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The New York Age. Walters' Ringing Appeal for AIro-American Council. Come to Mt. Olivet Church on July 25 at 8 P. M. — Remember the Disfranchised! Shippe Alexander Walters, president of the Afro-American Council, is leasing a work a call to the Afro-American society of New York and vicinity to attend a more meeting to be held in the meant of that organization at Mt. Olivet Baptist church, West 52d street, Manhattan, on Wednesday, July 25, at 8 p.m. This meeting is intended to greet the people's interest in the county great session of the Council in New York city on October 9, 10 and 11. At this meeting the total attention will be concentrated upon the preparation of a one which will give with finality whether the revived constitutions of the South can ensure being faced to face with the Fifteenth Amendment. The Association that the Council would meet in New York city has elicited applause from all over the country, as this city is probably the most attractive in the country to delegates in general. At the meeting on July 25 a committee of one hundred will be nominated to assist the general committee formed at the Stevens House to arrange for the success of the sessions of the Council. The bill is situated in the name of the disenchanted millions of the South to come on July 25 and help by the success of the belief of the district a branch to the inquiring districtizing constitutions of the South. Bishop Waltern's call follows: To the Afro-American People of Greater New York and Victory: "Secretary of War Taft, in his address at Greenboro last week, declared that the schemes adopted to disfranchise Afro-Americans without excluding illiterate whites will not stand the test of the Fifteenth Amendment. Chief among such schemes is the 'grandfather' clause, now operative in several of the Southern States. "Associate Chief Justice Brewer has asserted that the revised constitutions of the South, if ever properly brought before the constitutionals, and has expressed his astonishment that the Afro-American people have never effectively utilized this remedy which lies within reach of their hands. "For what better assurances of success we shall we wait, before hitting, hard, at the wicked disfranchisers of the South? Two great lies tell us that the cure for the which we have lamented for nearly earn is easily within our grasp: the morality of oppression if we have it enough to reach out and seize it. ay of us have complained bitterly be fact that the white North is an increasing disposition to leave rights to shift for themselves. But growth of Northern apathy means worse than that that we have got forth to walk unaided upon our own Well, then let us be men; let us the North that we can shift for ourselves; that we can walk without reading strings; that our claims to equality are not more courageous any other race are not more boasts but assertions of real facts. "Heaven helps those who help themselves." If we can obtain from the Supreme Court an opinion that the 'grandfather' clause is illogic—a victory which, profoundly important as it would be, we can by standing together achieve—such a manifestation of prosperous enterprise would thrill the North and again enlist its sympathies with us, and at the same time strike dismay into those Southern citizens who are fattening on the raceblem and counting their positions and weenings, and that we will never have manhood enough to drag in face to face with the Federal Constitution. "The Afro-American Council, which will convene in New York on October 9, 10 and 11, will devote its whole energy to preparing and financing a case which will put the question of disfranchisement, so squarely before the Supreme Court that it cannot dodge it. We wish to force from the highest tribunal in the land a final decision on this momentous question; and we have every reason to hope that the decision must be in our favor. We shall employ the most eminent legal talent in the United States to confront the Council has in last three months organized 60 local councils, and interest in the organization is now more enthusiastic and more widespread than has been true in its whole previous history. "Remember the disfranchised! Do you wish to share in the glory of the unassisted victory of the Afro-American people over the despair of their rights? Then come with your family and friends to the Mount Olivet Baptist church on the evening of July 25. The mightiest weapon with which you can arm, the Council of the warriors, is the race's rights is your interest and enthusiasm." ALEXANDER WALTERS Jersey City, July 19, 1906. Tennessee Teachers Get Certificates. LARKVILLE, Tenn., July 11,—The Tennessee Institute for Afro-American education is housed in the quiet bony mansion. More than teachers were in attendance, re- Davidson, Dickson, Cheatham, Stewart and Montgomery. Fifty-eight took the examinations of the institute and given State certificates. WILMSTON'S MAYOR GAVE CHASE TO COUNCIL MAN POSTLES WILMINGTON, Del. July 11—There was an exciting episode here to night when Mayor Wilson, Assistant Engineer Jester, John H. Goodwin, an pitcher of the municipal government of Wilmington, and the Republican members of the Council gave chase to Mr. Thomas E. Pestles, the Afro-American counselman, after the latter had been in conference with the six Democratic counselmen. The mayor led the chase, which is said to have been in vain. Pestles eluding his pursuers. The Democrats and Poitiers, who have been working together for a year, held a conference in the City Building at Sixth and King streets, at which it is said Poitiers renewed his allegiance. The Republican leaders welcomed him and wished Mr. Poitiers emerged the mayor yelled, "hold up, Tom!" and started on a run toward him. Poitiers began to run, and away the crowd sped. The Republicans are trying to win over Mr. Poitiers. JEROME SAYS NORTH SHOULD LET THE SOUTH ALONE Tufts Georgia Legislature They Can Salve All Their Problems ATLANTA, Ga., July 16—District Attorney Jarome, in an address to-day before the lower house of General Assembly of Georgia, said that the North ought to be more involved in the lawsuit with which, declared he, it is perfectly competent to deal. He said: "I come from the North, and after all I find that there is not so much difference Between the two sections. One unfortunate fact is that we continue to pour out gratitude advice to the people of the South. As a matter of fact, we know very little of the conditions here, while you are fully competent to work with people from the Northern people would follow the old Yankee proverb, 'Mind your own business,' we would commend ourselves more to your good will and kind reward. "You are able to manage your own affairs here. You have the industry and enterprise here, because I can see it. Surely such a place can progress without the help of such learned men as the Secretary of War, who spoke of the solidarity of the South. But before you can break up the solidarity of the South you must show them (the Democrats) that their principles are wrong." 18 WELL-TO-DO CITIZENS ON TRIAL FOR LYNCHING There Victim a White Mice—Hundreds of Sympathizers in Court. CHARLOTTE, N. C., July 16.—The eighteen well-to-do citizens of Anson county charged with lynching J. V. Johnston, a white man, two months ago, were put on trial at Monroe to-day. Judge Shaw's charge was a bold and uncompromising utterance. "There is no reason why we should deal with this matter with gloved hands," he said. Four true bills were found this afternoon. The eight lynchers who have been under arrest, accounting $80,000, are confident of acquittal. Several hundred of their neighbors and sympathizers accompanied them to Monroe. "THE CLANSMAN" TROUPE AT AFRO-AMERICAN MATINEE Prejudice Forgotten When Robert Motta Entertained in Chicago. CHICAGO, July 14.—Mr. Robert Motta, proprietor of the New Pekin theatre, which is wholly an Afro-American enterprise, recently gave a performance designated as a players matinee. The leading actors of all the theatres of the city were invited to attend. Even representatives of "The Clansman" were present. Mr. Motta was recently given a massive silver loving cup by a number of his admirers. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FOR SOUTHERN WHITE CHILDREN Alabama Woman Incorporates Association With That Object. WASHINGTON, July 14.—Mrs. Martha S. Gielow, a white woman of Alabamah has incorporated here the Southern Educational Association, the object of which is to promote the industrial education of the white children of the South. Mrs. Gielow has asked the Sons of Confederate Veterans to erect, in place of the proposed monument, a school for the education of poor white boys and girls. POLICE CLUB SOLDIERS TO PREVENT A LYNCHING Latter Would Have Taken Life of an Afro-American. DES MOINES, In., July 16.—The arrival of a big squad of police saved Albert Hyde, an Afro-American, from a lynching at the hands of soldiers from Fort Des Moines to night. It was alleged that jockeyed a white woman trot sidewalk. A woman of colored witnessed the affair. Hyde was seized and a rope was cut from a trolley car. Several soldiers were badly used up by police clubs before the riot was quelled. ATLANTA HAS ORGANTIC MEETING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONGRESS Executive Heads of Movement the Speakers—1,000 Present. ATLANTA, July 18.—The Afro-Americans of this city held a giant mess meeting Tuesday night at Bethel A. M. E. church in the interest of the Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress, which meets in Washington from July 31 to August 6. At the first meeting of this kind held in Atlanta four years ago, 8,000 people attended. Special speakers included Dr. Dres. I. N. Ross H. W. Heuser, E. R. Carter, W. A. Fountain A. D. Williams, and I. G. Pena, the executive heads of the congress were the speakers. Over 1,000 people were in attendance. CIVIL RIGHTS ENDANGERED CIVIL RIGHTS ENDANGERED Protective League Sees Menace in a Recent Verdict PROPRIETOR ACQUITTED Whose Servant Declined to Serve Afro-Americans In Far; It is a notorious fact that notwithstanding the stringent civil rights law of New York State, there are numbers of places of public entertainment in this city in which Afro-American are denied accommodation, either directly by a positive refusal or indirectly by exorbitant over charges. This condition has during the past few years been rapidly aggravated, owing partly to the great immigration of Southern whites, until now no New York Afro-American enters a public place for the first time without humiliating apprehensions as to what his reception will be. A favorite device for discouraging Afro-American patronage is the overcharge. Often when an Afro-American asks for a drink of whiskey it is not before him, but with the information—which usually quenches his thirst—that the drink will cost him two dollars. Sometimes, however, the bitter is bit. A rich Afro-American broker, for instance, recently entered a down town cafe and asked for a drink, putting down a dollar bill as he did "no." The barkeeper informed him that the drink would cost him two dollars. The dollar is your tip" haughtily replied the broker, and drawing forth a roll big enough to choke a cow peed off a hundred-dollar note and told the barkeeper to take his two dollars out of that. But unfortunately we all haven't rolled big enough to oversee prejudice, and the seriousness of the situation is grave enough to call for action. To adopt measures to improve this situation the Colored Citizens' Protective League has invited a number of citizens to attend a meeting at the Young Men's Christian Association, 252 West 53d street, on Friday, July 20, at 8 p.m. The signatories of the call are Mr. Philip A. Payton, Jr., the president of the League: Mr. Samuel R. Scotton, Rev. W. Brooks and Counselor Wilfred H. Smith. The indignation of the League and its fears have been excited by a most astonishing verdict rendered in Jamaica, L. I. in the third district municipal court, borough of Queens, on June 29. The case was that of King against Wagner, and the decision, if sustained in the higher courts, would disable the civil rights law. On April 2 Messrs. R. S. King and Francis F. Giles, two Afro-Americans, entered a restaurant at Far Rockaway and asked for breakfast. They were informed that it was not allowed to serve Afro-Americans, and that she had been so instructed by her employer. When the case was brought before the jury, the judge gave them the preposterous instruction that the burden of proof was upon the plaintiff to show that the employer really had directed the waitress to refuse Afro-Americans. This was virtually requesting the jury to bring in its verdict for the defendant, which was done. This decision, if it stands, would make it almost impossible to get judgment public notice on the employee drew the color line, for it would be very difficult to prove that the owner had instructed his employees to do so. This case will go before the Appellate Court, where a reversal is expected. The whole matter will be taken up at the League meeting Friday night. BRITISH SOLDIERS SICKEN AS-THEY EXECUTE ORDERS Compelled to Shoot Wounded and Prisoners in South Africa. A despatch, dated July 15, to the New York Sun from Johannesburg, says that very serious charges are being made against the conductors of the operations to suppress the native rebels. It says that after a fight in the service, they the British military killed 3000 natives, including the wounded. Major Moloch of the Transvaal Light Infantry has written to a friend saying that no quarter is being given. Troops searching the country are shooting natives on sight, burning knacks and driving off cattle. Other private letters assert that the troops are sickened with the slaughter and the shooting of prisoners when the commander leads the rebel chief, Rambamba, was seized by Dr Platt and exhibited for two days before it was buried. LOW WAGES SCARE IMMIGRANTS Commissioner Watchhorn Tells Painful Truth to Southernmer. The Southern States Immigration Commission has received a dispatch from Immigration Commissioner Watchhorn, at Ellis Island, which, for the time being, nearly took its breath. The dispatch read: "Immigrants who arrive here are deferred for Northern points, and if you were to try to steer them from their several missions they would think you were bound to the South of the North are brought up to the standard of the North-you cannot expect immigrants to go South, and if you did get them to go South, and if you did get them to go they would not stay, because they would hear of their relative North who were making more money and return." ATLANTA, Ga., July 14—The local Negro Business League of this city is regularly maturing its plans for the entertainment of those who will attend the seventh annual session of the National Negro Business League to be held here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 29, 30 and 31. An interesting feature of the program, as outlined by Mr. Bennett J. Scott, corresponding secretary, in the devotion of the Negro Business League to a discussion of The Negro League. As more than slightly five per cent. of the Afro-American people live by some form of Agriculture, it is important that special attention be given to arousing interest in purchasing their own farms and improving them in every way possible. The farmer comes in contact with the outside world through the medium of business, and it is necessary that he know something of business to protect himself and those committed to this care. On Friday, August 31, the morning meetings will be devoted to hearing from representatives of Afro-American banks conducted in various parts of the country. Representatives from the strongest of these banks have already signified their intention of being present. Persons intending to be present should send notice of such invitation to G. M. Howell, first vice-president, 10% Wall Street, Atlanta, Ga. Reduced rates of one and one-third fare from every section of the country have already been secured. For the Northern and Eastern delegates special truth including baggage and dining allowance. Polling stations with day coach, will leave Washington in time to reach Atlanta for the sessions of the League. Further information, if desired, may be secured from the president, Dr. Booker T. Washington, Trusslege Institute, Alabama. In One Bank Bank Bison Reps Repos $100,000—Now And-Angelson Bank NEW ORLEANS, L.A., July 14—The last issue of The Southwestern Christian Advocate contains the following dramatic information about Gwendolyn Mim.—He has been haunted by the man and which the government brother presides over as Mayor; In keeping with the equestrian march of the Negroes throughout the State, our people in Greenwood are Liberals doing well. Among those who are prominently engaged in commercial activities are: W. J. Wigley, who besides conducting a large barber shop, owns and controls a magnificent confectionery and grocery; S. Conway, who conducts a barber shop of three chairs, and has been doing business at the same stand for more than two years; and W. J. Leece, a young map of considerable push, who is a contractor to get all theork that he can do. There are better greenwood Progress bank with a capital stock of $30,000, the largest authorized capital stock of any bank among our people in that state. Among those who are prominently connected with this enterprise are N. L. Lackey, F. A. Gray, George Washington, B. T. Williamson and J. T. Strong. Within the vicinity of Greenwood there are many thrifty and well-tended Negroes. It is estimated that in one bank alone in Greenwood the Negroes have in deposit more than $100,000. Furniture, Bedding, etc., Subscribed WILL Reclaim Wayward Boys. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 12.—The Alabama State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs concluded its eight annual session here last week. This convention has been one of the most interesting in the history of clubs and organizations. None has been more businesslike. The convention by a lively but orderly dispatch of business, soldom witnessed in men's conventions. There was no wasting of time over mooted points or order, although rulings did not always go unchallenged. In short, these women impressed one as earnestly intent upon possession which should be speedily accrued. Judge Fengjin 1. suggested the advisability of an early beginning of their work in the behalf of wayward Afro-American boys, in a small way, not waiting for money enough to purchase a large whereon to erect an impoaching structure. Acting on the judge's advice the federation voted to purchase at once twenty acres of farm and wooded lands in Montgomery county upon which to erect a cottage of three or four rooms, built in much a way that it could be added to if occasion demanded. Out of a fund of $700 or $900 already on hand they voted to purchase the land, reserving a balance for current expenses. The cottage is to be built from club and individual contributions. In furtherance of this plan several furnishings and comfortable office facilities for furniture and other household effects were immediately subscribed, subject to the call of the secretary. It is the full intention and plan of the federation to have their reformatory running on a small scale by the opening of a national convention in Selma one year hence. "Miss Santa Claus" Banquet Afro- American Children. PHILADELPHIA, July 17—Miss Elizabeth A. Phillips, known among the children of the poor as "Miss Santa Claus," on Saturday took 100 of the poorest Afro-American children she could on an outing to Fairmount Park. In order that the children might have the acme of enjoyment, Miss Phillips provided them with children and watermelon at the school house and in the ice cream and candy. The start was made from 122 Walnut street. The expenses are borne by the Santa Claus association, which solicits funds for the charitable work. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily pixelated area with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. LILY WHITES COME TO LIFE Burst From Their Graves at North Carolina Convention TAFT SPEECH HELPED Want to Extend "Grandfather" Clause For 12 Years Longer GREENSBORO, N. C., July 13.—The Republicans of this State at their recent convention made a bold and unscrupulous attempt to abid the Democrats for popular support by an attack even more wicked than theirs upon the rights and liberties of Afro-American citizens. The revised constitution of this State contains a "grandfather" clause, which will expire in 1908. The Republicans adopted a resolution calling on the Legislature to submit to the people of the State a proposition to extend the life of the "grandfather" clause until 1920. Unless the Republicans succeed in this, North Carolina will have two years hence a straight educational qualification, disfranchising, in theory at least, illiterate whites and Afro-Americans impartially. This movement of the North Carolina Republicans is the most shameless and audacious manifestation that Lily White has made against the anti-Afro-Americans Republicans, started in some years ago to win the white South over by adopting its prevalent prejudice against the Afro-American; but as the Southern Democrats contended the Lily Whites as renegades who had stolen their thunder, they made little headway and remained impotent and despicable. Now, however, the Lily Whites think they have a better chance and are showing signs of reviving. Many white Southerners have been won by the personality of President Roosevelt to look with a kindly eye upon Republican principles—saving it supposed interest in the rights of Afro-Americans. With this interest eliminated, the Lily Whites confidently expect to carry North Carolina for Republican President坠n nominee in 1908. Secretary Taft, in his address here last week declared that the "grandfather" clause cannot, stand the test of the Fifteenth Amendment. But it is thought that his failure to condemn explicitly disfranchise on account of color, and his attempt to minimize the wrongs thereby done Afro-Americans had no great tendency to discourage the Tar Heel Republicans from running up the Lily White flag. One explanation offered for this action is that a large number of the white Republican voters of the State, especially in the mountain districts, would be unable to pass the educational test and would surely be disfranchised after 1908 unless they were able to slip through under a "grandfather" clause. Bishop I. B. Scott, D. L. of Liberia, Africa, will preach at St. Mark's church next Sunday, July 29, both morning and evening. COUNCIL TREATED RANSOM BEITTER THAN HE DESERVED Tried Valuily to Sober Him Up and Fold His Round Tire Fare Gratify. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 12—The people of Alabama are disgusted by the latest defense of Rev. Ransom and attack on Prof. Councill which the former's Boston cronies are making. They assert that even if Ransom was intoxicated Prof. Councill did not accord him proper treatment. But was it expected that Prof. Councill could feel any special charity towards a man whom he had honored with an invitation to make the graduation adoration for him. But he turned, insulted Prof. Councill, his students and all the Afro-Americans of Alabama by turning up too drunk to stand? However, it has been proved that Prof. Councill's assistants gave Ransom milk to sober him up, but it was no use—the milk was unable to produce its usual effect. Prof. Councill, in fact, did more than he should have done under the circumstances and a would Ransom milk from Boston to Boston for treatment for which the minister had rendered no service. Had Rev. Ransom gone to Harvard, Dartmouth, Yale, Amberst or any of those colleges and appeared as he did here, he would have been unceremoniously kicked out, as he should have been here. The Afro-Americans of this section expected, from their habit of looking to Hosanna, to be the character, that In Rev. Ransom they would be permitted to see a prodigy of culture and refinement. They got a prodigy—but of another sort. FACTIONS UNITE TO SECURE JUDGESHOP IN CHICAGO COURTS Have County Commissioner and Member of Legislature, But Want More. Curticago, July 14.—The Afro-American citizens of Chicago are carrying or an interesting campaign for a larger political recognition at the hands of the political state makers. There are about 25,000 Afro-American voters in Chicago and Cook county. Hereforethe Republicans have conceded places to two Afro-Americans on the ticket—a county commissioner and a member of the State legislature. At the contested election twenty-eight judges are to be elected for the new municipal courts. The Afro-Americans claim one of these new judgements and some of the Republican leaders insist that the claim, "more than they are entitled to." The possibility of one of these prizes being given to the Afro-Americans has furnished the occasion for one of the best organized and harmonious settings together of diverse factions that has been witnessed in Chicago for many years. ILL-TREATED IN THEIR UNION, APRO-AMERICANS BREAK STRIKE When They Returned to Work Whites Had to Go Back Too. COLUMBIA, S. C., July 18.—The strike of the trade unions here has proved an utter failure because the Afro-American members of the unions, feeling that they had been contemptuously treated by their white fellows, refused to quit work and thereby broke the strike. The white laborers soon went back to work too. Plared Cornet Before Dewic. CINCAGO, July 14—On last Sunday, Prophet Godwits and all the Zion City gathered in honor, to bear to bear Miss Ireland, the Afro-Asian cornetist, render "The Holy City." Association's Practical Work Among the Masses Canada and Liberia Enlisted— Mrs. Lucy Thurman the New President Special Correspondence of Tue. Aam. Dermott, Mich., July 14—The National Association of Colored Women has just closed for sessions of the fifth biennial convention. One day more was added to the four days set for the session, because it was not possible to finish the vast amount of work in the allotted four days. Great interest always centers in these conventions, as is shown by the constantly increasing number of delegates. This year there were two hundred and four delegates enrolled from twenty States, making a noble array of wideawake, progressive women. It goes without saying that this number would have been greatly increased especially by representatives from the South, were it not for the heavy small delegations from the far South and other remote points. On the contrary the nearby States had correspondingly large delegations. Michigan led with the largest delegation, numbering forty-four, Illinois following closely, and Ohio, Indiana, New York presenting full delegations. To the credit of all concerned it must be said that there is very little content in the individual clubs in the choice of delegates, due to the fact that with very few women colleagues to hold own expenses. Thus bickering and high tension are entirely eliminated in the matter of selecting delegates. A noteworthy feature which bespeaks the growth of women in the development of club life is the disposition to federate States. At the time of the Buffalo convention—the convention this elected Mrs. J. Silone Yates president—there were but seven federations in as many States. Today there are thirty-three States federated. Since the very fundamental principle of the organization is union of forces, the federation of States becomes of vital importance. It is significant that the women so clearly grasp the idea and that it is at full fruition. Representation in the National convention is at present through individual clubs. This was necessary in the beginning, until the States could be brought to see the imperative need of State organization. Now it is becoming apparent that representation by States, rather than representation by the individual club, is important. It is credible to the women that they can see year by year the steps necessary to be taken to build up the organization, and to make strong and enduring. It developed at this convention that women whose present interest lie in foreign lands, are watching the movements of the women of the States, in order that the benefits derived from organization of forces may rest upon the women they represent. The real distinct steps were taken. Mrs. De Baptiste-Paulknur, who has spent some years in Liberia, who has learned to know intimately the natives of that country, and who has come to understand their needs, presented the cause of her people to the convention. Hes plea reached the hearts of her auditors, with the fault that a resolution was unanimously adopted authorizing Mrs. Faulkner to organize the women of Liberia under the Association of Colored Women, with the view finally of forming an international alliance. In response to a presentation by Mrs. Idas, Gibis-Hunt of the case of the natives of Madagascar, similar action was taken for Madagascar. The president of the Association was empowered to communicate with Afro-American women in Canada with the same object in view. Thus it is plain that the work grows in numbers, in inter-communication, in the Association of Colored Women is destined to be a world-wide influence. Promptly at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning the convention was called to order by the president, Mrs. Josephine Silone Yates. The meeting was opened with prayer and the singing of the hymn, "Bless Be the Tie That Binds." Detroit extended her greetings through Mrs. John Rickey, president of the city federation; and Miss Meta Pelham, representing the Detroit clubs. The response from the president Yates in all hearty words. Then the real business began. The various committees were appointed by the president. The most important of these committees being the credential committee; that committee was asked to retire and to make its first report at the afternoon session. Next came the reports of the several officers. President Yates enumerated many things to show the growth of the organization and its widespread and helpful influence. The chairman of the executive committee, Mrs. Josephine B. Bruce, gave an interesting report, and made several suggestions as to facilitating the work, which her experience in carrying out the duties of the office had made the Tie That Binds more effective. Miss E. C. Carter presented a most interesting report of her work. Other reports followed. The treasurer's report was deferred because club dues were still coming in, and the report to be complete should be a record of months received and disburbed down to the last day of the convention. The final year of the Association begins on the day after the final adjustment of each convention. The last hour of the morning session was devoted to a memorial service. A short tribute was paid to deceased club member. Benedict, tributes were paid to Minnean B. Anthony, Paul Laurence Dunbar and Judy T. Tucker. The club members were just and beautiful. Mrs. Oltia Ward Bush read an original and touching poem dedicated to Paul Laurence Dunbar. The evening session of Tuesday was more formal than the sessions of the day. Mayor Cobb, the young and progressive ruler of Detroit, in a formal speech, welcomed the convention to his beautiful city, which offers so many attractions for summer conventions. The president of the Michigan Federation of Fashion Imports from the convention, named the fact that perhaps thirty thousand fugitive slaves made their way across the Detroit river to find safety and freedom on Canadian shores. Mrs. Josephine B. Bruce responded to the welcome addresses. Her thought was for unity of purpose and action, and the active armpathy that comes from closer acquaintance. She advocated the idea that progress was the result of constructive effort that only by building by increasing the moral, intellectual and industrial efficiency of the Afro-American could substantial and permanent progress be maintained. Courage, conviction and constancy, rectitude and righteousness, she said, must form the Then followed the president's address to which all were looking forward. Mrs. Yates did not disappoint her audience. Her address was thoughtful and comprehensive, covering the whole range of the activities of the clubs, developing the fact that Afro-American women are using all legitimate means of forwarding their interests, and are successfully conducting homes for the aged and the orphaned youths of our people; day nurseries are in operation in repeated instances. Almost every form of charity is practiced by our clubs. The principle of self-help is the fundamental one upon which these efforts are based. The purpose is to make a strong self-dependent, self-respecting people, and all forces are developed with this idea in view. It was most encouraging that such a formidable array of facts could be marshalled to prove the judgment and common sense required forfulness developing among our women. The daylight sessions of Wednesday and Thursday were for the most part devoted to listening to reports of State presidents and from individual clubs. These reports are called the very heart of the convention. They put before the people the local work; they teach how assistance may be given; they teach that simple alms giving, except to the physically helpless, is supplanted by teaching people to help themselves. Each community has its own problems, and each community seems to be rapidly developing the wisdom to grapple with these problems. The combination of problems brings the valuable strength, and in the activity intelligent activity—of our people, we see the redemption of the Afro-American. So there is every reason to devote a large portion of the time of the conventions to the club reports and the discussions and projects that arise from them. Wednesday evening was given over to the social committee of Detroit. The idea of a reception on the Detroit river was unique. But this idea was put into execution and a reception was held on one of the boats which ply upon the beautiful river of Detroit. The Detroit ladies deserve all praise for the great success and the beautiful manner in which the reception was carried out. Everybody enjoyed the charming sail down the river and the benefits of the invigorating coolness. Among the subjects discussed were the following: "The Afro-American Woman in business," "The Afro-American Woman in Temperance," "Tuberculosis," "Social Settlement Work," "The Wage Earner," "The Juvenile Court," and many others bearing directly upon the interest of the theatre great many interesting facts were brought to light in the discussion of these various matters, which were treated with intelligence and breadth of view, and much has been done to forward the interests of the race in these varied lines. The proof was conclusive that the thought of the women in the various States is broadening, that the feeling of responsibility is growing, and that woman's duty is confined by neither meets nor bounds, and that her voice may be herafter heard wherever reform is needed or justice is to be exerted, or wherever the welfare of man, woman or child may be promoted by her. A beautiful tribute was paid to the lamented Susan B. Anthony by Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, wherein she showed the debt of gratitude which the Afro-American owed to Miss Anthony. The sterling qualities of Miss Anthony were impressively portrayed, and many converts to the suffrage idea were made. Susan B. Anthony's last words, "Failure is impossible," must be accepted by Afro-American women as significant of their own proposition. Mrs. Booker T. Washington gave a most interesting address upon the "Progress of Colored Women," in which she outlined many evidences of substantial progress among them, especially in the South, where she has lived and worked for years. Now at last we come to election day. This year the offices were all to be filled by new officers. The constitutional limits the tenure of office to two terms and thus the officers had fulfilled this provision and became ineligible for re-election. But for this provision Mrs. Yates, whose splendid service is unsurpassed, would be awarded the convention. It was indeed a flattering tribute to her ability that the sentiment of the convention was so favorable to her. What shall be said of the election? Shall we draw the veil and say nothing? Shall we say it was like a lowering storm, or shall we simply say that the election was held behind closed doors and that interested spectators who were debarred from the privilege of witnessing the proceedings made justly or injustly, a load of responsibility. All one may with entire safety say is that no lunch was served on election day, and the continuous session was adjourned at 6 p. m. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Lucy Thurman, Jackson, Mich. vice-president, Miss.艾丽丝 Mich. chairwoman, Mrs. Michael executive committee, Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala.; Mia; recording secretary, Mina Josephine Hopkins, Birmingham, Ala.; second recording secretary, Mr. M. R. Steward, Louisville, Ky.; corresponding secretary, Mina Cernalla Bowen, Waugh, Ala.; and chairman of ways and means committees, Mina Ida Joyce Jackson, Colorado Springs, Col. The evening meeting was like a calm after a storm and restored the equilibrium of thighs. The general verdict was the effect that the convention soon placed with their victory in the race and will go down in race history as a great event. Resolutions were adopted denouncing lynching, demanding the universal enforcement of the Fifteenth Amendment by adding a boycott on "Jim Crow" institutions. CRIME WAVE AMONG WHITES DELERS "THE CLANSMAN" Irony of Events Accompanies the Play in Chicago. CHICAGO, July 14—While "The Clansman" is running at one of the big Theaters here and holding up the Afro-American as a natural and incurable criminal, Chicago is passing through a reign of crime of a most revolting kind. During the past few months the papers have contained almost daily accounts of savage attacks on women and young girls by lustful white men. In all this dimly chronicle of deprived humanity there has been reported scarcely a 'single instance of' a like charge against an Afro-American gang. The police in their brutality that brawl law has been repeatedly appalled to and even attempted. The press has denounced these crimes and lectured the criminals in language quite as violent and hurdid as would have been employed by the Southern press in denouncing Afro-American charged with the same offences. There is no color in crime. $220,000 TOTAL OF TWENTY SUITS AGAINST RAILROADS Excursionista, Hold by Wreck, Purbiden to Use Regular Train. MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 13—Twenty damage suits, totaling $200,000, have been filed by Afro-Americanians here against the Yanoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad as a result of an all-night delay to an Afro-American excursion train on June 7, caused by a wreck. They allege that the company refused to let them enter Vicksbury on the regular trains after the accident. Williams and Walker Freed by All the Critics CHICAGO, July 12—The Williams and Walker triumph has just completed a six-month's engagement at the Great Northern theater, one of the first-class playhouses of Chicago. Nothing of this order that has come to the city during the season has been the object of so much sustained interest. Every newspaper and dramatic critic in the city has classed "Abyssinia" as the cleverest, brightest and most fun-provoking show that has been seen on the Chicago boards. Crowded houses have greeted every performance. The aristocrats and plebeians as well have been eager and applauding patrons. Everyone who has watched the kind of people who have besieged the ticket office must conclude that these talented comedians have been doing missionary work as well as making money. WILL SUPPLY ZANZIBAR WITH ELECTRIC HEAT, LIGHT AND POWER $100,000 Corporation Organised in Jersey City. A New Jersey charter for a $100,000 concern which proposes to operate on the island of Zanzibar, off the coast of Africa, was obtained last Thursday by the organizers of the Zanzibar Electric Light Company. The articles of incorporation, filed with County Clerk John Rotherham in Jersey City set forth that the company will generate, furnish and distribute electric current for heat, light and power. The incorporators are B. S. Mants, Thomas F. Barrett and Felix Inold, all of 15 Exchange place, Jersey City, the registered office. FRESH POLICEMAN FINED Called "Tapay," She Objected and Was Arrested—"Cop Ranked" 813.75. St. Louis, July 14. In passing along North Thirteenth street Policeman J. Collins accounted a twelve year-old Afro-American girl named Ruby Johnson with "Hello, Topay." The child presented the alleged pleasant and because of her language Policeman Collins arrested her. When Judge Bishop, in police court, heard the evidence to-day he promptly released Ruby, severely lectured Policeman Collins and then assessed Collins $13.75, the cost of the prosecution. IOWA_AFRO-AMERICAN COUNIL HOLDS SUCCESSFUL SESSION State President Woodson's Valuable Address—Fifth Annual Meeting. DES MOINES, IA., July 13—The fifth annual session of the Iowa State Afro-American Council was held at the Corinthian Baptist church Wednesday, all day and evening, and was pronounced by all present the most successful meeting of the Council ever held in the State. Delegates were present from numerous points in the State, and all expressed themselves as being well paid for having co-ord. The principal feature of the session was the annual address of the president, Attorney Geo. H. Woodson, which was full of wholesome advice. Arkansas Methodist Conference LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 14.—The delegates of the African Methodist Episcopal church of the State, who have been in session for three days at Tayne Hall, Shorter College, have closed their session. The delegates returning home stated that much good had been accomplished in outlining better field of labor for the Christian Endeavor and missionary departments of the church work. About 200 Afro-Americans have been in attendance on the session. Addresses were made by Rev. Dr. Tabor, representing the temperance movement of the church, Prof. J. A. Rooker, president of the Arkansas Baptist College, and Prof. Stout, president of the Williams Industrial College. REV. RANSOM WHITEWASHED REV. RANSOM WHITEWASHED Only One Side of Case Given at Providence -A. M. E. Church Injures Itself. Special Correspondence of The Ann. Boston, July 16—The New England A. M. E. conference has just closed its session at Providence, R. I. and, as was to be expected, the bishop and conference made the fatal blunder of returning Rev. R. C. Bansom to the Charles street church. Sober, conservative, respectable Boston citizens will always consider this in many respects the hardest how that the race has received in Boston for a great many years. We wonder if Bishop Turner and his conference think they can fool the decent citizens of Boston and Massachusetts. Every one known that the so-called investigation amounted to nothing. How could an investigation take place without there being present representatives from Mr. Council's school district, Ransom's trunk, and without the students on the trail to them offered whisky? But, fortunately for our purpose, we do not have to go to Alabama or anywhere else to show that Ransom is totally unfit to be placed before the Afro-Americans of Boston as a leader. But for the action of the conference in retiring him, your correspondent would have been the last one to attempt to give these statements to the public. But now it is felt that the truth and the whole truth ought to be stated. Will Ransom deny that it is a well known fact here in Boston, especially among the officers and members of the Charles street church, that he was so drunk on last Easter that he could not preach the Easter sermon and that he came to the church intending to preach the sermon but was so intoxicated that he could not do so? Will he deny that the hymn book and the Bible fell out of his hands once or twice, and that, seeing that he could make no progress he called the pastor to give his legs, who was simply there as an auditor, to come to the pulpit and preach for him? That is what took place in Charles street church right here in Boston. But this is not all. Will he deny that recently when Clarence White gave a recital in Charles street church that Ransom was so drunk on that occasion that he made a disgraceful exhibition of himself, so disgraceful that many people felt that they did not want to go into the church again? Now that is the kind of man, in plain words, that Bishop Turner and the conference forced upon the people Boston. Boston is a city like children. It is hard enough in a city like Boston for parents to raise their children in soberness and righteousness when they have the proper religious influences, but to have an intoxicated minister put up an their example relegates all ideas of decency and morality, it seems to your correspondent, to the background. Now, if Mr. Ransom would come out in a manly, straightforward way and acknowledge his faults and not try to falsify and misrepresent the community would be the first to help him to his feet; but he is not in a position now to enjoy the confidence of anyone who loves decency. The people of Boston cannot be insulted in this manner. The conservative citizens have already begun to move. Only a few evenings ago a meeting was held at the house of Dr. Callis at which such men as Mr. W. H. Lewis, Mr. William L. Read and a dozen others were present for the purpose of considering ways and means to place the Afro-Americans of Boston properly before the country. They realize that if the present policy of folly and madness continues the race in this city will soon be doomed. In addition the old feature in connection with the whole situation is to see a great church which used to stand for the best and purist in Boston life, desecond to the depths that old Charles street church has now descended. Think of Charles street church when Rey. Dr. Jenifer was pastor and compare it with its present status. Your correspondent would not take so much of your valuable space in discussing this subject were Ransom the only individual concerned. He amounts to little, but the reputation and good standing of the whole Afro-American ministry in Boston is concerned. The public will naturally argue that if one minister is known to be habitually intoxicated and is permitted to hold his church, there may be others under the same condition. Thus the whole Afro-American ministry in this city suffers, and white persons will naturally argue that the race does not possess the same moral strength. What should have been done was for the whole conference, led by Bishop Turner, to have risen up in its strength and either put Ransom out of the church or on probation until he proved himself worthy of holding a church; this would have been just to Ransom, just to the conference, and just to the race. People in this vicinity have heard much criticism in the past about the disposition of the church of which Ransom is a member to cloak and hide the faults of its ministers. We have heretofore felt that much of this criticism was unjust, but now we are in position to state that we feel that the criticism has been based upon the truth. Boston, which has heretofore considered itself the center of culture and affinement for many of the African communities, feels especially immature because Ransom has been moved from Cleveland to Chicago, from Chicago to New Bedford and finally to Boston, leaving in each case an unenviable reputation behind him. Woman Dead. Ahead 115 COLUMBUS, Ga., July 10—An Afro-American woman, 115 years of age, died on the Schley place, in Charthauncoen county, a day or two ago. She was the oldest person in this section of the State. In alway times she was the property of the late W. J. McMylee, who bought her in Charleston in 1828. LITTLE BOOK, Ark., July 17.—Attorney General B. L. Rogers throws a bomb into the camp of the State Democracy to-day with an opinion that the poll tax amendment to the State constitution was void because it had not been legally adopted. This amendment was declared adopted ten years ago. It provided that every voter must pay a tax of $1 before being entitled to vote. It virtually disfranchised 20,000 Afro-Americans in the black belt. Democratic leaders to-day said the opinion would increase the Republican vote in the September election by 20,000. WALCOTT STILL WORLD'S WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION Put Jack Dougherty to sleep in the Murchie Bound. Boorenv, July 11.—Joe Walcott is still weltweight champion of the world. Even with his light hand shattered by two pistol bullets he proved at the Lincoln A. C. of Cheshire, a last margin that he is still fit to defend his title against of the ambitious-welters who have been vociferously claiming it since the news went out that Joe's hand was irretrievably ruined by the shooting accident of two years ago. Walcott's opponent was Jack Dougherty, formerly an English boy, now hailing from Milwaukee. Dougherty has to his credit among a long series of victories in the last year a draw with Jimmy Gardner and Honey Mellody, so it must be admitted that Walcott's re-entry into the ring was not made against any "easy mark." The two fighters weighed in at 6 o'clock at 142 pounds. In the first round there was a lively mixup, both fighters landing a number of good ones. Walcott sent a hard left to the jaw that floored Dougherty, and he lay on the boards for the rest of the fight. In spite of this fall, Dougherty came up strong for the second period. Walcott thought he had an advantage and started to rush things. He wont so fast that he put Dougherty to the ropes, but was unable to get in a knockout. Dougherty improved as the fight went on and returned some of the punishment he was given. He was knocked out and ribs and kidneys, and every few minutes got in a good one. The third round ended in a slight advantage for the Milwaukee pugilist, and the next four rounds were about even. Walcott's famous punch, a left-hand swing to the jaw, defeated Dougherty. When the eighth round opened Dougherty started in with a rush, playing for Walcott's stomach. Before the round ended Walcott began to swing wildly. One of his swings, a left-hander, caught Dougherty on the jaw, and the Milwaukee boy fell on his face—He tried to raise, and got to his knees before the count was up, but he could not get any further. WHITE MAN TO HANG FOR MURDER OF AFRO-AMERICAN South Carolina Supreme Court Constraint Sentence. COLUMBIA, S. C., July 12.—The Supreme Court of South Carolina has confirmed the decision of the lower court in the case of the State against Bob Smalls and John Hall, white men, for the murder of Frank Scott, an Afro-American. The two men were convicted at Darlington by a jury composed entire of white men, after a hard fight by their counsel, and Smalls was sentenced to hang and Hall was given a life sentence in the penitentiary. A clear case was made out against these men during the trial. It was shown that they were natives of North Carolina, and bore a very unsavory reputation; and had come over into South Carolina in a drunken condition, and seeing Scott opened fire upon him without the slightest provocation. FINED FOR ASSAULT UPON AFRO-AMERICAN PASSENGER Memphis Conductor and Motorman Soaked for $25 Apiece. MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 14.—J. Hollowon, motorman, and E. T. Broadfoot, conductor, in the employment of the street railway company, were found $25 apiece and bound over to the State for assault upon the person of J. W. Wainwright, an Afro-American drayman, who was on their car on the night of July 4. The trouble came up over transfers, and Wainwright, as the evidence showed by witnesses and hurdles on his cranium, was rather severely beaten by one or both of the men. Attorney Waring appealed the causes of the street car men. THEY WANT D. C. GIBBONEY FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY T. J. Minton and Other Philadelphia Afro-American Back Him. PHILADELPHIA, July 14.—A delegation of Afro-Americans from all sections of the city, including the prominent clergy men, physicians, attorneys and merchants of the race, called on D. C. Gibboney at the sheriff's office yesterday afternoon and urged him to become an outspoken candidate for the District Attorneyship. The delegation was headed by Theophilus J. Minton, attorney, who represented a memorial signed by the leading Afro-American citizens asking permission to make Mr. Gibboney their candidate for the office. Other speakers were Rev. John M. Palmer, Rev. Henry L. Phillip, Attorney George W. Mitchell, Attorney Luther Nicholas, Rev. John W. Lee, Rev. E. W. Moore, Rev. Matthew Anderson, Dr. E Clarence Howard, Dr. J. Henry Boothre, Bishop Leri J. Coppin, Walter P. Hall, member of the Committee of Seventy, and Rev. George L. Blackwell. Mississippi's Largest Pyrian Meeting HATTIE BUMBO, Miss., July 13—The largest gathering of Afro-American Knights of Pyrian even men in Mississippi that which is attending the grand lodge of the order now in session in this city. There are about 650 delegates. The lodge is located in the American churches. Grand Chancellor E. R. Topp, of Jackson, is presiding, assisted by John W. Harris, grand keeper of records and seal, and John W. Strougher, of Greenville, master of the exchequer. 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On June 80, as reported in this correspondence, Mr. Jones, carrying a heavily laden pouch of mail matter, boarded a street car and took his seat in that part of the car allotted to smokers. Mr. Jones was not smoking and was ordered to change his seat; refusing to do so, he was placed under arrest. In the police court the case was dismissed. The dismal in the police court, it was thought, did end the matter, but not so. No Joe Inspector John W. Bulla was of the opinion that section 3905 of the revised Federal statutes had been violated, and was desirous of sweeping out warrants against both the street car conductor and the policeman; but it is said that Federal Judge Waddill advised Commissioner Brady that it would be best to let the matter drop where it was, inasmuch as no harm had been done. Acting under this advice, the matter did go by. But Inspector Bulla was not satisfied. He ran down from Washington last Monday and swore out warrants against both the conductor and policeman, charging them with obstructing and retarding the mall. The case will be heard before Commissioner Brady to-day. Mr. Jones is one of the oldest Afro-American carriers in Richmond in point of service. He is courteous and polite, faithful and a staunch Republican, and has rendered his party valuable service. Rumor has it that the Democratic superintendent of Post-Office Station A, with which Mr. Jones is connected, is giving the defense all the help he can by allowing counsel to examine the time sheets of the station to prove that the difference in time between Mr. Jones' regular turn to the office and that lost by his rest was of so short a time as not to ave "obstructed and retarded" the mails. but the fact is, there was mall matter in he carrier's pouch which should have one out in a mail that was despatched while he was under arrest. Legislature by the Afro-American vote, of his county, Henrico, in which Richmond is situated. He was the Republican nominee for Representative in the 51st Congress for this district, and for his support the entire Afro-American vote of the district was solid. He was counted out by the Democrats, and the certificate was given to Hon. George D. Wise, his Democratic opponent. He took his fight to the floor of the House of Representatives and won his seat upon the depositions of more than fifteen hundred Afro-Americans who were denied the privilege of voting for him because of the partisan makeup of the election officers in old Jackson Ward, the then stronghold of Republicanism in the city. His greatest professional success was that of associate counsel in the Bettie Thomas Lewis will suit, in which the rights of the defendant—an Afro-American lady—to the possession of a quarter of a million dollars was questioned. Mrs. Lewis, who was the daughter of the rich white tobaccoist, won her case. CONDUCTOR REMANDED TO GRAND JURY; POLICEMAN RELEASED Cause of Afro-American Mail Carrier Not Yet Finished. RICHMOND, July 15.—Commissioner Brady to-day remanded to the next session of the grand jury the street car conductor, Robert Davis, who recently delayed the United States mails in this city by the arrest of Wesley Jones, an Afro-American mail carrier. The policeman who assisted in the arrest was released. The defense produced an array of witnesses to prove that Jones was guilty of poloerism and disorderly conduct on the air, but about, all they established was that, in his altercation with the conductor, Jones called him a little upstart and threatened to have him discharged. The company did discharge the conductor because of the trouble, but reinstated him. Postoffice Inspector Rulla, at whom instance the warrants were issued against the conductor and policeman, was an interested spectator at the trial. Virginia Union's Faculty. RICHMOND, Va., July 14.—The executive committee of the general board of the American Baptist Home Mission Society has announced the following faculty for Virginia Union University for the next term: The Rev. George Rice Hovey. D. D., president: Rev. Joseph Endom James. D. D.; Vernon S. Amen. A. M.; John W. Barco. A. B.; Thomas L. Brown. John W. Carter, Earle T. Davis. Mrs. Tessle A. Davis, J. R. L. Digga. Ph. D.; Misa Ella S. Fort, Miss Kate D. Gale. Rev. G. M. King. D. D.; Rev. F. McWilliams. A. B.; Miss Vera Rector. Rev. C. E. Schable. Ph. D.; Richard Spain, Albert P. Steer. B. S.; Joahua B. Simpson, Ph. D.; and William Spain. Organizas Bank In Tampa **ANNA, Fl., July 12.**—The following Americans gathered last Thursday to finance a loan company and bank: W. H. Gordon, A. E. Ashley, S. th. G. P. Norton, S. G. Goggins, mas, Z. D. Green, E. A. Mimmy, ner, W. A. Armwood and Z. D. you recently sold seven of his every street for $7,000. 1. The image contains a black background with a white text block. The text is not clearly legible due to the low resolution and blurry quality of the image. CARROLL NAPIER LANGBTON PEONAGE IN KENTUCKY Men Lured Into Slavery By Promise of Good Pay Which Didn't Materialize BEATTYVILLE, Ky., July 12.—William Madison, a strong young Afro-American who arrived in Beattyville a few days ago, revealed in a statement to-day a condition of peonage which prevails fifteen miles from here, if what he says is true. Frank A. Lyon, Jr., a local attorney, after hearing his story has decided to bring it to the attention of the Federal authorities. Madison charged that the owner of a large rock crusher fifteen miles from here visits the large cities and makes alluring promises to both Afro-Americans and poor white men, and when they arrive to work for him breaks his promises and forces them to continue at work without pay. Madison declares the white residents will corroborate his story. He has been employed as a cook in a leading Beatyville hotel a few days and makes a good employee. Madison tells the following story of his experience: "I came from Cleveland three months ago and met the contractor at Nicholasville. He asked me if I wanted a good job at $1.50 a day, and I agreed to work for him. He said that he would pay me at the end of the month and then pay my fare home if I wanted to return. The end of the first month he was not around the rock crusher, and his son told me to wait for him. I then worked another month and found that all the men were trying to quit work. They were not receiving any pay, but were not allowed to leave. Some of them ran off, but if they were caught they were beaten like slaves and brought back. "One Afto-American from Richmond tried to get away one night. They caught him and brought him back and then beat him with a club. Bill Smith from Lexington and a man named Charlie from Cincinnati tried to get away and were whipped for it. There were several white men who wanted to get away also, but they could not. After the second month went by and I got no pay, I decided to run away, but they caught me on the train, and had it stopped at the rock crusher. One man pulled a gun on me and another began to beat me with a big club. The conductor would not let them take me off the train." Mr. Lyon says he has investigated the story briefly and finds as far as, as he has gone that it correct. He will make a further investigation, and if all the facts are true will bring criminal proceedings against the offender. "We of the South," said ex Congressman Fleming of Georgia, in a university address in June, "cannot afford to sacrifice our ideals of justice, of law and of religion for the purpose of preventing the NEGro from elevating himself." If the Southern whites were to be allowed to race, it should be, in this Southern's opinion, by lifting up themselves, not by holding down the blacks. If the NEGro is to fall by the wayside, "let him fall by his own inferiority, and not by our tyranny." He objects to NEGro disfranchisement when it applies to Negroes only, and not to equalignant whites, and trusts that Georgia will allow blacks to own axes and communities. With extraribrarian State pride, he replaces in the beliefs that Georgia first redeemed herself after Reconstruction, has kept abreast of her sister States in material, intellectual and moral progress, and has remained the Empire State of South, without reporting to any methods of war. No NEGro he declares, referring to the chiccane indulged in in several States, "could have made Mr. Calhoun stoop to such chiccane—he was fashioned in a nobler mold." What a contrast in tone is this to a recent observation by a sheerist in another State, who said that he would protect a Negro from chiccane, so far as can without infringing on the rights of the people of this town in Maryland approve this frank sentiment and do they think that sheer worth of his place? Maryland and Georgia. Largest Single Purchase by Afro- Americans There, Save Churches. CHICAGO, July 13.—The Odd Fellows fraternity here has recently purchased a large, finely-appointed and well-furnished hall building at a cost of $22,000. This is the largest single purchase ever made in this city by any Afro-American organiz- ation, entitled to the churches. The property is located on one of the prominent business streets of the city. CHICAGO, July 14—Mr. Robert Motta proprietor of the New Pekin theater, re- cently gave a performance designated as a player's matinee. The leading actors of all the theaters of the city were invi- lited, and they eagerly accepted. Even re- presentatives of "The Clansman" were present. Mr. Plotta was recently given a massive silver loving cup by a number of his ad- mirers. HAD TO SUBMIT WORK TO AFRO-AMERICAN SUPERJOR Norfolk Navy Yard Clerk Recognized— Department Not Grieving NORFOLK, Va., July 13.—A white clerk in the navy yard here resigned his position a few days ago because he had to submit his work for approval to an Afro-American clerk who was his superior. The department did not take his going very hard. Upright Georgia Jurist. From The Springfield Republican. Mr. Fleming's idea of the South's proper relation to the Negro problem may be submited up in three words—secrecy, patience and justice. He would have secrecy because the white race, secured in its mappings, would have patience because the white race is politically dominant, and it belts the strong to be patient with the weak; he would have justice for all, the black race included, because one must be in order to be right. If unsettled problems have no money for the repose of nations it is because the element of justice is weak, and the element of patience is weak. Fleming, with fine logic and consistency, applies these fundamental ideals to the practical phases of the relations between the races, advising strongly against the disfranchisement of the Negroes as a race, through State laws that are, in his opinion, contrary to the Federal Constitution, and also arguing the unwisdom of attempts to disfranchise the Negroes in the means of a division of school money according to the taxable wealth of the two races. All such schemes should be condemned. The Fifteenth Amendment is theoretically sound, declares this Georgia jurist, although it was not in harmony with practical conditions in the South, and he advises his people that it will never be repeated, therefore the Fulda County Court is forced to decide squarily the constitutionality of the Southern election laws which discriminate against the blacks on race lines, Mr. Fleming holds that these election laws will go by the board. Decrease of Lynching From The Chicago Tribune It is a hopeful sign of the ultimate suppression of lynching in the South, or at least of its virtual suppression, that many of the Southern executives are manifesting extraordinary activity in the prosecution of lynchers. In Virginia, West Virginia, North, and South Carolina, lynching has been almost entirely suppressed, owing to the strenuous efforts of the governors and law authorities; the absence of delays in the courts, the convening of special grand juries, speedy trials following indictments, and speedy penalties following convictions. Mississippi has also maintained Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, which in the past have been the worst offenders, largely owing to the congested black population in those States, which in some counties, outnumber the white population, the number of lynchings steadily decreases, and the courts are more and more called upon to administer justice in all cases of crime, whether committed, by blacks or whites. The activity of the authorities in securing indictments of lynchers has been notable. BAD YOUNG WHITES. The burden of the South in this young generation of white boys. They are an importment, lazy, overbearing lot who, having received a smattering of education, refuse to do the only class of work for which they are suited! Only last week the whole batch of white boys employed to run elevators in the "sky-scraper" were fired and colored boys put in their places! We have always been the friend of the white boy, but these shifters, upglass youngsters should be made to work or go to jail! The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale image with a blurry and indistinct appearance. Therefore, no text can be accurately extracted from this image. Sandy Ground Education Board "Jim Crows" Children. AFRO-AMERICANS WALK White-Pupils Provided with Vehicles to Pleasant Plains School. SANDY GROUND, L. I., July 7.—The Afro-American citizen here are greatly exasperated by the "Jim Crow" measures which the Board of Education has allowed to be employed against their children. There is a large school at Sandy Ground sufficient to accommodate the pupils of this section, but Afro-American children are refused admission. The pretext is that there is no room for them. The nearest school besides the one here is at Pleasant Plains; and, to this school many of the white children of the upper grades go. For their convenience the Board of Education has provided stages to and from Sandy Hook. But Afro-American children are not allowed to use these stages, but have to walk to Pleasant Plains if they want to attend school. Months ago, when the stages first started, the white children refused to ride with the Afro-Americans, and the latter were made to walk. Many of the white citizens are indignant over this severe discrimination which the Board of Education has allowed to be practiced upon the Afro-American children. Pilgrimage of Aluzae Temple. Twenty-fourth day of Rajah and 7th Moon. 1324, answering to the 8th day of July, 1886. N. B.—Chicago and St. Louis papers please copy. The Jersey City and Brooklyn Appraisal notes with interest the effect of the genial summer weather upon the working forces of her admirable contemporary. The New Yorker concludes the gratitude. The Ace and trust that her predecessors may stand for many days to come. Liked Last Week's "Age." To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AGE: I must congratulate you on the splendid edition of THE AGE last week. Its fullness, diversity and quality of matter, as well as its neat typographical appearance, pleased me very much. I showed it to a number of my friends. With more congratulations. I am, FRANKLIN F. J. HONSON. Baltimore, Md, July 16, 1908. . SHALL NEW YORK LYNCH! A hard-working and very young Negro ran through West Thirty-sixth street to get away from some white hoodlips who were tormenting him. In the terror of his flight he unintentionally knocked down a little girl. Instantly a mob arose an if from the stones of the street, and the Negro was in danger of harsh handling or even death at the hands of people who took up the cry that he had stabbed or stabbed a baby. In somewhat similar circumstances The World War II warrior warned the police and the public authorities that the warring in there repeated—that there is danger in the heart of Manhattan of mob violence even to the taking of life, which would shame New York before the world. Hoodlums and the mob spirit must be suppressed or there will be some day a bitter retribution. Telephone, 1828 W. Pine DR. L. J. D. BENTON 664 Curitiem Avenue, N Office Hours: 9 a.m. Sundays by ap mar 31 3-mo Tel. 2818 Prospect Dr. Walter N. SURGEON D 700 Fulton Near Adelphi, BRG Office Hours: 9 a.m. SUNDAY BY AP J. P. Bourke, an year with J. T. & J. A. Farley J. Palmer Bourke J. P. Bourke REAL-ESTATE REALTY APPAIRS All blades of proportion for one Fire Insure 12 West 90th GET INSURE Don't be Buried Out on Left. 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He is of the third generation of a family the men of which have graduated from Oberlin college at the age of twenty. The home of the young couple will be at 1300 Hynes street, Nashville. Summer Boarder—"It is so pictureque to watch the cows come home." Farmer—"There's more money in it when they stay on the railroad track."—New York Bun. A lady in Washington said that Secretary Taft was the most polite man in the city. Being asked to give illustrations of her statement, she said, "I have often seen gentlemen give a lady a seat, but the other day I saw Secretary Taft give丈具 to three ladies—"Christian Register. The Hostess—"I suppose your new apartment has all the very latest improvements." The Visitor—"Yes, indeed. Hot and cold steam heat, running washtubs and stairway elevator."—Brooklyn Life. An official of the Government Insanayam at Washington is a firm believer in the beneficial effect of amusement on a deranged mind, and, being himself a good amateur comedian, occasionally gives his patients a little entertainment. His last performance was especially ludicrous and absurd; but one man in the little audience sat through it with a most grave countenance of perplexity at times coming into his own as a remarkable sort of affairs," he confided to a visitor after the doctor had finished an amazing sort of Highland fling—a very remarkable condition of things, when they shut me up here and leave him on the outside."—The Sunday Magazine. GO TO H. 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It can be proved that he outraged Prof. Councill's hospitality by getting into his bed with his shoes on. From Prof. Councill he accepted to pay his travelling expenses a sum of money for which he had rendered no service. It can be proved that on his way back North Hansom tried to tempt young students to drink with him. Having, thanks to Prof. Councill's money, arrived safely in Boston, Ransom, as soon as he was able to realize the gravity of his plight, basely tried to shirk the consequences of his own vice by slandering the man of whom he was the beneficiary, and who had admired and trusted him enough to give him the highest compliment in his power—namely, the invitation to deliver the commencement address at his school. Yet the A. M. E. Conference resolved in clumsy language that, "we find no evidence sufficient to convict the said Ransom or even find him guilty of imprudent conduct;" and that "his character is hereby passed and his ministerial relations to this conference are unblemished." Did the conference mean to instruct all of its ministers that it is not imprudent in them to get drunk? Are they to understand that they may lie about other men to save themselves and still keep their ministerial character unblemished? Secretary Taft's Straddle When Secretary Taft attempted at Greenboro, N. C., last week to strike the keynote of a Republican campaign to win over the white South, he had the misfortune to strike two notes which produced an ugly dissonance. In other words, he was guilty of an inconsistency—an inconsistency incompatible both with the imperial lucidity of thought required in a Justice of the Supreme Court and with the unflinching firmness of conviction which we are used to require in a Presidential candidate. On the question of the suffrage of the Afro-American people, Secretary Taft attempted to straddle. His words were equally encouraging to the Afro-Americans and to the white despoilers of their rights, and equally discouraging to bath. This is easily demonstrated. We have heard nothing more heartening for many months than Secretary Taft's assertion that the schemes, such as the "grandfather" clause, adopted to disfranchise illiterate Afro-Americans without excluding illiterate whites will not stand the test of the Fifteenth Amendment. His exact words follow: It is impossible to frame a law establishing an educational qualification for suffrage which will stand the test of the Fifteenth Amendment, and which will not ultimately operate, no matter what the qualification or present effect, to exclude impartially the Negroes and whites from the ballot who lack educational acquirement. Upon the assurance of success held out in this quoted paragraph the Afro-American Council is preparing to base a strong onlaught upon the revised constitutions of the Southern States. But with a disconcerting and confusing right-about-face the Secretary, remembering perhaps that he was in the South to allure white Democratic voters into the Republican fold, proceeded to try to demonstrate that if anyone really wants to benefit the Afro-American he should do his best to disfranchise him. What else do the following words mean but an attempt to prove that the Afro-American has been advantaged by disfranchisement, and thereby to condone and even justify the offense of those guilty of that un-American discrimination? A policy in the South which excludes from the ballot impartially, both the black and the white, when ignorant and free, sponsible, cannot be criticized. Conceding that the laws now in force in this State and other parts of the South were intended, either by their terms or their mode of execution, to exclude the ignorant colored vote from the franchise with rigor, and to allow the ignorant white voter, that he may be excluded from the vote to exercise it. I do not think that this makes a hopeless situation for the colored man or the political power that he may in future exercise. If he continues to increase in intelligence, as under the public educational institutions he is likely to do, and if industrially he becomes a power, as his progress thus far justifies us in believing that he will, the men of the race who are eligible to vote in accordance with law will increase and the common sense and public the community will add weight on the vote they vote and will secure more real influence for the benefit of their race than when the right of suffrage of the Negroes was wholly unrestricted. Emboldened by this paragraph and ignoring the one which is in palatable to Afro-Americans, the Lily White Republicans of North Carolina have burnt More instances of this phenomenon show us how to deal with certain problems like in the fourth. Thus we have proceeding from the discreteness address type already logical and absolutely opposite movements; the one hoping to deal a death blow to unfair' discriminations in suffrage requirements, and the other hoping to perpetuate them. It is not often that an incongruity of ideas is so naively exposed by such instantaneous and antagonistic fruits. Secretary Tuff would have chosen the better part had he proceeded from his conviction of the illegality of "grandfather" clauses; to warn the Southern Republicans against permitting themselves to be seduced into bowing down before the antiquated prejudices of their section; if he had encouraged them to remould, not servilely imitate, its sentiments on the race problem. As it is we see from the Southern papers—the Southern Democrats have construed his utterances as a confirmation of their belief that the disfranchisement of Afro-Americans is righteous, and therefore find themselves strengthened in their attachment to the Democratic party, which originally inculcated in them that belief. They can have little but contempt for the resurrected Lily Whites who are trying to clothe their skeletons in the old Democratic policies. The Lily Whites have failed ignominiously in the past, and they will fail in the future just as ignominiously. Secretary Taft will find that he has incarned the Afro-American voters of the North without winning over any white Democratic voters in the South. Silence on the race problem would have been for him golden. Race: Preludice In Dreyfus Case Race Prejudice in Dreyfus Case. The almost incredible vitality of race prejudice, even between white peoples, is called to mind by the tardy justice which France has just done Captain Alfred Dreyfus, after inflicting upon him twelve years of unmerited ignominy suffering. The ill-starred Jews, because among the many disturbers of the peace whom they caused to be put to death happened to be the unconscious founder of all modern European religions, have been the objects of centuries of brutal persecution, which in some places to-day is just as diabolical as it was under the Inquisition in Spain. Dreyfus inherited the lot of his race. He was not physically tortured, but was subjected to the still greater anguish always inflicted upon an honorable and sensitive mind by unmerited disgrace and punishment. The ordal nearly cost him his mind. We do not believe that similar charges against an Afro-American army officer would enrage this Nation to such a pitch of hysteria as was the Anti-Semite insanity provoked by the trials of Dreyfus. The Americans are not so excitable as the French, nor so much bound up in their army. Then, the prejudice against us is one merely of race; unaggravated by religious bigotry, which is crueller than the tiger. Immigrant Labor and the Industrial School A bitter and unintermitting wail rises from all parts of the South over the alleged worthlessness of Afro-American labor. The justice of this charge is, of course, open to some question. In the first place, there is about three times as much work to be done in developing the resources of the South as there are laborers to do it; and because two-thirds of it remain undone, the Southerners fall unjustly to bering the Afro-American merely because he is not three men instead of one. Secondly, it is quite popular in the South to belabor the Afro-American, both physically and verbally; and any man itching for a bit of free advertising can easily get it by scolding the indolence and unreliability of Afro-American labor. However, where there is so much smoke there must be some fire; and it is true that the Afro-American laborer is not all that he might be in efficiency and skill. If he were, he would be a prodigy. For forty years he has held the labor monopoly of the South, and monopolies always tend to demoralize those who enjoy them. The natural result of absence of competition is impertinent inefficiency. In addition, the Afro-American laborer had lacked until recently good examples of efficiency. Southern white men themselves have only learned the meaning of efficiency in the last few years, by coming into close contact with the elaborately organized business systems of the North. They have not yet had time to hand down their newly acquired knowledge to their Afro-American workmen. Time and patience solve all difficulties, and should be given an opportunity to operate before the hands are thrown up in despair. The South, of course, is chamoring for Italians to do the work the Afro-Americans cannot or will not do. Up to now these chambers have been about as futile as if wasted on the desert air. The Italian, as Commissioner Watchorn told the Southern Immigration association with ruthless cander, regards the Southern immigration agent as a bunco stooper. But no doubt this exotic suspiciousness cannot persist; and fifty years hence the South may as likely as not have multitudes of foreigners in its midst. In such event, what will be the case of the masses of Afro-Americans? Any calculation as to his situation when brought face to face with the formidable competition of white labor would be short-sighted unless it took cognizance of the probable influence within the next half century of the industrial school for Afro-Americans. Hampton and Tuskegee are turning out workers now in relatively small numbers who need not fear the competition, at least in the South, of any workmen on earth. The numbers of such men—and women, too—as well as the schools which produce them will have been enormously multiplied, and their lessons of industry, skill and thrift may have been held guilty for the abusive treatment. However, for all these opulence, consideration, the Afro-Americans, must would be compared by the invasion of large numbers of foreigners to get an unprecedented battle on or else go to the wall. Such a test would consistently prove whether the Afro-Americans is made of the right stuff or not. It would be a simple case of the survival of the latter. In case the Afro-Americans did not survive economically, the North would become concerned in the tragedy of a race's ruin in a most intimate way. Even now the pressure of political and civil injustice is forcing thousands of Afro-Americans into the North. The pressure of economic displacement would threaten them northward by tens and hundreds of thousands. Such a movement would, we do not doubt, tend to cause the introduction in the North of all the disabilities visited upon Afro-Americans in Dixie today. The whole country would become a South. This very possible tragedy brings strikingly home the profound importance of the industrial schools. These may be the determining factor some day which will prevent the extinction of a race of African descent in the most favorable environment such a race has ever enjoyed. A Chance to Help Ourselves. The clarion letter of Bishop Alexander Walters on another page reminds us that the Afro-American people as a whole have fallen into the comfortable and utterly demoralising habit of blaming everybody but themselves for all their troubles. We alternately denounce the unprincipled and prosperous enterprise of the South against our Constitutional rights and reproach the North for allowing our rights to be violated; and then settle back with all the honeyed complacency of conscious virtue abused—it never ocurring to us that we might possibly be somewhat to blame ourselves, or that we might do something to help ourselves. Surely this is the very reverse of manliness. A man never allows another to do for him what he can do for himself. No wonder the North has lost patience with our impotent and plaintive idenities. Bishop Walters points out to us a definite, practical thing we can do for ourselves—send properly to the Supreme Court a case testing without possible erosion or subterfuge the unfair suffrage qualifications of the Southern States. This has—we are ashamed to say—never been done. That the attempt must succeed the bishop almost proves by the eminent testimony of such authorities as Secretary Taft and Associate Chief Justice Brewer. The plan is absolutely feasible. The courts are open to us, from Alabama up to Washington. The most acute and profound legal intellects are at our disposal, if we merely pay their fees. The despised Chinamen raised $300,000 in thirty days, to fight the Alien laws of the Pacific coast; to bring our suit we need only one tenth as much. If we can't do one-tenth of what Chinamen easily did—well, we richly deserve to be disfranchised, that's all. Best of all, we have in the Fifteenth Amendment an unequivocal guarantee in the Federal Constitution of our political rights. In short, every omen is auspicious. How fine and how highly creditable to the spirit and manhood of the Afro-American people would it be if we could finance and carry through this enterprise by our own unsaid efforts! The effect, whether the attempt succeeded or not, would be fifty times more impressive than if we shifted the financial burden of it to the shoulders of philanthropic white men. Let every Afro-American who is self-respecting, who disdain to have his steps supported by anything other than by his own bone and sinse, get behind the Afro-American Council and help it fight the impending battle for the race's rights. Giles Jackson asserts that the Boston Afro-American oppose his Jamestown Exposition project because they have nothing to exhibit. Haven't they? At least they are continually making exhibitions of themselves. The Very Reverend Reverdy Camkins Ransome will show how much his new coat of whitewash is worth by continuing to decline to bring suit against those newspapers which have branded him with the stigma of drunkenness and beatenness. --- Some of us once dreamed of a great Afro-American republic in the Philippines. The glory of the dream has faded, for the Afro-American in the islands is being ruthlessly forced to the wall. One by one the brave black soldiers, who helped to win the archipelago for the United States are drifting home, disillusioned and broken. No doubt many of them thing regretfully of the career of Fagan. --- A correspondent asks us what New York dailies initiate the word "Negro" with a capital "N." The Tribune we believe, in the only one. But they all capitalize "Afro-American." Because a profligate white woman in Arkansas still retained some shreds of conscience, the life of an Afro-American has been saved whom she falsely accused of assaulting her. According to her confession, which comes almost too late, it was his reason to give her money when he received her to make the fatal accusation. Is it too much to presume that many Afro-Americans who are lynched are just as innocent as this one? --- A minister, the professional custodian of morals, should be like a certain historic lady, above simplemen. A truly upright minister needs to be investigated by his conference. --- An Afro-American woman is claiming, with an impressive array of witnesses and detailed facts, that she was the wife of Lafedio L. Hearn, the famous author who died last year in Japan. We believe that Mr. Daniel Murray has gone far as to assert that Hearn himself was an Afro-American. Associate to Admiral Story of Southern People. To the Editor of The New York Times: It has been my express purpose for some time to use the columns of one of the most scholarly and elegant Afro-American journals, with your permission, to intelligently inform the progressive reader of this excellent "Journal of Opinion" about the active and resourceful work of the Afro-American Council in some of the Southern States. On February 15, 1908, the executive committee of the council appointed me assistant organizer to the Rt. Rev. - G. W. Clinton, D. B., National Organizer; since that time I have been actively engaged in the work. The results should be gratifying to all Afro-Americans interested in the development of the rate. There is an emphasis in the South among the names of Afro-American. They are carefully studying the economical opportunities before them; therefore, the spirit of commercialism is pervading the rural districts, and the energetic and industrious clans are adhering strictly to the advice of this question: "But down the road, the people are more material things are being cost, aside and material things are more prevalent in all phases of the life of the people. A sentiment is being aroused in the South by the Afro-Americans of consideration against our young men and women leaving their present field of usefulness and going North, where they are in a large measure utterly unprepared to adjust themselves to the more strenuous conditions of affairs in this section of the States—virginized that they are a non-productive element, and tuberculosis is claiming too large a number daily. The local councils, composed of the best citizens, are doing effective work along this line. I would be pleased in the reader would enter the homes of Afro-American in the rural districts of the South, where industrial education is being taught; you would find the culinary, bedroom and other departments kept according to the laws of cleanliness. The Afro-American farmers are beginning to farm scientifically, and this branch of industry is sadly in need of more scientific farmers. The farmers have organized local councils in many districts and are very enthusiastic over the movement of number of local farmers in Southern Africa, in cohesion methods for promoting certain commercial enterprises; every Sabbath afternoon meetings are held in rotation in the different churches and are attended by professional men, clergymen of all denominations and all clauses of citizens. The councils are working seasily to strengthen morality in the homes of the less fortunate members of the race and are winning the approbation of the masses by asking the people to have their pupils occupied by men possessing a strong personality, intelligence and a convincing Christian character backed with courage to do the right thing. The conservative citizens are assisting the council to bring the social phase of Afro-American life up to the highest plane. In Northern Ireland, the movement for the maintenance of the rights guaranteed every American citizen by the Constitution, and ask that their Northern brethren will stand unitedly and see that their representatives in Congress will support any resolution that gives the Southern Afro-American citizen the rights guaranteed him in the Constitution. The Afro-American citizens in the South are praying for equal accommodations on public conveyances. You can rest assured that they are frowning down upon that class of Northern Afro-Americans who present any means affecting citizenship. You can certain citizens from going into effect. I trust that the council will be supported in its efforts by all liberty-loving citizens. GEORGE F. KING. Asbury Park, N. J., July 14, 1908. LET PREACHERS TEACH HYGIENE. Dr. Waller's Informing Address Suggests New Duties for Clergy. Lawyer Who Was Slave Pred. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. July 14—Thomas P. Johnson, 94 years old, the oldest Afro-American lawyer in Arkansas, died recently after thirty-six years' active practice of law. He was lioned as an orator by Associate Justice Bowen of the Supreme Court in 1870. He was a slave and belonged to a slant in Deshaa county, in Arkansas. Granting After-Assistance After Burden How Make Them Brave. To the Editor of The New York Asc: For quite a time some of my white acquaintance here and in different parts of the South, where I was known among them as a teacher and preacher, an meeting me would inform me of some horrible crime alleged to have been committed by a Negro. Negro in a constant lynching, I, of course replied that I shot at the security of the crime and commanded the critical act; but asked if it was certain that the victim of the lynching was really the guilty party. "Why, you?" my acquaintance would reply: "he confessed just before the mob murdered and tortured him." Now, as a school teacher in and among respected people in the South, I knew the value of confession as to wrangling. A great many, like Tepay in "Uncle Tepay's Cabin," confessed that some come under the influence of deadly fear, not knowing what they say. My white friends were always showing me the dark side of the picture of Nore life. Sometimes friends would send me some Negro literature, and I would on most of these same, white people try to get them to read the other side of Negro life intellectual, progressive, business, religious and financial. They were always too busy just then. How was it, that they had time enough to read about the crimes alleged to have been committed by Negroes? They have time to read "The Leopard's Spot," and the "Negro a Beast," but not time enough to read "Up From Blaxery," "The Souls of Black Folka," or Prof. Kelly Miller's letter to Rev. Dixon. How are the white people going to know the better element among us if they refuse to read after us or put themselves in a position to become acquainted with the home or social side of the moral, progressive Negroe? I believe, as they say, that they may know Negroes in their own part. They know well the ne'er-do-well, the immoral, the drinking, the gambling, the ignorant. It is beginning to dawn on our minds that only the base and shiftless Negroes are being used as Negro types and not the best element by that class of whites who are trying their best to create a sentiment against the Negro in the world at large. Another favorite argument is the inefficiency of Negro labor. If they would stop and think a moment they would seize the reasons. Yearly the best hands are quitting being worked and are working for themselves on their own homestead, going into trades, business and the proft. The worker is encouraged by poor wages, worse treatment, vilification, the shotgun, rope, whip, unfriendly laws, a hostile public sentiment, poor schools or none, poor churches and the company store. As a rule white men are brutally frank in speaking to or of a Negro. They seem to think that either he has no feelings of manhood or they don't care if he has. Those among the whites who pay good wages and treat their help as human beings are not treated, if the case was reversed, have very little if any trouble in getting and keeping good help. Another drawback is the sentiment that the Negro was created solely for the benefit of the white man. That is one of the reasons we read so many articles daily in the white press about the worthlessness of the Negro and his refusal to work. The Negro is human and as such has many varying types, some progressive, some shiftless; some moral and some immoral; some full of self- pride and some with none. And remember that labor creates capital, not capital labor. Capital simply is the means by which we safely escape the hostile liberality of the South toward Negro education is but giving the Negro a certain percentage of the Negro's own wealth which the white has gained by the sweet and toil of the Negro. At emancipation 4,000,000 Negroes were turned loose nearly naked. They have fed and clothed themselves and to-day have nearly one billion in property and money, not counting what they have been defrauded out of in every way that ingenuity could devise and ignorance and weakness permit. The Negro even till today is considered fair game for apolliation, fraud and criminal violence. "Virtually public sentiment puts him outside of the pale of the Bible and human laws. Is it wonderful, then, that in many cases vitalizing truth becomes a "lie." W. J. N. PATTERSON. Burnet Tex. July 14, 1900. THANKS. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK ACE: I beg to compliment THE ACE on the issue of July 12, in which it seems to me the very highest point of the journalistic art has been reached; which, as a matter of course, includes every phase of journalism, editorial, correspondence, general news and advertising. It is a most pleasing thing to undoubtedly to the whole race to be able to point to this evidence of our advancement, for surely our newspapers are the very best evidence of it. The thing that is seen is not doubted. It is very truly said that whoever we are should believe that Should any man doubt the advancement of the race, place in his hand a copy of THE ACE of July 12. S. R. SCOTTON. Brooklyn, July 13. 1006. DE BEERS HELPS NATIVES. From Imvo Zabantsundu. Last week the announcement was made that the de Beers Company had given £2,500 to the Native College Scheme. If we mistake not, it is the first direct gift to the natives of this country from that world-famed corporation; and will relocate the hearts of our people, who are sincerely grateful. It is such acts that help to promote sympathy between the different peoples of South Africa. Again, on behalf of our people, we thank de Beers for the misunderstanding gift. IMMIGRANT LABOR FAVORED From The Africa-American Preyterian. The matter of inducing immigration to the South continues to engage public attention of the employers of labor, skilled and unskilled. We are among those who believe that immigration will help to solve Southern difficulties in more respects than one. It will not only increase the supply of labor, but it will improve the quality and price of labor and the Negro will profit within. That he should be forced into diversified labor must prove beneficial, and competition can do much harm, but will do much good. The employee and the employer will each have to be more considerate. PHILAEMPIA, July 16—Arrested for stabbing a woman, Wren Hitchcock, Philadelphia's famous Afro-American, who guard the premises of United States Senator Bob Penceo, was locked up at Central Station last Friday morning. The stabbing took place at Washington Park on Thursday evening during a quarrel at the close of the Elder picnic which was attended by 5,000 people from New York, Boston, Baltimore, Washington, Harrison and Scranton. The victim is known as Jannita Valleen, is twenty-five years old, claims to be a Mexican woman and lives at 2347 Sunson street. The wound was in the head, an ugly one with a ragged edge, four inches long; it was thought at first it was fatal, but after an examination at the Samaritan hospital, where she was immediately removed, it was found that she would be out again in nine or eight days. After the quarrel Hitchens escaped, and a search by the police of the Park and Lehigh avenue stations failed to reveal his whereabouts. A description of the woman's assistant was furnished the police of the Fifth and Locust streets station, and as it tailed with that of Hitchens they went to Senator Peenrose's office and placed him under arrest. The prisoner was taken to the Fifth District station. Later he was removed to theark station in which juridicallied the stabbing victim remained before-Maristrate Wrigley. Hitchens claimed it was done in self defense and that the woman stabbed him first, cutting him on the right cheek, and he went to the Germantown hospital and had his face attended to. He was admitted to jail. Ernest Hitchens has a wide acquaintance because of his long connection with Senator Penrose. He knows by sight nearly every man prominent in public life at Washington and also in Pennsylvania politics. Should a visitor desire to see the Senator he must make his request to Hitchens, and the way he keeps the Senator clear of annoyances of this kind has long been the talk of political circles. At the Republican State Convention held in Harrisburg last month, Hitchens was at the Senator's elbow all the time. During the session of the convention in the Lyceum theatre the atmospheric conditions were most oppressive, and Hitchens stood for several hours in the aisle along the Philadelphia delegation and fled him with a large palm leaf. He was the cynosure of all eyes as he stuck to his task like a Numidian slave. He is a prominent Elk, is wealthy and is one of the most powerful political factors among Afro-Americans in this city. POTATO KING HOST OF KANSAS AGRICULTURISTS Julius G. Groves on Advantages of Farm Life—Himself an Example. EDWARDNILLEK, Kan., July 13—Mr. Julius G. Groves, the black "White Potato King," was the host recently of the Sunflower State Agriculturalists, who held their first annual meeting in the beautiful park on his farm. The Groves are well applauded in the association, A. G. Groves is president, and Ida M. Groves secretary. The Potato King made the opening address, during which he remarked: While we have no paved streets or six story buildings, street cars or theaters, we have the green fields of potatoe, alfalfa, fa. corn, our loaded orchards of fruits, and plenty of good, free air. We welcome you to this free soil owned by colored people for miles around. We welcome you to a place where you can get an idea of making a living out the soil. Nothing please me more than to welcome you to these growing coats. Brains and muscles thrive from the soil. We are a school of Nature—something to be learned all the time. If you would come from the city where it is congested into the country where you can be free and make a living, we would progress more rapidly. No people can be independent who cannot house, clothe and feed themselves. The teachers should visit the farms and learn what is needed to make people happy and prosperous. Not one of our prosperous farmers would have to visit a butcher shop or grocery before they could prepare a meal. One of the objects of this organization is to teach the girls not to put so much stress on white shirts and rubber collars, but on bank accounts and industrious young men. The sight of Mr. Groves' great farm is enough to tempt anybody to turn farmer. He has an individual railroad spur running down to his barns, and makes his own horse. He helps more white cattle than he matches each year than any other farmer in the world. VERNON SPEAKS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONGRESS Dancy, Dr. Scott and Others Have Addresses at Manee Westling. WASHINGTON, July 14.—A mass meeting was held at Asbury M. E. church, 11th and K streets, Monday night to further the interests of the approaching Colored People's Christian and Educational Congress. Rev. Dr. M. W. Clair, pastor of the church and chairman of the committee on press and promotion, called the meeting to order at 8 o'clock. After prayer he spoke of the work of the local committees and the object of the meeting. Rev. J. N. C. Cognii of Georgia, the general field secretary, National New York Depths Christian and Educational Congress, who is touring the several States and who arrived in this city yesterday afternoon, was introduced to make the opening address. The new register of the treasury, Dr. William T. Vernon, when he arose to speak was greeted with prolonged applause. He said he was in hearty accord with the movement. The speaker urged that the Afro-American should strive to be successful along all industrial lines that will elevate the members to the highest plane of enlightened citizenship. Others who delivered brief addresses were Recorder of Deeds John C. Dancy and Dr. O. J. W. Scott, C. A. Garner and S. L. Corrothers. Members of the local congress committee present were James Toos Dr. J. Loving secretary of the institute, Dr. J. Loving James L. Neill, S. G. Lamkins, Dr. P. A. Wallace, Rev. J. M. Butler, J. A. Langford, Pela Peckish of west central Africa, Mrs. Julia M. Layton, Mrs. O. J. W. Scott, Prof. J. T. Layton. LOSING IN PHILIPPINES Afro-Americans- One by One Squeezed Out of Islands FEW CIVIL JOBS OPEN Not Wanted in Police and Fire Departments—No Work Drives Them Home --- Special Correspondence of The Amt. MANILA, P., I, June 14—Slowly, but surely, the old guard Afro-Americans of the Philippines are diminishing in numbers. Quite a colony of them remained in the islands at the close of the imprisonation to cast their lot with the "Imperie." Quite a few succeeded in getting into the Government service and succeeded after they got there; but as a whale they were not so successful. The enthusiasm of the military over their aspirations to share in the plume of "beneficial assimilation." They were turned down by the Police Department when the metropolitan po force of Manila was organised, and t stayed turned down. The Manila fire parment never made any pretenses him, never even considering him an American. So the majority of the boys that the rice paddies to make life possible for the neoconservatives all leave the islands for lack of something to do—the black boys, I mean. Those of better education got into the service and hung on tenaciously, but even they are beginning to be thinned out. Through the abolishing of positions—which process seems ever to catch some black man—and resignations the number of Afro-Americans in the civil service of the Philippines and thereby the number of Afro-Americans in the islands is growing smaller also. There was a time when we had hopes of seeing a colony established in this outpost of the country, the nucleus of which would be three boys who had served their country's arms and were now pioneers of their race in the Orient. But all our hope has have come glimpsed with the "boy's"—that were pioneers of their race all right—but their race is not a race of pioneers. Perhaps some day they will come back, if the white man stays in the Philippines, and compete with the nail hall boy at waiter in the hotels the white man we then have built—but until then we cannot hope. Perhaps the failure of Tom amy and the failure of Mary amy not here. But they had not the hardl hood to hew out a place for Jane and Mary and invite them to come. Some remain, however, and are doing well in business, in the professions and in the service of the Government, but one cannot count on their permanency. There is Captain Robert W. Woods, chief clerk in the Constabulary Quartermaster's Department; John P. Quandor, a sixteen-hundred-dollar-a-year stenographer; William H. Robins, of the same title and pay; Lieutenant Walter H. Loving, the famous leader of the Constabulary Bard, and a number of others in the different departments, and officials in the Scout's Organization. PRAY AND SING BEFORE WORK EVERY MORNING Unique Custom at True Reformers Henduarteres—Order's Success RICHMOND, Va., July 14.—A recent visit to the True Reformers' headquarters here disclosed the fact that this institution is one of the most systematic and business-like organisations in the country. It is a little out of the usual to see large business houses employing many people start the day's work with prayer, but this is exactly what is done in True Reformers' Hall every work day in the year. In the chapel are assembled officers and employees every morning. Singing and prayer resound through the hall, and when it is over each person repairs to his or her place of employment. There are probably between seventy-five and a hundred young ladies engaged in the building, and as many men. Everywhere an air of cheerful business activity obtains which looks good to a visitor. The men at the head of this enterprise deserve credit for the successful way they are running things. President W. L. Taylor, himself a man of ability and foresight, is fortunate in having with him such men as Secretary W. P. Burrell, Treasurer R. T. Hill and Accountant Edward Ellis, Jr. One of the reasons why the Reformers have succeeded is the fact that the men at the head insist on strict service on the part of employees. Another reason is its fair dealing with its members and prompt payment of all obligations. HE OWNS TWO BIG DRUG STORES IN ANNISTON, ALA. C. E. Thomas Beats Most White Com- panes of the South in South ANNISTON, Ala., July 14—What, is probably the largest drug business owned and managed by any Afro-American in this country is that of Charles E. Thomas of this city. The business is run on both the retail and wholesale plan, two large stores being necessary in which to conduct it. The stock carried covers the entire range of goods to be found in that sort of business. The retail department is very elaborately furnished and with it is connected a costly sod-water fountain. The wholesale department is full and complete. There are very few concerns of this kind anywhere in the South owned by white men that excel the establishment of Dr. Thomas. The stores furnish employment to several people, and the volume of business transacted in large. Author of "The Joys of Being a Nur- ter to Lecture in the East. Cincinnati, July 13—Attorney F. E. Wilson of this city, author widely read article in a recent Atlantic Journal on "of Being a Negro," has been deliver a series of addresses in the month of August. (Continued) HOME OWNING MO IN Southerner's Sagacio Race Prob 30 YEARS', PROGRESS HOME OWNING MOST POTENT FORCE IN CIVILIZING EVERY PEOPLE There is, however, a deeper philosophy in the possession by fee simple of a home than is indicated in the foregoing. At the risk of becoming dogmatic. I confidently venture the statement that no man can expand to his full possibilities in a rented house. The Christian virtues blossom in their perfection about one's own fireside. Every lesson of morality, every elevated thought, doubles there its power and influence. And this is as true of the nomad's tent, the Negro's cottage, as of the homes of the rich and strong. Here is the beginning of all good government; the family is the type of the state. The men who have learned to command their own full powers and restrain themselves constitute, when united, a community, and the union of communities is the state. As a nation, we may bathe our brows in the clouds, but we shall always warm our feet by the firesides of home. While I do not advocate the selling of their farming lands by Southernners to anybody, the logic of the Southern solution is to lay a pathway by education to the jungles of the Negro's mind and encourage him to become a home-owner and a citizen. And so irrealizable is this Were I to listen to my own wishes early, I would here enter into a minute description of the interviews of the young people, of their growing passion for each other, their confidence, occupations and conversations; but I know that the greatest part of my readers would not share my satisfaction. Such details are usually considered tadious and uninteresting, and therefore I will omit them, merely observing that before two months had elapsed Alexel was already hopelessly in love, and she equally so, though less demonstrative in revealing the fact. Both were happy in the present and troubled themselves little about the future. The thought of indisoluble ties frequently passed through their minds, but never had they spoken to each other about the matter. The reason was plain: loxel, however much attached he might so to his lovely Akoulina, could not forget the distance that separated him from the poor peasant girl; while Lisa, knowing the hatred that existed between their parents, did not dare to hope for a mutual reconciliation. Moreover, her self-love was stimulated in secret by the obscure and romantic of seeing at last the proprietor of Touglilo at the feet of the blacksmith's daughter of Priloutchina. All at once an important event occurred which threatened to interrupt their mutual relations. One bright, cold morning—guch a morning as is very common during our Russian autumn—Ivan Petrovitch Berestoff went out for a ride on horseback, taking with him three pairs of hunting dogs, a gamekeeper and several stable-boys with clappers. At the same time, Gregory Ivanovitch Mouronmaky, seduced by the beautiful weather, ordered his bob-tailed mare to be saddled, and started out to visit his domains cultivated in the English style. On approaching the wood, he perceived his neighbor, sitting proudly on his horse, Up from Vicious Idleness to Industrious Decency Should Open Door of Opportunity Wide to Her Excellent Black Citizens HARRY STUELLWELL EDWARDS, In The Century. Thirty years ago, when I was a boy in Georgia's central city, one part of the suburbs given over to the Negroes contained an aggregation of unfurnished, ill-kept, rented cabins, the occupants untidy, and, for the most part, shiftless. Such a thing as virtue among the female members was in but few instances conceded. Girls from this section roamed the streets at night, and vice was met with on every corner. Recently, in company with a friend who was interested in a family residing in the same community, I visited it. I found many families occupying their own homes, flowers growing in the yards and on the porches, curtains at the windows, and an air of homelike serenity overflowing the entire district. In the house we entered, the floors were carpeted, the white walls were hung with pictures, the mantels and tables held bricia-brac. In one room was a parlor organ, in another a sewing machine, and in another a piano, where a girl sat at practice. In conversation with the people of the people and neighborhood, we heard good ideas expressed in excellent language and discovered that every one with whom we came in contact was possessed of sufficient education to read and write, while many were much further advanced. Just one generation lies between the two conditions set forth, and the change may be said to indicate the urban Negro's mental and material progress throughout the whole South. Of those of us who see only gloom ahead for the Negro, the question may be fairly asked. Where else in the world is there a people developing so rapidly? The men who have purchased these houses, the women who keep them, have achieved a higher standard of citizenship, and the reaction on their descendants has, so far as their influence is operative, helped to free the streets of vice. So far as this community is concerned, one great stride toward the elevation of the race has been taken and the pace set. I single out this community because it near at hand, and its history within own experience, and because the face underlying its regeneration are those which the South must rely for an all settlement of the most dangerous of the so-called race question a to arrive rapidly along natural disturbed by the mistaken goal and slowly in proportion to race. city is on the high road to nation, because the male land a higher scale of causes they have become if they command higher in his cloak, lined with forxinim, walting for a hare which his followers, with leon cries and the rattling of their clappers had started out of a thicket. If Gregory Ivanovitch had foreseen this meeting, he would certainly have proceeded in another direction, but he came upon Berestoff so unexpectedly that he suddenly found him self no farther than the distance of a pistol-shot away from him. There was no help for it: Mouronsky, like a civilised European, rode forward towards his adversary and politely saluted him. Berestoff returned the salute with the characteristic grace of a trained bear, who salutes the public in obedience to the order of his master. At that moment the hare darted out of the wood and started off across the field. Bercetoff and the gamekeeper raised a loud shout, let the dog loose, and then galloped off in pursuit. Mouromaky's horse, not being accustomed to hunting, took fright and bolted. Mouromaky, who prided himself on being a good horseman, gave it full rein, and inwardly rejoiced at the incident which delivered him from a disagreeable companion. But the horse, reaching a ravine which it had not previously noticed, suddenly sprang to one side, and Mouromaky was thrown from the middle. Striking the frozen ground with considerable force, he lay there cursing his bob-tailed mouse, which, as if recovering from its fright, had suddenly come to a standstill as soon as it felt that it was without a rider. Ivan Petrovitch hastened towards him and inquired if he had injured himself. In the meantime the gamekeeper had secured the guilty horse, which he now led forward by the bridle. He helped Mournsky. into the saddle, and Berostoff invited him to his house. Mournsky could not refuse the invitation, for he felt indebted to him; and so Berostoff returned home, covered with glory for having wages partly because the country is prosperous, but mainly because education has opened up to them a pathway for ideas and taught them to observe and think. For it may be stated as a fundamental that progress ever travels on ideas and object poverty is embalmed in ignorance. To attempt an analysis of the singular but well-known sense of manhood and independence that comes with the consciousness of a home all paid for by one's own labor, would require more space than this whole article may hope to command; and it would be unnecessary to a full appreciation of it by the home-owning public. Every man who has possessed in fee simple a spot of land known the feeling. The happiness of home-owning strikes the American Negro with peculiar force. The centuries have taught him that the people who command respect are the owners of lands and homes; and once in his own home, the home itself begins to teach him higher things. The home at once demands to be made attractive. It demands respect not only from its occupants, but from its neighbors. It demands safety from invasions. It takes on a sanctity that extends to every member of the family, and decent living is the rule. No stranger may at night signal in the shutters of this house, no woman venture forth to roam the streets. It has become the home of a self-respecting American citizen. And having secured for himself a permanent home, the possessor adds himself to the higher class and demands that the public around him share the respect he feels for himself. Moreover he becomes amenable to the reasons which sway all other home-owners. He sees the force of arguments for low taxation, good streets, adequate police service, quick transportation, and fire departments. And seeing so much, he eventually learns that his ballot must neither be suppressed nor sold. And very man removed from the ranks of the homeless to the ranks of the homeowner is an element of danger to a community converted into an element of safety. The safety of the South lies in such conversions. The first attack on the problem of the Negro; therefore, is to make his interests coincide with those of the whites—make him a home-owner. Misses this mean, and she went then him his company womended and met a prisoner of war. The two neighbours took breakfast together and conversed with each other in a very friendly manner. Mooreshow requested Berseusch to lend him a draughty, for he was obliged to confess that, owing to his broken, he was not in a condition to return home on horseback. Berseusch conducted him to the stop, and Mooresky did not take leave of him until he had obtained a promise from him that he would come the next day in company with Alexei Ivanovitch and dine in a friendly way at Prilouchina. In this way was a deeply-rooted emity of long standing apparently brought to an end by the skiltishness of a bob-tailed mare. Lina ran forward to meet Gregory Ivanovitch. "What does this mean, papa?" said she with astonishment. "Why are you walking lame? Where is your horse? Whose is this doggy?" "You will never guess, my dear," replied Gregory Ivanovitch; and then he related to her everything that had happen: Lisa could not believe her earn. Without giving her time to collect herself, Gregory Ivanovitch then went on to inform her that the two Beretofa—father and son—would dine with them on the following day. "What do you say?" she exclaimed, turning pain. "The Beretofa, father and son, will dine with us to-morrow! No, papa, you can do as you please, but I shall not show myself." "Have you taken leave of your senses?" replied her father. "Since when have you been so bashful? Or do you cherish an hereditary hatred towards him like a heroine of romance? Enough, do not act the fool." "No, papa, not for anything in the world, not for any treasure would I appear before the Beretofa." Gregory Ivanovitch shrugged his shoulders, and did not dispute with her any further, for he knew that by contradiction he would, obtain nothing from her. He therefore went to rest himself after his remarkable ride. Lisaveta Gregorievna repaired to her room and summoned Nastia. They both conversed together for a long time about the impending visit. What would Alexel think if it in the well-bred young lady, he recognized his Akolina? What opinion would he have of her conduct, of her manners, of her good sense? On the other hand, Liza wished very much to see what impression would be produced upon him by a meeting so unexpected. . . . Suddeply an idea flashed through her mind. logic that those who stand for his total disfranchisement stand also committed against his education. In protecting his own home, he will necessarily protect those of his white neighbors. In rendering his family secure, he will secure also the families of all. It is the give and take of civilization, and history records revolution and ruin where one element of society is too long reckless of the safety and welfare of another. And in the conclusion of this argument for the Negro in his own home, I shall state that though closely connected with the press for twenty five years, I have never known a home-owning Negro to commit the nameless crime. Perhaps I am too much an optimist to be a valuable witness in the unending trial of the Negro before the bar of public opinion by press and pulp; but I see no unavoidable danger to the South in his presence. On the contrary, I believe in his final, complete and peaceful incorporation into the American system without injury to himself or to his white neighbor. Forty years ago he emerged from slavery virtually without more than the clothes he wore on his back. Twenty years later he owned, in this city (Macon) $167,900 worth of taxable property, and in 1003, $233,950. In 1830 the aggregate value of the Negro's property in this city and the surrounding county was $445,220, and these values had risen in 1904 to $823,295. Elsewhere he has done even better. There is hope for a race with such a history, and those who talk of substitution and deportation may do well to consider where the South will find a substitute who will preserve the peace and achieve more. The Negro has much to learn, but the question arises. Is it easier to teach him, put him to work when fled, restrain him when evil-minded, and strip him down to an earnest, industrious worker while the leaven of home influence is working in him, or easier to call in an illiterate alien of different language and centuries of the shadow of a king and make an American of him? And who is going to deport, the Negro, and under what law? Departure is the idlest dream ever dreamed by an American. The fact is, few serious-minded Southerners want to part with him. It is the Negro's misfortune that he may be by a few stump speeches and a pot of ink be made a bogey on the approach of every election. Let us meet this fact squarely and philosophically; no man, woman or child living to-day will ever see an end to this bogey business in politics. Its recurrence is inevitable. But all the people need not be fooled all the time; and no may we of to-day who have graduated take a dispassionate view of the solution. Looking back through the American history of the Negroes and considering the vicissitudes of their life, the hardships some of them have endured and the resultant condition, their faithfulness in captivity, their peacefulness for two hundred years, their swift evolution from complete ignorance, their rapid adoption of the white man's methods and their amiable life as a people, the fair-minded and unprejudiced student must accord them a high place among the laboring populations of the earth. As a race they have done well. As a race they are doing well. As a race they can and do produce criminals. So does our own; so does every race under the sun, every state, every city. But the crime of a white man against a white man or white woman is one thing, and the crime of a Negro against a white man or white woman is another. Human nature and the instinct of the race make it so. It is the South's misfortune; it is the misfortune of the law-binding Negro. There is no remedy for The next day is breakfast Grucy Ivanovich asked his daughter if she still intended to avoid the Barentsia. "Papa," replied Lana, "I will receive them if you wish it, but on one condition, and that in that however I may appear before them, or whatever I may do, you will not be angry with me, or show the least sign of autoinhancement or displeasure." "Some new frank!" said Gregory Ivanovitch, laughing. "Very well, very well. I agree; do what you like, my dark-eyed respin." With these words he kissed her on the forehead, and Lana man off to put her plan into execution. At two o'clock precisely, a Russian couche, drawn by six horses, entered the courtyard and rounded the lawn. The elder Berestot mounted the steps with the assistance of two locks in the Moorcross livery. His son came after him on horseback, and both entered together into the dining-room, where the table was already laid. Moorcross received his neighbors in the most gracious manner, prepared to them to inspect his garden and part before dinner, and conducted them along paths carefully kept and gravelled. The elder Berestot inwardly deplored the time and labor used in such useless function, but he held his tongue out of politeness. His son shared neither the disapprobation of the economical land-owner, nor the enthusiasm of the valu- gorious Anglemaniac, but waited with impatience for the appearance of his boot's daughter, of whom he had heard a great deal; and although his heart, as we know, was already engaged, youthful beauty always had a claim upon his imagination. Returning to the parlor, they all three sat down; and while the old men recalled their young days, and related anecdotes of their respective careers, Alexel considered in his mind what role he should play in the presence of Liza. He came to the conclusion that an air of cold indifference would be the most becoming under the circumstances, and he prepared to act accordingly. The door opened; he turned his head with such indifference, with such haughty carelessness, that the heart of the most inveterate coquette would inevitably have shuddered. Unfortunately, instead of Liza, it was old Miss Jackson, who, painted and be decked, entered the room with downcast eyes and with a low bow, so that Alexel's dignified military salute was lost upon her. He had not succeeded in recovering from his confusion, when the door opened the fierce passions of resentment against the Negro criminal except the complete evolution of the Negro. Shall we assist or retard it? For what is the South spending its millions on the Negro if not to assist it? I regret that there are good men in some regions who believe that an ignorant, hopeless people are easier to control and safer to live with than an educated and aspiring people. We are accustomed to call the South's difficulty "the race question," and in accepting this term we lose significance of the real issue, and debate impossible remedies. It seems to me that the real difficulty lies in the fact that we have in the South a conflict between two degrees of moral development embarrassed by a difference in race. There is no race conflict. The South is immensely friendly to the good Negro. Is there anything in the South's domestic organization so endangered by the people as to justify a sacrifice of individual independence and freedom of thought? The white race controls the legislative departments as well as the judiciary, political and municipal. They have the wealth of the South, the lands, the mines and the railroads. And they have the experience of centuries as well as the sympathy of the world, including that of their late opponents, whose money they are handling by millions. Over and above all, they are backed by Anglo-Saxon instinct to command. We know to the youngest college boy that this country will never in part or in the whole be governed or directed by other than the white race. There is room enough here for the Negro as a citizen, room to expand, develop, and be a man; and nowhere on earth is he safer in person and property than in the South; but there is no chance for him, or for any other than the Caucasian, to control the destiny of this. Nation or any State therein. The situation is not of his or anybody's making. Neither political party is responsible for it. It is simply a question of race and majority against race and minority; and the white race increases both by natural increase and accretions from without while the Negro is limited to natural increase. There is no threat to the South in the Negro's presence there. For at last the only Negro who threatens our civilization is the criminal Negro; and the only white man who threatens the Negro is the white criminal; and our whole system is a failure if this question may not be left where Georgia has placed it, in the keeping of the counts, the church and the school-house. It is safe to leave it there. And while he grope his way toward the light, it is wise and charitable to give him aid, comfort and the benefit of a broad Christian tolerance. The situation is one that appeals to the common sense of the Southern people; and this term may be enlarged to embrace the law abiding, property-holding and intelligent men of African descent. I believe these men, recognized as factors in our industrial development, will become passionate lovers of their native land and defenders of their homes side by side with their white neighbors. It needs only tolerance, forbearance, encouragement, and the recognition of individual merit to accomplish this. Social equality, the nightmare of the former generation, the jest of this, has no bearing on the subject. Let us, with regard to party, invoke the material aid of these people to build up the South, and continue, but in an increased degree, to give them guarantee of the same security of life, liberty and property that we enjoy. As among us the higher type control, so among them. Side by side, each in his own sphere, the Southern white man and the Southern Negro may abide mutually helpful as Americans. Neither can settle the questions involved in their lives, but both may; and despite political riders, I believes both will. I must believe this or prepare my descendants to face anarchy. daughter, and her sister he was Miss Maude herself. All rose; her father was just beginning to introduce his gown, when suddenly he stepped short and hit his Nip . . . Liam, his dark-complexioned Liam, was painted white up to the ear, and was more bedded than even Miss Jackson herself; false curls, much lighter than her own hair, covered her head like the perruque of Louis the Fourteenth; her sleaves a 'Fimbilee stood out like the hooped skirts of Madame de Pompadour; her figure was pinched in like the letter X, and all her mother's Jewels, which had not yet found their way to the pawbreaker's, phone upon her fingers, her neck and in her ears. Alexel could not possibly recognise his Akolina in the grotesque and brilliant young lady. His father kissed her hand, and he followed his example, though much against his will; when he touched her little white fingers, it seemed to him that they trampled. In the meantime he succeeded in catching a glimpse of her little foot, intentionally advanced and set off to advantage by the most coquettish shoes imaginable. This reconciled him somewhat to the rest of her toilette. As for the paint and powder, it must be confessed that, in the simplicity of his heart, he had not noticed them at the first glance, and afterwards he had no suspicion of them. Gregory Ivanovitch remembered his promise, and endeavored not to show any astonishment; but his daughter's freak seemed to him so amusing that he could scarcely contain himself. But the person who felt no inclination to laugh was the affected English governess. She had a threwd suspicion that the paint and powder had been extracted from her chest of drawers, and the deep flush of anger was distinctly visible beneath the artificial whiteness of her face. She darted angry glances at the young caped, who, reserving her explanations for another time, pretended that she did not notice them. They sat down to table. Alexel continued to play his role of assumed indifference and absence of mind. Liza put on an air of affectation, spoke through her teeth, and only in French. Her father kept constantly looking at her, not understanding her aim, but finding it all exceedingly anusing. The English governers fumed with rage, and said not a word. Ivan Petrovitch alone seemed at home: he ate like two, drank heavily, laughed at his own jokes, and grew more talkative and hilarious at every moment. At last they all rose up from the table; the guests took their departure, and Gregory Ivanovitch gave free vent to his laughter and to his interrogations. "What put the idea into your head of acting the fool like that with them?" he said to Liza. "But do you know what? The paint suits you admirably. I do not wish to fathom the mysteries of a lady's toilet, but if I were in your place I would very soon begin to paint; not too much, of course, but just a little." Liza was enchanted with the success of her stratagem. She embraced her father, promised him that she would consider his advice, and then hastened to conciliate the indignant Miss Jackson, who, with great reluctance commented to open the door and listen to her explanations. Liza was ashamed to appear before strangers with her dark complexion; she had not dared to ask. . . . she felt sure that dear, good Miss Jackson would pardon her, etc., etc. Miss Jackson, feeling convinced that Liza had not wished to make her a laughing-stock by imitating her, calmed down, kissed her, and as a token of recollection, made her a present of a small pot of English paint, which Liza accepted with every appearance of sincere gratitude. The reader will readily imagine that Lizan lost no time in repairing to the rendezvous in the little wood the next morning. "You were at our master's yesterday," she said at once to Alexei; "what do you think of our young mistress?" Alexei replied that he had not observed her. "That's a pity" replied Liza. "Why so?" asked Alexel. "Because I want to ask you if it is true what they say—" "What do they say?" "Is it true, as they say, that I am very much like her?" "What nonsense! She is a perfect monetrosity.compared with you." "Oh, air, it is very wrong of you to speak like that. Our young mistress is so fair and so stylish! How could I be compared with her?" Alexel vowed to her that she was more beautiful than all the fair young ladies in creation, and in order to pacify her completely, he began to describe her mistress in such comical terms that Liza laughed heartily. "But," said she, with a sigh, "even though our young mistress may be ridiculous, I am but a poor ignorant thing in comparison with her." "Oh!" said Alexel; "is that anything to break your heart about? If you wish is, I will soon teach you to read and write." "Yes, indeed," said Liza, "why should I not try?" "Very well, my dear; we will commence at once." They sat down. Alexei drew from his pocket a pencil and note-book, and Akoulina learnt the alphabet with astonishing rapidity. Alexei could not sufficiently admire her intelligence. The following morning she wished to try to write. At first the pencil refused to obey her, but after a few minutes she was able to trace the letters with tolerable accuracy. "It is really wonderful!" said Alexei. "Our method certainly produces quicker results than the Lancaster system." And, indeed, at the third lesson Akoulina began to spell through "Nathalie the Boyard's Daughter," interrupting her reading by observations which really filled Alexei with astonishment, and she filled a whole sheet of paper with aphorisms drawn from the same story. A week went by, and a correspondence was established between them. Their letter-box was the hollow of an old oak-tree, and Nastia acted as their messenger. Thither Alexei carried his letters, written in a hold, round hand, and there he found on plain blue paper the delicately-traced strokes of his beloved. Akoulina perceptibly began to acquire an elegant style of expression, and her mental faculties commenced to develop themselves with astonishing rapidity. Jack the Oglan Killer was arrested for speeding. "My chauffeur was in the seven car," he explained. "Then he jumped into the first car of popular fairy tales." New York New York. (Incorporated under the Laws of New York State) CAPITAL STOCK $500,000.00 SHARES $10.00 EACH, PAR VALUE. This Company has no its principal object the better housing of the Neglected Tunnell Cham. As a result of its operation for a period of a little over a year it can point to the control of Twenty (20) New York City Apartment Homes valued at over Six Hundred and Ninety Thousand (900,000) Dollars. Six (6) of this number the Company owns, and the other fourteen (14) are held by the Company under long lease. 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Battery and Warren were the recipients of many congratulatory telegrams and letters and also many floral designs, among them being a large floral horseshoe sent by the leaves of the building. This piece measured over three feet in diameter. The mantles and chandelier studio included two couches of document holders by well-wishing friends, of whom both gentlemen have a great number. At the entrance in placed a large plate of pottery, art品, work, including Mr. C. M. BATTEY. Batty's famous picture of Mr. Booker T. Washington, which is the best and most widely used picture of him, is a large, dark red with mahogany stained staircases. The reception rooms on the first floor are furnished entirely new throughout, with a soft harmonious blending of color which is at once elegant and lively, toned richness to the general effect. The striking feature of the front room or main reception room is a large renissance display table, which was constructed from their own design, the entire top being made of heavy plate glass, under which are to be seen the rare specimens of portrait work, finished in Gravure Sepia and Carbon. At the center of the room is a large portrait display table, which is uniquetably the rarest picture of him, which has been produced. One noticeable feature about the small work found mingled with the rare work was the exceptionally high finish of photographs which they intend delivering to the public at prices ranging from $3 to $5. The same grade of pictures could not be bought in other studios for less than double the price. The ladies' and gentlemen's dressing rooms are unique in their appointments, with a ladies' room, with a ladies' room, who will be on hand at all hours. The finishing room is also located on this floor, and on Sunday evening they had a great number of pictures scat- O B. A. WARBEN. tered on the tables in different stages of completion. It is one of the purposes of this firm to give speedy work. On the third floor is located the operating department. The atelier, which is under the exclusive management of Mr. Batley, has been constructed with a skylight twelve square square, which has been built and curtained on lines directly similar to the construction of the Bradley door. The camera of which Mr. Batley had the entire management for six years. They have also had constructed in Rochester, N. Y., by the Century Camera Co., a Twentieth Century camera with all essential improvements according to their own ideas. It is questionably the finest camera in the State, regardless of any studio. The accessories are the usual those any new venues require. On the floor hands the developing and printing departments, which are under skilled hands. The opening of this firm is to be highly commended, as now photographs of a grade of work superior to anything found west of Fifth avenue and equaling anything at like prices in New York city can be secured right here. This firm has a reputation already established for fine work, and now that a popular priced picture of a building of old standard of perfection in detail will be strictly adhered to. QBITUARY. Mrs. Mary A. Paul, wid of the late S. S. Paul, London, Ont., died June 20th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Beman, Middletown, Conn. The deceased passed quietly away after an illness of 17 months, at the age of 90 years 3 months and 12 days. The funeral service was conducted Monday afternoon, July 2, by the Rev. W. H. Brooks of St. Mark's church, N. Y. city. The body was in the Hill Cemetery. One of the sons, Mr. Samuel Paul of Chicago, was in attendance. Six out of eight children survive her. They are Benjamin Dolgheare, Washington, D. C.; Joseph Nathaniel, Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Elizabeth Beman, Middletown, Conn.; Samuel Shepard, Chicago; Mrs. Theresa Duncan, London, Ont., and Thomas Bucher, Chicago. There are also living 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Matthilde Stanford, wife of Henry M. Stanford, died Thursday July 12. Funeral service at St. Phillips Sunday, July 15, by Rev. Daniels, Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. May her soul rest in her. Mr. and Mr. Frank W. Stewart of 121 East 97th street have moved to 65 West 135d street. New fourteenth city of the popular Imperial dancing city. August Opportunities. Paine Hall Boston, July 51; Nantasket Point Out ing. Boston, August 2; Comic Hat Carral val, Atlantic City, August 16; Fitzinger alds.—adv. The Hive. Bowles and Reese, two able exhortors are consciously conducting slightly a series of religious services both outdoors and in the open air at 236 West 62d street, which place was formerly used as a dance hall. These two men work together systematically, in putting forward their efforts. Many of the residents of this street are beginning to realize the goodly importance of their work. Visitors to Coney Island during the past three weeks were somewhat surprised to find on the vaudeville stage in Dreamland an Afro-American company doing excellent work. In fact, this company made the greatest hit scored at the Island this summer. This company was headed by Meena. Bailey and Fletcher, "The Minnetrel Boys," artist, der and well known among the vaudeville circuit. They closed month's engagement and made good in every particular. Miss Amelia Brown of 136 West 17th street has gone to Saratoga Springs for the summer. Mr. John S. Brown of 47 West 60th street is spending the summer in Mr. Vernon M. Brown's address while in Mr. Vernon is 246 South Eighth avenue. Miss Ella Thompson is spending the summer at Allenburst, N. J. Miss Iabel Fearing of Washington, D. O., who has been teaching school in Baltimore the part of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Fearing of 25 West 183d street. Miss Fearing here is pursuing a course in the summer school of New York University. The Ivanbane Commandery, picnic, which takes place Friday, July 20, at Sulser's Harlem River Park, will be one of the most successful picics of the year. Judging from the efforts its committees and members are giving to the affair. Prof. Bailey, the orchestra leader, formerly of New York city, who will be remembered by the older folks as a musician, and especially piccolo player, is its summer cottage in Long Branch, N. J. Mr. Alexander King of 77 West 134th street passed the Fourth of July with friends at Asbury Park. Mrs. Maud Coleman of 117 West 60th street entertained members of the Carnation Social club at her residence last Thursday. The time, was pleasantly passed and numbers one more of the many incidents which make up the happy existence of this organization. Mr. W. H. Willis, advertising agent of The Advocate of Portland, Oregon, and wife are spending, some time in the city, the guests of Mrs. S. Mark Kirk of 88th Street, Mr. Willis the organist and president of the Colored Cooks, Waiters, Porters and Janitors Association of the Northwest. Mrs. Nettle Baker of 433 West 30th street is spending a vacation at Sheepshead Bay. She will remain there for some time and then finish her vacation in Saratoga Springs. Rev. C. L. Butler, who has charge of the tent work among Afro-American people of New York city, held a most successful meeting at Fort George, N. Y., on July 10th than than than ended the services, which lasted from four until after seven o'clock, with continuous addresses. These meetings are held under the auspices of the Evangelistic Commission of New York city, and are doing a great good. At each meeting the enthusiasm is intense. Mr. Charles White of 150 West 53d street has gone to Saratoga Springs for the summer. Mr. White has been summering at Saratoga for several years. Miss Mabel Mickotn, a spent and spent of 150 West 53d street, spent a short vacation including July 4 in West End, N. J. Miss Mickotn has a fine and elite business. Miss Bessie Thomas, one of 53d street's most popular young ladies, is spending a few weeks in Ashbury Park. Miss Thomas writes to friends in the city that she is having a most pleasant and restful vacation. Miss Amelia Langfort of Cincinnati, Ohio, is visiting her sister, Miss Mary Langfort, of New York city. Miss Mary Langfort is one of the trained nurses of Lincoln hospital. Mr. W. W. Wright of 104 West 53d street is spending the summer at Sara tora Springs. At the Metropolitan hotel, West Ashbury Park, the regular hops of Tuesday and Friday nights were well attended by Fourth of July arrivals as follows: Mr. and Mrs. John Tillow, Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, Mrs. W. T. Brown, Miss C. Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Thomas, R. D. Medows, Mrs. Marrutt and Mish. H. Johnson of New York; Mr. A. H. Herguson and Mr. F. B. LaMott, Brooklyn; Misses Harris, Mrs. H. A. Frisby, and Mr. John Scott, Newark; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Burgess and Mrs. Rev. C. H. Brown, Lakewood; Miss F. A. Rivons, Miss E. C. Harleston and D. J. Jenkins, Charleston, S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Baker, and Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Jones, Philadelphia; and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thornton, Baltimore. Mrs. Rebecca P. Peters of Sheppard street, Petersburg, Va., gave an elaborate reception and collation which was largely attended by the city's best people in honor of Mrs. P. W. Jones, who are making an extended visit in that city. Mrs. P. W. Jones, Mrs. G. W Rutt and Mrs. John Phillips were the guests of honor. Rev. Charles Ashworth, visiting chap- plain of prisons, with headquarters at 931 Cortland avenue and Tombs jail, devotes his time and attention to persons in trou- ble, endeavoring to give them proper apir- tual and material advice. Mrs. Sarah Van Allen, 96 years of age and mother of Mrs. Kate Randolph diap- son of Mrs. Jill B. Shewborn in New. Baltimore, Greene County, N. T. , where the remains were taken for in- ment. Mrs. Van Allen leaves a daughter, three sons, seven grand and seven great- grandchildren. Mrs. Van Allen resided with her daughter at 357 West 36th street. Mr. Lillianakjoid of West 36th street was removed to Bellevue hospital on Sat- urday, suffering from a violent attack of dementia. Ed. Williams is confined to his home with general debility, at 416 West 36th street. Miss Lyda Newman of 105 West 53d street will leave the city on July 23 for Newport, R. I., where she will spend the summer. Miss Estelle E. Sheppard has resigned her position as organist of Bethel A. M. e. church. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hill, of 104 West 53d street, have left for their home at Harrison, N. Y., where they will spend the summer months. Arrival at the Glarendon House art: Mr. and Mrs. Johnson; Boston; Mr. S. Hayes and wife, New Haven; Frank Proctor, Charleston, S. O.; E. Hamilton and wife, Wilkesbarre, Pa.; Albert M. Mason, Miss Annie Green and Miss Anna Harcis, Dover, Del.; Miss Sola Smith, Wellington, Del.; White, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Yonkers, M. R. L. Thomas, Newark; Mrs. M. Robinson and daughter, Norwalk; J. B. Johnson, Washington; John Hampton, Philadel- phia; and Mr. and Mrs. L. Uptown Ranney, N. J. The services at St. Cyprian's Episcopal church on July 15, the fifth Sunday after Trinity, were most interesting and largely attended. Morning and evening prayers were pronounced by the priest in charge. Rev. John W. Johnson. The preacher at both services was Rev. Floriano Howard, Jr., of Wilmington, Del., who delivered two elequent discourses. St. Cyprian has recently been renovated and enlarged to meet the needs of our congregation. Recently the church was presented with a beautiful set of altar vases by the ladies of St Mary's Guild. The choir rendered some excellent music. Mrs. H. M. Winslow has returned from Aubury Park, where she chaperoned a party of young ladies at the Baker cottage. The party was composed of Mrs. Alexander King, of New York, Miss Mattea Martin, of Troy, Miss Mina, of White, of Walkill, Miss Lillah, and Madge Thomas, of New York, and Miss Maude Buchanan, of New York. Arrivals at Hotel-Macco are: D. P. McNair, Boston; R. A. Mawden, Princess Anne, Md.; James Thompson, Troy; G. Troy, Occlinatti; and Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hawkins, Richmond, Va. Messrs. James C. Thomas, Furus Hurburt and B. F. Thomas spent three days last week fishing at Reyport, N. J. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Yancey Anderson. The trio spent both days and nights on the bay, but notwithstanding the fact that larre numbers of fish were constantly caught in the vicinity of their boat, the number of fish caught in the bay were very few. Each member of the party is trying to find out now who was the Jonah. The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Nickson who lost her life by falling from the roof of 408 West 153d street, last Monday, was held Sunday at 1 p.m. She was employed by Mrs. E. G. Armstrong and went up to the roof to hang up some clothes. Mrs. Nickson was a highly respected member of the church and a member of the class of Mr. James A. McMullan who felt relieved out to say their last respects, among whom were Mrs. E. G. Armstrong and Mrs. William P. Mitchell; by whom she was employed. Mrs. Armstrong bore the entire funeral expenses. Rev. McMullen conducted the exercises. W. David Brown was the undertaker. She leaves the church on August 7. Mrs. Ida Chappelle, the wife of Counsellor Chappelle, is critically ill at her home at 121 West 153d street. When she was in September the people will see one of the most beautiful church edifices in this or any other city. The sixth annual picnic of the Iantia Wheelmen were held at Sulzer's Harlem River Park and Casino last Friday evening, and was one of the largest and most successful picnics held this summer. The Casino is a spacious place and is usually adequate for all affairs, but the Iantia Wheelmen are the following of their guests and visitors from cities as in years, taxed the dancing capacity to its fullest. The affairs held by the Iantia Wheelmen are with possibly one exception, the most agreeable social functions held in the city, in either summer or winter, and the picnic the other evening was in some respects far in advance of their previous entertainments, such as the fountains were filled were wine and friends of the gentlemen composing the club. Many well known citizens of New York were in attendance with their families. During the evening a new two-step, composed by Mr. William H. Tyers, one of New York's young musicians and composers, was introduced by Prof. Waltraig's orchestra and proved to be a sensation. Laguette is called "The Spirit of Life" and was enthusiastically received. The orchestra was compelled to respond with several encores, and many congratulations were showered on Mr. Tyers. The different reception committees of the Iantia looked after the welfare of their guests in the manner the Iantia is known and ever since. The club committees turned out in their cycling costumes, and were marked in their attentions to strangers, of whom there were a plenty. The Whitehead House at Ashbury Park has had so far quite a successful season. An enjoyable time is expected during the season, as many young people are expected weekly down from New York, Newark, Baltimore and Washington. Among Mr. arrivals during the past week were Mr. Peregran Williams, Philadelphie; Mrs. Peregran Williams, Miss L. J. Fleming and Mr. J. Droly, New York; Erskine Bell and W. S. Kennard, Newark; Mr. S. L. Lewis, Brooklyn; Mr. J. H. Brazton, Brooklyn; Mr. L. E. Baxter, Newark; and Miss Eva G. Burleigh, New York. The visitors at the Whitehead House were Mr. L. E. Baxter, Newark; and Miss Eva G. Burleigh, New York. The visitors at the Whitehead House were Mr. L. E. Baxter, Newark; Mrs. Elliott A. Ward, Mrs. Aubrey Moore and Miss Florence Moseley, Jersey City; Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, New York; and Mr. J. Royal Rutledge, New York. At the Baker Cottage were Mr. Andrew F. Stevens and Miss Helen Stevens of Philadelphia; Mr. Robert E. Williams and wife of Miss city; and Miss Edith Braxton, of Brooklyn. Prof. J. Morris Winningham, formerly of South Carolina and Florida, is spending his vacation at Saratoga Springs and New York city. At the Margerite Cottage in Long Branch, N. J., the following guests were entertained: Mrs. Rebecca A. Jackson and Mr. Russell Johnson, Brooklyn; Mr. N. F. Henry, Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, New York city; Mr. Chronece Hammond, New York; and Mrs. Jane Burrows and Mr. Thomas Burrows, Cork, Ireland. Mrs. L. L. Jones, of Chicago, Ill., who is visiting New York and stopping at 202 West 33d street visited Mine, Murie J. Stuntr, of 122 South street, Orange, N. J., several days. Mrs. Jones will visit Boston Washington and Niagara Falls before her return to Chicago. Mme. Stuntr will join her husband for a week in August at Somerset Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. McKnight will visit New York to visit Mrs. McKnight's relative, the wife of Mrs. McKnight will retreat the remainder of the summer for the benefit of her health. Mr. A. E. McKnight will return to New York on August 6. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Walker, of 1730 Broadway, are spending a two week's vacation in Pittsburgh and Allegheny, Pa., visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Walker will return to the city about August I. READ! THINK! ACT! WHEN? NOW NOW NOW And go to Plainfield. What for? To procure your own home site, and home in METROPOLITAN PARK, in the beautiful City of Plainfield, just Thirty Minutes from New York. Choice lots Two Hundred and Fifty (250) Dollars and upwards. Payable Ten (10) Dollars monthly. A discount of (Row of houses built by Company at Plainfield, N. J.) ten per cent. if cash is paid in full at the time of purchasing, or in thirty days thereafter. As a place of investment, Plainfield has no superior, for its nearness to the City of New York has made it specially attractive to New York millionaires, many of whom have made their homes in Plainfield. READ this carefully. ACT quickly, as these lots will not stand long at this price. Cash, or monthly payments. This property is offered on such liberal terms that it is within the reach of every home seeker or investor. ARE YOU ONE? NO SAFER INVESTMENT CAN BE MADE THAN BY PURCHASE OF LAND. It will work for you while you sleep, and those who are wise enough to purchase now, will reap big profits. OWN YOUR OWN HOME Grand opportunity for doing this in Metropolitan Park. Lots at present Twenty-five by One Hundred (25x100) square feet, Two Hundred and Fifty (250) Dollars, subject to increase of price as development progresses. Visit the property. An afternoon spent in so doing will prove pleasant and profitable. Metropolitan Park is only thirty minutes' ride on the Jersey Central Railroad, from Liberty Street, New York. The road is one of the most comfortable and best equipped roads out of New York City. Plenty trains from early morn to midnight. Commutation rates of only Seven (7) Dollars and Sixty (60) Cents per month for a round trip daily. LOCAL INDUCEMENTS Plainfield is a great residential center, and thousands of Wall Street millionaires have located in this town, and their large retinue of servants makes it especially attractive to those seek- The Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Company R. H. Bunny, practical barber, 102 West 53d street, near Sixth avenue—adv. On Thursday last at the home of Miss Lacey Shearer in mountain Station, N. J., a small number of friends and spouses and street friends evening. Miss Shearer's home is pleasantly situated in the Orange mountains and is in a cool and picturesque location. The evening was passed with music and dancing. Mr. H. T. Burleigh sang several selections, and Mr. W. C. Kennard played many pieces on the piano, including some of his own selections. Mr. Kennard's skill is well known as a pianist, but his talent for composition is pretty well kept to himself. Nevertheless he has many catchy compositions. Miss Shearer is an ideal hostess to the guests departed well pleased with a most entertaining evening. Mrs. Mazie Payne, of Baltimore, will be a visitor in the city this week as the guest of Mrs. H. T. Burleigh. Miss Mary E. Morris, of Richmond, Va., is at present in New York city, where she will make an extended stay visiting friends. Miss E. E. Emmerley of Jacksonville, Fla., has gone to the far east after a very pleasant visit as the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Williams. Miss Emmerley was very much pleased with all she enjoyed both in Brooklyn and their country home at Westbury Station, L. I. For human hair goods, go to Greenbergia, 589 Eighth avenue, near 39th street.—adv. Mrs. A. B. Jones of 367 East 70th street, left Thursday for a two months' trip through the South. Mrs. Jones will visit friends and relatives in Atlanta, and will also visit Anniston before returning to New York. Anderson, Dancing Academy, 110 West 53d street. Class Sessions every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday evenings. Special attention to beginners. Private lessons given. Academy open all summer. Hall cooled by electric fans.—adv. Mr. J. W. Kennedy and his bride, Mrs. Mattie J. Jones-Kennedy, have returned to city life to make their home, after having made a good eight trip through parts of the West, visiting her relatives in Chicago and friends in Milwaukee. On their return East they made a short visit in Harper's Ferry, W. Va., and in Washington. Miss Marie E. Brown, a recent graduate of Howard University, has gone to Orange, N. J., where she will spend the summer at the Holcome Cottage, 52 Princeton street. Miss J. J. Yancey, accompanied by her daughter, Josie, left the city on Saturday for Narranagassett Pier, R. I., where they will spend the summer. Instead of a later date at another park, the Metropolling Association of Dancing Masters have again secured for the fourth and last of the series of Summernight outings, the new and beautiful Manhattan gardens at 155th street and Fifth avenue, on Friday evening, August 17th.—adv. 2t. Stop at Roberts Cottage, formerly Keen Cottage, 1713 Arctic avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. adj. 41. A good sized audience was highly entertained at the public meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association at the Abyssea Baptist church on last Sunday. Dr. William L. Bulkley gave a most instructive speech, "North versus Sham." This interesting address was divided under three topics, namely, Character, Education and Business. An inspiring address on "Ancient History" was delivered by Prof. J. E.-Maxwell, instructor in English in the Baltimore high school. Vocal solos were rendered by Miss E. Fox and Madam V. Scott. The regular afternoon meeting will be held at the building, 180 West Old street, next Sunday at 4 p. m. A good speaker will be present. Mr. Howard H. Smith, the newspaper man and a serious attack of cholera morbans on which confined him to his home for some day. Since he has spent one day at the seashore with his wife he has fairly recovered and is on his way to New York (full of business). Young's Hat Renovating and Tailoring Establishment, 334 West 42d street. Ladies' and Gent's hats cleaned and blocked, 26 to 50 cents. Fantast straw and Panaman hat cleaning system in the world—adv. may24-121 Mr. and Mrs. Herman A. Scott, of New Hayon, Conn., arrived in the city on July 5, and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Jackson of 328 West 53d street. Miss Adele Williams, of 32 West 74th street, is spending a few weeks in Saratoga Springs. Rev. W. H. Brooks, pastor of St Mark's M. E. church, occupied his pulpit Sunday morning and was greeted by a large audience. He preached a helpful and interesting sermon. At the evening services Rev. Le Roy Butter, pastor of James Presbyterian church, preached. This James Presbyterian church last Sunday prior to his visit, each Sunday during his absence will be filled by some good minister. On next Sunday at 11 o'clock Rev. T. H. Woody will preach, and at 8 p. m. Rev. Goo W. Allen. During the midsummer there will be only one hour of service, from 8 o'clock until 9, the second Sunday executed, at which the second sacrament of the Lord's surer is administered. Last Thursday evening the Friday afternoon noon class No. 7, consisting of children ranging from 3 to 12 years old, under the supervision of Miss Leonard, rendered a creditable program. There is Union class meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and prayer meetings on Friday evenings at 8:30 and Sunday at 6:00. Galilean Fishermen. The New York headquarters of the National. Grand Tubercle, G. U. O. of New York, now located at 203 West 26th street. Charles Holmes N. G., Deputy Ruler. ing employment. Plainfield has also a fine public school system and there is no fear that the children will have to put in half time in school for lack of room. There are six colored churches, embracing four denominations. Police, fire department, telephones, telegraph and gas and electric service is in full operation. Every family can own a home in Metropolitan Park, away from high rents, in crowded cities, with their contaminating influences. They can save their rent and be happy, while their little ones grow and prosper. On WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS a limited number of free tickets will be given to persons desiring to visit this property with a view of buying a lot or building a home; DINNER will also be served, FREE OF CHARGE, at one of Plainfield's best restaurants. After paying for your lot, if you have ONE-FIFTH of the price of your house, we will supply the remainder. No interest will be charged to purchasers, if payments are made promptly. Ten per cent. discount will be allowed purchasers when payment is made in full at time of purchase, or in thirty days thereafter. TERMS OF SALE No forfeiture of payments will or lack of employment, if report in person or by mail, provided a ployment does not become perm No forfeiture of payments will be made in case of sickness or lack of employment, if reported each month at our office in person or by mail, provided said sickness or lack of employment does not become permanent. And in case of death 1 of a purchaser, where he has paid chase price of a lot, no further pay we will issue a free and clear dee further payment. For further R. R. Tickets, call or address Entile and Realty Co. NEW (House built by Company for Rev. J. C. Love at Montclair, N. J.) of a purchaser, where he has paid eighty per cent. of the purchase price of a lot, no further payments will be required, and we will issue a free and clear deed to his or her heirs, without further payment. For further information, maps and free R. R. Tickets, call or address T. T. G. O. T. G. A. O. T. U. Lucidus Consistency of the A. A. S. R. sitting the Valley of New York, under the jurisdiction of the Sovereign Inspector Generals of the Supreme Council for the United States and Canada, Valley of St. Louis, Mo. On the 30th of June, I. Nobile M. T. Newton, 32d degree, I. Ll. Llust, Commander of Lucidus Consistory, left the Valley of New York to visit the Western Jurisdiction. Upon his arrival at Chicago, Il., he was met by the Imperial Potentate, the M. P. S. G. C., and the Imperial Recorder, who welcomed him to the city and entertained him royalty. During his stay in Chicago he visited Mt. Hebron Lodge, Hirain Lodge, the Chapter, the Commandery and Oasis' Temple, Leaving Chicago he arrived in St. Louis, Mo., on July 17 and was the guest of Star of the West Consistory, No. 1. A. A. S. R. While in St. Louis he received the Lady Kadosh Degree, and was vested with authority to introduce and confer this degree upon all eligible applicants. The Il. 1st Ptient. Commander arrived home on Wednesday, July 11, conveying to Lucidus Consistory fraternal greetings and a cordial invitation for the Princes and Inspector-Generals to visit Star of the West Consistory, A. A. S. R., of St. Louis, Mo., at any time. Lucidus Consistory tendered Il. M. T. Newton, 32d degree, a cordial reception on Friday, July 13, welcoming his return to the Valley of New York. T. S. P. MILLER, M. D., Commander-in-chief. ALFRED: B. A. FERDINAND G. SCOY Host: R. A. PERSONAND, G. Seyr. Involvement and St. Louis papers please copy Tour of Sir Engene Phillips, R. E. Commander of Knights Templar of the State of New York, visited St. Anthony commander No. 8 of Troy, N. Y., on Thursday, July 12, and was received with a roaring welcome by the eminent commander, Sir Henry A. Spencer, and Sir Knights. After the commandery had adjourned refreshments were served by the eminent commander, Sir Henry A. Eastern Star. Accompanied by the eminent commander, Henry A. Spencer, they left for Titica the following day. Here they were met by the eminent commander, William H. Howard, of Central City commander No. 16, K. T., of Utica, who escorted them to the Masonic Temple. The grand commander in his address encouraged the Sir Knights to push forward and continue in the good work they are doing in Central New York, and invited them to accompany him to Washington. The commander, Grand Knight, participated demonstration of the District of Columbia on September 3, 4, and 5. At the close of the commandery a delicious canon was served by the ladies of Starlight chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. From here they went to Norwich. will be made in case of sickness erted each month at our office said sickness or lack of em- manent. And in case of death J. C. Love at Montclair, N. J.] and eighty per cent. of the pur- payments will be required, and led to his or her heirs, without information, maps and free COMPANY NEW YORK CITY Battey @ Warren Photographers 509 EIGHTH AVENUE, N. Y. Telephone 3344-38th Photographs in sepia, gravure and carbon life size portraits in oil, pastel and water colors. Popular prices. July 5-8m BETHRIEL A. M. E. CHURCH West 25th Street, between 718th and 719th Sunday Services—11 A. M. and 7:45 P.M. M. Holy Communion every first Sunday, 2 P. M. Class meeting 1:30 P.M. M. Sunday School, 2 P. M. Prayer Meeting 6:30 P.M. Weekly Services—Class Meeting on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Friday prayer meeting on Friday night from 8 o'clock to 9:30. SEATS FREE. ALL WELCOME. REV. T. WELLINGTON HENDERSON, D. D. Pastor's residence, 248 West 129th Street. At home from 8 to 10 A.M. The Pastor can be seen at the Church every day from 12 to 3 P. M. oct 12 lyr MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. West 80th St., btw. Columbus and Amster- dian. Rev. J. 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Kid—"Now, if that's what you lookin' for I'll send me kid hurdler around. He's g' em all skinned for, awearin' and smok! St. Louis Post-Dispatch. If Baby is Cutting Teeth If Baby is Cutting Teeth. Mrs. WINALDA'S SOFTING BROT of MOTHERS FOR THE YEARS by OF MOTHERS for CI WHIER TEETHING, with RUCCER'S IT SOOTHERS "I MOTHERS IN DINNER LAN CIRCLES WIND COLIC, and reedy for DIARRHOEA. gists in every part of the w and nack for "Mrs. Wim" no other five cents a bottle. BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN Rev. J. Francis Blair, D. D., the belfast young pastor of the Bethany Baptist church, coached the pulpit at the morning and evening services at the church, and graced the children with and graced two able sermons; his evening sermon was "Heaven"; the text being from John 17:24. The sermon was doctrinal, or prudent, or prudent, winding up with the idea conveyed in the text—that where Christ is in Heaven. At three o'clock in the afternoon a large delegation of children from the Rosebud Fountains of the Tree of Grace, winding up with the animal sermon to the children, which was delivered in a forceful and practical way. Mrs. J. H. Crawley and members of the Rosebud Board of Managers, met for the animal sermon to the children, which were delivered in a forceful and practical way. City. There are four Rosebud fountains in the Brooklyn division with a membership of 115. Children are taken from the school and transferred to the senior fountains. Little Miss Dorothy Scott presided over the meeting with ease and ability. The girls, who numbered about 60, were taken from the school and transferred to the blue badges. Mrs. Randolph's theme was, "Jesus Friendship for Children," and she had great stress upon obedience and faith. rations of noble deeds which 'children of done which held their close attention. he collection from the audience was 580, and the children and the True Heirs were 550. The Christian Endeavor meeting at 6:30 was ably conducted by Mrs. Ida O. Carter. Mr. William H. Brown led the toolic discussion on "How Can I Be a True Heir?" and timely. A lively discussion followed. On Friday evening the W. C. T. U. will hold their closing meeting for the summer, and will select delegates to the auction of Women's Club, which convenes in the Onley street Baptist church Providence, R. I., August 15. The Silverlock club will give a muricate on the lawn of the Carlton avenue on Thursday evening. Christian Association; on Thursday evening. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home of this city. The club was founded by Mrs. Ellen F. Crowder, and has been of much financial aid to the House of the Folks. Series No. 3 of the Summernight outings the Metropolitan Association of Dancing stars be held at Atlantic Park, avenue, on Tuesday evening, July 31. At the call of Chief James H. Crawford, a large number of men of Brooklyn division, G. F. U. O. T. R., assembled The Rochester Police Department last Thursday evening, Chief Crawford presided and stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the propriety of giving a musical and Literary concert to be conducted by the male members of the Division. The Division held officers were elected to head a general committee consisting of all the male members of the division: Honorary chalman, Chief J. H. Crawley; chalman, Chief J. H. Crawley; Talrion; committee on program, Alonzo Fields, N. Barnett Dodson and C. L. R. Fowler. The concert will be held at the hall, 550 Waverly avenue, on Thursday evening. Artirals at The Carlton House are Miss Schoonmaker and niece, Paterson, N. J.; Mrs. O'Brien, Stroudsburg, Pa.; and Miss S. Burrell, Montclair. Mrs. Susie Hendrickson, the wife of Mr. James Hendrickson of 72 Rockwell place, Brooklyn, will leave the city to her friends and sister in Atlantic City. At the Bethany Baptist church on Vanderbilt avenue, Rev. William Robinson, a classmate of Rev. J. F. Blair at Lincoln University, proclaimed two excelent lectures at 2:30 was well attended; Superintendent Jones was in charge. The concert given by the Decker company, of Manhattan last Thursday evening was interesting and profitable. Dr. Blair and his staff arranged to move into their new church home on Clermont avenue, the third Sunday in August. Mr. Napolone Austin and her two sons in Jamaica, N. Y., were in the city on day visiting friends. Ms. Frances Clark is making a stay of Mrs. Russell Hunsley in Providence, R. N. Mrs. R. A. Ryster, of 201 Prince street, who has been quite ill for the past week, is slightly convulsing. Mrs. R. A. Booker and daughter Ruby have gone to Balliston Spa, N. Y., until September. THE AUZ can be hnd every week at Bondand Cook's Ice Cream parlor, 157½ Duffield street. Rev. S. W. Timms held the fort at Holy Trinity Baptist church on Clatson avenue, at both services last Sabbath the tented notwithstanding the threatening weather; and was addressed at the conclusion of the lesson by Mr. A. R. George a student in the theological department of the college day came at 4 o'clock when the Legion celebrated its eighth anniversary with a fine program. Addresses upon the past struggles and future hopes of the literary members, and Miss M. Pitch sang a solvery sweetly. Recitations and essays gave variety and tim to the reaunder of the school, who was presided over by R. E. Widow. When church is preparing to go on its eighth annual picnic to North Beach on Thursday, August 2. Superintendent R. A. Widow, who is the manager in which he conducts the affairs of the school, keeping it in a healthy, financial and spiritual condition and introducing the graded features as the school progresses. R. P. U. continues to prosper under the efficient leadership of Mrs. L. E. Miller, holding their meetings on Tuesday evening of each week. On Wednesday evening the closing Sabbath is explained by Pastor Timms or Superintendent Royster. At the First Baptist church, Sheepshead Bay, Rev. James E. Cothran reached to an interning congregation for浸教学校 on Sunday school outline to North Bremen 23 had been made. The receipt of entertainments given by the has enriched its treasury to the nearly 50 clerks of expenses and the entire team of adjoining owners in regard to advisory line of the property of which has developed into a from Freshwater church on Day W. ouded audience at the This church holds a service on Sundays. Christian Endeavor sitting at 8 o'clock, above the table. Page is keeping holds in Sunday In the absence of Dr. A. R. Cooper, the new pastor of the Bridge street A. M. E. church, the familiar figure of Presiding Elder W. H. H. Butler was again seen in the palpit of that church Sunday, much to the surprises of quite a few of the parishioners. Dr. Butler was attentively listened to and preached effectively. He will reside during his regime as presiding elder at 182 Stuyvesant Avenue. Dr. Cooper will arrive Thursday of this week from the South with his family. The Sunday school was well attended in the afternoon. Mrs. Lydia C. Smith, Superintendent, has returned from Detroit. Michigan, with her wife as delegate to the tenth plenary session of the National Association of Colored Women from the Equal Suffrage League of this borough, and resumed her duties with vigor and earnestness. The Sunday school of the Bridge street church will go on its annual picnic to North Beach on Thursday, July 20, and will join the Concord Baptist Sunday school at Pine Grove Park. It will be quite an interesting day for Sunday school teachers and scholars as there will be two schools from New Jersey and one from Sheephead Bay, making five in all, with an aggregate membership of nearly fifteen hundred scholars with officers and teachers. Miss Hester A. Davis entertained a party of friends at a social gathering at her residence, 225 DeKalb avenue, last fall. Mrs. Brooks is a Brooks of Philadelphia whose father is a former pastor of Bridge street A. M. E. church. Miss Brooks has been here three weeks and has received much social attention from her many friends and relatives. Mrs. Brooks is a Thursday evening to greet her were the Misses Avery of Bloomfield, N. J.; Mr. John D. Nixon a close friend of the Misses Avery of Bloomfield, Heddon Mr. and Mrs. William Boone, Mr. and Mrs. Love, and others. Miss Brooks left for Philadelphia on Tuesday much pleased with her stay in this city. Mrs. J. Edward coode, Miss Brooks, N.J. was city on Saturday the guest of his sister, Mrs. N. Barnett Dodson and Mrs. Mary M. Taylor. MARRIED. Stent Blanks VIRGINIA Richmond. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY JULY 19, 1904 FILIPINOS LED ASTRAY GOOD LADIES SHOCKED Methodist Sisters Horrified at His Mercenary Dspravity—Were Natives Sincere? Special Correspondence of The Acm. MANILA, June 7—Manila is a town of sensations. You never know when you are really safe from one. You lie down at night all sense and at peace with yourself and the world, thinking what a rest you will have now that the sensa that disturbed you so much is gone with the telephon typhoon; that you are now so fobbeen unaware that it is last; and that it would not have been had it not been for such and such; and so, in these dreams, you wander happily away where sleep reigns, only to awake next morning to find that the town has made a brand new sensation over night for you. It takes a good walk on the Malecon breathing the new salt air, to sustain you in being the proud part owner of a new semenation. Yes, Manila is a terrible place for semenations. Sometimes you only have one at a time, then will come two or three, then they come in droves. It may be General Wood slaughtering the men, but it may be Governor Curry fleeing for his life in Samar for attempting to photograph a motley, horde of hungry Puleians come to surrender at Magtona—a still smaller affair—but nevertheless a sensation. But at times we have really big semenations. These generally occur when society gets tangled in the cop-wheels of the semenation machine. Take the presidents of the United States about gambling, and now no one knows what it started about nor what it is about now at all, but are only wondering where it will stop. Some say it will stop only when it reaches the White House. All this because Society butted into what was at first only a cockpit brawl. But the good sisters over at the Methodist church in Calle Noseda in Madrid were all trimmed whitsh-imported from Ballnags swear they will not have done with it until it is all settled to their satisfaction. And yet it all started over gambling—or swearing off gambling. It appears that the natives got it into their heads to swear off, to stop cock-fighting and the like, just at the convenient time when one of Manila's foremost social and industrial promoters got it into his head to swear off, to stop cock-fighting, which he had stumbled across in the course of his promotions, with a view to catching some of the easy money that flows the way of cock-fighting. Now, our promoter has for years been a "big one some" in Manila; so big that he enjoyed the distinction of possessing the social notice of the biggest and best that Manila could afford from her importations from Cincinnati, St. Louis and Tennessee, and the honor of being the man of the It, to make it short, ever since Manila was first introduced to the Americans. He answers to the name of William Walton Brown, but is better known as "Mayor" Brown, for who is it that ever came to the Philippines that has not enjoyed the hospitality of the Mayor, from William Howard Taft of Ohio to the lost bewdered gaiety girl at the Echague Orphum? Every old colonel knows him. He used to play the social end of the game, and the say he broke his back taking the big ones around that he might sell us in the regiments Cyrus Noble at four dollars a bottle. He that as it may, the American Commercial Company went under, leaving only its spurs above surface, stuck well into the money chests of the local bankers, and the Mayor loaded down with society. Yes, the Mayor used to be a big one indeed in Manila, and he not a little bit frivolous in friendly speaking; but they do say that his figurative size will be diminished much when the Methodist ladies over in Calle Nozaleda have done with him. Nevertheless, there was a time when all Manila was puzzled as to who was the bigger man, the Mayor or William Howard Taft, Governor; and a thought back to that time lends rest to the present case. I have seen them crane their necks mightily at the opera when both the mayor and the mayor social harbors, and the Mayor entertaining, to make out which was which. Some said the Mayor pulled three hundred straight, while William H., only could make two-ninety-eight flat. Near enough matched, however, to work in harbors. They say he is not so big this way as he used to be—lost some of it tooting around the load of Admirals and Colonels that were in the death of the company and before we in the regiments changed our toddy from Cyrus Noble to Scotch-and-soda. But back to our sensation and the gambling The story runs that the Filipinos got sent of the fact that the Mayor was going to enter cockdock with a fourteen thousand dollar cocktail and run the native gentry one of business, by bringing the like of which the Filipinos never saw. So to stall him and save their time-honored prerogative, the natives proclaimed a reformation by announcing to the world that they were going to quit the game; were going to quit fighting the roosters. They enlisted the strength of the vernacular press on their side and made loud protestations of slaughter, and the authorities mud suckers in Virginia pond, and about this time it was when the Methodist church and society nibbled at the hook. I might here interject that Manila is surrounded by a number of small towns, just without the municipal control of the city, that derive their chief support from the galleries, or cocktails in English idiom, which is ruled by a mayor president, who's subject to the Governor of Rial Province. So when our friend the Mayor was ready to open his new palace, where the cocke might kill each other and be sure of the sanitary conditions about them, he was confronted with the situation of her realization, in which her realization, indeed, when he would but the president of the town for a house that official would simply shave his shoulders and say, "The town is closed against coch-fighting." When he would refer the president to the law of the land, and the Internal Revenue, to have him understand he was exceeding his authority, the president would shave again and point in the direction of Panig to the provincial Governor. Brown got tired of this situation and sent his own hands (for what's the use of his mayor if you can't do such things) and went to Panig and saw the Provincial Governor and got his license, but not without a fight, for the Governor would not grant him one, but he obtained it anyway through the office of the provincial treasurer, a General Government official, and now runs his gaming house. Mayor's coup they turned on him their broadclades and accused him of leading the natives astray when they were trying to reform. One of them said he told the Governor, when he was refused a license on moral grounds, that "it was not morals but hard cash that a Filipino town needed." This brought the Methodist Indies into the metis, and they have received a license to do what they deed, if the Governor-General does not close down all gambling. The incident gives promise of proving an interesting one. PROMOTION OF MR. SYKES. Get From White Man-What ex-Bregister From White Man-What ex-Bregister From White Man-What ex-Bregister Mr. William H. Sykes, of Georgia, was promoted last week to a high grade clerkship by Mr. Timmé, the auditor for the Post Office Department. Mr. Sykes resigned the position of private secretary to the assistant adjutant general of the War Department in New York to accept a smaller salary as private secretary to Mr. J. W. Lyons, the register of the treasury, with the promise of a higher salary if he would come to him, but when the promise was not fulfilled and he saw time and again white clerks promoted over him, some of whom did not know a common function from policeman or the difference between to, too and two, he secured a transfer to his present office, against the protest of Mr. Lyons, where he was soon restored to his former salary and now comes his second promotion. As private secretary he was entitled (like all private secretaries to the white bureau officers) to receive the highest salary, but was kept to the lowest grade cleckship in the bureau, as was each of the three colored clerks under Mr. Lyon, although they are among. If not the best equipped clerks in the office. But colored clerks are the most of the office that they may advance only the whites under them, however superior may be the qualifications of their colored employees. This is to be regretted, and, The Bee hopes, ended. This is not always true of white men at the heads of bureaus, as is shown in the promotion of Mr. Sykes. Auditor Timme is color-blind and believes in justice and all-around merit wherever found. The Bee congratulates the auditor and knows that he will see to it that his colleague employees shall not be discriminated against. Mr. Sykes is a college man and one of the finest stenographers and typewriters in the service and is deserving of his good fortune. The Bee extends congratulations to him. CAPTURE OF CHIEF MARENGO. From The Beltmana Gassette. Chief Marengo and six of his followers attained at the Capetown terminus by the caped mall at six o'clock last Friday evening. He was at six o'clock last Friday evening. Thorne and three coopers of S. Division. Capetown Police. There were a fairly large number of people on the platform, anxious to catch a glimpse of the man who had held out so long against the German army. Marengo, whose head was bandaged; wore a long dust colored overcoat and a German military slouch hat, the left side being hoped up in contrast to the manner in their earlier days. Marengo seemed perfectly at his ease, and on being told that the officer who stood before him was the Commissioner of the Cape Mounted Police, he dressed his hat and gave Lieutenant Colonel Macleod Robinson a quast-military salute. "Have you had a good time in the train, Marengo? asked the Commissioner. "Yes, sir," replied the Damara chief in clear tones. Marengo and his followers were soon away, and the police of the Urban District Police and Sergeant Major Thorne and his men to one of the suburban platforms, where they left by the 6:10 train for Tokai, via Retreat. Marengo is a fine specimen of a man, standing about six feet. He carries himself self rather majestically, but not defensively. He has a fine open face, a Vandyke beard, and wears brass bead-shaped carrings. He is said to be a Cape Colonist by birth, and to have worked in the mines at Ooklep at one time. It is stated that every consideration will be shown to Marengo and his men at Tokal, but, at the same time, all necessary care will be taken to see that he remains a person of honor in Southern Southwest Africa. It is not thought that Marengo will be extradited. Public opinion it is felt, is much against such a proceeding. As far as can be ascertained, he has conducted himself as an honorable foe, and no criminal charge has been lodged against him. BOSTON FRAUDS. From The Atlanta Independent. The effort of a few hot-headed Boston Negroes to make the Reverdy C. Ranombeza its own folly. When these same hypocrites opposed the Warner amendment to the Rate bill which provided equal accommodations for all passengers without regard to race or conditions, that they might take a back seat in white coaches where they are not even spoken to, and where the white man deliberately rinses the time he drinks, the Southern Negro time he drinks, the Southern Negro time in his Boston brother, and put him down as a fraud, and a cheat. Y. M. C. A. SECRETARY MARRIED BALTAIMORE, July 10.—Mr. P. H. Gaines, general, secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, and Mrs. Mary B. Cannady were married last Wednesday evening by Rev. G. F. Bragg. 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HOLMES WETMORE Proctore in Admiralty Temple Court, Nassau and Bookman Streets Rooms 500-8-10 NEW YORK New York Office Telephone, 6322 Cortlandt Td. Res. Mr. Wittmar, 4693 Columbus Alfred C. Cowan ATTORNEY AND COUNCELOR AT-LAW Proctore in Admiralty 206-208 Broadway Phone 545-17 Prospect Rooms 16-17 New York City Accident Action a Specialty. June 7 8am Not consented with any other firm. Rey Robert R Monta's services can be for Sickness. Funeral reaching and mourning any hour in the day or night. OUT-OF-TOWN CORRESPONDENCE NEW YORK STATE. Ominus. Rev. W. L. Butter, pastor of the St Matthew's M. F. church, occupied his pulpit all day Sunday and was greeted by large and appreciative audiences. The Sunday school is in a flourishing condition. Mr. Carl Phillips of White Plains was in town Sunday the guest of Miss Rena Brown, Mrs. Nickelsohn, and Mrs. Nickelsohn royally entertained on Sunday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Peterson of Croton-on-Hudson. Miss Lucille Hughes and Mitta Brown were visiting friends at Croton on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Walker and little piece, Hazel Press, of St. Augustine, Fl., are spending the summer months at the village the guest of Mrs. Emmanuel Palino, Rev. Beverly Coon, on Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. James Lewis, formerly of Troy, who was an aunt of Mr. Hazard. Miss Meta Berry and Mrs. Imogene Green of Pookkall were in Oaxing on Friday last visiting old friends. Mr. Edward T. Gray of Poughkeepsie was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nickelsohn on Tuesday and Wednesday of July. Mr. E. B. Papaned by Mrs. E. Papino and her guests. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Walker of St. Augustine, Fl., Mrs. Veronica Nickelsohn and Mr. Knox visited Sing Sing prison on July 12. Rev. W. L. Butter and Mrs. Phoebe Bannier visited Miss Emma Peterson, who has been removed from this village to Croton on Hudson, where she is in a very critical condition, having been ill for nearly three years. Peckakill The Ladies' Stars will hold an indoor picnic at Central Hall on July 20. There will be dancing in the afternoon and evening. The proceeds will go to the Lone Star baseball club. The Lone Star lost an 11-11ning game to the Riverside of Peekillan on Sunday. Score, 5 to 4. Stanley Peterson, the captain of the Peekillan Hose Company last Thursday, Score, 2 to 1. Manager Perley Peterson has signed John Jackson to play with the Stars. He played his first game Sunday and made a good showing. Quite a crowd of ladies and gentlemen ate all the ice cream that Valente had Sunday evening last. William Conway, Charles Peterson, the captain had great luck at Moberau, Lake Moyne Monog Hickle, Jr., the mascot of the Lone-Stars, made his appearance in his new uniform Sunday. Arthur Jackson of Yonkers, is quite bony nowadays delivering the goods which he brings from Yonkers. The president of the Church Extraction Society, Miss Gertrude Crawford, made the report that the banquet party was a financial success. The church will give a lecture at the A. M. E. Zion church the fourth Thursday evening in July. Mrs. Sarah Bickles and daughter have gone to Lake Acawans to spend the summer. Mrs. Lotte Tumma and children of Pfeughwang Althea at Bastetown, with Mr Lotte Althea at Bastetown, Rehbester. Rev J. W. Brown occupied the pulpit of the A. M. B. Hoon church last Sunday, and the lawn two gave last Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. George Hagstad. 438 Siring street, was well attended and every one had a pleasant time. Mrs. George Hagstad and Mrs. John Brown will leave visit the residence and friends. While there, they will attend the Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress. Mrs. W. E. Payne and her sister, Miss Kate Willis, of Ithaca, were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Brown last week. They attended the A. M. B. Elo Sunday school picnic at Sea Breeze. The erection of the new A. M. B. Hoon church will be held August 9. Bishop Alax' Walters will officiate. An excursion will be run from Munford and Scottrille. At night a concert will be given at the Baker Dugout. The annual election of officers of the Kloon Sunday school took place last Sunday. Mrs. George W. Wright is superintendent; Mr. H. E. Arrows, assistant minister; Mr. Louis Pleidou, treasurer; Mrs. Mette Bennett, assistant secretary; Mr. W. R. Cole, librarian; Mrs Allie Sprague, assistant librarian; and Mr. Alfred Sprague, choreographer. Middletown. The show special of the Daughters of Conference on Wednesday evening and the cake sale of the Missionary Society on Saturday evening were very successful. Miss Bessie Buren, the first woman to serve as C. Van Buren were on the sick last week. Mr. John Garner a few days ago sustained a severe nail wound on the hand. While out wading last Sunday at Denton Samuel E. McClary was drowned. The second woman to serve in church in this city Wednesday, Rev. C. Van Buren officiating. An excellent program is presented at the Hood Progressive Lycium Thursday evening. Miss Mabel Warner is again at her home. Pastor Van Buren is endeavoring to establish the Tree Reformers among the people here. Yankees Shelter Island. Mr. Geo. S. Darnell, president of the H. B. R. A. of New York, gave a star reception at Manhasset, Shelter Island, commemorate his twentieth season as head hallman at the Manhasset House. He is well known and liked by hotelmen and has done much to help young men of the community with his kindness. His bid was very instructive. Captain Lee and Webster read letters from each watch expressing their pleasure of his success and was much singing, many fine speeches and witty toasts. Among the decorations was a flag given to him by one of his crew of the ship. A hammer, a sword, and a Chief.' The menu was excellent and the spirits that cheer were not absent. Among those present was Mr. Al. Jones of the prospect and hammers Terrace Hotel; A. M. Jones of the pleasant, William W. Weir Sturt, Edward Webster Jr. J. F. Brooks, William Barnes, Webster, M. Mason, William W. Williams, W. J. Lee, E. S. Edill, Geo. Joeson, L. W. McKard, L. O. Lockhart, Ernest Smith, John E. Mason, William Sorrell, Charles Hammings, O. M. Crawford and S. McFell Saratoga. Last Tuesday evening occurred the installation of the officers of Zion church. The address to the acrewards was delivered by Mr. Winfield Jackson of New York; the addresses to the stewardesses, by H. C. Smith and T. Austin; to the trustees, class leaders and other officers, by Rev. J. H. Toller of Schenectady. After the installation, supper was served free to all in the lecture room. Wednesday evening were installed the officers of the Frederick Douglass Literary Society in the Dyer Phyllis office; M. E. Zion church. The officers of the church were Lee; first vice-president, Mr. Joseph McLane; second vice-president, Mr. G. A. Monroe; chaplain, Rev. B. J. Brother; treasurer, W. H. Nelson; arcegnant, Julius Dorey; secretary, James Thomas; assistant, Mrs. Emma Johnson; medical director, M. Frank White; assistant, Mrs. Mary C. Wade; planlist, Mrs. Frances; and directors, Means Books, Waller and Shanks. The outlook for a programme literary, intellectually and financially, was never better. Mr. J. T. Lee has the respect and confidence of the church and people of Saratoga Borings 'Boy,' Robert J. Strother preached a sitting session Sunday morning, At 8:45 P. M. Brow, William B. Hendricks of Tolk University preached to a large congregation. The singing was Mack. A new feature of work organized for the summer visitors by the pastor is the Young People's Choir, which prepares for 4 to 5. The officers elected are as follows: President, Mr. J. M. Wingham; vice-president, Battle Stewart; secretary, Miss Dolly Stewart; treasurer, Mrs. M. J. Srother; pianist, Miss Gertrude Green; program committee, Mr. W. Wright, Miss Hattle Stewart and Miss Lissie More; music director, Mr. Frank White; and chapelin, Rev. W. E. Hendricks, At Qum. 1906, Miss Melissa Hunt and Mr. William H. Mosley, were married, Mrs. H. S. Kohnler of Washington is the guest of Mrs. Lucy Green. Kyneck. The Rev. W. F. Bowden, pastor of St. Phillips A. M. E. Zion church, and Mrs. Bowden, the newly married couple, are at home in the parsonage, Mr. and Mrs. Bowden, visiting friends here. Mrs. Pelton was formerly Amelia A. P. Jones, of Portsmouth, Va. They are the guests of Mrs. and Mrs. T. Sabbattie, Mrs. S. Pillle and Mrs. L. Griffey, Mrs. M. Pillle, Mr. and Mrs. I. Griffey, of Tappan, last week and had a pleasant time. Misses P. Avery, A. Rhodes and A. Stuart and Mr. W. T. Rhodes were the guests of the church. Misses P. Avery and Charles A. M. E. Elch church last week, Mrs. M. J. Stephenson entertained at dinner Sunday 'Rev. J. H. Robertson, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist church, his mother, Mrs. Dr. W. H. Abbett, of Choster, N. J. visited Nrack one day last week in the interest of his grave meetings to be held in the city in the near future. Mrs. M. A. M. Dr. W. H. Abbett, of Choster, N. J. G. Williams is spending a part of the summer in Tuesdy, N. J. Durchkennende The quarterly meeting at the A. M. B. Zion church was largely attended. Rev. W. P. Wright of New Palis preached at 10.45 A. M. which service was followed by love feast. Rev. J. B. Ferrell of Petersburg, Va., preached an interesting session at 3 P. M.; and at 7.45 P. M. the subordinate administered by Dr. Kurt狐ax, preached an interesting committee of the V. C. R. of which Mrs. Emmitt Jackson is president, is arranging to give the pastor a reception Tuesday, June 24. The Emblem Willing Workers will give a lawn available at Mrs. M. Fuller, 98. North Clinton street, Wednesday evening, July 25. The A. M. E. Zion Sunday school will go to Kinston Point Thursday, August 2. Mr. A. Quick and Mrs. B. Ferrell will give a Palax at the parsonage Wednesday, July 11. They will reside at 34 High street. Rev. W. E. Wright and wife, Rev. J. B. Ferrell were guests at the A. M. E. Zion parsonage. Oscar May has gone to Ceydon Flats, N. H., to spend the summer. Mary Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Anderson, was one of the graduates of our high school. Mrs. William Lowes is sick. Mr. White, formerly of the Morgan Mary Anderson, accepted parish with the New York City parish. Mrs. and Mrs. Jackson were in Kingston last week, as were Mr. and Mrs. James K. Lewis. Tax The excursion given by the Liberty street Presbyterian church on Monday, July 9, to Barracana Park, was a success in every respect. A large crowd, was present from both Allaney and Troy. Miss Geneva Intrepid of Mr. Vernon was the guest of Miss Lewis, a former resident for home accompanied by her sister, Miss Ella Dupre. The sad intelligence reached Troy on Friday of the death of Mrs. Emily Lewis, a former resident. Her daughter, Miss Rescue Lewis, has the sympathy of a large circle of friends, Mrs. S. D. Connell is visiting her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. William Newby, at Brooklyn. Dr. Miller is visiting her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Hageman and family of Upper Troy, has left for his home. Mr. John Williams and Mrs. Nettle Lewis of Williamtown, Mansa, attended the excursion last week. Messan, Hannel and William Kemp were guests at the Dixon cottage at Round Lake on Sunday, as were Mrs. James and Mr. Robert Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Smith spent Saturday and Sunday at the Smith cottage at Round Lake. Glen Cox Rev. W. H. H. Butler, presiding elder of the Greater New York District; Rev. Walthe Mason of Jamestown, and Rev. M. B. Shapner of Roslyn, were the guests of Rev. Robert L. Faretta last Friday. The Misses Powell of Brooklyn, are the guests of Miss Laura Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis of Oyster Bay, visited last Saturday, Mr. Jacob Dougherty of Elm avenue is quite ill. Mrs. Curl is very much indulged. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Scott of New York city, were the guests of Mrs. Samuel Gilted, cost last Sunday. Mrs. Samuel Gilted, cost last Saturday. Variation. Miss Mary Monfort was given a very pleasant surprise quarrel last Tuesday evening. Miss Sueda Dales of Glen Cove, and Mrs. Martha A. Robhume of Jericho, left last Wednesday for a several weeks' visit at Providence. Miss Ethel Roe and Mr. Percy Lee spent Sunday in Glen Cove. Mt. Vernon The Sunday services in the two churches here were well attended considering that quite a number of the members are away in summer resort service or on vacations. Rev. T. G. Thomas preached the morning sermon at Zion, while R. A. Lyle preached in the evening. The call meeting announced for Monday evening at Zion was postponed till Monday evening, the 23rd. G. Hill preached the morning sermon at Grace Chapel. He explained a mistake in the subject of the debate on Thursday evening at Grace Baptist chapel. The corrected clause reads thus: "That, the National Business League, under Prof. B. T. Whashing, will bring civil, social and political benefits to colored people of America," while the incorrect reads or specifies: "colored Baptist people of America." Mr. M. Meyer, T. Dixon and Robert Dickinson at Ohio Tankers and members of the Afro-American Land Company of Mr. Vernon Monday evening. Mr. Dickinson was made vice president. The Young Men's Sunday school class of Grace chapel opened a pleasant evening on the 12th at Mrs. R. Henry's the class teacher. Mr. Dixon of Richmond, Va., an active preacher, is visiting her son, J. Dixon. Mr. Dickinson is visiting a visit to Troy with her sister, Miss Ellis. Miss India Hughes has the measured. Mrs. J. A. Goff was quite distinguished. He work with the University of La Salle and Massey Simmons and also be taken on walks. Dr. W. M. K. Green is able to be with an iron and a adobe in his injured肩. Mr. S. Henry is examined with an absorbent on her feet. Mrs. Perry and Mina Bannie Harden will spend a few days at Atlantic City. Mina Bann Johnson is opening a week's vacation with Mina Bannie Harden. Five Daughters left by her husband, Beverly Johnson, Master Kenneth Olswasser contained a cut in her arm last week. Mina Bernard Hammard, along with Madame D. Hammard and children of Manhattan, want berry Monday, returning with a burden of berries and scarf and scratcher. New Rochelle Mrs. Clara Lahmont, Mrs. Emma Chatman and daughter, Carla of New York, were the guests of Mrs. R. A. Hill, of Morris Street, who is seeking Sunday. Miss Laura Crump is spending her vacation with Miss Gumbe E, Green. A good and efficient at the Bethedd Baptist church Thursday evening listened to the cantata, "The Gates of Life," rendered by the Excelsior Musical and Literary circle. Mrs. Hannah Miller Harper is sick. The Women's Normal Bible Class, of which Miss W. F. Davis is teacher, gave a sacred concert Sunday afternoon at Bethedd Baptist church. An excellent program was arranged by Mrs. Joseph Bullock and Mrs. Lucy Burnett; Mrs. Ida S. Lyle was the 支持者, and Mrs. Jackson preached two stirring sermons Sunday morning and evening. The Christian Endeavor society making preparations for a lawn-party July 26 on the church ground. Guests at the El Dorado are: Mrs. L. I. Hawkworth, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Terrell and Mr. R. B. Wright; New York City; Mrs. M. C. Brown, Philadelphia; Miss Louise Boust, Finland; N. J.; and Mr. John Wolford, St. Augustine, Fla. Mr. Peter Thomas, the son-in-law of Mrs. Marie Davie, of 91 Harton Avenue, died last week in Washington, D. C. Alberty. On June 21 Minutes: Blanche Proctor, Ernestine Campbell, Mary Jenkins and Emma Bruce graduated from the public school with honor an dwell attend the Albany high school in the fall. Rev. J. M. Proctor was returned to his former pastorate of which the majority of the community were pleased. A large congregation was present on Sunday, July 8, to greet him. Mr. Wm. Freeman returned Friday from a visit to New York. Miss Bertha B. Young returned Sunday from New York, having attended the A. M. E. conference as the invited guest by Dr. and Mrs. Henderson. The Presbyterian church of Troy held its annual exhibition on July 8. It was the largest of the season taking 200 from Albany. Mrs. R. M. Madison and daughter, Dorris, left the city Wednesday to spend a few days with friends in New York and Newark. Masters Archard Parkhurst and Edward Piper, of Schenectady, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Gordon. Sunday evening at Hamilton Street church Rev. Jos. P. Stiles, presiding elder of the Albany district, preached to a large congregation. Sunday morning Rev. Proctor preached to a fair congregation. Monday Rev. Jos. Stiles will hold his first quarterly conference. Flipping. The funeral services over the remains of Francis A. Stewart, beloved husband of Charlotte Stewart took place from his late residence 114 Congress Avenue, Tuesday evening July 17. There was such a large gathering of friends present, including many from Manhattan and Brooklyn, that the dwelling was unable to hold them. Rev. Charles S. Morris, pastor of Abyss Sinian Baptist Church, Manhattan, delivered an eloquent funeral oration. The deceased was born in Brooklyn, and had been coachman in Manhattan for Mr. II. Moller, the sugar magnate, for 28 years; for ten years Mr. Stewart had been living off of a pension from his employer; he had been complaining for a number of years, but he died was sudden. He was a charter member of the Coachmen's Union League Society of Manhattan. RHODE ISLAND Newport. and two other actions in the gallery. They sent a communication to the diaries who made the change. In this letter they have demanded to see the petition upon which the diaries board his action. The spokesman referred to could after no explanation of the petition other than it was the work of certain disgruntled people in the town now. Those people made efforts of the same kind two years ago. The church and congregation are confident that they will be allowed to hold service in the church, Sunday, but after reading Rev. Thomas' letter in The Newport Herald of July 13 and not receiving an answer from the diobes, the trustees and stewardsares have been asked to tell them how they heard from the diobes and found them at the bottom of the trouble. Rev. Thomas arrived in the city Saturday and went to the church Sunday morning to hold service, but on his arrival there was surprised to find the church doors locked and he could not gain an entrance except by forcing the doors, which he decided not to open. The church was gathered under a large tree in front of the church where: he held an open air meeting. Sunday school was held on the same spot, as was the evening services. Lenters were hung up to the light the ground. The locking of the church doors was not an action of Rev. C. N. Gibbons, and this fact those present, he meeting Sunday with the church, for Jesus Gibbons and the new pastor are the best of friends. It was an action of the board of trustees of the church, which body in the governing power. Rev. Gibbons left this city Saturday morning for his new field of work at Springfield, Mam. The entertainment given by the Household of Buth on July 11 at Odd Fellows' Hall under the direction of the church, for Jesus Gibbons grand success in every way. Mrs. Richardson deserves much credit for her work. She will give another one of her entertainments in the fall. Westerty. Rev. A. L. Bouldin, D. D., representing the Brooklyn Howard Colored Orphan Aylum, arrived here Sunday morning and was met at the depot by Mrs. J. Alexander Morris, wife of the pastor of Watch Hill chapel. Dr. Bouldin spent the day at the pastor's house and in the evening after the opening service by Rev. Morris, delivered an eloquent sermon on "The Negro as a woman in the North." After the sermon, the attorney before Dr. Bouldin watched Isaac expect to be able, with the collection of Sunday night and possible subscriptions, to report to the institution a good sum. PrexMeace Mr. George Dabbr, sexton of the Mathew son street M. E. church, is visiting friend in Boston and Gardner, Me. The Rhode Island and Massachusetts Undertakers Association met at Boyden Heights Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Ball, F. Hutchins, of Boston, and Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Armstrong, of Providence, members of the Association, fere in attendance, the only Afro-Americans. On last Thursday the Pond Street Baptist Church and Olney street baptised the Rev. John H. G. H. and the Rev. John on the Steamer Warwick, patting down the day to Newport and around the slight-ship to Mount Hope Park, where dinner was enjoyed. After two hours' amusement they returned to Providence. The Duston orchestra, of Boston, was in the clf.e Tuesday evening and played to a crowd of 300 at Liberty hall. The trustees of the Union A. M. E. church, South Providence, held there one hundred dollar rally Sunday. The morning sermon was preached by Rev. J. E. H. H. and the Rev. John H. G. H. at the sermon by Rev. A. A. Croske, of People's A. M. E. Zion church; and the evening sermon by the pastor, Rev. H. D. Jones. A good collection was received. Mr. and Mrs. Boldmon, of Bank street, gave a pleasant evening social at their residence last Friday evening to their many friends. On July 4 Mr. John M. Dartman, brother of Mrs. Jill Howard, a taller by trade, with an establishment in o.s.th. Mala street, while smoking his his clothes on the same day, was arrived and so on. He was taken to the Rhode Island hospital and died on July 13. Mr. Alex. Gross, of New York, was in the city last week. Miss Augusta Boon will leave the city in a few days for Saratoga Springs, N. Y. CONNECTICUT. Maryich Grace Memorial Baptist Church celebrated its sixth anniversary during the week beginning July 8. Preaching services were held three times Sunday, with the following visiting ministers to assist the pastors Rev. A. W. Adams, Rev. William T. Dixon of Brooklyn, Rev. W. H. Scott of Wolwun, Rev. A. W. Adams, Rev. M. Mackinnon and Rev. A. Clayton Powell of New Haven Special services during the week were arranged by the following committee: Deacon Lucus Dabney, Harry Payne, A. Marshall, F. D. Lane, B. Mirkina, George Thompson, Mrs. Josephine Lane, Mrs. M. Payne, and the pastor. Prof. William Eerry had charge of the music. Tuesday evening there was a Powell lectured on "John Brown and his Times." Wednesday evening Rev. Scott gave his Fanehall Hall address on "William Liar Garrison," and on Thursday evening there was an old folk's concert given by local talent. The reunion was held Friday night with a literary program. Sunday the services were brought to the church, and the church was founded by Rev. W. A. Davis with a mem-birthday of 20, which has steadily increased until now they number S3. The church is thriving under the pastorate of Rev. A. W. Adams, who came here in June, 1902, when the church had a membership of about forty. The church debt has been reduced to less than $20, and in the near future the church has been hoping to have a mortgage burial. As they floated debt, the church starts the new year with very bright prospects. Bridgeport Mia Edna Mae Stevens of Newhaven avenue is visiting relatives and friends in New Haven. A lawn party will be given at the residence of Mrs. George A. Mitchell at Milford Thursday, July 26, for the benefit of the Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. J. W. Mitchell, a monk Sunday morning at the A. M. E. Zion church. In the evening Rev. W. Augustus Fitch, pastor, preached. Mr. and Mrs. Purcell Smith and family have moved to 201 Hewlett Street. A party was tendered Little Miss Regina Mia Balcony in honor of her sixth birthday. A large number of her little friends were present and enjoyed the celebration. A portion of Shenandoah Lodge and of the Uniform Rank, K. of I., left undy to attend the grand lodge session in Boston Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. S. 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On Sunday morning the pupil was filled by the pastor, Rev. A. R. Jackson, who preached an interesting sermon. On the evening Rev. Henrietta Heath of Long Branch preached. On account of the rainy weather there were not many present. Mrs. Betty Heath gave a concert at Calvary Baptist church which was well attended and a success. Mr. Charles Ludlow is very ill. Special services will be held at St. James A. M. E. church on next Sunday. The pastor, Rev. William O. Davis, will preach morning, and eveing. Rev. E. V. Hare on the Belleville avenue Baptist church and Rev. J. H. Gordon of the Haldwin street mission will occupy the pulpit during the morning and eveing. Rev. J. Hare and the Golden Leaf lodge will run their first annual excursion to Bellewood Park on the Lehigh Valley Railroad on Thursday, August 2. This park is a new outing place for Afro-American pleasure seekers, and is situated in the hill country of the mountains of New Jersey directly on the main street of the Lehigh Railroad at the base of the Munseecreek Mountain. The Cedar Y. M. C. A. has secured a new place in which to hold meetings. Formerly they were at Chester Row on Halley street, but through the strenuous efforts of some of the leaders of the association they now have a hall exclusively of their own at St. Williams street. The place is a four story dwelling house and the association occupies the entire second floor of four rooms. The building is also used as are usually, found where young men meet to spend an hour of profit and pleasure. But the hall still needs many things. Mr. Elissa Wooster is the president and Mr. Paul Thompson is the general secretary. The association has the best whites and sympathy of the white Y. M. C. A. and the cooperative Afro-American literature is most needed at present for the visitors and members. Last Thursday the Bethany Presbyterian Sunday school gave its annual outing a Idlewild Park, near Interson, N. J. Over three hundred people attended, taking the trooper from Chestnut street. The trip was a pleasant one. A musical entertainment will be given by the Bethany Gloe Club or Thursday evening, July 26. Counselor F. G. Fitzsack of New York will deliver an address. On August 1 the First Baptist church will give an excursion up the Hudson River to Empire Grove. At the A. M. E. Zion church Rev. Dangerfield preached stirring sermons last Sunday. On Thursday a trip didleman gave between young ladies. In connection with a musical program, Rev. Rogers rendered some very pleasing selections. Mr. John Bolt, a lifetime resident here and prominent among the race, is suffering with tuberculosis. The local head, second and side walters branch of the National Association sent our invitations a few days ago of the Afro American Hall, Elkay Hall, Montreal, evening to form an auxiliary. Over one hundred ladies and gentlemen met and spent a part of the evening in songs, dances and games, Prof. Mary Cryer's orchestra furnished music for the evening. A supply of refreshments were served to all present. Credit is due to Mr. C. S. Livingston, secretary of the association. Hackennack. Sunday at Zion Church Rev. J. W. McDonald of Pateran, preached in the morning. The mortgage burning spoken of in last week's issue took place Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. Zion Church, in the presence of a crowded house, Dr. C. R. Kneiber of the First Presbyterian church, presided, and the following white ministers made eloquent addresses: Rev. Robert Elliot of the Asbury Church, Arthur of the Bury Church, James Liek of the First Hastings church, and C. K. Doolittle of the First M. E. church. Mr. S. B. 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Olive Baptist church choir, with Madame Eva Shruhy as organist and Mr. C. C. James as cornetist, furnished excellent instruments, and preached in the evening. The collection amounted to 110 beads several subscriptions. MASSACHUSETTS Artichoke "The funeral of Little Violet Colen who died at the age of three month July P. was solemnized at the reader in J. Rev. W. H. Taylor being the clergyman. A fitting piece of po prepared and read in memory of the wife, the child, Mrs. Nathaniel Mrs. Melvie E. Keary has relied on after a three month's vacant Denville, III., and St. Tr. lawn party which the A. M. board has relied on success and the children's outing to Crescent Park. Margie Young has gone the way the reader in Christian. Endowment charge of the eree Feast will be admi