of St. Louis, now presiding elder of the St. Louis District and for ten years pastor of Trinity Church of this city, has written the following letter to Richard Stinson, president of the Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute. Dr. Lee is thoroughly in sympathy with the work that is being done by Dr. Stinson: "I am delighted to hear that you are making your way with the Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute." You certainly are entitled to great credit for your persistence and tact and success in building up in the neighborhood of Atlanta, what I regard as one of the most useful institutions ever established in the city. "I am glad that you have won to your support the leading white people of Atlanta, because I know they are the best friends the Negroes in the city have. Men like Mr. Howell, of The Constitution; Captain English, Mr. McCord, Mr. Foote, Mr. Iman, Asa G. Chandler, Colonel R. J. Lowry, Rew Dr. John E. White, Dr. W. P. Lovejoy Messrs. Bernard Webb and Llewellyn Wilson deserve much credit for their work with the boys on the Division Street lot this summer. Whenever there is work to be done in the line of athletics, these two men can be depended on to do their share. We would that their number was "legion." The boys of Waters A. M. E. Church have started the basket-ball season with a rush. Three teams already: lightweight, middle weight and heavies. Bully for them, may they live long and prosper. There is some talk of matching Gunboat Smith of England and Jack Johnson of France to right in this country, as if these two worthies could not find enough of that kind of stuff without traveling so far. After struggling for 15 minutes on the campus of Howard University, one of the sturdy members of the Freshman class managed to gain the top of the 13 foot greased pole and cop the coveted dollar bill, which was significant of a victorious class rush for the Freshies. The event which is an annual affair practically decides who is to have the upper hand of affairs in general during the reminder of the year--the "Sophs" or the "Freshies." That the plan of the Freshies was well thought out was evident when they appeared on the field with their faces blackened so as to be distinguished from their would be lords and masters, and also later during the heat of the struggle when a body of 10 Freshie reinforcements were brought up who succeeded in executing a "Von Cluck" flanking movement which overwhelmed the enemy and carried them to the top of the pole. The contempt in which the 2nd year men are held by the Freshies may be conjectured from the following notice, posted on the grounds of the University. NESS, THE SOPHOMORES O, you stupid Sophosises, You must feel like frisky misses, Little Sophies, do you know, You are mutts, without a show, Late you wake, ye sluggards, Your forms will fit Mother Hubbards You Kinky Canines of non repute. In pure dumbness you win salute." "You bullozing, indiscreet, uncivilized, uncomfortable horde of Sophs, born of the God of Dumbness, nursed and reared in the styes of swill. Back, back, to your fith and wallow once again on the slime, muck and sewerage for on the morrow you. will humble yourselves before your everlasting superiors, the Freshmen. Sam Langford, the big heavyweight boxer knocked out Gunboat Smith of New York in three rounds last Tuesday night. It was the first time in Smith's career that he has been knocked out. He was one of the leading "white hopes" of this country. Langford, who weighed about 200 pounds showed his superiority throughout the fight, and had Smith in a weakened condition in the first round. Tom Jones, manager of Jess Willard left for New York this week enroute to London in the hope of securing a 20 round match with Jack Johnson. and the others you have won to your support, are a complete answer to all who may have it in their mind to criticise you and the work you are doing. Whatever the men, who are supporting your school undertake to do in Atlanta ought to be done. They have the city's best interests at heart. They have helped to make Atlanta what it is, and I don't know of a group of leading citizens in any city who have done more to advance the best interest of the Negroes than that group composed of the gentlemen named above. "The South is destined to be the richest section of this union. There the Negroes and the white people are to live together; and institutions like yours, that seek to show the Negroes their true friends and seek to demonstrate to the white people that the work they are doing is for the good of all classes, without respect to race or color, ought to be fostered and encouraged by everybody. No money has been invested in the city of Atlanta in any institution likely to bring a larger return than that invested in your school. "Wishing you great success and praying God's richest blessings upon your efforts, I am, with all good wishes, JAMES LEE THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Boys and Girls we want your help and we are depending on you to make good. We owe much to you for what you have done in the past and we a.e expecting great things from our LITTLE MERCHANTS in the future. Now we want you to get busy and give us a big push. You can do it and we know you will. 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A copy of the book, "Men of Maryland", sent to your address, and a copy of the Afro-American Ledger, sent to the same address for one year, for ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS. We feel sure that the many readers of this paper, who, during past years, have enjoyed the editorials of the Afro-American Ledger, will equally enjoy "Men of Maryland," by the same author. RICAN LEDGER BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Bible FINE RECORD OF | PETER H, FISHER ‘Has Proved His Worth In Bass Good Movements. WATVE OF OLD DOMIMIGH, Widely Known Churchman, Benevolent | and Secret Society Leactor Honored | by Mammoth New York Concers | With Which He Has Been Connectos | For Quarter of a Century, Brovklyn.—This elty has a large mon er of business and professional pet and others who hid positions of tis and much responsibility wilh busines weoncerns of xrest inftence, Jn exch lass thelr advancement has been te gesult of their own energies, elliciency, honesty and reliability. In the fatter elass is found Meter 1. Fisher, whe has been in the employ of the Kiker & Hegeman company store No, 2 in this eity for the past twenty-Ove years. Mr, Fisher is a native of Petersbars, Va. He came to Brooklyn when quite young. Ho is married and resides with ihis family ct 579 Herkimer street. fe das made a most admivable record in every line of activity in whieb he has ‘engaged. In the religious, secret and Wenevolent soclety circles of this city ihe is well and favorably kuown. Be 4s the faithful and highly estecmed <lerk of the Concord Waptist Church ‘of Christ, which position he bas held for neurly thirty years, ‘He fs one of the piouecr members of Alpha lodge 1581, Grund Gnited lOrder of Odd Fellows, and was for apany yenrs its treasurer. Alpha lodge ds sald to be one of the wealthiest Aodges of. the order in this section of ‘the country, It owns real estate which 4g valued at many thonsand dollars | —& 7 ae ee | ee oe, ) ae 8 iy 2 eS oe lees ee a realras and numbers in its wembership many of Brooklyn's most progressive men Wor a number of years Alpba lode owned the property at 129 Nassin street, which it sold to the city to x00 advantage to wake way for the Man ‘hattan bridge across the East river. Mr. Fisher is one of thy founders of ithe Society of the Sons of Virginia, a Aarge aud influential mutual benefit or: ganization in this city composed ot gneu born in Virginia or the sons of mative born Virgiuians. Ie was the society's Grst president, serving for ‘two consecutive yours. He was nom- nated for a third term. but refused ‘to accept the honor, However, be bas 6loce served ns president and has held tthe position of financial secretary for tthe pust two years. With such a ree- ‘ond of activities ns the forezoing to his teredit those who know Mr. Fisher well ‘@re not surprised. at the good name hich he hms made at the Itiker store Mor at what the Riker Record says of him under his cut in its September is- ‘gue in praise of hia twenty-five years’ iservice as 2 Riker employee. © Under the caption “Diligent In Busi- mess” the Reevrd says in part: It is ‘ot often in these modern days we thear of a iman faithful to the: same ‘employment for twenty-five years,-and awhen we learn of une who has for a quarter of a century rendered faithfnl, floral and diligent service we feel that such service should le recoznined. Pe ter H. Fisher. employed at store No. 2. has just completed his twenty-ftth sFear of continuous service in the Riker employ. Toth Mr. Marlowe, his dis- strict manger. and (hese store manag- fers for whom he has worked bave mothing but what fs good to say of Qir, Fisher. “Fe are genninels delighted to be able to conzratulate this loyal Riker representative on his twenty-five years: ef service, and we feel sure that every Record reader will join with us in avishing for In many more Lappy and Prosperous years of congenial service.” (Music Schoo! Setticment's New Home. ‘The Society of the Music Schoo! Set- tlement. in New York, of which El: Ibridge T. Adnms is president. 1s now Noented in tts new quarters on One Hundred and. Thirty-first street. J. IRosamond Johnson,” the: woll known ‘composer, has been appointed musica! ‘guperrisor, ADVANCING: thi ousiWESS, Big Enterprise In L2s Angeles, Cal, Managed by Eastera iien. ‘Phe American Nezry. thought at one thine to be contenied to occupy the liin- Sted sphere of servility and deciaed fitted ‘only for menial oceupations, ts gradually provinces himself worths of a higher estimate ia the public view. ‘The records in the Cuited States pat- cnt office. at Wastinzton tell the story of bis inventions. while a most com- Prebensive and satisfactory review of ‘bis progress in the commercial world fs given in the antl mectings of the National Negro Business league. Notwithstanding the fact that there are stil] doubtivy ‘Thomases as to the Negro’s caymeity fur civilization, evi dences are everswhere 19 be seen of substantial advancement in the pro- fessional and other aventes of Ameti- can fife, There are many nique exses in every part of the country, however, of colored men gaining headway in worthy enterprises, unnoticed — and unidentified by their own people. Sued examples of snecess when discovered shovld serve as a stimnles to otber CPs face , fares: ag ct NI oe pe : oe Bee Pio pe So Pe i Bees <7 Re 5% LE er Rea os EB Pe FE a Bee 8S Se ee oe ae eee RS ae P ee AS iS es ne dey eee aspiring members uf Nhe rire. for Ue inherent capacities af aye penjde new bat favorable opportinissy for slevety: ment, as some Of Lest ii tiers shes Tm Los Angeles, Csi. tis ated ant of the most remarkable civ wir! enn cerns operated lyr Next in tlie Vin ed States. ‘The chiet pvavivrs Charles Ro Anderson, prstlent are treasurer, and W. I, frets, seers 37 and manager, ute Coles fae wort Roth ave Boston mei, ier adiver are: Charles F. West. vieo pn siden: J. Harmon Wilron, enziies rete W ¢ T. Durant, office neanscser. Whe success of Une eierywive ds dos largely to the industry a2 keen bass ness perception uf tite jresiitent aud tt sceretary. ‘The exyerivsit tt sitie tt been passed. ‘The eni:yein"e seewtt in the confidence of a imyaree branch of the commore!at wwe Be demonstrated the merit w! ks ums. and the efllcteney of fis teeters Success can handy be astaied ante our present competitive sysicm exe upon merit and elicits Tp to the preset tim Uhe compen has expended nearly Szacvy in estab Ushing the business, fet December at an expense of $5,005, tur eteniang sent {ts president and at etestrivn: engineer to: Chicize for tie pnzpos: of obtaining the best tiaterial possitil with which to operate ite pint. ‘tke trip to Chicago proved a great snecess whe represeutitives of ike rompny returned and. with new zeal and en thusiasm, started oat to equip Lie eer cern with the most modern machinery, Savannah Tribune Thirty Years Old, ‘he Savannah (Ga. ‘Tribune eete- brutes its thirtieth aniversary by is. suing a thirty-two page edition Cully illustrated. from photoxtapbs showing its building and office force, the Waze Enrvers’ Loan and Investment com- pany, the First Baptist chureh, which svas established in Savannah in 1788; the Pilgrim Life Insurance company, the new Cuyler Street. sebool, closing scene at the St. Benedict school, the new Masonic temple, the Carnegie It- brary, the Charity’ hospital, main building and operating reow; the Eu- rekn Ald. and Athletic association, scores of pictnres of successful busi- ness, professional and seeret society men-and woren snd many of the Te- ligious and fraternal buildings owned by the race, ‘The whole editioa re- flects credit upon Editor Sol G. John- son and his capable force of clerks, correspondents and general assistants. There is also # wealth of good paying advertising matter. Editor Johnson is a member of the National Negro Press association. ‘George W. Ellis’ New Volume on Africa. ‘The Hon. Georze W. Ellis. K. C.F. K. G. &. anthor of “Negro Culture In West Africa." has made special stud- ies of African problems. His book contains the most searching investiza- tion and the most comprehensive and scientific social survey of African na- tive institutions whieh has yet beén made on the field. “It ts. unlike any- thing which has ever been’ published. Besides the alphabet and two’ folklore Horios ,written in the only native seript known to be invented bs.a Negro. this volume hax thirty-four ilhistrations of Necro life and arts, with fifty-two folk- lore stories “gathered “first hand and translated from a written Negro lan- guage, besides 114 proverbs explained with all thelr social settings anid inier. pretations, “HE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER aur CAUAAL feeenecieensecinaees aA MAG] |f° ArERICA’S SnOHY SCHOOL gE Lesson |V.—Fourth Quarter, ml Spiritual Medin ot. 25, 1974, a THE 1NTERNATIONAL SERIES. [2R7Z1 [apes Sie a dieiaiammnl ty cant hia AT ee GO xxvii, 3-10—NMomory Verses, Matt xxvii, 3-5—Goldon Text, Matt, xvi, 24, Commentary Propared by Rev. D. M. | Stearns. Hore is another instance of God and the devil face to face. as in the temp tation In the wilderness (chapter f¥)- after the baptiem at the Jordan. Lut ‘there it was the devil ia bis own per son, while Irere it fs the devit In Judas Iscariot. First the devil puc che thonght into the hesrt of Iudas, zust lator he entered iu himself (Tohn stil. 2, 27). If we would he overeomers we must resist the thonzhts that are evil Tt 1s encouraging to know that I we resist the devil he will lee from ws Gas. iv, Te 1 Pet. v8 9}. We mast Dear in mind, that axe great daily con flict is not So meh with the visible fn the form of people ar cireumstances fas with the rulers of the darkness of this world, wicked spirits in the heav- enlies (Eph. vi, 12), and we coriatnly need the whole armor of God to be able to staud against the wiles of Ur: dovil. : Some one has said that as this was the greatest piece of work the devil ever undertouk he coul not trust it to any of his followers, and so entered into Judas himself, Tt was a host of the devil's followers, including the chiot priests, elders and scribes. who came With Tudas as their leader, for onr Tord had said to them exrlier tn His ministey, “Ye are of your father the devil” (lohn viii, 4. Tt is written that the way in which the betrayer knew where to find Jess was becanse Ie ofttimes resorted thither will [Tis disciples Glohn sviti, 2}. “Whe wicked (one) wateheth the righteons and seeketh to slay him” (U's, Xxvii, 221. and he seems to know our Tosorts and our weaknesses. Fudans hid told the band of followers thit he would indicute the man they wanted by kissing Him. ‘hls he aid, and Tesus suffered it, simply saging, “Ta dns, betrayest thou the Son of Man with a kiss?” (Luke xxii, 48) Thow auch He hore for onr sakes, but how Uttle we seem able to hear for Him! Knowing sll things that should come upon Flim, Ie went forth to meet ITs enemles and said, "Whom seck ye?" They answered, “Tesns of Nazareth.” to which Me replied, “T am.” ‘Then happened a’ wonderful thins. an instance of {fis power, mn instr tlon of the faet that not all the sul- diets on earth could take Mim if Te had not been witling, ‘They went Dackward mid fell 0 the eronnd Colm viii, 4.6), ‘They would never bave ris: en again if fe had not permitted, tur would have been like the army of Sen nacheri, all dend men GT Kings xix. 35), He allowed them to rise up and come agin and take Fim. It was then that Peter in his zeal blundered with his sword and took off a man's cur, but our Lord geutly rebulsed Peter and healed the car. How often by our binnderings we hinder people fram hearing the gospel! It may be by untimely zeal or by some Inconsistency or some. wn-Chiristlike word or deed sugzested by the devil. In following lessons we will take up the story of Jesus and Peter and Tesus before Pilnte, but now we are asked to continue the story of Judas until the end of his earthly enreer as recorded in chapter xxvii, 3-10, this portion of the record being found only here. ‘The scoming ehanze in Judas was when ho stv that Jess was ae: tually condemned. [5 it possible that, having scen so much of the power of Jesus Christ and remembering the day when Ue quietly slipped away from the hands of the people of Nazareth and perhaps reealling Tis words that no man could (ake Mis life from Flim Gohn x, 18), he did not believe that The would ever let His enemies kill Tint? He could make a little money and then fool the high’ priests and-others hy see- ing Jesus take Himself out of their power. + Tcannot tell what Tis thoughts were. but I cannot forget the words, “It had been good for that man If he had not been born” Qtattaxvi, 24). ‘he pieces of silver remind us of the money re- celved by Joroph's hrethren when ther gold him, and-also of the prediction in Zech. xi, 12, Vorse 9 of our lesson ix a ttle perplexing, as it is said there that the words about the pieces of sil yer were spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, yet we find them written in Zechariah, not <Teremixh, Our lesson does not say they were written, but spoken, by Jeremish, Tf Jeremiah spoke them and Zechariah wrote them. that weaid-clear it «ll up, Some day wwe soft] know, if nevessary. he words of Judis in verse 4, "T Spiritual Mediam. - A MRE OEE NO es es oe Baas Pavtedl Wee tee Soe MELT rae ee Be) Lis Sy) NEES UD OKA a HD arses ioe Nine eee Ene ; Julian Mann ; 932 Madison Ave. 932 » If you are worried, per: : plexed or in trouble. 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Brown Wade, the largest and _ che’ pest clothing house in N. W. Baltimore. Ladies Coat Suit- sizes 84 to 40 $1.25 to $7.00, Hats 25¢ to $1.50. Ladies sepa- rate long coats, skirts, waists, find short coats cold at ow pre s. Have cne lot on Rummage Sale for 25¢ cn the first floor. You can find anything you may ask for, from hats to shoes. Mens suits, separate coats and over- coats. Portiers and lace curtains + Il sold at reasonable prices, call and see them, open from 8 a. m. toll p.m. 2145 Division St. Jf you desire to build a home you will do well by applying to Z. Edwards contractor and builder. 300 block Sec- ond Str-et. Brooklyn, Md. T ean build you a fcur room, nicesize, frame house, plaster and paint from $400 up. ‘A six room cottage, worth $1000 for $700 up. ‘Terms are one half when the house is completed. balanee as you pay rent. Can see you every Tuesday or Saturday evening tim 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. ‘Telephons, Curtis Bay 54-M THE CHICAGO EXPOSITION. Commission to Arrange Celebration Issues First Annual Report. ‘The Uiduois commission nppointed by Governor Edward P. Dunne for the purpose of arranging for the Gftieth anniversary celebration of the freedom of the colored people in the United States bas made its first aunual report, The commission, was xppvinted in Tuly, 1913, under an act ‘ve the forty- eighth genera! assewbly. ‘Che expos!- tion will be held iu the Coliseum build- ing in Chicago, opening about the Ist of August. 1915. Que of the feutures of the celebration will be a series of congresses showing the ‘eduction, religious, socivlogieal, agrirultural aud industrial prugvess of the race since the civil war. Chicago and Cook county have ap- pointed committees te aasist the state commission In gathoring suitable ma- terin} for the exhibits, and a congres- sfoual committee his before it a bill for $150,000 to defray the expenses of the exposition. ‘The commission bas experienced so:ne difficulty in the be- gluning of its work In getting sueb ma- terial for exhibit as it wishes, but this drawback bas been overcome. and the work is moving forward smoothly. ‘More than 200 models of inventions by colored Americans have been loan- ed bg the patent office in Washington for the use of the commission in the arrangement and classiGeation of the various exhibits. .The coming year therefore should mean much to the race in effort. inspiration and: hope. Several of the large business. civie and religious oreanizitions among our peo- ple will doubtless hold their annual meetings in Chicago during the month of August. ‘The commission {s composed of Ed- ward FP, Dunne, governor of IMlinois: the Right Rev. Samuel Fallows. Mrs. Susan Lawrence Joerzen-Dahl, Major George W. Ford, the Rer. A. J. Carer. | John Dalles. W. Duff Pieres. R. BR. Jackson, Medill MeCormick, William ©. Nibiack. clee-president and title off cer of the Chicazo Title and Trust compans. Thomas Wallace Swann is the secretary. al tt ne y Is the expression so often heard and used in describing a GED. _the troubles and complaints afllicting humanily. Many Bi fe"e2S2h diseases are handed down to individuals from parent ff HO ~).. to parent. while again, through lack of training-and #B BY J knowledge, we acquire the germs of disease at first «SYS Fy hand, and the process of destruction of the fine tissues. 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B 4 AGENTS WANTED |B < i i > sHumania Hain Co. YVVVVIVIVVT VE VV VVVYUVV ITVS NOTICE MILLINERY AND NOTIONS At Lowest Prices 910 Linden Avenue Miss L. D. George MissC. N. Davis FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room or rooms with a quiet family af 0, Modern _coyveniences, suitable for a settled person cr twn single parties. For particulars call or write to A. H. care of Afro- American Co.,’Baltimore, Md. Mme. H. A. Page Hairdresser Scalp Treatment A Specialty Use. Mme. Page's Scalp Food and Hair Prepasations. 521 W. Biddle Street C.and P. Mt, Vernon 425. OLIVER J. CAULK «House Painter.. And Paper Hanger... 2343 Druid Bill Avenue. Madison 1029. House Painting, Glazing, Graining Enszneling Floors Stained —Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roufs Cemented and Painted. oe as Th ee Wim. H. Dodd: DEALER IN New and Second Hand Furniture Stoves, Oil Cloths, Mattings Carpets, Etc. Packing and’ Shipping toany Part of the City or Country. MOVING WAGONS FOR HIRE We are now open for the Fall and Winter trade, to accommo. date all comers. A full line of househeld _goorls, 150 Stoves of all kinds, Carpets, Rugs, Oil Cloth Portiers, Lace Curtains, fine Mutiresses. In fact this is the place to get what you want, if you don’t think we are the cheap- est;,come with your money and try us, and you will be convinced. C..& P. Phone Mt. Vernon 4010-M 1131. Pennsylvania: “Ave, me: tok Mime. L. C. Parrish GAIR CULTURING, M4NICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT , Re een ele a a TER? gone eae eel Sed Be Eine ene ata eo ae ee ec pies UE Diet Po Se Raa aoe ae eae sey RS eC Nesaaeed agen Retake CR AEROS Wipe 09 oe wah EE ect ER RESS her a, Sth a SOO Cae Eee TESS NAME lo: San | _ Largest Manufacturor or Bait Preparations in Boston. : Largest Importer of Pate Gegan Haire t ‘Trained in the Seoctcdeute Slauy yeara’ experince, Lfonest dealing witn tine puioiio For Growing Jair on Bald. encsand Bare ‘Temples, use Partish's Nover Fail Hair: ‘Food, per jar. ss ee es . B5eand50e For Stimuiating the Growth of tho Hain, ase Parrish's Wonderful Uair canis. Bet DOO ee ee cule pet Vor Cleaning the Fair and Sealp, aso Pan rish's Head Wash, per jar... . 25¢ For Cleansing and Softening the Skin, aso Parrigh’s Velvet Liquid rede pet bole .. . . . s s BB0.and Bee, For Developing and Benutitying tho Skin, aso Parrisk's Orange Flower Skin Food; BEE GE ee sents te 200 We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet. 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Apply after 1. 6:30 p.m. To the members and friends of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows: You are respectfully invited to attend the first anniversary reception given by Queen Elizabeth Household of Ruth No. 4787, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Thursday evening, November 5, at the New Odd Fellows Hall, 549 Biddle street. Admission 25 cents. Menu free, refreshments on sale. Good music in attendance. Sister Edna Gibson, chairman; Sister Kate Terrell, secretary; Sister Frankie Beatty, treasurer. 643 W. Hoffman street. For Rent—A first class three room apartment at 1919 Druid Hill avenue. Price $3.25 per week. Also a single room. Apply at 1919 Druid Hill avenue. It For Rent-Second and third flats. Hot and cold water and bath on each floor. 414 N. Gilmor St. A refined couple desiring rooms or flat, can apply to 788 W. Franklin street. ROOMS—Furnished and unfurnished. 1734 McCulloh street. TO THE PUBLIC There will be a grand all night supper and entertainment given by the United Order of Royal Mites on Wednesday October 28, at Towson Hall, Pennsylvania avenue and St. Mary street. Supper Free. Refreshments on sale. Music by the Crescent Orchestra. Admission 25 cents to all, which includes a free initiation fee into the Order. Mr. Alonza Little, chairman. Mr. Edward Coleman, assistant hairman of a committee of twelve. WANTED-By a young lady, a well experienced seamstress,a situation with a dressmaker. Address 172 Dophin street,or Phone Madison 6541. MRS. L. GRIFFIN Has Opened With a Full Line of Tobaccos, Cigars, Cigaretts and Uu-To-Date Shoe Shining Parlor at 1140 Pennsylvania Ave. For Rent-Two rooms at 1503 Brunt street. suitable for married couple. NOTICE Union Star Court No. 15 O. O.C. of K. of P. North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia will have their Anniversary Sermon, Sunday Nov. 1, at 7.30 P. M., at St. Paul M. E., Church, Saratoga St., near Carrolton Ave. Sermon by the Pastor, Rev. S. A. Virgil. CHARLES TOLSON REALTY CO. OFFICE: 506 BAKER STREET Birthday Party 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. The seasons activities of the Y. W. C. A. will open with a Birthday Party under the auspices of the Campaign Club on Wednesday evening. November 11th, from 8 to 11:30. Cards of admission including salad supper will be 18 cents Ice cream and cake for sale. You are promised a pleasant evening. Miss Hilligan Holines, chairman of committee. Mrs. Estelle Fennell, president of Club. PHONE:1903 Y-MADISON Or a Postal Will Bring Me to Your Door. We manufacture all the Latest Styles of Creole Hair Goods, Electric Combs Raw Hair, Elec. We are the largest Hair Dealers, and show a air Dealers, and show a larger variety of styles, and sell more Fine Creole Wines than any other manufacurers in the United States. Write for New Catalogue. This FREE ```markdown ``` I appeal to you for your work. Whitewash, Kalsomine, Cement Paperhanging, Plaster, Painting. Reasonable Prices. Give me a trial and see the difference in work and prices. Drop Postal or Phone I will pay for it. Mt. Vernon 1918- Mad. 1236 M Sam Willer Human Hair Cosmetics Co. P. O. Box 298 SEREVFORT, LA ANNOUNCEMENT At Sharon Baptist Church, Carey and Presstann Streets, THREE SESSIONS DAILY. 10 A. M. 2 P. M. 8 P. M. Miss Mara Madia of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Eugene Smith of Social Service Departmen Mrs. M. Gaines, Mrs. J. Lainey, Mr. T. U. and others will speak. MRS. MARY F. HANDY, President A MASK TANGO DANCE Given by BETHEL COURT OF CALANTHE, NO. 5, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS AT PYTHIAN CASTLE, Preston and McCullon Streets FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30th, 1941, At 8 O'clock Music by the Dreamland Orchestra Prof. Joseph B. Gaines, Leader Floor will be Under the Management of Mr. G. Harrison Thomas ADMISSION 25 CENTS Committee:—Sisters Susie Johnson, Mary S. Roberts, Hattie Kane, Mabel Mason Flossie Smith, Sarah Wiley, Jenna Flowden, Chadlady, Gertrude Henderson, Treas urer, Laura Feggans, Secretary, Christina Jones, W. C. "Made in Madison St. Presbyterian Church From Monday, Oct. 26, to Friday, Oct. 30, 1914 Novel Entertainment Each Evening Monday, Oct. 26—Humorous Playet, "Engaging Jeanetic," by a number of High School Fupils. Rev. L. Z. Johnson, D.D., Pastor Mrs. Adah Dougherty, President Mrs. Nettie Martin, Secretary MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26th, 1914 Auspices of Class No. 5 2 Pianos 2 Hands 4 Hands 6 Hands Will also give a Pantomime Drill. Tennyson's Lotus 'Eater,' spotted" by Miss Myrtle Langley, Tableau entitled, The Gates of Jerusalem." Dreemer. Miss Anita DeShields, Solist, Mrs. Nuzetta Robinson and chorus. Calcium lights. Doors open 7:30. Mrs. Emma Northern Mgr. Rev. A. L. Games, Pastor ADMISSION 15 CENTS Children under 12 years, 10 Cents The Twelfth Annual Woman's Day AT WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH. AISQUITH ST. NR. JEFFERSON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1914 11 a. m., Sermon by Mrs. Carey B. Molock. 3 p.m., Popular Meeting, Speakers, Mrs. Georgia Boston and Mrs. Lula Richardson. 5 p.m., Symposium on Women's Work. Speakers; Merdames K. B. Hurst, Anna McMechen, M. P. Hill, Rosa Richardson and Edward J. Wheatley. THE CLEF CLUB NEW YORK'S PREMIER MUSICIANS THURSDAY, NOV. 12th, 1914 A Part of the Receipts Will be Donated to the Citizen's Committee of Provident Hospital and the Empty Stocking Club To be Obtained at Afro-American Office E. B. TAYLOR, LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENT ...HOME COMING REFRESHMENT AND SALAD SUPPER... By the Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle For Christmas Work OLD FIFTH REGIMENT ARMORY Howard St. & Linden Axe. Monday October 26th, 8.30 P. M. Commonwealth Band, Continuous Music Admission 25 Cents Supper Extra Mrs. Ida M. Hilton, Chairman Miss Ida R. Cummings, Rres. Mrs. K. Gwathney V. Pres. Mrs. M. R. Bruce, Rec. Sec'y Miss M. C. Callis, Cor. Sec'y Miss L. Jones, Fin. Sec'y Mrs; Martha Thompson, Treas. Mrs. Alverta Turner, Chr. Supper November 8th to 12th, Inclusive. Literary and Musical Program rendered every evening by various Sunday Schools of the city. Grand Patriotic March will take place Sunday, Nov. 8, 2:30 P. M. All Sunday Schools are invited to participate in the march by sending a delegation. Admission 5 Cents. Sunday, Free-Will Offering MATTHEW MOORE, Superintendent EDWARD HILL, Secretary WILLIAM GREENE, Manager REV. A. L. GAINES, Pastor 1964 Organized October 27, 1864 1914 Of the Organization of the Washington Conference of the Old Sharp Street Church Will Take Place At From Oct. 25th to Nov. 1, with Appropriate Exercises SUNDAY, OCT. 25-11 A.M., Special Sermon. 3 P.M., Reunion of M.E. Sunday Schools and Epworth Leagues. 8 P.M., Secret Organization Night, with OCT. 27—M E. Nighi. Anniversary Sermon by Rev. OCT. 27. Special Session at 11 a.m. and 2 8 p.m., under the auspices of the A. M. F. Leggert. Wedding at 11 a.m. OCT. 29- Platform Meeting under the auspices of the Baptist Preachers' Meeting. OCT. 30- Irrushtering, Night. A special invitation is extended to the members and friends of the various organizations to be present, especially on the night your denomination pays us a fraternal visit. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the retired ministers of the Conference. Refreshments will be Served by a Committee of Ladies at the close of each service during the week. HOWARD VS. LINCOLN ANNUAL FOOT BALL GAME AT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PENNA. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 7. 1914 Train leaves Union Station, Baltimore, 10:14 A.M. Arrive at University at 2:14 P.M. Train leaves University at 6:14 P.M. Arrive in Baltimore at 8:45 ROUND TRIP, $2.50 ADMISSION 50 CENTS EXTRAORDINARY! GREAT! Harvest, Sacred, Union Musicale EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday, October 25th, 1914, 8 P. M. By the Nightengale Female Quartet assisted by the Alphian Male Singing Society Interest of November Rally Polite Ushers Positively Silver Offering Rev. L. N. Ross, D. D., Pastor Gertrude Hill, Captain 1t-o Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., Pastor Gertrude Hill, Captain 1t-o WOMAN'S DAY AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Caroline and McEllery Streets Sunday, October 25th, 1914. 3 P. M.—Platform Meeting. Interesting and Intelligent Program. Solos, Duets and Popers. 8 P. M.—A Stirring Address will be delivered by Miss Nannie D. Burroughs. A.M. President of National Training School for Girls and Women, Washington President, Mrs. Josephine Blackwell Vice President, Mrs. Lucienda Carter Secretary, Mrs. Carrie J. Alston Treasurer, Mrs. Rosa Parker Musical Director, Rosa Gordon Rev. P. C. Neal, D.D., Pastor The Dance of All Dances of the Season. GRAND Mask Carnival AND ... Halloween Ball... Given by the Golden Crown Pleasure Club Halloween Night, October 30, '14 AT GOOD HOPE HALL Kerr's Society Orchestra Ten Pieces Prof. Edward L. Slater will conduct his latest dances. 3 grand prizes awarded to the 3 best masked persons. Dancing from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Refreshments will be served by an experienced Caterer. Don't forget the time, Halloween Night, Friday, October 30. ADMISSION 25 CENTS 25 CENTS NORTH CHARLES STREET Tickets $1.00, 75c., 50c. The Drexel Hallowe'en Eve Tickets 25 Cents, at Drug Stores Amission, at door, 35 Cents Souvenir, to the First 50 Ladies Modern Society Specialties: Maxixe, Hesitation, Tatao, Lulu Fado, Crompton, Tango, Chevy Chase OCT. 24 OPENING TODAY OCT. 24 SANDER'S BARBER SHOP Everthing New Everything Modern Everything Sanitary DRUID HILL AND HOFFMAN STREET ...YOUNG'S HAIR Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can convince Scientifically prepared at— TEL. MADISON 3322--Y Installation of Steam and Hot Water Heating No Job Too Large. Terms Arranged 1513 PRESSTMAN STREET BALTIMORE, MD. 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