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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXIV. NO. 12 "LIBERIA AIDING GERMANY"-ALLIES Great Britain Protests to United States That Little African Republic Has Violated Neutrality Laws Washington, November 8—The African republic of Liberia, founded as a refuge for American freedom, has become the center of a controversy between the Allies and Germany which has involved the United States. The British government discovered that a Liberian company financed by German capital had erected a powerful wireless station in Monrovia, the capital. A cable connects Monrovia with Pernambuco, Brazil. German representatives in various parts of the world have been sending messages to German agents in Pernambuco, who relayed them to Monrovia, from where they were transmitted by wireless to Germany. GREAT BRITAIN PROTESTS Great Britain protested against this unneutral course of the Monroviian government, but received little satisfaction. A British man-of-war was sent to Monrovia. The president of the republic, Daniel Howard, at once sent an appeal to President Wilson to intervene. Secretary of State Lansing requested the withdrawal of the British warship. Great Britain complied, but pointed out that something had to be done in order to prevent Liberia from committing further violations of neutrality. In compliance with this suggestion Secretary Daniels has ordered the cruiser Chester to proceed to Monrovia. In addition, the State Department has deemed it expedient to send a new minister to Monrovia to replace George W. Buckner, who is ill. The man selected is James L. Curtis, a prominent colored start at once for his Yorkshire. ASSUMES IMPORTANT ROLE Liberia as a result of the development of wireless, has assumed an importance which the belligerents have not overlooked. In the development of this African state the American government has always manifested a peculiar interest. This government some years ago joined with Great Britain, France and Germany in taking control of the finances, military organization, agriculture and boundary questions of Liberia. An American was appointed in charge of finances and he was assisted by English, French and German deputies. It is apparent therefore that the United States has a moral responsibility for the conduct of Liberia, which may prove embarrassing. If Liberia persists in permitting German agents to use the wireless Great Britain will have sound reason to take action. It may be necessary to notify Liberia that if she continues to violate neutrality the United States cannot continue to give her moral support. Before this stage is reached, however, it is probable that naval officers, serving on the Chester, will assume control of the wireless station at Monrovia. This could be done, of course, only if requested by the Liberian authorities. DR.TERREL LEAVES DRUG FIRM The announcement has been made that Dr. A. A. Terrell of the firm of Terrell and McNeill has sold his interest in the firm to his junior partner, Dr. McNeill. DR.WASHINGTON ILL AT HOSPITAL DR.WASHINGTON ILL AT HOSPITAL Noted Tuskegee Principal Suffers a Complete Nervous Breakdown—Only Wife and Secretary Can See Him New York, November 12.—Dr. Booker T. Washington, the noted head of Tuskegee Institute, is seriously ill at St. Luke's Hospital. He was taken to the institution last Friday, where an examination revealed the fact that he was suffering from a nervous breakdown and hardening of the arteries. He went to the hospital at the suggestion of Seth Low, a trustee of Tuskegee Institute. Only Mrs. Washington, his secretary, Emmett J. Scott, and William Wilcox, a trustee of the school, have been allowed to see him. Dr. W. A. Bastedo, who examined the distinguished educator, has issued the following bulletin: "Dr. Washington has been suffering from severe headaches for more than a month. His condition became serious enough to alarm the trustees. COMPLETELY RUN DOWN "At the request of Mr. Low and Mr. Wilcox I made an examination of Dr. Washington a few days ago and found him completely worn out. He had been overworking and was in no condition to resume his work at Tuskegee. Mr. Low insisted that he be removed to St. Luke's for further observation. We have thoroughly overhauled him and find that he is ageing rapidly. "There is a noticeable hardening of the arteries and he is extremely nervous. He is in no shape to go back to Tuskegee." When admitted to the hospital Dr. Washington requested out to the effect that he was ill. Dr. Bastedo refused to let reporters see the patient yesterday. He said, however, that Dr. Washington had received many gifts of flowers from Mr. Low, Mr. Wilcox and other acquaintances in New York. Asked how soon Dr. Washington would leave the hospital, Dr. Bastedo said: "I don't know. I hope it will not be long. We want him to have a complete rest, however, and he is getting it now." His duties as principal of Tuskegee Institute, president of the National Negro Business League and various other activities have severely told on him. It has been rumored that he will be retired as principal of the school in order to relieve him somewhat. Seth Low, however, denies that his retirement has been suggested. A BUSY LIFE Dr. Washington is nearly sixty years of age. He was educated at Hampton Institute and the old Wayland Seminary. It is said that he first intended entering the Baptist ministry, but a call to the principalship of Tuskegee turned his mind to educational work. During the 35 years that he has been head of the school it has grown to be one of the best known and best equipped of its kind. He is regarded as one of the world leaders in the industrial education movement, and distinguished men and women from this and other countries have visited the school to learn of the way things are done there. He has been a leading figure in fostering racial business enterprise and in helping dot the South with small Tuskegeees. His views on some questions of public import have many times brought strong protests from Dr. W. E.B. DuBois, FAMOUS TUSKEGEEAN ILL IN NEW YORK DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON William Monroe Trotter and others. He has been one of the most widely published men in the world and has an extensive acquaintance. Presidents of the United States, cabinet officers, distinguished men and women in various callings have visited the institution and marveled at the changing of the vicinity of Tuskegee from a wilderness to a veritable city. Andrew Carnegie gave $600,000 to the school a few years ago, with the stipulation that enough of the income therefrom should be set aside to prevent Dr. Washington from ever being in want. He has made several visits abroad and has been in prairie every State in the union. Harvard and other universities have honored him with degrees. Dr. Washington has three children, Ernest, Booker T. and Mrs. W. Sidney Pittman. ENCOURAGING REPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB At the annual meeting and get-together reception of the Eva Jennifer Neighborhood Club, hold recently the report of the secretary and treasurer showed the organization to be in a healthy condition. The financial statement showed a balance in the hands of the treasurer of $86.38, after having paid out $328.36. The Club purchased a building in the 1200 block of Calhoun street in 1912, for $1250. Since that time over seven hundred dollars has been paid on the principal debt. In speaking of the work. Mrs. Mamie E. Jones said: "We hope to wipe out the entire debt on the building by May, 1916, in order to begin our settlement work in full. We are profoundly grateful to the generous public for having aided us at all times." Today, (Saturday) and next Saturday, the Carey Theatre will donate the proceeds from the matinee performances to the club. The matinees are from 2 to 6 o'clock. REV. WORMLEY AT WEST WASHINGTON Rev. S. S. Wormley. D. D. formerly state missionary of the Maryland Baptist Association is at present filling the pulpit of the First Baptist Church, Georgetown, or as it is best known West Washington. A recent revival meeting was productive of much good results a number having joined the church and received the rite of Baptism. PROHIBITION AND RREJUDICE CRY OF THE SOUTHERNERS Atlantic City, N. J., Nov. 11.—The national board of the Anti-Saloon League of America, which met here last summer, adopted resolutions during Congress to submit "to the people" a prohibition amendment to the Federal Constitution, "so that they may determine whether they want national prohibition." Now this is either extreme ingenuousness or downright hypocrisy. If there is one thing above all other that never should be adopted except by a vote of the people, it is prohibition. Without overwhelming public sympathy and support, a prohibitory law is the most useless and impotent thing on earth. It simply weakens the whole body of law by creating disrespect for law. People cannot and do not respect that which they see want only disregarded every day; and that is precisely what happens when prohibition is imposed without the overwhelming support of the people. If they can get the states to consider amending the Federal Constitution in the interest of National Prohibition, the next step will be to follow the present leadership of Congress,—the John Sharp Williamses, the Hoke Smith's, the Vardamans, and the Ben Tillmans, who also want the Constitution "amended" by repealing the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments,—fruits of four years of fratricidal strife. It is a strange coincidence that Southern Leadership should be fighting so furiously for nation-wide prohibition and the repeal of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments at one and the same time. TO START COUNTRY-WIDE CAMPAIGN FOR BETHEL A number of ministers and laymen, representing various denominations, met at Bethel A. M. E. Church and pledged their aid in the country-wide campaign thatthe congregation will make to raise $75,000 by next May. It is hoped to be able to report at the forthcoming session of the A. M. E. General Conference that the entire amount has been raised. The following committee chairmen were named: canvassing, Rev. J. W. Norris; finance, Rev. D. G. Hill; publicity, Rev. A. L. Gaines; meetings, Rev. I. N. Ross; inducements and prizes, Bishop L. J. Coppin; executive, Rev. J. W. Sanders, and organization, Bishop Coppin. PRICE THREE CENTS MAKES PLEA TIES FOR CHILDREN PRESIDENTIAL POSSIBILITIES Prominent Republicans Throughout The Country Lining Up Behind Their "Favorite Washington, D. C., Nov. 10. Hon. Charles D. Hilles, chairman of the Republican National Executive Committee, announces that many candidates for the Republican nomination for President next year are entering the field for the pre-convention contest. Among those mentioned are Former Senator Elihu Root of New York; Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa; Senator William E. Borah of Idaho; Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana; Former Senator Theodore E. Burton of Ohio; Senator John W. Weeks of Massachusetts; Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan; Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas; Senator L. Y. Sherman of Illinois; Former Governor Myron T. Herrick of Ohio; Governor Charles S. Whitman of New York; and H. D. Estabrook, a prominent and eloquent lawyer of New York City, who delivered the principal address at the annual meeting of the Advertising Clubs of America held in Chicago last June. From now on, it will be interesting to note how prominent colored men of national reputation "line up." It is said that Hon. Charles W. Anderson who has just been appointed Supervisory Agent of the State Agricultural Department, and Hon. Fred R. Moore, of the New York Age, appointed Minister to Liberia by President Taft, will support Governor Whitman; Former Assistant Attorney General William H. Lewis of Boston, will support Senator Weeks; Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor of the Navy Department, under Presidents Roosovelt and Taft will support Senator Burton, while George A. Myers and Editor H. C. Smith have not yet decided whom they will support. As a rule, however, it is expected that the leading colored men in the various states will follow their "favorite son." The Southern leaders are against any candidate with "lily-white" leanings, and are already at work "sounding" the candidates. NEDE GROWG LARGEST HARRISON CO. PUMPKIN Clarksburg, W. Va., Nov. 10.—Harrison county's annual agricultural show for boys and girls, featured by the exhibition of a pumpkin weighing 145 and one-half pounds, grown by Richard Nede, a little Negro boy of Clarksburg, was held today in the court house here, with a large attendance and many interesting exhibits. Richard got a prize of $10 for the pumpkin. Carl S. Lawson, county superintendent of schools, was in charge, assisted by H. R. Cokeley, O. M. Kile and Miss Nell Barnett of the Agricultural Experiment Station at Morgantown, and W. D. Zinn, county agent, and Miss Minnie Martin of the Harrison County Farm Bureau. SOMETHING READ THE COMM NOVEMBE HING RED HOT COMMONWEALTH FOR MBER 13,1915 Office 1138 Druid Hill Avenue --- DON'T MISS IT. Mr. T. C. Walker Makes Eloquent Appeal For Reclamation Of Destitute And Wayward Petersburg, Va., November 10.—Methods for bettering the lives of urban and rural Negroes were discussed at the annual meeting of the Negro Organization Society, held at the Oak Street A. M. E. Zion Church last week. Major R. R. Moton, of Hampton Institute, presided. The next session will be held in Roanoke. Among the many speakers were T. C. Walker, who made appeal for the "Declaration of Delinquent and Destitute Children;" former Governor Mann, Dr. H. B. Frizzell, T. C. Erwin, Prof. J. M. Gandy, Mjles W. Conner, Reuben E. Landers, Dr. A.A. Graham, Captain Allan Washington and others. Mr. Walker said, in part: "The dependent neglected children are the most unfortunate of God's loved ones. We can't speak accurately on this point, but from as careful observation as we can make, there are between five and six thousand dependent and neglected Negro children in this State. The body of these children are not the depraved and criminal kind, but become wayward and criminals from neglect and want of parental care. It is from this class we get the most of our criminals. The State has to proved places of confinement and punishment for the violators of our laws and destroyers of public society. "There are three reasons for the large criminal roll of our children—first, the parents are too negligent in the training of the child. They give the children too much liberty. 'They spoil the child and save the rool.' Second, the inherited criminal tendencies of parents Third, the degenerate and feeble-minded parents." Detailed reports of the activities of the society during the year were made. General regret was expressed at Dr. Washington's being unable to attend because of illness. COURSES AT MORGAN The course in philanthropy at Morgan College which was given last year by Mrs. Eugene R. Smith will be continued this year by her incooperation with the College authorities. In addition to the elementary course, this year's courses will include advanced work for the students and others who completed the course last year. Colored social workers will be admitted to the courses as well as students of the College, the course in this respect being similar to the one given each year at Groucher College by Dr. J. W. Magruder, general secretary of the Federated Charities. Mrs Smith's interest in the race was deeply aroused in connection with her work as chairman of the Northwestern District Board of the Federated Charities and because of her wide interest in community betterment. She is still chairman of this board. THREE CENTS A COPY --- Y. M. C. A. NOTES $2,000 IN SIXTEEN DAYS NOVEMBER 19 TO DEBEMBER 6 W. ASHBIE HAWKINS, ES Q. General Chairman S. S, BOOKER, Secretary TEAMS & CAPTAINS G. W. F. McMECHEN, Chair. GEO. V. LOTTIER, Sec'y. W. H. LANGLEY Dr. B. M. RHETTA LEWIS E. WILLIAMS L. EWDARD SMITH Division B. J. P. EVANS, Chairman Dr. A. O. Reid, Secretary THOMAS H. SMITH SAMUEL P. WILLIAMS EMERSON HILLEN DENNIS HALL Division C JOHN W. RICH, Chairman W. A. JONES, Secretary WM. T. GRIGGS THOS. F. JONES GEO. W. HENRY B. A. FRYE. Division D Dr. T. S. HAWKINS, Chairman JAS. A. B. CALLIS, Secretary DR. W. H. WRIGHT RALPH V. COOK J. ARTHUR TURNER DAN. H. MURPHY Division E JAS. W. HUGHES, Chairman W. S. EMERSON; Secretary HARRY T. PRATT Lawyer L. CLARKE SMITH GEO. B. MURPHY SOLOMON DeCOURSEY My dear Subscriber: You will pardon our anxiety an unusual interest at this time when you know the particulars we wish to present. Your past interest warrant our action and compell us to give you another opportunity to give tanigible evidence of your good faith and generous spirit. As you know, the campaign for the New Y. M. C. A. Building was launched November 18, 1912, at which time 3322 subscribed $31,328.95. $12,975.00 of that amount has been paid to date. The first agreement was that the actual constructions would begin as soon as $15,000 had been paid by the colored people. To meet the first condition you see we must raise $2025.00. Knowing that Mr Rosenwald's offer expires January 1, 1916, and cancels the whole project unless met by us we deem it our duty to remind you of your pledge and urge you to comply in order to save our good name and reputation. One of our official collectors will call to see you between November 19th and December 6th., Do not turn him away, but plan to pay your pledge, a part of it, at least. This is our LAST CHANCE. No sacrifice is too great to meet this issue. We are counting upon you to help win for your city this great enterprise. Sincerely yours, W. ASHBIE HAWKINS S. S. BOOKER The above letter has been sent to all of the subscribers to the New Building Fund of the colored Y. M. C. A. who have not paid their pledges in full. The letter explains the importance of the effort, and the necessity for concerted action on our part. The organization of 100 men is about completed. The names of the chairmen and captains you will find in these columns and the workers on all the teams will appear in the next issue of this paper. This organization will meet Monday evening at 9:30 p.m., at the Y. M. C. A. building to go over the details of the campaign, get the list, receipt books and social badge of authority. An official score board will be placed in front of the Y. M. C. A. building which will POMUNKEY ITEMS Pomonkey, Md., November 11. Miss Mary Hall of Washington, who is teaching at Piscataway Md., spent the week-end at the parsonage here, as the guest of Miss Laura Dockett. Mrs. Lucy Jackson entertained the Busy Bee Club at her home Tuesday. Mr. Sydney Thompson was the dinner guest of Mrs Eliza Brooks last Sunday. Mr. Perry Dyer, who has been visiting here from Parlin, N. J., has returned. The funeral services of Miss Carolina Henson was held at Metropolitan Church on Saturday afternoon. Rev. J.W. Dockett conduct- register the amounts of each division. GET A BUTTON PAID IN FULL BUTTON given to every person who has paid his pledge in full and every subscriber is asked to wear his button during the campaign. If you cannot pay in full will you pay part of your balance. Our last chance to make good our promises. Slogan:—"SEE FIFTEEN." BIG LECTURE "LITTLE FOXES" DR. A. CLAYTON POWELL of New York City, the man who stirred us during the Big Laymen's Evangelistic Campaign at Bethel A. M. E. Church, will deliver a lecture, Thursday night, November 18, at 8 o'clock at Bethel A. M. E. Church under the aussies of Bethel Church and the Y. M. C. A. This lecture is one of Dr. Powell's best themes. It will be worth your while to hear this thrilling theme with its abundance of eloquence. The admission will be 10 cents to all. Come early. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Week of Prayer throughtout the Y. M. C. A. Brotherhood. ECHO MEETING at the Y. M. C. A. building at 5 p. m. The meeting will be led by Milton N. Whyte and every man who attended any of the evangelistic meetings at Bethel is invited to be present and give his impression of the services. Come men and get together for a greater service to the community. The meeting is ONE HOUR from 5 to 6 p. m. EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN A GREAT SUCCESS The evangelistic campaign held at Bethel A.M.E. Church last week was a big success and a great blessing to the whole community. More than 7000 persons heard the burning messages of Dr. Powell during the week. The general secretary and the members of the religious committee, in fact, every member of the association is grateful to the ministers who cooperated in the plans and the management is very grateful to the personal workers from the several churches and communities for their untiring efforts to make these meetings a success. The success of the meetings depended upon no one man or men but upon the unselfish spirit of service manifested by every meeting during the week. We cannot tell the good accomplished thru these meetings but one thing sure, the speaker has no peer in presenting truth in a terse, a concise, and a blunt manner. Much credit is due the chairman of the religious committee, the chairman of the personal workers, the leader of the music and financial committee and ushers. The campaign demonstrated the fact that to get results we must get together, and it showed a need of a spiritual wakening among the church men in every community. BILLIARD TOURNAMENT TUESDAY, NOV. 16 REQUIREMENTS. All men who enter must be active, financial members of the Y. M. C. A. Each contestant must pay 25 cents entrance fee. The game will be 500 points and the official score keeper will be selected Tuesday. Enroll now, so that you may be ready to draw Tuesday evening. ed the services. She is survived by a large family circle and many friends. Miss Dora Griffin visited her sister, Miss Carrie Griffin at Marshall Hall, Md., during the past week. Miss Winona Marshall was the house guest of her brother here on Thursday. MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of my husband and our father, Joseph T. Peaker, who died two years ago, November 13, 1913. The God whom we love in his wisdom. Knows what is right and best And we pray today for patience Till we meet in the lard of rest. By his wife. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 1205 PARK AVENUE Rooms Papered from $2.50 Up JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embaln W. A. RIDGE ... Shaving Parlor ... 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Mrs. Margaret and Miss Frances Matthews were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Taylor Sunday. The Willing Workers Club of Bazel Chapel had their first sermon by Rev. W. H. S. Bailey, Sunday evening. The collection amounted to $7.50. CARROLL JOTTINGS Carroll, Md., Nov. 11.--Mr. and Mrs. William Adams spent the week-end at Jonestown, Md., visiting his parents. Little Harriet Kidwell, who is confined to her bed with pneumonia was able to receive a few of her little friends Sunday among whom were Lorretta Brownie, Evelyn Pongee, Vorie and Pearl Pongee. A reception was given at the residence of Miss Matilda J. Tilghman Thursday, November 4, in honor of her cousin. Mrs. J. R. Anderson of New York by the Musical Club of Baltimore which rendered sweet music for the occasion. Those present were Messrs. Elmer West, Wright, Joseph Stewart, Smith, Thomas, James Young, Campbell, Joseph Cooper, James Buckner, Thomas Myers, Albert Plato. Misses Mabel Thomas, Hilda Thomas, Mary and Susie Tilghman and Florence Thomas. CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS Crisfield, Md., Nov. 11.—Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Shi loh M.E. Church. The pastor, Rev. J. T. Wallace preached to a large congregation in the morning and the district superintendent in the evening. Mr. George A. Watty, of Baltimore, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Maryland, held a joint meeting with St. John's Lodge, No. 45 and the Pride of Hopewell and the Pride of Eastern Shore No. 35, on Thursday evening at which time the following committee was appointed to arrange for the Grand Lodge which will meet in Crisfield in July 1916. John H. Palmer is chairman of committee of arrangements; Elmer H. Daniels, chairman of bureau of information; S. H. Sterling, chairman of committee on place of meeting. After the meeting the members of the lodges ordered the Grand Chancellor a reception. Mr. John J. Bowman, Jr., is very sick under the treatment of Dr. R. R. Norris and Miss E. Lillian Yancy, a trained nurse. Miss Nellie L. Wilson left on Saturday for Baltimore and Washington. The Afro-American Ledger can be bought every Saturday at 10 S. 4th street. ELLICHTT CITY HAPPENINGS Ellicott City, Md., Nov. 11.—St. Luke A.M.E. Church and Mt. Zion M. E. Church held a joint entertainment Thursday night at St. Luke Church Mr. Elmer Henderson spoke on the Union of Churches. Mt. Zion choir rendered excellent music. Mrs. Dora Murray attended a meeting of the Dressmaker's Association of Maryland, Monday night at the colored high school. POCOMOKE ITEMS Pocomoke City, Md., November 11.—Edgar Beechum, 18 years of age, the stepson of Mr. Hiram Aydlette shot and killed him instantly at his home Thursday last. The boy was asked why he had not cut wood for his mother to get supper and he replied, that he did not intend to cut any wood. Mr. Aydlette cut an arm full of wood and was returning to the house with the same when the boy opened fire upon him as he entered the house, killing him instantly. The boy made his escape before the officers reached the scene. Mr. Joseph Mills is critically ill with double pneumonia at his home. Rev. John O.Custis is conducting services at St. John's Church every night during this week. Mr. Edward S. Jones is making marked improvements around his home on Grey street. Miss Ida Anderson is visiting friends in Crisfield this week. Mr. Arthur E Benjamin of Cambridge, Md., who has the management of Costen's Pool is expecting to enlarge the Hall and have Vaudeville shows weekly. Mrs. Thomas Phillip, Sr., is confined to her home on account of sickness. Mr. Leven Holland is very ill at his home. Dr. J. W. Bond filled the pulpit at Mt. Zion M. E. Church Sunday morning and Rev. Thomas Wheatley at night. Rev. E. T. Addison is suffering with a severe cold. Mr. Lloyd Bundick and wife of Crisfield, &were here the early part of the week and paid a visit to the home of Mr. Joseph Mills, who is confined to his home. Mr. Noah Gunby is enlarging his business establishment on Clarke avenue so as to accommodate his trade. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Doudy was buried Monday last. Mr. Peter Aydlette of Baltimore was in this city this week shaking hands with his friends. Mrs. Medora Long who has been in Crisfield for several weeks was here Sunday. She will return to Crisfield the early part of the week where she is engaged for the winter. Mrs. Oshe Wallace of Chincoteague, Va., is visiting the home of Mrs. Florence Dutton. BAYTON JOTTINGS Easton, Md., November 11.. A Masonic lodge was set apart here on Monday night with quite a large membership. The ladies of Asbury M. E Church are preparing to hold a woman's day rally. Mrs. Eliza Barnett, one of the oldest members of Asbury M. E Church, died Sunday night at the age of 95. Hot and cold water also a new bath room is being installed in Asbury parsonage. Miss Nellie Wilson of Crisfield, is visiting Rev. and Mrs. Collins. Mr. and Mrs. John Deshields spent several days in Baltimore this week. Miss Della Coper has returned to Atlantic City after spending a few months home with her father and sister Mr. L. Camper has built a new house on Dover Road. Mr. Alonzo Bailey made an auto trip to Wilmington, Del.,last week. Mr. R. Nixon also made a trip to Breeze Point, Md., with his auto this week in company with L. T. Chase, L. H. Copper, J. Pennington and H. Wagner. NEWS FROM CHURCHVILLE Churchville, Md., November 11—Sunday was men's day at Asbury M. E. Church. Services were concured by the pastor, Rev. James L. Brown. Rev. Jesse Ruff of Clayton, Md., preached both morning and afternoon. Services were well attended. The collection was $22.00. Miss Lily Brown of New York City is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ella Chambers. Mrs. Susan Chambers accompanied by her son, Mr. Horace Chambers visited relatives of this vicinity on Sunday. HAGERSTOWN HAPPENINGS Hagerstown, Md., Nov. 11.—The recent Ladies' Aid Society Convention was held in the Asbury M. E. Church at Hagerstown was in every way a success being the first ever held in the Washington Conference. A conclusion was reached for a permanent organization and should this be continued it will add much to Methodism in the Western Maryland The Preachers' Alliance of Hagerstown met on Wednesday and reelected officers for the ensuing year. President, H. A. Johnson; vice president, R. E. Ford; treasurer, S. S. Spriggs; secretary, F. C. Carthran; on topic, W. Stinnett. Plans were formulated for a preachers' concert the first part of December. A church going Sunday early in January and the great union revival following. There was given to the preachers a fine collation in the home of Rev and Mrs. F. C. Carthran of the Second Christian Church where the meeting was held, given by Mrs. Carthran and her co-workers. A very successful Sunday School Institute was held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church on Sunday, October 31. Mr. E. A. Henderson, superintendent of the Hagerstown dis- THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER trict; Mr. J. E. Neale and Miss Maud Bell were present. Preparations are being made for the great rally to take place at Ebenezer on Sunday, November 14. Rev. Dr. J. W. Norris, presiding elder, will be present on his third quarterly visit and will preach and hold his quarterly conference on Monday evening. Mr. Mackey of Church street and Miss Alice Brown of Bloom's avenue are on the sick list. Mrs. Florence Keys and her daughter Nina, who have both been ill are convalescent. MONKTON BAPPENINGS Monkton, Md., November 11.— The annual fair held at St. Luke Church October 29-30 was quite a success. Collection $90.28: cleared $64.12. Rev. E. S. William of Asbury M. E. Church, Annapolis, was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Williams. Mrs. Ellsworth Mayers of New York has returned home after spending the summer with Mrs. J. Sterrette. The Annual fair and festival held Friday and Saturday evenings of last week at Mt. Joy A. M. E. Church was largely attended both evenings. The total receipts were $64.68. CATONSVILLE ITEMS Cotonsville, Md., November 11. The choir of the Allen League of Grace A. M. E. Church was tender a reception Wednesday night by its leader, Mr. Isaac Gross at the residence of the president, Mr. Samuel Torsell. Mr. William Phillip has moved his family to Baltimore. The funeral of Mr. Howard Dorsey who died Friday night, suddenly, was held from Grace A. M. E. Church Monday. Mr. Amos Wilson and wife are grateful to the Mortgage Club who tendered them a reception last week. The funeral of Mr. John Johnson was held from the residence of his father Thursday. Mr. Johnson died suddenly Monday from heart trouble. Mrs. Ellen Crawford is confined to her bed by illness. PORT DEPOSIT ITEMS Port Deposit, Md., November 11.—Harry E. Jones was drowned in the Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace on last Wednesday night. His funeral was held at his late home in Cokesberry, Md., on Sunday last. The Susquehanna Glee Club motored out to Jackson's Park on last Friday night and gave an excellent concert to the white people of that vicinity. Savilla Bishop and Anna Hall spent three days in Philadelphia last week. Rev. B. S. Brown has purchased a new home on the canal. The Hallowe'en party which was given at the musical fund hall on last Monday night was very largely attended. The public school teachers are working hard to turn out as many graduates this year as possible. Mr. Charles Owens and father spent Sunday in Philadelphia. LONG GREEN NEWS Long Green, Md., November 11. — Sunday was Communion Day at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church. Rev. W. H. Trusty preached the closing sermon of the Harvest Home which has been held at the above named church during the past week. Mr. Daniel Gibson of Delta, Pa., and Miss Estelle Young were the guests of Mrs. Matilda Bond of Baltimore Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Norris of Oakley entertained Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Purvines at tea on last Sunday. Mrs. Ella Bishop and children paid a brief visit to her mother at Loch Raven. Mrs. Maggie Quickley of Towson spent Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith, Mrs. Daniel Stewart and Miss Mabel Stewart of 1146 Carrolton avenue, Baltimore were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Foster on last Sunday. Mrs. Maggie M. Levere of 324 W. Hoffman street was the weekend guest of her parents, Mr. and Ms. Albert Winder. Mrs. Jane Ayers is in Baltimore fo an indefinite stay. Mr. Frank Badger of Philadelphia, paid a brief visit to his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Quickley last week. Those on the sick list are Mr. James Hawkins, Mr. Arch Smith. NEW WINDSOR HAPPENINGSE New Windsor, Md., Nov 11. The people are now ready to buy land for a new church building. A large audience was present at Central Church Sunday night. The solo by Miss Ella Tollingsworth was enjoyed by all. Mr. Arthur Patterson is able to be out after a long illness. Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson were visitors to Sam's Creek Sunday evening. BERKLEY BRIEFS Berkley, Md., November 10.—The funeral of Mrs. Dora Wichster, of Stafford, took place from Hosanna A. M. E. Church Saturday morning of last week. She is survived by a husband, four children and other relatives. Mrs. Lida Robinson and'neice, Miss Ella Washington, of Chester, Pa., who have been spending sometime with Mrs. Hazzard Presbury, have returned home. Mr. John E. Berry of Philadelphia, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webster. The churches were all well attended Sunday. DENTON ITEMS Denton, Md., November 11. The Stewards' Rally of Bethel A. M. E. Church closed on last Sunday night. Total amount raised $57.62. Mr. and Mrs. William Turner of Atlantic City, were recent visitors of Mrs. Turner's mother, Mrs. S. F. Horner. Prof. H. Smith, principal of the public school is giving some very helpful advice in the A. C. E. L. each Sunday evening. Mrs. Adeline Lewis addressed a large and appreciative audience at Todds Chapel on last Sunday night. Little Maurice Thomas, who has suffered an attack of typhoid fever is convalescent. The Ladies' Aid Association of John Wesley M. E. Church had their annual sermon on last Sunday. The W. M. M. S. of Union Bethel A. M. E. Church expressed themselves as being royally entertained by Mr. and Mrs: D. D. Bailey on last Wednesday night. The visiting ladies who were in attendance were Mrs. Frank Johnson, Miss L. T. T. Kennard, supervisor of the public schools of Caroline county; Messdames Anna Wilmor, Cora Tribett, Lily Tucker and the Misses Jones and Crutcher. Rev. J. J. Baker pastor of Bells A. M. 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BALTIMORE, NOV. 13, 1915 What promises to be a convention of colored people from many states, who have come closer together in their fight for photo plays that do not humiliate, is the eighth annual meeting of the Equal Rights League in Philadelphia on December 18th and 19th. The advance notice of the convention ask the attendance of all who are 'honestly and earnestly contending in the cause of full liberty and full equality of rights' for Negroes. The league is asking that December 19th be celebrated in every city as the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the 13th Amendment. COLLEGE C11 ALRY Following the Hampton-Lincoln football game of last year, when the Lincoln captain dissatisfied with a decision of the umpire led his team from the field, this year marks the temporary if not permanent severance of relations between the two schools. It has been definitely decided that there will be no Howard-Lincoln football game on Thanksgiving due to the failure of the two managers to agree upon the amount of guarantee. Two weeks before the Shaw-Howard game this season, the Shaw management, without apology for breach of contract cancelled the contest for the reason that the team had recently suffered the loss of its best players thru injury. These three incidents seem to indicate that the Universities at fault here have not realized that as institutions they should stand not only for development of intellect and character, but for the expression of chivalry and the spirit of fair play that is the indispensable birth mark of culture. BRAITHWAIT—POET AND CRITIC For the past twelve years William Stanley Braithwait, the colored poet and critic connected with the Boston Evening Transcript has reviewed each year the productions of American poets as he has been able to collect them from literary magazines and magazines of verse, passed his judgment upon the quality of poetry as evidenced by the output, and selected therefrom five poems which he considered the distinctively best. In passing judgment this year on the quality of poetry produced, Mr. Braithwait rebukes the critics who are unable to see any excellence in American verse chiefly because it is American and not something else. He remarks as well the new Inagists movement which is a rebellion against the accepted form and a tendency toward expression in free verse without meter and often without the customary recurrent rhyme. Several years ago Bliss Perry was called from work on the Atlantic Monthly to a professorship in English at Howard. More recently still Alfred Myers, the English poet, was made lecturer at Princeton. As critic and studen of English poetry Mr. Braithwait stands high in the literary circles of America. It is remarkable that none of our institutions of higher learning have offered him a professorship or at least a lectureship that would make his efforts available to a larger number of Negroes. CRITICISM One of the things many of our public men seem to forget is that their acts are always open to criticism. The higher a man stands in the community the more his acts are open to criticism unless, indeed, he so lives and acts that there can be no ground for just criticism, and this can be said of a very few men in public life. Mistakes will be made some of them honest mistakes, and by honest mistakes we mean those made in an honest endeavor trying to do the thing that is right. No man is perfect, and that is more the reason why men who hold high positions in the community should be careful how they act and what they do. There is absolutely no excuse whatever for any man in public life to make opportunity for public criticism openly and knowingly. When he does this he must expect criticism—as a matter of fact he is going out of his way to get it. The highest position any man can hold in the community is that of preacher; minister of the Gospel, representative of the "Man of Galilee." He is the city set upon a hill; a light, not under a bushel, but in a candlestick, to give light to all in the house and by the way, so that others may not stumble and fall. All men look up to him, he is the highest exponent of all that is good in the world; but if his light be darkened, where are others to receive light? It is when these whose business it is to shed light turn out of the way and do the things that all men do, then criticism of their acts and deeds may be expected. What is true of the preacher is largely true of the teacher. Both of these are shining lights and are charged with a tremendous responsibility. They are the engineers with hand on the throttle, guiding through the night and the darkness the train in which human life is at stake. The more at stake the greater the responsibility; the higher the position occupied, the greater need there is that greater care be manifested so that none may go astray because of faltering on the part of those in such positions. It is always the man who is "higher up" that has the greater responsibility placed on his shoulders for good or for bad; consequently the more careful he should be as to his actions in the community where he dwells lest some be lost, because of his bad example. UNMARRIED FATHERS One often hears the phrase "unmarried mothers" as the polite way of expressing a disagreeable fact. Centuries ago there was no hesitancy whatever in referring to an illigitimate as a bastard; today it has become a word of the street, and the careful mother instructs her inquiring child that "Willie Jones has no father" and leaves it to get out of it's perplexity as best it might. The expression "unmarried father" does not exist, altho it might conceivably just as well as the other. The condemnation which follows a violation of the moral code usually attaches itself to the unmarried mother. By stout denial and insinuation the unmarried father usually escapes with little loss of este or prestige. It is true that little can be done to remedy the social evil once it has happened, but the ounce of prevention is avoided as assiduously as all reference to it afterward. Among older people it is bad form to discuss such things and no one would think, of course, of speaking about it to children. In the home the question of sexrelation is avoided because parents desire to keep their children naive and innocent, and then one day awake to the experience that Frank Wedikind chronicles in the modern problem play "The Awakening of Spring":—Wendlo, a child of fourteen is told that she is about to become a mother. "Its impossible mother," she answers incredulously, "I am not married." The public school has splendid opportunity to teach sex hygiene in a physiology course that could be required of all children. The usual physiology class concerns itself with the consideration of how many bones make up the human body, and the distinction between a bone and socket and a hinge joint. The following incident from "Philippine Education" is typical of what might be expected from a primary school teacher. "A school mistress found on her desk one morning a letter signed by five of her best girls from ten to twelve years, which read: Please explain to us how man originates. The teacher for a moment was paralyzed with horror and did not know what to do. She finally took the note to the principal. He thot that to answer so grave a question was beyond the scope of his authority and took the letter to the superintendent. The superintendent was no less confounded than his subordinates, but finally decided that the teacher should refer these girls to their parents who, needless to say, solemnly repeated the old stories of the stork and the mysterious angels." That your paper may long end as a powerful exponent of the re and may continue to grow in fluence and in genuine commun usefulness is the hope of its m friends. Respectfully yours, HOWARD E. YOU 609 Dolphin st 2126 Trace ave Kansas City, Gentlemen: It is with pleasure that I enclosing a one dollar ($1.00) to renew my subscription. Among the many good things It is remarkable indeed that our conception of what is good form could lead to lying, when it is absolutely certain that children are going to grow up to learn differently and might have learned better under proper auspices. The church apparently feels that its function lies more in exploring the relations between God and man than between man and man. The result is that explanations which might easily be offered, and when done by the minister and his wife receive a degree of sanctity and sanction not possible otherwise, are banished to street corner gathering and an atmosphere altogether irreligious. These three institutions: home, school and church are shirking and evident duty. False modesty is bound to persist as long as they do. Unmarried fathers are among us and are as numerous as unmarried mothers. With proper education their number will decrease and at the same time the necessity for apology, and resort to legends and fine words. If falsehood hurts less than truth, there is a superficial attitude which needs correction. "Ye shall know the truth" says the Scripture. EXCHANGE COMMENT Joe Craig writing in the New Jersey Informer makes admiration of the fact that altho the barbers affected by the high cost of living as much as anyone'else, the price of a shave is still ten cents and a hairecut or shampoo twenty-five, just as it was thirty years ago. He is right the prices of those operations have not increased, but the number of operations themselves has: when to the three above mentioned, hot towels, massage, dyeing, shaping beard and mustache singeing and scalp treatment are added and in addition chiropody and manicuring, our wonder at the failure of the barber to raise his price begins to dwindle. There are two means of increasing income; the first to raise the price on articles dispensed and the second to increase the number of salable articles. The attempt to raise the price of a shave to fifteen cents has been tried, but it was found that more people began to take an interest in safety razors. The "Philadelphia Christian Recorder notes the appeal of the Bishop of the second episcopal district of the A. M. E. Church in behalf of "Mother Bethel," which is in jeopardy because of the inability of the small congregation to carry the indebtedness. The "Recorder" feels that to lose this finest church in the connection would be a disgrace to the whole church, "indeed to the Negro race." Bethel Church "ought" to be paid for, there is no doubt about that, but if it is not paid for by its congregation, the church will have the sympathy of Baltimore. It is difficult however, to appreciate how this could mean a disgrace to the whole Negro race. It is very much like charging the whole race with the mistakes of its criminal members. If the members of Beth 1 Church or of the A. M. E. connection are guilty of a lack or tor sight in attempting something beyond their means, or are not measuring up to their opportunity, the failure is theirs, and theirs alone. We would remind our contemporary further that failures are not necessarily disgraceful. KIND WORDS FROM OUR KIND FRIENDS Editor of the Afro-American Sir: Please accept my sincere congratulations upon the manly stand and excellent service rendered by your journal on all matters affecting the colored people. If there ever was a time when only those who are not mercenary and who have the real welfare of the race at heart should be placed on guard that time is now. In matters religious, political, educational and otherwise the people need to know the true situation that their own conduct may be governed thereby. "Whom the truth makes free is free indeed, all else are slaves beside." That your paper may long endure as a powerful exponent of the right and may continue to grow in influence and in genuine community usefulness is the hope of its many friends. Respectfully yours, HOWARD E. YOUNG, 609 Dolphin street 2126 Trace avenue Kansas City, Mo. Gentlemen: It is with pleasure that I am enclosing a one dollar ($1.00) bill to renew my subscription. Among the many good things, I enjoy especially Col. Midnight's letters. The general important news national and international, pertaining to the race with its fearless and pointed outspokenness make this paper one of our leading journals. AN IMPORTANT CORRECTION The cash for which the Woman's Auxiliary of the Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children thank the public is $32.16 (Thirty- two dollars and sixteen cents); not $3.16 as published in last week's issue of this paper. PREFACHERS ELECT OFFICERS The Baltimore Preachers' Meeting of the Washington Conference at its regular session in Sharp Street M. E. Church; last week elected the following officers for the ensuing term of six months: Rev. M. J. Naylor president; A. J. Mitchell, first vice president; S. R. Hughes, second vice president; J. W. Lavatt, secretary; H. A. Brooks, assistant secretary; J. H. Goodrich, treasurer; G. A. Davis, editor; C. H. Matthews, assistant editor; E. Elyon, chorister; S. R. Hughes, organist. Executive committee, D. W. Hayes, C. H. Matthews, W. H. Kent, G.E. Emory. On condolence, N. M. Carroll, C. B. Bishop, and C. G. Cummingsg. The Washington Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will meet in the Leigh Street Methodist Church, Richmond, Va., March 22nd, 1916, and will be presided over by Bishop Earl Cranston, D. D. MISS WYATT ENTERTAINS On Sunday, October 31, a tea was given by Miss Adelaide Wyatt, of 517 Robert street in the honor of Miss Ida Lumus and Miss Willie Spark of Houston, Tex., on their way home from the North where they spent the summer. The guest of the evening was Mr. and Mrs. George Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duricks, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Carr, Mrs. George Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson. Misse Nora Norman, Susie Monroe, Mary Taylor and Miss Hattie Williams, Mr. Robert Brown, Mr. C. H. Figgs, Mr. George Matthews, Mr. Rausie Laws, Mr. Harry Denmark and Mr. J. Matthews Johnson. CENTERVILLE BAPPENINGS Centerville, Md., November 11—Last Sunday the funeral of Miss Rosie Wilson took place at St. Paul A. M. E. Church at three 'clock. Preachers' Meeting was held at Charles Wesley M. E. Church November 9. Mrs. John Ayers of Woodbury, N. J., is visiting friends here this week. Mrs. Theo. Pinder and Mrs. Walter Berryman have returned from Baltimore. Rev. W. W. Kirby of the A. M. E. Zion Church is in town visiting Rev. B. C. Bailey. The Jolly Juniors of the Centreville grammar school had a concert Thursday night, November 4. Miss Estella Barnes of Cumberland is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Griffin of Atlantic City are visiting their mother. Mrs. John Wilson and Mrs. Morris Smith are on the sick list. CECILTON NOTES Cecilton, Md. November 11.—Sunday, November 7th. was Fall Rally at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church. The pastor preached in the morning and at 3 o'clock Rev. J. H. Stevenson of Sassafras, his chair and congregation attended. Dr. Stevenson preached a very inspiring sermon. At night a large congregation enjoyed a sacred concert by Union Bethel choir. The rally resulted as follows: Progressive Club, Mrs. Emma Harris $18.82; Jolly Workers, Mr. Irvin Sewell $25.50; Onward, Mr Emory Siscoe $42.75; Cheerful, Mrs. Lilly Washington $50.77; volunteer, Rev. John Hammond $53.14; Willing Workers, Mrs. Helen Tillison, $53.23; Union, Mr. Fred Moore $105.85. Total $350.06. MOTOR GYCLISTS ORGANIZE The colored motorcycle riders have organized and will be in the future known as the Baltimore Motorcycle Club of Maryland. Their maiden run was Sunday, November 7th to Frederick, Md., a distance of 44 miles which was covered in one hour and 10 minutes actual running time. Each rider carrying a lady passenger on their tandem. All members of the club have taken the pledge not to do any speeding or dangerous riding nor any racing while carrying a lady on the rear and if they do the pacemaker, Mr. William Brown will report it to the president, Mr. Ernest Davis who will fine them heavily. We, the Baltimore Motorcycle Club extend a special invitation to all who are interested in motorcycles. Our next run will be to Annapolis on November 14th, if the weather will permit. All riders are invited to participate in the run. Riders will meet at the club house. 103 N. Fremont avenue at 3 o'clock p. m. The officers of the Baltimore Motorcycle are: Ernest Davis, President; Arthur Sheppard, vice president; Cornelius Butler, secretary; Ernest Tilman, treasurer; Anthony Ward, recording secretary; William Brown, pacemaker; Harry Croxton, William Dixon, James Bradley, Moses Johns, Howard Payne, Gerry Tolbert, William Riley, William Watkins, Burke Wright. p QUIETLY MARRIED Miss Mary G. Gould, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gould, of 1527 Argyle avenue, was quietly parried to Mr. Sylvester James Short, of 1604 Calhoun street on October 18th, at the parsonage of St. Peter Clavier Catholic Church. The ceremony was witnessed only by members of the two immediate families. Miss Bertha L. Webb, an intimate friend was the bride's only attendant. Mr. Frank Hawkins was best man. Cards of announcement were issued and Mr. and Mrs. Short were "at home" at their residence, 1527 Argyle avenue on Sunday evening, October 31. The house was very prettily decorated with cut flowers and evergreen. A large number of friends were present. An elaborate and well appointed reception was served. They were the recipients of a large number of handsome and very useful presents. The bride is an alumnus of Morgan College. EMPTY STOCKING WORKERS BUSY Enthusiasm ran high at the regular meeting of the Circle Friday, November 5, when the president, Miss Cummings spoke of the great need of a new building at our farm, and of the Circle's determination not to mortgage their property to make the improvement. At this point the president introduced Mrs. Kate Gwathney, the vice president who brought good news to the Circle when she read a letter stating that if the Circle would raise $500 by February 1916 they (two white friends) would give $500. These ladies desire their names withheld for the present. The members of the Circle were loud in their praise of those who gave the offer heartily sang led by Mrs. Gwathney, "Nothing can hinder Us if we labor in the name of the Lord." Some months ago Mrs.Cummings planned a 2 cents per week rally and $200 is already in bank. Definite plans for the getting of this gift will shortly be made. TO CANVAS FOR BETHEL DEBT Canvassing Committee of Bethel A. M E. Church, Baltimore, Rev. J. W. Sanders, D. D. Pastor. This committee has been organized for the purpose of raising funds to cancel the present indebtedness on this one of the Mother Churches of the African Methodist Connection. It is to canvas all the large cities of the country, and especially, Baltimore. Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Nashville, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and New Orleans. While this is an African Methodist Church, the committee is undemnational, and comprises members from all Evangelical denominations. The following is the committee: Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D., A. M. E.; chairman; Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., M. E.; Rev. D. G. Mack, Baptist; Rev. George F. Bragg, D. D., P. E.; Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., A. M. E.; Rv. W. Edward Williams, D. D., Presbyterian; Rev. James G. Martin, A. M. E.; Harry Cummings, Esq., W. T. McGuinn, Esq., J. W. Dockins, George Watty, Grand Chancellor, K. P.; Julius C. Johnson, Deputy Grand Master G. U. O. Odd Fellows, C. H. Fowler, M. D. and Rev. R. E. Ford, A. M. E., Thaddeus Copeland. The above committee is asked to meet at Bethel Church, in the Chapel, on Thursday November 18, at 11 o'clock a. m. Advt. TOWSON HAPPENINGS Towson, Md., November 12. Mrs. H. A. Sinkfield, Mrs. Ann Tyler, and Mrs. Alice W. Johnson remain on the sick list. Miss Margaret Bilz, the national lecturer of the W. C. T. U., gave unusually able expositions of the many sides of W. C. T. U. work at the morning, afternoon and evening sessions of the Cummings W. C. T. U. in its first annual state meeting at Towson, Friday November 5th. The report of the State W. C. T. U. President, Mrs. M. P. Hill, was a record of inspiring achievements. The local union led by Mrs. Mary P. Jones, made an excellent report. Mrs. Mary F. Handy and Mrs. I. N. Ross, were among the notable women attending the W. C. T. U. meetings. Rev. C. Gilmor Cummings, District Superintendent of M. E. Churches, and Rev. D. G. Hill, Presiding Elder of A.M.E. Churches; Rev. W. N. Edwards, pastor St. James A. U. M. P. Church, and Rev. D. R. Powell, attended the W. C. T. U. sessions. Dr. William Pickens, dean of Morgan College, delivered his famous jubilee address at Mt. Calvary to a large and interested audience, Thursday November 11th. The Grand County Fair conducted by the ladies of Mt Calvary Church, will run thru Thursday, Friday and Monday, November 18, 19, and 22, 1915. ANNAPOLIS NOTES Annapolis, Md., Nov. 12.—Sunday was converts' day at Asbury M. E. Church [following the recent revival when ninety-nine persons were converted. Rev. A. H. Hart of Washington, D. C., preached a special sermon to the converts at 11 a. m. At the evening service the church was crowded to see the processional, the vested choir, official members, pastor and converts marched from the lecture room while the congregation sang "Marching to Zion." The converts were received into the church and Holy Communion was administered. Rev. and Mrs. Moses Lake, of Davidsonville, Md., had their two children baptized at Asbury parsonage, Rev. E. S. Williams, officiating. The six o'clock a. m. services at Mt. Moriah A.M.E. Church on Sunday morning was largely attended. Universal Lodge No. 14 F. and A. M. layed the corner stone of Hope Chapel M. E. Church, South River Sunday, November 7th at 3 p. m. The Lodge was well represented. Rev. Lake preached the sermon to a large congregation. Rev. E. S. Williams, pastor of Asbury Church, Mr. Edward Fletcher and Mr. Perry Dobson opened a new lodge A. F. W. A. M. at Easton Md., Monday evening. Mrs. Josephine Pinkney Ogle was seriously burned Tuesday at her home while lighting her kitchen fire and is now ill at the Emergency Hospital. Mrs. Ogle is a prominent member of Asbury M.E. choir. Master Warren Scott who spent the week-end here visiting returned to Baltimore Saturday. Mrs. Mary Robert and Miss Maud Williams of Catonsville were the guests of Mrs. Alice Galloway, 68 North West street Sunday. Mr. Aaron Kiah, who has been here for the last few months has returned to Cambridge, Md. The A. A. C. will line up against the Armstrong Training School of Washington at Annapolis on Wednesday, November 17th. TESTIMONIAL TO REV. SAMUEL AQUILA A benefit testimonial will be tendered to Rev. Samuel Aquila, an honored veteran of the Washington Conference, at St. Paul M. E. Church, Rev. S. A. Virgil, pastor; Thursday, November 18th, at 8 p. m. There will be a diamond ring contest and concert. Those contesting are: Mrs. Jennie Ross, 2047 Division street; Mrs. E. J. Truxon, 539 Presstman street; Mrs. Estelle C. Young, 1819 Druid Hill avenue; Mrs. W. N. Holt, 1711 Lorman street; Miss Emma Jenkins, 1722 Orleans street; Mrs. Hattie Barnes, 1315 E. Monument street; Mrs. Mary J. Camper. 1119 N. Carrington avenue; Mrs. Georgie Boston, 14 Clay street and Mrs. Carrie Simpson, 30 Washington street, Annapolis, Md.; Mrs. T. P. Thomas Churchton, Md. Admission to concert, 5 cents. 2t There was a grand prize contest given at St. John's A.M.E. Church Tuesday evening, November 9th, for benefit of the fall rally. There were three valuable prizes awarded. The successful contestants were first prize, one ton of coal, Rebecca Rowley, 6 Mulberry street; second, one barrel flour, W. E. Hammond, 1017 Parrish street; third, one-half ton coal, Mr. Strickland 887 W. Saratoga street. FALL OPENING At Mme. M. A. Hunter's Hair Dressing Parlors 1324 DRUID HILL AVENUE We have just received from New York a new supply of hair goods and will be glad to have you call and inspect the same. Classes in hairdressing, manicuring and facial massage are now open. Members received at any time. Diplomas awarded. Try Mme. Hunter's Hair Pomade 25 cents. We thank you kindly for your past patronage and assure you future satisfaction. In Memoriam GREEN—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear sister. Maggie, who departed this life two years ago, November 11, 1913. Two years we have grieved since we saw thy deer face And we wait in our tears in devotion and love Until we meet thee with Jesus, in heaven above. There is no toil in Paradise Far up beyond the deep blue skies Her toil is over, her crown is won God's holy will, not ours was done By her sisters and brother. Hattie, Carrie and James Parker. CHALK—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Henrietta, who departed this life two years ago. November 11, 1913. The Lord took my mother from me is was his holy will And left in my heart a vacancy Which no one else can fill. How sadly I have counted the hours That measured two sorrowful years. years Since they laidneath a mantel of flowers. My mother I loved so dear. By her devoted daughter, Isabella White. In loving remembrance of our dear mother and grandmother, Betsy Woolford, who departed this life one year ago. October 31, 1914. Oh how sad has seemed the year Since God called you home. By and by we expect to meet you With warmth thence. Around His eternal throne. By her children and grandchildren. JOHNSON—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear daughter. Mamie L., who departed this life five years ago, N vember 10, 1910. How swiftly five years have sped away Since God called Mamie with Him to stay Her life was joyous and sweet When she entered eternity, her God to meet It was bitter to part with one so dear Whose loving trust we did not fear But God is just and He knew best In calling her home to peace and rest. The rose that is dearest and rarest Is the one that is killed by the frost The love that we highly cherished Is the love that we sadly lost. By her devoted mother, Carrie Jones nee Johnson and the family. BOND—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, William R. Bond, who departed this life one year ago. November 15, 1915. Rest in peace dear husband One year has passed away. Thou are gone but not forgotten For I think of you day by day. Oh how sad the dreary year Since God called you home By and by I expect to meet you Round God's eternal throne. By his loving wife, Josephine Bond. In sad but loving memory of my dear husband William Gleaves, who departed this life three months ago today, November 10, 1915. His busy hands are folded His work on earth is done His troubles are all ended His heavenly crown is won. His suffering days are over His pains and misery ceased God called him to his heavenly throne With him to rest in peace. Though he suffered he breathed not a murmur For the comforter stood by his side And whispered, fear not I am with thee And with me thou shall abide. Dear husband you are not forgotten No will you ever be Nor will you ever be For as long as life and memory last I will remember thee. Dance, Kerr's Orchestra, Thanksgiving night. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St Rev B. H. Knight, Pastor One Thousand Dollar Kally Day. There will be ten countries represented and each country is asked to raise $100.00. 10 a. m. Class. 11 a. m. The War Horse or Puss. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon to the Golden Leaf by the pastor. 6.20 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 8 p. m. The Palm Leaf and other clubs will be present. Sermon by pastor Mrs. Hattie Woods, Pr. s. C. E. I. H. Mcowan u. 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 Rev. J. W. Johnson. 2.30 p. m., Sunday school 4 p. m., Class. 5 p. m., League. 5 p. m., Sermon by the pastor at Waters A. M. E., Church accompanied by Choir and congregation. Clifford Perry, Clerk. 2RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIS CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Robert Street Rev. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a. m. reaching 11.30 a. m. Sunday Night Nov. 14th at 8 p. m. a special sermon, subject "A true and a false marriage." HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH. Baer and Bruce Sts. 2:30 p.m. S.S. Mr. Geo S. Whyte District Superintendent will be present with his officers and will take an active part in helping us 7 p.m. Allen C. E. League 8 p.m. Sermon by a stranger. Rev. McBuffle will be there in a few days and start 10 meetings at Handy's Harry Biner, Sunt Rev. Alfred Young will breach subject "book of the Seven Seals" Union Baptist Church. Sunday November 14 1915 at 2:30 p.m. Rev Harvey Johnson, Pastor MT. HOPE INDEPENDENT M. E. CHURCH 11 a m Preaching by the pastor 8 p m Preaching by Rev. J. C. Hall. M.A. 15. s 30 p m. Sermon by Rev. E. Watkins, pastor of St. Mark's J. M. E. M. E. (church, Galilee St. Band. tues. 16. 8:30 p m. Sermon by the Rev. Samuel Kozier of St. John's A. M. Oncres, Mt. Zion Band. Wed 17. s 30 p m. Sermon by Rev. John Fembleton of Rayne A. M. E. Church, Ames Band. Taurus, 15, s 30 p m. Sermon by Rev. Thomas W. Lane, service conducted by Mt. Calvary and Mt. Hope I. M. E. Churches. Fri. 19 s 30 p m. Sermon by Rev. Jas, L. Williams, pastor of Mt. Calvary I. M. E. Church, King's Hill Band. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street Rev. A. Green, Pastor. 11 a. m., Preaching Rev. John Carter 2.30 p m., Sunday School 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. J. Ward and his people. 7 p. m., Edworth League S. p. m., Sermon: Rev Joshua Fuller Mrs. H. M. Washington, Supt. Miss E. B. Fuller, Pres. Ladies Air. Miss Elise Hall, Pres. E. L. Miss Idu S. Williams Prez: Jr. E.L. Mr. K. D. Ragland, President of the Brotherhood. The Wonderful Troubadours with Mme. Annie Hazelton Lee, coloratura soprano and Mr. T. Henderson Kerr, violin soloist, will present a most artistic sacred service at St. John's A. M. E. Church, Lexington street, Sunday November 21, at 8 p. m. Mrs. R. Marceline Ridgeway, chairman: Rev. P. W. Wortham, pastor. Mr. L. Ellisworth Toomey in charge of service. Silver offering. AWARDING OF BANNER Sunday, November 14th, awarding of the banner to Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School at 2:30 p. m. Presented by District Superintendent G. S. Whyte. Address by Councilman Harry S. Cummings; solo Miss Pauline Barnes; solo Miss Lillian Matthews. L. E. Campbell, secretary; Thaddews Copeland, superintendent. TOM THUMB WEDDING at Centennial M. E. Church, Monday evening, November 15, 1915, under auspices of the Ridick Chapter Epworth League. Come see Mr. and Mrs. Thumb and guests. Admission 10 cents. Miss Clara W. Stanley, directress; Mme. Helen A. Cooper, president; Miss Ethel White, secretary. Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor. Do your Christmas shopping at the Minerva Art and Embroidery Club's Sale, December 1 and 2 from 6 to 10 a.m., 1206 Druid Hill avenue. Benefit Provident Hospital and Day Nursery. Office kindly loaned by Mr. William Fitzgerald. ORDINATION There will be an ordination at Antioch Christian Church on Forrest street, between Lexington and Orleans streets by the Brotherhood of the Christian Church at 3 o'clock p m., Sunday November 14. The friends and well wishers are cordially invited. By order of the Brotherhood William Tuton, secretary p THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ...Bible Classes Institute.. By the Sunday School Workers of the Evangelical Protestant Churches of Baltimore City For the Promulgation of knowledge of the system of Administration and Supervision in Management of the Sunday School, Methods of Teaching - co-operation and of Fraternal Alliance a.一 Administration and supervision of departments, adult senior, intermediate. b.一 Finance, Secretarial. c.一 Social, Diversion. d.一 Historical. Grand Banquet by the Adult Bible Classes of Baltimore City limited to 200 plates. Tickets $1.00. Music furnished by the Sym phenia Musical Asso. of 35 performers. SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY, NOV. 21. AT 7.30 P.M. Special Invitations have been extended Grand Chancellor Sir George A. Watty and his Cabinet: Grand Worthy Councillor, Mrs. Catherine Burton and her Cabinet. Brigadier Gen Lewis E. Williams and his staff and his staff and all uniform companies with the Patriarchies of Odd fellows and Drill team of K T. and all organizations to worship wish us on this special occasion. SPECIAL PROCRAM WILL BE RENDERED Captain Laura J. Feggans Aiverta Waters, Recorder Special Instrumental and Vocal Music. Meetings will continue about the win- ter. Ministers of various determinations will speak at meeting both men and women on special occasions to be announced. Rev. Butler is a Battalion commander inten- tured in the necessity of the movement which is not opposed to or denomination. Read the Afro-American Ledger on the progress of this work for the unfit men and women in need of care or condition. SUNDAY NOV. 14th AT 3 P. M. Rev. J. W. Sanders, pastor of the church will deliver the Annual Sermon. The Singing Club of the Association will render music. The Coal and Membership Rally will also take place on that day and all having envelopes are requested to report at that time Charlotte Davage, Pres. E. E. Bright, Secretary I. C. Smith, Gen'l Secy Benefit Entertainment and Dance Given by Bethel Calanthe Drill Corps No. 101 At Richmond Market Armory Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1915 Continuous Dance Music By Baltimore City Capital Band PROF. JOSEPH GAINES, Director A handsome jewel of honor will be presented to a distinguished officer of the Uniform rank. Knights of Pythias by the Companies of Baltimore Committee of Managemenl. Capt. Laura L. Feggans; 1st Lt. Lieut. Flossie R. Smith; 2nd Lt. Mary F. Wynn; 2nd Lt. Mary S. Roberts WEEKBEGINNING NOV. 15TH TUESDAY, NOV. 16 THE SOUTHERN STAR BAND Has been engaged for the entertainment of our patrons; in addition to an unusual program of intensely interesting and star ling pictures THURS. NOVEMBER 18 LEW DOCKSTADER Famous minstrel, in a great and gripping drama entitled "DAN" in 5 long reels First time ever exhibited in any moving picture house in Baltimore 5 CENTS ADMISSION TO ALL AT ALL TIMES H. S. BOONE, and J. R. JONES, Managers If you have a House, a Barn, a Stable, a Flat a Room, or in fact ANYTHING For RENT OR SALE--Put it in the "AFRO" M. B. Special Religious Meetings QUEEN THEATRE Rev. Joseph L. Butler Will begin a Series of Non-Sectarian Evangelistic Mass Meetings at the Queen Theatre 666 W. LEXINGTON ST. Near Pine Street Sunday Nov. 14th. 3:30 p. m. He will speak to Men Only at the opening meeting on "WHAT ADAM DID" TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle Street Rev. S. M. Johnson. D. D., Pastor 6.30 a.m., Early Service Solomon Polines, Leader. 11 a.m. Sermon by pastor, subject, "Healed Concience." 2.30 p.m., Sabbath School. 3.30 p.m. Sermon by Pastor to the Young People's Auxiliary, the oldest organization in the nchurch. Let all other organizations come and assist. 6.30 p.m., A. C. E. League, Special Service 7.30 p.m. Sermon by the Pastor. Come this Friday night and hear the blind genius. Mrs. Mary E Evans.read, thread the needle and sew. W. L. Wilson, president, A. C. E. L, T. J. Holliday, Supt ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street near Pine Rev. P. W. Wortham, D. D., Pasto 634 George Street RALLY DAY 11 a. m. Preaching. 2 30. p. m., Sabbath School. 6 p. m., A. C. E. League. 8 p. m. Sacred Concert. The Beautiful City. All captains are urged to report. Dr. J. C. Stewart. Pres. of A.C.E.L. Charles Oliver, Supt. Nov 21st, Sacred Concert by Mr. Toomey's Troubadors. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Larvae Street Rev. J. W. Sanders, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor; 2.30 p. m., Sabbath School. Extra service 3.30 p. m., Y.W.C.A. special sermon and rally. They want $100 come out and help them. 6 30 p. m., A. C. E. League. Night service at 8 p. m. ME MORIAH A. M. E. CHURH Rev. James A. Briscoe, Pastor. 72 Franklin Street Annapolis, Md A Great Day For The People. The mortgage made in 1906 will be burned which cost $759.24. 11 a. m., Sermon by James, subject, "Staving the Mind on God." 2 p. m., Babies Meeting. 7 p. m., League. 8 p.m. All the captains and those who helped will march up singing and take their seats in the altar. Platform meeting, speakers, officers of the church and town. Bro. Green will burn the mortgage. Cor. Orchard and Tessier Streets Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor Farsonage: 1232 Argyle Ave Grand rally will take place Sunday night. All members and friends who have envelopes will please turn them in to the various captains. Every member is expected to pay $5.00 or more. 7:30 p. m. Preaching by Dr. David Campbell. After sermon all captains make their report to the pastor. Monday night the church conference takes place in the church. Wednesday night Class. Everyday is welcome to our services Frederick Dabney, Sec'y. C. H. Hanley, Treas. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery St. near Charles Key, I. N. Ross, Pastor. Hoss, Pato. Sunday Nov. 14th. Annual K rally Day 7 a.m. Class. 11 a. m. Pastor, subject 'If the Righteous can scarcely be Saved, where small the Wicked and Ungodly Appear. 2 30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Platform Meeting. A special feature of this service will be an address by Rev. Sanders, pastor of Mother Bethel and a selection by the choir under the direction of Mrs. Constantia Reckling, and an address by His Honor, H. N. Cummings, Esq., present City Councilman. Chorus by Ebenezee choir under the leadership of Prof. Cnas. H. Henry; also an address by Rev. P. J. Jordan, pastor of Allen A. M. E. Church, chorus by his choir under the leadership of Prof. Howard Brent. Mr. Joseph Frisby, secretary, will call the rool of captains, all of whom will respond with ten dollars. 6 p. m. A. C. E. L. 7.3 p. m. Sermon by the pastor to Hiram's consistory No. 1 Scottish Rite Masons after which captains' rool call will be continued. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith Street near Orleans Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor 13 THI TEENTH 18 SUNDAY MEN'S DAY NOVEMBER 14th 12th Annual Service 11 a.m. The renowned pupit divine R. v. Dr. D. Seaton 2.30 p.m. Sunday School Session. 5.4 p.m., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 p.m. Rev. C. Edward Browne and congregation. All welcome. J F Waters, Pres. J. H. Dickson, Vice Pres. L. S. Hall, Secretary J W. Woodnous, Treasurer. 11 a. m., Special Service for boys. All parents and guardians invited. Sermon by Rev. Arthur Payne. 2.30 p. m., Mr. Elmer Henderson, presiding. An excellent program have been arranged by Mr. Gough and others for the boys. 3.80 p. m. Platform meeting by the J. Albert Johnson circle. 4.80 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Conservation services 8 p.m., the 29th Annual Sermon will be prescheduled by Mr. Jordan to the Grand Chapter, Adorative Rite, Order of the Eastern Star of the State of Maryland and its Jurisdiction. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCE Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a.m. Rev - mith. 2 30 p.m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Pastor. Saratoga Street, near Carey Rev. S. A. Virgil, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Ellijah and John the Revelator. 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Cantata "Parapise" by the choir. All welcome. EASTERN M. E. FIRE AND HOLE GHOST CHURCH McElderry Street and Patterson Park Avenue Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence 618 Dolphin Street The 40th anniversary of the church 111a. m.. Sermon by the Pastor 2 80 p. m., Sunday School. 5 30 p. m., Ewfowr League. 8 p. m., Treaching by the pastor- Everybody welcome. Tuesday. Nov. Anniversary hf the League Wednesday. Nov. 17. Sermon by Bishop John Hurst of the A. M. E. Church Thursday. 17th. Anniversary sermon by Rev. N. M. Carroll Friday. 19th. Rev. W. Barnes. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Dolphin and Ering Streets Dolphin and Littling Streets Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., Pastor- 10. Bible Class. T. H. Smith, Instructor 11. m. , preaching by Pastor. 2. p. m., Sunday School. M. Q. Dors- sey, Sunt. 3 p. m., Mass Meeting for Men under auspices of Methodist Brotherhood Speaker, Prof. William Fickens, Dean of Morgan College, subject: "The Negro as a Challenge to American Christianity and Democracy" Reserved seats for ladies. Prof. J. H. Lockerman, Prin., Teachers Training School' presiding. 4 p. m, Bible iass. Prof. J. H. Lockerman, Instructor 4.80 a. m. Epworth L.ague. 8 p. m. Preaching by pastor. The Community Evangelistic Campaign begins Monday night the 15th and continues for two weeks. The pastor will be ossisted by Rev. Wm. N. Holt and others. The Y M. C. A. and others are invited. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Streets Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor All Day Meeting, Local Preachers Day 5 a. m. General Prayer Meeting. 14 a. m. Preaching by Rev. J. Wesley Bowie of Ames Memorial Church. 2.80 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m. Sermon to the praying bands by Rev. Dalias Fowler of Eastern M.E. Church. 5 p. m. Epworth League 5 p. m. Preaching by Rev. W. H. Tongue of Wheatecat M. E. Church. Great time. Everybody welcome. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH Franklin and Pine Streets Rev. S. R. Hughes, A. M., Pastor Personage. 428 N. Pine Street Something new every Sunday. 11 a. m. The pastor, subject, "The Angels Camp Meeting." 3 p. m., Sunday School W. U. Tongue, Supt. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 7.30 p. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting 8 p. m. Rev. S. H. Norwood, D. I. Wednesday night N prayer Meeting. Local. The total amount received from anniversary $255 00. Residence. 1840 E. Bager St. 11a.m. Seen by pastor, sub, "An Acceptable Service." 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. Mr. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Mr. Cooper P. E of the A. m. Church, Collect for Golden harvest. 5.15 p. m., Epworth League. Mr. Julian W. Ross, Pres. 8 p. m. The pastor will preach a special sermon to the following organiza- tions Union Pleasure association, Clett Club, Golden Arm Social and the Astbury Guaros. Collection in the interest of rally. Every one cordially invited. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets Kev. A. J Mitchell, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St. Family's Day and Communion Sunday 6.30-9 a. m., Class. Thomas Lane, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor, subject "The restoration of the family altar the grime need of the hour." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School and Teacher Training Class. 5.30 p. m. Epworth League 8 p. m. Sermon by D. J. O. Spencer President of Morgan College. Children's church every Friday. 4.30. This Sunday will be observed as Family's Day. All the members of the several families are requested to occupy pews together. Tuesday, Nov. 16. 8 p. m., sermon by O. A. Harper, D.D. Music J. Choir 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. W. H. Maps. 2 p. m. Sabbath School. 3 p. m. Band Experience Meeting. 7 p. m. Spencera League 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor Tuesday night class meeting. Friday right prayer meeting. MT. ALVARY FIRST INDEPENDENT M. E. CHURCH GALILEAN ISHERMEN HALL Biddle St. near Madison Ave. Rev James L. Williams. Pastor Residence: 614 W. Biddle St. 11 a. m. Special Sermon by the Pastor, or Stranger 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. All children invited. 4 p. m. Class. James Moore. leader. 8 p. m. Sermon by Pastor followed by Holy Communion. Good music. Everybody welcome. Bro. Walter Howard Church Clerk. Bro. Richard Johnson, Ohorister Bro. Raymond Carter, Secretary of the Official Board. Members and friends kindly return rally envelopes. Altends Annual Meeting of The Negro Organization Society Also Visits a Number of Schools Petersburg, Va.—It is not surprising to you to find me up here this week, because I have told you before that I was going to be here. It is worth while for me to have made that long ride almost from St. Louis to this part of the world, and you will pardon me if I do not say as much as you would like to have me say this week because I am really too full to give vent to what I have in my heart. Now for the trip. I have been to Normal, as I told you in my last letter, and have had the pleasure of seeing Prof. W. S. Buchanan and the things there. I could not help but think of the late William H. Councill and his great work for our people and for this race. But then he is gone, and I am not going to take up time to talk about him just now, but will another time talk about his work for humanity. I have been to Chattanooga, Knoxville, Atlanta, Bristol, Roanoke, Bedford City, Va., and now I am right here, but will be away from here before you can even get to see the first line of this letter. I want to talk to you about this organization society. I thought all the time I was acquainted with Major R. R. Moton, but I must admit that I do not know him and the people do not know of this great man and what he is doing for our race in America. He stands side by side with Dr. Booker T. Washington, and he is constantly doing something for the race, but it does not find its way into print, and you must not think hard of the papers for not, because he is a modest man and does not tell what he is doing. I was at the National Negro Business League last summer in Boston and heard Dr. Washington speak of the Negro Organization Society but did not understand it myself, and thought that I would go and find out about it. I had my curiosity aroused. I have been keeping this in mind, so when I heard that the date had been fixed I just began to plan to go there. I wrote to the committee telling them that I would be there and was informed that I was to stop with Miss L. Johnson, principal of one of the schools. They thought that I was some pumpkins and sent me to one of the best homes they had on their list, and I thank them for it. I, reached the city Wednesday morning and the meeting was set for 8 o'clock, so it was a question in my mind as to what I should do with the time I had, and went about to use it. I reached the city at 5:30 o'clock and found my way to my stopping place. They were looking for me. I was soon on the outside of some good breakfast, and then had an invitation to go to the East End School of which Miss Johnson was the boss teacher. She went to the postoffice with me where I found some papers for my attention, and then we went on to the school. The little children looked at me, and declared that they were glad to have me to come to them. I was so impressed with that school, I thought I would go to another. It was the Peabody School where Prof. Shields is the boss teacher and he made me welcome, although he was puzzled as to what to do with me after he told me I was welcome. I did not enter by the front door, but the backway, and told him that I was homoligaring and wanted to see the children solucify. He permitted me to look around and then called the high school together for me to talk to them about the country. Then a special talk to the boys and another one to the girls. Now this brought me to the end of the day, and then to the meeting for which I came. In the afternoon there was a meeting of the executive committee. This is where I got to meet the men. Some of them referred to Col. Midnight as I entered and really gave me an ovation. I heard the reports of the men who were the officials, and then went to my stopping place to find that the man had failed to bring in my trunks, and I looked him up. Promptly at 8 o'clock in the evening the meeting was called to order by Major R. R. Moton the president. They had a song and prayer, and then Prof. J. M. Gandy, was turned over to the gavel to preside during the op ning. It was his time because they were to have welcome addresses. The Mayor of the City delivered one address and the other was delivered by Prof. Shields, and both made good speeches, if I can judge a good speech. Responses were made to both of the speeches by Revs. J. C. Diamond and A. A. Graham. Then followed an address by Prof. S. G. Atkin, Ph. D., of Winston-Salem, N. C. I enjoyed listening to this strong address, and then one from Dr. L. L. Downing, who told about the work on the field. With a collection and some other remarks told to us that the first session was over, and then we went to our stopping places. Now it would take a whole paper for me to tell you all the things that took place each day and I am not going to try. I heard white speakers and I heard our own speakers. I heard them talk about "better homes,better schools,better farms and better health." There was some talk about what they called "death rate," and I thought that they were going to talk about the cost for dying, but they did not quote the rate, but told of the many people who were dying from all kinds of things. One Doctor from Hampton just opened my eyes, and he reminded me that I too must sooner or later give up a life. I do not know when, but hope it will not be soon. Prof. T. C. Irwin, told of the progress made toward better health. I had the pleasure of hearing the Secretary of the Health Department of the state, and then I heard the State Superintendent of Education, the state this and the state that and the other. They certainly did get the state officials. Editor Fred R. Moore, made an address, and then I had the pleasure of looking into the face of Dr. A. M. Moore of the North Carolina Provident and Mutual Association, which is our leading insurance company in the country. C. C. Spaulding is general manager, if you will remember, and John Merrick is president. Dr. Moore is the treasurer, and he came along to represent all the other members of the company and to tell about its work. Every session was full of interesting things. I had a splendid opportunity to see Major Moton as he was and as he is. I could see the greatness in the man, and what he was doing for his people. Then Captain Allen Washington, who is side by side with him. I do not know as you have had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Frissell, principal of Hampton. He is one of the finest men I have ever m.t., and I do not mind telling you this. Mrs. W. T. Johnson, Mrs. Ora Stokes, Mrs. Barrett, of Hampton, and many other women I met during the meeting and was glad to look into their faces. They have selected Roanoke, for the next session. Dr. Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee Institute, was to be present and make a speech Friday night, but he could not get there. This was a source of disappointment to members of both races, and I was disappointed too. I think have sail enough for this time. Send mail for me care A. M. E. Conference, Yazoo City, Miss. I am headed for there as I am writing to you. FOUNTAIN MAY LOSE JOB Atlanta, Ga., November 4.—Rev. Dr. William A.Fountain has a fight on his hands for retention as president of Morris Brown College. Among those mentioned as aspirants for the position are: Revs. Carl M. Tanner, W. Decker Johnson, W. P. Greatheart, R. H. Singleton, C. A. Wingfield, John Harmon and W. G. Alexander. Dr. Fountain is a candidate for the bishopric in the A. M. E. Church. DALE GETS TWO YEARS Atlantic City, Nov. 4—Peter E. Dale, proprietor of a gambling establishment on Kentucky avenue, was sentenced to two years hard labor in the penitentiary at May's Landing and fined $1,500 for alleged violation of the gambling laws. He is said to have refused to give the prosecution the information desired as to the so-called gambler's trust. BAPTISTS ELECT OFFICERS Brooklyn, N. Y., November 3.—The New York Baptist Convention met here last week at Holy Trinity Baptist Church. The following officers were elected: Rev. G. H. Simms, president; Rev. L. E. Keiser, first vice president; Rev. C. H. Fairness, second vice president; Rev A.C. Matthews, corresponding secretary; Rev. J. E. Robinson, recording secretary; Rev. W. H. Slater, assistant recording secretary, and Rev. S. W. Timms, treasurer. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LVDGER BOY SCOUT NEWS BOY SCOUT NEWS The editor desires that each reporter of each troop report weekly. Lets not become tired—our work as Boy Scouts has scarcely begun. Lets work, lets toil, lets strive and go onward and upward to those heights of success in scout work that awaits us. Do not become at all discouraged because the article that you spend so many precious moments in preparing does not appear. A true scout only becomes more determined when success seems to flee from him. Wake up reporters, get busy, your troops are hustling right now. What are you doing? ASBURY M. E. CHURCH The boys of Asbury are doing well under the leadership of Messrs. Harry and Clarence Dorsey. We meet Wednesday of each week at S.p.m. We especially mention Whe-ler, Smith, Cecil White and Newnel Wilmer as being especially active. The Asbury guards deserve unstinted praise for their very helpful cooperation. George E. Franklin, reporter. TROOP NO. 2. Interest ran high last Tuesday evening when Troop No. 2 met at its new headquarters, School 101, Jefferson street near Caroline. After regular routine business plans for the future welfare of the troops were informally discussed. The scouts present were Harry Burns, Wayman Banks, James Pinkney, Eddie Burrs, Raymond Elliott, James Mitchell, Charles King, Bernard Spriggs, James Wilson, David Nickens, Earl Williams, Alphonso Green, James Matthews, Fredie Keene, Frederick Hebron, Percy Adams, Lorman Bell, Albert Hoffman, Theodore Smith, Bernard Jennings, Milton Butler, Howard Jones, Louis Keene, Eugene Merritt, Charles Barnes, James Barnes, Howard Kelso, Charles Lankford, James Burns. Assistant. Scout Master Joseph Kelso, preside. TROOP NO. 5 Troop No. 5 now mourns the death of Assistant Patrol Leader Delmar Reid who departed this life Saturday, November 6 at 9 p.m. in full triumph of faith. The pallbearers Scout Master Wm. E. Davis and Patrol Leaders Leonard Wallace, Leward Meyer, Alonzo Davis, Ernest Henson, Oliver Lee. The floral tributes were handsome and included designs from Troops 5 and 6 as well as from the local council of the Colored Boy Scouts of America. Scout Master Davis, reporter. Baltimore, Md. My official visit to the Enunciation Fair at Salisbury was one long to be pleasantly remembered. All along the route from Baltimore to Salisbury one was confronted with new interests. At Tyaskin Wharf colored boys and girls were employed at a canning factory. From far and near they came by means of gasoline launches, that were owned by men of color. A short stop at Vienna revealed the fact that people of our race here as elsewhere are doing well. "Twas a pleasure to meet Mr. P. M. Parker a grocer, shoemaker, and harness maker. But with all activities here we found no Boy Scout troop, Upon arriving at Salisbury we were rushed immediately to the fair grounds where we met Scout Master Moses Griffin and his troop of Scouts, many of which were my constant companions and guides. The Emancipation Parade was a sight to behold, well planned and well carried out. Among the floats was depicted cabin life and all important phases of our development since slavery. The parade was lead by acting Patrol Leader Alonzo Jones in the saddle followed by Patrol Leader Newton Parsons and the Baltimore delegate William E. Davis, Jr. Then the Boy Scouts of Salisbury and the Camp Fire Girls and school children followed. Three bands furnished music for the memorable occasion. Deputy Scout Commissioner and other men of leadership were indispensible in their service. Hon. J. C. Dancy was chief speaker for the occasion. A special change of program each day made the occasion all the more interesting with its special exhibits, horse races, band concerts, balls, banquets and oratory. Yours, William E. Davis, Jr., scout master troop 5, Baltimore and official delegate to Salisbury. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL C. B. S. of A. The Executive Council of Boy Scouts of America met at 24 Bruce street which is the residence of Scout Louis Holly. At the meeting the scout master had some serious work to do which was im- portant. The scout master and assistants were present as follows: Scouts Charles A. Cary, David E. Green, Charles Tolson, Luther Mitchell, Louis V. Holly, Carter and Joseph Kelso and William E. Davis. Joseph Kelso, reporter. HAPPENINGS IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE Philadelphia, November 11. Mrs. Mercuson of 1541 Opal street, Mrs. R. J. Lewis, of 1309 N. 16th street; Mrs. Weldon of 2328 Jefferson street are on the sick list. Miss Florence Black of West Philadelphia, surrounded by her many friends celebrated her birthday last Saturday. Mrs. Ada Overton of 1516 Opal street, who has been very ill for the past three weeks, is slightly better. Miss Emma Smith who has been spending the past month in Media and Philadelphia, left on Saturday for New York City. Mrs. Lucy MacNile of 2337 Turner street, announces the engagement of her son, Mr. F. MacNeil to Miss Stella Brown. Hon. Harry W. Bass, the only Negro that was ever elected to the State Legislature in Pennsylvania and a prominent Republican, has been elated for the position of assistant District Attorney under the Hon. John P. Connelly at a salary of $2,000 a year. Rev. John B. Reeves, D. D., pastor Emeritus, Lombard Street Central Presbyterian Church, celebrated his $4th birthday last week. Rev. John W. Lee, D. D., pastor of the First African Presbyterian Church, 17th and Fitzwater streets has moved into the new parsonage at 1707 Christian street. Dr. DeBeuneville K. Ludwig, of 3739 Walnut street, who died recently, left $900 to the endowment fund of Lincoln University and $900 to the endowment fund of Hampton University. WINCHESTER NOTES Winchester, Va., November 11.—Mrs. Jennie May Manuel held a charity tea at her home last week and netted over $31. Mr. James Thompson of Clark county was married recently to Miss Eveline Bannister. Over seventy-five guests were present. Miss Virginia James was married last week to Mr. Alexander Davis. Miss Irene Jennings was married last week to Mr. H. R. Palmer. Miss Mattie Fletcher and Mr. Charles Myers were married Sunday. Mrs. Mary Baltimore Dangerfield, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Evans, W. Kent street, has returned to New York. Rev. Walker Carter preached at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Sunday night. QUAKER BOTTOM NOTES Quaker Bottom, Md., Nov. 11.—Quaker Bottom and Mt. Joy Women's Day under the auspices of Mrs. L Bundick was a grand success. $60.78 was raised. Rev. P. O. Bundick is pastor. Students at University of Pittsburgh. The following named young men and women of our race are students at the University of Pittsburgh thus far registered for this school year: Miss Zerbe Turley, Frank A. Turner, Joseph P. Daneey, James Bay, Chancey Depow, Richard Orvin, Charles Florence, Wilour Douglass, A. R. Browne, W. R. Brown, Walter Cole, John Barnett. In the medical department is John H. Eccles; law department, Arthur D. Stevenson; dentistry, Frank Norris and James M. Eurwell; chemistry, P. Green; pharmacy, Leon Williams, Richard Carter, Miss Charlotte Austin; in the educational school, Miss Vivian Contez, Miss Marion Nicholas; engineering, Wray M. Banks, Constantine Webster, R. Cuts. Curtis Appointed Minister to Liberia. President Wilson after much watchful waiting has at last recognized the colored Democrats by appointing Lawyer James L. Curtis, member of the New York bar, as minister and consul general to Liberia. The appointment was first offered to Bishop Alexander Walters, who declined. Hoppers Awarded First Prize at Fair. At the recent El Paso county fair at Callahan, Cole, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hopper were awarded first prize for the best oats, hay and potatoes exhibited. They were the only colored people to enter the contests. Normal College Students on Tour. President Judson S. Fill of the Normal and Industrial college at Morristown, Tenn., and a group of singers, students of the school, are making a tour of the north and east in the financial interest of the school. Philadelphia. New York and Boston are among some of the cities to be visited by the student singers. FELIX B. PYE, Sr. 102 E. Mulberry Street JOHN H. TOADVIN.... 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and so. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need no come to see him, just call To the Friends and Patrons of the late ALEX. HEMSLEY Funeral Director and Embalmer I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. 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Apply to Dr. D. Grant Scott, Superintendent At the Hospital. Mt. Ver. 4356 ..MONEY SAVED... CASH OR CREDIT AGENT FOR Singer Sewing Machines Pianos, Victor & Victrolas, Columbia Graphonolas and other Makes Payments as low as 50 Cents per week. We will save you money on Records and repairs. Order your selections now cash or credit at small premiums At Butler's 1211 Druid Hill Avenue South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 GEO. H. HOLLANT Formerly Manager for the late Alexander Hemsley Funeral Director and Embalmer 317 Robert Street Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite, courteous and expert attention guaranteed. Carriages to hire for all occasions. Open day and night. 142 W. Hill Street 126 Drupid Hill &v [Picture of a man] BASKETBALL ATHLETICS FOOTBALL BY SPORTSMAN ASTORIA AT BASKETBALL The local basketball season was formally ushered in Thursday night of last week when the St. Mary five defeated "Tom" Jones' Astoria's. The Astoria's were completely outclassed in nearly every department of the game, but put up a good game considering that they were not as used to the low ceiling as were their opponents. Then too the Astoria's play seemed to lack system, while St. Mary's boys showed that they had had the training of an experienced coach. "Tom" Jones drew first blood for the Astoria's scoring a goal following several neat passes from center. The game was close for the next few minutes neither side scoring. Shipley scored several goals for St. Mary's and both teams made foul goals. Toward the end of the first half St. Mary's boys got to "going good" and nearly ran away with "Tom" Jones crowd. Hoehe did some nice work during this section of the game. In the second half Astoria was completely outclassed St. Mary's scoring almost at will. Rice, former star forward of the Dunbar A. A. snowed that he had lost none of his "shootativeness," and made field goals repeatedly, and many of them from difficult angles. In this half Astoria made but two field goals. The Jones brothers tried hard to stave off an ignominious defeat but failed, being unable to get past St. Mary's almost impressible defense. When the "wind blew away" with the sound of the timer's whistle the Astoria's had tasted defeat to the tune of 38-14, and St. Mary's was overjoyed with her first victory this season. Line up: St. Mary's—Shipley C. Beannon and Adams, guards; Bohee and Rice, forwards. Thomas and Haywood and Hammond substitutes. Astoria—Jones C., "Sticks" forward. Jones guard. Butter, for. NEW YORK Y. M. C. A OPEN FOOTBALL SEASON Football season was opened in New York among colored teams for the first time in several years, and for the first time in the history of the Manhattan Y. M. C. A. when its team played the strong Somerville, N. J., A.C. on Olympic Field last Saturday afternoon. The Y. M. C. A. team is composed for the most part of former stars of Lincoln, Howard, Union, Hampton. Lack of team work, due to so many systems of play under which the men formerly played, was evident at the start of the game, and in that time Somerville scored two touchdowns by two well directed passes for fifty yards gain from Moore to New Carson. After that, New York found themselves, and never a first down did Somerville again gain. Forbes and Gunn skinned tackle repeatedly for from ten to thirty yards and Watkins always bored through the line for the necessary first down distance. Forbes and Gunn toore off each a beautiful run of forty-five yards resulting ultimately in touchdowns. The passing of Moore to New Carson for Somerville's two touchdowns featured their play. For New York, the entire line held well and supported their backs, the alertness of Gantt, Layton, and Ricks being especially marked. Saturday the 13th, Princeton, Champions of New Jersey, will play at Olympic Field. Morris of Lincoln will be at end for the Y. M. C. A. and Jamison will be at fullback. Signed: James L. Jamison, Jr. Secretary. New York Y. M. C. A. Somerville, N. J., A. C. Bracey ld Doman Berry (Parks) lt W. Field Gray lg Nevius Smith center J. Field Satterfield rg Hayes(C. Johnson) Ricks rt Hoffman Gantt(Layton) re N. Carson Gardner qb A. Johnson Gunn lh M. Carson Perkins(Forbes) rh Moore Watkins fb Pierson Final score: New York Y. M. C. A. 21. Somerville, N. J.; A. C. 13. Referee Jamison (Lincoln): Umpire Robeson (Rutgers). Touchdowns N. Carson (2), Gunn Watkins (2.) Goals from touchdown, Moore, Gray, Forbes (2). Time of quarters 10 minutes. Turn Out Today And Root For Your Favorite Team At Union League Park ST. MARY'S WALLOP LOGAL BOYS NO MATCH FOR ARMSTRONG TEAM The welt-drilled, and fast playing team of the Armstrong Manual Training School, of Washington.D. C., slapped a beautiful coat of whitewash on the slow playing poorly-coached, and uniformed team of the local High School at Union League Park last Saturday. Armstrong played almost every kind of football against the High School and despite numerous penalties won by the score of 28-0. To illustrate the lack of training in the fundamentals of football, with the sound of the starter's whistle Armstrong gave a mighty boot which rolled behind the High School's goal The spectators yelled to the High School player to "let the bell alone" and he did. An Armstrong man promptly fell on the ball and scored an easy touchdown for the Washingtonians, or a pure gift of six points before the game was two minutes old. About ten minutes later with the ball on their 3 yard line High School tried to kick out of danger, but fumbled and the ball again rolled behind the goal line, and again an Armstrong man fell on it for 2 additional points. With the ball in play on High School's twenty yard line Armstrong threw her back for 5 yards. High School kicked. Armstrong's ball on 20 yard line. Armstrong made 10 yard around end, three more thrill line and finally pushed the pigskin over for another touchdown, and kicked goal. After seesawing backward and forward on fumbles, and intercepted passes the ball was put in play on High School's 20 yard line. High School then pulled off its only real play of the game, a beautiful double pass for 30 yards. Both teams failed at forward passes. With the ball on High School 30 yard line Armstrong made 20 yards around end, but was penalized 15 yards for coaching from side line. The quarter ended with the ball in play on High School's 9 yard line. Armstrong attempted a forward pass out failed. High School made no gain in 3 downs. Armstrong was penalized 10 yards for offside, and then pulled off an end run of 30 yards for another touchdown. Armstrong failed to kick goal. Armstrong kicked off to the High School. Ball down on High School's 25 yard line. High School kicked. Armstrong's ball on 35 yard line. Armstrong penalized 15 yards. Five minutes before time was called Armstrong pulled off about the best play of the game a forward pass from High School's 35 yard line, for the fourth touchdown of the game. George—high school's half back, and Williams end, starred for their team, while McKinney and Hilcomb played best for Armstrong. Line up: Armstrong—lc.Hamilton: lt. Spriggs: lg. Brown: c Holton: rg. Peterson: rt. Hilcomb: re Smith: gb. Bacon: Harris and Walpor: halfbacks.McKinney, fullback. High School: Newman and Hucles, back half Taylor fullback; Lee and McBeth quarterbacks; Williams and LeCompte ends; D. Lee and Alien tackles. Tyler$^2$ and Chew, guards: Lyles c. Substitute; Wallace. MORGAN AND THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASH SATURDAY High School and Morgan College will line up at Union League today, and a warm time is expected From what we have seen of the two teams, we would rather take a long shot on Morgan. We may be wrong, but wait and see. Secretary Booker is some linesman as well as some coach, and he KNOWS football. Don't forget that. Mrs. Jane Myers of Summerfield, Md., was the guest of her niece, Mrs. Lydia Cole, 412 W. Preston street and her nephew, Mr. Isaac Snowden of 328 Dover street. Mrs. Rose Lewis and her daughters of Simpson street entertained at luncheon Mrs. Madge Lewis, Miss Ruth Phillips and Mr. J. H. Page, all of New York. MME. G. COLEMAN Queen Hair Grower Scientific and sanitary treatment of the scapie promoting health and a wealth of beautifl hair. Stops hair from breaking off and alling out. It is the most powerful hair grower known to science. It is unsurpassed. Positively will give big results after the first course of treatment for three months at $2.20. AGENT WANTED. 5755 LAFAYETTE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 11. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Robert C. Ogden as Statesman and Philanthropist. BENEFAGTOR OF THE NATION Influential Columbia University Instructor Pays a Wonderful Tribute to Man Who Led Movement For Co-ordinating Organizations For Education In the South—Beloved by Both Races. BY TALCOTT WILLIAMS. The auditorium to be erected at Hampton institute, Hampton, Va., in memory of Robert Curtis Ogden, will be less the memorial of a man than the monument of an epoch. In the light of a world war, in the presence of great events thick sown from the hand of time on the field of the present, it is plain that Mr. Ogden and those who labored with him at the opening of this century were the instruments of far wider and more far-reaching laborers than they were aware, or even those now laboring can themselves know or perceive. The Spanish war was much more than a conflict with a European power, the redemption of Cuba, or the acquisition by the United States of its first colonial and insular possessions. War tries all and reveals all, and the Spanish war revealed the United States to itself. General Wheeler in federal uniform was the outward sign of the common purpose of all Americans to look forward and not back, to talk less of the past and act more in the present and to decide and determine once for all that there was nothing in any state which was not important to every state. The hour was fit. Those who were close to the heart and progress of affairs from the panic of 1853 to the revival from 1857 to 1890 in all the framework of production, transportation, distribution and consumption know how dire was the last decade of the nineteenth century for all the land and most of all for the south. Railroads had gone into the hands of receivers along the South Atlantic coast, on the broad uplift beyond the Appalachians, along the Gulf and in the south-west. The expectation of great mineral and fuel development in the south, incomparably rich at these points, began in 1857. The cotton crop had grown in volume and fallen in price. Education in all its grades, elementary, secondary and higher, had made great advance over the past. The southern taxpayer had accomplished a great task in the education of the Negro at the public expense, patiently bearing the burden of those unable to educate themselves, but this work was unorganized, insufficiently recorded and known, unappreciated by the country at large. In the education of the white race a zap still remained in almost every southern state between the public school system and higher education. The public schools themselves had grown, advanced, improved and multiplied in the period between 1835 and the close of the century on a scale not to be equaled in the annals of a territory as large, a population as great and with a division as fundamental in all the history of education, but the south of itself knew not its own progress, and the educational forces of the north were in greater ignorance. What the south had done for itself was not known to organized education, in the north, and what the north had done in the south through many agencies, by schools like that of Hampton, by runs like the Slater fund and by widespread contributions, was not known by the body of public sentiment in the south. Often, because those in charge of this work had not interlinked their efforts with local education. The reconciling word was needed, and Robert C. Geden spoke the reconciling word. Co-ordinating organization was demanded, and he led the movement which brought that. In successive conferences for education in the south, begun at Capon Springs in 1908 and continued to the end of his life, one city after another, one state after another, was aroused to a consciousness of its own efforts—the work already done, the need that remained and the necessity for co-operation and organization. Robert C. Ogden was not himself present at the great meeting of county superintendents of public education from all over the south held just before his death at Hampton institute to consider the joint problems of southern education. Such a conference at such a place for such a purpose, marshaling that great and noble army of superintendents, who county by county shepherd the hardest and most difficult of national tasks—the education of two races—would have seemed inconceivable twenty years before, when Mr. Ogden began his work of organization, co-ordination and reconciliation. For this task he had every training provided not by schools or by wisdom and direction of men, but by Providence. Born in 1836 in Philadelphia and his life ending in 1913, his conscious years bridged all the march of events from the period before the civil war to the days which saw the full harvest north and south of the struggle. He had fought in the civil war. He had become a trustee of Hampton institute in 1874 and the president of its board a quarter of a century later. He had seen himself the work of educating the Negro from the schools of the freedmen's bureau to the provision made today by public agencies and private beneficence. He was a business man. He knew business methods. He had personally shared in the work of organizing the scattered and ducturing retail trade of the sixties into the great department stores of today. No one who knew his work in the establishment founded and still headed by John Wanamaker but saw in that work the training and ability which later fruited in a great national task. Above all, he was a large minded, large hearted Christian to whom all men were brothers and all work divine service. This task was as simple in its elements as it was difficult in its solution. There were the great, liberal, but unco-ordinated expenditure of southern states for white and black, effective and useful, but twenty years ago out of the current of national educational movements and development. There were the institutions for the Negro founded by northern benevolence and too often for various reasons now happily disappearing apart from the communities in which they were. There were the southern colleges and universities, the academies and lesser institutions, old and new, which before the civil war had given the south a larger proportion of college graduates than any other section, but whose work at the opening of this century was not in many cases interwoven with the new education of the south. Contributions on a large scale came as a result of Mr. Ogden's labors. He was a member of the General Education board, with the Rockefeller fund to disburse, and he inspired its work in the south, a work with grants in aid of institutions, long continued expenditure for agricultural training, and more lately, the sanitary campaigns against the bookworm and other maladies. The Jeanes fund of $1,000,000 for adding rural Negro schools in the south is the outcome of the movement of which Mr. Ogden was the head, and is spreading industrial training. There are other great gifts. But gifts are nothing unless in them abides the soul of good, born of good men working together to good ends in noble self sacrifice. Mr. Ozden developed a new tool and instrument of national education and self knowledge. Year by year, at his own cost and an expenditure out of all proportion to his means and income, as lesser and narrower men reckon values, he took a trainroad of northern and southern men and women, those who gave largely of their means and those who gave largely of themselves. From one southern city to another. In each—in Winston-Salem, N. C.; in Athens, Ga.; in Richmond, Va.; Birmingham, Ala.; Columbia, S. C.; Lexington, Ky.; Pinehurst, N. C.; Memphis, Tenn.; Atlanta, Ga.; Little Rock, Ark.; Jacksonville, Fla., and Nashville, Tennessee—was held a conference of the Southern Education board, which he had organized and to a large extent supported. The press of the south gave these conferences a wider and more liberal report than have the newspapers of any part of the United States given to an educational movement. These reports educated a public of newspaper readers no halls could hold and no city could gather. The work which the south itself had done grew plain. Needs still greater became visible. This new movement in education (wainless but for the work already done, supported and continued by southern taxpayers and southern educators, coordinated, inspired and made of national knowledge all that was in progress for white and black alike. [Professor Talcott Williams is the director of the school of journalism of the Pulitzer foundation in Columbia university, New York.] SOJOURNER TRUTH HOUSE. National League Succeeds In Founding Home For Delinquent Girls. New York.-At the meeting of the board of directors of the Sojourner Truth House, which was held recently in this city, Miss Eva G. Brueleigh was elected superintendent and Mrs. Lola Johnson Guerset marron of the home. The institution comes as a part of the new work of the National League on Urban Conditions among our people. The Sojourner Truth House will be located at 15 West 121st street. The house has been renovated from top to bottom, steam heat installed and new decorations placed upon the walls of the rooms. The committee in charge of the home has been incorporated under the laws of the state of New York with the full sanction and approval of the state board of charities and the judges of the children's court. It is not the plan of this institution to receive full or final commitments from the court or the department of charities, but this institution is to be a home where no more than twelve girls may be received voluntarily and where their needs and characters may be carefully studied, so that each case may be cared for and disposed of by the proper authority to the best interest of each child. The officers of the committee are Mrs. George W. Seligman, president, and Mr. E. K. Jones, secretary. The idea of a suitable home of this kind has engaged the attention and efforts of the officials of the National league for several years. The outcome is therefore a matter of much satisfaction at this time. Anniversary of Sunshine Rosebud. The work of the Grand United Order of True Reformers among children is in a prosperous condition at Homestead, Pa. Sunshine Rosebud nursery, No. 1337, recently celebrated its first anniversary with a large attendance. The exercises were held in the Park Place A. M. E. church. Mrs. Agnee Goldstein is the chief. THE CRY OF NATURE Is for help and relief from the burdens imposed upon her by people not satisfied to allow their systems to perform their functions of life in a natural way, but must crowd and push and lay extra burdens upon their bodies; until Nature in dire distress calls for help! 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Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Agents wanted. Write for term. Mme. L. C. PARRISH. 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 888 R. Tremont. This ticker paper will write If Your Business Isn't worth ADVERTISINC Advertise It For Sale --- At the meeting held at Pythian Hall on last Sunday, plans were perfected for the starting of the "Citizens Club" in the near future. A number of the most prominent men in the city have signified their intention of joining the new club, which will probably open on the first of the coming year. While no place has been selected as yet, rumor has it that the house located at 1228 Druid Hill avenue has been secured and will be fitted up with all the fixtures pertaining to a first class club house. The following gentlemen were elected members of the board of governors of the new venture, at the meetings last Sunday: Messrs. Clarke L. Smith, Arthur Bragg, Joseph Caulk, Wm. Watkins, Thomas R. Smith, E. Bernard Taylor, John H. Hampton, E. Verry Stokes, Roye Marshall and Clarence Walker. Thanksgiving Matinee and Night Purviance. BLAKES ORCHESTRA One Thousand People will hear Eubie Blake's Great Orchestra Concert November 16th at Fifth Regiment Armory. Next Tuesday night, November 16th, 1915 at the Armory the public will have an opportunity to hear the compositions of this talanted young Baltimorean, who true to the musical traits of the race, is making a famous name for himself. Leading musical companies are handling his productions which are in great demand. He is composing for some of the leading American vaudeville stars. Mr. Blake's Orchestra will be augmented and a great treat is in store for all who attend. Admission 25 cents. Thanksgiving Matinee and Night "The Dresel." FORMER BALTIMOREAN DIES IN PITTSBURGH Mrs. Minnie Taylor Mason, nee Taylor, a former resident of Baltimore, died at her home in Pittsburgh, Pa., on November fifth inst. She was married, to R. B. Mason of Pittsburgh on April 12, 1905 and moved to that city. During her ten years of residence in that city she was connected with encasers for the uplift of her people. She was a Sunday School teacher in the Avery A. M. E. Zion Church, president of the junior stewardess board and president of the missionary society. She will be a distinct loss to the church and congregation who appreciated her labors and loved her for her congenial personality. She was mourned by many friends and relatives who sent a great number of beautiful floral designs. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Baltimore, Mt. Thanksgiving Matinee and Night "Cabaret" REV. MARTIN PREACHES AT TRINITY Rev. A. L. Martin, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, Atlantic City, delivered a special sermon on last Tuesday night at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Rev. S. M. Johnson, pastor. By special request Rev. Martin spoke to a large congregation on the subject of the "Hand Writing on the Wall." The collection amounted to $23.55. The effort was under the auspices of the Minnie L. Gaines Sunshine Circle. Rev. Martin was entertained at the home of Mr. and Miss. J. Thompson of 2143 Division street. Among those invited Avere Rev. and Mrs. S. M. Johnson, Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mr. and Mrs. James Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Henry, Misses Ida Cummings and Elizabeth Wilson. MR. WALTER STARLEY IN THE CITY Mr. Walter Stanley of Lincoln University, and athletic correspondent of the Afro-American Ledger, was in Washington this week on some fraternity buinesss. He stopped over in Baltimore before returning to school. Mr. Stanley is very popular with the students at Lincoln. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Wm. H. Carroll, widower and Mrs. Bessie William wish to inform their many friend's that their marriage will take place on Tuesday, December 28, 1915 at the residence of his nephew, Mr. Carroll, of 2211 Druid Hill avenue. p Mr. James Sellman was guest of his sister in Brentwood, Md., after going through Washington, D. C., and Hyattsville. p Eubie Blake's Full Orchestra at Armory Tuesday, November 16. Mrs. Sallie Keys who has been in Atlantic City for 18 months, has returned to the home of her sister, Mrs. Katie Chase, 818 Tyson street, will be glad to see all of her friends. p Get your ticket at Fennell's Drug Store for the Grand Concert —Eubie Blake's Orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Lee of 413 N. Spring street, Mrs. Mary E. Chester of 1713 Millimon street spent last Sunday in Washington. While there they were the guests of Miss Lizzie Lee and Mrs. Wallace and family of 1211 T street northwest. Fishermen's Thanksgiving night, Kerr's Orchestra. Mrs. Edward Watkins, of 1712 Carlisle Place, has just returned from Pittsburg where she visited her brother, Mr. Colonel Patterson. Thanksgiving night, Kerr's Orchestra, Fishermen's. Mrs. Rachel Washington, of Philadelphia, is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Reda Morris, 934 Rutland avenue. Fishermen's Kerr's Orchestra Thanksgiving. Mrs. Adelaide Gipson, who has been confined to her home, 553 W. Hoffman street with a heavy cold, has been able to be out again. She thanks her friends for flowers and fruit which was sent to her during her illness. Thanksgiving night, Kerr's Orchestra, Fishermens. Mrs. A. W. Wortham has returned home after attending the Quadrennial Detroit, Michigan, visited her brother, Mr. B. H. Locks at Ypsilanti, and also visited friends at Pontiac, Michigan and Buffalo, N. Y. .. Special Notices .. NOTICE There will be a musical and literary entertainment given at Perkins Square Baptist Church by the junior choir of St. John A. M. E. Church, Thursday evening, November 18, 1915 for the benefit of the fall rally of Perkins Square Baptist Church. Tickets 10 cents. Doors open at 7.30. Exercises begin at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Bertie Cameron, chairman; Rev. F R. Williams, D. D., Ph.D. Ministerial Alliance at Grace Presbyterian Church Monday, Nov. 15 at 11 a. m. Rev. John A. Holmes will preside. Essayist, Rev. W. J. Winston, subject "The Value of Criticism." W. Edw. Williams, secretary. The regular meeting of the Colored Business Men's Exchange will be held on Thursday evening, November 18th, instead of the last Thursday of the month, which will be Thanksgiving day. The campaign committee, which has been busy securing new membership, will make its report at this meeting. President Dodd has expressed himself as being much pleased with the influx of new members. The W. N. E. Conference will convene in their first quarterly meeting in Centennial M.E. Church corner Caroline and Bank street, Baltimore, Friday, November 19, 1915. Morning services 10.30 a.m. Rev. Alice V. Jones Winston founder, will preside. Rev. N. M. Carroll, pastor. President, Elder Mary Harris; Vice president, Mrs. Mary F. Bonds; Rev. Mrs. B. I. Sprigg, corresponding secretary. p To the pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. Church: Mrs. Tresia A. Wineberry of the Calanthe of Ruth Court No. 6, a branch of Syracuse Lodge K. of P. and a member of Uniform Rank No. 6, wishes to thank all the Calanthe and Sir Knights for their assistance rendered Sunday night, November 7th, at St. John's Church. I pray God's blessing on them all. Mr. T. A: Wineberry, 1351 N. Fremont avenue. Thanksgiving Matinee and Night Blake's Orchestra. QUIETLY MARRIED Miss Florence E. Boly was quietly married in Cambridge, Mass., November 4, 1915 to Mr. Harry Gardner of Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gardner will make their home at 381 Webster avenue, Cambridge, Mass.p You Bain't BUY NOW Will Soon BE TOO LATE To Secure One of Those Beautiful Building Lots ...PATAPSCO PARK... That beautiful strictly colored suburb to secure your building site for your future home. Out in the open. Free from unhealthy and narrow streets. Low taxes and no ground rents. Prices at present extremely low for such valuable property. Patapsco Park Land Company 106 LAW BUILDING Phone St. Paul 3119 BALTIMORE, MD. By Rosebuds of North-west Baltimore NEW GOOD HOPE HALL, Lexington Street near Pine ON MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 15th, 1915 Music by Marcato Orchestra, Prof. J. Euble Blake, Director Music starts at 8 o'clock Stops at 2 o'clock Officers: John Gail, President B. Taylor, Treas. E. Tilghman, Sec. Admission 20 Cents THE MARCATO MUSICAL CLUB WILL GIVE THE SEASON'S ONLY REAL DANCE MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 22nd, 1915 AT ST. MARY'S HALL The Full Marcato Orchestra, Eubie Blake, Directing Cabaret Singing Ernest Purviance, Floor Director ADMISSION 25 CENTS ONE THOUSAND PEOPLE WILL HEAR EUBIE BLAKE IN THE ORCHESTRA CONCERT FIFTH REGIMENT ARMORY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1915 Mr. Blake will render his latest selections Proceeds for Colored Empty Stocking Circle ADMISSION 25 CENTS Committee—The Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle OF NEW YORK CITY "The Man Who Stirs You" Subject: "Little Foxes" SINGING BY ALPHAN GLEE CLUB DON'T MISS THIS TREAT ADMISSION 10 CENTS FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE. NEW HOUSES Three story eight rooms and bath all private, sewer connected, heated by furnace, cemented cellars, can be bought on easy terms. Gr. $72.; taxes $38.; water rent $7.; price $1700; term $200 cash, balance as rent. See A. L. JOHNSON 1415 Myrtle avenue. Mad. 3664 M. FOR RENT—2nd floor front room, married couple. Apply 1332 Argyle avenue. Call at 12 o'clock. Third floor Apartment for rent in 2200 block of Druid Hill avenue; also a large nicely furnished front room will rent with board to two refine gentlemen. Phone Madison 3282 Y. CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney and Counselor at Law... Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. Phone: St. Paul 2367 Residence: 406 Presstman St. Phone: Madison 4180-Y Practice in all the Courts. Special attention to Real Estate Transactions Thanksgiving Matinee and Night St. Mary's Hall. THE STREET CAFE The policy of this theatre is to show all First Class and the best first rn n pictures obtainable. The following are the names of our pictures for this week. Always ask for a program at our theatre. MONDAY—Man Afraid of His Wardrobe, a three part western presenting Ard Acord famous cowboy, Corsican Brother Up-to aate, a comedy with many laughs, also other pictures. TUESDAY—"NEAL OF THE NAVY" the sixth part entitled, "The Cavern of Death." "The Light on the Reef," a 2 part drama of the seashore. 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