The Afro-American

THEAFRICAN MERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XXIII. NO. 40 PROTEST AGAINST PERMIT IN VAIN White Residents Make Fruitless Attempt to Prevent St. Paul Church From Using. Despite the protests of a number of prejudiced whites, the congregation of St. Paul M. E. Church was granted a permit Monday to enclose the lot in the rear of the church with a fence. The church is located on West Saratoga street above Carey, and the whites of the neighborhood found out that it leased the lot in the rear of the church as a drill ground for the Bay Scouts and for the holding of festivals and fairs the kickers began. Some of the newspapers declared that a small-sized race riot had taken place. This was denied by officials of the church, however. The whites, headed by City Councilman Edward Gross, tried to prevent the Building Inspector from issuing a permit. The Mayor was also appealed to and a protest was sent to Marshal of Police Carter alleging that the congregation made too much noise. The lot in question forms a hollow between the properties in the block surrounded by Carey street, Mulberry street, Carrollton avenue and Saratoga street. Had the whites, who have resided in the vicinity at one time or another desired they could have leased the lot and parked it, making a nice appearance from their back windows. There are several such parked places in North Baltimore. "The reports of race riots have been greatly exaggerated," said Rev. S. A. Virgil, pastor of the church. "We have leased the lot primarily to aid us in our work of elevating the boys through the scout movement. It seems that there is always a howl made against the race when something of an uplifting nature is about to be done, and especially since the passage of the Segregation Law. Had there been the slightest chance of refusing us the permit under the law we would have not received it." DELEGATES ELECTED AT NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE Brooklyn, N. Y., May 28.—With visiting ministers from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Jersey and New England Conferences attendance, the annual session of the New York Conference opened at Bridge Street Church Wednesday. Bishop Evans Tyre is presiding. Interest chiefly centered in the election of General Conference delegates Thursday. The following were chosen: Revs. C. P. Cole, A. R. Cooper and B. W. Arnett with Revs. J. M. Proctor, Walter Mason nad C. E. Wilson as alternates. Revs. A. L. Gaines, I. N. Ross, M.W. Traverse and John Offer Custis were present from the Baltimore Conference. TEACHING YOUNG TO SAVE Birmingham, Ala., May 26.—The Penny-Prudential Savings Bank has started a school saving department. This feature is in charge of G. W. A. Johnson, the publicity and advertising man of the bank, and bids fair to become a great success. On the first day that the innovation began Mr. Johnson secured 350 accounts in two schools. Mr. Johnson is enthusiastic over the result that have been attained so far and says that it will inculcate in the young the value of husbanding their resources. COLLEGE "GRADS" GET DIPLOMAS Morris Brown and Moorehouse Colleges, In Atlanta, Hold Commencement Atlanta, Ga., May 27.—There were 54 graduates from various departments of Morris Brown College at the commencement Wednesday. The alumni reunion was held Tuesday and the class of 1905 held its decennial reunion. Rev. S. S. Morris, head of the True Reformers and a member of the class, delivered the address. A reception by Dr. W. A. Fountain, president of the University, followed. Commencement exercises for Morehouse College were held Wednesday. President John Hape announced that a campaign to raise $5,000 in order to secure a similar gift from the General Education Board would begin shortly. The graduates included: College Department—James Buchanan Adams, Charles Henry Brown, George Emory Cohora, William Harrison Haynes, George Patterson McKinney. Divinity School—Wade Clifton Cartwright, Edward Richard Cody, Paul Lee Inman, Henry Jones Jackson and James Jesse Jackson. Charles H. Kelly, principal of the La Grange (Ga.) Public School, was given the honorary degree of master of arts and Rev. A.J. Allen, of Cuthbert, Ga., received the degree of doctor of divinity. GETS A SILVER LOVING CUP. Asbury Park, N. J., May 27. Hilmer L. Jenson, who recently sprang into public notice by defeating twenty-four high school orators in Jersey and one hundred at Hamilton College, was presented a silver loving cup by the Young Men's Musical and Literary Club last Friday night. A fine musical and literary program was furnished and Mr. Jenson delivered one of his prize orations. A banquet followed. Arthur B. Polite was toastmaster. $5,000 FOR EDUCATION Jackson, Tenn., May 26.—At the recent meeting of the bishops and general board of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church Dr. James A. Bray, secretary of education, reported that his department had raised during the year $5,000 more than was expended. He presented a plan for the standardization of the work done by the eleven schools and colleges maintained by the denomination Reports were received also from other departments of the denomination. BAISING MONEY FOR DAY NURSERY Philadelphia, May 28.—Leading colored women of the city have been conducting a campaign to raise $12.000 for the establishment of a day nursery for poor colored children. More than 1,000 women have been engaged in the collection and last Saturday $4,000 was collected. JACKSON BILL PASSES HOUSE Springfield, Ill., May 24.—By vote of 111 to 2, the lower house of the State Legislature passed Representative R. R. Jackson's bill presenting the presentation of such plays as "The Nigger," "The Clansman" and "The Birth of a Nation." Mayor Thompson, the new chief executive for Chicago, is among the many influential Illinoisans who have announced that they will oppose the presentation of race-hating plays. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1915 URGES WARFARE AGAINST SALOON Bishop Walters Wants Every Saloon in the Country to be Abolished by Philadelphia, May 26.— The eighty-eighth annual session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Conference came to an end at Wesley Church with the announcement of the appointments by Bishop Alexander Walters Monday night. The conference elected the following delegates to the next General Conference of the denomination: George M. Oliver, W. D. Battle, W. C. Brown, E. M. Curry, Logan Johnson and S. G. Swann. Bishop Walters, in an address, declared that the denomination should help to make the United States saloonless by 1920. The next session of the Conference will be held in Washington, D. C. Among the appointments are: Washington District, M. L. Blalock, presiding elder. Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, George L. White; East Baltimore, Joseph L. Butler; Arlington, Va., W. H. Pollard; Rockville, Md., E. Nelson; Metropolitan Grove, D. C., N. G. Stephenson. Washington—Galbraith, W. D. Battle; Trinity, W. D. Cooper; Union Wesley, G. M. Oliver; Metropolitan, R.A. Carroll; Burrville, D. C., Logan Johnson; Brentwood, Md., Charles B. Ashton; Fort Patuxent, Md., W. W. Barton; Scotland, Md., W. H. French; Gibson Grove, Md., W. H. Crump; Bowie, Md., H. Primrose; Georgetown, D. C., J. C. Jones; Alexandria, Va., A. H. Pagan APPOINTED SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOLS Louisville, Ky., May 26.—Miss Florence Anderson, formerly a teacher in Maryland, has been appointed State Supervisor of Colored Rural Schools. She enjoys the distinction of being the first person of the race to hold the position. She is an alumnus of Hampton Institute. WONDERT NEVER CEASE Raleigh, N. C., May 26. — Finishing in a recent class at Brown's Embalming School were three colored men. They got along alright with their classmates, and passed fine examinations John Thompson made 100, Aaron McNeil, 99 5-6, and John Ray, 99 1-2. SITE FOAR BAPTIST SEMINARY Memphis, Tenn.. Mav 27.—According to the action taken at the recent session of the Southern Baptist Convention (white) at Houston, Tex., this city has been selected as the place where the proposed Negro Baptist Theological Seminary will be located. The convention will give $50,000 toward the erection of a suitable building. CLOSING EXERCISES The closing exercises of Lee and Hayes University, a school supported by the Emergency Baptist Convention, were held at Psalmist Baptist Church. The following students took part in the program: J. P. Barnes, H. F. Hughes, William Hooper, A. J. Wingate, Jacob Wingate, G. A. Crawley and Rev. A. B. Callis, the latter delivering the principal address. Rev. Willis J. Winston is principal of the school. Mr. Thaddeus Copeland, of 1922 Druid Hill avenue, has been confined to his home, suffering from an accident, having mashed his foot. He is much improved. COURT TESTING SEGREGATION LAW Rev, Mitchell Fighting to Keep Possession of the Leigh Street Methodist Richmond, Va., May 28.—The hearing on the appeal the Rev. Elisha M. Mitchell and certain officers of the Leigh Street M, E. Church have noted in the Hustings Court against their fining on a charge of alleged violation of the Vondrelehr Segregation law was resumed this morning (Friday.) The men were fined $25 each sometime ago in the Police Court for using the property of the old Immanuel Church at Fifth and Leigh streets. When the congregation attempted to buy the church the whites on Leigh street raised a big howl and went into court to prevent the sale. They were overruled, however. The congregation constructed an entrance on Fifth street and closed the one on Leigh street. The whites still objected, and even through City Attorney Pollard ruled that Fifth street was a "colore1" block, they managed to have the pastor and officials arrested. The hearing of the appeal last Saturday was adjourned to give the jury a chance to inspect the building. Another segregation case, in which a colored man was fined $100 for alleged violation of the law, is now pending in the State Court of Appeals on a question as to its validity. Rev. E. M. Mitchell is a member of the Washington M. E. Conference and live in Baltimore for years. TIDEWATER HOSPITAL ORGANIZED IN NORFOLK Norfolk, Va., May 27.—The Tidewater Hospital has been organized and placed under the control of the Tidewater Hospital Association. It was founded by Dr. Wilbur A. Blake and was at first only for private patients. The hospital will be now the mecca for all the colored physicians of the city. A campaign to raise $5,000 for the institution is underway. The officers of the hospital are: Rev. C. S. Morris, president; Rev. J. Albert Handy, vice president; Dr. Wilbur A. Drake, secretary, and George W. Gordon, treasurer. These with P. B. Young, Dr. S. F. Coffage, J. J. Corprew, R..E. Kindred and Dr. S.I. Moone constitute the board of directors for the first year. EXHIBITION AT ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL The first annual exhibition and exercises of the parish school of St. Francis Xavier Church were held at Galilean Fishermen's Hall Thursday night. The exhibit included fine specimens of woodwork, sewing, printing and other handicraft. A literary and musical entertainment followed, during which Rev. Justin McCarthy, head of the Josephite Order, delivered an address. The teachers at the school include: Miss L. A. Laney, sewing; Mrs. L. G. Thompson, music; Miss L. Brown and Miss M. Burt, academic work. INDUSTRIAL BANK PROSPERING Washington, May 27.—The annual statement of the Industrial Savings Bank shows that it has 960 depositors whose savings there aggregate $137,155.44. The bank has resource of $39,036.90. John W. Lewis is the president. PRICE THREE CENTS HUTZLER BROS. DRAW COLOR LINE Department Store Said to Allow Insulting and Discourteous Acts Toward Its Colored Patrons That Hutzler's store caters to colored trade no longer is asserted by several well known ladies who have gone there to purchase goods. A few days ago Miss Violet Clements and Miss Mabel Turner went into the store to make some purchases and, it is claimed, that they were told that the establishment did not care for colored patronage. They left the store and later telephoned to the complaint department. Being assured that the firm wanted colored patronage, they went back only to be insulted by the one who had first told of the alleged policy of the store. It is said that Mrs. Harry T. Pratt has been refused service at several sales that she has attended. The establishment invited charge accounts among a number of the upper classes of the race a few years ago, and several of these accounts are now open. The firm, it is said, was not to desire anymore charge accounts among colored people, and it may be that it is desirous of getting rid of those accounts which are at presennt used by their colored patrons. One of the ladies holding a charge account there telephoned for some goods to be charged and sent. The driver brought the goods Thursday morning and said that the parcel was marked "C. O. D." When told that the package had been ordered charged, he brusquely said: "Make up your mind what you are going to do about it. You will have to pay the cash or I will take it back." M. E. MINISTERS ELECT OFFICERS The Baltimore M. E. Ministers' Meeting, at its weekly session Wednesday, elected the following officers: Revs. S. H. Norwood, president; A. J. Mitchell and G. E. Curry, vice presidents; C. B. Bishop, secretary; Elijah Ayers, assistant secretary; J. H. Goodrich, treasurer; Ernest Lyon, editor; M. J. Naylor, associate editor; S. R. Hughes, choirist and organist; P. S. Henry, usher; C. G. Cummings, N. M. Carroll, W. N. Holt, John M. Barnes and A. J. Mitchell, executive committee; J. H. Goodrich, M J. Naylor and P. S. Henry, committee on condolence. TRIEVES LOOT BARBER SHOP Thieves entered the barbershop of W. H. J. Wheel. r, at 106 N. Howard street, a few nights ago and stole the money of various ones connected with the establishment. The money stolen did not amount to more than $12, and was in small banks belonging to Mr Wheeler, Charles Jackson, John W. Turner and Miss Reva Marshall, the manicurist there. HEAD NUBSE AT PROVIDENT RESIGNS Miss Annabel Wilson, for the past four years head nurse at Provident Hospital, has resigned. She has just left her bed after a seven week illness. She expects to leave the city to take a long rest. Miss Wilson was graduated from Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, in 1905, and has been engaged continuously since in nursing. 'Before taking the position here, she was a nurse in a sanitarium at Lake Placid, N. Y. JUDGE TERRELL A BANKRUPT Seeks to Protect Himself Against Depositors In the Old Defunct Washington, May 27.— Judge Robert H. Terrell, whose reappointment as a member of the bench of the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, precipitated a big fight among Southern Senators against confirmation, filed a petition in voluntary bankruptcy, a few days ago. He lists his liabilities as $13,491.58 and his assets above legal exemptions as $62.50. An attempt to revive judgments of eleven years growing out of the failure of the Capital Savings Bank, in which he had been a stockholder, is assigned by Judge Terrell as the cause of his action in invoking the bankruptcy law. The incident has caused some surprise among Washingtonians, as the incidents leading up to the matter have largely been forgotten in the whirling of time and other exciting events; but no one seems disposed to blame the Judge, for it appears that he was a victim of an unfortunate circumstance, for which he was in no wise morally responsible, and has suffered enough in consequence thereof. It is an open secret that the Judge, as a matter of pride and conscience has for years been paying off debts which should have been shared by others, and that the major portion of his earnings has gone in this way. Too proud to take advantage of the law until forced by drastic measures to do so, he has borne his burden without complaint. Popular sentiment endorses the action of Judge Terrell and it is the general belief that he has done just what any other man would have done under like conditions; for the protection of himself and family, after having done all within his power to recoup the depositors or an institution with which his connection was practically that of an "innocent bystander." PERKINS SQUARE GAY SCENE AT FLOWER MART Perkins Square with its beautiful foliage, augmented by prettily decorated booths, presented a gay scene Thursday, the occasion being a flower market held under the auspices of the Woman's Cooperative Civic League. The league is trying to inculcate in the public the value of sanitary hygienic living, cleaner and better homes, beautiful back yards, etc., all of which were emphazised during the day. Refreshments were on sale at the milk booth, where the advantages of using pure milk were described by the women in charge. A home garden booth, an educational booth and one for refuge-disposal, as well an attractive exhibit from the Maryland School for the Blind were among the features. The mart was largely attended by people of both races and great interest was manifested. The officers of the league are: Mrs. S. C. Fernandis, president; Mrs. Mason A. Hawkins, vice president; Mrs. Fannie Hayes, secretary and Mrs. K. Bertha Hurst, treasurer. Danville, Ky., May 26.—At the annual session of the State Medical Association held here a few days ago, the following officers were elected: J W Bane, President; Pindar Flack, vice president; B F. Jones, secretary; H. B. Beck, treasurer. --- "PERPETUAL YOUTH PLEASES" Presentation by Juvenile Troubadors at The Lyric An Ar- tistic Success The presentation of "Perpetual Youth" a musical allegory in which featured amateurs and the renowned Troubadours under the direction of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey, Baltimore's foremost Terpsichorean artist, at the Lyric, Friday, May 14th, represented the most classical and finished offering of the season. The marvelous scenic effects further enhanced by the appearance of juvenile members of the dancing class executing difficult steps, well bepeaks the ability of the director. While the nature of "Perpetual Youth" represented nearly the sameness of former offerings, yet this was relieved by several added features. The Troubadours were at their best and the Tuberphone solo, Xylophone duett and musical "Cow Bells" elicited great applause. Madam A.Hazelton Lee—Soprano Coloratura artist, held the audience spell-bound and has never appeared to better advantage. The modern classical dances, One Step, executed by the class, Moorish Glide, by Miss Hazel Hicks and Rudolph Watts, depicted well the novelty dances which evidenced the fact of thorough training. Little Miss Alveria Mallory, presenting the "Violin my grand daddy played" showed the wonderful skill of a juvenile performer. The audience while not as large as on former occasions, yet seemed appreciative of the classical and superb season's offering. MORGAN COMMENCEMENT The annual commencement week exercises of Morgan College began this Friday evening with the holding of the annual declamation contest in the college chapel. Speakers were selected for the commencement addresses which will be held at Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church next Thursday night. Dr. James. H. Dillard, of the Slater and Jeanes' Funds, will deliver the address to the graduates. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Rev. Dr. John William Hancher, of the Board of Education of the M. E. Church, at Metropolitan M. E. Church this Sunday morning. Rev. C. S. Briggs, of Cumberland, will preach the annual sermon to the alumni at John Wesley M. E. Church in the evening. The annual athletic field day will take place this Saturday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock. The preparatory and normal graduates will hold their class day exercises Monday night and the college "grads" will have their inning the next night. The Almni Association will hold its annual meeting and "feed" Wednesday night. MAY PROCESSION AT ST. BARNABAS Several hundred children marched in the annual May parade of St. Barnabas Catholic Church Sunday. A great crowd witnessed the procession. Father Charles A. Evers delivered an address to the children. MEMORIAL TO BISHOP TURNER Memorial services for the late Bishop Henry M. Turner were held at Mt. Calvary Church, Towson, Wednesday of last week. The principal address was delivered by Rev. Arthur Randall, pastor of the church. He paid a splendid tribute to the prelate in summing up his long career. Jesse L. Nicholas, principal of the Towson Public School, Mrs. M. P. Jones, of Riderwood, Md. also delivered addresses. REV. NAYLOR GIVEN SILVER LOVING CUP Two city pastors have been remembered by the congregations with handsome gifts of silver during the past week. They are: Rev. John A. Holmes, who was given a handsome silver loving cup by the members of Metropolitan M. E. Church last Friday night, and Rev. M. J. Naylor, who was given a handsome silver service at the conclusion of the morning service at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church last Sunday. Mr. John M. Freeland made the presentation address in presenting Dr. Nayler the silver service. The latter fittingly responded, assuring the congregation of his desire to be their minister in every sense. Julius C. Johnson was chairman of the committee that arranged for the gift and Mrs. Jennie Ross, secretary. WASHINGTONIANS PAY TRIBUTE TO REV. AND MRS. RANDALL The fourth of May, 1915 will ever be memorable in the lives of the hundreds of people that crowded the parlors and hall of Messrs. Henry Chase and Erastus Molen of 407 O street, Northwest, Washington, D. C., 10 honor their colaborer—the retiring pastor of the People's Congregational Church, and his wife, Mrs. Ada B. Randall, Forty women, composing the Cradle Roll Department of People's Church, together with devoted members and friends, gave the reception. Rev. Randall organized those women and their organization proved to be the most effective part of the church's machinery during his three year pastorate. Mrs. Randall was effective among the Cradle Roll Mothers as one of its officers. Upon his retirement from People's Church Rev. Randall joined the Baltimore Annual Conference during its Ninty-eighth session. It met at Waters A. M. E. Church, Baltimore, April 29 to May 2, 1915. He joined upon the letter of dismissal and recommendation of the Washington, D.C. Congregational Ministerial Association. He held degrees from the Classical College and Theological Departments of Talladega College, Ala. He was in charge of Y. M. C. A. work in the Tenth Calvary Regiment in Cuba and at Columbus, Ga., where the first modern home for colored young men was erected. His prominent pastorates have been at Selma and Montgomery, Ala., Savannha, Ga., Knoxville, Tenn., and at Washington, D. C. Because of his splendid preparation for the ministry and because of his record as Christian worker, he was welcomed, ordained as an elder, appointed to the promising suburban (station—Mt. Calvary—Towson, near Baltimore. He entered at once upon his duties there. But before he left Washington his former church and city friends sought to convince him of their valuation of him and of his many labors among them. VALUABLE GIFTS PRESENTED Both Rev. and Mrs. Randall were receiptants of generous gifts and fervent felicitations during the evening. The Cradle Roll Mothers and members and friends of the People's Church gave their beloved pastor a handsome gold watch They also gave his wife a silver pitcher and linen luncheon set. R H. Harrison, formerly a trustee of people's Church, read resolutions from the church members. Erastus Molen, for twenty-five years in the official life of People's Church and for twenty years the chairman of its Trustee Board, presented the gold watch, in lieu of the president of the Cradle Roll Mothers, Mrs. A. W. Reeder. Miss Gertrude Curtis stirred the deepest emotions by the unusually terse tribute which she read in behalf of the babies of the Cradle Roll to Mrs. Randall, who gave her a tall and beautiful silver pitcher with their thoughts engraved on it. Mrs. Blanche Chase greatly inspired Rev. and Mrs. Randall by the ennobling resolutions which she read for the Cradle Roll Mothers. Miss Maud Lockley, in presenting the linen set, read only a part of the sentiments which led the friends of the Randalls to mark their departure from their life. The reader's voice failed that she might lead the assemblage in giving a tribute of tears. Silas James, the flute-like singer, charmed by his solo. Organizations outside of People's Church had givers and memorialists present. After Miss Maud Lockly had thrilled all present with an instrumental solo, James W. Moss, of Shiloh of the Sunday School Teachers' Y. M. C. A. class. He declared that Washington at large had benefited from the services which Rev. Randall had given to it, and that he had added to his friends by reason of the enemies he had made. Mr. Moss also emphasized the work which Rev. Randall did for the Anti-Saloon League heralding it as a public benefaction. Mrs. A. E. Waddleton of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church read appreciation in behalf of the Christian Endeavor Societies of the District of Columbia. Mrs. M. E. McEntree of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, stated the sentiments of the Interdenominational Sunday School Teacher's class which Rev. Randall had taught for three years. J. L. Montgomery of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, read his own personal tribute to the departing pastor. A check of nice size was presented to Rev. Randall from Mrs. Emma Lee Bowles of Bladenburg, Md., in behalf of the oldest member of the Cradle Mothers, Mrs. Delia Hatton. The time forbade the rendering of an original poem by its author, Mrs. Lilian Gather, a solo by Miss THE AFRO-AMERICAJ LEDGER M. Helen Adams of the Social Center, and expressions from other prominent Christian workers present. Mrs. E. Delriscoe Brown was the mistress of ceremonies. HAMPTON STUDENTS WILL DEBATE FROM ST. AUGUST UNIQUE BUFFET LUNCHEON A supper in buffet luncheon style was served. Mr. Erastus Molen, whose culinary skill is in special demand by presidents of the nation, cabinet officers, and leaders of Washington society, managed every feature of the affair. An abundance of flowers made pleasing decorations for the abundant edibles lavished upon beautiful dishes. The display led a much-feasted divine who was present to remark, "this is the best I ever saw." And Henry Chase, renowned as the pillar of the People's Church financially, was as happy as when he made the young men of Washington his heirs by the splendid gift to their model Association home. COMMUNITY LEADERS PRESENT Among those present were men and women who lead in laboring for better Washington. Notably among the were Rev. Dr. W. H. Dean, of Ebenezer M. E. Church; Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron, Rev. C. Harold Stepteau, D. D., of Metropolitan A.M.E. Church; Mrs. J. P. Coleman, Editor of the Washington Sun; J. W. Moss, chairman of the District of Columbia Christian Endeavor Conference, with his associates, Mrs. M. E McEntree, Miss Sadie A. Gaskins, and Miss Annie S. Payne; the Sunday School expert and religious literature writer, Mrs. A. E. Waddleton; the social worker, Miss M. Helen Adams; the city missionary, Rev. G. W. Dixon; and many others beside the larger part of the official life of People's Church. Among the cheering grace of Mrs. Anna W. Reeder, was missing. Her leadership, however, inspiring every member of her organization to constant zeal, made the reception grandly successful; and her loyalty to motherhood, causing her absence, filled every person present with praise for her work and won for her enduring memory. The most notable Washingtonian never had a finer farewell then the salvo which the soulfulest of the national capital gave Rev. Randall and his wife. Adv. APPOINTMENTS OF A.U.M.P. CONFERENCE The sixty-fifth annual session of the Maryland and Virginia Conference of the African Union Methodist Protestant Church came to a close with the announcement of the appointments by President Perry E. Robinson. The next session will be held at Elkton, Md. Plans for a union with the Union American M. E. Church were considered. Should the denominations unite President Robinson may be electe to the bishopric. The conference voted not to consider St. Luke's Church, Norfolk, as having secede1. Revs. G. W. Kennard and Alfred Baker were re-admitted into the conference. The appointments follow: Towson, Md., W. N. Edwards; Norfolk, Va., St. Luke's to be supplied; St. Peter's, J. W. Coleman; Mt. Zion, W. A. Butts; St. Luke's Mission, W. W. Fuller; Providence Church, Elkton, Md., W. H. Rector; Northeast, Md., S. H. Jones; Manley's Chapel, Havre oe Grace, Md., S. I. Mills; Ruxton, Md., W. H. Fax; Mt. Washington, Md., to be supplied; Sharptown Circuit, W. F. Warden; Gals Circuit, S. C. Blackledge; St Mark's Va., W. K. Walton; Tyaskin, Md., S. H. Johnson; Williamsburg Circuit, J. B. Deshield; Mt. Calvary, Montgomery county, Md., J. W. Proctor; Quantity, Md., J. H. Holland; Mt Hops, Cecil county, Md., J. H. Pool; Cedar Hill circuit, A. D. Hammond; Cherry Hill, Md., J. F. Deshield; Mt. li gah, Washing on, to be supplied; Oak Grove, Va., J. N. Coaps; Sudlersville, Md., Samuel Brown; Cecil county Missionary and Chespeake City, Md., J. O. Smith; Westminister, Md., W. A. Brown Missionarie: J. W. Handy, Somerset county, Md.; R. Jones, Witomice county, Md.; D. W. Buller, Baltimore county; T. H. Coursey, Baltimore city; D. E. Harris, Harford county, Md.; W. R. Brogden, Montgomery county, Md.; Stephen Cook, W. H. Tilghman and J. O. Smith, at-large. TUSKEGEE COMMENCEMENT Tuskegee, Ala., May 28.—Hundreds of persons attended the commencement exercises of Tuskegee Institute Thursday. The address to the graduates was delivered by Bishop R. S. Williams, of the Colored M. E. Church. Diplomas for successful work in the academic branches and the trades were given a large class of students. Bishop Theodore Bratton, of Jackson, Mrs., delivered the baccalaureate semin Sunday. HAMPTON STUDENTS WIN DEBATE FROM ST. AUGUSTINE Literary Societies of Well Known Schools Discuss Labor Unions. A debating team selected from the two Hampton institute literary societies met and defeated at the May meeting a strong trio from St. Augustine, Raleigh, N. C. "Resolved. That labor unions are more harmful than beneficial to the working men in the United States." This is the stirring question which was ably handled by both teams. St. Augustine was represented by Ernest McDonald, David Harris, Jr., and Henry B. Delany, Jr. Each man spoke for twelve minutes and each side had six minutes for a single robust address. Hampton institute's speakers were J. Russell Hyde, Pereival L. Prattis and Theron N. Williams. The St. Augustine team maintained that the labor union is wrong in principle, wrong in methods of work and bad in result. The members handled themselves well on the platform and debated in an able fashion. They were accompanied to Hampton by the Ilev, E. H. Gould, who is the associate principal of St. Augustine school, and Professor R. B. Jefferson, who is in charge of the social science department. President J. M. Gandy, Professor J. B. Simpson and Rev. Dr. Charles S. Morris served as judges. In coming to their decision the judges counted sixty points to the argument, twenty for stage presence and twenty for the English used by the debaters. They unanimously decided in favor of Hampton. The score was St. Augustine 75.66 and Hampton 82 per cent. The St. Augustine-Hampton debate was the first interscholastic debate ever engaged in by Hampton. 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Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours. C 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 3 THE UP-TO-DATE U Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and He can furnish you carriages for Funerals etc., from his own stables at the most re come to see him, j JOHN H. TOADVINES 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKEN rush & funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for on you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Part own stables at the most reasonable le rates. come to see him, just call Path 396-Y. 142 W. 5138 826 D FELIX B: PYE, Sr. Mulberry St. Nr. FUNERAL DIRECTOR C. & P. PHONE mes. Not Connected with any and will be offered for the detection s doing business under the name Who can unnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rate. You need not come to see him, just call South 422 or South 396-Y. 142 W. Hill Street and Mount Vernon 3238 826 Druid Hill Ave. FELIX B. P 102 E. Mulberry St. :::FUNERAL DI C. & P. PH No Branches. Not Connected A reward will be offered for sons doing business un No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detectionof persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 I am desirous of taking this oppo- friends and patrons of my father the late past patronage and to announce that the b name of SAMUEL W. CHA and that I promise to give all calls my pe ing most polite and courteous services at a suburbs, and most reasonable charges. your past patronage and asking a continu Yours respectfully P. MORTON 1400 MOSH Branch 811 I STREET, SPARROWS POINT Alfr John H. Holland, Agent Phone Sparrows Point 282 R desirous of taking this opportunity of thanking patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE and to announce that the business will be called SAMUEL W. CHASE @ SOUTH P. MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone N SET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon Genesee L. Holland, Agent 433 N. Gilmor Marrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 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 W. I. CHATMAN Funeral Director and PHOENIX. All orders given strict attention. F respect. Polite att Ral Director and Emb PHOENIX, MD. given strict attention. First-class Servi respect. Polite attendants. Phone:Cock hone, Madison 1084 C. & P. Phone, Madison 1084 JAMES H. DENNIS Funeral Director & Embalmer 1303 PRESSTMAN STREET 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. Criages for all o ceasions. Best quality guaran teed THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Maryland's Leading Negro Journal Of Opinion [Image of a man with a mustache and a cigar, wearing a suit and tie. The background is a plain, light color.]] DADVIN.... STREET, UNDERTAKER up; caskets for $3.00 and more. Weddings, Parties, Receptions, seasonal le rates. You need not call WE, Sr. Nr. Calvert. RECTOR::: ONE with any other firm the detection of per- under the name of E Sr. 3603 unity of thanking my many AMUEL W. CHASE for their business will be carried on SE & SON personal attention, guarantee- times, whether in city or thanking you all again for ce of the same, I remain CHASE ER STREET Telephone Madison, 1980 and Nixon General Agent ] 433 N. Gilmor St. Phone Gilmor 3361 M and Embalmer. MD. first-class Service in every endants. Phone:Cockeysville 384 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. : Happenings Throughout the State of Maryland: DENTON NGTES (Staff Correspondent.) Denton, Md, May 27.—The Odd Fellows held their annual thanksgiving service at John Wesley M. E. Church last Sunday. Rev. F. T. Johnson, the pastor, preached the sermon. Rev. J. H. Fitchett, pastor of Union Bethel A. M. E. Church, was taken suddenly ill with an attack of acute indigestion last Thursday. Mrs. Adaline Lewis addressed the members of Federalalsburg M. E. Church last Sunday the occasion being Mothers' Day. Rev. C. W. Boston filled the pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sandy morning and Rev. J. H. Smith at night. Mr. Clarence Bailey, of Wilmington, Del., is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. D. Douglass Bailey. Mrs. Jacob Taylor has returned home from Baltimore. Mr. C. W. Jones, of Savannah, Ga., paid his mother, Mrs. M. E. Jones, a visit last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brown are occupying a residence on Water street. TRAPPE NOTES Trappe, Md., May 26.—Miss Mary Young spent last week with Miss Mabel Lawrence, of Easton. Mr. Elmer Hawkins was called to Centreville Tuesday to the bedside of his grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. George Greene and Mrs. Carrie Grey, of Oxford, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott visited Mrs. Eliza Scott, Sunday. Miss Adelia Dickerson, who has been very sick in the Easton Hospital, has returned home much improved. Mr. Robert Purnell and Mr. John Smith were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hawkins, Sunday. Mrs. John Wilson and two of her grandchildren, Riley and Helena Banks, was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Susan McDaniel to Bellevue Saturday and returned Monday. Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Mrs. Thomas Brummel and Miss Rosetta were the guests of Mrs. Edward Banks, Sunday. Mrs. Alverta Greene gave a reception in honor of her son Samuel, the occasion being his eighteenth birthday. NEWS FROM PORT DEPOSIT Port Deposit, Md., May 27.—A successful club rally was held at Howard's M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. B. S. Banks, of the Baptist Church preached in the morning; Rev. J. D. Banks, of the A. M. E. Church, in the afternoon, and Rev. L.T. Robbins at night. Miss Mabel Sorrell spoke at the Epworth League rally in the afternoon. Mesdames Bertha Brown, Sarah Doughterty, Mary E. Tildon, E. V. Brown; Ella Bell, Mary Pinkett, Sarah Caswell. A M. Brown, Georgia McKenzie and Alice Steward, the club captains, reported $105.26. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thomas have returned to Washington after visiting her mother, Mrs. Emma Brown. Rev. J.D. Banks is able to be out after a brief illness. SYKESVILLE SIFTINGS Sykesville, Md., May 27.—A welcome reception was given at the M.E. Church parsonage last Friday evening in honor of the pastor, Rev. Edward Moore, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, Mrs. Irene Bowman, president. Addresses were made by Mr. Henry Jenkins, Mr. John Frye, Mr. John Dorsey, Mr. Samuel Cook. Solos were rendered by Mr. Perry Prettyman, Mr. John Dorsey, Miss Est elia Johnson, Mrs. Gertrude Norris. A beautiful address of welcome was given by Mrs. Lottie E. Collins. The pastor responded fittingly. BERKLEY, MD. Berkley, Md., May 27.—A 50- cent rally was held at Hosanna Church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Logan Webster, of Darlington; Mr. Jarrett Prigg and Miss Della Smith, of Hopewell, spent Sunday with Mrs. Margarett Gittings. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Smith, of Kalmi; Misses Mary and Ida Cole, of Havre de Grace, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blake. Mr. and Mrs. Alcade Roberts, of Baltimore, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Hazzard Presberry. Mr. Philip Webster; of Stafford, was buried from Hosanna Chureh Tuesday. Mr. Henry Smith and Mrs. Annie Webster are still on the sick list. LONG GREEN HAPPENINGS (Staff Correspondent.) Long Green, Md., May 27. — Mrs. Amanda Johnson, of Baltimore, was buried from Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church on Saturday. Rev. W. T. Brown, the pastor, officiated. Mrs. Bessie Purvines, of Loch Raven, was tendered a birthday surprise on last Monday evening. Those present were: Misses George Henson, Gertrude Purvines, Messrs. Albert Purvines, Clarence and Walter Winder of Towson, Lilamack Levere, David Ayers, George Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. John Henson and Mr. and Mrs. George Ayers. Miss Helen Robinson, of Towson, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Purvines. Mrs. Daniel Purvines, of Baltimore was the guest of her mother-in-law, Mr. Claye Purvines of Lockraven, on Sunday. Miss Mary Franklin, of Baltimore, who has been indisposed, is here for her health. She is boarding with Mrs. Hattie Cramwell. Mrs. Mamye Anderson, who has been a patient at the Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, is able to be out. Mrs. Mary Anderson underwent a severe operation in a Baltimore hospital. Miss Mamye Ayers, who has been confined to her bed for several days is convalescing. Those on the sick list are Mr. Arch Smith, Mr. James Hawkins, Mrs. Mary Edwards. POCOMOKE HAPPENINGS Pocomoke City, Md., May 27. — Sunday was trustee day at St. John's A. M. E. Church, the Pastor, Rev. E. T. Addison preached to a large congregation morning and night. $20 was raised for the trustees during the day. The Sunday School has taken on new life, in fact every department is moving on nicely. Mr. Charlie Coston spent Sunday with his family. Mrs. Lee Drummond, of Fruitland, Md., is here with her children visiting her mother, Mrs. Esther Coston. Rev. L. D. Beauchamp, of Salisbury, Md., visited friends here this week. Miss Katie Ogden left for Philadelphia Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson are occupying rooms at the home of Mr. William Dickerson, while their house is undergoing repairs. Mrs. Florence C. Dutton has been somewhat indisposed for the past few weeks. Mr. Charles Ballard has been on the sick list for the past few week. WINCHESTER NOTES (Staff Correspondence.) Winchester, Va., May 27.—The ministers of Winchester met at John Mann M. E. Church, Tuesday morning and organized The Ministers' Alliance. Rev. C. E. Queen was chosen temporary president and Rev. Meredith Armstead secretary. The meeting was a spirited one and bids well to become the leading factor in the social, religious, economic and moral life of the colored citizens of Winchester. The ministers here are: Revs. W. P. Fisher, George W. Carter, John H. Quiett, C. E. Queen, John R. Augustus, Otto Wells, George W. Randolph, Meredith Armstead; Wm. E. Jefferson, H. C. P. Baker, Charlie R. Mayberry, George W. Stephenson, J. Luther Martin, Geo. Washington Johnson, Walker Carter and James W. Stephenson. Mrs. Susan Reed Stephenson and friends gave a beautiful reception to Rev. and Mrs. John R. Argustus, at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, Thursday night. The supper was dainty and very beautiful served. Miss Alice Virginia Johnson, who has been teaching school in the South, has returned to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson. Rev. Meredith Armstead preached in the place of Rev. Augstus, Sunday night at St. Paul's Church, the latter being in Stephen's City. The May party at John Mann M. E. Church Friday night was a grand affair. The bazaar at Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church this week is very well patronized. Miss Sarah E. R. Parks is greatly improved. "The Suffragettes" will be given at Mt. Carmel Church Friday, June 11. SIGNAL HONOR FOR BOOKER T. Mound Bayon, Miss., May 25. Among the topics selected for those desiring first grade certificates at the recent colored State teachers' examination was "The Career and Work of Booker T. Washington." THE AFRO AMERICAN LEDGER Money Spent In Advertising Is Never Wasted NEWS FROM FREDERICK (Staff Corepondence.) Frederick, Md., May 26.—Queen Esther Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star, gave a May procession Monday. Music was furnished by the Bartonsville Band. Mrs. Alice Boulin, Mrs. Nancy Green, Miss Della Jenkins and Anthony King were the committee incharge. Martin Swann motored to Baltimore in his new Buick car Sunday. Mrs. George Johnson, of Hagerstown, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hurde. Isaac King, who has been employed at the City Hotel, had a fall and broke his leg. The funeral of Rev. Nicholas Gassaway, a local minister, was held at Quinn Chapele Sunday. Rev. J.G. Bryant officiated, assisted by Rev. W.A. English and Rev. Mr. Young. Gustavus Palm has been ill at his home. SNOW HILL CHITS (Staff Correspondence.) Snow Hill, Md., May 26.—Mrs. Josephine Blake, of Morristown, N. J., left home Saturday to spend sometime with her parents and friends. Quite a large number of our young people have gone to Delaware to pick berries. Mr. Sidney Roxborough, who has been confined to his room, is now able to be out again. Mr. Charles Waters, of Pocomoke City, was in town Saturday and Sunday visiting his family, Mrs. Ola Wilson Waters. Miss Fannie Roxborough is confined to her bed. Mrs. Betsey Robbins and Mrs. Mary Jane Purnell, spent Sunday in Pocomoke City, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Purnell Robinson. Mrs. Nellie Robinson, who has been making her home in Pocomoke City for about a year, moved back home Tuesday. CHESTERTOWN JOTTINGS (Staff Correspondent.) Chestertown, Md., May 27.—The funeral of Mr. James W. Lively was held at James M. E. Church on Monday. He had been a member of the church for 6 years. He was a member of Sumner Post G. A. R. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. H. Wallace assisted by Revs. J. A. Young and M. P. Sterling. The Mite Missionary Society of Bethel A. M. E. Church held their annual service Sunday night. The service was well attended and interesting. The music rendered by the choir was inspiring. Rev. J. A. Young preached. A delegation of members of James M. E. Church motored to Easton, while there they were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Holland. On their return they stopped at Centreville, visiting Rev. D. A. Rideout. Mrs. Katherine Gillam and E. G. Young visited Still Pond this week as the guests of Rev. and Mrs. D. G. Waters. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Henson entertained Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Young and Mrs. Parker of Cambridge at dinner Thursday. CRISFIELQ HAPPENINGS Crisfield, Md., May 26—Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Brown are visiting at Still Pond. Mrs. Mamie Gillett, of Pocomoke City visited her neice Mrs. Cordelia Brown, on her return from Baltimore. Miss Nellie Wilson is visiting friends in Easton. Mrs. Robert Johnson and her sister, Miss Pearl Johnson have returned to Baltimore after visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Wilson. Dr. and Mrs. W.J. Barkley autoed to Eden, Md., a few days ago. Charles Showell and Columbus Conway are on the sick list. CENTERVILLE HAPPENINGS [Special to The Afro-American Legends.] Centreville, Md., May 26— Mother's Day was observed at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. C. B. Bailey preached in the morning. In the afternoon Mrs. E. J. Newman, of Philadelphia Mrs. Priscilla Berryman, Mrs. Francesca Perry and Mrs. M. M Pinder delivered addresses. Father's Day 'will be observed on June 27. EASTON NOTES (Special to Atro-American.) Easton, Md., May 27.—The Good Samaritans turned out at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday and listened to a sermon by Rev. J. S. Collins. Mrs. J. S. Collins and son and Miss Nellie Wilson arrived from Crisfield Saturday. Miss Nannie Henry, of Sewick ley, Pa., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blake, of Unionville, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blackwell Sunday. Miss Ada Brummell, of Trappe, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Louise Brooks. Miss Cora Johns and Melven Holland were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Johns. Harry Robinson was in Baltimore this week. Mrs. Ida Dobson has gone to Ocean City, N. J., for the summer. Mrs. N. H. Gibson and stepdaughter have gone to the Catskill Mountains. Mrs. M. Patton was able to attend church for the first time in two years Sunday, having been confined to her home with rheumatism. CAMBRIDGE PERSONALS Cambridge, Md., May 26.—Dr. Harry S. McCarr, of Baltimore, delivered an address at the Health Conference held here last week. His talk was along the line of sanitation and health preservation. Quarterly meeting day was held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. S. H. Cooper, the new presiding elder of the Easton district, preached. Quarterly conference was held Monday night and Rev W. H. Manokoo and congregation rendered good reports. Rev. S. E. Maloney delivered an address. A collection followed. The G. A. R., accompanied by the Boy Scouts, will attend divine services at Waugh M. E. Church Sunday afternoon, at which time Rev. S.S. Jolly will preach a special sermon. Mrs. Elira Styles entertained Prof. and Mrs. S. H. Long at dinner Sunday. Wm. Styles and Peter Roberts, war veterans, are on the sick list. CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH. Brooklyn Congregation Prospars Under Lead of Rev. Dr. W. M. Moss. Brooklyn.-The annual reunion of the Concord Baptist church in this city, the Rev. William M. Moss, D. D., pastor, was held on Monday evening, May 17. Among the features aside from the social minding of the members were a brief historical sketch of the church given by Dr. Moss, communications from out of town members read by the church clerk, Peter H. Fisher, who has held the position for nearly thirty years; an address by N. B. Dodson, superintendent of the Sunday school, and the reading of the annual report of the board of trustees by Secretary Graham H. Carter. The Concord Baptist church is the largest in membership of any church of the denomination in Brooklyn. Among our people, according to the clerk's records, the total membership is 1,721. Of this number over 500 have joined since the Rev. Dr. Moss became its minister in September, 1910. The report of Secretary G. H. Carter showed receipts for the year with balance brought forward from 1914 of $14,050.44, leaving a cash balance in bank of $5,163.19. The receipts of the Sunday school amounted to $861.33 and expenses $660.48, leaving a balance of $194.85. The members are co-operating heartily with the officials in an effort to raise the necessary funds for the erection of a new church edifice. 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Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by T thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEGGER, 628 North Entaw Street, Baltimore, Md' All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN Co. Whether citizens will be permitted to walk across streets at all in the future is a problem. Since the days of speed machines have come in vogue, at times it seems that those who use the only means that nature has given them—feet, will be compelled to find other means than walking. Perhaps sidewalks elevated above the present sidewalks, or elevated crossings will have to be adopted. Seriously; however, something will have to be done either to stop the recklessness of these speedfiends, or provision made for those whose business and poverty compell them to walk, for there are entirely too many persons killed and aimed by these reckless drivers. Your Uncle Samuel will have to walk very circumspactly or the first thing he knows he will be up to his neck in trouble, and it is somewhere from his feet to his neck. Germany seems bent and bound to get in trouble with the United States, and it largely because we have a government that has not backbone enough to do right. We presume that if war should come, some of these blantant southerners would be mighty glad to hold a Negro between them and a foreign bullet. We are of the opinion, however, that in order to do so, the United States would have to come over with some well defined policies for future dealing with the Afro-American before he would be willing to help pull its chestnut out of the fire. We have just got to be persistent in contending for those who have subscribed to the Y. M. C. A. fund, that they shall pay up. The hundreds of persons who have paid their subscriptions are entitled to see to it that the others who have subscribed shall do the same. We are keeping back an enterprise that is going to mean much to the young men and boys of this city and we owe it to them that we do our part in getting this building up and in commission. Now send in that subscription. And this means you. A FUNDAMENTAL TRUTH One of the wise sayings of former President Roosevelt, while President of our country, is worth restatement in these times: Said he: "There must ever be present in our minds the fundamental truth that in a republic such as ours the only safety, is to stand neither for nor against any man because he is rich or because he is poor, because he is engaged in one occupation or another, because he works with his brains or because he works with his hands. We must treat each man on his worth and merits as a man. We must see that each is given a square deal, because he is entitled to no more and should receive no less. Finally, we must keep ever in mind that a republic such as ours can exist only be virtue of the orderly liberty which comes through the equal domination of the law over all men alike, and through its administration in such resolute and fearless fashion as shall teach all that no man is above it and no man below it." Thank God, this spirit of Roosevelt still lives and energises the hearts of the American peoples. Yet a little while, and it will be the dominant controlling power. A SEA OF GLASS MINGLED WITH FIRE Just ahead of us, how long we do not know, the peaceful and triumphant state of our own country will be likened to "a sea of glass mingled with fire." It is interesting to note the fact that the colored people were innocently, the real cause of the late civil war. And, when there was grave danger that the United States would be dismembered and destroyed, these same humble colored people, together with Mr. Lincoln, constituted the chief instrument of "saving" the country from destruction. Mr. Lincoln said: "My paramount object is to save the Union, and not either to save or to destroy slavery. What I do about slavery and the colored race I do because I believe it helps to save this Union; and what I forbear I forbear because I do not believe it would help to save the Union." Then, it is no idle boast that we make, that at the critical moment, we, practically, saved the Union. A grateful country, afterwards, bestowed upon us citizenship. And, ever since that time we have manfully been proving the wisdom of that act. From that starting point the struggle has ever been vigorous and persistent; and just as our feet begin to stand upon "the sea of glass"following our partial victory ever the "Beast," the permanent assets gotten through the heroic struggle mingle with the placid glass beneath our feet, as the reminder of our fiery trial, and victory. And, thus, the warfare will continue until complete victory is gotten over "the beast," and we stand erect, in every part of this land, on a sea cf glass, representing a calmness and quiet possession, with everywhere around us, "fire," emblem of energy, and symbol of the strength of our endurance and conquest. In a sense, we may say "We saved others, ourselves we can not save." Through the eternal law of self-sacrifice, we saved our country from perishing; and, yet, is the act of that saving being prolonged in the sufferings and trials which we at present undergo, but in the end we shall find the life we lost, in saving, richer, larger, and more glorious—and in that coming day, with a new Republic, with a heavenly idea of human Brotherhood, it will be our glory that we were the willing servants of the Almighty Father in the accomplishment of His purpose. Then, in a much larger sense, will the ideal be realized, as, triumphant, we shall stand upon our sea of glass, mingled with fire, having the harps of God. We need to be of good courage, and fight valiantly like the sons of God. PREPARING FOR SPELLING BEE Preparations are being made to accommodate 1500 persons at the Spelling Bee at Ames Memorial M. E. Church, corner Carey and Baker streets on Thursday, June 10th. This contest is positively open to all young and old upon the same conditions the payment of one 10-cent piece or two jitneys. $2.50 in gold to the best speller; $1.50 to second best; $1.00 to the third. See partial list of words in the issue of the Afro-American May 22nd, on page 2, second column. TENDFRED A DINNER Mr. Carter Clark, 2000 Druid Hill avenue, gave a dinner in honor of Mr. John W. Goodwin. The table was beautifully decorated with the latest delicacies of the season with a large vase of orange bossoms in the center of the table. The guests were Mr. Walter Smith, Major Slator,Mr. Bill Smith and Edward Blake, Mr. Harry Franklin, Mr. Theo. Roberts and others. ENTERTAINED A FEW FRIENDS Mrs. Maggie May, of 618 George street, entertained a few of her friends at tea last Sunday evening in honor of her sister, Miss Fannie Dumphy, who will leave the city shortly for the North. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George C. King, Mrs. Virginia Best of Newport News, Va., Mrs Eliza Carpenter and Mr. and Mrs. Henry May. Mr. Other A. W. Webb, of 2442 Buchanan street has sold his property and left the city last week to make his future home in the North. THE AFKO-AMERICAN LEDGER STRIVING HARD FOR NEW HOME The Y. M. C. A. Is Making A Gallant Fight And Putting On New Life to Accomplish This End. The Young Men's Christian Association takes on new life and renews its determination to secure a modern home for the colored men and boys of Baltimore. Baltimore is the 8th largest city in the U. S. with the second largest colored population, the seventh of the eleven cities that accepted Mr. Rosenwald's offer which expires in January, 1916. All of the eleven cities have met the conditions save Atlanta, Nashville, New York, and Baltimore. New York was the last city to have a campaign, while Baltimore was the seventh. Is it possible that Baltimore will be left behind in this matter that means so much to the youth of the race? Secretary Booker called a conference of the ministers and laymen of the various denominations and presented to them the facts as quoted above and the result was that citizen's committee was formed to launch a city-wide-movement the object of which is to arouse public opinion and to awaken a new interest in the community, besides, create a new sentiment in behalf of Christian manhood. The following men were appointed to arrange the program. Dr. Wm. Alexander, Dr. Ernest Lyons, Rev. W. W. Allen, Mr. J. H. Murphy, Sr., and Secretary S. S Booker. The following schedule has been fixed. The first meeting will be held in South Baltimore, at John Wesley M. E. Church, Wednesday night, June, 2nd at 8 p. m. Dr. I. N. Ross will preside and the following men will address the meeting—Dr. D. G. Mack, Dr. A. J. Mitchell, Mr. J. H. Murphy and Secretary Booker. Music will be furnished by the Alphian Glee Club of the Y. M. C. A. The second meeting will be held at Ames M. E. Church Monday evening, June 7th, at 8 p. m. Dr. Ernest Lyon will preside at this meeting. Third meeting will be held at the First Baptist Church, East Baltimore, Tuesday evening, June 8th at 8 p. m. One of the pastors will preside at this meeting. Special music has been arranged for all these meetings and the public is cordially invited to join this great movement in behalf of the Negro boy. The fourth meeting will be held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Tuesday evening, June 22, at 8 p.m. The climax, the biggest and best of all. Every man and woman is urged to join this great cruade. The committee and supporters—Dr. Wm. Alexander, Dr. Ernest Lyon, Dr. D. G. Mack, Dr. A. J. Mitchell, Dr. George F. Bragg, Dr. T. H. Lee, Dr J. R. L. Diggs, Dr. L. Z. Johnson, Dr. W. H. Wright, Dr. A. O. Reid, Mr. J.H. Murphy, Sr., Mr. James W. Hughes, Mr. S. S. Booker, Rev. D. Bryant, Rev. W. W. Allen, Lawyer George W. F. McMechen, Lawyer Clarke L. Smith, Edward Williams. MR. ROBERT PEAKER DIES SUDDENLY Died suddenly on May 27, 1915, Robert A. Peaker, beloved son of Lottie and the late Joseph T. Peaker. Funeral Sunday, May 80, at 1.30 p. m., from the residence of his mother, 1409 Druid Hill avenue. Friends are cordially invited to attend. Interment at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, two sisters, Estelle and Maud, and one brother, Thomas. MRS. JANE TILGHMAN DEAD Mrs. Jane Tilghman departed this life at her late residence, 618 W. Hoffman street, on Thursday, May 20th. Her funeral took place form Trinity A. M. E. Church on last Monday, Rev. S. M. Johnson, officiating, assisted by Rev. J. O. Custis. A committee from the Order of Samaria and Oliver Christian Relief Association a beneficial society was present. Resolution+ each were read. Interment in Laurel Cemetery. Four sons and a host of friends survive. TO RENDER COMIC CONCERT On Tuesday night, June 1st, the members of the Floral Circle will give at Ames Memorial M.E. Church corner Carey and Baker streets, a well dressed and most comical dressed concert and contest. The admission adults 10 cents; children 5 cents. An enjoyable entertainment and a good laugh. REV. HOLMES TENDERED WELCOME RECEPTION The 19th welcome reception was tendered the Rev. John A. Holmes, Friday evening, May 21, 1915, by the members and friends of Metropolitan M E. Church. It was a memorable occasion, highly enjoyed by all present. At nine o'clock the pastor escorted by the official board carrying 19 lighted candles was led to the main auditorium. The hymn "Faith of our Fathers" was sung after which prayer was offered by Rev. J. W. Sanders, of Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mr. Nathan Bryan made the welcome address in words filled with thought and intellect. The solos rendered by Mesdames, Lillian A. Johnson and Sophia Alexander and Mr. John Woodward were much enjoyed for their style and tone. Rev. Harvey Johnson in his remarks praised Rev. Holmes for his successful work and commended the church for having him for 19 years. Miss Bessie Maynard presented a loving cup in words worthy of much praise. Her subject was "Efficiency." Rev. Holmes responded in his familiar way saying that all that had been said or done was highly appreciated. We then retired to the lecture room where heavily laden tables were spread. During the social hour we were entertained by the Symphony Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Lewis Pratt. Each strain of music seemed to say "welcome." Mr. James A. Harris, toastmaster introduced Revs D. W. Hays, J. W. Sanders, George F. Bragg, S A. Virgil and Clayton Williams, who in turn gave words of welcome and appreciation for long acquaintance and the loyalty among us. MARYLAND BAPTISTS IN ANNUAL SESSION Problems confronting the Baptist ministers of Maryland, especially those holding the smaller charges, were discussed at the second annual session of the Maryland Baptist State Missionary Convention, which came to an end at Enon Baptist Church after a three-day session last (Friday) night. At the opening session R. Lee Jefferson delivered an address of welcome, which was responded to by Rev. J. A. Fry. The address of the president, Rev. John H. Taylor, reviewed the work that had been accomplished by the convention during the year and made a plea for a more sympathetic interest in the spreading of the work. Rev. C. B. Jones preached the doctrinal sermon in the afternoon, after which President Willis J. Winston, of Lee and Hayes University, told of the work that had been accomplished at the institution Reports of churches, societies and individuals, as well as a sermon by Lloyd Reed occupied the attention of the convention Thursday morning. In the afternoon the woman's auxiliary held a session An educational rally was held at night. Final reports, recommendations for the coming year and sermons by Revs. A. B. Gallis and J. W. Pierson took up the time at the concluding day's session. The convention elected the following officers: Reva. John H. Taylor, president; M. A. Kyle and R. T. Winn, vice presidents; R. D. Johnson, secretary; A. B. Callis, corresponding secretary; Samuel Ward, assistant secretary, and C. D. Carter, statistician. CHRISTIAN WOMEN TO HOLD MEETING The Federation of Christian Women will hold its semi-annual meeting and State rally at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Biddle street and Linden avenue, Friday, June 4, at 2 and 8 o'clock p. m. The ingathering of the rally will be Sunday, June 6th, at 3 o'clock. Sermon by Rev. S. M. Johnson, pastor. All are invited. Mrs. M. F. Handy, president; Mrs. M. L. Penn, recording secretry; Mrs. Martha Thompson, chairman. CHIROPODIST MRS LUCY D. LOVING, Chiropodist and Manicurist, wishes to announce to the public that she has moved from 823 Druid Hill avenue to her former residence, 917 Druid Hill avenue. BABY RALLY at Bethel A. M. E Sunday School, Sunday May 30, at 3:00 p. m. You are cordially invited to come and see our babies win the prizes. Miss Mabel C. Bourne, superintendent of cradle roll; Miss Mamie Gregory, chairman; Mr. Thaddeus Copeland, superintendent; Rev. J. W. Sanders, pastor. SPORTS& ATHLETICS By Sportman The Sporting Editor wishes to tender his sincere apologies to those who he failed to thank in last week's issues for their help and assistance in making the recent Marathon Race such a success, for he feels that without them the race would not have been the success that it was. I refer especially to Dr. S. Bernard, Hughes, and Dr. Edward Short, who gave so much of their valuable time in caring for those who fell in the race, and to the members of the Public Athletic League, who, thru Dr. Wm. P. Burdick rendered such valuable assistance to the committee. Amid much cheering and hand-clapping from the crowd at Richmond Market Armory Tuesday night, Earl Johnson, of Morgan College was awarded the handsome silver loving cup, for winning first place in the Afro-American Ledger's recent Marathon Race. The Sporting Editor presented Rev. George F. Bragg, of St. James P. E. Church, who in a few encouraging and appropriate remarks presented the cup to the winner. He awarded the medals to the other twelve winners, and then gave the splendid silver club trophy to Mr. Irvin Bevans, representing the Dunbar Athletic Club, who attained the trophy by virtue of their having the largest number of men to finish within the first fifteen. It is in order that the management of the Afro-American Ledger tender their thanks to the managers of the affair for allowing them, thru the thoughtfulness of Mr. George B. Murphy, to present their trophies at their Shirtwaist Reception and Dance, and to Dr. Bragg, for consenting to present them. In the absense of definite and official information as to the results of that part of the Astoria Meet which was held last Saturday, we are unable to give any facts or figures at this time save, that the unfinished events were run on Thursday afternoon. We hope to be able to give full facts and particulars in next week's issue. 一 Word comes to us from Mr. H. Foster, manager of track, at Howard University, that the Outdoor games to be held by that University the day after Decoration Day; Monday May 31st, on the University Campus, give promise of being the best ever held by the race in this section of the country. The cream of college, school, and club athletes have been entered for the events, and there is little doubt but that some of the school, and college, amateur records will be equalled if not broken. Following are some of the athletes who have already entered for the games: R. Earl Johnson, winner of the recent Afro-American Marathon, James H. Carter, S. Milton Brown, R. E. Johnson, Simon Scott, and S. S. Stewart, all of Morgan College, this city; James H. Kavenell, St. Christopher, Chas. A. Thompson, W. L. A. Murray, Walter Powell, William Seabrook, and W. E. H. Robinson, of the Smart Set A. C., all of New York city. It is evident that Howard will enter the pick of her best athletes in order to keep the club trophy in their own "home town" and with such men as H. C. Stratton, C. Pinderhughes, J.P. McCain, J.W. Love, C. George A. Boulding and H. M. Martin, the national 220 yard champion; they may not have much difficulty in so doing. If current reports are true, Irving T. Howe, the big colored boy from Colby College, and New England intercollegiate champion in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, who is entered in the intercollegiate races at Philadelphia today, and whose entry is said to have been protested, may be debarred from running. Howe won several prizes last summer and annexed the national junior furlong title at Baltimore during the Star Spangled Banner Celebration games at Homewood. Howe is in his first year at Colby and according to intercollegiate rulings is ineligible, as he has not been in the college the full calendar year since he emoptered in meet conducted by non-college organization. Freddy Burns of Brown University after running in the trials in the intercollegiate in 1912, was withdrawn for a similar offense. Howe recently broke the record at the big indoor meet of the A. A. U. in Madison Square Garden, N. Y., when he ran 75 yards in 74-5 seconds, and at the same time defeated Alvin T. Meyer the nation champion, by six inches. The Howard University Girls' Basket Ball team defeated the Normal School No. 2 last Friday night in the gym of the Normal School, at the athletic exhibit. The score stood 11 to 9 at the end of the first half favoring the Normal girls, but in the last session Capt. Lane, fired her warriors with the never-give-up spirit of the University, and came back strong and won by a score of 27-22. The features of the game were the shooting of Misses Lane and Jordan. Misses Pride and Hall starred for Normal, while Misses Coleman and Murphy played best for Howard. Line-up: Howard, forwards, M. Lane and E. Prout, c; K. Murphy; center guards, G. Hill, and R. Cernagn; guards, A. Coleman, and G. Walker. Normal, M. Jordan and J. Pride, forwards; c, L. Hall; center guards, E. Evans and A. Turner, guards, O. Robinson and M. Williams. C. Johnson substituted for A. Turner. --- In their first baseball gave this season, the Snow Hill B. B. team was defeated by the Pocomoke City team, on the latter's grounds last Tuesday. The game was close and interesting throughout as is indicated by the score 2-1. A big crowd witnessed the game. The Crisfield Giants, of Crisfield, Md., have strong baseball organization this year and will, upon the completion of Cedar Grove Baseball Park, be able to compete with any of the big uniformed teams in the State. NOTICE The patrons of Mt. Zion Cemetery are hereby notified that teams will meet the cars Sunday—Memorial Day—to take visitors from the cars to the cemetery. Fare five cents each way. D. G. Hill, president A. L. Gaines, secretary. For Sale or Rent For Sale—four 3-story houses in 568 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 121244 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 beautiful 7-room cottage. Lot 62136 Bloomingdale avenue, Catonsville. Apply P. H. PRATT, 1322 Argyle Ave. Phone: 4850 Y Mad. FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION 167 Winters avenue, one-quarter acre of land, will be sold at public auction, on Thursday, June 3rd, at 4 p. m. Ground rent 75 cents. For further particulars see W. C. McCARD,21 East Saratoga street. FOR SALE—One 5-acre farm, 9-room and store front, and several out-houses, barn, stable, carriage house, tool house and beautiful orchard. Parties giving up busi- ness owing to age. Apply to P. H. PRATT, 1322 Argyle avenue. Phone: Mad. 4850 Y. FOR RENT—3 rooms including kitchen at 1023 Park avenue. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, 2000 block Druid Hill avenue. Apply Afro-American Office. FOR RENT—$3.00 week, 3-room houses, near Carroll Park good con- dition on wide streets; newly pap- ered and painted. will allow moving expenses. L. STEIN, 2015 McCulloh street FOR SALE—Beautiful three story house in the 600 block of Pitcher street. Gr. $65. on easy ters. For further particulars apply to 1415 Myrtle avenue. FOR SALE—Three story house 1500 block Argyle avenue. Gr. $55; price $1,650; terms $200 cash, balance as rent FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION 167 Winters avenue, one-quarter acre of land, will be sold at public auction, on Thursday, June 3rd, at 4 p. m. Ground rent 75 cents. For further particulars see W. C. McCARD,21 East Saratoga street. F.K. KEN1—Furnished Rooms with a quiet family, modern conveniences. Suitable for two single persons or middle age ladies. Call or write. Address Mrs. A. S. in care Afro-American Office, 628 N. Eutaw street. The Christian Memorial Church Hoffman and Division Sts., has secure, the vacant lots, 1627-29 Pennsylvania avenue, for the summer, and will begin our big tent meeting there about the first of June, 1915. Special features of the meetings will be good singing and good preaching. All races of people are invited and welcomed. We will furnish good seats. S. H. Smith, Pastor. In Memoriam BOYER—Sacred to the memory of our beloved husband and father, John T. Boyer, who departed this life one year ago today. The voice at midnight came He started but to hear A mortal arrow pierced his frame He fell, out felt no fear Tranquill amid alarms It found him on the field! A veteran, slumbering on his arm Beneath his red cross shield And our son and brother, Richard D., who died August 22, 1910. Asleep in Jesus, O how sweet, : To be for such a slumber meet, With Holy confidence to sing That death hath lost its renounced sting. Their loving wife and mother, Emily A. Boyer, daughter and sister, Emily E. Jennings BUTLER—In sad and loving remembrance of our dear mother and grandmother, Martha R., who departed this life three years ago, May 23, 1912. One less at home The charmed circle broken a dear face Missed day by day from its usual place. But cleansed, saved, perfected by grace One more in heaven. Its pain, its sorrow and its trials share One less the pilgrims daily cross to bear One more the crown of the blessed to wear At home in heaven. From daughters, sons and grandchildren. Miss Minnie F. Harris, the beloved daughter of Mary and the late Frank Hall, departed this life Friday evening, May 14 at 9 p. m. Funeral took place from her late residence, 1436 Argyle avenue, Monday, May 17 at 2 p. m. Interment in Mt. Auburn cemetery. The deceased was born in Baltimore, August 19, 1885. She is survived by a husband, mother, five sisters and two brothers to mourn their loss. Our sister is sleeping so free from Our sister is sleeping so free from all pains Oh, wake her not, sweet spirit to suffer again Her troubles all ended, her sorrows all gone. By her loving sisters, Ada and Bessie. BOOKER—In tender an loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mary L. Booker, who died one year ago today, May 30. 1914. The month of May once more is here. To us the saddest of the year. Because it took from us away Our dear mother, one year ago today. God called her home it was his will But in our hearts we love her still. Her memory is as dear today As in the hour she passed away. By her devoted son, Frederick A. Booker In memory of our sainted mother, Mrs. Eliza J. Cummings, who left as two years ago today, May 28, 1913. O mother love that lives past death and parting That reaches still to bless and guard and guide To hold us from the snare undreamed and waiting To point the refuge where we yet may hide. Past joy, past sorrow, past the driving rain of tears We see her stand and watch for us, And clear the sweet old mother- word someth: word comen't My children, my children, it shall In tender remembrance of our dear sister, Mrs. Bliza J. Cummings. Not changed, but glorified. By her sisters and brother. SHARP—In sad but loving remembrance of my only brother, Frank Sharp, who was killed 11 years ago, May 31, 1904. Oh how sudden was the summons When word came he was dead; Time was too short to say farewell To the one I love so well. By his sister, Nettie Bowie. See Miss Henrietta Cook 526 W. Lanvale St. ...For Expert Hair Treatment.... (Mme. C. J. Walker's Method) Prompt and Efficient Service. THE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Rev. J. W. Sanders, D. D., Pastor THE COUNTRY-WIDE SPECIAL NOTICE To Whom it may Concern THE GREAT Volunteer Campaign 1915 Movement 1916 Under the auspices of the MOTHER BETHEL AID ASSOCIATION Assisted by Harry O. Wilson, Banker N.E. Cor. Fayette & Pearl Sts. Baltimore, Md. Object; To cancel the entire indebtedness on the Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street, Baltimore, Md. All communications, subscriptions, donations, money orders, registered letters, checks, drafts or cash address to REV. JOHN OFFER OUSTIS, Cor. Sec'y, 1514 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore, Md. Officers: Rev. L. N. Ross, D. D. president; Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D. recording secretary; Rev. C. H. Murray, treasurer; Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D. Presiding Elder; Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D. Commander-in-Chief, 1913 Bainbridge street, Philadelphia, Pa. INGATHERING DAY The Y. W. C. A. will hold Monday, May 31, as Ingathering Day for pledges made during the campaign. We ask that those who pledged will on that day pay something if the amount be small. Let us talk about the Ingathering. Pray for the Ingathering, work for the Ingathering. The meeting will close with a rousing social at night to which everybody is invited. Miss C: Davage. Pres. Miss H. C. Smith Gen. Sec'y. Miss Emma E. Bright. Sec'y. A. PLATFORM MEETING under the auspices of the Women's Mite Missionary Society of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, W. Mcntgomery street, 3 p.m., May 30th. All of the presidents and members of missionary societies are invited to be present. Mrs. Sanders, wife of Rev. Sanders of Bethel A. M. E. Church, will read a paper. Mrs. Mary F. Handy, the president of the Parant Body, will preside. Noticeel Do not miss this grand treat AT St. John's A.M. E. Church Tuesday, June 1st Wednesday, June 2nd Hear Mrs. Alice V. Winston on this amusing subject "MAKE THEM STOP IT" Mme. Chauncy, of Chicago Chicago's Mocking Bird, will sing in both Italian and Spanish These ladies have won a national reputation and are able to entertain any audience. You cannot afford to miss this treat Silver Offering at the Door Proceeds for benefit of the Rally SPECIAL NOTICE Rev. A. Young will deliver the Famous Railroad Sermon at Waters A. M. E. Church, Aisquith street, near Jefferson street at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 30, accompanied by his choir and congregation. Don't miss the train for Heaven. Schedule Time—The Ten Commandments. Revs. A. L. Gaines and A. Young pastors. GRAND CONCERT under auspices of the Volunteer Circle of First Baptist Church, Caroline and McElderry street, Sunday, May 30th at 8 p.m. Program—solos, duetts, quartets papers and addresses will be delivered by some of our best talent. The following circles have been invited: Brown's Circle, Mrs. Mollie Giles, president: Blue Ribbon Circle, Mrs. Laura Stevenson, president; Tea Rose Social, Mr. Albert Cornish, president. Mrs. Martha Baker, president. Rev. P. C. Neale, D. D. pastor. MEMORIAL SERVICES of the Birney Post No. 82 and the Relief Corps of the G. A. A. will be held in Brown's Hall, 121 W. Montgomery street, rear of John Wesley M. E. Church. Sermon will be delivered by Dr. Ernest Lyon, Sunday May 31, at 7:30 p. m. Wm. H. Butler, Post commander THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THE DREXEL ..Twilight Excursion.. Mr. ERNEST PURVIANCE SATURDAY, JUNE 5th Kerr's Orchestra cursion, Sat. June 19. Boat leases 6 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENT The Colored Empty Stocking and Will make a Delightful, Restful, and Inviting TO BROWN'S GROVE, SATURDAY The boat will leave Miller's Wharf at 5 o'clock in Enrapturing Music by famous Macato Musical Club. Appertising lunches will be Servi ing and Fresh Air Circle tful, and Invigorating Trip SATURDAY, JUNE 12th, 1915 at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Musical Club, J. Eubert Blake, director es will be Served. The Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle Will make a Denghtful TO BROWN'S GROVE, SATURDAY, JUNE 12th, 1915 The boat will leave Miller's Wharf at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Enrapturing Music by famous Macato Musical Club, J. Eubert Blake, director Appertising lunches will be Served. Mrs. Alberta Turner, Chairman Mrs. Kate Gwathney, Vice Pres. Mrs. Martha Thompson, Treas. Mrs. Beadie Hawkins, Fin. Sec. Miss Ida R. Cummings, President Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce, Rec. Sec. Miss Mattie Callis, Cor. Sec. Mrs. Ida Hilton, Chair. of Ex. Board TICKETS 25 CENTS 2t-in THE CENTER OF ATTRACTION ..QUEEN THEATRE 666 W. Lexington St. near H. The Queen Theatre attracts the largest and most orderly crowd in class pictures never before exhibited in colored parlors the best value. ADMISSION 5 CENTS TO AT A Extra Special Tues., June 1st.-"War" The greatest war picture ever created and in natural colors. The pictures showing the horrors of the present European war. Thrill in four parts. 6000 feet of film never before seen by a colored audience. Friday, June 4th, "Aladdin" Great Colored Comedy In 2 Parts. Positive One of the most humorous productions in existence, played by color the special attractions as well as our regular attractions every night the city colored or white. ADMISSION 5 CENTS Open 7 p.m. Matinee Tues. & Fri. 2 p.m. H. S. Boo Closing RECITAL The Mendelssohn Oratorio Closes its Series of Recitals for the Se PERKINS SQUARE BAPTIS MONDAY NIGHT, JUNE 7th, 1915 The program of Choruses, Quartets, Duetts, and Solos, is effort and promises to furnish enjoyment for all. Sir Dr. J. Ed. Smith, President Mr. Ern. Madam L. A. Ringgold, Directoress Rev. F. I The Federation of Christian Women Semi-Annual Meeting & At Trinity A. M. E. C Linden avenue and Biddle street Friday, June 4th, 1915, at 2 and 8 The ingathering of the Rally will be held Sunday Sermon by Rev. S. N. Johnson Mrs. M. F. Handy, pres. Mrs. M. L. Penn, rec. sec. Fourth Annual Girl ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, East and Lexington Sls., 11 a. m. Sermon to the Girls, their Fathers, Mothers, Sister by the pastor, Rev. George E. Curry, 2 30 p. m., The en will be given to a program by Junior Girls. 8 p. m. Speci their friends. The entire day's collection is for the benefit We earnestly ask the generous patronage of the public. Gladys Holland, Sec., Girls Organization. Rev. George MILLER'S COTT ATTTRACTION IS THE THEATRE... On St. near Pine orderly crowd because we have the highest curators-the best vaudeville at the lowest price. DO ALL AT ALL TIMES Special "War Is hell" natural colors. This is a masterpiece in moving sean war. Thrilling, pathetic, and educational a colored audience in this city. "Aladdin Jones" Positively Colored Actors played by colored players. Don't fail to see actions every night which are second to none in 5 CENTS n. H. S. Boone and J. R. Jones, Mgrs MITAL Closing Dratorio Society, Inc. Details for the Season at BAPTIST CHURCH E 7th, 1915, 8.30 P. M. s, and Solos, is a product of much special t for all. Silver offering at the Door Mr. Ernest Sorrell, Secretary Rev. F. R. Williams, Pastor 2t-in Bian Women will hold its ing & States Rally M. E. Church and Biddle street 12 and 8 o'clock P. M. be held Sunday, June 6, 3 p. m. Johnson All Invited Venn, rec. sec. Mrs. M. Thompson, chr Final Girl's Day Exington Sts., Sunday, May 30th, 1915 Mothers, Sisters, Brothers, und Friends p. m. The entire Sunday School period p. m. Special program by Girls and for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home of the public. Georgine Stanley, Pres. Rev. George E. Curry, Pastor in-1t COTTAGE THE CENTER OF ATTRACTION IS THE .QUEEN THEATRE.. The Queen Theatre attracts the largest and most orderly crowd because we have the highest class pictures never before exhibited in colored parlors-the best vaudeville at the lowest price. ADMISSION 5 CENTS TO ALL AT ALL TIMES The greatest war picture ever created and in natural colors. This is a masterpiece in moving pictures showing the horrors of the present European war. Thrilling, pathetic, and educational in four parts. 6000 feet of film never before seen by a colored audience in this city. Friday, June 4th, "Aladdin Jones" Great Colored Comedy In 2 Parts. Positively Colored Actors One of the most humorous productions in existence, played by colored players. Don't fail to see the special attractions as well as our regular attractions every night which are second to none in the city colored or white. ADMISSION 5 CENTS Open 7 p.m. Matinee Tues. & Fri. 2 p.m. H. S. Boone and J. R. Jones, Mgrs PERKINS SQUARE BAPTIST CHURCH MONDAY NIGHT JUNE 7th 1915. 8:30 P.M. The program of Choruses, Quartetts, Duetts, and Solos, is a product of much special effort and promises to furnish enjoyment for all. Silver offering at the Door Dr. J. Ed. Smith, President Mr. Ernest Sorrell, Secretary Madam L. A. Ringgold, Directorex Rev. F. R. Williams, Pastor 2t-in The Federation of Christian Women will hold its Semi-Annual Meeting & States Rally At Trinity A. M. E. Church Linden avenue and Biddle street Friday, June 4th, 1915, at 2 and 8 o'clock P. M. Mrs. M. F. Handy, pres. Mrs. M. L. Penn, rec. sec. Mrs. M. Thompson, chr ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, East and Lexington Sts., Sunday, May 30th, 1915 11 a. m. Sermon to the Girls, their Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends by the pastor, George E. Curry. 2 30 p. m., The entire Sunday School period will be given to a program by Junior Girls. 8 p. m. Special program by Girls and their friends. The entire day's collection is for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home We earnestly ask the generous patronage of the public. Georgine Stanley, Pres. Gladys Holland, Sec., Girls Organization. Rev. George E. Curry, Pastor in-1t MILLER'S COTTAGE LURAY, VIRGINIA In the heart of the mountains. An idle city gaieties with the quiet of country. Every cool airy rooms, within five minutes of the Living table, tennis court, fishing, music, dancing. Season June 5th to September. MRS. ALDINA Book Dates Now GREENWOOD ELECTRIC CATONSVILLE, MI For terms write, call or phone, C. WOODLA An ideal resort uniting all country. Every summer comfort- tates of the Luray Caverns; tempi- tusic, dancing. Booklet on request to September 30th. ALDINA HAWKINS HAINES Book Dates Now ELECTRIC PARK VILLE, MD. | WOODLAND, Catonsville, Md. In the heart of the mountains. An ideal resort uniting all city gaieties with the quiet of country. Every summer comfort cool airy rooms, within five minutes of the Luray Caverns; tempting table, tennis court, fishing, music, dancing. Booklet on request PENNA. AVENUE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Penna Ave. near Dolphin Street Rev. G. H. White, Pastor 11 a. m., preaching by the Pastor subject, "Declaration of Christ." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School, W. W. Brown, Supt 8 p. m., Grand Sacred Concert by Mme. E. L. Bruce, the nightingale of Oklahoma. Mme Lovey Husketh accompani- sist. She will appear to a great advantage. Don't miss hearing her. Silver offering at the door. You are cordially invited to attend the vesper services on Sunday, May 30th. 1915. 5 to 6 p. m. T. e services will be in charge of the Home Circle and their friends, and will take the form of a musical. Miss Evelyn Mackall, Chairman. Miss Charlotte Davage, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. Mrs. H. C. Smith, Genl. Sec'y. Please do not forget that Monday. May 31st, is Ingathering Day for collection and payment of pledges. Social Hour in the evening. The Girls' Club will have their June Festival, June 1st. Come and spend an evening of pleasure with the girls. Phone—St. Paul 6459 WALTER OWENS Funeral Director and Embalmer Prompt and Fine Service and Pair Prices 235 N. Pine Street, at Saratoga Ambrose Gregory: Manager Mrs. Alberta Turner, Chairman Mrs. Kate Gwathney, Vice Pres. Mrs. Martha Thompson, Treas. Mrs. Beadie Hawkins, Fin. Sec. TICKETS ANNOUNCEMENT Greetings from the C. Y. W. C. A.: Monday, May 31, 1915, we wish to make a Red Letter Day, by the ingathering of payments on pledges. Will you help us? Pay if 'tis only a little. Pray for the Ingathering, work for the Ingathering; talk for the Ingathering. Remember enthusiasm is caught, not taught. A rousing social hour will close the meeting at night. Miss C. Davage, president; Mrs. H. C. Smith, general secretary; Miss Emma Bright, secretary; Miss Ida R. Cummings, chairman of publicity. Mrs. Rebecca Cooper, of 1107 Carrollton avenue who has been sick under the care of Dr. B. M. Rhetta for the past two months is now able to be out again and extends thanks to her relatives and friends for the lovely fruit and beautiful flowers; also the many other delicatessen sent her during her illness. Mrs. Rebecca McNeal, 410 N. Central avenue, who has been very ill for the past six weeks is much improved under the care of Dr. J. Edward Fisher; and wishes to thank her many friends for their kind attendance during her illness. Everybody going for sure, June 5. CLASSY SATURDAY, JUNE 5th EL ursion.. C. Y. W. C. A. Miss Charlotte Davage. Pres. Miss E. E. Bright. See'y. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1368 N. Calhoun St. Sunday, May 30th. Rally Day 6.30-9 a. m., Class. Bros. Lane and Thompson, leaders. 11 a. m., sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Henry Johnson. Supt. Parents are requested to advise the children to remain to afternoon service. 3.45 p. m., Rev. M. J. Naylor of Sharp St. Memorial Church, his chair and congregation. All the auxiliaries of Ames are requested to be present at this service. 8 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor. Full vested choirs all day good music. Don't stay away from church because you do not feel able to give as much as you would like to or as much as somebody else. Come there may be a large number in your class. The Boys Scouts meets every Tuesday and Friday at 7.45 p. m. Children's Church meets every Friday at 4.30 p. m. Sunday, June 6th, 3.30 p. m., first annual Flower Service. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Streets Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m., Preaching. 11 a. m., special sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Elijah the Man of God." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Attend the Pastor's Bible Class. 5 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., sermon by Pastor, subject, "St. Paul on His First Jurency." Let every member be present Sunday and report their K rally Claims. The Church has been recarpeted and we depend upon your report. Community Reception, Thursday, June 10th. Get your invitation. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Streets Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor The Day of Pentecost. 10 a. m., Men's Bible Class 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Lavatt, D. D. 2.80 p. m. Sunday School, Mrs. B. J. C. Ralph, Supt. 3 p. m., The Juvenile Council of the I. O. of St. Luke will have their anniversary in behalf of the Women's Home Missionary Society. Sister Mamie F. White, Matron. 8 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor. Collection morning and night for the Parsonage Committee. 11 a. m., Special Sermon by the Pastor to the women of Baltimore. Subject: "Women and What Then?" 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Choice music. 8 p. m., Ladies' Platform Meeting. 8 p. m., Platform meeting by the women of Baltimore. Speakers announce at service. All women and their friends invited. The men will please help. EASTERN M. E. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHURCH McElderry Street and Patterson Park Avenue Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolphin Street 10 a M.. Class Meeting. 11 a. m., Railroad Sermon by the Pastor at Waters A. M. E Church, Aisquith St., near Jefferson. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Special Sermon to the Sunday School and Epworth League. 4 p. m., Class Meeting. 8 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor, subject: "Joshua's March." Visitors may take any car and transfer to Orleans street car; get off at McBlderry street. W. M. Fowler, Supt. S. S. ST. MATTHEWS M. E CHURCH East 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Preaching. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., The Golden Gilt Tabernacle, No. 3, G. U. O. Supreme Host of Israel will be with us to have their annual sermon. The Pastor will deliver the sermon. Miss Pearl M. Rice, Supt. Miss E. B. Fuller, Pres. Ladies' Aid. Miss Elise Hall, Pres. E. L. Miss Ida Williams, Supt. Jr. League. GRACE EVAN. METE. CHURCH Spring St., near Lafayette Rev. J. H. Medley, Pastor 10.8 a. m., Lovefeast by Rev. C. H. Brown and Rev. Gibson. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Sheppard, the Son of Thunder. 3.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. H. Medley. 7.30 p. m., sermon by Rev. C. H. Brown, expastor of St. Luke Church. Take any car going East, transfer to Hiarford avenue, get off at Lafayette avenue, near the church. The Baltimore Annual Conference of this connection was held in the above church last week. Interesting sessions were held each day and were fairly well attended. GALILEE C. M. E. CHURCH Mount St., between Baker Rev. W. David Wood, Pastor Sunday, May 80th, Women's Day. 6.20 a. m., Class. 10 a. m., Bible Institute. 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. Elizabeth Ayers. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5.30 p. m., Special Sermon by the Pastor. 8 p.m., Sermon by Rev. Beatrice D. C. Spriggs, B. D. Monday night, 8.30 o'clock. Special sermon by Rev. Alfred Young, D. D. Come early to get a seat in order to hear Dr. Young. Miss Emma Gilmor, Supt. John Wade, Chorister. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Lanale Street Rev. I. W. Sanders, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 3.00 p. m., Baby Rally of the 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. Rev. P. H. Green, Pastor Parsonage: 1334 Carroll Street 1 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2 30 p. m., Sabbath Sunday. 3 p. m., Rev. Thomas Lane. 8 p. m., Sermon by Stranger. The services at Wayman was well attended. Seven mourners and two were united with the church. Amex Band was present. Persons wishing to visit the church take any car that transfers to Columbia avenue. All welcome. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith Street near Orleans Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Railroad Sermon by Rev. Alfred Young. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School Session. 3.30 p. m., Sermon to the Willing Workers by Rev. C. P. Samuel. 8 p. m., Sermon to the guests of the Carnation Association. The invited organizations and all Waters Church organizations are requested to meet in the Lecture Room at 7.30 p. m. The organizations will march to the main auditorium at 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Aquilla Brooks. J. F. Waters, Supt. J. W. Woodhous, Secretary ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street near Pine Rev. P. W. Worthham, D. D., Pastor 634 George Street 634 George Street 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Subject: "A Perpendicular Man." 2 30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m., Allen's League. 8 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor. subject: "Sin Against the Holy Ghost." ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School The Superintendent desires to see both parents and scholars. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. We welcome visitors and strangers. Wm. Butler, Pres. A C. E. L. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery Street near Charles Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., Pastor 7 a. m., Union Class Meeting. 10 a. m., Bible Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., Allen Endeavor. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Classes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Prayer and praise meeting on Friday night. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets Rev. James G. Martin, Pastor Parsonage 1160 Calhoun Street Every member is kindly requested to pay today their first installment of $1.25 for the General Improvement Fund. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. M. W. Travers. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Topic: "The call of the Foreign Mission for Money,"Men and Prayers."-Hag 2.29. 7.30 p. m., Short talk by the Pastor. Reports of the Captains. Linden Ave. and Biddle Street Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 6.30 a. m., Early Meeting, Charles Turner, Leader. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. Subject: 'Pastor's Work.' 2.30 p. m., Sabbath School. 7 to 8 p. m., A.C.E. League. Special program. Closing exercises. 7.20 p. m., Sermon by Pastor. Cor. Orchard and Tessier Streets Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. Edward T. Martin, Sept. 3.30 p. m., special sermon to the Inveniles. Wednesday evening, Clusz Meeting. Everybody is welcome to our services Frederick Dabney, See'y. C. H. Hanley, Treas. 3RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert Street Rev. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor Sunday night, May 30th, 8.00 p.m. Farewell Sermon by Elder R. T. Beer, presiding Chesapeake Conference, leaving for South America. All are invited. Come and bring a friend. STAR OF BETHLEHEM A. M. H. CHURCH Mt. Winans, Md. Will hold an all-day meeting to raise $100 on the indebtedness of the church 11 a. m., Special Sermon by Pastor, Rev. Armstrong. 3 p. m., Sermon by a Stranger. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by a Stranger. R. Elvie Hill, Secretary. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Able Sp eaker. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Spiritual Sermon by Rev. Abraham Hill. All are invited. PERKINS SQUARE BAPT. CHURCH George St. and Clinton Ave. Women's Day, Sunday, May 30th 11 a. m., Rev. Mrs. Molock. 3 p. m., Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., of Trinity A. M. E. Church. 8 p. m., Services conducted by Mrs. Edith Byooks, assisted by the Missionary Secret. The Colonel Feels So Good Over The Educational Advancement Of The Race That He Feels Like Shouting. Atlanta, Ga.—You will find me right here in the midst of commencements, and I feel like that I want to commence something, and would but I fear that I will not be able to finish it. As I stand here and see all that crowd get some education, I am forced to shout right out in church. I have a few things which I desire to say to you. I started out talking about commencements, and I have seen this week one of the greatest I have ever seen since I have been in the world, and it was the commencement of Morris Brown University. Say all you want about this, but President W. A. Fountain has covered himself with glory and has done one of the greatest year's work that as been done at this school. To him it has not been a year of sit down and enjoy yourself, but every minute has been work, with but little sleep, and all this is because he felt that the Lord wanted him to do something. It is to be admired by all the people, that President Fountain has taken high ground against sin, and has insisted that there should be one standard of truth and virtue in the school. He declared that all should toe the line, men, and women, boys and girls, teachers and students. He had one professor who would not see things as the president saw them. He was one of those real smart men that you could tell him anywhere, but could not tell him much. Of course he will leave the school with his mouth out and will deal into his power to make the world turn its back on the president. But you need only to do your work well, and you need not fear danger. Dr. Fountain has made his place, and the nearly 1,000 students who attended the school during the past year and the many improvements he has made on the college speak louder than words. I will have passed another mile post before this letter can be published. I am so old now that I do not publish my age any more, but I am up there just the same, and I am keeping up and marking time with the others. I attended the Baptist convention in Virginia, and it was a great convention and good was accomplished. Rev. A. A. Galvin is president of the convention, and he is some president, I am here to let it be known. John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the Richmond Planet, presided during the election of officers, and he is in his element presiding. Coming into Atlanta, just at this time, I could not help from feeling sad, because they had just laid to rest Bishop H. M. Turner. He was active up to the time of his death, and the world is sorry that he had to go, but then he had lived out his three score and ten year, then added 13 more years to that. He did not forget his church and his schools. All got something of his estate. Men from all over the country were here to pay their tribute to the great man. He worked well, he accomplished something. I hardly feel like writing this week, and I am not able to say much about the affairs of the nation. Pardon me if I should not say too much to you this week. I was also able to look into Morehouse College commencement. I saw staged a drama whch the students had planned themselves. It came from their brains and it pleased the people. I am now ready for the National Baptist Sunday School Congress. REV. GILLEN EXONERATED New York, May 26.—Rev. Frederick A. Cullen, whose character was recently assailed, was completely exonerated after a four-day trial by ministers of the New York Conference. Rev. Mr. Cullen is pastor of Salem M. E. Church, in 133rd street. He is a native of Maryland and his wife is a Baltimore? VETERAN GROCERYMAN DEAD Hopkinsville, Ky., May 25 Jarrod Rodney Hawkins, engaged in the grocery business here since 1877, died Monday of last week, following a long illness. He was born in this city in 1847. He was active in church and fraternal circles. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Young desires to thank the many friends for the sympathy shown and the floral designs received at the funeral of their daughter, Lelia Francis, who died Friday May 14, at 638 Stirling street. THE FORUM THE FORUM Editor Afro-American Ledger. Dear Sir: I am presuming on former kindnesses shown me by the Afro-American Ledger, to ask if you will kindly reproduce in the Forum the letter I wrote to the Editor of the Baltimore News, as I wrote it? The letter I confess, was lengthy, but then, the insults to colored readers were deep. Among the many omissions was the cutting out entirely of the remarks leading up to the point where the editor saw fit to begin, thereby giving the article a somewhat grotesque appearance. It does seem, Mr. Editor, that whenever Dr. Washington's words are quoted by a white newspaper, especially in Baltimore, they are used to introduce some insult to the colored people. His attention has been called to this fact, and it rather seems to please him than otherwise. Hence my remarks with reference to that gentleman. If you will be so good as to insert the letter, you will be doing me a great favor Respectfully. AMELIA E. JOHNSON (Mrs. Harvey Johnson.) To the Editor of the News:— One looks for all kinds of expressions from Mail Bag correspondents, and even reporters, but one certainly does not expect deliberate and gratuitous insults from an editor of a journal widely read by all classes of citizens. The writer always looked on an editor as the highest authority in a newspaper. The custodian as it were, of the public interests of all its readers and subscribers, irrespective of everything. And it fairly stunned me when I read such an expression as this, in the editorial of the News, May 18th, commenting on some of Dr. Washington's usual sayings when lecturing: "A great trouble with many Negroes is that while vehemently exclaiming against any superiority of the white race, they tacitly, yet very unmistakably, proclaim their belief in the inferiority of their own race. They prefer to shop in the white man's stores;" . . . Now a little consideration on the part of the Editor will show him that he is unmistakably wrong in his conclusion there. The colored people are not shopping with the white man's stores because of any idea of superiority of the white man, but because of the goods he offers for sale. They patronize his stores only because they get there the wares they need, and at the prices they are able to pay. Given the same amount of money to invest in large stores of every description, such as the white man has at his command, and because of his larger means is able to operate, and the colored people would soon demonstrate their preferences. As it is, it is a case of dealing with the white man's stores or doing without what we want, or need. And as the Editor presumably is no storekeeper, it does not matter to him, that he is decrying the business of his own people by advising a large percentage of their customers to deal with colored traders only or do without the articles the white man's stores sell, and are coming to our doors almost daily, soliciting us to pledge ourselves to buy. No Mr. Editor, you are mistaken there. The storekeeper too, would have something to say to you if we took your advice universally and literally. So far as Dr. Washington's advice to us to patronize our own goes, that expression is only a part of his stock in trade; his policy talk. He knows the colored people deal with their own so far as their facilities and accommodations go. Ask him where he deals himself, and see who gets the larger share of his trade. Mr. Editor, let me emphasize again the idea that it is not because we are thinking about the superiority of anybody that we deal with the white man, but because he keeps the wares we cannot get from our own people at the same price, and indeed, cannot get at all, for we have not the stores. But that is not the insulting part of the editorial that is so particularly offensive. That, is really, only amusing. This is the worst ever:— "They (the colored people) prefer to promenade on the white man's streets; . . . " Shades of everybody you can think off! When did the public streets of a city belong exclusively and lawfully to men of any color as such? Are not all citizens, regardless of color? Do not all colors have to pay the same rate of taxation? Do not the city's laws and ordinances affect citizens of all colors alike? Then whence has the white man the right to claim any streets as "white man's streets? And are the white people careful to keep off them? Streets, the way the writer understands the word, are thoroughfares to take THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER the public where it has to go, in the most convenient way. And the Editor adds this: "in short, (the colored people prefer) to associate, so far as possible, with anyone but members of their own race." There again, the Editor is mistaken For instance, it is not preference to associate with the white race that makes colored people desire the freedom of the public conveyances. And that freedom means the right to take any seat vacant, without even looking to see what the color of his neighbor may be. He or she, pays the same fare, and is entitled to what that fare pays for. He wants that only, and doesn't give a thought to the person next him. The colored people waut the freedom of public places for what they offer, and not because they care a straw what the race of the person beside him may be. No Mr. Editor, you are laboring under great misconceptions. The exceedingly small proportion of "namby-pamby, milk-and-water negroes," according to Dr. Washington's description, who are neither one thing nor another, are not considered by the vast body of earnest, industrious, character-building, progressive and rapidly advanced colored people, as worth bothering about. We admit there are some, but we leave them to the tender mercies of the white race. In closing I would advise the Editor not to take Dr. Washington too seriously. We don't. We know just how much his talk is worth. A man who does not discriminate in his advice is not due to be taken seriously AMELIA E. JOHNSON A WORD OF APPRECIATION The many tokens of esteem the death of my husband, John C. Simpson, called forth so universally in his appreciation—personal words of eulogy, resolutions of respect from organizations, and beautiful floral tributes of remembrance—bespeak, I feel, a more worthy recognition and acknowledgment than a simple private word of appreciation and thanks, both in their behalf who have thus expressed their esteem and in his whom they have thus honored. Therefore I take this public means through the press to let it be known as widely as possible how fully and graciously his friends and his societies have fulfilled all the offices of friendship and brotherhood, leaving nothing to be desired in mark of good-will and respect; in every way worthy what here I gladly pay them, this public acknowledgement of my deep appreciation and hearty thanks. Were it possible I would here name them all, every one; but all who have spoken and given now themselves each, as I know them, and as they read this I bid them each take it as meant in special personal word to him, to her. It does not become his own, of course, to speak his merit; but I feel to venture so far in witness to his worth to point out that how really well-known and well-liked he was as a man worthy acquaintance and respect is manifest by such full, universal expression of esteem as this he received in death. Companion of his life, I may speak what he was to me: a good husband, devoted in every wise and degree. He leaves behind him them who truly and deeply mourn him, who knew him and loved him for his worth: his sisters, Mrs. Lillian Jefferson, Mrs. Wallace L. Smith, Mrs. Gertrude Oliver; and me, his wife. We mourn his absence, thus we think of him. There is no death! The leaves may fall And flowers may fade and pass away: They only wait through wintry hours The coming of the May. There is no death! An angel form Walks o'er the earth in silent tread; He bears our best loved ones away; And then we call them dead. Transported into bliss, they now Adorn immortal bowers. And ever near us, though unseen, The near immortal spirits tread; For all the boundless universe Is life--there are no dead! Signed: Margaret E. Simpson. Citizens of Boydton, Va., Against Crime. The colored citizens of Boydton, Va., recently held a mass meeting for the purpose of condemning the rash act of one Tome Coles, also colored, charged with murder. The committee under whose auspices the meeting was held consisted of the Revs. R. C. Yancey, L. T. Thorpe, F. R. Hite, Savy Goode, W. H. Hayes, Isam Baskerville, W. H. Hughes and J. Graham Scott, secretary. GOD APPEAR TO HIM IN A VISION Here Is A Brief Interview Of His His Remarkable Experience. "While I was in a Spiritual Trance, God revealed to me in letters of flame the following, 'He that doeth the Will of God abideth forever.' The beauties of Heaven dazed my spiritual eyes and mind, and for about a minute I felt perplexed, then it dawned upon me to ask 'God, O God, what shall I do to cause others to also see Thy Glory, Thy Grandeur, Thy Goodness?' Again I saw in letters of flame 'Obey My Voice, so shall you be My people and I will be Your God.' Then I felt as though I were entering deeper into Heaven and I heard a voice so Melodious, so Soothing, so Harmonious, so Joyful, that I will never forget the pleasant sensations that came over me as I heard it say to me 'Form a Helping Circle of Prayer and encourage everyone to pray and meditate, and all good things will come to them in abundance.' Although having great faith in the Spiritual Voice and knowing from past experiences that it must be obeyed, I felt that a great responsibility was placed upon me, and I at once resolved to do the Will-of God, and I ask you all to help me carry out the command of God by joining the Helping Circle of Prayer, and you in turn ask others to do the same. I feel myself today the happiest man on this much troubled earth, for God has selected me as His servant, for it is to serve Him that I establish the Helping Circle of Prayer, having great faith I feel that He will help me spread His Word all over the world. Read the prayer in the booklet that I issue for free distribution, entitled "Mysterious Helping Powers," and you will feel a Spiritual thrill run all through you as you receive the favorable helping influence of the Most High. Many people live an indifferent life, they are tossed about by evil influences which hold them down, but that is not as it should be. for God has intended everyone to be happy, and to enjoy the fruits of their labor, and to live a life that will be a praise to God, a credit to themselves, to their family and friends, and to the country in which they live. But how different is their life. What is the cause, and what is the remedy? The cause is an unseen evil influence of great power, that takes possession of them, of their mind and body and takes them away from God. The remedy is found in the Helping Circle of Prayer, by reading the prayer daily, by leading a good life, by practicing the Word of God. Just think what a grand and beautiful task this is for you to set yourself to do. Each day you make yourself worthy of the Help of God. Each day His Power will take hold of you and assist you during the day and watch over you during the night. It will guide and help you throughout your entire life, and pave for you the way which will eventually lead you into Heaven, the beautiful Paradise. This is God's Helping Movement. He knows your needs and He will grant you the requests of your Soul through the power of your prayers and meditations. And so shall it be, Amen." WORK OF ZEALOUS LEADER. Fine Career of Dr. S. L. Corrothers as a Minister. By CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. BY CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. Philadelphia.—One of the most courageous churchmen in the race is the Rev. Dr. S. L. Corrothers, pastor of the Varick Memorial A. M. E. church in this city. Dr. Corrothers is doubtless one of the most versatile pulteers that the race has produced. He is unswerving in what he believes to be his duty and is uncompromising on the things that he believes make for the best good of the race. He is one of the most prominent of the Zion clergymen. At the last general conference in Charlotte he received a large number of votes for the bishopric. Dr. Corrothers has been pastor of the Varick church for two years, and during that time he has made a good record. The Varick church is one of the leading churches in the Zion connection. Its property is valued at $150,000. The church has a membership of 700, 300 of whom were added to the church since Dr. Corrothers has taken charge. The church is one of the leading centers for spiritual and intellectual uplift in the city, and the national prominence of its pastor attracts to the meetings many influential persons. One of the most noted movements in the history of the church was the inaugurating of a special religious campaign which lasted seven weeks. During the campaign there were 700 converts. This campaign attracted wide attention throughout the city, and perhaps one of the most notable incidents in connection with the campaign was the visit of a white man to the church who became so interested that he subscribed $20,000 to the support of the church. The young man was invited by Bishop Walters. Dr. Corrothers has pastored some of the leading churches in the connection with eninent success. He was assisted in his campaign by Dr. Alexander Wilbanks, the noted evangelist of Washington. For twelve years Dr. Corrothers was the pastor of the Gabraith Zlon church in Washing- ton, and his record at this church was splendid. He was born in Yorkville, S. C., and was educated at Philander Smith college, in Little Rock, Ark., and Roberts college in Elmira, N. X., where he made a special study of political science. He is prominent in all movements having for their aim the uplift of the Negro and is solicitous of the political welfare of the race. He is an active member of the Independent Political league. His political career has brought him in intimate contact with some of the leading men of the nation, among them ex-presidents Taft, Roosevelt, Champ Clark and the Hon. J. B. Foraker. Among these men of national character Dr. Corrothers is regarded in the very highest light. The home life of Dr. Corrothers is brightened by a cultured family who are reflecting great credit upon him. His daughters are well educated and cultured young women and found in various useful occupations through the country. His oldest daughter is Mrs. Eva White, whose husband is a professor in Wilberforce university. His daughter Julia is a teacher of drawing in the high school at Oklahoma City, and Miss Thomasine is a teacher in the public school at Washington. Few men in the race have won for themselves a higher place in the national uplift of the race and few are more beloved in his church than Dr. Corrothers. He stands ready to advance the cause of Zion, and his fearlessness will stand him in good stead for the higher place that awaits him in his church. Santamarina Speaks on Race Question. The race question and how it has been solved in South and Central America was the subject of an instructive address delivered by Senior J. P. Santamarina of Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic, at Beth-Tephilah Fourth Moravian church, New York, Rev. Charles Martin, minister, on Wednesday evening, May 19. Senior Santamarina is an authority on South American affairs and is an international lawyer of much note. The meeting was held under the joint auspices of the Dumbar lyceum, New York, and the Negro Society For Historical Research, Yonkers, N. Y. Political Doings at Kansas City, Kan. Testimony that colored men were kept from voting at the recent municipal election in Kansas City, Kan., by false certificates of registration was offered by J. H. Franklin at the investigation ordered by Governor Capper of Kansas. Mr. Franklin said negroes living in one precinct were registered from another, making it impossible for them to cast ballots on election day. Avery College Training School Notes. 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Washington observed closely the efforts of many members of the race who are engaged in business. He found time to investigate carefully and thoroughly the attitude of the race in New York city toward patronizing the business enterprises conducted by its own members, a thing which he always encourages Among the active, well trained and energetic women in this city who are engaged in business for themselves is Mme. Louise W. Hill, whose hair dressing establishment is one of the best in appointment and reliable service in 17 MME. LOUISE W. HILL. this city. Mme. Hill recently moved her business to new quarters near the headquarters of the National League on Urban Conditions. She is devoting her time and talent to the things which make for racial advancement and deserves much credit for the splendid record she has made and is making as a business woman. It is encouraging to note, as did Dr. Washington while here, the growing sentiment among our people to patronize the business enterprises of the race. Mme. Hill has had several years of experience in her line, to which she has given much time and study at great personal expense in order not only to meet her competitors, but to give the best service to her patrons. Mme. Hill is a fine example of what a woman may accomplish in business if she has the courage, ambition and knowledge to go forward. She has had her struggles, but continues to stick to her profession. If one is to judge from her past efforts it is only reasonable to predict that with the same painstaking business methods and native ability her future success is assured. A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSING AND GROWER 1,000 Agents. Good Money Made. WHEY ENERGY ONLY PK'TING Supreme Lodge Encamps at Columbus In August. WORK OF LOCAL COMMITTEE Program: For Coming Meeting of Noted Secret: Order Embraces Many Brilliant Features—State Grand Chancellor Anderson and Lawyer R. B. Barsus Assured of Loyal Support. Communis 0—As the plans of the supreme judge entertainment committee unfold themselves it becomes apparent that the entertaining of the supreme judge, Knights of Pythias, and encampment, which convenes in this city, August, is to be on a grander scale than ever before attempted. All the subordinate lodges in Ohio are sending every assistance possible, and the state grand lodge, which is to be the host, under the able direction of State Grand Chancellor Anderson, is in constant touch with affairs. The supreme judge entertainment committee, headed by Attorney Robert B. Barcus, is meeting often for the perfecting arrangements. From partial estimates received from General Robert K. Jackson of the uni- PETER J. BURKE ROBERT D. BARCUS, ESQ. form rank at Chicago fully $0,000 of the uniform rank will be here to go into cand. The park selected for enmen- ment purposes, according to the plans of the entertainment committee, will be a new, edition of the famous Allday. Pursueance at the World's fair held in Chicago, so replete will it be with conveniences and amusements for the night, visiting delegates and friends, one new and fine feature planned for the week will be a night parad. The entire route to be illumined with variegated fire. The parade will be followed by a daylight parade in which 10,000 knights are expected to be in line and for which the entire city, regardless of race or color, will turn out on mace to witness and to applaud. For the great musical entertainment planned the committee is now busily engaged in selecting the best talent to be found in the country, in order to give the visiting knights and delegates a treat perhaps never before enjoyed on so large a scale. The grand military ball, which is to raise banners in the Memorial hall, Ohio's million dollar edifice, will eclipse anything of the kind ever before attempted by any city entertaining the Knights of Friars. The hall, grand and splendid in its permanent fittings and decorations, will be enhanced in beauty with a wealth of additional decoration. The tentative draft of the week's program is as follows: Tuesday evening, memorial services, to be held at St. Paul's A. M. E. church for departed angels on the same evening the street night parade will also be held; Wednesday evening, the musical entertainment for which is being engaged the race's best professional talent in the country; Friday morning, street parade and prize drill; Friday evening, the military bell. In assurance of ample accommodations for all who contemplate attending the meeting of the supreme lodge it can be stated that the committee on hotels and homes has reported accommodations for 1,000 persons at the very beginning of its work. In contradistinction to previous meetings of the supreme lodge, where a single city has assumed the task of entertaining, the entire state of Ohio, in August, will cooperate with the local lodges and citizens of Columbus to entertain, and the white people have indicated that they will vie with the colored citizens to make the meeting an unequaled success in every way. This is shown already by the activity on the part of the chamber of commerce in adding the supreme lodge entertainment committee. Official recognition of the meeting, on the part of the state of Ohio, is to be given by Governor Frank B. Willis, the executive who has endured himself to the race everywhere by fairly announcing that the "Birth of a Nation" and "The Nigger," two criticised, photo plays shall not show in Ohio. He will deliver the welcoming address on behalf of the state. Official recognition of the meeting by the city of Columbus will be given by Mayor George J. Karb IMPORTANT POST FOR C.F. SIMMONS Educator Appointed Postmaster at Boley, Okla. POPULAR WITH THE MASSES The Selection of a Former Langston University Professor For Federal Office Meets With Public Favor—Energetic Leader In Many Good Movements For Racial Advancement. Boley, Okla.—Among the few men who have received recognition at the hands of President Wilson is Professor Caesar F. Simmons, who was for some time connected with Langston university and who is a man of rare ability and worth. His life has been spent in the south, and he is well trained for his work. He is a native of Gainesville. Ala. He has written some good poetry and is well known for his scholarly attainments. He was the choice of many for the position of minister to Liberia, but President Wilson saw it to appoint him postmaster of this town, which is strictly a town of the race, by the race and for the race. Mr. Sinnious got his early education in the schools of Mississippi and Alabama. He graduated from the high school of Meridian, Miss., took a course in Emerson Institute, Mobile, Ala., and at the Mississippi State Normal school, Holly Springs, which institution was closed by Governor Vardaman. His finishing touch was received at Tongatoo university, Tongaoo, Miss. Thirty-two years of his life have been spent in teaching and as a teacher he established a fine reputation. The people in recommending him for the position of minister to Liberia and the following to say about him: "His character stands without blenish. He is courteous and an exceptionally well educated member of his race. A. B. PROFESSOR CAESAR P. SIMMONS, which he has demonstrated in each of the above named states. He is intellectually great, practical, uses common sense, has splendid ability, unquestioned integrity, is a good business man and progressive in the true sense of the applied term. Professor Simmons is a local minister in the Methodist Episcopal church, district Sunday school superintendent of the Gritchie (Okla.) district and is a Christian gentleman. His entire life has been spent in work among the people, and he has been an inspiration to the young people, because in what unaccomplished others have thought it possible for them to follow him. He has by actual work made himself well known throughout the country. He has filled the positions of president and organizer of temperance societies, an expounder of the moral and religious uplift of his race and an uncompromising contender for pure leadership for his people among the ministers and teachers. It has been said of him that he has never crossed the Mason and Dixon line. He is therefore conversant on conditions in the south. If the race has suffered he has been one of the sufferers, and if it has made any progress and enjoys peace and happiness he has been in that enjoyment and pleasure. His work among the people has brought to him and the race many friends, and he has materially contributed to the adjustment of racial troubles. He has advocated a friendly relation between the races and the settlement of differences under the influence of the religion of Jesus Christ, claiming that the shotgun never corrected a wrong and never would. For a long time Professor Simmons held a professorship in the Langston university with Professor Inman E. Page. It was while in the schoolroom that a letter was handed him containing his commission and appointment to the position of postmaster of Dolery Okla. He was not looking for it and had not applied for the position. But the postmaster general, knowing personally of the worth and work of Professor Simmons, sent him the appointment. He resigned his professorship in Langston university and at once took hold of the duties of the new position, in which he is making good. He leaves the university with the best wishes of the president and members of the faculty. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Doctors' Bills, Nurse Bills, Medicine Bills and Dollars--By Going to Provident Hospital 413-15 W.BIDDLE ST. 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. Wineatley, W. T. Carr, F. Fitzgerald, S. B. Hughes, W. M. Wright, C. H. Fowler, H. F. Brown, D. C. Scott, J. E. Fisher, J. H. Tompkins, Edw. Short, R. G. Chissell, T. S. Hawkins, J. C. Robinson, F. N. Cardozo, B. M. Rhetta, W. M. E. Harris, H. S. McCard 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 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 harmry 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 spiendid 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 attempt this, the committee will boycott them, and they will not be permitted to receive any guests during this celebration. Consequently, it will be plainly seen that every saeguard will be thrown around the e, attention of train=ors day and night, all Scott, Superintendent M. Mt. Ver. 4356 the best physicians in the city. Fitzgerald, S. B. Hughes, Wm. H. Wright, Edw. Fisher, J. H. Tompkins, Edw. Short, on, F. N. Cardozo, B. M. Rhetta, Wm. E. 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... Herbert Armstead 569 Oxford St. Baltimore, Md. Carpenter and Builder Cementing. General Job Contracting Estimates cheerfully given J. R. ASKEW The Hair; Cutting King Solicits the patronage of those who seek particular Service 1802 Druid Hill avenue Cementer, Plasteres, Whitewasber 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 1014 PENNA AVENUE 'LOGGING BY THE DAY OR WEEK Ice Cream Wholesale & Retail. Orders Prompt ly Attended To. Phone Mad. 488 Formerly 2101 Division Street ... 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Owing to general dull times, where is wanted' the people find 1211 Druid Hill CHESAPEAKE STEAM YORK RIVER Between Baltimore, York River Daily except S Fares—First class $2.50 one way. $4.50 m All staterooms containing CHESAPEAKE LINE between Baltimore Daily except S Fares—First class $3.00 one way. $5.00 m 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 FREE To readers of the Afro-American Mysterious Helping Power A new booklet just off the p and there is already a great mand for it. It is the Word of and it will positively be a g help to you. It is FREE. your friends about it. Write for or call on LEO S. OSMAN, 1625 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore. "HAIRDRESSER TO SOCIETY OF COURSE THERE ARE OTHERS.. HAIR DRESSERS.. BUT ONLY ONE We Lead—Others Follows Hair Dressing. Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 DRUID HILL AVENUE Entrance on Dolphin St., 3rd floor EXCLUSIVELY FOR LADIES MME. KING'S HAIR DRESSING, MANICURING AND MASSAGE PARLORS Dermal Treatment ..CHIROPODIST.. Miss Mary Lewis 1531 Pennsylvania Avenue Hours: 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. Phone 888 R Tremont. Mention this paper when written. Physician and Specialist RELIA EXPERT MANICURING AND MASSAGING 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone: Mt. Vernon 582 M I carry a fu I line of Human Hair. Combings made in Puffs and Braids. 1534 Pennsylvania Ave. FRAR SMITH STREET Phone: Madison 1534 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, 1625 Pennsylvania Ave., Baltimore, Md. Mme. L. C. Parrish BAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT 10 Largest Manufacturer of Hair Preparations in Boston. Largest Importer of Parish's Hair. Trained in use many years experience. Honest dealing with the public. For Growing Hair on Bald Beans and Bare Temples, use Parish's Never Fail Hair Food, per jar 25c. and 50c. For Stimulating the Growth of the Hair, use Parish's Wonderful Hair Tonic, per bottle 25c. and 50c. For Cleaning the Hair and Scalp, use Parish's Head Wash, per jar 25c. For Cleansing and Softening the Skin, use Parish's Velvet Liquid Powder, per bottle 25c. and 50c. We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet Articles—Hand Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Switches, Braids, Puffs, etc. Free Cattaline. Parrish's Never a Hair Food is absolutely 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 Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Artists wanted. Write for terms. Mme. L. C. PARRISH. 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. ...PERSONALS... THE HOME OF THE HERITAGE CLUB Mr. and Mrs. John H. Washington, Mosher street, left this week to attend the graduation of their daughter, Gladys, at the Sargent School, Cambridge, Mass. Kerr's Orchestra June 5th, Brown's Grove. Miss Nora Robinson, of 1224 Argyle avenue and Mrs. Lilly Fountain of 875 Pierce street, spent a few days in New York last week was the guest of Mrs. Horace Norrie Smith, formerly of Baltimore. is replete with every modern improvement,super- relative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, parade, bath houses, tennis, etc. on premises. Speciali- tion given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. J. E. W. DALE, Owner. Mr. Nathaniel J. Caldwell of Philadelphia, spent Sunday in the city the guest of Miss Sara Harvey of 425 Mosher street. Miss Lucy Williams of 1924 Druid Hill avenue, has been very sick, but is improving. Miss Pearl Johnson, of Atlantic City, is visiting in the city. Rev. David Johnson, of Washington, was in the city this week. Thomas Wilson, of Connecticut, and his daughter, Mrs. Alice Brown of Atlantic City, are the guests of Mrs. Minnie Hall, of 345 W. Preston street. Mrs. Dixon and Miss Flora B. Dixon, Miss Julia O'Brien and Mr. Grover C. Hayes spent last Sunday in New York City. Lot of satisfied Customers in every section of the city. Phone St. Paul 7557, or better send Postal for estimate NOTICE TO TEACHERS Teachera wishing to change their residence call and see MRS. T. MURRAY before doing so, 1933 McCulloh street. CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney and Counsellor at Law. 919 East Lombard Street RESIDENCE PHONE VERNON 6530 Are You Hungry? For fine, appetizing meals, go to PRATT'S 827 Druid Hill avenue. Home cooking, polite service and everything in season. Everybody's doing it, why not you. Money furnished for Sewer Connection Estimates Given. Sewers Installed. Work Guaranteed. Write, Phone or Call CARLOS C. JENNINGS General Collector & Insurance Agent OFFICE: 21 E, Saratoga St. Residence: 565 Pressman St. Annual Memorial Service OF THE ORDER OF Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe N. A., S A., E., A., A. & A. At Bethel A. M. E. Church Druid Hill Avenue and Lanvale Street The Star of the Golden Link Court of Calanthe No. 33 K. of P., and the Golden Link Club Will give their First Grand Excursion, Where? To the Greater Brown's Grove When? On June 8th, 1915. Let's Go on New Steamer Starlight All Right! Kerr's full Orchestra Boat leaves Miller's Wharf, 8.30 a. m. and 2.30 p. m. Sir Stephen Edward, Chair. Mrs. Nettie Paul, P. W. C. TICKETS 25 CENTS 9t in Under auspices of Stewardesses, assisted by the various organizations of the Church Monday Evening, May 31st, 1915 Employees of the Postoffice and Custom House In their Outing at Greenwood Electric Park, Catonsville Monday, May 31st, 6 to 12 P. M. Music furnished by the Famous Commonwealth Band Good Music Good Order Plenty of Fun ADMISSION 25 CENTS Walter M. Evans, Pres. Charles C. Woodland, Sect. Charles A. Parker, Treasurer A Great Spelling-Bee Contest At Ames Memorial M. E. Church Carey and Baker Streets THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 10th, 1915 Five Dollars in Prizes will be awarded the Three Best Spellers. The first prize $2.50 in gold: second prize $1.50; third prize $1.60. The words that shall be used in this contest will be found on page 2 of this paper. This contest is positively open to all upon equal terns, boys and girls, men and women old and young. A program will precede the contest. The admission will be 10 Cents. All who pay the admission price are eligible to enter the contest and compete for the prizes. Dr. Edward Short, Manager Young's Hair Food Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convine Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMAC. Drud Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGE R ```markdown ``` HAPPY HEALTHY BUILD A HOME AT That beautiful strictly colored suburb to secure your building site for your future home Out in the open. Free from unhealthy and narrow streets. Low taxes and no ground rents. Prices at present extremely low for such valuable property. PatapscoParkLandCo. 106 LAW BUILDING Phone: St. Paul 3119 BALTIMORE, MD. Grand Union Excursion to Cambridge, Md. On the New Steamer Starlight MONDAY, JUNE 7TH BY THE JOINT STOCK ASSOCIATION, ORDER OF GALILEAN FISHERMEN Tickets for sale by members of the Order. Buy your tickets early as the number is limited. Boat leaves Miller's Whart at 7 a.m. Music by Commonwealth Band. Prof. Chas. Harris, Leader Columbus Gordon, President J. McCauley Dorsey, Sec'y ROUND TRIP. 50 CENTS IT'S THE FIRST MOONIE THIS SEASON ON THE NEW STEAMER STARLIGHT 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. COME TO BALTIMORE If you do not attend the great Baltimore Conference A. M. E. Sunday School Convention this year, it is your loss. AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Drud Hill Avenue and Lanvale Street JUNE 30 TO JULY 4, 1915, inclusive Schools of Method. Discussion of S. S. Problems. Inspiring addresses Chorus of 150 trained voices For further information address E. A. Henderson, 1154 N. Carey St. or 618 N. Caroline St. Miss Sarah R. Jackson FOR SALE--TWO & THREE STORY HOUSES One 3-story 1100 block N. Carey, 5 private bed rooms, sewerage connections, furnished in cellar; in first class condition. 1 3-story 600 block Presman street, ground rent 56, sewer connections 1 3-story, Argyle avenue; ground rent 856, sewer connections Several 3 story houses 1700 block McCulloh St. Easy terms and sewers connected Seheral 3-story houses, 760 block West Saratoga street Seheral 2 and 3-story houses, 1000 and 1100 block N. Carrollton avenue Silveral 3 story houses 500 block Bloom street; sewers connected, easy terms Several first class investments in 2100 block Etting street. One first class investment in 800 block Pierce St. Sewers connected. Very low g. r. Several first-class 3-story 8 bed-room, sewerage connection, 400 block W. Hoffman St. One 3 story, 1400 block Myrtle ave, and many others in all parts of the city. Postal or telephone Madison 4850 Y will bring me to the door. PHILIP H. PRATTA 1322 ARGYLE AVENUE ONLY THE REST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY 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 Which we are selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FACE POWDERS It's fine. 25 and 50 cents a box. We send goods by PARCEL POST to any part of the country. We invite you to deal with us and be convinced of our prices. FENNELL'S THE BUSY CORNER Druid Hill Ave. at Biddle St. C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M James F. Hall Mt. Auburn Marble C... Special Prices On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work... Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a ship or industrial structure. BROWN'S GROVE AND THE NEW STR. STARLIGHT Don't Fail to go on the Fifth Sunday EXBURSION TO BROWNS GROVE, SUNDAY, MAY 30 30. Md. Home for Friendless Children. 1—Bethet Church, No. 5, K. of P. 2—Ways and Means Committee, O. F. 3—Federal Employees' Association. 4—Fountain Baptist Church. 5—Holden Key Social, Order of Mates. 6—Wiley Church. 7—Bethet A. M. F. S. S. 8—St. Andrew's Beneficial Society. 9—Brown's Circle. 10—Bethet Church, No. 20 Society. 1. Original Tea Rose. 2. Silver Spring Social. 3. Penrose Pleasure Circle. 4. Columbia Circle, No. 1. 5. Central Street Church. 6. Ellicott Lodge No. 8, K. of P. 7. Bethel Drill Corps No. 5, Calanake K. of P.; Perserverance Lodge No. R. K. of P. 8. Allen Lodge Marching Club, K. of P. 9. Dillon and Conchmen Jr. 10. Issaac Meyers Bible Class of Burch Church. 11. Uniform Dept. K. of P. of Md. 12. Br Chaptan. 13. Shriners. 14. Mignonette Pleasure Social. JULY 1. Brown Circle No. 1, of B. Baltimur. 2. Empty Stocking of Ebenezer A. M. Church. 3. Ballantine Star House, No. 8, Job. 4. St. James Hospital of Jamaica. 5. Uniform Dept. K. of P. of Md. 6. Phoenix Social. 7. Dorcas Court No. 11, Nasarites. 8. Lushaw Highes Conf. Md. Sharp Street Church. 9. O. C. Association. 10. Parsonage Society of Perkins Sq. Baptist Church. 11. Eastern M. E. Church. 12. Annexity of Doctors and Cochlear Tr. 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 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. TWO SERIALS WEEKLY Admission 5 Cents The Coolest and Best Ventilated Parlor in the City. TEL. MADISON 3322--Y Harvey R. Williams SANITARY PLUMBING..... SEWERAGE CONNECTIONS Installation of Steam and Hot Water Heating No Job Too Large. Terms Arranged 1E!3 PRESSTMAN STREET BALTIMORE, MD 1 Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black clot. steel gray or white plush highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearts either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated ear riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise funeral, six paire of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, sifx when desired, rugs, chair etc., all of the latest designs. STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford