The Afro-American

THEAFRICAN LEDGER VOL. XXIII. NO. 10 SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION REDUCED Republican National Committee Acceeds To Demand Of Other Sections PASSING COLORED MEN As Important Factors In National Conventions Generally Conceded New York, October 29 —Following years of effort, which practically began during the administration of President Rutherford B. Hayes, when the Southern Democrats began to regain control of the State governments of that section, the South's representation in Republican National Convention has been finally cut. A hue and cry was raised over the colored delegates at the last Republican National Convention, and the National Committee adopted a resolution Last December looking to the practical elimination of the race from party councils in the South. Approval was given by conventions in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia. "In the next national convention the delegation of Alabama will be reduced by 8; Arkansas, 3; Florida, 4; Georgia, 11; Louisiana, 8; Mississippi, 8; New York, 2; North Carolina, 3; South Carolina, 7; Tennessee, 3; Texas, 16; Virginia, 8; Hawaii, 4; Porto Rico, 2, and the Philippine Islands,2. "The new plan," said Chairman Hilles, "will eliminate conflicts between the rules of the party and the laws of several States and will reduce the number of contesting delegations. The system of unequal numerical representation, against which many states constantly contended, was the legacy of years and of political custom, and, therefore, not in any way identified with the convention of 1912." SQUARES WITH DISFRANCHISEMENT As explained by Chairman Hilles the new apportionment squares with the disfranchisement laws of the South. The purpose of the Republican National Committee was not in any way to attack disfranchisement, but to stop Northern and Western folks from saying that the South's representation in national conventions was all out of proportion to the votes cast in that section. The Republicanans have never made but one serious attempt to get for the Negro his rights as a voting citizen in the South, in 1890, Henry Cabot Lodge, then a member of the House of Representatives from Massachusetts, introduced into Congress what became known as the Lodge Federal Elections Bill, or the Force Bill. A bitter debate ensued over this measure, which was designed to have the United States stop Southern Democrats from compelling the colored voters to remain away from the polls. It was just a year after Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, had retired from the presidency and the Republicans were again in the ascendant. Only one Southern State had sought to disfranchise the Negro through the passing of a constitutional amendment. The Lodge Bill passed the lower house of Congress, but failed in the Senate through an understanding between the late Senators Gorman, of Maryland and Quay, of Pennsylvania. In the Republican National Convention of 1900 Quay sought to have a resolution passed curtailing representation, but it raised such a storm of protest that it was abandoned. Four years later the convention adopted a plank calling for the reduction of the Congressional representation of those States that disfranchised colored voters, but nothing ever came of it, though several bills were introduced in Congress looking toward a reduction. The influence of colored men in polio in the South has been steadily waning for over 30 years. Laws were passed, intimidations practiced that finally drove colored men out of Congress and State legislatures and big figures of the race such as Wright Cuney, of Texas; William A. Pledger, of Georgia and James Hill, of Mississippi passed away and with them gone, white men gained control. It is true in Georgia that Judson W. Lyons was Republican National Committeeman until six years ago, and now that several colored men in that State help to dominate things, but the rise of the referee system and the influence that certain Southern Democrats wielded with Republican Presidents have tended to make the race less and less a factor. With the investment by the North of huge sums in the South came the ear of acquiescence in disfranchisement and other "Jim Crow" schemes by the section from which the investors' money came and the emboldening of nearly every State in the South to pass disfranchising and other discriminating laws. $6,000 FOR EDWARD WATERS Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 29—Owing to the industrial depression only $6,000 of the $8,000 needed to liquidate the mortgage of Waters College was collected in the recent educational rally of the Florida A. M. E. Conferences. Bishop John Hurst, who directed the campaign, said that the entire amount would have been raised under normal conditions, but that he was well pleased in view of the untoward conditions. GETS DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ARM Philadelphia, Oct. 9—A jury before Judge Heney in the Court of Common Pleas, awarded Camillus C. Howard $5,000 damages in his suit against the city for the loss of his arm following vaccination. ANNUAL CONVENTION OF CHRISTIAN WOMEN The Ninth Annual Convention of the Maryland Federations of Christian Women opened at Sharon Baptist Church, Thursday. Report from officers, clubs and committees were received in the afternoon, after which Mrs. Anna McMechen delivered an address on "Suitable Dress." At the evening session, addresses were delivered by Mrs. Anna L. McGuinn, Mrs. Jennie Ross, Mrs. Mary F. Handy, president of the Federation; Miss Sarah F. Markin, and Mrs. Engene Smith, who spoke on "The Need and Opportunity of Social Work Among Colored People." "The Saloon Must Go," was the slogan of a temperance rally Friday afternoon. Mr. Hannah Smith, of the Y. W. C. A., and Miss Marie Madre, of Washington, were among the speakers Friday night. The convention will continue through Sunday. DECLARATION SENT TO THE M. E. BISHOPS DECLARATION SENT TO THE M. E. BISHOPS Conference Of Ministers At Nash ville Pledge Cooperation In Progressive Movements STRONG FOR PROHIBITION Racial Supervision Essential For Fullest Development Of The Work The council of Ministers and Laymen of the colored conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at Nashville, in Clark Memorial Church and finished its work, last Thursday, October 22. The council was made up of representative men of the race and church—men representing every walk of life. The questions discussed related to pending legislation in the coming general Conference and the Negroes relation to it, and especially the report of the Federation Commission on Methodism, which proposed the reorganization and union of Methodism in the United States. Should the propoasls of the Commission be adopted by the coming General Conference of the Church it would involve questions of vital importance to the colored membership. The report as it came from the commission proposes to unite all Methodism in the United States into quadrennial or jurisdictional conferences and one general conference. One of these jurisdictional conferences is to be for the Negro membership. The council met to consider the attitude of the Nergo to these important movements launched by the church itself, and not to consider withdrawal as some have erroneously circulated in order to make trouble. The following declaration of principles, unanimously agreed upon, was read Dr. Ernest Lyon of John Wesley M. E. Church, and a committee, by motion of the council was appointed by Dr. M. C. B. Mason, who presided, to present the document to the Bishops at their semi annual meeting in Washington this week The following is the Committee: Revs. Ernest Lyon. M. J. Naylor; C. G. Cummings, D. W. Hayes and S. H. Norwood, of Baltimore; E. B. Burroughs, of South Carolina; J. H. Nutter, of Delaware; W. A. C. Hughes, W. C. Thompson, W.S. Jackson, of Washington, D. C.; E. M. Mitchell, of Richmond, Va., C. Y. Triss, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and C. E. Hodges of Staunton Va. The following is the Declaration: "Two hundred ministers and laymen of the Methodist Episcopal church, coming from eighteen colored annual conference territories in council assembled at Clark Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday and Thursday, October 21st, and 22nd, 1914, rejoicing in the mercies of Almighty God vouchsafed unto us, expressing our sincere appreciation for the Christian and philanthropic work done in our behalf by the church and other agencies and facing the problems which confront us, hereby record us sincere purpose and determination to do our share in ushering in the good day when the Kingdom of Truth and Righteousness shall ultimately triumph throughout the "To this end we pledge our most earnet endeavors and urge the cooperation of our churches to secure a ten per cent annual increase in membership and Sunday School enrollment and we also urge a more systematic work among our young people through the Epworth League and further recognizing the place of Christian Education in permanent race building, call upon our members and the friends of our cause for a more hearty support and the early endowment of our educational institutions. "And further we feel deeply our obligation to Africa and its millions who are still in darkness and heathenism, and earnestly recommend larger giving and the deeper conservation of the young people in the church for service in this particular field. We are in deep sympathy with the missionaries and the people of our various foreign fields who are undergoing privations and making unusual sacrifices as the result of the European War, hence we ask a liberal and speedy response to the appeals of our Board of Foreign Missions on their behalf. "We also note with great satisfaction the advance of the Prohibition movement throughout the country, and rejoice in the fact that our people in large numbers have everywhere given hearty support to the overthrow of the common enemy of mankind. "We are neither unmindful nor unappreciative of the great services and personal sacrifices of our general superintendents in the interest of our work, and more especially of those whose episcopal residences are in the southland; nevertheless its our sincere and earnest conviction that indigenous and racial episcopal supervision is absolutely essential for the fullest development of the work of our field, and, we therefore approve of the proposed amendments for Bishops for races and languages, and request our Board of Bishops to submit the same to the annual conferences of the church during the fall of 1915 and the Spring of 1916, and earnestly pray their adoption. "We also rejoice in the growing movement for church federation and unity; the colored man has nothing to gain by sectionalism and we are therefore willing to treat on organic union upon the New Testament basis. With the light now before us, we approve of the plan of the Federation Commission for the reorganization of Methodism providing for jurisdictional or quadrennial conferences with identical powers and privileges, one of which is to be composed of the affiliated colored membership. Signed, WILLIAM H. BROOKS, Chairman. M. S. DAVAGE, Secretary. DEATH OF REV. NATHANIEL PIUS Nashville, Tenn., October 30—The funeral of Rev. Nathaniel S. Pius, who died Wednesday morning, was held here this afternoon. It was largely attended. Dr. Pius was a native of Texas, and was educated at Leland University, New Orleans. He had served as president of the Hearne College, Hearne, Tex., and Howe Institute, Memphis. He was prominent in the work of the National Baptist Convention, was editor of Naetoka and Galeda Magazine, Bantist Publication, and was the author of a history of colored Baptists. COLORED BOY'S EXHIBIT Philadelphia, October 30—Wm. B. Luckett, a student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, will have on exhibition his painting on "Midsummer," "The Golden Autumn," and "The Lanterns," at the art exhibit at the store of John Wanamaker next Wednesday. He was formerly a bootblack in Harrisburg, Pa., and entered the academy PRICE THREE CENTS SHRINERS WIN ATLANTA CASE SHRINERS WIN ATLANTA CASE Judge Bell Refuses To Restrain Rabban Temple From Using Titles And Emblems MASONS ARE JUBILANT Warner T. McGuinn Of Baltimore Represents Imperial Council And Prapares Brief Atlanta, Ga., October 29—In a decision handed down Tuesday by Judge George L. Bell, of the Superior Court of Fulton county, the right of Rabban Temple of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, this city, to use the titles, emblems, insignias, and rituals of the order was sustained. The decision followed the hearing on Monday and Tuesday of last week of the injunction proceedings instituted in August by Yaarab Temple of Shriners, white, against the continued existence of Rabban Temple. Attorney George Gordon, white, represented Rabban Temple. He was assisted by Warner T. McGuinn of Baltimore, who represented the Imperial Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and was associate counsel in the case. Mr. McGuinn ably assisted Mr. Gordon in preparing the brief and argument for the defense, the latter presenting the argument in court. The counsel for the plaintiff claimed prior title and argued that the colored Shriners had no legal existence. The defense contended that the white Shriners did not have exclusive rights, that no damages had been claimed under the common law and that the colored Mystic Shriners were incorporated, while the whites were not. The question of legal existence was what Judge Bell reserved his decision until Tuesday. The case against Rabban Temple has been watched with interest by the Mystic Shriners all over the country. The Imperial Council backed Rabban Temple in its fight and Imperial Potentate John H. Murphy, of Baltimore was on hand to direct the defense. Charles A. Faison is the illustrious potentate of Rabban Temple, which has a membership of about seventy. BALTINORE BOY MARRIES Buffalo, N. Y., October 30—Miss Lucille A. Smallwood and Dr. Leonair Carroll Butler were the principals in a pretty wedding at the residence of Mrs. Charles Hall, Wednesday evening of last week. Rev. W. H. Williams officiated. Following a reception Dr. and Mrs. Butler left on a wedding trip to Chicago. They will make their home at 180 Clinton street. Among the out-of-town guests were the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Butler, Sr., of 1280 Etting street, Baltimore. Dr. Butler is a graduate of Howard University RALLY FOR SEGREGATION TEST A rally in the interest of the fight that will be made to test the validity of the Curtis. Segregation law was held at Asbury M. E. Church Thursday night. The speakers included Revs W. E. Williams, S. H. Norwood, and A. L. Gaines, and attorney C. C. Fitzgerald. Action to test the law will be filed in the United States Court in € CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY Special Services Mark Observation of 50 Years of Organization of Washington M. E. The fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the M. E. Con- fence was observed with special exercises at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church this week. The conference was organized in 1864 and is next to the oldest o the colored conferences of the M. E. Church. Its organization and that of its immediate predecessor the Delaware Conference, marked the beginning of the great work that the M. E. Church has done among the race, and especially since the Civil War. There were no colored M. E. conferences prior to the Civil War, but there were colored congregations, to few like Sharp Street and Centennial, are over one hundred years old, and in the early days had white pastors. Today, fifty years after the organization of the conference when many of the foremost ministers and professional men have received their training in M. E. schools and colleges, there is a demand among the sons and daughters of the unlettered colored Methodists of fifty years ago that an autonomous relation is desired for the colored contingent of the race. At the opening of the celebration, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Dr. N. M. Carroll, one of the oldest ministers of the conference, delivered a sermon, in which he traced the beginnings and growth of the conference. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes spoke upon its future outlook, and George Owens, of Metropolitan Church, gave a review of the progress made by Sunday Schools. Revs. J. H. Bunday, S. R. Hughes and M. J Naylor, pastor of the church, were the speakers at night. Rev. George F. Bragg, recorder of St. James P. E. Church, traced the early history of colored Methodists and Rev. George L. White brought greetings from the A. M. E. Zion Church on Monday night. On Tuesday night, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins preached the anniversary sermon. Revs. A. L. Gaines and J. W. Norris, on the part of the A. M. E. Church delivered felicitous addresses Wednesday night. Baptist ministers had charge of the program Thursday night and Friday night, Revs. L. Z. Johnson and W. E. Williams brought greetings from the Presbytarian churches. Following special services all day Sunday, the celebration will wind up with a big mass meeting for men at which addresses will be delivered by George I. Simms, Dr. N. B. Rhette and Councilman Harry FROM DOORMAN TO SERGEANT Man Who Made Good as Walter and Steward on Steamest Fills Important Place in Public Safety Department of Great New England Municipality With Much Credit. Boston—Sergeant Horatio Julius Homer has made a place in the police department of Boston for himself and his race. He is among the men who have contributed to the uplift of the city and nation, and, while he is one of the busiest men in Boston, yet he always finds time to contribute to the success of friends and visitors to the city. This was shown at the recent convention of Cold Fellows held here. In speaking of Sergeant Homer some time ago the Boston Globe said: "He is the only colored man in the POLICE BORATIO JULIUS HOMER. Boston police department and one of the best policemen in the city. He is also one of our best and most constant friends. Sergeant Homer not only knows the police business throughout, but he knows men, and he knows the world, having been a wide traveler before he became a policeman." Sergeant Homer was born in Farmington, Conn., May 24, 1848, and was educated in the public schools at the place of his birth. He commenced active work as a waiter and graduated from that into the position of steward on a steamboat. He also held positions on railroads, and in these positions he traveled all over the country, touching every state in the Union. He had many experiences in wrecks, where he had narrow escapes. He is widely known and has many friends. He was appointed to the police department Dec. 24, 1878, as a Christmas token and was assigned to duty as a messenger in headquarters for the commissioners. He has made a good record in the department, and, while there have been many changes in administrations, yet, like the brook, he continues to go on, adding to his fine record. He has guarded well the outer doors of the commissioners' offices, making himself so valuable through his experience and willingness that each succeeding board has seen fit to retain him. It was in September, 1865, that this officer was promoted to the rank of sergeant as a reward for good work and faithful service. Of course this carried with it an increase of salary. He is one of the busiest men in Boston, for when he is not at work for the city he is busy making ornaments for his home out of the thousands of canceled stamps which he has collected from time to time. These ornaments have attracted much attention, and large numbers of people have visited his home to see them. They are used in decoration in his handsomely furnished home at 688 Massachusetts avenue. Nothing is more attractive than his bookcase, which for beauty of design and perfection cannot be excelled in any of the Boston Back Bay residences. Step by step he has made his way to the front, until today there is no man in the police department who has made friends and who stands higher among all classes of people than Sergeant Homer. It is a case where merit alone has won promotion. In all parts of the country are to be found in various avenues of activity men of the race who are making good and that are being heard from. Sergeant Homer is but one of the many. Sam Langford Defoats Gunboat Smith. Sam Langford turned the tables on Gunboat Smith in less than three rounds in a sensational fight in Boston, Tuesday night, Oct. 20. It had been predicted that Smith would give Langford the fight of his life and finally win the decision over the Boston heavyweight, but those who thought Langford had seen better days were disappointed. Strength of muscle, skill and a bulldog determination made Langford the victor, and the much discussed American "white hope" went down like a skyrocket receding from its meteoric flight. WHITE ROSE INDUSTRIAL HOME FOR WORKING GIRLS. Mrs. M. C. Lawton Reviews Institution's Work at Annual Concert. The White Rose Industrial Home For Working Girls at 217 East Eighty-sixth street, New York, hold its eighth annual concert the third Friday evening in October, which was a gratifying success. The attendance was large, and the program of music, readings and declarations was both entertaining and instructive. Mrs. M. C. Lawton, the well known clubwoman and regular contributor to the Brooklyn Daily Standard-Union, was the chief speaker. Mrs. Lawson said. "The home was opened Feb. 11, 1897, on East Ninety-seventh street, its object being the protection and training of colored girls coming to New York from distant points in search of work. The work was founded by the late Mrs. Victoria Earle Matthews, assisted by a small club of women. Of those who started with the home Mrs. S. E. Willperson, Mrs. M. B. Pope and Miss M. L. Lewis are still actively engaged in carrying on the work. These women contributed at that time $8 each as the nucleus of a permanent building, and in 1888 the society was incorporated. "The work is undemnominational and is conducted on the settlement plan. Classes in kindergarten, manual training, cooking, sewing, etc., were opened: a mothers' meeting and several clubs for young people were formed and conducted for over four years in a suit of rooms on the ground floor of a crowded tenement. For more than one year the society had the use of the rooms without charge. When rent was required it was paid by Mrs. C. P. Huntington. At the present time the original members pay $5 per year, which is divided between the building fund and relief work. "In 1901 the work was moved to more suitable rooms on Third avenue, but was forced out by a saloon. Three small rooms on East Ninety-fifth street were then taken temporarily. The daughters of Thomas E. Stillman learned of the sad plight into which this worthy and deserving institution had fallen and appealed to their father for a house in a healthier location. In the latter part of that year the present house, 217 East eighty-sixth street, was secured, and the home moved into it. It was formally opened as a working girls' home for respectable colored girls in January, 1902. From 1012 to 1013 over 300 women and girls have found shelter there. Of this number more than 100 have been given free meals and lodging and some 200 placed in good positions." Among the annual contributors to the home are Miss Grace Dodge, Mrs. M. L. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. William G. Chonte, M. M. Huntington, Mrs. E. F. Shepard, M. J. H. Hammond, Mrs. Robert Hoe, Mrs. C. P. Huntington, Mrs. A. J. Pratt, Mrs. F. B. D. Reynolds, the Rev. W. H. Brooks, D. D. Mrs. Alfred von der Muhil, Andrew Carnegie, Robert Cary, Mrs. Herman L. Livingstone, Mrs. W. D. Jones in memory of Mrs. W. G. Sewell, Mrs. Henry Villard, Miss Josephine Wisnes, Mrs. L. O. Edypke, Miss Gertrude Hoyt, Mrs. D. C. Blair, Mrs. Andrew W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hopkins and Mrs. Victor Moranetz. DAUGHTERS OF SPHINX. Hold Twenty-first Annual Thanksgiving Service at Zion Church, Brooklyn. The most important public gathering in secret society circles in Brooklyn for the third week in October was the twenty-first annual thanksgiving service of the Ancient Arabic Order of Daughters of Splinx, North and South America, held at the Fleet street A. M. E. Zion church. The annual sermon to the order was preached by the Rev. Dr. G. W. Johnson. The courts in the district which are named below are in a prosperous condition. The subordinate courts in the district by name and number are: St. Mary's, No. 1; Marion, No. 9; Calro, No. 11; Arabia, No. 13; Eureka, No. 15, and the Eureka Juvilleau. Among the officers of the supreme grand court present were Mrs. Larry Payne, first supreme grand matron; Mrs. Lillian J. Huston, supreme grand recorder; Mrs. Ella F. Crowder, supreme grand exchequer; Mrs. M. Scaly, first grand conductor; Mrs. Elizabeth Usher, grand guardian, and Mrs. Lea Smith, grand director. Success of an Illinois Secret Order. The Grand Court of Calcutta of the Knights of Pythias of Illinois is in a flourishing condition, and each court of the order in the state is working hard to make progress in membership, finance and prompt service to its members. The growth of the order within the past two years has been phonomenal, and this progress could not have been made but for the splendid leadership of Miss Pauline D. Owens, grand worthy counselor of Mounds, Ill., coupled with the co-operation of the membership throughout the state. Important Coming Event In Brooklyn. The sacred cantata of "Daniel," the restoration or caplivity, will be given by the Choral Society of the Young People's Union of the Concord Baptist church at Memorial hall in Brooklyn on the evening of Nov. 12. The rehearsals for the cantata are directed by William H. Major. The members have greatly developed their musical talent since the rehearsals began two months ago, and the opinion prevails, that this cantata will prove to be the musical attraction of the pre-holiday season. WORK OF LAND GRANT COLLEGES WHAT THEY WILL DISCUSS. Representatives of the Various Schools Which Receive Government Aid Eager to Know South's Attitude on Smith-Lever Bill—Commissioner P. P. Claxton Among the Speakers. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Washington—The fourth annual conference of the representatives of the Negro land grant colleges will be held in Library hall on the campus of Howard university in this city on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 11 and 12. Professor Bird Drillerman of West Virginia, chairman of the conference, is making an effort to have all the land grant schools represented. The subject of special interest before this conference will be the Smith-Lever bill, which was passed by congress last winter. This bill makes ample provision for extension work among the farmers of the country, but, unlike the Morrill and the Nelson bills, it makes no special provision for the Negro. The distribution of this fund is left entirely to the states. Just what attitude the southern states will assume toward the Negro in the distribution of this fund is being watched with a great deal of interest, since it affects the interest of at least Truman enforced people. The Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations will meet in the New Willard hotel Nov. 11, 12 and 13. The representatives from the Negro grant colleges are eligible to an internship in this association and will attend its A. B. MAJOR R. H. WRIGHT. meetings mornings and evenings. Hon. P. P. Claxton, United States commissioner of education, has been invited to address this special conference of the Negro representatives in Library hall at Howard university Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 11, at 2 o'clock. Chairman Byrd Priflerman, president of the West Virginia Colored institute, will preside. The address of welcome will be delivered by Professor Kelly Miller, dean of the College of Arts and Science, and the response will be made by Professor W. C. Jason of Delaware. Following these addresses the representatives from the various schools, sixteen in number, will make brief reports concerning their work for the next year. The subjects and speakers for Thursday afternoon will be: "What Standards of Scholarship Shall We Expect of the Negro Land Grant Colleges?" Led by President R. R. Wright of Georgia and President R. S. Wilkinson of South Carolina. "The Purpose of Industrial Education — Vocational, Educational, or Both?" Led by President James B. Dudley of North Carolina and President W. S. Buchanan of Alabama. "What Industrial Courses Are Most Profitable Educationally and Vocational?" Professor F. H. Cardozo of Florida. "What Industrial Courses Are Most Popular With the Students?" "What Should Be the Minimum Requirements in Scholarship For Admission to These Schools?" "What Benefit Will Your School Receive From the Smith-Lever Bill?" will also be discussed. "The Negro land grant college is the outgrowth of the congressional land grant act of 1862. This measure was introduced into the United States Congress by the late Senator Justin Smith Morrill of Vermont in 1857 and finally passed in 1862. The bill granted public lands for the founding of state colleges to teach agriculture and the mechanic arts and allied subjects. An additional grant was made by an act introduced by Senator Morrill in 1880, which provided that in states and territories in which separate schools were maintained for white and Negro youth an equitable distribution of the fund be made between the two races. The act carried with it an appropriation of $25,000 a year from the federal government. To the Friends and Patrons of the late ALEX. 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FREE UNLESS CORRECT : Happenings In the State of Maryland: ROCKVILLE NEWS [Special to The Afro-American Ledger.] Rockville, Md., October 29— Woman's Day led by Mrs. T. E. Roach and Mrs. Charlotte Johnson was a pronounced success at the A. M. E. Zion Church. A large crowd attended. Mrs. J. C. Love spoke at 3 p. m. Jerusalem church had a successful rally Sunday. Rev. J. C. Love raised $60. Miss Bessie Offutt received the prize. Rev. T. E. Roach attended the ministers alliance at the Y. M. C. A. Monday. Mrs. Mary Medde was visiting Mrs. G. Meade. Miss Francis Busy has gone to Washington for the winter. John Curtis and Margaret Dyson were united in marriage by Rev. Roach. Mr. B. Smith and wife, have gone to Baltimore. Mrs. Toy Warren and daughter, Mary Warren, were shopping in Washington. Rev. F. Pree and E. Hearns, an operator of motion pictures, were given an exhibit of pictures in Rev. Love's church. POCOMOKE HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Md., Oct. 27— Sunday was Local Day at St. John's A. M. E. Church, and a large congregation was present to listen to the sermon by Rev. Thomas Wheatley in the morning, which was a fine effort. Rev. Riley Williams and Rev. John P. Long preached in the afternoon and at night, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Gunby spent Saturday and Sunday at Bell Haven, Va. Rev. J. Whittington preached at Mt. Zion M. E. Church Sunday morning. Rev. J. W. Bond was indisposed during the past week. The District Conference of the Salisbury District was held at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Rev. W. J. L. Hughes, the District Superintendent, presided. The meeting was largely attended. Dr. J. O. Spencer, Dr. W. C. Jason, Prof. T. H. Kiah, Rev. C Pullett, Rev. J. E. A. D. Johns and Rev. W. A. Hubbard were present and spoke. Dr. Bond and his people gave them a splendid entertainment. Mrs. Marie Wicks, of Crisfield, is here visiting her family and her many friends. Col. Solomon Houston, of Salisbury spent a few days in this city visiting friends. SNOW HILL ITEMS {Special to Afro-American.} Snow Hill, Md., Oct. 28—A number of young people went to Mt. Wesley Thursday night to attend the old maids' concert, given by the young people of this town. Messrs. H. C. Diggs and Walter Boyer, of Atlantic City, Misses Helen R. Henry, Henrietta Boyer, and Gertrude Taylor, the latter of Washington, motored to Pocomoke City last Sunday in Mr. Charles Waters' car. Mrs. Sarah Cathell, fell in the M. E. Church Sunday night during service. She was partially paralyzed. Mr. James Robbins, who has been living in Exmore, Va., is home. Mrs. Mary E. Purnell is visiting her sister, Mrs. Maria Purnel, at Johnson's Neck. Mr. Charles Townsend, his wife and little daughter, who have been living in Chester, Pa., have returned to this city, where they will make their home. The harvest home at the M. E. Church was largely attended. Prof. S. H. Long, supervisor of colored schools, lectured to the patrons of the school last Wednesday. Messrs. Diggs and Boyer, of Atlantic City, who have been the guests of Mrs. Maggie Smith, returned home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Payne are home again. Mr. Payne is quite sick. Mr. Samuel Morris, of Salisbury, spent Sunday as the guest of Mrs. Queen Henry. BERKLEY WAFTINGS (Sepecial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Berkley, Md., Oct. 30—Woman's Day was largely attended last Sunday at Hosanna A. M. E. Church and proved to be quite a success. Several fine papers were rendered by Mesdames Norton, Stump,A. A. Dennis, Washington and Miss Mildred Webster. The Mite Missionary Society has taken on new life. A largely attened meeting was held Frida evening at the parsonage, at which a short program was rendered and a collation served. The president, Mrs. F. S. Dennis urged an increasing of the funds this year. The A. C. E. League has been reorganized, with Mr. B. Smith as president. TRAPPE HAPPENINGS Trappe, Md., Oct. 29—Mr. Garrison Freeman, Mrs. Emma Dashfield and scn, and Mrs. Norwood were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Banks Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Wilson and Miss Lona Faro, of Easton, visited friends and relatives here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Isabai Fountain were the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Sunday. Miss Sadie Wilson, of Bellvieu, spent Sunday and Monday at the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson. Mrs. Annie Banks and Mrs. Mattie Smith were the guests of Mrs. Noah Wilson last week. Mrs. Cora Brummell is on the sick list. LONG GREEN NOTES. [Special to The Afro-American Ledger.] Longgreen, Md., Oct. 9—Sunday was rally day at Mt. Zion Church. The pastor preached in the morning to a large congregation Dr. Proctor, of Baltimore, who is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Davage, worshipped with us Sunday. Mrs. William Cromwell, of Washington, is visiting her parents here. Rev. Brown, attended the midyear conference last week in Baltimore. Mrs. C. C. Wheatley was in town Sunday visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs. W. H. Levere has returned from Virginia, where they visited relatives and friends. Mr. James, Mrs. Phoebe Hawkins Mr. Samuel Johnson, Mrs. M. Levere and Miss Eleanora Quckley are on the sick list. BERKLEY NEWS NOTES Berkley, Md., Oct. 9—The prayer and praise services were largely attended Wednesday. right. Mrs. Ruth Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilson is seriously ill in the hospital in Baltimore, having under gon'en operation. Mrs. Mary Hutchins has returned to Philadelphia, after spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilson. HAPPENINGS AT BIDGLEY Ridgely, Md., Oct. 29—A large crowd turned out on Sunday, Oct. 11th, to witness the closing exercises of the Harvest Home rally at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. H. Pritchett, pastor. An interesting feature was the marching around the church of a number of little girls carrying sheaves which they placed around the rostrum. The pastor preached a fine sermon. After the rally a number of article were presented Rev. and Mr. Pritchett, also a purse of $25. At the close of the services Sunday Mr. and Mrs. James F. Walker, of Gloucester, Va., principal and second assistant at the Ridgley graded school were introduced. Mr. Walker made an excellent address on education. CRISEFIELD HAPPENINGS (Spcial to The Afro-American Ledger. Crisfield, Md., Oct. 28—Rev. W. H. Manokoa, of Cambridge and Rev. C. A. Williams, exchanged pulpits Sunday. Rev. C. S. Sprigg, of Shiloh M. E. Church and Rev. W. S. Brown, of Lansing, have returned from Pocomoke City, where they attended the District Conference. A PRETTY WEDDING Petersville, Md., Oct. 8—A beautiful wedding took place here last Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Helen Brooks, when her granddaughter, Miss Cora Brooks, was married to Dr. J. Henry Warfield, of Detroit. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. E. Ford-presiding elder of the Eastin dis, treit. The bride was attired in a gown of white crepe meteor and her veil was caught with orange blossoms. She carried a shower of lilies-of-the-valley. She was given in marriage by her grandmother. The maid of honor was Miss Winifred Henderson, a niece of the bride. Miss Gertrude Jones was flower girl. The groom was attended by Prof. George A. Whalen, of Burkittsville, was best man. The THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER wedding march was played by Mrs. Theresa Gordon, who was accompanied on the violin by Mr. Francis Allen. Following the ceremony an elaborate dinner was served. Later in the evening refreshments were served, after which the happy couple left for Pittsburg, where a reception was given them by Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Collins. They will make their home in Detroit. CATORSVILLE HAPPENINGS (Special to Afro-American Ledg/ Catonsville, Md., Oct. 28—Sunday was rally day at Grace A. M. E. Church and the collection amounted to $300. Miss Nellie Hall, her father, Mr. Julius Hall and Mrs. Wedge, were in New York last Sunday. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Simms last week and left a bouncing girl. Mr. William Bishop, who has been sick for the past week, is able to go out again. The ushers and the Milk Maids, of Grace Church, presented the trustees of the church with $100 Sunday night. Mr. Sonny Fry and Miss Mary Hall were quietly married Tuesday night by the Rev. C. H. Murray at the bride's home. The improvement Club will have a sermon preached to them at Grace A. M. E. Church, Sunday at 8 p. m. FREDERIDK JOTTINGS Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Frederick, Md., October 28—Mr. and Mrs. George Burgess, of Cleveland, Ohio, who has been visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Bently has returned. Mrs. Harriet Washington and daughter, Mary, of Washington, are visiting here. Prof. Ernest Purviance of Baltimore and Mr. Claude Thomas gave a special dance at the Academy Hall Tuesday. Mrs. Lillie Parker, who has been ill, is improving. Mr. Chase and Miss Bertina Hogans spent Sunday with Miss Nannie Sewell. Messrs. C. C. Triplett and Mr. David Cobett, of Winchester, Va., spent a few days here last week. Mr. and Mrs. William Wise, of Hagerstown were the guests of his sisters this week. HAPPENINGS IN EASTON Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., October 29.—Mrs. Clara Lewis and company, gave a fine concert at Asbury M. E. Church Monday night, to quite a large audience. An Emancipation celebration was held here Friday. Rev. J. H. Wallce, of the M. E. Church preached a stirring sermon Sunday night. Mrs. Georgie Young, while in Baltimore was taken seriously ill. She had to be brought home by her husband, Mr. Moses Young. Mrs. Florence Roberts has returned to Baltimore, after spending two weeks with her brother-in-law. HAGERSTOWN NOTES Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Hagerstown, October 29—The Home Coming Rally at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church was a grand success. The Helping Hand Auxiliary, of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church held a grand supper at the Church Tuesday night. The lecture room was beautifully decorated. Mrs. Nannie Waters is the president. Rev. Springs, of Berryville, Va., preached at Zion Baptist Church Sunday night. He is considering a call to the pastorate of this church. A very successful bazaar was opened at the First Christian Church and will continue during next week. Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Wheaton, of Jersey City, are visiting Mr. Wheaton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wheaton. Mr. James Thompson has returned to Storer College as a student after spending several months with his parents here. "Hair Dresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Photos by Vernon F. K Condition of the School Laid Before Trustees by Principal Washington. Dr. Booker T. Washington's annual report to the trustees of the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute for the fiscal year of 1014, recently issued, covers in detail every phase of the institution's activities. At the very outset Principal Washington says: While both the extension and publicity work are costly, nevertheless from every point of view it is believed that such work pays. Our justification for large expenditures in these two directions is found in the fact that but for the activity of Hampton and Tuskegee in keeping the cause of Negro education before the people in the north and south interest in the subject would be waning instead of waxing as it is. In a word, every dollar that these two institutions expend in extension work and publicity is helping all the institutions in the south and the whole subject of Negro education. Indeed not a few of the most prominent white people in the south have expressed the opinion both in private and in public that both races in the south are constantly indebted to these institutions for newer and better methods of education. At the close of the school term, May 28, 1914, we had registered a total enrollment of 1,527-806 men and 631 women—who came from thirty-two states and territories and seventeen foreign countries or colonies of foreign countries. In addition to the attendance in the institute proper the average attendance at the Children's House, our training school, was 201; the average attendance during the agricultural short course was 275, and the average attendance during the summer school last year was 412. During the past ten years the colored farmers of the south have made the greatest progress since emancipation in getting farm property. The results of investigation show that in the single state of Alabama the Negro owns 1,500,000 acres of land, an increase of 250,000 acres in ten years. The value of domestic animals which they own in the south increased in ten years from $85,216,337 to $177,273,795, poultry from $9,788,793 to $5,113,756 and implements and machinery from $18,636,225 to $36,861,418. The values of land and buildings have increased from $69,636,420 to $273,501,605. From 1000 to 1910 the total value of farm property owned by the colored farmers of the south increased from $177,404,688 to $492,898,218. The new hospital at Tuskegee is demonstrating its usefulness not only to the student and teaching body, but to the colored people in many parts of the south. Among the purposes it is serving are disease prevention, training of a large number of nurses, opportunity for young colored internets to be trained, and furnishing a place where colored people, especially those demanding surgical treatment, can receive the best attention. The urgent needs of the institute, says Dr. Washington, are $50 a year for annual scholarships for tuition for one student, the student himself providing for his own board and other personal expenses in labor and cash; $1,200 for permanent scholarships; money for operating expenses in any amounts, however small; $1,500 for teachers' cotages; $10,000 for a building for religious purposes; $10,000 to complete the boys' trade building; $50,000 for a boys' dormitory; $50,000 for a girls' dormitory; an addition of at least $3,000;00 to the endowment fund. The effectiveness of the work of the institute would be many times increased if funds for a new dormitory for boys to cost about $50,000 and $5,000 for a veterinary hospital could be secured. Legacies paid in part or in full during the year amounted to $36,417.00. Other legacies, notice of which was not received prior to June, 1913, which also have been paid in full or in part, amounted to $86,018.00. The total receipts for the year, including current expenses, were $473,764.02. The endowment fund at the present time is $1,942,112.08. For further details of the school's financial condition Dr. Washington refers to the treasurer's report. BENEFACTOR OF OUR RACE. How Edward Everett Hale Showed Interest in Wilberforce University. While chaplain of the United States senate the late Edward Everett Hale upon one occasion wrote the following note to President William Sanders Scarborough of Wilberforce university from his summer home in Matunuck. R. 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A Business Men's Exchange has been organized and incorporated and is preparing to purchase property on Pennsylvania avenue as headquarters. Considerable money has already been paid in. This looks like real business with a capital "B". With a new and energetic secretary, perhaps that new building for the Y. M. G. A. will loom up largely on the horizon soon. What is the matter with the musicians in this city? We have any number of them. Washington has a musical organization, Philadelphia has one, New York has one, what is the matter with Baltimore? Why not get together and let us have a real musical organization that will be worth while. Perhaps when each side has worn the other to a frazzle in this war an opportunity will come for President Wilson to get the edge of his peace program worked in a little bit. Unless it is seeking dismemberment we would advise Turkey to keep out of the war, for as sure as the Allie win. and she mixes in; there will be nothing left of Turkey but grease. WHERE WE STAND Next Tuesday is election day and so far very little interest seems to be manifested outside of the candidates themssleves. As a matter of fact there is very little to be interested in, save the fact that it is just possible for the people to be saddled with another Democratic administration, which in the past has been anything but helpful to the country in anyway. We heard before the election a great deal about what that party would do in bringing about greater economical conditions, and that again the workingman would be carrying around a "Full Dinner Pail". All this seems to have gone-a-glimering, and instead of cheaper food, prices have gone up with leaps and bounds. In Maryand we have three candidates for the senatorial toga, a Progressive, a Republican and a Democratic candidate. As it looks to us there is very little chance for the Progressive candidate, the fight is between the democratic and republican candidates. As far as the two candidates are concerned, personally, under different conditions, we would have but very little to say, probably nothing at all, for the actions of the Republican party towards the Afro-American the past few years have been anything else but satisfactory, and by no means has it recommended itself to the good graces of the average colored voter. On the other hand, the Honorable John Walter Smith, has been an avowed enemy to the colored voters of this state. It was he, who during the first year of his administration as governor of this state, that called an extra session of the legislature and had passed election laws practically disfranchising a large number of colored voters in the southern counties of the state, and if he had his way would have disfranchised every colored voter in the state Under these conditions it would be impossible for any colored man to cast his vote for him under any circumstance. Therefore, there is nothing else to do, but to vote for the republican candidate, and every registered colored man should vote, not especially because he is the candidate of the republican party, but to endeavor to defeat a man who has done so much to curtail the franchise of the colored people. As a matter of fact, for the good of the country, probably it would be wise to vote for all the Republicans on the ticket so that the next Congress will be in a position to undo some of the harm that has been inflicted on the country by the mismanagement of the Democratic Party, and largely because of the Southern oligarchy which has made it most unpleasant for the colored office holder in Washington and elsewhere. The Republican Party in this State has not lived up to its opportunities. While Governor Goldsborough could not have been elected without the aid of the colored voter, yet the only recognition of that fact was a paltry position of a janitorship in the capital. Not one of the Boards he has appointed in the state has as much as one single colored messenger. A large number of persons are employed in the new Industrial Commission, but not one of them is a colored a man. As far as offices are concerned, the colored man is as well off under the Democratic administration as under the Republican administration. There are some things, however, we owe to the country as a whole, and one of these is to seek a change of administration for the general good of the whole and the only way to do it just at the present time is to vote for the Republicans as Senators and Congressmen. PROVIDENT HOSPITAL It should be a matter of pride on the part of the citizens of this city that they are now about to have one of the most complete little hospitals in the city. The improvements now being finished at the Provident Hospital, will, when completed, place it in the front rank of small hospitals in this country. Every part of the building has been gone over and all the latest improvements been made. The new hospital will have electric lights and steam heat from cellar to garret the halls have all been handsomely finished and a handsome reception room completed and furnished on the first floor. A special room for microscopic work has been arranged, and the operating room has been put in first class condition. One of the new phases of hospital work to be carried on in the new building will be a clinic were the poor may receive attention free every day during certain hours. The public may be assured of first class treatment from the very best physicians in this city. The staff, which consists of all the colored physicians of the city, has been operating with the Board of Directors in the improvements which have been made, and in a few days the hospital will be ready for as many patients as there are beds to accommodate them. When the improvements have been finally completed, about the first or middle of the month, the public will be invited to inspect the building and its contents. MRS. COPPIN SPEAKS Ministers, who drink and are otherwise lax, were hard hit by Mrs. L. J. Coppin, in an address before the mid-year session of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference at Bethel Church, Thursday afternoon of last week. She was speaking at the platform meeting, held under the auspices of the conference branch of the Women's Mite Missionary Society. Judging by subsequent remarks made by some of the ministers, her criticisms were not relished very much. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER CLEF PLEASURE SOCIAL GIVES A RECEPTION On Thursday evening October 23, the Clet Junior Pleasure Social gave a reception at the home of the president, Mr. Harry E. Dorsay, of 1525 Jefferson street. The evening was pleasantly spent in dancing, after which the guest were ushered into the dining room, where the table was spread with the delicacies of the season. The invited guests were Misses Mable Addison, Ethel Bundy, Myrtle Boardley, Bertha Lawson, Bessie Jones, Alma Smith, Ruby Threatt, Belle Layne, Susie Wade, Ozella Morton, Georgine Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kess, Mrs. Cecelia Johnson, Mrs. Ruth Spradley, Mrs. Alverta Jones, Messrs. William Henson, Franklin Haskins, Charles Addison, Calvin Anderson, George Cooper, Washington Brown, George Dennis, Otho Keys, Eugene Roles, and Joseph Rochester. The officers and members present were: Harry Dorsey, president; Joshua Mitchell, vice president; James Payne, secretary; Leonard Ralph, treasurer; members: Vincent DeCoursey, Floyd Hughlett, William Nicholson, Thomas, Charles Field, Osceola Degroat, Norman Woingust, Ernest Wainwright, Clarence Dorsey, Edgar Young, Ernest Sharp, Eugene Johnson, and Harry Wilson. Music was furnished by Mr. Joseph Rochester assisted by Messrs. George Cooper and Eugene Roles. BRILLIANT ASSEMBLAGE AT PIANO RECITAL On Thursday evening October 15, at the Union Baptist Church, a large and appreciative audience attended the piano recital given by Mr. J. Shelton Pollen, of Boston, Mass. Mr. Pollen has a brilliant technique and plays with a true artistic temperament, which never fails to arouse enthusiasm, in his listeners. He was ably assisted by Mme. Annie Hazelton Lee, Mr. Nelson Tunstall, Mr. Harry T. Prati and Mr. Herbert Y. Johnson, some of Baltimore's best talent. The proceeds will be given to the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. TRINITY MEMBERS FORM NEW CHURCH SOCIETY Among the many organizations that are working in the interest of Trinity A. M. E. Church and all are headed and controlled by the women of the church, a new one has been organized by the pastor, known as the Brotherhood Association, composed of the male members of the church. The object is to create an interest among the men in the church and gather in others who are not connected with any church, to hold meetings and discuss and map out plans that will be helpful to the church and the community. It was organized by the pastor, Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., and the following officers elected Wilbert J. Henry, Pres.; Robert Gross, Vice Pres.; Mr. Banks, Sec.; John E. Ewell, Assist. See'y.; Thos. J. Holliday, Treas. A cordial invitation is extended to every male member to attend their meetings the fourth Friday in each month at the church. CHURGH TO LAY CORNERSTONE The cornerstone of the new Galilee Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, Mount street, above Baker will be laid this Sunday afternoon with impressive services. Bishop N. C. Cleaves has been invited to deliver the principal address. Others on the program include: Revs. A. J. Mitchell, S. R. Hughes, S. A. Virgil, C. B. Bishop, and J. W. Armstrong. DAY NURSERY BENEFIT TO BE A BIG SUCCESS The benefit that will be given for the Day Nursery, 935 Druid Hill avenue, at Albaughs' Theater on the evening of November-20, promised to be a success. There has been a big demand for tickets. The bill to be offered includes: Toomey's Juvenile Troubadours, J. Thomas Butler, of Philadelphia, elocutionist, Dr. T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra and Mrs Anna Hazelton Lee, the well known soprano singer. The affair will be under the direction of L. Ellsworth Toomey. The Day Nursery is doing a praiseworthy work in looking after the children of working mothers. Mrs. Jennie Ross is president of the association. BOOSTS AND KNOCKS BOOSTS AND KNOCKS The general business depression caused by the war has not as yet affected the "Colored Brother's" love for dancing. At least no one would think so, when one sees the various invitations that are going the rounds for "Dancing Classes" and the ever increasing number of announcements for "Fox Trots" and "Lulu Fido's" that line the windows along Druid Hill avenue. The "Pork Barrel" must have been little shy this year, judging by the lack of activity on the part of the "leaders" whose only claim to leadership is that they are generally alert about election times "leading" the voters to the poll at so much per. Has the local branch of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People anything to do with the Baltimore Civic Rights Association or visa versa? Are these two organizations in thorough accord? Is it possible that there is not enough honor in one to go around? Will someone please untangle this skein for me? The Hon. Harry S. Cummings, the most famous "marathon runner" for the City Council, has again announced himself and is already girding up his loins, preparing for the race. Doctor Edward Verry Stokes, is casting sheep's, eyes, cityhallward, while Mr. Robert Young is hoping that he will be the dark horse and come under the wire a winner. Mr. Julius S. C. Johnson the "master politician," of the Odd Fellows might take a shy at the job too, if he is asked. With these aspirants and would-be aspirants, things ought to be pretty lively in the Seventeenth Ward next Spring. How be it, the great marathoner is some runner. The barber shop recently opened at the corner of Druid Hill avenue and Hoffman street is a credit to any race. Now, if he will only keep the loafers and loungers out, he will confer an everlasting favor upon those people in the community, who go to the barber shop to be shaved and not to be talked to death. Let us be shaved in peace. When they were digging up Baltimore street some years ago, Lew Dockstader, the famous minstrel, came to town and told the following story: "When I was in Baltimore last year, I lost my watch and asked the Police Department to see if they could find it. But, when I came here, and saw the condition of Baltimore street, I hastened to the telephone and told Marshall Farnan that it was not worth the trouble." If Lew should come to Baltimore now, and see the condition of some of our streets, he would probably, get out a mamandus, or an injunction or something to stop the city from hunting for the long lost timepiece. After a long and weary search, covering some months, the Board of Directors of the Y. M. C. A. have discovered a General Secretary, in the offing. If he can be brought here alive, by all means bring him, but if not, bring him anyhow. "Beer is up" sighed the snake editor, as he breezed into the office that cold morning this week and eased over to the fire. "Aw, you should worry" grumbled the writer of deaths and funerals, as he crossed his legs and swallowed a quid of tobacco. "Beer always goes up before going down." BOOSTER KNOCKS NEWS AT A GLANCE Booker T. Washington was sixth in the list of the voting contest conducted by the American Magazine to name eminent Americans. The School Board of Evansville, Ind., has started vocational training at the Clark High School. E. A. Adkin, secretary of the Real Estate Emporium, Greensboro, N. C., bought the first bale of cotton raised by a colored farmer on his own land in Guilford county. The cornerstone of the new Wesley Union A. M. E. Zion Church, Harrisburg, Pa., was laid a few days ago with Masonic ceremonies. John C. Dancy delivered the principal address. WATCH For the big whole page advertisement of the Patapsco Land Park Company, which will appear in his paper on November 7th. [Name] INSURANCE COMPANY DEDICATES BUILDING Chester, Pa. —The National Benefit Association, Inc., of Washington, D.C., has added another jewel to its crown. The third pay-for modern office building of this colored insurance company was formally dedicated here October 20th; and the event created profound interest among the white and colored population of this city. Nearly a thousand visitors—white and black—inspected his beautiful $6,000 property, which stands as a beacon light to the men and women of color in this section. "The Morning Republican," the leading white daily newspaper of the city, pays this tribute to the principal speaker of the mass meeting which on Tuesday night featured the first of the two days' Dedication and Business Conference: "Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the National Training School for Women and Girls, of Washington, D. C., proved to be one of the greatest exponents of the race problem that ever has been heard in Chester. Her address kept the large audience thrilled by her passionate appeal to her race to live up to high ideals. She showed the great possibilities of the Negro in the struggle of life. "All day the handsome new office building was crowded with interested persons who inspected the spacious and well furnished quarters. The building is a credit to the Association and the Negro race." This corporation is regarded as the Gibraltar of the Negro life insurance companies. It has grown from tenant of a $5.00 per month office room in 1898 to landlord of fully-paid-for improved real estate in Washington, Philadelphia and Chester valued at $55,000; owner of gilt-edged railroad and municipal bonds worth $129,000 over $50,000 of which is deposited for the protection of all policyholders; depositor with a present cash bank balance of $8,000.00; possessor of a business worth $65,000.00, embracing a growing plant of 75 clerks, 700 agents, and 200,000 policy holders in six states. Sixteen years ago, the business was born. To day, its resources exceed a quarter of a million. AGENTS ARE EDUCATED. One of the unique features of the Joint Agent's Conference was the training course for the field representatives of the National Benefit Association. Two days of special drills were conducted personally by S. W. Rutherford, general manager, and others of the head of the business. Perhaps no business institution of the race gives an equal degree of training to as large a force of employees as the National gives. Its value as an educative factor is shown by the increasing efficiency of the field forces; for never before in the history of the enterprise has the business advanced by such leaps and bounds as during the first nine months of 1914. COMPANY AIMS HIGHER Practical appreciation of the officials' work was demonstrated when the Chester mass-meeting's audience bought and paid for $241,000 worth of stock for a $100,000 legal reserve insurance company. It is the aim of the promoters of this syndicate to dispose of all its stock and merge with the National Benefit Association by November 25, 1915, on the Association's 17th anniversary. Walter W. Scott, of Philadelphia will tour the country giving free illustrated lectures showing the tremendous opportunities for employment and investment in the proposed National Benefit Life Insurance Company. For engagements write at once to the Home Office, care of the "Thrift Lecture Bureau," 609 F St., N.W. W. Washington, D. C. The program of Tuesday's massmeeting was noteworthy. Hon. George H. White, ex-congressman from North Carolina, acted as master of ceremonies. A valuable paper was read by Mrs. R. J. Bennatt of Chester. Music by the choir of Murphy A. M. E. Church and the Girls Culture Club of Chester was enjoyed. Rev. W. S. Drummond is the excellent pastor of Murphy A. M. E. Church, where both business convention and mass meeting were held. Wm. J. Robinson, contractor, and C. Henry Wilson, 2nd architect, both colored and from Philadelphia, were the Company's sole employees in the entire building operations The branch office of the National Benefit Association in this city is located at 1200 Pennsylvania ave., Isaac C. Reddie, Manager. 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 person 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. BRIEFS FROM THE SMOKY CITY Pittsburgh, Pa., October 29,—Mrs. Thomas Carter of Washington, D. C., is the house guest of Mrs. Pinder and daughter, Mrs. Ayers, of Wintrop street, East End. Mrs. Carter was formerly Miss Mahoney of this city. Mrs. Louis Spinlock of Collins avenue, East End, has returned from an extended trip through the lake region, including Mt. Clemens Detroit and Cleveland. Miss Katie Semitt, of Salem, C., is the house guest of Mrs. Brown in Cherokee street, Schueley Heights. THE FORUM OPENED. At the Forum last Sunday, in the absence of a speaker the status of the colored members of the M. E. Church was discussed. The chronicle of Mr. William Anderson was, as usual, the feature of the afternoon. At a recent meeting the old officers were reelected. IN MEMORIAM HARDY--In sad, but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Isabella Hardy, who departed this life two years ago, October 31, 1912. Two long years with all these changes Since our dear mother was carried away, Cannot take her from our memory. Nor her image from our breast. She is waiting by the river. Just across the silver stream. Where sweet flowers are ever blooming And the banks are ever green. Oh, what a glorious meeting When we reach the golden shore And will meet with our dear mother Who waits at the open door. By her daughters. Louisa Lynn, Rebecca Cooper, Lillie Hardy Martha Hardy. COATES--In loving memory of my dear husband, and father, Abraham Coates, who departed this life seven years ago, October 21, 1907. COATES...In loving remembrance of my dear sister-in-law, Georgiana Coates, who departed this life September 25, 1914. A bitter grief, a shock severe. To part with one we loved so dear Our loss is great, we'll not complain. But trust in God to meet again. By her Sister-n-Law, Elizabeth Coates. AUGUSTUS...In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Laura V. Augustus, who departed this life five years ago, October 30, 1909. Gone, but not forgotten. God called our dear mother home It was his will. But in our hearts we love her still Her memory is as dear today. As in the heart she passed away. By her devoted and heart-broken children, Piccetta F. Brent and Annie E. Durand. SPECIAL NOTICE The dedication of the St. Matthews M. E. Church Turner's Station last Sunday was largely attended. A stirring sermon was preached by Rev. A. M. Molock at 11 a. m. At 3 p. m., Rev. C. G. Cummings, district superintendent delivered an inspiring and instructive sermon. His text was taken from the 13 Psalm, 5 and 6 verses. Others who took part in the services were Revs. Bishop and Plater, and Mr. Henry Lowers, teacher in the Sparrows Point public school. The sermon at night was delivered by the pastor. During the day $55 was contributed. WANTED!! For the Young People's Industrial Exhibit at Bethel A. M. E. Church. In order to beautify and make more interesting our exhibition hall, the undersigned committee solicits and will gratefully receive any articles of merit or antiques, which the generous public may be kind enough to lend for exhibition purposes. Premiums will be awarded articles of merit. Committee: Thaddeus Copeland, John H. Murphy, George Cooper, Jr. Stephen Shepard, Wm. H. Dodd, Carrie Langley, C. J. Flagg, Helen Deaver, Hannah C. Smith, Addie Fowler, and Sarah R. Jackson. Any articles may be left with the pastor or at the office of Dr. J. H. Thompkins, 1019 Druid Hill avenue. L. S. Flagg, pastor. IP2t A Donation and Outing Day. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children will hold a Donation and Outing Day on Saturday November 7. You are cordially invited to participate. Donations are asked of everyone of such articles as cereals, salt meats groceries, canned goods, preserves, towels, caps, etc. You are requested to send your donations unless you prefer to take them with you to St. James Church, Park avenue and Preston street, on Friday, November 6, between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. Automobile observation cars will leave said church Saturday, November 7, at 1 p.m. to go home. Round trip 50 cents. Please notify Miss M. A. Bennett, 1361 N. Calhoun street of your intention to accompany the party by Monday, November 2. SPECIAL $2,000 RALLY At SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH, Carey and Presstman streets 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. The Public will be given an opportunity to enjoy a high class Musical Recital at Ames Methodist Episcopal Church, on next Thursday Evening, Nov. 5th. By Miss Anna Coles, the great Lyric Soprana of DesMoines, [a., supported by some of Baltimore's best talent and Miss Irene Bowen of Atlanta. The admission will be 15 cents. The program will begin at 8.30. MENS' DAY, at Perkins Square Baptist Church, Sunday, November 1. 11 a. m., sermon by Rev. A. M. Molock. 3 p. m., consecration services. 8 p. m., Platform meeting conducted by the men. Rev. F. R Williams,pastor. A. Manns, church clerk. Advertise. ..SPECIAL NOTICES.. SPECIAL NOTICE 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. 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. F. Church, Saratoga St., near Carrolton Ave. Sermon by the Pastor, Rev. S. A. Virgil. Birthday Party 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 Holmes, chairman of committee. Mrs. Estelle Fennell, president of Club. Office, 534 N. Calvert St. Friends Look Look Friends. Look Look 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- Y. Mad. 1236 M Miss M. Edythe Cooper will give an illustrated talk on her recent trip to the International Epworth League Convention held at Buffalo, N. Y., Sundy, November 1, at the Epworth League at Asbury M. E. Church, 5.15 P. M. All are invited to be present. Julian W. Ross, President Rev. George E. Curry, Pastor. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH 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. The Peerless Quartet of East Baltimore will appear at Psalmist Baptist Church, Riggs avenue, near Cloun streets on Thursday evening November 5. Madam Clara L. Lewis, soprano; Miss Mayme Woolford, alto; Mr. William Lee, tenor; Mr. John E. Fisher, basso; soloist; Miss Jesse Adams and Miss Eulalia Woingust. Madam Lovey Husketh pianist. Admission 10 cents. Kev. Junius Gray, D. D., pastor. By divine permission Rev. A. Young will preach the Railroad Sermon at St. Paul M. E. Church. Saratoga st. hear Carey, Sunday November 1st at 8 p. m. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. A. Virgil sed A. Young pastors At 3 p. m. Sunday Nov. 1st accompanied by his choir and congregation the distinguished silver tongued orator Rev. Dr. White pastor of Zion A. M. E. Church will preach to the Church Aid Society of Ebenezer and the Civic League of Baltimore city, after which the president of the Civic League Mr. John W. Rich will deliver a brief address. You are invited. Come. CORNERSTONE LAYING, of the New Galilee C. M. E. Church, Mount street above Baker, Sunday, November 1, at 4 o'clock. Bishop N. C. Cleaves, of the C. M. E. Church will deliver the principal address. Rev. A. J. Mitchell, of Ames Memorial Church, will place the cornerstone. All the ministers of the city have been invited; Washington C. M. E. Ministers will aslo be present. Rev. G. T. Long, presiding elder of the Washington district will preside; Rt. Rev. L. H. Hclesey, presiding bishop; Rev. W. David Wood, pastor. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION THE SEVENTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY. THE BISHOP'S MUSEUM OF JOHN WESLEY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Sharp and Montgomery Streets Sunday, Nov. 1st, to Monday, Nov. 30th, 1914 J. H. J. A. Holmes, D.D., Past Beach. It is Trustee Night. Rev. W. C. Thompson, of Bington, D.C. G. A. Davis, Pastor St. L. Singing Bands. 100 GIVEN AVE. BEST REASONS why ever more should send his or THE DRUID LAUNDRY THE DRUID HILL AVE. AND THE DRUID HILL AVE. (Fill In These Lines) plainly on side of paper only, and mail to the Druid Laundry, 1634 Dru 1914. A committee of five just decide the winner. Don't delay. Larly. Contest closes November BILL WILL BE HANDED Wednesday, 4—Rev. J. A. Holmes, Church, will preach. It is True Thursday, 5—The Rev. W. C. Thore Church, Washington, D. C. Friday, 6—The Rev, G. A. Davis, preaches to the Singing Bands $10.00 GIVE For the TEN BEST REASON Person in Baltimore should s THE DRUID H 1634 DRUID H AN 926 DRUID H (Fill In Them NAME..... ADDRESS..... Write your reasons plainly on side of lanyard bundle, or mail to the Druid Lard before November 1st, 1914. A commi nounced later, will decide the winner. BEST REASONS early. Contest close. NEW TEN DOLLAR BILL WILL BE NOVEMBER 15, 1914 Wednesday, 4-Rev. J. A. Holmes, D.D., Pastor of Metropolitan Church, will preach. It is Trustee Night. Thursday, 5-The Rev. W. C. Thompson, of Mount Zion M. E. Church, Washington, D.C. Friday, 6-The Rev, G. A. Davis. Pastor St. Luke's M. E. Church preaches to the Singing Bands. $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 lannerd 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 TRY YOUR LUCK! THE CLARION DAY —Requests You EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 549 W. Biddle Street, Nea Good Music and All RICHARD EMORY, Manager A GRAND F BY MARYLAND FEDERATION At Grace Presbyterian Church, Mo Dolphin and E Admission 25 Cents ARRION DANCING -Requests Your Presence -DAY NIGHT AT ODD FEL iddle Street, Near Pennsylv ood Music and All the Latest Dang manager AND RECE FEDERATION OF CH ian Church, Monday Evening Dolphin and Etting Streets 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 A GRAND RECEPTION BY MARYLAND FEDERATION OF CHRISTIAN WOMEN At Grace Presbyterian Church, Monday Evening, November 2, 1914 Dolchin and Etting Streets Mrs. Martha Thompson, Chairman, Miss Ida R. Cummings, Vice President, Mrs. M. E. Galloway, Rec. Sect'y. Mrs. M. V. Lawson, Organizer THE COMING EVENT THE PHOENIX SELECT HALLOY At Galilean Fishermen's Hall, Mon- 411 Biddle Street DR. HENDERSON The Latest Dances of the Sea White Professor from New York OMING EVENT OF THE PHOENIX SO HALLOWE'EN en's Hall, Monday evening DR. HENDERSON KERR'S F ences of the Season will be from New York. At Galilean Fishermen's Hall, Monday evening, November 2nd, 1914 411 Biddle Street DR. HENDERSON KERR'S FULL ORCHESTRA DR. ERNEST LYON. Sunday 1, 11 A.M.—Sermon by Dr. Ernest Lyon. 3 P.M.—Anniversary Sermon, Rev. Dr. N. M. Carroll, of Centennial. Congregation and Choir will accompany him. 5 P.M.—The Epworth League Special Program. 8 P.M.—The Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas Field Agent of the Home Mission and Church Extension Society, one of the sons of the Church will preach the sermon. Monday, 2—Rev. A. J. Mitchell, of Ames, to the Willing Workers. Tuesday, 3—Rev. M. W. Clair, Pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, Washington, D. C. S. D. D., Pastor of Metropolitan Trustee Night. Thompson, of Mount Zion M. E. Pastor St. Luke's M. E. Church ils. TEN AWAY INS why every self-respecting send his or her laundry to D LAUNDRY HILL AVENUE ND HILL AVENUE (see Lines) of paper only, and send them with your Laundry, 1634 Druid Hill Avenue, on or mittee of five judges, names to be an- ar. Don't delay. Send in your TEN roses November 1st, 1914. A CRISP BE HANDED THE WINNER ON DANCING SCHOOL Your Presence— AT ODD FELLOWS' HALL Near Pennsylvania Avenue All the Latest Dances WM. CAMPBELL, Assistant RECEPTION ON OF CHRISTIAN WOMEN Monday Evening, November 2, 1914 Etting Streets Supper Free Mrs. Mary F. Handy, President Mrs. Estella Young, Cor. Secty. Mrs. Susie E. Ross, Treasurer Rev. W. E. Williams, Pastor INT OF THE SEASON! UNIX SOCIAL BOWE'EN DANCE Monday evening, November 2nd, 1914 SON KERR'S FULL ORCHESTRA season will be Demonstrated by ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Saratoga St. near Carollton Ave. Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor Sunday November 1st. 11 a. m. Communion and sermon by thepastor, subject, 'The Creed of Empire." 3 p. m. Rev. Alfred Young of Whatcoat M. E. Church will preach his famous Railroad Sermon, his choir and congregation will be present. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH. Franklin and Pine Sts., "King's Hill. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolpin Street 11 a. m. Stranger. 3 p. m. Sunday School. 3.15 p. m. Railroad Sermon at St. Paul M. E. Church, A. S. Virgil, pastor 4.20 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Holy Communion. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thos. H. Johnson, Pres. E. L. 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 Grace of Forgetfulness." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School, Mr. Henry Johnson, Superintendent 3 p.m. Congregation worships with Rev. Wood, C. M. E. Church Mount St. 5 p.m., Epworth League, W. F. Powell, presideut. 8 p.m. The Sunday School will render the "Rally Day Bugle Cali Program." Members of other-Sunday Schools are invited to the evening service. 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. "The Self-centered Life." 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 5.15 p.m., Epworth League. Mr. Julian Ross, Pres. 8 p.m. Sermon by the pastor, subject. "What Does The Revival Revive." Communian after the morning service All cordially invited. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor Grand Rally For Stewards 11 a. m. Rev. Dr. Thomas H. Lee. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Union Class. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Rev. S. H. Norwood. Wednesday at 8 p. m., a pilgrimage to St. Paul M. E. Church, Friday at 8 p. m. opening of Church Lyceum. Addresses by prominent speakers. Opening Session 10 a. m. Experience meeting conducted by W. H. Johnson 11 a. m. Preaching by Rev. I. L. Thomas, D. D., Field See etary of the Home Mission and Church Extension. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, Supt. 5 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m. Preaching 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4 p. m. Bible Class 6.30 Epworth League 7.30 p. m. Sermon by the pastor 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 ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH Turners M. E. Rev. John M. Barnes. Pastor 9 a. m. Class meeting 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Mrs. M. Mason Frye of Washington, D. C. 2.30 p. m Sunday School 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. C. B. Bishop of Ebenezer M. E. Church, Sparrows Point, his choir and congregation. 5 p. m. Epworth League 8 p. m. Rev. Mrs. M. Mason Frye, Come and hear her. Everybody well come. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., pastor 10. a. m. Bible Class, T. H. Smith Director. Pastor's Study. 11 a. m. Rev. D. W. Hayes, D. D. 2 30 p m., Sunday School G. W. Henry, Supt. 3 p.m. Officers and class reunion and love feast. Speakers: Dr W. C. Thompson and H. F. Watson 4 p.m. Brotherhood Bible Class. Prof. J. H. Lockerman and Pastor 4.30 p.m. Epworth League. 8 p.m. Great men's meeting. Speakers, George I. Simms D. M. Rhetta M. D., and H. S. Cummings, Esq. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Ensor Street Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor Sunday November 1st, 1914 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Abraham Hill. 2.30 p.m., Sunday School. 8 p.m. Sermon by the pastor All are invited. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 4 9 a. m. Class 10 a. m. Sunday School 11 a. m. Commonio, sermon by Rev J. B. Smith, D. D. 3.30 p. m. Womans day, Rev. Mrs. A. Price will preach. 6.35 p. m. V. C. E. L., A. Parker, Pres. 8 p. m. Rev. Mrs. Dorsey. Com over and help us. W. J. Robinson, A. B. pastor Concert November 5th. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m., Sermon by the pastor, Holy Communion. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School session 3.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. A. Briscoe, subject, "Workers and Shirkers." Music by St. John's Junior Choir 5.45 p. m. Allen Christian Endeaver League. S.p. m. Sermon by Rev. S.H. Brown former pastor of John Wesley. PAYNE MEM. A.M.E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets Rev, James G. Martin, Pastor Parsonege 1160 Calhoun Street The officers and members cordially invite strangers to worship with us. Sunday November 1st, 1914 11 a. m. Sermon by Mrs. Noah Taylor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4 p. m. Special Services. 6 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Topic Twelve Great Verses, xi, "The Work Verse," Eccl. 9:10 (Consecration meeting.) 7.30 Song service and preaching by Mrs. Noah Taylor. James E. Neale, Supt. Nehemiah Haughton, Aice Pres. A. C. H. L. ALLEN A. M. E. OHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sta. Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Paster 11 a. m. Special sermon, subject; "Heavenly Recognition." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. We welcome all children. 3.30 p. m. Pastor, choir and congregation will worship at Gillis Memorial. 4.30 p. m. Allen C. E. League, Consecration Day 5 p. m., Class Meeting. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. W. Cornelius Tongue of Whafoat Memorial M. E. Church, and Communion. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomer St. near Charles Dr. I N. Ross, Pastor Sunday November 1st, 1914 7 a. m. Class meeting 10 a. m. Bible class 11 a. m. Preaching by Rev. John Hurst, D. D., Presiding Bishop of the 11th Episcopal District, at which time the Bishop will consecrate and install the new individual communion service. He will also bless the stewardesses in their new regulation garb, and adminis- ter the holy communion assisted by the pastor and elders. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 3.30 p. m. Preaching by the Rev. Dr. G. H. White of the A. M. E.Z. Church. 5.45 p. m. Allen Endeavor League. Special program and music by Allen Endeavor Orchestra. 7.30 p. m. Preaching by the pastor TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D. Paster 6 a. m. Early Meeting. Chaules Turuer, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. A. A. Murray to the Pulpit Relief Association 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. L. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by Pastor. All are welcome to our services. T. J. Holiday. Supt. H. Albert Whittington, Pres. A. C. E. L HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. H. W. Lewis, Pastor. 1713 Baker street 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor and Communion. 2 p.m. p.m., Sunday School. 8 p.m. Sermon by pastor. Communion H. W. Hiner, Supt. Get off car at Baker street and Fulton avenue, walk east half block. Colored Young Women's Christian Association 1900 Druid Hill Avenue Helping Hand Day You are invited to attend the service on Sunday, November 1st, 1914, 5 p.m. Come and bring a friend Mrs. E. V. Ford will speak. Miss E. Mitchell will preside All cordially invited M. E. Murphy pres. E. E. Bright, Sec'y INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURCH GALILEAN FISHEMEN TE MPL 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. Sermon by the pastor and communion. Rally continues hope everyone will contribute. Joseph Ridout, Secy. George M. Johnson, Treas. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m. Rev. Hunt. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Rev. Dr. Jordan'of Allen Δ. M. E. Church, his choir and congregation. 6.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 8 p. m. Pastor. All welcome to our new church Robert Johnson, Pres. C. E. T. H. McGowan, Supt. REFORMATION SERVICES St. Phillip's Evangelical Lutheran Ch. November 1st, 1914 o.m. In the year 1917 the whole world will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. The interest in this quarto-centennial is increasing yearly, and the various Lutheran bodies are already at work collecting Jubilee offerings and making plans to worthy celebrate this important occurrence. Every year Reformation services are held by the Lutheran churches and also a joint celebration in some theatre or large auditorium. Lutherans number about as many as all other Protestants combined, yet many are ignorant of this important denomination and its history. I will pay you therefore to come and learn something about the great Reformation, which has meant so much for the world. You are cordially invited to this service at St. Phillip's Church, Eden Street near Jefferson. AMERICAN PREJUDICE ABROAD Rotterdam, September 26 In Cologne, the city where the world known Colourne water is made I found two things worth while the cathedral and the opera house. The cathedral, one of the finest Gothic structures in Europe, with its ancient stained glass windows, its carved figures, massive pillars and sacred relies, attracts one with its beauty and mystifies with the immensity of space under the arched roof. Standing at the entrance the voice of the priest sounds like a murmur far away, and the organ brings echoes from all directions. At the opera house I wondered first to find the house so crowded in the trying period in which Germany now finds herself and next at the prices of admission: 50 cents for orchestra, 10 cents for gallery—royal opera within the reach of the royal patron of the Empire. poorest sector. From Cologne by way of the Rhine river to Rotterdam in Holland is ordinarily a twenty hour ride, because of the war we were not allowed to travel at night and so consumed two days in the journey. The ship made its first stop at Dusseldorf, which we heard French aeroplanes had visited the night before and hurled down bombs in an attempt to strike the Zeppelins stationed in that city. We stopped next at Duisburg in the heart of the coal and iron region, the seat of Germany's richest industries. Not far distant is Lassen and the Krupp works, where the new forty-two centimeter cannon were made. Late afternoon we reached Wesel, the first large city before coming into Holland; and cast anchor in the middle of the river for the night On the upper deck there was a mud breeze. Dark river banks loomed up on either side of the ship. To the west, the receding illumination of a sunset was still visible; nearer glittered the lights of the city Wesel; above, the heavens were studded with stars and below the muddy Rhine rushed hurriedly by, ripping thru the paddles of our side-wheeler, which sent up clouds of steam from its exhaust. From high towers on the right and left, searchlights began to play, now on our ship, now up and down the river, then in the heavens, watching last some French or English craft look above or attempt to slip unnotice into Germany from Holland. Just a while before I had noticed a launch without lights moving noiselessly along the bank down stream and wondered whether it were a German police boat or belonged to the enemy. Next morning at breakfast the waiter insisted that I must be an Indian or a Japanese. "There are two millions of my people in America," was my answer. "But the ladies over there refused to eat at this table with you yesterday," he put in unconvinced. "I they are probably from the southern part of the United States," I said, attempting to put the matter in the best possible light. "I can't understand it," said the waiter as he left. Certainly not, poor fellow, we do not understand it ourselves. I is the first time we have met with color prejudice the whole trip. We have had about two and a half months without this kind of racial consciousness. Then suddenly arise a gor and resentment that these southern whites should attempt to carry their ungodly prejudice to a land where it is practically unknown. The atmosphere was tense and we wished for something to happen, the worse, the better. In fact we were so wrought up that we forgot to jump when the ship's whistle blew unexpectedly. It was our waiter's experience that people o different countries might hate each other, but of the same country, impossible. At our first stop in Holland, custom officials came on board to inspect baggage and passports, and we paid $1,00 for the viesing of our pass, which amounted to official Permission to pass thru the country. It was night when we arrived in Rotterdam and after a search among many crowded hotels, found a back room on the fourth floor of the Hotel Terminus, poorly ventilated, lented by a candle and the price was what one usually paid at the largest hotels in Germany. The man had realized that their ships lured the only neutral passenger vice to America, that their hotels would be crowded by travellers using the departure of vessels so determined to reap a profit out of the European war and the misfortune of Americans. Returning to my hotel after supper I found my room still not made up and determined to seek other quarters. The manager, a little man with pugny nose and round face informed me that I must pay him a quarter if I wished to leave. I protested without avail, and my baggage was held until I coughed up which I finally did. As I departed, I delivered what I thought Parthian shot, namely, "Well there are thieves in Holland." "Thieves, thieves, who is a thief," shouted my host and danced up and down until his pudgy nose and round face were quite red. He was after me in a moment and smote me a stout blow behind the ear. In the altercation that followed a policeman appeared as mediator. The policeman and the manager spoke Dutch; the policeman and I spoke German; the manager and I spoke broken English. Into such confusion of tongues, no ordinary policeman could bring order. "He said I was a thief" said the manager, and turned to the guests in the lobby for witness. It was not exactly what I had said but what I had meant. To decide who was right was hopeless so I collected my scattered belongings and departed with nothing more injured than my feelings. I had learned something tho-that in Holland, thief is a fighting word. Rotterdam is the principal seaport of Holland. The most of the city consists of harbor and wharf, the rest canals that run thru the city in all directions like streets. In many sections there is no driveway, only the sidewalks on either side and the canal in the middle. Are the street crossings there are bridges for pedestrians. The long narrow boats that ply up and down run by gasoline or man power. By thrusting a long pole into the bottom of the canal and pushing against it one man is able to propel his boat. In the stern sits his wife, who works the rudder with one foot and uses both hands in her knitting. The boat is also a home for these people. The family wash flaps from the roof and children in clumsy wooden shoes play on the decks. Along the "Boomjes"—wharf along the river front, are quays for the river steamers that carry on the trade between Germany and Holland and across on the left bank the docks of the Holland-American steamship line. The scene is one of unusual activity in time of peace, I was told. Since the outbreak of war, the much of the commerce has been discontinued. Water, water everywhere and for the most part, water that has been standing for sometime. Rotterdam is interesting, but noisy and dirty, like American cities. After the cleanliness and orderliness of German cities Rotterdam appeared to have been visited by a plague. There are qualities Germans owe to their military training, which have filtered down thru the municipal governments. To have seen Leipzig and then Rotterdam leads me to the conclusion that militarism has a redeeming feature. ODD FELLOWS POSTPONE BANQUET Local Odd Felows have abandoned their idea of giving Julius C. Johnson, the newly-elected Deputy Grand Master of the order, a complimentary banquet in November, and will give a big function in honor of Mr. Johnson and the remaining members of the new Sub-committee of Management in January, about the time that the committee holds its first meeting in Philadelphia. WELL KNOWN COUPLE WEDS Columbus, O., October 22—Rev. Floyn G. Snelson, pastor of the A. M. E. Church and Mrs. Blanche Byrd were the principal in a pretty wedding here Wednesday, October 21. A big reception followed, after which the newly wedded couple left on a three week wedding trip to Western points. The bride is a native of this city and has been secretary-treasurer of the Ward Transfer and Storage Company. WOMAN'S DAY AT EASTERN Women's Day at Eastern M. E. Church was a great success, both spiritually and financially. The collections amounted to $55. Mrs. Josephins Kier, president, was supported by the various churches represented by the following ladies, Mrs. Annie R. Miller, Mrs. Mary F. Bond, Rev. Ida Nelson, Rev. C. G. Cummings, Martha Gibson, Patience Harris, Martha Baker, Mr. Kearn, Mrs. Ida Becks, of Philadelphia, agent of the Foreign Missions Board, and others. Luncheon was served by the Stewards of Eastern M. E. Church. 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. We are going to offer the following prizes to our little workers: To the boy or girl who makes the greatest increase in their sales from now until December 25th, a Five Dollar Gold Piece. Second Prize, a Two Dollar and a Half Gold Piece. The names and number of papers purchased on Friday 18th and Saturday September 19th will be reported and a tally kept until December 19th. The prizes will be awarded during Christmas week. Third Prize. Two Dollars. Fourth Prize, One Dollar. The names and number of on Friday 18th and Saturday will be reported and a tally k ber 19th. The prizes will be Christmas week. BOY'S COLUMN BOY'S COLUMN BY C. A. CARY Leland Finney, Reporter. Who said Betnel was asleep? The one who made such a remark should be made to live on ginger snaps, wind pudding and air sauce for the rest of his life. Mr. Cary, go out on the stoop and find St. Paul. Be sure to find Prof. Benjamin Grooms, who is a member of the great school 110, and the only bass singer in existence. If Prof. Grooms keeps on studying music he will be a one man brass band, take it from me. WATERS A basketball meeting long to be remembered was held at the editor's residence last Friday night. The boys were addressed by Prof. James E. Bantum, principal of School 110. Among the many very excellent points, he especially emphasized the importance of playing fair and square. At the close of his remarks the boys gave him the yell. SPECIALS. Mr. Robert Barney is the president of the copper-head ruffians, and he made a trip to Calvert County. When he returned home the copper-headed ruffians had a supper for him. They had sausage, buns and coffee. Roland Carrington, Reporter. Hello Boys! Listen!! We have a boy in our class by the name of Bernard Berry. He eats sweet peppers and is as fat as an elephant. Kid Ward, Reporter. By Finney and Berry James is the bull frog to look after the spring. Robert is vice president of the lodge; Gooby, the guy to hold the money and Ward, the head of the "fighters" and "hard hitters." Send all letters to grand worthy exalted, high, low, unworthy, tango-zum, secretary of the Grand United Order of Bull Frogs of the United States of this great America. Hello Central, give me Preston, Md. Hello, who is this speaking? Pardon me, please, but may I speak to Master Harley Cornish? O, I am so sorry! He is out? What time will he be in? Speak a little louder please. You say you do not know exactly what time he will come in? Well, when he comes will you tell him all the boys of the column are waiting to see his report appear. Goodbye. ST. BARNABAS St. Barnabas boys are getting up another brigade. We all hope this one will be a success and it will be. 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New accommodations are being completed, Young male students. Simplicies and a modern practical school course for you. Do not let your boy or girl lose these precious E. Principal, Bowie, Md. 书 STANDS FIRM ON RACE QUESTION Dr. Washington Replies to Editor Winston's Letter. MISQUOTED BY NEWSPAPERS Noted Educator and Leader In Ringing Statement Denies Ever Having Advised His Race to Yield One Single Legal Right as Citizens at Any Time or Place. C. Elias Winston, editor of the Western Torchlight, St. Louis, recently wrote Dr. Booker T. Washington calling attention to the misrepresentations which have been published in various newspapers regarding his speech before the recent meeting of the National Negro Business league. Dr. Washington in reply to Mr. Winston's letter has written the following communication: "Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Oct. 2, 1914. "Mr. C. Elias Winston, 2726 Pine Street, St. Louis; "My Dear Mr. Winston-I regret the delay in answering your letter owing to the fact that I have been off on a fishing trip for a week. In your case I am doing something which I very rarely do, and that is attempt to correct a misrepresentation of my words. I have found by some experience in public life that if one spends his time in attempting to correct false reports he will rarely do anything in the way of constructive work and that the time spent in trying to make such corrections could be better spent, in most cases, in some direct effort in the way of progress. "I am making exception in your case because you have been kind and thoughtful enough to do that which very few people think of doing, and that is to try to find out directly from the individual himself the facts concerning his utterances. In most cases persons simply hear a rumor or read a garrilled report of one's address and then this report or rumor is passed from one hand to another without any one taking the precaution to get first hand, direct information from the person most concerned. "You say that I am quoted in both the white and colored press as making the following remarks: 'The Negro should stop lighting segregation and lend his forces toward beautifying the neighborhood in which he lives.' Let me say that I have made no such remarks at any time or at any place. On the other hand, I have always opposed the passing of any law to segregate the Negro either in city, town or country district. I have always said, especially when speaking to southern white people, that such segregation is unnecessary, majest. nuwise and, from my point of view, illegal, and I have been often surprised at the number of white people in the south who have agreed with my position. "A few weeks ago, when an attempt was made to pass a law segregating colored people in Birmingham, I, in connection with a number of other colored people in Alabama, took the matter up directly with the city commissioners and the law was not passed. "When speaking on the subject of railroad accommodations in Muskogee I made the following direct remarks to the white people, who composed a large part of the audience. Let us urge upon the railroads throughout this country to provide more equal, more just, more clean and up to date railroad facilities for the black people of this country whenever the law requires such separation. And there is no man in the United States, no matter where he lives, north or south, who will not agree with us in the statement that whenever and wherever a Negro pays a railroad fare that is equal to that paid by a white man he should have accommodations that are just as just and equal, that are just as clean and decent, as those furnished the white man for the same amount of money. You would not permit the white merchants in Muskogee to sell so many pounds of flour to a Negro customer at a certain price and then sell better flour and more flour to a white customer for the same money. No more should a railroad be permitted to furnish one kind of accommodation to the Negro passenger and another kind of accommodation to the white passenger for the same money." "What I did attempt to say in Muskegee and what I have attempted on numerous occasions to say when speaking in public was to urge our people not to become discouraged or heartened in communities where they were segregated, but, notwithstanding such segregation, to go forward and make progress—in a word, to overcome evil with good; to make so much progress in the beauty, comfort and convenience of their surroundings that those who have treated them unjustly will be made to blush with shame because of the progress that the colored people are making. In a word, I try to impress upon our people the idea that they should keep a cheerful heart and a strong will and not permit themselves to be continually on the defensive side of life, but to make such progress that the world will admire the rapid strides with which they are going forward. "I realize fully the importance of condemning wrong—such wrongs as segregation—but I realize, too, the danger of our spending too much time and strength in mere condemnation without attempting to aid our cause by progressive constructive work as well as condemnation. Condemnation is easy; construction is difficult. The constructive action should employ the major portion of our time. The two lines of thought and work must go hand in hand; condemnation at wrong and constructive effort; overcoming injustice through evidences of progress. On this platform we can unake an appeal to every white man in the south and in the north whose good will and influence is worth having. More and more throughout the south the number of white people who feel and see that it never helps to yield to the temptation of mistreating a black man is increasing; throughout this country the number of black people who feel and see that it never helps a black man to yield to the temptation of mistreating a white man is increasing. "In proportion as we go forward in all parts of the country making real progress and asking for fair and just treatment by the hands of all people, north and south, our race is going to command the respect and confidence of all the people of all classes. "You are at liberty to make any use of this letter that your judgment dictates. Yours very truly. "BOOKER T. WASHINGTON." MME. C. J. WALKER HONORED. Noted Business Woman Entertained at Diners, Radio, Her Daughter Dinner Party by Her Beginning. New York.-Honoring one's parents, due respect for old age and prompt acknowledgment of favors received have always been regarded as marks of good breeding. In fact, the Scriptures join these duties upon every one with a promise. We fear that these qualities are far too often neglected by a great number of children and even grown persons in this age of intelligence and opportunity for material gain. When we find those who do honor their parents and even seek opportunity to do so we are wont to honor them and hold up their lofty example as an incentive to others to do likewise. In Mrs. Lelia Walker Robinson of this city, daughter of Munga C. J. Walker, the successful and widely known business woman of Indianapolis, Ind., the above qualities are found and exemplified. Mrs. Robinson is head of the Lelia college, a branch of Mine. MRS. LELIA WALKER GORINSON. Q. J. Walker's business in New York, under whose management it is meeting with gratifying success. By invitation of Mrs. Robinson a number of persons prominent in the business, professional and social life of this city attended a dinner given by Mrs. Robinson in honor of her mother at the Lolia college, 188 West One Hundred and Thirty sixth street. Sunday evening, Oct. 18. Mrs. Robinson was assisted by Mr. William H. Des Verney and Mr. Louis W. George. Besides the guest of honor those present were Mr. and Mrs James Reese Europe, Mr. and Mrs Harry Winslow, Mrs. Nettie Bickel Oliver Randolph, N. B. Dodson, Mrs W. M. Offutt, Mrs. Robert Lee, Mrs Philip Peyton, Mr. Fred R. Moore, Mr. James H. Anderson, Rev. G. E. Edinburgh Barnes and Mr. Therer Leyton. The ladies were given beautiful bouquets of orchids and sweet pears, the gentlemen large yellow chrysanthemums. The photogram was used at the banquet and the piano in the drawing room. The table decorations were autumn leaves, chrysanthemums and running vines. Mme. Walker mingled business with pleasure while here and received much social attention. She was the chief speaker at the opening meeting of the Concord Literary circle in Brooklyn Thursday evening, Oct. 22, and also spoke the same evening at St. Mark's lycme in New York. She left on Saturday, the 24th, for Indianaapolis. Improving Southern Rural Schools. The improvement in the condition of rural schools in the south the past three years under the direction of the Jeanes fund board has been wonderful. This board during the past year co-operated with public school superintendents in twelve states and 18 counties. The Jeanes fund pays a part of the supervising teachers' salary and the county the other part of the agreed upon. The number of visits made by these supervising teachers last year was 14,825. Suffrage League Holds an Exposition The big event among women who believe they should have the privilege of casting their ballot for persons elected to public office by vote of the people was a very creditable expedition hall At Arcade hall, Pittsburgh, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 21, under the auspices of the Lucy Stone Suffrage League. A great variety of articles were shown, in which the patrons of the affair were much interested. SUNDAY SCHOOL Lesson V.—Fourth Quarter, For Nov. 1, 1914. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Matt. xxvi, 57-68. Memory Verses, 63, 64—Golden Text, Isa. iii, 7—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stears. Not only was there power in His two words, "I am," to send them all to the ground, but more than twelve legions of angels were ready to respond to His call if He had asked for them (verse 53; John xviii, 5. 6). But He came to fulfill all Scripture, and the time had come for Him to let them take Him. It was their hour, and the power of darkness. At least twelve times in Matthew's gospel it is written "that it might be fulfilled" or "then was fulfilled" (Matt. 1, 22; 2, 15, 17, 23; vii. 17; xii. 17; xiii. 17; xiv. 4; xxv. 54; 56; xxvii. 9. 35). After His resurrection He said that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the Law of Moses and in the prophets and in the psalms concerning Him ( Luke xxvl, 44). He came to fulfill all Scripture, and he will; all concerning the future as literally as He has fulfilled the past; so when we read any yet unfilled prophecy we should say this shall surely come to pass in His time. They had hold on Jesus and led Him away. They took Jesus and bound Him and led Him away to Anns first (verse 57: John xviii, 12). It would be an inconceivable, unimaginable record, were it not so awfully true, that the Creator of all things, who giveth to all life and breath and all things, suffered His rebellious creatures to take Him and bind Him and lead Him as they pleased. According to the golden text, led as a lamb to the slaughter and as a sheep dumb before its shearers. God in the hands of sinful man, and submitting to all their ill treatment, that we who by His sufferings for us are made children of God when we receive the Lord Jesus, might learn how to submit to ill treatment for His sake (1 Pet. ii, 19:25). Peter followed Him afar off (verse 58), but his story will come in a later lesson. In verse 56 it is said that all the disciples forsock Him and fed. This also was a fulfillment of the prophecy, "I will shithe the shepherd and the sheep shall be scattered." There is an interesting statement in this connection in Mark xiv. 51, 52, concerning a young man who followed Him when He was arrested, having only a linen cloth about his naked body, and as some hold on him he left the linen cloth and fled from them naked. As Mark is the only one who gives this record, we shall have to ask him about it when we see him. In the remainder of our lesson we see Jesus in the presence of the high priest, the chief priests, the scribes and elders and all the council. They sought false witnesses against Him to put Him to death, but though many borne witness they did not agree. At the last came two who testified that Jesus said, "I am able to destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days, but neither did their witness agree together (Mark xiv, 55, 70). Thus also was Scripture fulfilled which saith, "Fake witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe but cruelty." "They laid to my charge things that I knew not" (Ps. xxvii, 12; xxvll, 1). Oh, the cruel injustice of it all, the mad hatred of those who were fully determined to kill Him! Could Turks treat Armenians worse? Jesus held His peace. He answered nothing (verse 63; xxvll. 12). There was nothing to answer, for no two witnesses agreed. How much false accusation can you bear weekly for His sake? Have you learned to see God and not people, and to say, "I as a deaf man, heard not, and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth?" "I was dumb, I opened not my mouth because then didst it" (Ps. xxxviii. 13; xxxix. 9). It is a wise saying that "whose keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles" (Prov. xxl. 20), but who can do it for the tongue can no man tangle? The people in the time of Hezekiah did wisely when they held their peace and answered not a word to the blasphemer. Hezekiah did wisely when he spread the blasphement letter before the Lord (H Kings xvill. 35; xix. 14). When the high priest said, "I adduce Thee by the Living God that Thou tell us whether Thou be the Christ, the Son of God," then an answer was necessary, and Jesus assented, saying, "Thou hast said." But how shorting to the high priest must have been the added words, unless he was too dead in sin to be stifled by anything, "Nevertheless, I say unto you, hereafter shall ye see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven" (verses 63, 64). That settled it in the minds of these holy (2) men. The prisoner was a blasphemer and worthy of death; so they mocked Him, and smote Him, and spit in His face, and blindfolded Him, and asked Him to tell who struck Him. Was ever a prisoner so ill treated even if guilty? Not so with us. But this man was innocent, for even Judas Iscariot had so testified. Some day all these men will be before Him as their judge, and unless they repented before they died they will have to hear His "Depart ye cursed." Even at this day the scholarship of this world may be heard declaring as blasphemer those who truly believe that Jesus is God, but the great truth stands, and the time of His coming music draweth upon WINCHESTER JOTTINGS. Winchester, Va., Oct. 28--Miss Sarah Jefferson, who has been ill for three weeks, with lumbago, is greatly improved. Miss Patsy Carter and Mr. Alfred Paine are also improved. Men's Day was held at St. Paul A.M.E. Church Sunday night. The speakers were Revs. Meredith Armstead, J. Luther Martin and Mr. Albert F. Martin. Messrs. Dorsey Wells and Robert Gray rendered a solo and reading respectively. A good collection was raised. The debate at the Baptist church last week, was a hummer. A literary society, was organized there Wednesday night. "The War of the Nations," at John Mann M. E. Church, is being hotly contested. There are splendid programs each night. The A. M. E. Church has opened the Allen League for the winter. Miss Alice V. 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Good agents MINISTERS DISCUSS THE FINANCIAL SITUATION The serious financial straits that many Southern farmers have been put to, because the European war prevents them from finding a ready market for their cotton crops was adverted to by Bishops Levi Coppin and John Hurst, in addresses before the A. M. E. Ministerial Meeting Monday. Bishop Hurst referred to the fact that in Florida, over which he is the presiding prelate, that the industrial depression will most likely cause a diminution in the collections for religious purposes. Fruit growing, lumbering, some cotton rising and phosphate mining are among the chief industries, he said, and these have all felt the depression due to the war. He praised the race in the South for its efforts to achieve independent financial, success and said that many were avoiding the credit system which has so long held them in bondage. Bishop Coppin made observations along the same line, declaring that the church would be somewhat crippled by the depression. According to reports, widespread suffering may be occasioned by a failure to market the cotton crop. Many farmers only raise cotton, thereby being wholly dependent upon its sale for sufficient funds to keep themselves going. In Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina and other Southern States much alarm is being manifested over conditions. Robert Nicholas, of Govanstown, died October 27th, from an attack of Brights disease. He had been a resident of Govanstown for more than fifty years. He was born in Virginia and during the Civil War drove a government team at Fortress Monroe, coming to Maryland at the close of the war. He was the only living charter member of Excelsior Lodge, No. 1517, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows. He was a deacon of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, of Govans. He was the father of fourteen children of which the following are living: Jesse L Nicholas, principal of the public school at Towson and District Grand Secretary of Maryland Odd Fellows; Rev. George W. Nicholas, Dean of the Theological Department of Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C.; Robert Augustus Nicholas, John T. Nicholas, Charles Jerome Nicholas, a member of the 10th Cavalry Band of the U. S. A.; Lloyd Nicholas and Miss Annie Nicholas. He also leaves a widow, Mrs. Louisa Nicholas, and two brothers, who reside in Philadelphia. They are ex-District Grand Master Charles M. Nicholas and Rev. George W. Nicholas. His funeral was held at Mt. Pleasant Church, Govans. Friday afternoon. Rev. James Fry officiated at the funeral. YOUNG SOCIETY MATRON ENTERTAINS FRIENDS Mrs. Laura D. Scott, of 2112 Druid Hill avenue, vice president of the Phoenix Society Social entertained Mrs. Katie Burns, of Mt. Airy; Miss Martha Oram, of Frederick, and Mr. Joseph Johnson, of Washington on Sunday of last week, at an elaborate dinner. Mrs. Scott is considered one of the most beautiful and attractive society ladies in Baltimore. She possesses a charming personality and has a pleasing and winning disposition. She is using all of her influence to make the Phoenix Halloween Masquerade Dance one of the swellest, greatest and the most successful and best arranged dance ever given at Galilean Fishermen's Hall on Halloween night. Monday, November 2nd, 1914. The refreshments on sale, such a fruit cake, ice cream, fruit punch and fancy cakes will be furnished by the well known Washington Caterer. Mrs. Scott is the wife of the well known representative and society entertainer, H. Pierson W. Scott.—Adv. PRINCIPAL OF SCHOOL The first meeting of the present school year of the patrons of school No.100, Fremont avenue and King streets, Tuesday evening. The meeting took the shape of a Halloween entertainment during which folklore music enlivened the occasion. Miss Annie O. Waters, principal of the school, delivered a brief address. PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. Emma Lester, of 1914 Dirud Hill avenue left on Thursday of last week to spend a month visiting Mrs. Martin Swann, of Frederick Md. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Allen, of 537 Laurens street and Mrs. Tillery have returned home from Narra-gansett Pier, R. I., where they have spent the summer. Don't miss the prize declamation contest at Grace Presbyterian church. Miss Estelle Butler, of 531 Mosher street has returned from Alexandria Va., where he attended the wedding of her cousin Miss Virginia Blair to Mr. Wesley Gaines. She was a bridesmaid. Rev. Alfred Young, who has been quite sick for a few weeks is able to be out again. Mrs. James T. Cook, of 715 Ensoor street, has changed her residence at 521 N. Eden street. Mrs. Bertha Giles, of Philadelphia spent last Friday in Baltimore, the guest of Mrs. Mamie L. Casey, of 1603 E. Monument street. Mrs. Mamie L. Casey, of 1603 E. Monument street, spent last Sunday in New York, visiting friends. A novel contest on November 13. A very pretty birthday party was given to Miss Helen Gassaway, of New York and Miss Alice Boston and Mr. Timous Boston, of Baltimore, was very largely attended by many of their friend. You will do well to get your tickets early for the Cefl Club performance at Albaughs', November 12th. First come, first served. Mr. and Mrs. Amos H. Talbert of 2102 Druid Hill avenue and their daughter, Margarie, are spending the winter in Philadelphia. The marriage of Mrs. Elizabeth Scott and Mr. I. W. Turlington took place Saturday evening, Oct. 24, at 9 p.m., at the residence of Rev. J. H. Taylor, 1510 E. Monument street. Mr. and Mrs. Turlington left immediately for New York, where they were the guests of Mrs. Bettie Bell. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Blackville, of 813 S. Green street, ha returned home from Philadelphia and Atlantic City, as the guest of Mamie Gumby and her cousin, Mss Blanche Spencer. If you heard the Clef Club during their last engagement here, you cannot afford to miss this performance. Miss Edith L. Meekins, of Philadelphia has returned home after spending three weeks with her cousins, Mrs. Eliza Coats and Gertrude Dabney of 413 Pine street. During her stay she was given a reception by Mrs. Cora Prince of Lakewood, N. J., Mrs. Lliza Johnson, of Baltimore, and Mr. James Bitting of Cleveland, O., was her invited guest. The conference of the U. M. E. Church has convened here and will continue for two weeks. Rev. W. W. Prime is pastor of the local church. Mr. D. W. Queen, of 919 Druid Hill avenue, left the city this week for Greensburg, Pa., for the winter. Grammar school children's prize declamation contest, November 13. The grandest of all musical organizations, the Clef Club. will perform at Albaughs', November 12. For tickets come to the Afro-American Ledger, 628 N. Eutaw street. Sir George A. Watty, Grand Chancellor of the K. of P., was in St. Michaels recently attending a special meeting called by Lincoln Lodge to transact important business. This lodge is in a prosperous condition and has a membership of over one hundred members. MRS. PAULINE STEVENS Fashionable Dressmaker Tailoring work a specialty. 543 Laurens_street, Baltimore, Md. Look out for the Grand Union Sacred Recital, under the auspices of St. John's A. M. E. Church Junior Choir, November 15, at 8 p. m. St. Paul M. E. Choir, November 29, and Allen A. M. E. Choir, December 13. A sivr offering is earnestly requested at each church. The public is cordially invited. Revs. J. A. Briscoe, P. J. Jordan and S. A. Virgil, pastors. Dr. E. Mayfield Boyle. Who Cornerly Practised Medicine In This City, Has Again Located On 756 N. Caroline street as Specialist In Nervous Diseases In Connection With General Medical work. Phone Wolfe 1355 THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THE CL NEW YORK'S PR ALBAUGH'S LY THE CLEF CLUB NEW YORK'S PREMIER MUSICIANS NORTH CHARLES STREET THURSDAY, M A Part of the Receipts Will Committee of Providen Stocki Tickets $1.00 To be Obtained at E. B. TAYLOR, LOCA RSDAY, NOV. 12th, 1914 of the Receipts Will be Donated to the Citizen's Committee of Provident Hospital and the Empty Stocking Club Tickets $1.00, 75c., 50c. to be Obtained at Afro-American Office TAYLOR, LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE 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 GREATEST OF THEM ALL! THE BENEFIT UNDER THE AUSPICES AT ALBAUGH'S THEATRE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER This most superb Bill of Attraction after and popular THE JUVENILE Appearing as the Beau Ideal Serenade Varied Assortment of MR.J. THOMAS BUTT Of Philadelphia, who has no equal in MADAME ANNAN Coloratura Soprano MR. T. HENLE Baltimore's Great And Kerr's Society Orchestra. Mr. L. Ellsworth Mrs. Jennie Ross, Pre SCALE OF PRICES, 75c., 50c., 25c. Tickets to be had of F Complimentary Reception at O after the Performance. Person Admitted Free. BENEFIT PERFORMANCE FOR THE AUSPICES OF THE DAY NURSERY BLAUGH'S THEATRE NORTH CHARLES STREET DAY, NOVEMBER 20th, 1914, 8 P. M. Superb Bill of Attractions will be headed by the much-sort-after and popular Young Artists THE JUVENILE TROUBADOURS the Beau Ideal Serenaders, with Mirth, Melody and a Varied Assortment of Novelty Instruments J. THOMAS BUTLER, ELOCUTIONIST Mia, who has no equal in his Classic and Humorous Readings MADAME ANNA HAZLETON LEE Coloratura Soprano Soprano MR. T. HENDERSON KERR Baltimore's Greatest Violin Soloist Society Orchestra. The Whole under the A-splice. Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey Ms. Jennie Ross, President of Day Nursery PRICES, 75c., 50c., 25c. BOXES, $4.50 and $3.75 Tickets to be had of Patrons and Patronesses Temporary Reception at Galilean Fishermen Auditorium Performance. Persons holding 50c and 75c Tickets Free. PROGRESS PROSPERITY PUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS 3rd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT JOHN A. JANETZKE 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 22 and 9th, 10th, 11th and 13th Precincts of the 18th Ward Tuesday, November 3rd, 1914 by Authority of Chles W. Main, Chairman and Treasurer Instructive Sacred Service, Sharp Street Memorial Church, Sunday Night. Nov. 8, 1914, At 8 O'clock Me Troubadours and Mr. T. Henderson Kerr Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey in Charge SILVER OFFERING Naomi Wright, Miss Emma Mitchell. Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor OUND THE WORLD, At Bethel A. M. E. Church Druid Hill Avenue and Lanvale Street Tuesday, November 2nd and 3rd, 1914, At 8 P. M. Admission 10 Cents, Each Evening Hemsley, President Mrs. Mary E. Mason, Secretary Rev. L. S. 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The Whole under the A. Price. Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey Mrs. Jennie Ross, President of Day Nursery SCALE OF PRICES, 75c., 50c., 25c. BOXES, $4.50 and $3.75 Tickets to be had of Patrons and Patronesses Complimentary Reception at Galilean Fishermen Auditorium after the Performance. Persons holding 50c and 75c Tickets Admitted Free. REPUBLICAN C CONG 3rd CONGRESS JOHN A. Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 22 and cinets of the Election Tuesday, Published by Authority of Chles V Inspiring and Instructive Sacred M. E. Church, Sunday Night The Juvenile Troubadours Mr. L. Ellsworth SILVER Committee: Mrs. Naomi Wright, Miss En A TOUR AROUND THE WORLD Druid Hill Avenv Monday and Tuesday, November Admission 10 Cen Mrs. Georgianna Hemsley, President Rev. L. S. REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS 3rd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT JOHN A. JANETZKE Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 22 and 9th, 10th, 11th and 13th Precincts of the 18th Ward Election Tuesday, November 3rd, 1914 Published by Authority of Chles W. 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