The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXIII. NO. 36 PROF. BRUCE IMPROVING Ladies Who Were With Him In Automobile Accident Are Also Recovering From Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce, who was badly injured in an automobile accident near Relay on Wednesday of last week, was able to leave the Mercy Hospital for his home in Washington Wednesday. He was accompanied by Mrs. Bruce and several friends. Three ladies, who were in the automobile with him, were also badly injured. They were at once taken back to Washington. They are sisters. One, Miss Jessie A. Wormley, a teacher in the Washington public schools, is said to have suffered fractures of limb and arm. Another, Mrs. Anderson, of Wilmington, Del., was badly bruised, while the remaining sister, Mrs. Miraim Lewis, was injured about the body. Fred Morton, secretary to Mr. Bruce practically escaped injury. At first it was thought that Mr. Bruce was seriously injured, but it was found later that he had only received severe contusions about his head and face. The accident created a furore in Washington, where Mr. Bruce holds the position of assistant superintendent of schools. Among the rumors in circulation was that the party had been to Annapolis, and was proceeding to Baltimore for supper before spinning back to Washington. A large number of Washingtonians came over to Baltimore to inquire how the assistant superintendent was getting along, and the news that he was not fatally hurt greatly relieved their anxiety. Y. M. C. A. GELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY The 22nd Anniversary of the Y. M. C. A was celebrated last Sunday afternoon at Sharp St. M. E. Church. The meeting was a success and much interest was manifest. A novel feature was the presence of the "Boy Scouts" from Macedonia Baptist Church. The boys were well drilled and clad in new uniform. St. Andrews and St. Mary's Beneficial Societies turned out in a body. Music was furnished by the Church Choir under the direction of Mrs. Lee. The principle addresses were delivered by J. Arthur Turner and Dr. J. K. L. Diggs. Mr. Turner was at his best and Dr. Diggs thrilled the audience with his burning appeal for racial development. Dr. D. G. Mack took the offering and urged a forward movement in the organization of our youth. Secretary Booker at the close of the meeting declared the effort worth while and that the books show that the subscribers to the New Y. M. C. A. Building had paid in more than five hundred dollars during the last fifteen days. TABLET UNVEILED AT S. MARY'S A tablet, in honor of the services of the late Rev. Father Perry, was unveiled at St. Mary's Chapel on Sunday morning. The dedication sermon was preached by the Rev. Hutchins Bishop, rector of St. Philip's Church, New York. During the course of the sermon, Rev. Bishop spoke in glowing terms, of the unselfish labors of Rev. Perry and said that as long as St. Mary's stood, his memory should be kept green. The tablet, which is of marble, cost nearly $200, which was raised by the members of the REV. HOLMES GETS PASTORATE Members of Metropolitan Church Give Their Old Pastor Rousing Welcome As He Enters Pulpit As was foreshadowed in the postscript edition of the Afro-American Ledger last Saturday, Rev. John A. Holmes has been returned as pastor of Metropolitan Church. The leading members had refused to accept Rev. C. G. Cummings as their pastor, and a big meeting to secure the return of Rev. Holmes was held at the church last Friday night. As a consequence, Dr. Holmes was told by District Superintendent D. W. Hayes to again assume the pastorate and on Monday he received a letter from Bishop Eaul Cranston telling him to serve as pastor. Dr. Holmes preached to an overflowing congregation Sunday morning, his subject being "Dry Bones in the Valley." The sermon Sunday morning was a remarkably effective one, and created much religious fervor. During the course of his sermon, Dr. Holmes served notice on the liquor interests that he was still their unrelenting foe. When the news was spread around that Dr. Holmes had been made superintendent of the Annapolis district, it is said, the liquor and kindred interests in and around the ward were jubilant as they thought that their invetarate foe had gone. In an interview with a representative of the Afro-American Ledger Dr. Holmes said: "I am very sorry that the present situation obtains. I have not done one thing to secure my retention at Metropolitan Church, and feel sorry for Mr. Cummings. I was content to assume the duties of superintendent of the Annapolis district, and as far as finances go it is a better position." The absolute refusal of the leading members of Metropolitan Church to accept Rev. Mr. Cummings as their pastor brought out the fact that the membership there did not want any other than their present pastor. Rev. Mr. Cummings attended the church as a boy and members of his family are active workers there. He is considered to be a good and valuable minister. The official board of Metropolitan Church signed a paper, it is said, that if Dr. Holmes was sent back this time, would not oppose any selection made for the church next year. Trouble in other pastorates of the Washington Conference is said to have been occasioned by the removal of favorite ministers. The people at Ellicott City are said to be up in arms because Rev. J. H. Goodrich was transferred to Broad Neck and Rev. Joseph Wheeler sent there and at Huntingtown, W. Va.; the people are demanding that Rev. Collins be returned there. Rev. Mr. Cummings, who will continue as superintendent of the Annapolis district, was sent for to come to Huntingtown in order that the situation may be straightened out. LFSLIE POLLARD BURIED New York, April 29.—The funeral of Mr. Leslie Pollard, who was accidentally killed by illuminating gas last week, was held in the chapel of Perry's undertaking establishment last Saturday. The body was taken to Chicago for interment. Pollard was a graduate of Dartmouth College, and was an athlete of ability until recently he was sporting and dramatic editor of the New York News. EXTENSION BOARD MEETS Report of Rev. B. F. Watson, Secretary Of Board Shows Wonderful Progress dur- ing the Year Washington, D. C., April 28.— The Board of Church Extension of the African Methodist Episcopal Church held its annual session in the headquarters, 1535 14th street, N. W., today presided over by Bishop Levi J. Coppin, and the following members were present: B. F. Watson, D. D., corresponding secretary; A. A. Cooper, Brooklyn, N. Y.; R.H. W. Leak, Raleigh, N. C.; J. T. Gibbons, Huntington, W. Va.; H. E. Stewart, Chicago; D. A. Christie, Anderson, S. C.; W. D. Lewis, Jonestown, Miss.; J. F. Griffin, Mobile, Ala.; W. D. Miller, Waco, Texas; E. W. Byrd, Tallahassee, Fla.; James Jones, Pine Bluff, Ark.; A. W. Hackley, Canada Among the visitors introduced to the Board were Prof. J. R. Hawkins, financial secretary, Dr. J. T. Jeifer, Chicago, historian; J. O. Custus, Baltimore G. W. Nicholas, dean theological department, Kittrell, N. C.; Charles Wesley, Howard University; E. H. Hunter, D. D., Norfolk, Va.; J. Findlay Wilson, editor Washington Eagle; Mrs. Coleman, editor of Washington Sun; J. E. Lee, and John H. Murphy, editor of the Afro-American Ledger. The feature of the session was the report of Secretary Dr. B. F. Watson which took up every phase of the work of extending the church. Dr. Watson has made the work a careful study, and is now prepared to render great service. The receipts during the fiscal year ending March 31, 1915, were from dollar money, $15,994.86; from loans, $649.41; from interest on loans, $1,735.92; from Children's Day, $5,180.48; balance brought forward, from 1914, $21,752.88. Then followed a summary of loans and donations, by districts amounting to $19,991.91, that coupled with the expenses of the department brought the expenditures up to $25,847.42. The liabilities and assets of the department showed that the assets exceeded the liabilities $488,951.65. The property value of the Board, $156,800. Mrs. L. J. Coppin was presented to the Board, and made a short address in which she said that she was interested in the work of the African Methodist Church, and she was glad to enter the work. The afternoon session was spent in hearing reports of committees. The auditing committee was loud in its praise of the work done by Dr. Watson, and expressed a hope to have him continued by the general conference. WILL BANQUET CHARLES ANDERSON New York, April 29.—A big banquet in honor of Charles W. Anderson, former collector of interneal revenue for the Wall Street district, will be given at Manhattan Casino on the evening of May 11. Governor Whitman and Mayor John Purray Mitchell are among those expected to attend. OLDEST LAWYER DEAD Amherstburg, Ont., April 28.—Delos R. Davis, the first colored lawyer admitted to practice in Ontario, died here following a year's illness. He was born in Virginia 69 years ago, but had lived in Canada for 65 years. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and was subsequently made King's Counsel. CAPT. BROWN OFFERS CUP Energetic Steamboat Captain will Offer Trophy Similar to One Offered by Mayor Preston In "Spelling Bee" Following a visit from a delegation to the School Board Wednesday to find out the reason pupils in the seventh and eighth grades of the colored schools were slated to be barred from the spelling bee, came the decision of the School Board to conduct spelling bee for colored pupils and the announcement made by the Baltimore News that it would give medals to the colored winners, as it contemplates doing for the whites. The apparent exclusion of colored pupils, it may be said in fairness to all concerned, was not intended by the News, and its an- CAPT. GEORGE W, BROWN nouncement that the colored pupils will receive similar treatment was pleasing to many. The contests will be held simultaneously, but in different places. With this unusual commendable spirit, Captain George W. Brown, proprietor of Brown's Grove, announced that he would give a handsome silver cup to the school where the prize speller attends. This cup will be in every way as valuable as the one that Mayor Preston has offered the whites. "I am only too glad to help in stimulating interest in the spelling match" says Captain Brown. "We cannot encourage our children too much along the paths of education, as they will shortly be out in the world to compete in a civilization which is demanding better equipped men and women than formerly. I hope that the cup will inspire all to do the best that is in them." STILL FIGHTING OBNOXIOUS MOVIES Boston, Mass., April 30.—With practically all of the white and colored ministers of this vicinity voicing protests against its continued production, the fight against "The Birth of a Nation" continues unabated. Dr. Charles W. Elior, president Emeritus of Harvard University, is among those who have entered protests. Mass meetings have also voiced opposition. The trials of a number of those arrested during the alleged trouble at the Tremont Theater, where the play is being shown, took place Wednesday. One man, John Hines, was dismissed. Several others were fined and paroled. THREW RIPE EGGS AT PICTURE FILM New York, April 29.—Boward Schaefle, the young white man of Maryland charged with throwing rotten eggs at the film, "The Birth of a Nation." was discharged in Jefferson Market Court Wednesday. James C. Thomas, Jr., was his attorney. PRICE THREE CENTS A.M.E. MINISTERS IN CONFERENCE Spirited Rivalry Develops in the Election of Delegates to the Next General Conference. Interest was at fever heat Friday morning when the election of delegates to the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church was taken up at Waters A. M. E. Church, where the ninety-eighth annual session of the Baltimore Conference is in session. There were a number of candidates in the field and the rivalry was similar to that at Ebenezer Church, when delegates were chosen four years ago. The following ministers were chosen delegates in the order named: Rev. A. L. Gaines, Rev. C. H. Murray, Rev. I. N. Ross, Rev. D. S. Hill, Rev. J. W. Norris and Rev. R. E. Ford. The opening session of the Conference was held Thursday morning. Bishop L. J. Coppin, who is presiding, made an address, in which he scored ministers who talked disparagingly of the financial status of the Conference. Following his remarks, Emory Cole, Howard Young, Edward Patton, Revs. S. M. Johnson, C. H. Stepteau, David Johnson and J. S. Collins were appointed a committee to draft a suitable plan for caring for the financial needs of the conference. Rev. A. A. Murray preached the opening sermon. The four presiding elders, Revs. R. E. Ford, D.G. Hill, J. W. Norris and C. H. Norris, made their annual reports Metropolitan Church, Washington, led in the collection of "dollar money" and in Easter Day collections. Ebenezer Church, Hagerstown, made flattering reports. City Councilman Hairy S. Cummings, Dr. Ernest Lyon, Mr. John W. Woodhous, and Dr. A. L. Gaines were among the speakers at the formal welcoming services Thursday night. A missionary and educational rally preceded the exercises, Rev. A. D. Holder making the missionary report. A reception to the ministers and their wives followed. The receiving of reports was resumed Friday morning, giving away at 11 o'clock to the election of General Conference delegates. MANY VISITING SPEAKERS Among those who have delivered addresses during the session are: J. N. Calloway, Mrs. K. Bertha Hurst, Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mr. Coppin, Revs. George F. Woodson, dean of Payne Theological Seminary; R. C. Ransom, editor of the A.M.E. Church Review; J.I. Lowe, manager of the Publishing House of the denomination; R. R. Wright, editor of the Christian Recorder; F. J. McDonald, editor of the Western Christian Recorder: T. J. Gibbons, George C. Taylor, E. H. Hunter, George W. Porter, A. W. Hackley, A. R. Cooper, S. S. Morria, L. I. Wilderman, Sterling N. Brown, Theodore Lawrence; R. I. Leek, J. H. Goodrich, E. S. Williams, W. A. C. Hughes, N. M. Carroll, R. H. W. Leak, and Frederick A. Seaton. Prof John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the denomination, was among the speakers Friday. James H. Fuller, Jeremiah A. Stafford, John W. Martin, Emorv Cole, Frank Blagburn, Edward A. Patton, Howard E. Young and John W. Woodhous are the lay delegates. The Woman's Mite Missionary Society met. Friday afternoon and an educational mass meeting was held at night. The Conference officers include: Rev. James A. Young, chief secretary, Revs. William Chew and John Hammord, statistical secretaries; Revs. J. H. Bunday, J. W. Scott and J. J. Baker, marshals. 8,000 GREET DR. WASHINGTON Both Races Honor Principal of Tuskegee During His Trip Through State of Louisiana Shreveport, La., April 20. Before a crowd of more than 8,000 people, both white and black, Dr. Booker T. Washington, expounding his gospel of industrial efficiency and good will between the races and pleading for greater opportunities for education of the colored people made the closing speech of a remarkable tour through Louisiana, which with a party of more than a score of prominent individuals he has been making during the past week. The Shreveport affair was notable in many ways. Here perhaps he was greeted by the largest single crowd than at any other place, save perhaps, the crowd of nine thousand school children before whom he spoke Tuesday afternoon at Burns Arena, New Orleans. Here Dr. G. C. Chandler, president of the Caddo Parish Board of health gave a strong address on health conditions, and the welcome address by the superintendent of the parish schools and the introductory address by former governor N. C. Blanchard were noteworthy by reason of the frank admissions and the strong tributes to Mr. Washington personally which they contained. Former Governor N.C. Blanchard paid high tribute to Dr. Washington, pointing to the large audience of white and colored people as proof of the esteem in which he is held and of the salient effects of his life and work, and said among other things: "We live in a common country. God has put us here. We have a destiny to work out for that country. Both races can and should work together in harmony, seeking to fulfill that destiny and make it a glorious one. "We want laws that are just and fair to all and the faithful and impartial execution of those laws. We want greater protection for life and property. We want a more general inculcation of the principles of virtue and morality. We want a more widespread diffusion of intelligence and knowledge—common schools and training schools. Our country needs that the people of both races be sober, honest, frugal and thrifty. Booker Washington stands for those things. He advises and counsels along these lines. Hear him and heed his words." The remarkable reception given Dr. Washington in Shreveport was in no respect different from that met him throughout the state so far as the cordiality of the welcome is concerned. The first speech made at Violet, in St. Bernard Parish, eleven miles from New Orleans was typical. The arrangements for this side trip from New Orleans, which was taken early Tuesday morning, after the party reached New Orleans, was made after the other details of the tour had been concluded, and was brought about by an invitation from the Negroes of Violet, backed by the signatures of every official of the Parish, not accepting Congressman Albert Estopinal. Many of these officials were on the hastily erected platform adjoining the community school house. Nine thousand school children with the teachers and as many parents and friends as could crowd into Burns Arena heard Dr. Washington in the afternoon, while a capacity-house, variously estimated at from 2,500 to 2,800 heard his set lecture for the day at the Dau- Continued on Page 4. THE BOY'S COLUMN. With a great deal of pleasure we noticed along with Ames M. E. Church general announcements of the past week that she also mentioned the special night devoted to her boys' meetings. Along this line Ames seems to be a pioneer. We firmly believe that if each church would do likewise the little extra charge for the added two or three lines in the churches week notices would be over and above balanced by a renewed effort and a more lasting interest on the part of the boys. Try it pastors. Let your boys know and make them feel that their work is just as important and worthy of just as much public attention as that of the Sunday School, League, or even the church at large. This renewed effort on the part of the boys cannot but help directly or indirectly to solve that problem in the vicinity of every church—the street corner bunch and the crap shooting gang. Try it pastors and see. FIRST BAPTIST The Boy Scouts of First Baptist Church held a most excellent Boys' Day Sunday last. Their passion preached their annual sermon and most helpful one it was too. The 3.30 p. m. service was followed by a most helpful 7.30 p. m. demonstration. A double choir was used that sung alternately. The choirs were First Baptist Boy Scout choir and Waters Boy Scout choir. The First Baptist orchestra staff was assisted by Master Samuel Giles, violinist from Waters. The boy scouts of Macedonia were present and some very forceful points of great importance were touched upon by their leader. The piano and vocal solos were all well received. The recitations were well recited and showed good preparation. The ushers moved about with experienced gait and rendered extra good service. The captains in charge of the various financial squads were Frank James, Benjamin Grant, Charles Proctor, Clarence Smith, Samuel May, Oliver James and James Brown. The president, Master Charles Proctor deserves credit for the good interest manifested throut the day. MACEDONIA Angry, anxious, disappointed and confused, was the condition of a strange lady who called upon the editor and asked for Clarence Thomas. Matters with her seemed to grow from bad to worse when told that such a boy was unknown to him. A bunch of boys passed her door coming from manual training. She asked if they could cane chairs. One stepped out and said yes. The conversation ended by the boy taking the chair to cane. The lady agreeing to pay what he charged. She had not seen boy nor chair since but she remembered this boy told her he went to a 107 manual training center and that he was a Macedonia Scout. Hence she thought a fine scout he must be to fool the chair from her and not to show up. The chair was the clue—not the name. The editor did remember being told of a chair by Scout Cornelius Thompson of the Macedonia division, and so informed the lady. "Well sir what kind of a boy do you call that?" "Well Madam, I must say I have found him to be a fine boy." She was further informed that because the cane unfortunately gave out and because along with his other duties and so forth he was unable to take an extended trip down town for more cane. Hence the chair was not returned promptly. By and by after the editor having paid many compliments to Scout Thompson's trustworthiness, loyalty, helpfulness, courtesy, kindness, cheerfulness, thriftness and friendship, the angry anxious, disappointed and confused lady went away rejoicing in the fact that she had found a true boy scout and that her chair was safe with him. Boy scouts of Macedonia, go on and on and up. Continue to develop as true scouts and success is then yours. May other scouts have such stirling qualities as those mentioned of Scout Thompson of the Macedonia division that others who notice shall be constrained to follow. We all extend to Scout Thompson hearty congratulations for his sterling qualities of character and likewise congratulate Macedonia for being able to claim as one of her boys such a one as Scout Cornelius Thompson. WATERS BOYS' MEETING A most interesting and well attended meetings of Waters' boys was held at the residence of the director Wednesday last. The officers were on hand early and did much to make the meeting a success. Mr. Raymond Elliott is president. Mr. Joseph Kelso, vice president; Mr. Alphonso Green, secretary and Mr. Wm. Chase, assistant chorister. Among those present were: Raymond Elliott, Joseph Kelso, Wm. Chase, Earl Williams, David Nickens, Milton Butler, Louis Keen, Freddie Keen, Elmer Hilliard, Bernard Spriggs, Eugene Merritt, Wm. Dean, Clarence Hawkins, George Franklin, Ferdinand Addison, Grafton Ellis, Charles Thompson, Morris Curtis, Wm. Curtis, James Jones, Howard Mason, Samuel Robinson. THE GIRL'S COLUMN Oh, wind of the springtime, oh, free wind of May, When blossoms and bird-songs are rife: That gave me the roses of life, of life, That gave me the roses of life. Paul L. Dunbar. The girls of Sharon Baptist Sunday School have organized a club known as "The Rose of Sharon." The girls are showing interest and enthusiasm in their work; and good results are being obtained from them. Miss Martha E. Penn is president, and Mrs. Annie P. Cephas, secretary. The Camp-fire girls of Waters turned out at Bethel last week with their badges and gave a fine program. The girls' club of the Y.W.C.A. seem to be up and doing. Last week they made candy. Remember your campaign pledge girls. Get busy. The Home Circle girls of the Y.W.C.A. have purchased their victrola which they have so long been waiting for. The Sunday School of Baltimore which was organized a few weeks ago by Mrs. G. S. Whyte is quite an interesting club. It is a body of ten girls affiliated with the Baltimore district of the Baltimore Conference. The death of Miss Consuella V. Williams was a great loss to all of us. She has been in active work for ten years in the church and community. She was well thought of by the members of her class and will be missed by all of them. We should all try and do some active work in this life. The girls of Ames have enlisted in large numbers in the Fifty-eight-cent Rally. Club showing the value of recognizing girls in the church. Every Friday between the hours of 4:30 and 5:30 you can find 70-cr 80 at the Children's Church at Ames busy sewing, embroidering, or knitting. And they also have some time to play. WINCHESTER NOTES Winchester, Va., April 29.—Rev. John R. Augustus, of Bird's Nest, Va., has been appointed pastor at Su. Paul A. M. E. Church. Rev. W.W. Roberts was appointed pastor at Farmville, Va. Rev. C. E. Queen is the new pastor at John Mann M. E. Church. He is a graduate of Theological Department of Howard University. Rev. Meredith Armstead was ordained Sunday by Bishop Coppin. Miss Lucy E. Parker made an interesting address before the Women's Mite Missionary Society. Rev. H. C. P. Baker has been to Harrisonburg, Va. Miss Ester Davis has made good progress in music under the direction of Miss Laura Rogers. The Sisters and Brothers of Love and Charity had their annual sermon preached to them Sunday night by Rev. W. P. Fisher, pastor of Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church. The officers are as follows: Mrs Fanny Douglas, W. F. S.; Aaron Harper, W. S.; Wm. L. Good, chapain and deputy; Charles Lampkins, W. T.; Mrs. Mary Ford, W. V.; Mrs. Harriet Lampkins, R. C.; Rev. James W. Stephensons and Rev. J. Luther Martin conducted the services Sunday at St. Paul Church, Rev. Roberts being at Conference. The charity 'Koncert' for the District Nurses' Association. to be given at St. Paul Tuesday, May 4, promises to be a big affair. MISS WHITE A BRIDE Mr. John E. Coates and Miss Helen L. White were married at Ames Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Thursday night, April 29th. Rev. A. J. Mitchell officiated. BISHOP MURRAY TO CONFIRM. Bishop Murray will visit St. James Church, Park Ave. and Preston street, on Wednesday evening, May 5th, and confirm a large class. This will be his second visitation for confirmation this year to this THE AFRO-AMERICAJ LEDGER IN MEMORIAM SCOTT—In loving but sad remembrance of our dear sister, Birdie Scott, age 28 years, who departed this life one year ago today, April 26, 1914. A dear one from our fold has gone The voice we love is still in death Has left a vacant chair that never can be filled But as long as life our heart shall hold thy memory ever dear And over thy grave in lonely grief shall fall the silent tear. By the beautiful gate she stands And waits, a dear one, from pains set free I shall clasp her hand and feel her kiss When the hinges turn for me. By her father, brother, and heartbroken sister, Lavinia Wilson, 904 Pierce street. BAILEY—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear Mattie, who departed this life six years ago today, April 27, 1909. Gone but not forgotten Oh again I hope to meet with thee When the day of life is fled When in heaven with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tears are shed. By her husband, John H. Bailey. In sad but loving remembrance of our only child, Vera Tolson, who departed this life six years ago, April 27. Can we forget? no, In each heart there lies a secret place Where hid from mortal eyes, Dwells strong and true a love that never dies. CUSTIS—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear daughter, Elva M. Custis, who departed this life one year ago, May 1, 1914. Gone but not forgotten Death has robbed us of our daughter Whom we loved and 'cherished dear Since you have gone from us And it seems there is no pleasure In this dreary world for us. By her devoted fathe and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Custiis, 1112 W. Lexington street. Her last words: "Angels watch me while I slumber." JANEY—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Maria Janey, who departed this life two years ago today, April 27, 1913. IF MOTHER WERE ONLY HERE. If mother were only here. There is no ray of sunshine My pathway to cheer, Each hope for me is blooming, but blooms to decay; My dreams full of beauty in gloom disappear. In life I loved,in death I remember. COLBERT—In sad but ever loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Annie E. Colbert, who departed this life four years ago, April 30, 1911. Her suffering ended with the day Yet lived she at its close And breathed the long, long night away In statue like repose. She passed thru glory's morning gate By her mother. Mrs. Victoria A. Butler. Four sad years with all its changes Since death strangely bade us part But dear sister all these changes Cannot take you from our hearts. By her sisters, Nettie and Katherine. MILLS—In sad and loving remembrance of my dear husband, William Mills, who departed this life three years ago, April 23, 1912. On, God what a weight of sorrow Must I the lonely one bear The silent room, the empty bed And the lonely, vacant chair. Tenderly nursed and cared for him Trying in vain to restore his heal h This would have been worth an emperor's throne His life to me was more than wealth I once had a cheerful happy home And a devoted husband who stood by me by me But now since he is dead and gone My home is not what used to be. His loving wife, Mary A. Mills and children, William, Adalaide, Courtney and James Mills. SMITH-On April 22, 1915, Charles A., in his fifteenth year, beloved adopted son of Isabella and Theodore White, and nephew of Charles A. Chase. The funeral was from Bethel Church Sunday 25th. We are heartily thankful to the many friends for their sympathy, kindness and floral designs. We also are thankful to Bethel Church and Sunday School. This was Charlie's first year in the high school and he was devoted to his school and also devoted to his church and he died triumphant in the faith. His last words were "Blessed Jesus." By his adopted parents and uncle, Isabella and Theodore White, Charles A. Chase. DYSON—On April 26, 1915 at 1.30 a. m., Henrietta E., beloved daughter of John C. and Catherine Dyson, departed this life after an illness of three months; aged 10 years and 7 months. Her funeral took place from her late residence, 1317 Winchester street on Wednesday at 2 p. m. Rev. J. A. Holnes and Rev. J. G. Martin officiated. Interment in Laurel Cemetery. her Where no farewell tears are shed. By her parents. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL 10 the General Public. In reply to the president, Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, of 2047 Division street, of the Day Nursery, of her false accusation of Mr. H. Pierson W. Scott, president of the Demi-Tasse Glee Social that Mr. Scott embezzelled the Day Nursery out of $139.00 which was aired in court on last Wednesday, a week ago, and which was partly settled by Mr. Scott's wife and two sisters, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Rice, between Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, Mrs. Bertha Scott, wife of Dr. D. Grant Scott, Lawyer Clarke Smith, Lawyer G. L. Bennington, Lawyer McCard and others. On last Wednesday a week ago after leaving Lawyer McCard's home he went direct to Lawyer Harry B. Wolf's home and apprised him of the Day Nursery's doings, and he accepted the case without a cent charge and again on last Tuesday night Mrs. Ross swore out another warrant for Mr. Scott under false pretence as if he had taken tickets from her and sold them and kept the money. It was proven in court by Mr. Scott's Attorney, Harry B. Wolf, that Mr. Edward W. Deshields, Brooks Parker, Lester Rice, Wm. H. Miller and Mr. H. Pierson W. Scott financed the whole affair without the assistance of the Day Nursery or any other source. And the president, his members and many friends that were present rejoiced over his victory and the way his lawyer handled the case. Mrs. Ross was only asked one question "who gave the affair?" and she urged by her attorney and committee to say that the Demi-Tasse Glee Social gave the affair and her two lawyers were not allowed to speak during the whole trial. And we rejoiced to know that the judge was in Mr. Scott's favor. We also wish to say to the public that Mrs. Jennie H. Ross had 301 tickets and only reported for 100 tickets. What became of the 201 tickets or the $50.25. Should she report first or should our social? It never matters, the case was decided in Mr. Scott's favor and he is not as black as the Day Nursery tried to paint him, and we still have the $12.00 that was returned by Mrs. Ross, to present to any worthy cause on next Monday night, May 3rd, at the first public wedding and Dante-de-Dance at Fishermen's Hall. Admission 25 cents. Two orchestras, Prof. Kerr and Prof. Eubie Blake. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION, June 14th to July 23d, 1915 Over 400 Teachers Present Last Session I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours. FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Funerals from $75.00 'Phone Mt Vernon 2578 C. and P. Phone, Madison 692 GEO. H. HOLLAND Formerly Manager for the late Alexander Hemsley Funeral Director and Embalmer 517 Robert Street Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite, courteous and expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions. Open day and night. ...JOHN H. TO 142 W. HILL ST THE UP-TO-DATE UN Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, W ats., from his own stables at the most rea come to see him, ju JOHN H. TOADVIN 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKEN fresh & funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Part own stables at the most reasonable rates. come to see him, just call nth 396-Y. 142 W. 826 D. FELIX B: PYE, Sr. Mulberry St. Nr. FUNERAL DIRECTOR C. & P. PHONE mes. Not Connected with any wd will be offered for the detection s doing business under the nam Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, ats., from his own stables at the most reasonable le rates. You need not come to see him, just call South 422 or South 396-Y. 142 W. Hill Street Mount Vernon 2438 826 Druid Hill Ave. FELIX B: PY 102 E. Mulberry St. ::::FUNERAL DIRE C. & P. PH No Branches. Not Connected A reward will be offered for the sons doing business un 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 friends and patrons of my father the late S. past patronage and to announce that the bu the name of SAMUEL W. CHAP and that I promise to give all calls my pers ing most polite and courteous services at all suburbs, and most reasonable charges. T your past patronage and asking a continuance Yours respectfully P. MORTON 1400 MOSHB Branch 811 I STREET, SPARROWS POINT Alfre John H. Holland, Agent Phone Sparrows Point 232 R desirous of taking this opportunity of thanking patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE age and to announce that the business will be call- ed to promise to give all calls my personal attention. date and courteous services at all times, whether most reasonable charges. Thanking you un- trourage and asking a continuance of the same, Yours respectfully P. MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone NET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon Genesee . Holland, Agent 433 N. Gilmor Sparrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 336 I am desirous of taking this opportunity of thanking 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 the name of 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 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone Madison 1899 811 I STREET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent John H. Holland, Agent 433 N. Gilmor St. Phone Sparrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 M W. I. CHATMAN Funeral Director and PHOENIX, All orders given strict attention. Fi respect. Polite att C. & P. Phone, Madison 1084 Ral Director and Emb PHOENIX, MD. given strict attention. First-class Servi respect. Polite attendants. Phone:Cock hone, Madison 1084 First.class funerals from $30 Up. Our $75 funerals are the best in the best in the city. Money or no money, see ALE first. Criages for all occasions. Best quality guarant eed THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Maryland's Leading Negro Journal Of Opinion Funerals from $75.00 Up 'Phone Mt Vernon 2578 [Image of a man with a mustache and a bow tie] DADVIN.... STREET, UNDERTAKER up; caskets for $3.00 and up Weddings, Parties, Receptions, seasonal le rates. You need not call WE, Sr. Nr. Calvert RECTOR::: ONE with any other firm the detection of per- under the name of e Sr. 3603 unity of thanking my many AMUEL W. CHASE for their business will be carried on in SEE @ SON personal attention, guarantee- times, whether in city or thanking you all again for once of the same, I remain N CHASE ER STREET Telephone Madison 1999 Bld Nixon General Agent 433 N. Gilmor St. Phone Gilmor 3361 M and Embalmer MD. first-class Service in every pendants. Phone:Cockeysville 384 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ate --- :Happenings Throughout the State of Maryland: CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS [Special to The Afro-American Ledger.] Crisfield, Md., April 29.—Sunday was a great day at Shiloh M. E. Church. Rev. J.T. Wallace preached at 11 o'clock to a large congregation. Rev. C. S. Sprigg and wife left last Saturday for Wilmington, Del., to occupy his new charge. Mr. Wm. W. Whittington has had his house remodeled and painted. Mr. Nola C. Hirn is treating his house to a new coat of paint. Mrs. Ella S. Collins was called to Baltimore last week on account of death of her mother. Rev. John S. Collins passed thru Crisfield Monday enroute to Baltimore to attend the A. M. E. Conference which is now in session. Rev. C. A. Williams, pastor of Saint Paul A. M. E. Church left Tuesday for Baltimore to attend the conference. Mrs. Ella Showell had a mishap last Monday. She fell and sprained her ankle. Those on the sick list are Mr. Charles Showell, Mrs. Sarah Wilson and Mrs. Ethel Brittingham. The Cedar Grove Park will be opened in a few weeks. Watch for the dates. It is on the west side of Maryland avenue. CGNOWINGO ITEMS [Special to The Afro-American Ledger.] Conowingo, Md., April 29.—Services at Mt. Zoar were fairly well attended. Rev. J. D. Banks preached in the morning and Rev. Benjamin Brown of the Baptist Church in Port Deposit in the afternoon. Flagpole raising at Mt. Zoar school Friday April 23. Addresses and patriotic songs, made it an interesting features. The speakers were Rev. J. D. Banks, Miss Slow, Mrs. Matthews and Messrs. O. C. Hall and Jacob Miller. A queen social and pastor's reception will be held Tuesday evening. TRAPPE NOTES [Special to The Afro-American Ledger.] Trappe, Md., April 28.—Miss Margaret Fisher was tendered a birthdav reception by a number of her friends, Tuesday of last week. Among those present were: Misses Margary and Mabel Potrens, Delina Wilson, Marcalena Smith, Ethel Jackson, Irene Quiles, Flossie Fisher and Messrs. George Norwood and John Smith. Mrs. Eliza J. Foster of Camden, N. J., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas Johnson. Rev. C. A. Norwood attended the Preachers' Meeting at Centreville, last Tuesday. Miss Gracie Landmon, was the guest of her brother, Mr. Alexander Sandman. Miss Emma Brown was the guest of Mrs. Mary McDaniel. Mrs. Gertrude Waters was the guest of Mrs. Addie McDaniel. Mrs. M. Hutchens, of Baltimore was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Annie Slaughter. Mrs. A. Stewart, of Cambridge, was visiting friends here. Mrs. Neah Nixon and children were visiting Mrs. Nixon's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Camper. Mrs. Moses Banks is on the sick list. NEWS FROM POCOMOKE [Special to the Afro-American Lodge] Pocomoke City, Md., April 28. The funeral of Mr. Caleb Schoolfield was held at St. James M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Prof. S. H. Long addressed a large congregation at Fruitland, Md., on Thursday evening. Sunday was a great rally day at St. Johns Church. Rev. John P. Long preached a soul stirring sermon in the morning and at the night services, the pastor, Rev. John S. Collins preached his farewell sermon after serving the charge for five years. A large number from Mt. Zion and Macedonia Churches were present and contributed largely in the closing work of the pastor. The following ladies attended Hampton Institute last Friday, Messdames Eliza J. Hearn, Annie Brown, Lizzie Collier, Mary H. Hargis, Amanda Fields. Mr. Thomas Wheatly who has been confined to his home for several days is able to be out again. Revs. J. S. Collins and J. N. Waters left Monday for their homes at Cambridge and Crisfield, respectively. The reception given in honor of Rev. J. S. Collins and the lay delegate, Mr. Noah Gunby on Thursday night, was largely attended. Among the speakers were Rev. J. W. Bond, who made the opening address; Prof. Oliver H. Bond, Mr. Silas Sturgis, Rev. J. N. Waters, Rev. George W. Marshal. They were then ushered in the hall where ice cream and cake was served. Mr. Anthony Archer of Philadelphia, is here on a visit to his father and other friends. Mr. James Dashields of Salisbury spent Sunday in this city as guest of Mr. James Dutton. Mrs. Annie Schoolfield and Miss Ethel Armstrong left Tuesday for Baltimore where they will attend the Baltimore Conference. Miss Katie Ogden read a nicely composed paper of Mrs. Mamie L. Gilett at the reception on Thursday night which was greatly enjoyed by all present. Prof. Oliver H. Bond visited friends in Princess Anne and Seaford, Del., the latter part of the week. CHESTERTOWN NEWS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Centerville, Md., April 28.— Sunday was Women's Day at St. Paul Church. The program was furnished by the following persons Misses Hunt, Dial, Rochester, Thomas and Wright, all of whom are teaching in this county. The women did well both from a literary standpoint and financially. The pastor, Rev Baily, closed the service with his farewell message. On Monday last, the officers and members of the church tendered the pastor a pastoral reception and presented him with a purse. The church has raised from all sources $1.026. Among those who will attend the conference are Mrs. Theo. Pinder Mrs. Walter Berryman and Mrs. Julia Bateman. CHURCHVILLE JOTTINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Churchville, Md., April 28. There was quite an inspiring sermon preached by Rev. George W. Williams or Baltimore, Sunday at Asbury M. E. Church. The trustees held a rally, which proved very successful. Total receipts for the day were $80. Mrs. Ella Chambers, who has been visiting her daughters in New York city has returned home. Mr. Benjamin Osborn of Pittsburgh, has returned home after visiting relatives here. Mrs. Franklin Johnson is still on the sick list. LONG GREEN HAPPENINGS Long Green, Md., April 29.—The cantata that was repeated by the choir of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church on Sunday night was enjoyed by both races. Dr. D. G. Hill, the presiding elder of the Baltimore district, held the fourth quarterly conference at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church on Wednesday night. The reports from the various departments showed the church is prospering financially and spiritually under the pastorate of Rev. W. T. Brown. A special petition was sent to Bishop Coppin for his return. The box entertainment given by the Misses Edna and Bessie Winder at Mt. Zion Church on Thursday night was a success. After a short illness Mrs. Mary E. Isaac departed this life at her late home on Friday morning and was buried from Mt. Zion Church Monday. She is survived by a stepfather, a son two daughters, one sister and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. James Dockins entertained Mr. Samuel Purvines and Mr. Elnor Robinson last Sunday. Miss Anita Purvines of Lochraven has returned home after spending two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Ella Bishop, who has been ill. Miss Gertrude Purvines of Lochraven visited her sister, Mrs. Ella Bishop of Notchcliff last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Winder and daughter entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Proctor and family of Sherwood, at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Foster entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Levere of Warren at dinner on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes entertained Mrs. Dora Robinson of Towson and Mrs. Lydia Dixon of Towson on Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Georgianna Johnson, of Timonium, was the guest of Mrs. L. J. Pennington Sunday and Monday. Those on the sick list are Mr. Grafton Quickley, Mrs. Mary Quick- THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ley, Mr. James Hawkins, Mr. A. Smith and Mr. Wm. Bishop. BERKLEY, MD. [Special to the Afro-American Ledger] Berkley, Md., April 20.—Rev. F. S. Dennis ended the conference year Sunday at Hosanna Church. Mrs. Eva Lytle of Morton, Pa., is spending two weeks with her father, Mr. J. Frank Lee. Mrs. J. Frank Lee is visiting friends in Philadelphia. Mr. Georgeerry of Philadelphia, spent tenek end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Presberry. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilson of Haverford, Pa., and Mrs. Wesley Wilson of Philadelphia were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Presberry and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Washington. Mr. John M. Presberry of Steelton, Pa., is visiting relative here. `STILL.POND HAPPENINGS` [Special to The Afro-American Ledger.] Still Pond, Md., April 29.—Mrs. Garnet Brown spent a few days in Kent county with her mother, Mrs. Steward Dorsey. The stork visited Rev.' and Mrs. D. G. Waters leaving a fine daughter. Mrs. Martha Brown is visiting hre son in Chester, Pa. Rev. A. Hubbard, the district superintendent, was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Anderson. NEWS FROM HAGERSTOWN Special To The Afro-American League. Hagerstown, Md., April 29.—Rev. David Johnson preached his closing sermon at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church on Sunday night to a crowded house. All the city pastors came with their congregations after their services and assisted in the collection. The secretary of the trustee board read a report of the financial and spiritual condition of the church. It showed that the indebtedness had been reduced nearly $5000 in the four years of the present administration and the congregation is more than doubled. The people are praying for the return of Rev. Johnson. A brilliant reception was given in his honor on Monday night. An interesting program was rendered, after which Prof. Benjaimn Smith presented a purse of $31.50 on behalf of the church. The superintendent of the Sunday School, Mrs. M.J. Matthews on behalf of the school, presented a box of shirts. The Ready Workers' Auxiliary, presented Mrs. Johnson a silk waist. The guests were ushered to the lecture room and served from beautifully decorated tables. Very elaborate arrangements are being made for the entertainment of the Grand Lodge session of the K. of P. which convenes here in July. All communication must be addressed to Mr. Benjamin Lee, general manager. Mrs. Ida Hill died at the City Hospital as the result of an operation last Monday. Mr. W. E. Nelson of Harrisburg is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Zeaurea Barnum. Rev. David Johnson has left to attend the session of the Baltimore Conference. SALISBURY BRIEFS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Salisbury, Md., April 29.—Rev. G. H. Ethridge preached at Mt. Ellen Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. In the afternoon he visited the Hebron Baptist Church, Rev. W. H. Bell, pastor. The public schools have closed for the present school year. Emerson Bracon and James Dashiel were hosts at a dinner given in honor of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Roberts and others. The Fruitland public school had 12 pupils to finish the eighth grade course. Rev. W. A. T. Miles, the new pastor of John Wesley M.E. Church has moved into the parsonage. Rev. J. H. Drummond, of Fruitland is attending the A. M. E. Conference at Baltimore. The St. Luke's will hold anniversary services on Thursday, May 9. DENTON NOTES Special to The Afro-American Ledger.1 Denton, Md., April 29.—Rev. J. H. Fitchett preached his last sermon this conference year on Sunday night at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The funerals of Mrs. Bertie Webb and her infant son were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Saturday afternoon. Rev. J. H. Fitchett officiated. Rev. Fitchett has raised this conference year with the different organizations of the church, nearly $2000, the largest amount ever raised in the history of the church. Mrs. Mary Matthews is at home for the summer after spending the winter with friends and her children in Baltimore. Mrs. A. M. Bailey spent the week-end here with her son, Rev. C. B. Bailey. Mrs. O. G. Flamer and Miss Fannie Williams have been visiting Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Addison of Winchester, Md. Messrs. G. W. Bailey and A. J. Bailey are on the sick jist. EASTON PERSONALS Easton, Md., April 29.—Rev. S. H. Cooper preached his farewell sermon Sunday night. Rev. John T.Molock preached in the morning. Tuesday night was reading of the reports of the church. The amount of money collected in the past year was $1996.89. Those who have left here for conference are Rev. S. H. Cooper, A.D. Holder and J. H. Trustie and Rev. J. T. Molock A grand reception was held Tuesday night. A large crowd attended. April 20th domestic science class of the Easton colored school under the supervision of Miss Beatrice Carroll served a fine dinner to the school Board of Talbot county. Mr. Barnes of Oxford was in town Tuesday as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jenkins. 209 Talbott. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews have returned to their home in Cambridge. Mr. Richard Nixon paid a short visit to Cambridge. The pastor of Asbury M. E. Church and members returned a visit to Rev. S. H. Cooper and left $15. NEWS FROM FREDERICK Frederick. Md., April 29.—A grand reception was given Monday night at A. M. E. Church in honor of the pastor, Rev. J. S. Bryant, interesting speeches were made by Rev. L. J. Valentine, Rev. W. A. English, Mr. Clifford Holland, W. Walker and Mr. Wilson Taylor. Rev. W. A. English preached to a large an attentive congregation at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday. Miss Edna M. Ford of Baltimore, was the guest of Miss Ermine Wansell Sunday. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Walker and left a fine boy. Mr. Abraham Martin of Reading, Pa., is spending a few days here. CATONSVILLEITEMS Catonsville, Md., April 29.—The stewards and stewardesses tendered a reception to Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Murray Tuesday night. A presentation was made by Rev. Hertzfield of a purse to Rev. and Mrs. Murray in behalf of the stewards and stewardesses. Miss Hally Cook, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warner Cook, was quietly married Tuesday night to Mr. Arthur McDonald of 1519 Argyle avenue, Baltimore. Mrs. Sarah Jackson, of Howard county, and her brother of Baltimore, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Jenison, Sunday. Rev. Hoy was again returned as pastor of Catonsville Mission. Mr. Amos Wilson has moved in to the house of the late Henry Hall. 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The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured The Old Ineable Mrs. Pricilla Palmer, of Philadelphia, is visiting friends here. Mrs. Leah Purnell, who has been quite ill is much better. Mrs. Amanda Davis and Mrs. Betsy Robertson are on the sick list. A revival meeting is going on at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and is meeting with success. WOODVILLE NEWS Special to The Afro-American Lodge Woodville, Md., April 29.—The Village Social Club, was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. William Contee on Thursday evening, April 22. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. R. F. Coates,Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reeder, --- O O C HAIR FOOD DIRECTION-Rub thoroughly into the hair and comb hair to suit style. Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in the known original red boxes; Medium red tin box single 25c. Ordered by mail. 40c. 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BALTIMORE, MAY 1, 1915 For the past two weeks Baltimore has been the center of activity among the church people, two conferences have been held here and the third commenced Thursday of his week. The Washington Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church concluded its sessions here last Monday, and the Colored Methodist Episcopal Conference Monday of this week, the concluding session of the Baltimore Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, will in all probability conelue next Mouday with the assignments of the various ministers to their several charges. It is to be hoped that everybody will be suited and return to work with renewed effort to do all possible for the uplift of all the people. ALAS THE POOR NEGRO It is much to the credit of the policemen of this city that they do not, always believe the tales told them by those who happen to be victims of assault and otherwise. Had the police believed entirely the story told by the woman who was assaulted in the factory on the corner of Charles and Pratt streets, Monday of this week, in all probability the culprit would still be at large, or some poor Negro looked up in prison awaiting identification by his supposed victim There is entirely too much of this kind of thing blamed upon the Negro. Hardly an assault is committed of any kind upon a white woman but the first thing to do is to hunt for Negro as if it were only Negroes who commit crimes of this kind. The Negro is neither better nor worse than the average white person, and therefore the thing to do is to look for the person who committed the crime, and not always be looking for a Negro as the supposed perpetrator. CRJOKED STICKS In the selection of men for public office all political parties should take good care to nominate only clean, honest, and thoroughly honorable men. This is not always done. Not infrequently corrupt and thoroughly unreliable men, by some means, procure the regular nomination. In such a situation, lots of good people who never like to "scratch" a ticket find themselves in an embarrassing position. What are they to do? This is a question which each one must answer for himself. His obligation as a good citizen is of infinitely more binding importance than his obligation to party. If in good conscience, upon data which is convincing to him, the regular nominee of his party is morally or intellectually unfit for the position, his duty is very clear. He should positively refuse to vote for such a nominee. If, however, many are the rumors of unfitness, moral terpitude, and disrepute, yet, if he persuades himself that such charges are groundless, and the man is really worthy of the place; then, however great may be the pressure, he should persist in voting for he man he believes in his conscience to be clean, honorable and efficient. Every decent man who goes to the polls to vote ought to cast that vote as in the sight of the great God who made him, and to whom he must render an account. MAKING APPOINTMENTS MAKING APPOINTMENTS Bishops of the several Methodist churches are certainly entitled to the kindest and most charitable consideration of all Christian people, but especially of their own flock. The responsibility of appointing the preachers each year is a tremendous one, and extremely difficult of fulfillment. There is not the least doubt in the world but that the itineracy system, in the early days of Methodism, constituted, possibly, the greatest force in the spread and establishment of that denomination. But it is a question worthy of the most serious thought, of all Methodists, whether, in the changed condition of affairs in a well settled country, if the same system will vouchsafe the best and more enduring fruits, in the present age. It certainly is a question worthy of consideration. Of one thing we are persuaded, it is far better to repeal and lawfully abolish a system, than, in very many ways, to kill the spirit of the same, preserving only the outward form. As it is, it is a tremendous power placed in the hands of any one man, and therefore he needs the sympathy and disinterested cooperation of all faithful and true Christians. THE HOUR HAS COME One of the severest tests, and trials, of the Republican party, as a city and state organization, is upon us now. What will be the outcome? It was somewhat a very unusual thing for a colored republican to receive the nomination in the primaries, for city councilman, over three white competitors. But such is the fact. It is out of this fact springs the supreme test which is to indicate the future of the Republican party in this state. Mr. McMechen's defeat will be a comparatively small matter in itself. It would be but an incident in his life, and he would continue on in the practice of law. But his defeat will mean much more to the Republican party. He can not be defeated by reason of a goodly number of white Republicans, either abstaining from voting, or voting for the Democratic candidate. In case of his defeat, the responsibility for the same will be placed at the door of the Republican party. And, there will be no way to explain it away. In future victories of the Republican party, in this state and city, the offices, etc., will go almost wholly to the white republicans, "abandon all hope" of ever satisfying yourselves with such political jobs. It would be saving a very little in making the statement that the intelligent forces which brought about the nomination of Mr. McMechen, and their allies, in city and state, are sufficiently numerous, and potentially powerful, to hinder the success of any party which permits "color" to interfere in living up to its principles. On the other hand, we are inclined to believe that we are going to have one of the greatest triumphs of Republican principles which has ever taken place in the state of Maryland. We believe, that in the future, it will be the great boast of the Republican party in this state, that, without regard to "color" or in the face of "color," the grand old party of Lincoln elected as a representative in the city council, one of the ablest, cleanest, and most useful men of the colored race. That, in spite of the fact that many prominent Republicans doubted the expediency of such nomination, yet, when the people had spoken, the whole ward, as one true band of Republicans, vindicated the genuiness of Republican principles. And thus it will be if white Republicans are as true to principle as their black brethren. ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT That there is room for greater activity among the churches than there is at present manifested goes without saying. Just at this time when the eves of the people are turned towards the school buildings, demanding wider usefulness for these buildings, the question might be asked cannot we turn our church buildings into greater usefulness than at present. Most of our churches are closed from Sunday night until Sunday morning again, except for a few committee meetings, a few entertainments and a few meetings for the purposes of stimulating those who are already Christians, while the great mass of people are shut out absolutely from any intercourse whatever 8,000 GREET DR WASHIN Much blame is attached to our young people because they go to dances, moving picture shows, pool rooms and other questionable places, while our church doors are closed to them except a few hours on Sunday. It seems to us that there is a chance for more activity along this line. Our boys and girls should have some place to go where their activities might be made useful both to themselves and to the community. Is it not worth while for both pastors and people to look deeply into his matter and see what can be done? In the next place it is proverbial that church people are poor business managers. Not that they do not manage their own business in a must successful manner, but when it comes to church affairs, there could be a great deal of improvement made. What business man would own a large property worth anywhere from ten to a hundred thousand dollars and get no more out of it in the way of recompense than do most churches. Churches to retain their usefulness must grow and the growth must come from the ranks of the young people, and the church that does not aim to conserve the young will find in the days to come that it will be going backward instead of forward. Go after the young people; bring them in from the paths of sin and find something for them to do, and it will be found that it will pay a hundred fold in the years to come. TO HOLD BIG MEETING AT GRACE CHURCH A mass meeting in which all our business men and women and our skilled and unskilled workers are interested is to be held at Grace Church, Thursday evening, May 6th. This is the second meeting of its kind, the first being held at Union Baptist Church in 1913 under the auspices of the Baltimore Manual Training Teachers' Association. On this occasion, the Schoolmasters' Club has united with the Baltimore Manual Training Teachers' Association in an effort to organize the laborers of the Negro race for the benefit of all. Already through the efforts of the past, the dressmakers have a growing organization and are enthusiastic over the benefits already felt. Brief addresses are to be made by the president of the local branch of the American Federation of Labor, and by colored men and women actually in business and trades in Baltimore. The teachers who are planning this helpful movement, hope for a large turning-out at this meeting. MISS WILLIAMS' FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED The funeral of Miss Consuelo V. Williams, whose death was mentioned in the postscript edition of the Afro-American Ledgar last week, was held at Perkins Square Baptist Church Monday. Rev. D. G. Mack officiated, assisted by a number of other ministers. Interment was in Laurel Cemetery. The deceased was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Frank R. Williams, and was born in this city 19 years ago. She had been in ill health for the past five months. She was a member of the graduating class of the Colored High School, and would have received her diploma this June. She was a pianist of more than ordinary ability, and had appeared in recitals in this and other cities. DELIVERS CLOSING LECTURE That the education of young colored men and women should include those things that inculcate race love and race ideals was urged by Dr. R. R. Wright, editor of the Christian Recorder, in the closing one of the series of public lectures that has been under the auspices of the School Board at the Pennsylvania Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church Thursday night. Prof. Mason A. Hawkins presided. The audience was a small one, but Dr. Wright held the attention of his hearers as he gave reason after reason for cultivating race pride and race deals. His subject was "The Psychological Aspect of Race Education." Girdletree, Md., April 28.—Mr. James Richardson is very ill. The pastor, Rev. G. W. Downs, preached a soul stirring sermon last Sunday. Wno's the best orchestra Monday night, May 3rd at Lisbermen, Kerr or Blake. 8,000 GREET DR. WASHINGTON 8,000 GREET DR. WASHINGTON Continued from page 1 phine Theatre. Here the first cordial address from an official was made, when Mayor Martin Behrman welcomed him to the city in language unmistakable for its sincerity. Said Mr. Behrman: "A few days ago, when your committee called at my office and asked me to come here tonight and say a few words of greeting and welcome to Dr. Washington on behalf of the people of New Orleans, I did not hesitate a moment, because I felt it a duty to the people I represent to be here tonight and say a few words of welcome to the man who has done so much for the people of his race. The people of this community understand the great work that he is doing for his race. We have been fighting a great many battles in this community—battles against disease and pestilence—and I want to say that the colored people of New Orleans have lent every assistance in the work." The Negroes of New Orleans entertained the party with the most lavish hospitality. Breakfast was served at the home of Hon. Walter H. Cohen, while dinner was served at the First Congregational Church. A banquet after the address at the Dauphine Theater closed the festivities. NEW PYTHIAN LODGE INSTITUTED AT MONKTON A new Pythian Lodge was organized at Monkton, Md., on last Saturday. Those who assisted Grand Chancellor George A. Watty in setting apart the lodge were: Messrs. J. Edward Smith, G. W. F. McMechen, Wm. Bennett, J. H. Henderson, C. H. Fowler and John Hutson, who acted as toastmaster at the banquet which followed. A MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Jones, of 1832 N. Stricker street wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Bessie M. Jones to Mr. James W. Watson, of York, Pa., on Tuesday April 20, 1915. DR. OLIVER HUCKEL DELIVERS LECTURE On Thursday afternoon, April 29th Dr. Oliver Huckel of Associate Congregational Church delivered a lecture on the Companionship of Books at Grace Presbyterian Church. This lecture was the fourth of a series conducted by the Educational Committee of the Young Women's Christian Association. At the close of his lecture Dr. Huckel read his poem entitled "Tench Tilghman's Ride from Yorktown." This poem has been placed in the Maryland Building at the Panama-Pacific Exposition as one of the exhibits. A feature of the program was the music rendered by the junior and senior classes of the Colored Teachers' Training School, Miss Virginia Berry, and Mrs. Ruth McAbee, organist of Grace Church. Miss M. Edyth Cooper is chairman of the Educational Committee and Miss Alethia H. Washington is secretary. SURPRISE TENDERED PASTOR'S WIFE On Thursday evening, April 2, 1915, the Stewardess Aid Society of St. John A. M. E. Church tendered a surprise to Mrs. Fannie N. Briscoe, wife of the pastor. So carefully had the plans been laid that Mrs. Briscoe was completely taken unawares. She had retired for the evening when the members of the Society under the leadership of the president, Mrs. Rachel Chaney, reached the parsonage. After loading the dining room table with all the delicacies of the season they presented a handsome pattern of dress goods, also a tea set from one of the members. The presentation was made by Mrs. Eliza S. Henderson. COUNCILMAN BINSWANGER HOPEFUL OF SUCCESS City Councilman A. C. Binswanger appeared before the Board of Estimates Thursday to urge that his ordinance appropriating $125,000 for the election of a new school for children in the Fourteenth ward be approved. He has made a valiant fight for this needed improved and is hopeful of ultimate success. Three Rooms FOR RENT;a kitchen included, 1023 Park avenue. CONFERENCE CLOSES AFTER SUCCESSFUL SESSION The forty-third annual session of the Philadelphia and Washington Conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church came to an end with the announcement of the appointments by Bishop Lucius H. Holsey last Sunday night. The next session will be held at St. Luke's Church, Norfolk. This congregation was admitted into the conference last week. Bishop N. C. Cleaves, who was in attendance, preached at the dedication services of Galilee Church, where the conference met, Sunday afternoon. The church has been built during the pastorate of Rev. W.D. Wood. Bishop R. A. Carter preached at night. Holsey Church Philadelphia, was authorized to complete the new building providing the cost did not exceed $14,000. The next general conference of the denomination may be held there The appointments are as follows: WASHINGTON DISTRICT G. T. Long, presiding elder. Washington—Israel Metropolitan, N. W. Clark; Miles Memorial, to be supplied; Lane Tabernacle, to be supplied; Hillsdale, J. A. Scott; Gallilee, Baltimore, W. D. Wood; Holsey Temple, Philadelphia, C. L. Knox; Williams Temple, Philadelphia, P.S. Moore; Mt. Zion, Sharon Hill, Pa., L. C. Coleman; St. Luke, Chester, Pa., A. Parsons; Seneca and Ashburn circuit, A. J. Wood, Front Royal, Va., J. R. T. Christian; Bakertown Mission, W. H.-Burwell; Rockbridge circuit, C. H. Posey; Englishvillage, William Robinson; Ridley Park, Pa., A. E. Ferebee; Highland Park, W. M. McDowel; Fairfield, Md., O B. Heavlow. NORFOLK DISTRICT J. A. Handy, presiding elder. St. Luke's, Norfolk, J. A. Handy; St. Luke Mission, J. H. Poole; Portsmouth Mission, G. E. Carter; Berkley, Suffolk, Great Ridge, Phoebus, Hampton and Newport News, Va., all to be supplied. PETERSBURG DISTRICT L. W. Garrett, presiding elder. Petersburg, L. W. Hilary; Lawrenceville, Va., A.D. Ballou; South Boston and Houston, Va., J. E. Roel' uck; Halifax circuit, J. W. P. Leewood; News Ferry, G. H. Peed; James, J. I. Carroll; Meadville circuit, W. F. Wood; Evington, J. B. Dinkins; Richmond, Va., to be supplied. GALA DISTRICT L. W. Hilay, presiding elder. Galax and Hillsville. T. J. Floyd; Mt. Airy, W. P. Moore; Glades and Alleghany, Jordan Williams; Ivan hoe, C. Carsen; Pulaski, J. H. Griffin; Bluefield, W. Va., to be supplied. NEW JERSEY DISTRICT W. M. Warf, presiding elder. Mt. Olive Station, W. M. Warf; Asbury Park, N. J., L. A. Martin; Winston Junction, J. W. Harmon; Hickstown, J. R. Medley; Delimire, J. W. Tucker; Wilmington, Del, to be supplied; Burlington, W. Spain. Rev. Sidney Womack was transferred to the Lattle Rock Conference. 1 Special call to all the Epworth Leagues and Allen C.E. Leagues of Baltimore City; at which time we hope to have a representative from the above named leagues to be present at the closing exercises of the W. C. Thompson Chapter Sunday, May 9, 1915, at 4.30 p. m. at Whatcoat M. E. Church, corner Pine and Franklin streets. Thomas H. Johnson, president; W. C. Tongue, 1st vice president; Mrs. Alice Tongue, 2nd vice president; Mrs. Susie Hosey, 3rd vice; Wm. Owens, 4th vice; Mrs. Frankie C. Beatty, Junior superintendent; Melvin J. Johnson, chairman of the executive committee. Have you ever attended the annual exercises of the Department for Colored Blind and Deaf of the Maryland School for the Blind? If not, do not miss it at Albaugh's Theatre Thursday evening, May 6th. Best seats thirty-five cents (35) at Young's Drug store, 1100 Druid Hill avenue. --- New York, April 29.—Rev. F. A. Cullen, pastor of Salem M. E. Church, who was accused of alleged immorality by boys, has retained Corneilius W. McDonald as his attorney. A vigorous defense will be made. Rev Charles H. Lowery was the chief commander in getting Governor Goldsborough to commute the death sentence upon Charles Dixon to life in the Maryland penitentiary. Dixon was to have been hanged on April the 9th. Rev. Lowery sent the Governor a letter of thanks. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN MR. LEWIS H. MURRAY TO PRESENT CARNIVAL OF UNIQUE DANCES The announcement that Mr. Lewis H. Murray will conduct Friday, May 21, at Albaugh's Theatre, a modern Dance Exhibition and Carnival will be hailed with unusual delight and interest by all active and silent devotees of the dance. Mr. Murray, who will be supported by a number of his pupils from both here and Washington, has enjoyed very fortunate and very unusual opportunities and privileges for studying the Authentic Modern Dances, having been taught by one of the best "masters of the art" that New York could afford. Accordingly he has been called upon to do extensive work along this line for many white persons as well. The dances as are advocated by him have well earned the cognomen art and have been rightly termed by many who have witnessed the same. In an interview with this promoter it was learned that his interest in the new dances came about through the decline in popular favor of the dances known as the Two-step and the Waltz, and the mad onslaught of the popular dances which marked the deterioration of the dance, and to which many protests and objections were made. Having been present at a conference which considered plans for the renaissance, as it were, and the elevation of the dance, the same were considered by him. The dances as authentically dances today were the direct outcome. Mr. Murray has been called upon to lecture on and to give demonstrations of his art in schools, and colleges, and organizations which considered seriously the need of a better style of dancing. On the 30th of March he read paper before the joint faculties of the M street and the Armstrong High School in Washington, at which time there were present members of the School Board and 800 students. He was ably assisted in his demonstrations by Miss Theresa Lee, directress of physical culture in the Washington public schools and Miss Ethel Dixon, of the junior students of the high school. On the 10th of April he gave a demonstration before the Fleur-de-lis organization of the M Street High School at which time there were present many of the members of the faculty of Howard University, being assisted by Mrs. Amlias Glenn, the wife of one of the M St. High School head of department. The modern dance as performed by this artist has been endorsed by many prominent educators, musicians and other professional persons including ministers, doctors and lawyers as the most natural and direct way of elevating and dignifying the dance. It is often said, it is the way a thing is done and not the thing itself that needs to be censured. For this reason there will be held in connection with the exhibition a short talk on the proper position and manner of dancing, and the main features in performing of a One-step, Hesitation and Fox Trot There will also be held an open free for all contest at which time two silver cups will be awarded to the couples performing best a Hesitation,and a One-step. Watch this paper for rules governing the contest. Not any of Mr. Murray's present pupils will dance in the contest. The orchestra for both this occasion and the one in Washington will be directed by Mr. James Reese Europe of New York City. = Kd | ey a be et OB ke The Madison St. Presbyterian Church GRAND MUSICALE Thursday Evening, May 6th, 1915 Some of the foremost. talent of Baltimore and Annapolis will ren- der the program. A feature of the occasion will be the musical de- jut of two of Baltimore’s most. prominent, popular, public men, Prof. Mason A. Hawkins and Prof. Carrington L. Davis. Madam Annie Hazelton Lee, Soloist ADMISSION, 25 CENTS Mrs. Minnie Harvey, Manager Rev. L. Z Johnson; Pastor La The Rosebud Nursery Convention | N..G. 0. U. O. True Reformers will hold their 11th annual session at Whatcoat M. B. Church, May } 4th and 5th, 1915, Three sessions daily. Public invited at night. Great concert will be given at the PERKINS SQUARE BAPTIST CHURCH, May 5, at 8 p.m. able talent from over the N.G.D. 2t-in | A emma eee eco oneness aeons # TAG BENEFIT AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT 2 Under the auspices of ‘Trinity A. M. E. Sunday Schoal | IN THE LECTURE ROOM — FRIDAY, MAY 7th, 1915, 8 P.M. Members and friends holding tags please report on this evening. | Admission 2 Cents Refreshments on Sale at 2Cents i ‘. J. HOLLIDAY,SUPT. «REV. S. M. JOHNSON, PASTOR / MUSICAL AND DRIEL.... | BY STUDENTS OF COLORED HIGH SCHOOL Union. Baptist Church Tuesday, May I Ith, 1915 Under auspices of the Men's Missionary Society. | PROGRAM: | 1, Selection .....++++++..+.++Quartet from Mandolin Club of Colored High School © SMO xescrincrascassrssesionmnies cog eemawenenemcensdnsssasweDlt, JON, HEL 3. Exercises... vssssssss+ ++ Girls of Physical Training Class, Mr. Ross, Director Z Girls’ Drill... 000c0 seeesevesssseeeeee Directed by Mr. JohnH. Murphy, Jr. 5, Selection...s.-sserecsssecssereesesseeseesseseseessees Quartet, Mandolin Club Silver Offering at the Door | Rev. Harvey Johnson, fastor. Mr. Josiah Walker, Pres. of Men's Missionary Society. Mr. John C. Gaskins. Secretary. : CT | Bint {ail to go and here the World’s Greatest Race Violinist JOSEPH H. DOUGLASS Who will appear at Bethel 4.M.E. Church, Wednesday, May 5th, Supported by Mme, Helen Cooper Miss Eslanda V. Thomas, and "She Bethel Mandolin Club Admission 25 Cents Benefit of the Church Auspices of the Rose of Sharon VOTERS REMEMBER... GEORGE W. F. McMECHEN Republican Candidate for First First Branch City Council, 14th Ward Election Tuesday, May 4th, 1915 Polls open at 6 A. M. Close 5 P. M. PUBLIC SALE or FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY MONDAY, MAY 3d; 1915 AT 5 O'CLOCK P.M. Situated in Mt. Washington, Baltimore County, ina colored section: and known as No. 30 Kelley avenue The lot hes a frontage of 36 feet and an even rectangular depth of 275 feet and improved hy a Frame Dwelling Tams of Sale Cash. A deposit of SiU8 will he required of the purchaser snlice day of the sale, Frederick W, Lauterbach . Attonicy Pattison & Gahan Auctioneers _ FOR RENT—Third story fiat furnisted or unfurnished. Also a tne piano in first class condition. Apply at 1919 Druid Hill Ave. WANTED—‘Two barbers at once. Apply to Ernest Hitchens, 445 Druid Hill Ave. ell jr For Sale—3-story house in 500 block Block of Laurens street. 8 rooms and bath and all private- g.r. 365. Terms £160 cash, balance as rent. Apply to A. & Johnson, 1415 Myrtle ave, meres EN aes sFer Sale— four 3.story houses in 500 Wock Bloom street; now being repaired; one has been completed and open for in- spection. Terms $100 cash, balance as Heat, Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue. rl Rea bi For Rent—In the Margate 1212-14 Dwid Hil avenue. Beautiful housekeep- ing apartnient. G rooms and bath. Every nvenicnee. including janitor service. Also two front. rooms first. floor with Tunning water etc. Suitable for offices or living Yooms. Harry H. Brown, 212 Clay ‘street. ese For Sale—One more left. Beautiful 3 Story house in 600 block W. Lafayette aerue In first class condition. Terms; 8250 cach, balance on easy terms. Call “mile or phone. Mad, 3664 Y. A. L, Johnson, 1415 Myrtle ave. For Sale—2 story house in 1700 block Baker street. In. first-class condition, Price sec, Only small deposit required, Terms to suit, Apply 1415 Myrtle ave. Eb sult Apply 1416 Myrtle ave, For Sale~3.story honse in 1300 block N. Carey street; has been put in thorough {cdition. 9 rooms and bath, all. private Will sel’ on easy terms. Apply. 1415 Myrtle avenue ; ee For Sale~2story house, 1800. block Dhision street; in first class: condition; 6 Tccms and bath; all private rooms. New ily sewer connection; cemented cellar; beautiful back porch and long yard; g. r. ‘ttly $50; terms $400 ‘cash, balance on build Ite Asso. Morigage. Apply 1415. Myrtle enue, —— g What can blind or deaf children a0? Nothing? Don’t you beileve io Come to the annual exercises 0d see what they can do. t Albaugh’s Theatre, ;;, Thursday ‘Svening, May 6th, In Memoriam PERRY—In loving remembrance of my dear friend, Julia Perry, who died one year ago,April 26, 1914. How often I sit and think of you When I am all alone For memory is the only friend ‘That grief can call its own. By. her loving friend, | Bettie Cornish. | Mrs. Emma White, 104 EF. Cen- ter street, wishes to thank the many friends for their kindness re the illness of her husband, John fF. White, who died on Apcil 22; and for the beautiful floral de: ‘signs after his death. | “The sensation of the trneso-; 425% Dapthot GRU SESIRET) OCT 2). ¥ 2 ciety class of Baitimore’”’ Every | Under auspices of the W. C. Ty U., Mrs, Mary Stewart, President ia i$ preparing and securing | Izabella Grant, Secretary Rev. P.C. Neal, Pastor M. E. Stewart, ‘Ticket Ag their partners for the first public ADMISSION 25c. CHILDREN 10c. oa a wedding on Monday. May a mn) DARA ADIT Atl 3rd at Fishermen’s Hall, 411 W. ' muieae ioe sret™feeocimerne| ANWuaL ace UN 10 L, 0, GOOD SAMARITAN 5 The Derm! -Tasse Leading Glee OF BALTIMORE CITY Seley Social “and: iret Public} Sunday, May 2nd at Ames Memorial M. E. Church, cor Cai ) ociety Wedding. and Baker pirects, Sermon by. Bey, A. J. witcha Faster. ‘Nowe d lad: members of the Order are requested to assemble in, the Lect potleinan, jady and all good | oom at 7.20 p.m. We cordially invite our many friends to | ESibrart sent with us on this occasion. Do cheerfully y: pre! 4 e A For ene Mm. R, Giles, acting R. W, C. Chief The stirring time had atart Pienetta F. Brent, R.W.G-Sec. Susie E. Ross, R.W.G. Tr ‘First in your plain duty * ‘, Seo you are not lax. Public Meeting of. Colored Men and Women Come to the last Demi-Tasse : SN BUSINESS AND TRADES Wedding and Dante-De-Danee at Barbers, Carpenters, Dressmakers, Cooks and all other Tradesmen to orga Fishermen Hall Monday,:May ard, | 1" the benefit of all, Auspices of Manual Training Teachers’ Association ‘Adriinsion U5 eeuts: Pe TD. Kore | Schoolmaster’s Club. Speaker—Mr. Ferguson, of National Federation of La Br Eubie Blake full orchéstra. | GRACE PRESBYTERIAN GHURCH THURSDAY, MAY 6, 8.5 P. |No intermission. - No Admission No Collection eee [ee ee - ah * | The Beauty Beach Steamboat Company now Booking Dates to Beauty Beach.. S 9 . ait a) > CEE eS BE Sep Zee ty Ss SIRE Sage 3 2 | ==, eT ie er “a Pain afc ee ma ee = &6 ¢7 ie OT Gy” = Oe ~~ CF © | 1. Mie en alse A — —= oe gra Na at VS 5 2| ae ee » =f i a aa pioneer Se SRE BEEN scjerernemire sera” = roe SNS IPI peeoremn 4 = a ‘ck sine legnilgiaa as 2 Se — fess SS SS eon ee : Se —> = et ee 8 SS eS f** SPECIAL NOTICE is hereby given to Churches, Sunday Schools and. Organizations that have been the eupporiers of,Beauty Beach and Steamer Charles H. Warser to apply at once so that thes may be able to gecure the dates that they may desire. First trip to be made First Sunday in May. Openirg the following Thureday. _ Iwant to announce that special consideration will be given to all regular eupportere, let it be large or. small church, Sunday school or organization. The boat can be chartered or on percentage from Baltimore to Beauty Beach. Hoping to hear from you. HENRY T. TYLER, MANAGER AND BOOKING AGENT, 635 GEORGE ST., BALTIMORE, MD. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. MAIN HALL THE LYRIC FRIDAY, MAY 4 8.15 P.M PERPETUAL YOUTH Protrayed by 60 Refined Amateurs Under the direction of Mr, L. Ellsworth Toomey Featuring the Wonderful Singers and Musical Artists uvenile Troubadours AS SPANISH STUDENTS. VIVACIOUS VARIETIES AND LAUGHABLE WITTICISNS. SUPPORTED BY Mme. Annie Hazelton Lee, the Colorature Soprano, and T. HENDERSON KERR’S ORCHESTRA OF 35 PIECES TICKETS - 354, 50c., 75¢. and $1.00 eta ee aca naini CHURCH NOTICES CENTENNIAL M . E, CHURCH Caroline and Bank Sts, Rey. N. M, OARROLL, D. D Pastor ll a. m.. and 8p. _m., Sermon by ministers of A.M.E. Conference. | 2.80 p. m. Sunday School, Mrs. 8. J.C, Ralph, Supt. 5.00 p. m. Epworth League, AMES MEMOKWAL M. B, CHURUE Carey and Baker streets Rev, A. J. Mitchell, Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St. 6.80-9 a. m., Class. Bros, Lane and ‘Thowpson, leaders. lL a. m., sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Henry Johnson, Supt. 6 p.m. Epworth League. Charles Pulley, Pres. 8:p..m., Sermon to the Order of Good Samaritans by the Pastor. Children’s Church meets every Fri day at 4.30 p.m. ‘Boys’ Scouts meets every Tuesday at 7.45 p. m. Z Welcome Reception to Fastor, Thurs- day night, May 6th. Admission to pudlic 15 cents. WHATCOAT M. E, CHULOL. ‘Franklin and Pine Sts., ‘‘King’s Hill” Rey. S.R. Hughes, A. M., Pastor. lia. m., Sermon by pastor, subject: “Open the ‘Ihrottle Valve.”? 3.00 p. m,, Sunday School. Choice music, 5.00 p. m., Epworth League. 8p. m., Lord’s Supper, Sermon by Pastor, subject: *"he Prayer of Jesus” Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. W. CU. Tongue, Supt. ‘Thos. H. Johnson. Pres EB. L. Da at Da atk [a at a at a el MR, LEWIS H. MURRAY & COMPANY [ix in an—— Hy “Incomparable and Variable Program” A OF Weed MNODERN SOCIETY & EXHIBITION DANCES Eee AT ALBAUGH’S THEATRE bl bie je) =.“ PREDAY, MAY 2ist, 815 P. fi ire inl WITH AUGMENTED GROHESTRA UNDER PERSONAL DIRECTION OF eel Mr. Janes Reese Ecrore § be OF NEW YORK CITY beet = TICKETS AT ALL DRUG STORES ie es $1.00, 75c., 50c., 35c. and 25c. it iret EXTRA EXTRA ie sa open sey td wil awed two Silver Loving Cars te the ap ied ie performing fears One ice anda Hesitation, Watch this paper for ised ce se Deed Sve Ded ve He ve vet el vel hl fe ST. PAUL M. &. CHURCH Saratoga St., near Carey Rev, 8, A. Virgil, D, D., Pastor il a. m., Sermon by the Pastor and Communion. 2.30 p. m., Susie School, Attend the Pastor's Bivie Class. dy. m., Epworth League 8 p.m, Kose Bud Circle. Sermon by sunisier of the A. i. &. Conter- ence, ASBURY Mf E. CHURCH “Be Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street ‘Kev. Geo. G, Curry, Pastor lLa.m., preaching by member of the A. M1. &. Conference. 2,3u p. ta.,, Sunday Scbool. Mr. CU. ‘U. stewart, Supt. 5.0 p. m., Epworth League. Mr, Julian Koss, Pres. 8 p.m., preaching:by member of the A.M. &. Conference. Holy Communion will be administer- edufter the morning service, EASTERN M. £. CLURCH Mc£iderry St, and Patterson: Park: Ave. Rey. Alfred Young, Pastor Kesidence: 618 Volphin Street nego OE Bae hug eres lia, m., Sermon by the pastor 2p. m., Sunday School. 4p m.,, Class Meeting. 7p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Preaching by Stranger. Persons wishing to visit the chur! take any car that transfers to the Or Jeans St. carand get off at McE'derr strect. Everybody welcome. ‘SOME MUSIC TWOORCHESTRAS = SOME FUN THE DREXEL MASQUERADE [Prizes given to novel maskers] DIRECTION OF ERNEST PURVIANCE AT ST. MARY'S HALL, FRIDAY, MAY 71H {8) (5h FROM 6 to 2 | yid-t DR. H. KERR'S ORCHESTRA PROF. E. BLAKE'S ORCHESTRA 2 ADMISSION _25_ CENTS. ‘The Alphion Singing Society will render a Musical Program on Sunday. May 2nd, 1915, at 4.30 p. m,, at Whateoat M. E. Church, corner Pine and Franklin streets under the auspices of W. C._ Thompson Chapter. Postively Silver Offering at the door. Thomas H. Johnson, President. Rev. S.R. Hughes, Pastor. lt-in ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCE B. 23rd Street Rev. Rt. A. Green, Pastor lia. m. Sermon by Rev. :J. W. La- vatt, 0. D. 2.30 p, m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8p. m., Sermon by a member from the &. M. 8. Cohference. Mrs, earl M, Rice, Supt. Mra, Elizabeth Fuller, Pres. i.adies Aid Mrs, Elise Wall, Pres, ©. L. Miss Ida Williams, Pres. Jr. E. J. Coming—The World's Foremost Race Violinist JOSEPH DOUGLASS Grandson of the late Frederick Douglass. Hirst and only race Violinist to make records for the Famous Victor Talking Machine, will appear at First Baptist Church ~ ‘Jnesday, May 4, 8 p,m. Under auspices af the W. C. T. U., Mrs. Mary Stewart, President Isabella Grant, Secretary Rev. P. C. Neal, Pastor M. E. Stewart, Ticket Agent ADMISSION 25c. CHILDREN 10c The Cummings Memorial W. C. T.U. of Maryland will hold itsdirst quarterly meeting on Thureday, May 13, at Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church. Two segsions, one at 3:00 and the other at 8:00 p. m. A most excellent program is being arranged for the occasion which will include many prominent speakers. Mra. Margaret P. Hill, president; Mrs, E. J. Truxon, recording sec- retary; Mrs. Estelle Fennell, corre- sponding secretary. * if 1 g ANhuei ace Ol 10 |. 0. GOOD SAMARITAN OF BALTIMORE CITY Sunday, May 2nd at Ames Memorial M. E. Church, cor Carey and Baker streets. Sermon by Rev. A. J. Mitchell. Pastor. All members of the Order are requested to assemble in the Lecture Room at 7.20 p.m. We cordially invite our many friends to be present with us on this occasion. Mm. R, Giles, acting R. W, C. Chief Pienetta F. Brent, R.W.G.Sec. Susie E. Ross, R.W.G. Treas SOUTHERN JUBILEE SINGERS will appear at the Eastern M. E. Church, McElderry stceet Monday, May 8, 1915. . The Plantation melodies and Uncle Raspus will also beonthe program, Admission 10 cents, Rev. A. Young, pastor, See MISS HENRIETTA CuOK, 526 W. Lanvale street for expert hair treatment. (Mme. CG. J. Walker’s method) Prompt’ and efficient service. Public Meeting of. Colored Men and Women : IN BUSINESS AND TRADES Barbers, Carpenters, Dressmakers, Cooks and all other Tradesmen to organize for the benefit of all, Auspices of Manual Training Teachers’ Association and Schoolmaster’s Club. Speaker—Mr. Ferguson, of National Federation of Labor GRACE PRESBYTERIAN GHURCH THURSDAY, MAY 6, 8.15 P. M. No Admission No Collection ANSUULAIIUN VAT, eee ee May 2nd, at Y. W. C. A. Vesper service § to 6 p. m. Mrs. L.Z. Johnsou,epeaker. Dr. M. E. Thompson-Coppin, address Miss Charlotte Davage will preside, The Association will keep open house durisg the Baltimore Con- ference of Charities and Correction to be held in thiscity May 12-19th, Further notice will be given by the committee on publicity. Migs C. Davage, Pres. EL. E, Bright, Sec | H.C. Smith, Gen’l Sec. / Puneh, ice cream,soft drinks and wedding cake will be suld at Fisher- men Monday, May 3rd. All for 25 cents admission. Prof. Jemes W. Wise will repeat ene latest Egg Waltz after the public wedding at Fishermen Mon day May 3rd, all for 25 cents, CHURCH NOTICES ALLEN 4, M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts, Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D, Pastor 11 a, m., Sermon by one of the mim isters of the A. M. E. Conference now in session. 2.80 p. m.,, Sunday School: 4,30 p. m.,'Allen C, E. Leagun, Special Musical Program. 8p.m., Sermon by Special sermon by the Pastor to the Sweet Buelah Court, No 28. Other Courts are in; vited'to be present. Wm. Butler, Pres. A 0, Bias H. D. Brent, Supt. S. 8. EBENEZER \. M. 5. CHURCE Montgr-n.ry St, near Cherles Rev. 1. <. ikoss, D. D., Pastor 5 a.m. Unwin Class Meeting. 10 a. m,, sible Olass. 11 a. ai, Sermon by the Pastor. 2eup. a, Sunday School. 5.15 p. m,, Allen Endeavor. $p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. fe GILLIS MEM. M. Pp. CHURCH Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a, m. Class. lla. m., and 8 p. m., Sermon by ministers from the A. M. E. Confer- ence. 2p, m, Sunday School. 6.30 p.m. Christian Endeavor. All welcome to our‘new church Robert Johnson, Pres. C. BE. ‘'t. H. Mctiowan, Supt. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor all 4, m,, Sermon by Rev. Abrahane. ill. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8p. m., sermon by the Pastor and Communion. ‘All are invited. ST. LUKE UNION A.M.E. CHURCH spring St., near McBiderry Rov. C. Edw. Browne, Pastor. Quarterly Meeting. Ga, m,, Class, R. L, Carter, leader. 11a. m., Sermon asd Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30. p. 0:, Special sermon by Rev. Ida Nelson of the Holy ‘Temple ‘with choir and congregation. € p. m., League. Moses Johnson, President. = Sp. m,, Sermon by minister from the A. M, Ei, Conference. ‘Tues & Wed. nights, Class Meetings Friday nignt, Prayer meeting. Moses Johnson, Supt. FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. BE. CHUR H Cor. Orchard end Lessier Sta. Rey. L.U. Curtis, D.D., Pastor Parsonage, 1232'Argyle Ave. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School, Edward T. Martin, Supt) 4 p.m. Class meeting, - 4p. m., Special Sermon, All welcomé 7.30 p. tm, Sermon by Pastor and.tha Lord’s Sarr administered, Lverybody is welcome to our sexi vices. Wednesday night class. Joseph Ridout, Sec’y C. H. Hanley, ‘Treas, CHURCH - Druid Hil Ave. and Robert St. G. P. Redgers, Paster, Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a m. Preaching service 11.30 a. m: Sunday, May 2nd, 8.15 p. m., subject: “A Jew or a Gentile.” Yonng people’s program from 7.15 to§.15 pm. ST. JAMES A. U. MP. OUURCH Towson, Md. Rev. W. N, Fdwarils, D. D., Pastor 1a. m., Sunday Sehaol. La. m., Sermon by Lev. Lonis Lei- bowitz, converted Jew from the’ For- eign Lands. 3.30 p, m., Love Feast and General Clase. $30 p. m., Sarmoa hy Rev. J. B. Watkins, pastae of Antiseh Christian Christian. Chureh. Sp. m., Sermon by Rev. C. Plater, pastor cf Paptist Church. Adminis- tering of Lord’s Supper. Ail members kindly report envelores. PENNA, AVENUE A. 31. BE. ZION CHURCH i Penon Ave., near Dolphin St. ll a..m.. preaching, subject, “Man's Insufliciency.”” 3p. m., Kev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, his choir and congregation will hold nnion service in the interest of the rally. John Wesley is exnected in full. | $p. m., preaching, subject, “Sinners Drawn to the Saviour.”” / All members of the church. are re- quested to be present at each service. t is Rally Day. Seats free. Strangers welcome. Geo. L. White, M. D., D.D., Pastory SPECIAL. NOTICE A Mock Conference will to held at. the Penna, Avenue A. M. E, Zion Church Thursday, Mey 6th at '8p.m. One hour of amusement and laughter,seventy-five ministers will.make reports. Splendid music. The: public is invited. Cards of admission 10 cents, Rev. Annie Dennis, president. Rev. Janie Grayson, presiding. Bishop. George L. White, D. D., paster. Maryland Grand Council in Con- nection with the Subordinate House of the B. and-S. of Job will have their annual sermon at John Wesley Church, Sharp and Montgomery streets, on Sunday, May 9th. AIT the members are earnestly request- ed to be present in the. lecture room at’6.30 p. m. in their proper dress for the occasion. The Auxil- iary is expected to be: present. Kindly comply, W. H. Saunders, G. M. W. H. Burke, G. Sec. CHARLES WESLEY, Piavo and Organ Tuning and Repairing; has moved from 1107 Pennsylvania ave- | nue to 1210 Pennsylvania avenue, 1 Phone: Madison 3203. If you see a crowd of boys every now and then, or a boy here and there, either in East, West, North or South Baltimore trotting thru the streets in running togs, with a gait that will carry them three or four or five miles, you can put it down that they are training for the big Marathon. Race that is going to be pulled off the 15th of this month which, incidentally is only two weeks off. On that day you will see these same boys going thru the streets in the same kind of togs, but at a speed that will remind you of the train that took two men to see it;—one to say "here she comes," and the other to say "there she goes." The committee in charge of the race has placed the order for the cups and medals to be awarded to the winners, and the boys will soon be able to see what they will get besides "glory." There is a well-founded rumor abroad to the effect that the winner of the "Times" Marathon of four years ago, will be an entrant in the race this year, also that the winner of last years Afro-American Marathon will be in the running this year despite a stronger rumor to the contrary. Charles Hays who ran so well last year, and Cromwell, who took second place are not likely to be entered this year, owing to an illness of the former, and an indisposition of the latter. Many of those who are supposed to "know" are looking to "Ike" Bannister as probable winner. Bannister made a good run last year and seems to have an unlimited amount of wind, and with the training that he has received this year at Moragn College is expected to make a strong fight for the silver cup. "Jeems" Bantum has declared that he will run no "family or club" race this year but will run strictly for Bantum. While we have not as yet received the photograph of Brother Calvin Nichols, nor his assurances that he is going to win the race, we can be sure that he will be there when the pistol cracks as he has been seen training every day, and every day he passes the Afro-American office he looks in the window, evidently for the cup that he hopes to win. Remember your entry MUST be in by the 10th of May. NO LATER. Be on the safe side and send it in NOW. Look for Mr. "Lew" Wilson's article for Marathoners in another part of the paper. article for Marathoners in another part of the paper. Don't forget to have yourself examined by a physician, and bring his certificate of examination to the Afro-American office. For your special benefit we have been able to secure the services of the following well-known physicians, who will examine you without charge, and certify as to your physical condition. Dr.F. F. N. Cardoza,'1524 Druid Hill avenue, see him between the hours of 7 and 8 p.m. Dr. John C.Robinson,611 N. Caroline street; and Dr. Harry F. Brown, 1501 Presstman street. By a score of 22-15 St. Mary's basketball team downed the High School team in the final game of the season at the former's hall last Thursday night. The game was hot and bitterly contested throughout. Up until nearly the last five minutes of play the play was about even with the High School having the advantage in the line of passing the ball, but the continual substitution of fresh men in the St. Mary's line-up told on the High School and they were seemingly too winded to make the stand they had made during the other part of the game. Gee played a hard, fast game for the High School, and if he keeps going at the present rate will doubtless develop into one of the best men in the game in a few years. The forwards of St. Mary's failed almost completely, and but for the good work of Hammond, who scored a majority of the points there would have been a different story to tell. Bernard Webb refereed the game, and his was indeed a thankless job, for after the failure of the managers to secure a white referee he was asked to act in that capacity which he did with grace, only to have his decisions hooted and protected by members of the St. Mary's team and their rooters, particularly at the time when they saw defeat staring them in the face. Such conduct is unsportsmanlike and ungentlemanly, and should be taboed and discouraged at all times. Line-up: St. Mary's—Hayes and Butler, forwards, Hammond, center; Adams and Beamon, guards. High School—Lane and Harrison, forwards; Gee center; Lyles and Harrison guards. Howard Drew, the champion spinner of the University of Southern California, again captured the championship 100 yard dash at the University of Pennsylvania's great relay Carnival last Saturday. Drew gave a remarkable performance of endurance for he ran three heats and each of them was run in the same fast time of 10 seconds. In the finals of this race Irvin T. Howe, the big colored boy from Colby College came in fourth. From Providence, R. I., comes the report that Howard Drew nearly equalled the world's record for 110 yards last Monday at the meet held by the Technical High School of Melrose Park, Providence. Drew's record is a new one for the state of Rhode Island, and only one-fifth of a second behind the world's mark. Considering the fact that Drew was nursing a bad leg, resulting from a pulled tendon, and the additional handicap that the course was one foot and two inches lower at the start than at the finish, the race was a remarkable one. Eddie Connor, Brown University Track Coach, Charles Broadbent, a veteran timer of 30 years experience, and Jack Cashman a former athlete, held the watches. Sam McVey and Joe Jeanette fought a twelve-round draw before the Atlas A. C. in Boston last Tuesday night. In the early rounds the New York heavy had the advantage but after the fifth round McVey settled down and evened matters up. Neither of the boxers showed anything startling in form or performance, and a majority of the fans seemed to think that the rangy Californian was either out of condition or not half trying. Another evidence of the rottenness of the Johnson-Willard fiasco may be gleaned from the following news note:— Jess Willard seems to be the most unpopular heavy-weight champion who ever held the title. There was, only $309 in the house when Willard appeared in Boston recently. BAPTIST WOMEN ORGANIZE. Hold "Mountain Top Meeting" at Florida Avenue Church in Washington. Washington.One of the largest and most representative meetings of Baptist women was held at the Florida Avenue Baptist church, in this city, on Monday night, April 19. The great crowd assembled in response to a call sent out by the women, who are very active in the work of the denomination in Washington and officially connected with the Women's National Baptist convention. The meeting was presided over by Miss Nannle H. Burroughs. The Baptist Minister's union, from whom the women secured inducement before attempting to organize, turned out in full force as an expression of their interest in the effort to bring together into one grand body all of the Baptist women of this city. It was, indeed, a "mountain top" meeting. Dr. J. W. Howard read the Scripture, Rev. W. A. Taylor, pastor of the church, offered prayer; the chorus from the National Training school sustained their reputation for sweet singing, while the sextet composed of Baptist ministers delighted the audience with two choice selections. Three of the most forceful and effective speeches to which we have listened for a long time were made by the following women: Miss Emma Hall on "How the Organization Will Help the Individual Woman," Miss Rebecca Tolliver on "How the Organization Will Help the Churches" and Miss Della Harris on "How the Organization Will Help the Baptist Institutions In This City." The women were at their best, and the great audience heard with delight their strong appeals for union, co-operation and active service. Preachers and distinguished laymen were introduced and expressed most heartily their faith in such an undertaking and pledged their co-operation. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs was elected president of the permanent organization with a corps of efficient helpers as follows: Mrs. J. Harvey Randolph, secretary; Mrs. W. H. Jernagin, treasurer; Mrs. M. S. Caver, vice president; Mrs. S. T. Pryor, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Jackson, assistant secretary. The next meeting will be held at the Mount Carmel Baptist church Monday, June 7. In the meantime plans for reaching every Baptist woman and enlisting her in the organization will be carried forward. It is predicted that this organization will become the largest and most efficient union of Christian forces in the District of Columbia. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER The program will be up to its usual degree of excellence. Do not miss this opportunity to see what the State is doing for the deaf and blind children. JOHN H. BLEDSOE, Superintendent FREE To readers of the Afro-American Mysteriou Helping Powers A new booklet goes to press and it will soon be published. A copy will be reserved for each reader. Tell your friends about it. WATCH THIS SPACE NEXT WEEK. FOR SECOND BRANCH FOURTH DAY 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 Albert M. S ELECTION, TUESDAY POLLS OPEN 6 A. When you Are S YOU CAN Doctors' Bills, Nurse B and Dollars--B Provident COND BRANCH CITY CO FOURTH DISTRICT 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24th W bert M. Sproes TION, TUESDAY MAY 4th POLLS OPEN 6 A. M. TO 5 P. M. You Are Sick YOU CAN SAVE Bills, Nurse Bills, Med d Dollars--By Going ident Hos FOR SECOND BRANCH CITY COUNCIL FOURTH DISTRICT 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24th Wards Albert M. Sproesser ELECTION, TUESDAY MAY 4th, 1915 POLLS OPEN 6 A. M. TO 5 P. M. YOU CAN SAVE Doctors' Bills, Nurse Bills, Medicine Bills and Dollars--By Going to Provident Hospital 413-15 W.BIDDLE ST. Bed, food, medicine, ed nurses, and doctors for $5.00 per week. Apply to Dr. D Grant S. At the Hospital. Our staff consists of some of the among whom are the following: E. J. Wheatley, Wm. T. Carr, E. V. Fitz C. H. Fowler, H F. Brown, D. G. Scott, J. Ed. G. Chissell, T. S. Hawkins, J. C. Robinson, Rarris, H. S. McCard. WHAT EVERYBODY'S M 2ND AND Marathon 5 MILE Under The AVE THE AFRO-AMERIC Saturday AT 11.30 good, medicine, attention and doctors day and per week. Do Dr. D Grant Scott, Superi- t at the Hospital. Mt. Ver. 44 consists of some of the best physi- cists the following: J. Wm. T. Carr, E. V. Fitzgerald, S. B. Hug- t, Brown, D. G. Scott, J. Edw. Fisher, J. H. T. Hawkins, J. C. Robinson, F. N. Cardozo, B. rd. EVERYBODY'S BEENWAIT 2ND ANNUAL rathon R 5 MILES Under The Auspices of AFRO-AMERICAN LE urday May AT 11.30 A. M. Bed, food, medicine, attention of trained nurses, and doctors day and night, all for $5.00 per week. Apply to Dr. D Grant Scott, Superintendent At the Hospital. Mt. Ver. 435 Our staff consists of some of the best physicians in the city, among whom are the following: E. J. Wheatley, Wm. T. Carm, E. V. Fitzgerald, S. B. Hughes, Wm. H. Wright, C. H. Fowler, H. F. Brown, D. G. Scott, J. Edw. Fisher, J. H. Tompkins, Edw. Short, G. Chissell, T. S. Hawkins, J. C. Robinson, F. N. Cardozo, B. M. Rhetia, Wm. E. Rarris, H. S. McCard. WHAT EVERYBODY'S BEENWAITING FOR 2ND ANNUAL Marathon Race RACE WILL START Park Heights and Be running along Park Heights avenue and Hill Park at the High Surface Reservoir, to the path parallel to Park Heights avenue, to Laurens st., to McCulloh to Lafayette, to Dr to Biddle street to Eutaw crossing the line Afro American Building. Course of race subject to slight change o VALUABLE CUPS will be awarded to the club averaging the most points. Hands WILL START Park Heights and Belvong Park Heights avenue and enhat the High Surface Reservoir, tharallel to Park Heights avenue, to Fu, to McCulloh to Lafayette, to Dru street to Eutaw crossing the line inican Building. surface subject to slight change on TABLE CUPS will be awarded to the averaging the most points. Handsor 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 Eutah crossing the line in, front of the Afro American Building. Course of race subject to slight change on short notice 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. Entry Blanks Must be in by Monday, May 10 Fill out blank below and send to the SPORTING EDITOR AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 628 N. EUTAW ST. Upon receipt of this blank another blank entitling you to membership in the A. A. U. will be sent you. hereby enter my name as a contestant in the Afro-American Ledger Marathon Race, Saturday, May 15, 1915. Have you ever run in any race before and if so, when, where and what was your record..... Please find enclosed 25 Cents as my entrance fee A new booklet goes to press and it will soon be published. A copy will be reserved for each reader. Tell your friends about it. WATCH THIS SPACE NEXT WEEK. TH CITY COUNCIL STRICT 13 and 24th Wards Sproesser Y MAY 4th, 1915 M. TO 5 P. M. ick SAVE Bills, Medicine Bills By Going to Hospital attention of train= day and night, all aott, Superintendent Mt. Ver. 4356 the best physicians in the city grald, S. B. Hughes, Wm. H. Wright w. Fisher, J. H. Tompkins, Edw. Short F. N. Cardozo, B. M. Rhetta, Wm. E. BEENWAITING FOR ANNUAL in Race LES uspices of MICAN LEDGER May 15th D. A. 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Our long special facilities enable us to give responsible professional service to all Local service with 10 years' success- al work among Baltimore's Best ess and the Best Service in the City ses As Low As $1.00 Rate Optical Co. Spring Opticians—Optometrists TH EUTAW ST. 309 Others Below the Colonial Theatre and Examining Rooms and Grinding Plant Dues Duplicated From The Pieces THE STAR HAIR GROWER A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSING AND GROWER 1,000 Agents. Good Money Made. I want agents in every city and village to sell The Star Hair Grower. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used as a straightener, with or without iron ns Sells for 25c. per box. One 25c. box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c. box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give The Star Hair Grower a trial and you will be convinced. Send 25c. for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work at once. Also agents terms. Send all money by Money. Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. 1113 Clark Street Evanston, Ill. LUCY S. DAY the removal of her Hair Dressing Parlor Fremont Avenue to her residence. N. Calhoun Street made to order. Wigs and Toupea a specialty. ment and Facial Massage. Try her Perfection Ha Instructions given in all branches. Terms easy. FOR WELFARE OF THE RACE Franklin Spencer Edmunds Declares Politicians Should Stop Debauching the Negro Philadelphia, April 28.—"The Welfare of the Colored People of Philadelphia" was the subject of an address by Franklin Spencer Edmunds Friday night, at the annual meeting of the Round Table Conference, for Work Among Colored People in Philadelphia, it was held in the 8th Ward Settlement House, No. 922 Locust street. The future of the colored children in the down town section of the city held the special attention of the speaker. He also declared that the politician should "get off the Negro's back and quit inducing him to barter his vote for a few cents or a drink of rum." Equal opportunity should be given the Negro children as well as the whites. J. R. Paul Brock, principal of the Durham School also spoke. A meeting of bishops, laymen of the general committee and local ministers of the A. M. E. Zion Church connection was held Wednesday morning at the headquarters of the denomination, 420 S. 11th street to perfect plans for the district conference which convenes in this city on May 19, next. A number of our Negro school children who are taking courses in school gardening are to be given instruction in the rudiments of forrestry this spring for the first time. Miss Caro Miller is director of grades in the public schools. A meeting of the Presbyterian Home Missionary Society was held Monday under the auspices of the Freedmans Committee, and devoted to the Missions among the Colored people in the South. Mrs. J. W. Keesbury presided. The crowning event of the season more than ordinarily full of feature entertainments was the ninth assembly of Sons of St. Thomas Society the night of April 21st, at St. Peter Calver's Auditorium, with a somewhat restricted guest list, though 800 people attended. Mrs. Keens' orchestra kept things lively. The decorations were lavish and luncheon was served at 12 o'clock in the basement on little tables plentifully covered with carnations. A number of out-of-town people were in attendance. The patronesses were the Mi ses Henrietta D. Seth, Lillie E. Shepherd, Louise S. Venning and Alverta V. Sipple, Mrs. P. G. Abrams, Mrs. George W. Bayton, Mrs. Thomas J. Dorsey, Mrs. William L. Games, Mrs. Wm. O. Gilbert, Mrs. Wm D. Holden, Mrs. Blanche E. Martin, Mrs. John B. Morris, Mrs. Chris J. Perry, Mrs. Henry R. Smith, Mrs. William P. Stewart and Mrs. James H. Williams. The whole affair was successfully carried out under the supervision of Captain William P. Stewart, who was chairman. An old fashioned leg shackle believed to have been filed from the leg of a runaway slave was dug up by Richard Barnes of Colwyn, in his back yard. Sixty years ago a thick woods occupied this spot. It was part of the underground railway system. INSTALLMENT RALLY BEGINS. The first installment of the fifty-eight cent installment rally was held at Ames Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Thursday night, April 29.h. It was made a great social feature and a reception was tendered the classleaders, the Senior and Junior Choirs, and the officers and committee of the Eastern encampment. Refreshments were served to all. More than two hundred and fifty persons were present. This effort will continue every Thursday evening during the month of May. WELCOME FOR REV. MITCHELL. A welcome reception will be tendered Rev. A. J. Mitchell and his family on Thursday evening, May 6th at Ames Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church,corner Carey and Baker streets, under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society. The admission to the public will be fifteent ents. FNJ 7TAINS BISHOP HOLSEY The Rev. L. H. Holsey, the presiding Bishop of the Washington-Philadelphia Conference of the C. M.E. Church was the guest of Mrs. A. J. Mitshell, 1363 N. Calhoun street, during the session of that conference. RECITAL AT HAMPTON Hampton, Va., April 24.—A "Folk Lore" concert was given here on Thursday evening by the students of the Institute under the direction of Musical Director R. Nathaniel Dett, which was not only inspiring, but extremely interesting. It is the purpose of the Institute to give considerable attention to this kind of music believing that the hymns that did so much to keep up the courage of the race while in the depths of slavery should be preserved to posterity, and that the Negro should increasingly become prouder of their Folklore songs. Some of the hymns sung were the well known songs: "Let us Cheer the Weary Traveler," "Deep River," "Wasn't That a Mighty Day?" and others. In connection with the regular musical organization of the school is the Hampton Choral Union, an organization composed of the musical-clubs and church choirs of Hampton, which meets regularly on the school grounds under the direction of the school's director of singing. CAMDEN HAPPENINGS Camden, N. J., April 29.—A Clothes Line Dollar Money Rally was held at the Macedon'a A. M. E. Church Sunday and was both unique and successful. Rev. H. R. Spamer, D. D., is the pastor. A stereoptican exhibition of the Ten Virigns and the Parable of the Talents was given at the church at the evening service. A reception was tendered the pastor, Rev. Dr E. C. Parker and his wife of the M. E. Church, Friday evening of last week at the residence of Mrs. Roy Brown. Among those present were: Rev. and Mrs. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Barter, Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. Charles Camper, Mrs. Harman, Mrs. A. Trusty, Miss Rhoda Hazelton, Miss Ethel Hazelton, Miss MacPherson Jones, Miss Dot Jones, Miss May Griffin, Miss Viola Brown, Miss Edra White, Miss Douglass, Mr. E. Ashby, Mr. Robert Clayson, Mr. Isaac Thomas, Mr. Alexander Jackson, Mr. William Brown, Jr., Mr. Ray Brown, Mr. T. Jones, Mr. Wm. Camper, Miss Ethel Bell, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown. A concert was given at the 10th St. Baptist Church by a committee of ladies last week which was quite a success. Regular services were held at the A. U. M. P. Church, Rev. W. W. Prime, pastor, and the 10th Street Baptist Church Rev. Dr. McAllen, pastor Sunday. COMMENCEMENT ORATOR. Dr. H. H. Hart to Speak at the Wilberforce University. President William S. Scarborough of the Wilberforce (O.) university has returned from Jacksonville, Fla., where he spent a few weeks for rest and recuperation, and is pretty well recovered from the effects of the fall which he had the first of the year, in which he sustained two broken rips. Dr. Scarborough is now busily engaged with arrangements for the commencement and graduation exercises to be held at the university in June. He is in very good health. While in Florida President Scarborough visited St. Augustine and Daytona. At the latter place is located the great school for women of which Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune is president. He was the guest in Jacksonville of Mr. A. L. Lewis, one of the most prosperous men of the race in the state. Extensive plans are being made for the commencement period at Wilberforce university. Dr. H. H. Hart of the Russell Sage foundation. New York city, will be the commencement orator this year at Wilberforce university. Dr. Hart is a brother of Dr. Albert Bushnell Hart of, Harvard university and is a graduate of Oberlin college and of Andover Theological seminary. He is a public spirited man, a distinguished scholar and theologian and is well known throughout the country for his work in connection with the Russell Sage foundation. Other speakers for the commencement occasion are Dr. John A. Gregg, president of Edward Waters college. Jacksonville. Fla.; Professor A. S. Jackson, commissioner of education of the A. M. E. church, Waco, Tex.; Dr. D. P. Roberts, Indianapolis, Ind., and Chaplin T. G. Steward, D. D. Noted Evangelist Dies at Sebring, Fla. The late Mrs. Amanda Smith, well known as an evangelist and missionary, whose death occurred at Sebring, Fla. recently, was seventy-eight years of age. She was a woman of great spiritual powers, through whose influence many thousands accepted Christ. She founded the orphanage at Harvey, Ill., which bears her name and in which town her remains were buried March 1. It was said that Mrs. Smith had preached in all parts of the world. In India and Africa during her last visit to these countries she did some of her best work as a missionary. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER CAN YOU WRITE A SHORT STORY? We believe that there are a number of our young people who can write short stories and we are going to give them a trial. The Afro-American will offer the following prizes for the best short story to consist of not less than twelve hundred nor more than thirty-six hundred words. First prize, five dollars; second prize, three dollars; third prize, two dollars and fourth prize one dollar. The Afro-American Ledger will also pay one dollar for each story used outside of those receiving prizes. All stories must deal with some phase of racial matters, and must be of human interest. We would like to begin the publication of these stories about the first week in June. Now young folks submit your stories as soon as possible. If you have talent along this line now is your time to show it. Address your letters to the Short Story Editor of the Afro-American Ledger, 628 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md. 1918 MR. ROBERT SORRELL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF USHERS OF BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Baltimore, Md. Semi-Annual Report from October 27, 1914 to April 11, 1915. Tags sold for rally $156.90 Tags sold for rally 10.00 Jan 15th Captain's rally 116.00 Contributed to coal fund 14.00 Placing glass in door 4.05 Public contribution to church 2.50 Easter offering 8.00 Contributed to April rally 25.00 Respectfully submitted, ROBERT SORRELL, Pres. Afro-American Business ...Directory... J. R. ASKEW The Hair Cutting King Solicits the patronage of those who seek particular Service 1802 Druid Hill avenue Cementer, Plasteres, Whitewasher and ...Brick Work... 721 BAKER STREET Drop Postal Low Estimates 1107 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 854 V. E. TONEY'S ROYAL DINING ROOM 1611 PENNA AVENUE LODGING Y THE DAY OR WEEK Ice.Cream Wholesale & Retail. Orders Prompt- ly Attended To. Phone Mad. 4838 Formerly 2101 Division Street C. & P. Phone Frank A. Simmons HOUSE PAINTER 1932 Druid Hill Avenue Work Guaranteed GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1216 PENNA. AVENUE Opp. N. W. Police Station SHOE REPAIRING While YOU WAIT My work has no equal. My Price can't be beat Work called for and delivered OLIVER J. CAULK ..House Painter.. ..And Paper Hanger.: 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Madison 1029. House Painting Glazing, Graining Enameling Floors Stained-Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. THOMAS H. FRANKLIN SPECIAL AGENT THE GREAT EVANGELIST "Billy" Sunday's Book Get It, Read It, and It Will Help You 708 W. Saratoga St. EFFICIENT WORK OF URBAN LEAGUE IN OPERATION TEN WEEKS. National Organization For Bettering Conditions Among Colored People Secures Positions For Hundreds of Men In New York—City Officials and Business Men Praise Effort. New York.~The workshop for unemployed men, which has been conducted in the basement of the St. Philip's church, in this city, for the past ten weeks by the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, was closed on Friday, April 16, after a very successful period of operation. The total attendance at the shop was 12,739. There were 774 different men registered at the shop, and the total expense of operating amounted to $420.50, the gift of the mayor's committee on unemployment. While the shop was allowed 79 cents per day per man, the per unit daily cost of the shop at St. Philip's church was 6.61 cents. This shop has received the commendation of officials of the unemployment committee and such visitors as Theodore Roosevelt, Judge Elbert Gary, City Chamberlain Bruere, Mr. Shillady, the director of the unemployment committee, Mr. George W. Perkins, Mr. Charles W. Anderson, Mrs. William H. Baldwin, Jr., and Mr. L. Hollingsworth Wood. In fact, it has been frequently stated at the committee's headquarters that this shop was one of the most economically run of all of the chain of workshops and that the cleanliness in the kitchen and the workroom, the behavior of the men and the character of the output were exceptionally satisfactory and praiseworthy. While the other shops used machines for rolling bandages and making the surgical dressings, the officials of the league felt that it would be more beneficial to the man if the expense of purchasing machines was omitted so that the men could receive as much in wages as possible. However, in spite of the fact that the men used their hands only for the work, the output was remarkable. These goods were boxed and shipped to hospitals operated by or for colored people in New York and other cities. The hospitals receiving contributions of surgical dressings are as follows: Lincoln hospital, Vanderbilt clinic, Roosevelt hospital, St. Mary's hospital, St. Mark's hospital, New York; Provident hospital, Chicago; Red Cross sanitarium, Louisville, Ky.; Richmond hospital, Richmond, Va.; St. Agnes' hospital, Raleigh, N. C.; Dixie hospital, Hampton institute, Hampton, Va.; John A. Andrew Memorial hospital, Tasskegge institute, Tuskegee, Ala.; hospital at Voorhees Industrial school, Denmark, S. C.; Cary hospital and East Side sanitarium, Savannah, Ga. (donated through the Savannah branch of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes and the Hubbard hospital, Nashville, Tenn. Of the 774 men registered at the shop there were 156 West Indians and 605 of American birth. Of these men 50 per cent were voters. The staff of the shop consisted of Miss Louise R. Latimer, superintendent; Mrs. C. L. Winston, supervising nurse; Alonzo DeG. Smith, clerk, and Mrs. E. A. Cummings, matron. Volunteer service was provided by the Utopia Neighborhood club) and from the St. Philip's parish. When the shop closed only 250 men were employed, none being turned away. When the shop opened on Feb. 10 it rapidly increased in size until its capacity of 550 was taxed and men were being turned away at the rate of from 250 to 350 per day. Approximately 525 of the men registered at the shop have secured employment. The National League on Urban Conditions has, in addition to the management of the shop, been active in securing employment for colored people in other directions during the financial depression of the winter. Since Jan. 1 more than 500 different individuals have been secured positions other than those referred to above. Fifty-two girls and women between the ages of sixteen and twenty-five are being paid $3 per week for six weeks while being taught domestic science. Other classes will be formed when these girls have completed their courses. Citizens of Boydton, Va., Against Crime. The colored citizens of Boydton, Va., recently held a mass meeting for the purpose of condemning the rash act of one Tome Coles, also colored, charged with murder. The committee under whose auspices the meeting was held consisted of the Revs. R. C. Yancey, L. T. Thorpe, F. R. Hite, Savory Goode, W. H. Hages, Isam Baskerville, W. H. Hughes and J. Graham Scott, secretary. Methodist Extension Board Meets. The annual meeting of the board of church extension of the A. M. B. church was held at the headquarters of the department, 1535 Fourteenth street, Washington, Wednesday, April 28. Bishop L. J. Coplin presided. The Rev. Dr. B. F. Watson is secretary-treasurer of the department. "EVERY DISASE MAN IS HEIR TO" Is the expression so often heard and used in describing the troubles and complaints afflicting humanity. Many diseases are handed down to individuals from parent to parent, while again, through lack of training and knowledge, we acquire the germs of disease at first hand, and the process of destruction of the fine tissues of the body is begun, ending in misery and death. If you suffer from any wasting weakness—if you have any skin or blood disease. pain in bones, red spots, sore throat and pain, painful swellings, kidney and bladder complaints, inflammation, scaldings, stricture, gravel, organic weakness, weak blk, varicocele, lost vitality, impaired memory, swollen parts, discharges, or any disease resulting from indiscretions or overwork—it matters not how long standing—be not discouraged because you have consulted other physicians and received no benefit. THE BALTIMORE ians and receive SPECIALIST CURES WHERE will cure you as sure as you go to h THE BALTIMORE SPECIAL special diseases of both sexes, and h quickly and permanently has aroused Specialists as well as doctors general NO INCURABLE CASES TAKE CONSULTATION FREE. All Diseases Treated.—Patients start rates. ....THE BALTIMORE 7 S. Gay St., Room 415, Fourth I Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. SPECIALIST CURES WHERE OTHERS HAVE FAILED; and he will cure you as sure as you go to him for treatment. THE BALTIMORE SPECIALIST has made a life study of all special diseases of both sexes, and his success in curing these diseases so quickly and permanently has aroused the wonder, as well as the envy, of Specialists as well as doctors generally. ALL CURES GUARANTEED. NO INCURABLE CASES TAKEN. CONSULTATION FREE. All Discates Treated.—Patients starting this week cured half the regular rates. ....THE BALTIMORE MEDICAL OFFICE..... 7 S. Gay St., Room 415, Fourth Floor, take elevator, Baltimore, Md. Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays & Holidays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hereby states why hisSewing Machine business holds an extra high place in comparison to other places of same business First—Our Prices and terms of payment are absolutely less. Absolutely the Best Rep Owing to general dull times, is wanted' the people 1211 Druid Hill CHESAPEAKE STEE YORK RI Between Baltimore, York RI Daily exc Fares—First class $2.50 one way, $1 All staterooms contain CHESAPEAKE LINE between I Daily exc Fares—First class $3.00 one way, $1 ESTABLISHED 1889 152 MARYLAND SHOEI 705 Druid Hill Read this Careful The Best Repair Work and Prices Less Full times, when a SINGER MACHINE the people find the right place Druid Hill Avenue THE STEAMSHIP COMPANY RIVER LINE Lee, York River Landings and Richmond Daily except Sunday One way, $4.50 round trip. [$2.00 Second Class rooms containing two berths, $1.00 between Baltimore, Norfolk and Old Po- Daily except Sunday One way, $5.00 Round Trip. $2.00 second class 152 YEARS : ESTABLISHED 1889 SHOE REPAIRING COMPANY And Hill Ave. Near St. Mary St. Carefully and Save Money bringing your shoes here you can receive the best work cheaper than where else in the city. Only the best er used. Satisfaction guaranteed. OPEN 7 A.M. [CLOSE 9 P.M. Trial and be Convinced Absolutely the Best Repair Work and Prices Less Owing to general dull times, when a SINGER MACHINE is wanted' the people find the right place 1211 Druid Hill Avenue Between Baltimore, York River Landings and Richmond Daily except Sunday By bringing your shoes here you can be sure to receive the best work cheaper than anywhere else in the city. Only the best leather used. Satisfaction gauranteed. OPEN 7 A.M. CLOSE 9 P.M. Give us a Trial and be Convinced "HAIRDRESSER TO SOCIETY" Of Courses there are other AIRDRESSERS BUT ONLY ONE DRUID HILL AV. Phone Mt. Vernon 582, M AD-OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a full line of Human Hair Goods Cornbait made in puffs and braids MADAME J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 8rd floor. EXCLUSIVELY FOR LADIERS... MME. KING'S HAIR DRESSING, MANICURING AND MASSAGE PARLORS Dermal Treatment 1514 Pennsylvania Ave. NEAR SMITH STREET Phone: Madison 3783 M SMITH'S HAIR DRESSING For Women, Men and Children For softening the hair and making it easy to comb. Removes dandruff. Makes roots of the hair healthy. PRICE 10 CENTS All mail orders promptly attended to. MADE BY ...BENJAMIN SMITH... 223 ROCK STREET BALTIMORE, MD. Physician and Specialist SEWING MACHINE ```markdown ``` EXPERT MANICURING AND MASSAGING Mme. L. C. 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Mention this paper when写 ODD FELLOWS UNVEILED PORTRAIT Members of John A. Bridge Lodge of Odd Fellows were out in large numbers at Odd Fellows' Hall Wednesday night the occasion being an unveiling of a handsome portrait of the man for whom the lodge is named, followed by a banquet. George L. Dent was toastmaster. Julius C. Johnson, Thaddeus Copeland, Daniel Ludlow, Dr. Edward Short, W.C. Card, Jesse Nicholas and J. H. Murphy were among those responding to toasts. Music furnished by the Crescent Orchestra. TENDERED A FIVE O'CLOCK TEA Mrs. Mary E. Jenkins, of 1709 McCulloh street, gave a five o'clock tea on, Wednesday. April 22. A very pleasant evening was spent which was enjoyed by all. The invited guests were Mrs. Pearl C. Faulton, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Mary Johnson, of Rapphannock, Va.; Mrs. Lola Atkinson, Mrs. Ethel Jenkins, Miss Cra Smith. Merchant Tailors Suits Made To Order From $15.00 Up Cleaning, Pressing, Altering and Repairing at reasonable prices. Promqt attention 504 DRUID HILL AVE. EASY PAYMENTS ARRANGED SEWER CONNECTIONS Mr. J. H. Lee and Miss Annie S. Jones wish to announce their marriage which took place on April 28, 1914, one year ago. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles H. Young, pastor of the St. Luke A. M. E. Church, Ellicott City, Md. THOSE WHO HAVE SECURED BOXES Those who have secured boxes for the Musical Allegory at the Lyric on Friday, May 14th, are as follows: Mrs. Jennie Ross and parties, Mr. Robert Brown, Miss Mildred Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Joyce, Miss Maggie Evans, Mrs. Martha Brown, Mrs. Fobes, The Phalanx Social, Mr. Pennington, Miss Fannie Lee and Mrs. Annie May Collins, Mr. Oscar Z. Watts, Mrs. Saunders, Mr. G. F. Blackstone, Mr. Wise. Prof. Kerr and Prof. Blake orchestras at Fishermen Monday, May 3rd. Attention 25 cents. Be sure to choose the right lady or gentleman or Pierson Scott refuses to marry you on Monday, May 3rd at Fishermen Hall. STAR PLUMBING CO., 919 East Lombard Street RERIDENCE PHONE VERNON 6530 THE GREATEST OF ALL DETECTIVES 827 Druid Hill avenue. Home cooking, polite service and everything in season. Everybody's doing it, why not you. CLARKE L. SMITH ...Attorney and Counsellor at Law... 1805 DRUID HILL AVE. Practice in all the Courts. Special attention to Real Estate Transactions Phone: Madison 1040 Meny furnished for Sewer Connections Estimates Given. Sewers Installed. Work Guaranteed. Write, Phone or Call CARLOS C. JENNINGS General Collector& Insurance Agent OFFICE: 21 E. Saratoga St. Residence: e 565 Presstman St. TWO SERIALS WEEKLY GILMOR THEATRE Gilmor Street near Saratoga OF ELAINE RUNAWAY JUNE Matinee & Night Every Friday Matinee & Night CHARLIE CHAFMAN In Two Reels—Every Wednesday p.m. Evenings 6 to 11 Admission 5 Cents Oleast and Best Ventilated Parlor in the City. THE GILMOR THEATRE Gilmor Street near Saratoga EXPLOITS OF ELAINE RUNAWAY JUNE Every Monday Matinee & Night Every Friday Matinee & Night CHARLIE CHAFMAN In Two Reels—Every Wednesday Matinee 2 p.m. Evenings 6 to 11 Admission 5 Cents The Coolest and Best Ventilated Parlor in the City. GREAT REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING OF WOMEN IN INTEREST OF THE ELECTION OF G. W. F. McMECHEN For First Branch City Council, 14th Ward Norwood's Hall, Saturday,May 1st, 8.30 P.M. Druid Hill Ave. and Laureus street Prominent Women of the City will address the meeting A MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED Comfort and Elegance Without Extravagance This Magnificent Hotel, Located in the Heart of the Most Beautiful Seashore Resort in the World, is replete with every modern improvement, super- lative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc. on premises. Special atten- tion given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. E. W. DALE, Owner. 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Low ground rents. Prices at pr by low for such valuable propo pscoParkLandC 1106 LAW BUILDING . Paul 3119 BALTIMORE, WILLIAM L. FITZGERAL REAL ESTATE ranches Property For Sale On Easy 550,000 To Loan On Mortgages FIRE INSURANCE ing RENTS Our SPECIAL GET RESULTS Because our Equipment Is Modern Our Methods are Carefully Planned Our Location Is Accessible Our Experience Is Ripe Our Employees Are Courteous WE WORK FOR YOU You Will Save Your Time You Will Save Your Patience Yon Will Save Your Money We Collect For Five Per Cent E: 1206 DRUID HILL AVE. Office Madison 1979 Res. Madison 6269 S: 1208 DRUID HILL AVE. FENNELL'S PHARMA by Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals in founding. That's why we have the confident man. If you are ill, consult your Physi compound your prescription at a reasonable introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM 15 per cent on your spendings. In other w end One Dollar with us you get back five cents. CHECKS for they are worth saving. WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY. For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR CLAS. PER BOX. 50C. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50C. GLUE For OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPA are selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FACE It's fine 25 and 50 cents a box. ands by PARCEL POST to any part of the country with us and be convinced of our prices. FENNELL'S BUSY CORNER Druid Hill at B phone Madison 3224 M That beautiful strictly colored suburb to secure your building site for your future home Out in the open. Free from unhealthy and narrow streets. Low taxes and no ground rents. Prices at present extremely low for 'such valuable property. PatapscoParkLandCo. 106 LAW BUILDING Phone: St. Paul 3119 BALTIMORE, MD. WE GET RESULTS Because our Equipment Is Moder Our Methods are Carefully Planned Our Location Is Accessible Our Experience Is Ripe Our Employees Are Courteous IF. WE WORK FOR YOU You Will Save Your Time You Will Save Your Patience You Will Save Your Money We Collect For Five Per Cent OFFICE: 1206 DRUID HILLAVE. Office Madison 1979 Res. Madison 6269 ONLY THE FENNELL'S PHARMACY BEST AT We use only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals in all our Compounding. That's why we have the confidence of your Physician. If you are ill, consult your Physician and let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price. We will introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM whereby we allow you 5 per cent on your spendings. In other words every time you spend One Dollar with us you get back five cents. Ask for your SALE CHECKS for they are worth saving. WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY We Are Agents For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER IT NEVER FAILS. PER BOX. 50C. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50C. GLOSSINE 86C. We Are Agents For OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS Which we are selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FACE POWDERS. It's fine 25 and 50 cents a box. We send goods by PARCEL POST to any part of the country. We invite you to deal with us and be convinced of our prices. THE BUSY CORNER Druid Hill Ave. at Biddle St. C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M James F. Hall Special Prices On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work.... Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. $ Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue EVENTS and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Library Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. M. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue AFTER MILITARY MAY UNDER AUSPICES OF Le Staff, U. R., K. of P., Department Tuesday Evening, May 11, 1911 At the Richmond Market Arms Famous Commonwealth Band, Prof. Chas. MARY MAY DANCE USPICES OF Prof P., Department of Maryland Band, May 11, 1915 Market Armory Band, Prof. Chas. Harris, Leader The Brigade Staff, U. R., K. of P., Department of Maryland Tuesday Evening, May 11, 1915 At the Richmond Market Armory Music by.Famous Commonwealth Band, Prof. Chas.Harris, Leader Admission 25 Cents GET IT AT..... Popular Prices 100 PATAPSCO That beautiful strictly secure your building site home. Out in the open healthy and narrow soil and no ground rents. extremely low for 'sucking Patapsco Park 106 LAW B Phone: St. Paul 3119 WILLIAM L. H. REAL E In All Its Branches Pro $50,000 To Loan FIRE INSURANCE Collecting RENTS C WE GET RESULTS Because our Equipment Our Methods are Care Our Location Is Acquired Our Experience Is Real Our Employees Are IF WE WORK FOR You Will Save Your You Will Save Your Yon Will Save Your We Collect For OFFICE: 1206 DR Office Ma Res. Ma RES: 1208 DRUIT ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S We use only Pure and Fresh Dye Compounding. That's why we Physician. If you are ill, let us compound your prescense. We will introduce our NEW PRECIOUS we allow you 5 per cent on your time you spend One Dollar with us your SALE CHECKS for they are worth WE WILL REDEEM CHARGES. We Are Agents For MME. WALKERS IT NEVER FAILS. PER BOX. 50C. WAIT. We Are Agents For OVERTON'S HOME Which we are selling in large quantities. It's fine 25 and We send goods by PARCEL POST to any with us and be合 FENNEL THE BUSY CORP Monuments and Tombstone Cemetery Work. Marble W. Residence: 121 MONSTER MILITIA UNDER A The Brigade Staff, U. R., K. c Tuesday Evening At the Richmon Music by. Famous Commonwealth THE MARITIME SERVICE BROWN'S GROVE AND THE NEW STR. STARLIGHT Don't Fail to go Maying on the First Sunday ..Excursion to Brown's Grove.. Sunday, May 2nd The following dates have been booked: ```markdown ``` Boat leaves Miller's Wharf 9.30 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. Secure your tickets Sunday and avoid the rush FOR THE- Annual Opening, Thursday, May 6 18. Star House, No. 9, G. U. O. E. and S. of Jobs. 19. First Independent A. M. E. Church. 20. M. E. S. S. 21. Helping Hand Social of St. John's A. M. E. S. S. 22. Sharon Baptist Sunday School. 23. True Reformers. 24. Aladonna Circle. 25. First Baptist S. S. 26. Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School. 27. Elder Baptist Sunday School. 28. Md. Home for Friendless Colored Children. Having just returned from New York where I took the complete course in Madam C. J. Walker's Celebrated Hair Culture. I wish to introduce to you the superiority of the Walker method. Everywhere we are searching for improvements in methods and efficiency is the cry of the hour. The more you use the Walker method the more you will be drawn irresistibly to the use of it. I am prepared to give the treatment or to teach the method. Walker's Preparations for Sale at 521 Mosher Street MRS. L. J. PECK Phone: Madison 3236 Y. Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convin scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMAC. Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street 2 three-story houses in the 1100 block North Carey street 1 three-story house in the 700 block West Lansale 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 oniy ts plumb ed hearse eated grave ing grava ingra. eru A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gra- highly polished sak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubb either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; ringes, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, oifx when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest design This funeral cost elsewhere..... My price $73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00 Other Funerals an low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade No charge for removal of remains from Hospi- Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Comp 1222 Division St., bet, Dolphin and Lanyar 6.00 33.00 5156, 5175.