The Afro-American

HEAFFE AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXIII. NO. 22 SEGREGATION A BOON TO REAL ESTATE SHARPS Restricted Area Enables Them to Charge Exorbitant Rentals in Good Residential Sections Prices For Houses in Segregated Districts Are Abnormally Segregation is a costly thing for the colored people of Baltimore in that it forces those of the race who wants desirable property to pay at least 20 per cent. more rental than would be charged white families. Along Argyle avenue, Lanvale street, Myrtle avenue, McCulloh, Stricker and other streets colored people are being charged greatly in excess of what the whites paid for the houses. While whites have always charged colored people more for houses than they have charged their own people, the segregation law practically confines the colored people to territory occupied by them at the time of the passage of the law. This restricted area has to serve the race and those who want good homes have to pay dearly for the same. For example: There is a house in the 1100 block of Argyle avenue for which the white owner wants $7.50 a week. This house only has 8 rooms, is in need of repairs and its rental to white tenants did not exceed $25 a month. In the 900 block of the same avenue the houses on the west side were occupied for years by white families, those having the property in charge refusing to let colored people have them. The whites are said to have paid $16 a month. One by one several years ago these houses were rented to colored people being charged $5 a week. They are now said to rent for $5.50 a week. Many of the houses that colored people are now paying extortionate rentals for are badly in need of repair. The landlord or his agent expects his rent weekly, but always promises about repairs. Bad bathrooms, broken bells, ceilings falling down and other evidences of need of repairs are to be seen. In the 1800 block of Stricker street many of the houses are badly in need of repairs, yet their owners rent them to persons who are expected to pay weekly. The owners like the weekly payers better because they receive thereby four weeks more rent in a year than when paid by the month. The high rents charged colored people in some sectioos lead to the houses being avoided by conservative housekeepers and their occupancy by the less thrifty. This means that their houses will be crowded with tenants, thus increasing the likelihood of disease and paving the way for the entrance of undesirable persons into neighborhoods. The houses on Druid Hill avenue, McCulloh, Preastman and other streets in the immediate vicinity are occupied for the most part of conservative housekeepers, intelligent and in many instances homeowners. It is in other sections of the city where the holders charge the unintelligent high rents and cause overrowding and a general desire to raise rents all along the line. to colored people in the more favored sections. They are offered at prices in excess of those expected from whites. $100 down and so much a month is the way some are induced to buy. The offer is attractive enough, but should a man lose his job and default in his payments the white owner usually takes his property back. One white man is said to have sold one piece of property several times in this way. In short, a restricted residence area for the race tickles the whims of some of the whites, makes other whites rich and impoverishes the colored people who have like the Jews in Russia, to live within the pale. LIBERIA DECORATES HENRY L. JOHNSON Washington, January 21.—Dr. Henry L. E. Johnson, president of the American Colonization Society was decorated with the Liberian Humane Order of African Redemption at the annual meeting of the society, held in the Colorada Building Tuesday night. The decoration was made by Dr. Ernest Lyon, of Baltimore, the Liberian consul general, to the United States, who represented President Howard, of Liberia. The honor came as a result of the interest the society has taken for years in the litte West African republic. It was only a little over a year ago that the society turned over to Consul Lyon $67,000 $1 the accumulated interest of funds left by the late Caroline Donovan, of Baltimore for the work of the society. This sum is being used in fostering education in Liberia. In investing Dr. Johnson with the rank of the order, Dr. Lyon called attention to the great interest that the society had taken for years in the welfare of Americans emigrating to Liberia. "Liberia is not the only English speaking country of the West Coast of Africa," he said, "neither is it the only black nationality in the world; but it has the distinction of being the only black nationality in the world of English speaking people. Abyssinia, unlike Liberia, is purely African in its origin and genius. Haiti is French and San Domigo is Spanish, but Liberia is American in origin and genius. This fact entitles her to the sympathetic consideration of all English speaking communities, but more especially of the United States. "The foundation of other black kingdoms and republics rests upon the skull bones of their fellows and is cemented with their blood, but Liberia was founded in peace and benevolence." He said also that not only was it an asylum for the colored people of this country, but its mission was to carry the gospel to the native Africans. ODD FELLOWS BANQUET New York, January 21.—More than 500 Odd Fellows attended the banquet and reception given in honor of Edward H. Morris, grand master of the Order, and W. David Brown, of this city, the grand treasurer, last Friday night. Nearly all of the members of the present Sub-committee of Management were in attendance. W. David Brown was the central figure, his fellow townmen being delighted at his recognition by the Order. Judge Patterson Issues Interlocutory Decree Restraining Colored Shriners in Atlanta Colored Shriners Preparing to go United States Supreme Court Atlanta, Ga., January 22.—According to an interlocutory decree handed down Monday by Judge H. L. Patterson, in the Superior Court of Fulton county, Charles A. Faison and several other members of Rabban Temple of the Mystic Shrine will be temporarily restrained from using the name of Mystic Shrine and the grips, pins, signs, regalia, etc., peculiar thereto. The injunction proceedings were filed by Potentate Forrest Adair and other members of Yazarab Temple of white Shriners. The white Mystic Shriners first sought to enjoin Rabban Temple last August, but Judge Bell, before whom the case was heard, threw their case out on the ground that no adequate cause for a restraining order had been shown. Yaarab Temple again filed injunction proceedings on December 6, and Judge H L. Patterson, of the Blue Ridge Circuit, heard the case as all of the judges in Fulton county had disqualified themselves on the ground they were either Mystic Shriners or related to those who are. The attorneys for the defense, George Gordon, who represented Rabban Temple, and Warner T. McGuinn of Baltimore, who was retained by the Imperial. Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, demurred to the proceedings on the ground that as Yaarab Temple was unincorporated, voluntary, fraternal body that it could not enter suit. Other objections were also made. Judge Patterson sustained the first part of the demurrer, but gave the complaining body the privilege of amending its petition so as to sue as individual members. The defendant was not given the privilege of amending its demurrer, however. The decision rendered Monday, purports to restrain Charles A. Faison, potentate, and other members of Rabban Temple from using the name of The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine and from using titles and name of officers of the petitioners and from using the words Nobles, "Shriners" and "Shrine, and from using the crescent, scimiter and others specified as emblems and insignia of Yaarah Temple." In other words, the order by a stretch of judicial imagination, purports to allow Yaarah Temple, an unincorporated body, through certain individual members, its contention against Rabban Temple, which was chartered by the Imperial Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, an incorporated body, was organized in Washington. As the amended petition of the plantiffs only specified certain individuals connected with Rabban Temple, it is regarded by some as only binding upon those specifically named. An appeal has been noted in the State Supreme Court by Rabban Temple and its parent organization. A bill of supersedas has been filed and bond given, thus allowing the highest court in Georgia decide whether or not to make the injunction permanent. It is believed that the Supreme Court of Georgia, if it decides the case on the law points involved, will decree that Rabban Temple has a right to continue as heretcfore. Previous court decisions have been that colored Masonic bodies legally exist. The daily press reports of the decision gave many the false impression that colored Shriners had been put out of business in Georgia which is not a fact. The National Compact, a body of so-called Negro Masons, it is claimed, aided the whites in trying to strike down the colored Shriners, who exist regularly and lawfully. ODD FELLOWS TO MEET AS BEFORE Snb-Committee Decides to Ignore Law Passed By B. M. C. Changing Time of Meeting Philadelphia, January 20.—The new Sub-committee of Management of the Odd Fellows, which hold its initial session here last week, decided to ignore the law passed at the last session of the Biennial Movable Committee making the meeting biennially in August, instead of September. It was pointed out that the grand auditors meet by law on the third Monday in August and that other laws were not repealed to make it possible to meet in August. The suspensions of a number of lodges in Georgia by District Grand Secretary B.J. Davis and his fellow members of the executive committee for that State were ignored. Mr. Davis was given thirty days to show cause why Mrs Mabel Driskell, Mrs. Hattie Green and certain other suspended members of the Household of Ruth in Georgia should not be reinstated. The reinstatement of A. Graves, a former supporter of B. J. Davis, and A. W. E. Bassette, of Hampton, Va., was ordered. Grand Directors I. L Roberts, A. T. Shirley and George H. Mays were named by Grand Master Edward H. Morris as members of the executive committee OLD CONGREGATIONS TO HOLD CELEBRATIONS Savannah, Ga., January 22.—The celebration of the 127th anniversary of the First Bryan Baptist Church, which began Sunday, came to an end with a big banquet Thursday night. The congregation was established on January 20, 1788, and was for years known as old Jerusalem Baptist Church. Its first pastor was Andrew Bryan, for whom the present congregation is named. The First African Baptist Church also had a celebration of its 127th anniversary, the same coming to an end last night. WILL APPEAL TO JOHN BULL Clarksdale, Mies.. January 21. U. A. Duffus, a West Indian colored man, came to this city a few weeks ago an opened a tailoring establishment. The whites did not take kindly as to his entrance into business, and the chief of police told him to "git." He demurred and got a cussing for his pains. He appealed to the mayor, but the latter said that there were too many tailors in town and that he must leave town forthwith. Duffus when he reached Memphis telegraphed a protest to the British Ambassador at Washington, and the latter may take the matter up with the State Department as Duffus is a British subject. PRICE THREE CENTS The hall at Convention Hall for the bem-fit of the Belgian Relief Fund last Friday night, was not a success as only about 500 people attended. The treatment of the natives of the Congo by the Belgians caused many colored people to refuse to support the affair, which was undertaken at the suggestion of Mrs. John A. Logan, a firm friend of the race. Charles E. Seruchin, of Minnesota, was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, upon motion of Senator Moses Clapp. Attorney Thomas L. Jones has gone to Warsaw, Ind., to try an important case. The congregation of the New Bethel Baptist Church has purchased the property of Grace M. E. Church, 9th and S streets north-west. Rev. Jarvis is the pastor of the first-named church Oscar DePriest, of Chicago, was a recent visitor here. Prof. W. H. Richards, of the Howard University Law School has been name as executor of the estate of Julia Nelson, white, of Red Wing, Minn. The estate is valued at $20,000. Democrats have again taken hope that the position of Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia be given one of their number. The position has been vacant since Spring, when Henry Lincoln Johnson resigned. President Wilson is said to have virtually agreed to name some colored Democrat for the position, but is halting because of the opposition thereto that will be voiced by some Democrats. Congressman Linthicum, who aspires to the Democratic nomination for Governor of Maryland, presented Dr. L. A. Griffiths, of Upper Marlboro, Md., to the President Thursday as a suitable person for the position. It is said that Mr. Wilson told him that he had promised to appoint some colored Democrat to the position, but would take the physicians' name under consideration. Congressman Linthicum protested against the naming of any colored Democrat for the position. The only colored Democrat that has received a presidential appointment is Dr. George W. Borkner, of Indiana, the present United States Minister to Liberia. School Board Takes No Action in Reference to the Case of Assistant Superintendent Roscoe C, Bruce MAY RECEIVE DEMOTION Very Smail Attendance at Charity Dance For The Belgian Relief Fund Washington, January 21.—The expected consideration of complaints that have been filed against the administration of Roscoe C Bruce, superintendent of colored schools, did not take place at the meeting of the Board of Education Wednesday. Since the storm has been brewing over Bruce's head. Superintendent of Schools Thurston has been looking after the colored schools. It is claimed that Bruce may be relieved of the superintendency and given another position in the schools. Robert H. Terrell, who was reappointed as municipal judge here, is a Republican. LOCAL BAPTISTS HAVING SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL MEETINGS Over 200 conversions have taken place in local colored Baptist churches since the opening of the city-wide evangelistic campaign under the auspices of the Southern Baptist Convention. The principal meetings are being held in psalmist Baptist Church, Rev. Junius Gray, pastor, and the Morning Star Bapt. Church, Rev. R. T. Winn, pastor. Services are also being conducted by white ministers of other churches. The white Baptists asked the colored Baptists to cooperate with them and the larger churches held aloof on the ground that they feared jimcrow methods in dealing with the colored brethren would prevail. Rev. Junius Gray, a leading spirit in the Emergency Baptist Convention, accepted the proposal for concerted action and offered his church as one of the rallying points. Nightly until the close of the campaign, Rev. Richard Carroll, of Columbia, S. C., will exhort souls to abandon the ways of sin. Rev. Carroll is one of the forceful characters in the South and is widely known. He is editor of the Southern Ploughman, president of the South Carolina Race Conference and a leading spirit in the State Fair. He is eloquent and not afraid to express his opinions. Sharp criticisms of some of the policies of Governor Blease nearly resulted in his being lynched last June. The meetings at the Morning Star Baptist Church are being conducted by Rev. J. W. Bailey, of Texas. Meetings are also being held daily at Eutaw Place Baptist Church colored and white attending. CANNOT ENTER GOD'S HOUSE ON "WHITE BLOCK" SIDE Richmond, Va., January 21. The Southern white man's race prejudice makes him adopt strange ways of giving in sometimes, but in saving his face in so doing. A few months ago the congregation of Leigh Street M. E. Church purchased the handsome church property at Leigh and Fifth streets. The Vonderlehr Segregation law makes any block where the majority of families are white a "white" block and the rule against the whites prevails where a block has a majority of colored families. The neighborhood where the new church is located contains a number of white residents. In passing upon the question whether or not the colored congregation could move there, City Attorney Pollard ruled that as a majority of the families on Fifth street were colored that the congregation could move there. It was decided, however, that the church could not use the Leigh street entrance, but must place one on the Fifth street side. The congregation will get the property, but the congregation must not pass in and out on the "white" block. The ruling of City Attorney Pollard has been strongly resented by the absent segregationists. A colored man will be tried for alleged violation of the segregation law within the next day few days. It is hoped to have the State Court of Appeals finally pass upon the validity of the law. DECLARE BIG DIVIDEND Savannah, Ga., January 21.—The stockholders of the Mechanics' Savings Bank, at their recent annual meeting, declared a seven per cent dividend and elected the following officers: Henry Pearson, president; D. Simmons, vice president; A. L. Tucker, chairman of the board of directions, and F. D. Tucker, secretary-treasurer. FOR CLOSER UNION OF METHODISTS Significant Meeting at Chattanooga, Tenn., To Consider Federation of Colored Methodist Churches The General Conference Commission on Federation of Colored Methodist Churches in the United States, met in the Wiley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church at Chattanooga, Tenn., Friday, January 8th. The Commission was called to order by Bishop Thos. B. Neely the first named Bishop on the Commission taking the place of Bishop John M. Walden deceased. The members of the commission present were Bishops Thomas B. Neely, Philadelphia, Pa., Theodore S. Henderson, Chattanooga, Tenn., and Witur P. Thirkield, New Orleans, La.; ministers, Rev. R. E. Jones, New Orleans, La., and J. P. Wragg, Atlanta, Ga.; laymen, I. Garland Penn, Cincinnati, O., and E.H. McKissack, Holly Springs. Miss. Rev. R.E.Gillum of Mexico, Mo., and L. J. Price of Atlanta, Ga. could not be present. The Commission permanently organized by electing Bishop Theodore S. Henderson, Chattanooga, Tenn., chairman, and I. Garland Penn, Cincinnati, Ohio, secretary. Bishop T. B. Neely presented an exhaustive resume of all the legislation of the General Conference of 1904, 1908 and 1912 relating to the creation of the Commission on Federation of Colored Methodists, interpreting what in his judgment was the mind of the General Conference in promoting through the legislation the subject of cooperation, federation and unity of Colored Methodists in America. The Commission spent sometime in debate upon the subject, whereupon a committee was appointed to define the powers and perrogatives of the Commission. The Committee consisted of Bishops W. P. Thirkield, T. B. Neely and Rev. R. E. Jones. At the afternoon session the committee made its report which was thoroughly considered and finally adopted unanimously as follows: REPORT OF COMMITTEE Whereas, the General Conference of 1904 directed "that the (then) Commission on Federation take such steps as it may deem wise and necessary to bring about a closer unity between the Colored Methodist Churches having an Episcopal form of government;" the General Conference in 1908 spoke of "the prospective union between the various branches of Colored Episcopal Methodism" and instructed "the Commission on Federation to further these results," and made a Commission "to confer with similar Commissions" of the churches as aforestated and for the purposes named and the 1912 General Conference affirmed the preceding acts and said; "It is plainly our duty to assist in every practicable way in allaying the competition among the Colored Methodist Churches and thus increase the efficiency of Methodism's combined service to the Negro Race, and the same General Conference ordered a Commission on the Federation of Colored Churches" "Whose duty it shall be to confer with similar Commissions, if such shall be appointed from the African Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal Zion and the Colored Methodist Episcopal Churches concerning such questions as may lead to more harmonious cooperation in extending the Kingdom of Christ." Therefore be it Resolved, 1. That it is the duty of this Commission on Federation of Colored Churches, first, to promote the union of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Churches; second, to further their federation where they are not prepared for organic unity; and third to promote fraternity and Christian cooperation. Resolved. II. That it is the further duty of this Commission to consider such questions as vitally concern our own Colored ministry and membership in their relationship to the larger question of the organic union of Methodism. Resolved. III. That, in connection with these duties, we recognize the propriety of seeking to avoid unnecessary duplication of Churches and educational institutions; to prevent the passing from one denomination to another of improper ministers and members; and to Continued on page 7 Meharry Students Elect Brilliant Young Georgian Class President. Nashville, Tenn.-Perhaps no school in the country is doing more effective work for the uplift of the Afro-Americans of the southern states than Walden university and the Meharry college of this city, says Whittier Howard Wright. During the thirty-eight years of its existence Meharry has sent out over 2,000 graduates in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and trained nursing. The number of graduates and the states in which Meharry men and women are located are the following: Tennessee, 213; Texas, 117; Georgia, 111; Arkansas, 76; Oklahoma, 65; Alabama, 58; Kentucky, 58; Mississippi, 49, and Florida, 46. There are at the present session nearly 600 students from all sections of the country as well as the West Indian islands. There are enrolled former students of Columbia university, Harvard university, Chicago university, Northwestern university, Howard university, Shaw university, Atlanta university, Flsk university, Georgia State college, A. E. DR. J. H. GRIFFIN. Wiley university of Texas, Clark university of Atlanta, Ga., and numerous other schools of like standing throughout the country. The men and women come here well prepared for the study of the medical profession. As a tribute to his splendid manhood and brilliant scholarship Joseph Howard Griffin of Georgia was elected as president of the senior medical class of Meharry. Coming from his alma mater, the Georgia State Industrial college of Savannah, of which Major R. R. Wright is president, where he won many positions and honors on account of his close application to his duties, he won recognition among his classmates from the very beginning. Dr. Griffin is truly a splendid type of young manhood. Although this position is one only of honor it was greatly sought after by other members of the student body. We believe it is a true appreciation of this young man's worth. The race may expect great things in the medical world in the future from Dr. Griffin and other well prepared young medicos. TROTTER WARMLY RECEIVED AT MEETINGS IN CHICAGO. Militant Boston Editor and Race Champion Makes Good Impression. Chicago.—William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian and foremost in the work of the National Independent Equal Rights league, was warmly received by the citizens of Chicago on his recent visit to this city. Mr. Trotter spoke eight times at different meetings, which were arranged in advance of his coming. The now famous Wilson-Trotter incident, which occurred in Washington on Nov. 12, 1914, when a delegation from the Equal Rights league by appointment visited President Wilson to protest against race segregation, was reviewed by Mr. Trotter at each of the meetings held. Business and professional men and women, ministers and laymen of Chicago manifest their interest in the work of the league and in Mr. Trotter's efforts to lay the matter of race segregation before the public in its true light by attending the meetings and making Mr. Trotter's stay one of satisfaction to himself and profit to the cause of human rights. Great good was accomplished. The first blow to the immigration bill, which had for its purpose the exclusion of persons of the Negro race from entering this country in the future, was struck by the Equal Rights league at Chicago when it sent resolutions and telegrams of protest to all Illinois representatives in congress asking them to do all in their power to defeat the African exclusion clause in the immigration bill. Representative Madden led the fight on the bill by separating the clause relating to African exclusion for consideration Tuesday, Jan. 5, and then with the co-operation of his colleagues led the fight which resulted in the defeat of the bill on Thursday, Jan. 7. Not only did the Chicago branch of the Equal Rights league petition the Illinois representatives, but branch leagues in various parts of the country petitioned their representatives likewise. The new Equal Rights league formed in Chicago elected the Hon. George W. Ellis as its president. Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett, Mrs. E. H. Wright, Miss Leonora Curtis and Miss B. Foster were among the women who rendered great service to the cause during the Trotter series of meetings. THE AFRO-AMERICA J LEDGER Head of Wilberforce University Breaks Two Ribs by Fall on Ice. The news of the accident to Dr. William Saunders Scarborough, president of the Wilberforce (O.) university, which he sustained by a fall on the ice pavement in going from one building to another at the university New Year's night, came as a great shock to his many friends throughout the country, as, in like manner, to the faculty and students of the school. Two of Dr. Scarborough's ribs were broken, and he was quite badly shaken up otherwise. Notwithstanding this severe fall, President Scarborough performed the duty of presiding at a meeting in Shorter hall, at the university, that night before retiring from the day's routine of activities. It was after he had retired that the effects of the fall became apparent to him, and the next morning Dr. Galloway was hurriedly called in to attend the president, whom he found suffering intensely. Dr. Scarborough was not aware, however, that any of his ribs were broken until informed by the attending physician. Everything possible is being done for his comfort and speedy recovery. The race at large regrets the misfortune which has come to this noted scholar and useful man of international fame and ripe experience in its educational work. Many letters and telegrams from persons in most all sections of the country have been received expressing sympathy and regret for the accident to this great champion of higher education. SPINGARN SPEAKS THREE TIMES IN LINCOLN'S HOME. National Association's Chairman Tells Illinois Folks of Its Great Work. Dr. J. E. Spingarn, chairman of the board of directors of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, who is touring the middle west in the interest of the association he represents, on Sunday, Jan. 17, addressed three meetings in Springfield, Ill. Here in the home of Abraham Lincoln he told how the national association was organized as a result of the terrible race riots in Springfield in the summer of 1908 which shocked the entire country. It will be remembered that a mob containing many of the town's "nest citizens" raged for two days, killing and wounding scores of colored people and driving thousands from the city. Dr. Spingarn told of the great work the association is now carrying on through its Washington branch and through its legislative agents in Washington, who keep the association constantly informed of the doings of congress. The first week in January the Washington branch did a characteristically brilliant piece of work. The amendment to the immigration bill proposing to exclude Negro aliens regardless of their ability to meet the literacy test was introduced by Senator Reed of Missouri, who was conducting a general filibuster against the bill and who brought in his amendment to delay a final roll call. It passed the senate by a vote of 20 to 25. On receipt of the news from Washington the national association wired all its branches, which, with the national officers, immediately got in communication with members of congress. A committee from the Washington branch literally made a door to door canvas of the house office building and when necessary also called congressmen from the floor of the house. A brief against the amendment was prepared by a committee from the Branch and placed on the desk of every member of congress. The same day the house voted to defeat the amendment 252 to 75. Dr. Spingarn also told of the fight the association is now making to defent the anti-intermarriage bill which is in the senate, having passed the house, and to defent the District of Columbia jincerow bill, also now in the house. He told of the important work the association did in connection with the Smith-Lever bill last year and of its success in killing a bill which was introduced to segregate colored employees throughout the federal service of the United States. After leaving Springfield Dr. Spingarn will speak in St. Joseph, Des Moines, Omaha, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Toledo and other cities. The committee which arranged the meetings in Springfield is Mrs. J. T. Johnson, Major George W. Ford, Dr. S. A. Ware, Miss Allie Williams, Mrs. Emma Singleton, Dr. Ewing, Mrs. Emma J. Goems and others. Bright Future For New Monrovia, Fla. New Monrovia is the name of a suburb of West Palm Beach, Fla., which is inhabited solely by colored people. They have begun the publication of a weekly paper, the New Monrovia Journal, which is well edited and carries much interesting news of this thriving settlement, which bids fair to become an important center of business in the West Palm Beach section of the state. The possibilities for future development are bright. One of Kentucky's Leading Educators. Mrs. Sophia P. Craig of Danville, Ky. recently received a certificate from the Kentucky board of education empowering her to teach anywhere in the state without license or examination. This comes as a reward for many years of efficient service in the educational work of the state. says the Lexington (Ky.) Weekly News. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson IV.—First Quarter, For Jan. 24, 1915. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Judg. vii, 1-8, 16-23—Memory Verse, 7—Golden Text, Zech. iv, 6—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The call of Gideon to be the Lord's representative in the deliverance of Israel at this time was made very plain in our last lesson. Today's lesson and the chapter following tell of the actual deliverance and that under Gideon the country was in quietness forty years (chapter viii. 28). In these three chapters Gideon's name is mentioned thirty-nine times, but some name of God is used sixty times. In all things He must be pre-eminent. It is God who worketh; we are only instruments. Interesting references to this great deliverance, with an onward look to a greater deliverance by a greater Deliverer, are found in Isa. 1x, 47; x. 26; 27; Ps. lxxxiii. 9. When the Spirit of the Lord clothed Himself with Gideon and be blew the trumpet 32,000 from several of the tribes were gathered unto him, which seemed a very small number to go against an army which was without number and us grasshoppers for multitude (chapter vi, 5, 33-35). According to Deut. xxxii, 30, they would, however, be equal to 32,000,000 of the enemy or even 160,000,000, but the Lord said to Gideon, "The people that are with thee are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vault themselves against Me," and so all the fearful and afraid ones were requested to return home (verses 2, 3). This was according to the law in Deut. xx. 8, and reduced Gideon's army to 10,000. I am interested to know what Gideon thought when the Lord said "The people are yet too many" or if he made any remarks when he saw the 10,000 dwindle down to only 300, but I shall have to wait. The lesson of II Chron. xiv, 11 is strongly impressed upon me—"Lord. It is nothing with Thee to help, whether with many or with them that have no power." As then, so now, God is seeking the whole hearted ones whom He can use. He is ready to save all who will come to Him and not willing that any should perish (John vi, 87; II Pet. iii, 9), but for service it is still true that of the many who are called few are willing to be His choice ones. The cost of discipleship seems too great (Luke xiv, 33). If all the fearful ones and the ease loving ones in our churches were turned down would there be only one in a hundred ready to deny self utterly? An interesting incident of encouragement for Gideon is found in verses 9-14, for, though listeners are not supposed to hear any good of themselves, this was certainly an exception, for it was of the Lord, both the dream and the interpretation and the time of telling it. Now, try to imagine Gideon's advance—three companies of 100 each and each man with a trumpet in one hand and a concealed lamp in the other. Was there ever anything so seemingly ridiculous in the animals of warfare? But He did it who uses things that are not to bring to muggle things that are. He filled with food thousands of hungry people by means of a few loaves and fishes which a little boy had. He overthrew an army of 185,000 by one angel. His name is "Wonderful." "Look on Me and do likewise. As I do so shall ye do" (verse 17). These are the Captain's orders, and to us today the word is "Follow Thou Me!" Not worldly ways nor schemes of any kind to draw or hold the people, young or old, but just the clear note of the gospel trumpet and the lamp of a consistent Christian life, for the life is the light. When the 330 lights shone forth, and the trumpets sounded, and the cry arose on the midnight air "The sword of the Lord and of Gideon," and every man stood in his place round about the camp, then the host of the enemy ran and cried and fled and slew each other, and the Lord wrought the victory (verses 19:23). It is still true that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds (II Cor. x. 4). There will always be faultfinders like the men of Ephraim, and we are apt to forget that a soft answer turneth away wrath (chapter viii, 1-3; Prov. xv. 1). There are often ungrateful scoffers who need to be taught by thorns and briers (chapter viii, 6-9, 17), and there is rarely an Abigail to plead for the fools who act thus foolishly (1 Sam. xxx, 10, 11, 23-31). The wisdom of Gideon is seen in his saying to those who desired him to rule over them. "I will not rule over you; * * * the Lord shall rule over you" (viii, 22, 23). The folly of Gideon is seen in his leading Israel to worship an ephod instead of the Living God, who had spoken to Israel by the Urim and Thummim in the breastplate on the ephod (viii, 24-27; Ex. xxviii, 6-15, 30). Oh, the weakness and sinfulness of our poor humanity, and how necessary the admonition, "Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall" (I Cor. x, 12). So we learn again that there is no perfection of human nature but in Christ Jesus, no perfect deliverer or ruler but Himself, no perfect rest for Israel or the nations till He shall reign in righteousness, and then, not till till, shall the work of righteousness be peace and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance (Isa. xxxii, 1, 17). 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 Funerals from $75.00 Up 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 upnish a funeral for $10.00 and he can furnish you carriages for Funerals rate., 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 DIE 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. MME. M. A. H. Beautifying Parlor and So- 1324 DRUID HILL AVENUE If you are losing your hair or growing prem- Scalp Treatment, Facial Massage, Manicu- Combings Made Up. My School is Open for th H. TOADVIN.... W. HILL STREET, NO-DATE UNDERTAKER for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up; ties for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. X B. PYE, Sr. Bry 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... St. Baltimore, Md. H. A. HUNTER'S or and School of Instruction AVENUE Pohne Mad. 4640-Y For growing prematurely gray, come and see us message. Manicuring. Straightening a Specialty is Open for the above work. Diplomas Awarded 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, rates., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call South 422 or South 396-Y. 142 W. Hill Street and Mount Vermon 5438 826 Druid Hill Ave. No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detection of persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 T. G. MARSHALL, DEALER IN Groceries & Provisions, Butter, & Eggs ...and Poultry... 535 Dolphin St. Baltimore, Md. 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 Combines Made Up. My School is Open for the above work. Diplom es Awaived Singer Sewing Machines R. H. BUTLER Is ready to supply you with any make of the five types os Singer machines on the small monthly payments of $2.00, $1.50 or even $1.00 it necessary. Without contradiction our terms have been less than anywhere in the city, and this year we are making buying one of our five types Singer Mats of $5 00 a new Singer hand machine for In regard to machines you should own one. We just. If anything from our store does not prove a charges to you. R. H. BUTLER, 1211 DRUID The Best Equipped Repair Shop Uptown "Hair Dresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER 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 a store does not prove satisfactory, see us first. There will e ER, 1211 DRUID HILL AVENUE Shop Uptown Phone Madison 4984-Y city" FREE CATALOGUE 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 $500 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 a just. anything from our store does not prove satisfactory, see us first. There will be a chance to you. CHEF'S SEWING MACHINE EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. --- NEW STYLES We manufacture all the Latest Styles of Creole Bair Goods, Electric Combs Raw Hair, Etc. We are the largest Hair Dealers, and show a larger variety of styles, and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturers in the United States. Write for New Catalogue. It is FREE AGENTS WANTED Happenings In the State of Maryland: CRISFIELD NOTES (Bpecial to The Afro-American Ledges.) Crisfield, Md., January 21.—John T. Palmer was in Baltimore last week visiting his brothers, Joseph and George T. Palmer. and Mrs. Lillian Johnson, of Baltimore, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Southern S. Wilson. Mrs. Annie H. Barkley was called to Orange, N. J., to attend the funeral of Rev. J. E. Dunn, who died suddenly. Mrs. Ella Johnson is on the sick list. i Mrs. Annie Collins, who has been ill is able to be out again. Mrs. Jennie Jones, Washington Elizey and Leon Collins are on the sick list. Revival services at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Rev. Edward C. Miles preached at Sibilow M. E. Church Sunday. NEWS FROM FREDERICK (Special to The Afro-American Ladges.) Frederick, Md.. January 21. The funeral of Miss Mary E. Hall was held at Quinn A. M. E. Church Friday afternoon. Rev. G. W. Bryant officiated, assisted by Rev. L. J. Valentine. She is survived by her mother, three sisters and three daughters. Frederick Barron, headwaiter at the New City Hotel, has been quite ill. Benjamin Foreman, a respected citizen of Engleton town, died Sunday, aged 69 years. Miss Jane Davis is on the sick list. POCOMOKE BRIEFS {Special to The Afro-American Ledger.} Pocomoke City, Md., Jan. 21.—Prof. S. H. Long visited the public school at Stockton, Md., this week. Rev. W. J. L. Hughes, district superintendent of the Salisbury District, was here this week looking after the work along the lines of his duty. News of the sudden illness of Prof. Stephen H. Dix, of the Princess Anne Academy, was received here with great concern, it was thought at first he would have to be taken to the hospital. The home of Mr. Isaac Hearn caught fire last Monday night, and before the fire engine company arrived, friends had formed a bucket brigade and had the fire under control. Damage was done to the amount of $200 covered by insurance. Mr. George W. Marshall arrived home Saturday from Crisfield, Md. Rev. J. N. Waters was in Cambridge last week visiting his family. Mr. and Mrs. David Dorsey arrived home this week after being away for about six months. Mrs. Mamie L. Gillett is improving nicely and is able to move about the house. Mrs. Hennie Bonville, who has been suffering from an affection of the head, died Monday morning. SNOW HILL ITEMS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md, January 21.— Mrs. Susie Brown, of New York, is visiting relatives. Mr. Raymond Palmer, who has been West for several years, is now home for the winter. Mr. Wm. H. Jones is ill again. Mrs. Hester Allen, of New York, is home for the winter. Mrs. Jane Palmer, who has been taking treatment in one of Philadelphia's hospitals, returned home last week much improved. Mr. A. Roxborough, of New York, is home for the winter. Mr. Solomon T. Houston, of Salisbury, was in town last week. Mrs. Ellen Allen is on the sick list. Mrs. Florence Harvey, who has been sick is better. NEWS FROM PRINCESS ANNE [Special to The Afro-American Ledger.] Princess Anne, Md., January 21.—Dr. T. H. Kiah preached a soul-stirring sermon Sunday morning at Metropolitan M. E. Church. At 2 p.m. the funeral services of Miss Hattie Dennis, who died in Brooklyn, N. Y., was conducted by Rev. W. A. T. Miles, of Fairmont, assisted by Prof. T. H. Kiah. She leaves to mourn their loss a father, Arnold E. Dennis; one sister, Nellie G. Dennis, and one brother, Howard W. Dennis. A fine program was rendered Thursday evening by the Epworth League, under the supervision of Mr. Joseph W. Hayman. Miss Helen Waters made a flying trip home Sunday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Waters. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith and Miss Pauline Thomas have returned home after spending sometime with relatives and friends in Cambridge, Md. Mrs. Sarah F. Wilson, who has been quite sick, is able to sit up. Miss Rebecca Wilson deserves much credit for her untiring patience for waiting on her mother during her illness. Miss Gracie B. Landmon has resumed her studies at the Princess Anne Academy after spending the Christmas holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Landmon, of Trappe, Md. Mrs. Jones, of Norfolk, Va., is conducting the revival services at Mt. Hope A. M. E. Church, Rev. T. T. Wilson, pastor. Mrs. Mary E. Smith is visiting relatives and friends. Miss Emma F. Jones, of Habban, who has been quite sick, is improving. DENTON ITEMS (Special to Afro-American Ledg) Denton, Md., Jan. 21.—The union revival has closed with much success. The Allen Christian Endeavor League is doing nicely under Mr. C. W. Boston, the president. A union choir has been organized having Miss Teresa Wayman as organist. Miss Alice Harris, one of the teachers, has been indisposed but is able to be out again. Mrs. Eliza Chester has gone to Philadelphia for the remainder of the winter. Mrs. Belle Hutchins and Mr. Solomon Satterfield were quietly married at the residence of the bride's, Rev. F.T. Johnson officiating. Abraham Lincoln's birthday will be celebrated at Union Bethel A. M. E Church February 12, under the auspices of the Industrial Association and members of the church. Miss Maria Barley entertained a few of her friends on last Saturday afternoon in honor of her friend, Miss Mary E. Truxon. Those present were: Misses Beatrix Bailey Bernice Beulah, Mary Wheeler, Mary Truxon; Messrs. Joseph Jones, Stephen Bailey, Cyde Pritchett, Reuben Pritchett. Miss Ethel Lewis has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Bertie Webb, of Harmony, Md. Next Sunday will be girls' day at John Wesley M.E. Church. Mrs. Adeline Lewis will address them at 3 o'clock. Rev. J. H. Fitchett has charge of the probationer's class meeting at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Anna Fitchett is on the sick list. EASTON JOTTINGS [Special to The Afro-American Ledger.] Easton, Md., January 21.—Elizabeth Foster, wife of Alexander Foster, departed this life on January 15. The funeral took place at Bethel A. M. E. Church Tuesday at 2 p. m. She is survived by her husband, nine children, Mrs. James Dockins of 1119 North Carey street, Baltimore; Mr. John T. Molock, Easton; Mrs. Henrietta Patterson, Kent Island, Md; Mr. James E. Johns, 207 Talbot Lane, Easton; Mrs. Maggie Hanis, Easton; Mr. Frederick Johns, 551 Laurens street, Baltimore; Mr. Roy John Edgmore, Del.; Miss Cora Johns and Miss Helen Foster, Easton; nineteen grandchildren and one aunt. Mrs. Eliza Banett. LONG GREEN HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Long Green, Md., Jan. 21.—The Sunshine Circle of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church gave a concert on Friday night at the church. Mrs. Elizabeth Quickley is president. Mrs. Maggie Cromwell and Mr. L. J. Pennington were the guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Quickley Friday evening. Mrs. Ida Wheatley, of Ridgely, Md., is still at the home of her parents convalescing from a recent operation. Mrs. Jenkins, mother-in-law of Mr. Fred Davage, is very ill. Mr. John Edwards, Mr. James Hawkins, Mrs. Maria Gassoway and Mrs. Annie Wells are on the sick list. Grand Central Lodge of Odd Fellows has selected the following officers: William Galloway, noble grand; J.hn Winder, vice grand; W. L.Chatman, treasurer; J.A. Gwynn, permanent secretary;Joseph Bishop E. S.; John Johnson, noble father; John Cromwell, degree instructor; Calsar Hawkins, warden; Ignatius Proctor, chaplain; Arthur Harris, inside guard, and Henry Proctor, outside guard. MONKTON HAPPENINGS Monkton, Md., January 21.—Mrs. Sarah Stevenson entertained at her annual New Year's dinner Mr. Henry Stevenson, Mrs. Lillian Hollis, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Williams, Mrs. James Williams, of Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Sterrette, Mr. Augustus Oxford, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. William Watkins and Miss Nellie Watkins, Mrs. V. Jackson, Mr. J. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Sterrette entertained at dinner Miss Maggie Paxton, Mrs. Thornton, Mr. Isaac Bond, Mrs. Sarah Stevenson, Mrs. Lillian Hollis, Mrs. J. Williams Mr. Augustus Oxford, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry Mayers and Mr. William Sterrette, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jackson gave an elaborate dinner January 3rd. There were about thirty invited guests present. The fourth quarterly conference of Hereford Charge was held at St. Lukes M. E. Church, January 16. The reports showed the work in a flourishing condition. The district superintendent, Dr. D. W. Hayes and pastor, Dr. E. W. S. Peck, were highly gratified with the condition of the work. PORT DEPOSIT JOTTINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledges) Port Deposit, Md., January 21.—The revival services closed at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night with a large audience and a sermon by Rev. J. D. Banks. Mrs. Mary C. Hopkins has returned home after a trip to Catonsville visiting her mother. Mr. Hopkins has also returned to Pennsylvania where he is employe. The W. W. D. Club gave a coon supper Wednesday. HAGERSTOWN HAPPENINGS Hagerstown, Md., January 21.—The great revival campaign conducted by the Ministerial Alliance is still in progress. More than 50 conversions and accessions have taken place. After a successful week at Asbury M. E. Church, the meeting has been removed to Zion Baptist Church. The meeting will be held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church next week. The ministers adopted a slogan at the beginning of the meeting, saying, "A Hundred Souls for Christ." Rev. W. H. Gaines, of Washington, D. C.; preached at Asbury M. E. Church last Sunday to a large and appreciative congregation, Rev. W. T. Harris, of Williamsport preached at Zion Baptist Church last Monday night. Mr. Arthur Turner has issued a call for young men to organize a Y. M. C. A. He, among others, are hustling to arrange a meeting place. BERKLEY NEWS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Berkley, Md., January 21 — There were no services at Hosanna A. M. E. Church Sunday owing to the inclement weather. Henry Smith and John Gordon who have been on the sick list are much improved; and the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Presberry who has been very ill, is out again. Miss Cordelia Smith, who has been confined at home with an abcess on her hand, is able to be out again. Mr. Charles Webster is one of the enterprising farmers of Berk- ley. Mr. H. Prigg and Mrs. E. N. Washington will represented Hosanna A. M. E. Sunday School at the reception to be held at Trinity Church, Baltimore, January 29. STILL POND NOTES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Still Pond, Md., January 21.—Miss Ollie Wallace is visiting her sister, Miss Josephine Wallace of Wilmirgton, Del. Mr. William Roe and Mr. Willis Hackett left home a few days ago for New York. Miss Mary L. Jackson has returned to Chester, Pa., after spending some time here with her parents. The Mothers' Club and Ladies' Aid Society are getting ready for an entertainment Saturday evening. Mr. Samuel Tillerson and Miss Rosie Jackson are still on the sick list. Mr. Maxwell O. Johnson is recovering slowly after a serious illness. Afro-American Business Directory Afro-American Business Directory W. A. Jones' Tonsorial Parlor Successor to W. H. Moss ...1423 Pennsylvania Avenue.. 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EGOR & SONS Repers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles Baltimore. Washington, D.C. WEKA COMB PRICE $1.50 Camp Cap For Heating. Shrivying influences Straightening emimpy hair. Envenient and Satisfactory. SEWARE OF IMITATIONS. MAKES HAIR GROW. Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars. The Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair it for the thin places on your temples. Not greasy—will not gum. TREATMENT. HAIR STRAIGHTENING Hall—Office For The Eureka Comb? LUID HILL AVENUE MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED: AND FACIAL MASSAGE hair treated with Mme. C. J. Walker's power, which is guaranteed to make up out dandruff, stop and have your course of hair growing. VISION STREET Me or Phone Madison 3464 M THE Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone, Mt Vernon 2833. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. C & P. Phone, Madison 842. One Year..... One Dollar Aix Months..... Fifty Cents Three Months..... Forty Cents Single Copy..... Three Cents Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored Ohurches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN 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 CO. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BALTIMORE, JAN. 23, 1915 Segregation may pay the real estate sharps, but it is costly to the race in this city. The Republican candidates for the Mayoralty are getting busy, but nowhere does it appear that they have consulted the colored brother. Old John Barleycorn is seemingly having a hard row to hoe, and now his bosom friends, Messrs. Beer and Lightwines want to get a divorce from him --- It is perfectly right to arrest a colored man who assaults a policeman or anyone else, but it is wrong for the police to browbeat innocent colored citizens following such an assault. That peculiar construction in law may be made to operate against colored people, was evidenced in the decision of Georgia jurist in trying to temporarily restraining colored Mystic Shriners from operating. The Afro-American Ledger wishes the present ruling regime of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows a most successful administration. May the present term of Grand Master Morris be his most successful and most peaceful! That a man who fights for his rights at least gets a chance to be generally heard, was indicated when W Monroe Trotter and President Wilson had their famous tilt about segregation. That a protest is sometimes effective was shown in the attitude of many Congressmen, when they refused to sanction the Negro exclusion clause in the Immigration Bill. SOME PLAIN TALK. When there is a "crisis", men should be plain and direct. The first example of a colored congregation, in this city, passed by a colored minister, and attempting the task of self-government, was "Bethel Church." Since that day we have lived to see, practically, all our churches self-governing, and pastored by men of the race. It would be simply impossible to accurately portray the far reaching influence for good of such a pioneer witness inspiring the endeavor of a people then in ops pression and human servitude. During the trying times of the past "Bethel Church" was always the centre for endeavor towards racial betterment and welfare. It is one of the old and venerable landmarks of the past which carry us back to the very beginning of our racial progress, and in its preservation, and conservation, the whole colored community must be interested. On the last Sunday in the present month it is absolutely necessary that five or six thousand dollars he raised to discharge a very pressing obligation. Unless this is realised there will be serious "trouble." The first call is, naturally, to African Methodists but the call does not end there. It addresses itself to all intelligent and race loving men and women who appreciate the value and the witness of our old and venerable institutions. If ever this old congregation needed help, it is right now. It is quite easy to say let every body help. We so say, but something else more practical ought to be done. While those in charge are vigorously pushing their plans, it seems to us, that there is an urgent call, in the first place, to the most prosperous men of the several African Methodist churches in this city. One hundred and fifty such men, representing all of their churches, in this city, together with Bishop Coppin, and the resident African Methodist ministers, in conference assemblies, ought to be able to supply what the exigencies of the situation may demand, and also, by wise counsel, and their united cooperation, adopt such practical measures, as will, in the future, prevent another such alarming crisis. It is far from wise, in such a crisis, to trust to what may be raised on the last Sunday in this month. Wisely anticipating a possible shortage, such a body of men, as we have mentioned, ought to be more keenly interested than any others, and the present emergency is a fitting, although pretty strong, test both of the nature of their material prosperity, and the strength of their devotion to the church in which they are regarded as the leading men. Their leadership is genuinely needed at this time to avert the possibility of a heavy loss to one of its most venerable congregations. The heartiness of this prompt response will compel other citizens, not African Methodists, to give succour in time of need. HOW LONG We are wondering just how long the American people are going to stand for one-half of the country being governed by mob rule while the other half professes to be law abiding, using the courts as the proper means for the dispensation of justice as the law and evidence shall determine. There is nothing in it to say that there were fewer lynchings in the south than at any past period. The fact that there were any lynchings at all, and that the mob at any time is allowed to take the law in its hands and murder indiscriminately men, women and children is a disgrace to American civilization. In the State of Georgia last week not less than four persons—one man, two women and a child—were lynched; taken from the etatomy of the law, hanged and shot to death, presumably, by the BEST CITIZENS. With but few exceptions, the only notice taken of the whole affair was the head lines and a short space in some of the papers. The pulpits and press of this country will have much to answer for in the days to come, and while this country may be congratulating itself that it is not in the war zone, and that the war is bringing to it a vast amount of business which will enrich its coffers, the ax is laid at the root of the tree, and the time will come when the harvest to be reaped will be an awful one. The south should remember that "Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." The south is sowing to the wind and it will reap to the whirl wind. It took two hundred and fifty years to get rid of slavery—it will take less time to get rid of mob violence, but it will cost just as much. HELPED IN MOVEMENT TO RAISE FIRST FLAG OVER COLORED SCHOOL Thorney G. Marshall, who died last week, was a man interested in many things, but very few persons know that he originated the movement that ended in the first flag flying over a colored school. It was while he conducted a grocery store on Somerset street that he started to raise sufficient funds to place a flag over the East Street School. Quite a number of converts have been reported in the revival campaign at Union Baptist Church. Rev. A. M. Molock is conducting he services. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER DR. ALEXANDER SCORES TEACHERS Criticizes Their Inactivity And Lack Of Interest In Civic And Social Welfare Of Race That the teachers in the public schools should be more generally interested in matters affecting the civic and moral welfare of the race is the opinion held by Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church. "The teachers in the city schools have the shaping of the careers of the young largely under their control" says Dr. Alexander. "Not only do we send our children to them for an education in the prescribed curriculum, but they should inspire in them a spirit of race consciousness. "I fear that many of our teachers lack interest in civic uplift. Such matters as better housing, the rights of the race, the aiding of racial enterprises and the kindling of the idea of racial cooperation concern too few. Comparatively few of our teachers are connected with racial organizations and many seem to hold themselves aloof from the masses of the people. "Of course, there are notable exceptions, and you will find some active in church work and with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. My church is situated in a large colored residential neighborhood, and I must praise the principal of School No. 112, Mr. George B. Murphy, for his great interest in the welfare of the people. There are a few others like him. Dr. Waring, when principal of the High School, took a great interest in civic matters. The late Heber E. Wharton was another teacher who did not regard his duty to the race as ended in the classroom. "What we need is more teachers with the civic spirit and less with the feeling that they are the social elite and creatures of a superior clay." REV. S. S. WORMLEY HONORED Annapolis, Md., January 21.—The citizens of Annapolis and vicinity assembled in Asbury M. E. Church Wednesday night in large numbers for the purpose of giving a public testimonial to Rev. S. S. Wormley, D. D., for the confidence and esteem in which he is held in this community. Dr. Wormley resigned recently as pastor of the First Baptist Church, of this city. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. Drs. E. S. Williams, P. W. Wortham and R. T. Queen and Messrs. J. C. Darnell, J. W. Langford, Joseph I. Brown, W. H. Bates and J. A. Gantt. The citizens irrespective of denomination presented Dr. and Mrs. Wormley with a purse, the presentation address being made by Mrs. Rosa C. Norwood. Dr. Wormley responded with an able address that was applauded by the large audience present. Dr. E. S. Williams was the leading factor in this movement and ably assisted by Dr. P. W. Wortham. BOARD OF BISHOPS IN SESSION Petersburg, Va., January 21. The Board of Bishops of the A. M. E. Zion Church met in semi-annual session at the Oak Street A. M. E. Zion Church last week. Besides discussing the present status of the denomination, plans for holding the General Conference of the denomination at Louisville in 1916 were considered. Prof. S. G. Atkins, the educational secretary of the denomination, reported that the General Education Board had given $12,500 toward the building of a girl's dormitory at Livingstone College, and that $37,500 had been raised in other sources for the dormitory. Rev. J. S. Jackson, financial secretary of the denomination, reported that $100,000 had been raised in his department during the last year. Dr. George E. Clements, editor of the Star of Zion, and John C. Dancy, secretary of church extension were among other officials who made reports. Addresses were delivered by a number of ministers in attendance. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society also met during the week. The following bishops were in attendance: Bishops James Hood, C. R. Harris, Alexander Walters, George W. Clinton, J. W. Alstork, A. J. Warner, George L. Blackwell and J. S. Caldwell. A birthday reception was tendered Miss Mary Griffin, of 1313 Etting street, by her brother, Mr Russell Griffin, last Sunday night. Miss Griffin was the recipient of a number of presents. A large number of her friends were present. 15 MR. S. S. BOOKER New General Secretary Of The Y, M. C. A. Y. M. C. A. MAKES APPEAL Asks That Citizens Live Up To Their Obligation And Pay Their Pledges The campaign for funds for the colored Y. M. C. A. building was announced November 18-28, 1912. The proposition—Mr. Julius Rosenwald of Chicago offered $25,000.00, the white citizens thru the Central Association pledged $50,000.00, if the colored people would raise $25,000.00. The colored citizenz accepted the proposition and showed their interest by pledging $30,758.04 to be paid within two years. The time has expired $10,408.95 have been paid to date. AMOUNT NEEDED To make our promise good to our friends, to save our reputation, and to be able to begin our building we must have $4,591.05 making $15,000.00, the amount required to begin work. We believe that a large number of those who subscribed and have not paid anything and those who have made part payments will pay their pledges in full, when they know the condition of things. You have the facts. What shall we do? When shall we do it? Now? The time is ripe we must act in order to save our good name. Is may require some sacrifice on the part of every subscriber and friend, yet we feel the cause is a worthy one and demands sacrifice. Nothing great has been accomplished without sacrifice. We must pay the price. The colored citizens of Kansas City launched their campaign for a Y. M. C. A. building, January 29, 1912, just three months after the campaign here. What is the result. Kansas City has completed their building, one of the most modern plants operated by colored men. What shall we do? February is the rally month. Every member and friend of the association is urged to interest themselves in this movement and every person who subscribed and has not paid anything, is asked to make a payment during February, if not in full. What shall we do? It depends largely on the interest manifested by the subscribers and friends during the next sixty days. The building fund committee, the members of the Board of Directors and every worker stand ready to do their whole duty at whatever cost. Will you help? $4591.05 more and we will break ground. The need is imperative. The conditions must be met. The Central Association stands ready to meet their agreement and Mr. Julius Rosenwald is waiting to send his check for $25,000.00. Shall we fail now? We appeal to the colored citizens to live up to their agreement, and to lend their influence in this great movement. We urge the subscribers to pay their pledges and we beg our friends to share the struggle with us. We must make good. Any information relative to the matter will be given gladly at the Y. M. G. A. building, 1619 Druid Hill avenue. At the meeting of the M. E. Ministerial Meeting at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church next Wednesday, Dr. Ernest Lyon will give an outline of the plans for the entertainment of the approaching session of the Washington M: E. Conference at John Wesley M. E. Church. 4 Revival services are in progress at the First Baptist Church, Fairfield. the pastor, Rev. John W. Widgeon is in charge, assisted by Rev. Mr. Goodman. POLICEMEN ARE BRUTISH Show Their Spitefueness When One Of Their Number Is Injured In Fracas "Hey, nigger! move on or I'll run you in" was the repeated admonition that numbers of colored pedestrians received on Pennsylvania avenue Saturday night. The police seemed angry and apparently most willing to "run in" any one whose face was too dark. It was all because it was alleged some colored man had stabbed and severely wounded a patrolman earlier in the night. The man was arrested sometime after the alleged cutting, and carried to the box at Pennsylvania avenue and Biddle street. After the call for the patrol had been sent in, the policeman who had the man in charge turned and said to the prisoner, "You are one of them bully niggers." riggers. A sergeant and several policemen were standing around the box, and they drove away anyone who stopped a moment to look at the man at the call box. During the evening a number of policeman were stationed along the avenue, and as soon as a man or woman showed any sign of stopping a moment, he or she was gruffly told to move along. Several who did not move fast enough were arrested. All of the colored people were under the ban because one colored man had committed an alleged breach of the peace. MUCH AID RENDERED NEEDY FAMILIES Some idea of the amount of work being done in behalf of needy families is indicated by the fact that during December alone, there were 2580 families dealt with by the Federated Charities as compared with only 1578 families in December a year ago. Of these families 207 came from the Santa Claus lists of the Post Office Department and of the newspapers and because of the working arrangement which the German Society has with the Federated Charities in dealing with stranded Germans. As usual sickness heads the list of troubles, 354 patients being provided for. The difficulty of securing employment is reflected in the fact that only 167 men could be placed in employment that promised any permanency. The Legal Aid Bureau was busy with 161 cases, though of this number 104 cases had to do with beggars and vagrants. The Department for Homeless Men and Women at 307 S. Sharp street, together with the Night Bureau, cared for 334 persons of this type. Despite the pressure of numbers, the district workers paid 4504 visits to families in their homes, besides having 5208 private conferences in their offices with needy applicants or person interested in their behalf. This does not include the great variety of service rendered by 344 men and women active as volunteers. Of the whole number of families there were 1485 whose needs were such as to require food, fuel, clothing or other material relief. The remainder were in need of personal or professional services of every possible kind. GOLDEN LINK LODGE ENTERTAINED Sir William H. Lea, and his wife entertained the officers and members of the Golden Link Lodge, No. 44, K. of P. at their home, 1427 Jefferson street Tuesday evening of this week, when a very pleasant evening was spent. At a late hour the guests retired to the dining room where a repast consisting of the delicacies of the season was served. Among those present were: Sir Joseph Deshields, P. C.; Sir Stephen Edwards, C. C.; Sir Alfred Bailey, M. of F.; Sir John Williams, K. of R. and S.; Sir Harry Tyler, M. of E.; Sir Wm. F. Paul; Sir Alfred Jackson, Sir Lester Smith. CHURCHES REPORT MANY CONVERTS CHURCHES REPORT MANY CONVERTS A large number of conversions have been reported in the evangelistic campaign being conducted by local Methodist Episcopal Churches. The East Baltimore churches will hold joint services at Asbury M. E. Church next week and those in the western section of the city at St. Paul M. E. Church. It is planned to hold the closing rally at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church week after next. Rev. W H. Skipwith is conducting revival services at First Baptist Church, Caroline and McElderry streets. The Dunbar Athletic Association quintet met defeat for the second time this season at the hands of the boys from the High School. That they were defeated was due in great part to the absence from the line-up of three of their regular men, and because they were compelled to substitute three boys of the Young Dunbar team. It must be said for these boys however that they put up a hard and fast game, and as the score, 25-18 indicates gave their opponents no end of trouble in winning. The Dunbar boys drew first blood by a bewildering series of passes and a shot that made the High School boys "look well to their arms." During the first 10 or 15 minutes of play the score seasawed; first the advantage with the Dunbar and then with the High School, but during the last few minutes of this half had a lead of four point on them. Hayes scored repeatedly for High School in this half, and played a fast game through ut. The second half was marked by more strenuous play on the side of the Dunbar, and poor aim on the part of the forwards of both teams who missed many good opportunities to put a little yeast in their score. Several times during this half the High School boys made wild attempts to score baskets from points an impossible distance from the goal, which generally fell far short or rolled up in the gallery. Several luck shots in this half served to boost the High School's score, and served to enable them to maintain the lead till the end of the game. Haywood of the Young Dunbar, and Green of the Dunbar played hard and made many sensational plays. Bantum made good of his opportunities for shotting fouls. Brooks had difficulty in covering Hayes in the first half but made it up in the second. Hayes starred for the High School, and Beaman played a rattling good game at guard, while Butler showed no form at all. Line-up: High School; Beaman and Armstead guards; Hayes and Butler, forwards and Hammond center. Dunbar: Brooks and Haywood, guards; Bantum and Howard, forwards; Green center. Referee Baer. Halves 20 minutes. The High School team is scheduled for a game with the Washington Y. M. C. A. at the Armory on February 2, and will play the same team a return game in Washington on February 20. Messrs. Ross and Jones are putting the boys thru their paces daily, in the hope of downing the lads from the Capital City. The Young Dunbar team has been matched to meet the second team of the High Schol at the Armory on the 16th of February, at the benefit to be given for the Day Nursery. All of these youngsters can put up a fast and clean game, so that good sport is promised for that night. Incidentally the Young Dunbar will be given their first opportunity to prove their claim to the championship of the city at 128 pounds. John Gordon Dingle, of Savannah, Ga., has been elected manager for the Howard University baseball team for the coming season. Mr. Dingle is a member of the senior class in the department of Art and Sciences. If current reports are true, "Mike" Briscoe, the once famous forward of the Dunbar A. A's basketball five, is now playing a star game with the Crescent Athletic Club, of Atlantic City. According to a dispatch, it was due to the great playing of Briscoe that the Crescents defeated the strong Sylvanians, (white)a few weeks ago, at that famous watering place. We have no doubt of "Mike's" ability as a basketball player, and we feel sure, if he continue to follow the game he will eventually develop into one of colored America's most skillful players. The fact that A. Lill, president of the A. A. U. has picked Howard P. Drew as a member of the All-American and All - College track teams is certainly an indication that recognition must be given of exceptional talent, whether white or black; whether in athletics or otherwise. By an unexpected reversal of form and surprising burst of speed in the last five minutes of pay, Howard University baskteball team defeated the Hampton five by a score of 17 to 4, at the Manhattan Casino, New York, last Friday night. Hampton was easily the favorite owing to the poor form shown by Howard in previous games this season. A FINAL APPEAL FOR BIG BETHEL Trustees Ask Public For Aid In Churches Greatest Financial Crisis. Six Thousand Dollars Needed. That the influence of the great and good spirit put forth and sent out into the world by the church has nurtured and given us great men, great societies, loving home circles, great schools and a great country, we can not deny, yet at times prejudice and jealousy which are the means of the great destroyer, induce us to deny this same spirit which is His, by reason of the principles He has given and established that we might be even that which we are. The history of Bethel A. M. E. Church is quite well known. Her struggles and achievements of more than a 100 years for truth and right living are those of which all right-thinking people might be proud. Yet like a good stream that makes fertile the valley though which it flows some times becomes clogged, so the well being of our Mother Bethel is at the present time seriously embarrassed for the need of about six thousand dollars to meet immediate pressing demands. The first day of February brings her up to the greatest financial crisis she has ever known, therefore we trust that none will take us insincere. Our appeal is to all Christians and well wishers of truth and righteousness. If we are heard and succeed, we shall feel that it is the cause that has been heard and to that extent succeeded. If our cry is heeded not, and we fail we shall feel that the great cause is to some extent the loser. Four years ago this congregation purchased one of the most substantial church edifices in the city of Baltimore at a cost of $90,000. With the assistance of other churches and societies we have raised about $44,000; about $24,000 has been used for interest and current expenses and $20,000 paid of the principal. We still have a good distance to go and we have gone too far to stop. Please help us. Trustees: John W. Watkins, Dr. Jno. H. Thompkins, John H. Murphy, Sr., Theo. White, James Dougherty, Morton Chase, W. B. Wescott, Edward Barnett and Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., pastor. WILL ABOLISH USE OF STREETS AS SKATING RINKS City Engineer McCay has discontinued the street skating rinks started a few months ago. The skating areas will be established again in the spring. It is reported that the roping off of certain streets for skaters was help to the skaters and to vehicular traffic. The only friction seems to have occurred in South Baltimore, where the police sought to prevent the colored people from using the 1100 block of Warner street. Despite the fact that this block has a big majority of colored tenants, Sergeant Howard and one or two policemen, it is claimed, tried to make all colored skaters use the 900 block. Several of the colored skaters were arrested and fined by Justice Levinson, at the Southern Police Station. Three sons of Mrs. Ella Williams, of 1134 Warner street, were arrested and fined charge growing out of the action of the police in driving out colored skaters. Mrs. Williams was also summoned to court, where it was made to appear that she had used harsh language to the police concerning the arrests. She was dismissed, however. The resident were up in arms, and were contemplating employing counsel to make a protest, when they heard that the rinks had been abolished for the time being. DAYENPORT PREPARING FOR FRAY A number of friends of Louis H. Davenport met Thursday of last week to map out plans for the campaign that he will wage against Councilman Harry S. Cummings for the councilmanic nomination in the Seventeenth ward. Mr. Davenport told those assembled that, if nominated and elected, he would shirk no duty that made for the civic and economic welfare of the race. QUIETLY MARRIED Miss Ida Pennington, of 406 Pine street and Mr. Joseph Hammond, of George street were married at the parsonage by Rev. J.A. Briscoe last Monday evening, at 8 p. m. The happy couple will reside at the above address. In Memoriam In sad and loving remembrance of my dear husband, James Franklin Guy, who departed this life one year ago today, January 19, 1914. Dear Frank, O how I miss you At times the way is dark and deary But still toiling, looking honing But still toiling, looking, hoping, trusting That soon we will meet where skies are clear. By his wife, Emma Guy. FISHER—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mary J. Fisher, who died six years ago, January 24, 1909. Just beyond the river Jordon Just across the chilling tide There's a land of life eternal Through its vale sweet waters glide. We shall meet her some bright morning Watching by that river fair She is waiting for our coming In the upper garden there. By her five children, Mary E. Jenkins and Josiah, John Edward, Alfred and Amey Fisher; also her grand children. On January 19th, after a lingering illness Mary Ellen Green, aged 59, beloved wife of Washington Green and mother of Harry W. Green, departed this life 2 a.m. at her late residence, 644 Jasper street. Oh never can another in this cold earth be found With a heart so warm and gentle And a voice so pleasing. Time can never heal my wounded heart Nor fill the vacant chair My life will be dreary without her I'll miss her every where. Mrs. Annie Smith, 129 W. Preston street departed this life at her late residence on January 13,1915,after a long illness, in the full triumph of faith. Aged 63 years. She was born in West River, Md. Mr. Andrew Smith, John Turner, Daniel Todlow and Charles Todlow, her brothers are left to mourn their lost. I wish, in this manner, to publicly thank the relatives and friends for their many beautiful designs and numerous messages of condolence sent me at the death of my mother Margaret Evans, on January 5, 1915. The children of the late Mary Adeline Washington, 3108 Barclay street wish to thank the many friends for their kind attention to her during her illness and also for the floral designs at her death. We wish to thank the many friends of our deceased Rev. Frank Tasker, for their sympathy and floral tokens; also the management and employers of the Hotel Kernan for their kindly interest. Bertha Young and Lula Stewart. The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Tatum, who died at her home, 1134 Russell street, Sunday after a five-week illness, was held at her late home Wednesday afternoon. Rev. A. Brown, of Leadenhall Street Baptist Church officiated. The deceased was born in Hampton, Va., 49 years ago, and was a member of the First Baptist Church, at Hampton. She is survived by her husband Calvin C. Tatum, a well known produce dealer of South Baltimore. FORD DABNEY IN BALTIMORE Ford C. Dabney and an orchestra from the Tempo Club, New York, furnished music at a fashionable Hebrew function Thursday evening of last week. Before returning to New York they also entertained in the rathskeller of the Goldfield Hotel. Trotter on Equality of Citizenship. "There can be no equality, freedom or respect from others in segregation by the very nature of the case. Placement of employees on any basis except capability is out of the usual course," says William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian. "No citizen who is barred because of the prejudice of another citizen can be his equal in citizenship. By subjecting the former to the latter's prejudice the government denies equality." ADVERTISE ITS PAYS THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER MME. AMY ROYAL'S SCALP FOOD MME. AMY ROYAL'S SCALP FOOD Scalp Treatment at Night by Appointment MME. ANY 1606 DRUID HILL AVE., BALTIMORE, MD. if your hair is falling, it can use MME. AMY ROY Scalp Treatment at N MME. AMY 1606 DRUID THE LUME CALL AT THE LUMEAR STUDIO Something to please the boys and girls in our artistic photographs. We are making the latest Tango photographs. We make a specialty of babies. W. H. JONES, 441 WEST BIDDLE STREET Near Druid Hill Avenue URGE PUNCTUAL ATTENDANCE We, the Campaign Committee of the High School Course of the evening class wish through the Afro-American Ledger to extend to the pupils of the class an urgent request to attend regularly without which we cannot have a progressive class. Let us show to our teachers and school officials that we want to increase our education. We have a fine corp of teachers and feel that you will be paid for coming regularly. The committee and present pupils would like all former students to return and join with the committee in bringing attendance and standing up to that of other large cities. Signed: Samuel P. Williams. chairman: Whitney, Booster Helen V. Morsell, secretary. BARBERS' UNION HOLDS MEETING The Colored Barbers Protective Union of the State of Maryland, incorporated, held a regular monthly meeting Monday evening, January 18th, 1915. The auditing committee reportek that the finances of the Union were in a prosperous condition there being a little over $500, in bank and in hands of treasurer. The following officers were elected for ensuing year: president, Joseph P. Evans; vice president, Basil Lowry; chaplain, Sprigg Diggs; secretary, Jacob S. Fisher; recorder, William A. Jones; marshal, John F. Jackson; banking committee, B. Lowry, S. Diggs, William A. Jones. Respectable barbers solicited as members. TO ERECT A NEW CHURCH The congregation of the Atholton M.E. Church will shortly begin the erection of a new house of worship. A number of physicians have consented to take part in a concert and contest that will be given at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church on the evening of February 25, at which time a prize will be awarded the most popular physician. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the new building fund of the church. Rev. W.N. Holt is pastor of the church. GRANTED AN ABSOLUTE DIVORCE An absolute divorce, divorcing Annie Wheatley and Thomas Wheatley, was granted on Jan. the 18th instant by Judge Dobler, sitting in Circuit Court No. 2. The daughter, Elizabeth, was awarded to the mother, and the two sons, Thomas and James, were awarded to the father. WELL-KNOWN SPORT BACK IN THE CITY Jay Gould, man about town, sportsman and general all-around good fellow, blew in town the other day, looking the the picture of health and prosperity, after spending the summer and fall "following the ponies in Montreal, New York and Saratoga. Jay reports a most prosperous season and is now taking a much needed rest. Following a stay in this city of about two months he will leave for his annual pilgrimage to Havanna and other places where he says the warm climate agrees with his health. ARRANGING FOR BIG SOCIAL EVENT Mr. H. Pierson W. Scott, of 2112 Druid Hill avenue, the leading society entertainer and president of the Demi-Tasse Basketball Society Social, formerly of the Colored Evening High School, Class of '13 and '14 makes this appeal to all professors, lawyers, doctors, teachers, students of colleges, High School, business men, and ladies of the race and the public in general to be present at the swell society event and help make it a success. Our object in giving the affair on Monday, February 1st, at the Galilean Fishermen's Hall is to meet the demands of our next greatest and swellest Benefit Reception and Presentation at the Richmond Market Armory on Easter Monday night, for the sole benefit of the Day Nursery Association. All age welcome.—Ad. The Colored Men's Business Exchange will meet Thursday, January 26th, at 535 Dolphin street. It can be stopped at once by using ROYAL'S SCALP FOOD at Night by Appointment LUID HILL AVE., BALTIMORE, MD. WEAR STUDIO DIO We do all kinds of enlarging, and flashlights and commercial work ingo Framing of all kinds and all branches of photography tautight. Open daily. E. V. WRIGHT, Photographer Phone: Mt. Vernon 2290 M SPECIAL NOTICES 100 MEN WANTED next Sunday afternoon January 24, at 6 p. m., at the Young Men's Christian Association Building, 1619 Druid Hill avenue. Special meeting for men. Rev. W. Edward Williams, pastor of the Grace Presbyterian Church will address the men. Good live singing led by Secretary Booker. All men are invited to attend these meetings. Come and bring another man. Sermon to the Willing Workers and Parsonage Committee of Waters A. M. E. Church at 3 p. m. by the Rev. J. W. Norris, presiding elder of the Hagerstown district. Music by the vested choir, assisted by Mr. C. H. Diggs, of Trinity Church Choir. Mrs. Cora Banks, chairman;Rev. A. L. Gaines, pastor. The N. M. Carroll Chapter Epworth League of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church cordially invites you and your friends to attend the services Sunday evening at 5 o'clock, a special program will be presented by the students of Morgan College, directed by Prof. Charles A. Johnson. Other special numbers directed by Miss Bertha Bond. Mrs. Helen Muse, president; Mr. Allen Brown, 4th vice president. There will be a special sermon preached to the class leaders and members of the city churches, Sunday afternoon at 8.30 p. m. at Trinity A. M. E. Church by Rev. Volley B. Stokes, of Washington. Rev. S. M. Johnson, pastor; Harriet Passey, chairman. A Grand Tea Party will be given by the young people of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School for benefit of $6,000 rally Monday evening, January 25, at Bethel A. M. E. Church Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street. Tickets 10 cents. Tea and crackers free. Music by Dreamland and Symphia Orchestras. A. Sampson, chairman; M. Bourne secretary. WOMAN'S DAY Women's Day at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday, January 31, 1915 11.00 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D. 8.00 p. m., Prayer and praise service conducted by Lucy Cooper, Patience Harris and Joanna Tasker. 8.00 p. m., A great platform meeting in which some of the most eminent ladies in Baltimore will participate. / The subject discussed at this meeting will be Community Helps. Among those who will take part are Mesdames G.M.E. Boston, Mary Handy, D. G. Hill, A. L. Gaines, J. E. Bantum, and Miss Ida Cummings, Rachael Miller. A special musical program has been prepared. Solos will be rendered by Misses Fannie Hayes and Adah Lee. Every one invited. Mrs. F. Morton Curry, president; Susie Howard, vice president; Rev. George E. Curry, pastor. Wm. I. and D. Webb Johns invite the public to come and patronize their new store which they have opened at 1502 N. Mount street. A full line of groceries will be carried at the lowest prices, also a complete stock of potted plants. A novelty will be the carrying of all kinds of gold fish and aquaria goods. Beautify your homes at a small cost. All goods delivered. 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 Mt. Vernon 3569 Y First Class Service Pratt's Restaurant OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE 827 Druid Hill Ave., Balto., Md. Robert L. Pratt, Prop. CHURCH NOTICES WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Iastor. 427 Aisquith Street Sunday January 24th, 1915 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. B. F. Watson, secretary Church Extension Society, of Washington, D. C. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School Session. 3 p. m., Sermon by Dr. J. W. Norris, Presiding Elder. 5.45 p. m. Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m., Sermon to Golden Link Lodge, No. 44. K. of P. Matthew Moore, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. J. W. Woodhous, Sec. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lanvale St, and Druid Hill Avt. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor Parsonage. 1405 Argyle Ave. Sunday January 24th 1915 11 a. m., Preaching. 2.3 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Harvey Johnson, D. D., of the Union Baptist Church. 6 p. m. A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by Pastor to the Mary Magdelene Court of Calanthe. Rally January 21st. Revival going on. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery St. near Charles Dr. I N. Ross. Pastor Sunday January 24th, 1915 7 a. m. Class meeting 10 a. m. Bible class 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 5.45 p. m. Allen Endeavor League 7.30 p. m. Sermon by the pastor. 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, "Christ the Ideal Hero." 2 30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Sermon by Dr. Stockes to the Class Leaders of Baltimore. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor subject, "What do You Weigh?" T. J. Holliday, Supt. H. Albert Whittington, Pres. A.C.EL. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor Sunday January 24th. Presiding Elders' Day. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rey. J. W. Norris. 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. 4.80 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Special music. 8 p. m., Sermon by Presiding Elder. 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, Pastor Parsonage 1160 Calhoun Street The officers and members cordially invite strangers to worship with us. Sunday January 24th 1915. Woman's Day. 11 a. m., Sermon by Mrs. Molock. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4 p. m., Platform Meeting. Addresses by Mrs. Bishop Hurst, Mrs. A. L. Gaines and others. 6 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Topic, "Favorite Characters of the Bible and Why."—Ps. 105:145. Led by the S. S. Supt. 8 p. m., Special talk by Mrs. M. P. Hill. Colored Young Women's Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Avenue Sunday January 24th, 1915. 5 P. M. Come and bring a friend MISS ELIZABETH WILSON, Speaker All girls cordially invited to attend. Mabel C. Bourne, Pres. Girls Club Alma T. Francis, See'y M. E. Murphy, Pres. E. E. Bright, See'y Mrs. H. C. Smith, Gen'l See'y Take Trip to Japan with Campaign Club and Mission Workers at the C. Y. W. C. A. rooms, Druid Hill avenue and Dolphin street, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, January 27, 28, 29th. Season ticket 15 cents. Special Japanese sale. Monday night at Bethel Chapel Dr. Spencer, Morgan College, Travel Talk on Japan (illustrated). Admission 10 cents. REV. JUNIUS GRAY, D.D. Rev. Dr. Junius Gray has not lost faith in the oneness of the Baptist in Baltimore city. He still believes that God will make some way whereby there will be one Baptist Ministers' Conference. Dr. Gray is chairman of the city-wide revival campaign being conducted in a number of Baptist churches. CHURCH NOTICES 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, Pastor's Study. 11 a. m. Preaching pastor. Subject, "Joshua's Resoluti n." 2 30 p. m., Sunday School Thomas H. Smith, Supt. 4 p. m. Brotherhood Bible Class. Jos. H. Lockerman, Teacher. 4.30 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Preaching, Pastor. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH. Franklin and Pine Sts., "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolpin Street 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 3 p. m. Sunday School, 4.30 p. m. Epworth League. 7.30 p. m., Revival Services. 8 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor. Subject: "Hot Shot." E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. W. H. Bailey. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 Epworth League 7.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. W. H. Bailey. Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller. Pres. Ladies Aid Mrs. Elise Hall, Pres. E. L. Miss Ida, Supt. Jr. E. L. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. OARROLL D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor, sub- ject: "Security." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School, Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, Supt. 5 p. m. Epworth League, 8 p. m. Preaching by the pastor, subject, "Death in a Pot." AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St. Sunday January 24th 6.30 to 9 a.m. Class. Lane and Thompson. Leaders. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject: "Two Prayers." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School, Henry Johnson, Superintendent 5 p. m. Epworth League. Charles Pulley, Pres. 8 p. m., sermon by Rev. Elijah Ayers. Installation of the League and Sunday School officers. ASBURY M E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. C. Curry, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor, Subject: "Christ First and Christ Forever." 2,30 p. m. Sunday School. Mr. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 3 p. m., Evangelistic Services. Sermon by Rev. S. R. Hughes. 5.15 p. m., Epworth League. Mr. Julian Ross, Pres. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. Union Evangelistic Services all next week. FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURT H Cor. Orchard and Tessier Sta. Rev. L.C. Curtis, D.D., Pastor Parsonage, 1232 Argyle Ave. Sunday January 21th 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev, Thomas H. Lee, D. D. 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 Ridout, Sec'y George M. Johnson, Treas. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m. Class. 11 a. m. Rev. G. W. Fowler. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Hunt. All welcome to our new church Robert Johnson, Pres. C. E. T. H. Gowan, Sunt. St. Luke's Union A. M.E. Church THE HOMELIKE CHURCH 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 the Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4 p. m. Class. Deacon Geo. W. Johnson, Leader. 6 p. m. League. Moses Johnson, Pres. 8 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor. Revival services now in progress. All invited. Jas. Turbin, Church Clerk [3RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a m. Preaching service 11.30 a m. Sunday January 24th, 8 p. m., special sermon, subject: "The Signs of the Times." All welcome Questions answered CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Ensor Street Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor Sunday January 10th 1915 11 a m., Sermon by Rev. Acquilla Brooks. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Evangelist, Mrs. Boardley. Your Church Ad Belongs Here CALL FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF HEALTH WEEK President Washington Calls Attention to Necessity of Health Conservation STARTLONG FACTS DISCLOSED Over Hundred Million Dollars Spent In The South Yearly For Sickness and Death Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—After carefully considering the whole matter, I am authorized by the Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League to invite the following organizations, as well as others to be named later, to unite with the League in observing a National Health Week: Daily and weekly newspapers Health journals The National Medical Association The National Association of Graduate Nurses. The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs The National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes The National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools The National Negro Press Association The bishops and other officers of colored religious denominations State Medical Associations Annual Church Conferences and Associations Secret Society organizations Colored insurance companies Farmers' Conferences Farmers' Improvement Societies Churches, schools, and other local organizations State health officers. In Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, and other states special Health Days have at one time or another been observed. For some years the Virginia Organization Society, under the leadership of Major R. R. Moton, has observed Health or Clean-up Week. It is thought to be well to unite all the efforts into a National Movement and join the movement on to the Virginia effort. ```markdown ``` It is thought the race will welcome this opportunity to unite all these efforts in one great National Health Movement, and thus gain the benefit of the momentum and the enthusiasm that will come from the great united Health Movement. Without Health and until we reduce our high death rate it will be impossible for us to have permanent success in business, in property getting, in acquiring education, or to show other evidences of progress. Without Health and Long Life all else fails. The following facts will illustrate something of the need and importance of this Health Movement: 450,000 Negroes in the South alone are seriously ill all the time; the annual cost of the sickness of these 450,000 Negroes is $75,000, 000. 112,000 Negro workers in the South are sick all the time; their annual loss in earnings is $45,000, 000; 45 per cent of the annual deaths among Negroes are preventable. 225,000 Negroes of the working class die annually; 100,000 of these deaths can be prevented. The annual funeral expenses of Negroes in the South are alone $15,000,000. $6,500,000 of this amount could be saved. Sickness and death cost Negroes of the South alone. $100,000,000; $ 50,000,000 of this amount could be saved. We must reduce our high death rae, dethrone disease and enthrone health and long life. We may differ on other subjects, but there is no room for differences here. Let us make a strong, long, united pull together. Other facts will appear in the weekly press and in circulars from week to week, and information will be gladly furnished. Booker T. Washington, President National Negro Business League. Delta, Pa., Jan. 21—Rev. F. D. Smith, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church, and his members are making special preparations for their third quarterly meeting which will be held next Sunday. Rev. J. Harvey Anderson will preach at 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. Mrs. Margie Johnson and Mrs. Luella Gaines are working as never before to keep in operation a class in music organized some time ago. Mr. Daniel Gaines moves swiftly on Saturday mornings to sell the Afro American Ledger. A GLANCE FORWARD It was the year 1950. The various nations of the world had spent millions upon millions in building battleships and perfecting death-dealing engines of war. England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States were staggering under the strain of maintaining a naval equilibrium at the expense of economic prosperity. The conditions everywhere were the same. Immense standing armies to be maintained, Dreadnaughts to be built, and taxes to pay for the same to be drawn from an already overburdened people. In the United States the frantic struggle for wealth had long since dried up the milk of human kindness, and mob decisions had almost driven the courts out of business. The population had increased to 130,000,000, 25,000,000 of whom were people of African descent. Prejudice against the latter had increased by leaps and bounds until it had become a mania, and obsession. The whites had become so intolerant that black and yellow and brown had been discarded as colors and were never more seen. Even the newspapers were printed in red ink, and the Bible had been hurled into the fire because it contained the words, "I am black but comely." The aeroplane which had seen its first beginning in 1908 by the Wright brothers, had not realized the brilliant predictions made for it. Some advance had been made, it is true, but, like the spherical balloon, it had settled in a grove and was little more than a dangerous toy, unreliable and prone to fall ignomiously at the bidding of a contrary air current. Some of the brightest and most inventive minds had focused their light upon it, but none other than superficial progress has been made. But all this was destined to be changed. A new mechanical genius had risen above the horizon in Kansas. A colored youth of twenty-four years, Vernon Yardly, had been laboring for months on a contrivance that was destined to revolutionized the history of the world. On his father's farm in an interior Kansas county he has studied and toiled in secret over the laws of falling bodies, gravitation and the basic principles of mechanical fight. A graduate of Harvard, to which he went after completing the course at Washington School in the city of Topeka, and late of the leading technical schools of Europe—he brought to the solution of the problem a mind keyed to the highest pitch of mechanical invention. Without entering into a detailed description of the technical principle of his invention, it can be stated that his transcendent genius had evolved a scheme of negative gravity. In short, he had transferred the positive pull of the earth into its opposite or negative, and by means of a machine which could be carried around in a suit case, he could store energy that was capable of raising into the air to any height and in any direction, a dead weight of two thousand pounds. This engine placed in a specially contrived airship of aluminum raised it into the air and drove it forward at a possible speed of four hundred, and ninety miles per hour. He could rise or fall at will, could remain stationary, move forward or back, to the right or left, and all by the mere pressure of various buttons. His invention was a profound secret and now that it was perfected he cast about to give it to the world. He realized that whatever nation possessed such an invention it would rise at once to the supreme pinnacle and command the world in war and commerce. The armaments of the world would be helpless before a fleet of these airships, and so he decided to give it to that country which knew him as its citizen. He would make her glorious, terrible, and feared by all the others. Just at this time the United States government, to encourage aviation had arranged for a grand competition of airhsips and offered a prize of $40,000 to that inventor who could give the most practical demonstration of his ability to fly and perform certain feats prescribed by a Board of Army and Navy Engineers. The contest was to be held in Washington in June, from the 15th to the 18th, and the conditions were that each aviator was to submit the name of his ship, fly with a passenger and remain in the air sixty minutes or more. Sheds were provided on the grounds for the different contestants. On the evening of the 13th at 9 o'clock, Yardley having made all preparations, rose in the air at his Kansas home, and headed toward the East. It was a still night and under the myraid stars he drove THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER BY JOHN L. HARRISON with lightning speed across the plains, over rivers, above cities with their sparkling lights, until at 12:30 his indicator registered the proper distance and his specially contrived instrument—the Jonoscope—showed the location of Washington to the South, distant ten miles. Hovering over the city awhile, he descended at the home of a friend sworn to secrecy, and his airship housed and covered with canvass, the two men sat down to their pipes and a quiet conversation. The next morning at the aviation grounds all was bustle and confusion. Airships were being housed, soldiers were darting hither and thither, and preparations made for the great event now but two days distant. The commandant was Gen. Jefferson Davis Teeman, a son of Ben Teeman of odorous memory. He was issuing orders and directing affairs with much profanity and great gusto. A man came up and delivered a message. He stared at him a moment, and then seizing his hat, followed across the grounds to where a curious group surrounded a motor truck on which was a strange looking craft covered with canvass. The driver of the truck said he had orders to deliver the object to the grounds and see that it was properly housed. "What is that thing?" inquired the General with fine sarcasm, "a life boat or a mud scow?" "Dunno, boss," replied the driver, "they tell me it's an air, ship." "Where are its wings and engine?" asked the General. "Ain't got none, so fur as I see. Guess the owner will bring them things under his arms. Where shall we put her?" "In that shed there," and the General turned away, but suddenly recollecting that no entry had been made for it and no name given, he ordered the canvass stripped off, after a dozen men had safely rolled the affair in the shed. This was skillfully done, and disclosed to view a beautifully modeled object of aluminum, shaped like a boat and pointed on its side in huge black letters was the name "The Burly Negro." The General was astounded. The crowd gasped, and a dead silence ensued. Then the General swore volubly and ejaculated: "That——thing, whatever it is, will never enter this contest under such a name. You hear me?" and turning on his heel in disgust took his way back to headquarters. An hour later our friend Yardley appeared on the grounds and making his way to headquarters, inquired for Gen Teeman. "Well, boy, what do you want?" inquired the General shortly. "I wish to enter 'The Burly Negro' as a contestant for the $40,000 prize," replied our friend quiety. "What!" gasped the General, purple with rage, "what, you?" That "you" of the General's was eloquent with suppressed meaning. "Yes, I," said Yardley firmly, "why not?" "Well, but that name, 'The Burly Negro;' whoever heard of such a name for an airship—it's utterly impossible; we can't have it," said the General hotly. "I can't see that the name has anything to do with the flying qualities of the vessel," replied Yardley. "It's my name; I selected it; and so long as it is not vulgar it strikes me that it is nobody's business but my own as to what the ship shall be called." "It doesn't, hey?" roared the General, now beside himself being thus spoken by a colored man; "I'll have you know that that name doesn't go here. I am boss of this meet. You forget to whom you are talking. I won't stand such insolence from your kind. Anyway, this is a white man's aviation meet. We don't want any Negroes in it. Why don't you get up one for your own race. Besides that thing of yours won't fly anyway; what you need is a canal to fly it on. You can't enter it;" and with that he turned abruptly and left. Some officers who were standing about, attracted by the discussion, laughed derisively at Yardley's apparent discomfiture and winked knowingly at each other. Two reporters who had heard it all were writing rapidly. The next morning the Washington Call and Sun came out with coarse cartoons, depicting Yardley's interview with Gen Teeman, and with glaring headlines in which "dis" and "dat" were prominent, made all manner of fun at the presumption of a ignorant Negro in trying to force his way in where he was not wanted. Next our hero tried to secure an interview with the President; but that worthy referred him to the Secretary of War. This official was very busy indeed, when he discovered the nationality of the applicant, and sent him on to the Assistant Secretary. The Assistant coughed discreetly but regretted really that he has no authority and must refer him to Gen. Teeman, who had the whole matter in his sole charge. Yardley was by this time thoroughly incensed and disgusted, and on the point of throwing up the whole matter and going back to Kansas, when he was struck by a sudden thought. His eyes kindled, he set his jaws, and with clenched fists set out for the British Legation on Connecticut Ave. Ringing the bell, he sent in his card and asked for an interview with the British Minister. To be concluded CAMBRIDGE HAPPENINGS Cambrige, Md., January 19.—The second bi-monthly meeting of the Parent's Club was held at the High and Industrial School last Thursday evening. The parents seemed to take much interest in the work. The following officers are Mrs. S. E. Camper, president; Mrs. Mary Pinder, vice president; Mrs. Mary B. Cornish, secretary; Mrs. Jennie Stewart, treasurer. The Pride of Cambridge Mason's Lodge No. 50 had their first semo preached to them at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Manokoo. Splendid revival services are being conducted at Waugh M. E. Church. Much good is being accomplished. The Zion Baptist Church is progressing nicely under the pastor, Rev. A. L. Bailey, there has been forty seven conversions. Mr. George Goodyn of Philadelphia, has opened a picture gallery on Pine street. Miss Rosy Mosby teacher in the public school has returned from Washington after spending a few days there on business. Miss Anna Belle Pinderhughes of Providence, R. I., is spending sometime with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, of Bridge street. Mr. S. Q. Sanks is slowly improving at his home on High street. Mrs. Joseph Chase entertained the embroidery club at her home last Thursday after which they were served to a delicious supper. CATONSVILLE HAPPENINGS Catonsville, Md., January 21, Household of Ruth No. 1192 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows had a very fine collation at Odd Fellows Hall last Friday evening. The committee of arrangements was Mrs. Sophia Cure, Mrs. E. A. Waters and Mrs. Irene Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pratt of Sandy Springs, Md., are residing here on the Rolling Road. Mrs. Pratt is a sister of Mr. Arnold Waters. Little Miss Florence Gross spent the week-end in Baltimore visiting her mother, Mrs. Nannie Gross, Mr. Charles Gray, who on last Tuesday morning was found unconscious at his place of employment and was later carried to his home on Winters avenue, is out again after being confined to his bed for several days. Annie L., the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Worthington was christened Sunday morning by Rev. C. H. Murray. Miss Ethel White, of Baltimore is one of our school teachers who last week began her new duties. Mrs. Sadie Henson has gone to Anne Arundel county where she is visiting her parents. WINCHESTER HAPPENINGS Winchester, Va., January 21.—The St. Paul Girls' Chorus under the direction of Rev. J. Luther Martin, gave an excellent concert at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Tuesday night. Rev. James W. Stephenson and wife are blessed with a new son. John Mann M. E. Church is in the midst of a revival Rev. A. P. Shaw is conducting the service. Rev. W. P. Fisher preached at Mt. 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Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. 1113 Clark Street Evanston, Ill. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! FROM CATTLE BOY TO BUSINESS MAN Success cf Harry L. Walker of Lexington, Va. ROSE BY STRICT ECONOMY. Early Struggles of Enterprising Young Virginian Who Got Training For Future Career While Working on Wage of 50 Cents Per Week—Church Official and Property Owner. By JAMES D. CARROTHERS. Lexington, Va.—One of the most remarkable examples of business success as the result of personal energy, coupled with perseverance and enterprise of a high degree, is furnished in the career of Deacon Harry L. Walker of Lexington, Va., who, without assistance or borrowed capital, has within the past ten years forged to the front as one of Lexington's substantial business men. Beginning life as a very poor boy, today he is the proprietor of one of Lexington's leading sanitary P. S. S. BARRY L. WALKER. Markets, is popular with both races alike and is the owner of much valuable real estate. Lexington is a beautiful little mountain city of perhaps 4,000 inhabitants, picturesquely situated amid the grandeur of Blue Ridge scenery near the head of the famous Sheenandoah valley. There is about Lexington on air of southern aristocracy. It proudly preserves the best traditions of the south. Here are located two very noted seats of learning—the Washington and Lee university and the Virginia Military institute. Here, too, reposes the names of those two most celebrated and best beloved southern chieftains, General Robert E. Lee and "Stonewall" Jackson. Both of these famous men were at one time residents of Lexington and teachers in its famous institutions. Deacon Walker was born in Lexington, July 4, 1875. He is therefore still a young man, not yet being forty. He is truly a self made man. When he was eleven years of age he was working for 50 cents a week, driving cuttle. He worked at that same place as a meat cutter until he was thirty-one. During that time the firm had changed hands four times. But he never changed, and during this period of his employment his wages were gradually increased until he was receiving $100 a month. At the age of nineteen he was married, without possessing scarcely so much of this world's goods as a second suit. He was fortunate in securing as a helpmate Miss Eliza Bannister, a handsome and industrious Lexington girl, who had become a trained nurse in Washington. She encouraged and helped him, and for a year they practiced the most rigorous economy. At the end of their first year Mr. Walker was able to make a $500 investment in property. To this first purchase more real estate was gradually added. He secured a home site of thirteen acres just at the edge of Lexington, upon which he erected a commodious dwelling. Later he built a model slaughter house, the first of which Lexington could boost. In 1908 he went into the meat business for himself with a capital of $110. His business now averages $1,000 a month, and he employs several men. His real estate, including his place of business, is conservatively valued at $20,000. He is a large and powerful man, generous, prompt and kindly. His success is the more inspiring and remarkable because it has been achieved in a small, conservative place through self denial and honest business enterprise. He has never indulged in what we call a "plunge," but is known as a careful business man. Mr. Walker is a deacon in the First Baptist church of Lexington, which is a large and influential congregation with a beautiful brick and stone edifice valued at $30,000. It seats 1,500 people. is electrically lighted and steam heated. It is one of the strong churches of Virginia and has numbered among its pastors such men as the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss of Brooklyn. Dr. W. T. Johnson of Richmond and the writer of this sketch. Several children have been born to the Walkers, but only one survives. Miss Nannle, who is a student in Hartshorn college. Richmond. son. Harry Thomas, a most promising young man, who was in business with his father, has but recently passed away. WACO PEOPLE ARE EDUCATED YOUNG MOVING FORWARD MEN AS LEADERS Their Enterprises In Thrifty Texas Town Reviewed. LARGE CAPITAL INVESTED. Personal Investigation of Conditions as They Exist Among Our People Shows That Great Progress Is Being Made Along Many Lines—Good Influence of R. L. Smith. By RALPH W. TYLER. Waco, Tex.-Should an excursion from many of the northern cities be run annually to this city, those who took advantage of such an excursion would see an object lesson in thrift and commercial progress on the part of the 9,000 colored people who regard this town as their home, and away down here in Waco my eyes were opened to the possibilities of commercial success among the race. Among these 9,000 hustling people of the race I was made to recall Dr. Washington's enlightening command in his Atlanta exposition address a number of years ago. "Let down your bucket where you are." The colored people in Waco have not only dipped down their buckets, but they are beading or pulling them up overflowing with the richness of success. Waco has a total population of 36,000. Just one-fourth of this population is identified with our race. They had nothing to start with. Their tools were crude with which they were supplied to erect or mine, but nevertheless they have succeeded in accumulating property where aggregate value reaches $1,000,000, and they have succeeded in establishing and maintaining business enterprises that represent an investment of $250,000, and they have been sufficiently provident to have deposited in the banks to their credit $150,000. $60,000 of which is deposited in the bank run by our people in this town. As evidence of the soundness of this bank, of its careful management, I learned while here that the other banks in this city will readily underwrite for a depositor any amount he desires to deposit in this race bank. R. L. Smith—"Bold" Smith as he is familiarly known Bob Smith as he is familiar known—established this bank and continues to guide its destinies. He is a man composed of little else save energy and ability. This community of 9,000 educated people own and support eight groceries, two tailor shops, three insurance companies, two shoe repairing shops, two millinery stores, one music store, one bank, two moving picture theaters, eight restaurants, one power vacuum cleaning company, three printing establishments, eight blacksmith shops, one drug store, one confectionery, one jewelry shop, ten barber shops, two wood yards, one overall factory, four real estate firms and two undertakers. To illustrate how enterprising the colored real estate men here are, I might state that I was given an automobile ride to a new addition just recently laid out by W. S. Willis, the leading real estate dealer, and was surprised to see that before placing a single lot on the market he had first laid out and macadamized the streets, laid granolithic sidewalks and erected at the entrance to the addition a large, beautiful stone arch some thirty feet high. Had I not been told this addition was the property of colored men platted for colored buyers, I would have thought it an addition especially designed for rich and aristocratic families. There are three fairly good schools with twenty-four teachers. Paul Quinn college, an A. M. E. institution, which is doing praiseworthy work, is also located here, although greatly has decapped for the need of funds to erect more suitable and comfortable buildings. The great A. M. E. church should take a litterier interest in providing for this institution than it has in the past. Three A. M. E., three M. E., eight Baptist and one C. M. E. churches, a total of fifteen, fill the "long felt want," as we newspaper men would say, for religious training. If the brother in the south is long on any one thing more than another it is religion, and it requires many churches to sutate his appetite for religion. Waco, like many other southern cities, might get along with fewer churches, perhaps. The teachers, twenty-four in number, with the two dentists, one pharmacist and eight physicians, make up what might be called Waco's professional class. There is no colored lawyer here, though the field is open for one of ability and bustle. R. L. Smith, to use the vernacular of the street, is "the big noise" down here. It was Bob Smith who organized the Farmers' Improvement society, the biggest thing in Texas. It was Bob Smith who organized and has successfully conducted the bank here. It is Bob Smith who injects considerable of the hustle to be found among the race in Waco. But working with him, just as earnest and just as achieving, are a number of progressive men of the race among whom are Dr. J. W. Frida, H. C. Johnson, H. R. Ellis, M. Hyson, W. L. Dennis, John Patterson, M. H. Philips, S. A. Austin, W. S. Willis, G. S. Connor, J. H. Hines, J. P. Carter, Thomas Wilson and last, but not least, Mrs. R. L. Smith, a most intelligent and thorough business woman. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Evidence of Religious Progress In North Carolina. REV. O.J. ALLEN TO THE FORE Growth of the Baptist Denomination In Old North State Is Largely Due to Work of Capable Ministers and Loyal Laymen—Activities at First Baptist Church. BY GEORGE F. KING. Statesville, N. C.-The Baptist denomination in North Carolina among our people numbers about 200,000. The interest which the members of the various churches manifest in their work and the loyal support which they are giving well educated young ministers is a sign of religious progress which is influencing the young people as never before to stick to the church and Sunday school in large numbers. Among the many capable young men in the ministry in this section is the Rev. O. J. Allen, A. B., of this city. He is industrious and has an eye single to the best interest of the race and the Baptist denomination. He believes that in order to properly represent the Baptists as a minister one should be thoroughly prepared. There is a growing demand among our people for a better educated ministry. The young people are demanding that our churches call only capable men. The peculiar exigencies of our race, especially in the south, at this time require its leaders in church, school and business men of learning and experience. Men like Drs. C. S. Brown, A. W. Pegnes, S. N. Vass, E. E. Smith and other well known leaders among the [Picture of a man in a suit]. REV. O. J. ALLEN, A. B. Baptists may always be depended upon to safety guide the work of the denomination in the state. They give encouragement to such able young men in the ministry as the Rev. Mr. Allen, who represents the type of young ministers needed to marshal the forces of young people to active work in our churches. The success of the church will increase in proportion as it has well qualified ministers and loyal members who value the good of the cause above personal aggrandizement. As a recognition of the Rev. Mr. Alen's ability he was elected and serves as recording secretary of the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Association of Western North Carolina, recording secretary of the Baptist ministerial conference of this state, assistant recording secretary of the Baptist educational and missionary convention of North Carolina and a trustee of Western Union academy at Rutherfordton, N.C. He is a graduate of Biddle university, Charlotte, N.C. one of the leading Presbyterian institutions of learning. He is deeply interested in the educational work of the denomination and is doing a very helpful work among the race in this section in stimulating parents to give their children a liberal education. This forceful young man served as pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, Shelby, N. C., and the Washington Baptist church, Cleveland county, N. C. After about six years at the latter place a good parsonage was built and the church renovated. Because of him becoming such a directing influence in the community when he resigned from the Washington Baptist church a great protest was registered by both races when he accepted the call of the First Baptist church of this city. Upon his arrival here he at once became active in helping to better the conditions of the race in this section, and his coming here has been an epoch making event among Afro-Americans. He took charge of the church the third Sunday in March, 1914. Since this time about 190 persons have been added to the church. A splendid nine room bungalow pastoral home, at a cost of nearly $3,000, has been built by Dr. Allen, with all modern improvements; also a furnace costing about $300 has been installed and about paid for. Besides being a pastor, Dr. Allen has the evangelistic gift. He has conducted meetings with marked success in Spartanburg, S. C.; Charlotte, High Point, Salisbury, Shelby, Hickory, Lexington and Winston-Balem, N. C. CLOSER UNION OF METHODISTS reach wise understandings for the practical welfare and enlarged efficiency of the said churches, including the matter of better preparation for and in the ministry. Resolved, IV That a Committee be appointed to open correspondence with similar Commission of the said Colored Churches, or where there are no such Commissions, with the churches themselves, or with representative men of the said churches, in order to ascertain what these churches are willing to do in the matter of Federation union, and practical cooperation. The permanent committee of three, created by resolution IV, of the above report, was appointed as follows; Rev. R. E. Jones, New Orleans, La, J. P. Wragg, Atlanta, Ga., and 1. Garland Penn, Cincinnati, Ohio. The committee of three was instructed to begin its work at once, to push the same vigorously, and report the progress made at another meeting of the commission to be held not later than the summer of 1915. PITTSBURG HAPPENINGS Pittsburgh, Pa., January 21.—Langston Kelley, of Atlantic City, spent several days in this city last week. Mrs. Mattie Johnson left during the week for Chicago, where she will rejoin her husband who is employed there. Miss Bardela Berry, of Chicago, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. W. G. Johnson, has returned home. Robert B. Ringgold visited in Monnesen, Pa., on Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Bowman, of Ceraopolis, Pa., visited Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Dorsey of Carrington street during the week. Joseph Wilson, of Baltimore, was in the city during the week. Sparks, Md., January 21.—Mr. Mary Robinson died last Sunday, aged 60 years. Rev. P. O. Bundick conducted funeral services at Quaker Bottom Church. "IF WEISKEY MUST GO Washington, January 22. The fight against old King Booze is growing so severe that some of his cabinet are thinking of separating their interests, less all the lost. Premier Whiskey, the most dangerous member of the cabinet, may have to go it alone as Secretary Beer and Secretary Light Wines fear that they will have to go if they continue their alliance with Premier Whiskey. Poor Whiskey! He is the highest taxed member of the cabinet, and is charged with making men do mean things when under his influence. Messrs. Beer and Light Wines claim that they never keep a man drunk for days at a time as their colleague, Whiskey does, and they can not stand for him much longer. In other words, the brewers and light wine folks, alarmed at the growing anti-liquor sentiment, are thinking about severing their offensive and defensive alliance with whiskey, and will let the rye and corn juice folks go it simple handed in the near future. It is said that they realize that most of the temperance sentiment has been caused by the imbibers of whiskey—the men who take it oftener than when waking up in the morning and on going to bed at night. Beer and light wines, the advocate of separation say, rarely cause intoxication, and the booze wrecked, they claim are the whiskey and gin drinkers. "If whiskey and gin must go, lets save the beer," is the new slogan. JACK NELSON TELLS OF CONDITIONS IN THE SOUTH In a recent letter to the Afro-American Ledger, Mr. Jack Nelson, who has recently been traveling extensively in the North and South, writes from Aiken, S. C., that working conditions among the Negroes of the South are deeply deplorable, and thinks that there is great opportunity for betterment in this directions. He mentions the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People as an agent which could give the best service in correcting this veil. J. R. ASKEW The Hair Cutting King With T. B. Buckingham's new shop. Our many friends are cordially invited to our new shop. 1802 Druid Hill Avenue "EVERY DISEASE MAN IS HEIR TO" Is the expression so often heard and used in describing the troubles and complaints afflicting humanity. Ma ny 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. If you suffer from any wasting weakness—if you have any skin or blood disease pain in bones, rad spots, sore throat and mouth, painful swellings, kidney and bladder complaints, inflammation, scaldings, stricture, gravel, organic weakness, weak back, varicose cele, lost vitality, impaired memory, swollen parts, discharges, or any disease resulting from indiscretions or overwork—it matters not how long standing—be not discouraged because you have consulted other physicians and received no benefit. THE BALTIMORE URES WHERE OTHERS HAVE FAILED, and he SPECIALIST URES WHERE O will cure you as sure as you go to him THE BALTIMORE SPECIAL special diseases of both sexes, and his quickly and permanently has aroused. Specialists as well as doctors generally NO INCURABLE CASES TAKEN. CONSULTATION FREE. All Diseases Treated.—Patients starti rates. ....THE BALTIMORE 7 S. Gay St., Room 415, Fourth Fl Office flours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Su THE BALTIMORE SPECIALIST has made a life study of all special diseases of both sexes, and his success in curing these diseases so quickly and permanently has aroused the wonder, as well as the envy, of Specialists as well as doctors generally. ALL CURES GUARANTEED. NO INCURABLE CASES TAKEN. CONSULTATION FREE. All Diseases Treated.—Patients starting this week cured half the regular rates. THE BALTIMORE MEDICAL OFFICE ..... 7 S. Gay St., Room 415, Fourth Floor, take elevator, Baltimore, Md. Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays & Holidays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. YORK RIVER LINE New Steamers "City of Richmond" and Richmond. Danville and points on the So Atlantic Coast Line and Chespake and recently been rearranged so as to give aired passengers. FA Baltimore to Richmond, First Class, Trip, $4.50 - Baltimore to Richmond, Seating two berths, $1.25. All tickets e MRS. LUC Expert Worker in Hair Instructions Given to a New Steamers "City of Richmond" and "City of Annapolis" for West Point, Richmond, Danville and points on the Southern Railway, Norfolk and Western. A lantic Coast Line and Chespake and Ohio Railway. These steamers have recently been rearranged so as to give additional use for exclusive use of colored passengers. FARE Baltimore to Richmond, First Class, $2.50—Baltimore to Richmond, Round Trip, $4.50—Baltimore to Richmond, Second Class, $2.00. All Staterooms containing two berths, $1.25. All tickets entitle passengers to berth in Cabin. MRS. LUCY S. DAY 1308 N. FREMONT AVENUE, I LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a full Line of Human Hair Goods Combings made in nuffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parsons 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 3rd floor. 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. riv parties, stags, etc., especially catered to Open from 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. C. H. Bur well Automobile Express FOR HIRE Quick Safe and Careful Delivery 531 Presstman Street Phone Madison 1463 Y OLIVER J. CAULK ..House Painter.. ...And Paper Hanger.. 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Madison 1029. House Painting. Glazing, Graining Enameling Floors Stained—Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. WHAT ARE COLORED MEN DOING IN BUSINESS??? HEAD THE 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 Exclusively For Ladies! MME. KINGS' Hairdressing, Manicuring and Massage Parlors DERMAL TREATMENT 1514 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. Near Smith Street PHONE MAD. 3782-M Mme. Brown Wade, the largest and the best clothing house in N. W. Baltimore. Ladies Coat Suit sizes 34 to 40 $1.25 to $7.00. Hats 25c to $1.50. Ladies separate 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 "o shoes. Mens suits, separate coats and overcoats. Portiers and lace curtains all sold at reasonable prices, call and see them, open from 8 a. m. to 11 p. m. 2145 Division St. Physician and Specialist and "City of Annapolis" for West Point, Southern Railway, Norfolk and Western, Ohio Railway. These steamers have additional space for exclusive use of coi- ARE $2.50—Baltimore to Richmond, Round Second Class, $2.00. All Staterooms con- tentitle passengers to berth in Cabin. CY S. DAY Wigs and Toupees a Specialty a Limited Number Daily Mme. L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT A. Largest Manufacturer or Hair Preparations in Boston. Largest Importer of Purses in Hair. Trained in the best schools many years experience. Honest dealing with the purite For Growing Hair on Bald Heads and Bare Temples, use Parrish's Never Fall Hair Food, per jar 25c, and 50c. For Cleaning the Hair and Scalp, asse Parchis's Head Wash, per jar . . . 25c For Cleansing and Softening the Skin, asse Parchis's Velvet Liquid Powder, per bottle . . . 25c and 50c For Developing and Beautifying the Skin, asse Parchis's Orange Flower Skin Food, per jar . . . 25c We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet Articles—Hand Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Switches, Braids, Puffs, etc. Free Catalogue. Parrish's Never Kill Hair Food is abso- lutely one of the best hair preparations on the market. It stops the hair from Spilling at the ends and falling out. It will make your Hair Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Agents wanted. Write for terms. Mme. L. C. PARRISH. 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 888 R Tremont. Mention this paper when written. Mime. Alice E. Mitchell Office of the Eureka Comb Hair Straightening and Scalp Treatment, has opened a school for scientific racial and electric massaging, scalp treatment and manicuring, with a competent white lady teacher. Vibratory treat ment a secality. Day and evening classes. Tortoise reasonable. Phone Madison 3673 M. THE DOPHIN Ice Cream and Soda Cigars and Tobacco. Oyster In All Styles. 526 Dolphin Street FARE BALTIMORE. MD HAPPENINGSOF INTEREST ABOUT THE CITY NEW EXCURSION STEAMER Captain George W. Brown returned last Saturday from a trip to Delaware, New Jersey, New York and New England where he had gone to see if he could purchase a boat to replace the steamer Starlight, destroyed by fire last fall. He located an ideal excursion steamer at Bridgeport, Conn., which after being repaired and refitted, will be ready to carry excursions to Brown's Grove next summer. The vessel is a sidewheel steamer, amply sufficient to carry the large crowds that patronize the resort. It will carry 1,400 passengers. In an interview, Mr. Brown said that it was the intention of the management of Brown's Grove to make the resort in every way an ideal place for the public and that a number of improvements would be made before summer. Contractor Frank Bogle has been engaged to build an extension doubling the size of the dancing pavilion, the wharf will be enlarged and other improvements. BIG MEMBERSHIP MEETING The membership meeting of the Colored Y. M. C. A. was held last Thursday evening. The meeting was well attended and a special program was rendered. Dr. J. E. Mooreland was present and made a special appeal to the members. He urged the entire membership to get busy. Secretary Booker made a short address in which he expressed great hope for the work here. He received a hearty welcome. The meeting was followed with a social and light refreshments. All the men left with new hope for the work. AGED UNDERTAKER ILL Saml. W. Chase, the oldest funeral director in the city, has been forced to take to his bed. He has been in declining health for sometime, but has managed to attend to his affairs with the aid of his son, Morton Chase. His illness is causing some apprehension to his family. Mr. Chase is a native of this city and learned the undertaking business under his father, the late Samuel Chase. He was located at Howard and Hill streets for years, but moved to his present location, 1400 Mosher street, about ten years ago. For more than 50 years Mr. Chase has been a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church. LARGER LAUNDRY FAGILITIES Owing to the large number of patrons of the laundry at the Argyle. Avenue Baths, the Public Baths Commission will enlarge the facilities for those who bring their family washing there. There were over 10,000 users of the laundry last year, more than in all of the other bathhouses put together. There were 26,000 bathers last year. Joseph L. Myers is superintendent and William I. Butler assistant superintendent. CRIPPLE WANTS PRAYERS Randolph Briscoe Gough, the little cheerful and bright paralyzed boy who has won so many friends and admirers is dangerously ill with internal abcess of the spine. He is at the Orthopedic department Johns Hopkins Hospital, Remington avenue and 31st street, too ill to receive visitrs at present He wishes his friends to pray for him. TEACHERS MAKE DONATION Since closing our report of contributions for needy family the following has been received. While this opportunity has been closed any offering will be gladly received and forwarded for the purposes intended. Misses Marlowe, Williams, Gearing, Smith, Milbourne, Johnson, Hemsley, Jeffries, Messrs. Scott and Brown 3.25 Mrs. Mamie Briscoe 1.00 Charles Wilson .50 Total $32.26 REV. CREDITT IN THE CITY Rev. Dr. William A. Creditt pastor of Cherry Memorial Baptist Church, Philadelphia, preached at Sharon Baptist Church last Sunday night; his theme being "The Mission of Christ on Earth." More than a half thousand terpschorean devotees, and athletic enthusiasts attended the benefit at Richmond Market Armory last Tuesday night for the Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children. After witnessing the game between the Dunbar basketball team and the High School, the crowd surged down on the big floor, and tangued, lame ducked, and hesitated until after midnight. The diamond ring given for the person selling the highest number of tickets over 100 was awarded to Mrs. Ida Hilton, who sold $25.50 worth. The names of persons receiving the other prizes will be announced later. The ladies in charge of the affair wish to thank those whose patronized the benefit, for their attendance, and to all who helped in anyway to make the affair a success. A VERY PRETTY WEDDING A very pretty wedding took place last Saturday evening. January 16th when Miss Martha Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Morris became the bride of Mr. John Boyer. The ceremony was performed in the parlor of her aunt's home, Mrs. Nellie Thomas, 1213 Division street by the Rev. Dr. M.J. Naylor. The bride was given away in marriage by her mother and wore a gown of white swiss and lace, carried pink carnations. The wedding march was played by Miss Cora Garrett. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was served. Among those present were: Mrs. Lucy Butler and daughter, Miss Matilda Butler, Mrs. Nellie Thompson, Mrs. Lizzie Morris, Mr. John W. Henson, Mr. Eugene Johnson, Mrs. Martha Ball, Miss Hester Gross, Miss Mary Anetta Gross, Mr. Wm. H. Gross, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Peters, Mr. Andrew Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Thomas, Miss Clementine Thomas, Mrs. C. Thomas, Mr. Thomas, Jr., Mr. John W. Wilson, Miss Jennie Mason, Miss Rosa Moore, Mr. Henry Pipins. COURT INSTALLS OFFICERS At the regular meeting of Mary Magdalen Court No. 9 K. of P. Tuesday evening, January 5th, Sister Rosa Richardson and her cabinet installed the following officers: Past Worthy Councillor Sister Isabella Stewart; Worthy Councillor, Sister Mary Degrate; Worthy Inspectrix, Sister Georgeanna Hemsley; Worthy Orator, Sister Mary Allen; Worthy Register of deed, Sister Cholette Giles; Worthy Register of Accounts, Sister Lillie Robinson; Worthy Register of Deposit, Sister Marshal Brown; Worthy Senior Directress, Sister Rosie Tydings; Worthy Junior Directress, Sister Elizabeth Milburn; Worthy Conductress, Sister. Ida Morgan; Worthy Assistant Conductress, Sister Jennie Mason; Worthy Herald, Sister Sarah Travers; Worthy Protector, Sister Annie Green; Worthy Escort, Sister Annie Waters. SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS The officers for Trinity A. M. E. Sunday school for the ensuing year were elected as follows: superintendent, Mr. Thomas J. Holliday; assistant superintendent, Mr. John O. Ewell; second assistant, Mr. Wm. Martin; secretary, Miss Bertha Webb; assistant secretary, Miss Lucy Parkins; treasurer, Miss F. Williams; superintendent of primary department, Miss Gertrude Fisher; superintendent of home de partment, Mrs. E. Tyler; superintendent of cradle roll, Miss Victoria Smith, chorister, Mr. H. K. Williams; librarian, Mr. Charles Tyler. LODGE INSTALLS OFFICERS The following officers for the ensuing term for Thomas W. Stringer Lodge of Knights of Pythias were installed by Granl Chancellor William I. Butler, Jr., Tuesday night: George Carroll Johnson, chancellor commander; Joseph H. Evans, vice chancellor; J. R. Howard, prelate; John R. Matthews, master-at-arms; Solomon Henson, outer guard; George Carter, inner guard; William H. Green, master of exchequer; William I. Butler, master of finance; William E. McKinnon, keeper of records and seal. Mr. A. A. Mitchell, who has been ill at his home, 436 Somerset street is on the road to recovery. Mrs. John T. Maxfield, of 1807 White street, has returned from a visit to Detroit and Chicago. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THE HOME OF THE FARMER That beautiful stricth secure your building si 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 apply we will send Agent w tails. . . . PatapscoPai 106 LAW B beautiful strictly colored your building site for you. Out in the open. Free and narrow streets. Ground rents. Prices widely low for such valuable every easy, on a broad t. Free ticket at any property by applying at the send Agent with plats apscoParkLand 106 LAW BUILDIN 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 FRIDAY. FEB. 12th CONFETTI THE LAST BEFORE THE DRIE PRE-LENTEN C UNDER THE PERSONAL THE LAST BEFORE LEN THE DREXEL E-LENTEN CARNIV UNDER THE PERSONAL DIRECTION OF PRE-LENTEN CARNIVAL UNDER THE PERSONAL DIRECTION OF MR. ERNEST PURVIANCE AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM KERR'S ORC CARDS OF ADMISSION The 14th Anniversary of Mary Of Calanthe, of N. A., S.A., E., A. A.M.E. Church, Druid Hill avenue January 24, at 7.30 P. M. Sermon Courts and Lodges are cordially invi Mary Degrote, Worthy Councillor. The Colored Chauffeurs Assoc Will Give Their First B AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN HALL KERR'S FULL OR We will have as our special guests the Royal G OFFICER Wm. D. Rich, President Wm. F. Paul, Vice President Richard fratt, Cor, Sec John A. Nelson, Gen. Manager Lewis Tartar, Fin. S. Ernest Davis, Treasurer George Brown and Richard Sheppard, G There will be a Public H FREDERICK I Thursday, February 11, at 8 P. M. UNDER THE AUSPIR Baltimore Branch of the National Association SPEAKERS:—Mr. CHARLES Mr. WILLIAM FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM FRID KERR'S ORCHESTRA OF ADMISSION Anniversary of Mary Magdelena of N. A., S.A., E., A., A.&A., will with, Druid Hill avenue and Lanval 7.30 P. M. Sermon by Rev. L. bridges are cordially invited to be pre- Worthy Councillor. Charlo Held Chauffeurs Association of M will Give Their First Big Dance of the FISHERMEN HALL MONDAY, JAN KERR'S FULL ORCHESTRA for special guests the Royal Chauffeurs Asso. OFFICERS Agent Lewis Tartar, Fin. Sec. President Ernest Davis, Treasurer C. N. J. Manager George Brown and W. J. C. Stewart, A. Manager Richard Sheppard, Chap. Henry We will be a Public Meeting in DERICK DOUGH January 11, at 8 P. M. Sharp St. UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE of the National Association for Advance ERS:—Mr. CHARLES EDWARD P. Mr. WILLIAM PICKENS, o AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM FRIDAY, FEB. 12, 1915 KERR'S ORCHESTRA CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS The 14th Anniversary of Mary Magdelene Court, No. 9, Of Calanthe, of N. A.,S.A.,E.,A.,A.&A., will be held at Bethel A.M.E. Church, Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street, Sunday, January 24, at 7.30 P. M. Sermon by Rev. L. S. Flagg; All Courts and Lodges are cordially invited to be present with us. Mary Degrote, Worthy Councillor. Charlotte Giles, R. of D. AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN HALL MONDAY, JAN. 25, 8.30 to 1.30 KERR'S SULL ORCHESTRA Wm. D. Rich, President Lewis Tartar, Fin. Sec. W. L. Baskerville, Chairman Wm. F. Paul, Vice President Ernest Davis, Treasurer C. N. Butler, Rec. Sec. Richard ratt, Cor. Sec George Brown and W. J. C. Stewart, Assistant Secretary John A. Nelson, Gen. Manager Richard Shephard, Chap. Henry Croston, Scrigat-Arms FREDERICK DOUGLASS Thursday, February 11, at 8 P.M. Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE Baltimore Branch of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People SPEAKERS:—Mr. CHARLES EDWARD RUSSELL of N. Y. Mr. WILLIAM PICKENS, of Texas ..PERSONAL NOTES.. Miss Maude Duffin, of Norfolk, Va., has returned home after spending a week as the guest of Mrs. George Hunter, of 1125 Argyle avenue. Only the best at Pratt's Miss Nola B. Jester, of Stockton, Md., has returned to Baltimore to resume her studies in the colored High School of this city. Mrs. Rebecca Fisher, of 1112 N. Carey street, who has been suffering with pneumonia is imiproving under the skillful care of Dr. E. V. Fitzgerald. Drexel Prelenten Carnival Feb. 12. Mrs. Edward Jenkins, of 918 Warner street, has returned from a visit to her son, Edward Jenkins, Jr., of Newark, N. J. Last Dance Before Lent Feb. 12. Mr. James Sullivan, who was severely injured last week by a street car colliding with his wagon and throwing him to the ground, is improving at his home, 1105 Russell street. Pratt's 827 Druid Hill avenue. Miss Estelle Fleming, of Lancaster, Va., spent the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Walter Green, of 1726 Division street, after which she journeyed to Philadelphia and New York. Fishermen Hall—Feb. 12, E. Purviance. Miss Sadie N. Merriwether of the faculty of Howard University spent the week-end with her friend, Mrs. Harry O. Wilson of 1619 Division street. FRIDAY. FEB. 12th CONFETTI BELLS Go to Pratt's, 827 BALTIMORE, MD. BEFORE LENT FRIDAY. FEB. 12th RATTLERS REXEL CARNIVAL SPECIAL DIRECTION OF LIUM FRIDAY, FEB. 12, 1915 ORCHESTRA ATION 25 CENTS Mary Magdelene Court, No. 9, A., A. & A., will be held at Bethel Hue and Lanvale street, Sunday, on by Rev. L. S. Flagg. All invited to be present with us. Mr. Charlotte Giles, R. of D. Association of Maryland, Inc. Big Dance of the Year MONDAY, JAN. 25, 8.30 to 1.30 ORCHESTRA Special Chauffeurs Asso. No. 1, of Washington CERS n. Sec. W. L. Baskerville, Chairman measurer C. N. Butler, Rec. Sec. W. J. C. Stewart, Assistant Secretary d. Chap. Henry Crozton, Sergt-at-Arms. C Meeting in honor of DOUGLASS Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church USPICES OF THE itation for Advancement of Colored People ES EDWARD RUSSELL of N. Y. HUM PICKENS, of Texas TEL. MADISSE Ins. No. 1513 PRESS A fine easket highly polished either black, gra riages, new and advertise funeral eifix when desired. This funeral My price? Other Funerals No. Shipping 127 Mrs. Octavia Shelton, 1814 McCulloch street, grand sister of the Order of Job is very ill at her home under the care of Dr. C. H. Fowler. Rev Delaware Williams has been ill at his home, 1103 Druid Hill avenue, for the past two weeks. Mr. William T. Richardson is ill at his home, 722 N. Bruce street. Mrs. Ida Mallory is seriously ill at the Goldfield Hotel. For Sale or Rent FOR SALE—A beautiful two story dwelling in Northwestern section. Easy terms. Apply Carlos C. Jennings, 21 E. Saratoga street. Eight room house and lot 30x100 fts. Located in the town of Denton, Caroline Co., Md., corner Dry and Sixth streets. Going at a sacrifice. Apply Gross & Grant, 203l Division St., Baltimore, Md. FOR SALE—3 story house, 300 block of N. Gilmor street. Ground rent $63. Price $900; for further particulars apply to 1415 Myrtle avenue. Three desirable rooms, 3rd floor flat for rent to couple on Druid Hill avenue. Apply to M—628 N. Eutaw street. A nice large front room suitable for a man and his wife with a reliable person. Apply to 402 Orchard street. Nice neighborhood. FOR RENT—Nice large front room suitable for a married couple, with a reliable person in a nice neighborhood. Apply to 402 Orchard street, near Madison avenue ...AT THE RICHMOND MARKET ARMORY... TUESDAY EVENING, FEB. 2nd, 1915 BASKET BALL BASKET BALL MUSIC BY THE COMMONWEALTH BAND ADMISSION 25 CENTS Washington Y. M. C. A. Vs. Baltimore High School Mrs. Mamie E. Jones, President. Mrs. Annie Wright, 1st Vice President. Mrs. M. L. Freeland, Secretary. Mrs. Edmonia Fields, 2nd Vice Pres. Mrs. Lucy Day, Treasurer. Mrs. Martha Thompson, Chr. Ways and Means 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. REAL ESTATE BROKER & INS. Two & Three Story Houses Bought and Sold on Easy Terms In Any Section of the City Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp One 25 cent can will convince Scientifically prepared at— A fine casket worth $65.00, in black clot steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearth either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, 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. DO IT NOW! BECOME A MEMBER OF THE NEW ERA BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE CITY AUTHORIZED CAPITAL $20,000 Twenty Thousand Dollars Meets every Wednesday evening from seven to nine o'clock, at 578 W. Biddle street. Arthur L. Johnson, Pres. Lewis E. Williams, Vice Pres. Samuel T. Hemsley, Secretary William Lewis, Asst. Secy. Nelson Price, Treasurer. Geo. W. F. McMechen, Solicitor Nelson Price, Sculptor. G. W. F. McMechen, Wm. Smith, Goodwin W. Johnson, Lawson N. Duffin and Caitlin E. Payne. LOAWS ON MORTGAGES AND OTHER APPROVED SECURITIES. Office Boards Patent Macinas at Cit-Rita Prices Mulham 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 Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue GET IT AT..... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS FRIDAY. FEB. 12th RATTLERS ```markdown ``` SOLIDITY FOR SALE AGENTS WANTED ...YOUNG'S HAIR FOOD... Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street Harvey R. Williams SANITARY PLUMBING..... SEWERAGE CONNECTIONS Installation of Steam and Hot Water Heating No Job Too Large. Terms Arranged STSTMAN STREET BALTIMORE, MD. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS INDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete kett worth $65.00, in black clot steel gray or white plush and sak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired heart gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated car and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening graves, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, orn red, rugs, chair setc., all of the latest designs. General cost elsewhere.....$136.00 Save $73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Hopping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete. 222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone. Mad. 4067 Madison 4921—M NOW! BECOME A MEMBER OF HERA BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE CITY RIZED CAPITAL $20,000 Twenty Thousand Dollars Wednesay evening from seven to nine o'clock, at 578 W. Biddle street. Pres. Lewis E. Williams, Vice Pres. Samuel T. Hemsley, Secretary Society Nelson Price, Treasurer Geo. W. F. McMachen, Solicitor Arthur L. Johnson, Lewis E. Williams, Samuel T. Hemsley, William Lewis F. McMachen, Wm. Smith, Goodwin W. Johnson, Lawson N. Duffin and Charles ON MORTGAGES AND OTHER APPROVED SECURITIES. Officers Bound ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY We use only pure and fresh drugs and chemicals in all our compounding. That is why we have the confidence of your physician. IF YOU ARE AU, Capitul your physician and let us compound your prescription of a reasonable price. Lines at Cat Rita Prices Milan Walker's Hair Grower on Sale Ave. and Biddle St. Baltimore Md. own town when you can get what you want at Fennell's Profit er Installation of Steam and Hot Water Heating No Job Too Large. Terms Arranged A We use only pure and fresh drugs and chemicals in all our compounding. That is why we have the confidence of your physician. IF YOU ARE ILL, Consult your physician and let us compound your prescription of a reasonable price. James F. Hall Special Prices On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work..... Events and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Y Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue