The Afro-American

THEAFRO AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXIII. NO. 33 HEINTZEMAN THE STANDARD BEARER HEINTZEMAN THE STANDARD BEARER "Charlie" Heintzeman easily won the Republican nomination for Mayor Tuesday, and joy now exists among his many friends in all sections of the city. He had all along predicted that he would be easily nominated, and was so confident that he spent practically no money to insure his success. His biggest vote was in South and East Baltimore, where the white voters greatly outnumber the colored ones. Up in the Seventeenth and Fourteenth wards, where the Hill forces were well organized, Heintzeman came out second best. These two wards contain the largest number of colored voters. "Just tell the folks that I am going to win," said "Charlie" to a representative of the Afr-American Ledger just before leaving for a week-end rest trip on his farm at Rock Creek Thursday. "My friends rallied to me in great shape Tuesday, and I believe that they will do so in a more effective manner on May 4. I am pleased at the spirit of fairness with which the Afro-American Ledger treated my candidacy." The Heintzeman forces are already beginning work for an active campaign, and have received many assurances of support from the Hill supporters. Dr. E. J. Russell, who received the nomination of comptroller has a large circle of friends throughout the city, and expresses the belief that he will beat Comptroller Thrift. LIKE THE 1903 FIGHT The present campaign is in many respects similar to that of 1903. Then Frank C. Wachter, a South Baltimorean, defeated Stone's candidate for the Mayoralty nomination. This time Heintzman, also a resident of South Baltimore, snowed under Stone's North Charles street candidate. Then "Bill" Stewart, George W. Padgett and other organization men deserted Stone. This time they did likewise. The mooted quested now is whether or not Stone can maintain his hold on the organization since he is no longer collector of customs. Councilman A. C. Binswanger, who was easily defeated by George W. F. McMechen for the councilmanic nomination in the Fourteenth ward, was greatly disajointed at the drubbing given him. He is regarded as a clean politician who refused to take his orders from the party bosses. "I am very sorry that I lost," he told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger. "I always worked hard for the best interests of my constituents, and am sorry that they could not appreciate my efforts. I will support Mr. McMechen's candidacy." A large proportion of the 1900 colored voters of the ward was polled Tuesday. McMechen received 469 votes. The other candidates received the larger share of their votes from the colored men of the ward. McMechen received some white votes. Only about 150 of the white Republicans voted and all of these did not vote for Binswanger. Dr. Leon Robinson ran second in the race, and had not Mr. McMechen been in the race he might have won. The nomination of McMechen was distinctly pleasing to his friends, though some are inclined to doubt his chances for election. His success is due largely to the active support given him by many PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. of the influential men of the ward, and the charge can not be made against him that money was used to accomplish the result, as he spent but little. "I feel gratified at my nomination," said Mr. McMechen, "and will use every legitimate effort to win next month." He is a graduate of Morgan College, this city, and the Yale University Law School. The old story may be told of the Seventeenth ward, a disciplined organization, the sympathy of the Democratic and Republican organizations and the lack of money on the part of the other candidates made Councilman Harry S. Cummings an easy winner. He carried every precinct and joy ran loose in his camp Tuesday night. All the "boys" were with him and the way they piled up votes was a caution. Cummings received 747 votes as against 272 for Davenport and 262 for Williams--a clear majority of all cast. Some of those interested in the fight against Cummings declare that they will not support him under any consideration, but it is generally believed that he will be returned to the Council at the general election. He has many friends among the Democrats, as was evidenced by the interest that many white saloonkeepers manifested in his candidacy. The only time that Mr. Cummings has been defeated was in 1892 when Cleveland won the Presidency. The late Hiram Watty was snowed under in 1905, but the fight that year was only for the City Council. The Mayoralty fight practically insures Cummings' success. D'PRIEST WINS IN CHICAGO Chicago, April 8.—The victory of Jess Willard somewhat dampened the ardor of sports here, but the victory of Oscar De Priest, Republican candidate for Alderman in the Second ward, Tuesday, cheered them again. Though 1,600 colored men had been disqualified, De Priest easily won. Congressman Madden and State Senator Etchison were among his sponsors. Mr. De Priest served a four-year term as a commissioner for Cook county a few years ago. WILL PROTEST AGAINST SALOON Leading residents of the Northwest section of the city are preparing to enter a protest before the Board of Liquor License Commissioners against the removal of the saloon of Oscar E. Goede from 822 Druid Hill avenue to 818, corner of Moore street. The latter property was built two years ago and Goede, at that time, vainly sought to have his license transferred. Objection was made that the saloon was too near the Druid Hill avenue school. The hearing against the latest application for a transfer will take place on April 19. MORGAN AND HIGH SCHOOL 70 DEBATE The debating teams of Morgan College and the Colored High School will try their argumentative abilities at Sharp Street Memorial Church next Tuesday night. The subject for discussion will be, "Resolved, That the United States Should Subject Immigrants to a Literacy Test." The High School will take the affirmative. MISS WILSON A BRIDE Rayner A., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Grafton Brown, of 1150 Argyle avenue and Louise M. Wilson, 424 N. Gilmore street were quietly married Tuesday, March 23 by Rev. Junius Gray, at the parsonage of Psalmist Baptist Church, Riggs avenue. Both were pupils of the Colored High School and are very popular with the younger society in this city. LARGE AUDIENCE GREETS TROTTER LARGE AUDIENCE GREETS TROTTER W. Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, who leaped into the limelight a few months ago by his widely-heralded interview with President Wilson regarding segregation, delivered an address before a large audience at Union Baptist Church Monday night. He has recently spoken in a number of Western and Northern cities and has been well received everywhere. He told of the interview with President Wilson last fall, when, as spokesman of the delegation, he incurred the displeasure of the President by his insistence that segregation of the colored employees of the government was wrong in principle. He denied that he was in anyway discourteous to Mr. Wilson as had been stated in press dispatches and mentioned the fact that Northern and Western newspapers had disagreed with the President's attitude. He said that the President before his election had promised the colored people of this country a square deal and that many had voted for him on this account, only to be grossly discriminated against by the Democratic party after the latter's triumph. "We must fight manfully against all forms of proscription," he went on to say, "because only by so doing can we maintain our status in this country. Baitimore is a fighting ground against race proscription and I am glad to see the manly fight that you are making." Dr. Harvey Johnson paid a tribute to Mr. Trotter as an incessant fighter for the rights of the race. A local branch of the National Independent Equal Rights League was organized with the following officers: W. Ashbie Hawkins, president; Mrs. E. J. Wheatley, vice president; Dr. Howard E. Young, secretary; Mason A. Hawkins, treasurer, and the Rev. J. R. L. Diiggs, chaplain. Following the meeting at the church. Mr. Trotter attended the monthly meeting of the Maryland Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental Association, where he delivered an address urging cooperation in the fight for equal rights. While in the city he was the guest of Dr. Howard E Young. He visited the High School, the office of the Afro-American Ledger and other places of interest before leaving the city early Wednesday morning for Atlantic City. PROMINENT CHURCHMAN DEAD Edward Carty, for many years a classleader at Bethel A. M. E. Church, died at the home of his nephew. Stephen Shepherd, 1627 Division street, Sunday, following a four-week illness. He was 72 years of age. For a number of years he ran a grocery business on Pine street, but had conducted a produce business in Lexington Market for the past year. Two nephews and a niece survive. He was a member of the Masoni order and the Chaldeans. Funeral services were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Wednesday, Reva. L. S. Flagg and J. O. Custis officiating. R. N. WOOD IMPROVING New York, April 8.—Robert N. Wood, leader of the United Colored Democracy, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is improving. M. E. CONFERENCE MEETS NEXT WEEK The fifty-second annual session of the Washington M.E. Conference will begin at John Wesley M. E. Church, Sharp and Montgomery streets, next Wednesday morning. Bishop Earl Cranston, of Washington, will preside. Following communion services at the opening session, memorial services will be held in honor of Revs. D. W. Shaw, Washington Murray, R. S. Smith, John W. Galloway and R. R. Riggs. Formal opening services will take place at noon, Revs. A. L. Gaines, C. G. Cummings and J. C. Jenkins delivering addresses. Dr. I. Garland Penn, secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society; Dr. William S. Board, Rev. Dr. C C. Jacobs, Rev. B. T. Perkins and R. A. Hart will be among the speakers next Wednesday night. Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate and Dr. J. C. Sherrill of the Board of Foreign Missions, will be among the speakers next Thursday night. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will hold its annual meeting next Saturday afternoon. Candidates for admission will be examined in the chapel of the church next Tuesday morning, and at night the anniversary of the Epworth League will take place with Rev. W. W. Lucas as the principal speaker. Rev. Wm. Holt will preside. The meeting of the Laymen's Association will be held in the chapel of the church next Thursday. AN TO ARPOINTMENTS The question of the assignments for the ensuing year is a perplexing one for the ministers. At the closing session at Annapolis last year, Bishop Earl Cranston intimated that he would not keep a man in one charge too long as that tended to break up the Methodist idea of an itinerant ministry. This case was construed to mean such long term pastors as Rev. M. W. Clair, J. A. Holmes and J. H. Goodrich. As Dr. Clair has just begun the erection of a new church and Dr. Holmes has just closed a big revival in which there was over 600 conversions their removal seems improbable. DR. BROWN ELECTED PRESIDENT Maryland. Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association held its annual election-of officers on Monday, April 5, 1915 at residence of Dr. Baker. The following officers were elected: Dr. Harry F. Brown, president; Dr. Richard Baker, vice president; Dr. Luther McNeil, recording secretary; Dr. John Robinson, corresponding secretary; Dr. E. Mayfield Boyle, treasurer; Drs. Rhetta, Reid, Young, executive committee. Guests: Mr Trotter of Boston, Mr. Henry Murry, of Washington, D.C. Paper was read by Dr. Enoch Dickerson on Extractions in Pharmacy. CHARITY WORKERS BUSY The Colored Volun eer Board of the Federated Charities, which was formed as an outgrowth of the various meetings that we have announced in our columns, is meeting regularly every fortnight in the Old Town district office of that organization. at 1749 Jefferson street A very active campaign of charitable work among the needy colored families of East Baltimore is already under way, under the direction of Mrs. Muller, the district secretary, and her assistant, Mrs. Nagle. At the last meeting of the board the following officers were elected: Chairman, Dr. J. Edward Fisher; Vice Chairman, Rev. G. E. Curry; Secretary, Miss Edna Maddox; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. John L. Hutchins. At the next meeting of the board Thursday, April 15, at 8.30 p. m., Mrs. Eugene R. Smith, well known among the people of Baltimore through her course in practical philanthropy at Morgan College and her other activities in behalf of the race, will give an address on "Friendly Visiting among the Poor." The meeting is open to the public and all persons interested are invited to attend. MINISTERS VICTIMS OF CITY CLUB PREJUDICE Revs. L. Z. Johnson and W. E. Williams were hirmiliated Tuesday by their being denied admission to a banquet at the City Club where local Presbyterian ministers were discussing some church problems. They had been invited and when about to take seats at the banquet table they were told that it was a rule of the City Club not to allow colored people, except waiters, within its confines. A minister of Southern birth told the two ministers of the objection, but tried to heal their wounded feelings by saying that he did not approve of the action. The whites went on with their eating, not one entering a protest against the exclusion of their colored co-laborers in the Master's Vineyard. The attitude of the white ministers was indirect contrast to that of the recent convention of Christian Socialists, which refused to hold a banquet at the City Club because the colored delegate would be excluded. ELKS INSTALL OFFICERS Monumental Lodge of Elks installed the following officers Tuesday night: Joseph Matthews, exalted ruler; Herman Douglass, esteemed leading knight; Edward James, esteemed loyal knight; Oliver J. Duffin, esteemed loyal knight; Samuel T. Hemsley, chaplain; Nelson Price, secretary; Charles E. Dorey, assistant secretary; Lawson N. Duffin, treasurer; Samuel Taylor, esquire; Oscar Johnson, inner guard; Harry Smith, outer guard; Raymond Coates, master of social session; Jerome Robinson, organist, and Dr. Harry F. Brown, medical examiner. George W. McMechen attended the installation and was given an ovation on his nomination for the City Council. TRUSTEES ELECTED AT ALLEN The annual election of trustees which took place at Allen A. M. E. Church, corner Carlton and Lexington street, Easter Monday night. A larger number of the members were present than at any previous election. The following persons were elected who have served: Messrs. Elijah Lee, Jesse Beloate, John Hill, Charles Howard, Alfred Taylor, Thomas Brune. The newly elected are Messrs. Vincent Young, Thomas Brown, John Prettyman. MR EOWLKS ENTERTAINS Mr. Samuel Fowlks. of 1320 Arayle avenue, entertained Miss Alice Watts, of Orange. N.J. Wednesday March 31st. The evening was quite an enjoyable one. Among those present were: Misses Alice Watts, Evelyn Watts, Beulah Richardson, Beatrice Conway, Miss Dale and May Harris. Messrs. Samuel Fowlks, Charles McAdoo, Albert Smith, Austin Clayton, Charles Griffin, Percy Harris. MINISTERS GATHER AT ATLANTIC CITY Large Attendance at Annual Session of the Delaware Conference—Bishop Henderson Presides. Atlantic City, N. J., April 9. With over 100 ministers and many laymen in attendance the fifty-second annual session of the Delaware Conference opened at St. James M. E. Church, Indiana and Artic avenues, Wednesday. The visitors included many from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. At the opening session Mayor William Riddle and others delivered addresses. Bishop Thomas Henderson and Rev. S. S. Jolley made the responses. The reports of the presiding elders and the various ministers indicated progress. Among those who have delivered addresses are: Dr. I. Garland Penn, of the Freedmen's Aid Society; Rev. I. L. Thomas, of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension; Dr. J. C. Sherrill, of the Board of Foreign Missions; Rev. W. W. Lucas, of the Epworth League; Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate; Dr. C. C. Jacobs, of the Board of Sunday Schools, and Rev. M. J. Naylor, of Baltimore, who bore fraternal greetings from the Washington Conference. Dr. J. O. Spencer, of Morgan College, Baltimore, spoke of the work being done at the institution. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will meet this Saturday afternoon. Bishop Henderson will preach this Sunday morning. In the afternoon the ordination of deacons and elders will take place. Rev A. L. Martin is the entertaining pastor. UPHOLDS SEGREGATION LAW Judge Stump, in the Criminal Court, upheld the validity of the segregation law Wednesday, when he overruled demurrers that had been filed against the indictments of a man named Jackson and a real estate dealer charged with violating the law. Their cases will be tried Monday. The case will finally reach the Court of Appeals. CHOIR OF 50 BENDERS CANTATA The sacred cantata entitled "The Conquering King" was rendered by the choir of 50 voices of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Easter Sunday night, under the direction of Mr. A. W Gassaway at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Long Green, Md. It was highly appreciated by both races who attended. The choir will, by special request, repeat the cantata on Sunday night, April 25, at 8 p. m. It will pay you to hear them. Positively silver offering. ALL UNREGISTERED VOTERS. REGISTER WITHOUT FAIL. NEXT MONDAY APRIL 12th 12 NOON to 10 P. M. Among the many unregistered Republicans in Baltimore are many in the 11th, 14th and 17th Wards. Republicans help get these unregi tered voters on the books. Published by authority Galen L. Tait Chairman and Treasurer PROGRESS NOTED AT MT. CARMEL Baptist Church In Philadelphia Has Able Leader. PLANS FOR NEW BUILDING. Some Achievements of the Rev. Thomas D. Atkins as a Minister and How the People Are Being Helped. Through Religious Influences In the City of Brotherly Love. BY GEORGE F. KING. Philadelphia.-The good work accomplished by the churches among our people in this city during the past winter is indicative of able ministerial leadership. Among the finest type of men who have a thorough consciousness of their duty to the multitude and not catering to the passions and prejudices of the thousands whom they serve is Rev. Thomas D. Atkins, D. D., who has gained a wide reputation as an orator, preacher and leader of the laboring element of the race wherever he has gone. With the Afro-American in this city, as it is in every section of the country, there are peculiar conditions to be met and overcome and great principles to be maintained. Dr. T. D. Atkins of this city, with a heart of sympathy for J. B. REY. THOMAS D. ATKINS, D. D. all great movements for humanity, is practically reaching thousands of our people and disarming their fears and plainly evidencing his ability to combat for the best interest of the race. He has built three Baptist churches, which is a striking revelation of his ability as a spiritual leader and able financier. Under the late Dr. A. Shepard, who achieved wonderfully for the Baptist denomination in North Carolina and his race. Dr. Atkins, who had been endowed with a liberal preparation, began his career in the ministry with energy of purpose and character in Charlotte, N. C. Dr. Atkins' capacity of endurance and persevering devotion for farreaching plans brought him into prominence to the extent he served his denomination with marked success in Greensboro, N. C., and a large number of the race in that section of North Carolina felt the power of his energies. The people reluctantly gave him up when he was called to the First Baptist church of Charlottesville, Va. He returned to his native state, where there was a vast amount of toil required of him. With his efficiency and courage he vigorously begun his work and entered into the religious, economic and social uplift of the race in Charlottesville section of Virginia to the extent there was a remarkable increase in improvements among our people. In this field as a journalist and founder and editor of the Charlottesville Messenger, he gained nationwide prominence as a writer, to the extent that a number of leading white dailies and weeklies quoted his editorials. He stimulated our people in the towns and rural districts of this beautiful section of Virginia as they had never been before, which resulted in much benefit to them. He promoted the most successful industrial fair that was held in Halifax county, Va. He influenced thousands of Afro-Americans to regard manual labor, proper support of the church, school, commendable enterprises and other movements as the true discipline of our people, and by this our people were elevated. After considering a call to pastor in Steelton, Pa., he finally accepted, despite numerous petitions from ministers of all denominations and citizens of both races in Charlottesville to remain in that field. He stamped his impress upon the Negroes of Steelton and Harrisburg and stimulated them to greater activities, causing more Negroes to purchase homes in Steelton than ever before in the history of the town. Mount Carmel Baptist church, this city, which was in need of a strong leader after a protracted period of endeavors, finally procured Dr. Athkins as its pastor. Now he is erecting an edifice which, when completed, will be a splendid tribute to Christian greatness. In this city he is causing a noble sphere of thought and action among hundreds of our people for the enduring good of a community. This young man, born in Winchester, Va., now a part of Richmond, is one of the members of our ministry who are trying to do their plain duty. THE GIRL'S COLUMN Master the little things before you reach out for the big ones. It is truly hoped that the girls will take up the plan suggested to them by Mrs. C. G. Cummings to have a contest for the W. C. T. U. The program for Girl's Day at Trinity Sunday, April 11, is a fine one. No one should miss it. Dried coffee grounds make an excellent filler for needle cushions, being rust proof. The Young Women's Auxiliary of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of Ames Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church meets every Tuesday evening to sew, read, or cook, they are selling home made cakes this week at the Easter encampment. The monthly business meeting is held the second Thursday in each month. The young women of Northwest Baltimore are invited to join. Miss Mildred A. Young, president. Mrs. Matilda Abrams, directress. Many a girl has had a pair of kid gloves spoiled because she did not know how to save them. If gloves spotted by rain or other water are allowed to dry there is little hope for them. but if, while they are still damp and they are kept on the hands and rubbed gently with a damp cloth the spots will disappear. There is no use in trying gasoline, benzine or anything else for water spots. A cloth dampened in plain water, but not wet, is the only means. Chicken custard Tea Chicken Custard—E. in cup bread crumbs, two egg yolk inch of celery salt, two tables ed breast of chicken, a one cup milk. Take the crumbs from of a stale loaf and finely chopped chicke yolks until well mixed, a to them the salt, celery salt and milk. Pour this over the other ingredients mixing thoroughly. Fill a custard cup with the mixture, place it in a can of hot water and bake in a moderate oven until set. Serve hot. DR. ALFRED BULRUT Dr. Edward S. Short delivered the third of the series of lay sermons at Ames Memorial M. E. Church to a large and appreciative audience on Sunday night, March 25th. He is at home on the platform and is a very pleasing speaker. TO SING AT RIVER VIEW The Famous Dixie Serenaders, Joseph T. Porter, manager, have been engaged for the coming summer at River View Park. This is their fourth season. Messrs. Frank Fowler Brown and Russell Smith, famous tenors, of Indianapolis, Ind., will be among the personnel MISS IOLA GUNDY BURIED The funeral of Miss Iola Gundy, who died after a lingering illness, was held at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Gundy, 2020 Division street, Wednesday of last week. Rev. F. R. Williams officiated. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. NEWS FROM CHESTERTOWN Chestertown, Md., April S.—A cantata "A Morning at the Tomb" was rendered at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night by the choir, assisted by other local talent. Under the direction of Mr. Charles D. Wright. The parts were all well taken, Mesdames Lula Henson and Hattie Gibson serving as angels at the tomb, Messrs. Cotten H. Murray, Wm. Murray and J. Gillam as Roman soldiers guarding the tomb and Mrs. Nellie Johnson and Fannie Dent as Mary and Martha. Rev. John R. Holland, pastor of James M. E. Church, left for conference, which is in session at Atlantic City. Rev. Holland has successfully pastored here for 11 years and the members desire his return. Among the visitors to Atlantic City are Mrs. Mary E. Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Miller, Mrs. Julia E. Johnson and Mr. Marshall Pitman. The program rendered by Bethel Sunday School on Easter Sunday afternoon was interesting. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Smith, of Wilmington, Del., have been here for two weeks in interest of his scram iron business. They leave this week for Cambridge, Md. The dedication of Bethel A. M. E. Church will take place Sunday. Bishop L. J. Coppin and Rev. R. E. Ford, D.D., will be present and hold the dedicatory services. THE AFRO-AMERICA J LEDGER MASON A. HAWKINS, Chair. ANNIE E. SMITH, Secretary HARRY T. PRATT, Treasurer In behalf of the Committee we wish to express the hearty thanks of the active Conference Committees and of the people of Baltimore, to the several choirs and their leaders, for their delightful music, to the various individuals and organizations who contributed to the support of the Conference, to the Maryland Colored Graduate Nurse's Association, the young ladies of the Colored Training School, and of the Colored High School, who served as ushers, to the press and the public at large for their interest and support, and to any and all who contributed in any way to the great success of the Conference. Very truly yours. Mason A. Hawkins, Chairman Annie E. Smith, Secretary Harry T. Pratt, Treasurer Harry S. McCard, Chairman of Executive Committee. Special Notices. ANNUAL GIRLS DAY On Sunday, April 11, the Bishop John Foreign Mission Penny Club will hold its second Annual Girls' Dav. A special sermon will be preached at 11 a. m. by the pastor, Rev. S. M. Johnson. At 7.30 p. m. will be prominent speakers, Mrs. A. L. Gaines, Mrs. S. M. Johnson. Mrs. Raiff, Mrs. McMechen. The choir will be in charge of Mrs. Maud Gross. Mrs. Bettie, president Mrs. Edna Waters, secretary Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, chairman Rev. S. M. Johnson, pastor. ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICES The Sixth annual memorial services of the Great Southern Temple, No. 30, I. B. P. O. E. of the World will be held on April 11th at 7:30 p. m., at Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church, Rev. M. J. Navlor, D. D., pastor, Etting and Dolphin streets. All members are requested to be present at 6.30 p. m., attired in their regular uniform. Public cordially invited. Mrs. Lillie Wilson, D. Ruler. Miss Blanche Anderson, Fin. Sec. Mrs. Octavia Washington, District Deputy of Maryland. WOMANS' DAY at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sunday, April 11, under the auspices of the Church Aid Society. 11. 00 a. m., Services conducted by Rev. Jeannette N. C. Johns of the A. M. E. Zion Church. 3. 30 p. m., Services conducted by the Maryland Federation of Christian Women, Mrs. F. F. Handy, president. 7. 30 p. m., Rev. Dr. R. R. Downs, of Columbus, O., presiding elder of the A. M. E. Churches of Virginia, author and orator, will preach in connection with he Woman's Day services. Everybody invited. Mrs. M. L. Crew, president Mrs. E. J. Parker, vice Pres. Mrs. Agnes Lewis, Treas. Mrs. Gertrude Allen, Sec. Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., pastor. HOME COMING AND REUNION And my God put into my heart to gather together the Nobles, and the Rulers, and the people, that they might be recovered by genealogy. Nehemiah 7-5. There will be a home coming and reunion celebration at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Long Green, Md., Sunday, April 18th. The members and friends of Mt. Zion are asking their relatives and friends who were formerly residents of Long Green, to join the pilgrimage to Mt. Zion and participate in the home coming, and reunion celebration on the above date. Return to your former homes and meet your relatives and friends once more on the sacred spot that is dear to your memory. Return to your former homes where your days in childhood were spent. Come to Mt. Zion the King's lighthouse. 10.00 a. m., to 12.30 p. m., Home Coming testimonies. 2.00 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Joseph Gwynn, B. D., who is a former resident of Long Green, also a former member of Mt. Zion, now pastor of Oak St. A. M. E. Church, Baltimore. Come and hear your son. We will meet the 9:22 and the 1-14 trains at Long Green to carry those who come to and from the church. We will also have a book registry at the church, so that you can register your names and the amount of your home coming gifts. Those who cannot come please send something with your names and address so that your names can be enrolled. Send to any of the following committee or the pastor, whose address is Glen Arm, Md., R. F. D. Albert Winder, Frederick Davage, John Hughes, Arthur Harris, L.J. Pennington, Elizabeth Proctor, Margaret J. Cwynn, Elizabeth Harvey, Ella Quickley, Mary Stokes, Andrew Gassoway, Elizabeth Galloway, Pheobe Hawkins. C. H. Cromwell, Long Green; Hattie E. Cromwell, Baldwin P. O; Ella Chatman, Pheonix, Md. Those who intend to come please notify the pastor not later than the 10th of April, so that he can make provision for you. Laura Y. Hughes, John H. Proctor, Anne Levere, Solomon Norris, Willia Proctor, Robert Forester, Nellie Winder, Wade H. Levere, registers. Rev. W. T. Brown, pastor. Rev. Samuel R. Ringgold has been seriously ill at his home, 920 S. Warner street, but is slightly improving. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION, June 14th to July 23d, 1915 Over 400 Teachers Present Last Session To the Friends and Patrons of the late ALEX. HEMSLEY Funeral Director and Ombalmer I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken to the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation as an efficient undertaker and Ombalmer. Thanking the public for all your favor and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours. Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Funerals from $75.00 Up '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 a d night. JOHN H. T. 142 W. HILL ST. THE UP-TO-DATE U. Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals. Date, from his own stables at the most re- come to see him, j South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 3138 FELIX B. P. 102 E. Mulberry St. FUNERAL DIV. C. & P. PH No Branches. Not Connected. A reward will be offered for sons doing business un- Felix B. Py Phone. Mt. Vernon I am desirous of taking this opportu- friends and patrons of my father the late a past patronage and to announce that the h the name of SAMUEL W. CHA and that I promise to give all calls my pe- ning most polite and courteous services at the suburbs, and most reasonable charges. your past patronage and asking a continu- Yours respectfully P. MORTON 1400 MOSH Branch 811 I STREET, SPARROWS POINT Alfa John H. Holland. Agent Phone Sparrows Point 233 R JOHN H. TOADVINCE 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNIVERTAKEN with a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties own stables at the most reasonable le rates. come to see him, just call phone 396-Y. 142 W. 326 D. FELIX B. PYE, Sr. Mulberry St. Nr. C FUNERAL DIRECTOR C. & P. PHONE Yes. Not Connected with any c and will be offered for the detection is doing business under the name Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone. Mt. Vernon 3603 Sensious of taking this opportunity of threshing patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE and to announce that the business will be ca SAMUEL W. CHASE & SO Promise to give all calls my personal attention. Date and courtesous services at all times, whether most reasonable charges. Thanking you all pronounce and asking a continuance of the same, Yours respectfully P. MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone M ET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon Genen . Holland. Agent 433 N. Gilmor SPARROWS Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 Who can unnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and a; He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, ate, from his own stables at the most reasonable le rates. You need one come to see him, just call 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 I am desirous of taking this opportunity of thinking my many friends and patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE for their past patronage and to announce that the business will be carried on in the name of SAMUEL W. CHASE @ SON and that I promise to give all calls my personal attention. guaranteeing most polite and courteous services at all times, whether in city or suburbs, and most reasonable charges. Thanking you all again for your past patronage and asking a continuance of the same, I remain Yours respectfully W. I. CHATMAN Funeral Director and PHOENIX, All orders given strict attention. B respect. Polite at al Director and Emb PHOENIX, MD. given strict attention. First-class Servi respect. Polite attendants. Phone: Cocke one, Madison 1084 All orders given strict attention. First-class Service in every respect. Polite attendants. Phone:Cockeysville 384 First.class funerals from $30 Up. Our $75 funerals are the best in the best in the city. Money or no money, see ME first. Carriages for all occasions. Best quality guaran teed THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Maryland's Leading Negro Journal Of Opinion [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. LOADVIN.... STREET, UNIERTAKER up; caskets for $3.00 and 45 Weddings, Parties, Receptions, seasonal le rates. You need no just call WE, Sr. Nr. Calvert RECTOR::: ONE with any other fire the detection of per- der the name of e Sr. 3603 unity of thinking my many SAMUEL W. CHASE for their business will be carried or in CHASE & SON personal attention, guarantee- all times, whether in city or Thanking you all again for ance of the same, I remain N CHASE ER STREET Telephone Madison, 1990 Red Nixon General Agent 433 N. Gilmor St Phone Gilmor 3361 M and Embalmer. MD. first-class Service in every endants. Phone:Cockeysville 384 142 W. Hill Street 326 Druid Hill Av. at - da had ak ai £ q ‘Happenings Throughout the State of Maryland: eee ~ 14k EREEN SAPPERTEGS ” Gyepecks be. She AS raySIBCHeRD. Mesa + Lage tier, Md, April’ 8—Dr, gon i ine presding elder of B Syucam ete distrige yr asned tie Moa sefaion at Mi, Zion A. ML Eo omtce ov Songay mening. Uy Sunday evenng the cnoises ye fon A MOE. Chetek, under BE greet of Ales AW Gagsu- fas, renivist? a cantata, ‘+The Dageutiet hing’? which was large- jy gitar] aie nighly appreciated fae dest penny entertainment given: bp tne chur oF Alt, Zina A, 4. E. Cnurzh Easter Monday even- ing wus a grand success. Mr, A. Wr GassoWay Sas manager Yrs. Eaward Dockins and daugh- ver of Pniiacelphia,.are visitiog her motterciniaw, Mrs. dames Dockins. ‘irs, Wilson Lee, of Laltimore, ig visiting her parents, Mr. and Yrs. Charles Scuvens, at Loch Raver. wir, and Mrs, John Henson enter- weind Messrs. James Jonnson, Han- ton Brown, of Fallston and Albert Purvines, of Loch Raven,on Sunday evening. Mr, Wm. Bishop visited his son gt Bewir Sunday. Miss Dollie E. Govans, of White fall, and Miss Maggie L, Hall of Harrisonburg, Va.,were the guests ‘of their cousin, Misa, Elizabeth Cromwell, during the Easter holi- ave. ae Howard Cromwell, a student of tne Colored High School, Balti- more, spent his Easter vacation with his parents. Mr, and Mrs. Jone Cromwell, Sr. “Miss Eleanor Quickley entertain- ed Mr, Danlock Smith, of Towson, ather heme on Sanday evening. Mr. Emory Koberts, a local preacher of Mt. Zion A. M. EL Church, died at his home at Fulls- ton on Tuesday of last week and was buried from Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church on last Thursday. Rev. W. T. Brown, pastor of the church officiated. Mr. und Mra. Fred Davage are receiving congratulations on the birth of a fine son. Mrs. Eila Bishop, who has been i is slightly improved. Mrs. ‘Ania Levere is indisposed. ‘Those on the sick list are Mr. James Haw- kins, Mr, Wm. Galloway and Mr. Arch Smith. BERKLEY, MD. {apecin} to the Atro-Awerlcan Leugos.} Berkley, Md., April S.—A dollar sally will be held at Hozanne Caren Sucday. Miss Alice Hill, of Germantown, Pe., spent Easter with Mr, anc Mrs. Svephen Jamison. Miz Jessie Johnson returned home Suesday morning after spend. ing Easter with relatives in Balti: more. Miss B. Smith of Germantown, Pa., visited relatives here. ‘Tre farmers have. been busy plowing. Owing to the many heavy wains we have had this year the welis and springs that were so low have come te their natural: height. Miss F. Rebecca Parker’ spent Easter in Baltimore. TRAPPE HAPPENINGS. (Pyecie] te The Atre-Aumerices Lodger.) Trappe. Md., April 8.—A grand reception was given Thursday even- ing April 1st, in honor of Rev. and irs. C. A. Norsrood. There was a literary program held ar the church after which a supper was served in the Kaights of Pythias Hall. Among the invited guests were Rev. and Mrs. C.N. Norwood, Rev. aod Mrs. Lawrence Buchannon, Rev. LH. Parks, of Oxford, Pa., Prof. Harvey Butler, principal of Oxford School. Mrs. A. Waters and Miss Rebecca. Waters. Prof. Harvey Butler rendered a fine trombone solo, efter which addresses were made by the visiting minisiers. Mr. Wan. i. Potts was master of ‘saad Mrs, Edward J. Holland Spent the Easter holidays with Mrs. MLL. Potts. Mrs. Holland is a sister of Mrs. M. L. Potts. Miss Madie Thomas, of Hampton Institute, was called home to the bedside of her sick mother. Miss Ella and Oceanus Smith Were the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Carrie Wolford, Preston Lee Fountain spent the Wek-end with his grandmother, Mrs. Mattie Smith. Mr. Waters Wilson and Miss Rosetta Smith are sick. HAGERSTOWN HAPPENINGS Upeelal to The Atte-American Ledgee.) ‘Hagerstown, Ma.,{ April 8.—On Geod Friday night solemn and ap- ‘propriate services were held ai (Ebenezer A. M. E. Chareh. | Th: jehurch as illuminated wich num. perous-centies in beautiful holae:: Rey. David Johnsin preaches. | Reve H. A. duhnson, pastor af Asbacy M. E- Cauren, was cailed to Magatar, Sd, co ateend whe Funeral of his brother, Mr. Tnomas Joansen. Litue Allea B, Wilsta, Jr., the only soaof Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Wils o,died on Tuesday cignt from pneumosia. Mr. George Yeager, one of the oldest members of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, died jast Sunday morn- ing. His funeral was held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Choreh on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. David Johnsen officiated. Mrs. George ‘(nrnér, of Stevens City, Va., spent Sunday as. the guest of Mr, and Airs, B.C. Baraum. | Mir. Milton Jchnion aad. Miss Pauline Johnson, students of Storer College, Harpers ferry, spent the ‘Easter holidays with their parents, Rev. and Mrs, David Johason. | A reception was tendered Rev. C. H. Dickerson by the members of the Second Ch.istian Church las: Tuesday night. | Mrs. Arbella Dorsey is on the sick hat. | HAVRE DE GRACE NEWS | {Secwl 9 Afro-Amiericon Led Havre de Grace, Md., April 8.— Easter Sunday services were well attended. Uur Sunday School ex. ercises were enjoyed by all presext. Evening services. were devoted to the probationers. . ‘Through Goc and our beloved pastor, Rev. L. M. Erekett,there was-a class of twenty two who were taken in the church ‘as full members. | Moss Emma Skinner of Philadel- phia is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Skinner. Miss Edna Waters aod Miss Hat- tie Jackson, of Baltimore, were Easter visitors of Mr. and Mrs. James Mitchell. Miss Lida Hoke, of New York, visited her mother, Mrs, Melvina Hoke. Mr. Lloyd Smith is ill at: his home on Erie street. POCOMOKE NGTES (Speciel t The Afro-American Ledger.) _ Pocomake City, Md.," April §.— Easier services were held at St. Junn’s Chureb Suoday evening. The program was wellrendered. Revs. J. W. Bond and Asbury Marshall Jeft for conference Tuesday. Mr. aod Mrs, George Archer of Stocktun, Md., were here on a shopping expedition Monday last. Capt. Edward T. Waters will make a trip in Capt. William E. Rounds schooner while the latter is attending the M. E. Conference at Atlantic City. Tom Bonniville, a dysperado, who i3 wanted in different parts of the State, unmercifully beat up a girl who claims to be nis wife, and skipped the town garbed in women's clothes. Miss Katie Ogden has been under care of the doctor for the past few days on account of sickness. Mr. Charles Coston spent Easter with his family here. Mrs. Hannah Dickerson is on the sick list. Mr. Isaac Mills, of Bastville, Va., spent Sunday here with relatives. Mrs. Sally Long, wife of Mr. Norman Long of Camden, N. J., spent a few days with frieads and relatives. SALISBURY BRIEFS 'Bpecial to The Afro-Amerinan Ledges. Salisbury, Md... Agr-! 7.—Mr. Van Cooper, of Laurel. wel., vay a visitor here during Easter. Severa! of. our citizens visited Deaton Friday to attend the educa- tional rally. Rev, Waters with two supervisors were snow-bound at Greenwood. Del., until § o'clock Saturday night. The severe snow. storm prevented the usual Easter parade Sunday and services at the churches were not weil attended. Two Easter balls were given Monday night. The Cambridge Orchestra furnished music for one. Master Robert Waters was slight- ly injured by an automobile Monday afternoon. NEWS FROM FREDERICK (@pecial te The Afro-American Ledges.) * Frederick, Md., April 8.—Al- though the weather was very int clement on Saturday, Easter Sunday dawned fair and bright. The Sunday School of Quinn-A. ‘THE. AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Prac Bac Sepa ata a aA Aa a ‘ter exercises at nigot. + Tre Thurscay nignt class zav! ipheirleeder, Rey. Nod. Gavaswey pa surprise part on last Turse night. He hes been sick ail win ter. . | The Od Fellows had a paredz o: ‘Basuer Monday ana et nighe thes eid their arnual entertainment ef the Nazarite Hail, | Tne pobiie senosls “of the cits anid country will cise on fhursday. | kev, J. G. Bryant cont smpleies issuing a voiums of poems. |. The converts of Quinn Church fare arranging to have their rally on Sunday, April 11. A | Miss Jane MePherson Davis died }April 4,. at her home, 203 De- grange street, after a lingering illness, She was the oniy eaild of the late Elijan and Mary Davis. Mise Davis wes weli knowe and popular, She was edusated in the Girls’ High School and: gradaated from the Siate Normal School at Bowie, Md. She was once a student lat the Conservatory of Music in Boston, Mass., and @ very accom plished inusician, — Rev, Douglass Hoff of All Saint Episcopal Church of which she was a member, oflici- ated: The funeral took place at the home of the mocher ai 2.80 0 clock Wednesday. | J. A. Bryant and B, W. Walker spent Thursday in Hagerstown on business. Miss Eleanor Makel, of Chicago and Miss Agnes Makel, of Atlantic City spent Easter with their parents | 119 E. Sth street. | Mr: Nicholas. Leakins. has been very sick with the grip. A grand supper was given the sodality of S:. John's» Catholic Churca. TheOdd Fellowa parade wes creditablely dispayed. with the New Market Cornet Band Monday afternoon, Mr. J. W. Williams and Mr. William Barnum of Hagers- town delivered addresses. EASTON HAPPENINGS {Gpecis? te The Atro-American Ledges, - Easton, Md., April 8.—Rev. J. A. Wallace of Asbury M.E. Churet ‘preached his farewell sermon Sun- day vight. A reception was given in his honor Monday night. | Mr, Alfred. Rogers, of West Port street was taken to the Emergency | Hospital Thursday and died Sunday. His body was shipped to St. | Michaels for burial. His. oaly ‘known relativ.s are one sop and a daughter. . Mrs. Annie Bratcher of Suddlers- ville, Md., was operated upon for appendicitis at the hospital last week, Mr. Irving Brooks, who has been ill for sometime is able to be out again. Those on the sick list are Mra. Mary E. Jotinsen of Hamondtown; Mrs. M, ®Weov, Mr. and Mrs. Jobr H. Bantom of Graham screet, Mr. Georgs Liighman of Talbot Lane. | Mis» Cora Jonas has returne¢ phome sfier spending several weeks with fer brother, Mr. Frederics Jokaso? 351 Laurene street, Balu. more. M-- Sailie Copper, who has beer visic sx her sick son near Ea-toa, hes setutned to Philadelphia. Tne gol.ngia on. tn: Easter proxsr2ii were Nhs, M. Haiv, Prof, Josepa Walker, Wayman donnsov. Mrs. Susan Wiiliama is improv. ing. Mrs. Rosa E. Johns and Mre, Mary 1. Johnson are sufferiag frovr a slight attack of grip. Miss Ida Breese of Baltimore, i: visiting. her father, Mr. Charles Breese. ‘Miss B. E. Tilghman spent Ea: ter with her sister, Mrs. Lula V Matthews of 400 High street, Cam bridge; Md. Mr. Samson Harris and Wie Laura Skinner were quietly mar ried by Rev. J. H. iiills Manca: sight. ifr. and Mrs. George Trippe, 0 Landaff; Mrs. Charles Chase, Mr | Modiea Young of Ivytown visite Easton Tuesday. GRISFIELD HAPPENINGS (Bpeciz! to The Afro-American Ledger.) Crisfield, Md., April 8.—Rev. and Mrs. C. S. Sprigg have gone to Atlantic City to attend the Dela. ware M. E. Conference, ‘The annual thanksgiving services of Pride of Crisfield Lodge of Elks will be held- at St. Paul A. M. E. Church this Sunday. Rev. C. A. Williams will preach a special sermon. Murray Green, of Philadelphia, is visiting his sister, Mrs. D, J. Waters. Mrs. Letitia Saunders, of Phila- -delphia, is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Charley. Chaney during the ‘Easter holidays. [ CENTREVILLE ITERS ae | frost og The AtrinAmerican Leese | Centerville, Sd. April 7.—Mrs |Juhia Batman, of Atlantic City aad i Mita Luvie Vo Hunt of Wasnington, Were the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Jona #. Forrester. | Miss Annie E, Heskins,of Ridley ‘Dark, 1 a.,coniributed freely to the Easter cffsiing of St. Pevl A M. E. Church. Mr. Jcha P. Forrester spent his Easter vacation at home during which time he und Miss Lucie V Hunt attended the industrial schoo! commencement at Denton, Md.,_ of which Miss L. Kenzard.is suzer- visor. The night services at St. Paul A. M. E. Church were well attended, John P, Forrester gave an able address. The program fcr Easter was directed by Mrs. M. M.-Pin- der, CARMICHAEL JUTTINGS Seecis} te The Afro-American Ledge.) | Carmichael, Md., April 8.—Mis: Estella vavis, of Winchester; Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Blake and Mis: Naney Clayton, of Centerville, were ‘the guests of Mrs. Ennels last week Mr. E. P. Emory actended the teachers’ institute at Centerville on Saturday, last. Tae Ladies’ Aid Society gave the last reception for this conference year et John Wesley M. E. Church fon March 25. This was a fine,re past, ice cream and cakes. were in abundance. The ladics were out in full force. Rev.. Blake deliver- ed an appropriate address. STEWARDSVILLE BRIEFS Stewardville, Md., April 8.—The good folks of Stewardvilie are im- proving their homes. It seems sé if the hard times have not reached them. Mrs, P. H. Wheatley spent the week-end with Mrs. C. Anderson. ' Miss Elizabeth Williams, from Lancaster, Pa.,.isa teacher in the Sunday school of St. James A, M. E. Church. CATONSVILLE ITEMS Special te The Afro-Americam Cadgen.} | Catonsville, Md., April &.—M Walter Braxton, of Baltimore and Miss Mary Chase were married Wednesoay night at the residence of the groom’s parents, 1138 Car rollton avenue by Rev. C. H, Mur- ray. The presents were many aod handsome. The bride is very popu- lar in Catonsville Mr, and Mrs, Bowler left Tues day for Esaex county, Va., where they will make the'r future home. They sold their house on Ryberts avenue. Mr. and Mra. John Ryaa of Bal timore visited Mis. Mariah Murray Sunday. Miss Viola Frisby, of Baltimore, visited Miss Dora Ley last Thursday aud cined with her. Mrs. Genetta Johns will preach at Grace A, M. E. Church Sundzy, April 1s, at 3 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. White visited the Sunday Schuol teachers at their eek meeting Tuesday right at |the parsonage, and arrangements were made to have the Sunday School Cauneil avt here April 25. Mrs. Ella Briscoe Fountain, whe thas been sick for six weeks is im prov og. : Th2 foneral of Mrs. Matalar ‘Harris, who died at the University | Hospital, was held from Grace |church Sunday. She leaves a hus ‘band, Mr. Samuel Harris and tive | ehitidrén: ST, MICHAELS NOTES iSpaclal ts We Afro-American Ledger. : St. Mienaeis, Md., Aprii 8.— The A. tt. E. Ziow Churen gave 2 pie social last Mfonday. Mrs, Celia Nienols was the gues: of Mr. and Mre Joho Well, of Bas ton, Md. The High School committee spent Sunday in Wiliiamsburg, Ma. Rev. Mr. Turner has returnec from district conference. The Easter prog:s-r ... the U. M E, Church was excelient and large ly attended. Rey, Ridout, Serah Moore anc Lavinia Jewett left Tuesday for the confereree, which wiil convene a Atlantic City. The ladies of the Union M. 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Baltimore. ‘The ladies went in on Sarab Wilson and. Messrs. Reuber | the morsing train and the meeting Jones, John H. Chatman and Charles] opened a! 2 ‘p.m. In the abeence Showell, lof the president the vice president, —— j Mrs. M. A, Swann presided, Those |present’ were Mrs. Swann, Mrs. SPARKS NOTES \Gill Mrs. Matthews:- Mrs, George Sparks, Md.,April 8.—The Easter exercises were conducted at Sparks, Quaker Rottom Church on Sunday nigbt, The chureh: was crowded. The assistant superintendent, Mrs. Mary Paxton, conducted the exer- cises. The different: charaeters were the Ten Virgins, Christian Graces, the Gates Ajar, Clinwing to the Cross: and the representa- tion of our Blessed Redeemer at the Sepulcher. The best Easter exercises: ever held én Quaker Bottom Church, HUNHTON HAPPENINGS Monkton, . Md... April .3,—The Ladies’ Aid of St.. Lukes M. E. Church was highly entertained by Miss Lavra Brown, a! Peece street, Baltimore. The Jadies went in on the morning train and. the meeting opened at 2 p.m. In the absence ‘of the president the vice president, ‘Mra. M, A, Swann presided, Those ‘present w-re Mrs. Swann, Mrs, tl, Mrs. Matthews.- Mrs, George Brown, iss Viola Hill, Miss Alice Kellum, Miss Maggie Paxton, Mra, Susie Watkins, Miss Nellie Watkins, Mrs. Roberta: Williams and little Miss Sarah Elizabeth Williams. Miss Nellie Watkina,a student at Morgan College, visited her parents, last week. — Mr. and: Mrs. George White of New York City, are the guests thia weeks of Mrs. Mary; Custis on: Myrtle avenue. * Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. & P. Phone, Mt Vernon 8533 UP-TOWN OFFICE: 820 Druid Hill Avenue. & P. Phone, Madison 842. 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Spring came in with a smiling face Sunday and has been smiling ever since. --- While it is true but a small proportion of the voting population of the Fourteenth Ward voted for Mr. McMechen, it was enough to give him plurality over his three opponents. Now it is up to the citizens of that ward to get together and, as "Billy" Sunday would say, "Put him over the plate." "One cannot eat one's cake and have it too" is an old saying but is as applicable today as ever. This has been established in the case of one "Jack" Johnson, erstwhile champion of the heavyweights. That Jack could, in all possibility, have been good for many years to come, barring accidents, and would in all probability have been able to retain the championship for those years had he paid attention to proper living, but as it is he has gone down in defeat because of the loss of that vitality he might have had had he given proper attention to right living instead of casting his strength in rioultous living. And so it goes, "One can not eat his cake and have it too." We congratulate the Republican party on having at last come to its real good senses and had a real sensible primary election at which the members of the party have had an opportunity to express their preferences. Four years ago a candidate was thrust upon the party by the managers and the result was it went down to defeat when it might have won a victory. In "Carlie" Heintzeman, the Republicans have a candidate behind which all elements of the party may rally, and we predict that he will give Mayor Preston a mighty hard rub, with a good chance of election. Now let all hands get together and put him over. A number of persons in our community are permitted to do many things inimical to themselves and to the community which very often calls for public reprimand and often criticism to say the least, but we are compelled to forgoe such reprimand or criticism because of conditions surrounding us. In many instances criticism might do a great deal of good but we would be exposing our weakness to those who already make much of the weaknesses they know and some of which they only surmise. We are often called to account for the things we do publish, but if the readers of this and other colored papers knew of the many things we know and do not publish, largely to the detriment of the race, they would not only refrain from criticising us for the things we do say, would tender us a vote of thanks for the things we do not say. There is an old saying that runs something like this: "Let sleeping dogs lie." Should you take the trouble to awaken them disastrous results might follow. TROTTER This writer was exceedingly glad to hear the story of Editor William Monroe Trotter, last Monday evening, at Union Baptist Church. At the time, from the press despatch, we were inclined to receive as authentic the reported "news" that Mr. Trotter, under the pressure of excitement, had really been discourseous to the President of the United States. After hearing the masterly, clear and logical address of Editor Trotter, last Monday evening, we are fully convinced that the only ground of any possible insult, of the President, was the masterly manner in which Mr. Trotter completely shattered the President's plea for and defense of "segregation." Some idea of the impression made by Mr. Trotter last Monday upon the audience which assembled in Union Baptist Church, may be inferred from the simple statement, that in less than ten minutes, after the conclusion of his address, a voluntary offering of more than fifty dollars was given him The National Republican Committee would make the wisest possible investment in paying Mr. Trotter an adequate salary to lecture in the Northern and Western States, among the colored people, from now until the end of the next presidential election. The story as related by Mr. Trotter must solidify colored voters in all such States against the party whose chieftain has and uses "segregation." DEATH OF MRS. ESTELLE C. HENRY Mrs. Estelle C. Henry, the beloved wife of Rev. Palestine S. Henry, departed this life April 2, at 6:30 p.m., after one day's illness. Mrs. Henry had a host of friends who showed their love and deep sympathy by the many floral tributes, and assistance in everyway. On Sunday the remains were viewed by over seven hundred persons. The deceased lived an unusual life so full of goodness, self-sacrifice and joyfulness; her friends were many, both white and colored, young and old. She was loved by all, for she tried to do good for all. Mrs. Henry was one of the pioneers of St. Mary's Church, having been confirmed in the first class. She loved her church with all of her heart and was a liberal contributor to its support. Mrs. Henry was the daughter of the late Erika and Margaret Stephens, and is survived by her husband, Rev. Palestine S. Henry; two daughters, Maud V. Waters and Emily F. Stephens; two sons, Charles Sumner and Fred Douglass Henry; also two sisters and six brothers. The funeral services were at St. Mary's Church Monday morning, April 4th, where a Requiem High Mass was said, hence to Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Ad. MR. SIMNS' DAUGHTER CHRISTENED The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Simms, of 226 N. Pine street was christened Sunday Rev. J. A. Briscoe performed the ceremony. Mrs. Lena Lancaster was godmother and Mr. W. M. Brown godfather. The little girl was named Rena Elizabeth. Mr. William Lewis, on behalf of the Arch Social, presented the little one a $5 note. Mrs. Simms delivered a neat speech of acceptance. A reception followed. CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE NATIONAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON, D. C. December 31, 1914. Total income during the year $215,403.28 Total disbursements 186,817.69 ASSETS Real estate owned by Company 41,033.68 Mortgage loans on real estate 146.00 Bonds and stock owney by Company, Book Value 132,894.63 Cash in office, banks and Trust Companies 6,191.78 Gross Assets 181,166.09 Total Admitted Assets 181,166.09 Total Claims 874.00 Total Liabilities 874.00 Am't at Risk in United States Dec. 31, 1914 4,009,902.24 Am't Written in Md., during 1914, industrial, 262,580.00 Premiums in Md., in 1914, industrial, 31,300.60 Losses paid in Md., 1914 industrial, 2,385.52 Losses incurred in Md., 1914 industrial, 2,401.02 1914, manufacturer. I hereby certify, that this is a true abstract, taken from the Annual Statement of the National Benefit Association of Washington, D. C, for the year ending Dec. 31, 1914, now on file in this Department, The State of Md., Insurance Co. WM. MASON SHEHAN, Insurance Commissioner Balto, Md., March 11, 1915 THE AFKO-AMERICAN LEDGER SPORTS & ATHLETES By Sportsman History repeated itself last Monday afternoon at the Havanna (Cuba)race track, when Jess Willard the Kansas cowboy, defeated Jack Johnson for the heavyweight championship of the world. It was the old story of youth and brawn against age and experience. Johnson, while master of the situation for the best part of the 26 rounds of fighting could no. make his oblow tell on the brawny body of his much younger and larger opponent. While Johnson declared before the fight that he would win, yet within his heart he felt that this would be his last opportunity to dictate terms as a champion and hence put in his claim for such a largee purse win, loose or draw. It was declared and truthfully so by many fight experts that if the fight went over twenty rounds, it would likely result in the cowboy's favor, and so it was that as soon as Willard found that Johnson's blow lacked the "steam," there was hope for him. That Johnson was game cannot be doubted, for after the 22nd round he told Flannigan that he would not be able to win, and asked that his wife leave the ring-side, so not to witness his downfall which he felt certain was sure to follow. With all his faults it cannot be gainsaid that Jhonson was a shrewd financial manager, for if reports are true he left the ring as well "fixed" financially as any other champion of the game, and it is figured that he is worth now well over a quarter of a million dollars. --- Following a fast game between Armstrong Alumni and M. St. High School Alumni, the Colored High School five of this city clashed with the Howard Academy of Wasington, D. C. at the Washington Y. M. C. A. gym Thursday night. The game was fast and clean throughout. Early in the first half, the High School boys took the lead, but their glory was short lived for the Howard boys soon overtook them and maintained their lead until the end of the game. The Baltimore boys put up a plucky fight and were only overcome by the small margin of 2 points. Final score 31 29 W. J. Beckett, of the Y.M.C.A. refereed the game and was on the job as usual. While the members of the Baltimore Assembly were tripping the light fantastic in the lower hall of the Lyric last night Jess Willard was in the upper hall giving an exhibition with his sparring partners, and telling how he won the heavyweight title from Jack Johnson thru the knockout route last Monday. Berkely Cal., April 8.—Howard Drew, the star colored spinner of the University of Southern California conceding four yards handicap to a fast field of starters in the California Illinois games equaled the coast record for 120 yards flat race made many years ago by Henderson. His time was 11 4.5 seconds. Drew evidenced for the first time since his recent illness top form declaring that he was never in better condition and was eagerly looking forward to start in the Pennsylvania relay to be held shortly-N. Y. News. One of the big events of the year will be the athletic indoor meet to be held at Richmond Market Armory tonight by the St. Mary's Athletic Association, beginning at 8 o'clock. One hundred and forty athletes have entered for the meet in 275 events, including dashes, races, relays, broad and high jumping and shot putting. The clubs, schools, and other athletic organizations entered are: Morgan College, Howard University, Armstrong, M. St., and the Colored High Schools; St. Mary's, Dunbar, Astoria, and Boy's Brigade athletic clubs. The many well known athletes entered give promise of keen competition, as well as the possibility of some "phenoms" being uncovered. The boys of Baltimore have been training faithfully for sometime, and will make a strong showing in the closed events. Dancing will follow the games. Mayor James S. Preston will be Mayor James S. Preston will be present and review the games. TEA ROSE ENTERTAINS The Original Tea Rose Pleasure Social, Inc., were the guests of honor at a reception given in their honor by the Prella Pleasure and Literary Club, No. 1, of East Baltimore, Inc., at the club house of the Prellas, 1436 E. Monument street. The table was elaborately decorated with spring flowers and choice delicacies of the season were served. Music was furnished by Prof. Eubie Blake. Ad. A BRILLIANT SOCIAL AFFAIR Quite a select gathering of the younger set assembled themselves amid the Laurels and Jonquills that so beautifully decorated the home of Miss Mary Ross, 928 N. Gay street. Easter Monday at 8 p. m. The guests were faultlessly gowned, those most noticeable were the receiving party: Miss Maud Giles in chantilly lace over white satin with rose bud triming; Miss Mary R. Johnson wore Turquoise blue messaline satin with a bodice of blue chiffon and oriental lace. Miss Edith Giles wore white satin under a drapery of dewdrop chiffon caught with rh ne stones. Others were. Miss E-tella Ross, black jer over black satin; Miss Edna Cooper, blue chiffon with old rose satin; Miss Edna Grooms, blue crepe de chine; Miss Addie Bray, smoked pearl faille; Miss Agnes Johnson, pale blue crepe meteor; Mrs. Bertha Terry, lavenda chion over pink satin; Miss Pratt, white crepe meteor; Mrs. Jennie Carrington, dew drop chiffon over pink sation; Mrs. E. Carrington steel faille; Mrs. Urana Kiss, white chion over white satin; Miss Irene Guinn, pink satin and chantilly lace; Miss Katie Archer, old rose crepe meteor; Mrs. Mary F. Stweart, crepe radieux with crystal net; Miss Maggie Giles white embroidered net over white satin. After the beautiful strains stealing through the palms ceased near the wee hours, the young folks were then captivated by the temptingly prepared dishes prepared by the Japanese butler, Cygnoosy, and the Easter novelty ices, each eager to get in his or her possession the Easter bunny with his basket. The men in their full dress made a good background for the many hued gowns. Our hostess, Miss Mary Ross in her fairy-like gown of Turguois blue charmeuse with peach blow satin under gold lace was perfectly charming. Adv. The Ladies' Aid of St. Lukes M. E. Church, Monkton, Baltimore county, was entertained by Miss Laura V. Brown at her home, 2821 Reese street, Baltimore. Receiving with Miss Brown was her mother, Mrs. Peter Brown and her sister, Mrs. Henry Kellum. A delightful afternoon was spent in discussion, prayers and singing, after which a delightful repast was served. Those whom attended the Aid were: Rev. E.W.S. Peck, Misdames Samuel Williams, William Watkins, Mr. Stevenson Matthews, Mrs. Edwin Swann, Mary Hill, Emma Robinson, Hattie Robinson, Mrs. Peter Brown. Misses Maggie Paxton, Nellie Watkins of Morgan College, Baltimore; Viola Hill, Mary Matthews, Alice Kellum, Elizabeth Williams and a few other invited guests. Miss Gladys E. N. Fowler, of Waco, Texas, and Washington, spent Easter and the holidays as the guest of Miss Bessie Anderson, of 1322 Argyle avenue. Mr. Wm. B. Bannister, spent Easter with his mother and sister of Druid Hill avenue. Miss Mabel Thompson, of Cheyne Institute, spent Easter and the holidays visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Thompson of Division street. Mrs. Tena E. Gibson, of 722 W. Mulherry street, who has been confined to her bed since March 6, suffering a relapse and is quite ill. She is under the care of Dr. Fitzgerald. Ad. Owing to the sudden illness of the oldest sister of Mrs. Daisy R. Miller, the wedding of Miss Mary E. Scott of 2112 Druid Hill avenue was a very quiet affair. Ad. Miss Mattie M. Bowen and Miss Minnie Yerbit of Abbiton, Pennsylvania were the guests of Mrs. Susie Bailey, 551 W. Laurens street, Easter Sunday. They were highly entertained at dinner at 5.30 at which many were present. Prof. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson, of Catonsville, have removed from 114 Winters avenue, to their new home, 151 Winters avenue. The Embroidery and Business class will open on Monday, April 12th at 8 o'clock. Wednesday, Dressmaking at the same hour taught by Mrs. Haynes. All young women are invited to attend and the classes will be formed by request. Marion Pollard desires to thank and tender his appreciation to his many friends for their letters and other expressions of sympathy during the recent illness of his wife, Mrs. Laura Pollard, while at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Mrs. Pollard is now convalescing at her home, 1930 Druid, Hill Ave. SPECIAL NOTICES The rumor of some friends, who boast of driving me out of the business by offering to pave, cement pavement for a certain price. Why, boys you just as well try walk water as to try to drive me out. I started in to stay as long as I could comply with the City Engineer's laws, that will be as long as I can produce my license fee, and I think I will try to have that by help of my customers. ANNUAL MOCK CONFERENCE at St. John A. M. E. Church, Lexington street near Pine, Thursday evening, April 15, at 8 p. m. All members of sister churches are cordially invited to be present at this time and see the bishops, presiding elders and pastors represented by women. Daisy Beander, President Admission 10 cents. A. SPECIAL NOTICE A SPECIAL NOTICE In reference to a notice in the Afro-American of last week in which the writer stated that she had been married to the late Wm. J. Johnson, undertaker for the past three years, I have the following statement to make: That I, Mrs. Annie M. Johnson, had been married to the late Wm. J. Johnson at the time of his death fourteen years. I carried on the undertaking business with him for a number of years at the Northwest corner of Calhoun and Presstman street. Though separated from him, I was not divorced and am therefore his legal and only wife. Signed: His wife, MRS. ANNIE M. JOHNSON. RIDDICK CHAPTER EPWORTH LEAGUE of Centennial M. E. Church, Sunday April 11 at 5 p.m. Extraordinary program under the direction of Mrs. Gertrude Warfield Johnson and husband. Some of the best talent of the city will be present. Come, bring a rfiend. Great time. Mme. Helen A. Cooper, President Mr. C. Wilbert Harris, 4th vice Miss Ethel White, Sec. Rev. N. M. Carroll, D.D., Pastor DON'T FAIL TO COME OUT The Alphian Singing Society, the well known favorite singers, will be at Whatcoat M. E. Church, "King's Hill" Pine and Franklin streets, Sunday, April 11, 1915, at 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. Thomas H. Johnson, Pres. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Silver Offering at the Door. NOTICE—There will be a musical entertainment given by Madam Helen Cooper, the Stanley sisters and company in the chapel of Bethel A. M. E. Church on Wednesday, April 14, 1915 at 8 p. m., under the aupices of the Church Aid Society for the benefit of the trustees. Tickets 10 cents. Refreshments on sale. Mrs. Leah McComas, president; Mrs. Annie V. Grant, secretary; Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. LOST—H. Pierson W. Scott, president and members of the Demi-Tasse Glee Society Social, of 2112 Druid Hill avenue, will give a liberal reward to any person to return the following articles. No questions asked, for during the excitement of so many persons trying to be waited upon at the same time, some one took, by mistake, at the Richmond Market Armory last Monday night, the following: dark gray overcoat, raglan shoulders, sit in back, two books in pockets with Windsome Pleasure Social on it, property of Charles Henson, 535 W. Biddle street; dark green overcoat with material, second button from bottom missing; bunch of keys, white silk muffler in pockets, property of Royal Cole, 134 W. Hoffman street; Vernard Berry, 1738 Druid Hill avenue, long black overcoat, Askin cuffs and collar, one fourth black and one-half plaid lining in coat, sit in back double breasted with loops, identification card with name in pocket book; one blue soft Stetson hat J.B. B. marked on inside. Mrs. Georgianna Rozier, 1311 Presstman street, lady's light brown serge spring coat with black satin cuffs, collar and buttons; Mr. Robert Short, 1147 Carrollton avenue, new three-fourth gray overcoat, one quarter drab lining, patch pockets, black velvet collar single breasted coat. Mr. Lester Rice, 22 N. Arlington avenue, blue cinchina Balmacar full back overcoat, three buttons wide lapels size 38. Phone Mad 1799 M. JONES STUDIO Photograph that appeals to your senses of the artistic plus, a faith ful portrayal of your future are the kind we produce. Best give us a trial. We usually give satisfaction. Phone 2290 Mt. Vernon, Jones Photographer, 441 W. Biddle St. IN MEMORIAM BURLEY—Sacred to the memory of our dear mother, Alverta Burley, who entered into rest five years ago, April 10, 1910. Thy hands are cold, Thy heart is still Our dreams of bliss are o'er And now upon this dreary earth She will cheer our hearts no more. O, may we tread the sacred road Our dear and loving mother trod Wage to the end the glorious strife And win like her the crown of life. By her devoted children. MOORE—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mary E. Moore, who died four years ago, April 15, 1911. Through its vale sweet waters glide. We shail meet her some bright morning Watching by that river fair She is waiting for our coming In the upper garden there. By her three children, Arthur Moore, Viola Fletcher, Lula Cromwell. In sad but loving remembrance of my elder brother, James N. Myers, who departed this life, April 4, 1913. O, may I meet my brother there Where friends no more shall weep For those who die in Jesus Their death is only sleep. By his sister, Lillian. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son, Harry, who departed this life three years ago, April 9. There is a vacant chair in my home That never can be filled As long as life and memory lives I will remember him By his mother, Mrs. Gussie Dobson, 243 N. Poppleton street. In loving remembrance of my dear wife, Mary A. Coleman, who departed this life two years ago, April 8, 1913. God called her home it was his will But in my heart I love her still; Her memory is as dear today As in the hour she passed away. By her lovit g husband, Watson Coleman. In loving remembrance of my dear daughter, Isabella L. Nicholson, who departed this life four years ago today, April 12, 1911. Hour by hour I saw her fade And slowly sink away Yet in our hearts we prayed In patience she bore Until God called her home To suffer no more. We often sit and think of her When we are all alone For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own. By her devoted parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. D. Wilson; husband, Jacob C. Nicholson; brothers and children. The family of the late Rev. Dr. W. T. Carr wishes to thank the many friends for their ministrations during his illness and for their expressions of sympathy and floral tributes following his death. We wish to thank the many friends of our deceased uncle, Edward Carty, for their kindness during his illness and sympathetic interest following his demise. William and Stephen Shepherd. The family of the late Mrs. Estelle Henry desires to thank those who tendered words of sympathy and who gave floral tokens. Mrs. Ellis wishes to thank her friends for the fruit and their kindness towards her during her sickness. Her mother who was taken sick three days after she was on Tuesday, March 30th, and died April 3. She also wishes to extend her hearty thanks to friends for their kindness and for the lovely floral designs. Mrs. James A. D. Wilson, of 1355 N. Carey street, who has been ill at the Maryland General Hospital and at home, and who underwent a dangerous operation from injuries received by a car of the United Railway and Electric Co. in May of last year, is able to be out, after an illness of over three months. Mrs. Wilson takes this method of thanking her many friends for their kindness during her illness. Mr. Isaac L. Richardson, of 572 Wilson street, was granted an absolute divorce from Mossey Tate Richardson Thursday, March 29, by Judge Doblin in the Circuit Court of Baltimore City. THELYRIC FRIDAY, MAY 14, 8.15 P. M. "PERPETUAL YOUTH" Magnificent Musical Allegory Protrayed by 60 Refined Amateurs Under the direction of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey Featuring the Wonderful Singers and Musical Artists Juvenile Troubadours INCLUDING Mme. Annie Hazelton Lee, the Colorature Soprano, and T. HENDERSON KERR'S ORCHESTRA OF 35 PIECES TICKETS 35c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00 To be had of the Patrons and Patronesses Mr. Oscar Z. Watts, Ticket Agent Mr. Charles E. Johnson. Assistant A. E. A. O. NOBLES OF MYSTIC SHRINE Allen A. M. E. Church Lexington and Carlton Sts. Noble J. Edw. Smith, III. Potentate Sunday Night, April 11th, 1915 At 7:30 o'clock sharp Noble Thomas A. Dodd, Recorder Mme. E.L. Bruce, the Oklahoma Song Bird Will appear at Bethel A. M. E. Church SUNDAY, APRIL 11th 8 P. M. Assisted by Baltimore's Best Talent Benefit of Rally Positively a Silver Offering at the Door. Mr. Delaware James, President Miss Sarah R. Jackson, Sec. Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor Rev. R. C. Ransome Coming to Baltimore Trinity A. M. E. Church Sunday and Monday, April 18th and 19th Dr. Ransome, editor of the A. M. E. Review, and one of the greatest lecturers on the American stage today, will spend Sunday April 18th in Baltimore and preach twice at Trinity A. M. E. Church and will lecture Monday night, April 19th, and discuss that great subject "The Man on the Jericho Road." There will be a Platform Meeting at 3 p. m., Sunday of the 18th. Mr. George W. F. McMechen will be the principal speaker. Dr. Edward V. Fitzgerald will preside. Monday night Councilman Harry S. Cummings will preside. Refreshments on sale by the Sisterhood Association, Mrs. E. Custus, president LEOPOLD SMOTHERS First-Class Cement Contractor Reasonable Estimates Drop Postal Beware of Cheap Cementing 534 N. Calvert St. 721 Baker Street For Sale or Rent FOR SALE CHEAP—A beautiful three story house in the 1200 block of Harlem Ave. Price $1400. Gr. $72, terms $150. cash balance as rent Apply 1415 Myrtle Ave. THE MARGATE—1212 and 1214 Druid Hill avenue. FOR RENT—Housekeeping Apartments. First floor, offices, also basement. Strictly modern. Electric lights, steam heat, hot water, janitor service, moderate rent. Apply to JANITOR FOR SALE—Three story house in the 600 block Mosher street. Gr. $53. Price $1700. 8 rooms and bath, rooms private. Apply to A. L. JOHNSON 1415 Myrtle Ave. FOR SALE FOR SALE A beautiful 2 story house, 1800 block of Division street in first class condition. Six rooms and bath, all private. New city sewer connections. Gr. $50. Apply 1415 Myrtle Avenue. FOR SALE—Be sure to see those beautiful three story homes in the 600 block W. Lafayette avenue. I have three more left. Call write or telephone Mad. 3664 Y. For further particulars apply to A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle avenue. FOR SALE CHEAP—2 story home in 1600 block Pennsylvania avenue in good condition, only $50 cash, balance as rent. Apply to 1415 Myrtle avenue. One large three story house 200 block N. Mount street. Price $1,000; terms $50 cash balance on easy terms. 8 rooms and bath. Rooms all private for further particulars apply to A. L. Johnson, 1415 Myrtle avenue. Phone Mad. 3664 y. FOR SALE--3 story house in the 500 block of Laurens street. 8 rooms and bath. Term to suit. For further particulars apply to FCR SALE—Square Deal Grocery and Meat Market, Hoffman and Division street. Will offer for sale to the highest bidder the entire stock and fixtures Thursday April 15, 1915 at 10 a. m. on premises, 532 Hoffman street. Printing press and founts of type. Singer sewing machine, cash register, Dayton Computing scales, canned goods, meats and etc. E T. Sewell auctioneer FOR RENT—2 rooms, 639 Pitcher Street. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER J. W. Martin, Secretary SMOTHERS cement Contractor instal Beware of Cheap Cementing 721 Baker Street —FOR SALE— A fine three story house 300 block N. Mount street. 5 private bed rooms, toilet, cement yard and cellar and in perfect condition. Gr. $77. 2 story houses 1900 block White street. 6 rooms and bath, all private. Gr. 49. $50. down, $4 per week, pay all expenses. One 3 story house 1400 block Prestman street. Sewer connections Gr. $50. One 3 story house 500 Cross street. Sewer connection. Gr. $30. $50 down and 3.50 per week, pay all expenses. Apply to GROSS and GRANT 2031 Division St. Mad. 1773 M. FRIENDLY TALKS No. 2 WE KNOW that we manufacture a better grade of ice cream than the average producer, and we can prove it. When you place an order here the order is made on the day that it is served you. Elsewhere, they are storing ice cream now and o: the next Fourth of July when you place your order, the cold storage goods are handed you. You pay for these goods in advance, and all you don't sell they do not take back. Pure cream and milk, wholesome fresh fruits and sanitary manufacture are all part and parcel of Maderight Cream. SUNDAY, APRIL 18th Auspices Stewrads and Stewardesses Special Sermon at 7.30 p.m. by Rev. F. L. Hertzfeld General roll call of members Don't let your light be blown out Mrs. Eliza Queen Pres. Wm. M. Harrison, See'y Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor SACRED CANTATA REPEATED BY REQUES 500 MOTHERS WANTED 500 To attend the Annual Public Meeting of the Milk Committee and the regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Co-operative Civic League to be held at Grace Presbyterian Church Tuesday, April 13th, at 8 p.m. Long Green, Md., Sunday, April 25th. 8 p. m. Sacred Cantata "The Conquering King" will be rendered by the choir of 50 voices. Come and hear them. Positively Silver Offering at the door. A. W. Gassaway. director. Rev. W. T. Brown, Pastor. 3t-in The program under the auspices of the Milk Committee will include addresses by Dr. Nathan R. Gorter, Heath Commissioner; Mrs. Francis King Carey, Dr. Edward Short, Mrs. S. E. Fernaudis, president of Woman's Co-operative Civic League Admission Free. You are cordially invited to attend a TESTIMONIAL RECEPTION Given by the A.M.E. Superintendents' Council in honor of its president, Mr. George Sumner Whyte St. John's A.M.E. Church Subscription 15 Cents Good Progam Mrs. Rebecca Palmer, Chairman Wednesday, April 14, 1915 Refreshments Free Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor Mrs. A. S. Johnson, chairman of Milk Committee. Rev. W. E. Williams, pastor. A Grand Pastoral Reception Will be given by the officers and members of Asbury M. E. Church in honor of their pastor, Rev. George E. Curry, D.D. Tuesday, April 13, 1915 At the Church, East and Lexington Sts. Admission 15 Cents Refreshments Free Mrs. Lillie Ellis. Sec y Mahlon Tunner, Ticket Agent See MISS HENRIETTA COOK, 526 W. Lanvale street for expert hair treatment. (Mme. C. J. Walker's method) Prompt and efficient service. 138 Men from Washington & Baltimore WILL COMPETE AT THE .INDOOR ATHLETIC MEET. UNDER THE AUSPICES OF ST. MARY'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AT THE OLD FIFTH REGIMENT ARMORY Over Richmond Market Saturday, April 10th, 1915 at 8 P. M. Come see Your Favorites Run, Jump and put the Shot First Meet Sanctioned by the A. A. U. 'GENERAL ADMISSION 25 CENTS DANCING WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH. Franklin and Pine Sts., "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolphin Street 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. I. L. Thomas, D. D. 8.00 p. m., Sunday School. Choice music. Preaching on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday nights by ministers from the Conference. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURUP Carey and Baker streets BIG BASKETBALL GAME Howard Academy of Washington, D.C. and The Colored High School of Baltimore AT ST. MARY'S HALL, Orchard St. near McCulloh Monday, April 12th at 8 P.M. Admission 15 Cents Rev. A. J. Mitchell Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St. 6.30-9 a. m., Class. Bros. Lane and Thompson leaders 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School, Henry Johnson, Supt. 3.30 p. m., Sermon to Phalanx Social and other clubs of Northwest Balti- more. Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society. Junior vested choir furnishing music. All clubs in Northwest Baltimore invited. 5 p. m., Epworth League. Charles Pulley, Pres. 8 p. m., Closing sermon of Confer ence year. Communion. Children's Church meets every Friday at 4.30 p. m. Boys' Scouts meets every Tuesday at 7.45 p. m. GIVEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LADY BOARD OF MANAGERS, THE STAFF AND THE LADIES' AUXILIARY Indian Wigwam Concert, Monday, April 12th. Admission 10 cents. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. N. M. CARROLL, D. D. Pastor 11 a. n. Closing Sermon for the Conference year by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday school, Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph. Supt. 3.30 p. m., Union Services. Serion by Rev. P. C. Dcal, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church. His choir and congregation invited. The announcement of the program for this occasion will be made in next week's issue 5.00 p. m., Epworth League, 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Monday, 8.30 p. m., Pastoral Reception. 40 Musicians=Washington Concert Orchestra.. At Bethel A. M. E. Church, In High Class Concert THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 22nd, 1915 Under auspices of Y. M. C. A. ASHURY M. E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. C. Curry, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2,30 p. m., Sunday School. Mr. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 5.00 p. m., Epworth League. Mr. Julian Ross, Pres. 8 p. m., Special sermon to the Franklin Drill Commandery. Monday night, the Rev. Willis J. Winston of Wayland Baptist Church will preach to Class No. 1 and its friends. His choir and congregation have been invited. DON'T FAIL TO SEE IT Aladdin Jones in His Great Comedy Act AT THE QUEEN THEATRE, 666 W. Lexington St. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14th, 1915 COLORED MOVING PICTURES by the Greatest Colored Actors on the American stage, never before exhibited Hundreds unable to gain admission at last great attraction at the Queen Theatre The War of the World will be Repeated, April 16th For the benefit of those who could not gain admission last week H. S. Boone and J. R. Jones, Managers Admission 5c. Night Performance at 7 o'clock sharp 1913 Our Motto: Have a Good Time in the Right Way 1915 Phalanx Pleasure Social, (Inc.) At Galilean Fishermen's Hall Classic FRIDAY EVENING. APRIL 16th Sociable ADMISSION 25 CENTS KERR'S ORCHESTRA Souwenirs to first 100 Ladies Don't Miss the 10:30 special This being the last Sabbath of the Conference year every member who has not already done so is urgently requested to turn in their Benevolent Envelope. The public cordially invited to all these services. Rev. S. R. Hughes, A. M., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Thomas H. Lee. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Ida Nelson, her choir and congregation. ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Saratoga St., near Carey Rev. S. A. Virgil, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Conference Sermon. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Attend the Pastor's Bible Class. 3.30 p. m. Special Women's Meeting. Only women and girls allowed.' The pastor will speak. S p. m., the Brotherhood in charge. Men's night. The seats in the center of the church are reserved for men. Women the two side aisles. Dr. I. L. Thomas will preach Rev. P J. J. Jordan, with Allen A. M. E. Church and congregation will come after their meeting. Sermon by the Pastor, Rev. William M. Alexander. Every member is expected to assemble in the Lecture Room at 7 o'clock, with regalia. Prominent officers of the Order from Washington are expected to be present. Let every member be loyal to the call Mrs. Lavinia S. Henry, District Deputy Mrs. Lovey Husketh, Asso. Deputy Mrs. Bessie B. Anderson, State Deputy Let every member and friend come early and get a good seat. The Pastor will welcome you. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street THE HANDEL ORATORIA SOCIETY Mr. W. Llewellyn Wilson, Dir. Miss Asenath V' Lawson, Organist Mr. Howard Brent, Pres, Will render under the auspices of the Allen C. E. League of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church THE DAUGHTER OF JARIUS, a Sacred Cantata E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor. Communion services. Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller. Pres. Ladies Aid Mrs. Elise Hall, Pres. E. L. Miss Ida Williams, Pres. Jr. E. L. 3RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert 8t. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a. m. Preaching service 11.30 a. m. Sunday, April 11th, 7 p. m. Sermon, subject. "The Four Angels Holding the Four Winds." Bring a friend. Everybody welcome. Questions answered JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHUROH Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Rev. Ernest Lyon, Pastor Last services during the Conference year. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, and the reading of his annual report and benevolence report. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Last Sacrament. 8 p. m., Railroad Sermon by Rev. Alf ed Young. Music by King's Hill and John Wesley choirs. C. Y. W. C. A. April 11th, 1915, at 5 P. M. Program in charge of Temperance League Address by Mrs. James R L. Diggs Solo Mrs. P. J. Jordon Solo Mrs. J. S. Fennell Mrs Gilmor Cummings, Chairman Miss Charlotte Davage, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec. Mrs. H. C. Smith, Geh'l Sec¹ TRINITY A. M. E. CHURC8 Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M, Johnson, D. D. Pastor Girls' Day. 6.30 a. m., Early Meeting, Charles Turner, Leader. 11 a m, Sermon by Pastor, subject: "Our Girls." 2 30 p. m., Sabbath School. 3 p. m., Dr. A. L. Gaines, choir and congregation. 5 to 6 p. m., A.C.E. League, Special program. 7. 30 p. m., Platform Meeting. Speakers: Mrs. Ida Raiff, Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines and Mrs. H. A. Johnson. T J. Holliday, Supt. H. Albert Whittington, Pres. A.C.E. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHUROH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor 634 George Street A great morning at St. John's. Rev. Briscoe has a message for the people of Baltimore. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Privilege of Believers Under the Gospel." Hebrew X11-22-23-24. 3 p. m., Sunday School. Monday, April 12th, at 8 p. m., Rev. J. W. Norris will lecture on "The Ethiopian's Place in History and was Adam Red or Black." WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Orleans Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School Session. 5.45 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m., Dollar Money March from Lecture Room to main auditorium. All organizations in line. 11. B. Smith, chief marshal. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Aquilla Brooks. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St. Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., A. C. E. L. 8 p. m., Madam Bruce, the Oklahoma Song Bird, will give one of her famous sacred concerts. Silver offering. PAYNE MEM. A.M.E. CHURCH Laureens and Calhoun Streets Rev. James G. Martin, Pastor Parsonage 1160 Calhoun Street Sunday, April 11th Fourth Quarterly Meeting Day 11 a. m. Sermon by Presiding Elder John W. Norris and Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m., Special Sermon by Rev. Aquilla Brooks, in interest of the Willing Workers. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Topic: "Getting Ready for the Next Life." Col. 3:1:4. 7.20 p. m., Special Sermon by Rev. J. O. Custis to Syracuse Lodge, No. 23, K. of P. James E. Neal. Supt. Nehemiah Haughton, Vice Pres. A. C. E. L' ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m., Special sermon by Pastor, subject: "Where Will You Spend Eternity." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Sermon to the Daughters of Conference. 4.30 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Special program rendered by the students of Morgan College. 8 p. m., Special Sermon to the Mystic Shriners. We welcome strangers from every- where. Wm. Butler, Pres. A. C. E. L. H. D. Brent Supt. S. S. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH, Montgomery St. near Charles Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., Pastor Woman's Day services all day 5 a. m., Union Class Meeting. 10 a. m., Bible Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by great woman Evangelist 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Platform meeting, under auspices of the Federation of Christian Women. 5.45 p. m., Allen Endeavor. 8 n. m., Sermon by Rev. RR., Downs of West Virginia. ST. LUKE UNION A.M. E. CHURCH Spring St., near McElderry Rev. C. Edw. Browne, Pastor. Easter Services 9 a. m., Class. R. L. Carter, leader. 11 a. m., Easter Sermon Rev. J. W. Johnson. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m., Class. Rev. J. W. Johnson. 6 p. m., League. 8 p. m., Special Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Character Versus Circumstances." Moses Johnson, Supt. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Jones and communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Rev. A. Hill. All are invited. GILLIES MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight. Pastor. Stewards' Day 10 a. m. Class. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Thompson. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 8 p. m., Sermon by Dr. R. B. Mohr. All welcome to our new church Robert Johnson, Pres. C. E. T. H. McGowan, Supt. FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURCH H Cor. Orchard and Tessier Sts. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D.D., Pastor Parsonage, 1232 Argyle Ave. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. sub- ject: "The Mind of Christ in You." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Supt. 3 p. m., Sermon by Pastor to the Ellsworth Relief Corps, No. 10 4 p. m. Class meeting. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by Pastor. Everybody is welcome to our ser- vices. Wednesday night class. Joseph Ridout, See'y C. H. Hanley, Tress. ```markdown ``` Dr. McCard Thinks Sentiment Should be Created by Leaders That the leaders among the colored people should wage a fight for a sanitarium where infectious and other diseases may be treated is the opinion of Dr. H. S. McCard. Dr. McCard delivered an address before the recent Health Conference in which he sharply criticised the conditions in the alleys and the lack of provision by the State for the care of its colored sick. His remarks were given substantial publicity and many white physicians have since assured him that they did not know that conditions are as bad as represented. "I think that this is the time to create sentiment for the correction of conditions" Dr. McCard told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger. Most of us who live under favorable conditions do not know what the alley residents have to undergo. The poorest sanitary arrangements, filthy approaches, houses badly in need of repairs, and in many instances not fit for hugs to dwell in, are the nights that greet one. "If Baltimore, unlike Washington and a few other cities, cannot find a way to eliminate alley homes, then in at least do one thing—pass legislation that will make the mercenary owners of these homes put them in somewhat habitable condition. The office of Building Inspector should have power to make owners keep their houses in proper condition. "I also favor the enactment of legislation to establish a sanitarium where tuberculosis and other diseases may be treated. The next Legislature should be appealed to for this. Let us begin the fight now." EXCELLENT WORK OF REV. S. A. VIRGIL AT ST. PAUL St. Paul M. E. Church, W. Saratoga street, of which the Rev. S. A. Virgil is pastor, is now closing one of the most successful years of its history. Since Rev. Virgil was assigned at the last session of the annual conference to the charge the congregation has increased fully fifty per cent. At all services the accessions to the church for the year has been nearly one hundred. The fourth quarterly conference was held recently and the reports of all the societies in the church showed increased activity and progress. The report of the trustee board was very encouraging, showing that the mortgage debt of $900.00 had been reduced exactly one-half, something they have been endeavoring to do for the last six years. The stewards' report indicated that the benevolences will all be raised and the account of the pastor fully paid. The spiritual interest of the church has been carefully looked after as has been before noted. Too much credit cannot be given the pastor, for he has labored earnestly for the promotion of all interests of the church. At the quarterly conference just held there several resolutions presented appealing for his return for another year. They were heartily endorsed by the conference for he has proven himself a great power for good in this Western part of our city where we desire the Great Methodist Church to assist in its improvement and development. DEATH OF S. Q. SANKS PROMINENT POLITICIAN Cambridge, Md., April 8.—The funeral of the late Samuel Q. Sanks, who started this life Monday, March 29 a., at his home in Cambridge was held at Waugh M. E. Church on Wednesday at 2 p. m. Addresses were delivered by Revs. D. W. Henry, B. D., Wm. Allen, M E. Wing and S. S. Jolley, pastor of the church. Pallbearers were Messrs. H. M. St. Clair, James Boggs, Joseph Johnson, James Cephas, Spencer Nash and John Matthews. Handsome floral design was sent by Hon. Henry S. Cummings, Mr. Thomas Smith and George A. Watty of Baltimore. The deceased had for many years been prominent in church and State. As a politician he was prominent in the Republican party. Had also been a member of many conventions he was a friend of the leading men of both races. Many young men have been helped in their education through his interest and assistance. His most notable protagage is Prof. T. H. Kiah, principal of Princess Anna Academy. He leaves a widow Mrs. Mary M. Sanks and a host of relatives and friends. New York, April 7.—Charles W. Anderson has retired from the position of collector of Internal Revenue for the Wall Street District after ten years of efficient service. A white Democrat succeeds him. The New York, World in speaking editorially of him, says: "In the production of 'The Birth of a Nation' in its city a race is libelled. In the office of the Collector of Internal Revenue for the Second District of New York that race may be judged by its fruits. "Charles W. Anderson goes out of office after holding for ten years this responsible post under the Treasury. Many millions of dollars have passed through his hands. His dealings have been practically all with white men of the keenest intellect and of substantial business standing. Capacity and courtesy have been the qualities most remarked in his conduct of an office maintained always in the highest efficiency. In Collector Anderson's time, three complicated and important new revenue measures, the income tax, the corporation tax and the war revenue tax, have made this office the most difficult, as it is the most important, ever held by a colored man under the Government. He has stood the test. "No race is fairly judged by holding up as types for reprobation its most degraded specimens. Every race has the right to be judged by its patient, toiling, useful average, and by its best." STILL POND NOTES Kennedyville, Md., April 8. Mr. Samuel Tillerson, husband of Mrs. Annie Tillerson, died March 29, after a long illness from tuberculosis. He leaves a wife, two daughters and one stepdaughter. He was a member of Fountain Church for about 40 years and a class leader for 20 years. Rev. D. G. Waters officiated. PITTSBURG HAPPENINGS. Pittsburgh, Pa., April 8. Nathan Allen and Nannie Mitchell were quietly married Thursday. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. Only a few friends were present, and they will reside with the bride's brother in Herman street. John Mitchell, Jr., of Richmond, Va., will visit this city April 20 to speak at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jennings Hopewell, of Francis street, who has been quite ill is improving. Mrs. Minna E. Wallace, of Brashear street, East End, who has been quite ill in the Homeopathic Hospital, is now convalescent and wishes to thank the friends who were so kind to her. Mrs. John Gray, entertained in honor of Mrs. Blanche Hawkins, on St. Louis, Mo. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin and J. Wright. Covers were laid for eight. Music and games were features of the entertainment for the guests. Mrs. Mamie B. White, of Mahon avenue, gave a surprise birthday party Friday for her little nephew, Robert Clarence Stewart, aged 3. Miss Alice Nelson and Miss Dorothy Waring, of Washington, D.C., are the guests of Attorney and Mrs. J. W. Holmes, of Schenley Heights, for the Eastertide. Miss Nelson is quite popular in this city and both are cousins of Mrs. Holmes. Walter Scott, of Philadelphia, formerly of this city, who has been quite ill at the home of his aunt. Miss Mamie Damons, in Wylie avenue, is reported improving. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson of Carrington street, North side, are spending some time at Atlantic City. Mr. Johnson has been quite ill for the past month. Mrs. Hubert St. Clair Sharpe and children are spending Easter with her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Robinson, in Huntington, W. Va. J. H. Rainbow, of Wheeling, W. Va., was the guest of Reuben Frazier and friends in this city last Sunday. Mrs. Rachael Jones of Wandless street, has been quite ill for the past week, but is improving. Mrs. Chares W. Tollliver, of Byle street, Northside, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Phoebe Goodlow, at Harrisonburg, W. Va. A fine program was rendered Easter Sunday at Metropolitan Baptist Church. Special sermon at 11 a. m., by Rev. Dr. W. R. Brown, pastor. Miss Alma Francis and Miss Mary Groomes who spent their Easter holiday at York, Pa., as guests of Miss Georgine Brown and Mr. Bernard Francis have returned home. FRATERNAL DELEGATES The Baltimore Preachers Meeting of the Washington Annual Conference sent the following ministers as fraternal messengers to the Delaware Conference in session at Atlantic City, N. J.: Dis. M. J. Naylor, S. A. Virgil, D. W. Hays, A. J. Mitchell. L. SMOTHERS 1 BAKER STRE Phone: Madison 1236 M Corry I could not call to see you in p pavement, cellar or yard, but view Division Street in 1400 and 1600 block you. Inspectors' laws are enforced quantee you a first-class job. ing you in advance for your future I am sorry I could not ca your cement pavement, cellarments on Division Street in 1 they please you. Inspectors' fore I guarantee you a first-c Thanking you in advanc I am sorry I could not call to see you in person about your cement pavement, cellar or yard, but view the pavements on Division Street in 1400 and 1600 block and see if they please you. Inspectors' laws are enforced, so therefore I guarantee you a first-class job. Thanking you in advance for your future work. Get my estimates and save money. When you Are YOU CAN Doctors' Bills, Nurse and Dollars Provident In you Are Sick YOU CAN SAVE Bills, Nurse Bills, Medicine and Dollars--By Going vident Hosp 413-15 W. BIDDLE ST. Bed, food, medicine, ed nurses, and doctors for $5.00 per week. Apply to Dr. D Grant At the Hospital Our staff consists of some of the among whom are the following: E. J. Wheatley, Wm. T. Carr, E. V. F. C. H. 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Hands medals awarded to the first 13 finishing after THE RACE will have the official sanction Athletic Union of America, thereby barring runners and giving national recognition to a WILL START Park Heights and Belvedere along Park Heights avenue and enteri at the High Surface Reservoir, thru the parallel to Park Heights avenue, to Fulton t., to McCulloh to Lafayette, to Druid H street to Eutaw crossing the line in fro American Building. ABLE CUPS will be awarded to the win overaging the most points. Handsomely awarded to the first 13 finishing after first. ACE will have the official sanction of the Union of America, thereby barring all pr giving national recognition to any reco RACE WILL START Park Heights and Belvedere avenue running along Park Heights avenue and entering Druid Hill Park at the High Surface Reservoir, thru the Park by the path parallel to Park Heights avenue, to Fulton avenue to Laurens st., to McCulloh to Lafayette, to Druid Hill avenue to Biddle street to Eutaw crossing the line in front of the Afro American Building. VALUABLE CUPS will be awarded to the winner and to the club averaging the most points. Handsomely engraved medals awarded to the first 13 finishing after first. THE RACE will have the official sanction of the Amateur Athletic Union of America, thereby barring all professional runners and giving national recognition to any records made. ALL CONTESTANTS must be 16 years old or over. Our-of-town runners are invited to compete. Fill out blank below and send to the SPORTING EDITOR AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 628 N. 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THE STAR HAIR GROWER A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSING AND GROWER REPORTS Twenty-seventh Year of Negro Teachers' Association and School Improvement League of Virginia Marked by Emerson Work Throughout the States During the Year. By N. MORSELL GRIFFIN. Richmond, Va. - The recent twenty-seventh annual meeting of the Negro Teachers' and School Improvement League of Virginia, held for two days at the Ebenezer Baptist church in this city, emphasized the rapid progress which the race is making in literary and moral education. Among those who delivered addresses of welcome to the delegates and visitors were: Mayor George W. Ainsley, J. A. C. Chandler, superintendent of schools; Miss E. A. Coles, on behalf of the city teachers; Rev. B. D. Lewis, for the ministry; Dr. R. C. Brown, for the school leagues; Mrs. M. L. Walker, for the women of Richmond; Dr. W. H. Hughes, for the [Name] professional men, and Editor John Mitchell, Jr., for the business men. The response to these addresses was made by Professor I. C. Norcum, representing the State Teachers' association. Reports were made by delegates representing the various county and local leagues, each of which presented a concise statement of work accomplished, present needs as to better schoolhouses, longer school terms and plans for future work. The first paper read was presented by Mrs. Rosa D. Bowser on "Biography; How Best Taught Effectively." What the teacher can do to inspire children to go to high school and college was ably outlined by Professor J. W. Barco. "Ethical Training In Public Schools" was the subject of an address by Dr. George Riee Hovey, president of the Virginia Union university. The discussion was opened by Professor Nelson Williams, Jr. The Hon. R. C. Stearnes, superintendent of public instruction, made the closing speech of the first day's session. Program of the Second Day's Session. After county and local league delegates concluded their reports the second day the first subject to receive attention was that of Miss Sarah J. Walker on "How to Make Reading Count For More In the Work of the School." There was an address by Mrs. M. B. Munfort, president of the Cooperative Educational association, which was followed by a symposium, "Improving the Country School," which consisted of building a schoolhouse, extending the term and making improvements on the grounds and buildings. The discussion was led by Miss Virginia Rudolph. Work of the home canning clubs was discussed by Miss Lizzie Jenkins and Mr. Jackson Davis, "The City and Rural Teacher in Contrust" was the subject of an address by Professor W. T. B. Williams. Reports from the various committees were given, and the closing address was delivered by Professor Garnet C. Wilkinson, principal of the Armstrong Manual Training school at Washington. Eventful Career of President Long. Professor Edgar A. Long, principal of the Christiansburg Industrial institute and president of the Negro Teachers' association, has been prominent in educational affairs in Virginia since 1897. He came to the state from Alabama, where he was associated with the late Dr. Pettiford, founder of the Alabama Penny Savings bank. He was for a time one of the bookkeepers in that institution and is still a stockholder. He was born at Tuskegee, Ala., in 1871 and was educated at the Tuskegee institute, graduating from that school in 1895. He has done considerable study in correspondence schools since finishing the course at Tuskegee, giving special attention to science, pedagogy and economics. He has been principal of the Chris bansburg (Va.) Industrial institu- sion since 1900. Under his administration the institution has grown both in the number of students and in equipment The value of the plant. including t farm of 155 acres. 10 buildings. 40 hea of livestock, with a general equipment, is given as 65,750. The school at the present thus has an enrollment of 250 students and 15 teachers. Achievement of the Association. For four years he has been president of the Negro Teachers' Association of Virginia. Under his direction this organization has become a vital force in the other racial members of the state among educated people. Through the associations activities and its affiliated organization of the colored people have been inspired to put over 500,000 into their public schools since 1921, when President Long was elected head of the association. In speaking about this good showing a prominent educator has the following to say of President Long: "A moving force in this good showing for improvement in Virginia is the association's president, Professor E. A. Long, principal of the Chickasaw Industrial Institute, Cincinnati, Va. Professor Long took the leadership of the association at a time when it needed a strong hand to publicize and within the past four years he has accomplished it into a vital, active force for carrying for ward the work of educational efficiency and social uplift throughout the state. President Long's Annual Address... In his annual address President Long said in part: It is significant that just fifty years ago another army captured Richmond. Mid the diu of battle and the clash of arms they came into your city. With streaming banner and shielding life they paraded your streets, and the drum's beat, which to some was the note of victory, was to us the tumoral march of slavery, which died here, was buried at Appoison, to us it rallied no more. The death of slavery made half of the shaves. Today, after the lapse of half a century, a new army which has been fighting that men might have life and have it more abundantly comes up to Richmond. Those who fought and died and died for the country's honor and, thus fighting, freed the body of this people deserve our gratitude and will have their names carved in marble and bronze which must crumble with the laps of years, but those who fight in the army for the emancipation of men's souls, my friends, will be remembered in the theater of a grateful people as well as in the hall of fame in the city with foundations whose builder and maker is God." The state association has no claim to directing the work of the teachers in their efforts to create better school conditions. It furnishes, however, a means for an exchange of experiences, which always proves helpful. There is encumbered a friendly rivalry between teachers which helps mightily in the spread of professional zeal. We do collect what has been done by the teachers under their various agencies and thus keep some what of a record of the progress made from year to year. The first year, 1921, of which we have any authentic record, the sum of $15.33 was raised through the various school beginners, in 1923 $12.52 was raised, and in 1934 $22.71 was raised. This year, when the records are all in, we believe it will be over $0.00$ and year he has been to the public schools by the Negro people of Virginia. These figures do not include work of which no records were made to this organization. These splendid results have been made possible largely by the supervising teachers under the direction of our own Mr Jackson Davis, who represents the most progressive spirit of the new south. It is well to be proud of what has been accomplished, but it is better to remember what is yet to be done. According to the last figures for 1973, there were 24,414 children out of school. The summarized reports of the division superintendents show that the capacity of the Negro schoolhouses is 13,473. The records show, however, that there were 15,977 children enrolled in the schools. This means that there were 15,977 more children enrolled than could be seated in the schools. Let us not forget that there were 24,414 children who were not enrolled. It means that just one-fourth of the Negro children in the Virginia schools cannot be accommodated in her schoolhouses at the present time. Here is a situation, my fellow teachers, that calls for your thoughtful consideration. If we cannot induce the school authorities to build schoolhouses for our children let us go down into our pockets and build them ourselves. Some of the buildings in which Negro children go to school are not fit for cow stables. We are able to build magnificent church edifices in which to parade our hypocrisy and show off our true clothes and send our children to a junk house to imbibe character. They get it, too, of the kind that fits the Richmond penitentiary with youthful offenders. Effect of Environment on Character. When we learn to properly appreciate the effect which environment has upon the formation of character we are going to take some of the money used in these churches and put it into the building of better schools. How about that, Brother Preacher? Perhaps you don't like this kind of talk, but I want to say here that the time has come when you ministers of the Gospel have got to preach less about mansions in the skies and more about better schoolhouses in Virginia. If you don't some of those same mansions are going to have the children of all mannages. Next in importance to getting a place for the children to go to school is the question of keeping the schools open long enough to make them really effective. It means this, that if you will raise money to extend the school one month the state will put up enough to extend it one month; if you will extend it a half month the state will extend it another half. With this opportunity before us every Negro school in the state ought to be brought up to an average of at least seven months. And it can be if you teachers will take hold of the matter in earnest. Conference with some of the officers of the department of public instruction has convinced me that they are anxious to have our schools get their proportion of this fund. Surely we cannot be so negligent as to allow it to go by default because we do not want to our opportunities, as was the case with the grade I school. I am told that a portion of this fund which was set aside for Negro schools was never used because no demand was made for it. It is time, my fellow teachers, that we were waking up and claiming our own. We have stood back to long, seared to present our needs because of being afraid of losing our jobs if we ask for what is due us. Let us stand up and plead our cause, not in anger, not in bitterness, neither by cringing or nawning, but respectfully and firmly as men who ask men's rights. Nine Local Business Leagues Formed. Local Negro business leagues have been organized recently in Camden, N. J.; Clebure, Tex.; Springfield, Mo.; Anderson, S. C.; Brinson, Ga.; Ramer, Ala.; Staunton, Va.; Gainesville, Tex., and Mason, Tenn. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER POLITICAL TALK AT OHIO CAPITAL The Question of Leadership Among Our People Seems to Center In Fleming of Cleveland—Next National Campaign Will Show Strength of 50,000 Ohio Colored Men. Columbus, O.-The fact that Ohio has been given the title of "Mother of Presidents" and that there are at this early date no fewer than four native sons prominently mentioned as the probable coterie from which the next chief executive of the nation will be chosen, a few expressions concerning what's going on among the Afro-American voters, 50,000 strong in Ohio, may not be amiss. There are a few clear cut facts concerning the colored citizens of Ohio to wit, they are the balance of power; they are for the most part men of intelligence; they have never given a true American square deal, and, last, but not least, they now have a keen realization of their position in the body politic. They are now on the job. It would be felly to say that the colored voters of Ohio since the advent of the Republican party have never been given proper consideration. They have certainly. So has flood prevention, but there has been more talk than action. So with the voter of darker hue. We often hear of the "good old days" referred to and how "in ancient times a little hand of Spartans" did this and that and the other. And recently a well known newspaper writer and former federal officeholder contributed an article to an eastern newspaper in which he shed copious tears because under the "new regime," as he facetiously calls it, things are not as they use to be, particularly in Cleveland, the nation's sixth city and the Ohio metropolis. If there is a new regime, and lets admit there is, it is not because the old guard pasted their powers and honors over with gracious and impressive ceremony. Nay, nay, Pauline. That would have been the "Peace on earth, good will way," but it is not the way the new regime got on board. They simply had to fight, like Hannibal, inch by inch and step by step, until they crossed the Alps of success. And the stories of these battles royal would read like fiction. The first, second and third battles of Cleveland; the first and second battles of Columbus; the battle of Dayton, the battle of Chicago and others, make up the scenes. And today General Thomas W. Fleming of Cleveland, ex-counselman, lawyer, genial fellow and race loving, stands at the head of the Ohio Afro-American Political brigade. Up to this writing Fleming's only official passport is reduced to the only race representative on the state Republican executive committee. The author of the new regime article said Fleming would be more successful if he had a big bank roll behind him. It is true that Fleming is not a rich man, and it is to his credit that instead of being selfish under the influence he has wielded, and thinking only about a little "spare change" for himself, he has always worked faithfully for the advancement of his fellow man. It is seldom that public men of the race go forward for the "good of the cause" as Fleming does. Let him be convinced that the race deserves a certain political place, and he finds a man whom he feels worthy and capable of filling the place, he will fight the cause of that man, day or night, until he is definitely appointed or until he is absolutely turned down. One of the strong points in favor of Fleming's success is his ability to gather about him men who believe in him and who will "work their heads off" in causes that interest him. He has a large following throughout the state, as well as in his home city, Cleveland. Fleming is never too busy to give the humblest pedestrian the glad hand or receive said humble pedestrian in his office and, giving him a helping hand and sunny smile, wish him good luck. The new regime has an organization. They are in touch with every city and town in the state of Ohio where there are colored voters. There is no disposition to "lord" the game. It is an "each for all and all for each" proposition. There is no ring or clique within which only the chosen few may move and have their being. The new regime pursues the open door polley, and any who can honestly say "brother" may enter and be one of the philanx. With Republican leadership again in the fore, the new regime of Ohio has come unto its own. The gates of success stand ajar, and the door of opportunity is open. Men, high minded men, are at the steering wheel, and they will accord to our division of mankind, our loyal citizenship, proper recognition. And those recognized will not rest their oars and dream of peace and piety, but will continue the sight in the interest of better citizenship, fairly dealt with by all. The new regime in Ohio will set an example for the nation in unselfish devotion to duty. Cementer, Plasteres, Whitewasher and ..Brick Work.. 721 BAKER STREET Drop Postal Law Estimates JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embalmer 1107 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 854 V. E. 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Madison 1029. House Painting Glazing, Graining Enameling Floors Stained-Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. SHOMBURG WINS IN DEBATE. Judges Decide That Negro Is Proper Name For Our Race. In a joint debate in the Harlem Congregational church, New York, in March between the Rev. Dr. W. S. Holder, pastor of the church, and Mr. Arthur Alfonso Schomburg, secretary of the Negro Society For Historical Research, Yonkers, N. Y., and a corresponding number of the Negro academy of Washington, on the question, "Which Is Better as a Race Name-Colored or Negro?" the decision was given in favor of the latter team. Mr. Schomburg adby defended the use of the term Negro, adding many historical and scientific facts in its favor. The judges, all mutuatoes, were Miss Minnie Brown of Young's Bank exchange, Mr. G. A. Fleming of the Continental Insurance company and Mr. Brown, a member of Dr. Holder's church. The judges deliberated for almost an hour before returning their verdict, which was received with applause by the audience. Mr. Schomburg was immediately challenged by the editor of a New York weekly paper to a joint discussion on the same subject, which is to be arranged and will take place at an early date. CHURCH FEEDS THE HUNGRY. Ebenezer Baptist Congregation In Chicago_ Shows No Race Prejudice. White men and colored men alike are being fed daily at the dimmers which the Ebenezer Baptist church in Chicago, one of the largest churches with a congregation of colored people in the city, is providing for those whom winter and war depression in business have thrown out of work. In fact, the whites outnumber the blacks by four to one at the hour of the free meals served five days a week by the women of the church, according to those in charge. The dimmers, which are substantial and well cooked, cost the church about $20 a day to feed about 250 men. This is a service which the church tries to give for one month out of every year, says the pastor, the Rev. John F. Thomas. Last year 3,752 white men and 1,002 colored men, in all, were fed. One of the white churches of the city which carries on a similar work bars colored men from its charis, but the Rev. Mr. Thomas' committee of women welcome any one who is penniless and hungry, regardless of color, creed or race. Success of Mississippi Women's Clubs. After twelve years' persistent work the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs of Missouri has secured a state legislature recommendation of nearly $75,000 for the completion and maintenance of a state industrial home for wayward colored girls. Mrs. Ida A. Walker is president of the state federation. --- ":: BY DISEASE MINN IS HEUR TO" Is the expression so often heard and used in describing the troubles and complaints afflicting humanity. 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Phone Wolfe 4550 M To the Members of the Lincoln Republican League and Voters of the 14th Ward: You are requested to meet in conference at the headquarters, 1404 Pennsylvania avenue, on Monday afternoon, April 12th, at 4 p. m. Business of importance. E. Lyon, President W. Edw. Williams, Sec'y A. L. Gaines, Treas. Junius Gray, Vice Chair Thanksgiving Services OF MONUMENTAL LODGE, No. 3 Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World Sunday, April 11th. 2.30 p.m. Sermon by Rev. G' L. White, D. D. The Public is cordially invited to worship with us Joseph Matthews, Exalted Ruler Nelson Price, Secretary Theopolis Dorsey, Asst. Sec'y COMMITTEE Gen. Lewis E. Williams, Chairman Samuel T. Hemsley, Herman Douglas Charles Wesley. A Grand Recital by Mendelssohn Oratoria Society of Md. Thursday Evening, APRIL 29, 1915 AT SHARP STREET MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH A rare musical treat by some of Washington's best talent. Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, Pres. Day Nursery Dr. W. T. Carr, Chair, Advisory Board T. Henry Waters; Chair Management Committee Admission 25 Cents 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 ```markdown ``` PATAPSCO STARLIGHT Young's Hair Food Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convin. Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMAC. In the following blocks on Easy Terms A Postal will bring Full Particulars 2 three-story houses in the 1100 block North Carey street 1 three-story house in the 700 block West Lanvale street 1 three-story house in the 1300 block North Calhoun street 1 three-story house in the 2000 block Division street 1 three-story house and stable in the 1300 block N. Fremont street Several two-story houses in the 1100 block N. Carrollton avenue Several bargains, 3 stories, W Saratoga street, AND MANY OTHERS Telephone Madison 4850 Y only Installation of Steam and Hot Water Heating No Job Too Large. Terms Arranged JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black clot steel gray or white plush highly polished jak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired bearer either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated ear riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grant advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, a gifix when desired, rugs, chains etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere.....$100.00 My price$73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete. 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone. Mad. 4067 Madison 4921—M GET 1 T AT.... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS Choral Symphony Oratoria Society. Fresh Air and Empty Stocking. Merchants Club Waiter's Association. Fountain's Baptist Church and S. S. Uniform Dept. K. of P. of Md., to Cambridge. Cambridge Allen A. M. E. Sunday School. Provident Beneficial Society St. Paul M. E. Sunday School. Willing Workers of Ames Federal Association Caryou Southern Star House No. 16 Carey Southern Star House No. 16. G. N. O. of B. S. S. & D. of Jobs. Mt. Olive Baptist S. S; St. Jane A U M T S S; Mt. Calvery A M E S S St. Mary's Church JULY Blooming Rose Society Conference S. S. Convention A. M. E. Church Imperial Association. Furniture Men's Association. Perkins Sq. Bapt. Church and S.'S. St. Paul M. E. Church Union Baptist Sunday School. Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club. Phalanx Social Silver Spring Social. Patriarchie Drill. No. 9, G. U. D. of O. F. to Cambridge. Sharp Street M. E. Sunday School. ```markdown ``` 15. Macedonia Baptist Sunday School. 16. Epworth League and S S of Metropolitan 18. Star House No. 9, G. U. O. B. S of Jobs. 19. First Independeni A. M. E. Church. 20. John Wesley M E S S 21. Helping Hand Social of St. Johns M. E. S. S. 22. Sharon Baptist Sunday School. 23. True Reformers 24. First Baptist S. S. 25. Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School. 26. Ebenezer Baptist Sunday School. MOONLIGHTS. JUNE 1. Original Tea Rose 3. Silver Spring Social 9. Parsonage Aid of Centennial M. E. Church 10. Colnmbus Circle, No. 1 11. Few but Faithful Circle 14. Excelsior Lodge No. 6, K. of P. 17. Bethel Drill Corps No. 5, Calantha K. of P. Perseverance Lodge No. 13, K. of P. 21. Doctors and Coachmen Jr. 23. Uniform Dept. K of P of Md. 25. Shriners 28. Minuet Pleasure Social JULY 1. Brown Circle, No. 1, of E. Baltimore 8. St. John's Court Heroes of Jersey 9. Uniform Dept. K of P of Md. 13. Dorcus Court No. 11, Nazarites 23. Parsonage Society of Perkins St. Bapt Church Eastern M. E. Church Auxiliary of Doctors and Coachman Jr.