The Afro-American
Saturday, September 11, 1915
Baltimore, Maryland
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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN
LEDGER
VOL. XXIV. NO. 3
WARNER T. M'GUINN MAKES POWERFUL APPEAL FOR WARBURTON'S NOMINATION
Warburton Workers Hold Enthusiastic Mass Meeting on Monday Evening--Notable Speeches By Prominent Republicans. McGuinn Gives Reasons Why Voters Should Support Warburton.
At a large and enthusiastic meeting of colored Republican workers, held at the Warburton headquarters on Calvert street, Monday evening. September 6th. a citywide organization was formed in the interest of the candidacy of Mr. Wm. T. Warburton for Governor. Mr. Alexander T. Williams was elected president and Thomas Harden, secretary. Speeches were made by Mr. George W. Cameron, chairman of the Warburton Campaign Committee and by Mr. Levi A. Thompson, Hon. Josiah Kerr, Mr. John W. Martin, Mr. H. H. Sharp, Alexander Williams and Warner T. McGuinn.
Mr. Cameron advocated the necessity of the solidarity of the colored vote and said that if they ever hoped to accomplish anything politically, they must vote enmasse. He vigorously denounced as a libel upon Mr. Warburton, a circular signed by Frank E. Williams, and published by the authority of the opposition. He asserted that during the whole life and public career of Mr. Warburton, he had stood for the open door and equal opportunity for all men, especially the enfranchised citizen. Mr. Levi A. Thompson declared that the opportunity was now at hand to destroy the "invisible powers" that have hitherto controlled and dominated the Republican party, that Mr. Warburton was the peer of any man in the State of Maryland, unbossed and untrammeled, and had submitted his candidacy directly to the people, to whom alone he would be responsible in the event of his nomination and success at the polls. Mr. John M. Martin, vno was compelled to leave by reason of an important engagement, said that he wanted everyone to know where he stood. He was for Mr. Warburton, because he had known him for a number of years, knew that his Republicanism was of the soundest type: that his private and public records were stainless, and that if elected, he himself would be Governor of all the people. Mr. H. H. Sharp declared himself for Warburton and said that he would do all that he could to bring about his nomination. Mr. Alexander Williams, upon taking the chair, thanked the large number of workers for the honor conferred, and declared himself eager to continue the work he had already begun in Mr. Warburton's behl. The Hon. Josiah Kerr, former Congressman from the First District, made a telling speech. He told of the conditions on Eastern Shore and declared that Warburton would carry Dorchester County overwhelmingly.
Mr. Warner T. McGuinn, when announced, received a flattering reception. He said in part:
J. W. McPherson Scott, Mayor of Hazerstown in presenting Mr. Wm. T. Warburton to the people of Washington county, said that the time had come for the voters to exercise their franchise for a higher aim than the control of a party or a faction of a party; that Mr. Wm. T. Warburton stated that the party and the nation were expressed in the highlands of Maryland by that distinguished Republican Mayor is precisely the same sentiment that gave birth to the Republican party in the nation. And while the Republican party must be ever alert to discover and formulate new policies, it would not be the proper way to report the country's progress. It must forever keep illuminated in isolated splendor this sentiment of liberty. It is the symbol of the great republic; the ultimate hope of mankind in the government of America. The light that is now being ranged by the modernity of the people, is not consciously or unconsciously. It has been entrusted, and restore it again to themselves, where it properly and rightfully belongs. To this end the primary election, fundamentally the basis of all governments, founded upon the present, is the government, which is legal and the law of the country and the process of communities. Following closely upon the heeds of the legalized primary has come, as a natural sequence, the direct primary law. This very solitary measure enables the individual citizens without the consent of the invisible powers and wants to submit his candidacy to the Government, and to the open form of his country to to the power and to the return of his country to have his claims for preferment-appraised and adjudiced. Translating into action the will of the people as expressed by law, the Hon. Wm. T. Warburton, believing himself as the qualified president of the states as the president of the public, as for the life and happiness of his professional and public career, as far back as February last, announced his candidacy for the nomination of governor upon the Republican ticket. No one, in both his discovery and his opinion, had the power to be the president of the state. The party of a living and thirty years of active devoted loyalty to the loftiest ideals of Republicanism, arrived. In his literary over the state and his attorneys through the public press he has submitted his candidacy with absolute candor. He has presented many other candidates and has rained good news. He has the question of the policy, particularly the matters of reform now demanded by public sentiment, heroically. In living soul within the confuses of this state, entitled to vote, can have any sort of doubt as to the position of Mr. Warburton on the public questions now before the people of Washington county. In the public interest, he has needed no assistance of his private professional and public record, and he is answering devotion and loyalty to the cause of Republicanism, beginning in the far-off days when it was almost a stigma for a white man to be identified with the Republican party in Maryland, we must be more aware of the need for the help of the people of Washington. In the good results Commission, was practically an unknown to Republican circles, publicly asserting to respect the gubernatorial nomination that it will be either of the Waller or a Democrat. What would Mr. Weller have the raters of his duty to understand by this most excrediting declaration that he has not�ed to the rule of the state. If it is not the people, he was indeed most unfortunate and unsporsannlike. If, on the other hand, the wish is father to the thought, the morest political try can really perceive that he is unqualified for the leadership to which he aspires. That Mr. Weller has his disbelief, because he is not a real person. Mr. Warburton, a well-known, 2000-2001-year-old, is a large assemblant for the state. When, once to face with Mr. Weller and before a large assemblant audience, directly charged him with the utterness. There has been no denial, no attempt to explain his purport, no effort, no neutralize the Republican Weller's attitudes, disloyalty and dishonestness, but the subject of the Republican party has still the confidence assurance that it will receive at their hands that full measure of condemnation which it so richly deserves.
IS MR WELLER ASHAMED OF HIS PARTY?
"If he is, his sense of propriety ought, of such a party to elevate him to the gov't lives in Baltimore county, to the gov't lives in Baltimore county, and received the state of that county—support that was sincerely support he would have, in all probability. When he landed his job—one of the best the State Central Committee has, there—he did not intention—an intention' which he religiously candidate for the nomination for Governor, so ignominiously casting to the scrap heap at his own invitation, and so brutally Zimmerman, party, Baltimore county; a mugging personality, high character and灵 Sparks, the well-known attorney and activist was John S. Enser, a man of splendid intellect of the county, stronghold of Democracy to the one year age, as a candidate for judge, a time had a clear registered majority of 62 publicans and independents; there was A. A. of the county, formerly of the county, a brightness man of the charm? The insult offered on that ocean individual', but it struck through them he represented. It was an insult to the
his sense of propriety ought to deter him from seizing to elevate him to the governorship of the state county, and to have the support of the Republican party and received the support of the Republican-support that was sincerely and generously given and have, in all probability, been left at the post of his job—one of the best in the state county—until he then that he did not intend to have anything further which he religiously kept until he was the nomination for Governor. Who were the new men casting to the scrap heap—with whom he was evasion, and so brutally insulting, he had to be removed from the titular lieutenant in Baltimore county; a man of large business, high character and immense popularity. The all-knowledge attorney and active Republican. Assistant a man of splendid intellect and qualifications elected elect虹 of Democracy to the office of State's Attorney a candidate for judge, carried Baltimore county or registered majority of 6000 Democrats over 500 independents; there was no opposition, on the side of the Congress on the district business man of the state, and others of 15 insult offered on that occasion was not only an insult, but a struck through them back to the voters of the state. It was an insult to the Republican party of Baltimore.
"If he is, his sense of propriety ought to deter him from seeking the votes of such a party to elevate him to the governorship of the state. Mr. Weller lives in Baltimore county, and when he was an applicant for this present Incentive position he sought and received the support of the Republican organization, that county's governor, and that county's mayor, in all probability, left at the post in the race. When he landed his join—one of the best in the state—he invited members of the State Central Committee for Baltimore County to attend a meeting there informed him that he would be further to do with the nomination which he religiously kept until he was discovered as a candidate for the nomination for Governor. Who were the men that he was thus so ignominiously casting to the scrap heap—with whom he was breaking bread, at his own invitation, and so our committee, he invited him to the county committee, the titular head of the Republican party in Baltimore county; a man of large business interests, of engaging personality, high character and immense popularity, there was Leban Sparks, the well-known attorney and intellectual attainments, a foremost lawyer of the county, whose popularity and eminent qualifications elected him in that entrenched strength of Democracy to the office of State's Attorney and who one year ago, as a candidate for judge, 1000 Democrats over all, including Republicans and independents; there was A. A. Blankey, one of the leading citizens of the county, formerly a member of Congress from the district, in which he lives and a leading business man of the state and overseas, a charming man, a man of great intellect and an insult to those they represented. It was an insult to the Republican party of Baltimore county.
IS HE ASHAMED OF HIS PARTY?
"In an interview between Mr. T. Irvington, Mr. Weller told Mr. Zimmerman when he met the state government and that if the events to make of prominence he would get the men to fill them. If he made this make an additiv to the fact that he deputy, the interstate judge, he wanted that old, views almost tinged, he has persistently refused to consider the men of Republicism to any of the num
WELLER'S ATTITUDE TOWARD
"The registered Republican vote is 44,513 or quite 43 per cent, the city is Baltimore at 32,066, the colored vote is 2,966 or 31 per cent of the whole. I increase, and in a few of them the Republic city without them. The colored voters are
Interview between Mr. T. Trying Zimmerman and him told Mr. Zimmerman that William Shipman, the RD government and that intelligence enough in the RD government and that if the Governor had two or more of prominence he would have to go to the Demo fill them. If he made this statement—and Mr. Zimmerman to the fact that he was not only assailant, Entertainment came did, views almost thrued with hostility, it is actually refused to consider the appointment of any who faith to any of the numerous positions under WERS ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE COLORED VOTE. Reserved Republican vote in the state is 102,905, the 43 per cent which he was not only assailant, Entertainment is 93,905, the colored vote is 14,703, quite 48 per Reserved Republican vote in Baltimore county is 7.53 per cent of the whole. In some of the counties a few of them the Republican vote would be a minority. The colored voters are awake to a new
"In an interview between Mr. T. Irving Zimmerman and blissmei, at Arlington, Mr. Weller told Mr. Zimmerman that William Sheppard Bryan was right when he said that there was not intelligence enough in the Republican party to run the state government and that if the Governor had two or more appointments to make of prominence he would have to go to the Democratic party to get the men to fill them. If he made this statement—and I will make an addendum to the fact that he is permitted to lead a party, the intelligence which so wontly assails, Entertaining such views as he views, almost tinged with hostility, is it any wonder that he has persistently refused to consider the appointment of any white or colored men of Republican faith to any of the numerous positions under his board?
WELLER'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE COLORED VOTERS.
"The registered Republican vote in the state is 102,905. the colored vote is 44,513 or quite 43 per cent of the whole; the registered Republican vote of the city of Baltimore is 33,988. the volunteers of the city are 39,116. the registered Republican county is 7,802. the colored vote is 83 or 31 per cent of the whole. In some of the counties the percentage increases, and in a few of them the Republican vote would be a negligible quantity without them. The colored voters are awake to the potency of their vote."
BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, SEPT. 11, 1915
They know that their vote is not only a factor, but a determinative factor. They fully realize that any debt incurred by them to the party, by faithful activity, loyal service and devoted adherence has long ago been cancelled and wiped away. The public interest has always been to keep the party in the public interest. The Democratic party on the other hand can't cause their present political pulse, but mental pulse and active political effort are distinct attitudes. The usual "big feed and jolly" of prominent colored men on the eve of a political battle no longer appeases. If the party would retain this hitherto local element as a matter of fact, the party would be more likely to be a party that is not a real candidate. The 19th of that grinds out the corn should be permitted to go up to the crib at least now and then and eat, and he is not only entitled to eat, but he is entitled to have the conditions which stand his growth and prevent his well-being from being semi-prosper. The public interest is always the only way to get the party to the length of time that the public schools shall be kept open for white children, but not for colored children. There are laws prescribing the minimum salary for white teachers, but not for colored teachers. The result of these discriminatory measures is that in many communities of the state the public is not allowed to be a teacher. The state's school system is a very perilous one, only one of the teachers who teach them are under old. The education of the colored youth in a large section of this state is a mere travesty. When it is remembered that over 70 per cent of the state school fund is derived from taxes paid by Baltimore city it be-viewed as a very poor one, and the amount of taxes paid by the A样ityun which will accept a single colored liberal patient. What will be Mr. Weller's attitude in regard to these discriminatory race measures? I know of no other way of judging the future but by the past. The lamp of expression of the public interest is the fact that the A样ityun is not the only one to be true. If the declaration charged by Mr. Warburton be true, I fear that Mr. Weller is not wholly In sympathy with the white element of his party, and if he is not in sympathy with them, where on earth do we come in? Certainly there has been no demonstrated recognition or sympathy with the A样ityun. The A样ityun is not only a person who has been at his most recent expense but has spent eight or ten millions of dollars of the state's money in the construction of state roads. Has any of that enormous sum reached the pockets of colored men? I call up on the 45,000 colored voters of this state to pause and consider this situation. If the state is from its own角度 and intelligently determined to do so, it would be a very good choice for the public, and it will be a very good choice for the state.
"Mr. Warburton repressizes the new system of government. Mr. Weller the old. No man in this state now before the people for nomination is a better or more efficient agency for the prosecution of the reformers now demanded by public sentiment than Win, T. Warburton. He is mentioned, unhoused and bowed, in the public interest, and he is the only person who has been a member of the state. He has the nerve to do what his party pledges and he will not sink from the performance of a public duty more because it is not nominated in his party's hand. No one has this plain, honest, experienced, elified, and unnoticed, and I am sure that your voice will be asبرiled by the people of the state on November next.
VILLARD URGES CLAIMS OF RACE
Equal Rights Champion Wants Wilson to Name Negro Democrats For Important Positions
Washington, Sept. 9.-- Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the New York Evening Post has been here, for some weeks writing special articles for the New York Evening Post. He is regarded as a personal friend and supporter of President Wilson, and that has given rise to the rumor that the President and his advisers have freely sought his counsel on important matters.
It was Mr. Villard who first gave out to the country that Dr. W. E. B. DuBois had suggested to the President that a commission be sent to Haiti to study conditions there. His suggestion has not found favor, it is believed, in view of the fact that American marines are now occupying Haitian territory and this government is demanding that Haiti agree to a treaty giving it control there for the next ten years.
Though Mr. Villard is regarded as a Wilson supporter, he has never failed to speak out against the treatment accorded the race by the Wilson regime. He severely criticized the segregation policy inaugurated by the Wilsonites and Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo was one of those to feel the sting of his criticisms.
Mr. Villard, it is said, has been urging Mr. Wilson to give recognition to the colored Democrats that so loyalty supported his candidacy in 1912. Gossip has it that he has pointed out that the President should send some highly capable man to Haiti as American minister and that the position of Recorder of Deeds here, as well as others, should be awarded colored Democrats.
WHITE DIPLOMATS FAIL
The two white men who have been sent to act as ministers during the present administration are said to have failed in their mission. Daily Blanchard, of Louisiana, who succeeded Smith of Missouri, is said to have not accomplished much in that country. He is now in the United States and business between Haiti and this country is being transacted through the State Department. Admiral Caperton is in control of things down there. Some able colored man whom the Haitians would have faith in, as they did in Frederick Douglass, is said to be needed there now as minister from this country.
ELKS HONOR BALTIMOREAN
Chicago, Sept. 8.--With a big ball the seventeenth annual session of the Grand Lodge of Improved Benevolent Order of Elks came to an end last Friday night. During the afternoon a big street parade was held, thousands of people lining the route. Great Lakes Lodge left no stone unturned in providing entertainment and comfort for the 300 or more visitors from distant lodges of the Order. The business sessions were held at the Odd Fellow's Hall. Reports from the various officers showed that the Antlered Herd were making substantial progress. It was decided to appoint a committee to find out a way for lifting the ban in New York State against colored Elks wearing pins of the Order. The Baltimore delegation were going to press the claims of their city for the next session, but when they found that Q. V. Catto Lodge, of Philadelphia, was making a strong bid for the next session, they threw their support to the sister city.
Armand Scott, of Washington, and his friends were on hand to oppose T. Gillis Nutter, of Charleston, W. Va., for reelection as grand exalted ruler, but J. Frank Wheaton, of New York, made such an eloquent and winning speech in placing Mr. Nutter in nomination that Scott withdrew his candidacy. Attorney George W.F. McMechen of Baltimore, easily defeated Stewart Hoyt, of Boston, for reelection as grand esteemed leading knight. William Lewis, of Baltimore, place the winning candidate in nomination and Hoyt was defeated by a vote 97 to 49. Other officers elected were: George Hobart, Minneapolis, esteemed lecturing knight; Adolph Howell, New York city, esteemed loyal knight; George Bates, Jersey City, grand secretary; Dr. E. R. Carter, Richmond, Va., grand treasurer; Dr. Stevens, Wilmington, Del., grand outer guard, and William H. Stanton, Pittsburgh, Pa., grand attorney. The Baltimoreans in attendance were: Messrs. McMechen, Lewis, Raymond Coates, William Johnson and Lawson N. Duffin.
The Daughters of Elks, the female auxiliary, also met with Mrs. Mary Hodges, of Hampton, Va., presiding.
PRICE THREE CENTS
CIST CONVENTION TORN
ON ROCK OF DISSENTION
Factions In Death Struggle for Control
On At Annual Session in Chicago.
and E. H. Morris Preside
val Factions in Same Hall.
THE COURTS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLES.
That Two Conventions will be the
graceful Scenes Being Enacted.
NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION TORN ASUNDER ON ROCK OF DISSENTION
Leaders of Rival Factions In Death Struggle for Control of the Convention At Annual Session in Chicago. E. P. Jones and E. H. Morris Preside over Rival Factions in Same Hall.
POLICEMEN AND THE COURTS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLES.
Generally Conceded That Two Conventions will be the Result of Disgraceful Scenes Being Enacted.
Chicago, September 10.—The long-expected trouble between the friends of Rev. R. H. Boyd, leading spirit in the National Baptist Publishing House at Nashville, and Rev. E. C. Morris, of Helena, Ark., president of the National Baptist Convention, came at the opening of the thirty-fifth annual session of the convention at the First Regiment Armory Wednesday.
The anti-Morris forces showed their disapproval at the opening and amid a big tumult the Morris element walked out and met at Olivet Baptist Church. The bolters soon returned, however, and after a struggle with Rev. E. P. Jones, of Vicksburg, Miss., who had been chosen to preside, they secured a big megaphone that President Morris had intended using.
The trouble, which arose over a new charter proposed by the Morris clan, was resumed Thursday morning, when E. P. Jones came in with a deputy sheriff armed with an injunction order restraining E. C. Morris. The injunction was dissolved later in the day, however. A court fight is in prospect and rival conventions may result.
The monkey and parrott time started when Rev. E. E. Brooks offered a motion Wednesday to change the arranged program and take up consideration of the new charter at once. President Morris ruled this motion out of order, an appeal was taken and the fun started. It looked for a time as some of the ministers would lose sight of both the church militant and the church triumphant and mingle with each others whiskers for awhile. As soon as the first session adjourned, Rev. E. P. Jones was elected chairman by Morris' opponents and a full set of officers was named and committees appointed. The convention was confronted with the spectacle of two presiding officers on the platform in the afternoon.
Serious trouble seemed imminent when Dr. Morris attempted to preside Thursday. After he and his followers left, Dr. Jones seized the gavel and pounded in vain for order. Ten policemen and a lieutenant prevented any serious outbreak, however.
Some persons pulled Dr. Jones by his coattail and pulled him backward. He fell on his knees but was not hurt. Finally he abandoned his attempt to preside and mingled with the crowd in front.
Suddenly he pointed at a delegate and shouted, "Arrest that man!" The man lost himself in the crowd, however, and a number of others were ejected.
Rev. C. T. Walker of Augusta, Ga., tried his persuasive eloquence to quiet the tumult, but in vain. The singing of hymns and efforts by Rev. C.H. Parrish, of Louisville, to bring about order also failed. Dr. Jones then gathered his friends about him and they filed to the east end of the armory in response to the call, "This way to the National Baptist Convention!"
The feeling was somewhat tense
what tense
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when the session was resumed this morning, but police were on hand to quell any trouble that may arise. Several thousand ministers and laymen are here, and the trouble has claimed the larger part of their time.
The outbreak here was expected as Drs. Boyd and Morris have been sharply criticising each other for some time. In fact, it has been freely asserted that a break would come at this time.
The woman's auxiliary is having a peaceful session with Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, of Washington, presiding.
The convention has a fine exhibit at the exposition being held here.
PROTEST AGAINST EXCLU-1
SION OF COLORED PUPILS
Morton, Del., September 10. The colored citizens, augmented by a number of white people here, held an indignation meeting tonight to protest against the exclusion of the race from the new $15,000 school building here. The colored people were given the old school building and colored teachers are in charge. The building was erected from funds secured through a special assessment, and the colored people, who form 40 per cent of the population here, paid their proportion. Their exclusion from the new building caused their protests. J. Irving Beckett, a Democrat and one of the five members of the Board of Education, characterizes the exclusion of colored pupils as a rank injustice. He said that the colored people paid their just proportion of the money raised to erect the building and that he was opposed to segregation.
LOTT CAREY RAPTISTS
END SUCCESSFUL SESSION
Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 7.--The nineteenth annual session of the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention came to end Sunday. The next session will be held at Sharon Baptist Church, Baltimore. The convention voted to send Rev. C. S. Brown to Haiti to look into the feasibility of establishing mission and educational work there. It also decided to install an industrial department in the school and mission house that is being built in Liberia. The report of the corresponding secretary, Rev. W. M. Alexander, of Baltimore, detailed the activities of the convention during the past year. Over $6,000 was raised for missionary and educational purposes.
WORD COLUMBUS TO BE ADMINISTERED
Columbus, O., September 10.
Gov. Frank Willis has ordered the State Medical Board to abolish the requirement that applicants for licenses to practice certain branches of surgery must state their rach and furnish their photographs.
Complain had been made by two chiropodists in Youngstown.
GEORGIA LEADER OF FINE ABILITY
Son of Pioneer Religious Worker In Empire State of the South Makes Wonderful Progress as Educator and Methodist Clergyman — Member of Several Noted Fraternal Societies.
Plains, Ga.—Georgia has given to the race many strong and able men in state and church. They have been heard from in all sections of the country. In the rank of young men is to be found one of the brightest pulpit orators, ministers and general leaders in the person of the Rev. William D Johnson, who was born at Glasgow, Thomas county, Ga. Nov. 15, 1869 He is the son of a minister, one of the pioneers of the A. M. E. church work in Georgia, the Rev. Andrew J. Johnson. Young Johnson was placed in school at an early age and pursued his course of study for several terms in the schools of his native county.
His father died when he was fourteen years of age, leaving to young Johnson the care of a mother and four younger children. William D. Johnson, taught in the public schools of Georgia for quite a number of years. He was licensed as an exhorter in April, 1857 by the Rev. W. H. Powell at Way cross, Ga. . Reused as a preacher in
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October, 1887, by the Rev. J. B. Loffon at McDew, Ga., and recommended for admission into the Georgia annual conference in December, 1889, by the Rev. W. O. P. Sherman. He was ordained a deacon by Bishop W. J. Gaines in 1891 and as an elder by Bishop Abraham Grant in 1893.
The Rev. Mr. Johnson has served the following charges during his eventful career as a minister: Westonia mission, 1880; district superintendent Thomasville district, 1880; Dawson mission, 1891-2; Cuthbert circuit, 1893; Blakely station, 1894-5; Arlington circuit, 1896-7; Albany station, 1898-9; presiding elder Bainbridge district, 1900-1-2-3; American station, 1904-5; presiding elder Thomasville district, 1906-7; presiding elder Columbus district, 1908; St. James' station, Columbus, Ga., 1909-10-11; presiding elder Cuthbert station, 1912-13-14-15.
He was elected as delegate to the general conferences of 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912; delegate to the ceremonial conference of 1911; served on the church extension board 1904;8 on the missionary board 1912-16. He was assistant secretary of the general conference of 1900-4; chief secretary general conference of 1908-12; secretary of the Georgian conference, 1904-5-6; secretary of southwest Georgia conference, 1898-1915.
Dr. Johnson was secretary of the bustee board of the Morris Brown university 1904 to 1915. He had the degree of D. D., conferred upon him by Morris Brown college. He is a prominent and active member of the following fraternal organizations of Georgia: A. F. and A. M. G. N. O. of O. F., K. of P. S. C. of B. American Woodmen. S. O. A. Q. P. N. I. O. O. C. H. H. of R. and Eastern Star.
He is the founder and president of the board of trustees of the Johnson Home Industrial college, a school for the education of colored youth. He is very prominent as a public speaker and eagerly sought after on anniversary occasions. The Rev. Dr. Johnson enjoys the reputation of being one of the best secretaries the race has produced. He is being prominently mentioned as a candidate for episcopal honors at the next general conference of the A. M. E. church in 1016. The delegates of West Africa will ask him to consent to succeed Bishop Heard.
Dr. Johnson is well known throughout the state and by his fidelity and manly bearing has won a host of friends. He is well qualified for higher episcopal honors. He has, in the common parlance, delivered the goods, as may he seen from his record as outlined above. His interest in the various secret and benevolent organizations is of the most substantial sort.
Urban League Opens Valley Rest, at
North White Plains, N. Y.
New York—The National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People is conducting a convalescent home for colored patients. This institution is located at North White Plains, N. Y. The name of the institution is Valley Rest, because of its beautiful location along the lines of the Harlem division of the New York Central railroad, where, located in a valley, it commands a beautiful view of the hills beyond.
For the time being only women will be accommodated, and care will be taken to receive no cases of persons afflicted with pulmonary tuberculosis, communicable diseases, serious cardiac and renal affections, pronounced nervous and mental disorders and conditions offensive to others.
Its main purpose is to provide complete rest for a period of two weeks or more, if necessary, to those persons who, following a period of illness, are wholly or partly unable to work, but
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MRS. MARTHA HARRIS - VALLEY REST.
who after a reasonable period of convalescence will regain sufficient strength to resume their employment. The capacity of the house at first will be twelve, but will be increased if found necessary.
Applications for admission should be made at the office of the National Urban league, 2303 Seventh avenue, to E. K. Jones, associate director. The superintendent of the home is Mrs. Martha Harris, a graduate of the Lincoln hospital, this city. The examining physicians are Drs. A. S. Reed and E. P. Roberts. Those now being accommodated at the home are very loud in their praise of the institution. The equipment, which is new, has been installed at a cost of nearly $1,000 and is beautiful in its simplicity and comfort.
The following letter was sent to Mr. E. K. Jones, associate director of the league, by the first four women to be admitted to the home. It says:
"My Dear Mr. Jones—Words cannot express our gratitude to you. Everything is so comfortable and homelike that we are afraid you will have great trouble in sending us home again. Mrs. Harris, superintendent, is the best friend we have ever met. She is like a dear, loving mother to us all. About our meals, we think we will be silent for fear you may take ill and desire to come up here to convalescue. Thank you for your interest in our welfare."
DEFENDER OF HIS PEOPLE.
Hon. Harry C. Smith Prevents Inimical Legislation by Ohio Legislature
Car Legislation by the Legislature
The Platt-Ellis bill offered in the last session of the Ohio legislature, containing, among other provisions, that applicants for license to practice medicine or its allied branches shall state their color, race and complexion and furnish their pictures, was objected to by the Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor and owner of the Cleveland (O.) Gazette and a former member of the state legislature. Mr. Smith in a letter to Governor Willis recently called the chief executive's attention to the proposed legislation and received from the governor the following reply:
State of Ohio, Executive Department,
Columbus, Aug. 25, 1915.
Hon. Harry C. Smith, Editor Gazette,
Columbus, Aug. 25, 1915.
Dear Mr. Smith. I thank you for your letter with inclosed clipping. I am glad to note that you published Mr. Boyle's statement in full. This, it appears to me, is a complete answer to the misrepresentations that were made in the letter. I have given my opinion. I thank you sincerely for your courtesy in setting the matter right with your good people.
I notice the reference you make to the forms which have been provided by the state medical 'board under the "Platt-Ellis" bill. I took this matter up with the doctor and asked him to review the board. After quite a full discussion the doctor agreed to eliminate the objectionable provision. The new blanks will say nothing about race or complexion. Neither will photographs be required. I trust that the forms will be with your approval. Very truly yours.
Evil influences at Work In the South.
An Atlanta (Ga.) dispatch says there has sprung up recently in the rural sections of several southern states an expression of racial feeling which if allowed to take its course would, it is believed, do more to prevent the advancement of the Negro and the solution of the problem of the whites and the blacks living in harmony and proper social and economic relation than any influence which has put in its appearance in the last decade.
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Boston. The year 1915 is a momentous year for the colored American.
It is the midcentury year since the armies of the Confederacy and slavery surrendered to the armies of the Union and of freedom. It is the semicentennial anniversary year of the enactment of the thirteenth amendment, which made emancipation nation wide and legal.
This year the movements against the fruits of that war have come in the form of inimical legislation and photo plays which create ill feeling against our race and also jimcrow laws never before enacted against a thrifty and law abiding class of American citizens.
Never before has color disfranchisement been practiced in northern states as is true of the happenings recorded since Jan. 1, 1915.
For the first time also the colored nation of the western hemisphere loses its full independence through our United States. Haiti is being almost smothered up under the guise of a protectorate. The world's most extensive and terrible war is waging over Europe, with African and Indian soldiers taking gallant part. Meanwhile for the first time in fifty years this country feels that war with outsiders is likely enough to need more soldiers, thereby giving colored citizens the first opportunity to press for concession of civil rights.
Despite this situation, there has this year been no national gathering of colored Americans to deliberate and speak upon these matters. Is there any other civilized racial element of equal size which would not be nationally organized for self defense? Is it credible to us as a race not to assemble in national convention right away to consider and speak the sentiments of our own element as American citizens? Surely the crisis demands such a national gathering.
The only organization the race has of its own along this line is the National Independence Equal Rights League. This body is now free from pertinent politics and is aggressive. On its policies all can come in with full standing. Its annual meeting will be held the last week of September. Will the colored American people make it a truly national equal rights race assembly on equality of citizenship? They should do so. The invitation is here extended freely to individuals and to secular and religious organizations to unite with the league in the meeting meeting.
Correspondence is solicited at once from baity and elgy all over the country by the president, Rev. Byron Gunner of Hillburn, N. Y., and the secretary, William Monroe Trotter, 49 Cornhill, Boston.
FIRST BISHOP OF OUR RACE.
How Francisco Javier de Luna Victoria Rose to the Episcopate.
The first bishop of Negro blood on the American continent to wear the miter was Right Rev. Francisco Javier de Luna Victoria, who was the son of a freed slave who pursued the vocation of a charcoal burner, near Roca de la Rio Grande, and peddled it on his back in the streets of Panama, as one there may see many Negroes still doing. This old man lived for no other purpose than to rear and educate his son and other him for the sacred ministry, and he saw his purpose accomplished.
Luna Victoria was not only a man of virtue and learning, but a successful man of affairs as well. When the see of Panama became vacant by the promotion of Bishop Juan de Casterida to the see of Cuzco, Peru, it having been offered to and refused by several members of religious orders, the miter fell upon the head of the priest Francisco Javier de Luna Victoria, a native of the country, who had ascended in the degrees of the ecclesiastical hierarchy by his merits and virtues.
He was well received and accepted by the people of Panama in those days, when it was known as a "proud and wealthy city." He took possession of the diocese on the 15th of August, 1751. The new prelate, it is recorded, furnished at his own expense the cathedral and enriched it with jewelry and precious vestments, placed the bells on the towers and was transferred to the see of Trujillo, Peru, in 1750. He continued to furnish the money until the building was completed on the 3d of December, 1760. He was the first man of Negro blood on the American continent to wear the miter and the flowing robes of a bishop of the Roman Catholic church.
Ohio Pythians to Honor-W. L. Anderson.
The following named lodges of the Knights of Pythians of Ohio have contributed to what is known as a surprise fund with which the lodges will present to Grand Chancellor W. L. Anderson a gold watch, chain and charm when the fund is completed: Logan, Pride of the West, Prosperity, Odessa, Pleckaway, Border City, Ohio River, Guilding Star, Polar Star, Damon, Diamond, Garnet, Harmony, Gallipolls, Miam Valley, Mystery, Hill City, Minton Stitth, R. B. Bance, Carination, R. V. Thomas and A. Moore, W. H. Ford and P. A. Stamps.
Activity of the Woman Suffrage Party.
Among the capable and ambition-colored women in New York who believe in votes for women in Miss Lydia Newman, who has been placed in charge of a branch headquarters recently opened at 207 West Sixth-third street. New York, by the Woman Suffrage party. Miss Newman will make a thorough caucus among the voters of that section of the city in behalf of votes for women.
Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., Sept. 9.--The services at Blue Ridge Summit were well attended Sunday. Rev. A. J. Washington preached a helpful sermon. The services will soon closed for the season. The following committee was appointed to meet the white committee to secure a piece of ground to build a new place of worship: Alfred W. Washington, Isaac Bessie, Wm. Miner, Wm. H. Harkins, Elijah Johnson, Garnet Lee.
NEWS FROM BENNINGS
Bennings, D. C., Sept. 9.-Mrs. Virginia Snowden represented the Women's Mite Missi onarySociety for Ward Memorial A. M. E. Church. Miss M. Pender, M. Douglass, O. Queen, will also represent juniors. Mrs. R. A. Greene will leave for an extended trip to Harford county, Pa. Sunday was Communion day at Ward Memorial A. M. E. Church. Mr. Frank Steward of Beninggs and Irella Hawkins were married last Thursday. Mrs. M. Peters, S. Chase, S. Jackson and Mrs. Dixon are on the sick list. Mrs. A. Holmes of Washington is visiting Mrs. S. Jackson.
Teachers and Farmers Exchange Views. A feature of the summer school for teachers held at the State Agricultural and Mechanical college. Orangeburg S. C., the past summer was a big mass meeting of farmers. Topics bearing directly on farming were explained by expert agriculturists for the benefit of the farmers. Professor R. S. Wilkinson, president of the state college, made it pleasant for these rural workers and gave them much helpful advice and encouragement.
Philadelphia Active Civic League.
At a meeting of the Encouragement Civic league of Philadelphia held in the Zion Baptist church the members indorsed the candidacy of Charles Free White for city mandate. The league also went on record as favoring woman suffrage. The organization is opposed to the candidacy of 5. P. Rogers, who wants to succeed Judge Sulzherger for the common pleas court No. 1.
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At Bowie, Maryland, will open its fifth annual session on September 21, 1915. Its diploma exempts the holder from further examination for teachers' certificates in the counties of Maryland and after two years, wilb the State Superintendent's signature becomes a life diploma. This is a privilege no other school in the state is able to offer colored students. The school offers modern courses and modern conveniences for expenses that are more than reasonable. A few scholarships yet to be granted. For information write, D. S. S. GOODLOE, Principal.
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Frederick, Md., Sept. 7--The annual meeting of the Hagerstown District Conference and the Sunday School came to an end at Quinn A. M. E. Church Sunday after a most interesting session. Much of the credit for the success of the meeting here is due to the activity of Rev. John W. Norris, presiding elder of the district, and Rev. J. G. Bryant, the entertaining pastor. The convention went on record as favoring the peace plan suggested by Cardinal Gibbons and without a dissenting vote endorse the movement for a constitutional amendment prohibiting the manufacture and sale of liquors.
The liquor traffic was hard hit by the ministers, and the delegates were urged to work against the saloon.
Formal welcoming services were held last Thursday night, Attorney Leo Weinberg delivering a well received address in the absence of Mayor Fraley.
Rev. I. N. Ross, of Baltimore, made an eloquent response to the address of Mr. Weinberg, saying in part:
"Go back and tell your race that we do not seek so-called social equality.
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never gone back on their friends. Our race has never turned its back to the flag and to your able representatives of a world-conquering race, I bring the assurance that my race shall never go back upon you or your great principles. You have tunnelled the mountains, drained the swamps, briged chasms and made this the greatest republic that the king of day looks down upon-one great, big, neighborhood. "Go back and tell your great race that we do not seek social equality. Social equality is a misnomer. It is the great bug-gabo. We are seekers equally with your race for equal justice and an equal chance in the race of life. And we contend for the supremacy of law everywhere. We affirm our
allegiance to our republic, the best form of government in the world, and we are proud of the fact the first English bullet painted red in he struggle for American Independence as fired into a Negro's body." Rev. J. W. Norris urged the assembled ministers and delegates to work ardently for the religious and social uplift of the people. Memorial services were held for the late Bishop Turner.
The Sunday School Convention convened Friday, with Elmer Henderson, of Baltimore, presiding. Among those who took part in the session were: Howard D. Brent, Miss R. Browne, J. W. Jackson, Mrs. Geneva Butler, Miss Maude Beell, Mrs. Edith Sharps, J. Edward Neal, Mrs. Annie Stafford, Mrs. Alma Thomas, Daniel W. Garrett, Mrs. M. Priscilla Butler, Miss M. Alice Johnson and Charles Tolson. Special services were held all day Sunday.
Mr. Eldridge Warner was in Baltimore Sunday.
Miss Annie Rebecca Green died Thursday. Rev. W. A. English officiated at the funeral. The Sunday School girls and Campfire girls turned out in full uniform.
Those who attended the Epworth League Convention, in Baltimore were: Rev. W. A. English and wife Helen Coursey, Della Jenkins, Edith Leakins, Claudia, Walker, Leroy Wansel and Ignatius Snowden.
POCOMOKE ITEMS
Pocomoke City, Md., Sept. 8.—Quarterly meeting was observed at St. John's Church Sunday. The presiding elder, S. H. Cooper preached two sermons to large congregations and on Monday night held the second quarterly conference. The reports showed that every department of the church is in a healthy condition under the leadership of the pastor, Rev. E. T. Addison. Mr. London and Frank Quinn Jr. of Shadyside, Va., are here on a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quinn, Sr. Mr. James Savage, of Philadelphia, is here on a visit to his wife.
Mesdames Sarah Sutton, Ella Taylor, Alice Jones and Mr. Carl Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Banks all of Philadelphia are here on a visit to the family of Mr. Edie Ginn. Miss Beulah Quinn who has spent the summer in Washington and other points returned home last week. The Macedonia Baptist Church camp was largely attended on Sunday. Mrs. Marie Wicks, of Crisfield, left Tuesday after spending a few days in Pocomoke and Snow Hill, Md. Mr. Frank Anderson is detained at home on account of sickness. Mr. Riley Corbin of Baltimore, is the guest of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Millie Matthews. Rev. E. T. Addison preached Sunday afternoon at Christ M. E. Church to a large gathering.
Mr. William Addison is spending a few days visiting his sister, Mrs. Levi Wright, of Chesapeake City.
Mrs. E. E. T. Addison and Mrs. Annie Schoolfield left Tuesday for Catonsville to attend the Women's Mite Missionary Convention. Mr. William Lane, who has been conned to his home in Somerset county for several months grew worse on Sunday and his children was summoned to his bedside. At this writing he is resting easily.
LONG GREEN NEWS
Long Green, Md., September 8.—Sunday was the opening of camp at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Rev. Brown the pastor, preached in the morning and Rev. Trusty at the afternoon and night service. Mrs. Maggie Levere was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Proctor and family of Riderwood. Mrs. Mary Anderson has returned to her home from St. Joseph's Hospital much improved from a serious operation. Messrs. John and Howard Cromwell having spent the summer in Atlantic City have returned home. Mr. and Mrs. John Proctor of Riderwood, entertained Mrs. Lilly Fowler on last Saturday evening. Mr. George Flemings has moved
Mrs. Carre Cornish and little daughter of Baltimore, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Batson, of Towson were the guests of Miss Margaret Winder on Sunday.
Mr. Thomas Foster has returned from attending the funeral of his aunt at St. Michael.
Mrs. Robert Collins and Miss Sedonia Collins of Baltimore, who spent the summer with Mrs. L. J. Pennington have returned home.
Those on the sick list are: Mr. James Hawkins, Mr. Archie Smith, Mr. Solomon Norris, Mrs. Birdie Fields.
SNOW HILL ITEMS
Snow Hill, Md., Sept. 9.-Miss Mabel Jones has returned to school in Baltimore.
Mrs. Mary Ward, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Florence Jones left here for Baltimore Monday morning.
Mrs. Rebecca Shepherd, of Baltimore, who has been visiting her father, Rev. Wm. Ginn and her sister, Mrs. Alverta Armstrong has returned home.
Rev. E. J. Henry, who attended the Odd Fellows' meeting at Towson and visited friends in Wilmington' and Philadelphia, came home last Thursday.
Six candidates were baptised at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night.
Rev. Mrs. Downs left here Monday for Baltimore.
Mr. Chance H. Wilson, who has been staying at Ocean City, Md., came home Saturday for a short stay. Mr. Peter L. Henry who has been working at Ocean City, Md., came home this week. He will return to Virginia Union University this fall. Miss Laura Purnell who attended the Household of Ruth Convention
came home last Saturday
Miss Emma Hubbell, of Wilmington, Del, who has been the guest of Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Henry, returned home last week.
TRAPE PERSONALS
Trappe, Md., Sept. 9. --After spending two weeks as the guest of her neice, Mrs. Annie Slaughter, Mrs. Annie Wilson has returned to her home in Baltimore.
Mr. S. Harris of Baltimore has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Annie Slaughter at Beaverdam.
Mrs. Lydia Brummell is visiting her nephew, Mr. Harry Wilson, 1822 Kossuth street, Camden, N. J. Emily Nixon of Easton, Md., is visiting her cousin, Dora Brown, Trappe, Md.
Mrs. Emily Jackson and Miss Sadie Wilson, of Belevue, Md., were Trappe visitors last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Rake moved from Salem, N. J. to Trappe where they expect to make their future home.
Mrs. Annie Camper and daughter Lettie were the dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Norwood, Sunday.
Mr. Lloyd Smith and family have moved to Camden.
Those on the sick llst are Mr. John Wilson and Mr. Clarence Thomas.
Mr. Charles C. Woodland spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. Mamie L. Potts of Trappe.
Mrs. Charles Woodland and children and Miss Jesse Washington returned home Sunday after spending two weeks.
CARROLL NEWS
Carroll, Md., Sept. 9. --Miss Marie Hawkins, of Washington, is visiting Mrs. Bessie Ryan.
Little Miss Sarah Roberts, of Baltimore, spent a few days with Mrs. Ida Brown.
Mrs. Marie Saundles of 3113 Leads street, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Harrid at Sudly, Annie Arundel county.
Mr. Sawney Brawner, of 331 Ellenont street, who was struck by an electric car some weeks ago, is able to be out again.
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Washington of Anne Arundel county paid a brief visit to Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Green Sunday.
Little Miss Julia Blaine, of 62 Lohrs Lane is visiting her sister at Sudly.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ray, their little daughter, and Miss Bertha Lewis of Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs. Lydia Lewis and Mrs. Mabel Johnson. Mrs. Mary Jane Johnson and Miss Welzatta Cooper are on the sick list.
CRISFIELD JOTTINGS
Crisfield, Md., Sept. 9.-Rev James King, a local minister, filled the pulpit at Shiloh M. E. Church Sunday morning. The congregation attended the Girls' Day services at St. Paul A. M. E. Church in the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Hearn and children have returned from a visit to Fairmount. William Waters and N. C. Hearn made a trip to Cambridge and Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wise gave a dinner Sunday in honor of his granddaughter, Miss L. Mare Pitts and Miss Madeline Baker, of Philadelphia. Miss Pitts has returned to Cleveland, where she is a student in high school.
Harley Whittington has gone to Cleveland to enter school. Charles W. Pitts was a guest of Charles C. Whittington.
Girls' day Sunday at St. Paul A.M. E. Church was the first ever held in Crisfield and was the largest gathering since the session of the annual conference held here. It was a great success, under the management of Miss Nellie Wilson. C. A. Williams is the pastor.
Tillers of the Soil to Meet In Chicago.
The national farmers' congress to be held in Chicago during the Lincoln jubilee celebration, which opened on Sunday, Aug. 22, will be attended by tillers of the soil from all parts of the country. Among the leading topics to be discussed will be selecting seed and soil, the best way to grow cotton and robuco, cost of operating a one horse farm, fruit growing, cattle and stock raising on the farm and kindred subjects.
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BERKLEY EMS
Berkley, Md., Sept. 9.-Miss Edith E. Norton has gone to Provident Hospital, Baltimore, for treatment for injuries caused by a fall in youth.
Miss Lillian L. Smith of W. Philadelphia has returned home after spending the month of August with relatives in Darlington, Md.
Mr. Harry Norton of Darlington and Miss Blanche L. Boddy of Conowingo; were quietly married at Port Deposit by Rev. J. D. Banks, Saturday. Those to witness the ceremony were Mrs. Lenard Cephas an aunt of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Norton, the groom's parents. Owing to illness in the groom's family the marriage was quiet. Mr. and Mrs. Norton will be at home, Cedars, Md., after October 1st.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Washington of Berkley recently entertained Mr. and Mrs. James Mitchell of Havre De Grace, Misses Edna and Winifred Waters and Miss Hattie Jackson of Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Presberry of Harrisburg, Pa., recently visited relatives here.
Mr. George A. Rosedom, of Jamaica, who attended Benidict College, Columbia, S. C., spent the week with his brother, Mr. Henry Rosedom of 613 N. Caroline street.
ANNAPOLIS JOTTINGS
Annapolis, Md., Sept. 9.-W. W. Brown and J. W. Jennings, of Fairfield, met the county School Board today and urged that a new building be erected at Fairfield. They pointed out that the present building was unsuited for the needs of a school and called attention to the fact that county only allows the colored people a school year of four or five months.
Miss Mary Pinkney, who has been several years in California is at home with her parents.
Mr. William Hall, son of Mrs. Rachel Hall, died in Washington after a very short illness. He was buried here Sunday from Asbury M. E. Church.
A very successful entertainment was given Tuesday by Mrs. Annie Johnson and Mrs. Anne Miller at Mount Moriah A. M. E. Church for the benefit of the rally.
Miss Mildred and Miss Ida Cokine of Philadelphia, who have been spending several weeks with Miss Harrit Cully, has returned home in company with Miss Cully to attend school.
Dr. Powell, of Philadelphia, was the guest of Dr. Garecia, Sunday.
Mr. Percy Adams, who has been spending some years in the state of Maine is at home again.
Mrs. Mayhew, of Philadelphia, is spending a few days here with her husband, who is attacked to the U. S. Ship Iowa.
Mrs. Brisco has returned to her school work.
Dr. and Mrs. Davis, of Philadelphia, were here Sunday. Clay Street Moving Picture Theater will open September 15th. Prof. Rainbow is manager.
DENTON HAPPENINGS
Denton, Md., Sept. 9.-Mrs. A. P. Fitchett was elected delegate of Bethel A. M. E. Church to the Woman's. Mite Missionary Society which convenes at Catonsville, Md. She will have a glowing report from the juniors and seniors.
Miss Caroline Wayman and Mrs. Ed Wayman of Baltimore are visiting relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Ella Dorkins and Mr. Brooklyn Fountain 'are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fountain.
The secretary of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society of Bethel Church reports $38.20 raised this year.
Masters Horace and Howard Fitchett accompanied by Miss Carrie Morris have returned to Eastville, Va., for the winter.
Mrs. George Rich of Baltimore is visiting Mrs. Jacob Taylor.
Rev. J. H. Fitchett preached at Thomas town on last Sunday afternoon.
EASTON NOTES
Easton, Md., Sept. 9.-Mrs. Scott has returned to Philadelphia after a visit to Easton.
Mr. Joseph Rasin, of Philadelphia, is visiting Mrs. Hennie Camper of East Lane.
Dr. W. H. Haig had a pleasant auto trip to Trappe, Md., Sunday.
Rev. John Collins of Bethel A. M. E. Church filled the pulpit at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. The service was largely attended.
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BALTIMORE, SEPT. 11, 1915
TWO WISHES
Two were fishing blow the bridge,
Where the river tumbles down,
The one was a barefoot country boy,
And the other a circus clown,
"Gee, but I'd like to be a clown"
Said the boy with eager light,
"To follow the circus all around,
And be painted in red and white.
The clown that of the quiet home
He missed in the after years,
"Gee, but I'd like to be a boy";
On his red and white cheeks were tears.
School 39 remains in the hands of the whites. As usual there was no member of the school board to present our side of the question. The need of a colored member on the Board of Education was never more pressing than now. Philadelphia is making the same demand of its city government. What we want may not come this year or next, but it is worth fighting for until it does come.
LYNCHING—THE SOUTHERN
PASTIME.
Lynching goes merrily on in the south, and if it continues the balance of the year as it has gone so far it will easily outdistance all former years. Every week from one to three and sometimes four are announced. In fact they have become so frequent that the daily papers scarcely give the most outrageous more than three or four lines. Georgia as usual leads. When, oh! when will we get to the end of mob law in these United States?
Maryland came periously near being in the bunch this week, and that with a white man, notwithstanding all that Governor Goldsborough said up in Boston a week or so ago.
JAIL THE RABBLE
It seems that there are lots of our people in this city that have nothing else to do but follow after every band of music that comes down the streets. As is usual, every thing that a colored person does that is not just right, the whole race is condemned for it. And so it is with these crowds that follow the bands, they are looked upon by the white people as samples of our race variety and the whole race comes under condemnation. The police authorities could do much to help us in this direction if they would, but it seems to us that they take a delight in allowing the ragtag and bob-tails of the race to make monkeys of themseviles whenever there is a parade of a colored society in the streets. The better element of the colored people of this city would be more than delighted if the police authorities would take this matter up and settle it for all time.
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WARBURTON AN IDEAL
CANDIDATE
It is not often we take sides in a primary election, more especially in contests like the present, but we think it wise to write a line or two on the election which takes place next Tuesday, and give a word of advice as to which of the two candidates the Afro-Americans of this city should support and a reason or two why. It is not our purpose to enter into any long discussion as to the merits of the two candidates, suffice it to say that we believe that in William T. Warburton, the Republicans of this state have at last an ideal candidate for the Governorship of this State. He is an old line Republican, of the Abraham Lincoln type and, if elected will give his State one of the best administrations it has had for years. And after all said and done would it not be a real treat to have a real Republican in the Governor's chair in Annapolis? We think it would, and so we are for William T. Warburton for the nomination for Governor on the Republican ticket. Another reason is because Mr. Warburton is not the candidate of the bosses of the Republican party which has lead it to defeat for the past fifteen or twenty years.
Of Mr. Weller, we have only this to say, that we do not believe that if he is nominated and elected we will, have a real dyed-in-the-wool Republican, in Annapolis. To our mind, interests of the Democratic party will be more intimately subserved than will the interests of more than one third of the Republican party. We are honest enough to acknowledge that Mr. Weller would give the State a good business administration, and so we believe would Mr. Warburton. Mr. Weller is backed by the "organization" Mr. Warburton is not, and we are for Mr. Warburton.
1 WE NEED A NEW SCHOOL
We had hardly supposed that the School Board would have been influenced, at its last meeting Friday evening of last week, in not turning over school 39 to colored children, because of the old bugaboo constantly paraded whenever a question of better conditions for colored people comes up, either in school matter or better housing. It does seem to us that the old bugaboo has been worked overtime. Every real estate man in the city will tell you that property in colored neighborhoods bring the very highest prices, and in some neighborhoods cannot be bought or rented at any price. There are blocks in which colored people live where there has not been a vacant house for years, and others where a house for rent never has a sign put upon it, simply because there are standing offers for every rentable house in the block.
The argument put up last week will not hold water. However, it is now up to the colored people to go before the School Board and demand a new school house in the Northwestern section of this city. School 112 is overcrowded; it has several portable school houses and several unsavory annexes, and should a fire break out at any time in one of the buildings the lives of hundreds of children would be in danger. It is up to us to get busy and get busy at once. WE MUST HAVE A NEW SCHOOL HOUSE IN NORTHWEST BALTIMORE.
BACK TO THE SCHOOL
THE opening of the city schools is a little more than a week off. The children, who have enjoyed a summer vacation out of the city, together with those whom playgrounds and excursions have made happy, realizing that life is more than sport and fun, get out the book bags of last year and dust them off preparatory to another season of service. With no definite feeling do they approach the beginning of the new year. With something of trepidation they are going to enter Miss Brown's room, for Miss Brown has the reputation of being a very strict teacher. But Willie Jones and Mary Simms were in Miss Brown's room last year, and they got along alright. Moreover they were mighty pleased in the collecting of tree leaves; wonder whether we are going to collect leaves this fall? So it goes with the younger folk.
At the high school, new students are confronted with courses of study divided into the main lines: commercial, industrial and academic. Do I want to be a clerk, a worker in the trades or a professional man, older students are asking themselves at the approach of the school year. They talk it over with mother and father, who knows their ability as well as their teachers, and whose suggestions carry weight. High school students have the same teachers from year to
year. There is uncertainty, however, in the taking up of new courses. They have had algebra, now what is geometry like? German must be dreadfully hard, for the letters are so oddly formed. Here as in the primary school, satisfaction comes in knowing that someone else did it last year and what they did, we can do.
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All of last year's children are not coming back. Some are going to college, and some to earn a livelihood, others drop out entirely, tired of the monotony of school work. Here parents must step in to make these last two classes as small as possible. It is the parent's duty to give their children at least a high school training and, if they can afford it to send them to a university. Children who falter need encouragement, some of them the strong hand of compulsion. Those who fail in school, generally fail in life. Who tire too easily of the drudgery of school are to find that life's drudgery is more tiresome still, and what they might have gotten to make it lighter has been lost by leaving the school. Let parents insist on keeping their children in school; all need not be professional men, for the need is as great in the ranks of bookkeepers and machinists. Find out what the child can do and set him at it thru the agency of the public school.
TWO LETTERS
The mob spirit of the South is with us, no one doubts that. We have arrived at the point where we no longer deny it, we apologize for it, and this is the next step to setting the remedial ax to the root of the tree, and hewing with lusty blows at its malignant growth. Two very recent evidences of this spirit come to light from the states of Georgia and Louisiana. The first is a letter from a white man to the Boston Traveler.
"You have no idea of the horrible conditions in Georgia. The depths of infamy into which people in this state have sunk is fearful to contemplate. People in this community exult over the awful crime of lynching Frank. Old men with grandchildren, church members, officers of Sunday school, and all classes of people rejoice, exult, and make the lynching of Frank a source of merriment. I know this sounds unreasonable, but it is true. How I regret it, God only knows, Life is not held sacred in the eyes of professed followers of the lowly Nazarine. They openly sympathize with flagrant violations of the law notwithstanding that the Bible, Romans XIII, 12, says all such shall receive damnation to themselves. Mexico is a far safer place than Georgia in which to live. I was born and reared in Georgia. I am exceedingly unpopular on account of not sympathizing with dastardly crimes of mobs. Conditions here are awful. I write for your information. Do not divulge my name or postoffice. It would cost me my life."
The other comes from a colored minister, who was forced to resign a charge in Louisiana because he dared speak in his pulpit about a flagrant case of adultery in which a white man and a colored woman were concerned.
"A brother of my church came to me one day and related his domestic troubles, how he had been made to stay from his own home because a white man fancied his wife. And asked me to help him with money so he could go north and take his family from such conditions, as he did not even have the right to protect his own wife down there. Well, I helped him, and took occasion to protest to my brethren, on the following Sunday, from the pulpit, and received word to not be in town Monday morning. Nothing is sacred in that part of the country. Why even the school teachers cannot possibly hold their positions unless they have a white patron. Perhaps I could tell you many things that may start you thinking, and as I said be fore, things that the general public down there make no comment on. Of course I dare say, it's not safe."
The cases are entirely different, the one involving the murder of a white man and the other the breaking up of a colored home, the letters come one from a white man and the other from a colored minister, but the orge that prompted the writing of them is one and the same-a protest against the uncontrolled mob spirit of the South. It is worth noting as well that the protest is filed with the Northern Press. To talk about these things in the South meant banishment to the minister; the white man dares not divulge his name, it would cost him his life.
These are not isolated cases. Lynching is no longer the punishment for the nameless crime alone, it may be the punishment for theft, nor does it limit itself to colored men only, but to any who arouse the ire of he mob. The number of colored men and women forced to leave their homes in the South is legion,--no' alternative, go or be lynched. This is the mis-government under which the whole South labors, under the impression that it is asfest for the whites and best for the blacks.
MINISTERS RESUME MEETINGS
The Methodist Episcopal Ministerial Meeting resumed its weekly sessions at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church Wednesday. The ministers told of their vacation experiences.
Colored Schools in Maryland
By HOWARD E. YOUNG
Of the several laws placed upon the statute books of the State of Maryland relating to schools for colored children, few have been administered in a genuine spirit of helpfulness and racial uplift. On the contrary their administration has been characterized by an almost criminal disregard for the rights and welfare of the Negro child. That there have been and are oases in these deserts of educational indifference is admitted, but in the main the statement is true that little effort has been exerted to so administer the affairs of colored schools as to make them efficient agencies in the making of desirable citizens. Not infrequently politics, not the higher form which we know as the science of government, but that base struggle for office and power for selfish ends, has often entered into questions affecting the intellectual training of the colored youth, much to the embarrassment of a backward people and to the detriment of the State. Mistaken ideas, often foolish and absurd, as to the adverse people have been held by many. Some holding these views have really been sincere, but a far larger number have found such ideas politically profitable or in keeping with traditions of a darker period in the history of the American State. Such an attitude of mind with regard to educational needs of colored people would very naturally find reflection in the laws passed, in the failure to pass others, in meager appropriations, in an unfair distribution of the funds appropriated and in general of their school interests. This is exactly what has happened, and such neglect has been rendered the more easy by an utter lack of a righteous public sentiment to make its influence felt in behalf of a liberal educational policy towards the children of the State's most needy class. Our State Legislators have passed laws lengthening the school term, creating a minimum salary schedule of three hundred dollars and otherwise planning to place Maryland on an equality with other progressive States in the matter of public education.
The local school boards have importuned their respective boards of county commissioners for funds to erect up-to-date school buildings, to provide liberally for the establishment and maintenance of high schools and for the training of teachers. The counties are realizing that without modern, sanitary structures and equipment, without liberal compensation and kindly treatment and without a corps of well trained and efficient teachers the schools can not do the tremendous work they are called upon to do in this wonderful wentieth century civilization.
But these generous provisions are not for those who need them most. They are not for those whose means are so very limited whose opportunities for improvement are more restricted and whose environments are generally less favorable for bringing out the best there is in one. They are for white children and white teachers. With colored children and colored teachers the case is different.
The length of the school term, the salary of the teacher and his attainments are entirely at the discretion of the local school authorities. For the people the State Legislature and an enlightened public opinion are working wonders in bringing the schools up to a high state of efficiency. For colored people neither the Legislature nor an enlightened public sentiment is doing anything like its duty towards making the schools for Negro children worth the while. It is not that less should be done for the education of white children, indeed in this matter the State is just beginning to realize her obligations and to discharge some of her duties, but that far more should be one for the colored people if they are to measure up to that high standard of citizenship necessary to the progress and perpetuity of the world's greatest democracy.
The average school term for colored children in the counties is 6.5 months, the average for white children being 9.4. Baltimore county stands alone in giving a ten months school year to all its children, while Harford and Kent give it to several of their colored schools. Four counties,—Allegany, Carroll, Cecil and Washington give nine month; Frederick, Calvert, Montgomery, Garrett and Queen Anne give seven and one-half 500 for this purpose. It is requir-
ed that about one-half of this sum be used for salaries, yet one county spent but $73.00 for material and $1427.00 to work upon it. Under such conditions it is hardly likely that the State will derive any highly favorable results from such an administration of its industrial school fund.
Six years ago the Legislature established a normal school at Bowie for the training of colored teachers. The last annual report shows receipts of $8052.47, including $1500 from the State Industrial fund. There are in the school seven teachers and seventy-two pupils, giving a per capita cost of more than $100. To what extent it is meeting the needs for which it was established will be reserved for a future discussion.
But it is not in the letter of the law alone that colored teachers suffer in the provisions made for their qualifying as efficient instructors of the Negro youth. In very few cases is the spirit of the thing as it should be. The result is that many schools are manned by teachers who are not at all equipped for the important tasks they are called upon to do. Teachers holding certificates of the first grade are few in number, many counties making no salary provisions for such, thereby indicating supreme satisfaction with the crude work of their inefficient teachers. Colonel Charles B. Rogers, a former superintendent of schools of Baltimore county in replying to a query of the Honorable Alexander Chaplain of Talbot as to how the State's premier county managed to secure such a high grade of colored instructors replied that it paid them the same salaries and required of them the same grade of work. It should be the earnest hope of every colored citizen that at an early day the consciences of the people of Maryland who manage its affairs will be awakened to the seriousness of the matter of Negro education, to a knowledge of the fact that ignorance cures nothing months. Charles and Prince George give seven; Howard, Talbot and Caroline content themselves with six and one-fourth; Worcester six and two-thirds; Wicomico, Somerset and St. Mary's five, Dorchester leading these by half a month. But it remains for Anne Arundel, where the state's political capital is located, to take the cake for an abbreviated school term, giving as she does but four months. It is not, however, merely in the short school term that this county shows its neglect and maladministration of its colored schools, as a study of the following facts will show: In the year 1913-14, from whence all the figures here used come, there were in the colored schools 2643 pupils. The total cost of running these schools was $869.66, or a per capita cost of $3.27. The per capita cost for white children for the same year exceeded $21. There was expended for books $727.33, or about twenty-seven cents per child.
One colored teacher (an average case) received $94.00 for her four months' work, and for aparatus and furniture for all colored schools there was expended the munificent sum of $9.00. Baltimore county furnishes a pleasing contrast. During the same period her 2201 colored children received for their educational support $33,166.66. While this county is by far the richest in the state, it is in its effort at fairness that commands praise. With the exception of Frederick, Washington, Cecil and Allegany, the same wide disparity in expenditures between white and colored schools exists.
Some years back the idea gained ground that industrial training was the prime need of colored children. In obedience to this opinion the State Legislature made provisions for giving to every county desiring it the sum of $1500 annually for providing such training. In the year from which we quote fourteen counties received the full sum of $1500 each, and two others the sum of $750 each, making a total for the year of $22, and that the proper training of all the children of all the people is the honorable, righteous and safe course to pursue. The next two articles will deal with the schools of Baltimore.
Mrs. H. Annie Owings of 2105 Druid Hill avenue gratefully acknowledges the kind expression of sympathy of her friends in her hour of bereavement one month ago.
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The first tennis tournament conducted by the Young Men's Christian Association opened Thursday on the Druid Hill Park Courts. The tournament was open to all "B" class players and a silver medal is offered the winner.
The first round was played Thursday with the following results: L. G. Hubert won from Hammond 4-6, 6-3, 6-0; William Harris won from Wm. T. Griggs 6-4, 3-6, 6-1; and Emerson Hillen won from Dr. A.O. Reid 8-6, 6-0. S. S. Booker won from Marshall by default.
The matches were interesting and close to the finish, each man was confident of victory. The most hotly contested match was between Reid and Hillen in which there were more than ten deuse games played.
The matches Friday will be between Emerson Hillen and William Harris, and L. G. Hubert and S. S. Booker. The winner of these matches will play Saturday for the silver medal offered by the association.
The general secretary is pleased with the interest manifested in the matches and he predicts that division "A" will be composed of some new faces next year.
The open-to-all tennis tournament that has been in progress for the past week in]Washington has resulted in nothing less than the upsetting of the championship held by the national title holders Holmes and Cromwell of the Capital City, who were defeated by Savoy and McGriff, the latter of Virginia. McGriff's overhead work was the marvel of the spectators and the greatest discomfit of his opponents. In the singles, Reckling of Baltimore was defeated by McDuffie the Washington crack, after having defeated him the first set 6-2. Reckling seemed to loose his nerve after the first set while the Washington man came up stronger every game. F. N. Cardoza also of Baltimore defeated Smith of Washington, and was in turn beaten by the invincible Wilkerson, in straight sets 6-3, 6-3. Murphy failed to get started with Lodgman, who took his measure 6-2, 6-1. Rhetta another local star was the only Baltimorean coming thru in the trials, by defeating Green 6-2, 6-2.
The other scores follow:
The other scores are:
Monroe-Amos 6-0, 6-1; Haynes-Perry 3-6, 4-6, 6-2; Monroe-Haynes 6-3, 6-2; Robinson-Yarborough 6-4, 4-6, 6-4; Holmes-Turner 6-3, 6-4; Holmes-Robinson 6-0, 6-0; Cardoza-Smith 8-10, 6-0, 6-2; Wilkinson-Cardoza 6-3, 6-3; McGriff-H. Freeman 6-1, 6-3; Dr. Freeman-Baseley 6-4, 5-7, 6-3; Savoy-Carpenter 6-0, 6-0; Rector-Hunter 6-8, 8-10, 6-4; Lodgman-Murphy 6-2, 6-1; Rhetta-Green 6-2, 6-2; Douglass-Menard 6-4, 3-6, 6-0; McDuffe-Reckling 2-6, 6-0, 6-0; F. Cork-W. Savoy 6-4, 6-2. Jones and Recton, Green and Savoy 6-8, 9-11, 6-2; Smith and Freeman, Rhetta and Cardoza 6-0, 6-8, 7-5; Savoy and McGriff, Holmes and Cromwell 6-2, 2-6, 6-2.
PROMINENT COUPLE MARRY
Miss Erma B. Bruce, instructor of German in the High School, and Mr. Carrington L. Davis, head of the department of language sin the same institution, were the principals in a fashionable church wedding in Leavenworth, Kan. Wednesday. A reception followed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Bruce. Both are college graduates, the former finishing at Harvard University in 1903. Mr. and Mrs. Davis will reside at 1821 McCullah street, this city.
MITE MISSIONARY CONFERENCE
The Baltimore Conference Branch of the Women's Mite Missionary Society held its nineteenth annual meeting at Grace A. M. E. Church, Catonsville, this week. Delegates from nearly every church in the conference were in attendance, along with a number of ministers. Mrs. L. M. Beckett, of Elkton, Md., presided. Mrs. Mary F. Handy, president of the Parent Women's Mite Missionary Society, told of the work that the women are doing for missions and urged interest in the coming quadrennial session of the society, to be held in Detroit.
Miss Sarah R. Jackson read a thought-provoking paper on "How to Awaken Interest in Sunday School Children for Missions" Wednesday. Mrs. E. L. Stepteau conducted a class in mission study and Mrs. Annie E. Waddleton told of the work that the juniors are doing. Mrs. E. A. Waters delivered an address of welcome Wednesday night, Mrs. Stepteau making the response. The annual address to the president of the society, Mrs Beckett, was a general reviewof the work accomplished.
MRS. JENNIE H. ROSS
SUPREME COURT HOLDS SESSION
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New Bedford, Mass., Sept. 10. This city has been the mecca for hundreds of visitors this week, the magnet being the fourteenth biennial session of the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias, Eastern and Western Hemispheres. The session practically opened at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night, when memorial services were held at Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter, of Philadelphia, preached a stirring sermon. The Supreme Court of Calanthe, the woman's auxiliary, also met during the week.
The Supreme Lodge held its initial business session Monday morning, at which time the various committees were appointed and the report from the committee on credentials received. The Uniform Rank, under command of Brigadier General W. A. Heathman, of Providence, R. I., gave an imposing street parade in the afternoon. At night a military ball was given in honor of the Supreme Lodge and the Supreme Court of Calanthe.
The Beneficiary Board, which met here last Saturday, submitted what is regarded as a good report. All claims were reported as having been met promptly. The various supreme officers made gratifying reports. A reception was given the visitors by Harriett Tubman Court Wednesday night. The election of officers took place at the closing session, Thursday, there being no changes in the principal officers. The Supreme Court, presided over by Supreme Councilor Jennie H. Ross, of Baltimore, had a most interesting session. Good reports were made by all departments. The New England Grand Lodge and Grand Court of Calanthe were the hosts for the session.
SERGEANT PATTERSON
IN THE CITY
James E. Patterson, a quartermaster sergeant in the United States Army, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Patterson, of 127 East street. He has been in the army for the past 15 years, and has seen service in the Phillipines, the Far East and Hawaii.
Sergeant Patterson says that he likes life in the army and intends remaining until he has seen thirty years of service. He has been all over the world and tells an interesting story of his travels. He came here from Honolulu and is on his way to the Mexican border.
Since his visit here he has been given much attention in a social way. His sister, Mrs. Mary Hill, of Mt. Winans, gave a reception in his honor Monday night. An enjoyable time was spent in music and games, after which a midnight supper was served.
PROMINENT VISITOR IN THE CITY.
Mr. Wm. H. Rodgers, brother of Elder G. P. Rodgers, and wife, and Miss M. Rodgers, visited last Sunday and Monday at the parsonage of the Seventh Day Church. Mr. Rodgers is the president of the People's Choral Society of Philadelphia, and ex-organist of Wesley M. E. Church of that city. He was a visitor at the Afro-American Ledger office, Provident Hospital, enjoyed an auto trip thru our beautiful city, and was the guest of Mrs. Clara Noble, of Presstman street Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Annie Chickester, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rodgers and Mrs. Robert Keene of Philadelphia were visiting relatives and friends in the city this week.
RICHMOND EXPOSITION GETS NICE COAT OF WHITEWASH
RICHMOND EXPOSITION GETS NICE COAT OF WHITEWASH
Richmond, Va., Sept. 9.-The committee appointed by the Exposition Commission to investigate rumors that Col. Giles B. Jackson, as rector general, did not manage the financial end properly, has reported to Governor Stuart that the finances were properly handled. The committee, which was composed of John H. Braxton, William Miller and Theodore W. Jones, says that a thorough examination was made, that Colonel Jackson accounted for the $55,000 given by Congress and that Jackson "has turned over an assessee the association value at $16,000." This is presumably the history of the race that Mr. Jackson is alleged to have sold the commission.
FORMER BALTIMORE PASTOR
SUES DEACONS FOR LIBEL
Morristown, N. J., Sept. 6. Rev. S. S. Crockett, formerly of Baltimore, now pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, has sued three former deacons of his present charge for $25,000 for alleged libel. The suit is based on an article that appeared in the Morristown Daily Record, of August 21. The publication came as a result of church trouble, in which the three deacons were ousted from office. The financial management of the church was attacked and Rev. Mr. Crockett was asked a series of questions concerning his moral character. The three men sued are: Morey W. Grant, James A. Moss and William E. Perry.
Elmer W. Romme, attorney for Mr. Crockett, says the case will be fought to the bitter end.
MOTOR HERE FROM PHILADEPHA
Mrs. Malinda E. Williams, of 1024 Argyle avenue motored from Philadelphia last week, where she had been visiting her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Jones, proprietor of the Roadside Hotel. Accompanying her was Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Warwick, of Philadelphia. They were entertained at luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Dennis of 1024 Argyle avenue. During her visit Mrs. Williams motored to Chester, Wilmington and Atlantic City.
CLEBRATION AT PARADISE GROVE
A Labor Day celebration was held at Paradise Grove Monday. Rev. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, delivered an eloquent address on "Passing Through the Wilderness." Rev. Alexander Willbanks, of Washington, was the speaker at night. Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon presided.
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HOME COMING!
Madison St. Presbyterian
Sunday School
SUNDAY SEPT. 12th
SUNDAY, SEPT. 12th "Let us rally from the woodland Breezy hills and sunny plain From the seashore, from the farm-
From the seashore, from the farm lends
lands--
Rally to our school again.
Teachers dear are here to greet us
With the Word of Life for all;
Loving friends are here to meet us;
Let us rally to the call.
Roscoe Mitchell, Superintendent
Rev, L. Z. Johnson, Pastor.
M. B.
Recently elected Grand Master at Arms K. of P<sub>1</sub>, who was tendered a reception by Golden Link Lodge last Wednesday night.
THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER
Sunday and Monday, Sept. 12 and 13 FOUR CORNER RALLY
N. Mr. James Fuller's Class E. Stewardess Board
S. Elexes Williams' Class W. Ushers' Association
Each Corner is Requested to raise $25.00
Reopening of Baltimore A. M. E. Preaching Meeting, Sept. 18th
At St. Luke Church, Ellicott City
11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. P. W. Wortham.
3 p. m., Balto. Conference Problems and How to Deal With Them.
Discussion opened by Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D. followed by 5 minute addresses.
8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D. A special invitation to the many churches of Baltimore to attend.
In connection with opening of the Preachers' Meeting there will be a Church Picnic. We extend an invitation to all.
James Fuller, Secretary Rev. A. A. Murray, Pastor
Rev. J. W. Norris, P. E. Rev. L. J. Coppin, Pres. Bishop
Take Ellicott City car and get off at the church.
WELCOME HOME
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Roney W. Carroll, son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Henry A. Carroll, died at his home, 1706 Baker street, last Friday, after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at his late home Sunday, Rev. A. J. Mitchell, of Ames Memorial M. E. Church, officiating. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. The deceased was 38 years of age. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. L. B. Robinson; one brother, Rev. Julius F. Carroll, of Charleston, W. Va., and one sister, Mrs. Sadie Robinson, of White Plains, N. Y. Rev. N. M. Carroll, pastor of Centennial M. E. Church, is an uncle of the deceased.
Rev. J. W. Goldsborough, a retired minister of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference, died at his home 506 Myrtle avenue, last Thursday, following a long illness. He was born in this city 77 years ago and was educated at the private school conducted by the late Rev. George T. Watkins.
His widow, Mrs. Frances Goldsborough; one son, three daughters, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren survive.
Funeral services were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Sanders officiated, assisted by several other ministers. Interment was in Laurel Cemetery.
Mrs. Alice Hicks departed this life August 27, at the home of her daughter, 1125 Carrollton avenue after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband, Richard H. G. Hicks; daughter, Bertha B. Turner and Campbell M. Hicks; two sisters, Ella Bond and Lettie Jackson.
Funeral services were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church on Sunday August 29th. Bishop Hurst, Rev. J. W. Sanders and Rev. W. E. Williams officiated. The deceased was for many years an active member of Bethel Church.
The family wish to thank their many friends and relatives, also the organizations for their kind words of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes.
In giving an account of the career of the late Rev. Dr. C. W. Mossell in the Afro-American Ledger of August 28, 1915, the writer, not being acquainted had with the facts made some omissions concerning which inquiry has been made.
In making necessary corrections it should be stated in referring to the early education of Rev. Mossell that after receiving his collegiate training at Lincoln University he graduated from the M. E. Seminary of Boston, Mass.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ella Smith Mossell; one daughter, Mrs. B. F. Lee, Jr.; one sister, Mrs. M.E. Denny; and two brothers, Attorney A. A. Mossell and Dr. N. F. Mossell.
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In Memoriam
HARDEN--In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Julia Jackson Harden, who departed this life five years ago, September 11, 1910.
The 11th of September once more is here
To us the saddest of all the year
For her memory is a dear today
As in the hour she passed away.
Out in the lonely grave yard
Down in the deep cold clay
There they laid our mother
Five years ago today.
By her husband and children.
In loving remembrance of my dear son, Ernest M. Horrode, who died one year ago, September 8, 1914, well known as Dodly.
Oh may we meet dear son
Where friends no more shall weep For those that die in Jesus
No more to wake or to weep
He is smiling upon us from heaven
My dear son has fallen asleep.
By his loving mother,Mamie
Brown, 925 Pierce street.
CARDS OF THANKS
Mrs. William Spriddle wishes to thank her many friends and relatives for their kindness and sympathy during her recent bereavement.
Relatives wish to thank their friends for acts of kindness to them and expressions of sympathy in their bereavement.
Mrs. Frances Goldsborough and children wish to thank the many friends of their husband and father, the late Rev. John W.Goldsborough for their kindness during his long illness and for their expressions of sympathy and floral tokens following his demise.
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WHYE—Entered into rest on the 8th inst. Dollie E. Whye, beloved wife of John H. Whye at 212 Forrest street, beloved mother of Hattie Cromwell, Georgie A. Govam, Mattie E. Berry and Howard I. Berry of Philadelphia; Alice Nash, Daisy Gordon, Evans Berry and Elena Berry. Aged 70 years, six months and 20 days.
Funeral will take place from Mt. Joy A. M. E. Church, Phoenix, Baltimore county, Md., on Saturday September 11th. She also leaves 32 grand children, 21 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives.
Joseph White and his daughter, Mrs. Lulu White Burgess celebrated their birthdays last night. Open house was kept at Mr. White's home on George street. Father admits to have seen 51 winters, but daughter was somewhat shy on admitting her age.
AMES MEMORIAL M.E. CHURCH
Carey and Baker Streets
Rev. A. J. Mitchell, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St. 6.30-9 a. m., Olass. Thomas Lane, Leader.
4 p. m., Sermon, under the auspices of the Parsonage Committee. Cancelation of debt on parsonage furniture. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Communion at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday night, Sept. 19th, 8 p. m., Sacred Concert by the Alphion Singing Society. Silver offering.
ST. MATTHEWS M. E. OHURCH E. 23rd Street.
Mr. H. M. Washington, Supt.
Mrs. Elise Hall. Pres. E. L.
Mrs. E. B. Fuller, Pres. Ladies' Aid.
Miss Ida Williams, Supt. Jr. League.
Mr. K. D. Bagland, President of the Brotherhood.
The 13th anniversary of St. Matthews Church will begin Sept. 17th, and continue until Sept. 28th. All the pastors of the city and their people are invited to take part. All are welcome.
WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH
Franklin and Pine Streets
Rev. S. R. Hughes, A. M., Pastor Parsonage, 1424 Argyle Avenue
Something new every Sunday.
11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor.
Subject: "You and Me."
3 p. m., Sunday School.
W. C. Tongue, Supt.
4 p. m., Class No. 5
J. W. Gibson, Leader
8 p. m., The Pastor. Subject: "In the Harbor."
Wednesday night, Prayer Meeting.
CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH
Caroline and Bank Streets
Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor
11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "Christ's Message to the Church at Sardis."
2.80 p. m., Sunday School.
8 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor.
Special Song Service with one hundred voices. Under the direction of Mme. Helen Cooper. Great time.
Everybody welcome. Amen!
ASBURY M. E. CHURCH
East and Lexington Sts.
Rev. Geo. C. Curry, D. D., Pastor
Residence: 1830 E. Eager St.
11 a. m., the famous Railroad Sermon by Rev. Alfred Young.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School
Mr. O. T. Stewart, Supt.
8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor
Subject: "Encouragement for the Dependency."
Every one cordially invited.
JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH
Sharp and Montgomery Streets
Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., Pastor
11 a. m., the Pastor, Dr. Ernest
Lyon, subject: "The Mission of Christ",
Sacrament immediately thereafter.
At Paradise Grove, 3 p. m., the Rev. John W. Warren, the great pulpit genius.
8 p. m., Evangelistic Service conducted by Rev. Warren.
Commencing Monday night at John Wesley, Dr. Warren will conduct a Ten-bight Evangelistic Campaign.
Come and hear this great man. All Singing Bands are invited.
EASTERN M. E. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHURCH
McElderry Street and Patterson Park Avenue
Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor
Residence: 618 Dolphin Street
11 a. m., Railroad Sermon at Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington St. and Rogers Ave. All candidates for heaven please be on time.
2 30 p. m., Sunday School.
8 p. m., Holy Communion.
GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH
Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St.
Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor
10 a. m. Class.
11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. John
Taylor.
2. 30 p. m., Sunday School.
7 to 8 p. m., Prayer and Praise
Services.
8 p.m. Preaching by Pastor. Special subject
Rev. A. Young will deliver the famous Railroad Sermon at Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington St. and Rogers Ave., Sunday, sept. 12th, at 11 a. m. Accompanied by his choir and congregation.
Revs. C. G. Curry and A. Young, Pastors.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST TENT
Services every night at 8 p.m. Special sermon Sunday night, Sept. 12th, 8 p.m. A true exposition of the txt: "Christ the End of the Law." All invited Questions will be answered.
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TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH
Linden Ave. and Biddle Street
Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor
11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor
2.30 p. m., Sabbath School.
8 p. m., Sermon by Pastor
T. J. Holliday, Supt.
ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH
Lexington Street near Pine
Rev. P. W. Wortham, D. D., Pastor
634 George Street
11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor
2.30 p. m., Sabbath School.
5 p. m., Opening Service of the A. C.
E. League. Special program.
8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. L. S. Flaggg
Charles Oliver, Supt.
FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. E.
CHURCH
Cor. Orchard and Tessier Streets
Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor
Parsonage: 1232 Argyle Ave.
Women's Day.
11 a. m., program by Women.
2. 30 p. m., Sunday School.
3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Ida Nelson.
Her chair and congregation invited.
4 p. m., Class meeting.
8 p. m., Address by Mrs. Hannah C.
Smith, Sec'y of the t. Y. W. C. Association and other prominent speakers.
Every women is asked to bring one dollar on Sunday.
Wednesday night Class.
Everybody is welcome to our services
Frederick Dabney, Sec'y.
C. H. Hanley, Treas.
Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor
Sunday, Sept. 12th
Old-time Quarterly Meeting Day and
Basket Dinner at the Church.
6 a. m., General Class.
11 a. m., Sermon to the Mothers and
Father by Rev. Briscoe. Subject:
"The Lord's Day.
2.80 p. m., Sunday School.
8 p. m., Short Sermon by the four
local preachers. Ten minutes each.
EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH
Montgomery Street near Charles
Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., Pastor
7 a. m., Class
10 a. m., Bible Class.
11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor.
2.80 p. m., Sunday School.
Charles Tolson, Supt.
6.80 p. m., Allen Christian Endeavor.
J. Murray, President.
8 p. m., Preaching.
Monday night great recital by Miss
Henrietta Vinton Davis.
Charles Henry, chorister.
Thomas Mitchell, Organist.
ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH
Lexington and Carlton Streets
Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor
Second Quarterly Meeting Day.
11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. John W.
Norris, D. D., Presiding Elder.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Parents
and children are welcome.
8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. John W.
Norris, D. D., Presiding Elder.
You are cordially invited.
H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S.
PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURC
Laurens and Calhoun Streets
Rev. James G. Martin, Pastor
Parsonage. 134 Calhoun St.
Trustees' Day.
It is hoped that all members will pay
their monthly contributions t day.
11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School. The delegates who attended the Sunday School Convention will make their report. Don't miss it.
4 30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. David Bryant, of Israel Baptist Church.
7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor.
James E. N. Reut.
WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH
Aisquith Street near Orleans
Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor
11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor Sub
ject: "Elijah's Translation."
2.30 p. m., Sunday School Session.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School Session.
8 p. m., Sermon by Pastor.
J. F. Waters, Supt.
J. W. Woodhous, Secretary
HANDY M. E. CHURCH
maker and Bruce Sta.
Rev. J. M. Boston, Pastor.
11 a. m., Preaching by Pastor.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School.
3.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. G.
Martin.
8 p. m., Preaching by Rev. D G. Hill, presiding elder of the Baltimore district.
Monday night, Quarterly Conference.
Tuesday night, Camp Meeting services will resume under the direction of Rev. P. H. Green.
Look up! Lift up! The great opening day of the C. G. Key Chapter, Eppworth League of Eastern M. E. Church, Patterson Park avenue and McElderry street. Sunday, Sept. 19th, at 5 p. m. We expect representatives from the various leagues.
D. I. Fowler, Pres. May Fowler, Secy. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor.
CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH
Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor
11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. A. Hill
2.30 p. m., Sunday School.
8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. J. Strickhouse. All are invited.
THE PEOPLE'S UNION CHURCH
Orleans and Ann Sts.
Rev. C. Edw. Browne, Pastor.
Residence: 1611 McElderry St.
9 a. m., Class.
11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor and
Communion.
Friday night, Prayer Meeting.
All welcome.
3. 30 p. m., the Paster will preach at
the Camp Ground, 28th and Simpson
Sts., Waverly. Prayer meeting by
Pilgrim Bapt. Band, Bro. Wm. Spicer,
Capt.
C. Y. W. C. A., Sunday, Sept. 12th.
King Daughters' Day, Mrs. S. R. Turner,
chairman.
Vesper Sunday from 5 to 6 p. m.
Rev. L. Z. Johnson will make an
address. Miss Dean Chambers, Mr. Milton
Reed and Dr. O. D. Jones will furnish
the music. Remarks by Mrs. A. R.
H. Miller.
Mrs. C. B. Watson will preside.
Miss Charlotte Davage, Pres.
Miss E. E. Bright, Secretary.
Mrs. H. C. Smith, Genl. Sec'y.
Is Now In Chicago After Spending A Very Pleasant Time Getting Around In The Monumental City.
Chicago, Ill.--It is a long way from Chicago to Baltimore, yet you will find me right here this morning writing to you. Last week was a riding week for me, and I am at rest for a little while. You will have to refer to the letter of last week to get a slight idea of just how much riding I had to do. Every night was spent on a bed car, and I reached this City last Sunday morning.
Coming to Baltimore because I spent a little time in the city before leaving for New York, I had the pleasure of seeing all the people in the office, and then turned away. It was Thursday that I reached the city in the morning and went to Freedman Hospital for repairs. Before going over there, I went to the Metropolitan M. E. Chureh, of which the Rev. John Holmes is pastor. There was in session there the Twenty-third annual session of the Epworth League and Sunday School Convention, of the Baltimore district. Over this presided the Rev. Dr. Daniel W. Hays, district superintendent. There were present delegates from every direction, and I certainly did enjoy looking at than it has been for years.
Had the pleasure of shaking hands with Prof., John R. Hawkins, and called to see Mrs. R. T. Nelson and found her husband at home who shook my lily black hand and gave me my overcoat which he had been keeping for me during the summer months. Then I returned to Baltimore, and found Editor Murphy waiting for me. I went by to see some other friends. Called at Provident Hospital where Mrs. John Collett, is in charge, then called to see Mrs. Handy, met Madam Bruce, and then in company with Editor Murphy went to Trinity A. M. E. Church where I was booked to make a few scattering remarks.
Now you will want to know about this, and of course I will have to tell you. The pastor was out of the city, hence Brother Martin was in charge, and after he had opened he introduced the editor of the Afro-American Ledger, and he in turn introduced me to that crowd of people. He told all about me, how he had met me, and how he was impressed with me the first time, and then step by step how he had learned to admire me. He made me feel like I was really some pumpkin.
At Trinity there were people from everywhere. Some who had been reading after me for years, and desired to look into my blue eyes and shake my lily black hands. They were granted to them all.
After spending the time there, then I took up my things, and wended my way to the stable where I got in a bed car and started for New York, getting up the next morning in the big city. It was a nice ride, because I slept all the way. Reaching the city, I got myself in shape for this city, and then went down to Orange, to see Mrs. Lottie Cooper. She lives in East Orange, N. J., and has a lovely home there. Dr. Copper, is one of the best doctors of our race, or any other race. He has purchased him a fine home in East Orange, but has them. It was indeed a great meeting.
I had but a short time in town and thought that I would go over and take a look at them myself. I slipped in the church, as I thought, and heard a learned man making an address. When he had finished then Mrs. E. J. Truxon, secretary spied me, and notified the presiding officer that "Col. J. O. Midnight was in the house." Dr. Hays right then and there came down and invited me to come forward and make a few scattering remarks. The young people gave me strict attention while I said a few things to them.
But there was one young woman who was very much excited and came running down stairs almost stepping on my little feet. I shall refrain from using her name this week, and may not use it another time. She seemed to be angry and tried to take out her spite on the poor door. I got out of her way. I hope she will not allow her anger to get away with her common sense in the future.
Miss Mary J. Knight, who was perhaps, secretary of the local committee, furnished me with a meal ticket, which entitled me to eat in the church all the week during the convention. I desire to thank her so very much for the kindness also the local committee and all those who had anything to do with the meeting, for it was indeed a fine
Vacation time is over. Wake up! Get busy!
SPORTING EDITOR
TELEGRAPH EDITOR
SOCIETY EDITOR
AFRO-AMERICAN
CITY EDITOR
REV. E. C. MORRIS
President of the National Baptist Con-
Head of the National Baptist Publishing
REV. DR BOYD
Rev. E. P. JONES
Who may succeed Morris as President os
the Convention.
meeting.
Afternoon found me in Washington before that big doctor, and then too, I had the pleasure of meeting Rev. B. F. Watson, D. D., secretary of the Church Extension Society, of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Watson is one of the strong men of this race. He is just the man for the position and he is doing his work well, because he has devoted his time in studying it instead of trying to be a bishop. He has said that he was willing to develop the Church Extension Society of his church and make it the saving department. It is in better condition his office in New York.
I am sure you will remember Mrs. Lottie Cooper, because she was a Meredith, and has made her record She comes from Chicago, and every citizen of this place knows Lottie Meredith. It was here where she made her record, and it is here where she has many friends. The Lord gave her a good husband. From there I went to the office of Dr. J. W. Rankin, and was informed that he had left the city, but his clerks did not know where he was gone, nor just when he would return. Well I did not discuss the matter, but had of course my own opinion. I would like to tell you just what I thought, but will not do so.
I went up in Harlem and called on one of our great men, Bishop Alexander Walters, of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Bishop Walters is in love with his race, and he is willing to do all in his power to reach the whole race. He is trying to help his people to rise. We need a few more like him. You cannot look in his face and tell just what side of the political fence he is on. I am proud of it.
I went to see other people in New York, and at night I went to the Sirene Mission, of which Rev. R. C. Ransom is pastor, and while he was not there, yet his people gave me a big time. I am now in here, and I would like to tell you all about my trip from Baltimore to Washington, from Washington to New York and from New York to this place, but it would take too much time and space.
I am here, and I am proud that I got here to see the Lincoln celebration showing what this race has done in fifty years from freedom.
As you are reading this the Baptists are in session in the National Baptist Convention, and they are having a time of it. I have many things to tell you next week. I may have to do a little cussing, but I hope not. Look out for my next letter.
THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER
COMMENT BY OUR EXCHANGES
If any little love of mine
May make a life the sweeter,
If any little care of mine
May make a friend's the fleeter,
If any lift of mine may ease
The burden of another,
God give me love and care and strength
To help a toiling brother.
—Omaha, Neh. Monitor
KIPLING'S NEW CREED
Speaking at Southport, England recently Rudyard Kipling said: "But, however the world portends to divide itself, there are only two divisions in the world today—human beings and Germans." How refreshing it is to read this latest utterance of Rudyard Kipling, the man who said not long ago. "The black man is an infinitesimal part of the white man's burden." Mr. Kipling has no doubt modified his creed; he has classed the black man as a human being after all, for he particularly notes that "there are only two divisions in the world today—human beings and Germans."
What has made Rudyard Kipling let down the bars of racial distinction? What has compelled the narrator of Gunga Din's story to cast Turcos, Sengalese, Hottentots, Kaffirs and all the dark-skinned races of the world into a common melting-pot to be labelled "human beings," as against the other division, "Germans?" France and her magnificent African troops have opened the eyes of the world. The glorious charge of the 600 Turcos, of which 500 fell, was epoch-making. They were not infinitesimal parts of the white man's burden. THEY WERE HEROES! And Kipling has modified his creed. Not only may the black man be considered admirable--he is also a brother, for Rudyard Kipling says, "But, however the world portends to divide itself, there are only two divisions in the world today--human beings and Germans:-" Thanks, Mr. Kipling, thanks! --Cleveland Advocate.
MISREPRESENTING GOD
When will our preachers stop charging God with taking the lives of all who die? He has no more to do with it, than they have. If those who cease to live come into this world with sound bodies and die early they have simply violated the laws of nature--that's all. God's death for mankind is by euthanasia.
By this method death is as painless to the departing as were their births to them.
A horse matures in five years; a dog in two. The former's life limit is 25 years and the latter ten, and so on we could go proving the life limit, but let us take man. He becomes full fledged in twenty years, and should and could live a hundred years.
That we take ourselves out of this world is as true as there are night and day, and we should learn to know it. Pioneer Press--Martinsburg, W. Va.
HAS READ NEW TESTAMENT
THIRTY-THREE TIMES
J. M. McDaniel was born a slave sixty-seven years ago. He lives at Empire, North Carolina, in good health and with strong faith in God and man. Brother McDaniel says that the New Testament has been read through thirty-three times in family devotions in his home. Is it a surprise that this man has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for forty-five years, has reared nine children, all of whom are married and prosperous, and owns one hundred and nineteen acres of fine farm land? Verily the Word was a lamp unto his feet and a light unto his pathway. Old-time family devotions still have their place in the rearing of children and the getting of land.
--Southwestern Christian Advocate.
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Chicago. The Lincoln jubilee and half century celebration, designed to show the progress of the colored race in America during the past fifty years, was formally opened in this city on Monday, Aug. 24. This is perhaps the last and doubtless the greatest of any similar exposition held in commemoration of the first half hundred years since the civil war.
One of the very first objects to attract the attention of the visitors on the opening day was a hand printing press such as was used fifty years ago. This little relic was surrounded by a cluster of automobiles of the 1915 model, which formed a striking contrast in mechanical construction. The printing press was the historic one on which Owen P. Loveloy printed his abolition newspaper at Alton, Ill. his reward being death at the hands of a mob. The press was thrown into a river. The motorcars on exhibition are for the inspection of well to do colored farmers and business men of the present generation.
In the center of the Coliseum, where the exposition is being held, is a life size statue of Lincoln, which
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Carey Street School Will Be Un comfortably Overcrowded as Result of Action of the School Board
"Say, Jimmy, it will be hard sledding for us after next week. We go fishing, swimming and robbing-peach orchards no more." "Why do you say that, Sammy?" "Cause schools opens next Tuesday and we'll have to be gittin' our lessons again." Well, school does open next Tuesday and thousands of tanned children will be trudging their way to school. The pupils will be of all ages, ranging from a tiny tot of six to the sweet girl who will graduate from the High School next June.
Many of the children spent their vacations in working, while others just had a grand old time. Nearly 500 pupils attended the summer classes at the Colored High, Division Street and East Street Schools. The majority of these will enter advanced classes in the fall. Many of the teachers have enjoyed trips to resorts, while others put in their time studying. A few of the lady teachers resigned to enter upon the sea of matrimony. There will be new building occupied by colored schools, none having been built within the past ten years. Ground has been broken, however, for the new school at Jefferson and Caroline streets. It will completed within twelve months.
The Carey Street School will remain overcrowded, the School Board having succumbed to the protests of the Negro phobes around Lafayette Square by refusing to turn over School No. 39, at Riggs and Carrollton avenues. This building was at one time occupied by colored pupils and is now in the heart of a thickly settled neighborhood of colored people.
The principals of the various schools have been at their buildings daily since Wednesday arranging for the reopening.
The Baltimore county colored schools resumed sessions on Wednesday of last week.
NEWS FROM TOWSON
Towson, Md., Sept. 9--Dr. Wm. Pickens, the newly elected dean of Morgan College, addresses the Sunday School Fall Opening Sunday at 3:30 p.m. September 12th, at Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church. The public school of Towson started its year's work, Wednesday, September 1st. An additional teacher has been added to the crops of instructors. Mr. S. S. Booker, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. made an inspiring address at the Labor Day Service held at Mt. Calvary last Sunday.
Mrs. Agnes F. Stewart and Mrs. Ada B. Randal represented the Woman's Mite Missionary Society at the sessions held at Catonsville, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week.
Rev. Kenny Barnes, chairman of the good order committee of the Colored Improvement Association reports that some reforms have been secure through the efforts of his committee, which are planning more work to benefit the citizens.
Mrs. W. N. Edwards has returned from her vacation spent in Virginia.
THIEF TAKES JOY RIDE IN DR. SHORTS' CARRIAGE
Trouble usually travels in double quantities, that is, according to recent experiences of Dr. Edward Short. His wife, Mrs. Nettie Short, was taken ill several weeks ago and taken to Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, where an operation for appendicitis was performed successfully.
Then if the worry from her illness was not enough someone took his team from the front of Calvart Bank a few days ago. Dr. Short was in the bank and came out to find that his team had vanished. Inquiry was made and he found out that a white man had driven away with the team. Horse and buggy were found out on the Harford Road the following day looking decidedly the worse for wear.
Mrs. Lilly Arundel, of Argyle avenue and her sister, Miss Gertrude Fisher of 1112 N. Carey street, have returned from their vacation to Atlantic City and Norfolk, Va.
FIELD and TRACK ATHLETICS. BOXING and TENNIS
TIS SAD BUT TRUE
The Chicago Defender referring to the fact that the Johnson-Jeffries fight pictures will be shown there, observes: "How great is the difference between this picture and the "Birth of a Nation?" In the former we view the camp life of trained athletes and subsequently their wonderful skill. In the latter the terrible picture of white men raping colored girls and women, and burning of colored men at stake.
SAM LANGFORDS' RECORD
Speaking of Sam Langford in the Indianapolis Ledger Abe Pollack has this to say: "Langford is without doubt the greatest of the whole list of heavy weights who might aspire to the championship of that division. He made an enviable record for himself at a time when fights were real. He was there from the sound of the gong fighting like a demon throughout each round. He is best known for his knockout decisions, sending along that route such men as Jim Barry, Bill Watkins, Jim Flynn, and other lesser celebrities. In less than five rounds he has sent to the mat for the count such renowns as Gunboat Smith, Kid Cotton, Jack O'Brien, Dixie Kid, Tommy Sullivan, Jim Smith, and Porky Flynn."
"With such a record Langford is entitled to a go with the Champion, Jess Willard. Johnson after becoming champion refused Langford because he remembered the Boston's man's deadly left hook in the battle in 1906. Today in his thirtieth year Langford is the most dangerous of the heavies, and if turned loose among the white hopes would be standing alone with none other than the champion to face him. Will Jess Willard dare give him a chance?"
NEW BASKETBALL RULE
For the first time in the history of basketball, amateur and collegiate rules will be similar. There were a number of different points on which the two sets of rules differed, but the most important and most troublesome was the dribbling question. After much discussion the following rule was adopted. It is in substance: Dribbling will be permitted, and at the end of a dribble the player will be allowed to throw for goal, and if he makes a goal it will count. Heretofore the amateur rules did not permit the scoring of a goal after a. dribble, but the amateur authorities have conceded this point to the college men.
It was the opinion of the amateur officials that the dribbling was intended more for individual style of play than for team work and tended to make the game rougher.
JEANETTE RETIRES
Speaking of the retirement of that famous colored fighter, Joe Jeanette, the New York Sun observes the following:
Joe Jeanette has retired from the ring. The easy-spoken hero of many a fierce glove encounter says that Jess Willard's determination to bar colored opponents has brought about this decision on his part. With the possible exception of George Dixon and Peter Jackson, no man of color has been quite as popular as Joe.
Always in the finest possible condition, wonderfully built up, and a past master at the art of fisticuffs Joe always made the fur fly when he entered the ring. He was one man whom Jack Johnson and Sam Langford feared as an opponent. Joe says of his retirement: "I have battled with all of the second raters, and Jim Coffey and Battling Levinsky are the only ones with class or promise. I should have liked to make one more fight, but feel it would be unfair to the public to ask for a match with any of the present crop of hopes. With no one to fight my boxing days are over, so I intend to devote all of my time to business.
"I want to thank the public for its years of support, and as I step down, know that I was always on
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the square and tried my best." Jeannette is now running a successful jitney-bus line in Hoboken. It is said that Jeannette formerly trained in the Hoboken car-barn, but after he started a jitney line the car company asked him to look for other quarters.
COLORED TRACK ATHLETES AGAIN IN THE LIMELIGHT
Labor Day track and field events found colored athletes prominently placed nearly all of the events in which they were entered.
At the track and field games of the Michelin Athletic Association at Milltown, N. J., Roy Morse, the national 100-yard senior and 220-yard junior champion, celebrated his first appearance since winning the championships at the Exposition games by running away with a fast field in the 100 yard dash, in the wonderful time of 10 seconds. Morse's performance was considered the more brilliant because of the slowness of the Milltown track. Morse came up like a whirlwind at the tape nipping Don Lippincott the University of Pennsylvania spinner, who had several yards leeway. W. R. Granger, the Irish American star and 1000-yard champion failed to place in the 1000-yard run finishing fifth.
The St. Christopher Club relay team finished third in the medley relay with the Salem-Crescent Club third.
In the New York Fair Games at the Empire City race track A. D. Pendleton, a Salem-Crescent flyer, won the 150 yard dash by what looked to most of the spectators and a majority of the judges, to be a full yard, but after wrangling for ten minutes the judges unfavorable to him were overruled and he was awarded first place. Pendleton's time was 15 1-5 seconds, with two yards iceway.
O. Hawkins of the Salemi-Crescents took second place in the 600-yard run, pushing the winner, F. Lott all the way to the end.
The Salem-Crescent relay team, composed of LaBeet, Hawkins, Gorham and Pendleton placed third in the mile event. At the games of the Great Neck Carnival Association, L. I. Herman Foster, the clever little sprinter of the Salem-Crescents came through in the century run with a yard to spare over J.B. Moonan of the Irish A: A. C. with three yards, and R. A. Austin who had three and one-half yards. Foster's time was 10 2-5 seconds.
In the 1000 yard run J. Brunson, also of the Salems proved to be too fast for his white rivals and with twenty-seven yard handicap negotiate the distance in 2:23 2-5. Abel Kiviat the national marathon champion failed to make a place in this race.
MCVEY TAKES A BEATING
Harry Willis of New Orleans gained the decision over Sam McVey, the colored California heavyweight, in Boston Tuesday night, after twelve rounds of clever fighting. While the fight was fast neither of the men appeared anxious to hit the other hard. Willis was wary of McVey's left hook and fought cautiously at first, but shortly returned the compliments with his own left, which worried the colored man considerably.
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By defeating McDaniels Wednesday of last week and the same day this week M. A. Hawkins maintains the position in "A" class among local tennis cracks, which he wrested from Mac last week. Mac made a fine attempt to regain his old position but Hawkins cut strokes put him hors de combat. Doc Reid failed to gain a place in class "A" when he was defeated by Weaver. Reid made a game stand and seemed desperate but Weaver had too much "stuff" for the medico.
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PERSONAL MENTION
Mr. John De' Shields has leased the Brocho Theater and is planning a series of entertainments for the coming season.
Miss Jennie M. Hughes and Mrs. Lena E. Wilson are spending their vacation visiting friends in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
Mrs. Lillie P. Barnett is visiting relatives and friends in Cambridge, Airy and East New Market.
Mrs. Laura Baker of Henrietta street and her granddaughters, Gladys and Naomi Baker, are spending their vacation at Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bishop, are spending the summer at Ocean City, Md. On their way home will spend sometime with relatives and friends in Snow Hill, Md.
Repeated, Purviance's Opening Cabaret Singing Dansant Fisherman's Hall Monday, Sept. 13, 8 to 2. Eubie Blake's orchestra.
Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer, of 1110 Argyle avenue, had a very pleasant trip visiting his sister.
Mrs. Riggs in Philadelphia and Mrs. Banks in Orange, N. J.
Mrs. Hester Hillard and son Elmer Hillard, of 1609 E. Monument street, have returned after a two-week trip to Atlantic City and Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Trusty of Philadelphia, Pa., while on their vacation trip through Baltimore last week, visited their cousin, Mr. Engene Hilliard, of 1609 E. Monument street.
Mrs. Amanda V. Scott and daughter, Mrs. K. A. Jackson, spent last Sunday in Atlantic City, the guests of Mrs. Scott's sister, Mrs. Mary Counttee Lytle.
Purviance's closing Drexel Twilight Sat. Sept. 11, Brown's Grove; Eubie Blake's orchestra.
Mrs. John E. Chester, of 1555 Argyle avenue and Miss Jessie Johnson, of 878 Boyd street, have gone to Philadelphia and Germantown, Pa.
Mrs. Michael Green, of 1028 Argyle avenue entertained at luncheon Monday Dr. J. W. Bowen, vice president of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga., before leaving for Martinsburg, W. Va.
Mrs. Ella Scott, of 522 W. Lee street, has recently returned from a two-week vacation in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. She was the guest of Mrs. Cathere Harris, Mrs. Alverta Wharton and Miss Mary Queen of Atlantic City and the guest of Mrs. Amelia Smith of Philadelphia.
Mrs. C. H. Bond and daughter Isabell, and Mrs. A. B. Banks and daughter Bernice, 1833 Druid Hill avenue, have returned from a ten-day trip to Asbury Park where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Jones of Myrtle avenue.
Mrs. S. G. Gilpin of Richmond, Va., and two daughters, Miss Emily and Kate spent three days in Baltimore last week on their way home from Atlantic City. They were the guests of Mrs. James Peaco of West Hoffman street.
Mrs. B. F. Amy and her son, Master Walter B. Amy of 1606 Druid Hill avenue, are spending several weeks as the guest of Miss Alberta Green, of Bloomfield, Md. Mr. Amy will join them for the week-end.
Purviance's closing Drexel Twilight Sat. Sept. 11, Brown's Grove; Eubie Blake's orchestra.
Mr. George Johnson, of W. Biddle street and Mr. Jolly, of Linden avenue were among the many who spent their vacation in Atlantic City during August as the guests of Mrs. Emma Johnson Lane, of N. Tennessee avenue, formerly of Baltimore.
Miss Genevieve C. Holland, one of the public school teachers here, has returned home from Boston, Mass., where she has completed a special course in sewing and art work at Simmons College, where she received her diploma.
Mrs. Sarah Williams, of N. Carrollton avenue and Mrs. Allen Brown and son of 1108 Riggs avenue, spent last Sunday in Washington as the guests of Lawyer and Mrs. Briscoe.
Mrs. Mary F. Bond has returned home after a brief visit to Asbury Park, N. J., where she was the guest of Mrs. Mary Palmer.
Repeated, Purviance's Opening Cabaret Singing Dansant Fisherman's Hall Monday, Sept. 18, 8 to 2. Eubie Blake's orchestra.
Mrs. William N. Holt and son Master Tyler, of 1711 Lorman street, have returned from Montgomery county, where they spent the summer and are now visiting relatives and friends on the Eastern
Mrs. Lillie M. Carroll Jackson and daughters are in the city for a few weeks.
Revs. John W. Jones, Junius Gray, R. T. Winn, W. J. Winston and John H. Taylor are among the Baltimoreans attending the sessions of the National Baptist Convention in Chicago.
Mr. Thaddeus Copeland has returned from Frederick where he attended the Hagerstown S. S. Convention.
Miss Alma McGuinn, daughter of Attorney' and Mrs. Warner T. McGuinn, has been appointed instructor of domestic science in the Colored High School. She is an alumnus of both the High School and Howard University.
Mr. Samuel Crockett, who runs a grocery store at 515 Laurens street, was kicked in the head by a mule in front of his store Monday. He was badly injured and is now in a local hospital undergoing treatment.
Mrs. J. Edward-Neal and daughter Justine, of 1716 Division street, have returned from Cape May.
Miss Lula M. Forrest, of 954 W. Saratoga street, has left the city to spend the winter in Phillipi, W. Va.
Miss Mary U. Thomas, Maggie Harper and Mary Cook, who have been visiting friends at Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point and Hampton, Va., returned to the city Tuesday. While in Portsmouth, they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. Greenbury Howard and Mrs. George S. Howard of Montgomery county, Md., were visiting relatives in the city this weke.
Misses Estelle and Maud Peaker have returned from their vacation in Virginia.
Mrs. Bettie Cornish has returned from Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark, Jr., are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine son.
MRS. ARCHIE VISITING HERE
Mrs. Bessie Boone Archie, of Philadelphia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Emma Smith, of 1208 Riggs avenue and her brothers, Messrs. Wm. D., George H., and Harry S. Bone, of this city. Sunday evening a reception in her honor was given by her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Boone at their new residence, 325 Schroeder street, at which time a house warming was held by the family.
Mrs. Archie expects to return to Philadelphia in a week or ten days, accompanied by her niece, Miss Manilla Smith.
KILLED BY FALLING BOX
Mr. Joseph Spencer, the son of Mrs. Sophia Spencer, formerly of Baltimore, but now of Scranton, Pa., was instantly crushed to death by the falling of a heavy box at the place of his employment. He is survived by a mother and one brother, Mr. Alpheus Spencer of New York.
MISS IDA HARGE MARRIES
Miss Ida W. Harge, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harge, was married to Mr. Frank E. Jenkins Tuesday night, September 7th, at 8 o'clock. She is the organist of Allen A. M. E. Church. Rev. P. J. Jordan performed the ceremony.
STAR PLUMBING CO.,
919 East Lombard Street
RESIDENCE PHONE VERNON 6530
MACHINE FOR BOTTLED WATER
Send postal or call St. Paul 7557
CLARKE L. SMITH
...Attorney and Counselor at Law..
Office: 21 E. Saratoga St.
Phone: St. Paul 2367
Residence: 406 1 restman St.
Phone: Madison 4180-9
Practice in the Course. Special attention to
AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER
TURN YOUR BACK
ON THE
Landlord & Doct
MAKE UP YOUR MIN
RIGHT NOW
To Secure A Building Lot
PATAPSCO
That beautiful strictly
Location--High, Health
10 minutes ride from city
Prices--Within the
No taxes No g
Terms--To Suit You
Most reasonable It will p
"Get on the Road to W
Patapsco Park
106 LAW BU
Phone:St. Paul 3119
GRAND
BY
Miss Henrietta
THE TREAT OF A LIFE
The Noted Traveler and Eloe
Fame, who has been entertain
EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH
Monday Night, Sept.
COME, GO WITH US
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE A.
To Brown's Grove on the Palat
THURSDAY, SEPTI
Music furnished by the Crew
ROUND TRIP,
REV. G. L. WHI
THE PARKER AMUSE
Will give a Moving Picture Entertainment
Corner Riggs Avenue and
SEPTEMBER 15, 16, 1915
Mrs. Birdie Savage, Chairman
We hope to have the patronage
Fourth Annual Excursion o
DR. CHAS. A. FOWL
Sunday, Sept. 12th
AT
CAPSCO PARK
beautiful strictly colored
ton--High, Healthy, and Com-
10 minutes ride from city No narrow street
prices--Within the Reach of A
No taxes No ground rent
arms--To Suit Your Pocket,
most reasonable It will pay you to invest
on the Road to Wellville"
apsco Park Land
106 LAW BUILDING
Paul 3119 BALTIMORE
AND RECR
BY
Henrietta Vintom
THE TREAT OF A LIFETIME TO BE
Traveler and Elocutionist of In-
ho has been entertained by Royalty
A. M. E. CHURCH ADMISSION
by Night, Sept. 13th, at
WITH US
MIA AVENUE A. M. E. Z.
n's Grove on the Palatial Steamer
DAY, SEPTEMBER
furnished by the Crescent Great O
RIP,
REV. G. L. WHITE, Pastor
PARKER AMUSEMENT COM-
oving Picture Entertainment at Psalmis
Corner Riggs Avenue and Woodyear Street
5, 16, 1915 ADMISSION
page, Chairman Rev. J.
hope to have the patronage of our many f
Annual Excursion on Steamer
R. CHAS. A. FOWLER, CHAIRM
PATAPSCO PARK
That beautiful strictly colored suburb
Location--High, Healthy, and Convenient
10 minutes ride from city No narrow streets
Prices--Within the Reach of All
No taxes No ground rent
Terms--To Suit Your Pocketbook
Most reasonable It will pay you to investigate
"Get on the Road to Wellville" Write to
106 LAW BUILDING
Phone :St. Paul 3119 BALTIMORE, MD.
THE TREAT OF A LIFETIME TO HEAR The Noted Traveler and Elocutionist of International Fame, who has been entertained by Royalty appearing EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH ADMISSION, 10 CENTS Monday Night,Sept. 13th, at 8 p. m.
To Brown's Grove on the Palatial Steamer Starlight.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1915
Music furnished by the Crescent Great Orchestra
ROUND TRIP, 25 CENTS
REV. G. L. WHITE, Pastor
THE PARKER AMUSEMENT COMPANY
Will give a Moving Picture Entertainment at Psalmist Baptist Church
Corner Rings Avenue and Woodyear Street
SEPTEMBER 15, 16, 1915 ADMISSION, 10 CENTS
Mrs. Birdie Savage, Chairman
Rev. Junius Gray, Pastor
We hope to have the patronage of our many friends.
Down the Bay. Returning will Positively land at Oambridge Boat—Foot of Broadway 8.30 a. m.
FARE,ROUND TRIP,
TO THE REPUBLICAN
VOTERS OF THE
4th Legislative District D
P. B.
L. H. Davenport
Candidate for Membership on State Central Committee 17th Ward be careful scrutinize your ballot and give him your most favorable consideration. Primaries September 14.
The Profit Sharing Building
HAS MONEY TO
PROPERTY
AT SHORT N
Liberal Interest Paid on Time
OFFICE: 307 ST. PAUL STREET
Directors: Clarke L. Smith. President
James E. Doughertv. A. E. Anderson.
GET IT AT.....
STOKES and
1016 Druid Hill Aven
Sharing Building and Loan
HAS MONEY TO LOAN TO
PROPERTY OWNER
AT SHORT NOTICE
Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
T. PAUL STREET PHONE
With, President H. M. Burkett, Sec'y Wm.
Dougherty. A. E. Anderson. Wm. C. McCarthy
AT.... Popul
OKES and DERR
5 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. C
DRUGS
Liberal Interest Paid on Time Deposits. Open Daily
OFFICE: 307 ST. PAUL STREET PHONE: St. Paul 3541
STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford
Landlord & Doctor MAKE UP YOUR MIND RIGHT NOW
SO PARK
actly colored suburb
healthy, and Convenient
unity. No narrow streets
The Reach of All
No ground rent
Your Pocketbook
will pay you to investigate
"Wellville" Write to
Park Land Co.
BUILDING
BALTIMORE, MD.
RECITAL
In Vinton Davis
LIFETIME TO HEAR
Relocationist of International
tained by Royalty appearing
ADMISSION, 10 CENTS
at. 13th, at 8 p. m.
A. M. E. ZION CHURCH
Palatial Steamer Starlight.
TEMBER 16, 1915
Crescent Great Orchestra
25 CENTS
WHITE, Pastor
SEMENT COMPANY
Installment at Psalmist Baptist Church
and Woodyear Street
ADMISSION, 10 CENTS
Rev. Junius Gray, Pastor
image of our many friends.
on Steamer Dreamland...
WLER, CHAIRMAN
Monday, Sept. 13th
Down the Bay. Returning will
Positively land at Annapolis
Boat—Foot of Broadway 8.30 a. m.
MOORE'S Restaurant
Sunday, September 12th.
Roast or Boiled Dinners, 25c.
Poultry Dinners, 35c.
MENU
RELISHES
Olives
Cucumbers
SOUPS
Fresh Vegetable or Mutton Broth
Broiled Blue Fish
ROAST MEATS
Prime Ribs Beef Au Jus
Chicken Croquettes--Green Peas
Roast Leg of Young Lamb
Stewed Chicken
Select 3 VEGETABLES Select 3
White or Sweet Potatoes Lima Boans
Green Peas Pickled Beets
Stewed Corn or Tomatoes
SALAD
Salmon Salad
DESERT
Floating Island Brown Betty Watermelon
Sliced Bananas
Tea or Coffee
FOR RENT—Two unfurnished
rooms in small family. Apply 107
N. Bruce street.
Basing and Loan Association
TO LOAN TO
Y OWNERS
NOTICE
Time Deposits. Open Daily
PHONE: St. Paul 3541
Burkett, Sec'y Wm. H. J. Wheeler, Treasurer
son Wm. C. McCard, Attorney
Popular Prices
d DERRY'S
venue, Cor. Oxford
50 CENTS
BROWN'S GROVE AND THE NEW STR. STARLIGHT The Following Dates Have Been Booked:
STARLIGHT
12 Chosen Few
12 Penny, Ave. 16, G. A. R.
12 Penny, Ave. A. M. E. Zion Church
MRS.
Wishes to introduce a
method. The more
more you will be driv
prepared to give the
Walkers' H
521 MO
Ccombings Made Up
ONLY THE
BEST AT FENNE
We use only Pure and d
Compounding. That
Physician. If you
let us compound you
We will introduce our
we allow you 5 per cent
time you spend One Dollar
your SALE CHECKS for the
WE WILL REPEAT
We Are
Agents For MME. W
IT NEVER FAILS. PER BOX. 5
We Are
Agents For OVERT
Which we are selling in large
We send goods by PARCEL PO
with us
THE BUSY
Young'
Makes the Hair Long,
scalp. One
Scientific
Drus
C. & P. Phone Madison
James
Mt. Aubu
MRS. L. J. PECK
to introduce to you the superiority of the
d. The more you use the Walker M.
you will be drawn irrestibly to the use o-
ned to give the treatment or teach the m.
Walkers' Preparations For Sale At
521 MOSHER STREET
Made Up Phone, Madison
FENNELL'S PHARMA
Only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals
founding. That's why we have the confi-
dian. If you are ill, consult your Phy-
compound your prescription at a reason-
ful introduction our NEW PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM
you 5 per cent on your spendings. In other-
sides One Dollar with us you get back five cents.
CHECKS for they are worth saving.
WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY.
For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR
LIS. PER BOX. 50C. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50C. G
S FOR OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPA-
tions are selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FAC-
cks by PARCEL POST to any part of the country. We invi-
dse with us and be convinced of our prices.
FENNELL'S
BUSY CORNER Druid Hill
at L
ung's Hair For
Hair Long, gives control of it and pre-
calp. One 25 cent can will convin-
scientifically prepared at—
YOUNG'S PHARMA
Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffma
phone Madison 3224 M
James F. Hall
Auburn Marble
MRS. L. J. PECK
Wishes to introduce to you the superiority of the Walker method. 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 teach the method.
Walkers' Preparations For Sale At
521 MOSHER STREET
Combings Made Up Phone, Madison, 3236-Y
ONLY THE BEST 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 spending. 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 85C.
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.
Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convin Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMAC. David HILL AVENUE and HOFFMAN STREET
C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M
Special Prices On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work . . . .
Monuments and Tom
Cemetery Work. Ma
Residence:
Baltimore's Lea
JOHN
UNDERTA
Plants and Tombstones, Corner Posts and
My Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. M
Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue
Baltimore's Leading Cotored Undertaker in Prist
JOHN H. OWEN
UNDERTAKER & EMBALM
$73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. 9
Set worth $65.00, in black clot steel gray
oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rub
ray or white, to match casket, as desired;
up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming,
al, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles,
ceded, rugs, chair s etc., all of the latest design
cost elsewhere.....
$73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00
as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $50
charge for removal of remains from Hospital
hoping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Compl
22 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanval
C. & P. Phone. Mad. 4067 Madison 4
BEST IN PRINT
AT THE PLANT OF THE
Pro-American C
EUTAW ST. AT DRUIN
ALTIES
Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue
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 sask or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hoarness either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated ear riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening graves advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, sra sifix when desired, rugs, chair s etc., all of the latest designs.
This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00
My price $73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00
Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175.
No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals.
Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete.
628 N. EUTAW ST. AT DRUIDHILL AV.
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10. Golden Arrow Pleasure Social
11. St. John's Commandery No. 2
12. St. John's Metropolitan M. E. Church
13. f. O. C. Association
14. Women's Home Mite Missionary Society of
Baltimore and Annapolis
15. St. Mary's Temple Rd.
16. Willing Workers of Ames M. E. Church
J. PECK
the superiority of the Walker
house the Walker Method, the
resistibly to the use of it! I am
ment or teach the method.
ations For Sale At
R STREET
Phone, Madison, 3236-Y
S PHARMACY
drugs and Chemicals in all'our
we have the confidence of your
consult your Physician and
cription at a reasonable price.
OFFIT SHARING SYSTEM whereby
spendings. In other words every
you get back five cents. Ask for
worth saving.
ECKS EVERY MONDAY
WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER
KER'S SHAMPOO 50C. GLOSSINE 30C.
BIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS
Try their High Brown FACE POWDERS
50 cents a box.
Gets of the country We invite you to deal
inced of our prices.
ELL'S
Druid Hill Ave.
at Biddle St.
Hair Food
control of it and purifies the
can will convin
shared at—
G'S PHARMAC.
Avenue and Hoffman Street
F. Hall
Marble Co.
Corner Posts and Curbing
Mark of All Kinds. Mantles.
Argyle Avenue
Sheried Undertaker in Prices
M. OWENS
Q. EMBALMER
MERALS $75.00. Complete
Back clot, steel gray or white plusb
case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse
casket, as desired; five heated ear
al robe, embalming, opening graves
door crepe, candles, candelabra, ara
ard of the latest designs.
... $136.00
Saving you $61.00...$63.00
$50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175
remains from Hospitals.
10 and $50.00 Complete.
Dolphin and Lanvale.
4067 Madison 4921-M
PRINTING.
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