The Afro-American

VOL. XXIII. NO. 37 G. O. P. MAKES POOR SHOWING Republican Candidates Who Did Win Receive Scant Majorities PARTY ORGANIZATION DEAD McMechen Makes Fairly Good Run-Apathy Among Color- ed Voters The election is over and people are now speculating as to the result. One thing is certain, however, that Mayor Preston defeated Charlie Heintzeman by such a big majority that his title to the office is unquestioned. Hundreds of dyed-in-the-wool Democrats voted for Heintzeman, but he lost the independent vote and the Stone Republicans were said to have been against him. In the uptown wards it is said quite a number of colored men, impressed by the remarkable activity of the Preston administration and his record of achievements, went to the polls and quietly put across in the column of the ballot that meant a continuance of the present administration. The campaign of education waged by the present administration won for Preston many votes, and the broadsides hurled at Heintzeman by the daily newspapers put the brakes on the latter's forward march. The Democrats were plentifully supplied with money, while that of the Republicans was correspondingly small. The outcome of the election is a remarkable tribute to Mr. Preston. Four years ago, aided by the apathy of colored men as well as their hostility to E. Clay Timanus, he was elected Mayor by a plurality of a few hundred votes. Leading Democrats of independent leanings were among his critics, the daily newspapers were nearly all against him. All of the daily newspapers of the city were with him this time, however, as well as the independents. This means that Preston will loom large in State politics. It also means that Congressman Linthicum will have a small chance of landing the gubernatorial nomination. Should Mr. Preston line up with Blair Lee for the Governorship, and the latter win, his prestige would be further enhanced. Blair Lee would take his seat next January and Mayor Preston would be in line for the nomination to succeed Lee in the United States Senate. His policies as Mayor would be well under way then and the six-month tenure of office of his appointees will have expired and he could safely turn over affairs to "Uncle John" Hubert. McMECHEN'S DEFEAT REGRETTED Among the regrettable incidents of the election was the defeat of George W. F. McMechen for City Council in the Fourteenth ward. He is credited with having received 1548 votes, of whom at least 50 were white. A few days before the election a circular was sent to the white voters of the ward asking them to cut him on account of his race. The white voters came out in throngs and voted against him. Even white Republicans joined in the army. Mr. McMechen was also 500 votes shy on the colored people's side of the fence. Any way, the voters of the ward certainly knew "Joseph." Harry S. Cummings, as had been forecasted in the Afro-American Ledger, won out again, but his plurality was 600 short of what it PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. should have been. The organization in the ward did not get anything like a respectable percentage of the registered vote of the ward, judging by the vote that Mr. Cummings received. His election is distinctly pleasing both to the Democratic and Republican organizations, as well as to his numerous friends. One thing seems certain, however, that either the Republican organization is not keeping up interest among the voters of the ward or that the voters are growing somewhat tired of the present regime. The outlook is that unless Mr. Cummings turns over a new leaf this will be his last term in the City Council. Alexander Williams made a fair run in the Seventeenth ward, under the circumstances, receiving 119 votes. William F. Allen did not have a look-in as Progressive candidate in the Fifth ward, Samuel Lasch getting more votes than he and Nathanson combined. One thing is demonstrated by Tuesday's election that the Republican party to amount to anything in Maryland must smash the present ruling regime and place at the head of its affairs men who are anxious for Republican success. Under present conditions there is but little to look forward to in the coming fall elections, and unless there is a great change the party will go down to defeat again more disastrous than the defeat of Tuesday. BIG VICTORY WON IN OHIO Columbus, O., April 27.—The colored people of Ohio won a big victory last week, in securing the adoption, in the Ohio Senate, of amendment which prevent injustices to the race. Governor Frank B. Willis, deserves the thanks of the race everywhere for his manly insistence that no discriminatory laws must be passed in Ohio. The obnoxious Platt-Ellis Bill, which in its original form would have perhaps driven out of business every colored chiropodist and masseuer in the state, was amended as to exclude from taking the examination such as have been practicing for a period of five years. The Wickline Election Bill, which required that voters declare their color when registering, was amended to strike out the word "color." The colored people made a determined fight against both bills in their original form; carried the fight up to the Governor, and he stood manfully by the race. The action of the Governor on these two bills, and his compelling the Ohio Board of Censors to withdraw their permit given for the photo-play "The Nigger," and his further assurance that "The Birth of the Nation," shall not have a permit to show in Ohio, has endeared him to every colored person in the state and has made them know that Ohio now has a Governor, one of the type of the old abolitionists, who will not tolerate, or permit any injustice against the race. WALTERS AT WHITE HOUSE Washington, May 6.—Bishop Walters and William H. Lewis, former assistant attorney general of the United States, were callers at the White House this week. They saw Secretary Tumulty and incidentally brought up the reported endorsement by President Wilson of the race-hating photo play, "The Birth of a Nation," whose production is now causing many protests in Boston. Mr. Tumulty denied that the President had endorsed the play, which was first shown at the White House, and exhibited a copy of a letter to Congressman Thacher of Massachusetts, denying such allegation. The visit of Bishop Walters again reviewed the rumor that a colored Democrat will be named as Recorder of Deeds for Washington, a position vacant for a year. LEDGER M. E. BISHOPS WOULD UNITE Methodist Episcopal Bishops Pass Resolutions Favoring Uni tication WOULD MEAN NEGRO BISHOPS Denominational Interests Affecting the Race Would Also Be Turned Over Des Moines, La., May 4.—The Board of Bishops of the M. E. Church, at its session here last Saturday, voted to accept the two denominations. The response that is expected to be made by the M. E. Church South will be one of the leading topics for discussion and action at the session of the M. E. General Conference next May. In adopting the resolution favoring the unification, the bishops made the following declaration: "We are convinced of the essential unity of the two great Methodisms in doctrine in life and that their essential unity must in due season express itself in outward and organic form. Without presuming to pronounce on the terms of the union, we declare ourselves earnestly in favor of the organic union of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and such other Methodist bodies as may share our common faith and experience. Moreover we declare ourselves in favor of such a union on terms that shall provide an ample and brotherly protection for any minority." The two denominations have existed since 1844, when a split occurred over the slavery question. The proposed union mean that some provision will have to be made for the colored membership of the M. E. Church South. The M. E. Church South set apart its colored membership in 1870 into what is now known as the Colored Methodist Epicopal Church. The M. E. Church has $00,000 colored members. With the growth of widespread intelligence in the race element has come a demand for more recognition in the general church. This has taken shape in a demand that some colored man or men be chosen as bishop for the colored conferences. For the past five general conferences colored ministers have been in the race for the bishopric, but none have been elected, save Dr. I. B. Scott who was chosen missionary bishop for West Africa. The plans for the reuniting of the two branches of Methodism contemplate the creation of four quadrennial conferences, one of which will contain the colored membership of the M. E. Church. This would give the race its own bishops as well as control of denominational interests affecting the Negro. BRUCE AGAIN AT HIS DESK Washington, May 6.—Assistant Superintendent of Schools Roscoe C. Bruce, who with four others, was injured in an automobile accident near Relay, Md., two weeks ago, is now able to be at his desk in the Franklin School. Miss Jessie Wormley, who was badly injured, may not be able to resume her duties as a teacher in the Minor Normal School during the present school year. Her sisters, Mrs. Mirian Wormley and Mrs. Helen Wormley Anderson, are doing nicely under the care of Dr. E. D. Williston. None of the parties in the accident have talked for publication as yet. T. R. LINCOLN FAVORS TIPS Son of the Great Emaneipator Thinks Pullman Service "Uplifts the Negro" ADMITS WAGES ARE TOO LOW He Thinks If Porters Wages are Increased They Might Make Too Much Money. Washington, May 6.—Testifying before the Federal Commission on Industrial Relations Tuesday, Robert T. Lincoln, controlling factor and chairman of the board of directors of the Pullman Company, admitted that Pullman porters had to depend on tips, rather than their average monthly wage of $27.50, in order to make out a living. He also admitted that the low wage paid aided in making big dividends for his company. Mr. Lincoln, who is a son of Abraham Lincoln, the war president, also admitted that the tip system as unfair in so far as the company did not pay enough wages for the maintenance of its conductors and porters. It was supposed by the commission that Mr. Lincoln would be able to throw some light on the origin of the tipping system. The subject was apparently distasteful to Mr. Lincoln, but he answered all questions frankly and without hesitation. When Chairman Walsh brought up the subject of tips Mr. Lincoln said: "That situation annoys me very mush." "Has this tipping habit always been as widespread in the United States as at present?" asked Chairman Walsh. "I have no doubt of it," replied Mr. Lincoln. "Your porters get $27.50 a month. They are supposed to supplement their pay by getting tips from the public?" was asked. "Might I put it this way?" suggested the witness. "We know they get tips." Would you say that a man was able to retain his self-respect living under a system where he is forced to get gratuities in order to earn a living wage? Are not his morals corrupted by such a system?" NOT A MATTER OF MORALS. "I do not think it is a question of morals," replied Mr. Lincoln. "They would get tips whatever wages were paid. They get such tips as matter of fact for performing services not strictly in their line of duty as porters. You know the colored race is subject to great limitations in getting employment. I believe that outside of the learned professions, where they have made some progress, the one large element that has done more to uplift colored men has been afforded through employment by the Pullman Company." "Do you think this service has uplifted them?" "The tips are paid without regard to the amount of wages," replied Mr. Lincoln. "If you increase their wages and they continue to get tips as at present they would get much more money. You can understand how that might not be desirable." Mr. Lincoln conceded, in reply to questions that the wages of Pullman conductors and porters were too low; that increases should be granted, and that it was a matter that would have the attention of PRICE THREE CENTS the executive board of the Pullman Company at once. When told of the case of a porter who testified that one month he had made $115, all of which except $27.50 was paid by the traveling public, Mr. Lincoln explained with a show of embarrassment: "I do not think the arrangement is nice at all. It is an old custom." TIPPING NOT PROHIBITED. Mr. Lincoln added that the company had never attempted to prohibit the acceptance of tips. He expressed the belief that if tips were prohibited the porters' "would be very much troubled." Mr. Lincoln said he had never heard of any dissatisfaction on the part of the traveling public to the payment of such gratuities. NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE ELECTS DELEGATES Trenton, N. J., May 7.—The forty-third annual session of the New Jersey Conference of the A. M. E. Church opened at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Wednesday. Bishop Evans Tyree is presiding. Among the many visitors are Bishop L. J. Coppin and Revs. A. L. Gaine, I. N. Ross, J. O. Custis and C. H. Murray of Baltimore conference. Charles Stewart, the newspaper correspondent, was present during the first two days. Interest centered largely in the election of delegates to the General Conference, which meets at Philadelphia next May. The following ministers were chosen Thursday: Revs. H. P. Anderson, H. Spearman, D.J. Brown, R. B. Smith, A. L. Murray and I. W. W. Roundtree. The conference officers are: Rev. R. W. Johnson, chief secretary; Rev. J. H. Vanderhorst, recording secretary, and Rev. J. H. Morgan, statistical secretary. PYTRIAN STOCKHOLDERS MEET At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pythian Joint Stock Company, held at the Pythian Castle Hall last Friday night, the following directors were elected: John W. Rich, Hugh W. Simmons, Samuel D. Hayward, George T. Brent, John W. Hawkins, Charles W. Simms, Edward Fisher, John Nelson, George H. Carter, George Hammond, J. E. Jones and William Grayson. The report of the president of the Board of Directors, John W. Rich, showed the finances of the company to be in an excellent condition. At the meeting of the newly elected board on Tuesday night, Mr. Rich was re-ellected president; William Grayson, secretary and Edward Fisher, treasurer. TROTTER ACQUITTED Boston, Mass., May 6.—W. Monroe Trotter and Rev. Aaron W. Puller, who were arrested two weeks ago on the charge of inciting a riot at the Tremont Theater, where Thomas Dixon's race-hating play, "The Birth of a Nation." is being produced, were acquitted Monday after a four-day trial. Judge John J. Brackett, in discharging the two men, said that the two men responsible for the near riot were Patrolman Dennis Harrington, who punched Editor Trotter in the jaw, and the ticket seller at the theater who refused to let colored people in. The refusal to sell colored people tickets was denounced by the judge as a violation of the civil rights law. Editor Trotter was found guilty of assault upon an officer, however, and fined $20. He noted an appeal. The trial was largely attended. E. C. Benjamin and Clement G. Morgan were the defendant's attorneys. TRUSTEES DID NOT WANT CONFERENCE Officiols of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Refuse to Entertain BISHOP READS APPOINTMENTS A Number of Changes Made New Pastors at Bethel and The Ninety-eighth annual session of the Baltimore Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church came to an end at Waters A.M.E. Church with the announcement of the appointments by Bishop L. J. Coppin Monday night. Rev. R. E. Ford was succeeded as presiding elder of the Easton district by Rev. S. H. Cooper, he taking the place of Rev. David Johnson at Hagerstown. The latter takes the place of Rev. M. F. Sydes at St. Paul, Washington. Rev. L. S. Flagg was appointed general agent to raise funds to aid in liquidating the big debt of Bethel Church. He was succeeded there by Rev. J. W. Sanders, who was transferred from the Virginia Conference. Rev. J. A. Briscoe was sent to Mt. Moriah, Annapolis, Rev. P. W. Wortham taking his place at St. John's, this city. A mild sensation was caused by the reading of a letter from the trustees of Metropolitan Church, Washington, declining to entertain the next session. Dr. B. F. Watson, secretary of the Church Extension, deprecated the church's stand, as did Rev. A. L. Gaines, who said that the church would not have to bear the whole cost of entertainment. The vote of Saturday in which the church was selected was reconsidered and Bethel Church, this city, chosen. The reason given by Metropolitan Church was that the congregation could not bear the expense as it contemplates making extensive improvements. The letter of the trustees, which was signed by John W. Cromwell, occasioned much adverse comment among the ministers. It was claimed that as the church had received so much aid from the denomination that it came with bad grace to reject the conference's acceptance of its pastor, Rev. C. H. Stepteau to entertain the next session. Plans to make a country-wide canvass to secure financial aid for Bethel Church, this city, were adopted, and Rev. L. S. Flagg appointed general agent. Rev. J. O. Custis made his report as Conference Evangelist and agent for Kittrell College. The collections amounted to over $8,000, and the "dollar money" receipts exceeded those of last year. Mrs. Ruth M. Collett was re-appointed conference evangelist. The remaining appointments are: S. H. Cooper, presiding elder. Baltimore—St. John's, P. W. Wortham; Waters, A. L. Gaines; Cambridge—W. H. Manoko. Crisfield, C. A. Williams; Chestertown, J. A. Young; Pocomoke City, E. T. Addison; Denton, J. H. Fitchett; Cecilton, John Hammond; Winchester, James R. Nelson; Centerville, C. B. Bailey; Ridgely, U. S. Edwards; Worton, J. H. Waters; Church Hill, A. J. Ward; Fruitland, S. T. Drummond; Golts, J. H. Dutton; Preston, R. S. Stansbury; Bells, J. J. Baker; Oxford, W. H. Durham; Thomastown, L. H. Stevens; Salisbury, J. D. Jackson; Pocomoke circuit, J. B. Cordell. BALTIMORE DISTRICT D. G. Hill, presiding elder Continued on Page 4. Chester, Pa.—The last time I took my pen in hand to write to you, I was in Baltimore. I went from Baltimore down to Sparrows Point and there was the guest of Mr. Andrew Evans, and it was indeed a pleasure to see him. The people of Sparrows Point are struggling to do and be something, and they are working together trying to make every point come together. They are readers of the Afro-American Ledger, and in this they are keeping posted. They know about what is going on in this country, and seemed to know much about me and my travels through the south. I visited Clayton Williams College, and there I met Dr. J. R. L. Diggs and in meeting him, I met a young woman who is a writer, Miss Aria Wilson. She is one of them fast writing women, and can put down words just as they fall out of your lips. The people turned out in large numbers to hear me talk to them, and I returned to the city, and spent the night at Smith's Hotel. They are prepared to give you some room at this hotel. Enjoying myself at the hotel, and next I got myself together, and Mr. Kelson came for all my trunks and toed me right over to the Pennsylvania stable and I started for this place. Reaching here I found that Dr. J. R. Bennett was having his anniversary. The church was just celebrating its 41st anniversary and it was some celebration, believe me. I then went on to Elizabeth, N. J., where I was booked to do some little talking myself. It seemed that I have made this my headquarters, for I returned here and had some talk for the people here. Well I returned, heard Rev. E. W. Johnson of Philadelphia, preach a fine sermon. I then left the next morning for Atlantic City. I was the guest of Rev. H P. Anderson, a young man who is destined to rise in the A. M. E. Church. He is just making it to the front. He has finished his 5th year at the church. I had the pleasure of hearing him preach to a society and the people enjoyed it. From Atlantic City, I went to a school in Virginia, the Manassas Industrial College. I have been hearing about this school for a long time, and made up my mind to go down and see about it. Reaching there I walked just a mile. I wanted to telephone for them to send their wagon to tote me down, but the man told me that he did not allow "niggers" to speak over his speaking trumpet, and I just walked away. I visited the public school, and found Mrs. White, the principal, and assisting her was Miss Brooks. I looked at the school and then looked at the other building. They are two good teachers and well up in their work. They were seemingly glad to look at me. Reaching the school, I was received by one of the boys, and the REV. P. E. ROBINSGN, D.D. President of A U.M.P. Conference [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. The 65th Annual Conference of the Maryland and Virginia District of the African Union Methodist Protestant Church will convene in the St. James Church, Towson, Md., on Wednesday morning, May 12th. Rev. P. E. Robinson, D.D., of Baltimore will preside. One of the most important features of the conference will be whether or not the plan formed for an organic union by the legal authorities of this church and the American Union M. E. Church shall be agreed upon. A joint committee of Bishops and Presidents of both churches met on February 11, with many other leaders of the conferences and recommended this movement. principal, Prof. W. H. Decatur told me to be at home. I wondered if it would be possible for a man to be at home in a college, when he himself was not a graduate from it, so I thought that I would just get me a diploma from it. I met Prof. Williams and told him what I wanted and asked him to prepare it at once, but he absolutely refused, and of course I could not make him work. I went from room to room demanding my diploma, and the teachers became excited, sent for the president telling him that I was a crazy man and asking that he get rid of me. This was not done, but to the contrary, they were all invited to the chapel to meet me, and I was asked to make a few scattering remarks. The school is in good condition, and they have some fine people there. Into Washington was the next thing, and there I visited Shiloh Baptist Church of which the Rev. J. Milton Waldron is pastor, and then I visited that big building known as the Y. M. C. A., and it is some building believe me. I just looked and looked at that big building, and I went all through it. Mr. Beckett is what they call secretary. He is in charge of affairs, and he is just the man for the place. He knows all about the work. This institution is doing its work. I was so proud to have the pleasure of looking into their faces. Time will not permit me to say all I would like to say touching all these things. I remained in Washington for a short time and then started for Jersey City, N. J., to spend a little time with Rev. A. L. Murray, then to Boston. They are having a time there in town, trying to prevent from being staged there the thing which make against us as a people. "Birth of a Nation." All of our friends are not dead, The men protested hard against this show, and I don't blame them. They went down one night, a thousand strong to destroy the film but the white people were a little ahead of them, and they knocked a few heads, and arrested a number of people. Among the arrested were some preachers. Rev. A. W. Puller told them not to arrest him because he was a minister of the gospel and a preacher of peace, but they informed him that he was not preaching Jesus then, and tooted him right on to the station. They were soon out, and I hope that all is well ere this. People must protest against discriminations, against things which will destroy and make sentiment against us. Our failure will put us in a bad shape in this world. PASTOR VIRGIL THE GUEST The member and friends of St. Paul M. E. Church tendered a reception to Rav. S. A. Virgil and his family last Thursday evening in honor of his return to them again by the conference just closed, under the auspices of the Pink Carnation Social, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, president. The program was furnished by the choir under the direction of Mr. Thomas H. Franklin, who acted as master of ceremonies. The welcome address was made by Mr. Thomas S. Tiiden, president of the Epworth League. They then retired to the Sunday School room and was served with a grand collation. TENDERED A RECEPTION Mrs. E.E. Jackson tendered Mrs. Louisa Powell a very handsomely arranged reception at her home, 816 Cathedral street, in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Claria Morris and daughter of Salisbury. Among those present: Mrs. Claria Morris and daughter of Salisbury; Mrs. Carrie Custis, Mrs. Maria Chanie, Mrs. Maggie Jackson, Mrs. Mary Pullie; Mrs. Emma Jones, Mrs. Bessie Lancaster, Mrs. Estella Bailey, Miss Roxie Hurdon. MOTHERS' DAY will be observed at Ames Memorial M.E. Church, May 9th. The pastor will preach an appropriate sermon for the occasion. Children are requested to accompany their mothers at both the morning and evening services. Those whose mothers are deceased are asked to bring a white flower to be placed in a memory bouquet to deceased mothers; wear a white flower. The Sacrament of the Lords' Supper will be administered at both services. Mrs. James Harriday, 226 North Amity street, has gone to visit her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Smith at Tacoma, Washington, from there they both go to San Francisco to the fair, returning by the way of Salt Lake City. Mr. Samuel Tucker, of Providence, R. I., has returned home after a visit to relatives and friends in Washington, D. C., and Baltimore. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER CONTEST TO FOLLOW MODERN DANCE RECITAL The "Evolution of the Dance," embracing in an incomparable revue of Modern Society, Exhibition and Classyne Dances given at Albaugh's Theatre, Friday May 21, by Mr. Lewis H. Murray and his company of Dancers of Baltimore and Washington, aims to surpass all other demonstrations of this art ever held in Baltimore. Mr. Murray, as a dancer and instructor of the art, is considered by those familiar with the character of his work; as second only to such noted personages as Mikail Mordkin, Vernon Castle and Monsieur Voline, and stands highest as the exponent, of Modern Dances, known to the race. The Festival, arranged in three parts, aims to secure better and more definite appreciation of as well as to more generally acquaint the public with, the true and best methods of dancing. The First Part will picture the "Old Greek and Aesthetic Dances;" the means through which the Greeks sought to express the higher emotions such as joy, love and sorrow. The Second Part will deal with the dances of Merry England the "Dances of the Court" in which so much of the natural dignity, and ceremony of the times were portrayed. The Third Part will embrace the "Dances of Today" and to what extent they can be danced in terms of grace, beauty and high appreciation. Mr. Murray ably assisted by Mrs. Normal Marshall, danced as as one of the local attractions last June at the Provident Hospital Benefit Concert, and although many professional stars were on the bill, prominent among whom being S. H. Dudley, their dance act was regarded as being the "real hit" of the concert. The Modern Dance Art as advocated by Mr. Murray has many supporters among the Teaching, Legal and Medical Professions, both in Baltimore and Washington. Prominent in the support of Mr. Murray will be Misses Janee Smith, Cecelia Connor, Mrs. Ruth S. Davis, Mr. Frank J. Sorrell, Mr. Jack Nelson of Baltimore. Misses Theresa Lee, Ellen Dickerson and Mr. Jav Clifford of Washington. All Modern Dancers wishing to appear in the contest must register at Stokes and Derry's Drug Store, to give positive assurance of their appearance. Rules governing contest are— 1. The Hesitation and One Step performed must be one that may be executed in a drawing room or ball room. 2. The position must be one that is approved by authentic Modern Dancers. 3. The dancers must be able to change without notice, from the One Step to the Hesitation, and from the Hesitation to the One Step, in time with the music. 4. There must be no Maxixe or Tango steps introduced. Contest open only to local dancers; there will positively be no entrants from other cities. Mr. Murray specially extends an invitation to the many dancing masters of the city, and to all of their pupils who claim to be exponents of the Modern idea in dancing. MRS. WATERS BURIED. The funeral of Mrs. Mazzy Waters took place on last Tuesday at the A. M. E. Church. She was one of the oldest citizens of Washington county. The record has been searched. She was born February 15, 1818, died April 17, 1915. She was born at Ashton Hall, Md., and spent all of her days not over 35 miles from her birthplace. Mrs. Mazzy Waters was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a loving mother to all. She was the sister of the late J. Ro-s Stewart, who passed away in the city of New York little over one year ago and Mrs. Caroline Barnum of Lymwood Farm is also a sister; Mrs. Mr-C Wright of New Orleans, La., another sister. Mrs. Waters is survived by five children, Mrs. Marion Dorsey, Mrs. Margaret Smith of Greencastle, Pa., and Mrs. Louisa Shorter of Lewistown, Pa., Mrs. Frances R. Trusty, the widow of the late Prof. C. W. E. Trusty; Mr. J. H. Waters of Hagerstown. Mrs. Nellie Diggs of 411 West Biddle street, and her niece, Miss Lucy A. Armstrong have gone to spend the summer in New London, Connecticut. Miss Bessie Payne has returned to Atlantic City after making a brief trip to this city as guest of Mrs. Annie Young of 425 N. Poppleton street. THE GIRL'S COLUMN Sunday, May 9, 1915 is celebrated throut out the world as Mothers' Day. It was founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. The day is to honor Mother. Everyone shows this appreciation of memory or honor by wearing a White Carnation. The purity, beauty, sweetness of the carnation represents the love of mother. Girls you can observe Mothers' Day, not only by wearing a carnation, but by doing some act of kindness; live as your mother would have you live. Mrs. Martha Brown, an amiable woman, organized several years ago, the Empty Stocking Club of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, which from the time of its organization until the present has been of much value to the Church and community. The girls work in union, which is the secret to their success. A few weeks ago they conducted a rally, at which time, a neat sum was realized for the church. Mrs. Nettie Wright is the president of the circle and Miss Blanche McCoy, reporter. "The Fruit of His Folly," given at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Friday of this week was quite a success. We praise the girls who assisted Miss Anderson and Miss Barnes in making it a success and for the interest they put in the entertainment which was enjoyable to everyone. The Sunday School Social of the A. M. E. Church held a business meeting this week. Much interest was created among the girls and they seem more eager to work for their Sunday School and community. They have embroidery, literary talks, short story telling and subjects discussed of interest to the Sunday School. Keep up interest girls. Since you have started well don't fall behind in anything you undertake to do. Their aim is "Service for the Sunday School." Mrs. G. S. Whyte is directress of the social. The Girls' Club of the Y. W. C. A. is busy doing something of interest. They are thinking of their campaign pledge. In any undertaking let no one discourage them. Keep busy girls. The Auxiliary of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, a group of twenty-one girls, at Ames Memorial M. E Church are planning to serve the refreshments at the Benefit entertainment for the blind on May 25th, 1915. RECALLS LINCOLN'S TRIBUIT TO THE COLORED SOLDIERS Valor of Our Fighters Gave Race Title to American Citizenship. Jose Clarana writing to the New York World April 15 has the following to say of Abraham Lincoln and the great emancipator's tribute to the daring and valor of the colored soldiers who fought in the civil war while Lincoln was commander in chief: Now that all America, at home and abroad, is mourning Abraham Lincoln it is opportune to recall to a very forgetful nation the words of Lincoln himself with regard to one branch of the army whose victory led to the assassination of the commander in chief—"Drive back to the support of the rebellion the physical force which the colored people now give and promise us and neither the present nor any coming administration can save the Union. Take from us and give to the enemy the one hundred and thirty, forty or fifty thousand colored soldiers, seamen and laborers and we cannot longer maintain the contest." This defense of the much debated enlistment of colored troops for the maintenance of the Union and the securing of their own freedom only shows the value of their services to the nation. What Lincoln would have done for the freedmen must always remain largely a matter of conjecture, as were his own remarks on the subject, for he always waited to come to his bridges before attempting to cross them. But the wisdom and patience and justice which always characterized the noble life which was ended by the bullet of Booth would hardly have permitted Lincoln to consider seriously the surmounting of the physical difficulties of removing from this country the millions of the freedmen whose sacrifices had given them rife to a place in the destinies of the United States. Dr. Scarborough to Visit Worcester. Dr. William S. Scarborough, president of Wilberforce university, has received an invitation to attend the exercises commemorative of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Worcester (Mass.) Polytechnic institute, to be held at Worcester June 6. Dr. Scarborough will return immediately after the exercises to Wilberforce, as commencement week begins at Wilberforce university June 14. 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 Funerals from $75.00 Up MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. 'Phone At Vonon 2578 Who can urpish & funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up? He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, ata., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detection of persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 I am desirous of taking this opportunity of 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 in 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 P. MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone Madison 1990 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 All orders given strict attention. First-class Service in every respect. Polite attendants. Phone:Cockeysville 334 First.class funerals from $30 Up. Our $75 funerals are the best in the best in the city. Money or no money, see ME first. Carriages for all occasions. Best quality guaran teed THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Maryland's Leading Negro Journal Of Opinion 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, T. 142 W. HILL S. THE UP-TO-DATE U. Who can urpish & funeral for $10.00 an. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals ate., from his own stables at the most re- come to see him, j South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 3138 FELIX B: P 102 E. Mulberry St. [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. LOADVIN..... STREET, UNDERTAKER Rd up; caskets for $3.00 and up. Weddings, Parties, Receptions, seasonal le rates. You need not just call 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. YE, Sr. Nr. Calvert. : Happenings Throughout the State of Maryland: CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS Crisfield, Md., May 6.—Sunday was Communion day at Shilloo M. E. Church. Rev. J. T. Wallace preached in the morning to a large congregation. Rev. Abram Scribber preached at night. Mrs. Charlotte Barkley from Hden, Md., spent Sunday with her son, Dr. W. J. Barley. Mr. Elie Crippen and wife from New Church, Va., spent Sunday with his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Coulbourn. Annie H. Daniels departed this life on last Friday morning at Upper Fairmount, Md., her funeral was held at Saint Andrews Church on Sunday. Rev. T. H. Kiah officiated. She leaves a husband, mother, five sisters and six brothers. She was a member of St. Paul A. M. E. Church and a devoted member of Pride of Eastern Store Lodge, No. 35, Court of Calanthe K. of P. located at Crisfield, Md. Mr. Nelson is having his house remodeled. Mr. Kinsey Brown is the archetypal. the archives Those on the sick list are Mrs. Sarah Wilson and Mrs. Ethel Britt- ingham. The Cedar Grove Park will be open in a few days. Watch for the dates. LONG GREEN HAPPENINGS Long Green, Md., May 6.—Mr. Albert Winder and daughter were the guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Waters and Mr. Arch Smith who is ill. Quite a number of folks in this Trinity attended the A. M. E. Conference last week at Waters A. M. E. Church, Baltimore. B. Charles Miss Grace Robinson, of Summerfield, spent two weeks in Hartford, Conn. Miss Emma Brown and brother, of Fallston, were the guests of Miss Georgia Henson. George Rusha and daughter Mrs. George Pratt and daughter of Towson, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Ayers of Summerfield. Those on the sick list are Mr. James Hawkins,Mr. Grafton Quickley Mrs. Mary Quickley. Mrs. Ella Bishop, who has been ill is improving slowly. PRINCESS ANNE NOTES Princess Anne, Md., May 6.— Sunday was a big day at the M. E. Church here. A large attendance was noted at the Communion service in the morning and in the afternoon, the Sunday school was crowded. The junior choir rendered a fine musical program at the evening service Rev. J. U. King is pastor. Prof. and Mrs. Wm. H. Hayman are home after being away sometime. Prof. Hayman was principal of the Clayton High School of Clayton, Del. Mrs. Nettie Gottman, two daughters and one son, of Philadelphia, are visiting her sister, Mrs. H. E. Hayman on Boland Hill. Woman's Day under the leadership of Mrs. Annie Miles at Mt. Hope A. M. E. Church Sunday was quite a success. Bishop Alexander Walters of New York, visited our town a few days ago and made an interesting speech at Mt. Hope A. M. E. Church on his "Trip to Europe." Mrs. Harry Reed, who has been sick for several months with the lung trouble died at her home near Princess Anne. A record breaking crowd attended the Farmers' Convention at Princess Anne Academy last Friday and Saturday. BERKLEY, MD. Berkley, Md., May 6.—Class meeting was held at Hosanna A.M. E. Church Sunday morning. Sunday school in the afternoon and League at night. Mrs. Carroll Webster of Bell-camp, Md., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hopkins. There has been several heavy rains in this section which were very much needed. ROYAL OAK ITEMS Royal Oak, Md., May 6.—The public school entertainment given by our teacher, Mrs. Georgine C. M. Moore, was quite a success. The industrial exhibition of Talbot county took place in the Easton school, April 30th. Scholars and patrons deserve much credit for the beautiful display under the direction of Mr. Joseph Walker. Royal Oak School received the first prize, Mrs. Moore as teacher. Our school will continue the month of May. SNOW HILL CHITS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Snow Hill, Md., May 6.—Misses Annie and Lelia Tull spent Sunday in Pocomoke City, the guests of their sister, Mrs. Mary Matthews. The Lincoln Memorial Association rendered a very fine Drama at the Odd Fellows' Hall Wednesday night. Mr. Charles Rowley met with a very painful accident while out driving one day last week. The horse ran away throwing him out of the carriage and broke a bone in his arm. Mr. Purnell Robinson of Pocomoke City is in town this week. Mrs. Maria Purnell, who has been quite sick, is much better. Mrs. Rosa B. Purnell, after a long spell of sickness, is able to be out again. Rev. Downs, of the Box Iron circuit preached at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night. SALISBURY BRIEFS (Special to The Afro-American Ledges.) Salisbury, Md., May 6.—Many persons attended Farmers' Day at Princess Anne Academy Friday last. Among our town people seen there were Dr. W. J. L. Hughes and family; Mr. John Pinkett, S. T. Houston, J. L. Johnson and Miss M. Houeton. The churches are combining to give a May Fete. Rev. W. A. T. Miles is active in this matter. Miss Estella Grey of Camden, N. J., is visiting Mrs. Gordy on Popular Hill avenue. She expects to leave for home next week. Baseball today; Crisfield vs. Salisbury at Princess Anne. An enthusiastic educational meeting was the outcome of the meeting at Quantico Wednesday night. The citizens formed a permanent organization for the purpose of securing a new three-room school building. Strawberries will be ripe soon. We are expecting a large profitable crop. CATONSVILLEITEMS Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Catonsville, Md., May 6.—The people of Catonsville all received the return of their pastor, Rev. C. H. Murray with joy. Miss Margaret Hall of Taylor's avenue, entertained a few of her school friends at a May outing. After a long tramp through the country they enjoyed a pleasant tea at her sister's home, Mrs. Dumar Brown. Among those present were Misses Olivette and Ernestine Adams. Emma Dorsey and G. Banks. Messrs. Napoleon Wesley, Ernest Backwell, William Russell, Howard Banks and James Medley. CHESTERTOWN NEWS Special to The Afro-American League. Chestertown, Md., May 5.—Miss Irene Stricklin, who has been teaching in Kennedyville, had the closing exercises of her school Friday evening after which she invited her children to a sumptuous repast. Miss Stricklin announced that she will not return next year. It is regretted very much by the children and parents. children and paired Mrs. Isabella Stricklin has been confined to her room for the past two weeks, suffering from rheumatism. Rev. James Lively had a slight stroke of paralysis. Mr. Osker J. Crozier died last Friday. He leaves a widow. TRAPPE NOTES (Special te The Afro-American Ledges) Trappe, Md., May 6.—Miss Agnes Butler and Miss Mabel Clark were guests of Miss Ardella Dilehay Tuesday of last week. Miss Mary Moore and Miss Florence Brummell of Bellevue were the guests of Misses Malyou and Elsie Roberts. Miss Gracie Landmon made a business trip to Princess Anne last Friday. Mr. William Green, of Oxford, visited his grandmother, Mrs. Florence Landmon last week. Mrs. Sallie Wilson, of Easton, was a Trappe visitor Sunday. Mrs. Florence Hawkins and Johnnie Smith were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Gibson visited her mother Sunday. Mrs. Cora Brummell was the guest of Mrs. Alfred Cooper Saturday and Sunday. POCOMOKE HAPPENINGS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Poeomoke City, Md., May 6. Rev. Major Bailey filled the pulpit at St. Johns A. M. E. Church morning and night on last Sunday. Rev. J. W. Bond preached to a large congregation at Mt. Zion M. E. Church in the morning and at night District Superintendent W. J L Hughes preached at night to a large congregation, and held the first quarterly conference on Monday night. Miss Aria Hayward, of Snow Hill, visited Mr. and Mrs. Louis Taylor Thursday. Mrs. Eva Hargis, of Norfolk, Va., is here on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sunby. Rev. George W. Marshall and Mr. Noah Gunby arrived home Tuesday after spending a very pleasant time in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Sterling, of Cape Charles, are visiting relatives in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo James, of Cambridge, is visiting here. FASTON PERSONALS Easton, Md., May 6.—The public schools of Talbot county closed last Thursday. An exhibition was held here at the Industrial School, Royal Oak school receiving the first prize; and Trappe the second. Mr. and Mrs. James Walker and daughter Eva and Mrs. Beatrice Carroll have gone to Washington for the summer r Rev John T. Molock has returned from a visit to Baltimore. Mrs. James Cooper and Mrs. Ida Dobson have returned from a few days' stay in Baltimore. CARMIGHAEL ITEMS Carmichael, Mdl., May 5.—Rev. W. C. West delivered a fine address to the Wye Neck Public School May 4th on "Truthfulness". He was much impressed with the children and the correctness in answering the questions. Principal E. J. Emory is doing grand work here among the young people. The members of John Wesley Church extend their sympathy to Mr. Ernest Sims in the death of his wife and also to Mrs. Wiler in the loss of her son. GIRDLETREE PERSONALS Girdletree, Md., May 6.—Mr. James Richardson is on the sick list. Miss Maggie Tingle, of Snow Hill is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stokes. Mr. and Mrs. Clad Purnell visited Mr. and Mrs. Simuel Stevenson. Rev. G. W. Downes preached at Coolspring M. E. Church last Sunday. NEWS FROM FREDERICK Frederick, Md., May 6.-Miss Pauletta C. G. Bentley, who has been quite sick is convalescent. Communion was observed Sunday at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. W. A. Englist preached a soul-stirring sermon. The members and friends of Quinn A. M. E. Church are praying for the return of their pastor. Rev. J. G. Bryant. Miss Ferristine McCall was here from Washington attending the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Lydia Howard. The Cabinet of the Epworth League of Asbury M. E. Church held its monthly meeting Tuesday night. Miss Helen Nicholas, superintendent of Junior League has resigned. Mr. Arthur Bryant attended conference of the A. M. E. Church in Baltimore. WINCHESTER NOTES Winchester, Va., May 6.—Prof. Powell W. Gibson, of Chestertown, Md., supervisor of the schools of Kent county, has been appointed principal of the public schools of Winchester. Prof. Powell has at once joined the movement to secure a department of manual training for boys and for domestic science for girls. Rev. W. P. Fisher baptized several members Sunday at Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church. Quite a few of our people went to Brucetown Sunday to a baptizing. Rev. John R. Augustus, the new pastor at St. Paul A.M.E. Church has gone to Trehernsville, Va., to bring his wife to Winchester. Rev. Caleb E. Queen, the new pastor of John Mann M. E. Church, has brought his family here from Hall's Hill, Va. The entertainment at Mt. Carmel Church Monday and Tuesday nights, under the direction of Mrs. Harriet Lampins, was a decided success. The "Koncert" at St. Paul's Church for the District Nurses' Association was successful. The church was filled with people of both races. Addresses were deliv- ered by white and colored ministers. The association thanks Mrs. Virgie O. Thompson, who worked untiringly to make the concert a success. The Mozart, Treble Cleff Club under the direction of Rev. J. Luther Martin rendered excellent music. Mrs. Hattie Evans. Bell was mistress of ceremonies. Every participant on the program acquitted themselves nobly. Sunday will be observed as Mother's Day. All the churches have special programs prepared. The Winchester Giants, Mr. Wm. E. Laws, Jr., manager, played the Hagerstown Giants. Mr. W. R. Lewis, manager, at the fairground diamond Thursday. The home team played fine ball. Mr. Wm. Briscoe is deeply interested in the boys of the town and at the place of business where he is manager has the Ledger and other colored papers for our boys to read. REV. W. N. EDWARDS The 65th annual session of the African Union Methodist Protestant Church will begin at St. James Church, Jefferson avenue, Towson, next Wednesday. Rev. Perry E. Robinson, president of the conference, will preside. During the session the status of the chureb will be considered and plans for strengthening the work discussed. Rev. W. N. Edwards, pastor of the church, and his members are completing arrangements for the entertainment of the session. IN MEMORIAM In sad but loving remembrance of Mary Elizabeth Sampson, who departed this life three years ago, May 9th, 1912. It is only a step that divides us Dear Lizzie from the glories no mortals have seen I shall find you when death's grim fingers Shall have lifted the veil between. By her devoted friend, Annie T. Jester. JOHN ANDERSON died May 4, 1914. 'Tis hard to break the tender chord When love has bound the heart 'Tis hard so hard to speak the words By his sister and brother, Lidia and Samuel Anderson In sad but loving remembrance of my dear daughter, Roselia Nelson, who departed this life one year ago, May 5, 1914. She is gone but not forgotten. God knew best and he took her home to rest. By her devoted husband, W. E. Nelson; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear daughter, Catharine E. Fredericks, who entered in rest two years ago today, May 9, 1913. Yes, some day we hope to meet her. When the toil of life are o'er When the toils of life are o'er And with joy in heaven to greet her Where sad parting will be no more. Father and Mother. Miss Martha Cottman and Miss Eliza Taper of 825 Linden avenue, are visiting friends and relatives for ten days in Richmond, Va. Mr. George W. Smallwood, a representative of the Washington Sun Paper of Washington, D. 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(967 All communications intended for iblication should be addressed to THE CAN LEDGER, 628 ‘North Eutaw Riseet, Baltimore, Md ean Ee ar Advertising rates made known ‘pon application. ae ee &, ‘All Checks, Money Orders and jrafta suould be made payable to THE AFEO-AMERICAN Co. —_——_——_—_— ——— BALTIMORE, MAY 8; 1915 ————$——————=$ —— TAE BLIND LEADING THE BLIND When Fannie Jackson Coppir was ‘‘set free,"’ that is, her free- dom purchased by relatives, she displayed a most remarkable symp- ‘om, or inward feeling, which in- “cated inspiration from above. . It ;just this. Her relatives want- a her to live the life of a “‘lady,” that is, remaio in idleness with the boast that whe belonged to the class of ‘free colored persons.’’ Against this hér whole nature revolted. And in this. slmple act was evidence that the Almighty had richly en- dowed her with a strong personali- ty. She had a ‘‘vision’’ and that “vision” was the controlling power by which the rich resources of that marvellous brain were brought into service for a race of people. She said no, “I am going to hire out into domestic service.’” What a shock that must have been to her own: people! But her own people were blind, and did not know it. “Miss Fannie’ was blind and knew she was blind. Hence, she wanted light, in order that she might dis- sipate some of that gross darkness in which her people were bound hand and foot. The only way to get light is to go where there is light. She knew that and acted upon it. With enthusiasm did she embrace @n opportunity to work with her hands in one of the most cultured families of white people. Thus, she was brought into con- tact with gefinement, elegance, learning,and ever upward tendency Ske inebriated herself with the streams of light which flowed all around her; saved her little wages, and with the experience, self-dis- cipline, and enlightenment she re- ceived, became a candidate for that larger and magnificent education which she received in connection with Oberlin College. Nowhere is the lesson more need- ed today than among the religious leaders in our several churches. It is a living reproach to the race, that,especially in the North, in all of our large cities, there are any number of ‘churches’ with blind Jeaders attempting to lead a blind people, with the inevitable result, that. both must fall into the ditch. There is absolutely no place in the ministry for'an uneducated, coarse and unrefined man. It is. incon- ceivable that a God of light, love, order, decency, aud righteousness, should call such a brood of the children of darkness to represent Him in dissipating the blindness of ignorance from the souls and minds of a people needing the tenderest care. and handling. The time is when. the black man who claims to be a’ minister 6f the Gospel must show forth ia his personality the very highest education, culture, refinement, and Christian. charac- ter. ‘The race can,not do its best ‘until this universally obtains, For “this reason every educated person amovg us, wan or woman, simply CS SEE sgh eR be SP tS amet Ber fh Ok hee AM aN 22. must take af ACtive a eee interest in the work of the Chris. tian Church. It is his solemn duty to do as. much. There are no excuses to be offered for fail. ure along this line. The combin. ed effort and witness of such 2 class of persons must make it ut. terly impossible for such ‘‘church- es’ of darkness to exist in the community. Darkness can only be dissipated by the incoming of light. Weare to let our light shine in the darkness. If all the educated peo- ple, who seem to deplore the con: ditions referred to, would go active- ly. to work in whatever churches they prefer, and work earnestly and long, and keep it up, giving ig: norance no quarter, realizing that God’ has called them to just such service, before long their hearts would rejoice in the overthrow of one of, if not the greatest, obstacle of our progress as a race of people. Fannie Jackson Coppin gave her whole life completely to this one thing. And by the effort, how beautifully was that life enriched. She will ever stand forth asa great queen among the women of her race. She put her very life into others, and thus it will go on until the end of time. The correct ideals of righteousness which soar in our minds must be realised in very truth among our people.. Many things might be suggested in the interest of the improvement of the religious life among our people, ‘but, certainly, this one is most practical. The place for the edu: cated man isin the church at the forefront. The greater the ignor- ance, and the opposition, to light, e much the more is it imperative that the educated Christian man or ‘woman should make his way to the ‘thickest of the ignorance, and ever ‘keep raised the standard of light and truth, and righteousness. @ne of the sayings of a late well known Marylander was that he “Never eang until the hymn was given out.’’ Too many of us want to sing long before the “‘hymn is given out,” and® the result is that we often come to grief. This was emphasized in. the recent election in this city, when a very estimable young man went dewnp to an un- necessary defeat. Had those re- sponsible for his bringing out wait- ed until the ‘‘hymn had been given out,’’ before commencing to sing, he would not now be classed among those who ‘‘also ran.’” We did not believe in the first place that it was the proper time to bring out a colored candidate in the Fourteenth ward, but when it was done it was up to the entire registered colored y>te to stand be- hind him. Had they done so in all probability he would not have met with the inglorious defeat he did. Perhaps after all we will learn com common horse sense after a while. _ Mayor Preston will now have another four years term in the city hall, and it is to be hoped that he will recognize the fact that it was not an entirely Democratic vic- tory, while that party gets the benetit of it. Four years ago he was elected by a disaffection in the colored vote, and this time he was elected by a large number of Re- publican votes, with, it is said, a number of colored votes thrown in for good} measure. I[t may not be out'of place to suggest to His Honor Mayor Preston, that in as much as he has been reelected by the help of both the independent and the Republican voters, that he does not owe allegiance entirely to the Democratic party. It would be well to remember this for future reference. For the first time in his history the member of the First Branch City Council from the 17th Ward had a real {fight on his hands. But for the untoward circum- stances “he might now be with those ‘‘who also rao.’’ Perhaps all that saved him in the present elec- tion was the uncertainty that sur- rounded the election from the be- gining. It would be well for our Councilman t3 sit up and take notice or perhaps the next time they will take his scalp withouc much ado. Now: is the time to mend matters for if present conditions continue another man wil] sit in his seat fone years ftom now... Mrs. Veidella Brown, who has ‘been sick at 29 E. Chureh street,is ‘able to be out again, also thanking her friends for their kind attention and'appreciation. SPECIAL PROGRAM Riddick Chapter Epworth League Sunday, May.9 at 5 p. m., in charge of Madam Theresa Jackson. Some of Baltimore’s best talent will be present'in music and literary pro- gram. * Come, bring a.friend. : Mme. Helen A. Cooper, president; Mr. C. Wilbert Harris, 4th vice; Miss Ethel White, secretary. Rev, N.M. Carroll, D..D,, pastor. vipa THE PASSING OF THE (rr ANTE-BELLUM vennoes|RUSTEES DID in Augusta, Ga., when an old Negro who had been janitor of the Augus- ta. City Hall for a half century died, the Mayor and Council acted as pallbearers and virtually all ex- officials of the city attended the funeral. It has been oaly a short while since the custodian of the First Presbyterian Church of At- lanta, an aged Negro who had been jn the employ of the church almost since its organization, died and his pallbearers were the officers of the ehurch. Hardly a week passes now with- out the publication in Southern newspapers of such occasions as these, marking the passing of one of the most beloved and picturesque types in Dixie—the old ante-bel- Jum Negro. There are only few of the genuine ante bellum Negroes left,aud they are fast passing. In a few more years the ‘‘Uncle Remus,”’ about whom Joe) Chandlér Harris wrote, and the old Negro “‘mammy,”’ 80 dear to the heart of the Southerner of other days, will be no more, No better iastance of the times of real affection which existed be- tween thia type of Negro and the white people of the Suuth can be found than that which took place last week in Raleigh, N. C., at the funeral of Colonel A. B, Andrews, vice president of the Southern Railway, when his body was borne to the grave by the Negro servants who had been faithful to him through virtually all his life. The passing of the ante-bellum Negro marks the passing of an era, if not of acivilization,and presents a new problem to the South, This problem is the building of a civili- zation which will recognize equally a bi-racial population, and at the same time preserve the purity of the two elements. Just what this problem means was expressed. in the address of Henry Louis Smith, president of | Washington and Lee University, in his speech last week before the Southern Vonference for Education and Industry at Chattanooga; Tenn. He said: “We must learn to adapt our- gelves better to.the demands of a new era of cooperative citizenship, of the voluntary surrender of in- dividual customs, rights and liber- ties for the sake of greater social justiee, social happiness and social efficiency. Against the barriers of inherited easte spirit and the bi-racial character of our population we must in the next generation con- vert our theoretical Fourth of July Democracy into a working social program: must outgrow the feeling that a fixed ‘‘lower class’’ is either necessary or desirable; that an abundant supply of cheap and in- efficient labor is an economic ad- vantage, and that education ruins the laboring classes, whether white or black.—Philadelpbia Ledger. CROWDS PATRONIZE NEW STARLIGHT The new Steamer Starlight made its initial trip of the season last Sunday and nearly two thousand persons were xt Miller's Wharf, prepared to spend the first Sunday in May at Brown’sGrove. Expres- sions of approval were heard on all sides and Captain Brown and Mr. Walter Langley were showered with congratulations on the fine appointments of the new steamer. The annual opening was held on Thureday and again a number of persons were turned away after the boat was loaded to its capacity. —— AGAINST VOTES FOR COLORED WOMEN Congressman Linthicum, Dente- eratie aspirant for the Governor- ship,essayed to bring in the so-call- ed Negro question when a delega- tion of. ladies besieged his home Wednesday to find out his attitude on the question of woman suffrage. This apostle of disfranchisement and ‘“‘jimerowism’’ thought he bad the best of the ladies whea he said: “Think of this, ladies. If you increase the colored vote the gov- ernment of the State will be menac- ed. Think up some way to de- jerease instead of increasing the gnorant vote, and I will be with you.’” “Mr, Linthieum,do you consider the ignorant colored vote a disad- vantage now in the government of the State?’” interposed Mrs. Hook: er. “I do,”’ said Mr. Linthicum. “Well, would you be willing to disfranchise yourself in order to disfranchise the colored man?’” “No,” said Mr. Linthicum, evi- dently a little fussed at the trap. “Well, that’s what you. ask us to do,’” commented Mrs. Hooker, and the crowd cheered. TRUSTEES DID NOT WANT CONFERENCE Baltimore—Bethel, J. W. Sanders Trinity, 8, M. Johnson; Oak Stree and Shiloh, Joseph Gwynn; Handy Memorial, J. M. Boston, Stewards ville, J.W. Wing; Havre de Grace POTOMAC DISTRICT €. W. Morsell, presiding elder. Washington—Metropolitan, C. H. Stepteau; St. Paul’s David John. son; Brown Memorial, D. P. Sea: ton; Ebenezer, to be supplied ; War¢ Memorial, R. A. Green. - Anacos- tia—Campbell,M. H. Davis; Allen, W. A. Harris; Lakeland, Md., Joseph Robinson; Tee Bee, R. C. Curtis; Camp Parole, D. J. Beck: ett; West. River, R. T, Green; Charlotte Hall, G.3. Scott; Dupont cireuit, Andrew Herrin; Mount Nebo and Galilee, J. J. Jones; Mt. Moriah, Annapolis, J. A. Briscoe. Chaplain United States Army, O. W. Scott. Transfers—M. F. Sydes to New England Conference and W. D. Naylor to the Virginia Con. ference. HAGERSTOWN DISTRICT | John W. Norris, presiding elder. Baltimore—Payne Meuorial, J. G. Martin; Ebenezer, I. N. Ross; Allen, P. J. Jordan; Collett Me- morial, C. C. Handy; Wayman Me- morial,P. H. Green. Hagerstown, RE. Ford; Cumberland, J. C. Me- Eady; Frostburg, J. H. Bunday; @learspring,T. R. Sinkfield; Peters: ville, J. M. McBlderry; Mount ‘Pleasant, Henry Young; Ellicott City, A. A. Murray; Randalstown, ©. H, Young; Elkridge, M. W. Traverse; Cowdersville, W. ©. Armstrong, L, M. Beckett; Berkley, F. S. Den- nis; Port Deposit, J. D. Banks; Behemia Manor, J.W. Bowie; Elk- ton, S. E Maloney; Reck circuit, William Chew;.Long Green, W. T. Brown; Quaker Bottom, P.O. Bun- dick; Cockeysville, W. H. S. Bailey; Carrol circu‘t, James E. Pritchett; Catonsville, ©. H. Murray; East Baltimore, J.W. Armstrong;Mount Cslvary, Arthur G. C. Randall. City Missionary, F. L. Hertzfield. Conference evangelista,J.O. Custis, Mrs. Mary F. Bond and Mrs. Mary Harris. AN ELABORATE SURPRISE A very elaborate surprise party was tendered Mrs, Mary A. John- son of 769 W. Saratoga street by the Idle Moment Pleasure Circle of which she is a member. The house was tastefully decorated with American Beauty roses, carnations, lilacs and palms. The electric lights were shaded with the club colors. Games and dancing were indulged in until a late hour after which the guests were ushered into the dining room to partake of a sumptuous feast which was served by a well known caterer. Prof. Brown’s orchestra furnished the music. Among the out-of-town guests were Mre. Howard of Hampton, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson, of New York and Mr. Lewis Brown of Pittsburg. Mrs, S. Churchill is the presi- dent of the club. TO ORGANIZE LIFE PROBLEM CLUB The Religious Committee met Tuesday evening at the Y. M. C; ae Building to consider plans for the summer work. The meeting /was well attended and the results were very encouraging to all con- cerned. The committee proposes to organizea ‘‘Life Problem Club” that shall meet once e week at the building. The membership will be open to all and the ‘discussions will be profitable to any man who is in- tereated in the future, Every member of the Association and every friend are urged to ob- serve ‘'Mother’s Day’’ Sunday, May 9. If your mother is dead wear a white fower, if she is liv- ing wear a red flower;by all means take your mother to church, ~ Rev. F, A. Seaton, presiding elder of the Norfolk District of the Virginia Conference and wife, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hardy, 764 George street, last week, They left for Eastville, Va., on Monday. CARDS OF THANKS We. take this method of thank- ing our numerous friends for their expressions of sympathy extended us during the illness and death of our mother. Mra. L, Ellsworth Toomey . Mr. E. Thurron J. Mallory. 1 wish to thank .my neighbors apd friends for the kindness shown my brother, Thomas’ Burgess, especia!ly Miss Mildred and Arthur Hamilton, the latter who was in constant attendance until death and also the beautiful floral de- signs from relatives and friends, Susie Payne. Peces oto oa SPORTS AND ATHLETICS, 7 By SPORTSMAN RULES GOVERNING ENTRANTS FOR MARATHON RACE, 1. All entrants must be examin. ‘edjby physicians named by Marathon . }¢ommittee who shall certify as to their physical condition and fitness, a Lee Go eae ee Al ready t0F We Diy MAM THON!!! Interest in the Afro-American Ledger’s Marathon race which will beheld next Saturday morning is at fever heat. Prospective entrants can now be. seen every day going lover the course, and taking. long runs, sometime in the early morn- ing, or in the hot afternoons, and again in the cool of evenings. Mary have already gone over the entire course and finished up at the Afro-American office, and appear to be in. perfect condition, Entries have been coming into the Sporting Editor all of the week, and they include some of the best runners in the city, representing Morgan Col- lege, Astoria, A. A., Trinity Sun- day School, Dunbar'A. A., High School, and the Washington Y. M. C. A. who will compete for the handsome silver club trophy to be offered for the club. having the largest number of men to finish within the firet thirteen. Already speculation is rife as to who will take first place in the race, as there will be some ‘‘fast company’? competing for this prize. Some. are of the opinion that. Tom Jones, last year’a winner, will be a contender, as well Boley, winner of the Times Marathon, who has shown “some form’’ in his preliminary tryouts. Others think that the new talent which has developed since last year will spring some surpriaea on the ‘‘eld heads.’” ‘ Among whom might be mention- ed Earl Johnson,. E. Hillen, Ike Bannister, Oscar Simmons and Sid- ney Burrell. However, if you have not sent your entry in, DO IT NOW, or you will misa a grand opportunity, and one that you will regret. As this race will have the official sanction of the Amateur Athletic Union of America, any records made will have their official sanc- tion, which will be national recog- nition for the one making such. Owing to vhe condition of Druid Hill avenue, it may be necessary to divert the eourse of the race. to a nearby street, in. which case due notice will be given. For the benefit of any one who might not be able to pay both an entrance fee for the race,and one for the A. A. U. the Afro-Ameri- can Ledger will see that either one or both are paid, if-such a one’ will call at the office, 628 N. Eutaw St. DONT'S FOR MARATHONERS Don’t forget to be examined by one of our physicians, and bring his certificate to the office. Drs. F, N. Cardoza, D. Grant Scott, Harry F. Brown and John C, Robin- son, will perform these services for you free. Ne other doctor’s certi- ficate accepted. Don’t forget to get an A. A. U. registry blank. You cannot run unless you are registered Don't forget that you are going to run five miles and start off as though you were only going to run 50 yards. Don't think you are going to do a day’s labor, and eat a laboring man’s. meal: just before the race. You may lose it before the finish. Don’t run off the prescribed course, and lock for a prize at the finish. Don't look back. © Those behind you are after you,you are not after them, Don’t wear an-overcoat, Your legs won't get cold. Don’t try to look. pretty, you will look pretty enough before you finish (without trying.) Don't think becanse Tom Jones is going to run this year, you haven’t any chance Don’t be bashful. Ask about anything you don’t know, It might help you. It won’t hurt you. Don’t stop because you feel a little tired: We'll have something at the finish to drive away that “tired feeling.’” Don’t have any excuses to make if you don’t win. It'll be your own fault. Don’t go in the race for second, third or sixth place... If you ean’t go in to WIN, then don’t go in at all. Don’t think because yon’re not going to run, the race will be call- ed. off. Come down and see ’em come in; thea go home and kick yourself. RULES GOVERNING ENTRANTS FOR MARATHON RACER. 1. All entrants must be examin. ‘edjby physicians named by Marathon committee who shall certify as to their physical condition and fitness, Rejection by one physican shall be sufficient to disqualify entrant, 2. Entrants will not be allowed to have pacers in the race, 3. Runners will be allowed to have attendants stationed along the route to give any aid necessary, but said attendants must not interfere in any way with the other runners, 4, All runners must keep to the prescribed course or be disqualified, Keep to West. side of Fulton ave. nue, West-side—of Druid.Hill ave. nue and-Northrside-of Biddle street... 5. In running corners or in passing each other runners should be at least two feet apart. 1... 6. Elbowiug, pushing, shoving, triping,all disqualify runners from the race. 7. To win any prizes that might be offered by anyone outside of the Afro-American Co., runnere must compete the full course. 8. The club or team having tha highest number of men to finish within the first 15, shall be award- ed the club trophy. * Entry_blanksgare out: for the As- toria Meet to beheld om May 22, at Gwyon-Fall Park, OOS Ata meeting on last Wednesday at the headquarters of the Astoria A. A. it was decided to send M. Dorsey, Hi. Hillen, J. A. Jones, C. Carpenter, T. Jones and one or two other men,to the mark of the Afro- American Marathon Race on May 1b. The Astoria A. A. alsn decided to deprive no boy of a chance to win a medal because of not-having an entrance fee. Several members of the Association pledged themselves to'see that the boys who were not abe to furnish the money for en- trance have, the entrance fee paid. However, the fee has been made so small that few such boys are ex- pected. The meet referred to is the one on May 22, 1915. The Dunbar A. A. will probably enter the following runners: Daniel Hayward, Irvin Bevaas, Oscar Sim- mons, Leon Finney, James Finny, Wm. Carr, Horace Garrison, James Bantum, Dear Mr. Editor: I wish through your columns to commend the cooperative spirit shown by many prominent colored citizens in the matter of contribut- ing medals for the Astoria meet. It isevidence conclusive that when a matter worthy of support is brought before good thinking colored men they cheerfully respond, Athletics without a doubt ie a profitable past time for the youth of the race. Its physical fand moral virtue are so obvious as to need no further comment. We wish too, to thank you Mr, Sporting Mditor, for your support in publishing our venture from time to time, We are sure that you will continue your sup- port. These are the men who thus far have contributed liberally to the Medal Fund. Wm C. McCard, Es,. W. Ashbie Hawkins, Esq., Dr. A. O. Reid, Evans .Fernandis, H. S. McCard, Harry O. Wilson, The McAllisters Sporting Goods Co., Little Joe Weisenfield, Dr. Wm, Wright, Dr. Thomas Hawkins, Prof. M. A. Hawkins, The Astoria Club will gladlyreceive further contributions from citizens who wish to contri- bute. Send checks to H. M. Gross, chairman games committee, Thomas Jones, captain of club. eee ee Lincoln University baseball team returned home from their Southern trip last Wednesday with a record of three victories of the seven games played. The pitching staff of Lincoln was viaibly weakened by the absence of Wyatt. Captain Obgurn proved himself an admir- able pinch pitcher. They were de- feated by Union University on the former’s campus last Thursday in @ close game. Score 4-8. Thomp- son and Taylor were the batteries for ‘Union, and Chamberlain, and Wratt for Lincoln. Grand Musical and Tom Thumb Wedding Given by the Little Folk of East Baltimore 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor 3.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. T. A. Frey, D. D. 8p. m., Sermon by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., of Washington Pastor, Rev. P. C. Neal, D.D. For terms write, call or phone, C. WOODLAND, Catonsville, Md. At the annual meeting of the Colored Business Men's Exchange, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: William H. Dodd, president; Joseph Fennell vice president; John M. Freeland, 424 Gilmor street, paperhanger and painter, secretary; Harvey R. Williams, real estate dealer, contractor and plumber, 1531 Presstman street, assistant secretary; William L. Fitzgerald, 1206 Druid Hill avenue, real estate dealer, corresponding secretary; J. H. Mitchell, wholesale and retail dealer in coal and wood, 1211 Etting street, treasurer. P. M. WM. H. DODD Well known furniture dealer. All kinds of household goods, stoves, etc. 1131 Penna Ave. A. B. JOSEPH S. FENNELD Proprietor Fennell's Pharmacy, Druid Hill avenue and Biddle street. The Original Tea Rose Social, the pride of East Baltimore, at the closing exercises of the Riddick Chapter Epworth League of Centennial M. E. Church Sunday, May 16, at 5 p. m. These well known and popular gentlemen, and their friends will render beautiful music, inspiring addresses, recitations and etc. Silver Offering. Mr. Allert Cornish, president of Tea Rose;Mr. Lewis Henry, secretary. Madam Helen A. Cooper, president of League; Mr. Harry Jones, 1st vice president; Mrs. Martha Johnson, second vice; Mrs. Mamie White, 3rd vice; Mr. C. Wilbert Harris, 4th vice; Mr. Joseph I. Thomas, treasurer; Miss Ethel White, secretary. Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., pastor. The Cummings Memorial W. C. T.U. of Maryland will hold its first quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 13, at Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church. Two sessions, 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. Mrs. W. F. Cockran, of the W. C. T. U. will speak. Mrs. Margaret P. Hill, president; Mrs. E. J. Truxon, recording secretary; Mrs. Estelle Fennell, corresponding secretary. For Sale or Rent FOR RENT—Third story flat furnished or unfurnished. Also a fine piano in first class condition. Apply at 1919 Druid Hill Ave. For Sale—four 3-story houses in 500 block Bloom street; now being repaired; one has been completed and open for inspection. Terms $100 cash, balance as rent. Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue. For Rent—In the Margate 1212-14 Druid Hill avenue. Beautiful housekeeping apartment, 6 rooms and bath. Every convenience, including janitor service. Also two front rooms first floor with running water etc. Suitable for offices or living rooms. Harry H. Brown, 212 Clay street. For Sale—One more left. Beautiful 3 story house in 600 block W. Lafayette avenue. In first class condition. Terms; $250 cash, balance on easy terms. Call write 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 $800. Only small deposit required. Terms to suit. Apply 1415 Myrtle ave. FOR SALE—3 story house in[the] 300 block N. Gilmor St. Gr. $63. Sewage connection; in first class condition; reasonable terms. Apply 1415 Myrtle Ave. EOR SALE—Beautiful 2 story house in the 1900 block of White St. Gr. $52. can be bought for $550; terms $100, balance as rent. $3.25 per week pays all expenses. Now rent for $3.75 per week. Apply --- ANNOUNCEMENT—The public is cordially invited to attend a reception given by the C. Y. W. C. A. to the delegates attending the National Conference of Charities and Correction Saturday, May 15, 1915, 8 to 11 p.m., at the building, corner Druid Hill avenue and Dolphin street. 1. Selection..... Quartet from Mandolin Club of Colored High School 2. Solo..... Mr. Joseph Hill 3. Exercises..... Girls of Physical Training Class, Mr. Ross, Director 4. Girls' Drill..... Directed by Mr. John H. Murphy, Jr. 5. Selection..... Quartet, Mandolin Club Committee on publication—Miss Ida R. Cummings, Mrs. Edna Reid, Mrs. Mason Hawkins, Mrs. M. R. Bruce, Miss Ethel Lewis, Miss Eliza Mack, Mrs. M. J. Diggs, Mrs. Alverta Turner, Miss E. Bruce, Mrs. F. Cardoza, Miss E.E.Bright. Rev. Harvey Johnson, Pastor Mr. Josiah Walker, Pres. of Men's Missionary Society. Mr. John C. Gaskins, Secretary. Miss C. Davage, Pres. j Mrs. H. C. Smith, Gen'l Sec. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec. Maryland Grand Council in Connection 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. All the members are earnestly requested to be present in the lecture room at 6.30 p. m. in their proper dress for the occasion The Auxiliary is expected to be present. Kindly comply, W. H. Saunders, G. M. W. H. Burke, G. Sec. See MISS HENRIETTA COOK, 526 W. Lanvale street for expert hair treatment. (Mme. C. J. Walker's method) Prompt and efficient service. Mrs. Alice Smith-Johnson of 428 W. Biddle street entertained a few friends at tea on last Sunday after noon in honor of her nephew, Mr. C. Steward of Washington, D. C. 11.00 a. m. Sermon by the Sabbath School. 3.30 p. m. Special programme by the Sabbath School. Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, Principal of the Baltimore Colored High School will deliver an address to the Sabbath School. Rev. L. Z. Johnson, Pastor Roscoe C. Mitchell, Supt. S. S. ..The Beauty Beach Steamboat Company now Booking Dates to Beauty Beach... For the Coming Season ON ...CHAS. H. WERNER.. SPECIAL NOTICE is hereby given to Churches, Sunday Schools and Organizations that have been the supporters of Beauty Beach and Steamer Charles H. Warner to apply at once so that they may be able to secure the dates that they may desire. First trip to be made First Sunday in May. Opening the following Thursday. I want to announce that special consideration will be given to all regular supporters, 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. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER MAIN HALL THELYRIC FRIDAY, MAY 14, 8.15 P.M. "Perpetual Youth" EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolphin Street Protrayed by 60 Refined Amateurs Under the direction of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey Featuring the Wonderful Singers and Musical Artists Horse." 2 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m., Class Meeting. 7 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Preaching by the Pas'or. Revival service every night. W. M. Fowler, Supt. S. S. Oslah Fowler, Pres. En. League AS SPANISH STUDENTS. VIVACIOUS VARIETIES AND LAUGHABLE WITTICISMS. SUPPORTED BY ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCB E. 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Stranger. vatt, D. D. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by Pastor and Holy Communion. Mme. Annie Hazelton Lee, the Colorature Soprano, and T. HENDERSON KERR'S ORCHESTRA 9 p. m, the Freewill Offering. At which time we hope to raise a quarter of peck of money. Come and help us. Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller. To be bad of the Patrons and Patronesses Mr. Oscar Z. Watts, Ticket Agent Mr. Charles E. Johnson. Assistant ASBURY M E. CHURCH Rogers Ave. and Lexington Street Rev. Geo. C. Curry, Pastor Mothers' Day. 11 a. m., preaching by the Pastor. Subject: "Cerianist Mothers. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Mr. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 3 p. m., Special sermon to Mothers by Rev. Ida Nelson of the Holy Temple Church. 5.00 p. m., Epworth League. Mr. Julian Ross, Pres. 8 p. m., Special program, under the direction of Mrs. Mary Myers. WHATCOAT M. E. CHUROH. Franklin and Fine Sts. Rev. S. R. Hughes, A. M., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor, subject: "Up for Repair." 8.00 p. m., Sunday School. Choice music. 5.00 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "God or the Image Which?" Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. All invited to hear Rev. Hughes special sermons, 11 a. m., and topics 8 p. m. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Thos. H. Johnson, Pres E. L. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHUROH Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Rev. Ernest Lyon, Pastor 11 a. m., Special Sermon by Pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3.80 p. m., Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. "Incomparable and Variable Program" WITH AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA UNDER PERSONAL DIRECTION OF MR. JAMES REESE EUROPE OF NEW YORK CITY Mr. Lewis H. Murray after the regular program, will hold an open contest, and will award two Silver Loving Cups to the couples performing best a One-Step and a Hesitation. Watch this paper for rules of the contest. 8 p. m., Anniversary Sermon by the Pastor to the B. & S. of Jobs. Every member of the church. Are invited to be present to welcome them. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCB Carey and Baker streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St. 6.30-9 a. m., Class. Bros. Lane and Thompson leaders. 11 a. m., sermon by the Pastor. Subject: "Mother." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Henry Johnson. Supt. 6 p. m., Epworth League. Charles Pulley, Press. 8 p. m., Sermon and Communion. Wear a white flower for the sake of Mother. "Bring a white flower in the memory of Mother. Rev. Garner, of Plymouth Congregational Church, Washington, D. C., will preach Thursday night, April 13th, at 8 p. m. Children's Church meets every Friday at 4.30 p. m. ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Saratoga St. near Carey Thanksgiving Sermon by Rev. Dr. I. N. Ross. Pastor sf. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. The oration on Odd Fellowship will be delivered by the National Grand Master, of Chicago, Ill. Rev, S. A. Virgil, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, sub- ject: "Elijah and Our Times." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Attend the Pastor's Bible Class. 5 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. W. T. Har- ris. Don't forget the Rally on May 30th. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Sts. Music by the Aiphnan Singing Society of Baltimore All Lodges, P. G. M., Council and Patriarchies will assemble at Odd Fellows Hall, 549 W. Biddle street at 1.30 p.m. Households and Juveniles will assemble at the Fifth Regiment Armory at 2 p.m. Rev. W. Edw. Williams, D.D., Ppstor. Preaching by the pastor at 11 a. m., andLord Supper at 8 p. m. Infants Baptized. Member received. Good music. Spring St., near incumbent Rev. C. Edw. Browne, Pastor. 9 a. m., Class. R. L. Carter, leader. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. G. W. Johnson. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Special sermon by Rev. Aquila Brooks to the Prayer Meeting Bands. All bands especially invited, followed by band experience meeting. 6 p. m., League. Moses Johnson, President. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. H. Murrav. Tues & Wed. nights, Class Meetings Friday night, Prayer meeting. Moses Johnson, Supt. The First 1915 Evangelistic Convert Revival Service under the auspices of the African Methodist Episcopal Churches of Baltimore City and vicinity will commence at Payne A. M. E. Church, N. Calhoun and Laurens street, Rev. J. G. Martin, pastor, [Sunday, May 9, at 8 p. m., and continue three weeks. Yes, three weeks!! ] All are cordially invited. Rev. John Offer Custis, conference evangelist, 1514 Druid Hill avenue. Your Church Notice belong here WATERS A. M. E. CHUROH Aisquith St., near Orleans Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2.80 p. m., Sunday School Session. 5.45 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 p. m., sermon by Rev. M. F. Sydes, D. D. J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woolford, President J. W. Woodhous, Secretary BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvals St. Rev. J. W. Sanders, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., A. C. E. L. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. T. H. Copeland, Supt. Wm. Coleman, Pres of the League. PAYNE MEM. A.M.E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets Rev. James G. Martin, Pastor Parsonage 1160 Calhoun Street 1. a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2. 80 p. m., Sunday School. 3. 63 p. m., Allen C. E. Lesgue. 7. 80 p. m., Communion and Evangelist Service. Evangelist Services beginning May 9th, conducted by Rev. J. O. Oustis and Mrs. Mary F. Bond. Come and assist them. James E. Neal, Supt. Nehemiah Haughton, Vice Pres. A. C. E. L. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHUROH Lexington St. near Pine Rev. P. W. Worthham, D. D., Pastor 634 George Street 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 3 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D.. Pastor 6.30 a. m., Early Meeting, Charles Turner, Leader. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sabbath School. 5 to 6 p. m., A.C.E. League. Special program. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by Pastor. Church Conference, Monday night, May 10th. Please let every member of the church be present. Arranging work for the year. ALLEN A. M. E. OHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, D.D. Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the newly assigned Pastor, Dr. P. J. Jordan. 2.80 p. m., Sunday School. The Superintendent desires to see both parents and scholars. 4.30 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Special Musical Program. 8 p. m., sermon by the Pastor. We welcome friends and visitors. Wm. Butler, Pres. A. C. E. L. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery St. near Charles Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., Pastor 5 a. m., Union Class Meeting. 10 a. m., Bible Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5.45 p. m., Allen Endeavor. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m. Class. 11 a. m. Rev. G. W. Fowler. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor or Strangers. All welcome to our new church Robert Johnson, Pres. C. E. T. H. McGowan, Supt. 8RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor. Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a. m. Preaching service 11.30 a. m. Sunday night, May 9th, 7.15 p. m., literary program. Preaching service:8.15 p. m., subject: "The World-wide Gospel of the King- dom." ST. JAMES A. U. M P. OHURCH Towson, M. d. Rev. W. N. Edwards, D. D., Pastor 10 a. m., Sunday School. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 12 noon, Class Meeting. 8 p. m., Farewell and a special sermon to the Mite Missionary Society. Everybody welcome. PENNA. AVENUE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Pennn. Ave., near Dolphin St. Geo. L. White, M. D. D.D., Pastor. 11 a. m., preaching, subject, "Oni Christian Obligation." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School, W. W. Brown, Supt. 4 p. m., Class Meeting. 6.30 p. m., closing exercises of V. C. E. Society. 8 p. m., Annual Sermon, State Grand Lodge of G. U. O. of Chaldeans, Wm. H. Garrett, G. M. A most interesting service will be held. Don't miss it. Seats free. Strangers welcome. FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. K. CHURCH Cor. Orchard and Tessier Sts. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D.D., Pastor Parsonage, 1223 Argyle Ave. Sunday is Spring Rally Day. Every member and friend is requested to bring $5.00. 11 a. m., Special Sermon by a Friend. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Supt. 4 p. m. Class meeting. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by Pastor. Everybody is welcome to our services. Wednesday night class. Joseph Ridout, See'y C. H. Hanley, Treas. ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH 337 Forrest St., near Lexington There will be a general discussion at the above named church, Thursday, May 13th, 1915, at 8 p. m. Subject: "What Relation has Christianity to Politics?" All invited. Rev. J. B. Watkins, Pastor These Are The Words to be Used In The Public School Spelling Bee The following are the words to be used in the spelling bee to be held in the schools on May 17. The school producing the best speller will get a handsome cup, which has been offered by Capt. George W. Brown. EVERYTHING IS IN READINESS FOR THE ATHLETIC EVENT OF THE SEASON MARATHON First Prize SILVER LOVING CUP Second Prize GOLD MEDAL Third Prize SILVER MEDAL Fourth Prize SILVER MEDAL 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,BRONZE MEDALS Handsome Silver Loving Cup to Club scoring most points RACE WILL START Park Heights and Belvedere avenue running along Park Heights avenue and entering Druid Hill Park at the High Surface Reservoir, thru the Park by the path parallel to Park Heights avenue, to Fulton avenue to Laurens st., to McCulloh to Lafayette, to Druid Hill avenue to Biddle street to Eutaw crossing the line in, front of the Afro American Building. Course of race subject to slight change on short notice YOUR LAST CHANCE We have decided, for the benefit of Out-of-town Runners, to hold the Entry List open until MONDAY, MAY 10th, 1915 0 film handsome financial hangar firkin haphazard firmament happily flagstaff harangue flannel harbinger flotilla hardihood fluctuate harmonious fluid harpsichord fodder haughtiness folio hawser foolish hassock foreclosure hearth formula haul fortieth haunch fortification hectograph forum heifer fragile heinous franchiso heirloom frigate hemorrhage frigid herbage frugal Hercules function heresy furlough hermetically fidelity Hiawatha gaiter hippodrome gallery homage gallop homonym galvanize honorary garage hospital gargle humane garret humiliate gandy heroine generate hygiene genesis hypocrite genius hysteria genial hundredth geranium hostage germ honeysuckle gesticulate icicle ghetto idolize ghost identify gimlet idiocy gingham idiomatic glacier igneous gladiator ignition glazier ignoramus glimpse illegible gloaming illuminate glorification illusory gnash imbecile gorgon immaculate gospel immeasurable gossamer immediately Gothic immigrant grammatical immovable granary impartial grandeur impede grange imperceptible granite impetuous granular implacable grasshopper impracticable gravel impugn gravitation inaccuracy gristmill inallenable grocery inaugural groove incandescent grotesque incendary guidepost incessant gumption incisor gutta-percha incoherent gutter incomparable guttural inconcelvable glossary incongruity guitar incorrigible gaseous incurable haberdasher indebtedness habiliment indefatigable habitat indictment habitual indispensable halcyon indulible Hallowen induction hallucination infectious halbut inflammable halyard initiate handcap inning handkerchief inseparable UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE American I THE PRIZES ARE: LOVING CUP Second Prize MEDAL Fourth Prize 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, BRONZE Silver Loving Cup to Club scoring RDAY, MAY 15th AT 11.30 O'CLOCK WILL START Park Heights and Belvedere along Park Heights avenue and entered at the High Surface Reservoir, thru parallel to Park Heights avenue, to Fulton, to McCulloh to Lafayette, to Druid Street to Eutaw crossing the line in, frican Building. Of race subject to slight change on show. OUR LAST CHANGE on the benefit of Out-of-town Run, on until MONDAY, MAY 10th isthmus italicize jabber jackal jackanapes jackknife jaggedness jaguar janitor jardiniere jargon jasmine jaudicee jauntily javelin jealous jeopardize jersey jetsam jetty jiffy jigger jobbery jockey jocular jocund joinery jollification jonquil jostle journalism journey jovial joyous jubilant jubilee judicial judiciary judicious juggler jugular juiciness julep junction juncture juniper junket jurisdiction juror jurisprudence juryman justifiable justification juvenile kaleidoscope kangaroo katydid kennel kernel keresene keyboard khaki kidney kilogram kilometer kimono kindergarten kindliness kindred kinetoscope kinsfolk kleptomania knack knapsack knavish knead knighthood knitting knob knotty knowable knowledge knuckle kodak knickerbockers laborer laboratory --- 00 omelet cminous operative opinion opportunity opposition optician optimism optional opulence ocratorical orchestra organization oriental ornament orphanage orthodoxy orthography oscillate osculation ossification ostentatious osteopathy outrageous oxidize pacific paddock palate palatial palm namphlet panel panic parallel parliament parochial parole partridge pasture Patapsco pathos patient pavilion pecular pedigree pennant perceive perilous perpendicular perspiration phenomenon phlegm physician piazza picturesque pivot placard plague pleasure plumber pneumonia poisonous politician porridge possession poultry practical precedent precious precipice preferable president proficient progress psalm puncture prgmy pyramid quadrant quall qualm question quite quiver quorum rabies radium monotonous mortgage mortification monastery monopolize mortuary multiplicity municipality muscular musician malicious malignant mandatory mariner mathematician maturity melodious memorial mercurial metaphor millennium narcissus narcotic narration nasturtium nationality nativity natural naughty nauseous nautical navigable nebulous necessary nectarine negative negligee negligible negotiate neighbor nephew nepotism neuralgia neutrality newsmonger niche nicotine niece ninetieth nocturne noisily nominative nondescript nonentity notability noticeable notoriety nucleus nudge nuisance numerical numerous nutritious nymph naturalization oxygen ointment oakum oasis obdurate obedience obeisance obelisk obituary objectionable obligatory obliging oblique obliterate obsequies observatory obstinacy obtrusive occupancy occurrence ocular official olfactory SECOND-HAND CLOTHING Mme. 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Campbell, Lung and Nerve Specialist, 1309 N. Carey St., Baltimore, Md., and enclose a stamp for reply. Baltimore, Md. THE STAR HAIR GROWER A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSING AND GROWER THE STARHAIR GROWER. Mfr. 1113 Clark Street Evanston, Ill. PEOPLE'S FORUM.. YES IT IS SO. In 1884 the General Conference met in Baltimore, Md. It failed to increase the number of bishops in 1904 the General Conference met in Chicago, Ill. It said we had enough bishops to superintend the connection, hence we adjourned without an election. In 1816 the men that composed the General Conference that met in Philadelphia said that we needed one superintendent, hence they elected Richard Allen, who served us as our first bishop. And now at the end of the First Century we are to meet in the same city, May, 1916 and l. as a member of the General Conference from 1879 to the present wish to speak to the members of our Great Church. First to say that we have Bishops enough to preside over our territory without any additional help for the next four years. And those of woe may be living to meet the General Conference in 1920 may see the necessity of adding to the house of bishops. Second: All we need to do is to redistrict the territory in America, by giving each bishop five conferences which would be five weeks in a year for each bishop to hold conferences. The extra mission conferences might be held by any of the bishops if so arranged. We admit that the mission preachers, widows and orphans and superanates need better financial protection. Therefore, we say we do not need any more bishops until 1920 unless the Lord takes some that we now have. My prayer is that they all may live. What say you!—answer. Respectfully your servant. R. H. W. LEAKE. Raleigh, N. C. AS TO L. N. ROSS Mr. J. H. Murphy Editor Afro-American Ledger Dear sir: Kindly allow me space in your valuable paper to endorse what you said in your paper issue of April 24th under the caption "I. N. kiss." We, of the New England Conference, of the A. M. E. Church know something of the worth of Dr. Ross and sincerely hope that he will be successful in his candidacy for the Bishopric in this church. The church certainly needs men of the Ross calibre at this time and it would be a great loss to the church were he not elevated to this position at the General Conference. It is a pity that our ministers are so narrow minded in their church politics that they cannot afford to sacrifice their personal ambitions for the betterment of the connection at large. Dr. Ross has rendered valuable service to the church in his many years of service and sacrifice and as a bishop I am certain that his great usefulness as a leader of men would be recognized in that important office. The politics of our Conferences is what that is greatly in need of information and it is yet liable to be the cause of runtion and serious trouble if we do not take sufficient preventive measures. There have been very few material changes in the 'machinery' of the A. M. E. Church during the past 20 years, with the advance we have made in numerical and financial strength the business methods of the connection have gone along in the same unintelligent and corrupt manner. The General Conference which is to meet in Philadelphia next year certainly ought to present some improvement over that which met in Kansas City three years ago. It is safe to say, however, that the finances and boss rule will be just as much in evidence as it was at the last Conference. We need more delegates of the progressive stamp; we should not select men to be sent to this conference simply because they make a great deal of noise and hollow, but the church should be represented by a set of active, progressive and intelligent men. I believe Dr. Ross to be of this make up and we shall regret his absence if that other class of men succeed in preventing his election. The New England Conference has no candidate for the bishopric, nor has the New York, New Jersey or Philadelphia Conference, we could accomplish more by standing by the delegate from the Baltimore Annual Conference. It has been a good many years since a man from any of these conferences has attained that office: eight years ago Rev. T. W. Henderson was a candidate from the New York Conference and undoubtedly he would have succeeded had the men from these northern conferences maintained any semblance to cooperation, but the petty ambitions of a few wrecked the efforts of a majority. If any bis. hops are to be elected in Philadel. phia let us begin now to get together on some one candidate to be supported and thus secure recognition from these Northern Conferences. It is our opinion that I. N. Ross is the best equipt man for our loyal support. Very truly yours. J. WELLINGTON WILLARD Newport, R. I. "BINSY" EXPLAINS To the Editor of the Afro-American Ledger: Dear Sir:— I want to thank you and the Afro-American Ledger for its fair, impartial and neutral attitude during the recent campaign which preceded the Republican primary election. I also want to state that MeMechen's vote was clean and not venal. I think it but proper that I should correct the erroneous statement under the head of "Boosts and Knocks" in your edition of April 17. Duly appreciating and without reflecting on the colored voter of the 14th ward, eight years' service in the City Council was not entirely dependent upon their support. For proof of this you may consult the Sun Almanacs of 1908 and 1912, with reference to the number of colored registered voters in the ward prior to May 1907, and May 1911, in which month the municipal general election was held. I would thank you also to consult the same two Almanacs with reference to the figures that I received at the general election. It will become apparent that my plurality over Mr. Watts in 1907 of upwards of 800, and my plurality over Mr. Cronin in 1911 of 874, based upon the percentage of the registered vote which was polled, will show conclusively that the 2001 votes which I received in 1907, and the 2.255 which I received in 1911, that gave me the pluralities at these two elections, must have come from the Democratic and Declined columns. With reference to the statement concerning the daily press report that the 90,000 colored people are trying to dominate over 500,000 whites, nernit me to say: I say without fear of contradiction that the colored population of this city is in the neighborhood of one-seventh of the total population, and the election of two colored men in the First Branch City Council would give the colored population of Baltimore City, simply as a race issue, one-twelfth of representation in the lower Branch of the city's legislative body. I did not argue that they are not entitled to representation, but I did maintain that representation by a race issue raised by the colored people in a Southern city, will increase instead of decrease the racial prejudice of the white man toward the colored man. McMechen should run on his merits as he is a fine fellow. With reference to the population of Hebrews, which you put at 50,000, it is true that there were two in the First Branch City Council for the years 1911-1915. I do not understand however, that either Mr. Lasch, of the 5th ward, or myself, of the 14th ward, were elected on any religious issue, or could be so elected. I wanted to assure you and your readers that I have abided by the recent primary, and that my endeavors in behalf of a new elementary school, for colored pupils, not withstanding my defeat, is certainly a complete answer to the theory that I am either peeved or a hard loser. The editorials in the daily press of this city, New-York Sun, and others, have more than compensated me for my record. Yours very truly. AUGUSTUS C. BINSWANGER April 22, 1915. RICHMOND IS READY FOR BIG EXPOSITION There will be held in the City of Richmond, Va., from July 5 to 27, a mammoth Exposition and Celebration in Commemoration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Emancipation of the Negro, under the auspices of the Negro Historical and Industrial Association. For this purpose, the United States Government, by an act of Congress, has appropriated fifty-five thousand dollars. While this amount was a small item, it carried with it the National endorsement to hold this Exposition. As a further evidence of this fact, President Wilson and his Cabinet will visit the Exposition either on the opening or some other day. Large exhibits will be sent to Richmond from nearly every industrial school in the country. The THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 413-15 W.BIDDLE ST. Bed, food, medicine, ed nurses, and doctors for $5.00 per week. Apply to Dr. D Grant At the Hospital Our staff consists of some of among whom are the following: E. J. Wheatley, Wm. T. Carr, E. V. C. H. Fowler, H. F. Brown, D. G. Scott, J. R. G. Chissell, T. S. Hawkins, J. C. Robins, Harris, H. S. McCard. MOTHER'S DAY Grace Presbyterian Sunday, 4.15 UNDER THE AU Young Men's Ch PROC 1. Opening Chorus 2. Scripture and Prayer 3. Selection 4. Remarks by Chairman 5. The Duty and Influence of 6. Solo. 7. A Tribute to Mother 8. Solo 9. Offering 10. Benediction Let every man and By all means WEAR A 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. 4356 Our staff consists of some of the best physicians in the city, among whom are the following: E. J. Wheatley, Wm. T. Carr, 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, R. G. Chissell, T. S. Hawkins, J. C. Robinson, F. N. Cardozo, B. M. Rhetta, Wm. E. Harris, H. S. McCard. MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION Grace Presbyterian Church Sunday, May 9th 4.15 P.M. UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE Young Men's Christian Association Let every man and boy bring his mother. By all means WEAR A FLOWER SUNDAY colored people, as a unit, are preparing a collection of specimens of our progress in fifty years. The nation expects to see at this Exposition the best evidence of thrift and progress of the Negro, and should this event fall short of the expectations of the Government and other spectators, it would do more to retard the race than could be overcome in a generation. The white people are much interested in the success of this Exposition and are working in harmony with the colored people to make the Exposition an event for which the nation will be proud. Tens of thousands of them will visit the Exposition to commend or condemn the strides of the Negro in the last fifty years. The philanthropists, who in the past have contributed their millions, will be there, and should the Negro make a poor snowing, it would, in many instances, discourage those who are contributing to the uplift of the race. It is hoped, therefore, that every member of the race will do something toward making this the desired success. They should take personal interest in this Exposition not only in sending splendid exhibits of every kind worthy of demonstration, including agriculture, but they should visit the Exposition by the tens of thousands. They should come from every section of the country. This is not for any individual nor body of individuals, but for the benefit of the entire race. It is a race institution. It must be a success; for a failure will retard the race. This Exposition will be held in a beautiful park of more than one hundred acres of land enclosed, with a large number of buildings and a pavilion with a capacity to accommodate fifty thousand people, and a splendid race track. The grounds will have all of the modern improvements, and is one of the best Exposition sites in the country. It is right in the city. One five-cent street car fare will be sufficient to reach the grounds from any section of the city. All of the railroads and steamboat lines will furnish reduced rates to enable everybody to attend without any financial strain. The colored people have established City Headquarters at 9 West Leigh Street for the purpose of locating homes and accommodations for the visitors. Board and lodging can be secured at the same price as if there were no Exposition. The committee in charge of the Headquarters has notified the people that no extra charges will be permitted on account of this Exposition. If any should attend this, the committee will boycott them, and they will not be permitted to receive any guests during this celebration. Consequently, it e, attention of train= ors day and night, all S. Scott, Superintendent Mt. Ver. 4356 Of the best physicians in the city, Fitzgerald, S. E. Hughes, Wm. H. Wright, Edw. Fisher, J. H. Tompkins, Edw. Short, son, F. N. Cardozo, B. M. Rhetta, Wm. E. Y CELEBRATION Pterian Church May 9th P. M. JUSPICES OF THE Christian Association GRAM Alphian Singing Society Alphian Singing Society Mother Mrs. E. J. Truxon Mme. E. L. Bruce Dr. A. J. Mitchell Pastor Ames M. E. Church Mme. E. L. Bruce "A Token to Mother" boy bring his mother. A FLOWER SUNDAY will be plainly seen that every safeguard will be thrown around the visitors to this city during the Exposition. To prevent a conflict with the Chicago Exposition, we are closing ours in July. Do not forget the date—July 5 to 27. For further information, write Colonel Giles B. Jackson, President, The Negro Historical and Industrial Association, 511 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. Advt. Afro-American Business ...Directory... J. R. ASKEW The Hair Cutting King Solicits the patronage of those who seek particular Service 1802 Druid Hill avenue L. SMOTHERS Cementer, Plasteres, Whitewasher and ...Brick Work... 721 BAKER STREET Drop Postal Low Estimates JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embal 1107 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 854 V. E. TONEY'S ROYAL DINING ROOM 1441 PENNA AVENUE LOGGING BY THE DAY OR WEEK IceCream Wholesale & Retail. Orders Prompt- ly Attended To. Phone Mad. 4888 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. "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 pa rent 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 begin, 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 mouth, painful swellings, kidney and bladder complaints, inflammation, scaldings, stricture, gravel, organic weakness, weak back, varicose, 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 SPECIALIST CURES WHERE OTHERS will cure you as sure as you go to him if THE BALTIMORE SPECIALIST special diseases of both sexes, and his suit quickly and permanently has aroused the Specialists as well as doctors generally. NO INCURABLE CASES TAKEN. CONSULTATION FREE. All Diseases Treated.—Patients starting rates. .....THE BALTIMORE M. 75. Gay St., Room 415. Fourth Floor Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunda SPECIALIST CURES WHERE OTHERS HAVE FAILED, and he will care 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 Diseases Treated.—Patients starting; this week cured half the regular rates. ....THE BALTIMORE MEDICAL OFFICE..... 75. 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. BENCHMARK Hereby states why his Sewing 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. Best Repair, Work and Prices Less full times, when a SINGER MACHINE the people find the right place Absolutely the Best Repair Owing to general dull times, wh is wanted' the peoplefi 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 CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY YORK RIVER LINE Between Baltimore, York River Landings and Richmond Daily except Sunday Fares—First class $2.50 one way. $4.50 round trip. $2.00 Second Class All staterooms containing two berths, $1.00 CHESAPEAKE LINE between Baltimore. Norfolk and Old Po Daily except Sunday Fares—First class $3.00 one way. $5.00 Round Trip. $2.00 second class THE STEAMSHIP COMPANY RIVER LINE New 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 Point Daily except Sunday One way. $5.00 Round Trip. $2.00 second class FREE To readers of the Afro-American Mysterious Helping Powers Between Baltimore, York River Landings and Richmond Daily except Sunday Fares—First class $2.50 one way, $4.50 round trip. $2.00 Second Class All staterooms containing two bertins, $1.00 CHESAPEAKE LINE between Baltimore. Norfolk and Old Point Daily except Sunday Fares—First class $3.00 one way, $5.00 Round Trip. $2.00 second class "HAIRDRESSER TO SOCIETY" Of Course there are other ARDRESSERS BUT ONLY ONE EXPERT MANICURING AND MASSAGING DRUID HILL AVE. Phone Mt. Vermont 582 M kerry a fall line of Human Hair Goods Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Drid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 8rd floor. EXCLUSIVELY FOR LADIES MME. KING'S HAIR DRESSING, MANICURING AND MASSAGE PARLOES Creating the Ear and scalp, use Parish's Head Wash, per jar For Cleaning and Softening the Skin use Parish's Velvet Liquid Powder per bottle For Developing and Beautifying the Skin use Parish's Orange Flower Skin Food, per jar We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet Articles-Hand Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Swatches, Braids, Puffs, etc. Free Catalogue. 1514 Pennsylvania Ave. NEAR SMITH STREET Phone: Madison 322-34 REMOVED TO 1510—two doors below 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 AB mail orders promptly attended MADE BY _BENJAMIN SMITH_ 223 ROCK STREET BALTIMORE, MD. Mrs. L. C. PARRISH 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone: 888 R-Tremont. Mention this paper when writing. Physician and Specialist A new booklet just off the press and there is already a great demand for it. It is the Word of God and it will positively be a great help to you. It is FREE. Tell your friends about it. Write for one or call on LEO S. OSMAN. 1626 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore, Md. Mme. L. C. Parrish BAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT W. H. Largest Manufacturer of Hair Preparations in Boston. Largest Importer of Persian Hair. Trained in the best many years experience. Honest dealing with the pune. Honest dealing with the public For Growing Hair on Head Heads and Bare Temples, use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food, per jar 25c and 50c For Stimulating the Growth, of the Hair use Parrish's Wonderful Hair Tonic, per bottle 25c and 50c Parrish's Never *All Hair Food* is abundantly one of the best hair preparations on the market. It stops the hair from Splitting at the ends and falling out. It will make your hair so soft. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. A writer. Write for terms. MONSTER MILITARY MAY DANCE 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 CITY NEWS IN BRIEF REV. CURTIS PRESENTED A PURSE On last Sunday, May 2nd Rev. L. C. Curtis, pastor First Independent A. M. E. Church, was presented with a purse; through the leadership of Mrs. Sarah Johnson, wife of Rev. James B. Johnson. The presentation was made by Mrs. Johnson, who is an energetic worker, and member of the church. Mrs. Johnson has set out to raise one hundred dollars to be used to help the pastor on his vacation, but succeeded in raising $82.00 after all expenses had been paid. Mrs. Johnson, as well as the pastor wish to thank all who assisted her and in the near future she expects to make the even one hundred dollars. hundred dollars. Mrs. Mary E. Quigley, 209 W. Hoffman street. ADDRESSED THE HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL The Evening High School Social and Literary Association was highly favored with an eloquent address delivered by Mr. Dwight W. Holmes, vice principal of the High School, at 1141 N. Carey street on April 30th. ORDER OF OWLS ELECT OFFICERS The local lodge of the Afro- American Order of Owls has elected the following officers: William R. Proctor, president; Robert Towles, vice president; Roland Hill, secretary; Augustus Chew, treasurer; Jesse J. Edwards, lecturer; William Garrett, Jr., warden, and Moulton Oram, sentinel. DR. FISHER IN MOTOR CYLLE ACCIDENT Dr. John E. Fisher, of 1612 E. Monument street, was injured and severely shaken up when a motorcycle ran into his buggy at Madison and Bond streets Wednesday. The collision overturned the buggy, pitching Dr. Fisher out and smashing the top of the buggy. He was injured about the knee and side. ATTENDED GRADUATING EXERCISES Miss Alice Hill, 1032 Druid Hill avenue, spent Monday and Tuesday in Washington to attend the graduating exercises of the Training School for Nurses at Freedmen's Hospital. She was the guest of Miss Christie Elain Owens, one of the graduates. MADE THEIR MUSICAL DEBUT Messrs. Mason A. Hawkins and Carrington L. Davis made their debut into the musical field at a concert at the Madison St. Presbyterian Church on Thursday night, when they appeared as the soloists in a musical concert. LARGE AUDIENCE AT ANNUAL EXERCISES The annual exercises of the Department for the Colored Blind and Deaf of the Maryland School for the Blind was held at Albaugh's Theatre on Thursday evening. A large audience was present and a fine program was rendered, consisting of musical numbers, vocal and instrumental, dialogues and physical culture exercises. The performances of some of the students were remarkable and showed the wonderful patience which must have been required to perfect these unfortunates along so many unusual lines. STORK LEAVES FINE BOY Mr. and Mrs. James H. Brown, of 1834 Argyle avenue were visited by the stork on May 1st and left a fine boy, eight and one half pounds. Both mother and son are doing nicely under the care of Dr. J. C. Stewart of Argyle avenue IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Fannie Johns, the beloved wife of Henry Johns, departed this life Sunday, May 2, 1915, aged 61 years. She was one who was loved by all who knew her. She bore her illness with patience and died in full triumph of faith in God. Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep From which none ever wakes to weep A calm and undisturbed repose Unbroken by the last of foes. By her husband and son, 206 West Chase street. WILLING WORKERS' DAY at the Y. W. C. A. Sunday May 9th. Mothers' Day Service 5 to 6 p. m. Address, Miss Margaret Williams; recitations and solos. You are cordially invited to come and bring a friend. Mrs. M. Minor, chairman Mrs. E. P. Calloway will preside Miss C. Davage, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec. Mrs. H. C. Smith, Gen'l Sec. SENSATIONAL AND THRILLING TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 11th The QUEEN THEATRE Lexington St., near Pine CHARLIE CHAPLIN FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 14th The world's greatest comedian—will make you laugh from start to finish. OPEN 7 P. M. ADMISSION 5 CENTS H. S. Boone and J. R. Jones, Managers HOTEL DALE Cape May, N. J. This Magnificent Hotel, Located in the Heart of the Most Beautiful Seashore Resort in the World. Resort is replete with every modern improvement, super- structure, construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, houses, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. F. W. DALE, Owner. SECOND HAND CLOTHING FOR SALE Prices reasonable at Mme. R. H. Browne, 556 Dolphin street. Call and see my line of beautiful and stylish evening dresses suitable for all occasions and street wear. Call evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. Phone calls answered Madison 1091 Y. EASY PAYMENTS ARRANGED SEWER CONNECTIONS ```markdown ``` WE GUARANTEE OUR WORK AND DO IT PROMPTLY AND NEATLY STAR PLUMBING CO., 919 East Lombard Street RESIDENCE PH ONE VERNON 6530 Are You Hungry? 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 Money furnished for Sewer Connections Estimates Given. Sewers Installed. Work Guaranteed. Write, Thre or Call CARLOS C. JENNINGS General Collector & Insurance Agent OFFICE: 22 E. Saratoga St. Residence: 565 Presstman St. MARY MAY DANCE HOSPICES OF of P., Department of Maryland Aug, May 11, 1915 Market Armory Band, Prof. Chas. Harris, Leader 25 Cents HE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ```markdown ``` PATAPSCO That beautiful stricter secure your building so home Out in the open healthy and narrow so and no ground rents. extremely low for 'such Patapsco Park 106 LAW B Phone: St. Paul 3119 Welcome Reception tendered Re Ex-Minister to main auditorium of John Sharp and Monten Monday evening, May Cards of Admission, Including Special Music by B. Brown, Pres. Com. Nellie Spr Grand Sacred Concert, Sunne ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH, Over the directions of Mr. Arthur Bush. S will be represented. Mr. Simeon Booker, G or an address. All invited. Positively Si Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor 9th Welcome Reception to By the Officials and Members of Friday Evening, M Cards of Admission, Including Mrs. Ida Hilton, Chair. M Mrs. R. C. Taylor, Treas. F IT'S THE FIRST THIS SE ON THE NEW STEAM Monday night, May 31st. F TICKETS Playing all the time—THOM Assisted by Smith's F ickets may be secured from Samuel Smith, Vice Chairman; Geo, Brent, ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S We use only Pure and Fresh Drum Compounding. That's why we Physician. If you are ill, call us compound your prescrip We will introduce our NEW PROMP 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 CHECK We Are Agents For MME. WALKERS W IT NEVER FAILS. PER BOX. 50C. WALK We Are Agents For OVERTON'S HIGH Which we are selling in large quantities. Try It's fine. 25 and 50 We send goods by PARCEL POST to any parcel with us and be convien FENN THE BUSY CORN C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M ATAPSCO PARK It beautiful strictly colored suites your building site for your Out in the open. Free fr y and narrow streets. Low ground rents. Prices at p ely low for 'such valuable pr apscoParkLand 106 LAW BUILDING St. Paul 3119 BALTIMORE Reception tendered Rev. Ernest Lyon Ex-Minister to Liberia Auditorium of John Wesley M. B. Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Monday evening, May 10th at 8.15 p.m. Admission, Including Supper, Special Music by the Choir Pres. Com. Nellie Spriddle, Sec. Mrs. C Red Concert, Sunday, May 16, PAUL M. E. CHURCH, Saratoga St. near tons of Mr. Arthur Bush. Some of Baltimore's best ed. Mr. Simcon Booker, General Secretary of Y. All invited. Positively Silver Offering at the door A. Virgil, Pastor Estella Williams, Welcome Reception to Rev. John A. Officials and Members of Metropolitan M. E. Friday Evening, May 21st, 1915 Admission, Including Supper Hilton, Chair. Mrs. Cornelia Hebr . Taylor, Treas. Rev. John A. Holm THE FIRST MOON THIS SEASON IN THE NEW STEAMER STARLIGHT night, May 31st. Boat leaves at CKETS FIVE J all the time—THOMPSON'S ORC Assisted by Smith's Famous Tin Band be secured from Samuel Hayward, Chair Chairman; Geo, Brent, Sec. J.H. Murph FENNELL'S PHARMA Only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals, ounding. That's why we have the confident ian. If you are ill, consult your Physi compound your prescription at a reasona l introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM on 5 per cent on your spending. In other spend 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 AILS. PER BOX. 50G. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50G. GEN S FOR OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPA are selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FACE it's fine. 25 and 60 cents a box. bys PARCEL POST to any part of the country We invi with us and be convinced of our prices. FENNELL'S BUSY CORNER Druid Hill at B Phone Madison 3224 M PATAPSCO PARK 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. Welcome Reception tendered Rev. Ernest Lyon, D.D.,LL.D. Ex-Minister to Liberia In main auditorium of John Wesley M. E. Church Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Monday evening, May 10th at 8.15 p. m. Cards of Admission, Including Supper, 25 Cents Special Music by the Choir Geo. B. Brown, Pres. Com. Nellie Spriddle, Sec. Mrs. Grant Wing, Sec Grand Sacred Concert, Sunday, May 16, 430 p.m. ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH, Saratoga St, near Carey under the directions of Mr. Arthur Bush. Some of Baltimore's best musical talent will be represented. Mr. Simeon Booker, General Secretary of Y. M. C. A. will deliver an address. All invited. Positively Silver Offering at the door. 19th Welcome Reception to Rev. John A. Holmes Cards of Admission, Including Supper 25 Cents Mrs. Ida Hilton, Chair. Mrs. Cornelia Hebron, Sec'y. Mrs. R. C. Taylor, Treas. Rev. John A. Holmes, Pastor IT'S THE FIRST MOONIE THIS SEASON Monday night, May 31st. Boat leaves at 8:40 p.m. TICKETS FIVE JITS Playing all the time—THOMPSON'S ORCHESTRA Assisted by Smith's Famous Tin Band Tickets may be secured from Samuel Hayward, Chairman; J.Edw. Smith, Vice Chairman; Geo, Brent, Sec. J.H. Murphy, Jr., Treas. 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 35C. We Are Agents For OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M James F. Hall Mt. Auburn Marble Special Prizes 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 Monuments and Tombstones, Cemetery Work. Marble Work Residence: 1216 GET IT AT..... STOKES and 1016 Druid Hill Ave DRU RESIDENCE: 1216 Argyle Avenue IT AT.... Popular STOKES and DERRY'S 2016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS GET IT AT..... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS HAPPY EALTHY BUILD A HOME AT TO PARK Only colored suburb to write for your future ten. Free from unstreets. Low taxes. Prices at present in valuable property. kLandCo. BUILDING BALTIMORE, MD. Rev. Ernest Lyon, D.D., LL.D. Liberia In Wesley M. E. Church Pomery St. 10th at 8.15 p.m. Supper, 25 Cents By the Choir Middle, Sec. Mrs. Grant Wing, Sec May, May 16, 430 p.m. Saratoga St, near Carey Home of Baltimore's best musical talent General Secretary of Y. M. C. A. will de Silver Offering at the door. Estella Williams, Sec. 2t. Rev. John A. Holmes Metropolitan M.E. Church May 21st, 1915 Supper 25 Cents Mrs. Cornelia Hebron, Sec'y. Rev. John A. Holmes, Pastor ST MOONIE SEASON HIER STARLIGHT Boat leaves at 8.40 p.m. FIVE JITS PIPSON'S ORCHESTRA Famous Tin Band Del Hayward, Chairman; J.Edw. Sec. J.H. Murphy, Jr., Treas. PHARMACY Sugs and Chemicals in all our use have the confidence of your consult your Physician and option at a reasonable price. MIT SHARING SYSTEM whereby expendings. In other words every you get back five cents. Ask for with saving. BCKS EVERY MONDAY WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER HIER'S SHAMPOO 50C. GLOSSINE 35C. BROWN PREPARATIONS at their High Brown FACE POWDERS incents a box. of the country We invite you to deal need of our prices. BELL'S ER Druid Hill Ave. at Biddle St. Corner Posts and Curbing Book of All Kinds. Mantles. Argyle Avenue Popular Prices DERRY'S venue, Cor. Oxford AGS STEAMER STARLIGHT BROWN'S GROVE AND THE NEW STR. STARLIGHT May 20. Grace Presbyterian Church. JUNE 1. Eastern M. B. Sunday School and Epworth League. 2. G. U. O. Royal Mites. 3. Quorum Other Lodge, G. U. O. B. and S. G. H. 4. The Merry Chosen Few. 5. Galllean Fishermen to Cambridge. 6. Star of Golden Luk, K. of P., and Golden Key. 7. Churchman's Oratory Society. 8. Fresh Air and Empty Stocking. 9. Merchants' Club Waiters' Association. 10. Fountain's Baptist Church and S. S. 11. Uniform Dept. K. of P. of M., to Cambridge. 12. Allen A. B. Sunday School. 13. Provident Beneficial Society. 14. St. Paul M. E. Sunday School. 15. Willing Workers of Ames. 16. Federal Association. 17. Carey Southern Star House No. 15. 18. Provident Beneficial Society. 19. Mt. Olive Baptist S. S.; St. Jane A. U. M. P. S. S.; Mt. Calvary A. M. E. S. S. 20. St. Mary's Church. JULY 1. Blooming Rose Social. 2. Conference S. S. Convention, A. M. B. Church. 3. Imperial Association. 4. Furniture Men's Association. 5. Perkins Sq. Baptist and S. S. St. Paul M. E. Church. 6. Union Baptist Sunday School. 7. Joan Neighborhood Club. 8. Phalanx Social. 9. Silver Spring Social. 10. Patriarchal Drill, No. 9, G. U. D. of O. P. to Cambridge. 11. Asbury Street M. E. Sunday School. 12. Sharpe Street M. E. Sunday School. 13. Macedonia Baptist Sunday School. 14. Epworth League and S. S. of Metropolitan. Matinee 2 p.m. Evenings 6 to 11 Admission 5 Cents The Coolest and Best Ventilated Parlor in the City. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black clot steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired heart either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, sifx when desired, rugs, chair etc., all of the latest designs. GOLDFIELD ORCHESTRA Boat leaves Miller's Wharf 9.30 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. The following dates have been booked: 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 N. B. Combings made up Phone: Madison 3236 Y. Young's Hair Food Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convin... Scientifically prepared at---- YOUNG'S PHARMAC. Drud Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street 图 18. Star House, No. 0, G. U. O. B. and of Jobs. 19. First Independent A. M. E. Church. 20. John Wesley M. E. S. S. 21. Helena Wesley 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. Eleanor Baptist Sunday School. 28. Md. Home for Friendship Colo- Children. May 31. First-In-Line. JUNE 1. Original Tea Rose. 2. Silver Spring Social. 3. Penrose Pleasure Circle. 4. Parsonage Aid of Centennial M. M. Church. 5. Columbia Circle, No. 1. 6. Pow but faithful Circle. 7. Eclicator Lodge No. 6. K. of P. 8. Becthel Drill Corps No. 5. Calanthe K. of Perserverance Lodge No. 6. 8. K. of P. 9. Allon Lodge Marching Club, K. of P. 10. Doctors and Coachmen J. 11. Willing Workers of N. W. Baltimore. 12. Uniform Dept. K. of P. of Md. 13. El Chaptan. 14. Shriners. 15. Mignonette Pleasure Social. JULY 1. Brown Circle No. 1. of E. Baltimore. 2. Empty Stocking of Ehemezer A. M. M. Church. 3. St. John's Court Hermes of Jerusalem. 4. Uniform Dept. K. of P. of Md. 5. Duncan Court No. 11. Nazirut. 6. I. O. C. Association. 7. Parsonage Society of Perkins Sg. Baptist Church. 8. Eastern M. E. Church. 9. Auxiliary of Doctors and Coaches.