The Afro-American

HEAFF AMERICAN LEDGER NEGRO EXCLUSION IN IMMIGRATION BILL KILLED IN THE HOUSE VOL. XXIII. NO. 20 Washington. January 7.—The House yesterday by a vote of 252 to 75 refused to concur with the Senate amendment to the Immigration Bill barring the future entrance to this country of persons of African descent. The fight for the elimination of the clause was led by Congressman Mann, the Republican floor leader; Congressman Martin B. Madden of Illinois; Congressmen J. Hampton Moore and Butler, both of Pennsylvania. Representative Moore, who is a member of the House Immigration Committee, made an impassioned speech against the passage of the amendment. He elicited from Southern supporters of the amendment the fact that any Negro who left the country would be debarred from coming back. Judge Burnett, of Alabama also male a vigorous speech against the Negro exclusion clause. Congressman Talbott, Linthicum and Lewis of Maryland, were recorded as voting in favor of excluding colored immigrants, and Representative Coady cast his vote against that feature of that bill. During the debate it was freely asserted that Senator Reed, of Missouri, who offered the amendment, was actuated by a desire to defeat the entire bill. The Negro exclusion clause frightened many members of Congress who believe that the colored voters in their respective districts would resent by voting against those who favored the amendment. Senator Reed, who offered the amendment, did not vote for the final passage of the Immigration Bill last Saturday. Senator Borah, who is said to be an aspirant for the Republican nomination for President, voted for the clause excluding colored immigrants. $700,000 APPROPRIATED FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES New York, January 7.—The General Education Board has just appropriated over $700,000 to colored schools and colleges in the South. The appropriations to industrial schools includes Hampton Institute, $138,000; Tuskegee Institute, $195,483; Spelman Seminary, Atlanta, $196,913, other institutions, $85,000 total $555,780. The following amounts were given to higher institutions of learning: Morhouse College, Atlanta, $5,000; Atlanta University, $8,000; Lane College, $7,000; Leland University, $2,000; Livingstone College, $12,500; Miles Memorial College, $5,000 Paine College, $5,000; Shaw University $18,000, and Virginia Union University, $11,500, in which other scattering amounts, make a total of $144,000. "AFRO NEWSIES" FEAST About half hundred Afro-American news boys and girls gathered at the Young Women's Christian Association last Monday evening for their annual Christmas treat. They came from all parts of the city north, east, south and west, and after music, and short speeches by Mrs. Hannah Smith and Mr. George B. Murphy, they sat down to a repast of ice cream, cake and other "goodies." They ate their fill of everything and what was left was stuffed into their pockets. Later, under the care of Mr. Daniel H. Murphy they were taken to the Renard "movies," which completed their enjoyment for the evening. Prominent Citizens Go To Washington and Protest Against Washington, January 7.—Protests from all sections of the country have been made to Northern and Western members of both branches of Congress against the clause in the Immigration bill excluding the future entrance into this country of persons of African or Negro descent. The clause prohibiting Negro immigration was offered by Senator Reed, of Missouri, and 21 Republicans and 29 Democratic Senators voted for its insertion in the bill last Saturday. The Immigration Bill passed the House on February 4 last. The Senate debate on the adoption of the Reed amendment revealed many Senators as being opposed to all immigrants not belonging to the white race. John Sharp, Williams, Senator from Mississippi, declared that many of the West Indian Negroes who helped build the Panama Canal would now seek admission. These men, he declared were mostly illiterate and with their ideas of being equal to any other case of men would prove an undesirable element for Southern whites. Senator Smith, of South Carolina, gave the figures of the Immigration Department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914, which showed that out of 8,447 immigrants of African descent that year, that only 1805, or 23.3 per cent, were illiterate. A delegation, composed of Dr. Ernest Lyon, former United State Minister to Liberia; Joseph Johnson former stenographer to ex-Speaker Cannon; Revs. W. A. C. Hughes, W. C. Thompson, C. H. Stepteau and I. N. Ross, waited upon a number of representatives and Senators Wednesday, and protested against the African clause. It was pointed out that there are 10,000,000 colored people in this country and that the few who came from other countries were for the most part educated and thrifty. The rejection of such immigration on the account of race would be, the delegation asserted, a reversal of the prevailing policy of the United States. Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts; Senator Clapp, of Minnesota; Congressmen Madden, Mann and Butler were among those that promised aid in trying to have the objectionable clause eliminated. Among other protests filed were ones from Dr. Booker T. Washington; Dr. F. N. Cardozo, president of the Baltimore branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; W. Monroe Trother, editor of the Boston Guardian; the Washington and Baltimore Baptist Ministerial Unions; the colored citizens of Baltimore; Thomas L. Jones, Prof. Kelly Miller, W. Calvin Chase and the ministers of this city. BIG RECEPTION FOR BELGIAN RELIEF FUND Washington, Jan. 7.—A monster reception is being planned or the fifteenth of this month, to be held in Convention Hall, the proceeds of which will go to the relief fund for the Belgians. A number of people are expected to attend from Baltimore and other points. Leon S. Wormley is chairman of the general committee, and Judge Robert Terrell is chairman of the executive committee. MCGUINN PLEADS FOR SHRINERS Baltimore Attorney Argues For Colored Shriners Before (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 14.—The case of Yarable Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, (white) in which they sought to enjoin Rabban Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, (colored) for using the names; emblems, etc., of the Order, was concluded today after arguments by the counsel on both sides. The case was tried before Judge H. L. Patterson of a North Georgia circuit, and was elaborately argued by W. H. Terrill, J. L. Mason and W. A. Fuller, for the white Temple, and George Gordon, of Atlanta, and Warner T. McGuinn, of Baltimore, for the defenders, the colored Temple, from the point of view of the Georgia statutes as well as from the general principals of equity. The case was held Sub Curi, and a decision will be handed down later. All the judges of the Fulton County Superior Court having disqualified them-elves, it was necessary to go outside of the county in order to secure a judge to sit in the case. Rabban Temple, No. 27, is one of the Temples holding its charter from the Imperial Council, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine, and is one of the 68 Temples of the Order, all of which are colored members. The white Temple sought to prevent them from using the name of the Order and appearing as such in public. The case was tried a couple of months ago before Judge Bell of the Superior Court of Fulton County at Atlanta, and was decided in favor of the colored Temple. On account of the disqualification of Juode Bell, who had relatives who were members of the white Temple, the same case applied to all the judges in Atlanta and it was therefore necessary to go outside of Atlanta to secure a judge to sit in the case. JEWS AND GENTILES TO FIGHT DISCRIMINATION New York. January 7.—Aroused by the prejudice which Hebrews suffer in European countries, leading Jews, with the cooperation of Gentiles, have launched a movement looking toward demanding worldwide emancipation of the Jews from unjust discriminations. The demand will be made after the cessation of the present European war. The declaration made by those interested in the movement follows, in part: "It is felt that the present war is demonstrating more than anythinga demand for the same civic privileges and human rights accorded to his Christian neighbor. At no time during the nearly two thousand years of Israel's exile has there been such critical need and such promising opportunity for solution of the Jewish political problem as there will be under the changed political situation and the altered attitude being engendered by the present European war." ZIONISTS ENTER NEW CHURCH Washington, Jan. 7.—The congregation of John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church has taken possession of the edifice at the corner of 14th and Cochran streets, formerly owned by St. Andrew's P. E. Church. The property is valuable and was purchased sometime ago at a cost of $61,000. SUB COMMITTEE TO HOLD SESSION Old Faces Will Be Missing When Odd Fellows Board of Management Meets Monday Philadelphia, January 8.—The new Sub-committee of Management for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, elected at the session of the Biennial Movable Committee of the Order in Boston last September, will formally take charge of the affairs of the Order Monday, at which time the Sub-committee regularly meets in semi-annual session. The Sub-committee will be in session for five days. The incoming regime is entirely composed of the friends of Edward H. Morris, who was reelected grand master of the Order by a decisive majority over Henry Lincoln Johnson. Among those whose faces will be missing during the next two years will be Henry Lincoln Johnson, who retires a deputy grand master; Ben. J. Davis, who was chief justice of the abolished supreme court of the order; W. L. Houston and William R. Morris, associate justices; Harry S. Cummins, attorney general of the order; John Noel, of Montgomery, W. Va.; W. T. Francis, of St. Paul, Minn., and C. A. Howze, of Birmingham, Ala. The new Sub-committee of Management follows: Edward H. Morris, grand master; Julius C. Johnson, Baltimore, deputy grand master; W. David Brown, New York city, grand treasurer; James F. Needham, Philadelphia, grand secretary; Dr. I. L. Robertts, Boston; A. T. Shirley, Virignia; James H. Johnson, Salisbury, N. C.; George H. Mays, Jacksonville, Fla., grand directors; Thomas J. Green, Columbia, S. C.; Rev. W. H. Mixon, Selma, Ala., and J. H. Miller, New Jersey, grand auditors. POLITICAL HAPPENINGS AT NATION'S CAPITAL Washington, Jan. 7.—Gabe E. Parker has resigned as Register of the Treasury after fifteen months service, and has been named as superintendent of the five civilized tribes of Indians, at a salary of $5,000. No intimation is given as to who will succeed him as Register although several colored Democrats are said to have "hopes." The proposed transfer of certain properties of King Theological Hall to Howard University, is delayed because for the striking off of the calendar the bill providing for the same, owing to objections raised by Representative Sisson, of Mississippi, when the matter came before the House for action under the "unanimous consent" program. It will now have to be considered on the "District Day." An act of Congress is necessary to legalize the transfer proposed. A snug berth in one of the Departments is said to be in store for Adam E. Patterson, who last year asked President Wilson to withdraw his nomination to be Register of the Treasury. The office of the Recorder of Deeds, which was held by Henry Lincoln Johnson, is still vacant. Senator Lane, of Oregon, has introduced an amendment to the Post Office Appropriation Bill, providing that $200,000, due the estate of Deceased colored soldiers, sailors and marines of the Civil War, now in the treasury, be used to build a National Home for aged and infirm colored people and working girls. The money to be expended under the supervision of the Postmaster General. PRICE THREE CENTS This is your last chance, help now. The people of Baltimore on the night of January first, observed the Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at John Wesley M. E. Church, Dr. Ernets Lyon, Pastor. The church was crowded beyond its capacity. It was elaborately decorated with the photographs of President Abraham Lincoln and of the abolitionists, who had distinguished themselves in the fight for freedom. Twenty-five ministers of the city were seated on the platform. Winfield Thomas acted as master of ceremonies, and introduced Dr. F. N. Cardoza, president of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P., who presided. The address was delivered by the Hon. Giles B. Jackson, of Richmond, Va. The Boy's Brigade of John Wesley Church formed an escort. Mrs. Mary B. Adams read the Emancipation Proclamation and Prof. Howard M. Gross and Mr. Cornelius Wicks recited the Colored Soldier. Among the many interesting features of the occasion was a company of 150 persons, clad in costumes of the past, representing various avocations illustrative of the condition in which the news of freedom reached their ancestors, with banners in their hands, marching under the calcium light singing patriotic and other jubilee songs common to those early times. Dr. J. E. Churchman, of Orange, N. J., was among the speakers. Rev. J. E. Mitchell, of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Rachel Tucker's quartet and the choir of John Wesley church rendered patriotic music for the occasion. It was a great affair and will live long in the memory of the people. APPEAL FOR POOR FAMILY UNNOTIGED Scant Recognition To Appeal for Poor Family—Only A Few Willing to Help On December 19th, we published an article giving the readers of this paper an opportunity to help a deserving family. The amount of money we have received up to the present is so small that we are almost ashamed to report it. A widow and three children, the father having died from Bright's disease, and the mother, suffering from an arrested case of tuberculosis and unable to do more than care for her home, while all the time exposing her children to the same almost fatal disease, and the three children unable to help, is truly a case that ought to have brought a prompt response, but it has not, and as we have said above we are almost ashamed to send the amount we have received to the suffering family, which is now being helped by those of the opposite race. Now we are going to give you just one chance more, and this will close this appeal. Next Saturday we shall send our check to the Federated Charities for the amount we have on hand, will you make this amount worth sending? It is up to you. You know we have a habit of putting things off; do not delay and think you can help almost any old time. We are now putting it up to you and we are asking what are you going to do about it? Before reported $16.00 Evans Fernandis, Jr. 2.00 Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hardy. $1.00 LARGE AUDIENCE AT EMAN- CIPATION CELEBRATION SEGREGATION CASE IN COURT Attempt Will Be Made To Have Court Make Decisive Ruling on Residential Segregation Injunction proceedings against the Mayor and City Council, the Board of Police Commissioners, the Marshal of Police and Captain George G. Henry, of the Northwestern Police District, against enforcing the provisions of the segregation law were filed by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, of Washington, in the United States Court Friday morning. Judge Rose signed an order requiring the defendants to show cause why the injunction should not be granted. The injunction proceedings are the result of the refusal of the police to allow a Hebrew to occupy the store and dwelling at 1929 Etting street, which had been leased to him by the owner, Rev. Dr. Hughes. The plaintiff alleges that the segregation law contemplates the denial of the right one to use his property as he sees fit and the provisions of the law" are unjust, unreasonable, oppressive, burdensome, arbitrary and unnecessary to the public welfare; that is a violation of the right of contract and a restraint upon the complainant's right to contract, and that it is an unwarranted interference with his vested rights. The authority of the Mayor and City Council to pass such an ordinance is questioned and the contention made that the operation and enforcement of the of the law oppresses "citizens of African descent" and "discriminates against them in their property rights, restricts them unduly and prohibits them from the use and enjoyment of their own property, which is a denial of equal protection of the law." The action may bring squarely before the federal courts the validity of race segregation laws and will settle once for all the question of a man's right to occupy or otherwise use property which he may own. Cornelius C Fitzgerald, W. Ashbie Hawkins and W. C. McCard are the attorneys for Dr. Hughes. WHITE SUFFRAGIST LEAVES LARGE FORTUNE TO HER FORMER PUPIL Red Wing, Minn., Jan. 7.—By the will of Mrs. Julia B. Nelson, a national figure in the cause of woman suffrage and temperance, Prof. William H. Richards, librarian and instructor in international law, of the Howard Law School, Washington, becomes heir to a fortune, the bulk of which is estimated to be worth $20,000. Following the Civil War Mrs. Nelson met and became interested in young Richards, then a bright little lad of unusual promise, and educated him. Mrs. Nelson's unique will says: "I bequeath to my former pupil"—after her sister and niece have been provided for and bequests of $200 each have been made to two suffrage associations—"all the rest and residue to William Richards, who has cheered my lonely life with sympathy and affection as a son should render his mother." The news reached Prof. Richards of the serious nature of Mrs. Nelson's illness and he started for her home, at once. He attended the funeral and the will was later made public. Prof. Richards is one of the country's best posted layers and is withal a scholarly bachelor. At one time he served as mayor of Mason City; Tenn., and FRONT LINE WORK FOR THE MASSES Some Good Results Obtained In North Carolina. INFLUENCE OF THE LEADERS Number of Persons Interested in Improving Conditions In Rural District During the Past Year Is Encouraging—How Professor Wesley Jones Worked His Way to Prominence. Burgaw, N. C.-The number of men and women of the race in this section of the state who are doing real constructive work among our people in the rural districts, towns and villages increases from year to year. They are persons of Christian character and influence who make great sacrifice of time, talent and such means as they have to assist the more unfortunate among them to better their condition. During the past year much has been accomplished in this direction through the various organizations and by the personal efforts of individuals who are doing real front line work among the masses. Among the leaders in such constructive work is Professor Wesley Jones of this town. Although Mr. Jones is modest and very unassuming, he is one of the prominent factors in the grand lodge of Free and Ancient Accepted Masons of the jurisdiction of North Carolina. He is widely known in fraternal and religious circles and bears the esteem and respect of all classes in his home town and in the rural districts adjacent to targaw. Adverse circumstances have made many men like Professor Jones become pillars in the civic, economic, educational and religious movements of our people in the south. In New Han- [Name] PROFESSOR WESLEY JONES. over county, where Professor Jones was born, there is a large number of successful farmers and business men who had to struggle at an early age because of the death of one or both parents and who were trained by a godparent like the one who inspired Professor Jones by her life to the extent that he was converted at the age of seven and eventually has become one of the leading laymen among the Baptist denominations of this state. For seventeen years he held the position of church clerk and gained the unique distinction of being a zealous worker in the Sunday school, having missed only one Sunday in attendance in twenty years. Like this interesting character, many of our progressive men had to educate and support five or more sisters and a widowed mother. This is a fine tribute to the class of Afro-Americans who are opening up larger opportunities for our young people. With these responsibilities upon him young Mr. Jones finally entered Whitlin Normal school at Lumberton, N. C., and each year when he returned home from this institution he succeeded in getting a higher grade teacher's certificate until he held a first grade one, and yet he pursued his studies with his characteristician and taught school for twenty-four years and inspired hundreds of young men and women who have purchased fertile farms and built comfortable homes for themselves. He owns three of the leading business brick buildings in this town and has a pressing establishment with steam cleaning and pressing machines, and a well appointed barber shop, and he also conducts a restaurant. He has a large farm and 164 acres of fine forest land. Professor Jones is a strong supporter of the Burgaw Normal and Industrial school here and is financial agent of the Northeast Cape Fear Baptist Sunday school convention, which is an effective agency at work for the uplift of the race. Owing to her exceptional qualities and business tact the influential wife of Professor Jones has been quite a factor in his useful career, and these two persons are doing much in helping the young Afro-American to find his opportunities by thrift and industry. HISTORICAL BOOK AT WILBERFORCE Bears Names of Early Donors to the School. FOUND BY MRS. ELIZA TAYLOR Rich Trophy Which Tells How the Rev. Mansfield French Strugged to Secure Educational, Advantages For the Colored People Is Valued Very Highly by President Scarborough. Wilberforce, O. — President W. S. Scarborough of Wilberforce university has recently become the pleased recipient of the first subscription book used in the interest of Wilberforce university nearly sixty years ago. Its preface reads, "Subscriptions to purchase Tawawa Springs for an Ohio African university." It was sent him by Mrs. Eliza M. French Taylor of South Orange, N. J., the daughter of Rev. Mansfield French, president of Xenia Female college in the early fifties of the last century. Mrs. Taylor was also a teacher there, and her recollections of her father and the beginning of the work for Wilberforce are not only of great interest, but of historical value, to the school named after the famous English philanthropist and abolitionist. At that day, when "many people were much displeased at the presence of the school," the most sanguine supporters of the project could not have imagined the institution which has reached such splendid proportions and recently developed so rapidly under the judicious and vigorous administration of its present president, whose five years of management have placed it in the forefront of Negro schools. These subscriptions go back to July, 1850, when Rev. Mr. French set out to plead the cause of Negro education. The little school which Bishop Payne some ninety years before had been instrumental in getting the A. M. E. church to establish for this purpose near Columbus was showing already the awakening of the race to the same end. By mere chance Tawawa Springs was chosen for this school. The summer resort which had been established at the old Shawnee Indian springs, Tawawa—"Sweet Water"—had failed for the want of sufficient attraction. It was shut up with all the fine furnishings still there when a chance ride by the property with his wife caused Rev. Mausfield French to exclaim, "What a grand place for a school for colored people!" an idea that could only have entered the head of a Birney abolitionist. As his daughter says, "the idea once formed, persisted, and he soon set about its accomplishment." The subscription book, with its well worn binding and with the old padlock upon its edges still, speaks eloquently of the effort put forth. Rev. Mr. French traveled on his mission all through the west of that day where the Methodist church held conferences and also through New York, Pennsylvania and New England. The hundreds of pages hold subscriptions from 25 cents to thousands of dollars, long lists telling of "deep sympathy, self denial and great generosity." Among those whose faith was backed by generous gifts Chief Justice Chase's name is found, and again and again that of "Lee Claitin" dots the pages (when needs must have pressed sorely) with sums opposite from fifty to thousands of dollars—$10,000 in all. Who was he? No less a personage than the revered father of former Governor William Claitin of Massachusetts. With Mrs. Taylor, one can say, "It makes my heart burn when I see these lists". Wilberfore has many friends. It is due this first tireless worker—Rev. Mansfield French—whose name so frequently occurs in Bishop Payne's diaries of the period, to say that he was really the motive power of this project which was carried on under the auspices of the Methodist church and to add that "before his evident purity of motive, his ardent devotion, sound reasoning and his appeal to the most devout and human in every soul he saw hearts melt, pocketbooks emptied, the victory won." Mansfield French worked for the slaves and the freed men all through the civil war. He took down to Port Royal the first company of teachers from Boston. He was made "superintendent of missions and marriage relations" by the government. He helped to organize the first colored regiment, drew up the first draft of the freedmen's bureau bill, was sent twenty-seven times to Washington with private dispatches and was accorded immediate access to President Lincoln at all times. General Clinton B. Fisk said at his funeral in 1876 that President Lincoln told him that all the advisers he had in the darkest days of the war he had none he valued more than Mansfield French. Educators Meet at Union University. The ninth annual conference of the principals of the high schools, academies and graded public schools of Virginia was held at the Virginia Union university, in Richmond, Va., Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 30 and 31, 1914. The leading topics discussed were "The Standardizing of Our Schools" and "The Ideal Secondary School." Uniformity in names of schools, courses, length of recitation periods and character of work also received the attention of the conference. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER TRUE REFORMERS' NEW PRESIDENT Thrifty Virginia Order Elects Rev. S. S. Morris. MAN GF WIDE EXPERIENCE Interesting Career of Brilliant Young Clargyman Who Has Done Creditable Work In Many Fields of Labor. Well Known In Secret Societies as a Zealous and Safe Leader. Richmond, Va.-The recent turn in the affairs of the grand fountain, United Order of True Reformers, resulting in Grand Worthy Master Floyd Ross' dissecure and suspension from his office by the board of directors of the organization, has brought before the country a young man eminently fitted to guide this fraternity on to unprecedented success. The matters that have made the organization the cynosure of the eyes of those interested in its remarkable D. REV. S. S. MORRIS, B. D. effort to rehabilitate itself are quite vital, but not of such import as to hinder it in its work for the future. Such capable and trustworthy men as Grand Worthy Treasurer Dr. William Smith and Grand Worthy Secretary Maurice Rousselet, who have proved their ability, have the confidence of every Afro-American who believes in "native ideals," and the other prominent people composing the present board of directors will certainly gain the approbation of the fraternity and the friends of some in every section of the country in electing Rev. S. S. Morris, A. B., B. D., of this city as the chief executive of the order. The new grand worthy master was born in Portsmouth, Va., and is well known throughout this section of the Old Dominion. His mother, Mrs. Lucinda Morris, was a Sunday school teacher for nearly fifty years in the Emanuel A. M. E. church at Portsmouth, Va., and the Christian environment of Dr. Morris was such that he was converted at the age of fourteen years and became an energetic worker as a Sunday school teacher and president of Allen C. E. league. He received his elementary education in the public schools of Norfolk county, Va.; Providence, R. L., and Washington. He was licensed as a local preacher in 1890 and joined the Virginia conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church in April, 1901. He was later transferred to the Atlanta (Ga.) conference in December, 1901, and received his first appointment as pastor of West End A. M. E. church. Atlanta. He exhibited such fine ability at the West End church that he was appointed to the Thomasville church, in Fulton county, in 1903, and the following year he was made superintendent of the industrial department of Morris Brown college. Atlanta. In June, 1905, Rev. Mr. Morris returned to Virginia as pastor of Tanner's Creek circuit, Norfolk county. Dr. Morris is now serving his fourth year as pastor of the historic Third Street A. M. E. church, this city. He has remodeled this church at a cost of $15,000 and during his administration has added 150 to the membership. He is recognized in this city as a born leader and is foremost in any movement making for the betterment of conditions among our people. He has done a remarkable work as president of the Civic league here. In fraternal circles his advice on important matters is most always sought. He is a member of the grand lodge of Masons of Virginia and chapelin of the Second regiment uniform rank of Knights of Pythias. He was formerly a member of the board of directors of the fraternity of which he is now the head. Wherever he pastors he encourages and stimulates literary endeavors among the people. He is now secretary of the Social Study club of Richmond, which is a credit to the Afro-Americans of Richmond interested in the advancement of the race. It is the consensus of opinion among the betterness of both races in this section of Virginia that he will put the True Reformers back on the right track. His knowledge of conducting large organizations was evidenced at the general conference of his church when it met at Kansas City, Mo., and again as one of the trustees of Kettrell college, North Carolina. Lesson II.—First Quarter, For Jan. 10, 1915. Text of the Lesson, Judg. iv, 4-16. Memory Verses, 14, 13—Golden Text, Ps. xxxiv, 17—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The one great aim of God in His word is that we may know Him and let Him through us make Him known to others, those who will not read His word being able to read of Him in our lives. For that end He chose Israel and brought them unto Himself that they might be unto Him a kingdom of priests, ministering unto Him and finding in Him their inheritance (Ex. xix. 4:6; H Sam. vii. 23; Ps. cxvii. 20). The end of the story, after centuries of failure on man's part, will be that Israel shall know Him as never before, and all nations shall know Him through Israel (Ezek. xxxvii, 21, 22, 28; xxxix, 7, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29; xliii, 7; Jer. iii. 17). In all the past history of the world since Adam sinned, whether before the call of Abram or since the birth of Israel as a nation or during the present age of gathering a people for His name from all nations, those who have known Him have been comparatively few, the vast majority doing what seemed right in their own eyes, which is always evil in the eyes of the Lord (Judg. iii. 7, 12; iv. 1; xvii. 6; xxl. 20). The Lord is always looking over the whole earth to find any one who is whole hearted for Him, who will walk before Him and be sincere, as He exorted Abram to do (I. Chron. xvi, 9: Gen. xvii, 1. To that end He is ever proving His people to see if they will turn to Him alone or to their own thoughts and ways (Deut. viii, 2, 3, 16: Judg. ii, 22; iii, 1; iii, 4; Isa. iv, 8, 9), and His cry ever is, "Oh, that my people had hearkened unto me and Israel had walked in my ways!" (Ps. lxxxi, 13.) So full of compassion is He that when people are in trouble because of their sin if they turn to Him with the whole heart He hears them and sends deliverance (Judg. ii, 16; iii, 9, 15, 31). The rest which He gave Israel from time to time (chapter iii, 11, 30) might have been theirs all the time if they had not turned to their own ways. Our lesson today shows us the Lord delivering by the hand of a woman, Deborah, the prophetess, and also using another woman who feared God more than man and preferred to stand with God at any cost, Jael, the wife of Heber, the Kenite (chapter iv, 4. 5, 17, 21). Let the sisters note for their encouragement the stories of Huldah, the prophetess; Priscilla, the teacher; the daughters of Philip, the host of women who publish the word of God and those women laborers in the gospel whose names are in the book of life (II Kings xxii, 14; Acts xviii, 20; xxi, 8. 0; Ps. Ixvill, 11, R. V.; Phil. iv, 3). Let the brethren be better believers than Barak, who said that he would not go unless Deborah went with him (verses 8, 9). Yet Barak is mentioned among the men of faith in Heb. xl. Oh, how great is the grace of God, which uses such weak ones as we are and gives us credit for what He Himself does in and through us! Note in lesson, verses 7, 14, 15, 23, that it was the Lord's victory and deliverance, and so they sang of it in chapter v, 2, 3. There was just one thing that Israel did that was worth mentioning—they willingly offered themselves (verses 2, 9), and this reminds us of I Chron. xxix, 9, 17; II Chron. xvll, 16; II Cor. viii, 12; Ex. xxv, 2; xxxv, 29, and of the question in I Chron. xxix, 5. There were some who came not at all to help, and a curse was pronounced upon them (verse 23). What about the many professing Christians today who do nothing whatever to help deliver the oppressed from the power of the enemy? May there be great searchings of heart (verses 15, 10) and a readiness to say, "Thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my Lord the king shall appoint." "For any manner of service * * * wholly at thy commandment" (II Sam. xv, 15; I Chron. xxiii, 21). Some jeopardized their lives unto the death, as did three of David's mighty men and as we are commanded to do (verse 18; II Sam. xxiii, 17; Rev. ii, 10). The saying in chapter v. 12, "Lead thy captivity captive," makes us think of Ps. lxviii. 18; Eph. iv, 8, and of Him of whom all deliveries were the fairest foreshadowings. The desire that those who love Him should be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might (31) makes us think of the great morning of victory, when He shall finally deliver Israel, make wars to cease and the righteous shall shine forth as the sun (11 Sam. xxiii. 3, 4; Ps. xlvi, 5, margin; Mal. iv, 2; Matt. xiii, 43). Then shall all the enemies of the Lord perish and the kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ, and there shall be rest everywhere (Ps. cii. 15, 16; clv. 35; Rev. xi, 15, 18; xix, 1-6). Our Lord is still calling for followers, for such as will love Him more than all others, or even their own lives. He is saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" and He will gladly welcome all who willingly say: "Here am I. Send me!" (Isa. vl, 5). The present European conflict will probably lead to the recognition of Israel as a nation. We are seemingly at the beginning of the end of the times of the gentiles. To the Friends and Patrons of the late ALEX. HEMSLEY Funeral Director and Embalmer I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE: 578 W. BIDDLE ST. 'Phone Mt Vernon 2578 Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite, courteous and expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions. Open day and night. JOHN H. T. 142 W. HILL ST. THE UP-TO-DATE U. Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals date., from his own stables at the most re- come to see him, South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5438 FELIX B. P. 102 E. Mulberry St. FUNERAL DI C. & P. PH No Branches. Not Connected. A reward will be offered for sons doing business un- Felix B. Py Phone, Mt. Vernon T. G. MARS —DEALER I. Groceries & Provisions ...and Poul 535 Dolphin St. Robert A. ...Baltimore's Leading 506 ROGER Expert Embalming, Courteous Atten- Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages Both Phone. MME. M. A. H. Beautifying Parlor and Sca- lp Treatment. Facial Massage. Manicu- Combings Made Up. My School is Open for th H. TOADVIN..... V. HILL STREET, O-DATE UNDERTAKER for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. ties for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, but the most reasonable rates. You need not me to see him, just call Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, ate., from his own stables at the most reasonable le rates. You need not come to see him, just call X B. PYE, Sr. Yry St. Nr. Calvert. RAL DIRECTOR::: E. & P. PHONE Connected with any other firm offered for the detection of per-business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. e. Mt. Vernon 3603 MARSHALL, —DEALER IN— Provisions, Butter, & Eggs and Poultry... Baltimore, Md. Art A. Elliott Leading Undertaker... ROGERS AVE. Surteous Attendants, Shipping Funeral Fire Carriages for hire for all occasions. Day or Night. A. HUNTER'S Or and School of Instruction AVENUE Pohne Mad. 4640-Y growing prematurely gray, come and see us message. Manicuring. Straightening a Special is Open for the above work. Diplomas Awarde No Branches. Not Connected with any other fire A reward will be offered for the detectionof persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funeral Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. MME. M. A. HUNTER'S Beautifying Parlor and School of Instruction 1324 DRUID HILL AVENUE Pohne Mad. 4640-Y If you are losing your hair or growing prematurely gray, come and see us. Scalp Treatment. Facial Massage. Manicuring. Straightening a Specialty Combings Made. My School is Open for the above work. Diplomas Awarded Singer Sewing Machines R. H. BUTLER Is ready to supply you with any make of the five types of Singer machines on the small monthly payments of $2.00, $1.60 or even $1.00 if necessary. Without contradiction our terms have been less than anywhere in the city, and this year we are making a better offer. To anyone buying one of our five types Singer Machines making a first payment of $5.00 a new Singer hand machine for the girls absolutely FREE. In regard to machines you should own one. We endeavor to treat every one right and just. If anything from our store does not prove satisfactory, see us first. There will be a charges to you. in the city, and this year we are making buying one of our five types Singer Ma- of $5.00 a new Singer hand machine for In regard to machines you should own one. We just. If anything from on store does not prove a charges to you. R. H. BUTLER, 1214 DRUIT The Best Equipped Repair Shop Uptown WE are making a better offer. To anyone types Singer Machines making a first payment and machine for the girls absolutely FREE. should own one. We endeavor to treat every one right and store does not prove satisfactory, see us first. There will be ER. 1211 DRUID HILL AVENUE Shop Uprown Phone Madison 4984-Y RTISING spells SUCCESS Judicious ADVERTISING spellIs SUCCESS SEWING MACHINE [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit] 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. : Happenings In the State of Maryland: LONG GREEN HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger Long Green, Md., Jan. 7.—Sunday was Communion day at Mr Zion A. M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Winder entertained Miss Lottie Murray, of Baltimore on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Mary Anderson is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Harvey. Mr. and Mrs. John Gwynn and Mrs. Margaret Gwynn spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Cohen of Harford county. Mrs. Maggie Levere, who has been very sick was able to be out Sunday for the first time within three months. Mrs. L. L. J. Pennington spent Sunday with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson of Cockeysville. Mr. James Hawkins and Mrs. Maria Gassoway are on the sick list. NEWS FROM FREDERICK (Special to Atra-American League Frederick, Md., Jan. 7.—Mr. and Mrs. Martin Swann, entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Paul Delihardie of New Castle, Pa; Mrs. Georgia Mudock, Baltimore; Mr. Lewis Costlev, Washington; Dr. C. S. Brooks and Mrs. John Henderson. Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols fractured her left arm by falling on the ice. Dr. Charles S. Brooks rendered surgical treatment. Mr. Wesley Henderson has been very-sick. Miss Catherine Bruce.Miss Edith Gray and Mr. Charles Alston, students at Storner College, W Va., have returned to their school. Mr. Samuel Dixon, Sr., of Hagerstown, visited friends during the holidays. Mrs. Amanda Probee has returned from Boston, Mass. The Mother's Club has been busy looking after the poor, giving baskets of food, fuel, etc. Mrs. Ida M. Cornick is president. Mr. Paul Diggs has returned to Temple University, Philadelphia Mme. Marion Harris and company gave a highly appreciated entertainment at Nazarite Hall Wednesday night. Miss Lena Beander, of Washington, is visiting her parents. The King and Queen rally Sunday was a grand success. Mr. Ignatius Snowden was King and Miss Enine Wansell Queen. POCOMONE BRIEFS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Md., Jan 7.—Mrs. Ester Coston and two grand children, spent Sunday as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Waters, of Snow Hill, Md. Miss Beulah Quinn was the guest of her sister at Cape Charles, Va. Miss Roberts, of Sharptown, Md., was the guest at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Bond. Miss Katie Ogden was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Archer of Stockton, Md. Mrs. Mary H. Hargis and son Frank were guests of Mrs. Minnie Adylotte, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Prof. Stephen Dix and sister left Monday to take up their duties at Princess Anne Academy. Mrs. Mary Webb is on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Lovie Henry. Miss Antoinette Henry spent the holidays here. The Pocomoke Minstrels gave a show in Laurel, Del., on Monday night. Prof and Mrs. Stephen H. Long entertained at dinner on Sunday afternoon a few of their many friends. The dining room was beautifully decorated and the table was laden with every thing that would make hunger flee. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Noah W. 'Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. Enooh D. Tull and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Gunby.* Mr. Stanley James spent the holidays in Baltimore.* Mr. Norvel H. Coston who has been ill, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Gunby gave a luncheon on Thursday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Tindley Dix, of Philadelphia; Prof. Stephen H. Dix and Miss Etta Dix. Miss Lucile Sneed and Mr. Hayward Sturgis, of Exmore, Va., who were married on last Tuesday. The happy couple spent part of their honeymoon at the home of Mrs. Eather Coston. An old folks' concert was given at Mt. Zion Church under the direction of Mr. Stephen Bailey last Wednesday night. Morris Smith has returned to his home in Norfolk after spending two months with his mother. Mrs. Mahalla Manuel. BERKLEY WAFTINGS Pursued to The Afro-American Ladies Perkley, Md., Jan. 7.—Sunday was Communion day at Hosanna Church. The watch meeting service was largely attended. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cain, of Joppa Md., spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Harriet Cain. Miss Alice Hill, of Germantown, Pa., visited Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jamison last week. Miss Benzena Wilson has returned home after spending some time in Centerville, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Aleade Roberts of Baltimore, visited Mr. and Mrs. Hazzard Presberry last week. Mrs. Edward Blake, of Berkley is visiting relatives in Towson. Misses Viola Norton, Jessie Johnson and Ella Kennard, teachers, returned to their communities Sunday afternoon so as to be on hand for school work Monday morning. Mr. Nelson Butler, of Philadelphia is visiting his uncle, Mr. Elisha Webster. DENTON JOTTINGS Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Denton, Md. Jan. 7.—Union revival services are in progress at John Wesley M. E. and Bethel A. M. E. Churches. Several have been converted. Miss Loretta Seaton paid a flying visit here last week. Miss Ida Clark has returne to her home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Alverta Wayman, formerly of Ridgley, Md., has moved here. Miss Bertha Darkins, of Baltimore, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robb Fountain. Mr. W. W. Corsey has returned from Easton, where he has been visiting his sister, Mrs. A. Miller. Rev. Fields, of Kent Island, preached at John Wesley M. E. Church on Wednesday and Rev. Norman Brown, of Virginia, preached at Bethel Church Thursday night. TRAPPE ITEMS Special to The Afro-American Ledger Trappe, Md., Jan. 7.—The Sunday school gave an exhibition Wednesday night, conducted by Mrs. M.C. Potts. Old Santa Claus was there with many presents for old and young. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Greene and son of Oxford, were the guests of her mother Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. C.A. Norwood and son was the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Landmon at dinner Sunday. Mr. Elmer Hawkins and Miss Florence Smith were quietly married Saturday evening. Miss Ella Smith has returned home after spending three weeks in Camden, N. J. Master Preston Fountain spent the holidays with his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith. Mr. Douglas Freeman, of Baltimore, is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garrison Freeman, Sr. Mrs. Sadie Landmon and Mr. Charles Woolford are still on the sick list. Mr. Moses Banks spent the holidays in Annapolis, as the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Hicks. STILL POND JOTTINGS Special to The Afro-Americas Leaguer. Still Pond, Md., Jan. 7.—Rev. Waters preached an interesting sermon at Fountain last Sunday. Revival services started Sunday night. The Christmas fair closed Saturday night. An interesting concert was rendered at the church last Wednesday night, under the leadership of Rev. G. D. Waters. The children enjoyed the treat that old Santa Claus had the superintendent, Mr. Willis Hachett give them. A wedding of interest took place at Fountain Church last Thursday being that of Miss Mazie O. Mann and Garnette Brown, of Crisfield, Md. The bride is one of the most popular girls of the younger set. The reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steward Dorsey. Following the reception they went to Crisfield, Md., where they will make their home. Miss Edna Waters, of Princess Anne Academy and Miss Mary Riley of Georgetown have been the guests of Miss Myrtle Hackett. Miss Emiley Hackett, Mr. Samuel Tillerson and Mr. Richard Chambers are still on the sick list. The Junior league president, Mr. Hester Tiller; the assistant, Miss Ollie Wallace are putting forth THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER every effort to make the league a success in 1915. Miss Mary Lizzie Jackson will spend the winter, with her parents, also Misses Annie and Rosie Peaker. CONOWINGO NOTES Special to The Afro-American Ledger Conowingo, Md., January 7 — Sunday was Communion day Rev. Banks preached. Sunday school was well attended. Prof. Berry, teacher at Wilberforce, Ohio, visited his parents last week. Mrs. Charlotte Hall has returned home after a month's stay in Philadelphia. Miss Bertha Robinson, of Boston, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Berry. Miss Hattie J. Hindman, of Elkton, paid a flying visit to friends in Conowingo. Mr. Harvey Berry spent a few days with his parents. Miss Cassie Henderson visited her mother New Years day. Miss Gertrude Berry is home spending a few weeks with her parents. HAGERSTGWN HAPPENINGS Served to The Afro-American Ledger. Hagerstown, Md., January 7.—The Ministerial Alliance of Hagerstown and vicinity which was organized several weeks ago, inaugurated a "go to church" movement Sunday among the colored churches. Special efforts were made to reach all the people and the ministers divided the city among themselves in districts, and visited practically every home and held religious services, urging each person to attend some church. They were assisted by a local committee from each church. A big religious mass meeting was held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church at a o'clock. Rev. S. S. Springs preaching to a densely-packed church. Each pastor in turn spoke after the sermon, the service closed with the greatest spiritual demonstration ever witnessed in Hagerstown. The Alliance was organized with Rev. David Johnson as president, Rev. J. C. Newman, vice president; Rev. F. C. Cothran, secretary; Rev. H. A. Johnson, treasurer and Rev. S. S. Springs, chairman of committee on topics. Other members are Rev. Edward Moore, Rev. W. E. Harris and Mr. J. W. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Wise entertained a few friends at their home on North St. New Year's eve in honor of the Misses Rebecca and Junetta Walker Mary Course and Erminie Wansell, of Frederick, Md. Mrs. Verbie Brooks presided at the piano, Those present included: Misses Etta Wise, Gertrude J hinson, Contilena Cross, Messrs. Baer, Turner and Goens, Mr. and Mrs. Lennard Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barnum celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary New Years's eve. Mr. Robert Mackey, who has been very ill, is convalescent. Mrs. Eliza Jackson, of Carlisle, Pa., is visiting her parents. Mrs. Mary R. Williams fell on the ice recently and fractured her arm. QUAKER BOTTOM JOTTINGS Special to the Atro-American League Quaker Bottom, Md., January 7.—Rev. D. G. Hill, presiding elder of the Baltimore district, conducted quarterly conference at Hosanna A. M. E. Church Sunday. He also preached and received 13 converts into the church.2 Rev. P. O. Bundick preached a special sermon to Stevens Lodge of Masons Sunday night. Mrs. Rosetta Brown, died last Saturday. She leaves five children. CLOSING OF SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR. A successful bazar closed at Wayman Memorial A. M. E Church, Carroll street, Monday night. It was held under the auspices of the Blue Ribbon Club with Prof. and Mrs. Charles Stewart in charge. BAPTISTS HOLD MOCK SESSION. A mock session of the Colored Baptist State Convention was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church this week. Mrs. Bettie Holmes was moderator. The annual Christmas cantata and treat for the Sunday school was held Christmas night George Carter was in charge. Rev. John W. Jones is pastor of the Church. Afro-American Business Directory W. A. Jones' Tonsorial Parlor Successor to,W.H.Moss ...1423 Pennsylvania 'Avenue.. Professional Buff Hair Cutter Children's Hair Cutting House Painter 1932 DRUID HILL AVENUE GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1216 FENNEN AVENUE Opp. N. W. Police Station Shoe Repairing While You Wait My work has no equal. My prices can't be heat WIL. T. LAYTON EXPRESS FOR HIRE 800 LANVALE STREET Baggage called for and delivered to al- parts of City and R.R. 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Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN GO MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BALTIMORE, JAN. 9, 1915 Baltimore needs a get-to-gether movement among its colored citizens. It would be a good thing if the "Billy" Sundays could be multiplied so that we might have one for every community. It is reported that Druid Hill avenue is to be speedily paved in order to assist the present councilman in his fight for reelection next spring. We think that thoroughfare needs paving on its own account regardless of councilmen on any one else. Fifty-two persons lynched by mobs in the past year in this country. Just think of it. And this a so-called Christian country too. It is almost inconceivable that murders such as this can go on year after year and not a single person punished for it, and not only this but passing notice is given to the most brutal of them. Think of men and women burned at the stake in a civilized community. It is almost past comprehension and some of them for the most trifling crimes or supposed crimes. One man was actually lynched for being under the house of another man and another for stealing a pair of shoes. One woman traveled twenty miles to see a lynching as if it were a theatrical performance. And all of this in a supposed civilized country where the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ is preached from pulpits on almost every corner. If there was ever a race constantly harrassed by adverse legislation more than the colored people of this country, history has not recorded it in municipalities, legislatures and in the halls of Congress, to say nothing of the side stepping and adverse decisions of the Courts, the thing is constantly going on. Not satisfied with a late adverse decision of the Supreme Court, Congress now attempts to put all colored people not living in the United States in the same catagory with criminals and other undesireables by allowing them to immigrate to this country like other peoples and under the same conditions as our persons. It is a shame and it needs to say the least. Just what governs these Southerners have up their sleeves we are not prepared to say, and the worst of it all is there were a number of so-called Republicans who voted for the bill along with the Democrats. We shall endeavor to get the names of these men and publish them so that they will be noted for the future when they may come up for some other office. THANK GOD FOR WILSON The above expression was the campaign slogan of the Democrats in the election last fall. Twenty-five years hence, the race will revert to these present times, and exclaim in all sincerity, "Thank God For Wilson." We never really appreciate the danger when we are passing over a bridge ready to topple over. But, when we have gotten entirely over, and the bridge comes down with a mighty crash, our joy in making our escape is simply indescribable. The best white men of the South for so long a time in the past, have been preclaiming to the world that they were our best friends, and that if given an opportunity they would not only do justice to us, but "solve" the problem to the satisfaction of all concerned. It was most expedient that such should have a fair opportunity to make manifest their real feelings and attitude with respect to the Colored race. The very best Southern sentiment has now, at last, been given the opportunity which it sought. There can hardly be the least doubt but that President Wilson, in his own personality, as well as the representative white men of the South he has chosen to assist him in running the National government, represent the very highest expression of capability and fairness, of the South, toward the colored race. The result in a few words is, they have been weighed in the balances and have been found wanting. Not only ourselves, but the country as a whole, seem absolutely convinced, that, whatever may be thought of individuals, and groups of Southern white people, the time is not yet when Southern white men can be safely trusted to administer the affairs of the National government. The short period of four years, under Wilson, with all the train of evils which have followed, will only serve to accentuate our rejoicings, expressed in the words, "Thank God for Wilson," when, in a brief period, the anti-Southern element shall assume the administrative affairs of the government, with a lease of life for the next half century. Such demonstration as we have had, and which is even now in congress, in the attempt to discriminate against people of African descent, in entering this country, is needed to thoroughly convince all true Americans of the absolute incompetency of the Bourbon Democratic party to justly administer affairs in a republic made up of all nations and tongues. The vastness of the job requires infinitely more vision and statesmanship than is possessed by a political party whose time-honored traditions are saturated, through and through, with race hate and race prejudice. Mr. Wilson has thoroughly convinced us that the old feudalic spirit of Jamestown is utterly and entirely inconsistent with the free and manly spirit of Plymouth Rock, and that the country must make choice of one or the other. It is scarcely necessary for us to add that the people of the North and West will not be slow in their choice of the right spirit, and that the Negro, fully convinced, and cured of Democratic leanings, will unitedly, in the free part of the country, where he can vote, strike hands and hearts with all the lovers of freedom, and bury the last vestage of Bourbon Democracy so deep that it may there rest undisturbed, until re-animated by the awful blasts from the trumpet of the archangel. ELECT OFFICERS The Great Southern Temple, No. 30, I. B. P. O. E. of the World gave a presentation and dance at the Elk's home on Monday evening, December 28 Mr. Oliver Duffin, a prominent member of Monumental Lodge, presented a beautiful banner with very appropriate remarks. Response was made by the Daughter, Miss Lillie Wilson. The banner was purchased through the Banner Club. Past Ruler, Daughter Alice Demston, president of the Banner Club, after a hard struggle deserves much credit for her untiring effort to accomplish such an undertaking. It has been rumored that the basketball team of St. Mary's will leave shortly for a short trip thru the North, and will include Washington, Philadelphia, and Wilmington in their schedule. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER MODERN JOURNALISM BY CHARLES STEWART There is a saying which has been handed down for ages, "Great men are born not made." It strikes us that all men are born, and every man has it in his power to be, do and become something. For years, one of the most important fields in civilization has been untouched, so to speak by our race, and while it is not within the gift of the writer to instruct, or to make writers, it is the desire of the Afro-American Ledger to aid its readers as far as possible by presenting a few articles on "Modern Journalism" which will serve as a signpost to a traveler. Some time ago there was published in this paper a number of articles on Journalism, and requests have been made repeatedly to have them in book form or republish them. Several have told how they were helped, and felt that it would help others. The secretary of one of the many Y. M. C. A.'s of this country, declared that prior to reading the articles, he prepared stories about the work for the papers, which never found space, and after reading he discovered that he did not know how to prepare a story for the press, and now all he writes is published. Perhaps some one will be helped through this medium. Many of the great institutions of the country are teaching journalism, and the graduates are given preference by the city editors, but the newspaper office itself is the only university that can confer on a man the degree "Master of the Pen." In the history of human freedom there are few chapters more interesting than the story of the evolution of the modern newspaper. It is a story of heroic endeavor, self-denial, of slow progress through an infinitude of errors and groupings and findings, and of final triumph through the aid of marvelous mechanical ingenuity. Only when free thought went into patternership with steam and electricity did the modern newspaper become possible. It should not be considered strange therefore that the United State surpasses all other lands in the number, excellence, the influence, and the prosperity of its newspapers. Thomas Jefferson is reported to have said that he would rather live in a country with newspapers and no laws, than to live in one with laws and no newspapers. At that time the American newspaper was serving its babyhood. It is hard to tell what he would say if he lived in this age. If we are not a nation governed by newspapers we are at least a nation held together by the cohesive power of printers' ink. The day on which new and greater journalism was born in America, was the day Fort Sumter was fired upon. The Civil War made a leading nation out of us. The people's eagerness to get tidings from loved ones in camp, and to see the list of the killed and wounded brought to the newspapers a circulation undreamed of before. Step by step the newspaper forged to the front, but it would not be exaggerating to say that Richard M. Hoe created a new era in journalism when he showed how type could be placed on a revolving cylinder, so that half a dozen men could feed in sheets of paper against it at the same time. Almost the same time Morse's electric telegraph had come into existence. Hoe's lightning press is antiquated now. Even the machine could not supply the millions of eager readers in the days of the Civil War and in the era of industrial and railway expansion that followed. Under the enormous stimulus the mechanical experts bethought themselves of the stereotyping process, which had been discovered many years before but never put into extensive use. By this process the type page is duplicated in solid metal within a few minutes, and any number of plates may be made, so that the same matter can be set to running on a dozen or more presses at the same time. It fell to Otttmar Merganthaler to help out. He came to the front with his linotype. Instead of setting type, this machine of amazing ingenuity sets the molds for casting type, dropping them into place as fast as the operator touches the keys, until the line is completed, when the moving of the lever forces molten type metal against the matrices and casts a solid line. The molds distribute themselves automatically and are ready to be used again when the next line is set. With such machine one man can do the work of five printers. It will take a little time to go into this work. There are few things concerning which the general public is more curious and knows less, than the inside of the metropolitan newspaper. PROMINENT MASON IN THE CITY Charles D. Freeman, a prominent Mason, of Washington, spent last Sunday in this city as the guest of Mr. Simon Ridgley. While here he was entertained by a number of his Masonic friends including Kato Jones, Charles A. Murphy, Howard Ebb, Caleb Robinson, Michael Green Thomas A. Dodd, Benjamin Hendricks, Charles R. Smith, Oscar J. Mason, C. Washington Lee. AN FLABORATE TEA DANSANT Odd Fellows Hall was the scene of a very pretty affair Tuesday afternoon when Mr. and Mrs. Curtis W. Carpenter entertained a number of students from Cheyney and Howard University. The hall was tastefully decorated. The party assembled at 2.30 p. m., and tea was served at 5 p. m., after which they danced on until 7 p. m. Professors Irving Hughes and Reginald Hamer divided the musical program between them. The guests of honor were: Misses Hattie Burley, Alma McGuinn, Ruth Sydes. Washington; Phyllis Winters, New York city; Mr. Everett Lane, of Baltimore and Detroit, Mich., and 2S of our young Baltimore bells and beaus. DONATED BASKETS TO THE NEEDY Through the financial support of the Macedonia Baptist Church, the Men's Missionary Society $5.00; Mrs. Maria Carter $1.00; the kind solicitation of Mr. Anthony Carter $2.00; the Ladies Missionary Society of the church were able to send out 42 well filled baskets of Christmas dinners to the members who no longer boast of youth, but of profound love for their church. Tredeliveries were made by Trustee J. W. Taylor in his well equipped express wagon, assisted by Boy Scouts Messrs. Avon Cook, Elbert R. Mack, Brown. Rev. Mack took the baskets to members in the suburbs. The baskets were filled by Mrs. M. Lakeman Mrs. Julia Matthews, Mrs. Marnie Medley, Miss Etta Segar, Mrs. Wilhelminia Moore, Mrs. D. G. Mack. Our members in institutions were remembered. Mrs. D. G. Mack, president Miss Etta Segar, secretary Dr. D. G. Mach, pastor. CLUB RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS The Unique Pleasure Club will receive members until March 6. The joining fee is $2.05 and the club meets every Sunday at 167 W. Hamburg street at 2.30 p. m. Charles Allsun, president; Edward Thompson, secretary; John Davis, treasurer. For full information write Wm. Wilson, 917 S. Sharp street. JOLLY GDD FELLOWS' ANNUAL NEW YEAR BREAKFAST Fridaymorning, Januarv 1st, the Jolly Odd Fellows held their annual New Year's breakfast at which time a spirit of Jolly Odd Fellowship prevailed the committee sparing no pains to make the affair a perfect success. The welcome address was delivered by J. O. F., L. T. Dawson. T. B. Slater, chief arkon. MONUMENTAL RANK ELECT OFFICERS Monumental City Co., No. 14, Uniform Rank, K. of P. at their regular meeting elected the following officers for the ensuing term: Percy T. Borron, captain; John R. Scott, 1st lieutenant; James E. Dyson, 2nd lieutenant; Sergt. Samuel Sye, recorder; Sergt. Charles Johnson, treasurer; James Brown, quartermaster sergt.; Thos. Welsh, 1st sergeant, Charles Patterson, guard and Wm. Hareum, sentinal. The following corporals were appointed: Joseph Poulson, Walter Coates, Norman Harris, George Bowser and J. J. Spriggs. Joseph Hammond was appointed chaplain. VISITING HER SONS Mrs. Annie Grapel May and son, Samuel, of Atlanta, Ga., are in the city visiting her sons, Emmett May, Jr., Otis E. May and Mrs. George years, 1722 Mullkin street, and 107 S. Caroline street, respectfully. Mrs. May expects to return to Atlanta sometime next month while Samuel will stay to finish school. Rev. Wm. A. Creditt, D. D., of Philadelphia, will preach at Sharon Baptist Church January 10, at 8 p. m., Sunday. Mrs. George F. Bragg, Jr., who was slightly injured in a fall down the steps of her home, 1133 Park avenue, last Saturday, is able to be out again. Miss Lottie Martin, a student at Howard University, is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Martin. AN APPEAL FOR BELGIANSUFFERERS AN APPEAL FOR BELGIANSUFFERERS Today humanity starves and shivers where for a thousand years civilization achieved its victories and erected its glorious cathedrals commemorative of the religion which your sacred calling seeks to make the rule and guide of man's life. In the spirit of Him, who taught at the central and cardinal tenet of His hallowed mission sympathy and succor for the suffering needy, we appeal to you who love Christ to join the nation-wide effort to feed the hungry and clothes the naked, women and children widowed and orphaned by the mightiest war that ever drenched with blood and covered with mourning the earth. Seldom comes such an opportunity to unite with an entire nation a whole Christian people in alleviation of the awful sufferings of human beings. A committee representing the colored race has been organized in Washington and Baltimore to lend a helping hand in the work of relief for the hapless and helpless victims of war's mighty scourge, and we come to you to enlist your sympathy and voice. The terrible conditions across the sea are vivid in your memories and fresh in your feelings, and we know that this appeal will be heard and heeded by men who in a land of peace and plenty, break for their congregations the bread of life and all who are partakers of the same. Therefore we earnestly beg you: 1. To bring before all the people this cause. 2. That the ministers preach Sunday, January 10, 1915 a sermon appropriate to the occasion—"Charity." 3. To urge all to purchase a 50 cents ticket for the Great Charity Reception at Convention Hall, 5th and L streets, N. W., Washington, D. C., Friday night, January 15, 1915. As a people we can not, we dare not let this movement fail. At the head of the Main Committee is the grand woman, Mrs. General John A. Logan, widow of a man who, with unsheathed sword gave the full measure of devotion to the cause which made us men. To be affiliated with her is a high honor and a rare privilege, and in the far hereafter history's page will show that "Ethiopia stretched forth her hands" and feed the hungry. All who purchase one cr more of the Charity Reception tickets for January 15th, can obtain a round trip transportation ticket to Washington and return on the W. B. and A. for $1 20. Tickets good on any train leaving Baltimore on the 15th, returning any time the following day. NEW SECRETARY ENTERED INTO OFFICE NEW SECRETARY ENTERED INTO OFFICE Mr. S. S. Borker, the new General Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. was formally inducted into office at the meeting of the Board of Directors on Tuesday evening. General Secretary Morris, of the White Y. M C. A. was present and made an address, as did also the various members of the Board. Mr. Borker has had ripe experience in Association work and it is expected that the Association from now on will take on new life. COUNTY NOTES Miss Bessie Smith, organist at Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church, Towson, and Rev. P. H. Green, pastor of the church, were married a few days ago. Rev. T. R. Sinkfied officiated. Princess Ann Academy resumed sessions Monday, following the Christmas recess. The watchmeeting services at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Ellicott City, were largely attended. Rev. D. D. Turpeau preached Sunday night. Rev. J. H. Goodrich is pastor of the church. The condition of Rev. W. A. English, pastor of the M. E. Church at Buckeystown, is reported as being serious. He is suffering from kidney trouble. HAGERSTOWN ITEMS Mr. Milton Johnson, Miss Pauline Johnson and Mr. James Thompson, students at Storer College, spent the holidays here with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lennard Brooks and children spent the holidays visiting his sister in Mechanicsburg. The choir of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church gave a very fine sacred musical Sunday night of last week. William Swann, of the United States Navy, is visiting relatives at 1232 Druid Hill avenue. By SPORTSMAN The Hiawatha Cardinals basketball team of Washington defeated the Dunbar A. A. in a fast game at the Fifth Regiment Armory last Tuesday night, for the benefit of Provident Hospital. Although greatly handicapped from lack of practice the local boys put up a stiff argument, and never entirely gave up hope of winning the game, although at the end of the first half the score stood 17 to 7. In the second half the Dunbar boys took a brace and succeeded in scoring two field goals, and several fouls, and at the same time kept their opponents from scoring quite so frequently as in the first session. That the score was not larger against the Dunbar men was not due to the lack of the Cardinals opportunity to shoot goals, but more to their inability to shoot straight. Seldom did the Dunbar men get an opportunity to cage the ball for it seemed that whenever they got the ball anywhere near the basket the Washingtonians were on top of them like a whirlwind, but when they did get free, they shot and shot straight. Referee Baer. of the Public Athletic League did yeoman service in both halves and called no less than 40 fouls, 27 of which were made by the Washingtonians. It seemed that he had the eye of an eagle for often a foul had been made, and the men had gone so fast that they did not hear the whistle, and several times scored a basket when they were called back for the toss up. Altho there was some kick by the Cardinals on not having one of their men as an official, at the beginning of the game, all agreed at the end that such high class refereeing had not been seen here in many days. Line up Hiawatha: Brown, lf; Henderson, rf; Savoy, c; Lewis, rg; Smith, lf Dunbar; Bantum, lf Webb, rf; W. Webb, c; Wilson, rg; Dorsey lg. Substitutes: Hyman for Brown, Smith for Hyman. Chaucey for Dorsey. Time of halves 20 minutes Referee Baer, umpire Ross. Score 25-15. The Lincoln University basket ball team has just returned from tour of New Jersey and New York playing a total of four games, winning three and losing one, the latter on New Year's day to the St. Christopher's "big Five" of New York before a crowd of 3,000 people. On Christmas eve they defeated the East Orange (N. J.) Independents 39-22. On Christmas day they defeated the champions of New Jersey, the Alphine Field Club, by a score of 34-16, at Orange. Later they played the strong Y. M. C. A. team of Princeton, N. J., and also put the "kibosh" on them to the tune of 48-16. The game New Years afternoon with the St. Christophers was the best game of the season, and was Lincoln's first taste of defeat. The team this year is without a doubt the best ever turned out. E. A. James, class '16 is the manager. The basket ball team of Cheney Institute contemplates making a tour of the eastern towns and cities taking in such places as Philadelphia, Washington, Wilmington, Jersey, and Baltimore. The Cheney team is reputed to be the fastest aggregation ever turned out there and will no doubt give anyone they meet a good game. The Alpha "Big Five" of New York was defeated by Madden's Incorporators at the Manhattan Casino (New York) New Year's night by a score of 21 to 20. The Aphas played a better game than their opponents but failed to take advantage of their opportunities to shoot foul goals. Billy Gibson, the fight promoter has returned to New York from Cuba, where he went in an endeavor to get permission to stage the championship fight between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard next month. He succeeded in securing the consent of the authorities to hold the bout in Havanna, at Almendares Park, the seating capacity of which is to be increased to 25,000 with standing room for 10,000 more. The boys of the Colored High School have been match d to play a game of basketball with the Dunbar A. A. at the benefit to be given at Richmond Market Armory the 19th of this month for the Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children. Hampton University basketball team will meet Howard University at the Manhattan Casino in their annual struggle Friday the 15th of January. DEATHS AND FUNERALS Mrs. Mary Nash 502 Pearl street wishes to thank her relatives and friends for their kindness during the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Veronica Smith, and for the handsome floral tributes at her death. Mrs. Smith died at her late residence, Tuesday, December 30th. Her funeral took place from St. Barnabas Catholic Church on Saturday, January 2nd. She was the wife of the late Morris F. Smith, and daughter of Mary and the late William T. Nash. She is survived by two children, a mother and sister to mourn their loss. A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. By her mother. In Memoriam In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Sarah E. Wilson, who departed this life six years ago, January 4, 1915. The month of January once more is here To me the sadest of the year Six years has passed My heart still sore, As time flees on I miss you more. You sleep I leave you in peace to rest Eliza J. Cole I loved you in life, Grandma Ard I still love you in death BOYER—Died January 6th, after a brief illness Mary Ellen, beloved wife of Henry L. Boyer. Funeral service to be held at John Wesley M. E. Church Sunday, January 10th at 1.30 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Dearest mother thou hast left us, We our loss most deeply feel But tis God who hath bereaft us He can all our sorrows heal. Yet again we hope to meet thee When the day of life has fled. And in Heaven with joy will greet thee Where no farewell tears are shed. By the bereaved family. Oh! grandma, thy gentle voice is bushed: Thy warm true heart is still A place is vacant in our hearts That never can be filled. MITCHELL- In commemoration of the love shown us by our father, William Mitchell, who departed this life three years ago, this day, January 6, 1915. Its when the heart beats happy And lips are happy too, God takes you in his service And gets the most from you. Emma Mitchell and Mrs. Sadie Holmes. GIBSON—In sad but loving remembrance of dear mother, Mary F. Gibson, who died twenty-three years ago today, January 4, 1915. Just twenty-three years ago When all the world was bright Our dear mother was called away, Out of mortal sight. God called her home it was His will But in our hearts we love her still Her memory is as dear today As in the hour she passed away. By her children, Mrs. Helen A. Holland, Mrs. Cora E. Johnson, Mrs. Georganna Brown,Mr. George I. A. Gibson. In loving remembrance of our daughter and sister, Florence C. Boston Gross, who departed this life 15 years ago, December 5th, 1899. Fifteen long years with all its changes, Since death strangely bade us part Cannot take thee from our memory Nor thine image from our hearts. By father, Thos. H. Boston, sisters, M. R. Lee and A. E. Coe. In loving remembrance of my dear cousin, Sarah J. Brown, who departed this life, one year ago. December 27, 1913. Sleep on dear cousin And take thy rest, God called you home, He thought it best. Mary R. Lee. I wish to thank the many friends for their expressions of sympathy and floral tributes following the death of my wife, Mary E. Washington. Especially the ushers of Waters A. M. E. Church. George N. Washington The Woman's Misssionary Society of First Baptist Church distributed a number of Christmas baskets to the old and infirm members of the Church and vicinity. Mrs. Patience Harris, president. Rev. P. C. Neal, pastor. THE BEST AND MOST BENEVOLENT CHARITY BALL At Convention Hall, Washington D.C. Friday, January 15th We are organized in the language of our martyred Lincoln: "With Malice Toward None and Charity for All." ADMISSION All Persons holding one or more 15th, can obtain a Round Trip Ticket or All tickets will be good on cars leave at any time on the 16th. A special train 2.15 A. M., Jan. 16th. Tickets at Afro=America 1319 A GREAT UNION EVANGELISTIC SERVICES KERRS' Galilean B Wednesday or more Convention Hall Ticket up Ticket on the W. B. & A. E. in cars leaving Baltimore at any special train will leave 4th and =American Office and 1319 Argyle Avenue All Persons holding one or more Convention Hall Tickets for Friday night, January 15th, can obtain a Round Trip Ticket on the W. B. & A. Electric Railway for $1.20 All tickets will be good on cars leaving Baltimore at any time on the 15th, returning at any time on the 16th. A special train will leave 4th and L street, N.W. Washington at 2.15 A. M., Jan. 16th. Tickets at Afro=American Office and Wm. Lewis, 1319 Argyle Avenue GREAT UNION EVANGELISTIC SERVICES Will begin next Monday night, January 11th, under the auspices of the M. E. preachers of Baltimore. KERRS' DANCING CLASSES at Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium Wednesday and Saturday evenings of each week. Kerr's Society Orchestra in attendance. Competent instructors to teach the latest dances. Quadrennial Convention Womens Home and Foreign Missionary Society, A. M. E. Church The Third Quadrennial Convention of the W. H. & F. M. Society will convene in St. James Church, New Orleans, La. Rev. M. R. JOHN W. DICUS, JR. AND WM. ROBINSON Private Dancing Academy Modern Dances Taught Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.30 to 11.00 1113 PARK AVENUE Phone: Mt. Vernon 1311 M MELVIN J. JOHNSON 1123 N. WOODYEAR STREET I wish to extend to my friends and patrons, a very happy and prosperous New Year. Thanking you for your patronage, I am ever at your service. Dealer in Sea Food and Game. LOST—A gentleman's gold watch on last Thursday evening while leaving the Metropolitan M. E. Church on Orchard street. A liberal reward to the person returning watch to Jas. H. Randall, 15 W. Mt. Vernon Place. Name on watch Pleasure Club will give their First Social of the season at 1103 Argyle Avenue, Friday evening January 16th, 1915. Admission 15 cents. Good music. Refreshments on sale. W. A. Moore, Pres. F. Burly, Sec. There will be a sermon preached to the Maryland Sword Drill Company on Sunday, January 10, at Logan Post Hall at 3 o'clock, Orchard and Tessier streets by the Rev. Osborne. All corps and posts are invited to be present. Perseverance Lodge, No. 13 K. of P. will have their anniversary sermon preached to them Sunday, January 10, at 7:30 p. m., at St. Johns A. M. E. Church, Lexington St., near Fine by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Eriscoe. All lodges, auxiliaries and friends are cordially invited to be present. Pratt's Restaurant OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE 827 Druid Hill Ave., Balto., Md. Robert L. Pratt. Prop. Phone: 3673 M Get Your Special Xmas DINNER AT THE DOLPHIN 526 W. Dolphin Street Price 35 Cents Upwards C. T. CHAMBERS. Prop Will begin next Monday night, January 11th, under the auspices of the M. E. preachers of Baltimore. The ministers will concentrate in the following centers: Eastern Chapel, McElderry street and Patterson Park avenue; St. Matthews 23rd street and Greenmount avenue; John Wesley Church, Sharp and Montgomery streets; Mount Zion, Vincent and Riggs avenue. The past week has been devoted to special preparation for the work in each Church. Bands of Christian workers have been organized for a vigorous campaign. Three or four ministers will be at each place every night. The public is invited. 4. حدد نوع عملية The great Young People's Meeting to be held at Waters A. M E. Church, Aisquith street, near Jefferson Sunday evening, January 10, at 8 p. m. at which time the Centennial Epworth League. Madam Helen A. Cooper, president, will have charge of the program, assisted by following organizations: Original Tea Rose Circle. Mr. Albert Cornish, president; Cleff Juniors, Mr. Harry Dorsey, president; The Dukers, Mr. Harry Carnisto, president; The Jefferson Pleasure Circle, The Orprella, The Non-Opprella and Golden Arrows. Music by Prof. Lyston Taylor's Orchestra. Positively silver offering at the door. Miss Mamie Woolford, president Mr. C. A. Cary, secretary Rev. A. L. Gaines, pastor. FOR SALE—A beautiful three story house,eleven rooms and bath, all private ground rent $54.00. Will sell cheaper to quick buyer. Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue. FOR SALE—A splendid stock and trade growing and provision business will sell stock and fixtures without store or sell store, stock and fixtures. Spiendid location. Does a business of seven and eight thousand dollars each year. Reason for selling, want to go into book business. Call Madison 3875 M. M. I. Martin, 1160 N. Calhoun street. FOR SALE—A beautiful two story dwelling in Northwestern section. Easy terms. Apply Charles C. Jennings,21 E. Saratoga street. FOR SALE A splendid 3 story residence 2100 block Division St. with 8 private rooms and bath. Ground rent $54 City sewer and in good condition. Terms $100 cash, $5 a week which pays all expenses Wm. R. Parker 917-Druid Hill Avenue. FOR SALE Very desirable residence 1700 block Druid Hill Avenue 3 story 9 room bath. Ground $50. Long yard, cemented cellar. Good condition, terms $100 cash, $6.75 a week. Wm. R, Parker 917 Druid Avenue. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER The Dolphin Captain William Brown, Sec., William Dorsey. Joseph Spence, C. C. Harry Robinson, K. of P. & S. George Watty, G. C. Rosa Richardson, W. C. Pratt's Restaurant Quadrennial Convention Womens Home and Foreign Missionary Society, A. M. E. Church The Third Quadrennial Convention of the W.H. & F. M. Society will convene in St. James Church, New Orleans, La., Rev. M. R. Dixon, pastor. Bishop J. M. Conner, presiding Bishop of the District Wednesday morning, February 10th, at ten o'clock. Every Annual Conference is expected to be represented by the required number of delegates, wherever the W. H. and F. M. Society exists in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina. Each Annual Conference Branch Society is entitled to five delegates and no conference must have less than two. Read law page 329, article 7, of the discipline. All Annual Conference Branch Societies will send ten dollars. All officers members and delegates will pay one dollar. Reports will be expected of the numbers of State, conference, district, local societies, number of members in each, and amount of money raised during the past four years for Home and Foreign Missions and other missionary work done. Delegates attending the Quadrennial Convention of the W. H. and F. M. Society which convenes in New Orleans will have the Mardi Gras rates. Tickets to this carnival will go on sale at all ticket offices, the morning of the 9th. This accounts for the change of the Convention from the 8th as we desire for the delegates to have the benefit of reduced rates. Mr. Wm. H. J. Beckett Will talk to Men Sunday, 5 P. M. AT Y. M. C. A. 1619 Druid Hill Ave. .....THE..... Alphion Singing Society WILL RENDER SELECTIONS All Men and Boys over 16 WELCOME All members of the Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club are requested to be present at the regular meet- ing Tuesday, January 12, at 8 o'clock. Important business. Social hour 1348 Calhoun street. Mamie E. Jones, president Annie E. Jester, Cor. Sec. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jeffers Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. Sermon by Bishop L.J. Coppin, D.D Philadelphia, Pa. Special music by the vested choir. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School Session. 3 r. M. Platform meeting, Rev. O. H. Murray, presiding. Opning Hymn Rev. J. D. Jackson Prayer Rev. C. H. Young Scripture Lesson Rev. J. O. Custis Second Hymn Rev. T. R. Sinkfield Three minute addresses, Rev. R. E. Ford, Rev. D. G. Hill, Rev. J. W. Norris, Rev. Joseph Gwynn, Rev. J.A. Briscoe, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Rev. J. G. Martin, Rev. I. N. Ross, Rev. S. M. Johnson and Rev. P. J. Jordan. Selection by choir. Address, bishop Coppin. Collection: J. G. Martin, J.R. Nelson F. L. Bertzfield, P. H. Green, A. A. Murray and W. C. Armstrong. All congregations invited to this service. 5.45 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Young People's Mass Meeting: Allen A. C. League and Centennial Epworth League. Madam Helen Cooper, presiding. Silver Offering At The Door. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D. Pastor 6.90 a. m. Early Meeting. Charles Turner, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor. subject, "Philosophy of Our Revivals." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor subject, "Revival What It Means." T. J. Holliday. Supt. H. Albert Whittington, Pres. A.C.E.L BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St. and Druid Hill Ave. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor Parsonage. 1405 Argyle Ave. Great Reviving on. Sunday January 10th 1915 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor subject, "Mighty Men." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m. Revs. J. G. Martin, A. J. Mitchell and Junius Gray will worship with us. 6 p. m. A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m. Preaching. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sta Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor Sunday January 10th. 11 a. m. Pastor, subject "Salvation For The Worst of Sinners." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. The superintendent and teachers will be glad to see both parents and scholars. music and programme. 8 p. m. Sermon and special Revival Services. Friends and visitors are cordially invited to attend. Wm. Butler, Pres. A. C. E, L. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. PAYNE MEM A.M.E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets Rev. James G. Martin, Pestor Parsonage 1160 Calhoun Street The officers and members cordially invite strangers to worship with us. Sunday January 10th 1915. 11 a. m. Preaching by Rev. James G. Martin 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Preaching by Rev. E. Williams to the Local Preachers Organization of Baltimore city 6 p. m Allen C. E. League. Topic, "Our Denominational Boards and Our Relations to Them." 2nd Cor. S; S-15. 7.30 p. m. Preaching by Rev. James G. Martin. James E. Neale, Supt. Nehemiah Haughton, Vice Pres. A. C. E. L. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor 634 George Street Jesus is passing by calling sinners to Him. Sunday January 10th, 1915 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. D G. Hill, D. D. P. E. 8 p. m. Anniversary sermon by Rev. Briscoe to Perseverance Lodge No. 13, K. of P. All other societies are invited to turn out. Revival each night in the week. Prayer meeting Friday nights. FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHUR H Cor. Orchard and Tessier Sts. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D.D., Pastor Parsonage, 1222 Argyle Ave. Sunday January 10th 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Supt. 4 p. m. Class meeting. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by the pastor. Wednesday night class. All are welcome to our services. Joseph Rinout, Sec'y George M. Johnson, Treas. 3RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. G. I. Rodgers, Pastor. Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a m Preaching service 11 30 a m. Special sermon Sunday, night January 10th. 8 p. m., subject. "Can The Soul Die?" all welcome Questions answered R. Dick Chapter Eoworth League of Centennial M E Church Sunday January 10. at 5 p. m. Special program under the direction of Miss Fannie Hays by some of Baltimore's best talent. Come, bring a friend. The league will visit Waters Allen C. E. League at 7.45 p. m. Every member and friend is invited. Mme. Helen A. Cooper, president Mr. C. Wilbert Harirs, 4th vice president Rev. N. M. Carroll,D. D.,pastor ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. C. Curry, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor, 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 pastor. Union revival services all next week at Eastern Chapel All cordially invited to attend. WHATCOAT M. E. CHUBOH. Franklin and Pine Sts., "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolpin Street 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 3 p. m. Sunday School, 4 p. m. Sacred music under the direction of Madam Bruce and Co. Silver Offering Thos. H. Johnson, Pres. E. L. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Cancer and Baker streets Sunday January 10th 6.30 to 9 a.m. Class Thos. Lane, Ldr. 11 a. m. Special sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School, ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. G. R. Williams. Union revival services nightly next week with Metropolitan, Sharp Street, and Ames Memorial M. E. Churches: Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid Mrs. Elise Hall, Pres. E. L. Miss Ida Williams, Supt. Jr. League. Miss Alfreiter Smith, P., Penny Club CENTENNIAL M. E. CHUKOH Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Preaching. 2.30 p. m. Sunday school. Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, Supt. 3 p. m. The choir and congregation will worship at Eastern M. E. Church. 5 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m. Preaching. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH Patterson Park Ave. & McElderry Rev. S. R. Hughes. A. M. Pastor 11 a. m. The pastor, subject, "Get Right With God." 1 p. m. Bible Class. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Union Revival Service of Asbury, Centennial and Eastern M. E. Churches. Sermon by Dr. N. M. Carroll. 8 p. m. Evangelistic service by pastor, subject, "What of Death Bed Repentance?" All who wished to be saved come and bring your friend. Revival service all the week ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Saratoga St. near Carrolton Ave. Rev. S. A. Virgil. Pastor Sunday January 10th 11 a. m. "My Duty and Love To Christ." 5.30 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. "A Decision of the Hour." Revival services. All are welcome SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Streets Rev. M. J. Naylor D. D., Pastor 10 a. m. Bible Class, T. H. Smith, Director. Pasor's Study. 11 a. m. Preaching pastor. 2 30 p. m., Sunday School Tomas H. Smith, Supt. 4 p. m. Brotherhood Bible Class. Jos. H. Lockerman, Teacher. 4.30 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Preaching, Pastor. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. Missionary Day 10 a. m. Lovefeast. 11 a. m. Dr. E. W Scott, D. D. 2 p. m. Sunday School 3 p. m. Rev. R. B. Mohr, D. D. 6.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 8 p. m. Rev. J. W Menokey, D. D. All welcome to our new church Robert Johnson, Pres. C. E. T. H. McGowan, Nupt. Spring St. near McElderry Rev. Dr. C. Edward Browne, Pastor Res. 1611 McElderry St., Phone Wolfe 2163 M. 9 a. m. Class. Robt. L. Carter, Ldr. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Aquilla Brooks followed by prayer meeting. 6 p. m. League, Moses Johnson, Pres. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Revival service now in progress. All invited. Jas. Tnrbin, Church Clerk Colored Young Women's Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue Sunday January 10th, 1915. 5 P. M. Come and bring a friend The vesper service will be in charge of the Girls Club. Miss Bertha James, presiding Address, Mrs. Florna K. Owens. Paper, Miss Alma T. Francis. Solos, duets, recitations All girls cordially invited to attend. Mabel C. Bourne, Pres. Girls Club Alma T. Francis, Sec'y M. E. Murphy, Pres. E E. Bright Sec'y Mrs. H. O. Smith, Gen'l Sec'y CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Ensor Street Dr. G. W. Kennlrd. Pastor Sunday, January 10th 1915 11 a. m. Sermon by an able speaker. At 2 p. m. the funeral of one of the faithful meme Mrs. Emma Green. 2 30 p. m. Sunday School 8 p. m. Sermon by the Rev. Abram Hill. A CHANGE TO MAKE GOOD By John L. Harrison Dr. Oliver Forward eat in his cozy office and gazed out upon a wintry street. The snow was whirling downward and icy blasts! about the corners. The snow was cold, undeniably so, but in contrast to the elements the genial warmth of soul shining on the Doctor's strong and handsome face, he held in his hand a letter, and the message contained in that letter was embodied in one single word. It stared out at him from the white blankness of the last page with characteristic originality, and it filled his heart with joy and caused a tender mist to dim his eyes. Six years before, Forward had come to Topeka from Meharry with his sheepskin, fifty dollars in money and an honorable record as a hard-working brilliant student and investigator along original lines. His Alma Mater gave him his diploma with a summa cum laude and bade him go forth and win a high place in the most honorable of professions. His work in Topeka had been singularly successful. He brought to bear all his determination and energy and built a lucrative practice. The years flew by; his whole life had been bound up in his work; but of late he had felt the need of something else. The summer before, a charming maid from Los Angeles had visited home of one of his patients. They became friends at once, and this friendship had ripened, as the months went by and she returned home, into something stronger. Many letters passed and the doctor, the week before our story opens, had penned a long letter in which he poured forth his hopes and aspirations and ended abruptly by asking for her hand. When he received her reply on that cold day and tore it open with feverish haste and saw nothing but the white paper, his heart was filled with dismay. He crushed it in his hand, threw it on the floor with an exclamation, and gazed moodily at her picture in its little frame on his bookcase. Picking up the letter to thrust it into the fire, he turned it over and stopped abruptly. One word, the only thing in the letter, caught his eye which caused him to change from a statue of despair into a dancing idiot of joy, and that one word was "Come!" No time did he lose. Transferring his patients to the hands of a fellow practitioner and making other necessary arrangements, the next day but one found him at the station awaiting the train for Los Angeles. "Chair car just ahead, sir," said the porter briskly, as Forward started for the Pullman section. "Lower five," replied Forward carelessly, displaying the reservation. The porter gazed at him dubiously and without enthusiasm led the way aboard and showed him to the proper berth. His manner was a distinct apology to the other occupants of the car for this intrusion in their midst of a member of his own race as a fellow passenger. "Why couldn't he go on up front where he belongs," he mumbled to himself as he went out to the platform again. Left to himself, Forward removed his overcoat, extracted a traveling cap and a newspaper from his grip and settled down comfortably in his seat, aware of the fact that all eyes were turned in his direction. It is a curious fact that, notwithstanding white Americans see colored people every day of their lives, yet, when one, obviously a gentleman comes among them he is regarded as a rare species and becomes a nine days wonder. Forward paid no attention to the mild sensation he was creating, but quietly pursued his paper. When supper time came he lined up with the rest at the Fred Harvey eating house and was served without question. Returning to the car he passed to the smoking compartment and lit a cigar. The other three occupants scrutinized him but made no remarks; nor did he. He smoked on in silence and from time to time observed his neighbors furtively sizing him up. Forward was a man of striking personality. He was six feet two, of a dark complexion and stood very erect. He was an intense race man, quick to notice a slight and, possibly, overly sensitive as most colored people are. He was reserved in manner and seldom addressed a stranger unless spoken to first. Realizing the petty annoyances that colored people are subjected to in traveling he resolved to attend strictly to his own business, but to resent any and all insults offered him. The next morning his fellow passengers began to thaw out and two or three spoke pleasantly to him. One near-sighted old lady because of his general color scheme and seeing nothing but color, as is the weakness of whites, asked him to bring her a glass of water. He politely complied and handed it to her with a bow, while an amused smile of appreciation went around the car as the embarrassed old lady discovered her mistake. Later, in the smoking room, his three companions of yesterday did not examine him so intently as before. One remarked, looking at Forward, that Eastern Colorado was a desolate country. "Yes," he replied, "It looks like what was left over in the making was dumped down here." "Ever out this way before?'" "My first trip." "How far do you go?" "Los Angeles." "If you want to see some God-forsaken country wait until you strike portions of New Mexico and Arizona," said another. "Well," replied Forward, "this is bad enough and yet it is very fascinating to me. I had never seen the Rockies before, but my greatest curiosity was to see the prairie dog towns rather than the mountains." "Plenty of both out here eh?" smiled the other. When the foot of the Raton Mountains was reached and the heavy locomotives were attached, the three expatiated upon the heavy machines and explained everything elaborately. Forward good naturally exhibited more curiosity than he felt just to gratify that feeling of superiority a white man, shows when imparting instruction to a black man. How laughable is his resentment when the conditions are reversed. when the conditions are reversed. The second day passed and Forward was surprised that the race problem had not yet been broached by his three friends. He knew some phase of it would come sooner or later. As the day wore on his three white friends became quite neighborly and asked his opinion on various topics. They were surprised that a colored man held views so like their own on things in general. It seemed to come as a shock of distant discovery to them that some colored people were different from others. It is one of the discouraging phases of the "problem" that the white man has such a short memory for the virtues of the colored man and such a long and retentive one as regards his frailities and vices. Every white man in his life has met and known sober, industrious, and efficient colored men, and realizes in his heart that qualities of heart and mind are not the possession of any one race. And yet every strange colored man met is catalogued instantly as doubtful until he proves himself otherwise; a fact which is immediately forgotten. If a war were to break out tomorrow the old question would arise and be debated in the newspapers: "Will the colored man make a good soldier? Will he be brave?" And the conclusion would be, "Yes, providing he is led by white officers." The train was passing through western Arizona, a wild and desolate region, characterized by sand wastes and rocks, with purple jagged mountains swimming in the heated distance. To Forward, viewing it for the first time, the aspect was shocking. He had never conceived of such a desolate, sombre, country. He shuddered in comparing it with the sunny smiling prairies of his native Kansas. He voiced his thought to his three companions and they assented with gloomy approbation. Finally one said to him: "May I ask what business you follow?" ask what business you have "Certainly," replied Forward, "I am a physician." "You will not take it as an impertinence, I hope, if I ask whether your practice is confined to your own race?" "Oh, no," said Forward. "I presume my practice is one-fifth white. The average man who is sick wants to get well, and he cares nothing about the agency that brings that thing about. He is looking for results. The ethics of our profession demand that we respond to the needy, and I try conscientiously to observe them to the letter. I am sorry to say that some physicians, and dentists too, make race and color the basis for a heartless discrimination." "Do I understand from that," asked one, "that some—er—white physicians and dentists refuse to treat patients because they happen to be of—er—your race?" Concluded next week. Mr. and Mrs. George R. Young, of Chicago, are spending the winter with Mr. and Mrs. John Giles, of 1621 Druid Hill avenue. SMOKY CITY NOTES. Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 7.—Mrs. Julia F. Carter, of 625 Duff street, announces the marriage of her daughter, Sadie Antoniette Tucker to John Wesley Wrenn, of Vanderbilt. Anderson Jones, of New Castle, was the guest of his daughter, Miss E. A. Jones, Christmas. Dr. William Writt spent Christmas with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Writt, of Deniston avenue. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Van, Misses Lavinia Jackson, Estella Wells, Blanche Spurlock, Mary Cole and Edgar Bartholomew attended the dance held by the Knights of the Round Table in Harrisburg on New Year's. Miss Jennie Jones, of Washington, D. C., is the guest of her mother Mrs. J. A. Billows. Dr. J. E. Spingarn, of New York is to advocate justice to Afro-Americans in Pittsburg. He is chairman of the board of directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and one of the most consistent advocates of the civil rights of Afro-Americans, is to speak in this city Sunday and Monday, January 10 and 11. Mrs. John Berry and daughter, of Ellsworth avenue, are spending the holidays with Mrs. Charles Bell, of Cleveland, O. Dr. Steward, of Boston, is the guest of his brother and sister-in-law, Attorney and Mrs. Frank R. Steward, of Milwaukee street, Schenley Heights, who entertained in his honor Friday evening. Misses Sarah and Fairy Brown, of Washington, D.C., are the guests of their brothers, Drs. John, Barry, and James Brown, of this city. Mrs. Adolph Slaughter and sister, Miss Pearl Grayson, formerly of Pittsburg, but now of New York City, are the holiday guests of Mrs. Pierson, of Congress street. Quite a few social affaires have been given in their honor. Mrs. G. W. Lightfoot and son, Clifford, of Berrysville, Va., are visiting her daughters. Miss Florence Lightfoot and Mrs. Wellington D. Young, of 5240 Mossfield avenue, East End. Ollie Spurlock, of Detroit, spent the Christmas holidays the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spurlock. Miss Ethel M. Dorsey, of Westminster, Md., is visiting her uncle, William G. Harper. Mrs. Edward Jones, formerly of this city, but now of Gary, Ind., was a visitor among her Pittsburgh friends last week. James Menard Kinlock, of Montreal, Can., is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Marie Gross. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hailstork, of Monessen, Pa., were visitors in Baltimore last week; also Daniel P. Ringcold, of Atlantic City. The home of Mrs. Beatrice Page, in Duff street, was the scene of a very pretty reception.Tuesday evening. Mrs. Page entertained her Sunday school class of a dozen young ladies. Several other guests were present, in addition to the members of the class, and an interesting program of games and music was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Finley, of Shetland avenue, entertained a number of friends Tuesday afternoon. The following guests were present: Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Welis, Mrs. C. M. Robinson-Maney, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Mackey and Miss Finley. A New Year's reception, dance and dinner was given Thursday evening at the Luendi club. The club was decorated in yuletide colors. Large number of dinner guests were present and remained for the dance. The whole club was thrown open to the members and their friends, who indulged in dancing to an early hour in the morning. At midnight when the bells rang and whistles blew, the dining room was full of dinners grouped at every table with President Frank P. Steward and wife a the center table with Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Johnson. During the dinner a cabaret show was put on, which added much to the merriment and fun of the occasion and the good wishes for the new year. Among the many social happenings of the past week were a New Year's eve reception for young people given by the Misses Proctor of 600 Fifth avenue; a New Year's eve party given by the Misses Frances and Cinda Browne of 903 Cherokee street, Schenley Heights, in honor of their brothers, Bruce and Byron Browne; a New Year's night reception by Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Steward of 3817 Milwaukee street, Schenley Heights, in honor of his brother,Dr. Charles Steward of Boston, Mass.; and a reception New Year's night by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Todd of Conkling street. All of them were merry holiday gatherings. Dr. and Mrs. James Fowler, of 2168 Center avenue gave a card reception Tuesday evening in honor of Charles A. Webster, of Philadelphia, a Temple Medical College student, who was the holiday guest of his mother, Mrs. Julia Webster, of 2164 Center avenue. The others present were Messrs. R. Washington, F. Fowler, H. White, C. T. Holder, H. Ayers, C. Russell, C. West, H. Hunt, C. Shelby, D. Jefferson, A. Loe, I. Johnson, W. Stewart, F. Fowler and D. F. Coleman and F. Bishop. Mr. Webster returned to his school duties Wednesday. Miss Jean Hamilton, of McNaughter avenue, N. S., who is a teacher in the Baltimore schools, spent the holidays with her parents. She entertained from 8 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, in honor of Mrs. James Kiley, of the North Side. ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN EMPLOYES The male employees of the Afro-American Ledger had a gay time Monday night, the occasion being their annual gathering. The"boys" met at the home of Mr. Daniel H. Murphy, 559 Laureens street, and all restraint and newspapercares were thrown to the winds for a while. Responses from imaginary invitations were read from a number of pr. menion personages. Among these make-believe sponses were the following: Booker T. Washington—"Too busy thinking about the clause in the immigration bill barring Negro immigrants and in planning for the amelioration of the colored cotton growers to attend. Wish you a good im. Dr. W. B. Dalbo's—"Regret that my work in writing an eulogy of the Negro press forbids my attending. Good Luck!" Collector Charles W. Anderson—"Am too busy counting internal revenue receipts to come. Am sending under separate cover, with my compliments, internal revenue liquor license, for use tonight only." W. Monroe Trotter—"I am on lecturing tour telling how I tackled President Wilson regarding segregation. Keep up the fight." Prof. Kelly Miller—"I am sorry that I cannot come out of the House of Bondage long enough to be with you." Dr. Ernest Lyon—"My work for the Republic of Liberia prevents my attendance, being in Washington looking after the affairs of the little Republic." Bishop Wallers—"Have gone into retirement since the Democracy failed to reward its colored supernators." Letters were read from James McEovy, in which he stated that he intends to fight in the courts for the Republican nomination for Mayor if it takes all the winter; Chas. H. Heintzman, in which he said that he was too busy lining up the Maryland Club vote and from Mayor Preston, in which he declared that Drudid Hill avenue was going to be paved soon, and until then he was afraid to drive his automobile thereon. Councilman Cummings sent a wireless saying that he was too busy looking after the civic and moral interests of the race to attend, while Louis H. Davenport said that a previous engagement to go gunning for one Harry S. Cummings prevented his attendance. During the evening that mysterious scribe, Mr. "Booster Knock," walked into the dining hall. He was immediately tackled by Johnson, who accused him of so writing his diatribes that the reading public was led to accuse Johnson of composing the matter. It looked like the two men were coming to blows, when Daniel Murphy, the apostle of peace, stepped in and declared that he would allow no scrimmage to take place. Mr. "Booster Knock" was warned however, to let the public know his identity in the future. 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CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 8rd floor. SANTA C LAUS' ADVICE All persons who wish to live until Santa Claus returns 1915, should take STRENGTH & LIFE. Never mind what your trouble is. Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption, Nerves, Rumination, and kindred ailments are cured. STRENGTH & LIFE previews the need of doctors, nurses and hospitals. Sold by druggists and at 1369 N. Carey St., saltimore, Md. NOTABLE CAREER OF MRS. DUNSTON Able Social Service Worker Educator and Poet. LEADER IN MANY MOVEMENTS Conditions Which Impelled Well Educated Young Matron to Devote Time and Talent to Uplift Unfortunate of Her Race to Higher Plane—Popular With the Masses. B. GEORGE F. KING. Raleigh. N. C.-That some of the young women of our race in this section of the south who have had the advantage of a liberal education seem to be divinely inspired by the events which have caused millions of our people in the south to fittingly observe the first day of January, generally known as emancipation day, is strikingly and most inspiringly evidenced by Mrs. Alice Jackson Dunston of this city. This remarkable woman is a deep thinker and the possessor of a versu- A the nature, so that she is able to see conditions from many viewpoints. While various reforms present themselves for the racial betterment, both social and commercial, a religious trend of thought causes her to mediate upon the previous condition of the race. God's promises to the meek elicit on her part a beautiful realization of the fact that there is none more competent to fight the battles of the meek nor end their struggles than the Omnipotent. Hence this young woman thrills hundreds of our people by a poem for the emancipation day celebration. The following from Mrs. Dunston's emancipation day poem will give the reader an idea of the sentiment which it breathes: For when ships with human freight Crossed thousands of miles And brought thee here. O child of fate, Trapped by the traitor's snares and wiles. Ye toiled and slaved 'twist sobs and sighs, With heavy hearts and sore. To baze the path for a nation's rise, For achievements and deeds galore. For 'twas ye who tilled the stubborn soil, And by thy arduous task You laid this strong foundation Wheren wealth and fame may last. And even we read in later lore. How ye taught for the master's life, Kep his home, offspring and wife From pillage and scenes of strife. Come together, men of letters, Combine thy heroes' deeds; Let the moralist and the leader Live the life for men to heed. Sobriety, chastity, meekness. Temperate in habits be. Such wisdom defies all weakness And imbibes frugality. Mrs. Dunston was reared and educated in Boston. Being inspired by a zealous love to work among her people, she returned to Wilmington, N. C. her birthplace, where she taught for a number of years, giving her best self and efforts to the lowest of the race. Hundreds of the colored teachers in the south felt the influence of the strength of her character as an instructor at the summer school for teachers at the well known Agricultural and Mechanical college in Greensboro, N. C. Her last public work was teacher of speech to the deaf at the State school in Raleigh, where she gained a nation wide reputation because of her pronounced success. She observed and studied the methods used in the noted institutions of New York, Philadelphia and Morganton, N. C. She threw her soul into this, the hardest of all teaching, and taught the unfortunate dumb children speech as by supernatural inspiration. Her influence is markedly felt in every community in which she has labored. She is being urged to publish her encantation day poem. Mosaic Templars Own Much Wealth. The annual report of the Mosaic Templars, with headquarters at Little Rock, Ark. shows a cash balance of $80,227.88 and a total asset of $178. $51.63. The Hon. John, E. Bush of Little Rock is the founder of the order, which is possibly the wealthier secret society of its kind operated by the colored people of America. The fraternity also owns a printing plan valued at several thousand dollars. THE STORE T. G. MARSHALL'S It will pay you to get my list before buying your home. I have several three story houses in the 600 block of W. Lafayette Avenue. 700 block Mosher Street, and one 3 story house in 1100 block Carey Street. Low Ground Rents on all of them. For further particulars write, call or phone, Madison 3664 Y. A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Avenue. Phone-4057-M Wilson & Coleman THE REX ...Dining Room and Cafe... 2233 Pennsylvania Avenue Near Baker Street First class service. Oysters and sea food and game in season. rival parties, stugs, etc., especially catered to Open from 6.30 a.m. to 1 a.m. C. H. Burwell Automobile Express FOR HIRE Quick Safe and Careful Delivery 531 Presstman Street Phone Madison 1463 Y FORSALE HOUSE It will pay you to your home. I have seven the 600 block of W. Laff Mosher Street, and one 3 Carey Street. Low Groun For further particu Madison 3664 Y. A. L. JOHNSON BAPPENINGS IN CAMDEN Camden, N.J., Jan. 7 — Services was held as usual at the Macdonald A. M. E. Church, Rev. H.K. Spearman preached an excellent sermon to a full house instructing us how to live as christians. In the afternoon the pastor and congregation visited the A. M. E. Zion Wesley Church. The collection was $25.00. Mrs: E. L. Howard, the evangelist, preached in the morning at the U. SNOW HILL ITEMS Snow Hill, Md., Jan. 7.—Mrs. Stevenson and Mrs. Waters, of Girdletree, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waters, last Sunday.as was also Mr. Nat Townsend, of Harrington, Del. The rally at Taylors, Gate A. M. E. Church last Sunday was a success, $57.00 being raised. Of this amount, Mrs. Georgia Purnell brought in $47.00 on her book. Mr. George Dale, of Baltimore, who spent the holidays here has returned home. The cantata at the M. E. Church last Friday night was largely attended. Miss Gertrude Taylor, of Washington, and Miss Henrietta Tiery, of Baltimore, after spending the holidays with their parents have returned to assume their positions in the public schools here. Mrs. Annie Jewett, and daughter Mrs. S. J. Miles both of Crisfield, are visiting Rev. J. W. Jewe t. CATONSVILLE HAPPENINGS Catonsville, Md., Jan. 7.—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matthew entertained a number of friends at their home, 202 Winters avenue, Sunday evening. The dining room was beautifully decorated with holly and ferns, and the delicacies of the season were served to the guests, which numbered twenty. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hayman, of Roberts avenue, gave a dinner New Years evening to a number of their friends. The dining room was decorated with mistletoe and holly. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER BUTTER Statement of the amount of goods sold during the Year. Groceries.....$4,966 17 Including 50 bbls. sugar 165 bbls. flour 157 lbs. tea 463 lbs. coffee Vegetables and fruit.....$1,500.00 Butter, eggs and poultry,$1,344.56 Confectionary and Miscellaneous.....$1,028.71 Wooden ware brooms, etc..$546.60 Meats and lard 26,650 lbs. Bread 15,850 loaves Oil 5,133 gallons Milk 915 gallons USES FOR SALE get my list before buying real three story houses in Bayette Avenue. 700 block story house in 1100 block and Rents on all of them. Dollars write, call or phone, 1415 Myrtle Avenue. Mrs. Bertha Johnson, of Boston, Mass., was the guest of Mrs. Emily Gross Sunday; also Mrs. Bessie Lee of Philadelphia Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Robinson has gone to Virginia where they will remain until the summer. Mrs. Robinson is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Emily Gross. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Smith were entertained by a host of their friends Christmas day to dinner and also had their son christened Wm. M. Smith, Jr. Among those present were Rev. C. H. Young, Mrs C. H. Young and Mrs. Ella Bennett. The ushers of Grace A. M. E. Church will be installed in office next Sunday night at 8 p. m. by Rev. C. H. Murray. Mr. Charles Hardy who has been home one week sick is out again and able to attend to his work. Revival services will begin at Grace A. M. E. Church Sunday night, December 10, and continue all through the week. MRS. WASHINGTON BURIED The funeral of Mrs. Julia Washington, the well known public cook, who died at her home at 335 W. Biddle street, December 19, 1914, was held at St. John's A. M. E. Church Tuesday afternoon, December 22. Rev. James Briscoe and Brother Frank Tasker officiated. The deceased was a native of Virginia and, for many a year an active and faithful worker in St. John's Church. She has cooked for some of the most prominent families of Baltimore, who regret very much her death. She was taken sick immediately upon her return from the Catskill Mountains in September and upon the advice of her physician was operated upon. It was first thought she would recover when she had a turn for the worse. She bore all her sickness with Christian fortitude. She is survived by a husband and three children. May she rest in peace. We wish to take this means of extending to our many patrons, our gratitude for their patronage during the year 1914, and to assure them of our intention to give better and more efficient service during the coming year. We deliver wholesale or retail orders anywhere in the city. A card or telephone call will bring our agent to your door. Our produce is always fresh and wholesome. Try it and be convinced. Wishing to one and all a happy and prosperous New Year, I am, Yours very truly, T. G. Marshall TO BANQUET GRAND MASTER MORRIS A banquet to Grand Master Edward H. Morris and the gentlemen that will compose the new SubCommittee of Management of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows will be given at Odd Fellows' Hall, W. Biddle street, on Sunday evening, January 10. It is expected that there will be a large number of responses to the invitations to attend the function. The local end is in charge of a committee headed by Col. Hamilton N. Hayes. The new Sub-committee of Management will be formally organized in Philadelphia on January 11. PRESENTED A BANNER A handsome banner was presented the Great Southern Temple of Daughters of Elks last Monday night, making the presentation speech. Mrs. Alice Dunston headed the committee which secured the funds with which to purchase the banner. A POEM I have heard my Saviour say, Choose the bright and narrow way Just beyond the sunshine Bright as on the first New Year's day. Saviour you are the true vine And you are solely mine When you took Israel by the hand And led him out of Egypt land, My heart sang this sweet song. G, to the King I belong If ever I would stray I steal a time to pray Then lead me gently Saviour all the way. Now God has given me a prize And I tell you friends its wise, To try and keep the means of grace And the perfect eye of Faith. Some are sad and broken-hearted Perhaps are discouraged But don't you know that Christ Is the sinner's friend. Just you turn and be like Job Have faith and patience along this road By and by you will be glad You trusted such a God. Now friends we have the Afro- American Ledger, Take it weekly if you please It will give the boy and girls a chance to ease Their little minds. I will have a poem, I will introduce it It will help you, God bid you speed And if you pray and take faith with God He will give everything you need. Composed by Mrs. Rachel Lake. "EVERY DISEASE MAN IS HEIR TO" Is the expression so often heard and used in describing the troubles and complaints afflicting humanity. Many diseases are handed down to individuals from parent to parent, while again, through lack of training and knowledge, we acquire the germs of disease at first hand, and the process of destruction of the fine tissues of the body is begun, ending in misery and death. 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COMMERCIAL COLLEGE OUTLOOK A monthly magazine published by Commercial College Students! Howard University, Wash.,D.C. 50 Cents for School Year Mishael Jones, Editor in Chief Phone Madison 3818-M Mme. Brown Wade, the largest and cheapest clothing house in N. W. Baltimore. Ladies Coat Suit sizes 34 to 40 $1.25 to $7.00. Hats 25c to $1.50. Ladies sepa- rate long coats, skirts, waists, and short coats sold at low prices. Have one lot on Rummage Sale for 25c on the first floor. You can find anything you may ask for, from hats to shoes. Mens suits, separate coats and overcoats. Portiers and lace curtains will sold at reasonable prices, call and see them, open from 8 a. m. to 11 p. m. 2145 Division St. FARE READ THE HAPPENINGSOF INTERESTABOUT THE CITY At the meeting of Brown's Circle No. 1, of East Baltimore, which was held this week, Mrs. Annie S. Banks, who has been president for the past nine years resigned the position. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Mollie Giles, president; Mrs. Elnora Mitchell and Mrs. Annie Boardley, vice presidents; Mrs. Charity Dorsey, chapain; Mrs. Laura Robinson, treasurer; Mrs. Medota Buckingham, financial secretary; Miss Ella Woolford, recording secretary; Mrs. Clara Jones conductress; Mrs. Mary Brown, mergeant-at-arms; Mrs. Mamie Volbell, Miss Celestine Jones, Mrs. Emma Mitchell, banking committee. After the meeting a collation was served by Mrs. Charity Jones. CULTURE CLUB MEETS. Most interesting was the meeting held Monday evening by the Culture club of Trinity Baptist Church at the home of Mrs. Bell Gittings, of 24th street. Two very interesting papers were rendered by Mrs. G.R. L. Diggs and Mrs. Gwathney, also beautiful quotations were recited by the members. Elegant were the many delicacies served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held Monday evening, at the home of Mrs. Gwathney, of 432 E. 23rd street. A NEW ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED The New Era Building and Loan Association of Baltimore City has just been permitted to do business in this State. Arthur L. Johnson, William Lewis, Samuel T. Hemsley, Lewis E. Williams, William Smith, Goodwin W. Johnson, Lawson N. Duffin, Charles E. Payne, Nelson Price and George W. F. McMechen constitute the Board of Directors. The Association was organized to do a general Loan and Building Association business, with an authorized capital stock of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). It meets every Wednesday evening, from seven to nine o'clock, at 578 W. Biddle street. ENTERTAINED A FEW FRIENDS Miss Georgie Hill entertained a few of her friends at a whist party, December 30th. Her table was beautifully decorated with delicious varieties, suitable for the occasion. Among the Social were: Misses Mary L. Scott, Emma Scott, Sarah Cook, Daisy Wood; Messrs. Abraham Stocks, Herbert Savoy, George Lee, Cornelius Porter, Bradly Garner, Howard Scott, R. Ogle, Harris Johns and William Henry. WILL LEAVE FOR FLORIDA RESORTS A number of waiters and bellmen will leave the city next week for Florida resorts, where they will be employed during the winter months. George Augustus will be employed at the Hotel Pomce de Leon as head checker in the dining room. This position requires all orders for meals to be submitted him by the waiters. TO CONDUCT EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN A citywide evangelistic campaign will be conducted by local Methodist Churches, beginning next week. Metropolitan, Sharp Street and Ames Churches will hold joint services with St. Matthew's M. E. Church, 23rd street. Centennial, Asbury and Eastern M.E. Churches will hold services with the latter congregation, John Wesley Church will be the center for South Baltimore and St. Paul and Whatcoat Churches will join hands in West Baltimore. YOUNG PHYSICIAN MARRIED Dr. John C. Robinson, one of the most popular young physicians in this city, slipped off quietly to Philadelphia on New Year's day, and became a benedict. The other contracting party was Miss Clara S. Denning, of Canajoharie, N. Y. The ceremony was performed at the residence of Dr. George L. Bayton, 1840 Christian street, by Dr. William A. Creditt, pastor of the Cherry Memorial Baptist Church. After the ceremony, Dr. Robinson brought his bride to this city, and he is now being kept busy acknowledging the many congratulations that are being showered upon him by his friends. The happy couple are at home to their friends at 611 N. Caroline street. MRS. HAYES ENTERTAINS Mrs. Hamilton Hayes, of 641 Pitcher street entertained as houseguest during the Christmas holidays, Miss Hattie White, instructress in dress making at the C. Y. W. C. A. of Norfolk, Va; Mrs. Lula Ballard of Catonsville, Md. Mrs. Mary F. Bond, evangelist of the A. M. E. Conference is recovering at her home, 429 N. Central avenue. Mrs. Mamie Bruce, of Presstman street, spent the holidays in Washington the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin of You street, N. W. Miss Ethel Billingslea, of York, Pa., has been the house guest of Miss Laura V. Brown for the past week. She will leave Friday to visit the home of her father at Reistertown, before returning to York. Pratts, 827 Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Annie Sampson, of Philadelphia, spent the holidays visiting her brother, Mr. Daniel Richardson, on Mullikin street. Mrs. Robinette Gresham, of 2132 Druid Hill avenue, is confined to her bed with Lagrippe. Mr. Archibald S. Purnell and wife, of Pittsburgh, Pa., spent several days with his father and sisters. Mr. George W. Purnell, Mrs. Martin L. Hart and Mrs. John B. Giles, of 1621 Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Nettie Williams and daughter, of 919 Pierce street, entertained a few of her friends, December 30, 1914, at a card party in the honor of Miss Effie L. Waters, of Pittsburgh, Pa., formerly of Baltimore. Robert Tyler, of 1106 N. Carey street, will leave for Florida next week. "Some!" meals at Pratts, 827. Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, of 1306 Argyle. avenue are receiving congratulations over the birth of a fine son. Miss Ella Lewis and Haywood Goode, of Washington were the dinner guests of Mrs. J. Edward Smith, Sunday. Mrs. Harriett A. Contee, of 520 St. Paul street, and Mr. John N. Harris were married recently. Rev. John A. Holmes officiated. W. W. Foreman, of Norfolk, Va., was a caller at the office of the Afro-American Ledger a few days ago. John W. Cromwell, who has been ill at his home,922 S. Sharp street, is improving. Only the best at Pratts. Miss Mabel Edmonds and Miss Grace King, of Washington, spent a couple of days in this city visiting many friends. Dr. and Mrs. T. Henderson Kerr are receiving congratulations on the birth of a ten pound boy. Mother and son are doing nicely under the skillful care of Dr. Harry F. Brown. Mrs. D. G. Mack spent a part of the holidays in Washington, the guest of Mrs. M. F. Wigginton. MR. AND THOMAS DODD ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Dodd entertained a host of friends at their home, 1410 E. Madison street on Sunday evening, at which time a very pleasant evening was spent. At a late hour the guests retired to the dining room where a regiant consisting of some of the delicacies of the season were served. Among those present were representatives from Masonic bodies. Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson, of Atlantic city, N. J., and Charles D. Freeman, of Washington, were among the out-of-town guests. DANCING CLASSES TENDERED SMOKER The smoker given by Mr. Lewis H. Murray, in honor of the gentlemen of his dancing classes on last Saturday evening, at his residence was attended by Hon. Wm. McCard, Drs. Wm. Wright, Harry McCard, Bernard Hughes, E. V. Fitzgerald, Harvey Young, Lewis Green, Fred. Young, Messrs. E. Bernard Taylor, Robert Young, Jack Nelson, Daniel Ritch, Henry Hale, Frank Harvey, of New York, Frank Sorrell, Winfort Braxton, Clarence Chambers, Oscar Thomas, Prof. Turner and George Williams, of Howard University. A DINNER BY REV. AND MRS. MACK Rev. and Mrs. D. G. Mack gave a dinner party in honor of their guest, Mrs. M.F. Wigginton, the energetic principal of the school at Brentwood, Md. The occasion was honored with the presence of Dr. Wm. Alexander, the distinguished editor of the Voice, Dr. and Mrs. G. R. L. Diggs. A ray of keen pleasure enraptured the ladies as they recalled happy events of their THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 100 That beautiful stricth secure your building sit home. Out in the open healthy and narrow s and no ground rents. extremely low for such Terms very easy, on a contract. Free ticket this property by applying we will send Agent w tails. Patapsco Park 106 LAW B Phone: St. Paul 3119 No Will Win The Ring! Leading G ...PRIZE EXHIBITION, DE At the Old Fifth (RICHMOND AVE for benefit of The Maryland Home Tuesday Evening, Jan Special Feature: Bas Colored High School W continuous Music by Commonwealth Orche Dancing under the direction of ADMISSION 2 person selling the highest number of tickets Miss Evelyn Mackall, Pres. Miss Lottie L. Down, Secretary THE BALTIMORE SO (1525 DRUID HILL which has been closed during MONDAY, JANUARY OIT NOW! BECOME THE NEW ERA BUILDING AND LOAN ASSE Authorized Capital Stock, Twent Meets every Wednesday evening from seven to our L. Johnson. Pres. Lewis E. Williams, Vice Dan Lewis. Asst. Secy. Nelsog Price, Treasurer Board of Direction: Arthur L. Johnson, Lewis E. Johnson, Price, G. W. P. McNachan, Win Smith, Goodbye LOANS ON MORTGAGES AND OTHER .Oy-Terra-l Hotel Men CASEME At Galilean Fish Biddle Street, ne Thursday, Janua Ernest Purviance will demon KERR'S ORG beautiful strictly colored our building site for you Out in the open. 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Johnson, La MORTGAGES AND OTHER APPROVED SEC Terra-Duc- hen ASEMEREM Malilean Fishermen middle Street, near McCullo ay, January 14 ance will demonstrate the ERR'S ORCHESTR That beautiful strictly colored suburb to secure your building site for your future home. Out in the open. Free from unhealthy and narrow streets. Low taxes and no ground rents. Prices at present extremely low for such valuable property. Terms very easy, on a broad and liberal contract. Free ticket at any time to see this property by applying at the office or we will send Agent with plats and all details. PatapscoParkLandCo. 106 LAW BUILDING Phone: St. Paul 3119 BALTIMORE, MD. For benefit of The Maryland Home for Friendless Children Tuesday Evening, January 19th, 1915 The person selling the highest number of tickets over 100 will win a diamond ring. Miss Evelyn Mackall, Pres. Miss Mary A. Bennett, Treas. Miss Lottie L. Down, Secretary Miss Annie S. Williams, Chairman. THE BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF MUSIC Which has been closed during the holidays will open MONDAY, JANUARY 11th, 1915 Meets every Wednesday evening from seven to nine 9'clock, at 578 W. Biddick street. Arthur L. Lewis, Pres. Lewis E. Williams, Vice Pres. Samuel T. Hensley, Secretary "William Lewis. Asst. Scey. Nelsog Price. Treasurer Geo. W. F. McMechen, Solicitor Board of Direction-"Arthur L. Johnson. Lewis E. Williams. Samuel T. fennell. William Lewis, Nelson Price. G. W. F. McMechen. Wm. Smith. Goodwin W. Johnson. N. Duffin and Charles E. Payne. LOANS ON MORTGAGES AND OTHER APPROVED SECURITIES. Officers Bonded At Galilean Fishermen Hall Biddle Street, near McCulloh Ernest Purviance will demonstrate the latest dances Gold Prize to best lady dancer. COMMITTEE: Robert Berry, Andrew Pinn, Alford Lando Thurman Gantt, Daniel Henson ards of Admission OUR SPECIALTIES { DANDRUFF SCALP HAIR } TR COMMITTEE: Andrew Pinn, Alford Lando hurman Gantt, Daniel Henson Admission SPECIALTIES { DANDRUFF SCALP HAIR } TR Robert Berry, Andrew Pinn, Alford Landon, Walter Hill, Thurman Gantt, Daniel Henson. OUR SPECIALTIES DANDRUFF SCALP HAIR TREATMENT SANDER'S BARBER SHOP SELECT TONICS SHAMPOOS TOILET WATERS PURE OILS. DRUID HILL AVE. AND HOFFMAN ST. SOME CAKE DANCE ..THE DREXEL KLASSY KAKE WALK.. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1915 TICKETS 25 CENTS All Taking Part Leave Names At Fennell's, Stokes & Derry's or Afro-American Office. Phone Madison 4850--Y (Only) P. H. PRATT REAL ESTATE BROKER & INS. Two & Three Story Houses Bought and Sold on Easy Terms In Any Section of the City HOURS 7:30 to 8:45 A.M. 2:30 to 3:30 P.M. 7:30 to 10:00 P.M. Residence: 1322Argyle Ave., Balto., Md. Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convince. Scientifically prepared at— TEL. MADISON 3322--Y Harvey R. Williams SANITARY PLUMBING..... SEWERAGE CONNECTIONS Installation of Steam and Hot Water Heating No Job Too Large. Terms Arranged 1513 PRESSTMAN STREET BALTIMORE, MD. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired heart either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening graves advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crib cifix when desired, rugs, chair etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00 My price$73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete. 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone, Mad. 4067 Madison 4921—M PURITY compound your prescription or a reasonable price Patent Medicines at Cut-Rate Prices Milton Walker's Hair Grower on Sale Druld Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Baltimore Md. Don't go down town when you can get what you want at Fennell's Profit Sharing Corner C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M Men who want to work to better their condition in life, here is one of the best opportunities ever offered you to make big money quick, and at the same time help your fellow mankind along the road to prosperity by selling him one or more of those valuable building sites at Patapsco Park. For agency apply between 12.30 and 3 p. m., office of Patapsco Park Land Co., room 106 Law Building first floor. # ```markdown ``` Hotel Men INS men Hall Bulloh 4th, 1915 the latest dances TRA er. don, Walter Hill, ason. 25 Cents BEATMENT ```markdown ``` Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium Biddle Street near McCulloh Kerr's Orchestra Playing The Latest Cake Walks ...YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD... Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street tf Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices ```markdown ``` JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY We use only pure and fresh drugs and chemicals in all our compounding. That is why we have the confidence of your physician. Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue AGENTS WANTED GET IT AT..... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS