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TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR. NO. 10. Autumn Costumes The costume at the left is of soft cloth in a "dregs of wine" shade, trimmed with a heavy raised embroidery in the same shade. This embroidery simulates a bolero and trims the underskirt. The princess tulle is ornamented at the bottom with buttons and forms a sort of tabier attached on each side to a girdle of the material, the rounded ends of which are fastened with buttons. The yoke is of white lace bordered on each side with a band of taffeta or liberty. The other costume is of plum-colored taffeta or cloth. It forms a princess tunic with little sleeves and is turned up at the bottom. It is ornamented in front with straps of cord and passementerle buttons, and is finished around the neck and sleeves with a cord embroidery. The undersleeves are of Irish lace colored to match the gown, and the little chemisette is of white tucked tulle. The lower part of the skirt is gathered at the top and set on underneath the tunic, forming a deep flounce. IL VOLUNTARIO PRESENTE Autumn The costume at the left is of a trimmed with a heavy raised embroidered simulates a bolero and trims the underside of the neck. The princess tunic is ornamented a sort of tablier attached on each side ends of which are fastened with buttoe. The yoke is of white lace border or liberty. The other costume is of plum-color tunic with little sleeves and is turned front with straps of cord and passmene neck and sleeves with a cord embroidered. The undersleeves are of Irish lace little chemisette is of white tucked turtled at the top and set on underneath. YOUNG GIRL'S PARTY Cream sorge costumes are always so nice, and this would be a smart style in which to make one. The skirt is made with a seam up the left side of front, it is wrapped and stitched twice, and has silk-covered buttons sewn on the inside. The semi-fitting coat fastens on the bust with buttons and cords, braid to match is put twice round the entire coat, and also edges the sleeves. Hat of white straw, trimmed with a wreath of flowers. Materials required: Six and one-half yards serge 48 inches wide, seven yards braid, two dozen buttons, $3\frac{1}{2}$ yards coat lining. Girl's Preparedness Girls Preparefulness. There is something very pittable about a girl. She wears calico, but talks knowingly about the latest styles in silks. Her home is furnished plainly, but she knows the latest styles in furniture; she knows how the silverware should be arranged at dinners, the latest stitch for the marking of monograms on the finest table damask, the etiquette to be observed at a dinner, a reception or a ball, although she never attended anything more than a neighborhood party in her life. Her father's monthly income is not as large as the pin money a rich girl would spend in a day, but she knows what the rich girl should wear and buy to be in touch with the times. She is, in short, prepared at any time to marry a rich man and become a society leader.—Atchison Globe. Mary Children's Clothes Mark Children's Clothes. Buy a five-cent bolt of white linen tape; cut in small pieces and write a child's name on each piece. Paste their names written in black ink on white pieces, inside each overshoe, gloves, mitten and cap, and as a result the children's garments never get mixed up or lost at school or church. THE GAZETTE CHARACTER REVEALED BY HAT The Observant Can Tell at a Glance What Manner of Person Is Wearing it. That there is any character to be displayed in the choice and manner of wearing a hat will doubtless be a revelation to many girls. But a girl who is at all observing can tell from the hat another woman wears what manner of person it is with whom she is dealing. There is a little round black hat, with scarcely any attempt at trimming, except a flat, black bow. This hat is sure to be worn by a little old maid, one who is sweetened rather than soured by her single lot. She is one who is absorbed in other people's children. A simple little toque worn with a veil indicates the girl of great common sense. Nothing especially startling or original about her. Just a good sort. The girl who chooses a hat with abrupt angles, who always has wings or stiff, conventional trimming on her hats, and who never wears flowers, is another kind altogether. You may always know her to be determined, independent, and if given half a chance, she will be domineering. There is a sort of soft, elusive, feathery kind of creation that is worn by some women. A man would say she was distinctly feminine, womanly in all she did. But she is more than this—she is subtle, elusive and charming. She is the girl all men think they would like to marry, but there are not enough of this sort to go round. Bed Coverings. As fall advances and the country wife is preparing her house for the cooler days, she will find an excellent substitute for filmy swiss and net coverings upon her bed in cotton taffeta. It can be purchased in pretty colors and finished with a flounce of the same material. One can applique immense flower motifs to the cover should a color be desired. There are flower patterns in cretonne that greatly resemble Bierdermier and they look artistic on cotton taffeta. The latest cover is perfectly square and sections are cut out at each corner so that the straight valance can fall perfectly flat around the bed and will not be tucked up at corners. But the feature is this: A strip of lace insertion, cotton oriental braid or some fancy trimming is stitched to outline the top of the bed or box portion, and the edges of the straight valance are trimmed with short ruffles of flowered lawn. These are wonderfully pretty, especially when lawn is used to strip the cover. Blue Tweed Suit A tweed suit for the autumn is or dark blue with a suggestion of purple and sepla in the pattern. It has a long coat, not fastened with the ubiquitous three buttons above the knee, but with a loose drooping belt resting on the hips and falling lower in front like a small boy's "French" suit. This belt and the facings of the coat are of purple kid or fine leather. Toilet Powder. For chafing or prickly heat, brown flour in the skillet and sift twice until fine. For ordinary use a preparation of one-third boric acid to two-thirds cornstarch is sufficient. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25, 1883, AND ISSUED EVERY WEEK ON TIME SINCE. CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1909. FRESH NEWS CHRONICLED FRESH NEWS CHRONICLED LETTERS FROM MANY OHIO CITIES AND TOWNS SENT BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS Personal, Social, Lodge, Church, Literary and Other Notes of Interest. East Liverpool—Miss Leona Huling of Rochester, Pa., was here Sunday—Mrs. Bell Lee, of Clarkshs, W. Va., visited her sister, Mrs. H. Smith—Mrs. John Veney has returned from Cadiz, and Mrs. Kate Veney, of that place, is visiting here—Miss Leona Batch, of Elizabeth, Pa., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jas. Mann—Can youuskug, and Mrs. W. Welch as agent for The Gazette? If so write to the editor at Cleveland at once. Fostoria—Fred Nelson, of Detroit, and Miss Ivy Nelson, of Cleveland, visited their parents last week—Mrs. W. Page, of Continental, visited her daughter, Mrs. Albert Burton, Sunday—Mrs. Harry Lord was called to Upper Sandusky, Saturday, by her sister, Mrs. J. Beverly's illness—Mrs. Jennie Collins, of that place, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sibers, recently, J. H. Johnson and Sol Island, where they have been employed all summer. You certainly make a mistake if you do not take The Gazette. Washington C. H.—Rev. and Mrs. White will soon be settled in their new home—Mrs. Maggie Stewart has returned from Cleveland. Miss Starling Ash of Hillsboro, is visiting here; Mrs. Calle McGinnis will spend the 22nd night in Cleveland; still very ill—Mrs. John Manna spent the 22nd night in Dayton; Mrs. Geo. Cunningham will leave in a few days for Dayton to spend the winter.—Mrs. Bernice Hill of Kalamazoo, Mich, who visited her mother, will join her husband in Dayton soon.—Mrs. Lenora Winslow and little son and her mother Allen, were in Lexington, Ky., recently. Dayton.—Rev. James G. Robinson has returned from conference at Cleveland. He has been reappointed to Eaker Street church for another year.—Mr. and Mrs. James Means, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Johnson, of Cleveland, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Johnson, of Cleveland, last week. A reception was given in their honor Friday evening. Among those present were M. H. Jones, Esq., and wife, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Bush, Miss Alice Pierce, Mr. Scott Thompson and sons, Edward and Herbert, Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey. The race benefit, instrumental solos, by Mrs. Myrtle Johnson and a dainty lunch was served in four courses. Correspondents must mail all letters for publication at their main postoffice sufficiently early on Monday (or Sunday) of each week to have them reach The Gazette office on Tuesday morning, and always write, also, their names and that of their city or town on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Unless this latter is done, proper credit cannot be given you. Lists of names, presents, etc., obligatory speeches, speeches, resolutions, poetry, inquiries for relatives and advertisements of all kinds, including items announcing entertainments to be held in the near future, must be paid for in advance at the rate of ten cents a line, six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. Send postal note and not stamps during warm weather. Xenia—Harold Hatcher is learning the types at the Herald office.—A. W. Breckenridge has been granted a divorce from his wife.—Rev. A. M. Howe is on the mend.—Mohonlen, a native African, used Wiberforce unit for training, used Wiberforce unit years; money advanced for tuition. He lost his case because he left the institution against the advice of the president and faculty, after he had paid a year in advance.—Miss Geneva Cowles has returned to Louisville.—Rev. Dr. Davis and wife, of Philadelphia, visited Xenia this week.—Ask your neighbor to subscribe for The Gazette and learn something about your own race.—Pride of Ohio lodge, K of P. is booming.—Rev. W. William, vice president in his work about Xenia, and is gaining ground and winning friends every day. Gadiz.-Reba West returned from Massillon. -Revs. W. J. Johnson and J. D. Singleton attended conference at Cleveland. Prof. W. S. Scarborough of Wilberforce, was the latter's guest recently.-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ridout. -Youngstown. -Mr. and Mrs. Spencer. Uphegrove spread the winter with her daughter in Lorain, and in Toledo.-Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Christian, of Scio, were here recently.-Miss Florence Smith visited in Scio Sunday week.-Gertrude Rudolph, Emma and Martha Tyler, Kizzie White and Myrtle Banks were in the Wheeling, on the campus at dinner Sunday week, Meadained Thos. Mason and Austin Wallace.-The trustees' children entertainment last week Monday evening was a success.-The Simpson reunion, the 18th ult., at Flushing in Robson grove, was largely attended and an excellent program rendered. Belaire.-St. Paul's choir gave a sacred concert Sunday evening. In the absence of the pastor, Mr. Johos of Wheeling, of the pastor, Mr. Alvin Moore, of Wheeling, was here Sunday evening.-Mrs. Earl Johnson and son visited in Cadiz this week.-The Y. P. I. club was entertained at the parsonage Tuesday evening. A program was rendered and refreshments served.-Mrs. Banks of Hamilton, state lecturer of the Household of Ruth, was the host of the parsonage. The local lodge tendered her a reception on Tuesday evening.-The Young Ladies' Dollar market at St. Paul's church last Saturday afternoon and Youngstown—Miss Susie Fisher of Erle, visited her sister, Mrs. Charles Peal, and A. H. Simmons of Mt. Vernon, his sister, Mrs. Chas. Jackson—Mrs. Bert Johnson is visiting relatives in Pennsylvania. Mrs. C. Jackson entertained at supper Monday in honor of Miss Alice Woods of Mt. Vernon, her sister, Mrs. Carson Jackson. These guests in addition to the host and hostess and guest of honor, were: Miss Luretta Sellers, Mrs. Sadie Morrison and son, Mrs. Maud Henderson, Messrs. Harry Niles and Wm. Saunders. The surprise tendered Miss Alberta Lewis last week Wednesday evening in honor of her seventeenth birthday was a signal success. Music, games, dancing and supper. She received a number of beautiful presents. Her sister, Mrs. Carrie Henderson, received for the event. Oak Hill Avenue choir's sacred concert in town hall was well attended. The entertainment at Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Thomas' for Good Hope church's benefit netted a goodly sum. Refreshments—Rev. H. S. Hicks of Altona, Pa., visited his son, William, last week.—Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, Albert Horton and George Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Carrie Venerable and Douglass Whitehead are ill. Please pay the agent promptly for your copy of the paper. McHENRY JONES, DEAD. It was reported in this city the past week that Prof. James McHenry Jones, principal of the West Virginia State Colored institute, was dead. He was one of the best known educators and Odd Fellows, a brilliant speaker, and a fine man, genial and most companionable. After serving as grandmaster of the grand lodge of the order, he was sent as its fraternal delegate to England where his exceptionable oratorical powers and splendid ability attracted almost international attention. For years he was principal of the colored public schools of Wheeling, W. Va., prior to going to Institute, W. Va. His death is a distinct loss to the race, thousands of whom throughout the county numbered him among their friends. More than a quarter of a century ago, when we started The Gazette, James McHenry Jones was among the first to wish it Godspeed and to give to this paper material support also. Trust Companies Assign. Pittsburgh, Pa.-The Land Trust Co. and the Mercantile Trust Co. both of this city, did not open their doors September 26. Lack of money is given as a reason for the assignments, a crisis being reached when a run was made on the Mercantile Trust Co. Death of Old Federal Employe Washington, D. C.—One of the most striking and picturesque figures around the Capitol building was removed in the death of John Callan O'Laughlin, a former confederate soldier, old railroad man and for many years a guide at the Capitol. Established "Kicking Day." Cincinnati, O.-Mayer Galvin, carrying out his idea of uniformity in all things possible, has established a "kicking day" for the residents of Cincinnati. On that day they can go to the city hall and see either him or his secretary and register their complaints. BISHOP ROASTS SUPREME COURT BISHOP ROASTS SUPREME COURT DECLARES THAT AUGUST BODY IGNORES AFRO-AMERICAN'S APPEALS FOR JUSTICE AND RIGHT. A VETERAN OF THE WAR OF THE REBELLION Senior Bishop Henry M. Turner of the Great A. M. E. Church Cries Out Against Injustice and Mistreatment—The South's Jealousy and Its Temperence Laws—"Near Beer." --- Bishop H. M. Turner, president of the bishops' council of the A. M. E. church, who was in the city attending the North Ohio conference, severely scored the United States supreme court last week Friday for its failure to heed the appeals of our people for the abolishment of the "Jim Crow" law, which prohibited the presence of southern states. He said the supreme court had shown weakness on many occasions either by refusing to listen to our appeal or holding that the court had no jurisdiction. He said the anti-saloon laws lately enacted in some states south of the Mason and Dixon line had done much for the race. He said the recent legislation prohibiting our forming lodge societies in Georgia. "The supreme court sits idle and lets the Negro plead for the rights of franchise and the abolishment of the "Jim Crow" laws without doing a thing to help us," said the bishop. "If the court would act as it should the condition of our race in the south has better in every way. As it is things are far better right now than ever before. Abolish the "Jim Crow" laws and give us the right of franchise and we will be satisfied." Bishop Turner declared that practically all the troubles of the race in the south were caused by jealousy of a certain class of white people for the Afro-American. He held that the feeling between the two races and our people was good throughout the southern states. He said that in Atlanta, his home city, conditions have changed for the better since the riots as a result of which several thousand Afro-Americans left that city. "The temperance laws in the south have a wonderful amount of good for my race," said the bishop. "But they now sell what they call near-bear, which is pretty bad. It isn't nearly as bad, though, as the real beer and whisky they used to sell." The Song at Eve. By George Keppel Thomas. Sweet strains are but the soft lamp-light of dreams That steals back gently o'er the scenes of long ago. And, like a tickerling o'er the dead, it beams A lingering charm to joys I cherished so. A voice now stilled, a smile no eye can see. Greet me when gleams of music no, the dimlult, mast And pause before a picture that reveals to me The one whose love I shared until the last. Yet no sad longing fills the tender strain. For now years have spread a twilight mantle round. light mantle round The old-time sorrow and have turned the fitful pain To silent beauty: love still more profound. Taft 'Secretary of War Scored! Indianapolis, Ind.-Hon. Wm. A. Ketcham, former attorney general of this state and recently a candidate at Salt Lake City for commander of the G. A. R., showered deserved denunciation on Secretary of War Dickinson in a speech before the G. A. R. gath- ering at Garfield Park. On G. A. Ketham in charge for the secretary to express unnecessary sympathy for the south and referred to Dickinson's statement, which is as follows: "I have in my home in Illinois portraits of Davis, Lee and Jackson, and with them the confederate colors, and it has never occurred to me to offer any words of praise." In the most caustic terms. His words brought forth volumes of cheers from the vet-erans. This Is "Going Some." Mr. Wm. Manafield, of Anderson, S. C. is a well-to-do citizen, owning a whole block in North Main street. He owns a two-story concrete building in which he does a good business, carrying a $6,000 stock of goods. He has been in business about eight years and owns a farm. He works $120. Nine years ago he worked as a railroad porter for one dollar a day. Besides the property already mentioned, he owns three other valuable lots and has four delivery horses. Some Prejudiced White Behind This Some Prejudiced White Behind This Marshfield, Ore. -The young son of Gerald Marshfield, only pupil of the school set apart for colored and Oriental children here. There are several Negro pupils in the town, but their parents object to their being classed with Oriental and insist that they attend school with the children. This the authorities will not permit. All should go to school together. "Begin To." Is Good If this is "a white man's country," where is the Negro to go? Africa used to be recommended; but now Africa also is a "white man's country. None but "persons of European ancestry" are allowed there. If white men are not more careful, black men will begin to regard their good faith with suspicion. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. BISHOPS DERRICK AND TURNER Preside Over the Sessions of the North Ohio Conference of the A. M. E. Church. WHERE THE MINISTERS WILL BE THIS COMING YEAR—GREAT PRAISE FOR "THE GAZETTE"—PROMINENT ATTENDANTS— RECEPTIONS—PERSONAL REFERENCE, ETC. TAFT IS GIVEN "PRAISE" FOR BARRING NEGROES SECRETARY DICKINSON TELLS THE SOUTH THAT THE PRESIDENT WILL MEET ITS WISHES REGARDING OFFICES!! The Twenty-eighth annual session of the North Ohio conference met last week Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in M. In John's church, Bishop W. B. Derrick presiding. Rev. H. F. Fox of Canton, was elected secretary, Rev. J. W. Singleton and W. E. Watson, assistants, and Rev. J. G. Robinson, reporter. The pastors made reports that showed marked increase in finances, etc. The financial committee disbursed the dollar money and paid the superannuated widows and orphans. Many leading men of the church were introduced. The bishop then appointed the committees. These rendered reports on various topics brought before the conference. Revs. R. D. Stinson of Atlanta, Ga., B. F. Watson of Washington, D. C., P. E. Mills and W. B. Anderson of Pittsburg, Pa., Jno. M. Henderson of Oberlin, and F. D. C. Lilman of the church to attend the visitors of the conference. The great auditorium of the church was filled at 8 p.m. to its utmost capacity to hear the reception program. The choir sang several beautiful selections and Rev. J. B. Lee led in prayer. Rev. W. W. Beckett of New York, secretary of missions, was presented by Rev Ia A. Collins, presiding officer. Rev G. A. Clark, pastor of Mt. Jones Convent, delivered the address of welcome, which was responded to by Rev John M. Henderson in a most satisfactory manner. Both were able efforts. Rev. Sterling N. Brown of Howard university, Washington, D.C., lectured to the conference delegates Monday and Rev. Richard D. Stinson, vice president of Morris Brown college, Atlanta, others spoke on the question of education of college students evening, the most telling speech, however being made by Rev. John M. Henderson, private secretary to Rt. Rev. W. B. Derrick, bishop of this, the Third Episcopal district of the church, who with Bishop H. M. Turner presided over the conference's session of the conference goes of Springfield this year. He is the race's talented ministers. Rev Horace Tolbert, secretary of Wilberforce university, and Rev. F. G. Snellson also spoke ably. Bishop Turner presided and Miss Dazalia Underwood sang most acceptably indeed (as she always does) Mascagni's "intermezzo" with the chorus of "cana," and as an encore selection, "Steel Away to Jesus" without accompaniment. Mrs. Geneva Lucas Mint Nashville, Tenn. — Referring at length and in complimentary terms to President Taft, praising especially his policy in the south, Secretary of War Dickinson, in an address at the Tennessee state fair last week Thursday, discussed the political situation throughout the south. President Taft said Mr. Dickinson, in addition, further than any Republican president to meet the wishes of the south in establishing a policy looking to the promotion of peace within her borders. In this he has not responded to any demand either of er presided at the organ, as accompanist, during the rendition of Miss Underwood's first selection. Bishop Derrick then announced the ministerial appointments for the coming year; Bundy was again made presiding elder; Rev. I. A. Collins was assigned to St. John's church, Cleveland; Rev. T. J. Farley to Toledo; Rev. E. Fort to St. James Cleveland; Rev. D. W. Jackson to Eugeneville; Rev. W. Jackson to Steubenville; Rev. B. W. Lee to Newark; Rev. A. R. Palmer to Canton; Rev. J. M. Tate to Mt. Nervon; Rev. John Coleman to Delaware; Rev. M. C. Culpher to Mechanicsburg; Rev. E. Artis to Fremont; Rev. J. C. Turner to Lorain; Rev. D. D. Jackson to Smithfield; Rev. H. F. Cox to Cadiz; Rev. J. A. Montgomery to St. Clarville; Rev. P. Alston to Bellaire; Rev. H. H. Uph Grove to Wellsville; Rev. J. H. Smith to youngstown; Rev. E. R. Goens to Sandusky; Rev. J. Okey to Marysville; Rev. William Grimes to Marion; Rev. William Randolph Ferry; Rev. O. Childers to Akron. In the western district, Rev. J. M. Gilmore was again made presiding elder; Rev. J. G. Robinson was assigned to Dayton; Rev. W. E. Watson to Urbana; Rev. J. A. Collins to Plaqu; Rev. J. D. Singleton to Hamilton and Lockland; Rev. J. H. Mason to Flanday; Rev. W. T. Maxwell to Franklin; Rev. G. H. Cotton to Lebanon; Rev. G. H. Cotton to Lebanon; Rev. P. W. Washington to Harveysburg; Rev. F. R. Durden to Yellow Springs; Rev. G. G. Long to Eaton; Rev. W. T. Watson to Oxford; Rev. R. B. Wright to London; Rev. G. W. Maxwell to Kenton; Rev. C. H. Young to Van Wert; Rev. G. L. Hicks to Lima; Rev. J. M. Henderson to Springfield; Rev. W. H. Coleman to Dayton; Rev. R. Lowe to Bellefontaine, and Rev. G. W. Smith to Delphos. Rev. G. Langford was made conference ever. Each of the two P. E. districts presented Bishop Derrick with pursues amounting to eighty-five dollars, which Rev. Ira A. Collins and Rev. J. G. Robinson handed to him with suitable remarks. He responded. Rev. Gilmore was then presented with a fine suit of clothes by the members of the western district. He also responded to proper manners. Conference resolution adopted. St. John's congregation and the people of the city generally for the hospitality extended during its sitting and special thanks to The Gazette and its editor for courtesies extended. Some Personal References. Rev. J. D. Singleton has the best written and finest conference records (we verily believe) in the country. The pages actually have the appearance of having been engraved. The writing is large and so plainly written as to be read easier and with more satisfaction than printed pages. How pleased we all were to greet and welcome Rev. J. Grazaway and Rev. W. J. Johnson of Cadiz; Rev. W. T. Maxwell, Rev. J. C. Turner, former pastors here, and Rev. E. R. Goens and Rev. W. B. Lee, former Clevelanders, as well as many other old friends among the ministers. The two veterans, Rev. John Dickerson, and Rev. John Coleman of Dayton, have a host of friends here. Everybody was pleased to see them. There were as affable and genial and yong as every other. The ladies of St. John's church, who had charge of the meals served in the basement during the sitting of the conference as well as the choir for its excellent singing, deserve great praise. The arrangements for entertaining the visitors, clergymen and others were as pleasing as A. Collins is certainly a success as a leader in such movements as well as a church-builder. His and Rev. Forte's reappointments are deserved, and Bishop Derrick deserves the thanks of the community for making them. Bishop Turner's continued activity (vitality) is as remarkable as his wonderful ability and courage. He was well known to the time man, greatly assisted the presiding bishop, whose health, while on the improve, is not the best. Rev. Horace Tolbert, secretary of Wilberforce university, has a smile that is contagious. He used it to good effect when he met at the educational meeting on Monday evening when disposing of dozens of pamphlets. Rev. Stinson did thirty odd dollars worth of good work for his school at the same meeting. There was a goodly number of visitors to the conference, so we see the conference in session and to meet old friends among its members as well as local residents. his party or the people of the north. I am confident that no thought of winning its votes has influenced his course toward the south." Referring to the question of appointing Negroes to federal positions in the south, Mr. Dickinson said: "I deeply understand that this is a broad, deep, unquestioned that can not be ignored or argued out of existence and that for the peace of both races it is the part of wisdom that such appointments should not be made. He has publicly declared this to be his policy and has carried it out." 2 So SES eel THE GAZETTE. SE UEEEEEEEEe PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, SUBSCRIPTION RATES. IN ADVANCE) cee Siete ao neietigeiw me Scere ene aura tn gpa a Geant ome ona nae at Sammy ¢ eam tiers repo OAS Tieine Beer, Creat One “jiesieige ater oie Lacan at Rt ee ees oe eae Cleveland, O., October 2, 1909. ad THE GAZETTE Ie the oldest, anit fas the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the Interest of Afro-Americans, published In the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish ite rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. Be Prejudiced whites are behind that “kick” of those Marshfleld, Ore., Afro-Americans, ——— It 1s certainly very encouraging in- eed to read such splendid reports as the one contained in the Buffalo let- ter in this paper. Hurrah! for Gen. Ketcham! (See Indianapolis letter elsewhere in this Daper.) It is certainly good and en- couraging to learn that there are still a few of his kind left. More power to him. Hit him some more, General! Secretary of War “Jake” Dickinson, the Mississippian member of Taft's ‘eabinet (by way of Chicago), certainly must have a big mouth as ‘well as a very large foot, judging from the way he is jamming the Iatter into the for- mer, these days. He is stirring up the dormant north, however, and doing (iia? tie aoe dasha. ‘The N. ¥. Age circulated a story last week to the effect that delegates to the national Baptist. convention held several weeks ago in Columbus, were “sore” because Senator Foraker, who was away up in Maine at his sum- mer home, did not attend the meeting when he never even promised to do so. There is and was absolutely no ground for that paper's “dig” at the senator. It 1s not the first one by many, either. Small and dirty business, that. Practically all of the four hundred census supervisors have been appoint- ed. Not a Negro appears on the list. ‘Ten million Negroes are to be enum: erated and practically every Negro that cast a ballot a year ago voted for the present admiitistration.—N. Y. ‘No, they didn’t! Well, we warned you of Taft last year but you and others would not listen, Take your “medicine” and don't prowl.” We are very proud indeed of the splendid showing, and impression up- on this entire community, the North Ohio conference of the great A. M. E. Church Connection, headed by Bishops W. B. Derrick and H. M. Turner, and Presiding Elders Charles Bundy and J. M. Gilmere, made last and the first of this week, while in session at beantiful new St. John’s church. The clergy: men and laymen, members of the con- ference, “made good” in every way and helped our people of this commu- nity far more than many think. There were some brilliant scholars and ora- tors in attendance; some modest, unas- suming and equally able gentlemen of the cloth also, and to lead them all, two as able bishops as any Church- Connection in this country, black or ‘white, can boast of, Come again, gen- tlemen! “NOT A NOTABLE SUCCESS.” ‘Under the above caption, the Chi- ago Abendpost (German) of the 24th ult,, has this to say editorially (trans- Intion by “Jacob Egberth”): “With the most friendly intention Amaginable, the secretaty of ‘war has doné Mr. Taft immeasurable damage. ‘To prove to the ‘south’ that ft has good Teason to expect the most loving treat- ment at the hands of his administra- tion, the general (Dickinson) asserted ‘that the people of the north had not only forgotten the slaveholders’ rebel- ion and forgiven them for it, but that they even admired the patriotism and the principles of the heroes’ o¥ seces- sion! So much honey may taste good to the south, but most assuredly there are rather many people in the north, who will find tt, to say the least, rather unbecoming in the secretary of war of the United States that he publically boasts of lis admiration fot men, who had taken the utmost pains to destroy these same U.S. and to perpetuate the accursed system of slavery for all time to come. It fs even within the range of possibilities that the president wilt be sharply rebuked, for having entrust- ed a man with such principles with the administration of the American army affairs. Instead of winning ‘the west” and reconciling ‘the south,’ Mr. Taft may finally lose ‘the north't” AMEN! ‘OUR RIGHT IN AMERICA. AN. Y. Journal, Chicago American and San Francisco Examiner editorial takes the broad and very correct ground that the Afro-American’s “ight in America is as good as any man’s" and- if anything, “a little better because be was brought here against his will.” Good! Continuing it says: + + © If any ong wants to make himself useful, if he wants to solve the race problem, let him do two things: First, treat the Negroes with abso- lute justice; see that they have all their rights without allowing them to infringe upon the rights of others. Second, make up for the injustice ‘and brutality of the past days of siny- ‘ery with Kindness and opportunity Now. : TnGoite justice and wisdom crested THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1909. the colored man as well as the white man, Colored men and white men were put on this earth together, each to do his work. ‘The colored man has lived at a great disadvantage through the centuries. * * * * * © If infinite wisdom decided that white men and colored men could live on this Iittle planet to- gether, it is also certain that they can live here in the United States to- gether. And they will live here to- gether, and settle their questions here. ‘The colored men will not send the whites out of the country and the whites won't send the colored men out. ‘They will live and work side by side, each respecting the rights of the other. The white man who wants to Keep separate from the colored man will do 80; the colored man whe wants to keep separate from the white man should be allowed to do so ‘They must respect each other; each must remember that the other is « citizen, with all the rights of citizen ship, including the right of full pro tection in his property and in ever court * * ¢, t Nercme Gon ANE TIMELY PACTS Under the above heading, the Chi- ‘ago Inter-Ocean of a recent date, pub- Vished the following editorial which was made the principle leader for that issue of that paper. We commend it in the strongest possible manner espe- cially at this time because it comes as a ray of sunshine on the darkest day, s0 lax along this line in recent years have become both the northern press, pulpit and people: “The secretary of war for the United State government saw fit on Wednes- day to boast before a southern audi- ence that, in his home, he always kept “conspicuously displayed’ the portraits of Jefferson Davis, Stonewall Jackson and Robert B. Lee, “and with them the confederate colors.” What Jacob Dickinson does as the head of the house in his own home is a matter of no public {mportance. But when, as secretary of war, he sets forth public- ly his private conduct for general edi. fication, he makes that conduct a prop. er subject of comment, Therefore we are moved to say that for a high offi cer of the United States government, & member of the president's cabinet, to display as the emblem of his Ameri can faith the fiag of the American citizens who sought to subvert that government, to display with the flag the portraits of the American citizens who took a most conspicuous part in the effort to subvert that government, and then to proclaim this conduct from his present seat in that govern: ment, is as bad taste as we can well imagine. This is said without heat, It is said in full consclousness of the private virtues of the three southern gentlemen whom the secretary of war has selected for his homage. The point is simply this: These are not the men and theirs ip not the flag for a high officer of the United States gov. ernment to pay his public homage to, and that is what the head of the war department of the United States has done, As long as some things are eter. nally right in this world, and others fare eternally wrong; as long as this North American Union is a govern: ment worthy of our love and deserves to be continued on the face of the earth: as long as an oath of allegiance is more than a serap of paper and our love of country is more than a mere fiction, it is at least unfit, grossly un. fit, for a member of the United States government to proclaim even his per- sonal and private fealty to the cause which sought to abolish this nation. All things are not as they seem to all. A man can think he is right and be wrong. Millions can do the same. But the everlasting verities abide just the same. Jacob Dickinson of Chicago (a native of Mississippi where his home is) is free to accept or deny hia as Ne, siedbon. Dut they Unite tates secretary of war is not. He has no alternate. He must accept, and act on it, or be condemned.” Deserved Promotion, and Intermar- riage. New York City.—The recent promo- tion of William C. Greene upon the recommendation of Postmaster B. M. Morgan from clerk in charge of the office of general superintendent of city delivery of the New York postoffice to that of assistant superintendent of city delivery 1s cause for congratulation to both Postmaster Morgan and Mr. Greene who has been in the service for 20 years, ‘Two licenses for “mixed” untons were issued in New York City recent- ly. William Cunningham, a waiter, 39 years old, obtained a license to marry Kate Norman (white), a widow, seven years his junior. Ernest Surdez, a Swiss, 47 years old and a watchmaker by trade, took out a license to wed Minnie Smith, a dark mulatto woman, born in Atlanta, Ga. Bradford, Pa., Items. The basket social at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Logan's for the stewards was a suceéss.—Mrs. Ragland, who died on the 27th, ult, leaves a husband, two sons, three sisters, and many friends to mourn her demise—Mrs. J. W. Logan has gone to Titusvilla and Otj City for a two weeks’ visit—J. B. Rutherford and Jerome Collins assist: ed T. Young in Smithfort during the fair. Messrs, B. Enty, B. Tiles and the Ragland brothers were there with the High School band. ee ‘The main lesson of leprosy is some what philosophle. All Europe for cen- turies was covered with it, but the quick, strong reactive blood of the white race strangled the germs cf death, so it is doubtful if whites could ever be pestered much again. Yel- low races, of slower, weaker blood, are still slowly stewing with it “Common People Sore.” If northern Republican congressmen are wise during the coming session, they will make sure of the Negro vote thelr constant factor by sincerely in- teresting themselves in the black ‘man’s status. If the president's west- ern defense of the tariff may speak, ‘Age—indeed! And some are “Ne- the “common peepul” are sore.—N. Y. groes.” A Competent Lady ‘Would like to read to and coach la- ies who would lke to become fa- milla with our Raglish authors. Cor- Fespondence confidential. She will also read to elderly people or invalids. Address, Box 2, The Gazette, Black- Saunas pollding, chs. at A GRAND RECORD INDEED! Left by Two Companies of the 24th U. “8. Infantry—Local Notes ‘and Personal References. Buffalo, N. ¥.—The following, from the Buffaio Evening News of the 16th ult, written by a white resident, 1 self-explanatory: Editor News: 1 move that we give a vote of thanks to the colored troops stationed at Fort Porter. They have been away ahead of the white troops in their behavior and I, as a neighbor, tender my sincere thanks, ‘A NEIGHBOR. When in April, 1908, citizens of this city, through its legislative body, in- vited the famous 24th United States infantry to stop here while en route from the Philippines to Madison bar- racks, and let ita citizens and those of western New York entertain them, Perhaps there was no one, outside of the members of our citizens’ commit- tee, that ever expected to see them at sone time stationed at beautiful and historic Fort Porter. Sept. 18 they left Buffalo for Fort Ontario, N. Y., to the regret of the wealthy and aristocratte White residents in the vicinity and neighborhood of the fort, many of whom, through letters to’ the presi- dent ‘testifying to. the gentlemanly conduct and bearing of our soldiers. Sept. 14th the ladies of Robert Gould Shaw post of the G. A. R. tendered the officers and privates a testimonial banquet at G. A. R. hall. There were present all the officers (white) “and their families, those of our soldiers Who were off’ duty, prominent mem- bers and their families of the various G. A. R. posts, a Sons of Veterans post and other prominent white citizens, in Addition to a large number of our cit\- zens. Following an interesting. musi- eal and literary program, the officers and several citizens spoke of the splendid record the 24th infantry has established for good conduct wherever they have been. Col. Taggart, speak- ing for the police department’ of this city, said: “That never in the seventy odd years of the existence of Fort Porter has a body of regulars ever left the city without some one figuring in the city police courts. “It can be said for our grand Colored boys that not one has been seen Intoxicated; not & complaint, not. an arrest, nothing but praise for these gentlemen." A number of remarks ina similar” vein Were made and a general introduction and expressions of good will and friendship followed, after which all were seated to enjoy & bountiful sup- ply of refreshments which the ladies had provided. It can be truthfully sald that our troops have captured the Niagara frontier and can return when sent and stay as long as the army Pules and regulations will permit. Too much praise cannot be given Mrs, Par- rish and Mrs. Dover for the happy, Successful finale to the soldiers" stay in our midst—Rev. 8. D. Phillips, of St. Phillips’ church, and wife, have left the city for an extended visit. A large circle of friends await his re- turn, much improved in health and Dhysique.—The extension of William street will improve the neighborhood fof the Vine Street church and net the trustees a goodly sum.—Little Miss Sarah May Talbert has been confined to her bed a couple of weeks. -How- ard and Michigan university students are leaving the efty.in_groups.—The Lambs’ entertainment was the best at- tended of any ever given in this city. “iter. “Saunders, of. Vine Street church, is making good. RYAN PICKS JOHNSON TO BEAT JEFFRIES IN RING. Tommy Ryan, who has a very good Iine on fighters, and espe- cially Jim Jeffries, has the fol- lowing to say on the Jeffries and Johnson fight: “I honestly belleve that John- son will win, In the first place Jeff never met a man of his own bulk, and in the Negro he will hook up with a man who is his equal in poundage. “Then Johnson is not only as clever as Corbett, but he is a punishing fighter even if he is not a knockout man. He has one punch that will land Jef—the uppercut, I look to see Jeff fight himself out in ten rounds and then go down from exhaustion, as did John L. Sullivan when he fought Jim Corbett.” Factory and Residences Burned. Indianapolis, Ind—The G. P. Med Dougall & Son kitchen cabinet fac- tory, one grocery store and 11 rest- dences in South Meridian street were destroyed by a fire which started in the cabinet factory. Missionary Boat Capsizes. Victoria, B. C—The American mis- sionary yacht Hiram Bingham cap- sized at Jaluit in the Marshall group and Rev. T. Walkup died from expos- ure. The others passed three weeks in an open boat without food. Uae Meaias Wasik ee oan Norfolk, Va.—Capt. John T. Taylor of the Bugeye motor boat White Wings arrived here and announced that his vessel had been run down and sunk near Wolf Trap Light by the fishing steamer Emily Foote. Three: Men Gullotined Valence, Drome, France.—Three des- ‘perate men, Berruyer, David and Liot- ‘tard were guillotined here for a series of atrocious crimes in the department of Drome which created a reign of terror. Four Race Horses Cremated. Toronto, Ont—Four race horses be- longing to Adam Beck, electric power minister in the Ontario cabinet, were burned to death in a box car in the grand trunk yards. Ten Men Killed. Chicago, M.—Ten men were killed and six probably fatally injured when a train southbound for Cincin- nation the Pennsylvania railroad crashed into the eaboose of a Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul cattle train, Eor lumping into the river at De- troit, Mich. and rescuing James F. Joy, a Detroit lawyer, In August, 1895, Secretary of War Dickinson has been presented with a gold medal. William Smith, who had his stom- ach removed three weeks ago in the Bushwick hospital, Brooklyn, has lett that institution thoroughly cured, the doctors say. There is now no reason why Smith cannot live for the balance of his natural life, according to the surgeons, and his oniy handicap will be that he must eat nothing but pre- digested foods. SPAIN'S CAPITAL PEOPLE CELEBRATING THE sUC- CESS OF SPANISH TROOPS IN AFRICA. WAR IS PRACTICALLY ENDED Mount Gurigiy the. Moorish. strong hold, Occupied by Spanish Sol aie cade aclinate Oper tions Successful. Madrid, Spain.—Madrid is beflagged and illuminated in celebration of the success of the Spanish arms in Africa which were crowned by the oc- cupation of Mount Guruga, the Moor- ish stronghold. Crowds fill the Puer- ta Del Sol and the surrounding streets acclaiming the news which makes a glorious ending of the war and the early return of the troops. Gen. Mariana’s successfully planned operations are the subject of much praise. After the reverse of July 27 and the subsequent losses suffered, Gen. Mariana decided that it would be a useless. waste of life to proceed on a small scale in the operations and that the Moors, who have been mak ing raids from the rocky fastnesses of Mt. Guruga, must be dislodged or outflanked, Accordingly he withdrew his advanced posts and waited until he had concentrated 60,000 men and 68 cannon, which were divided into the two columns on September 20. ‘One column was sent north to Cape ‘Tres Forcas, to prevent the possibil ity of a rear attack and the other was sent southwards. Both opera. tions were successful and, after Nador and Zeluan were taken, the Moors evi dently found themselves outflanked and evacuated the territory, for no re- sistance was encountered when the Spanish forces scaled the sides of the mountain and planted the flag on its summit, Official circles seem convinced that ‘the Moors are thoroughly discouraged, and the successful windup of the cam: Palgn is expected to arouse a wave of patriotic enthusiasm, which will great. ly strengthen the Maura government, ‘whose enemies counted upon a pro tracted struggle, with perhaps serious reverses and possibly complete fal ure. ‘ Abroad the victories are expected to enhance Spanish prestige greatly, and the policy of non-interference, to which the powers subscribed, will give the Spanish government an opportu nity to reap the full benefit of the country’s military success. As it fs manifastly impossible for Morocco to pay the indemnity which Spain will demand, Spanish occupation can_be protracted for many years. The mines, which were the cause of the original trouble, are considered im: mensely rich and much is expected from industrial exploitation. NEWSPAPER OWNER KILLED Garage Proprietor Also Meets Death ‘When an Auto in Which They Were Riding Dashes Into Pole. New York City.—Parker Norton, owner of the Mincola Press, and Edward Baker, proprietor of the Mineola garage, were instantly killed in an automobile accident near Mineo- la, L, 1. ‘The two men were returning to the village with the balloon of Leon Stevens, the aeronaut, which had just descended from a long flight across New York City and Long Island. With the deflated ballon packed in the bottom of the car William Watson was driving the car at a moderate rate of speed along a heavily shaded stretch of road when suddenly he saw ‘a heavy farmer's wagon loaded with garden truck ahead of him. To avoid collision he turned quickly to the right, His machine struck a deep rut and then swerved into a telegraph pole. Watson was thrown head first over the steering wheel and landed al- most uninjured in a sand bank, Both his companions, however, were thrown heavily against the telegraph pole. ‘Their skulls were fractured and both must have died instantly. MARY BAKER EDDY SCORED Christian Science Leader Bitterly At- tacked by Boston Lawyer in City oF Bail Prandisec. San Francisco, Cal.—San Fran. cisco Christian Scientists and ant Christian Scientists are aroused over the bitter excoriation of Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy by Frederick Peabody, Boston lawyer, before a big audience here. Peabody.accused Mrs. Eddy of “standing before the public in the guise of a benefactress and bringing suffering, pain and death to thousands of children and deluded dupes. “Nothing justifies a man in attack- ing a woman in private life,” he said, “but Mra. Eddy has become a public character, and I consider it my duty to oppose the machinations of this ad- venturess and charlatan.” Wright Encireles Statue of Liberty. New York City.—Wilbur Wright circled the great Statue of Liberty at the entrance of New York harbor in his aeroplane September 29, while in the upper part of the city two huge Girigible balloons failed ingloriously in thelr task, Both Wright and Glenn H. Curtiss soared successfully from the aerodrome of Governors Island In their motor-propelted biplanes; both great dirigibles, entered in the New ‘York World's $10,000 New York to Al bany race, were forced to descend be- cause of mechanical difficulties. Death at Auto Race. Riverhead, L. I—The smashing of every existing American rec- ord for automobile racing on the ‘open road and a spill which cost the life of Mechanician James Bates and serious injuries to another, Herbert Lytle, a well known racing driver, marked the running September 29 of the Long Island Automobile derby. ‘The event was «. stock car sweepstakes and was run over 2? miles of hitherto untried road at the eastern extremity of Long Island, between River Head ‘and Mattituck, DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON’S “CHICKENS.” Saturday week Dr. Booker T, Wash- ington was refused accommodation In the leading hotel of Akron, the “Butchell,” and one of his Ohio “chick- ens came home to roost.” For years the well known apostle of industrial education has been coming to this state and in his lectures and speeches, telling derisive and very harmful “nigger” stories (in the face of our Fepeated protests) and advising both our people and all others that “Ne- groes” should not “go into public places where they are not wanted,” until now many whites have accepted his advice and are acting on it with the result that not only has the Y. M. C. A. of this city closed its doors to Afro-Americans (“on Booker Washington's advice,” as a leading trustee of the association told the Rev. Dr. Charles Bundy and the editor of The Gazette several years ago), but also hundreds of Ohio hotels, dining- Tooms and other places of entertain: ment, amusement, ete, At Akron, last Saturday, Dr. Washington was but a single victim of his own folly. If he ig the “national” leader many white people and some micgulded truckling “Negroes” would have him, Dr. Wash- ington will resent the Akron insult to ‘his manhood, citizenship and the race, by entering suit against the Buchtel hotel proprietor, under our Ohio civil rights law, and punish him for the good it will do members of the race in Ohio and the entire country, This much he owes not only to himself and it, but particularly to the boys and girla he and thousands of others in and out of this state in this country, are trying to rear properly. His per- nicious “doctrine of surrender” will not do and his Akron experience is an filustration and exemplification, that ought to make even him and his “dough-faced” and truckling friends, black and white, awaken to a full real- ization of the fact. Our franchise, civil and all other rights in this coun. try are fast slipping away from us and none are being regained because of a criminal faflure to fight for those lost and to retain those we still enjoy at least in part, that never character- ized ‘any other quasi-intelligent peo: ple in the history of the world. It is such culpable, weakening and dis- gusting “leadership” as Booker T. Washington and his friends, white and Diack, haye sought so actively in re- cent years to saddle on our people, that has resulted in a racial retrogres- sion along a civil and franchise rights’ line as will all but stagger any intelli gent, honest and honorable man of any race who will take the trouble to familiarize himself with the facts. It is indeed a sad, very sad condition of affairs, one that Is positively inexcus- able, too, if our people possess one: half the intelligence we boast of. Not withstanding the fact that we have this “national leader,” five or six “na. tional” organizations, thousands upon thousands of university and college teachers, graduates and wealthy men and women, one cannot point to a single case in the United States. su: preme court to test the constitution. ality of a single one or the eight or nine southern state disfranchisemont laws, or to test the constitationality of southern state “Jim Crow” ‘car laws, even so far as they effect INTER-STATE passengers; or any ef fort whatever in nortnern states to regain civil rights in public places Jost because we will not in most in- stances use laws like our Ohio civil | Higlte law, and others, passed partie ularly for our benefit. If we are a race of “Washingtons,” or “a race of monerels,” as Bishop Henry M, Tur- ner of the great A, M. E. church, is alleged to have termed us, there seems to be no better way of proving it than Yor Booker Washington to refuse to sue that Akron hotel proprietor, and | for the rest of the race to go on sleep: ing the sleep of criminal neglect of their most vital rights and Interests until the day soon arrives when Afro: Americans will be reduced to the plane of the Russian serf and the American slave of years ago, one prac. tically devoid of all citizen and man: hood rights. “For God's sake,” for your own and your family’s sake as well as for the race's sake, Booker T. Washington and “Negroes” of Amer fea, WAKE UP! and act like intelli gent MEN and WOMEN so unfortun. ately placed and situated, ought to. ‘There are not many more years left in which to do this, either. Sunday School Man Wins. Youngstown, O.—J. R. Long, inde- pendent candidate for mayor of Youngstown, has been elected presi- dent of the Mahoning County Sunday School association, Boy Hunter Kills Friend. Mansfield, O.—James Wellman, 9 Bay City (Mich.) boy, 14, was instant. ly killed when Louis Andregg, his com- panion, acctdentlly discharged a Flo- bert rifle, the bullet lodging in the boy's brain, Contract for New Ore Dock. Ashtabula, O.—Announcement was made here ‘upon authority of C. E. Schaff, vice president New York Central lines, that his company had contracted for ore handing machinery for new superior extension dock No. 2, Lake front, at Ashtabula harbor. Plans for a $300,000 Bank. Akron, 0.—George B. Post & Sons, architects of New York City, have been engaged to draw plans for a $300,000 bank building for the Sec- ond National bank, ‘Three Pioneers Are Dead. Kent, O—A. L. Ewell, Erie rail- road shop veteran and former mem- ber of the school board, is dead. Wil- liam Plum, 79, died in Streetsboro. Oliver Bartholomew, aged Kent man, was found dead In Cuyahoga Falls. Woman Died Lighting Pine. Marysville, O.—Mrs. Mary Mackan, ‘aged 85 years, died suddenly while sit- ting in her chair lighting her pipe. Heart disease is given as the cause. She was a native of Phillipstown, Ire- Jand. Came Poor, Died Rich. Massillon, 0.—Whea the late Fred- erick Loefiler, who died here re- cently, at the age of 83 years, ar rived here 60 years ago. be had 50 cents in cash and « pair of socks in his pocket. His estate at the time of his death is said to be worth $100,000. OC! AIC! SPLENDID SHOWING 18 MADE IN THE OWNERSHIP OF REAL ESTATE IN THE THIRD LARGEST AMERICAN CITY By Our People of Philadelphia—Val- “ed at More Than $10,000,000—Thir- | “tystwo Incorporated Business Con- /“Cerne—Professional and Other | Workers, Lodges, Churches | ‘and Other Organ- Tego Philadelphia, third largest city of the United States, has an Afro-Amer- {can population of 83,000, according to a census just taken under private auspices. In such population Phila- deiphia is exceeded only by Washing- ton, Baltimore, and New Orleans. Among. the most. interesting facts shown by the ‘Colored directory” of Philadelphia, just published, are these relating to taxation. Total taxable value of real ‘state Owned... .-.. +. -$2438,675 18" propertles. assessed. at lesa than $500 each....... 4,725 52. properties assessed be- tween $500 and $1,000... 412,500 529" properties assessed. be- tween $1,000 and $2,000... 948,200 116 properties assessed. be- “tween $8,000 and $5,000... 426,150 64 ‘properties assessed be- teen $8,000 and $7,500... 888,100 11 “properties assessed be "tween $7,500 and $10,000.. 89,500 12 “properties assessed at $10,000 or over......-.-.- 169,500 The cash value of Philadelphia real estate owned by our people is con- Servatively estimated at over $10,000,- O00, In the year 1800 ‘there were 5,800 Negroes in the Quaker city, To- day It has over 20,000 voters, of whom 2190 are classed as illiterate, ‘There ‘Are about 55,000 between the ages of 10 and 21 years, of whom one-tenth are illiterate. According to the latest census the workers are thus divided: Agricultural pursuits, 214; profession. al service, 585; domestic and personal service, 20,646; trade and transporta- tion, 4,727; manufacturing and me- chanical pursuits, 3,051. Classed as “professionals” aro 14 lawyers, 11 den- sts, one drugglet, 28 physicians, six artists, four cbiropodists, two oculists, two electrical engineers, 50 public school teachers, 4 private school Teachers, 18 graduate nurses, and 22 music teachers, Thirty-two In: orporated business concerns in Philadelphia are operated by Af. fo-Americans. They control five tnsurance companies and pub- lish 20 newspapers, mostly weeklies, Thefr charitable and philanthropic or. ganizations number 35. There are three day nurseries for children, 13 tulssions, elgut social settlements, and four associations for the protection of civil rights. There are. over 80 churches, with a membership of near ly 30,000, More than half of these chareh members are Baptists. Of fra- ternal societies there are 20 lodges of Odd Fellows, one lodge of Elks, 19 Masonic lodges, with six chapters of the United Grand Chapter, "four commanderies of Knights. Templar, and three divisions of the Scottish Tite, There are two Grand Army posts, and also two camps of Sond of Veterans, There are four political clubs, two religious and social organ: uations, four literary societies, and 26 social, beneficial and industrial or- ganizations, ranging from an auxiliary day nursery club to one of Pullman car porters. Commenting. on the real estate holdings, the Odd Fellows’ Journal says: “Just how much. the ‘wealth of the Philadelphia Afro-Amer- Jeans is cannot be told. For real es: tate and personal property. an est inate ‘of $10,000,000 Is-not too. high, Considering the general economic dis: advantages. in the large northern cities the accumulations of our peo- ple in Philadelphia constitute a hope fa alan of the race's Rebate” Councilman Granted New Trial. Ashtabula, O—Councilman George Aunger of this town convicted on charges of soliciting a bribe of $1, 200 from the Ashtabula Gas Co. and sentenced to serve 18 months in the penitentiary, has been granted a new trial in the clreuit court. The court reversed the previous decision on the ground that improper evidence was ad- mitted in Aunger’s cross-examination during his trial. To Extend Mission Work. New York City.—The commission of the Methodist Episcopal church which is raising $800,000 to ex. tend mission work’ In Africa, an- nounces that $182,000 has been raised. ‘The commission is conducting an Af- rica diamond jubilee to raise the re- maining $118,000, Fast Work of Mule Battery. Des Moines, Ia.—A new world’s record was established at the mil- itary tournament at Camp Corse when the machine gun platoon of the Sixteenth infantry unlimbered the piece and fired, then loaded onto the back of a mule in 51% seconds. Blew Out His Brains. New York City.—Apparently fear- ing to face a charge of passing worthless checks, a man believed to have been J. Elmer White, whose bag. gage contained many checks on South Dakota banks, blew out his brains in Jersey City. Sec siadcniin’. Hon\<Beadvean ah eeeaaea: Washington, D. C.—There was an faggregate increase of $1,190,037. in internal revenue receipts for last month as compared with the corre- sponding period of 1908, The August, 1909, receipts aggregated $20,284,735, Makes Doubly Sure of Death. Mansfield, O.—Mrs. Caroline Hess, aged 59, mentally deranged on ac- count of poor health and worry over the recent death of a son, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid and then cutting her throat with a razor. Stove Polish Burns Woman. Bucyrus, O.—Miss Kate Lichtenwal- ter, while using stove blacking con- taining gasoline, was badly burned about the face and neck by an explo- sion of the polish. Mrs. Sarah Lavely was also burned while making peach eathae 'a ‘Much Virtue in a Pet Fad. Hunt for a pet fad. It will be the best resource in time of worry, and the best consolation you have ever had. Take up a harmiess fad, if it ts no more important than collecting stamps or post cards—Exchange, A Modern Exotic, “You speak of two kinds of newspa- pers.” “Yes; there's the old reliable newspaper that prints the current news; and there's the new-fangled newspaper that makes Its own news.” —Kansas City Journal. Imagination and Quackery. It fs neurasthenia which breeds the almost universal anxiety about health which is one of the signs of the times, ‘This leads to 8 corresponding preva: lence of quackery of every kind— British Medical Journal, Unlike Most of His Kind. “Let the children eat candy; itis good for them,” says a scientist, Can & person who is willing for anyone to do what he wants to do be really a scientist? Wealth in Swedish Bogs. The bogs of Sweden, it is now estl- mated, would yield 10,000 million tons of air-dried peat, Compared with pres- ent coal imports, this would supply the country with fuel for 1,500 years. a a io “That woman seems to have a lot of trouble with her help.” “Yes, she passes her life on the doorstep, either welcoming an angel or dismissing a flend!"—Life, Weil! It's well to have a song in your heart. If you haven't the right kind of a voice it’s also well to keep it there—Chicago News. Double Puzzle. “Girl twins are a puzzle,” says a Boston writer. Twins? should say 80. One adult girl will often puzzle an entire community, Cost of Feeding Cavairy Horses. ‘The cost of feeding the British cav- alry horses averages $125 a head yearly. Proverb Amended, A rolling stone gathers no moss, but it gets so smooth that nobody has anything on {t—Puck. Slaughter by Surface Cars. Surface cars on Manhattan {sland are responsible for the death of an average of 11 persons each month, MY VISIT TO THE WARRENSVILLE FARM. ‘This institution of our city ts great in its broad acres—nearly 2,000; great in its altitude, at the highest point, 675 feet above the lake level; Breat in its industrial possibilities, through the fertility of these many acres; great in beauty, comfort and adaptability of the buildings to fully meet the ends of their erection; great in comprehensiveness for the care of the infirm, the aged, those scourged with liberculosis, the feeble-mided, and for the housing, working and otherwise taking humane care of pris: oners: und great in the promise of aheievements which are now in the vision of the large heart and big brain of Dr, Cooley, and enthusiastically sec- onded by his able assistant, Mr. Vin- ing, I Was impressed greatly with the zeal exhibited by all In charge to make this plant the foremost of its Kind in the country. In fact, I have hever seen nor heard of anything which equals it. It is a most happy combination of the industrial idea, & most restful home for the unfortu- nate aged, @ hospital for the proper care of the sick, together with the imost humane prison life, appealing to these to get back to ‘their better selves, by work, meditation, whole- some reading and schooling where needed. When I looked at the beautiful pulldings, the fine machinery doing ‘the work of the institution, the mod- ern kitchen equipment, the live stock, the beautifying of the grounds, the building of roads, bridging the depres- sions to facilitate getting over the grounds, and the purchase-price of the land, together with the nearness to the city, I could not have been more surprised when I inquired the cost of all these, to date, and was told that it was only about’ $800,000. If put on the market to-day the city could real- ize almost double that sum, on the investment. ‘The good already done for those cared for there, the moral influence of it on this state and. city and the honesty of its management is an honor to all concerned, and en- hances the glory of Cleveland far above any money consideration. My prayer is that the despoiling hand of partisan politics, and the greed of grafters may forever be kept off of that institution and out of its manage ment for all time. It is without doubt true that the average law-breaker is far better off on the farm than at lib- erty. First, he is made to work in a manner and under conditions infin- itely better than exposure to tempta- tions and leading an idle life. He has a clean, comfortable bed, cared for by himself. He is housed in a well-light- ed, well-ventilated building, and other- wise sanitary. The food is abundant, the right sort, and properly prepared. ‘The method of control is in accord: ance with the best civilization, height- ened by Christian influences. The average criminal cannot escape com- ing back to liberty a better man or woman, and with a higher self-respect. In fact, it is there conceded that even a criminal has rights that are respect- ed. The religion of Christ Jesus is in evidence as is indicated in the pro- visions there provided for worship. By using the labor of the inmates, thousands of dollars are saved to the city in the use of products of the farm. It is a beehive of industry. There are the products of the land, the dairy, the barnyard; and there will be, from the prospective orchard, the luxury of fruits. If Dr. Cooley and his faithful, efficient assistants are spared to carry out their dreams to @ conclusion, and all is practicable, this already great institution, in the future, will be a glory to Cleveland, and the present greatness will be but a small thing in comparison. ‘Let our people visit the Cooley farm at Warrensville if they desire whole- some information, to learn what great things are being accomplished there for the unfortunate and the needy. No words will do Justice to it; neither can my pen sketch it satisfactorily. For one, I should like to see the Present management continned. Thus and only thus can the plans now con: celved be most surely realize’ ‘VIDL.