New York Age
Thursday, December 7, 1905
New York, New York
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LILY WHITE VILLAINIES.
MONGRIEL REPUBLICANS WORSE THAN STRAIGHT DEMOCRATS.
Walter L. Cohen Relates How the Former Tried to Prevent Afro-American Seeing Reservoir at New Orleans—Democratic Mayor, on the Other Hand, Assisted Them to Get Up Recognition—Lily White Ascendency Mena Elimination of the Race From Politics.
Special Correspondence of The AOR New ORLEANS, La., November 29. The 20th of October, the President's day in New Orleans, was an ideal one. It opened auspiciously. The sun shone clear from autumn skies, and the gentle, hainy winds seemed to murmur, "Hail to the Chief!"
From the moment President Roosevelt arrived within the gates of this Southern metropolis to his departure therefrom, there was one continuous ovation. The quaint old French city bed on its holiday attire and stood ready with all its proverbial hospitality to give a rousing welcome to the Nation's Chief Executive. It was a hearty welcome, accentuated by the unbounded enthusiasm and delight of the people who turned out en masse to see and hear him speak. The decorations along the route over which the parade passed were both beautiful and gorgeous and bears description at my hands. The ovation tended President Roosevelt by Orleansians was more than what many expected, and it can be set down to the credit of the State and city officials, the several exchanges and the citizen committee for the very excellent entertainment in every crowded in the short duration of a ten-hour stay.
But aside from the general aspect of the affair, it may be well to let the public see it from another viewpoint—the part the city's colored population played in the great demonstration and the conditions and difficulties under which it was accomplished. To begin with, the colored people vied with their white neighbors in moving upriage to the President. While it may be correctly described as an aviation of which anyone should feel proud, yet only those who, by persistent and dogged efforts, by fighting, so to sneak, were instrumental in obtaining any recognition at all, for the colored people know how nearly successful in shouting off the colored end of it was a certain element of quasi-Republicans, called Lily Whites, now so unfashionable known and unsought.
On the President's assurance that he would visit the city the Citizens' committee visited arranged and published a program of entertainment in which no preamble was made for the colored people to see and hear the President. A petition was to be erected at the City Hall in New York but white persons were to be held on the same; a steamboat was planned and none but white men to go aboard as guests; a limber was provided, and surely none but white men to gather about the festal burial.
In connection with Attorney J. Madison W. Lewis and Col. Lewis, I visited the mayor as ex-officio chairman of the City committee, and requested that arrangements be made whereby the colored people could see and hear the President. The mayor was kindly deposed to this contention and suggested that a reception on the part of the colored people be arranged in a manner similar to that given President McKenzie on the occasion of his visit here. To this we agreed and immediately on advice of the mayor, a similar letter was sent out to prominent colored citizens in all the vocational schools a meeting to organize a general committee to take in hand the arrangement of all details incident to the affair.
One of the most representative meetings of the was the result, of which Lawrence chairman. When the executive committee of white citizens met the mayor presented the result of his interview with Vince Lewis and myself. It was then that the Lily White Republican committee protested against the colored people having any consideration at all. The mayor issued us of this action. To use a phrase which conveys a more positive better than the most negative, "the fight was on," and we must and would see the interest and express to him on behalf of the Lily Whites to the contrary.
Among the most violently opposed to us was who is, by virtue of official position, the representative here of the Administration. This person insisted that he recognition be given the colored politician should be nominated. Mark you, this gentleman is a white politician and a selfish man. This fling he aimed at me, and promptly to digress a while from the man to remark that he is the same man who, when he was on his way to Washington, in February, present the chairman of the Lily White Senate committee (I should correctly say our way looking for pap), met Prof. T. Washington on the train and every effort to induce him to withdraw his support from me in my request for reappointment. These Lily White men all kinds of argument me for as to make him the flatterer and collective promise to recommend and have appointed any other person whom Prof. Washington might name. He gratifying to say that Prof. Washington not only gave an unwilling and impatient car to their pleadings, but in addition gave them some hard and effective ways against Lily Whitestone. Prof. Washington became all the more
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Last Saturday night at Carnegie Hall the Philharmonic orchestra, under the baton of Mr. Victor Herbert, rendered Dr. Frans Dvorak's symphony, "Aus der Neuen Welt," which he created with the purpose of encouraging American composers to reflect in their music the spirit of folk-tunes which have grown up in America.
The principal subject of the first Allegro, says a competent critic, has two elements common to the music which has popular charm in the United States. First, it employs that device of pronunciation commonly known as the Scotch snap (a short note on the accented part of a measure, followed by a long note on the unaccented part, which thus takes the greater part of the stress); this is pervasive in the popular ballads of the United States, in the music created by the Negroes when they were slaves, and in that of the Indians. Speaking popularly it may be said to be an original element. The second element is melodic; the phrase is built on the pentatonic, or five-note, scale, which omits the fourth and seventh of our ordinary diatonic series. This feature, a common one of Scotch, Irish and Chinese music, is also prominent in our popular ballads and the music of our Negroes. A short, subsidiary melody, connecting the first and second principal subjects, derives a markedly Negro tinge from the use of the flat seventh—a very popular device in the "spirituals" as well as the secular tunes of the Negroes of America.
One of the themes of the symphony is an adaptation of the first two musical phrases of the familiar and beautiful slave tune, "Swing Low. Sweet Charriot." This theme is said to have been supplied to Dr. Dvorak by Mr. Harry T. Burleigh.
WASHINGTON JUSTICES WORRY.
Their Number Reduced and There Are Rivals in the Field.
WASHINGTON, December 4.—There is much anxiety here concerning the appointments of justices of the peace, which the President will probably make early next week. Whereas there have been heretofore ten of these officials, the number has been reduced by act of Congress to six, and there is fear that either one or both of the justiceships now held by R. H. Terrell and E. M. Hewlitt may be lost to the race. They should not be, of course, for the Afro-American population is one-third of that of the District.
Besides this trouble, the present incumbents are harassed by rivals who wish to dispossess them. Among these are L. M. King, James A. Cobb and W. H. H. King.
OPPOSE LACEY'S DISMISSAL.
Will Protest to Commissioner in Behalf of Afro-American Detective.
WASHINGTON, December 4. The police trial board of this city, which had under consideration the charges which were preferred against Henry E. Lacey, the Afro-American member of the detective force, gave its decision a few days ago and found Mr. Lacey guilty of two of the minor charges only, and recommended his dismissal from the force.
This decision of the force is not in entire accord with the feeling of a large class of the colored people in this city, and upon the appeal which Mr. Lacey has taken, and which will finally come before Commissioner West, who has supervision of this branch of the administration of the city, this feeling will be demonstrated by a protest to the commissioner, who will be asked to overrule the decision of the trial board, and that Mr. Lacey be permitted to assume his regular duties. As he is the only Afro-American member now serving on the detective force, the opinion is that it would be a serious loss to the colored people should his service be dispensed with.
CUBA PAYING HER SOLDIERS.
19 Millions Being Paid Out Now, With
10 Millions in Bonds.
HAVANA, December 4.—The payment of the last half of the revolutionary soldiers' claims claimed throughout the island to-day. Nineteen million dollars which are available in the treasury for that purpose will be paid out, and the remaining ten millions will be paid in 5 percent bonds, to be redeemed as rapidly as Congress elects, but in any case within four years. The payments to the soldiers will be made through the agents of the Royal Bank of Canada on presentation of soldiers' certificates stamped with a receipt for the first-half payment. All claims below $300 will be paid in cash. The others will get half their claims in cash and half in bonds.
The fact that the Moderates obtained absolute control of all the general and local Governments, combined with the unexpectedly rapid paying off of the entire army debt, is regarded as assuring freedom from petty insurrectionary efforts.
The Treasury is retaining upwards of $6,000,000 for current expenses and appropriations.
WILLIAM ROORD CARRISON
An evening of and music was enjoyed by the members and a number of invited guests of the Colored Republican club of the City of New York at their club house, 138 West 53d street, on Friday night. Many of our best known musical and vaudeville artists were present and contributed to the evening's enjoyment. At nine o'clock President James W. Johnson addressed the crowd which packed the place, composed of assemblymen and alderman elected in the recent election and the majority of the well-known Afro-American politicians and business men of the city, and hoped they had all left "Mr. Stiffness" at the door. Mr. James Enroe conducted the Memphis students, eighteen strong. Mr. Harry T. Burleigh's rendition of "Little Gal." "The Holy City" and "Why Adam Sinned" was so keenly enjoyed that he had to sing several other songs. Mr. Bert. Williams recounted several rare and original stories, and rendered "Nobody." Mr. Tom Bethel, Mr. Will Cole, Mr. Al. Brown and other vaudeville artists rendered selections, accompanied by the Memphis Students. The entertainment closed in the wee small hours of the morning.
KILLED INNOCENT MAN.
Minimalippl Mob Slaughtered the Wrong Person.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., December 1.—A dispatch to The Commercial-Appeal. from Kosejugko. Miss., says that posses of armed citizens are searching the woods for Rufus Ousley, an Afro-American, who shot and killed Lucius Love, a prominent planner of Sprocks, yesterday, while Mr. Love and several other men were endeavoring to place him under arrest. Ousley was charged with having written an insulting letter to a white woman.
Bob Kennedy, colored, was found dead four miles from the scene of the killing yesterday. Afro-American living in the house with Kennedy' say that he was killed by a crowd of men who came to search the building. Kennedy was running away from the house when shot.
BLACK ENGINEERS FOR PANAMA.
Roosevelt Wants Armstrong School
Graduates Appointed.
WASHINGTON, D. C., December 4.—Instigated by Dr. Bruce Evans, Hon. Henry L. West, Commissioner of the District, has suggested to President Roosevelt the advisability of employing graduates of the Armstrong Manual Training school as steam engineers on the Panama Canal. The President approved the suggestion and wrote to Chairman Shonts directing that every consideration be given these young men who apply for appointment. Mr. Shonts referred the matter to Chief Engineer Stevens, who will have a conference on December 15 with Commissioner West and Dr. Bruce. It is believed that a number of young men will be given positions.
Protective League Meeting.
At a meeting of the executive committee of the Colored Citizens' Protective League held in the Y. M. C. A. rooms Monday evening, plans were arranged for promoting the growth and development of the organization and protecting the rights of Afro-Americans in Greater New York. The League is trying to free James E. Smith, indicted for assaulting Sergeant Walsh on the night of the riot on San Juan Hill. His last trial resulted in a disagreement. Messrs. James E. Garner and J. C. Thomas went Smith's bail-pending his retrial by the district attorney.
The Literary League will celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of William Lloyd Garrison on Monday evening, December 11, at Union Baptist church, Rgv. Sims, pastor, West 69d street, near 10th avenue. Rev. Dr. Chas. S. Morris will deliver the oration and other distinguished gentlemen will be present, and take part in the exercises.
LODGE ELECTIONS.
PHILADELPHIA, December 4. — The annual communication of the M. W. G. Lodge of the State of Pennsylvania will convene in Philadelphia on December 11.
At the annual meeting of Christian lodge, No. 2, these officers were elected: J. E. Chaves, W. M.; Thos. W. Collins, S. W.; Geo. H. Wharton, J. W.; J. E. Ferd, treasurer, and Benjamin L. Willis, secretary. W. L. Underwood retired from the office of secretary after serving the lodge in this capacity for thirty-six years. On his retirement the lodge made him a life member, and exempted him from all dues and assessments.
At the annual meeting of King David lodge, No. 52, officers were elected as follows: P. T. Edwards, C. W. M.; Chas. Henry, S. W.; John Laws, J. W. Leven Showell, treasurer; C. A. Burley, secretary; and D. W. Carter, P. H. Edwards and George Spence, trustees.
At the annual convocation of King Solomon's H. R. A. Chapter, M., these officers were elected: J. A. Burley, M. E. H. P.; Rev. J. W. Walker, king; A. J. Sellers, scribe; J. E. Charees, treasurer; and W. L. Underwood secretary.
Apollo lodge, No. 5221, Odd Fellows of West Philadelphia, celebrated its second anniversary on November 23 with a street parade, headed by Philadelphia patriarchie, No. 1, and a reception in the evening at St. James hall. Ex-G. S. Charles H. Brooks was the principal speaker. The patriarchies gave an exhibition drill under command of Captain Philip H. Edwards. The lodge has 242 members.
Elections in Morning Star lodge, No. 48, resulted: H. O. Jackson, W. M.; John Bradly, S. W.; L. F. Bacon, J. W.; J. D. Kelley, secretary; and M. C. Brown, treasurer.
JAMISON CASE TO BE RETRIED.
Macon Officials in Contempt for Re-
arring Him.
MACON, Ga., November 29.—Last Saturday Judge Emory Speer signed an order requiring Chief of Police Connor, City Attorney Wimberly and Superintendent E. A. Wimbish of the Bibb county chain gang, to appear before him in the United States court and show cause why they should not be punished for contempt of court.
These officials have fallen under the judge's displeasure because they, without waiting for him to quash the writ of habeas' corpus which released Henry Jamison, an Afro-American, from the chain gang, rearrested him and reclothed him with the infamous stripes. Jamison's case, it will be remembered, was taken to the Supreme Court unsuccessfully, because it had not first been taken to the Supreme Court of Georgia. His lawyers threaten to take it again to the Supreme Court.
New York's Union Meeting on Garrison Day.
The Afro-American citizens of Greater New York will hold two large union meetings in honor of Garrison, both of them during the afternoon of next Sunday. Both bid fair to break all records in attendance and enthusiasm.
The New York meeting will be held at the Bethel A. M. E. church in West 24th street at three o'clock. T. Thomas Fortune, editor of The Ack, will be the principal speaker.
The Brooklyn meeting will be held at the Fleet Memorial church in Bridge street. Roscoe Cookling Simmons will deliver the oration, and prominent citizens will take part in the program. Special music has been provided for the event.
It was thought best to combine all proposed smaller meetings into two great mass meetings, and in this way ensure an effective memorial. Of course all of the ministers in the morning services will lively preach from texts appropriate for the occasion.
Theodore Drury will accept out of town concert components for church, e. Address 38 West 117th street, New York—adv. 6747.
STEEL WALKING IN NASHVILLE.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., December 4—Despite many setbacks and discouragements the people here are persisting in their boycots on the "Jim Crow" street car.
The automobiles purchased in New York to relieve the people from walking did not pan out, as they could not climb the steep Nashville hills, but the Transportation Company has ordered fourteen others which are guaranteed able to climb my hill on earth.
Meanwhile the Afro-Americana, with a steadfast patience which is admirable, are still walking.
"JIM CROW" SHOWER RATES.
WASHVILLA, Tenn., December 3.—The postmaster here, who is a Republican, has long since betrayed his Lily White hue. Placards not long ago were posted in his office which sought to establish a "Jim Crow" status for his Afro-American employees, but were torn down upon the energetic protest of the Afro-American people and journals of the city.
But the post master was not at the end of his schemes. He has now succeeded in eliciting from the Department at Washington embodied in the following letter published by The Nashville Clarion:
"Office of Custodian, U. S. C. H. & P. O. Building,
"Nashville, Tenn., November 15, 1905,
"Sir: An order has been received from the Department dated November 11th, 1905, to assign to the use of the white employees the two shower baths in carriers' toilet room in east end of the basement, and to assign the bath room on the southwest corner of the basement exclusively for use of the colored employees. Yours,
A. W. WILLS,
A PHILIPPINES MURDER.
Soldier From South Shoots a Native
Policeman
CENZU, P. I., December 1.—Lieutenant Charles Pendleton of the constabulary, who had been drinking, ordered four native soldiers into the vehicle in which he was driving. A native policeman stopped him, and ordered Pendleton to light the lamps on the vehicle. Thereupon the lieutenant shot the policeman dead. He then continued on his way, but returned later and obtained the body, which he delivered to the police, claiming that he had found the man dead on the road. The soldiers accompanying him confirmed his story until today, when they broke down.
Pendleton's family live in Atlanta, Ga. He was formerly a sergeant in the Seventy-first Regiment of New York. He has been held for murder.
OVER IN SAN DOMINGO.
That Balance Remains After Paying
Government Expense
WASHINGTON, December 1.—Colonel George R. Colton, Controller and General Receiver of the customs service of Santo Domingo, arrived in Washington to-day. He will make a general report to Secretary Taft on his work in Santo Domingo and on the existing conditions. He informed Secretary Taft to-day that of the revenue collected he has something like $600,000 deposited in bank, after paying all current expenses of the Government, as well as the cost of collecting customs. Col. Colton advised the Secretary that the Domingan Government has found that it can run on about 45 per cent. of the revenues.
SUMNER & CENTRAL &
Hot Football Game Between St. Louis and Louisville High School.
Sr. Louis, Mo., December 3.—On Thanksgiving day the Central high school of Louisville, Ky., and the Sumner high school of this city played a terrific game of football which resulted in a tie. Fully 1,000 people attended the game. It was the greatest game of football ever played by Afro-Americans in the Southwest.
The teams were equally matched in weight and science and spirit, but the visitors had a shade the best of it, as they once reached Sumner's 20-yard line.
Bencht for Sam Lucas
To-night at 23 West 134th street a benefit concert will be given for Sam Lucas, the comedian, by members of his profession, including Miss Hattie Hopkins and Lawrence Chenault of the Williams and Walker company; Thomas Lemonier, Carl Cooke, Thomas Carter, Wellman and Marshall, Fletcher and Bailey, Newell, Moree, Miss Rose Browne, William Humphreys, Henri Strange and the Golden Gate Quartet.
Race Prejudice in a Chilengo School. CHICAGO, November 29—Race prejudice among the pupils of the Tilden school culminated yesterday in a fight between the white and Afro-American pupils. The outbreak came as a climax to a dispute after the close of school last Friday. At that time, a colored boy struck a white girl. A white lad knocked down the girl's assailant, and several colored boys went to the assistance of the latter. News of the trouble spread among the pupils, and when school was dismissed yesterday they gathered for the fray and fought until dispersed by the police.
COUNCIL GETS RESULTS
SECRETARY JORDAN NAMES SOME VICTORIES ACHIEVED.
Wetmore's Jacksonville Triumph and His Case Now On in Pennsylvania—Baltimore and Ohio Induced to Remove "Jim Crow" Signs — "The Louisville Herald" Robuked and Apologizes for Discrimination—Council Animated by Spirit of Garretton and Adjures Race to Defend Its Rights.
TUZ Age is in receipt of the following letter from Rev. L. G. Jordan, National Organizer of the Afro-American Council, who recites some of the practical results which the Council has achieved: "The Afro-American Council has a specific object. It is laboring to unite the men and women who are agreed that since the civil and political rights of the Afro-American people are denied or abridged in many States of the Union it is our sacred duty to contend by legal process for a restoration of all rights to which we are entitled as American citizens.
"In 1902 the Council made a gallant fight contesting the Louisiana disfranchisement law; in 1903 with 'herculean strength it attacked the Alabama law; in 1904 we made a fight against the Pullman Company for discriminating against the race; and in 1905 our legal advisor succeeded in wiping out the separate car laws of Florida. As custodians of a great trust committed to us, we did our best with the means at hand. Our fight is one that must go on until we are free from every discriminating law. Now, to make this fight, it takes money.
"As we write this letter, our legal advisor has a case in hand in Pensacola, Fla. There the city aims to enforce the Jim Crow' street car law, despite its unconstitutionality: The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which made us free, the Fourteenth, which made us men, and the Fifteenth, which made us citizens, are on trial as never before. Let us make no defense, let us keep quiet and wait, let us just sit still—and within ten years more custom will have us disfranchised and cornered until there will be no way out. Missouri has no separate car law, and yet every train going South and Southwest from St. Louis has its signs 'For Whites Only' and 'For Colored Passengers.' The Illinois Central delivers its cars to the Baltimore and Ohio in this city and with their discriminating signs they go on to St. Louis and Cincinnati. As Secretary of the Council I took the matter up with the Superintendent and the following is an extract from his letters:
"The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company,
"Offices of the Vice President and General Manager.
"Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1905.
"Mr. L. G. Jordan,
"Louisville, Ky.
"Dear Sir: I have your letter of the
13. The signs you refer to I find are
securely fastened to the partitions in
the Illinois Central coaches. It is not, therefore, neglect on the part of our conductors or porters that they are permitted to remain after the cars are delivered to us. You speak of this being a violation of the law. Will you kindly give me reference thereto? We know of no law prohibiting these signs. Yours truly.
WM. M. GREENE"
"This road runs through Indiana and Ohio, the homes of Vice-President Fairbanks and our late President McKimley—but to our next letter Mr. Greene wrote:
"October 11, 1905
"Dr. L. G. Jordan,
"Louisville, Ky.
"Dear Sir: Further referring to our correspondence with reference to signs in Illinois Central coaches concerning separate apartment for white and colored people, I have arranged to have these signs removed when the equipment is received from the Illinois Central, and I trust we will be able to avoid any friction through this arrangement. Yours truly,
"Wm. M. GEEENE."
"In another case some of the best women of our race were railed at and humiliated by a conductor on the C. & O. road. This we took up with their management and the following letter is self-explanatory:
"Rev. L. G. Jordan, D. D., "Louisville, Ky.
"Sir: I have your letter of October 22th, and regret that our conductor should have given offense, which is not approved by the company. He will be called to account for it. Yours truly.
"C. E. Doyle, General Manager.
"In another case of discrimination in a daily paper we called the editor's attention to it and the following is an extract from his letter:
THE LOUISVILLE HERALD.
"Rev. L. G. Jordan, D. D.
"Louisville, Ky.
"My Dear Sir: I beg to acknowledge your favor of the 13th, enclosing two clippings from The Louisville Herald of Thursday and have carefully noted your criticism of the same. Your criticism, which is intelligent and directly to the point, applies closely to conditions existing to-day in our great news centers. Unless viewed with liberality, these conditions can make cynics of small regarding humanity in general. From a purely psychological standpoint, it does seem that the appetite for news at the present time runs to scandal, riot, murders and all that takes place on the dark side of life known under the general term of human interest stuff, rather than what is good and elevating.
3
1am certainly much interested,as we all
should be, in the manifest aitempt. on
the part of the better class of your race
to elevate ‘itself and tq improve your
‘enellniens, to society, and I” hearty
agree with the "inference: in your Mt
ter than an effort to expose the vicious
and to iuppress the good would be ex-
tremely injurious, not only ts your peo-
ple, but to our great American coun-
iy. . With best. wishes for the welfare
yourself and your undertaking, I am,
Very truly yous, i
‘Gio, A. Newman, Ju, Editor and
+ Publisher?
"I give these ‘three letters to show
what tha Council is doing to: carry out
‘Out the work for which it was ofgan-
ized. ‘The Council is non-partisan. and
“non-segtarian and stands dir. principles,
hot men: for the race and not politicians
Whatever may fave been charged as a
mistake in the past, the Council at its
Detroit. meeting purged itself and, de-
clared that it would forever stand Of its
original platforth and begin anew. the
defense for the civil and political rights
vof the race. -
“The legal bureau is handicapped for
want of funds to. test ¢ases. constantly
fut into our hands: The liberty that
cost the lives of thousands of heroes is
too-sweet to give up on demand. If
agitation, if contention, if, money, if
life is the price of liberty, civil and’ po-
litical, it. is worth every specch the
Negro has made in its defense and every
drop of blood he has spilled in forty
years and every dollar he has eamed
Since 1863 to purchase it. Garrison,
whose anniversary occurs. this. month,
spent: his entire life vin Breaking our
shackles. He was an intrepid and: un-
compromising reformér whose burning
words still ringsin our ears. THe, too,
fully expressed the deterinination of the
Afro-American Council in. the, present
fight for our political and civil rights
when he declared, “Iam in cariest—
T'will_not equivocate—I will not excuse
—I will not retreat a single inch—AND
T WILL BE-TIEARD.’ *-
“We should be unworthy of this great
friend, whose. sacrifices and , sufferings
for us are without parallel in history,
if we sit down and alléw ourselves: to
be manacled again. No chain must be
fastentd about us not strings tied to our
rights. There are men among us who
have freely imbibed the Garrisonian
“Spirit and these men -are-going—10. be
heard. “TL. G. Jornay,
“Gorresponding Secretary of ihe Afro-
‘American Council.
“Louisville, Ky.. December 4, 1905."
ODD FELLOWS FINE CONCERT.
Tarrytown Ledge Nerpansed tacit on
‘Whaskaetviag ives
SABRE TOR Hp, AACCCRIUEE See SE REN:
enth annual eoncert, promenade and te
ception held, at Music ball Thankssiv
ing eve, mmder. the auspices 6f Lincols
fodge, was the best catertainment ever
held by the soriety The concert was
rendered by excelicnt talent, Me. Chas.
HH. Garnett of the Terrace City Dra
matic company rendered his soio, “Hi
ram Greene, Good-Rye.” in a chargeter-
istic manner. Mr. John C. Des Verney,
district grand master, delivered a very
instructive and entertaining address, at
the conclusion of which the niaster of
ceremonies presented him with a mag-
nificent bunch of flowers. Miss Jose-
phine Magill sang her, soprano solo.
“With You,” in a very sweet voice, and
Master Anderson Campbell, Jr. tlie boy.
violinist, rendered his selection in such
an artistic _manner_as to surprise the
audience. Madam B.F. De, Tuscano re-
cited “The Negro’s Worth” in a clear
and earnest manner, Mr. Frank Burton,
tenor soloist, sang “Sweet Genevieve.”
‘Mr. Joseph “R. Magill, supervisor of
lodges and_households"in Westchester
county, delivered a fraternal address
At its’ conclusion the master of cere-
monies presented him in the name of
Lincoln lodge with a silver loving cup.
as an expression of esteem for his earn-
est- and. faithful work. The concert
closed with a soprano solo by Mrs. Wil-
liam F. Kingsland, Some of the other
grand officers present were: Mr. W.
Divid Brown, district grand secretary of
New York: Bro, Brooks, ex-grand chap-
Jain of Yonkers, and Mrs. Mary, E.
James, W. D. R.'N. G.. of New York,
After the concert dancing was enjoved
until 5 a, m,, to the strains of the New
Amsterdam orchestra. Mr. J. C. “Des
Verney and Mrs, Mary E. Janies led the
grand march, under the supervision of
Messrs. J. Edward Knapp and John R.
Richardson, floor managers. Taree dele-
Eations - were..present from.” Ossining.
Yonkers and New York cily. Great
credit is due to the officers and members
‘of the lodge for the success of the af-
fair, as the weather was very inclement.
Mr. William F. Kingsland, master of
ceremonies, was presented with $5 in
gold for having sold the largest number
Of tickets, 51.,
‘The Embroidery club. whieh -has been
in progress about a month, lield its regu
lar weekly meeting at the residence of
Mrs. J. R. ‘Richardson on Depuyster
street last week.
Mrs. Charles Allan was the guest of
Miss Orrah Preston of Mt. Vernon last
Friday. :
‘The. Misses Lillian Hatcher and Lena
fgekson spent three days in Princeton.
1, J., and witnessed the game of foot-
ball between the army and navy.
A sumptuous repast was given in,hon-
or of Miss Capitola Boyd of New York,
who wag the guest of Miss Lillian Har-
ris on Thanksgiving evening. . Among
those present were the Misses Hatcher,
Mrs. S. Wilson and daughters and Mis<
Crawford of Larchmont. N. Y.. and
Meats. Parti, Harris, Payne, Griffen
and Hill.
UMg. and Mrs. Emest “Ray of New
York spent- Thanksgiving at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. I. M, Crispell..
Mr. Thomas Poindexter is the new
tonsorial artist at the Republican As-
sembly rooms. age
‘Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Kingsland |
and daughter Gertrude of Passaic, N.J..
Mrs. J. Wilson Fighmie of Jersey City,
x. J. He, Charles Kingsland, ‘Sr... Mrs.
Andrew White of White Plains and Ma-|
fame A. Brown of~New York spent |
Thanksgiving day.and evening with Mr.|
and Mrs. William F. Kingsland, —
(Mr. Charles Dean of New York has|
yperied a barber shop and: bowling: alley | |
on Cortland street: North Tarrytown. . |
‘Miss ‘Mary"McFarland has returned |
ster a weeks stay in Washiogton, D. C.|
‘The Shitoh Baptist literary. society.
mder the sapervision of Mrs. CC. |.
jackson, will render a concert at the] ¢
Saptist chytch fair at White Plains on | ¢
rriday evening, December 8. 1
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‘Prot. J. M. Benn Serered( as tts In- —— “eeetemnne 13! ¥
ee | treet : _ (Contisiasd from First Page) .” | Trustocy of ton Chareh maitt acatet- | |
‘Among the numerous invitational af- interested ere och the battle 10 a= ance .cf Other Beneminations cae | /
fairs given in Greater New York of fate | cessful finish, and i register of | - SERS Ses, Sete Rated and sub:
wis: jing class teception of thé ceastul finish, and if, I am Re centbed—Cole & Jobuscn’s Ite Andi-
Frperial Gio, wiih, vou place, at te the United States Land Office - to-day, emove—Sadéen Death of O64 Cicteon | -
Irmperal Lresim Gath street and Third 1 realize that Lowe it to him and his] “Rocuustan, December ¢—The fally.on | 9g
» last Tuesday eveni te devotion to his race. A... | Thankagiving ¢ trustees of Zion
Sra at deat arnacaalas Vell a4] “To return to the subjeter Immediately | { IEIViNG Gay of ths trumees of
financial success, being one of the beat] afteg: ascertaining the action of the we | oo y’ wch-ig: behallvof chats
of its kind that has occurred in New | eculive committee in turning us dows, | posed new building was a rousing affair. |"
York city in years. As the guests ar-|l.called a meeting of the general com-| The congregation wishes to build a new L
rived at the: entrance of the handsome | mitted, -prepared a letter and sent it | church and is- raising funds for thi
hall they were cescorted to seats by | the, Citizens: committee. The leer was ine: fund: foe Bish
members of the cluby who seemed to vic | $0 itfong that a sub-committes from, the eee was ecitd 10 ak for lS
with one another in playing their -part | Cxccutive™comimittee was” appointed | 40 } TtOR. 2 SORT SAM CHS =Aaehe celsizens
Shot he president, Audalio F. Pa: | take the matter up.- We appeared Bt gene FS Prominent micas of the
dacio, Jr. called the - attention of the | fore this sub-committee ‘and made out ‘city were invited. ‘Dr. A.. S.C Y
‘guests ‘and formaly introduced the new | Our, tase so fffly and, convincingly: that } o¢ _ i ae nae,
soc vopular: matructor, Prot, J. R, Benn | an agreement was reached to arrange a] Of St. Andrew's church presided, Ds.
of Boston, formerly of New York city, | program whereby we could present the Crapfey said he regretted to annqunce
Whose ‘services have been engaged to | President an address on the part of the |that Dr. Clarence A.“Barbour could not’
Erb ait phat ego: aera! te ae Ll om Soa tee leit nee cea me ham” Cameo a
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Ppnor. J. R,. BENN. .
teach the Metropolitan dances. ‘In re-
plying to President Palacio, Prof. Benr
thanked the president and members for
the kindness they had shown him in
tlre short time since he had become ac:
quainted with them, and hoped that he
would make friends of their friends,
THtrons“and-welt-wishers-and--do-all-in
his power to promote the success of the
Imperial dancing. class. .
‘rof. Benn has ‘for. the past. ‘inc
years devoted his time to organizing
dancing academics in Philadelphia, Bos-
ton and Jersey City. He is now’ plan-
uiug a National Leagae, to be known
as the American National League of
Dancing Masters, and in. view of the
stccess of the reeSption of the club will
Spare ne effort to make his plan a sue-
The ehh desires to stoze that the as-
caibties ‘ure eiven fur purely social pur.
peses only and? te instruct beginners
trom Sto 10 p.m, after which general
shoeing nti! Va Phe musical com
reser, Miss Hale Amlerson, who has
heen ‘engaged Jor the season, rendered
same of the very fatest and most popu
lar airs with numerous encores. Al-
though the club extends —intitations
through the members, the beard of gov-
mors reserves the exslusive right to re-
colt any invitation that may have been
extended if necessary. The Imperials
may well feel proud of the compliments
they received, The officers and mem-
bers are: Audalio F. Palacio, Jr. pres-
ident; Frank W. Stewart, Vice-presi-
dent: R.A. Gregory, treasurer; Chris-
tian King, secretary. Members:' Gran-
ville O. Paris, Charles S. Lomax. James
H. Williams, William A. Gardeen, “An-
drew C. Little, Rabert 1, MeCutchen,
David K, King, Alexander Christopher,
Charles i. McGill, TH. E. Hawley John
Wesley. Smith, Charles Brown, Thomas
If. Wright, Samuel Watson, Hon. Rob-.
ert James Spurgeon.
“MAKING A KAPFIR’ BIBLES
Similar Life of Natives amd Old Me-
brews Maken the Tank iaster.
From The Hechuana Gazatte.
The Daily Chronicle gives a picwur
esque account of the getting out of :
new version of a Kaffir Bible upon whiel
the Rev. Mr. Rubusana-~"a full-bloodec
Kafir"—of East London, is now en:
gaged inva large airy room at the to
of a house in Bloomsbury.
“Yes,” he said, speaking perfect schol
arly English, “it has been a difficult task.
but not, perhaps as difficult as you migh
think, "You see, Banty, the language of
the Kaffirs, or rather, af the Xosas, for
we don't care fr the nathe Kaffir, which
means, infidel—is really avery wealthy
one. "There are in all aboutes.000 words,
and _we. had. of course, to, coin sonic
words, and where we could not do that.
we used the English.. You remember,
for instance, the allusion to a_grain of
mustard seed. Well, the Kaffirs knew
nothing of mustard; so we used the Eng-
Tish word. So also an oak is ‘um oki.”
“In general, however.” continued Mr.
Rubusana, “the remarkable fact was
how many things—especially in .the life
of the Old Testament—correspond_ to
what is familiar to Kaffirs now. After
all, we are as the Jews were, a pastoral
people fighting with spears and shields.
and our heathen religion recalls in many
ways,the time. of the Exyptian captivity
and of the passage through the wilder-
ness, .
"We have sacrifices and circumcision.
Indeed. in some things we have a word
where the English fails. There is the
Hebrew teraphim, for instance. We can
at once translate it into 2 Kafir word,
meaning the image of our ancestors.”
“As-a matter of fact.” said Mr, Rubu-
sana. “the doctrinal parts of the New
Testament offered greater difficulty; but
that had more to do with the: difference
of commentators thin with the Kaffir
language, -
“For Christ.” he added, “we always
tise the word Messiah. Of the three
Kaffir names for God we have chosen
the bushman's word. U-Tixo. There are
two. others, Usi-fuba-Sabanzi_and |U-
Dalidepa, ‘meaning respectively « ‘the
hroad-chested one’ and. ‘the creator of
the deep.”
‘As regards the method of translation,
‘Mr, Rubusana explained that the trans-
lators met for a week in every month.
Tf there was any doubt as to words oF
phrases, he or another translator would
go in the meantime to the kraal of &
chief and find out at first hand. In this
way’Mr. Rubusana must haye been a
peculiarly imeful member of his body.
for he combines 2 complete knowledge
of English, and a very.fair acquaintance
with Greek and Latin and Hebrew, with
the fact of having been reared in a Kaf-
fir kraal himself, without any other edu-
cation of any kind, until he was eighteen
vears old.
LLY. WHITE VILLAISIES.
- (Comtinned’ fromm First Paxe) :
interested and fought the battle to 8 sac-
cessful finish, and if I am Register of
the United States Land Office - to-day,
I realize thas ‘owe it to him and his
devotion to his race...
To return tothe subjode: Immediately
after: ascertaining ‘the action of the ex-
ecutive committee in turning us dow,
L, called 2 meeting of ‘the general com-
mitted, .prepared a letter and sent it to
the, Citizens: committee. The letter waa
$0 Strong that a sub-committee from the
executive committee Was appginted - 40
take the matter up.. We appeared Bt
foré ‘thi sub-committee and made out
our. tase’ so féfly and, convincingly: that
an agreement was reached to arrange a
promram whereby we could present the
resident an address on the part of the
colored people, and to this end all de-
Hails ‘were placed im the hands of our
general. committee, With quick | des-
patch we'had every detail perfected and
ready to receive tte President on sched-
ule time. “I will not attmpt to paint
the scene in my colors of the President
among us.”
It is 2 fact to be’ deplored that in
this Southem tier of States, a3 a con-
Sequence of the, disiranchisement of
‘Afro-Americans. through, legislative en-
actments of the Democratic party, the
Republican party has waned, in strength
and numbers. A most pernicious, effect,
caused by the deprivation of the right of
Sultrage to the colored citizen in the
South, has been, the organization, if not
the growth, of Lily White Republican-
ism,” Its leaders have become. embold-
encd, ang they violate with: impunity
every sacred and cherished principle of
civil and political equality for which the
Republican patty once stood defender
and which it continues to re-enunciate
at cach recurring National Convention.
‘There is no greater opponent to the po-
litical recognition and aspirations of she
colored citizen than this white line K
‘publican organization, -whose. energies
Bre bent and influence exerted to deny
‘him a seat in the party. councils and to
exclude him from participating in_ its
affairs. Not content with as much, they
would go further-and deprive him of the
honor of paying his respects to the Na-
tion's President, as was the case recent-
‘yerwere-it-not for: the refusal ofthe
fairer-minded men of another’ political
faith to countenance such an unworthy
effort, =
Tt is obvious that this unrepublican
“Republican” clement has a design on
the party and is:perfectly reconciled to
Demogratic legislation affecting the citi-
xenship and manhood rights of the Afro-
American in: the South. They reason
that as he is, to, some exteyt, deprived
«f the ballot ‘which once was’ his effec-
tive weapan of defense, he is now not
entitled to recognition either as a party
member or in the distribution of Fed-
eral patronage, -
It is an enigma te understand how
the colored man whe aspired to office
under this Administration succeeded
against the combined opposition of the
Seuthern press and the secret machina-
tions of this Lily White crowd, who, in
consistent. with their doctrines and
policies, ‘are honestly entitled to. this
qualifying name, .
Tam proud to pay tribute to the fores-
ful, able leaders of the race throughout
the country who interpopged* their
strength and checked the progress of thts
propaganda and nullified its influence.
Among those who stood unalterably op-
posed to Lily Whiteism in the Repub-
fican party, and spent potent efforts for
its destruction at the last National Con-
vention, as well as in other sections
where it sought to thrive. were Prof.
Booker ‘T. Washington, Gos. P. B. S.
Pinehback, Messrs. Charles W. Ander-
con, ‘T. Thomas Fortune, W. Galvin
Chase, Gurly Brewer, Judson W. Lyons,
H. 1. Johnson, G. L_Knox, F, L. Bar-
nett... HL. Wright, §. Laing Williams,
Raward H. Morris, S. W. Starks, Phil
Waters J R. Clifford, Geo. A. Myers,
Hi. C Smith and many others.
My position as leader of the old line
Republicans in this State that waged the
ight against -Lily Whiteism caused me
© get in touch with such agencies as
would he helpful in attaining the end of
volitical equality which, T feel confi-
lent, is desired by every Afro-American
who realizes that he is a man and should
ye treated as one. It is due of me to
ay that among’ those who readily
greed to lend assistance and .work for
'is people in this respect. was Prof.
Booker T. Washington, and from the
ime he began to interest himself until
he close of the fight he never wavered
n his foyalty and devotion,
It is pleasing to acknowledge the in-
stimable serviee Prof. Washington.ren-
lered the race in Louisiana, To the
ersistent fieht he made against the Lily’
White organization is due the fact that
ve have three colored men holding
rresidential appointments in this State.
So one will gainsay the assertion that
¢ was not a little interested in the
“rum fight.
A recital of these incidents, although
nerely relative to the President's visit,
‘given with the two-fold view of show:
ng that the ascendency of Lily White-
m in the Republican party means the|
Itimate elimination of the colored citi-
en from the enjoyment and exercise of
ublic rights and privileges, not only to
s in the South, but.in time will spread
> those of the race in the North, and]
RALLY PoR “ROCERSTER. CHURCS.
‘Prustess of Sten Charéh Multet Asstet-
ance ef Other Benpminationa 626
sestbeb—Cole & sohuscn’s Ig Andi
_eusee—betden Death of Ol4 Citiosn.
‘Rocuestan, December 4—The fally on
‘Thanksgiving day of the trustees of Zion
A.M. E. church in. behal(-of their
posed new building was a rousing ska
The congregation wishes to build a new
church and is: raising” funds for this
purpose. It was decided to ask for sid
from, other, conerrgatigis ach abisens
x Fo Premineht mimsters of the
city were invited. ‘Dr. A. S.. Crapsey
of St. Andrew’s church presided, Dr.
Crapfey said he regretted to annqunce
‘that Dr. Clarence A.*Barbour could not
rbe present becéisse of the death of his
brother’ at Newark, N. J. Rev. Murray
Bartlett was also unable to be present.
Before introducing Dr.. William R.
Taylor of Brick church, who ‘was, to be
Jhe ft speaker, Dr. Crapsey said that
the would listen to the addresses and .if
anything was -left ‘unsaid which he
thought ought to be said, he would try
to a it after the others had finished.
Dr. Taylor said in part: >
“IT am got to help you in church
building. Js there an institution in all
God's world to-day that is as good as
the Christian church unless it be the
Christian family? There are many care-
fess and inconsistent men in the church,
but after all has been said, the Chruch
of Christ is the best institution on the
face of the earth. From that church
came the inspiration for educational in-
stitutiOns. *The money came from there
also, The church is the mother of all
benevolences.
“When working for the church you
are working for, the fountlation of all
ihuman seciety. There is nothing more
permancnt building enterprise wise-
ly planned is a splendid thing to
strengthen’ the “spiritual -life--of- a _con-
Rregation. T have no doubt that this
Will be true with you. The-enterprise
must'be wisely planned and_well carried
out. Do not go too far. The building
after all is only the shell. The real
thing is the spiritual life housed in the
rehaeeh Do>all you canto nourish this.
life.” ‘
Rev. William’ C. Gannett, of the Uni-
‘tarian church, said that 125 years ago
the people built churches ‘by running
lotteries, They Owned slaves or thougkt
they did. But there is a change’ in the
spiritual life of to-day. He continued:
*“Bvery Thanksgiving day. one thought
comes to, me. The good Lord has
spread his table for the people of the
carth, 1,400,000,000 are gathered at this
table. All colors and races are pres-
cnt. The people pray one great prayer,
‘Give us this day ‘our daily bread,’ the
xreat hunger prayer of the universe.
“We should thank the Lord for the
bountiful, table, which is’set 365 days in
the year. Did’ you give thanks, to-day?
We should help one another. You want
to huilil a church, and we must lend a
hand. Rochester respects this part of its
citizenship, That you will reccive this
help T feel, assured.”
Rev. F, S. Rowland, of Asbury Metho-
dist church, congratulated the, congrega-
tion on the large gathering at the rally.
“A people who can fill a church in
this manner and sing as you have done
can do anything they. like,” he. said.
“You have a good start and if each
member does: his part you will be suc-
cessful. Frederick Douglass said once.
“Pluck, perseverance and patience will
win every time.” You will not turn back
now that you have started this build-
ing project. Go forward and within a
year you will open and dedicate your
new edifice.”
- Then Dr. Crapsey made the ‘final ad-
dress. He said: “
“When I was first approached orl the
subject of building a new church for the
Afro-Americans of this city I did not
see its necessity. It seemed to me that
most of the churches of Réchester were
never quite full and that the Afro-Amer-
icans would be welcomed in every
clurch in the city. That was my first
thought. Then I considered that if you
were <cattered among several churches
you would he lonely. It is necessary for
you to have a church of your own for
he growth of your spiritual life and to
give your ‘own lives expression. It is
ahsohitely necessary for the development
af your race to have your own physi-
rians, lawyers and, above all, your own
congregation and pastor.
“In your building you should express
wo things, first, that it is for the ser-
vice of man and then for the worship of
jod Your church should have ,a floor
for the church, “a foor for~the-social
nectings of the congregation and a ‘floor
for the residence of your pastor and
ris family. < ‘A
“1 would advise you to have a_plan
rawn on this line, The. people I see
efore me are not likely to die rich. The
ereymen who have addressed you to-|.
light are not likely to, either. I would }
dvise you to get us to speak to men of};
he city in your behalf. After you get ||
plan and a site, get ail the money you |
an from your own people. Then_ get |
hese magnificent singers you have here ||
o-night, get the speakers you have here |
o-night, Dr. Taylor to tell the stories. |<
Wr. Gannett to give you the magnificent |
piritual thoughts and Dr. Rowland to | ;
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died at 9'o'clock Monday morning. He
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stations in the lodge. His funeral: took
place from Zion church last Wednesday
Bt 3-p.m. Rev. J, E. Mason officiated
At the request of Grand Master H. A.
Spencer, J. W. Thompson, senior. grand
warden, represented the grand lodge at
the funcral and made a short address.
‘The Masonic burial exercises were con-
ducted at the grave by Bro. J. G. Lee,
master. of the lodge. Beside the widow.
deceased left one daughter, Mrs, W. H.
Stockton, The funeral was largely at:
tended and floral tributes from a great
number of friends were beautiful, ‘The
choir rendered: excellent. music. The
pall bearers were R. L. Kent. A. L.
Johnson, Reniamin Simms, W. B. Keys,
Edward Mathews and Leon J. Du Bois
Mr. W. RB. Keys went to Svracuse
Friday to attend the funeral of his old
friend, Thomas Clark, who drogped dead
in that city last Tuesday night.
. INDEPENDENT voTixc.
Noticeable Trend Away From Thick
sand Thin Republicaniam.
From The Omaha (Neb.) Enterprise
Tue New? Yorx Ace, in common witk
other influential race journals, has been
for some time. noticing the growth o
independent thinking and voting upon th
part of Negroes throughout the countty.
This independent spirit has its advan-
tages for us as a people. In myst com-
munities we hold the balance of power
If it were not for the loyalty of the
Negroes of Douglas county sto the Re-
publican party, for example, this county
could easily be carried by the Democrats
in almost every campaign. Take the
figures in the last clection and notice
how the swing of the Negro vote to the
Denioeratic side would have changed the
result. The successful candidate who
ran lowest on his ticket, being chosen by
only 450 votes, lost hundreds of votes
from our people because they believed
that when he was in office before he had
not given us “a square deal.” We cite
this.case. to show. that the. withdrawal of
our support from any candidate weakens
him and can easily defeat him. We
hope, therefore, that this fact will not
be overlooked: in the future, We sim-
ply warn our Republican friends that
they cannot hold the Negro vote in any
community-unless the Negroes -get a
“square deal.” 7 meer
mmenting upon-this growing spirit
of independence Tue New York Ace
well says: 7 |
“In all the cities of the North.and
West Afro-Americans are beginning to
do a lot of independent voting. It is
probable that this will continue to be
more general... All the conditions are
favorable for it Indeed, independent
voting is becoming more general with all
classes of voters in city elections in the
North and West. It indicates that the
intense: partisan ‘sentiment. which grew
out of the Civil War is being modified
jo meet the new issues which arise and
2re constantly arising, until a complete
readjustment of party alliances comes
about. For instance, the legislative: pol-
cy insisted upon in ‘many directions by
President Roosevelt is Democratic rath-
t than Republican in character and will
de felt in the next National election.” |
~_ Nynek Netes.
Nrack, December 5.—Sunday ° being
‘the first Sunday in the month, both St.
Philip's A. M, B. Zion cbarch and Pil:
rim Baptist’ charch ‘held “communion
serrice, Rev. Dr. A. M. Walker, pastor
of St. Philip's church, who bas been con-
fined "to. hia bed ‘for ‘several weeks, war
able to officiate in his chareh, assisted by
the Rev. C. Mayo. ‘The Rev. J. H. Rob-
inson officiated in Pilgrim’ Baptist
charch. Revival services are being con-
ducted” in. Pilgrim. Baptist charch by
Prophet Jones. The social, given by the
Arilee club was. quite -a success. Mr.
and Mrs. J. Toodie, Mra. M. Bagley and
Mina L. Suvies Neti Nyack to-day for a
Tale to. Williamston, 8. (C., where: they
will spend the wintet. Mra. Carolyne 2.
Singleton, danghter of Mr. and Mra. W.
3. Milledge, will oall. on the City of At:
lente to-day for Savannah, Ga.. where
the will xpend a-part o€ the winter with
her grandmother, Mra, R. M. Milledge.
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A WOMAN'S FIGHT WITH COLORPHOSIL
Story of a Lady's Afflicting Queried for
Apartment in Boston itself—The
Grandtowns, Meanness of a Real
Estate Agent—How Her Young Son
Will Be Affected Toward Amorion
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Boston, December 4.—There came to Boston a few years ago a colored lady who had seen something of the world outside of America. She had in fact seen much of Europe, of Australia, had travelled and sung on these continents and in South Africa as well. She was wealthy, a widow with a young boy to educate. She had returned to the United States because she was born in Ohio. Here in this boastful free and Christian land had been born generations of her forebears. Here they had lived and lapped and loved, and here they had died and mingled their dust with the dust of their native country. The land connected by so many lives and by so many deaths, so many past and present associations, occupied naturally enough a warm place in this woman's heart. And so when sorrow overtook her in a foreign land, and she was left alone with her little boy, she turned her face and feet homeward to the land of her nativity, to the land where her father and mother were born, to the land where her dear husband had also born.
In deep mourning and with a bleeding heart she landed on these shores with her little son. Did American color privilege respect her mourning? did it offer her one drop of the milk of human kindness in her sad need? did it feel pity for the little fatherless boy returning without his natural protector to the land which was his country? No, it did none of these things, but quite the contrary. She herself was so white that she might have passed for a white woman, but in the case of the boy it was different. The mother was invisibly colored. The boy was visibly so. And so almost at the troubles of this mother began. She was made to feel through this child the extensive sufferings which American colorism is able to inflict under such circumstances. She was made to feel whatever she turned, wherever she went, people who professed to be ugly Christian and civilized. And the child was tortured also by this same cultural spirit of race hatred and race contempt.
Dear us of giving her child the best educational advantages in this her native land in a place where color-prejudice resides in its minimum temperature, she left her native State, passed by the capital of her country and brought the boy to Massachusetts. Here if anywhere in this prejudice ridden country she expected intiminity from that race content and hatred which had met her wife. She landed on these shores and which she dugged her footsteps and she left her boy ever since. She came to America for a season the air was clear. Was it because Crispins Amanda had in these streets for America she are hundred and thirty years old and that to-day a herism points its shaft to him in its world famous Community with that other shaft to commemorate the heroism of the man and abish slavery? Was Col Shaw and his immortal Col Shaw and his marching forever in the State House, marching as he bronzed ever marched before day and by night, in cold and winter summer suns and winter in the far Southland where they gave their all, their valor and their in the white race's union and the man's liberty? Was it because Grace Summer and Phillips had lived the old town and loved it, and because they had together made its air too and its streets too sacred to sus-
the breath or the footsteps of date.
Will whatever may be the reason for
the difference. Boston is different on the
earth from all other localities
of Massachusetts. And because
difference we love the old town
on other place on the earth,
on the earth, or above the earth,
the nation is not free from pace
it, as our friend causes presently to dis
fully made up her mind
the best place in Amer-
cation, the best boy, she began to look
suitable to her means
Had she been a white
wholehood, or any house
would have been
never, that her connec-
tions with the colored race raised in
imperable difficulties in the
past requiring suitable accommodation.
When at first she applied to
rent for a suite of rooms in
some particular flats, they were plainly
pleased with her appearance and desirous
of coursing her as a tenant. But
when they looked up her references and
learned that she was colored, they grew
old and finally rejected her application.
They found in every instance where
they had looked up her references that
she was a lady of the highest respecta-
bility and that she was simply able to
pay her bills including her bills for rent.
But "No" was the word which struck
her mortally in the face every time, not
withstanding her proved respectability
and financial ability to meet her pecuniary
liabilities.
The situation which therefore confronted her in Boston was hard and cruel as any woman with a child could possibly bear under the circumstances. She had the means, to get what she wanted, but all the same, do what she wanted, was beyond her reach, not for she she had done or left uncontrolled because of her inability to not for anything which she she helped, but for one reason was her race and the law. That reason outweighed respectability and her fixtures into the bargain. Her outraged, her pride annihilated again by this wicked spirit of race hatred in this old town where the Old South Church is where The Liberator first anti-slavery sociized, where Garrison, Summer placded the cause and later that of equality the greatest of rights, and had denounced in burning
words this very spirit of race prejudice and proscription as unchristian, undemocratic and inhuman.
When at length her patience and her pride were well nigh worn out with her bootless quest, fortune smiled upon her, and she obtained a lease of an apartment in one of the best known apartment houses in the city. Fortune's smile in this instance turned out on closer acquaintance, however, to be no real smile at all but a mighty ugly frown. It was what Burke might have called "the sardonic grin of a bloody villain." For hardly had our friend moved into her suite when colorophbia began to rage like the devil that it is all around her and at her and her child. The tenants underneath her, some Southern people, started she ball rolling to torture this woman afresh. Then other tenants objected to her presence, and after that the agents took a hand in the mean business of making her lot so wretched that she would be glad to throw up her lease and question premises. But they soon found that such a spirit one joie or tittle of her rights. She made up her mind to stick and stick she did. American color-judice could put her on the rack and torture her but it was powerless to make her judge an inch from her position as rightful tenant of rooms which she had leased for one year. The persecution to which she was now subjected reduced her to the verge of nervous prostration, but though her heart dropped blood she remained firm and met finally the threats of the agent to eject her by retaining one of the most eminent members of the Boston bar.
Seeing that she did not intend to vacate the premises and that she stood ready to defend her position in the courts, colorophobia retreated and got under cover and watched its opportunity. This came at the expiration of the lease. In that year our friend had proved that she was a lady, who was decidedly capable of taking care of her rights and her rents at the same time. Had she been white, instead of refusing, as he did, to renew her lease, the agent would have offered her every inducement to remain. But since she had been guilty of the crime, the one unforgivable sin in America, of being born with some admixture of Negro blood in her blood, she would have to be himself of that race, her application for a renewal of her lease was denied. No influence which she was able to bring to bear upon the obdurate prejudices of the agent could make him reent. Her lease had expired and she had to quit the premises notwithstanding her respectability, and reliability as a tenant.
But the villain went beyond the mere refusal to renew her lease of rooms within a holding under his care. He put her on his black list apparently in order to prevent her from securing another lease to other rooms in buildings outside of his custody. Again and again she found on applying for a lease in other apartment houses that she was known. Advanced information relative to the race to which she belonged had been previously furnished, by the despicable hand of a despicable creature. And so here she was in Boston with a lease expiring on her hands, hunting day after day until she was well nigh sick enough to go to bed, for these suicides to move her household belongings when she would have to vacate the suite then occupied by her. Everywhere she went with her application this villainous agent had apparently preceded her with his pragmatic meanness and colorobiia. He would not take her as a tenant himself and he would not, so far as in him lay, let anyone else take her.
But it happened then as it happened before just when she was on the point of losing hope altogether a way opened, and she obtained a lease of a suite of rooms in one of the best streets of the city. So far she has had no trouble, but how long the sky will stay without a cloud she does not know, and nobody else knows either. For no one is able to predict with any degree of certainty the conduct of American colorphobia even in a city like this dear old Boston. Mantleant it may be well to inquire what effect has all this outrageous treatment of his mother is going to produce on the temper and character of young son? Is it going to harm him love Boston it will demeasure and America the better for it? Is it going harder to love the white race the better for it? Or might it all fill his young heart with bitter resentment and a deep sense of wrong toward everything American, toward every white man, woman and child who condemn him and his mother because of their race and color? Who knows?
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WASHINGTON, December 4—A new business enterprise has been added to the many already being carried on by the thrifty and progressive colored men of the District of Columbia. This new organization is the Protective Benefit Association, which has been incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia; and has for its object the paying of benefits, sick and otherwise, to those persons availing themselves of the insurance protection this company affords. The main office of the company is at 609 F. street, and the president of the association's board of directors is Dr. W. Bruce Evans, principal of the. Armstrong Manual Training school.
Mr. William L. Pollard, one of the leading young lawyers of this city has resigned from a lucrative and important position in the Post Office Department in order to devote his entire time to a large and growing law practice.
large and growing.
Ex-Congressman George W. White left the city last week and will be absent in New Jersey for about ten days.
Mr. D. Webster Dayis, a well-known orator, lecturer and humorist of Richmond, Va., delivered three lectures in this city during the week.
BRADLEY NO HERETIC.
Afro-American's Friend Exposed at
Annual Conference.
ATLANTA, December 2.—For the second time Dr. H. S. Bradley, pastor of Trinity church, has been exonerated from the charge of heresy preferred against him before the North Georgia conference in session at Newman. Dr. Bradley is a Southern white man who is noted for his intrepid friendship for the Afro-American.
Churchman and Novel Method of a Clergyman to Find Out Why the Church in Losing Its Influence With the Laily—Worldly Mean for Baking Money One of the Cause, Regular. Correspondence of THE AGE. CHICAGO, December 4—There are some unmistakable signs of a stir in the Chicago colored churches in the direction of trying to mean more to the social, as well as to the spiritual life of the people. Chicago has had its full share of unworthy ministers and bad church administration, and the changes for the better in all directions are hailed with satisfaction.
The good ministers in our leading churches, who are responsible for this awakening, have an arduous task on their hands in trying to stem the tide of tradition and prejudices and bring the church into a more intimate and helpful relationship with the whole life of the people.
Rev. H. E. Stewart, who has recently been placed in charge of the Institutional church here, seems to be alive to this progressive spirit and imbued with a wholesome desire to make his church mean as much as possible to the community.
Like many another, young man who comes into the ministry with a fine conscience and a spirit of consecration, he speedily recognized that too many of the progressive people are losing interest in the church as an institution of humane helpfulness. He has, apparently after serious deliberation, adopted a novel plan of finding out just what is the matter. The plan is a simple one and has aroused a great deal of interest among the thoughtful colored people of the city. He has addressed letters to men and women representing all shades of thought in and out of the church, requesting full response to the following questions:
(1). What do you regard as some essential
characteristic of a church to make a church
instrumental in the community?
(Z) State what you regard as mistakes made by people in the colored churches of Chicago?
(4.1) What are some of the greatest eveils and temptations that young men and women face? (4.2) What should be the attitude of the church on the amusement question? (4.3) To what extent should a preacher eminent in the church say that he is receiving a flood of letters in reply to the foregoing questions. He is surprised, gratified and sometimes amused, to find so much interest among the laity, and the joy some of them seem to find in giving advice and talking back to the preacher. Some of the replies would scarcely look well in print, but the young minister declares that these letters afford some good sermon material, which he intends to utilize as a basis of a series of sermons to be preached in the near future. It should be regarded as a hopeful indication when the new begins to think seriously enough to ask questions of the pulpit, when the intelligent and high minded minister is not afraid to court criticism which involves his fitness for his high calling, and when honest church officials need not skimp when the search-light is thrown upon their methods and management.
In the matter of entertainments, some of our churches have almost lost sight of the law and the gospel. In many cases the proprieties are thrown to the winds. One day last week I noticed a crudely constructed advertising wagon parading through, in a most sensational manner, to a society play to be given at one of our plement colored churches. The curse of the church suggests that this church was "out for the money" and was determined to get it, even at the sacrifice of the very things for which the church is supposed to stand.
Is it expected that the kind of people attracted by this cheap method of advertising will bring to the church a spirit of reverence and respect for sacred things, or is it simply their money that they want? The serious danger of these cheap methods of making money with which to pay church obligations is that the set standards of religion are lowered and people lose all sense of reverence. In other words, what the church may gain in people by offering the cheap mudville variety, it loses in that solid kind of respect which gives the church its noble and sacred distinction among human institutions.
"Of course it is always an easy thing to criticize" says the apologetic churchman, but I believe the day has come when the good people in the church should unite with the good people out of the church to preserve the sacred properties of our temple of worship. If young people cannot be brought under church influences except by variety entertainments, they are scarcely worth the effort. The young people who go to church in the spirit of jest and to be amused and can be held only by spectacular scenes of "mock marriages," "mock divorces" and insinid love scenes. Are in no way benefited or helped. In contrary, fee sure that the very entertainment is largely responsible for the privilege of our young people and the light esteem in which marriage and some of the most sacred relationships of life are held by them. The church must respect and preserve its own ideals, if it would win others to do the same.
Notwithstanding the above, there has been a general improvement in our colored churches in many important respects. The ministers are of a higher average of intelligence and moral influence than ever before. The church edifices, though for the most part heavily in debt, are finer and more comfortable in all their appointments and the services are of a higher decorum, but so long as religious zeal is lost in money getting to pay church debts I fear this problem of church entertainments will continue to be a menace to the social and religious life of the people. There should be a permanent committee of competent men and women whose duty it should be to pass upon the merits of every entertainment to be held in the church or in the name of the church. Nothing that is the least risque in its character or language should be tolerated by this committee. Is this too much to expect? The people are ready to follow a leadership that is courageous and honest in its purpose to the church the radiating point for all that its highest and best in our social life, as well as the most sacred and helpful influence amongst us.
Mr. Cyrus. Field Adams was in the
city last week fixing up his political fences. He reached Chicago in time to hear many whisperings and rumors of charges, but not in his health, which seems to be musually robust. Mr. W. H. A. Moore, the well known poet and newspaper writer, has made the interesting announcement that he is preparing to bring out a choice edition of his poems in the early spring. The work is to be brought out in the highest style of the publisher's art and promises in point of artistic merit to be something beyond anything ever before attempted by our own writers. The volumes are to be secured only by subscription, as the first edition will be limited to five hundred copies. FANNIE BARRIER WILLIAMS.
GRANT'S HOSTLER DEAD.,AGED 114.
Was Too Old During Civil War to
a soldier—His Incessant Law Suits.
OMAHA, Nab, December 1.—John Flanagan—an Afro-American, without doubt the oldest man in the city, claiming to be 114 years of age, died Monday night in his room at 1008 Capitol avenue from heart failure, due to old age. He walked sturdily down the street not half an hour previous to his death, entered his room, a plate of soup and fell back lifeless in his chair. Police Surgeon Langdon was called, but life was extinct. Flanagan was one of the best known characters in the city. He came to Omaha in 1866, after vainly trying to enlist in the Federal army under General Grant. "Old John" tended Grant's horses at Fort Donelson, and with this recommendation attempted to become a soldier, but without success, for Grant said that Flanagan was too old. Flanagan was 74 years of age then.
Previous to his service as hostler under General Grant Flanagan had been a slave in a Virginia family. Released at the beginning of the war, he was left to go his own way. Several times while "Old John" was residing in this city, his "young master," who was old enough to have gray hairs, came out to visit him.
For a time Flanagan turned the press on the old Omaha Republican, and at the end of his services in that capacity, by way of payment, he was given permission to settle on a tract of 160 acres of the then swamp land lying between Thirtieth and Thirty-fifth and Spaulding streets and Ames avenue. He lived there for twenty years, when James E. Boyd showed up with a title from the original owner.
Flanagan contested the title, and the case became famous. It was fought up and down the courts from that day to this, having been tried in the supreme court three times. Each time the old Negro won and each time the plaintiff succeeded in securing a new hearing. Flanagan thus obtained the record of having more law suits than any three men in Omaha together. Scarcely a judge or lawyer in Omaha has not had his fling at the famous Flanagan case. At the time of Old John's death the case was still undecided.
Flanagan claimed to be able to remember Thomas Jefferson, whom he greatly disliked on account of that statesman's attitude toward Negroes.
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NEW HAVEN, December 4.—Mrs. Madaline Fromelle-Robinson, an old respected resident and the wife of George W. Robinson, was found dead in bed by her husband last Monday night at their home. 20 Winter street. Mrs. Robinson had been the victim of a tedious illness for quite a number of years.
Deceased was the daughter of the late Cato Fromwelle, who moved his family from New Berne, N. C., to Brooklyn about 50 years ago. After a short period the families came to this city and made it their permanent home.
The obsequies occurred last Friday afternoon from Bethel A. M. E. church, Sperry street, of which she was a member. Rev. William Lynch, pastor conducted the services. Deceased is survived by a husband, one sister, Mrs. Caroline Hull, two nephews, Messrs. Jacob Moore and George White, and a stepmother Mrs. Eliza Liles.
Dr. H. B. Frissell, principal of Hampton Institute, was here Sunday and brought with him a quartet from Hampton, also some colored and Indian graduates. They held a Yale meeting in Dwight Hall Sunday afternoon, and also spoke and sang in United church on the center green in the evening. Dr. Frissell is a graduate of Yale, class 74. Court Unity, No. 8488, Ancient Order of Foresters, gave a promenade and reception on Thanksgiving night at Warner hall. They were greeted with a crowd, who could hardly find standing room. Dancing began early- and lasted late, and joy and happiness characterized the whole affair from Beginning to End. It was a financial and social triumph. Dr. Luke's Chapter, Brotherhood of St. Andrew, cordially invites the people of the community to come and hear Rev. P. I. A. Bennett of Washington, D. C., who will speak in St. Luke's P. E. church Sunday evening at 7:45 p.m. The officers of the Brotherhood age: E. S. De Ladson, director; C. H. Phillips, vice director; B. O. McIntyre, secretary; and R. P. Treadwell, treasurer.
Mrs. Emily S. Parker of 30 Eaton street left last week for New York, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Ella Hoyts. From there she will proceed to New Jersey and will be entertained by Mrs. Lizzie Williams.
Mrs. William Amos, secretary of the Woman's Twentieth Century club of this city, entertained the club with other friends at dinner last Friday afternoon at her residence, 93 Eaton street.
AID MURDERER'S ESCAPE.
White Girl Nearly Succeed in Freeing Black Criminal.
YANKTON, S. D., December 1.—A strange infatuation conceived by some eighteen high school girls, daughters of respectable parents here, for Sam Carr, an Afro-American, convicted of murder, has made it almost impossible for Slieriff Wright to keep the prisoner in jail. A few nights ago he discovered the girls giving Carr roses and delicacies through an outside window, late at night. Now he announces he has evidence that these girls gave Carr tools with which he almost cut his way out of jail recently.
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ATLANTA, Ga., December 4.—Southern newspapers carry special dispatches from Washington to the effect that the President has said to a delegation of Kansas Republicans that he was going to make a change in the office of the Register of the Treasury in April of next year, at the expiration of the term of the present incumbent. The news brings regret to a great many Georgia Afro-Americans who had hoped that Mr. Lyons would have been retained for four years, more. The same source of information states that the position will most likely go to some Afro-American from Kansas or some other Western State. The idea seems to be to award this juicy political plum to some State where Afro-Americans can vote and have their votes counted, and not to States that are mere "rotten-boroughs."
The Southern Afro-American politician is registering a protest none the less vexement because it is not openly proclaimed. Set over against the votes cast at the polls are the votes cast at the nominating convention, and the Southern Afro-American politician avers that he has been a potential influence at the latter sphere. The part he has played in President-nominating seems greater to him than that played by the parties of the other section in casting their vote at the polls. Vision of great National Convention halls decked in the stars and stripes and filled to standing room with cheering thousands pass before his gaze. What is the use, thinks he, of making his fight for his man if, after victory, he is to be let down and out softly and gently and some other, who could never reach the nominating convention, is to reap the nustrust? It is as much as he can bear along with his other votes, but for all that the die has been cast.
As a matter of fact the Southern Afro-American has been steadily losing all along the political line for some considerable time, and he even now stands to lose. The danger to him in the removal of Mr. Lewis seems to be that thereby a precedent will be set that will never likely be broken, and no Afro-American South of the Mason and Dixon line will ever have, by appointment, any of the good jobs hanging loose around Washington. The thought of the thing is filling the Southern politician with a feeling akin to the jimjams and if the plan is carried out as predicted it will cause a lack of interest, no doubt, to the delegates to the National Convention.
But while there is regret that the genial and gallant Captain J. W. Lyons is to lose, there is also pleasure in the thought that the place is to be filled by another Afro-American, whoever he may be. The matter of holding Federal office is always a precarious and uncertain quantity in the political equation, and however much his friends might regret his separation from the public service, an office-holder should consider himself fortunate if he is permitted to hold on to his place for eight years, the country is so large and there are so many other good men who believe that they exactly fit the place, until it would seem to be nothing short of right to let them try. Meanwhile, in spite of regrets, it seems that Mr. Lyons will go. And if he does, and the Northern or Western man gets the place, then all the Southern Afro-American will no cause to contain. For a good num- nary office, certain prominent offices in Washington have been filled by men of the South from States hopeless Democratic, and now a chance at these places given to the men whose votes count ought not to be a cause for grumbling. Both the Register's office and that of Recorder of Deeds have for many terms been filled by men of the South, and there could not now be any justification for displeasure at the filling of these offices by Northern or Western men. The thing that is causing the anxiety to the Southern man is that he may never again get a try at these places. Of course all believe that, in making this
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There is an old saw about "What the Governor of North Carolina said to the Governor of South Carolina." The conversation was understood to be about the quantity of corn liquor of the two excellencies could get outside of. Now the governor of the Tar Heel State is talking with the governor of Georgia, but on an entirely different subject. He is trying to tell how white men and black men live in perfect peace and harmony in his commonwealth. It is remarkable to see what racial happiness there is in North Carolina. But nevertheless, some of the citizens of that grand old commonwealth say that all the governor's assertions are pipe dreams. The Atlanta Constitution, easily the leading white Democratic paper of the South, has not only taken a bold and courageous stand against the proposed attempt to disfranchise the Georgia black voters, but contends that the subterfuges employed in other Southern States to prevent black men from voting are wrong. Writing to this paper a white citizen of North Carolina inweighs against his governor's utterances. This writer asserts that there is no State in the Union in which enmity between the states exists as strongly as it does in North Carolina and this, he holds, is all because of disfranchisement. He contends that the financial people of the State could not have made a reaching mistake if they intended by that means to keep the Negro in subjection, for it is having the effect of making the Afro-American send his children to school. The prediction is made that within the space of a few years the great, majority of the Afro-American youth of the State will measure up to the educational requirement of the State constitution. Stress is also laid on the fact that black children are being hustled off to school while white ones are being sent to the farm. The statements made by this letter writer are being carefully pondered over by the would-be disfranchisers of Georgia.
In this connection, it is interesting and refreshing to note The Constitution's attitude on suffrage conditions. Its editor is a candidate for the Democratic nomination and many have thought that his open declaration that he was opposed to disfrenching the Afro-American of the State might cost him that nomination. In spite of that, he is maintaining his position with zeal backed by forceful argument and in the face of the apparent handicap it looks as if he is going to be a winner. In his fight he is backed by many of the brainiest men of the State, men whose conservatism and unquestioned ability have caused Georgia to be regarded as the foremost State in the South.
It will require a great deal of effort, however, to convince the uncompromising Democratic voter that the right of suffrage ought not to be taken from the Afro-American. Everything else of any consequence has been taken from him and it would follow as a natural sequence that he ought to be deprived of the right of the suffrage, according to the average Democratic view. The result in Maryland has done much in checking sentiment, and the powerful arguments being used to show that disfranchisement is causing unrest among Afro-Americans and a feeling that they are needlessly being driven to the wall will, it is hoped, result in much good in the pending election in this State.
ROOSEVELT AND. "UNCLE DICK."
West Hunting Together, and Bagged a Pew Rabbit.
NORTH GARDEN, Va., December 4—No sooner had the President reached "Pine Knots," his country seat, yesterday afternoon than he was off for a stroll through the woods with two of his children. After enjoying a good night's rest, he was up again by daybreak and with "Uncle Dick," the Afro-American retainer at William Wilmer's, he started off on a wild turkey hunt in the rugged mountains of the Springfield farm along the Hardware River. Three turkeys were scared up on the hunt, but the President failed to get a single shot, much to the vexation of "Uncle Dick." A few rabbits were the only game bagged.
The President's Message.
Thanks to a faculty for reading as tough as that of Teufelsdroeck himself we have despatched the President's message. It is the most universal document we have ever coped withal. No topic, save one, seems to have been too petty to serve as a subject for his sonorous and exemplary platitudes. The maltreatment of dumb animals, the excessive hours of labor imposed on railroad employees, truancy in Washington public schools, the number of acres which will support a Nebraska family, the exclusion of idiotic immigrants, the abatement of the smoke nuisance in Washington, the preservation of the bison—all these vital questions commanded the President's energetic attention.
The only subject under the sun with which his pen did not busy itself was the plight of decitizenized Afro-Americans in the South. Perhaps he esteemed this matter, compared with the momentous questions which did engage his rhetoric, to be unworthy of notice. Yet, he found time to advocate the conferment of American citizenship upon the Porto Ricans and the Indians of Alaska.
Republican County Chairmanship.
Republican County Chairmanship. The political "Boss" has fallen upon evil days and evil tongues. But yesterday his word would have stood against the anger of the people; now none are so poor as to do him reverence and not a few are gleefully kicking his corpse. The Administration in the last election launched Secretary Taff against "Bossism" in Ohio and Secretary Bonparte against "Bossism" in Maryland. Now the President himself seems to be taking a hand against the Republican "Bosses" in New York. His activity has been directly felt in the fight for chairman of the Republican county committee.
Mr. Olcott, who was suggested, according to report, by the President himself, was an A-1 candidate for chairman of the county committee. Nevertheless, the President, when he reflected that Mr. Olcott was the candidate of Senator Platt, and that therefore the election of Mr. Olcott would mean merely the exchange of one "Boss" for another, turned Mr. Olcott down in favor of Mr. Herbert Parsons, who declared his independence in unequivocal terms. Mr. Parsons will be the next chairman of the Republican county committee, and will owe his position to the appearance of wholesale independence in voting a symptom which augurs well for the health of the Republic.
5. Jews and Afro-Americans.
The New York Times, in an editorial last week, with every word of which our admiration for the talents and pity for the immemorial sufferings of the Jews causes us to sympathize, remarked the fatuity of Russia in repressing and persecuting her Jews instead of allowing them, as the United States has done, full liberty to contribute their utmost to her National life. America's liberality has been richly repaid, as The Times says, by the valuable services of the Jews "in the professions, in the trades, in manufactures, in finance, in politics, in public life, on the bench, in both branches of Congress and in State Legislatures." But, adds The Times:
"If we had been so narrow and biased and foolish as to decree, that no Jew should hold public office, engage in any have certain specified trades, or have his home outside of designated pales, we should have deprived ourselves of that shares of the National wealth which he has had the privilege and made it his duty to create and of his contribution to the country's welfare. Russia has so deprived herself, and of that and other follies she is now reaping the consequences."
Without doubt the United States would have lost much, had its policy towards the Jews been less wise and equitable. On the other hand, has not the United States lost much because its policy toward the Afro-Americans has not been wise and equitable? The Jews, to be sure, now, and then encounter a nasty bit of lingering race or religious prejudice. But this is a mole hall compared to the mountain of prejudice which obstructs our progress. The Jews, as The Times boasts, are permitted to hold public office: the Afro-Americans are in many sections unable even to vote for others to hold office; the Jews can enter any trade: there is a tendency, rife in the North and growing in the South, to depress as many of us as possible to the lowest menial occupations; the Jew is undisturbed in his full civil rights; we cannot travel south of Washington without having forced upon us with ostentatious con-
tempt the humiliation of the "Jim Crow" car. We could press the contrast farther, but should only irritate our resentment.
The natural effect of discriminations, based on race, which are at once irrational and insuperable, is to discourage and enervate the gentle and embitter and enrage the strong. It is well for the Afro-American, as it has been well for the Jew, that he has a sturdy patience to bear him up. But no one can deny that the Afro-American's efforts fall short of their utmost, nipped before their maturity by the frost of racial disdain and proscription. We have, as an English writer pointed out, a perpetual grievance, and we know it, whatever bravado of contentment we may display.
Our contributions to the National life, though humble, we have some right to be proud of. If we do no more than make the cotton crop every year, we clothe the Nation. How much more valuable should we be both to the United States and to ourselves if our aspirations were unclogged and the limit of our progress not prescribed! The answer is indicated by the debt this country is under to the Jews.
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Like a pebble dropped into a pool, Dr. Washington's suggestion that the Afro-American people should celebrate the centennial anniversary of William Lloyd Garrison's birthday has propagated waves of enthusiasm throughout the country. We have reprinted editorials from practically every Afro-American newspaper warmly the motion; and we daresay there are very few Afro-American churches in which next Sunday a sermon will not be preached on the Great Liberator. Almost without exception the Afro-American literary societies and lyceums will this week or next render Garrison programs.
The unanimous spontaneity with which the Afro-American people have agreed to do honor to Garrison is to them an eninent credit. If their hearts were not capable of ardent gratitude, they would not throng so affectionately to garland the memory of their Benefactor; if they did not prize the rights which they now enjoy or mourn those of which they have been deprived, they would not so devoutly commemorate him without whose pioneer labors these rights could not have been bestowed. The impulse of gratitude and aspiration which will thrill the whole Afro-American people on next Sunday will be a thing of the spirit, exalted and beautiful. "Oh—to quote Rubenstein's song—"Would it were ever abiding!"
We should try to make our lives a perpetual commemoration of the life of Garrison. We need to make ourselves more akin to him, to achieve more of his scornful hatred of wrong, more of his lover's devotion to right, more of his unrelaxing hold on the ideals of liberty. If the impulse engendered by next Sunday's celebration is not an ephemeral, shallow one, but one lasting and profound, the Afro-American people will have double cause to bless the name of Garrison.
Congress and the Afro-Americanans
If the Republican party had not disgracefully deserted its parents, the principles which gave it birth in 1856, the meeting of the Fifty-minth Congress last Monday would have been the most auspicious day which has dawned on the Afro-American since the enactment of the Fifteenth Amendment. In the Senate the Republicans lack only three members to command a two-thirds vote; in the House they have the unprecedented majority of 114. If the House had the will to do so, it could with ease make a fatal onslaught upon those of its members whose seats are planted on the necks of disfranchised citizens of the United States. Big, alas! the flame on the altar of Liberty—the flame at which noble hearts were once warned and illuminated—now flickers but fitfully. The sacred fire is expiring from neglect.
The very omnipotence of the Repub-
Leans in Congress will render them im-
sident to the Afro-American's wrongs.
If they were tip-ticing on the edge of
the abyss of defeat, instead of striding
at a comfortable distance from it, they
would gladly reach out a hand to the
Afro-American to take and give assist-
ance.
The only consolation we find in the
apathy of Congress is that it will cert-
arily not adopt the wretched and des-
perate scheme for reducing the South's
representation, into which a body of
legislators less nonchalant might be mis-
led by the clamor some fanatical Afro-
Americans are raising.
The shipboard of women sent to Panama for the delectation of the laborers from Martinique and Jamaica is causing trouble. The men and women, according to their home custom, pair off without benefit of chergy, much to the scandal, in public at least, of the American officials. It was at first proposed to turn the matter over for remedy to the Boards of Municipal Judges, who are mostly native Panamanians, but the discovery that the judges themselves are all living with common law wives and wouldn't have any other kind, gave the Americans pause. It is realised that the situation must be purified, but it is feared that any drastic reform would provoke the Jamaicans to return home where they can live as they please.
To the Bates of The New York Ace:
"This Angle last week contained a clipping wherein it was suggested that the vituperative mincompoop, Rev. Thomas Dixon, organize an "Aryan-League."
This term, Aryan, with its associated ideas, is a much abused word; and it is up to the young Negro scholarship of to-day, the editor of the splendid New York Ace, the prince of Negro journals of news and opinion, as well as all other splendid Negro journals, preachers, lawyers, teachers and scribes of every school, to undermine this "Aryan" and "Anglo-Saxon" myth. In most of our colored colleges and schools of learning we are taught to understand that the word "Aryan", and "Anglo-Saxon" means the white races of the world. An "Aryan League," therefore, would mean a coming together of the white races of the world. But is there an Aryan race, an exclusively white race? This idea, like a pagan image, has had our devotion long enough; now that we see the true light, we should cast off this work of darkness.
In the first place, there is no "Aryan race," technically speaking, and there never has been. The term Aryan means enlightenment, learning, culture, advancement in the most enlightened and progressive civilization; and it comprehends every means and all methods whereby the races of the human family are enlightened and developed from either a moral, physical or intellectual standpoint. The process and working of Aryanism is not so much physical, but intellectual in character. When, therefore, an "Aryan League" is thought of, it properly refers to language, literature, religion, art and every department of science and learning. It is a linguistic and not an ethnological term. Those races and nations which are enlightened or learned in the sciences and arts and possess a religion; those races and nations which have shown so much advancement in the elements of intellectual, from a shoe-maker to a college professor; those races which have acquired and possess the elements which have contributed to the greatness and supremacy of the leading races of the human family, whatever their color or complexion, may properly and scientifically belong to the "Aryan race," which means an educated and cultured race. Yet we cling to the "Aryan race" idea, which term includes, according to the conception of some, the white races of the world, to the exclusion of all of the dark-skinned races of the world.
For over 100 years the best scholarship of the world has been at work endeavoring to trace the origin of the "Aryan race," and they are just as far away from knowing the origin of the "Aryan race" as Dives was when he saw afar off Lazarus in 'Abranam's bosom and their labors and investigations will be as fruitless as those of the old Greek who tried to find the square of a circle. Some say that the "Aryan race" took its rise in the Scandinavian peninsula; others say it has its genesis in Iran, the high table fands of Persia; still others say it began in Southern India, while others hold it had its origin in Africa. So the best modern scholarship, Prof. Max Mueller included, and a raft of the world's best brain power are as much Variance with one another on this question as were the men who sprang from Cadmus' dragon's teeth. If we restrict the form to its original and etymological idea, and allow ourselves to break away from this scientific heresy of the so-called Aryan and Anglo-Saxon races, which restrict the term to include "white" men and exclude "colored" men, we will find ourselves "back through Anglo-Saxon, Teutonic Greeks and Roman channels; and finally back to the intellectual "Castles on the Nile" among ancient Negroes, to the old Egyptian civilization, where Aryanism had its genesis, and from whom all intellectual blessings flow. The "Aryan race" then, is a cultured, educated and progressive race, which includes men of every complexion and from every clime.
Then, for persons to think of an "Aryan League" as excluding the American Negro, colored man, or Afro-American are like the men whom Christ had in mind when He said: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." An "Aryan League of America" being formed "to protect civilization from the corruption of the Negro" is a misanthropic conception, since the Greeks, Romans and the Anglo-Saxons or Teutones are indebted to the niolithic Negro race for the very elements of modern civilization. And, instead of the Negro "corrupting (intermarrying with the white race) our civilization," there has been sentiment in this country which has made possible the creation by the white race of "a yellow peril." Instead, therefore, of the American Anglo-Saxon's absorbing the colored Aryans, the colored or Negro Aryans are absorbing the white Aryans and incorporate the produce such unions into the "yellow peril" in integral parts of the American Negro race. If the oak trees the sciences of archology, ethnology and philology of any weight whatever in an endeavor to ascertain the origin, growth and development of culture and elements of civilization, we will find that the very language that we speak and the races to which the Saxon, Celt, Dane, Hun or Teuton: belong, as well as our science and learning, sprang from the bullrushes of Egypt, or other "Euro-African" sources.
The colored people of this country of culture, education and refinement are as much Aryan and belong as much to the so-called "Aryan race" as do the white races. Correctly speaking, the white races are no more of the "Aryan race" than the colored people. Both races are Aryans, when educated in arts, science and literature. Yet we continue to believe in and are taught the "Indo-European" and "Indo-Germanic" origin of the white races of Europe and America, when in reality Aryanism, or the so-called Aryan race, is Euro-African in origin. Why, then, should we continue to believe in this Aryan myth?
J. M. B.
Troy, New York, December 4, 2005.
It was a foulish precaution for the Democratic caucus to put under the ban of secrecy the proposition of a Virginia Representative to indorse Mr. Roosevelt as the candidate of the Democratic party for the Presidency in 1908. Of two things one: Either the proposition has no hacking, in which case it does no harm to talk about it, or it has backing, in which case it does no good to try to suppress it.
It is true that the strength of the possible political tie between Mr. Roosevelt and the Democratic party is in inverse proportion to the devotion of each to principles formerly held. If that devotion should diminish sufficiently on either side they might get together without an excess of what is known as "utilization." But in reality the talk in the South as to Mr. Roosevelt has little or no basis in political doctrine. It springs from Southern liking for the personality of the man and from a natural response to the very adroit (though doubtless quite sincere) appeals made by Mr. Roosevelt to the feelings of Southern men, and, still more, Southern women. It is a long time since the people of the South have had the luxury of being courted by an eminent political opponent, a long time since so accomplished a suitor has addressed himself to the pleasing task. The implication has been made very plain that the South is attractive to Mr. Roosevelt in spite of the party predilections that have kept them apart and the more pronounced these attractiveness the stronger must be the attractiveness that outcomes their influence. Having almost nothing against Mr. Roosevelt at the present, finding nothing in his policy or his aspirations that offends them, the Southern people yield enthusiastically to the charm of his personal solicitation. He being what he is, a hearty, vigorous, manly, and very distinguished President, and the Southern people being what they are, cordial, good-natured, rather emotional, and very patriotic, it is no wonder that his advances are met as warmly as they are.
What might happen if the mutual sentiment were submitted to the stress of a political campaign again it is not easy to say. Nor is there at present any profit in speculating on that point. The sentiment exists, and it is good that it does. It is of the sort that makes for National unity and National force.
PRAISE FOR REV. CARROLL.
Dr. Gilbert Thinks the People Should Know the Educator Better.
To the Editor of The New York Age:
Rev. Richard Carroll, a well-known preacher and founder of an Industrial Home at Columbia, S. C., was on a visit to New York city, and has had occasion to work in behalf of his Industrial Home and also to preach in some of the most prominent colored churches in the city. Particularly do we mention his preaching at the Mount Olivet Baptist church of New York city, of which Rev. M. W. Gilbert, D. D., who formerly preached in Charleston, S. C., and was subsequently professor in Benedict College at Columbia, S. C., is pastor.
Unquestionably, Mr. Carroll is one of the most eloquent Negro preachers and orators that this country has ever produced. There is not a more eloquent man now on the platform in this country. For real eloquence, we doubt whether he has a superior in this country; and the writer has had occasion to niec and hear most of the leading Negro orators, and a very large number of those that are white. We do not believe that the colored people themselves know this man as they ought to. I write this particularly for their benefit. Carroll is a man of whom the Negro race may be well proud.
It is a pity that his life is not devoted entirely to preaching the Gospel and lecturing among his people. The writer has advised this course in Mr. Carroll, and others have done likewise. We believe that in evangelistic work he would be unrivalled among his people. He is not yet an old man, and a still greater future is before him. Like all Negroes who have accomplished something, Carroll has been the target for smaller Negroes who have achieved nothing. It is to be hoped that this man and his child shall be used mightily in the future for the salvation and uplifting of his people. In writing this, I would like to have it understood that the writer is a native of Southe Carolina, knows the South well, and is acquainted with the condition of his people, both North and South, being now the pastor of over 2,000 members in New York city, the largest colored church in the North. M. W. GILLEBERT. Pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist church, New York, December 2, 1903.
HOKE SMITH'S DIVINE MESSAGE
From The Atlanta Independent
At Perry, Gn., Hon. Hoke Smith is reported as having requested the sheriff to clear the contour house of all Negroes while he delivered a message to the white people. The Negroes present didn't give the courteous sheriff time to clear the house. They took his "holiness" at his request and vacated at once. Mr. Smith then proceeded to unhomosexual himself with tears in his eyes. The burden of his "holiness" rose, and you cannot look out the window in his scraper in Atlanta without being reminded of the fact by the Negro colleges dotting the hills made sacred by Hood and Johnston. The famous Sunday school who runs a bar room proceeded to fire him, and the ninety-seventh sold not sell the "nigger" land. You must not rent to him. You must reduce him to a peon or surf. Don't advance him for his money supplies like he was a white man. His "holiness" proceeded to fire him, and the ninety-seventh sold not sell the "nigger" land. make him a criminal, destroy his selflessness and reduce him to a peon. But Hon. Hokey is a prophet and was divinely called from heaven to deliver the Demon fromargin from the body of death to which he was sent. The illustrated Gordon. Colquit Stephen Hill, Crisp, McDaniel, Attkinson, Bacon, Turner and Grady. But the message was the whites must not sell the Negroes land or rent to them, and afford them facilities. Great is Hokey of the dirrms face.
Great is Hokey of the divine permission!
From, The Words of Garrison.
One million of degraded slaves are more dangerous to the welfare of the country than would be two millions of degraded freemen.
In the present struggle, the test of character is as infallible as it is simple. He that is with the slaveholder is against the slave; he that is with the slave is against the slaveholder.
The compact which exists between the North and the South is "A, consent with death and an agreement with hell"—involving both parties in atrocious criminality—and should be immediately annulled.
Has not the experience of two centuries shown that gradualism in theory is perpetuity in practice? Is there an instance, in the history of the world, where slaves have been educated for freedom by their taskmasters?
The success of any great moral enterprise does not depend upon numbers. Slavery will be overthrown before a majority of all the people shall have called voluntarily, and on the score of principle, for its abolition.
Is it not to be sorely pressed, yea, to yield the whole ground, to represent any class of our fellow-creatures as being on the same level with wild beasts? To such a desperate shift does the slaveholder resort, to screen himself from condemnation. The Negroes, he avers, are an inferior race—a connecting link between men and monkeys—and therefore it is folly to talk of giving them liberty and equal rights.
Is there one law of submission and non-resistance for the black man, and another law of rebellion and conflict for the white man? When it is the whites who are trodden in the dust, does Christ justify them in taking up arms to vindicate their rights? And when it is the blacks who are thus treated, does Christ require them to be patient, harmless, long-suffering, and forgiving? And are there two Christs?
Freedom and Slavery are natural and irreconcilable enemies; it is morally impossible for them to exist together in the same nation; and the existence of the one can only be secured by the destruction of the other. Slavery has exercised a pernicious and most dangerous influence in the aairs of the Union, from its foundation to the present time (1810); this influence has increased, is increasing, and cannot be destroyed, except by the destruction of slavery or the Union.
In the beginning, what a gross absurdity did our fathers exhibit!—trying to do what is not in the power of God—to reconcile the irreconcilable, to make Slavery and Freedom mingle and cohere! It can never be. Look at the lover of freedom and the advocate of slavery, the slaveholder and the abolitionist, at this day. Do they acknowledge the same God? Do they worship at the same shrine? A government composed of both is impossible; and he who would pass for a lover of freedom should have found it out.
The truth is, our fathers were intent on securing liberty to themselves without being very serpulous as to the means they used to accomplish their purpose. They were not actuated by the spirit of universal philanthropy; and though in words they recognized occasionally the brotherhood of the human race, in practice they continually denied it. They did not blush to enslave a portion of their fellow-men, and to buy and sell them as cattle in the market, while they were fighting against the oppression of the mother country, and boasting of their regard for the rights of man.
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I pray you to remember that the slaveholders are just as merciful and forbearing as they can be in their situation—not a whit more brutal, bloody, satanic than they are obliged to be in the terrible exigencies which, as slaveholders, they are placed. They are men of like passions with themselves; they are of our common country; and if we had been brought up in the midst of slavery, as they have been—if we had our property in slaves, as they have—if we had the same training and education that they have received, of course, we should have been just as much disposed to do all in our power to support slavery, and to put down freedom, by the same atrocious acts, as themselves. The tree bears its natural fruit—like causes will produce like effects. But let us return them good for evil, by seizing this opportunity to deliver them from their deadliest curse—that is Christian.
Genuine abolitionism is not a hobby got up for personal or associated grandizement; it is not a political ruse; it is not a spasm of sympathy, which lasts but for a moment, leaving the system weak and worn; it is not a fever of enthusiasm; it is not the fruit of fanaticism; it is not a spirit of faction. It is of heaven, not of men. It lives in the heart as a vital principle. It is an essential part of Christianity, and aside from it there can be no humanity. Its scope is not confined to the slave population of the United States, but embraces mankind. Opposition cannot weary it out, force cannot put it down, fire cannot consume it. It is the spirit of Jesus, who was sent "to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to roclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God." Its principles are self-evident, its measures rational, its purposes merciful and just. It cannot be diverted from the path of duty, though all earth and hell oppose; for it is lifted far above all earth-born fear. When it fairly takes possession of the soul, you may trust the soul-carrier anywhere, that he will not be recreatent to humanity. In short, it is a life, not an impulse—a quenchless flame of philanthropy, not a transient spark of sentimentalism.
THE BLOWING OF HERSHAW.
From The Atlanta Independent.
When Department Clerk Hershaw criticizes Booker T. Washington, we are reminded of the little boy who sat out upon a fence and blew out his tongue trying to blow out the sun. The comparison is strangely analogous.
We do not pretend to say whether the fact that Lieutenant Charles Pendleton is a Southerner, probably with the Southerner's cool indifference to the life of dark-kninned people, accounted for his prompt murder of a native soldier in the Philippines who had asked him to light the lamps on his vehicle.
El Hadji Abdullah Ali Sadik when the newspapers have invited with the title of "King Menelik's Representative to the United States," is reported to have discouraged in an interview the repatriation of Afro-Americans in Africa. There, says he, they would have to pan under the yoke of some one of the European nations, which rule by far the greater portion of the continent. El Hadji also, it is reported, holds the Afro-American people in much contempt, recording them as practically slaves.
There appears to be in the United States Treasury a large sum, at least $100,000, representing arrears due to deceased Afro-American soldiers in the Civil War for pay and bounty. Upon this money Gilles B. Jackson and his Negro Exposition have long east arced, greedy eyes. Jackson seems likely to be anticipated, however, by Representative Brownlow of Tennessee, who introduced in the House Monday a bill to appreciate these arrears for the foundation of a home for aged Afro-Americans in Washington.
Bishop Brown of Arkansas, who made a notorious attack upon the race in Boston a few years ago, has surprised Afro-American Epicopalians by naming Ben George Alexander McGuire, an Afro-American, as archdeacon and general missionary. While there have been Afro-American archdeacons before, this appointment is considered important because made by Bishop Brown. The Church Advocate, an Afro-American Epicopal organ, hopes that it is a stepping stone to the election and ratification of an Afro-American bishop in the Episcopal church.
President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University, in defending the abolition of football at that institution, launched at the game the most disabling shaft with which it has yet been wounded. His confutation of the opinion that football is necessary to engender college spirit must rank in the hearts of our athletic savages:
"It is urged that football is a great aid to the development of college sports. Every member of the Faculty is interested in the development of true college sports, and is a power to promote it. But the contentious issue is present game of football is present to that end is wibbly illusory. Even if we were not so, college spirit is too deadly bought if college intelligence and college morals are sacrificed for it. College spirit is sacrificed for the heard of, and will exist long after football is forgotten. We must get the qualities of manliness, loyalty, and courage built up on a moral foundation, and not allow them to rest upon a purely physical physical analysis. A purely physical is a purely physical must be something to rest upon also the tumult and the shouting dies."
THE GARRISON CENTENARY
More Afro-American Press Comment on the Celebration.
—The Negro should celebrate the hundredth anniversary of William Lloyd Garrison on December 10, 1895. He a friend of the race and gave emancipate it.—The Christian Inquirer.
—All ministers and school teachers should have appropriate services on December 10 in honor of that great man William Lloyd Garrison—whose coronary birthday occurs on that day.—Orangeburg (S. C.) People's Recorder.
—Every colored minister in this Sain't ought to take cognizance of the Garrison coronary in his sermons on December 10. We feel that this will be done and the day will be revered in memory of a true friend in our darkest hours.—Indianapolis (Ind.) Recorder.
—The Afro-American press of the country has seconded the suggestion our leader, Booker T. Washington, in this celebration, and judging from his ports in our various exchanges he the celebrations will be held in any of any note where the colored man awakened to their interests.—The Anna Searchlight.
The Negro population of the country seems all gone over the summer celebration, on the 10th of June, the birth of William Lloyd Garrison, a great agitator and the prime minister of unconditional liberty and freedom of the American state, right and shows a tardy cation by the Negroes for the man who suffered and sacrificed to any other American citizen. The Columbia (S. C.) Sun.
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From the True Reflection
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WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON.
Some names there are that win the best applause.
Of noble souls; then who, more than thine.
All-bodies be? Thou lest the Voice Divine
Tell thee to gird thyself in good cause.
And canst in life's first bloom. No gard-laws.
Could quench thy zeal until no dare should pine.
In mulling chains, caged in the fire sunshine.
Till all the shackles fell, the would not pause.
So to thee who hast climbed heights.
And led the way to where chaste justice reigns.
An anthem—tears and grief and wailing.
Its swelling chords—uprizes and indignation.
A nation e'en to join the jubilant straining.
Which celebrate thy celebrated days.
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MIVHATTAN AND BRONX.
Etece att gone for the Allen's rect
ode hate seats Heft, Apply SO
Ex hoa, George W, Allen,—adry,
x Chambers, widew of Ebe-
Bere has had a beutiful mag-
be powed az the head of -bis
ae 2 several weeks ip Phil-
ts Mo. TW. Henderson bas. re-
in ¢ sodas filling her place in
ail) 0) ESE goods .go to Greenders’s
sel Ura Som etrect Ade.
‘ + on foot to give Prof,
Pesta, te “noted “Shevister of
Be testimonial on bis 25th
pid Hedert, of Mount Olive
late M Ne, 91, was presented
= ~oer medal for general
= wxercine of her duties
a cris eoiming to the city
‘ vans. and shopping, wi
Bia itsuve, 114 Weat Sth
: viaee to stop while in
ee ‘ rrartical barber, 107 West |
te Sih nveaie Ade. |
a int :7 to 11, 30 cents.
a Wa te 2 'p. aim, 2
DEO cow dinner with claret,
ee Nail Brus,’ Restaurant,
is nay,
wo fo eae of the oldest and
Fes vhers of Bethel chureb,
ee wt the winter in ‘Florida.
B ‘had placed in’ Bethel
: J iuecnorial window, in
a tse) husband. ;
«st J ypibs Maser bold fam
‘ telus and Peldageveninen
waste aa iret Bpeclal ae
‘ fe age te si
. 1. Viemas of Brooklyn, the
a Kethel church, hag or-
: ‘wmortal window to
: the seat he has 80
Sil, B the chugch, to be put
St “Tne Aendemy. 116 W
: Seas etie hewtagt
E: +s Sicine™ evening. Bpectal
meg sixners, ielvate lessons.
st i I, Jeffries, formerly
ES + Andustine’s School. Ra-
eS ts Teturned to Boston,
i ae stay with Major Ed-
SAH an of 1 awe” Sieh
a 1 Arles will retirit in! AE
R cngage inthe wholewale
5 “+ in this city. i
eof .Vixander Strong, rector
+ Saslivered Inst Sunday |.
ee irze congregation in Bt.
ie the first of a norien of |
ee os Next Sunday night ac |,
he oe ir C. B, Weeden, cur-
mee of the ‘Transfiguration, |
ek +ner, AMD are invited to
ae of
rete oh fale will. open Monday
ts. uf
fe At? Tonto Pet .
Blo eee ee gestae Tb
Pic's} cakaglving, and. tae even. [1
Eien" 1, Seton eke, whteh will |
p00) 30 erentag, 50 conta —Aer. ||
eee yy s N
Jos 8. 1h iraske of Rt. Mark's |
bet: 3 lor Tuakemee Inetitate, |
rWatc,' Ms the guent of Dr. Booker |
Canis,“ for two ween and Gettver |
2 Silty RS Shee ee: |!
aed: dtieularly pe
ai Testing schoo is
: ond Mie Feed i
e eh ret fe: a a
tk will be gives In boner o
=| Mre = evening.
| iL Dealers hee. boos
.G. whe:
te Der heme nine wosks with 0
. i te able te be cut again
| S28 the ‘ues of a cane.
] Me? Ak O H the shee polish
¢| manafecturer of Sales TE is
1} chy en becasue woe
. The Caschmen’s. Leagee Beciety
| foe St Summsany Toit Teese vest iee,
|| January 4, 1006. See sdvertiooment mex!
|| week. ‘ a
] Miss Muriel Smith of Baltimore,
}] bes beem im. the city the guest of Pt
‘Turner for some weeks, was called to
(Baltimore Tuceday ‘erenms on
of the srclous illsens of her mothers
‘Mr. and Mrs. Rives of 197 West 184th
street gave an elaborate dinner oa San
dey, December ‘Mise ‘Gee ‘Stewart
and ev, pid Min WS Carey ‘were
Present and spent & delighthal evening.
Dr. Howatd H. Smith, of: Baltimore,
paid New_York a. abort visit the pest
Tock Gatsy, SRD predeated from "the
solic bom peeing Soliine te ane
and is now practicing im Balts-
On Zegakogiving Day Mra. P. Jones of
‘50th . street with Mr. and Mrs
Richard Scott. Dinner was’ carved at
ik Ueiee eas BS
ra, Jones with Mrs, L:
Keanedy in 524 street.
Mre. Belle Matthews, a promizent
member of St. Mark's M. B. chareh, died ||
suddenly. cpaidey. December 1 Tee fa- |,
necal services tcak place al Mark's
charch Tureday."December 5. Hev. Wm. | |
pad a Homing Uitte te ae Carton I
paid. a slowing ‘tribute to t 2
devotion, and belptulness of the deceased, | {
‘The remains were taken to Baltimore for | |
interment. te. t
Arrivals at Hotel Maceo are: M. N, | 1
Williams, Niagara Falls: Mex G. Ros: | {
wcll, Bertram Russell, Ethel Russell, "al | 4
coona, Pa.: Mr. and’ Mra C..Christian- | ¢
a. Hoston: W.°C. Robinson, Philadel: | 1
phia; W. H. Washingtoa, Baltimore. r
‘Mrs. Hlarces D. Hall and daughter of
160 West 24th street. spent three days
ast week in Plainfield, N. J. the guests
of Mrs. James Hill. : ‘
Arrivals at the Clarendon Hoare are: | f
. Johnson and wife, Cincinnati: ‘Mr.
nd Mrs. Lyons. Trenton : George Rurke, |
Washington: Sfr.“and Mrs. [. Janes. | 7:
Sermk:, Hiighard Johnson ang “wife,
taltimore: William Morgan and wife.
j Goltiee-end-wife-Prrtedetpbtas Mr
od Mra:G. Davis Daterson; Mr. and | ©
irs. Dandridge, Long. Island ;..A. -B. | 8
Oward and wife, Boston? G. Patines: | 8
rightoo,. N.Y. i
ite the inclemency of the weather. | 3
se aries at Bt David's bE church ®
ere largely attended on Inst Suaday. | ~
ector Clifton officiated at the morning
rvice hia theme being “Homility.” It | I
as appropriate for the Advent season, | I:
Preparation for the joyous Christmas: | Mi
de. At 8 p.m. his sermon wax egpe- | Hs
ally helpfal to the Chapter of ‘the |
rotherhood of St. Andrew, the occasion | <tr
ing their annual Advent sermon. The | 15;
xt was “For I am determined to _know | of
thing but Christ and Him Crucified.” | Fi
The exes of the social world are being | «
otered on tbe coming of ths any ss
ees reception of the Entre Nous Clans, 4 bee
rich (erent occurs on Thursdgs. ‘Decem- | Gr
r M4th, at Palm Garden. ‘Chie pres- | Sut
ea a brilliant socin} asscmbinge and | ard
H practically opea the canon. and eo | 'y
ts will again be in swing for « bril- | ya
pt round of gaiety and pleasure. ‘In- | A!
ations also point that society will be | fin
pt pretty busy thit season. as cards| \y
2 now out announcing xeveral swell | Mu;
irs to be given by several clubs of | fr}
re or less renown. oft
You are cordially invited to attend: | ony
ion gathering of the members of the | y4q)
athern Beneficial Lenore at the Asso- | ht
tion hall, 160 west Zh street, Friday [5
ning, Deevmber Inth, 1905, ae i |
lock.” Addresses by Mr. E. It Wrisht | \pa
1 Hon. CW, Andernon. Susie by | Ro
fexsionalx. = Vandevitte by Cote & | iy
inson, Hindoo Maids and others. [e- 7
chments will be served gratis. Com- | T
tooo -W. A. Boyd. chairman: G itid | SiN6
Mien Maison, Wo HL Smith, HP. | 98]
wand. (Mow Green, W.1. "Tarner, | 3
pmax-Jobnson, Thomis J. Smith, Rob- wine
I, Hucless.—adv.2t. i
fusinoss men's meetings are held, at | faye
Real Extate Deposit, and Investor | h
apany's Home Office, 1931 Broadway. | y 7]
x Monday evening. Ther. are -nt- | 400
Ind by many well-known buxiness men | jheit
this ‘and other cities. Among them | [an
« Ttev. B. E. Jackson of Plainfield, | $)e"
J.. Rev. Dr. Morris of this city. Prof. Blai
"Rack of Boston, and others. These | Hai
tinge are held for the purpose of
ing our people together in their bus- | | At
« life’ fer a genera) disenasion and | 106
notion of creditable enterprises. Every | night
nm thus interested is invited to at. | Port
these moctings as they are inspiring | ton,
profitable. ines rane Hee
ef bdward FE. lee, of the Unit i
re Tiomuperacy. ban opened tm omce'nt | inn
Went 20th wireet.. where all. bitsiness | nese
be rantacted for “the organization. | equip
hones: 32 to 2 p um, 8.0 to A390 | Tae
Rae nor gam, |...
of. Anderson's dancing academy in evenit
L Grd street was a scene of much | Mira
ancy on Inst Thursday evening. No- | tree}
er 30, at which time the annual | Sree
kxsivitig “reception” was held. More | or th
four “hundred pupils and ‘their | Shary
Je thronzed the academe thronghont | Alter
evening. Hundreds of indies in | (Span
came evening “gowns, with gems | ce,
nz on their throats, ‘and on their | "7 |
rm. mingled in social enjoyment. Not | , Th
an enels hour in the morning, and | 2F4,
eeeption bezin to break up. and the | Pulls
«seek their homes, "The. usnal | dinpe
kscivine refroxhments were served | Foot
& the intertission. R by th
sing dinner was given by Mr. B.D. | Path
Seg ner wae boven by: aie ate De | nblie
103 West 29th oireet. where all business
Rill be tranaacted for the organization.
Office honea: 32 to 2 p um, BAN to. 130
bom—Ade, hor 23-31m.
Prof, Anderson's dancing academy in
Wet urd street was a seene bf much
brillianey on Inst Thursday evening, No-
sember 30, at which time the annual
HPuinkssivitig réewption was held. More
than four “hundred pupils and their
friends thronzed the academy thronghont
the evening. Hundreds of indies in
handsome evening “gowns, with gems
Mashing on their throats, ‘and on their
fingers. mingled in social enjoyment. Not
until an earls hour in the morning and
the ‘reception bezin to break up. and the
guests xeck their homes. ‘The . ueual
‘Thankszivine refroxhments were served
during the intermission,
A. stag dinner was civen by Mr. B.D.
Wohitchurat at his residence, 115 West
27th strovt. Thankseiving evening, Novem-
her 30, at 8.40 p. m. Covers were inid for
ten, The table wax beautifully decorated
with: roses and carnations. with boutton-
teres for each gentleman. Dinner was
served in courses, The guests were Dr.
T. 8. 1. Miller, Mr. BE. 1. Wright, Mr.
Thomas’ Jones. “Mr. W. HH. White, Mr.
Stephen Wunins, Mr. ‘Archie, Roberts:
ir. Alex. White, Mr. Fred Waters and
Dr. Valentine Thomas. | After dinner the
gentfemen repaired to the library, where
fiquers ‘and cigars were again nerved.
Specchmaking. recitations and singing
concluded the evening's feativities.
“The Jolly Thirteen,” a club.organized
hs nome of the young men’ of Abyssinia
church. gave - their firat., anniversary
Thanksgiving evening at 153 West ord
ntreet:—-"Fhe-young. men dreased in thelr.
Tuxedo anita, attended fo their guests of
the evening. Solox and recitations were
rendered by nome of the young: men from
Hhe-Royal Blue Club, aasinted by Mr. A.
Carter, ptenident: R. Wilson, treanurer;
ik. Freeman, secretary of the organiza:
ion, and other young people of the Abys-
‘inin church. "The evening was enios-
bly apeat with plano music and delicious
cen were served. ‘The young people en-
joyed .themaclves to their hearta’ con-
ant and did not ge home antil past mid-
rinht. : :
Despite the inclemency of the weather
ant Rundey morning a fair sized andience
St, Markie MP, church listeard to
able and instrective sermon’
N. 11, Brooks whe spoke with smack |
mphasi« about the progrres nm
zc showed chearty the datz of (hens
rho claim to be follewers of Christ, In}.
he evening there wae a large number
yenent. Dr. Brecks spoke on thy “Basi
ona Bide of. Religive.” In fois practi
al talk the speaker mede many |
fe a
at ca
wo
Sees
Mise Bila St: Mark’ 412 We
“has tren
es wr. eae bake ee
Mr. William H. J jon ‘at
Min. Jane Tyler, ie cruihiiy Meh tee,
emotion at “his “hoe, ‘sa Bat Sin
‘ x Bras
alte Hefeend Bore stb trite
(ar antic tage rr. ‘asd’ Mire Tose
Hi. Glover, 412 Weat Soh parece: -
ight _Ziorwnce, Went of Nanrechet,
Mert toe Cor atteheer,
Mamie, of 942 wense, for the past
Mi er y_ and. her’ son,
~
Jone 7 who have been residing
at N.Y, Foe the bast four Pears
acre ee Se can FS
wil. viit Atlantic City and Camées.
ae eee S|
Ruaakasivfag Spat oe Oreblay Tecke |
loa to her nephew, Master Joba
i. McOray. mine fears of age, by his 1
ehing delighted the “young ‘
reer :
Ebenese! i 170 East | ¢
Oath etseee the vaste ane wee neat |
aodey_ moraing. his mubiect betas
Ruilding the House of God.” Sunday | §
Rog es, Meld AC A o'clock, under the | §
rection of Buperintenjent. Wilaon. The | »
neral of Master Cones was held at the|
ening service. iter. G. W. Bailey had
marge of the service.” Dectaact hopes
ther, mother, sister and friends
mourn theif loss. ev. G. W. Bailey
in been :ooaductir meetings in Boston
a in Plainfield, XK. J atthe Calvee
Dust church. “The church has been
uch revived since he bas been helpinz
em. Kev. Mr. Hailey will leave at
0) Wednesday night for Washington,
BROOKLYN,
z dlins M. Louise Ransom of Montcla
fas jn the city, test’ Sunday visitis
friends.
Mis Mary E. Garner of Passaic. N
4.. was in the city last Babbath ted 2
tended’ services at the Concord Baptis
church.
jpteapklyn lode, — Xo: —92;--Onter--o
Hike had a xrand time at their Thanks
giving dinver: last Thursday night 0
jumner Hall, :
Mrs, Jackson Taylor of 300 Gran
street, Jersey City, spent Sunday after
Rog, spd crening with her, sister. Mrs
N. B.’ Dodson, 168 Willoughby street.
Mins Henrietta M. Bullock of Ieee
Fank. N. J., spent Thanksgiving day fn
Brookivn, ‘visiting relatives apd friends
‘Mize Bullock ix” a former “student of
Hampton Institute, 7
Mr. and Mra J. C. Fisher, 980 Fulton
street, and Mr. and Mr= J, E. Bruce.
AST Willoughby street, were the guexts
of Mr. and Mrs. C. HY. ‘Turner, of 346
Fulton atrret, on’ Thanksgiving day.
_ Col. Pierre Zend, Commander of Wil-
linm Lioyd Garrivon Pont, G. A. It. has
lwen selected to represent the post. at the
Garrison Day celebration in Boston next
Sunday. Ho will leave for that city Sat
urday afternoam. ~ : .
Mr. Mary A. Stevenson. aunt of Mra.
Mary J. Zeno, died on Tuerday after:
noofi. ‘She wax x member of the Concord
Bapiin: church and also belonged to the
Mutual Relief society. of that cherch.
Funeral eerricea will be hejd at Concord
Friday nt 2.20 p,m. Dr. Dixon will
officiate,
‘Mr. and Mrs, William I. Wright of
Marcy avenue, gave an elaborate dinner
party on Thankxgivine in honor of Dr.
“harles Patrick*of Lynbrook, EI. Oth-
“x present were: Dr. and Mra. Hagen.
Mrs. M. FL Gale. Mr. and Mrs. H. Ee.
Kemp. Miss Lucy Wrisht, Mr. William
A. Wright.
The maxguarade ball and assembly
riven by the Friday evening dancing class
f Hreokiyn at Crosby hall was the ine
izural of a series of brilliant. social
anetions planned by the clase for the
vinter, Some of the masquerade effects
vere utriaue and puzzling, and everybody:
epetted a huge time.
The Ausitinry Society of the New
ork State Raytixt convention will hold
heir ainrterly meeting ‘with the Concord
saptict church on Tuesday afternoon and
vening, =December 12. Dr, Wl TL
dixon, Rev. SW. Timms, Mrs, 3. F
Hair and Mr. N. HL Dodson will be
mons the speakers,
At the residence of Dr. W. T. Dixon,
Mi Adelphi oxtreet. on ‘Thanksziving
izht. Mr. Stonewall Jackeon Crows. of
ort Chester, and Mise Lulu ©. [aire
n. formerly, head nurse in the Slater.
oxpital at Winston-Salem, N.C. were
arriel by Dr. Dixon. Mr. Crows ia a
an of liberal education and wide basi- | |
#0 experience and Mra. Crews is a well-| |
nipped matron.
There was a pleasant gathering of lads
dd Inssivg in their teens on Monday | :
ening. November 27, at the home of | 3
rand Airs. G. York Sparrow, 823 Gold | |
col. The ‘occasion was. an entertain: | 4
mt in honor of the eighteenth birthday ]
their son and only child, Frank F.
arrow. The birthday cake was pre-| t
ated by his grandmother. Mra. A.| !
sry. Frank, was the recipicut uf many
and useful presenta, ]
The Thanksgiving dinner at the ow- | 1
1 Orphan Asylum was a gala occasion, | >
iy 215 children were seated for. the 4
ner, which" wax held in the dining |
my ofthe axglum, Dean stevet and |S
oy avenue, and had been contributed ]
the gupils of Public School No. 70,
tic School No. 77 and atudonta of | 1
clphi College. The children all votes | ~
ren, with turkey at the top, an en: | |
able “one. After the dinner tha chit. |4
n received visitors. : :
Memorial services for Rrooklen, Ladse | 4
. $2, Improved Benevolent Protective
jor of Elks of, the world, were held in | 1
Firat AL M."E. Zion church, Bridge | —
set, Inet Sunday’ evening. Dr. Jacobs | T
ached the sermon and there wns_a | f
ied program’ of’ Kongs, remarks and |
mo. Among those taking part in the
reisea were J. Frankiin Smallwood,
s quartet. E. B. Brock. Lieutenant | 44
nes A. Roaton, John FE. Berry, Jamex | 1
well and the choir of the church, I
frs. Florence Randolph, an A. M. BE.
a preacher, occupied the Kev. W. Fl. | —
Butler's pulpit in the Bridge street | 7
rch. Sanday,-and Dr. Butler sat ‘in
“pew-reserred’ for hin fnmiiy: with hin-|-
an an anditor, It wan the annual
nan’s day which hax been observed \
er the auspices of the senjor mteward-
board to make a special. appeal for
-poor. Mra. Randolph preached in
morning on “She Fath Done What
Could,” and in the evening on “The
ple Had a Mind to Work." The twi- | 21
t acrvices_under. the management of | 2
x. Jemicn Williams, were an excellent | —
ure of the: day. vs
‘Troly, 2 touch of sorrow maken the
whole world kin. The ayinpathien of ail
the so-called civilized people ‘have gone
ont tothe Ramisn Jews, and last San-
‘day night a. play for their benefit was
xiven here by—ehom do you think? The
Chinese! Thig generous act should shume
our ‘prejedices sgninet the Mongellens.
We keew they hed brains; we now
keow they have hearts.
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aT aera ne tela ot wae
ericith, Staten Leland, “ded, an i
pees of seven days, and
was laid to rest om aap 1,
‘im the foals got 4 \wR.. Come-
tory. Mra, was 8 ‘ot en.
i, es eat Sarma, es
fie oo pie wan the heen ot
ise Zee Se nie Ae
was bore | 0, Canada.
mourn their lees. 7 a
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|| JOHNSON. —F.) CLYDE JOHNSON,
aied at Spilngtele. om Bonday:
Noe te ieee ae a we. Mancey,
mourned by bis widow; Mra Gertrude
Feaaron: Ses. 9. Gatlabun’ sultan se
Be TRG A, Hiei tot ae
fy ot :
Pa The burial wes at Jackeonviiis
Porres—Mre. Maat Com Posrer, oldest
ae 2
See or ner motber 102 Wane 15004 atthe
Monday morring. November 20. after 4 %e5
moathi’ ilimes Funeral services were held
Siithe nouse, Weduenday. November So. fet
aides @ brother aad four sisters,
Sirs Voter teatee a nesband and tentit:
dren to mourn her loss, Interment was
St Wodelawa cemetery.
Winsiow’s tee SYRUP has
Sta ser sree Sixth Teas Brom
fer Pet Spits iN WHILS
with it
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eure: fasenta stimce § |
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603, 605, 607, 609, 611, 613 NINTH AVE., Cor. 434 ST.
The Largest and Most Reliable Furniture and Clothing Cask and
® Credit Firm in New York.”
. This House enjoys the most enviable reputation for.
fair methods in their business. It is here you get Roose-
velt's Square Deal. The goods sold here are made ¢o last
and as many of our customers have said:
“ITIS A PLEASURE TO PAY FOR THEM”
. = A’ SPECIAL OFFER!
= During the month of December, and dariiig December only,"
we will give to all our Cash and Credit customers~-
DOUBLE AMOUNT OF GOLD SAVING STAMPS,
‘"" We told you before that Gold Saving Stamps are the
best premium of them all. They are always good and
always redeemable. : 5
For the Holiday Trade we offer many special bargains
in Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Mén's and Ladies’ Clothing.
-, An enormous assortment of Children’s Furniture and
Toys await your selection. ee
Edward V.: Kraus -.
NINTH AVENUE, CORNER 43d STREET
CASH OR CREDIT * 3
mum en VET
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: Columbus Avenne’s Largest Dry Goods Emporiam
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Santa__Claus’ Headquarters
We. prepared for this occasion carly i the” Spring, by |
Placing large orders long before the advance of prices_on
:
Dolls, Games and Imported Novelties
~We are ready now to show a more complete line of
Toys, Dolls;~ Games, F, ancy Goods
Christmas Cards, Etc. .
Than Ever Exhibited Uptown
You may select your presents now, have them laid
aside, to be delivered when required, thus avoiding the
delay in delivery.
Money Cheerfully Refunded for Anything Bought and
Not Found Satisfactory. ‘ ae
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NEATLY furnished, rooms, by day or
STE, 50m pristlege of cooking.” Bre
Walker, 1925 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn.
Dov 16-4
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FF O8 REST Groce at A very plone
Ant furnished” room.” <All conventeaces:
SE arated’ room. All_conrentcaces,
NEATLY furnished rooms. bath and all
AN “conveniences. Appls, Mra. Fairfeld, 229
West 40th mirect. bovadde
Set owaiat
Te 1.ET—One floor unfurnished and also
furnished rooms.” Apis. 197 tialsey
mircet, Brookirn. novestt
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T Xo nicely Syratnca rooms for one
fr two ladles. Wi or. without
board; near Central Dark, West) sceam
heat and the use of the bath; reasons
able. “Ia Wert 9ith street, City, One
Aight up.
pr aanens
FF GENISHED oos, with path, to re.
xpectable gentletnen, one Or two
only. 124 West 134th strect. Mrs, RODE.
Plummer. Reference.
—memer elec
FF GRSISIER ROOM ana hath, with
uae of (Kitenen “and. parlor, tonne
xpectable couple: oniy. Ba pet ‘week,
Willlamson, 123 Went 134th Rtrect
pore nner eee eM BUCH
ARGH furnished back room, all cone
4, Venlenees; $4 per week. ia9 West
oid ntrvet
pce rr
2) LOOK TO LET 491 Lexington, near
Reid ave, ‘Hrookisn. doe? 2t
eo Heer St
JF URNISHED rooma, to let. with or
without board; all canveniences, Wt
1. Sy igat 1479 Bergen street, Brogkiyn.
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[ARGH furnished raom. private house,
2 for’ gentleman ‘or man and Wife:
125 West 27th street.
T Sicee Teche furnished rooma tor
Ugh hourckeaping.. Inquire Jane
tor, 300 Weat Ith atest, i
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ROOMS TO CET In private house, Car-
nixhed or unfurnished. Tt West
Sth Rtreot,
a
IGH'T front turnished room for rent.
Zits Collins. 412 West 85th atrect
Fira Tar. .
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T ookETS Two, large Hsht —trant
Faoms, steam hent and bath. Ryder.
ja West’ 9th atreet.
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eR A TRITED, front hall room for
Kentleman: cas and bath. Mra. Ten- ’
troeck. 144 Wont 100th street.
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NFURNISHED front baxement and
furnished room, Call C. Howards,
na Fant 10Rd street.
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TLOOR and roams to tet, _ronpectable
‘family. 247 Talery’ at. Rrookiyn.
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fines, -Liquers and Catdlals
., 923: COLUMBUS AVE.
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Americans — Several Insiguces is
Metmt. Bed
Some. months ago,-says The Spring-
held Republican, a young: Negro went
4p to a lunch counter connected with
one-of the har -rooms in this city and
asked to be served with some dish. §s
a matter of fact, this dis was-not being
served. that day,-and the waiter said,
“We haven't got it.” The young man
immediately turned on-his heel) went
ever.to the bar, laid his héad upon it
and: burst into tears, fo the undiguised
‘amazement of the waiter, the bartender
and the patrons, “That's: what they alt
say,” he sodthed, ‘and it is impossible’ for
me to get anything to eat in. a decent
place in the city.” After a féw more
sobs he went-out, and the incident was
closed, with the exception of some slight
conversation over it by the ravenous
quick lunthers. °
Springfield is a typical "New England
city and there is no doubt that so far.as
personal and political liberty go the col-
ored peopl, are accorded: better treat-
ment here than in the average city of its
size in the country. An honest attempt
is made by a large number of citizens to
overlook the difference in hue of the
Negro and to treat him with the respcet
that true democracy and Christian spirit
demand. In theory at least, there is
some belief in the sentiment, “A ‘man’s
‘a man for a’ that,” and the religious
conviction in the brotherhood of man
taught by Jésus Christ. And yet, lu-
man nature is always’ cropping out” and
in many petty ways the colored resident
of this city i constantly reminded that
he is not white and that, race prejudice
is hard to eradicate. The question of
cating in the public restaurants and
lunch’ reoms is_one that must Ie vexa-
tions, for the Negro is militated against
dn--mnny —differeatavars.... For instance,
one vf rather amprepossessing, appear:
ance, ta be sure, went into a quick lunch
place recently and asked for <eme chick-
en stew. “We haven't any,” said. the
waiter very decidedly and ‘the Negro
turned and hastily-went out. taking the
chint very quickly. “That's the way to
do with those fellows.” said the waiter
as he mopped up some cofice spilled on
the.counter, Another Negro went into
another quick Jumch recently and ordered
a sandwich to be taken out. The sand-
wich was made up for him, but instead
ef putting salt upon it, it was sprinkled
with gold dust. washing powder, in the
seasonable belief that he would not
patronize the place again in a hurry.
Another lunch teem has the policy of
serving Negrocs, but of giving them the
rag crs of everything, so that there is
no inducement to became a regular pa-
tron. ‘The lunch men are, of course,
guided in their action, not necessarily
by any prejudice of their own, but]
throuch business interests, as they feel
certain that if it hecames necessar for
Negracs to cat in ‘their places the white
peaple will cease to do so, and it is a
matter of sclf-preservation. They throw
the blame upon the general public with
seme reason.
The case of hotel accommodations is]
even more annoying.’ This fall a State
convention of colored Odd Pellows was
held in the city and the delegates and
local members were much incensed aver
the inability of the delegates to secure
hotel accommodations at some of the
petter hotels. The delegates in question
had engaged rooms in advance, but upon
arriving were given rates far in excess
af the value of the rooms and they A¢-
serdingly went away. Some managed
te find private houses that would take
em in, and finally one of the lesser
hotels took 2 number in. The colored
wan felt the atitude of the hotel keen:
ers was entirely unjust, as the delegates
represented the leading members of their
race through it the State, and were
therefore entitled (a some considera:
The Negro troune that is acting at
Peli’s this week had some slight difi-
culty in securing accommodations, but |,
were finally put up in private places. 4.
"No attempt was made to Secure raoms
at any of the regular hotels.” said the |:
manager af the troupe, “as experiences
has shown that this is without sugeess.”
Praveling clered troupes xenerally |
mow the accommodations that the dif- |
erent cities.on the cirenit afford them, | |
nd, in cases where they de tint, (rounes
hat have visited the city are generally | |
emmunicated with heiorchand. By this |
peans unpleasant episodes are avoided. | '
Tt remained for the railraad Youn
fen’s Christian Association of Spring
eld to bar a Negra from taking a bath | «
L its public bath room. A Negro pass- |
x through the town desired to bathe, | |
md secing the advertisement went in| °
ed asked for permission to use the)
sth room. His color was noticed, and | l
e was not permitted to do so. Tt was |
ared that some of the railroad men |
ho were, under ‘the influence of the
ssociation might take offense at so evi- | P
ent an application of the doctrine of the
retherhood of man, and thus much of | (
ve good influence exerted upon them |
euld be fost. The Negro was mpd
ean through, but was unable to get his | F
wth. A strange case of Negro discrim- | b
ation recently took place here. Ala
pupte who dropped off the train to get] ,
iad nroceeded to'look up a minister] .
position’ satisfactorily: . The merchan|
sked,a riumber df questions,” and wa:
Sawicd when the minister said, “O
course, you, would have no objection:
because “he is colored.” * “es, I would,
the man said. ."“I couldn't have a col
ored driver because my customers would
not stand. for, it.” i
An elevator boy in a building inthe
city, whieh is used bys number of youns
girls recently lst his position because o!
too great familiarity with them. He wa:
rivera great raking. over by his employ-
er, Me burden of whose discourse, wa:
that being black he should be more ‘than
usually circumspect. This caused the
youth to sorrow fully, remaric to the nex
load of girls that. “his heart ‘was white
even though his skin was black.” .
Another odd light on the race problem
is given by a principal of @ local gram-
mar school. The boys, he says, are
naturally democratic. (Ht: is a school
where there isva large “mixture of
races.) So far as-he can see, the Negro
boys are admitted to the general games
without restriction, Far_otherwise: with
the girls. The social instinct springs
up at a tender age in the seemingly
innocent breast of the female of the
race, By no means will the small girls
play with the little Negresses. It is not
a Hatter of contention at all, but a cold,
settled thing. The victims do not even
rebel, They recognize the impossibijity
of breaking into the ent social or
ganization of the playyard’ keep en-
tirely by themselves. There are nine of
them in all; enough ‘to form ‘a little
group for play. They conduct their own
games, go home together from school
and keep separate in every way from the
other children,
A case of the drawing of the color line
which drew some notice was the refusal
of Company K of the militia. of this city
to elect Sergeant Fisher to the position
‘of 2d lieutenant becatise of his color.
Members of the company said that he
seemed qualified by his experience and
understanding to hold the office, These
are, of course, a few of the exeeptional
incidents and have attracted notice
probably for that reason.: But there is
no doubt, and 2 tik with anv of the
leading Negroes in the city will sub;
stantiate the statement, that the colored
people are constantly being reminded of
sheds aiflerence of race, and that it
hroves a constant drritation to them:
Gareison Celebrations Im Loulavitle and
New Abineys Jue,
Lovisyvite, Ky, December 4—-The
Howard University: Alumni association
of this city will_celebrate the centenary
of William Llovd Garrison on Sunday
evening, December 19, at Plymonth Con-
Rregational church, corner 17th .and
Chestuut streets. A. splendid program
has been arranged, including an address
on “Garrivon asa Journalist,” by Mr. Re
W. Thompson, oi New Albany, Ind. The
exercises will be ninter the direction of
Hon. Albert S. White, president of the
Howard University Alumni association,
New Aumaxy, Ind. December 4.—The
Garrisemy Centenary will be observed in
our city in appropriate fashion -next
Sunday at Jones’ Chapel A. M. FE. Zion
church, under the auspices of the choir
of that church and an honorary Citizens’
committee of twenty-five, of which Mr.
R. W. Thompsoia cof the War Depart-
ment, is chairman. The principal address
will be delivered by Hon, Albert §.
White deaa of the’ Central Law school,
Louisville, and a-number of specially se:
lected musical artists. from the Ken-
tucky metropolis will assist. , Prof. J. S,
Cotter, the poet-educatar, “author _ of
Caleb,” “Links of Friendship” and other
lyrics, “will read_a poem dedicated .to
William Llovd Garrison, prepared ex:
pressly for the accasinn. Afeature of
the program will be an_historical sym-
posiam, “The Negro’s Harvest of the
Garrison Century,” in which Rev. S.C.
Manuel will tell of our harvest “In Re-
ligign ;:” Prof. RL A Roberts will trace
our development “In Education.” and,
Mrs. “Mary FE. Washington’ will recite |
“The Work of Our Women.” Other par-
ticipants in the well-balanced program
will he Misses Sophia FE Johnson, Mary
V. Hick’ and Emma R. Tang. Mesdames
Liztie B. Evans and Mayme Ashford-
Shuck, Messrs. James. Mundy. W. D.
Evans and Harvey Britt, ‘all of Louis:
ville | The afticers of the choir of Jones’
chapel are: President, Mrs. Grace Lareas
Thompson: vice-president. Miss Maggie
I. Sterrett: seeretary, Mrs, Bessie Rrad-
shaw: treasurer, Mrs) Belle Wands: or-
pinist. Mes. Dillion’ Sterrett Johnson;
directeur, Mr. T. H. Johnson.
CORINNE RIVELTO IN) NORWICH
finan Day Next Sunday.
Norwrerr, Conn., December 4.—Ar
excellent Thanksgiving. concert was
given hy Grace Memorial Baptist church
at T. A. B. hall, with Miss Corinne Ma-
ric Rivelto of Providence as the star.
Under the leadership of Prof. William
FE, Geary local talent supported Miss
Rivelto in’ a lengthy and well-rendered
program. .
A two-nights’ fair was held at Mt
Calvary Baptist church last week by a
cominittee of ladies, of which Miss A.
Frances Scott was chairman, A drill
by twenty-four young ladies Wednesday
night was very well executed under, the
management of Miss. idel’s Scott.
Thanksgiving. night the 2° - was
a-drama in three acts,“ 1¢ Donwtion-
Party.” A turkey supp — was secved
beginning at six o'clock.
The R.‘N. E. Woman's age’ have
arranged. fora public ooservance _of
Garrison: day-at-their-rooms -on—Union
street Sunday afternoon, December +10.
which is hoped will be largely attended,
An aged resident of this place passed
away last week in the person of Mrs.
Sarah J. Moody, wife of Oscar E. Perry,
who died November 27 at her late resi-
dence on Broad street. She was cared
for in her last illness by nephews and
niecés, as she had no children, but dur-
ing her lifetime had. furnished a home
to many relatives. Mrs. Perry was twice
marrie/'in 1863 to the late Elias Voor-
hees, and: in 190$ to Oséar F,* Recry.
She was the ast of her immediate fam-
ily, but leaves several nephews anil
nicees; Mr. Stephen Ockrey af Provi-
dence, R. 1, Samuel and Roland Ockree
of this city. and Mrs. Lottie Johnson. of
Norwich Town, Funeral services were
teld at the McKinley avenue A. M. E.
Zion church on November 29 by Rev.
S. E. Robinson, pastor. .
REV. Cosgy Wil. RESIGN.
Newport Paster te Undertake Charue
at Maverhitt—Thanksgivias Breasts
“Newroxr, December 4.—At the service
at the: Mt. Olivet iRaptist church last
Sunday week Rev..D. L. Cosby read his
Aetter of resignation from, the pastorate
of the church, to take effect on February
1 or sooner -if so desited by'tlic membyrs.
Dr. Cosby resigns his Newport pas-
torate to accept,a call to the Calvary
Raptist church in Haverhill, Mass. His
People seem much attached to him and
Haire desirous of having kim remain. Last
Friday the church ‘held a meeting at
-which time the resignation of Rev. Cos-
by was fully discussed, All regretted
dceply the separation of the church and
the, pastor, andA®ere were many urgent
appeals to Dr, Cosby to remain, Great
inducements were brought to bear .to
Fetainshim. After a long discussion the
resignation was referred to a committee
‘consisting of the board of deacons and
three lay “members, who are to mect
Dr. Cosby next week,
Thanksgiving, as usual, was’a general
holiday in this city. ‘In the'morning &
union service was held at the United
Congregational church on Spring street,
in which Revs, Jeter, Gunner and Cosby,
with a few other colored people, took
part. At Touro chapel Rev. C. N. Gib-
bons preached a Thanksgiving’ sermon
to those who did not attend the white
meeting on Spring street. A good col-
lection was taken up for the Old Folks’
home in Providence. In the afternoon
there were dinners, dinner partics and
family rennio held by most of our
people. _
At the Reacon Rev. Richerson
preached a Thanksgiving sermon to a
large mumber at 30.45, and at, 1 p. m.
served inythe church a free dinner for
the paor of the city. Although a larg:
number had dinner, there was much
left. ‘The Mt. Olivet’ Baptist. church
alse served dinner at 1 o'clock. In the
evening there was a turkey supper and
concert at <Fourg chapel... which was
largely attended. ‘The concert was given
te the —prmter-eheir, assisted. by Mr.
VR Freeman and Mies Blanch Flan=
Mins of Besten, Some of the other af
fairs were hails, parties, dances, sup-
perscand a hese warming given by Mr.
and Mrs, Herbert Williams at their new
home off Bliss road, where a host of
their fricnds spent a very enjoyable
evening : :
Miss: Lizzie Derrickson feft_this city
Tuesday of. last week for California.
Mrs. Julia Tatndrick left’ Tuesday for
Washington, 1. &.
:-Mrs, Anna Gordan has gone to Phila-
delpitia. On the evening of Thankspgiv-
ing a daughter was born to Mr, aid
Mrs. C. J. Speedwell. Mr. James John-
ste Spent Monday in. Pracifence,
VINGINIAS SONS CELEDRATE.
Melg Ninth Anawal Seaton aad Mrepare
for Incorporation.
The ninth annual reception of the
ciety of the Sons of Virginia was held
at Uris Hall in Brooklyn on Wediiesday
evening, November 29, amidst music and
‘merrymaking. and the renewal of etd
acquaintances whichealways character-
ize the public functions of the society.
The Sidney I. Painter orchestra fur
nished very satisfactory music. The re
ception was both a social and financial
snecess. The increasing membership of
‘the society under the club-rate system
which runs until January 4 is highly
‘encouraging to the present administra-
tion. The socizty will be incorporated
under the laws of the State of New
York in January.
‘The mecting of the society this Thurs-
day evening will be the busiest since
July. Officers for 1906 are to be nomi-
nated, nine membefs are to be elected
as a board of directors under the in-
corporating papers and the report of the
reception committee is to be rendered,
so that the annual report may be- made
up before the papers of incorporation
are sealed hy the organization, as sim-
ply_a mutual benefit society.
Tae committee which had charge of
the reception were: Mr, John W, Win-
ters, chairman; Mr. William Logan,
‘vice-chairman: ‘Mr. James C. Girard,
secretary ;sand Mr. PLM. Fisher, treas-
urer, The special: order eotimittee were:
Mesérs, Jones, Sivan, Twyne, Banks and
Gatewood. “Phe ticket “agents were:
Messfs, Carter, Rerry and R. D, McKin-
ney, and the general officers are: N. B.
Dodson, president; Arthur Durrell, vice-
president: W. P.' Moore. financial sec-
retary: Messrs. Parham and Fisher.-car-
responding secretaries; A.. Durrell, re-
cording seeretary: G. 11. Carter, treas-
urer; Alexander Brown, chaplain; Gil-
ert “Aikens, sergeant-at-arms; and L.
ii. Retry, chairman board of @ rectors. 1
Garrison Day tm Alexandria, Va.
Atexawprta, Va., December 4.—Un-
der the auspices of the William Toyd
Garrison association and the Dumas Lit-
crary and Debating. society the Cen-
tenary of Garrison's birthday will be
celebrated an the evening of December
I at Alfred strcet Baptist church. Mr.
FL H. M. Murray, editor of The Home
Nexes. is chairman of the committee and
Rev, H. H. Waring secretary, +.
Robbery at Art Promoters: Concert.
During the Art Promoters’ recital at
Madison Square .Garden on Monday
night of last week persons as yet un-
known. succeeded. in ‘robbing the gentle-
men's coat room pf nearly thirty ower=
coats, a number of opera hats and even
several pairs of street shors. The thieves
seem to havé entered during the absence
of the check room man, :The Promot-
ers have notified the police stations and
pawn shops of the robbery, but none
of the property has yet been’ recovered.
Several men_who had to go home bare-
headed, wearing dress snits and dancing
‘pumps, contracted severe colds.. |”
Réined Chew Gied Canoeed.
The first public concert. of the Dun
-bar Literary society, composed of nurses
of the Lincoln Hospital and Home at
East 1418t street. and South Boulevard,
was, excellent. An interesting program
was rendered and a reception held by
‘Mrs, Morgan, superintendent of the
nurses.
saa eae
SRSEUEN FEU Ee
MAKES THE HAIR GROW LONG,
STRAIGHT, SOFT AND BILKY.
OGURES DANDRUFF AND STOPS
FALLING MAIR. om
~KINK-INE
\ A
t te no Experiment
-It was clecovered by D Roberts, = famows
Eopiisy chemist whd haa made’ sitdy of the
[oof colored poopie for the Past thirty youre
aad who, afvermuen time and oxporione.. bas
prevared thie great Tol eapoeially for the
colored people. V
"The Dower says that hie expertence and
fade mae'r nim thag tho scalp of te ant:
Ored poopte requires a special treatment, and
Siopr laboring and voaliby bese may yore be
Bua discovered tho wrestost “be
WORLD pas over known for the FLAIR of eol-
0) é
TANGA wilt ioake tho bale GROW from
ove 10 three inches per month if. tbe directions
4nd tostruccions are carefully followed out,
We.bave many cases on record where tho stove
results bave Buea Obtained, and we do Bt eal
‘when we make tbess claims. .
“Kink SIN ts the only eate preparation in the’
WORLD that ia ruarantesd to make tbe HAIR
STRAMOHT and make dry bar smooth and stop
{k from breaking off and failing out; takes out
‘sii Tee wine ead knots. cares Dund‘wa. makes
the hair soft and silky. aod. py Dourishing the
roots givesit bew life and vigor, restoring 18 $e
Bataral color. :
AEAD WHAT A CUSTOMER
SAYS OF IT
Mrs. Rose Holt, tants. Ga. writes:
i arm aiad 16 wey it his done my bead swore
good’ than anytbing I ever —]
Taree doesa more bottles of Kink-ine mt once!
Feet like bot cubes and works wooders 0G the
. SPECIAL OFFER.
‘Te prove the-quallty and superiority
ef eur seeds over all others yeu can
occure at the following Dragaists below
ont full-aleed bottle of Kink-ine, peice
BSc, ouc eaks of Kink-Ime Sonp, the
beat shampee and fotict weap im the
werld, price 35 cents, heth for only 50
center 5
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W. 8. Rockey, 34th atrcet and 8th avenue:
E. 3.1 Ward, 50th street and 9th avenue:
Chae. K. Frantz, 2208 Sth avenue; W. B.
Riker's Storer, Hexeman & Co.'s Storer, J.
and F. Grotta, 27th ntreet and 6th avenue;
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and Ath ayenue: Colp, 209 Bleeker atréet’:
F.W, Kinsman & Co.'s Drug Stores, 8th
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While on a tour of the State a few weeks ago, says the editor of The State Republican, I had an opportunity casually to observe the general condition of the Negroes living in the various sections and localities, and especials in those localities where are to be found considerable numbers of them; and it would be hard to find Negroes even in those sections of this country where they get steady employment living in better homes and with more comfortable surroundings than the Washington State Negro. It should be remembered that, in the State of Washington, the Negro gets employment only in jerks and jumps. He may be earning lucrative wages to-day, but to-morrow he may be thrown out of employment and have to look a long time before getting another place of employment to even earn enough meat and bread to keep the wolf from the door. This condition of affairs prevails more or less in all of the larger states, where the deadly labor unions seek to drive him entirely from the field of employment the same as they do the Japanese and the Chinese. Such a state of affairs is a sad commentary on the awowed principles of unionism, which declares that it is for the betterment of the laboring men. These deadly devils some day will meet their just deserts by being driven on the face of the earth and the sooner done the better for mankind in general.
In Spokane there were pointed out a number of homes owned by Negroes and all of them were elegant structures with sitting surroundings. The owners of those homes had bought and built by being closely and economically. While the most of them still owe small amounts on their property, yet they had them so well under control that their payments were not much more to bear than their monthly rentals, did they not reside under their own vine and fig tree. In the city of the Falls it seems that the Negro is doing better on the whole than is any other city in the State. That is to say, more of them have regular employment, and do not stand the same show of losing their positions on the highest pretext as they do in Seattle and Tacoma, and especially Seattle, and that reason more of them have good substantial homes than in the other places. There are no professional Negroes in Spokane as in Seattle and Tacoma, but there are more mechanics, and there are the real progressors. Negroes of the Tacoma and especially of the cities in Spokane has a Negro population of two men, women and children, can be said without fear of contradiction that on the other place for education, the general good citizenship and folk of any other city in Tacoma. The Negro man, how would another less than Spokane to seek a wife would be, who would rather less than Spokane to seek a wife would be throwing away that time and expense money.
worthy of note, that as to
is not much difference
King Pierce and Spokane县
county there are about
Nation and about 400 voters.
are as to work a little
in Tacoma there is no great amount of
They must fight the union
in Tacoma the same as in
Society the whole whites are
to the blacks in Tacoma
Society hence there are more of
literative employment. In all
what extent the Negro is
hold of homes and
estate. He goes hungry and
instances to get another
will increase in price
him the only thing that
the Negro real standing
neighbors, but in fact.
evel. The fourth county
population is Kittitas, in which
the Reslyn mines are located, where there are something over a hundred miners employed. How well they are doing there is hard to say, for they drift from mine to mine, not staying long enough at one place to become a fixture. Many of the miners have drifted to the country, where they have ranches, and these are all doing well. It is due to that fact that makes Yakima the fifth county for Negro inhabitants in the State. As has been previously pointed out in these columns the Negroes of Yakima are in better fix financially than anywhere else in the State, and perhaps in the Northwest, owing to the fact that a major part of them own farms, which are more or less improved and which they could sell for large sums of money if they cared to do so. There are something like-100 living in North Yakima and they all find steady employment or at least as many do as you can.
at least as many do as are looking for it. In every town of any size in Western Washington you can always find at least one Negro family and in some instances one family has been there since the birth of the man, and invariably they are all doing well. They are also slowly but surely drifting to the lumber mills and logging camps. There are now a half a dozen or more Negroes employed at the Port Blakeley mills and they have been informed that in canada they have any friends, who want work, to write for them and tell them to come on and they can go to work the next day after they arrive. There has been a call for Negro help in the canneries, but as yet not exceed one or two have tried tails line of work. The cannery business does not last to exceed three months in a year and not being able to get other work when that is over, they are tipped in seeking it, though it will not be long before he will be found there, too. If the Negro will ramify himself among the different localities of this State great numbers can find employment at fairly good wages, and it is to be hoped that he will take advantage of these opportunities.
MUSICAL CONCERT IN YONKERS
Prof. Godman Plays on Queen Instruments-Garrison Celebration.
YONKERS, December 4.—On Thursday evening Prof. James F. Godman, the well-known and talented musician, assisted by Miss Daisy Cocks, pianist, and Mr. Richard Webb, baritone soloist, gave an excellent program at the A. M. F. Zion church. Prof. Godman, rendered a number of selections on both ordinary and extraordinary instruments, as violin, mandolin, lyre, musical money, musical glasses and bells. Miss Cocks rendered a number of selections on the piano and elicited much applause. Mr. Webb sang several songs in his usual entertaining and elaborate
living and pleasing manner.
At the Messiah Baptist church
Thanksgiving evening a memorial service in honor of William Lloyd Garrison and the late Judge Tourgee was held. A number of prominent speakers were present and a special musical program was requered.
On Thanksgiving morning a well-attended union thanksgiving service was held in the A. M. E. Zion church. Kev. H. A. Booker preached the thanksgiving sermon. Thus for once both chutches in this town of Yonkers were brought together in harmony.
Sunday being a very stormy day, the churches were not as well attended as usual. Rev. Smyer occupied the pulpit at the A. M. E Zion church at both services, and in the evening the Lord's supper was administered. Rev. Booker preached at Messiah Baptist church. (O. M.
On Monday evening an excellent program was rendered at the A. M. E. Zion lyeums which is gradually recovering its former position.
On Tuesday evening art old maid's convention was held in the Messiah Baptist church under the auspices of the senior choir of the church. The convention was quite humorous.
Mr. Luther Cheek and Mrs. J. Oliver are on the sick list.
PHILADELPHIA NOTES.
Dinners and Events on Thanksgiving Day—Coming Affairs.
PHILADELPHIA. December 6—The Thanksgiving entertainment and literary at the Berean Presbyterian church on last Thursday evening, was largely attended, and a neat sun was realized. Mrs. Fanny A. Haines returned home last week after spending days with her sister, Mrs. Nettie Williams, matron of Howard Colored Orphan Asylum in Brooklyn, N. V.
Mrs. Sadie Ramsay of South Warnock street entertained at dinner on Thanksgiving Mrs. Lydia Navarro and Miss Mamie Boardley. Mrs. Jolly of North Fawn street entertained her two brothers from New York on Thanksgiving. Mrs. I. E. Johnson entertained at dinner on Thanksgiving several of her friends. Mrs. William Still of South 19th street entertained at dinner on Thanksgiving Mrs. Rebecca W. Ramsay, Dr. and the Rev. Matthew Anderson, Miss Margaret Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Still, Miss Fanny Swan Still, Miss Agnes Still, Miss Ellen Still and Prof. J. H. Gray. The hostess, who has passed four-score years, was feeling at her best, and the guests were royally entertained.
Mr. I. E. Johnson, who was suffering from a severe cold, is slowly recovering. A "proposal" part will be held at 226 West Coulter street, Germantown, on Wednesday evening, December 20 at 8 o'clock; this will be a unique social affair.
The Bazaar given by the Douglass Hospital Building and Relief association this week at Holy Trinity church is one of the most brilliant affairs of the season. The patronesses are Mrs. Samuel Pennypacker, Mrs. Thomas Kirkbride, Mrs. Charles Wheeler, Mrs. Ethel Norris, Mrs. Julia I. Songun Williams, Mrs. Talcott Williams, Mrs. Rodman Wister, Mrs. Bishop Tanner. Mrs. Bunn, the lecturer and moving picture entertainer, goes to New York in a few days to spend the winter in her business. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie McCorkle on North Fawn street. It was a girl.
Mrs. Billups is convalescent. Mrs. Eliza Sailles entertained, informally at 1013 South 18th street Saturday evening. Rev. Puller, D. D., is in Washington, D.C. on a visit. Mrs. Wood of South 12th street entertained on last Thursday. Miss Clara Prigge of South 17th street has entirely recovered from a sprained ankle. Mrs. Benjamin Jenifer of Cambridge Md., spent Thanksgiving with her old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Jolly. The B. P. O. E. have bought a new home at 1745 Bainbridge street which they are having entirely renovated.
Thur, December 4—Rev. James M. Boddy, pastor of the Liberty street Presbyterian church, occupied the pulpit of the A. M. E. Zion church on Thanksgiving morning and preached an able discourse to an appreciative audience. He took for his text, "I Will Arise," and in part said:
"The first Negroes to land on the soil of this continent landed in the year 1601, when slaves brought to Hispanola, now the island of Hayti and San Domingo. The Negroes became so numerous on this continent proper that prior to 1590 the Negroes in Mexico attempted to revolt against the oppression of slavery and their Spanish masters; and it was their intention to set up a government of their own and rule, themselves. So that these Negroes who started that insurrection were men who knew and attempted to fight for their rights. The first abolitionists in America; then, were Negroes. It is a fact, not generally known, that the Negroes of Virginia, in the years 1710, 1722 and 1730, attempted an insurrection to free themselves from slavery; and in 1831, under the leadership of "Nat" Turner, there arose another insurrection, a revolt against slavery, and the white people of Virginia and the South lived in mortal fear of their Negro slaves.
"As early as from 1712 to 1741 there were various Negro uprisings. In New York State, when slaves made repeated attempts at self-liberation, by order of the courts eleven colored men were roasted alive at the stake in New York city. From the year 1713 to 1741 occurred Negro uprisings against the oppression of the white man in New Jersey. So that, to quell the spirit of liberty in the breasts of the sable sons of Ham, white men brought to trial the "race leaders" in the revolts; and in 1730 at Perth Amboy, N. J., and 1734 in Summit, N. J., colored men, the "ring-leaders" in these uprisings, were burned at the stake by order of the court. In 1822 there were plans being worked out, under the leadership of Denmark Verzie, a South Carolina Negro, who held meetings with a faithful few for four years. They were going to make an attempt at self-liberation, when their plans were given away by the treachery of one of our own race. More than thirty-five colored men were arrested and convicted and hanged for having participated in this insurrection.
"These incidents simply show us that the colored people have always been the first and prime movers for the abolition of slavery, and in their motives, the Negro plots and insurrections did not differ from the splendid work of Benjamin Lupdy, Garrison, Phillips, Summer, John Brown and other noted abolitionists. They only differed in their methods."
After showing the splendid achievements of the Negro in Egyptian and other ancient epochs, it was shown by Mr. Boddy that the race degenerated because they eliminated the worship of the true God from their religious observances and worshipped the god Phallis (intemperance and wanton immorality). "If," said the speaker, "strong religious energy has preserved the Jewish race from extinction, then the same will uphold the character of the race; and the same means, which have made other races mighty, will, if grasped by the Negro, make the race the dominant element of this continent."
Rev. Stephen D. Conrad and wife returned to our city Saturday morning. He is much improved by the medical treatment he has undergone and occupied his pulpit Sunday at both services. Saturday evening the members of his church delivered to him the Thanksgiving hasket containing all the delicacies of the season. Wednesday evening. November 29. Troy lodge held its annual reception at Moses hall. It was a decided success. Prof. King's orchestra furnished music.
At the Annual Conclave of St. Anthony's Commandery the following officers were elected: Sir H. A. Spencer, E. C.; Sir Thomas A. Madison, general; Sir Edward Johnson, captain general; Sir Ethelbert Evans, prelate; Sir Levi Bond, treasurer; Sir I. E. S. Williams, recorder; and Sir J. T. Price, sentinel. The officers will attend the grand conclave of the grand commandery at New York city on December 20.
Mrs. G. Farris of New York visited our city the past week as the guest of Mrs J. E. S. Williams. Mrs D. W. Dixon entertained Mrs. G. Farris and Mrs M. Boyd of Scheectady at breakfast Saturday. Mr. E. M. Brown of New Haven paid a flying trip to this city last week as the guest of Miss Anna Morgan. Mrs. Nancy Archer and daughter Christine of Round Lake are the guests of Mrs. C. MacClelland. Mr. Frank Davis, who was taken suddenly ill Friday and removed to the hospital, is much better. His wife, who has been visiting her sister at Hartford, Conn, returned home Saturday morning. Mrs. Isaac Bain entertained Thanksgiving evening Miss N. Hawkins, Mrs Nancy King, Mrs R. Kelley, Messrs. Shennard, Bunch, Smith and Hunt, and Misses Collins and Leggins.
OSSINING NOTES.
OSSINING, December 4.—St. Veronica household of Ruth, gave a concert on Tuesday last at Red Men's hall, which was largely attended and was an artistic success. Mrs. Veronica Nickelson had choice of the rehearsals and was the major accompanist for the evening. Madame Lewin of New-York city rendered two recitations of merit.
A large number of Omininities attended the reception given by Lincoln lodge of Tarrytown on Thanksgiving evening and voted it a fine affair.
Miss Richardson of Albany in visiting Miss Annie Paplino of 30 Ann street, Mr. Louis Peterson of Croton on the river, the guest of the Mighty Mighty Thanksgiving day, Mr. Frank Thomas spent Sunday at the metropolis. The first storm of the season visited Ominin on Tuesday, November 28. Rain soon followed and carried it all away.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Panino gave a party at their residence on Friday evening. December 1, in honor of their daughter Annie's guest, Mine Richardson, of Alhany. A large number were present and enjoyed themselves playing cards, checkers and other games. At 11 p. m. a delicious roast was served.
PROVINCE, December 4. — The Thankgiving weather was cold and clear. Many persons entertained relatives and friends who visited our city. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Johnson, formerly of this city, but now of New York city, were entertained by his brother, Chas. Johnson, of 139 Codding street. Mr. William H. Harrison was entertained at dinner Thursday by Misses L. and M. Timberlake. Mr. Eugene Watson of Pawtucket, R. I., has been added to the staff of the Douglass Press Agency as a writer.
Messrs. Herbert N. Ballon, Joseph Loochen, Charles Sand and George H. Purnell, connected with the catering department of Gelb & Cox, were entertained with the usual Thanksgiving dinner by the firm.
John, son of Catherine and the late Hiram Spears, died on the 26th after a long illness, at the age of 14. The funeral was held from his mother's residence on 28th street at 4 p. m. The body was carried to Sumter, S. C.
A pleasant surprise, under Mrs. Beatrice Stokes and a number of friends, was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Thomas, of 295 Williams street, last Thursday evening, in honor of the eighth anniversary of their wedding. A general good time was spent, a collation was served and a number of useful remembrances were received.
Since the last meeting of Providence branch of the Business Men's League there has been started by some of the members of the league a company called the New England Real Estate and Commission Association. Mr. M. W. Overton of 831 Broad street has opened an office as manager of the association. Tuesday last was donation day at the Home for Aged Women on East Transit street, and the usual gifts were received from the public. The matron is Mrs. Beatrice Stokes. A number of Afro-American ladies sent donations. Thanksgiving dinner was given to the inmates at the Providence Colored Children's Shelter on Olive street. The children were made very happy. Mr. Charles White of Boston was the guest of Benjamin White last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chinn of Riverside entertained Mr. Willston Johns on Thursday at dinner.
At the residence of Rev. William H. Thomas on November 29 the marriage ceremony of Mr. Orlando Levi Jackson to Miss Mattie Virginia Walker took place. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Cora Walker McKinn, and the groom by Mr. Charles Cole. Flower girls were Georgia and Clara Farrell. A reception was held at the bride's sister-in-law's, Mrs. Annie Farrell of Washington street. Mrs. Ida Robinson and Mrs. Josephine Farmer of Bank Street were entertained at dinner Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Carter of Warren street. Last Tuesday evening in the study of People's A. M. E. Zion church Miss Iva Richardson, the daughter of Mrs. Carity Richardson Henderson of Livermore street, was married to Mr. James Martin of Fall River by Rev. A. McCallum. A reception was held at her mother's residence.
Mr. Joseph H. Barnett of 17 Chestnut street is very sick at Rhode Island Hospital with pneumonia. Mr. Moses Timberlake, who has been confined to his bed, is able to be around again.
A fine musical and dramatic concert was given under the auspices of a committee of members for the benefit of the Pond street church on November 29 at Mathewson street church by the Columbia Glee Club of Boston, assisted by Mrs. M. E. Magninley of New York, formerly of this city, and Miss Lulu Anthony, exclusionist.
The Arion club opened its twentieth season last Tuesday evening in Infantry hall with a pleasing program. As the chief member Coleridge-Taylor's "Hiwatha" was given for the first time in this city. The highest compliment is given by our daily papers to this work of the Anglo-African, Mune, Isabella Boston, mezzo soprano, was the leading artist.
The forty sixth annual meeting of the John Brown Memorial association was held at the People's A. M. E. Zion church. The speakers were Rev. A. B. Cristy, Hon. Thos. N. Bicknell and Lawyer Julius Mitchell. Rev. A. McCalum was master of ceremonies. The Excelsior band, W. P. Smith leader, gave a short concert, followed by the Junior choir.
On Thanksgiving evening Mrs. William Burch gave a jolly party at her residence, 46 Tlaver street, in honor of Mr. Frank C. Brown of Newport. There was excellent music furnished by a quartet of instruments. Whist, pit, ping-pong, table croquet and other games were indulged in until a late hour. Refreshments, and dainties were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Boardley, Mr. Howard, Miss Mitchell, Mrs. R. A. Gonde, Mr. and Mrs. Maddox, Miss Burch, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. Grandy, Miss Purdy, Mr. Ballow, Miss Hughes of Fast Providence, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Ms. Le Count, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, Pawtucket: Mrs. Cook, Miss Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Miss Lizzie Davies: James A. Mauthey. Thos. Morse, Rufus: Morse, of Pawtucket: Mrs. Frank C. Brown, Newport; Dr. J. Burch, Miss Mav A. Hewson of New York: Miss Celia G. Slade, Bristol.
STERLING COLLEGE NOTES.
GREENVILLE, S. C., December 2.—A Young Men's Christian Association was organized at Sterling College on November 26 with the following officers: Dr. D. M. Milun*, president; Paul J. Barton, vice president; Thomas J. Brown, secretary; and Joel W. Anderson, treasurer. Thanksgiving day was, celebrated here by a large crowd and a very excellent program was rendered: The bassar given at Allen Temple A. M. E. church on November 28, 29 and 30 was fine. Ethel Daea of Beauport, B. C., is doing excellent work in the musical department. He has almost doubled the number of last year, under the hustling management of Mr. A. Blythe. A society known as the Friends of Africa was organized here on November 27, with Paul J. Barton president; Nellie S. Johnson, vice president; Susan S. Johnson, second vice president; Oryf J. Sullivan, secretary; Prue N. Skelton, corresponding secretary; and Annie Richard, treasurer.
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S&G HARBOR, December 4.—Mr. F. G. Stedman of Easstamphon, Conn., a dealer in electrical bells, was the guest of the Greene sisters a few days ago. Mrs. Louisa Parker and daughter pleasantly entertained Mrs. C. Van Buren at dinner left Monday for Riverhead she and E. J. Ruger conduct revival services for two weeks at the A. M. E. Zion church. Mrs. Wyndank Pharhon has opened a bakery in her home on Liberty street. Mr. James Stewart, after an absence of a few months, again on a little Miss Ethel Greene she has on a little ill. She she is now convulsive. At the A. M. E. Zion church next Sabbath evening a song service will be conducted under the ansles of the music committee. The current issue of THE NEW York Age can be obtained each week at the paragon家. Association of Associated Sister will give a concert and social in the church hall for the benefit of a sick member. The Eastville male trio will sing. Pastor Van Buren and family were substantially remembered on Thanksgiving day by Mrs. Lucinda Lang and also by Mr. Elizabeth Arnold of Conn. Mrs. Rung was entertained at dinner at the paragon last Sunday afternoon.
JERSEY CITY NEWS.
Miss Emma A. White and her sister,
Miss Eliza L. White, of 140 Grand street,
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Walt Disney, December 6—This is the one before election day. The forces on either side are straining every nerve to gain the attention of the voters. Kingston and Cedar streets between the factions of 4 and 8.20 were shaken with red fire and fireworks. By the time this letter reaches our city in print affairs will have quieted down to their normal condition.
The indications are that we will have come colder weather. Thanksgiving day passed off quietly. The usual services were observed. Rev. J. L. Witten preached at the union service at the Union Baptist church. As the day was rather blustering many remained in Iowa. Dr. Henry Lewis and family of thesia, Mass., came home to spend Thanksgiving with the parents of Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bush. Mrs. Mabel Lewis and family of Kingston, R. I., were in the city over Thanksgiving day, visiting Mrs. B. M. Mitchell. The sudden, though not unexpected death of Mr. Eli Welling, an old resident of this city who has suffered for about three years occurred last Tuesday morning. Also the death of Mr. George Hill at St. Luke's Hospital happened last Saturday.
The sacred concert at Bethel was well attended. Although it rained during the day it cleared sufficiently for one to attend evening service. A generous contribution was raised for the pastor.
The program for the Garison Centenary to be held in Bethel church Sunday evening, December 10, will be exceedingly edifying as well as interesting. Clement G. Morgan, Esq., will deliver the principal address, Revs. J. L. Witten and William W. Ryan will also address the meeting on subjects assigned them. A large chorus under the direction of Prof. Elmer Payn will provide the music for the occasion. The exercises will begin at 8:30 p. m. Rally Sunday at the Union Baptist church December 10, the Rev. Mr. Geoghegan of the Unitarian church will preach in the evening. The rally will be in behalf of the building fund. We notice that a treat lies in wait for our friends if they care to accept. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell will lecture in Bethel church Monday evening. December 11, assisted by several artists of local reputation. Given under the auspices of the Woman's Loyal Union, Miss Aida Smith is at home sick. Mr. Lewis Temple is sick at the hospital, we understand undergoing an operation.
ERRY-TITUS WEDDING.
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Surprise for Rev. Procter.
ALBANY, December 4.—The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Mary Titus, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Russell, and Mr. Arthur Erby of Halifax, Va. took place at the residence of the bride's parents, Van Tromp street Wednesday at 12 o'clock. The Rev. J. M. Proctor, pastor of Israel A. M. E. church, performed the ceremony. The drawing-room was tastefully decorated. Mr. George Davis of Coxsackie was best man. The bridesmaid, Miss Agnes Townsend, was gowned in white point de caprille and face. The bride looked handsome in her beautiful wedding gown of white silk trimmed with white point appliqué lace and bridal veil of tulle. The bride came in on the arm of her father, Mr. R. J. Russell, who gave her away. Mrs. Emma Cole rendered Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" during the ceremony. A large number of friends of the young people were present. After the ceremony the bridal party held a reception. Then followed a collation. There were friends present from Coxsackie, Trow, Saratoga, Renssellaer and Albany, N. Y. The presents were many and handsome, one of which was a $1,000 check from the bride's mother, Mrs. Russell. The young couple left amid showers of rice and congratulations for Coxsackie, N. Y., where they will reside.
Rev. J. T. Bunn left the city Friday for Boston, Mass.
Rev. and Mrs. Proctor on Wednesday evening were given a Thanksgiving surprise by the members and friends of Hamilton street Israel A. M. E. church.
The donations were many, making glad the hearts of the pastor and, family.
How well Rev. Proctor is appreciated was made manifest by the quick response to the appeal of the ladies foremost in this enterprise. Mrs. M. Fuzmore and Mrs. Elenora Harding. A large number of members were present.
The Busy Bees worked earnestly and secured provisions, filling two baskets. The president, Miss Nancy Smoke, Rev. J. M. Proctor and the secretary, Miss B. Young, took these to two worthy families, one of a crippled lady with five little children to support.
Mrs. Ritta Sayles is much improved.
Don't forget the Matry R. Hoyt church annuity, concert on December 14.
Rev. J. M. Proctor; D. D. occupied his pulpit at both morning and evening services Sunday. In the evening the sacrament was administered. No, the revolt against Dr. Tice has not reached here yet. Dr. Tice is very well thought of here and draws large crowds to hear his sermons. He has proved himself a Christian and a gentleman here and has presided over his quarterly meetings in a satisfactory manner. Everything has been done peacefully.
BROOKLYN Y. M. C. A. NOTES.
One of the best meetings of the year was held last Monday night in the parlor of the Y. M. C. A., the occasion being the December members' meeting. The ladies' committee, which worked in the recent fair and the society of the Sons of Virginia were the invited guests. The attendance was among the largest of the year. Secretary C. H. Bouch presided over the meeting, beheaded by Y. M. C. A., was made by Mr. F. H. Gilbert and the response was made by Mr. N. B. Dodson, president of the Sons of Virginia. The evening was spent socially. Refreshments were served by the reception committee and munie was furried by the Branch Y. M. C. A. orchestra.
Nearly $300 was realized from the fair
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Great interest is being manifested in the Garrison meeting next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Street street Memorial A. M. E. Zhan church, Bridge street; between Myrtle, avenue and Willoughby street. Mr. Rosece Cookling Simmons will be the principal speaker and a very intertwining program has been planned. The public; men and women, are cordially invited to attend.
Miss Helley Stewart entertained a number of her friends at her residence Friday evening. Mr. William Jackson favored the company with select music. A light-repeat was served. Much credit is due the members of the Trustee Ald Board for the bassar given in the A. M. E. church last Wednesday and Thursday evenings. $12 was raised. Mrs. George Green and Mrs. Louise Oliver wish to thank all those who helped to make this a success. The Daughters of Conference, Miss Elizabeth Moore, president, had a concert on Friday evening. Every Friday they will give a concert to help the church: The Golden Reapers of whom Miss Edith Oliver is president, and Mora Washington secretary, will give a concert in the near future.
The first Thanksgiving dinner was given to Rev. J. L. Mott in his new home 44 William street by Mrs. Hunter Buckner. The table was beautifully set by Mrs. J. L. Mott's mother. Rev. Mott and family and friends gathered around the table. Those who donated to Mrs. Buckner for the dinner were: Mrs. Emma Carter, Miss Roses Johnson, Miss Nannie Doson, Mr. William Derex, Mr. Louis Freeman, Mrs. Skillman Jones, Miss Lizzie Armstrong, Mr. William Jones, Mr. B. Bordy, Mrs. John Branch, and thirty-five white friends. Ten dollars were given to Mrs. Mott as a Thanksgiving present.
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NEW HAVEN, December 4—Charles Douglass, who lives on St. Mary's street, Highwood, has been held in the superior court on the charge of assault and battery upon his step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Edwards, on November 17. Mrs. Edwards called at her mother's home to see her, and was met by Douglass who, it is alleged, was in proper shape to make a battle. In the scrimmage Douglass drew a razor and slashed the woman in the face two or three times, making ugly wounds, but the quick intervention of his second step-daughter, armed with a rake, averted what might have been a tragedy. Douglass was arrested and Mrs. Edwards was taken to her residence, where she was attended by a physician. She is now able to be about again.
Anka $100,000 for Afro-American Home.
WASHINGTON, December 4.—Representative Brownlow, of Tennessee, today introduced a bill providing for the appropriation of $100,000 for the establishment of a home for the aged Afro-Americans in Washington, the money to be taken from arrears of pay and bounty due estates of deceased Negro soldiers of the Civil War.
Bridgeport Notice
BRIDGEPORT, Conn., December 4.—Mrs. and Mrs. Lucius Jordan were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence DeKalb on Thanksgiving day. A whist party will be given by Venus Chapter on Tuesday evening, December 12, at Mrs. H. C. Payton's. Master Willie Williams is home again after a month with relatives in Danbury, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones Smith spent Thanksgiving with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis Whiting street, Mrs. William Lewis and children are visiting their mother, Mrs. Charles Thompson, Mr. Rosm Farrara paid a flying visit to New York last Saturday, M. T. Taylor's Virginia quarantine, and Mrs. Baptist church in Ansonia, last Thursday.
At the A. M. E. Bother church, Rev. I. D. Jacobs, pastor, on Sunday, November 28, the New England rally commenced and continued through the week ending Friday, December 1. On Sunday morning the pastor preached a special sermon. At 3 o'clock Rev. Morton of the Messiah Baptist church, preached a very pleasing sermon. At 7.45 p. m. a sacred concert, consisting of anthems, choralists, quartets and choirs, was given. In spite of the unfavorable weather during the week the rally was very well attended and success was achieved.
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The death of Mrs. Henry Sherman, the youngest daughter of a family of sixteen, occurred at Greenwich, Conn. November 28, at the age of 36 years. She is survived by six children, the youngest being only nine months old, a husband and brothers and sisters, while a host of friends will mourn her loss both years ago. She was largely attended and the flowers and floral pieces were numerous. The obsequies took place from the Bethel A, M. E. church.
New Rochelle Notes.
NEW ROCHELLA, December 4.—The friends of Mrs. Rebecca Slater are glad to see her out again. Mr. and Mrs Lewis Burt entertained a few friends at dinner Thanksgiving day. Mr. Thompson of Webster avenue is recovering slowly. The Thanksgiving dinner and entertainment of St. Catherine's, the Thanksgiving coming evening, has been the alliance given by the Court of Colanthe on Thanksgiving evening at Post Office hall was a success. Mrs. Annie Yates took the prize for the most neatly dressed lady and Mrs. A. A. Stevenson the prize for being the most poorly dressed lady. The hall was crowded. Mr. William L. Jones, Jr., has opened a first-class valet service at Winginah avenue. New Rochelle can now boast of an Afro-American paper, edited by Mrs. Carrie Williams and called Ia Rochelle Informer.
Pastor's Thanksgiving Surprise
HACKENBACH, December 4.—A number of members and friends called at the A. M. E. parsonage on Friday evening and tendered the pastor, Rev. W. H. Batchelor, and family, a Thanksgiving surprise, and a present to Mrs. Dillard, J. Purnell, M. Hayes, J. E. Morrow, R. Diggs and D. Houseman, Mrs. L. I. L. Porter, Mrs. L. Jackson, Mrs. M. Palmer, Mrs. P. Thompson, and Mrs. A. Billinga. Quite a lot of donations, including the M. Zion Lodge, E. and M. M. held a successful entertainment at the armory Wednesday evening. Although the night was stormy a good number were present and the entertainment netted the Jodge 90. Mrs. Roxie Hunter is quite indisposed at the residence of Mrs. L. L. Porter of Lolst street.
Let the Court Be Merciful.
From the Thirthapillai Freeman.
That his wife was arrested for pushing his wife away and nourishing out the water is entitled to little mercy from the court in view of the fact that the vast majority of men prefer to push the irises into a wash tub with only an occasional case of willingness to pump the water for them.
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Mr. Drury sang on Thanksgiving night in Charles street Church, Boston, and received a great ovation. The concert was a flattering success from every point of view. On his return Mr. Drury stoned in Providence and was the guest of Misses Jennie Mills and May Wright, of 111 Hope street. Miss Mills, who is secretary of the Providence Musical association, has engaged Mr. Drury to
Wedding at Flainfield
PLAINFIELD, December 6.—Mr. and Mrs. Nathan J. Nathan, Williams of Fair Haven spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brown of 612 East 3d street. Miss Euphremia Dorsay gave a dinner to Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brown on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. George Van Blake of Richmond street entertained Mrs. Scott and daughter of Pitttown, Miss Bessie Dixon and Mr. Ivie Alexander, Sunday at dinner. Mrs. E. A. Dorsay spent Sunday at Blake Plains with Mrs. A. W. Brown, daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Burnen, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Scott, and daughter, Mr. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brown on Thanksgiving evening.
Miss Ida O. Mitchell, cousin of J. W. Mitchell, and William H. Crusie were married at S o'clock on Thursday, December 15, 1912, at the father in West Third street by the Rev. F. D. Tildon, pastor of Bettel Chapel. The only attendant was Miss Minnie Mitchell, sister of the bride. The bride was gowned in satin and satin with a white collar. The brideguide's gown was pink and she carried orange blooms. The bride was given in marriage by her father. After the ceremony a reception was held and a wedding supper was served. The bride was in city, the groom being ensembled as chef at the Hotel Iroquois.
Syracuse Sitting
SYRACUSE, December 4.—Mr. James A. Green, after spending five months in the Catskill Mountains, Roxbury, has taken up his residence in this city for the winter. His heart is much more mature than his hands. He holds the regular meeting Monday night, at Royal Templar hall. Mr. and Mrs. William Logan have removed from Springfield to Pittsfield, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hammond made a trip to Albany last week. Onondaga lodge, No. 32, F. and A. M., will hold their third annual holiday reception on December 13 at Freeman hall. The Magnolia reception will be held at Royal Templar hall. Thursday evening. There was a large attendance and some fine costumes worn. A pleasant evening was spent by all. The Rose Bud Juvenile Society, No. 32, F. and A. M., Freeman hall. Wednesday afternoon at 4 p. m. Copies of THE AGE are sold by T. C. D'Mond, 104 Harrison street.
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Miss Lannia Davis of Philadelphia is visiting her father, Mr. Spencer Davis Mrs. Matilda Hopkins spent Tuesday in Brooklyn, Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Murray spent Monday in Brooklyn. The stork has last week visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Joyns, who are doing well. Mrs. Mabel Abrams are having very ill, is convalescent. The concert given by Miss Jennie Johnson and friend for the Calvary A. M. E. church was a decided success. Sunday December 10, 2005 will be Women's Day at the Calvary. Mrs. Larry Duncan mourning Mrs. Rosa, Edwards of Brownhill, conduct the service in the caffternoon Mrs. Lucy Law, of Manhattan, at night Mrs. R. Edwards. Mr. Jefferies has gone South for the winter. Miss Alma James and sister of Westbury were the guests of Miss Jessie Lieshankgiving Day. Mrs. Giles, of Westbury, preached, at Calvary A. M. E. church Sunday evening, December 3, to an attentive congregation.
Thanksgiving in Jersey City:
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Taylor of Grand street had an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner last Thursday. Masters Lewis and Willie Taylor furnished the table decorations, including two large liberty chairs, and a special guest, also Mr. N. B. Dodson of Brooklyn. Mma. Ella Gilleberry was in Brooklyn on business the first of the week.
FRIENDSHIP OF THE JEWS
From The Huntsville (Ala.) Journal.
Just now with the persecution and outrages on the Russian Jews uppermost in the world's attention, we recall that the Russian Jews were the most single handed and alone made the most eloquent and able protest in the last Republican State convention of Alabama against the monstrous proposition of the Lily Whites to exclude colorful delegates. The colored people will not soon forget that the Russian Jews are to thirty and justices in the fact of people being stabbed in the house of his friends. It was Jewish hands extended to ward off the cruel blow.
present the entire opera of "Carmen" on Monday night, January 29. The company will be brought from New York City, including Mrs. Marian Adams Harris who will sing the part of Carmen. Already many seats have been sold. The society folks of Providence are very enthusiastic and Mr. Drury thinks that it will indeed rival the social gatherings which he brings together each May. in New York City. Those wishing tickets reserved may write Miss Jennie Mills, 111 Hope street, Providence, R. I.
A Soratara Birthday Party
A Saratoga Birthday Party.
SARATOGA BRAZINES, N. November 28.
Mr. and Mrs. Brazines of 1878 street
street were delightful party on
Friday November 24, in honor of Mrs.
Mary Louise Anderson's birthday.
The large parlor was beautifully decorated
with soft lights. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton
gave piano selections, one being their
favorite duet, as also his. "Princeton
hurrah," composed by Mr. Clifton,
was cleared for dancing
where at least 12 couples whirled to
the strains of music. Mrs. Anderson
received very many presents, some of great
value. Among those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Briggs, Mr. and Mrs. J.
Hill, Mrs. George Green, Minneapolis Nettet
and Mrs. Robert Green, Minneapolis
Green, Boston, Jackson, Daly
Newart, Minnie Johnson, Rebecca Green,
Messrs. Sylvester Grant, Smith, and
Rotherhout, Mrs. Briggs presided at
the punch bowl which was served all the
evening. Promptly at 11:30 refurbishments
were made which consisted of chicken
and butter but also ice cream and cake, ginger champagne.
The gateway was hung with lanterns and
stools also.
Long on Opinion; Short on Views.
From The Bishop College Student.
Colored people who are readers of newspapers, intelligent enough, literate and wise enough to seek an equivalent of whatever purchasing power they are likely to possess. It must be remembered that the number of newspaper readers among colored people is limited and those are seeking news that is really interesting. The average Negro newspaper is well supplied with "opinions" but as a rule short on "news", both general and racial, and it is because of this fact that it fails to find a ready market. Those Negro newspapers are well supplied with "news" as a rule are well patronized. Then, too, it takes more than money to run a newspaper right. In this particular field brain and training is of utmost importance and those of our papers which are well equipped along this line are where others are springing up like snow banks and going down the same way.
The Repression of a Race.
In an admirable address at the meeting of the American Missionary Association, its president, A. H. Bradford, D. D. spoke on "Race Segregation and Race Integration," and he used an effective illustration. He had said that in Atlanta that hardly been erected the finest allotted building, but sufficient building; but that he had been informed that no Negro is allowed to enter its main doorway. He turned to another speaker of the evening, the Rev. H. II. Proctor, pastor of a colored church in Atlanta, and asked if such is the fact; and Mr. Proctor said it was. General, the church, was Bradford, and the great audience agreed with his sentiment. But we suppose Atlanta is not a peculiar case. Generally in the South we believe that a separate waiting room, with a separate entrance, is provided for Negroes. It is a part of the system which requires separate cars on the railroads and separate cars on the street. And its purpose is to humiliate the Negroes and teach them that they are an inferior, out-caste race, out of which cannot be allowed to rise.
A Lily White Carousel
From The Galveston (Tex.) News.
The Roosevelt Republican club of Fort Worth, Texas, recently held a banquet, at which 150 guests were seated, including members of the State, all the attendants being white. In fact, the silent sentiment of the company was one of undisguised prejudice to color. The favorite tune rendered by the orchestra was "Coon, Coon, Coon. I Wish My Color Would Fade," and the tenor of the most applauded speeches was marked by ailiarist "Hail to Make Texas Republican." Mr. H. Lumphin, referring to the race problem, said: "Wherever the Negro participates in the affairs of the Republican party in the South it kills the Republican party in the South deader than b——1. The Negro is a man who casts a strong shadow, and is all right when his services are needed, but he is not in politics. One notable fact is that the State always go Democratic." And then, as the report goes, "Coon, Coon," etc. was again rendered, with increased applause.
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A HERQ IN BLACK.
From The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
In recording the death of Albert Comfort, the oldest colored man in Spottyvania county, our Frederickburg correspondent relates that during war when rations were scarce, this noble colored man borrowed a team and wagon, went Frederickburg and secured supplies from the army to the troopers there, that they were intended for needy colored people, but in point of fact he made his perilous journey on behalf of his mistress and her children, of whom, in the absence of the white men of the family, he was the protector. This was done at the risk of his own life, for before he reached home he was arrested court-martialed and sent to prison upon the plea of prominent citizens of Spottyvania the War Department relented and set the noble prisoner free.
This was no exceptional black man. He was a type. There were thousands upon thousands of other black men like him throughout the length and breadth of the families who ordered and devoted to the families who ordered and devoted to the age such as it was, and affection great as it war, with old mis and the children rather than the pleasures of Freedom and North to be obtained by desertion. The war produced many heroes among the women, and it is right that their glorious deeds should be sung. But never to be forsaken in that struggle are the Albert Comforta, whose faces were dark but whose hearts were pure and whose loyalty was true and whose sacrifice. We should like to see the Survey Stats of the South a monument to the memory of those devout heroes in black.
JEWS WORSE OFF THAN WE
From the Odd Follows: Journal
JEFF. DAVIS OFFICIAL CARRION
From The New York Times
It can never be pretended for this country that it is altogether free from official carriage, some of it dumped into places high enough to hold it up to unwilling and disusted public view. The carriage can be shoved out of sight by the operation of time and the limitation of official terms, distributing as little of its foul odor as possible. It will be a day for Arkansas which it ought to 'hall with pride when her fighting governor and Commissioner Co. are ditching of private life, together, to wail there as they will, with no draft of an official character on the public attention.
Various Notes.
With the rashness of an infant terrible, District Attorney Jerome has launched at the Justices of the First Judicial Department a wholesale denunciation which he hasn't taken the trouble to vindicate by naming hames. We suspect that Mr. Jerome's accusations, which we do not believe he can substantiate, will quickly return to plague him.
It is very difficult to make intelligent prophesies as to the course of Russian events because of the uncertain perversity of the Russian character. When the Czar's subjects are massacred, they hall him as "The Little Father;" when he grants them a constitution, they retest it in a flight; and whenever there is a revolt it impedes his triumph than by waking. The Czar himself appears to partake of the character of his people. On December 1 Lewis Nixon had an audience with him and found him composed, cheerful and well.
"It is an encouraging sign when a race, placed in the same oppressed circumstances as ogus, has faith, courage and gratitude enough to pause for tributes of respect for those who sacrificed in our behalf. The celebration of the memory of William Lloyd Garrison on December 10 will be the most maritable occasions in the history of the American Negro. It will be one of the very few days in our history when we, as a race, have turned our attention directly to subjects that affect us. Think of ten million Negroes on December 10, from the laken to the gulf, from ocean to ocean, giving thanks to God for the life of William Lloyd Garrison and making with him a man in an up-mount like him who will stand without despair in the face of death, denouncing wrong and pleading for right."—The Cleveland Journal.
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