New York Age

THE NEW YORK AGE. VOL. XXI. No. 44 NEGRO PRESS EOR TAFT Editors Come Out for Rep- ublican Nominee for President ARE AGAINST BRYAN Since Denver Convention Many Papers Lukewarm Towards Democracy Now Denounce It DEMOCRATS PROVE DISAPPOINTING EXCEPTIONS TAKEN TO DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION DECLARING FOR INDEPENDENCE OF PHILIPPINES AND CUBA AND REMAIN SILENT ON NEGRO QUENTION. Since the nomination of William Jennings Bryan and the enunciation of Democratic principles at Denver, which did not include any specific utterances in favor of the Negro voter, it has been noted that the Negro press has almost unanimously come out in behalf of William H. Taft for President. It cannot be denied that particular significance was attached to the Denver convention by many Negroes, throughout the country. Many who were hostile toward the Republican party because of the Brownysville incident were hopeful that the Democrats at Denver would make an out and out statement favoring the Negro voters and pledging to uphold the amendments to the constitution of the United States. Those who believed it opportune for the Negro to divide his vote, provided the Democratic convention made a bid for such vote, watched the proceedings of the convention with marked attention, but up to date they have been unable to find a plank in the platform which could be called pro-Negro. As the result of the Democrats completely ignoring the Negro vote those who were styled the "wait until we see what the Democrats do" class have concluded that after all the Republican party is the only one that demands equal opportunities equal opportunity for the Negroes of Negro editors who have been opposed to the Republican nominee for President have declared in favor of William H. Taft since the Denver convention. In almost every instance the editors quote the late Frederick Donglass, who said: "The Republican party is the ship; all else is the sea." It must be admitted that several editors make known their disappointment at the actions of the Democratic convention, but they assert that Negro should not go where he is not wanted. Much stress is laid on the clause in the Democratic platform which favors independence for the natives of the Philippines and in Cuba. In many instances the question is asked: Why the Democrats do not come out in favor of giving the Negro independence? We print the views of several newspapers since the Denver convention: Dallas (Tex.) Express. The Democratic party has handed the standard to Billy Bryan and in November we will learn once more that history has been true to tradition—up Salt Creek he goes. Omaha Enterprises With the Republican and Democratic platforms before the readers of the nation, and with time for perusal and consideration of them, it is certain that the proper conclusion will be reached by the thoughtful members of our race. Buxton (Ga.) Gazette. We believe that the black man will be loyal to the Republican party, and that it will reward him in the future as in the past by remaining the consistent friend of all mankind. A few Negroes will vote the Democratic ticket, but they will be few—very few. Little Rock Monale Guide. Now for whom will you vote? The Democrats howled so loud that they could be heard in New York, when a "Negro plank" was suggested, but the Republican party asserts itself stronger in behalf of the Negro than at any previous time in forty years. Helen (Mont.) Fleindeler With the nomination of the peerless leader from the Plate the issue is clean cut and all who stand, for prosperity cannot err, as the lamented Douglass said "The Republican party is the ship; all else is the sea." The Colorado Springs (Col.) Light. The Democratic National Convention is at an end. Its nominees have been named; its platform built, but what sace can our Negro Democratic leaders draw from this for the race men whose votes they would turn to Bryan and Kern? Not a word, not a sign of any consideration whatever, even the resolution begging some Negro plank, unmentioned. Hampton (Ya.) Fishermen's Net. Mr. Bryan is no stronger with the American cople now than he who twelve years ago when he made himself the most conspicuous person in his party his gift of gab. He has done the same thing this time, and there is hardly a shadow of a doubt but that he will get it in the neck next November as he did on former occasions. Frankfort (Ky.) New Grove Bounty. Had the Democrats at Denver obeyed the suggestions of Henry Watterson there is little doubt that their stock for securing Negro votes would have been far above par, but what General Grant said long ago, about the Democratic state is still false — can depend upon them to act a fool at the right time." Topeka (Kan.) Plain Dealer. As long as the zeror-backs of Arkansas, sand-lappers of Alabama and the land graffers and jim crow law makers of Oklahoma and Mississippi control the Democratic party, just so long will the people continue to vote for men like Taft and Sherman, who represent prosperity and happiness for everybody. Philadelphia Courant. For the Afro-American to go over to the Democratic party at this time, either in part or in whole, disorganized as we are in many parts of the country, minus either municipal or State organizations, means our political undoing. Again, what sense is there for keeping up contention over town-county fair轨轨 broker is telling to abide by the decision that has been rendered, and is going to support the Republican nominees for President and Vice-President, which is good sense. Cambridge (Mann.) Advocate. The Democratic party has never done anything and they are unwilling even to promise to do anything for the advancement of our race. We cannot, therefore, understand why some of our people persistently urge that we vote the Democratic ticket. It was the Republican party that freed our forefathers from the bonds of slavery and under the Republican party we have advanced and progressed to our present stage of development; there is no reason therefore why we should prove ungrateful and insincere to the Republican party. New Orleans Southern Arc. Democrats themselves whose interests are extensive can ill afford to support Mr. Bryan as a candidate, and the masses who desire a continuance of the properous conditions which have existed since the election of the lamented McKinley in 1896, with a single interruption of short duration, would be foolish indeed to lend their support to his ascendancy. His election would mean a withdrawal of invested capital from the business arteries of the country; the retusal to invest new capital in business enterprises, a consequent lack of employment which would result in untold suffering to the laboring masses. Alexander City (Ala.) Southern Ameri- There is such a thing as making a hard fight for a clean and clear-cut principle. That is just what we did prior to the Chicago Republican convention. Making a choice between voting either the Democratic party or the Republican party in control of the national government is the real condition confronting the American people. We doubt that the people will want a national Democratic administration. Loplayille American Baptist. It would have been of political advantage to the Democrats in the States where they propose to wage their battles to have made overtures to the discontented Negro voter, but as usual they yielded to the South and threw away the opportunity. Under these circumstances the colored voters were to decide to help the party of his choice and he will unquestionably remain with that party, which has proven its friendship to the race since and even before its emancipation. Nonkera Standard. The Negroes of the United States are being urged by certain political and religious influences which have made them selfless ridiculous to commit political suicide by not voting at the next general election for the Republican candidates, or by voting for the Democrats. We do not believe that this advice is wise. We know that if it is taken will react upon the whole race, and put a stop to progress for ten or twenty years if not longer. The Negro is not now prepared to "swap horses" while crossing the stream. If he insists on making a "swap" it will prove to be the most uniformate bargain he ever made. Richmond (Ind.) Interview The Democratic National Convention has closed, the platform fixed with no consideration given to the Negro delegation headed by R. B. Montgomery, editor of the National Advocate at Milwaukee, only the five minutes given for him to present their case. We hope these five minutes are sufficient to convince ten millions of Negroes that the Democratic party don't want their votes. For forty-eight years the Democratic party has been a foe to the Negro's progress and is as formidable now as it ever was. No sane Negro can hope to gain any civil or political benefits by entering the Democratic ranks. Sallahary (N. C.) Piedmont Advocate. The Democratic party stands for equality of rights for all men except the Negro. How this can be we do not pretend to understand, but the fact is patent. It gushes over the poor Filipino and Porto Rican and yet here within the bounds of a common country it believes in curtailing the right to vote, for instance, of a large and well-deserving class of the citizens of the Republic. It aligns itself always on the side opposed to both the economic and civil well-being of the Negro. The party, as a whole, does not, but we may, well-nigh, look for every species of antagonistic legislation from within its ranks. ( Springfield (II.) Forum. The Democrat is the man it is over and one William J. Jerings Bryan, the "boy orator of the Patee" is to lead Democracy to its inevit! he slaughter. The weakest man they would produce is the gentleman from New raska. Bryan went to Europe, took up government ownership of railroads, t liked AN AFRO-AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEWS AND OPINION NEW YORK, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1908 GRACE CHURCH ANNIVERSARY DR. F. J. GRIMKE CHICAGO, July 28.—The most interesting event in the religious circles of Chicago during the past week was the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of Grace Presbyterian Church. The history of the birth and growth of this church to its present commanding position as a moral and religious force in the life of the colored people of this city is quite as important as any of the few things in our city life that shows unimakiable progress in the higher directions of human endeavor. The story of its small beginnings, of its noble faith, the many courage and real of the man who came here twenty years ago, when the prospect seemed gloomy enough, as its first minister, the consistency and loyal trust of the little band of followers without money and rich only in an abundance of faith in their high purposes, round out a story quite as interesting as human hopes and human persistence can weave. The history of the small growth of followers throughout the city, Moses H. Jackson twenty years ago, when Grace Presbyterian Church was only a name without a halation and without money or membership, was told by one of its members, Mrs. Ella Bronson, making a story quite as romantic and thrilling as it told by Dickens himself. Beginning of Grace Church. Those who have lived here during the birth and upward springing life of Grace Presbyterian Church were at once amazed, amused and inspired by Mrs. Bronson's sympathetic story of what this little band of the disciples of Calvin had achieved. Surely there is nothing so potent in human affairs as faith in a righteous cause, especially when under the likeness of her leader, Joseph Rey Mose. H. J. Joseph. He and his half-dozen joined hands and hearts in a small unfinished store room in an obscure part of State street and pledged themselves to build a church. They were of course looked upon with little respect and were offered little encouragement from outsiders. Some of them tamingly said "you cannot buy 'brick and mortar, architects and mechanics' with intangible faith. But this same church that had its foundation in faith alone has become a church organization owning a ten thousand dollar building, all paid for, and as chaste and unique in design as any church of its size in Chicago. It now has a membership of several hundred, including some of the very best people in this city. Presence of Dr. Francis J. Grimke. The anniversary exercises were carried on for three days and were full of interest and importance. The prescience of Dr. Grimke, D. C. Street Presbyterian Church, of Washington, D. C., was the most interesting event of the occasion. Nearly twenty years ago Dr. Grimke was sent for to preach the dedicatory sermon for Grace Church; it was, therefore, eminently fitting that he should be again sent for to assist in the anniversary which marked the twentieth milestone in its triumphant career. On Sunday last Grace Presbyterian Church was crowded before the church to pay the tribute pasted in Eighth Street Church, Washington, D. C. The occasion was one of deep interest, and the soulful sermon delivered by Dr. Grimke was one that will be remembered by those who listened to him. Dr. Grimke's exalted Christian character and wide scholarship gave to his words a force and appreciation that was felt by all. His dedicatory sermon was a noble appeal for exalted Christian life and more consecrated service to mankind. His listening to his eloquent and inspiring words could not resist the thrill of a new hope and a clearer glimpse of the "vision splendid" which is the reward of consecrated service. Among the other notable features of the anniversary was an address by Miss Mary Jackson, of the Augusta Ga. Industrial School. Miss Jackson's well known and useful life added force and inspiration to her interesting and scholarly address on a subject of vital interest to all womankind. Miss Jackson is a prime favorite in Chicago where she has been coming for several years attending the summer school of the University of Chicago. Other speakers during the anniversary occasion were: Dr. D. P. Roberts, of Quind Chapel; Mr. Albert George, who spoke in behalf of the Sunday School; Mr. Pierce M. Thompson, of the University, representing the Christian Endeavor Society of the church; Mr. S. Laing Williams, on behalf of the city; Mrs. Gray Jacques and Major J. D. Lombard, Excellent vision was rendered throughout the occasion under the management of Mr. Pedro T. Tinsley and Mrs. Shelly Parker as directors. The social event of the week was the brilliant reception given by Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Bentley in honor of Miss Olive A. Rainey, of Springfield, Mass. It will be remembered that Miss Rainey is the daughter of the late Congressman Raney, of South Carolina, one of the most polished gentlemen that has ever represented the colored race in the halls of Congress. Miss Rainey is a young woman of unusual charm and sweetness—a worthy daughter of a distinguished father. FANNIE BARRIER WILLIAMS. CONVICT CAMP HORRORS Georgia Legalists Tell of Outrages Farmed on Anzac Farmlands ATLANTA, July 20—Pick head shackles riveted on the apples of Negro convicts, a cursing warden venting his spleen upon a Negro convict in the presence of two legislators, a Negro convict in the last stages of consumption lying helpless and unattended upon the floor of a shed where mules were kept, another Negro convict beaten every day and sometimes two or three times in one day with only one whipping set down against his name on the whipping record; a warden's admission that he was receiving compensation for a lessee in addition to his pay from the State, and another warden's tale of the sub-leasing of convicts under his charge at a net profit of $25 per month on each convict, were some of the details developed by the Legislature's investigation of the convict lease system. This official evidence is worse in many respects than the stories printed from time to time of the horrors of Georgia's convict system which for eight years have been denounced as false. At a camp near Rose Repr sentative Massengate found convicts at night chained prostrated to their bunks. The convicts told him, he said, that they were chained down all day Sundays. The convicts told him that if they came in wet at night they were compelled to sleep in their wet working clothes chained to their bunks. Two women convicts in last stages of a contagious disease were chained to bunks along with healthy women convicts. At Lookout Mountain Coal Company's camp a convict with a broken arm was found at work. When a convict tried to appeal to the Legislators he was cursed by the guards. These are just a few of the tales of barbarity told by the committee. A. S. Cochran, a prominent contractor of Atlanta, who was once a life convict but was pardoned, to-night told the investigating committee of a Negro being beaten to death at the State farm at Milledgeville for no offense except that he was sick and could not work. At the Chattahosee Brick Company's camp near Atlanta, he said, men were treated with unmerciful severity, were given tasks beyond their powers and were whipped when they sank under the strain. At most horrible case of cruelty was told of by R. H. Keith, who said that a 16 year old white boy named Winn, who was serving time for stealing two cases of potted ham, was beaten to death at the Durham Company's camp. POSITIONS FOR AOUNG MEN The Civil Service Commission Announces Special Examinations for Good Government Positions. Announcement is made by the civil service commission that several examinations for government positions are to hold in the near future. The Government Hospital for the Inspection to be held August 26. This position carries a salary of $2,000 per annum. The second is for an assistant surgeon at Fredrick's Hospital, September 2 and 3, and is to be held in all States of the Union, including the District of Columbia. The salary is $1,400. The examination is open to all citizens of the United States who comply with the requirements of the commission. The commission also announces another examination on September 2 for agricultural inspectors, among other places at Washington, D.C. Baltimore, Cumberland and Salisbury, Md., and Lynchburg, Norfolk, Richmond, Rogers, and St. Louis. Applicants for appointment to the position of agricultural inspector, four vacancies, at $2,000 a year, and two vacancies, at $1,000 a year, and vacancies requiring similar qualifications as they may occur in the Philippine service. The age limit of eligible applicants is eighteen to forty years on the date of examination. An examination is also to be held on September 9 and 10 for a civil engineer and superintendent of construction in the Quartermaster's Department at large. New London, Conn., and vacancies requiring similar qualifications as may occur in the branch of the service in the District of Columbia. The examination is open to all citizens of the United States who comply with the requirements of the commission, and is to be held in all States of the Union, including the District of Columbia. Application blanks and other information pertaining to these special examinations can be had by addressing the Civil Service Commission, Washington, D.C. The latest edition of the Civil Service Manual of Examinations continuing a full list of regular examinations to be held this fall is ready for distribution and can be held by addressing the commission. The Federal Government departments are Washington covers every branch of thought known to modern knowledge. There is no field of learning upon which some branch of the Government does not touch, for Uncle Sam has in his employ men of the highest and broadest experience in chosen lines, as well as the ordinary "clerk." Colorado Business League. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK Age: The State Negro Business League has been in session for several days in this city recently. The work done by this league was most encouraging to our people throughout the State. The Colorado League will be largely represented at the Baltimore meeting next August. THE BOSTON ATTACKS THE BISHOPS Venomous and Treacherous Tirade Against A. M. E. Bishops-Methodists Incensed and Characterize Accounts as Falsehoods BOSTON, July 25th.—The venerable Bishop John Wesley Gaines, at the New England Conference of the A. M. E. Church, just closed at New Bedford, Mass., made this simple statement: "The Republican party is the party that freed us; all that has since been done for us has been done by that party, and for myself I am not willing to desert it. I am for Win. H. Taft for President." Venomous Attack on Bishop Gaines by Bergen Mad Silvers. This statement has called forth a venomious attack in the last issue of the Democratic Negro newspaper of Boston, as follows: "At the New Bedford conference he (Bishop Gaines) acted as though almost his chief business was to serve President Roosevelt and the Republican party instead of religion. * * Bishop Gaines even went so far as to ask that the remarks (criticism of the present administration) be not published by the press. * * He overshot the mark in his subservience." This attack has thoroughly angered the Methodist people of Boston, and Bethel in-particular is highly incensed over this gratuitous attack upon their beloved prelate. Anrate member of the conference, present at each meeting there and perhaps the foremost Methodist of New England, said yesterday: "The whole account is a tissue of falsehoods. Bishop Gaines made but one political statement" (the one that heads this article), "while Rev. R. C. Ransom bumfis" was the one to ask the press not to publish his remarks. The lay Methodists approached, who had heard of or seen the article, were even more bitter and resentful in their comment. Bishops Derrick and Grant Mandered. "This is the last straw in uncovering their anger at the frequent and treachaneous actions this organ upon the A.M. E. Bishops, for example, with that in which occurs the slander of Bishop Gaines, Bishop W. B. Derrick's picture is published under the headlines "Booiling Bethel Bishop," while Bishop Abraham Grant's picture is over the cutlines, "Priestless churchman, who for patronage tries to fool colorful people as to Tatt and Brown's ville." Now, out of self respect in the past, we have ignored the mean mouthings of this miserable man and desperate Democrat Negro editor, but silence at this time would be unwise and unwell for churchmen, nor their high motives, nor their love of race, nor their judgment need any defence or champion. Their records are the only justification they need. Their long and able careers have been open books; upon every page of which is writ noble endeavor and solid achievement for their people. The mud thrown at them they never feel as their real selves it never strikes, but in this case it returns and not after many days to boomerang the slinger. Negro Democratic Paper Will Soon He Hushed Up. But these unholy attacks, persistent and circulated, gradually lessen the influence of the church and weaken its hold upon the race, since they confuse the ignorant and they deceive and unsettle the unaware Boston Negroes are now becoming aroused as to the significance of these virulent attacks and it may be safely predicted that a halt will be called before the campaign closes. They realize, as Negroes everywhere must realize, that they, with every other race, must protect their churchmen upon their sacred pedestal of privilege of speech and power of influence. These irrational attacks upon our bishops emanating from the Boston newspaper, even though it be Negro and democratic cannot be violated with integrity by the race. He what strikes at our bishops strikes at our church; he who strikes at our church strikes at our religion; he who strikes at our religion strikes at a cornerstone of the race. GEORGE W. HARRIS. New President for Georgia College. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AGE: Much to the surprise of many people in the State of Georgia, the Board of Commissioners for the State Normal and Industrial College at its recent session failed to re-elect Prof. R. R. Wright as president. Who his successor will be it seems is an undecided question, but there are not a few applicants. Savannah, Ga., July 22. Bound for Birmingham Leagues Bostrom, July 28--Among the colored men of Boston who have signified their intention of attending the National Negro Business League Convention in Baltimore, August 19, 20 and 21, are: Dr. S. E. Courtney, Messrs. Gilbert C. Harris, Jesse Goode, Basil F. Hutchins, George N. Rainey, and George W. Harris as correspondent for the Boston Transcript. More live interest is being shown in this forthcoming convention of business Negroes than in any similar convention in recent years. NEGROES MAY USE "MR" WILMINGTON, Del., July 27—Judge Spruance of the Superior Court overruled the decision made by Judge Edwin R. Cochran in the Municipal Court a few days ago that Negroes should not be alluded to in his court with the prefix "Mr," "Mrs," or "Miss" to their names. For persistence in doing this, after being warned, Judge Cochran imposed a fine of $3 on Christopher Brooks, colored, a witness in the court. In default of the fine Brooks was committed to the Workhouse. In his opinion Judge Spruance held that Judge Cochran had no more right to make such a ruling applicable to Negroes in his court than he would have to make it applicable to foreigners. He ordered Brooks discharged from custody. If Negroes of Delaware will support the Republican ticket properly such insults as the above will never need legal or official adjustment and the race in that State could shortly boast of Negro lawyers practising in local courts, something now unknown owing to Democratic rule. JUSTICE J. H. E. SCOTLAND Leader of Colored Republican Voters of Essex County Given a Testimonial Banquet. NEWARK, July 28.—The colored voters of Essex county and distinguished citizens from other sections of the State, and Greater New York, paid one of the most magnificent tributes of respect, on last Wednesday evening, which any citizen might well be proud of, to their fellow citizen and friend, Justice H. E. Scotland, the chairman of the Essex County Colored Republican Association. The event was in the nature of a reception tendered to Mr. Scotland in honor of his recent appointment as document clerk in the County Clerk's office, and as the leader of the colored voters of the county, as well as to ratify the nominees of the National Convention in Chicago. Despite the tropical weather, over 400 guests were gathered in the rooms of the County Republican Committee headquarters, and inspired was the scene that such a collection of men representing the leading business and professional interest of the race could at once be united for one common cause, primarily to show their respect to one whose unselfish labors for years the interest of his people were appreciated chiefly by the public. At the call of the meeting Mr. James M. Miller, who acted as master of ceremonies, spoke feelingly of his confidence and respect in the leadership of his friend, and declared that the present was the first successful attempt to centralize and unite such a representative body of Republican voters in the county. Three visiting clubs from the Oranges, Mountair and Newark added to the enthusiasm, and as those who were invited from other sections made their appearance they were respectively welcomed by the banks in turn. The elergy was largely in evidence, who enclosed their host's position. Among those who spoke were Dr. S. L. Lilley, D. Y pastor of St. John's, H. McHugh, the address of welcome and spoke of "Principals and men". Hon. Heuri R. Herbert, Dr. Roundtree of Trenton; Rev. Dr. Harley, pastor of St. James' A. M. E. Church; Rev. Dr. W. T. Lawton, Brooklyn; Hon. Fred R. Moore, editor and publisher of the New York Age; Mr. William L. Jennemuth, spokesman of the West Indian Forum, Brooklyn; John T. Cheshire, president Taft Club; Robert A. Trauss, president Negro American Association; Orange, who addressed the assemblage with pertinent ideas as to race-making and support of those who have tried to show results. Among other representative men seated on the rostrum were Rev. B. W. Patton, Rev. D. E. F. Egledombe, John R. Robinson, Esq., New York; M. R. Willett, New York; M. R. Rev. W. Freeman, Richard A. Johnson, Frank Neal. The speeches last until nearly midnight, after which refreshments for the majority of the guests were served in the rooms by Caterer James Van Doren, while those who were invited from other cities and the elergy were entertained at the association headquarters in the Uni League Club a few doors below by Caterer Van Brun Powell. Letters were read from many friends and well wishers of the chairman, among whom were: Hon. Charles W. Anderson, Dr. W. V. Tunnell, Rev. Dr. H. M. Joseph, Washington, D. C. Chairman Scotland, in responding to the generous remarks in praise of him, said: "That his ambition is to 'make good in his position, so that others of his race might profit by his conduct. He realized, however, the responsibilities which confront any citizen who tries to be square. At once they are lionized, later criticised, then finally scandalized, but his mark was set in the mark for the greatest number, and taking God and conscience as his guide, he will fear or care of no issues." The officers are: J. H. F. Scotland, chairman; W. S. Rice, Montclair, first vice-president; C. Lansing Nedls, recording secretary; William T. Parker, corresponding secretary; James M. Miller, treasurer; David Ierman, sergeant-at-arms; Robert F. Thomas, assistant sergeant-at-arms; Samuel Harrison, chairman executive committee: Walter White, Robert A. Trans, J. H. Tistale, W. H. Jones, S. Brant, I. L. Smith, William Hayes, F. Washington, J. W. Holms, A. Sims, John T. Cheshire and C. Brooks. HUNDREDS BRAVE HEAT 3,000 Hear Dr. Washington Speak at Asbury Park NEGRO EDUCATION For an-Hour and a half Dr. Washington Talked Earnestly and Convincingly on His Life's Work INTROBUCED BY BISHOP GAINES Governor of State Palls to Put in Appearance—Well-Known Men On Platform—Banquet at Reception at Metropolitan Hotel. ASBURY PARK, July 27.—Nearly 3,000 persons braved the heat last Thursday evening and listened to the eloquence of Dr. Booker T. Washington, who spoke at the Ocean Grove Auditorium until twenty minutes past 10 o'clock. In commenting on the great hold Dr. Washington had on his audience, the Ashbury Park Morning Press said: "Few public speakers could hold an audience in the Ocean Grove Auditorium on a hot summer's night until twelve minutes after 10 o'clock, but Booker I. W. Washington, the founder of Tuskegee University, the Alabam-writer, preacher, lecturer, a man who does things and who has done and is doing more to elevate and educate the Neyro race of this country than any other single individual in his own race—did it last night, at which time he spoke on the "Education of the Negro." The meeting was presided over by Bishop L. B. Wilson, who, after calling the meeting to order, started the song, "America." Prayer was next offered by Dr. M. V. McDuffe, of the First Baptist Church, after which Dr. A. E. Ballard introduced Bishop Wesley J. Gaines of the A. M. E. Church who in introducing Mr. Washington, said: "Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen: I should before you at this time in the performance of the song that I am in, it is my high privilege and pleasure to introduce to this audience the most distinguished educator of our race in America. This gentleman is one who has acquired both national and international by his own magnificent efforts in behalf of his people. He has made himself in the highest sense of the expression. "While he is not a man of one narrow idea, he has learned the full power of having one great idea ever prominently before him as the goal for his great life work. So he has stuck to one great path as the way to success, and he has achieved that success in a most marvelous degree. For he has had absolute faith in the possibilities of his idea for the uplifting of a race. 'A strong man with earnest faith in a great and good cause is bound to be victorious, especially when, like this man, he has been straight ahead. A wise man, he has kept silence. No reply to the criticisms heaped upon him has been allowed to pass his lips, but he has endeavored to let his works show forth his position. "From that day in 1851 when he conceived his plan and courageously went out into the black belt of Alabama to carry it out, he has never faltered. He has learned many lessons and taught many lessons by his struggles. Day by day, year by year, he has strengthened his story of resilience every step and made both No. 1 and No. 3 believe in him—yes; has made the entire world believe in him—America, Europe, Africa and Asia. To-day he has his reward as a recognized leader of his people, honored by kings and peoples, and his monument lifts its proud head in Alabama rejoicing in its creator and builder. He has achieved a success and reached an eminence far beyond what his wildest early dreams could have imagined. Tuskegee Institute speaks out and greater things for this nation of our race whom we are so proud than could the most fluent orator though he possessed a hundred silver tongues. Tuskegee Institute is Tuskegee—the school is greater than the town, as Oberlin College overshadows Oberlin. "This brave worker has won his way for himself and for us, believing in his idea, in God, in the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ as it is presented in the New Testament. He has won his way to the heights, yet he has kept humble. Amid the praise and plaudits of the world he has never grown arrogant. An embodiment of simplicity, of courtesy, of faith, of energy, of determination, of Negro manhood, we are proud to claim him as our own and as a brother. He comes to give us courage for the future, as we see in him the possibilities of the face, and I congratulate you, one and all, that I can now present to you such a character as Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, Alabama." Dr. Washington was given the Chautauqua salute as he came forward. The speaker expressed pleasure at again being in New Jersey and remarked incidentally that it was the third time the Governor of the State had been scheduled to introduce him as had failed. Guernsey on the Platter Seated on the platform by M. Giffin, of the First M. and Dr. M. V. McDuffie, o The "Choice of the Peepal" Puts on Celebrated Smile —" Chucks a Bluff"—The American Eagle Might Lose Out CHICAGO, July 28.—The rush to the standard of the "peerless leader" has started. A group of Lincoln, Neb., Negroes last Thursday marched up the hill to Fairview and declared their intention to vote and work for Bryan and Kern. The dispatches from Lincoln say the occasion was a joyful one for Mr. Bryan. So joyful, in fact, that the "peepul" choice gave his colored brethren some sage advice and a picnic luncheon on Fairview lawn in which fried chicken, a la Alabama, was given the post of honor. The colored brethren are reported to have looked pleased, to have enjoyed the chicken, to have complimented Mr. Bryan's cook and to have reiterated their determination to get at least seven hundred thousand Negroes to vote the national Democratic ticket in November. Mr. Bryan is reported to have smiled, then smile some more and the incident was closed. From this distance one wonders what will be the developments following this joyful and colorful incident. It savors very much of social intimacy. True, the repast was served on the lawn and in picnic fashion, and it is further true that the dispatches are discreetly silent on the point whether or no Mr. Bryan ate the dark or the white meat of the fowl he shared with the leader of the deleration. But there are grave questions of State involved in the joyous trend of this incident that may call for a council of the party-chiefstates to determine on which end of the Fairview lawn the colored man and temporary brother shall, in the future, deliver his declarations of fealty and eat his chicken, and on which part the gentlemen from the district below the Ohio River shall spit their tobacco juice and reaffirm their allegiance to the principles of the Simon Pure Jeffersonian Democracy. All admit the situation is fraught with dire consequences and that more color has been injected into the current effort to elect a Democratic President than faced John Fox, Jr., in the memorable hike that did not carry him into Manchuria. But now the charm and you are my brother affability of manner of Mr. Bryan shines in iridescent, splendor through the course of the whole affair. Note the joyously generous expanse of the now celebrated Bryan smile; if you can bring before you in the sweetness of sweet imagination the delicate sucency of the chicken already on the lawn and the never-to-beforgotten aroma of the fowl soon-to make its initial bow before a joyously joyous Fairview lawn picnic luncheon and you cannot but see that the "peerless leader" is alternately sitting and standing in the presence of the most inspirational moment of his most aspirational career. It does not matter to him that Colonel Fustfamily, sah, might be leaning on the lawn's front fence in a fine frenzy of "superior" disdain. I fancy I see the "choice of the peepul" flashing over in the direction of the colonel in a fine though different frenzy of disdain, the thought "you wouldn't let me play good politics in the convention, but I'm having my inning on the lawn." I adjudge the incident a master stroke of campaign diplomacy worthy to be ranked with the subtest achievements of the great Primrose Prenner of the Victorian period. Mr. Taft must have sat straight up in bed when he read the news dispatches which told of Mr. Bryan's chicken coup. And what a gem of a headache must have been his when he turned to the produce market column and noted that "chickens were defiant" and were perching on a one thousand point advance over the price quoted no longer ago than yesterday. He straightway had visions of a condition of penury and want staring him in the face. What chance had Citizen Taft against Farmer Bryan when it came to the final struggle to capture the Negro vote? The farmer had the great valley by the raging waters of the Platte in which to raise the chickens he might need for his campaign to catch the Negro vote. The citizen would have to wend his way to the Cincinnati market and buy them at a price that might soon reduce him to a state of bankruptcy. But there appears to be no escape from it. With true Bryan ingenuity the "peerless leader" has injected a new and somewhat disconcerting issue in the campaign. Mr. Taft and his managers were fully prepared to meet what they regarded the paramount issues in his opponent's platform. But how disconcerting to hear the squawk of a chicken and then have a big handful of feathers thrown in their faces just at the juncture when they thought the Negro vote had shelved the Brownsville incident and had relegated the Hitchcock steam roller to the shed of innocuous desuetude. But such are the ranges of political warfare. Mr. Bryan feels that he needs the Negro vote to win. He could not give them a plank-in his platform, but there appears nothing at present to prevent him giving them chicken on his lawn. Thus it is that the chicken is likely to supplant the eagle in the affections of a goodly number of the country's "fust" citizens. A curious freak of fortune. A striking illustration of the manifold shiftings of the ever-restless changing life attitude of the American people. At first blush one would not imagine a chicken picnic lunch would play a leading role in a national campaign. Let us hope that it will not. But it odd happening it would be if should overshadow the tariff, "frenzied finance", rebates, station and Southern intelligence, as an issue in this issue. I think it was Paul sane "Who Dat Say POSSIBLE BUT NOT PROBABLE James H. Anderson Bedford University of Negro Elks Very Huntsman. Permit me through your columns to say in contradiction to the current statement, "No Negro Elks," that there are nine lodges of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World in New York State, who, in the opinion of the lower courts, should not exist. But we have appealed from their decision, and are thankful that there are three higher courts. A verdict often acquits the raven and condemns the dove. Upon the assumption that the Order of Negro Elks is one of the two, we believe a square look in the face of a difficulty will kill it. When any person, or set of persons, can monopolize those four words designed by a Supreme Being to guide every member of the human family alike, and which every true Elk guards with zealous care, then, and then only, can we relinquish any claim as members of the I. B. P. O. E of W. Nothing in our social order bearing, any fame has been free from attack, and the Negro Elks are no exception to the rule. We are neither sanguine nor despairing, and though fleet of foot, we remain on the field of battle. The thousands of the I. B. P. O. O. of W, led by W. E. Atkins, represent the colored American manhood of the new school, and are barren of the tints of slavery; therefore, we can be relied upon to defend those equitable enjoyments contested by our adversaries. We ask not for sympathy, but, for a fair deal in the courts of equity, and until all resources are exhausted we cling to the hope of promulgating those influences decreed to bless mankind: JAMES H. ANDERSON. REPUBLICANS IN LINE. Veteran of Rochester City and County Tuft and Sherman—Church Celebrates ROCHSTER, N. Y., July 28—The political situation in this city and county as far as the Afro-American citizen is concerned was never better for the Republican party so early in the campaign as it is to-day. John W. Thompson, the general Republican committeeman, begins now his second week in the canvass of the Afro-American vote in the county, and thus far, has only met two Afro-American voters outspoken against the national Republican ticket, both of whom stated that at this time they did not think that they would vote at all. The rank and file of our voters stated that they could not see how the Afro-American could obtain their constitutional rights by going over to the enemy. To substantiate their argument they point to the Democratic South which has completely disfranchised the Afro-American voter and has been seeking for years the repeal of the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Such argument demonstrates the truth of Mr. Thompson's statement in the Democrat and Chronicle of June 22, that the Afro-American voters of this country will not desert the Republican party and give aid and comfort to the party of Tillman, Vandeman, Jefferson, Haflin and William J. Bryan, who are in hearty accord for the disfranchisement of the Afro-American race. The Charles E. Hughes Republican Club, W. B. Keys, president, on June 30th met and endorsed William H. Taft for President and James S. Sherman for Vice-President, and also recommended to the Republican State Convention the renomination of Hon. Charles E. Hughes for Governor of this State. The A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. J. W. Brown, pastor, will celebrate the eight-first anniversary of the church and the first year in the new edifice commencing August 26th and lasting three days. Some of the best men in the Zion connection will be present on the occasion. The musical part of the program will be in charge of Mrs. John G. Lee. The best local talent will take part in the entertainment. The newly-appointed trustee board was organized recently with the following officers: J. W. Thompson, president; Alfred Spague, vice-president; W. H. Stockon, secretary; Ira Bennet, assistant secretary; C. E. Coleman, treasurer. The newly-appointed members of the board are: J. G. Lee; S. C. Young, B. M. Simms, preacher's steward. Class 6 of the A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday elected these "officers": Rev. J. W. Brown, teacher; president, J. G. Lee, vice-president, Charles Eckles; secretary, S. C. Ball; treasurer, J. W. Thompson. The new Hotel Rochester will open August 1st with about twenty bellmen from New York City. The Whitcome will open during the month of August also with colored bellmen. Capt. Lawson Johnson, of the Powers Hotel bellmen, is highly respected by the citizens, and the proprietors of the hotel think him the best man in the business. It is reported that an Afro-American will open a restaurant on Mill street. ST. DAVID'S GUILD PICNIC. Well Attended and Successful—Bright News From Above the Harlem. Get THE Age at Gunthorpe's Printery, 994 Brook avenue, where you may also get your cartes-de-visite, etc., done while you wait. Mrs. C. A. Udell, of Laurens, S. C., is visiting Mrs. C. Lee, of 1000 Brook avenue. A silver surprise was tendered Mrs. Ellen Depew at her residence, 289 East 150th street, on Wednesday, July 22d. The surprise was led by Mrs. J. H. Thompson, of 1004 Brook avenue, and the pastor of Epworth M. E. Church, Rev. C. W. Winder. Quite a few of the members and friends of Epworth Church were present. Mrs. L. A. White, of Woburn, Mass, is spending four weeks with her brother, Rev. C. W. Winder, of 300 East 150th street. The first annual picnic and summer night's festival of St. David's Benevolent Guild, held at Zelitzer's Morrissima Casino, on Thursday evening, the 22nd inst., was in every way a success. The attendance was large, although the evening was showery, and no untoward event marred the pleasure of the evening. Among those well known in the Bronx who attended were the following: Rev. Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Clifton, Mr. and Mrs. D. Stennete, Mrs. Stennete, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Gurley, Mr. and Mrs. Maaso and Miss Bessie Mahood, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Levy, Mr. and Mrs. McClare, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1908 Harding and Miss Harding, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Allen, Mrs. Louis Williams, Miss H. Brown, Miss Marin Hatchen, Mr. Melbourne. Hours of Operation Osborne, July 28.—The services at St. Matthew's M. E. Church were largely attended. Pastor, Rev. E. F. Morris. 219 WEST TO Dr. Wm. Alloyea, desist. of 50th street, was around this week visiting his patients. They speak in the highest terms of his work. Rev. Bonaparte, pastor of the Thessalonica Baptist, Church, whose resignation had been asked, for by a faction of his church, has settled all differences and resumed pastoral relations of -said church. Mrs. Johnh E. Mebane and infant, of 1004 Brook avenue, left for their home in the South to spend a few months visiting her parents. The third annual outing of Epworth M. E. Church, Rev. C. W. Winder, pastor, will take place on Wednesday, August 5th. Boat will leave foot, of 134th street, East River, at 10.30 a. m. for North Beach. There was a good attendance at the Epworth M. E. Church on Sunday evening last, the pastor preaching an acceptable sermon from Isaiah 40, 31. The Brook Cafe, Messrs. Corbin, Joyner and Seymour proprietors, seems to be doing a fine business in their line, Mr. Corbin is also proprietor of the Fleetwood barber shop, at 1014 Brook avenue. Mr. Andrew Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Williams, a vocalist who has done fine service in the St. Philip's and other choirs, is home for a brief period. JUDGE TAFT'S ATTITUDE Says in Speech of Acceptance That He Stands for Enforcements of War Amendments. The following is Judge Taft's reference to the Negro in his speech of acceptance at Cincinnati, Ohio, Tuesday, July 28: "The Republican platform refers to those amendments to the constitution that were passed by the Republican party for the protection of the Negro. The Negro in the forty years since he was freed from slavery has made remarkable progress. He is becoming a more and more valuable member of the communities in which he lives. The education of the Negro is being expanded and improved in every way. The best men of both races, at the North as well as at the South, ought to rejoice to see growing up among the Southern people an influential element disposed to encourage the Negro in his hard struggle for industrial independence and assured political status. The Republican platform, adopted at Chicago, explicitly demands justice for all men without regard to race or color, and just as explicitly declares for the enforcement, and without reservation, in letter and spirit of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the constitution. It is needless to state that I stand with my party squarely on that plank in the platform, and believe that equal justice to all men, and the fair and impartial enforcement of these amendments is in keeping with the real-American spirit of fair play. Wilbur Dead, Shot by White Man. New. ROCHELLE, July 28.—A welcome reception was tendered Rev. M. O. Haynes, pastor of St. Catherine's, Thursday evening. Addresses were delivered by Rev. N. E. Collins, of New Rochelle, Mine. P. Harper welcomed Rev. Haynes in behalf of the church. Prof. J. S. Bates gave the welcome address for the Sunday School; Miss Addie Henry in behalf of the Christian Endeavor. The choir rendered several selections; Mrs. Hannah Miller Harper, a solo; a bountiful collation was served. Prof. J. Howard Harper was master of ceremonies. This is Rev. Haynes' second year at St. Catherine. Kingston Willur, who was shot July 19 by a white man, near Mamaroneck, died in the hospital July 26. His funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from Bethesda Church, Mr. Festus Walden and Mr. Thomas La Var have both accepted positions in the New Rochelle Trust Company, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Buck, of Clinton avenue, entertained a few friends Monday evening, 20th, in honor of Mr. W. L. Morgan, of Harrison, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Lee, of Union avenue, entertained Prof. and Mme. J. Howard Harper, Mrs. George H. Jones, Miss Sanford and Mrs. Alex. Andes at dinner Sunday, Mr. George H. Jones, of Huguenot street, is spending his vacation in Boston, Mass. Miss Williams, of New York, was the guests of her sister, Mrs. M. Q. Hayes, last week, Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson, of New York, spent last week here visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Parker, Mrs. Rosa Smith, Miss Addie Davis and Mrs. Maria Carter are on the sick list. Miss Grace Gregier, of 252 West 124th street, left the city on route to Bath, Steuben County, where she will visit her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, A. Haley, and from there will go to Buffalo, Rochester and Niagara Falls for the rest of the season. Mr. Willie Lee, formerly of 308 West 30th street, has removed to 233 West 46th street. Mr. S. Philips Broughton, 123 West 134th street, arrived in the city on last Friday, after spending a very pleasant vacation at Asbury Park, Ocean Grove and Sea Girt, N. J. On Saturday he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Page, at their home, Corona, L. J. and on Sunday he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jackson, of Jersey City, and on Monday he spent the day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Langston, at Mount Vernon, N. Y. On last Wednesday evening, Miss Rebecca L. Porter entertained a few friends at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. C. Davis, 191 West 134th street, in honor of Miss Cornelia Thomas, of Augusta, Ga. Miss Thomas is one of the public school teachers of Augusta, and is spending the vacation months in New York. Those present were: Misses Jennie Davis, 'Ashton' Payton, Hatticand Augusta Cole, Alice Williams, Amie Braune, Mabel Kelly, Harriet Stewari, Miss Mary J. Thompson, of Corona; Mrs. George Drummond, of Boston; Messers, Phelps, Brown, Wilkins, Lythgoal; Royall, Whitener and Thompson and Drummond. Partmonth Vx. Meter Mr. Archie Drew spent Sunday in Richmond, Va., the guest of Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Supt. J. T. Wilson, Sr., Mrs. Geo. Scott, Miss Maggie Gordon and Mr. John Fagans were delegates at the Sunday School convention of the A. M. E. Church, held in Norfolk Va. Home of Guidance Ogainine, July 28.—The services at St. Matthew's M. E. Church were largely attended. Pastor, Rev. E. F. Morris. Mr. Jesse Rhodes visited Punghkheepie on Sunday and was the guest of Miss Leola Henderson. Mr. Lawrence Williams, of Tarrytown, visited Miss Louise Magill on Sunday. Miss Jennie Mead left on Wednesday last for her home at South Boston, Va., for a visit of several weeks. Mrs. Elizabeth Peterson, of Peckskill, spent several days in Osining the past week visiting her sister, Mrs. Augustus Thomas. 100th Street 70 West Elegant doors through, 4 and 5 large light rooms, bathroom, clean and quiet house. The only house for colored tenants on this street, newly decorated, only $17 and $25. Select families only. 998 Brook Ave. Elegant Large Light FIVE ROOMS WITH BATH Steam Heat and Hot Water; newly renovated throughout. RENT VERY LOW. Apply on Premises. LOOK! REDUCED RENTS 145 WEST 98th STREET Under New Management Four and five large light rooms and bath' all modern improvements including hall service, steam and hot water New Rooms, $21 to $28 Will give best attention to refined tenants. Superintendent on premises. M. B. JONES 145 West 98th St, New York 416 WEST 36th ST. Apartments of 4 large light rooms, all improvements, hot water supply, halls newly carpeted and decorated; must be seen to be appreciated. For Respectable Tenants Only. Rents $18 to $21 Apply to Janitor or P. A. GEOGHEGAN 464 Eighth Avenue THIRD The Event of PICNIC AND ATHLETICS UNDER THE A SAINT - AUGUSTINE'S Rev. George Frazier Miller, Rector At ULMEN TUESDAY, AUG NIMROD JONES FI The Event of the Season MUSIC AND ATHLETIC CARNE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF AUGUSTINE'S - CHOIR Maxler Miller, Rector Rev. Owen M. At ULMER PARK SDAY, AUGUST 4, NIMROD JONES FULL ORCHESTRA At ULMER PARK TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1908 2 p. m. to 2 a. m. ATHLETIC PERFORM Entrenolose with Mr. Geo. W. Lattimore July 25th, 9 a.m. Entrance Fee must accompany Application events. Special Club Rates PO OPPICERS:—Mrs. M. Lillian Plains, Presid Miss Emily Charlton, Secretary; Mrs. Chas. Sk Johnson, Treasurer. MEMBERS:—Miss Patelle Beckman, Miss Marguerite Davis, Miss Grace Parker, Miss Florence Abbott, Miss Ethel Neal, Miss Ethel Phillips, Miss Blanche Wade, Miss Ida Chan Rollocks, Miss Ethervine Wade, Mr. Edward Hir Merritt, Mr. C. P. Giles, Mr. Louis Delle Vernor C. Murray, Mr. Geo. W. Murray, Mr. C. ATHLETIC PERFORMANCES 230 P. M. with Mr. Goo, W. Lattimore, 710 Hancock Street, Bro- mist accompany Application—25 cents for one event, Special Club Rates POINT TROPHY SILVER Mrs. M. Lillian Plains, President; Mrs. Wm. H. King, Boston, Secretary; Mrs. Chas, Skeete, Assistant Secretary; vee. Miss Fatelle Beckman, Miss Agnes Greene, Miss Ethes, Miss Grace Parker, Miss Viola Fountain, Miss Bea- ness Ethel Noal, Miss Ethel Johnson, Miss Idole Phil- anche Wade, Miss Ida Charlton, Miss Florence Chan- herlyn Parkes, Mr. Edward Hall, Mr. S. Franck Edwards, Acis F. Giles, Mr. Louis Delarte, Mr. Emory Jones, Mr. Mr. Goo, W. Murray, Mr. Chas, S. Weeks, Mr. S. R. M. ATHLETIC PERFORMANCES 230 P. M. Entriex alone with Mr. Gee, W. Littimore, 110 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, Saturday, July 25th, 9 a.m. Entrance Fee must accompany Application—25 cents for one event, 50 cents for all events. Special Club Rates POINT TROPHY SILVER CUP OPPICERS:—Mrs. M. Lillian Plains, President; Mrs. Wm. H. King, Vice President; Miss Emily Charlton, Secretary; Mrs. Chas. Skeete, Assistant Secretary; William Russell Johnson, Treasurer. MEMBERS:—Miss Estelle Beckman, Miss Agnes Greene, Miss Ethel Greene, Miss Marguerite Davia, Miss Grace Parker, Miss Viola Fountain, Miss Bessie Farmer, Miss Florence Abbott, Miss Ethel Fountain, Miss Isabel Johnson, Miss Dole Phillips, Miss Olive Phillips, Miss Wade Wade, Miss Isabel Johnson, Miss Florence Charlton, Miss Mary Rollocks, Miss Ethel Parkes, Mr. Edward Hall, Mr. S. Franck Edmund, Mr. Wilmington Merritt, Mr. Francis F. Giles, Mr. Louis Delarte, Mr. Emory Jones, Mr. F. Gilbert, Mr. Vernor C. Murray, Mr. Geo. W. Murray, Mr. Chas. S. Weck, Mr. S. R. McClellan. 1st Event 100 Yards Dash 1st Prize Silver Medal 2nd Prize Bronze Medal 2nd Event Potato Race Prize Gold Sleeve Buttons 3rd Event Standing Broad Jump Prize Bronze Medal 4th Event 3 Legged Race Prize Gold Sleeve Button 5th Event Hurdle Race 220 Yards Prize Silver Medal 6th Event Running Broad Jump Prize Bonze Medal 7th Event Eggs and Spoon Race For Girls Only 100 Yards—Prize Silver Bracelet 8th Event 880 Yards Run Prize Silver Medal 9th Event Sack Race Prize Silk Umbrella 10th Event 1 Mile Run Prize Silver Medal 11th Event 12 lb. Shot Put Prize Bronze Medal 12th Event Shoe Hunt Race Prize Silver Medal SPECIAL BOWLING CONTEST Several prizes will be given for the highest individual scores. Content will begin promptly at 8 P.M. - Entry fee 35 cents. Entries will close at noon Aug. 1st, with H.A. Williamson, 197 Halley Street, Brooklyn. Handmade medals winner. Several prizes will be given for the higher promptly at 8 P. M. Entry fee 35 cents. Entw Williamson, 197 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, Ha VAUDEVILLE 1. Mrs. Nora Penn 2. Mr. Arlington Delorte 3. Garland Drill 4. Elmer V. Haker By kind perse insignia of the Els 5. Academy Quartette 1st Tenor, Charles 1st Bass 6. Miss Gertrude Herbert 7. "The S of Us" Trio Percd 8. Mr. Thomas Bethel, Entertainer A. Jerome Lori will be given for the highest individual scores. Co. M. Entry fee 35 cents. Entries will close at noon Aug. Lakey Street, Brooklyn. Handsome medals winners. VAUDEVILLE PROGRAM Pelin Geor Tom Delporte The Pro Ill By Baker By By kind permission of the Elmer Baker Stock Company quartette 1st Tenor, Charles Waters. 2nd Tenor, Char- tette 1st Bass, P. A. Meyern; 2nd Bass ade Herbert The Is' Trio Perdinand J. D. Accoee, Tenor A. Jerome Loring, 2nd Tenor; Harry H. A a Bethel, Entertainer VAUDEVILLE PROGRAM 1. Mrs. Nora Pein 2. Mr. Arlington Delorte 3. Garland Drill 4. Elmer V. Baker 1. Mrs. Nora Pein 2. Mr. Arlington Delorte 3. Garland Drill 4. Elmer V. Baker 1. Academy Quartette 2. 1st Tenor, Charles Waters, 2nd Tenor, Charles Johann 3. 1st Bass, P. A. Meyers; 2nd Bass, Wm. H. Taylor 4. Miss Gertrude Herbert 5. "Beg of Us" Trio 6. Ferdinand J. D. Accoeo, Tenor 7. A. Jerome Loring, 2nd Tenor; Harry H. Abbott, Barrgone 8. Mr. Thomas Bethel, Entertainment DANCING AT 9:30 P.M. Under the personal supervision of Mr. J. Hoffman Woods, assisted by Mr. Wm. H. Vaughan of the Metropolitan Dancing Masters, also James A. Ryerson, Jr., Phillip N. Scroggian, Alonzo C. Cockick, Arthur Johnson, Hayward Hodge, Jr., Morris R. Haight, Frank F. Brink, and John M. Brennan. COMMITTEE ON ORDER:—Dr. Brendan R. Johnson, Louis A. Joppe, Fred B. Wetkin, Fordham Washington, Clarence Smith, Chan. P. Shaoto, Geo. W. Lattimore, W. Russell Johnson Manager. Partition from Manhattan, take 5th Avenue "L" at Bridge Enterance for Ulmer Park. Under the personal supervision of Mr. J. J. Vaughan of the Metropolitan Dancing Master Scroggain, Alonzo F. Chadwick, Arthur Johnson, Leon A. Vaughan, Frank Bayne, COMMITTEE ON ORDER:—Dr. Roland R. J. Fortland Washington, Clarence Smith, Chan J. Johnson Manager. Parties from Manhattan, take 5th Avenue - L national supervision of Mr. J. Hoffman Woods, assisted Metropolitan Dancing Masters, also James A. Ryeropo p. P. Chadwick, Arthur Johnson, Hayward Hodge, Jr., M. Frank Bayne. N O R D E R:—Dr. Roland R. Johnson, Louis A. Joppe, P. Angleton, Clarence Smith, Chan P. Sheote, Geo. W. Lattime inhabitant, take 5th Avenue "L" at Bridge Enterance for TICKETS. Nice Apartments of 3 large light Old Fashion Rooms without improvements. These rooms are in fast class condition. Reference Req- rusted. Rent $14 to $18 per month. Apply Juniper on Premises. July 25-44 TO RESPECTABLE FAMILIES AT REDUCED RENTS 234 & 236 East 85th Street Pive extra large, light, airy rooms with bath, range, stationary tub, hot and cold water. Large yard. Rent $23.00 a Month Jamitoy on premises, or Owner, T. F. KAUGRAN 62 HAMILTON TERRACE, Door N. 144th Street Are you troubled with the odor of perspirational "IT'T THE PERFECT BODORANT Effectively destroys all odor of perspiration will not irritate anesthetic sensitive skin; may mail 25 cents. Sample Price. Agents wanted. "IT'T MANUFACTURING CO. 121 West 42nd Street NEW YORK 10-81 BASIL F. NUTCHINS FUNERAL AND SHIPPING MARKETER In case of death anywhere in the United States, call to us to arrange your affair. Chapel and Morgue connected. Telephone any hour night and day. Main Office: 730-732 Shoreline Avenue Long Beach Phone 12345 Bayfront Residence 655-2-2-281 FOR SALE Have five shares of Metropolitan Mercantile Realty Company stock to sell cheap WORRELL 230 WEST 95th STREET NEW YORK ...JOB PRINTING..... of every description executed in Up-to-Date Style The Moore Publishing and Printing Company 7-8 Chatham Square New York ANNUAL of the Season ALETIC CARNIVAL SUPPICES OF CHOIR - GUILD Rev. Owen M. Waller, Assistant R PARK AUGUST 4, 1908 BULL ORCHESTRA 28. m. BANCES 230 P. M. 710 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, Saturday, —25 cents for one event, 50 cents for all INT TROPHY SILVER CUP Student; Mrs. Wm. H. King, Vice President; Vice Assistant Secretary; William Russell Agnes Greene, Miss Ethel Greene, Miss Viola Fountain, Miss Bessie Farmer, Miss Johnson, Miss Idole Phillips, Miss Olive inton, Miss Florence Charlton, Miss May Mll, Mr. S. Frank Edmond, Mr. Wilmington arte, Mr. Emory Jones, Mr. F. Gillbert, Mr. Bas. S. Weeks, Mr. S. R. McClellan. at individual scores. Content will begin series will close at noon Aug. 1st, with H. A. and some medals winners. PROGRAM Georgia Nightingale The Promising Vistant By 12 young Minnes Dramatic Reciter Baker Stock Company Waters. 2nd Tenor, Charles Johnson P. A. Meyers; 2nd Bass, Wm. H. Taylor The Little Fauchon and J. D. Accoeon, Tenor ag. 2nd Tenor; Harry H. Abbott, Barigone 9:30 P. M. Hoffman Woods, assisted by Mr. Wm. H. also James A. Ryeron, Jr., Phillip N. n. Hayward Hodge, Jr., Morris R. Haight, 40 CENTS Last summer twenty-one of my friends and myself formed a pool for the purpose of investing in bonds and funds. Each member of the pool subscribed from $90 to $1,000—in all, $9,975. In spite of the severe pain which came in October, opening several Stock Exchange houses to fall and an unknown number of individuals suffered for extremely heavy losses, I succeeded in making for my friends a PROFIT OF $90 1-4 PER CENT. ON THEIR MONEY. I believe that I can do as well again, therefore, I SHALL FORM ANOTHER POOL THIS SUMMER, and I hereby invite those interested to join. The condition of becoming a member of the pool is that at least $90 must be sent me by August 1st. The total sum received by that date will be invested and when the stocks so invested in are sold out the profits will be divided pro rata. We should be able to sell out within six months from August 1st, probably by Christmas. If there are any who wish to communicate with members of the former pool please let me know. REMEMBER—No amount will be accepted for this Pool after August 1st. FREE EXCURSIONS TO METROPOLITAN PARK RAHWAY, N. J. Train leaves Pennsylvania Station, Jersey City, Saturday at 12:30 P.M. Every Sunday at 2:15 P.M. A hundred of these beautiful building lots will be at present prices. Orange from $175 to $500. $10 down and balance in small monthly sees lots will advance August 1st $25 each, and $60 each September it on easy terms. Rahway is nineteen miles from New York. Soho banks, and every convenience of a modern town of 12,000 population. From Jersey City on line of Pennsylvania Tunnels. Greatest opportunity to see scenery. For further information apply to Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Co., Street and Eighth Avenue, New Y HWART COTTAGE 1788 East 23rd Street, Sheepshead Bay, L. I. Mr. H. H. Stewart, Proprietress block from the beach, and two blocks from the rooftop. Perman- nent $7 per week, $1.50 per day and upward. Elegant rooms, unequiv- cal bathing and boating, music, every evening. Its exquisite music, general air of elegance and taste in its decorations and turalisations active. During the season Newworks every evening. Express train every 15 minutes, fare ten cents. PERSON'S DANCING ACADEMY Established 15 years at 114-115 West 53rd Street, New York Matinee Dance Every Thursday and Saturday Afternoon From 2 to 7 p.m. Cents Parents or guardians accompanying children, admitted Sessions every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Evening from 8 to 2 to beginners. Academy open all Summer--Cooled by Electricity. NEW AMSTERDAM ORCHESTRA. TH ANNUAL EXCURSION GIVEN BY Amsterdam Club From NEW YORK TO ASBURY PARK boat "THOMAS PATTON" Music by New Amsterdam Orchestra on Monday, August 3rd, 1908 Boat Leaves the Battery, near South Ferry, at 11:30 a.m. (S, (Including Admission to the Hall) $1 Children's Tickets Fifty Cents "In Not Signed Vices" "in the heart of the Wall Street District." 35 Broad Street, New York City my21-3m METROPOLITAN PARK Only one-hundred of these beautiful building lots will be sold at present prices. Prices range from $175 to $500, $10 down and balance in small monthly payments. These lots will advance August lst $25 each, and $60 each September lst. Homes built on easy terms. Housing is situated miles from New York. Schools, churches, banks, and every convenience of a modern town of 12,000 population. 25 minutes from Jersey City on line of Pennsylvania Tunnels. Greatest opportunity ever offered home-seekers. For further information apply to Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Co., 46th Street and Eighth Avenue, New York une30-3m Cottage one block from the beach, and two blocks from the rooftrack. Permanent and transient guest. $7 per week, $1.50 per day and upward. Elegant rooms, unequal table board, fishing, bathing and boating, music, every evening. Its exquisite music, reduced patronage and general air of elegance and taste in its decorations and furnishings is particularly attractive. During the season fireworks every evening. Express trains from Brooklyn Bridge every 15 minutes, fare ten cents. ANDERSON'S DANCING ACADEMY Established 15 years at 114-115 West 53rd Street, New York Select Matinee Dance Every Thursday and Saturday Afternoon Frozen to 7 o'clock Admission, 15 Cents Parents or guardians accompanying children, admitted Free Regular Class Sessions every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Evening from 8 to 2 o'clock Special attention to beginners. Academy open all Summer—Cooled by Electricity. NEW AMSTERDAM ORCHESTRA. FOURTH ANNUAL EXCURSION GIVEN BY THE New Amsterdam Club From NEW YORK To ASBURY PARK, M. J. On the Steamboat "THOMAS PATTON" Music by New Amsterdam Orchestra On Monday, August 3rd, 1908 Boat Leaves the Battery, near South Ferry, at 11:20 a.m. TICKETS, (Including Admission to the Hall) $1.00 Children's Tickets Fifty Cents TENDERED BY MT. CALVARY COMMANDERY, No. 1 K. To the Children of the City and Vicinity WILL BE HELD On Thursday, August. 27th, 1908 NHATTAN CASINO, 155TH STREET & EIGHTH AVENUE Park open at 2 o'clock. W. F. Craig's Full Orchestra TICKETS 35 CENT 12 years Free. Others 15 cents. No Children's Tickets sold after 5 he elevated trains to door. All surface cars direct or transfer to door Music by Prof. W. F. Craig's Full Orchestra TICKETS 35 CENTS Children under 12 years Free. Others 15 cents. No Children's Tickets sold after 5 P.M. All west side elevated trains to door. All surface cars direct or transfer to door T 163rd STREET, near Amsterdam Ave. age, light rooms and bath hot water supply, open plumbing. $18.00. 440 WEST 163rd STREET, near Amsterdam Avenue Five very large, light rooms and bath hot water supply, open plumbing. Rent only $17.00 and $18.00. 40 WEST 136th STREET agent Apartment House in the City open to Colored families. 5 and 6 bed halls, open plumbing, and opposite the Harlem Hospital, where the from $2.00 to $8.00 The most Elegant Apartment House in the City open to Colored families. 5 and 6 room and bath, steam, tiled halls, open plumbing, and opposite the Harlem Hospital, where the air refreshing. Rent from $24.00 to $30.00 ST 112th STREET, near Lenox Avenue department House that opens up a new section never before open to Co house has every modern improvement save elevator service and elec tions and bath, rent from $19.00 to $22.00 An Elegant Apartment House that opens up a new section never before open to Colored families. This house has every modern improvement save elevator service and electricity. There are four rooms and bath, rent from $19.00 to $22.00 TO BE LET WE DO JOB PRINTING OF ALL KINDS 皇 Robert W. Taylor Investment Securities THE TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL PICNIC MT. CALVARY COMMANDERY, No. 1 K. T. Just Opened Just Opened Just Opened Washington, July 28.—The Maryland and District of Columbia Grand Judge of the Knights of Pythias of the Northern and Western Hemispheres were mission Monday, December 1, 1900, Wednesday at odd Fellow Hall, 1900 M street N. W. The principal feature of the first day was a grand street parade, with 600 Knights in line, covering the main thoroughfares of the city. Upon the recommendation of Grand Chancellor George A. Watty, it was decided to cast the lot of this branch of Pythians with the larger wing of the two supreme...edges of colored Pythians, thus realizing the fondest dream of the late Supreme Chancellor S. W. Stark, who died before he could see the result of his labors for organic union in actual operation. The per capita tax was increased from 12 to 15 cents. The following new lodges were reported: St. Lake's, East New Market; Alpha, Frederick; Liberty, Salisbury; S. W. Starks, Baltimore; W. T. Sherman, Frostburg; Frederick Douglass, Cumberland, Md., and Metropolitan and Potomoc Lodges, Washington. The address of welcome was delivered by Commissioner H. B. F. Macfarland and eloquent responses were made by Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, of this city, and C. F. McMechen of Baltimore. Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green, of New Orleans, was present, and delivered a stirring, address in which he stated that the order has a membership of 160,000, and is one of the largest among colored people. Officers were elected as follows: George A. Watty, Baltimore, grand chancellor; Samuel Williams, Baltimore, vice-chancellor; H. M. St. Clair, Cambridge, Md., grand master of the exchequer; Dr. C. H. Fowler, Baltimore, grand medical examiner; Thaddeus Copeland, Baltimore, grand prelate; Josiah L. Diggis, Baltimore, grand keeper of the prison; John E. Kingston, Cumberland, grand master-atarms; John C. Green, Baltimore, grand marshal; J. Philip Henson, Chestertown, grand lecturer; John H. Booth, grand inner guard, and George E. Fisher, grand outer guard. The past grand chancellor's degree was conferred upon Samuel D. Hayward, the retiring grand keeper of records and seal, and George A. Watty and John H. Henderson were elected representatives to the Supreme Lodge, which holds its biennial session. The Grand Court of Clanthe, the woman's auxiliary, elected Mrs. Lillie C. Jones, of Baltimore, grand worthy councillor. The next annual session will be held in Cambridge, Md. The social features of the week were noteworthy. There was a grand banquet on Wednesday evening at Odd Fellows' Hall, at which Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury; Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds; Sir S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor, and Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, of the Woman's Relief Corps, G. A. R., responded to toasts. On the same evening Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, a leading member of the District bar, gave a magnificent dinner at his residence, Tenth and Vermont avenues, in honor of the newly elected officers of the Grand Lodge. All of the officers were present including the apperance of grandly Green number of prominent citizens of Washington, covers being laid for twenty-five. Lawyer W. C. McC. d acted as toastmaster, and appropriate responses to important sentiments were made by Messrs. S. W. Green, George A. Watty, Truly Hachett, Samuel D. Hayward, W. Calvin Chase, editor of the Washington Bee; R. W. Thompson, the national correspondent, and H. M. St. Clair, the speechmaking closing with an eloquent tribute to his guests and philanthism in general by Lawyer: Thomas L. Jones. WOMEN'S CONVENTION. Important Announcements Concerning Meeting of National Association in Washington The sixth biennial convention of the National Association of Colored Women will be held in the city of Brooklyn, August 24 to 29. Monday the 24th and Saturday the 25th have been set apart as the dates for the meetings of the ex- ex club board. A guest to the their board are sent to the National Treasurer, Mrs. L. C. Anthony, 200 Atchison street, Jefferson City, Mo. All amendments to the constitution must be sent to the chairman of the ex- ex club board. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Alla wishing to be come members will notify the national organizer, Mrs. W. A. Hunton, 405 Carl- ton avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. The women all over the country are carefully requested to interest themselves in making this convention the largest and most successful. For information relative to local arrangements, communicate with Mrs. Alice Wiley, president Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs, 153 Montague street, Brooklyn, N. Y. All other information may be obtained from Mrs. B. T. Wiley, chairman of the executive board. Sincerely your co-workers: Mrs. Lucy Thurman, president; Mrs. E. C. Carter, vice president; Miss Josephine Holmes, vice president; Miss Christine Brown, corresponding secretary; Mrs. L. C. Anthony, treasurer; Mrs. B. T. Washington, chairman executive board; Mrs. Hunton, national organizer; Mrs. Ida Joy Johnson, chairman ways and means committees. Speak Out. Mr. Bryan! Says the New York Times: 'The Charleston News and Courier, probably the most completely representative journal of the South, is by no means satisfied with the attitude Mr. Bryan has assumed as to the Negro issue. "No man ca ndeny," it declares, "that there is a race question, and the people of the South would like to know now what Mr. Bryan proposes to do with it if he shall be elected President. Better settle it now than wait until election." It rather ridicules the notion that Mr. Bryan shall not talk about anything not in his platform. It points out that he is constantly doing that in connection with the Negro issue, and it proposes to him three questions, and "can conceive of no reason why he should refrain from answering them": First—If elected President, Mr. Bryan, will you attempt any interference with the conditions of Negro suffrage in the Southern States? Second—Will you make any effort to restore the Negro soldiers who were killed in the Battle of Brownsville, Texas? Third—Will you appoint Negroes to official places in the Federal service? Dr. Johnson WILL Live on Terry Avenue Dr. October, When He Stands Out Bishop J. Albert Johnson, D.D., M.D., one of the newly elected bishops of the African M. E. Church, has taken up his residence in Brooklyn. He is a British subject and has a wife and two sons, Dr. Rowland R. and Percival C. The first is a graduate of Long Island College Hospital and the Freedmen's Hospital. His brother is a student in dentistry. Bishop Johnson was born in educated in Canada and studied in England. He matriculated in medicine at Toronto University; Bishop Johnson was licensed and ordained to preach in the British M. E. Church, Oakville, Canada. His early ministry was spent in the foreign service, and now as bishop of the African M. E. Church he is returning to the foreign work in South Africa. During his stay of sixteen years in the United States Bishop Johnson held the pastorate of three of the leading churches in his connection, the Union A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia; the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, which during the Ecumenical Conference was the largest church in Washington, D. C., and the St. John's Church, Baltimore, serving each five years. He was elected Bishop from the pastorate of the Union Church, Philadelphia where he had returned after an absence of ten years. Bishop Johnson and family are at home in their new residence, 39 Troy avenue, near Fulton street, and they are pleased with Brooklyn. When he sails for South Africa on October 14 it will be the fifteenth time he has crossed the ocean. DEATH OF JACOB DEHART. Newburgh People Enjoy Fishing Excursion to Walkill Lake NEWBURCH, N. Y., July 27—Jacob Dehart, a veteran of the Civil War, died on the 18th inst. at the age of 68 years. He served in Co. D, of the 1926 Regiment, from 1864 to 1865. Ellis Post, G. A. R., of which he was a member, and the Lineolin Patriotic League turned out. The funeral services were conducted by Pastor Mason, Rev. Barr, and Rev. Shaffer. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Peters, of Elmira, are visiting friends in the city. Mr. Durham, of West Parmenter street, is quite ill. Mrs. Forb, of Boston, Mass, spent Sunday the guest of Mrs. M. A. Alsdorp. Dr. J. F. Moreland, of Charlotte, N. C., preached in Zion Church on the 23d. Mrs. Margaret Rose is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia. Among those who made up the fishing party which visited Walkill Lake last week, Mrs. Forb, of Desert, Charles Ulysses and Simon Aldorf, Homer Robinson, A. L. Smith, Robert Hawkins, Wm. Glen, Isom Thorn, Wm. Johnson, Wm. Brown, Joseph Weils and A. Willik* RED BANK CHURCH. Opera New Organs With Impoosing Ceremonies. RED BANK, July 28—An overflowing audience filled the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday evening at the organ opening. The instrument is a gift to the church by the Self Dental Club, and was played by Miss Ida M. Livingstone. A splendid program was rendered by the following persons: Mrs. N. E. Woodhull, Mrs. L. Hendrickson, Mrs. F. Mason, Miss Adele Knowles, Miss Lillian Hendrickson, Miss E. Brandon, Miss Maud Holmes, Rev. J. E. Rodgers, Mr. John W. Powell, Mr. Elmer Brown and the pastor, Rev. C. H. Brown, Mr. K. Lane, violinist. An offering of $51 was given toward paying for the magnificent instrument. The others of the club are: Mr. Amos Woodhull, president; Mr. Jos Hendrickson, vice-president; Mrs. N. E. Woodhull, secretary; Mrs. Julia Carney, treasurer. This club recently paid off in full a mortgage of $300 on the church. Appointment of Dr. Curtin WASHINGTON, July 28.—The designation of Dr. A. M Curtis by Secretary Garfield as a member of the staff of consulting physicians of the new $500,000 Freedmen's Hospital is proving to be one of the most popular appointments yet made by the head of the Interior Department. This cordial recall to such an important duty where he gave four years of splendid service as surgeon-in-chief, is an unqualified endorsement of the proud record he made in that period. For some time Dr. Curtis has been a lecturer on surgery in the Post-Graduate Medical School of Howard University, and was really the founder of this useful department. He was the first house surgeon of Provident Hospital at Chicago, starting out on the day the institution was established, and was the first colored surgeon appointed on the Cook County Hospital staff, having been given this assignment in 1896. In 1898 he was called to Freedmen's Hospital in this city. The Demand for. an Educated Min- Realizing the demand among the Negro people for an educated ministry, the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute conducts in connection with its other departments a Bible Training School. The courses of study are so arranged that not only ministers and chemists may be offered, but also teachers intended to do better missionary work or become intelligent Sunday school teachers. The chief aim of the Bible Training School is to afford a comprehensive knowledge of the English Bible and to implant in the hearts of those who attenten to the teachings of the Bible to the elevation and Christianization of their people. Daily supplementary exercises designed to instill habits of sobriety, cleanliness, regularity, and accuracy are provided. The teaching is w盅ly undemnominated, the intention of the training is to equip theological work being done elsewhere, but instead to assist all denominations. The teaching is free. The cost of living is small and people are given the opportunity to work out much of the $6.50—in some cases oil of it. Lack of means should not keep any one from entering the Bible school. If the student is not afraid of work and study he will succeed. For further information address WASHINGTON, D. C., July 28—Rev. J. Milton Waldon describes his pulpit Sunday night by preaching a political sermon that stamped him as a demagogue. He advised the Negroes to vote for Bryan, and assumed to speak for all the colored Baptists, of the District of Columbia, all the Baptist ministers of the District, and even for all the Negro Baptists in the country. The Washington Post exploited his sermon to the extent of two columns, but Monday the Negro Baptist ministers of the District met, and not only repudiated Waldron's statements, but condemned them, and in the following signed communication to The Post affirmed, what everybody knows, that the Negro vote cannot be handed over to Bryan Negro Democrats, be they preacher or layman: Editor Post: Kindly allow us space in your paper to make a statement in the form taken by the conference of colored Baptist ministers of this city; who represent over 29,000 members of our churches. There are some members of the race who pose as leaders; who represent a few hundred people, but assume to speak for the whole Negro race. Let no one deceive himself or try to deceive the people of this country by crying that the Negro will vote the Democratic ticket. The Negroes of this country, a majority of them at least, are not ready to go into the Democratic party, and we will not let a matter like this go undenied or contradicted. We deny that two millions of Negro Baptists have authorized any man to speak for them in advocacy of Democracy and the support of Mr. William J. Bryan for the Presidency. What can any Negro see in the context of the civil war? Nied the report that he has made any promise to the leaders or the committee that waited on him. Furthermore, the president of the National Negro League, Rev. J. Milton Waldron, is not a member of the Colored Baptist Ministers' Conference of the District of Columbia, neither does he voice the sentiment of the colored Baptists of the District of Columbia nor of the country, while he may voice the sentiment of members of church. This alliance is composed of the pastors of 46 regular Baptist churches and 103 preachers, and these churches have a membership of 29,000. We believe we voice the sentiment of these people, when we say, let us try the old party again. Done by order of the Colored Baptist Ministers' Conference of the District of Columbia, at a regular meeting held in Zion Baptist Church, F street, between Third and Four-and-a-half streets, southwest. REV. WM. D JARVIS, President, REV. J. L OVING, Secretary. REV. J. T. CLARK, REV. J. A TAYLOR, REV. W. J HOWARD, REV. A. WILHAMS, REV. P. STEWART, REV. A. SAYES, REV. A. JARDON, REV. LIMAS. ROUELAC, Committee AT SEASIDE AND MOUNTAIN RESORT Axcrar-by-the-Sea. There was a big time at the Hotel Lincoln, Arverne, L. L. last Saturday and Sunday. It was the Mecca of nearly a hundred people from New York, Brooklyn and New Jersey whether in couples or week-end parties decided to have a roaming good time at this latest of seaside resorts. Arverne-by-the-Sea, or more properly speaking Hamnel Station, for it is really in the latter place that the hotel is situated is by no means a new resort, but it has only been recently that accommodation could be had for colored people. Any one who has visited any of the string of resorts there on the Atlantic Coast can testify that for beauty and health Arverne, Hamnel, Seaside and Rockaway Beach can hardly be surpassed, and their nearness to the city makes them popular for vacationists and week-end parties. It may be too soon to prophesy, but if the accommodation gets no worse and the hotel is maintained at the same high standard, the Lincoln will eventually draw heavily upon the New Jersey resorts. Among the diversions for the day was an impromptu concert arranged by Mr. C. G. Allen, an amusing party, and some of the guests went driving in the afternoon. The managers, Messrs. Collins and Taylor, had made preparation to accommodate a large gathering Saturday, but were not prepared for the rush that came, consequently many were turried away unable to secure quarters over Sunday. A hop was held Saturday night out in the pavilion and a large crowd went down to it. The bathing is excellent and not a of the guests availed themselves of the pleasure. The dinner was a success. A special table in the main dining-room had been reserved for Mine Becks and her party, which consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fisher, "Count" and Mrs. I. H. DeVille, Miss C. Haven, Mrs. Eva Smith, Mr. J. H. Becks, L. H. Smith, Mrs. Harry Winslow, W. E. Handy and Flias Tilghman, of Brooklyn, Miss Dora Cole, T. E. Steptoe, Henry Harding and the Misses Hattie and Georgie Cole were down to the hop. Mrs. Irene E. Weaver, of Washington, and Mrs. E. DeMond Taylor are spending the summer there. Among the Sunday guests were Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Reid, and Mrs. J. W. Mason, Miss. M. Frederick Buchanan, Washington, D. C; Miss Pauline Garland, H. R. Osborne, J. P. Jones, P. E. Thorne, of Brooklyn; Miss Minnie Clark, D. C. Ralpholph, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Harris, Miss Cora A: Hayes, Miss Eva Timpson, Miss Beatrice Clark, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Alle., Dr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Warfield, Brooklyn; James Whittaker, C. E. Jackson, B. T. Harris, Miss Carrie B. Heard, Jersey City; Thos. E. Sylstole, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Potter, Miss Laura Clark, Miss Loonora C. Harleston, Miss Ednah Milligan, Oranve N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brooklyn; W. H. Bugga, W. E. C. Bugga, Albany; J. L. Coleman, in H. H. Newton, Miss Heron, in M. Frank Cerdar, Mrs. Mora Penn, William R. Russell Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson and Edward B. Bower 'New Buncom, July 28.' The Knights of Pythias celebrated three annual convention in this city during Tuesday of the past week. The New Bedford Knights won the prize in the drill. Mr. Chas. Eastern was made grand chancellor. On Wednesday evening the Jeankins orchestra gave a concert at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, which was very enjoyable. On Tuesday Miss S. Ella Wilson and Mrs. Gunn, of Worcester, spent the day in the city, being entertained at dinner by Mrs. Eleanor Hart, Julia and Ruth Harbert, of Hampton, Va., are at the New Bedford new Home for the Aedd. Miss Emily Morgan's Sunday School class conducted the exercises at the Union Bantist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Bell, of Hartford, have been visiting Rev. and Mrs. Bell, of this city. Miss Lillian Saxon spent Sunday in Providence. Miss Helen Douglass and Miss Helen Clough spent last week in Providence. BOYS BACK FROM CAMP. Church Excursions Carry Large Crowds—Death of E. W. Jackson. NEW HAVEN, July 27.-Mr. Eli William Jackson died last Tuesday, the 21st inst., at his home, 163 Goffle street, after six months' illness of complication of diseases. Mr. Jackson was born in New Berne, N. C., sixty-seven years ago. Deceased was a carriage blacksmith by trade and was engaged in that industry up to the age of 70. The obsequies took place from the house Thursday at 2:30 p. m. Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor, being absent, Rev. C. H. Yearwood, pastor of Bethel A. M. E.' Church, conducted the services. Besides a wife he leaves one son, William Allen, and two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Hill and Miss Gertrude Jackson. The body was interred in the Westville Cemetery. The excursion that ran from Hartford to Savin Rock last Thursday, the 23d inst., was an exceptionally large one and was combined of the following churches: Tolett Street Congregational, Shiloh Baptist, Union Baptist and St. Monica's. At night the attraction centered at Maple Palace where dancing was the feature. The Immaculate Baptist Church, Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor, and the Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church, Rev. E. F. Goin, pastor, and the Sunday Schools respectively also held their yearly picnic and excursion at Double Berch on the same date. The Boys' Club of St. Luke's P. E. Church returned home last Saturday, the 25th inst., after a week's camping at Camp St. Luke's Tuxis Island, Madison, Conn. Rev. Mr. Bowles conducted the services Sunday for the last time prior to taking, leave for his home, Clexeland, Ohio, where he will spend his vacation, the month of August, with his parents. St. Luke's Church will hold its annual picnic and excursion, by trolley, at Lake Compounce, August 6th. Mr. Moses T. Rice, who was so critically ill, has changed for the better and is perceptibly improving. News has reached here that Alvin David Lohman, of this city, aged about 35 years, who shipped in the navy two years ago, is dead and buried. Mr. Lohman died in the naval hospital at Philadelphia. He leaves a wife, two children and a father, who are now living in Merion May of Ardham street after a week's attack of pernicious, which brought on temporary alteration of the mind, was sent to Springside last week. Little Beatrice Hill of Linn street has returned to visit with Mr and Mrs Joseph Linn of Stephinow Gunn, bringing with her little Miss Farrell. News of Mother Zion Church. Dr. McMullen occupied the pulpit at Mother Zion Lonet Sunday and preached two times, with special effort in the morning being especially good worthy. It was "took taking day," or rather tally, hence large audiences attended both services. The Sunday School session was of more than passing interest, particularly the exposition of the lesson by the pastor, which was practical, wholesome, instructing and very elitary. The Varkish Christian Endeavor Society has made an auspicious beginning under its new president, Miss Maggie Johnson, who brings, to this important office an experience of many years faithful service in like capacity for three years when the clutch was at unit and the brook streets. Miss Johnson is an active preacher, throws herself into the work with a spirit and dish that means success. She is a worthy successor to her eminent and efficient predecessor, Mrs. Elvira Gordon. Miss Ella Hicks, who has been chosen as vice president, will prove a tower of strength to the society. Her genial and affectionate enterprise with the members is sure to bring on an increased attendance and she is in a high type of the earnest and God-fearing Christian. The inclement weather seriously interfered with the success of the mid- summer social which was given by a committee Tuesday evening. The splendid program was ended by the Girls' Literary and Musical Club under the management of Mr. James E. Nickson. While the attendance was far below expectations yet a pleasant evening was spent by those present and the program was highly interesting. The Sunday School outing will take place at Sulzer's Westchester Park on Thursday, August 6th. A most enjoyable time is anticipated. JAMES L. CURTIS Attorney and Counselor at Law Bn. 141 Street 90th St. Towns, 6017 B Shorewood NEW YORK july 29-3 mo HOTEL ENTERPRISE 19 and 21 Kendall Street Twenty elegantly furnished, well ventilated room. Every convenience including bath. Classrooms our specialty. Telephone and Street service. To ensure accommodation事宜 early M. J. HYMAN, PROP. WY12-44 BOSTON, MASS We guarantee to loan 85 per cent of purchase price on all goods bought from us. Call and examine our bargains and if unable to pay the full amount of article desired, a deposit will secure it and give reasonable time to pay the balance. ```markdown ``` THE GORDON HOTEL The Gordon Sea View Hotel, San Isle Oste- stated on the corner of Vineyard Avenue and the parts of the veranda. Every room an expe- sion room and shower baththe. First class acco- m to $8.50 per week according to location of rates to participate. Admission all communication REV. J. H. GORDON, Proprietor 208, 212, 239 & 252 West 47th Street (Near Amster- TO LET—Apartments of 3, 4 and condition, newly papered and paint Janitor, or S LIEBOVITZ, C Telephone, 3035 Columbus C. FRANKLIN CARR Under new UNDERTAKER A Show Room and Chapel Licensed Lia- OFFICERS:—President, Rev. C. L. Brow- Benjamin F. Thomas, John H. Becks, Manager BOARD OF DIRECTORS:—Benj. F. T. Rev. C. L. Brown, John H. Becks, Walter E. Hir The Garden Sea View Hotel, San Isabel City, N. J., a charming cottage of 25 rooms situated on the corner of Vineyard Avenue and the beach. The sea breeze can be enjoyed from all parts of the vennard. Every room are exposed to air. Electric lights, bathing units, bathrooms and shower halls. First class accommodations. Rates. $1.00 to $1.25 per day. $7.00 to $8.50 per week according to location of room. Large airy third floor rooms at reduced rates to participate in the resort's activities. REV. J. H. GORDON, Provisor, 1550 Dawn Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 288, 212, 239 & 241 West 61st Street 252 West 47th Street Bet. Broadway and 8th Ave. TO LET—Apartments of 3, 4 and 5 Large Light Rooms, in good condition, newly papered and painted. Reasonable Rents. Apply to Janitor, or C. FRANKLIN CARR BURIAL CO., INC. Licensed Lady Embalmer OFFICERS:—President, Rev. C. L. Brown; Secretary, Walter E. Handy; Treasurer Benjamin F. Thomas, John H. Becks, Manager. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:—Benj. F. Thomas, J. H. Morgan Taylor, Francis S. Gran Rev. C. L. Brown, John H. Becks, Walter E. Handy, C. Franklin Carr, Benj. F. Brown, Jr. TO LET Four room apartments with all modern improvements. At moderate prices. Apply Richardman's Employment Agency. Situations can be secured there also. NORMAN RICHARDSON & SON, Proprinters TELEPHONE 2843 AUDUBON 246 WEST 143RD STREET apr 30-31a FOR SALE A limited number of graves in the grounds of the New York Central R. R., a few miles from the City. Apply to DR. J. C. CUTTER, Press, Board of Trustees, 25 W. 99th St. or in LEMOY WILLIAMS, Sr. 646 East 224th Street Williamsbridge, N.Y. may 14-3m 209, 211, 213 and 215 EAST 88th STREET TO LET Fine apartments of 3 and 4 rooms excellent condition with Improvements, Gas, Tubs and Toilets in Hall. Rents 13 to $16 per month. Apply Janitors on Premises June 15-3m Ocean Cottage Summer Resort The Most Fashionable New England Resort ROCK BOTTOM PRICES! BEST ACCOMMODATION Home cooking of wide repote. Elegantly Furnished rooms. Address E. 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JORDAN 29 WEST 90th STREET, NEW YORK How much of the $3,500 given the Negro to agitate the Brownsville affair among co-agitators, I many? Can some on enlighten the public on this question? TAFT'S ACCEPTANCE SPEECH TAFTS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH. The speech of Judge Taft at Cincinnati Tuesday, when notified by the committee of his nomination as the candidate chosen by the Republican National Convention for President, was as forceable as it was masterly. It again showed Judge Taft's wonderful grasp of public questions. While the Negro, in common with the dominant class, have an interest, and a deep interest, in every question discussed by him, yet, because of our peculiar environments, because of the condition we find ourselves, as the result of race discrimination, naturally Judge Taft's utterance on the Negro problem, or rather his utterance on manhood rights, was of paramount interest to us. Every Negro voter in the country has been looking forward to this speech of acceptance to see what position he proposed to take. The same, industrious provident and optimistic Negroes, who form the great majority, feel and have felt that Judge Taft was square on the subject of manhood rights yet, these too, anxiously awaited his delivery on this momentous question to the race. Judge Taft's critics have been awaiting the speech in order to find something to criticise. The former were pleased. The latter, try as hard as they may, can find nothing to honestly criticise. Judge Taft came out unequivocally, and as clear as it is possible for the English language to convey a belief, in favor of the enforcement of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. He stands squarely on the plank written in the Republican platform. There is no chance to misinterpret his views. His language is positive and direct. He hides behind no subterfuges, nor uses no sentences or words capable of some other construction than the one he intended. The tribute he pays to the advancement of the race, the explicit demand he makes for the fair and impartial enforcement of laws, without regard to race or color, too help but appeal, and favorably too, to all same Negroes. It stamps him as a man to be trusted, and as a man deserving of our support Taft will do. POLITICS AND CHURCH OFFICIALS. Before any individual makes up his mind to enter a given profession he should consider well the limitations as well as the opportunities which that profession stands for. If a man decides to enter into the profession of medicine he must be cognizant of the fact that this learned profession extends to him a field of opportunities not vouchsafed to men in other professions. At the same time, the field of medicine limits the activities of the doctor in certain directions. He cannot go to places that other men can, he cannot act the same way that other men would because of the professional ethics surrounding his calling. The same line of argument holds true regarding the lawyer, the man in any profession. The same opportunities and limitations in an especial degree surround the Negro minister and the Negro, Bishop. No man can hold the office of Bishop in any church whether of the Caucasian or the Afro-American race and dabble continually in politics without injuring himself, his fellow Bishops, and the whole Christian church. Every individual has the right to go the limit if he chooses in political activity, or if the individual wants to make politics his leading ambition, he should keep out of the ministry, and especially out of the high office of Bishop. Whenever a Bishop goes so far as to permit himself to be used in politics to the extent of establishing headquarters with his name and official title spread out on canvass over the door of such headquarters advocating the candidacy of any man for political office, then this Bishop is going beyond the limits, and is injuring his brother bishops, his church and the race. It does not sound well; in fact, it hurts, so far it noised about day by day that a certain Bishop is receiving and handing money of political aspirants for office. All of this kind of thing not only damages the individual Bishop, but at the same time it damages every other Negro Bishop, and in a larger degree it is damage the influence of the church. Every Negro minister and every Negro Bishop has the right the same as any other man to choose the man whom he will support for political preference; has the right to choose the political party to whom he will give his allegiance, but continual political talk and political activity, the continual gossiping about this or that Bishop opening political headquarters and handling political money should have an end once for all. If individuals want to pursue such activity, they should get out of the high office to which they have been elected, and occupy themselves openly and freely in political directions where their conduct will damage no one. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIANS. There is possibly no Negro fraternal order in existence that has builted better and stronger than the Knights of Pythias. It is to-day one of the strongest, if not the very strongest organization, among the Nergoes of this country. Each year chronicles accessions to the ranks and increase in assets to such an extent as to excite our admiration and to further strengthen our belief in the material advancement of the race. To-day there exists among the Negroes of this country 2,622 K. of P. lodges, with a membership of 110,000, and adding, to this the membership in the several courts, brings the grand total of membership in lodges under the direct administration of the colored K. P.'s to fully 150,000. The work this organization has done, and is doing, along charitable and benevolent lines for its members and those who, depend on its members is almost incomparable. The total resources of this great organization among Negroes of the United States amounted to $907,292.74 the first of July, 1907, and to-day the resources amount to fully one million of dollars. That is a stupendous sum, and when it is considered that one of the many Negro fraternal organizations has succeeded in amassing resources equal to one million of dollars, the progress of the race, and the ultimate commercial and industrial independence of the race can no longer be doubted. THE DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES AND NEGROES IN THE SOUTH. The Democratic party means the white South; the Democratic party is controlled by the white primary system of electives. Let Negroes who are advising Negroes to vote for Bryan go into the South and try to vote in the Democratic primaries and, they would be run away from the polls. No Negro with an iota of self-respect could vote for a party which refuses to let them vote at its primaries. --- MR. BRYAN'S REPURIATION. Last week we published a news despatch from the New York Sun from Lincoln, in which Mr. Bryan repudiates the so-called statements from him bearing upon his interest in Negroes. This is an awkward position from several points of view. Several lessons can be learned, however, from it. First, we do not believe that Bishop Walters has intentionally tried to deceive the public, but we do believe that the good Bishop has been imposed upon by the class of people with whom he has suffered himself to become entangled. Politics is outside of Bishop Walters' work and he has been entrapped. The second lesson is this: The Democratic leaders, and when we say that we mean the leaders in the South, will not hesitate to ensare any individual when it suits their purposes. The Bishop and his friends ought to know that they are playing with fire when dealing with Democrats. The third lesson is that this transgression ought to teach every Negro that the National Democratic party cannot befriend the Negro because the Southern leaders will not permit it, however friendly individual Democrats and municipal organizations in the North may be toward the race. Certainly this ought to end the attempts on the part of self-respecting Negroes to support a party that does not want the support of the race. BRYANN REAL FEELING: The real feeling of Mr. W. J. Bryan regarding the Negro was expressed in his Cooper Union speech in New York last April. To refresh the minds of Afro-American as to what Mr. Bryan is and what he stands for, we quote the exact words in his Cooper Union speech: The white man in the South has disfranchised the Negro in self-protection; and there is not a Republican in the North who would not have done the same thing under the same circumstances. Those Republicans in the North who dispute this or say that they are different from the South either are not rank with themselves or are naming what is not true. The white men in the South will not allow a few men to use the solid black vote to further their own financial and political interests. And that is what was being done. "I want to say right now that the white men in the South are giving the Negroes better laws than the Negroes would give to the white men if they were making the laws. Why, right in Washington they disfranchised every Negro, even if they had to disfranchise some white men to do it. The white men in the South will be disfranchised everywhere it is necessary to prevent the recurrence of the horrors of gun bag rule. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1966. BISHOP HENRY C. POTTER In the death of Bishop Potter not only the Episcopal Church and the entire American people, but in an especial degree the Negroes lose one of their strongest and most useful friends. Bishop Potter was nowhere afraid to let the world know that he was friendly to the Negro. He went out of his way to exhibit acts of courtesy and kindness. When he entertained Bishop Ferguson, of Liberia, in Richmond, Va., some months ago the act was so fine and exalted that even the Southern papers which wanted to criticise him for it got afraid or ashamed and hushed the matter up. There is room in the world for many, such men as Bishop Potter. "TAFT NEGRO LEADER." Every few weeks, or oftener, there appears in some of The Age's exchanges something about some one who is denominated "Leader among the Negro supporters of Taft." In each case it usually bears all the earmarks of having not only been inspired, but personally prepared. Now this is not only in bad taste, but is really nauseating. We have known of "leaders" who did not show their hand until all signs and indications pointed to a landslide, and then they joined the exeauted process and immediately made claim to doing everything, and all the leading. There is no need for any one Negro, or set, of Negroes, constantly preparing matter and shipping it to newspapers, in which they ascribe to themselves the title of "leader." The powers-that-bear have a pretty thorough line on the work and activities of every man, and self-adulation can deceive none of the managers of Judge Taft's candidacy or any other man's candidacy. There is an old saw that runs like this: "self-praise is half scandal," and this nauseating self-calm to being "leader" is akin to it. Negroes who are really interested in the success of the Republican ticket will not scramble over who is or is not "leader," and men who personally prepare copy for the newspapers in which they style themselves as "leader" cannot hide their identity, for the reason that Negro readers of newspapers are a pretty intelligent and discerning class that can read between the lines. Neither Mr. Taft, nor Mr. Hitchcock, his manager, can be fooled by what appears in the newspapers. They know their men, and what they have done, and can do in the future. When Judge Taft has been elected President, of which there is no doubt, there will be honor sufficient to go around among all they who aided in his election, and for the "man behind the gun," as well as for the man in the coming-tower. So let's ring down the curtain on that "leader among the Negro supporters of Taft." There are too many self-made "leaders." What is wanted now are men to man the guns. ... WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY. That was quite a severe arrangement of the management of Willberforce University which recently appeared in The Voice of the People. Bishop Turner's publication. Coming from such a source it is significant, and suggests to the new President the immense responsibility that will rest upon him, and what estorts he will have to put forth in order to restore Willberforce to the proud position among Negro institutions of learning which she at one time held. 15. Prof. Scarborough, the new President, equal to the task? We hope so, and we entertain the sincere hope that his administration will be a brilliantly successful one. Cut out, as Willberforce is now, from its former large Southern clientage, due to the great advancement made by the many Negro colleges in the South, Willberforce, to a great extent, must draw her student body from the Northern States, and to do this she must come in competition with the richly endowed white colleges in the North whose doors are thrown open to Negro students. While Willberforce was dropping behind, and we accept Bishop Turner's juper's statement in this case, the many splendid Negro colleges of the South were pushing ahead by leaps and bounds. The Ace entertains the hope that the African Methodist Church will come to the rescue of Willberforce University, and prevent its being taken over by the State of Ohio, as The Voice of the People intimates it may be. Give President Scarborough not only encouraging words, but give him the news of war—contributions, and liberal queries at that. REYAN'S DESIRES We commend to our readers the following words from the Defender published in Sumpter, S. C. The editor knows what he is talking about. Mr. Bryan pants longingly, ardently and irresistibly for the Presidency. His longing for that high office is all absorbing and utterly consumes his very spirit. But what we witness the sacrifice to sit in the chair of Washington, Lincoln and Rosevelt. In desperate eagerness and hope to achieve success he whispers the word of trust and satisfaction to every discontented ear. After years of weary and arduous will spent in the endeavor to conciliate every class, tribe and clan on American soil except the Negro, he at last designs to hold conversation with men of that race and in pleasing language he bedeet out his candle hope he debeat out his candle rays are to light up for the Negro the dark, dangerous and tortuous pathway that leads to the barred gates of De- mocracy. Let the dissatisfied Negro Republican take heed he stumble, fall and be destroyed. The back gate is the only entrance into the Democratic party allowed the Negro and to enter he must get down on his belly and crawl under the gate. William R. Cowan is a candidate on the Republican primary ticket for member of the State Board of Equalization from the First Congressional District, Chicago Ill. The district in which Mr. Cowan is a candidate comprises the First, Second and Third Wards, a part of the Fourth and that part of the Sixth lying north of Forty-third street and east of State street. There are 12,500 Negro voters in the district, and if they vote at the primaries and give Mr. Cowan their support it will secure a nomination for a member of their race that has never been had before in the history of Chicago politics. Mr. Cowan was born in Danville, Ky. in 1858, and was educated in the public schools of Lexington, Ky. He has been in Chicago since 1880, and is a prosperous business man. He is worthy of and should receive the support of all the voters in his district—white and black. The past few months have been a great season for "hat passers." First, there was a busy contingent passing up and down the highways taking up collections wherever they could get a hearing to defeat the nomination of Mr. Taft and Mr. Foraker. They failed in that. Now these same "hat passers," the next few months, are trying to be grilled a certain element of colored people with the idea that they can defeat the election of Mr. Taft by passing of hats. In the meantime these hat passers are supported by the innocent public. They make their appearance wherever there is a little congregation, taking up a few nickels or a few dimes—always wanting to do something or go somewhere to defeat somebody on the net results of what they get—and the public supports these useless "hat passers." We have had enough of them. Of course, the woods is going to be full during the next two or three months of would-be Negro Democrats, who are anxious to be bought off. As soon as they get their price, if they can, they will be tumbling into the Taft column. When Mr. Heflin, of Alabama, introduced his bill to separate the races on the street cars in Washington, every Democrat voted for Heflin's bill; every Republican voted against it. For this reason, Dubois advises every Negro to vote the Democrat ticket. Why is it that Negro Democrats feel called upon to attend Republican conventions? Mr. Trotter, of Boston, has been a Democrat all his life. His father before him was a Democrat. What business has he got attending Republican conventions! The late Senator Gorman, of Maryland, once said that whenever a Negro Democrat came into his presence that he instinctively took a tight grip on his pocketbook. --- In his address before the New England Conference, held at New Bedford a few days ago, Bishop W. J. Gaines put himself squarely on record in favor of the Republican party instead of the Democratic party. When our Negro organizations have printing and other business they should seek the business concern operated by some one of their race. A large number are prone to go to the white business man. Don't yell race pride; and say you believe in your race—practice it. We have a large number of printing establishments which turn out first-class work, and their prices are reasonable. The local association having in charge the arrangements for the coming meeting of the National Federation should get busy and let the public hear from them. A. M. E. CHAPER HERR. Dr. Johnson Will Live on Troy Avenue Until October. When He Starts for Maryland. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, D.D., M.D., one of the newly elected bishops of the African M. E. Church, has taken up his residence in Brooklyn. He is a British subject and has a wife and two sons. Dr. Rowland R. and Percival C. The first is a graduate of Long Island College Hospital and the Presidents' Hospital. His brother is a student in dentistry. Bishop Johnson was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. He was educated in Canada and studied in England. He matriculated in medicine at Toronto University. Bishop Johnson was licensed and ordained to preach in the British M. K Church, Oakville, Canada. His early ministry was spent in the foreign service, and now as bishop of the African M. E Church he is returning to the foreign service. He stayed of sixteen years in the United States Bishop Johnson held the pastorate of three of the leading churches in his connection, the Union A. M. E Church, Philadelphia; the Metropolitan A. M. E Church, which during the ecumenical Conference was the largest church in Washington, D. C., and the St. John's Church, Baltimore, serving each five years. He was elected Bishop of Philadelphia Church, Philadelphia, where he had been returned after an absence of ten years. Bishop Johnson and family are at home in their new residence, 39 Troy avenue, near Fulton street, and they are pleased with Brooklyn. When he sails for South Africa on October 14 it will be the fifteenth time he has crossed A Five Appreciation of this Great Teacher and Leader of Men and His Wonderful Work. The July number of the Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Teachers is devoted to the life and work of Booker T. Washington—not, to be sure, in a large sense, but, what is better, in a manner that will appeal to every busy man and woman in our bustling and hustling civilization. Elbert Hubbard, editor of this little journal, as well as of the more widely-read Philistine, has done more than any other writer has ever done for the great founder of Tuskegee. For in less than thirty pages he has told the story of this remarkable And he has told in each a way that every word is a line and every line a page. In the art of beevity Hubbard is a master. Every sentence he writes is pregnant with meaning and carries the reader deep into the realms of thought. Few men in any walk of life have been written about and talked about so much as has Booker T. Washington. But nowhere is there to be found a finer appreciation of this great teacher and leader of men than in the few lines written about him by the distinguished Royeroffer. When I compare Elbert Hubbard's tribute to him with all that other men have written about him, I am reminded of the historic scene on the battlefield of Gettysburg when Abraham Lincoln made his famous speech. On the great war President had finished his speech, and he was written in lead pencil and on the journey to the meeting place—he turned to Mr. Edward Everett, the orator of the day, and congratulated chin on his orate and finished oration. Mr. Everett replied: "How gladly would I, Mr. President, exchange all of my hundred pages for your thirty lines." In this monograph Elbert Hubbard begins with the child, Booker, with all of his unfavorable surroundings: follows his development into a promising boyhood, and finally presents to the world Washington, the man. The work is done in Hubbard's own iminitable style. It is so delightfully written that one almost wishes that he could have endured similar hardships, if they could have been mild aboob. In a ninth way. Certainly no one could ask for greater compensation for all of the trials and deprivations of such a childhood as booker Washington experienced than this tribute from the pen of Elbert Hubbard. It is not the fortune of all great men to have great biographers. On his campaigns Alexander the Great carried with him a score of writers to chronicle his deeds on the field of battle as well as his experiences in the field of war, yet even he despaired lest his name and fame might not be presented to future generations with all the glory they deserved. For when he stood at the tomb of the mighty Achilles he sighed and said, "Fortunate young man that you have found former as the herald of your valor. He helped a subjugated fortify to be heralded by a powerful pen. In this particular sketch of Booker Washington there is no attempt at line writing, yet one will have to go far to find a story told in a more delightful manner. Every line of the writer's classic language has in it a charm that fascinates beyond measure. Even the book Washington is childhood, with all of its itups and knaves and all of its privations are mellowed and softened in the mind of the reader by the way in which they are described. Of course Hampton and General Armstrong come in for a word of triumph, and most deservedly so. They are inseparably connected with the life of Dr. Washington. For as remarkable as has been the success of the man himself, as great as the man ability is, as great as the inspiration he has placed this place and the teachings of this clear-visioned, farseeing man that set him on the road that has led to his mighty achievements. In Tuskegee Elbert Hubbard finds his ideal school. He himself has skilled at Harvard, at Yale and at Princeton. Yet he has this to say of the famous Alabama institution: "Tuskegee stands for order system—academic industry—education." His first statement is his formula of education, he comments on it by saying, "Of course no college can fill this prescription—no institution can supply the ingredients—all that the college can do is to supply the conditions so that these things can spring into being. Plants need the sunlight—not the sunshine." The question is, then, what teaching concern in America supplies the best quality of acting ray? "And I answer, Tuskegee is the place, and Booker Washington is the man, What, you exclaim, The ideal school a school of Negroes, instituted by a Negro where only Negroes teach, and only Negroes are allowed to enter as students." And the answer is, "Exactly so." Thus Elbert Hubbard speaks of Tuskegee. Of the master spirit of the institution he writes in no less glowing terms, "Booker Washington, child of a despised race," he says, "has done and is doing what the combined pedagogic firstly was of ages has failed to do. He is the Mamie of the example is leading the children of his former oppressors out into the light of social mental, moral and economic freedom." And again, "Booker Washington is a greater general than Napoleon. For the Tuskegee idea no Waterloo awaits." But to appreciate this essay one must read it. Through it Elbert Hubbard has made no small contribution to the literature of our times. ROBERT H. TEMELL Washington, D. C., July 24, 1908. Medical Expansion No pain are being spared by the local committee of arrangements for the entertainment of the guests to the tenth annual meeting of the National Medical Association, August 25, 26 and 27. The first and second days' sessions will be held at Plaza Hall, 110 East 50th street, and the banquet and reception will be at Murray Hill Lyceum on East Thirty-fourth street. The public will naturally take a larger interest in the last night. Fully six hundred visitors are expected to attend the convention, and there is every indication that this event will be the biggest attraction here this summer. If that anti-noise edict will affect those beastly annoying phonographs, graphaphones and other like misances we will hail it as a blessing. COLUMBIA, S. C., July 25. Atlanta has abundant material for a live, progressive local business leisure, as we were told by reliable authority that there, are over three hundred men and women engaged in business of different kinds with a more or less degree of success. But our men of business there, as well as elsewhere, need to eliminate their personal feeling, rid themselves of petty jealousies, and learn the lesson of pulling together for the financial and commercial welfare of the entire race. We visited several of the businesses run by our people and found them all doing well, especially the Gate City Drug Co., managed by Dr. Moses Amis, the first Negro to open a drug store in the South, over thirty years ago. It is well stocked, and seven clerks are kept constantly busy. Then there is Mr. G. M. Howell merchant tailor under the Kimbal House, attending to the wants of his many customers, conjoined to no particular race. There are many others in various kinds of business just as worthy of note, but we haven't the time to mention them individually now. We met several members of the league assembled in the lecture room of the M. A. M. A. and there addressed them, after which they reorganized, re-electing the old office of Dr. J. W. Madison as president, for the ensuing year, and Mr. Weatherby as secretary, who, by the way, is also secretary of the Y. M. C. A. During our different conferences with Dr. Madison relative to the work and the progress of the league, he truly convinced me that he is thoroughly interested in its welfare, believing that it can be made a very powerful factor in the moment of the commercial interests of coated business men of Atlanta; if they can be made to sin their individual selfishness and work harmoniously for the uplift of all concerned. This opinion of ours regarding Dr. Madison, and I might also add Mr. Weatherly, the secretary, was voiced by Col. Rucker, Collector of Internal Revenue, in putting Dr. Madison in nomination that night. His league will be represented at the annual meeting of the organizational organization by several delegates. While in Atlanta we also called upon Mr. B. J. Davis, the able and fearless editor of The Independent. We found him very congenial and very much alive and interested in every issue pertaining to the benefit of the race. He assured us that he regretted his not being able to attend the league meeting that might be compelled to leave for Philadelphia that day on important business. Nevertheless he has with the league and would do what he reasonably could for its success. Leaving Atlanta we next visited Athens, the so-called "Classic City." Here we found Mr. M. B. Montan, expostmaster, the fortunate owner of a block of stone houses with marble fronts. On the second floor several offices, occupied by Dr. W. H. Harris, Lawyers J. J. Bruce and Seruggs and a lawyer, we met the members of the local league in the evening, and after an "experiment" new officers for the were elected, and Mrs. R. H. Jefferson, an enterprising and successful merchant tailor, was elected to represent the local league at Baltimore. Crossing over into South Carolina our first objective point in this Commonwealth was Beafort. Here we met the business men in the Baptist Church, After exhalation the Rev Bightford is pastor. After exhalation to hear the object of our mission and hear from a few of the business men present, an organization was effected and steps taken to be represented in the annual session of the national body. From here we next landed in Charleston. Upon our arrival we were taken in charge by Dr. W. D. Crum, Collector of Customs, who in his buggy drove as around through the business portion of the city. At night a goodly number of the business men in response to postal card invitations sent out by Dr. Crum met in his office. After remarks by the organizer and others, it was the general impression that it is very necessary and important that the Negro business men of Charleston should be united in a Business League. Therefore a committee was appointed to formulate plans to be brought in at the next meeting for the purpose of effecting such an organization and afterwards electing delegates. We are satisfied there will be two of the latter, if not more, at Baltimore. At Sumter we had one of the largest, most interesting and profitable league meetings since we have been in the field, and it was largely due to the efforts of Mr. W. T. Andrews, who is energetic president of the local league, and who has been a large property holder and a prosperous real estate dealer. He and another delegate will be at the annual meeting, while the Florence local Negro Business League will be represented by Rev. J. E. Wilson, the postmaster, and Dr. J. R. Levy, two very substantial and prosperous business men of that town. Appointment of Dr. Carth Appointment of Dr. Curtin. Waltersworth, the designation of Dr. A. M. Curtis of Garfield as a member of the staff of consulting physicians of the new $500,000 Freedmen's Hospital is proving to be one of the most popular appointments yet made by the head of the Interior Department. This cordial recall to such an important duty where he is a splendid physician as surgeon-in-chief, is an unqualified endorsement of the proud record he made in that period. For some time Dr. Curtis has been a lecturer on surgery in the Post-Graduate Medical School of Howard University, and was really the founder, of this useful department. He was the first house surgeon of Provident Hospital in Chicago, starting out on the medical institution was established, and was the first doctor on the Cook County Hospital staff having been given this assignment in 1908. In 1908 he was called to Freedmen's Hospital in this city. We learn that the Rev. P. E. Jones that viphee narrator and lecturer of the Metropolitan Mercantile and Raky Company, who tours the country in company with a stereoticon machine, has completed a course at the Illinois College of Law, and we are further informed that he will hereafter attach LL. B. to his name. Jones is ambitious and though his humble parents failed to give him a more pretentious name than Jones, he has done his best to bring honor to his company that he is to and that he has aspirations for the legal adrisorship of the company with which he is connected. Good luck. Jones. A colored, expressman who has his business on the corner of Fifty-second street and Eighth avenue, got into a dispute with a white man who owned a bulldog last Saturday. It appears the dog killed a cat belonging to the expressman. The latter was pugnacious or so tried to impress the white man, and the wordy war quickly developed into a pummelling match, in which the genius color came off second best. Moral—Be sure you can fight and then go ahead. That anti-noise crusade has threatened to invade West Fifty-third street. A nearby resident to one of the churches in that popular street has complained that he would call the attention of Police Commissioner Bineham and the rest of the Crusaders to a certain sunrise prayer meetings every Sunday morning. Our sympathies are with the complainant, such interruptions to one's peaceful slumber is calculated to get one in an unbecoming frame of mind for the Sabbath. Try a muffler on that voice. Will somebody connected with St. Phillips' Church issue an authoritative statement of the unfortunate affair which occurred on their excursion last week. Its really too bad the way that story grows. All sorts of exaggerations are afloat, told by "eye witnesses" too. One had the rector running panic stricken to the captain's cabin for shelter, where the trouble occurred, and there, it is said, he remained the balance of the trip. It has long been a problem to separate the hoodlum element from the respectable class of colored people, and no one asks seems to answer. The officials of St. Phillips have certainly done all in their power to give the members and friends of their parish a pleasant day's sail and outing, but that undesirable element will "buttin" despite of every precaution taken. We need a little of the Southern division of classes. Social equality is not even practical among the Negroes themselves. Every one remembers how J. E. Robinson came near couping off the biggest thing in years in the local politics at a mass meeting which opened a campaign a few years ago, and was doing it alone, too, when the old line politicians got busy and Mr. Robinson was relegated to the rear and illusion. Some said that Charlie Anderson had a hand in it, but that was never proven. Anyway, Mr. Robinson has another think if not a pull. In discussing the political treason he prohied a great catastrophe for the Robinson party in this State if it did not nominate Mr. Hughes again for the Governorship. "The people want Governor Hughes, though the machine is sore they will have to nominate him." Would be glad to hear what the other fellows have to say. Dr. W. H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's M. E. Church, stated that last Tuesday was the hardest day he has experienced during his pastorate of the church. His sick list was larger than it had ever been before at one time. Now that does not harmonize with the statement of certain eminent physicians who claim that the populace is distressingly healthy at present. Just a suggestion to the local committees of entertainment for these various conventions which are to be held here next month. To do the thing up handsome and becoming the great and mighty city should give the men the freedom of the city and the women the freedom of the department stores. An official of one of the Fifty-third street churches was seen dancing quite daily at a picnic last week up in the Bronx. We hadn't noticed that the Methodist Church Conference had removed the ban upon dancing, must have been our oversight. Some one recently inquired where 's Payton? Just let them watch out, for he is far-from being a "has-been." We note that he has recently secured control of Nos. 40, 42 and 44 West 133th street. This is significant. It was the eviction of colored tenants from these houses several years ago which called forth Mr. Payton's famous defi to the white real estate men who schemed to remove colored people from the neighborhood of the 133th street subway station. He made a game fight and won, but at a dear cost. The colored folk still hold forth in the vicinity, but the enemy was wily enough to turn Mr. Payton's weapons against himself, and he went down but not out. Remember the frog and the milk. P. A. P. will be heard from again. Lots of Negroes own their automobiles; now who will be the first to venture as an aerial navigator? Please don't confuse this with flights of mind; that's common, but the bonifide fesh and blood traverser of the air of Negro extraction is an unknown specimen at this writing. LIBERIAN MISSION AT BERLIN Received by Fortune Secretary—Com- missio- Burmese, July 27. The Liberia in- sition was officially received recently by Foreign Secretary son Schoen. The members of the mission, Messys, Gibson, Dorson and Dunbar, delivered to the secretary a letter from the President of Liberia to Emperor William, which will be forwarded to the Emperor, who will have conferences at the Foreign Office with officials of the various governmental Departments on commercial objects Baptist Ministers Banquet—Real Estate Department of Pioneer Company Opened—W. C. Matthews Passes Bar Examination Social Notes Boston, July 28.—A splendid reception was tendered Prof] John T. Layton, director of music in the colored school, Washington, D. C., and at present in the New England Conservatory Summer School, last Thursday evening by the Benjamin Banneker Historical Club at their rooms on Northampton street. Despite the sweltering heat, a large assemblage was present to greet their honored guest and to enjoy the very excellent reasp prepared by the Banneker ladies. Prof. Layton and Miss Florence Steward, delighted the audience with a beautiful vocal selection, while Dr. T. W. Henderson, Dr. L. M. Holmes, Prof. John T. Ransom and Mr. J. Obrien contributed brief complimentary addresses of praise and greeting, Mrs. Irene A. Jurix, formerly of Washington, D. C., delivered an excellent paper on the "Metropolitan Church Choir," led by Prof. Layton, and reputed to be the best colored choir in the country. Baptist Ministers Association I. Rey, president of the Boston Episcopal Ministers Association, presided at the third annual banquet of the association held in the Calvary Baptist Church, last Wednesday evening, the principal speaker and guest of honor was Rey. A. C. Powell, of New Haven, Conn., who spoke on the "Negro Problems and the Negro Ministers' Contribution of Its Solution, Dr. P. White, Dr. Hedgerow, Rev. K. of Lorimuchi, N. H., all guests of honor, delivered neat and pithy addresses, Mrs. Clara Diggs sang a pleasing soiré solo. West Indian Visitors Entertained. Mrs. W. D. Johnson, wife of the well-known and wealthy physician John Hammond and wealthier physician Charles Champton, S. C., gave one of the most elegant house parties of the season last Friday evening in her beautiful apartments at 50 Fornes street, Jamaica Plain, for Misses Rose Croos, Florence Tomlinson, Mabel Tomlinson and Liliant Fentado and Mr. Joseph Fentado, all of Kingston, Jamaica. I. An thoroughly delightful program was given by Dr. John B. Hall, Miss Ida Hall and Miss Florence Tomlinson, pianists, and Mr. W. H. Campbell, dramatic reader. A delicious course-luncheon was served by Caterer P. J. Besse. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fentado, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Dr. and Miss Johnson, Mr. W. P. Brown, Miss Hilda Johnson and Mr. George W. Harris. St. Mark'a Church Picale. Among the pleasant picnices of the summer none has been more thoroughly enjoyable than the successful annual outing and picnic of the St. Mark's Congregational Church, Rev. S. A. Brown, pastor, held last Wednesday in Caledonian Grove, Roxbury. A large crowd was present, and many of the well known business and professional men of this city competed in the held events. The committee on amusements made Mr. E. Well chairman; Christopher Smith, John Gale, William Lee and Percy Bean. The committee on arrangements included R. F. Scott, chairman; H. R. Bush, Dr. B. F. Robinson, B. F. Jones, Dr. J. B. Hall, and Misses Nellie Smith, Ella Sparrow and Minnie E. Fletcher. The largest picnic at Amory Grove, the popular Roxbury resort, this season was that given there last Thursday by the Phenzer Baptist Church, Rev. C. Wardley. Commercial Pioneer Institution Opens New Department. The Commercial Pioneer Institution, 888 Main street, Cambridge, has just completed its renovations and has now opened its trust or real estate syndicate department. In the recent inauguration exercises, conducted under League No. 1, chairman, Miss M. E. Prevoe, Mr. R. Credle was re-elected to the presi- dency of the institution. Among those speaking at Tuesday's meeting at the Ebenezer Church night, A. Cox, Messrs. B. R. Ross, S. P. Ross, S. F. Roan and Rev. J. Francis Lee, Rev. J. N. Sisco and Rev. W. H. Burrell. Mr. Wm. C. Matthews, the Harvard athlete and a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, 1898, and Boston University Law, School, 1908, received notice last week that he had passed the Massachusetts State Bar examinations. Mr. Robert S. Hargrove, born in Patagonia, South America, a graduate of Washington, D. C., High Schools, Amherst College, 1905, and B. U. Law School, 1908, also passed. Mr. S. D. McGill, Boston University Law School, 1907, by jacksonville. Florida, papers to hand, is reported as failing the Florida-State Bar. But this is reported as not unusual for a colored applicant to fail before that State board on the first trial. Miss E. L. Louis Whitman, of 273 Columbus avenue, Boston, announces the engagement of her sister, Blossom May, to Mr. C. H. Campbell, wedding to take place in October. In the large store room on the corner of-Main and Austin streets, Cambridge, Mr. Arthur C. Wilson, assisted by Mr. Samuel L. McCoy, the progressive young Phoenix insurance agent, have opened up what is perhaps the most attractive colored undertaking establishment in Greater Boston. The building, which has been thoroughly renovated, has been partitioned into two large rooms, and an up-to-date funeral office has been secured. St. Bartholomew's Mission, Rev. G. A. McGuira, priest in charge, will be used for a chapel. Mr. McCoy, originally from Dauville, Va., is a brother of Mr. Frank L. McCoy, the Meers. Chancey H. Robinson, David N. Crawford and Councilman Henderson M. Allington sat down with 200 other Bay State politicians at the Col. Biggary send-off dinner at the Hotel Vendomer last Thursday evening. Col. Biggary was the Massachusetts delegate to notify Judge Taft of his nomination. Messra. Wm. H. Lewis, Ulysses Ridley and George W. Harris were the guests of Dr. S. E. Courtney at his weekly New England boiled dinner last Friday. Rev. T. W. Henderson has moved his residence from 198 Northumberland street to 102 Camden street, Boston. His new home has been rented as a church parsonage, with the privilege of buying the church. The terms. The doctor was the recipient last week of a handsome Prince Albert suit, the gift of the stewardesses of the church. Miss E. Rr Miller, of Pottstown, Pa. and a teacher in the Baltimore public schools, is residing while in Boston at 218 Northampton street. Prof. Thomas Long, instructor in Latin at Biddle University, Charlotte, N. C., is visiting relatives and friends in Boston and Cambridge. He intends to remain a few weeks, as he is taking instructions in music at the N. E. Conservatory. He is located at 32 Windsor street, Rox. Mrs. Anna Bailey has returned to Cambridge. She has been visiting her son in Washington, D. C., and is now stopping with Mrs. E. Baker, 111 Museum Street, Cambridge. Mrs. Ida Gins Wilson is now living at 609 Shawmut avenue, Boston. Mrs. David Houston, of Baltimore, Md., is visiting her relatives at 105 human street, Cambridge. Miss J. Anderson, of New York, is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Eaton, Essex street, Cambridge. Rev. and Mrs. G.C.A. McGuire, of the St. Bartholomew P. E. Church, Cambridge, were guests of honor of Miss Grant and Miss Rodriques, at the home of Mrs. Moody, Essex Court, Cambridge, on Monday evening. Miss Blanche Riggs and Miss George Green, of Cambridge, were guests of Mrs. M. S. Ruff, of Haverhill, last week. Miss Alice, E. Chapman, of 7 West Place, Cambridge, is on a three-week summer trip. She will spend some time in Albany, NY-V, and at North Adams, N.C. Miss Mijinie L. Parham, an advanced student of Shaw University, Raleigh, N.C., accompanied by Miss Louis Johnson, a student also at Shaw, are spending the summer vacation at the home of the former in West Medford, Mass. UTICA'S FIRST LITERARY SOCIETY. New Pastor R. J. Strother Well Received at Utica - Election of Church The members and friends of Hope Chapel, A. M. E. Zion Church, turned out in last fall to preside in Robert J. Strother, D. D. While they wore very sorry to lose Rev. E. F. A. Brooks, who has been with them for years, he said that that pastor will be the last of the Dr. Strother, in his first sermon, won his way into the hearts of his congregation. At the church conference the following officers for year were: H. Woolley McMullan, Roy Anderson, J. W. C. Carter and Clifford Rowland; stowards, Richard Bowden, Walter Bradley, Junior Green, Frank Jones and R. Anderson; Robert Green, Dell, Bouldin Rowland, Mary Green Mrs. James, Smith, Della Green and Mary Grimes. The auxiliary clubs with their presidents are: Daughters of Conference, Mrs. Mary Green; Golden Reapers, Willow Workers' Conference, Lucy Coyne; Church Aid Society, Jane Wright; Utility's Ideal Ladies' Club, Etta Scott; Varkick C. E. W. S. Mrs. John Scott; Varkick C. E. W. S. Mrs. John Scott; Mr. Junior Scott; Church, Organizer, Bro. Bertram Alonzo Lanick; christopher, Prof. James E. Wormsworth. The new pipe organ put in by Rex, B. A. T. Brooks, and the repairs on the B. A. T. Brooks, the superintendent. The church is filled every Sunday. The officers have secured the house occupied once by the chief of police, on Broadway, for a parsonage for, Dr. Robertson, for the house, and for comforts added, with telephone, hot water and new bath (ub). Dr. Strother moved into the parsonage last Tuesday, his wife, Mary M. J. Strother, being asleep, and his wife, John Webb, Mrs. Baltham Rowland, John Webb, Mrs. Baltham Rowland, Mrs. Mary Green and Miss Susie Horkins. The pastor on last Wednesday evening organized the first Literary society in the city, President, Mr. J. H. Searsh, head waiter Day's Hotel; vice-president, Mr. Roscoe Conkling Anderson, head waiter, Butterworth Strother; treasurer, Mr. J. H. Webl; choreist, Mr. James Wormworth; secretary, Miss Lillie McKnight; sergeant, Mr. Searsh; organist, Prof. Bertram Alonso Lanick. Miss Mary Wright, of Little Falls, gave a fine piano solo; she was enlisted in the Army. York; Mr. Searsh, Mr. Roscoe Anderson and the pastor delivered addresses. This New York Ace was chosen as a city in its church and literary societies will speak. MORTGAGE BURNING. Portsmouth Baptist Church Free From Debt-Young Man Buried by Gaso- PORTSMOUTH, VA. July 22—Mrs. Hattie M. Best gave an entertainment at True Reformer's Hall for the benefit of Metropolitan Church which was a great success. Mrs. Lula Hall, of Stonewall street, Lincolnville, has left the city for Kansas City to be near her husband. Mr. Frank Dursten, of Columbia street, in Kansas City, is the owner of Wright, of the Colonial Ice Cream Parlor, is sick at his residence on High street. The Sunday school class of Mrs. J. Warner, of the Zion Baptist Church, enjoyed an outing to the White City last Monday. Mr. Solomon Green, one of our enterprising young men, was quite badly burned in a fire on the street, Mrs. Eliza Ann Ridestone, of Chestnut street, died Friday morning at 2 o'clock after an illness of four days. Mrs. Ridehe, of New York City, died Friday at 1 o'clock and was largely attended by her family. Mrs. Josephine Bamfellow, of New York City, and Mrs. M. O. Dylas, of Chestnut street, and Mrs. Rittie Simonon and daughter, Rebecca, and Miss Lacy Tanner, of Newport News, Va., spent Thursday evening at White City, Miss Vickie Willett, of London street, in on the sick list. Phenomen Baptist Church is out of debt and in honor thereof the trustees and members of the community publicly barred the cancelled Sunday night. Short addresses were delivered. 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Lewy, editor of the Florida Sentinel, president, met in its third annual session in Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church here during the third week in July. The meeting of the league had been widely advertised and a large attendance of both colored and white was had at each of the two days sessions. Editor C. L. Bittinger of the Ocaal Erening Star, made the address of welcome instead of Mayor G. A. Nash, who is not a public speaker. Response by Dr. Arthur Walls Smith, of Jacksonville, treasurer of the league. Other members of the league delivered by Memur, C. H. Stewart, Rev. B. R. Brown, George Giles, and W. Chandler. The president's annual address was well received. Another important speech was made by C. I. Jackender. The annual greetings from the National League. A banquet was served in Odd Fellows' Hall in honor of the delegates, which was largely attended. Speeches and notes were given, also a letter read from the president. T. A. Norton, his inability to be present. 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So far as the colored shows are concerned August 3 will mark the season's opening when Williams and Walker appear in Atlantic City at the Savoy Theatre in their last season's success, "Bandanna Land." Two of the large shows are now rehearsing. Monday Cole and Johnson began rehearsing their new show, "The Red Moon," at the Majestic Theatre, Brooklyn, where they will be until the company leaves for the road the latter part of August. However, they will remain out of the city but a short time, as the new production will be presented to the New York public for consideration some time in September or October. Cole and Johnson contemplate taking out a large company and will play at the best second-class theatres throughout the country. This new arrangement should be highly encouraging, as they have not had very good booking since they forsook vaudeville for musical comedy. The members of the "Bandanna Land" company have been rehearsing for several weeks at the Majestic Theatre, New York, and Saturday will leave for a short trip on the road. The company is said to be even stronger than that of last season, and more people are being carried. This season means much to Williams and Walker, for it will determine whether they are to appear in first-class theatres in the future. For several years they have been striving to get into first-class theatres. Had not the vaudueville situation been so unsettled last year, causing the Shuberts to turn over their houses to Klaw and Erlanger for vaudueville purposes, the two comedians would have, in all probability, realized their ambition. But they were forced to play in the best second-class theatres, which they declared they would never do again. As George Walker now puts it: "Either first-class houses or prents." From the booking they have received for the beginning of the season it looks as if the Shuberts are going to assist them in their aims. The Savoy Theatre at Atlantic avenue is considered one of the best there. In Washington, D. C, where they play the following week, the Belasco Theatre has been selected for the "Bandannaites." This will be the first time a colored show ever played at the Belasco Theatre, and the writer wonders just how the management is going to arrange the seating of the patrons so all will be satisfied. Recent announcement that Gus Hill has leased the Smart Set Company to his general manager, Charles E. Barton, has caused many to ask why the former desired to rid himself of such a paying proposition. All know that there is not a shrewder theatrical man in the business than Gus Hill, and it is generally known that the Smart 'Set has been productive financially from the time Ernest Hogan and Billy McLain took charge. It has been rumored about that Stair and Havlin and Gus Hill are not as affable, toward each other as of yore, and that the coming season would see the Smart Set Company in the "woods." Since Barton has taken the company it is said that the situation has become less complex and that proper booking will be given the show: S. H. Dudley will again make them laugh as leading comedian. Rehearsals have been called for August 17, and the show will open September 5. As to when the "Oyster Man" company opens is problematical. Hurtig and Seamon have announced that the company will open with Harrison Stewart as leading comedian after the November election. To my mind Hurtig and Seamon will present the "Oyster Man" before November, providing they get the booking they desire. Regardless of the fact that Harrison Stewart has made good in Chicago, the heads of the booking department want to know how strong an attraction is the young comedian outside of Chicago. That is the snag the writer imagines Hurtig and Seamon are encountering just now. If they can satisfyfily show wherein Stewart is capable of drawing throughout the country there is little doubt that the "Oyster Man" will go out before November. And at that there will be quite a difference between the booking secured for Ernest Hogan and Harrison Stewart. After all, however, it is up to the youthful comedian to make good. If he succeeds, next season he will secure better theatres, providing Ernest Hogan does not resume his part before then. The writer would not be surprised to see John Rucker in a production of some kind before September. Several managers are negotiating with him to take a company South and West, but up to this writing there have been no contracts signed. One of the features of the season's opening will be the friendly rivalry between the stars. Each show will try to outdo the other, but there will be noticeably absent the personal animosity that has characterized such competition in former days. In other words, the comedians have about realized that there is enough room for them all, and that competition does not necessarily mean ennity. CIRCUIT NOT YET COMPLETED. Gus Hill Having Trouble Getting Editable Playbuses. Gus Hill has been unable to establish his proposed chain of colored theatres up to date, but expects to make public the results of his labor soon. In speaking to the dramatic editor of THE ACE regarding his pet project, the well known producer said: "Up to date I have not been successful in securing theatres for my colored companies. I am offered a house in Philadelphia and another in Baltimore, but they don't suit me. I am arranging with a couple of outside capitalists who want to build several theatres for me, but I would sooner lease than build. I want all large cities, as white shows will not pay in small towns, to say nothing of colored shows." COMING SEASON LOOMS BRIGHT. Theoretical Men Making Big Preparations—See Good Times. Although the country has not recovered from the financial crisis of last fall, the prominent theatrical managers of New York are making preparations to produce plays for the coming season A. A. COF [Portrait of a man in formal attire, facing left, with a serious expression.] A. A. COPELAND on a large scale. Even the thought of this being election year has not deterred them in their intentions to put on elaborate shows and many of them. The recent announcements of the theatrical managers show that they are very hopeful and confident that better times are ahead. It is noticeable that the only shows being mentioned for the coming season are one-night stand companies. Managers of all the first-class attractions contemplate producing as many shows, if not more, than usual, and there is considerable activity being shown by the heads of the best second-class attractions. Usually the booking of one-night stand shows is taken up late, but it will be even later this season, as the managers claim that the small towns do not patronize shows when times are not the best. The outlook in the large cities and towns is exceedingly bright, the leading managers assert, thus the cause for such extensive preparations. Coming Event Being Talked of Everywhere and Often. "Are you going to the frolic of the Frogs?" The above question seems to be one of much interest in Greater New York, even if the sheath gown, the Salome dance and the new spec of mosquito from Jersey are receiving considerable attention during these hot days, commonly known as "dog days." Judging from the conversations you hear daily about the coming frolic of the Frogs, which will take place on the evening of August 17, at Manhattan Casino, one would imagine that even the election of Taft or Bryan to the Presidency, or whether the New York Giants win the permit from Pittsburgh and Chicago are questions secondary to the coming frolic. If the plans of the management are carried out the affair will be the most unique ever given in New York, and will be voted the biggest summer entertainment of the year. Among those to participate in some of the novel attractions during the evening will be the members of the Williams and Walker and the Cole and Johnson companies. Three valuable prizes will be given the ladies wearing the most unique and pictureque costumes, and each lady in attendance will be given a souvenir. FROLIC OF THE FROGS. AMERICAN GIVEN BLOODSON. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 87. One of the most enjoyable events of the heated term was the moonlight excursion down the Potomac last Saturday evening under the austries of the Amphion Gloe Club. The steamer Jane Mosley was put in service and nearly 1,000 persons enjoyed the sail. On the return trip home the steamer stopped for an hour at Washington Park, where the excursionists took advantage of the scenic railway, the carousel and other amusements supplied by Manager Lewis Jefferson. Dancing was the feature of the trip. Owing to the success of Saturday's excursion the Amphions will give another on August 8. Critic Praise Work of Recent Oberlin Graduate. Robert Nathaniel Dett, of, Niagara Falls, N.Y., bids fair to make a reputation as a musician of no little ability if he continues to make good in the world of music in the future as he has in the past. Last month the trustees of Oberlin College, upon the recommendation of the faculty, conferred upon the young musician the degree of bachelor of music, which was done in recognition of his attainments in theory, composition, pianoforte, organ and the history of music. The Illustrated Buffalo Express calls him a Negro musical prodigy, and says: him a Negro musical prodigy, and says: "Music has developed more prodigies than any other art. There are numerous records of child prodigies, children of the muse of sweet sounds. And now comes, the latest—a Negro musician whose future has been almost assured by the splendid start he has made. "Robert Nathaniel Dettie is the latest prodigy. He is a young negro of Niagara Falls, who has just been graduated from Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He is the first Negro pupil of the institution to be graduated in composition, and already his original works have received attention and commendation from the local papers of Ohio. Recently he was a guest of honor at a recital of his works in Werner Concert Hall. He received warm congratulation of the critical-minded people assembled OPELAND there. Mr. Dett is not only a composer of music but a poet. Songs he has written, among them being his 'O Whispring Tree,' 'To the Sea,' 'Twilight,' and the music to Paul Dunbar's 'Dinah Knacading Dough.' These were among the selections heard at the recital. "Mr. Dett's musical career began at a very early age. When a little chap, he accompanied a brother to a music lesson, and, returning home, was able to reproduce from memory the music he had heard the master play, some of it most difficult. The teacher was so delighted that he gave to young Dett a course of lessons free. Soon after he began composing and his musical career began. And now the Oberlin authorities are so impressed with the genius of this young man that they contemplate sending him to Europe to go on with his career. The following are the words of some of the young poet's original compositions: How still the twilight! The yet starless sky Aweary leans upon the silent shore; The Day is dying, and that solemn hush Which Death alone commands pervadeth all things. Deepens the gloom until my very soul Attuned with Nature seems to sink and fade. To sink and fade until I scarcely know Whether 'tis I or Day that silent dies—But no. It is not I that dying thus In silence melts into a voiceless calm; Tho' night's approaches bind all nature mute Love knows no fetters. Free the soul proclaims Its message—as the twilight sky sublime—Oh, deep as Death that folds the waning day, Oh, boundless as the mantle of its gloom, Oh, message that the very silence is telling I love thee! I love thee! I love thee! O WHISPRUNG TREE. O Whispring Tree with arms outspread, Thy shape a heavenward pointer forms, Still standing tho' an age hath fled Surviving still the storms. Even so that soul whose roots are God Survives the storms of life like these Stands firm, tho' Fate rule with iron rod O Whispy Ring Drea. A PROMISING MUSICIAN. CHORUS GIRLS AS MRN. One of the hardest jobs in the life of a stage manager, said a gentleman in the "profession" recently, is teaching girls to act like men. I have had a few years at the task, so I know what I'm talking about. Of course every girl can't be a Vesta Tilley, but you would think they'd have some notion how a man walks and acts, but, bless you, they haven't—they're just as awkward as a cat in corsets. The first thing a girl does when she gets into a boy's suit is to put her hands in her trouser pockets. She thinks it looks "manly." And so it would if she did it naturally. First of all she thrusts her hands down as far as they will go, and then proceeds to spread out the pockets of her trousers until it looks as though she had a 4-lb. loaf in each. She thinks that is just what a man would do, though I'll bet she's never seen him do it. Well, when we've drummed into their pretty heads that men don't go about showing the size of their nockets, but let it be known occasionally that they do possess hands, we've got to teach them how to walk. For some reason on other girls are mighty pleased with themselves when they get a pair of trousers on, and they are never tired of admiring their feet, which look smaller somehow, then when peeping beneath a skirt. Having informed them that a man doesn't spend all his time looking at his toes, we beg and implore them to walk across the stage "just like the men do." Is there anything easier? You'd soon find out if you watched those girls. A dozen or so will start as though they were entering for a footrace, crossing the stage in about ten strides. Others will do the same distance in twenty, thirty, or even forty. One will take short, jerky steps, averaging three to the yard; another long strides; a third, something between a hop and a skip. Not one of them can walk like her brother or her father, or like any man that was ever born. I get them to follow me about the stage and endeavor to imitate my walk, but it's a tough job. They can't get out of walking with a waggle, and it's my belief they think it adds to the attractiveness of pedestrian exercise. Then a girl with a stock or sword or a gun is the funniest thing imaginable—if she happens to be carrying it for the first time. She generally starts by putting it under her arm at right angles to her chest, and cannot imagine why she keeps hitting every one as she turns round. Then she'll try holding it at arm's length as though carrying a torch. She is afraid of the "horrid gun," and is usually under the impression that the muzzle is the safest part of the weapon, preferring to carry it by the "thin end," as she calls it, than by the butt. A sword she cannot manage at all; it gets under her feet and trips her up, until finally she thinks it wisest to carry it over her shoulder—and perhaps it is. When carrying a cane she believes it good form to hit at anything that may be in her way. Hats—whether a bowler or a topper—must be worn very much on the back of the head, though she'd probably be the first to correct her brother or lover if he wore his hat at a similar angle. But they think it looks "rakish" and therefore fascinating, which perhaps accounts for her do-wells being rather popular than otherwise with the fair sex. They also love to wear a single eye-glass, and will spend hours trying to carry it without wearing an expression indicative of extreme suffering. They also like to have a mustache on their lip—even when there isn't a man attached to it—but they think it is the correct thing to be twirling it all the while in a very meditative way, which is, perhaps, typical of some men. But, altogether, it is a very difficult thing to teach girls how to act as men—much more difficult, in fact, than teaching men to act like women. If you don't believe it, make the attempt, and you'll soon discover its truth to your sorrow—Tit-Bits. NO SUCH CLUB. Real Estate Men Deny Purchasing Property On Fifth Avenue. An announcement was made in several of te daily papers a few days ago that the real estate firm of Nail & Parker had purchased a piece of property on Fifth avenue for a club, to be known as the "Black Lambs." Upon investigation it has been learned that there is no such organization as the "Black Lambs," and the real estate men deny that they were negotiating for property on Fifth avenue for any club. Theatrical settings The Spillers are at the Allambra, Rosamond Johnson has returned from his Florida trip. The Kraytons are preparing to leave for Europe, where they will remain nine months. Jesse A. Shipp entertained the Frogs Saturday evening at the residence of Mrs. Sadie Warren, 49 West 134th street. Space will not permit mentioning the menu. Muriel Ringgold, formerly with the "Oyster Man," is with "Bandanna Land," and has a song. There is no question of her making good. Abbie Mitchell Cook has signed with Cole and Johnson for the coming season and will appear in the first performance of "The Red Moon." Williams and Copeland, who have been with the "Bob-Bon Buddy" act, under the management of George Walker, will temporarily play in vaudeville as a team: Booking will be secured for the big act later. And we are to have the praises of the sheath gown sung in a colored show. Aida Overton Walker is rehearsing a song about the much talked of gown, and is assisted by several young women who will also wear the latest creation. It has been reported that Billy McClain was recently unanimously elected a member of the Royal Automobile Club of London. King Edward and many other distinguished Europeans belong to the organization. Miss Alice Randolph, of New York City, is in Washington, D. C., where she is acting as musical directress for the George Epps and Isabelle Lorgat, of the well-known vandueville team, have closed their summer engagement in New England and are rehearsing their big act of ten people which will appear with one of Al. H. Wood's big-melodrama. The act will be known as the Epps-Loretta Troupe, and with them will be Dave Brinkley, James Martin, Daisy White, Rosie Wawston, Rosie Wellman, John Wheeler, William Mills and Fred. Robinson. Charles S. Gilpin is in vaudeville with a quartet of which he is manager. Before the Pekin Theatre closed for the sufimer he was rapidly developing as a character actor, and was establishing himself as one of the favorites of the little South Side playhouse. We are compelled to make another request of some of the dramatic editors particularly the dramatic editor of the Indianapolis Freeman, that credit be given THE Age for all articles taken bodily from this paper and reproduced. According to the ethics of journalism such courtesy is always extended by one paper to the other. We regret very much that we are compelled to make this request time and time again, but judging from the dramatic pages of one paper in particular, the editor must wait for the appearance of THE Age to get his dramatic news for the following week. While we have no objection to the high appreciation shown by this paper, we do feel that the editors should adhere to the usual rule of giving credit to whom credit is due. To furnish our many readers with news pertaining to "Music and the Stage" requires a display of considerable energy, besides the expenditure of quite a sum of money. OPPORTUNITY Pittsburgh Correspondent of The Age Sets Down Some Plain Facts for the Reader. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AGE: Your correspondent is in receipt of an invitation to the commencement exercises of Korhecht High School, Memphis, Tenn. Robert Lee Owain, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Owin, of Pittsburg, is one of the graduates. He delivered an anation on "The Rising Young Man is the Safeguard of the Nation." Mr. Owin is one of the thousands of the race who is making great sacrifices in preparing our young men and women for the important responsibilities of life. While looking at the interesting program of fourteenth graduates your correspondent was reminded of the sad picture that will greet them a few years after leaving school; schools are sending out thousands of graduates every year. The white boy or girl walks out of college into a bank or some other business; his living is assured if he has the right qualities, and in a great many cases he may be an irresponsible drunkard and yet may enjoy better opportunities than our boys who may be soher and industrious. It is a fact that cannot be denied, the door of hope is almost entirely closed in the face of our boys in all sections. Your correspondent was born and raised in the South and never left there until two years ago. While there are some Southern white people as kind-hearted and good as any people in the world, the ruling sentiment there is everything but encouraging to those of our people who desire to be free men and women. True conditions in the South are known only by lifetime residents. What some degenerate' Negro doers is published in white papers under flaming headlines and the whole race is branded as criminals and rapists, but the crimes that white men commit against our women and girls are never known. They are too indecent for public print. Black men have been lynched and their property destroyed for telling the truth. Southern white men who have spoken against Southern brutality have been forced to leave. While the respectable citizens of the South are doing all in their power to create a sentiment in their favor, and notwithstanding they are praying for the coming of the time when they may enjoy every right enjoyed by the full-fledged American citizen, there is a large class of reckless emigrants from that section in all sections of this country doing all that lies in their power to create the same race hatred that exists in the South. No agency is more responsible for this than erratic newspapers; such ones as have been keeping the Brownsville affair before the people to satisfy their own selfish motives. It is encouraging, however, to note that no one is considering them seriously. If these agitators would get busy along other lines it would not be necessary for Northern young girls and boys to go South to earn their living. Before coming up hege where there is so much loud talk about the discharged soldiers anyone would expect to find some commercial representation. While it is true that there are a few little drug stores and restaurants in this section, it is also true that according to the chances they have had to develop along all lines the Northern Negro is apparently sleeping the long sleep of Rip Van Winkle. Readers of The New York Age in the South will be surprised to know that a great many of these Northern agitators on the Brownsville affair are supporters of "Jim Crowism" in the North. It is a fact that cannot be denied, the papers North that practice "Jim Crowism" by giving the race a separate column every Sunday receive the heartiest support from these agitators on Southern "Jim Crowism" and the Brownsville affair. Pittsburg is no less free of this shame than other Northern cities. The race shows how fully it appreciates this "Jim Crow" treatment by the manner in which it sends its news every week, in fact a prominent business man told your correspondent that a Negro paper could not possibly succeed in Pittsburg as long as the white papers would give the race a column every week. The Loeni Building and Loan Association has made the right step in the right direction. Let other cities follow. Let the agitators as well as the ordinary people generally do all that ii.. in their power in creating positions for their sons and daughters, then, and not till then, will their voices be heard in dictating the policies of this mighty and wealthy nation. COMMISSIONER. PROFESSOR MOSES M. MIMMS 4 ten; if there is one missing, call my a nations and signals will be hung from the co my guests' wearing apparel, I will have t When you enter Sulzer's Harlem River Park and Casino Look for what I've advertised, you will probably see more. This only Happens Once a Year for 35c missing, call my attent e hung from the ceiling carel, I will have table Ys k and Casino advertised, you see more: a Year for 35c ten; if there is one missing, call my attention to it. Flags of all nations and signals will be hung from the ceiling. In order to protect my guests' wearing apparel, I will have table-cloths on the tables. P. S.—My next novelty will be the opening of my Dancing Class at Sulzer's Harlem River Park and Casino, Thursday Evening, October 15th, 1908. This affair will be the greatest on record. READ THE COLORED AMERICAN JULY NUMBER OUT READ THE MERICAN OUT GET For your pleasure on this occasion I will have placed on each side of the stage while you are dancing in the various selected colors. will be entertaining you with the latest selections. I will not advertise twenty pieces and have THE CAN MAGAZINE Oxygen Tank THE NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK. Mr. and Mrs. Chua, S. Week and daughter have left the city for Asbury Park. Mr. C. Brown and Mrs. F. V. Smith are spending a few weeks at Miss E. J. Person's, Germantown, N. Y. Make a noise like a frog at Manhattan Cinema, Monday, August 17, 1808. Mr. D. M. Anderson, of Pittsburg, Pa. is over visiting Miss Ada C. Miles, of 232 West 134th street. Pur Afro-American hair goods go to Greenberg's, 588 Eighth avenue, near 135th street. Mrs. Lena Latimore, husband and daughter, Alvin of, 439 West 35th street, returned from their week's vacation to Saratoga. Miss E. A. McKinney, of 508 West 135th street, has returned from Atlantic City where she attended the funeral of her mother. Mrs. E. Anderson, 112 East 31st street, has just returned from a second visit to her mother who is stopping with her daughter, Mrs. E. Decorsey, at Asbury Park. Mrs. H. C. Haynes, the wife of the proprietor of the New York Razor drop Company, arrived from Chicago and will make Jersey City her home. Nail Bro. 450 Sixth avenue. Table 8 Hotel dinner with claret wine, from 2 till 8 p. m. 50 cents. Special Southern breakfast with hot corn bread, 20 cents. Choppers lunchhouse, 50 cents our specialty. A general reduction in all prices.—adv. Miss Mabel Campbell, of Tarrytown, has been spending a week of pleasure with her friend, Miss Eva Boyd, of 321 West 35th street. Misses Laura Robinson and Hattie Drew, public school teachers of Washington, passed through this city on Tuesday en route to Boston. They will return about September 14th. Miss Julia Blackman, of 18-West 134th street, left the city on Wednesday last for Claremont, New Hampshire, where she will spend the rest of the summer. Miss Cornelia S. Bassett spent a few days of last week at Asbury Park visiting her sister, Mrs. W. S. Cairey. Learn to dance—Charles H. Anderson's Monday and Thursday evenings in the Palace Hall, 51st street and Seventh avenue. Miss Anderson's full orchestra. Mr. Elmer Haskins, a newly-wed, and now a resident of Denver, Col., made a flying trip to the city last week and spent a few days with the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Boyd. He left last Friday for home via Chicago, after having a most delightful time with friends and old acquaintances. Mr. J. H. G. Bowman, principal of the public schools of Vicksburg, Miss, and wife were the guests of Mrs. Drucilla Mansen, of 24 West 136th street, last Sunday. While in the city they are residing with Mrs. Johnson, 317 West Street. Mr. A. B. Brown, 141 West 21st street, left the city July 23d for the mountains. She spent Sunday, July 26, in Bass Jarvis, N. Y. She returned pleased with her trip. Mr. Louis Scott, connected with the Hudson Terminal Branch of the New York General Post Office, has hied himself away on his vacation and will take in Philadelphia, Asbury Park, Atlantic City and other intermediate points on the way. The funeral of Mrs. Charles Mardenbro, 214 West 64th street, was held at Mother Zion Church last Sunday, Dr. McMullen officiating. She was a native of Trinidad and had only been in this country a few months. Mrs. Sallie Newman, who was ill ten days, died Sunday, July 19th, at her late residence 414 West 39th street. Her funeral service was held at the memorial she was a member, Wednesday, evening, the 22d inst., Rev. Booker officiating. Sunday morning at 11 o'clock Booker preached a strong sermon. Sunday School convened at the usual hour with a good attendance. Sunday evening at 8 o'clock the house was well filled. All present enjoyed listening to a powerful sermon by Rev. Booker. Miss Iris Samuda, of 42 East 132d street, will leave the city August 12t to visit relatives in Virginia, also stopping in Baltimore and Philadelphia for a few days. She expects to spend the month of September in Washington. The Missionary Society of Timothy Baptist Church held an interesting service last Sunday morning. Devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. A. Perry and M. Bush. A poem entitled "Belshazzar's Feast" was recited by Miss E. J. MacNeely. The following made excellent addresses on "Missionary Work" and The Care of Our Bears "Girl" Church; and The Care of Zion Baptist Church; Mrs. D. V. Phipps of Concord Baptist Church; Mrs. M. E. Hunter, of Timothy Baptist Church, and Mrs. E. Davis. The meeting was led by Sister Babb. Sunday School and all of the three services of the day were well attended. Beth Typhillah Moravian Mission, recently started at 63 West 134th street, is already attracting crowds to its services. For two Sunday evenings the hall has been filled. Among the activities already started are: A literary and debating club, and a ladies' club. The Young Men's Musical Club is already an important feature of the work, and the Rev. Chas. Martin, pastor, hopes soon to organize mothers' and fathers' clubs and boys' and girls' clubs, etc. The Sunday School of the mission is growing by leaps and bounds, and altogether the Rev. Martin and his work are deserving of attention and support. Miss Sylvia Carty, one of Wilmington, Delaware's, school teachers, who was the guest of Mrs. John J. Baker, of 809 West 57th street, left on July 3d for a two weeks' stay in Atlantic City prior to returning home. Mrs. Baker ac- companied her and has returned after a most delightful trip. They were the guests of the Hotel Murray. Mrs. A. L. MaGill of 248 West 53rd street, has been visiting her husband at Asbury Park, stopping at the New Metropolitan Hotel. She was accompanied by her niece, Miss Marie Dougherty. Mrs. Montgomery A. Jones, of Baltimore, Md., who was called a New Yorker in account of her illness of Mrs. T. J. Bowles, her sister, has returned suddenly to Baltimore, as Mr. Jones met with an accident on Sunday. Many friends express much sympathy for Mrs. Jones, who is considered one of New York's favorite matrons. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Jefferson have moved from 81 West 134th street to 730 East 244th street, Bronx. The following names are arrivals at the Hotel Maccoe during the past week: A. T. Johnson, Mineola, N. Y.; Robert L. Toney, Allenhurst, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hill, Evansville, N. J.; Robert Brown, Boston, Mass.; Howard A. Thomas, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. George P. Oliver, Troy, N. Y.; R. R. Williams, Wilmington, New Zealand. The Morris Association of the Abysinian Baptist Church gave a midsummer entertainment on last Wednesday evening, July 22d. It was a decided success. Mr. Albert DeAny presented a well-prepared program. All taking part deserve great credit. The solos of Miss Estelle Jenkins and Mrs Martha J. Picnack received. Mrs J. Gareth a paper entitled "the Negro Has to Combat With in New York." Miss Louisa Fleming made a short address on the work of the association, telling of some of her experiences while visiting the sick and dying wherever called upon, after which refreshments were served. On Sunday night last burglaries entered the branch grocery store of Mr. R. W. Willis, at 214 East 127th street, carrying away, a small quantity of groceries. Two of the burglaries, a white man and a Negro, were caught by Mr. M. M. Writers, the proprietor of the saloon next door, who was passing at the time, and handed them over to the police. They were arraigned in court and held under $1500 bail. The others escaped. This is the fifth time an attempt has been made to burglarize this store. The First Annual Convention of Colored Church, 550 street, New York City, N. August 23, 26, 27. Morning session, 10 o'clock; afternoon session, 2 o'clock. You are currently requested to be present by July 30-47. Mrs. Charles W. Anderson, of Manhattan, and Miss Lucy E. Moten, of Washington, D. C., are guests of Mrs. Robert Williams, in the Adirondack Mountains. Mrs. M. Galloway, of Philadelphia, I. wishes to announce the marriage of her daughter Estella Welb, to James T. Jr., of Winfield, L. I., on the 16th of July, 1908. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. William Dixon, pastor of Concord Baptist Church, Dixon, N.J. Mr. Taylor is the real estate dealer, formerly of New York. BROOKLYN. Married June 16, 1908; at 25 Mission Place, Montclair, N. J. Edward M. Connell, burying at Brooklyn Y. and Evelyn W. Tompkins, by Frederick H. Butler, pastor St. Mark's M. E. Church, Montclair, N. J. The regular monthly meeting of the Metropolitan Women's Business Club will meet at the Jefferson Building, rooms 53-54, Wednesday, August 5th, at 3:30 p.m. Members are urged to be in full attendance. I. L. Moorman, president; M. E. Davis, secretary. The H. H. Garnet Republican Club will give a summer night's festival at Golden City Park Casino, L. I. The admission is free. Mrs. Charity Creth, Miss Ethel Reed, Mr. Sherley Sylvester Jones, all of Petersburg, Va., are spending the summer with Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Smzll, 419 Ralph avenue. Miss Sadie Chase, of Bennings, D. C., will spend the month of August with her sister, Mrs. Blanche Jones, of Manhattan, and her uncle, W. E. H. Chase of Brooklyn Borough. At the Concord Baptist Church of Christ last Sunday services were conducted in the lecture room. Dr. Dixon preached both morning and evening to large audiences. The pastor will return again next Sunday and administer the Lord's Supper, after which he will leave for his vacation until September. In the absence of the Rev. Holland Powell, the pulpit of the Bethany Baptist Church was filled by Mr. W. H. Powell, a divinity student in the Virginia Seminary and College, at Lynchburg, Va., who preached two very acceptable sermons. The Sunday School was attended by Superintendent C. H. Parkes in charge and gave the school some very interesting facts on the lesson in Old Testament history. At the Carlton Avenue Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association the four o'clock meeting was conducted by Mr. E. L. Faulcon. Interesting talks were given by several of the members. Singing was one of the main features of the services. On Friday evening at 403 Carlton avenue there was a lawn party given by the First Aid District Club for the benefit of the settlement work, of which Miss Martha B. Upson is chief nurse; Misses Lacille L. Walker, Mabel Grace Dahney and Miss Upson were in charge. Mrs. Mary Taylor, mother of Mrs. Jennie Stewart, of 44 LaFayette street, is on an extended visit to relatives and friends in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Mary J. Zeno has returned from Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in the interest of temperance and women's club work. Mrs. Kerizh Booker, of 1085 Marks avenue, who has been confined to her home by illness for about three weeks, is out again. Mrs. Alice W. Wiley has been taking a much needed rest at Greenport, L. I. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1998 where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson at their beautiful home. Mrs. Ida Shaw has removed to 83 Odgen street, Orange, N. J. Announcement. "The C. Franklin Carr Burial Company is conducting business at the same place, 308 West 52d street, under the management of Mr. John H. Beck, who is well known in church, society and the business life of our city. "Mr. C. Franklin Carr, who recently resigned from the position as manager of the company, continues as a member of the Board of Directors. He solicits for the company the patronage and good will of his many friends and well wishers. "The public is invited to visit the establishment, so that they may fully appreciate this most complete undertaking house. Every facility for the care of the dead and comfort to the bereaved." CRUSHED BY TROLLEY. Yonkers Boy Who Sleeps Legs Were Crumbed in Trialley Case in Sargent Condition. YONKERS, N. Y., July 27.—The A. M. E. Zion Lyceum was largely attended on last Monday night. The program was under the auspices of the boys choir, Mrs. Bertha Gregory, directress, by Mr. Williams and Rev W. H. Haas were hire Sunday morning at the A. M. E. Zion Church the services were largely attended. The Rev, Martin Butter preached. The Sunday School lesson was reviewed by Mr. Joseph Small. The school was also addressed by Mr. Jas. E. Nickson, of New York City. In the evening Pastor Dr. John J. Smyer preached. The choirs rendered some of their best music under the leadership of Mesdames B. Gregory and B. Scott. Mr. J. E. Nickson, a trustee of Mother Zion Church, was introduced by the pastor, and Mrs. James E. Nickson and granddaughter, Grace, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smyer on Sunday. Bazell Wilson, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Wilson, who was knocked down and run over by a trolley car and had his legs almost crushed off, is still in a very critical condition in St. John's Hospital. Mrs. B. E. Scott and little Miss Winifred Webb took a sail up the Hudson to Poughkeepsie on last Saturday where Mrs. Scott visited her parents and friends. On her return Mrs. Scott brought with her her youngest sister, Miss Fred Potter, who will spend two weeks with her. At the Messiah Baptist Church Rev. T. K. Crawford morning and evening to good匀匀ness. Mr. John R. Green, Deputy Grand Master of the Co-operators, spent last Thursday in New Rochelle, the guest of Mr. Lee Crawford, Noble Master of New Rochelle League. Medina, N. J. Notre Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, of Newark, N. J., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Borroughs, of Cook avenue. Misses Jennie West and Alice Addcock spent last week in Manhattan visiting friends, Mr. and Mrs. William Walker and baby, of New York City, are the guests of the Misses Willigman, of No. 20 Morris place. Rev. R. B. Smith is organizing a club for young ladies, to meet on Thursday afternoons. Miss Emma Williams spent Sunday last with Miss Viola Borroughs, of Cook avenue. The musical given by the T. C. D. C. Literary Society was a great success. President, Mr. Fred. A. Williams. A DEMOCRATIC FROST. A Band, Six Marchers and William Marsh of Everywhere, Honor Bob Davis. JERSEY CITY, July 28.—We have been trying to ascertain the sentiment of the colored politicians of this city in reference to the Presidential nominations and their attitude in the coming campaign. There seems, however, to be little or no enthusiasm as yet along that line with the exception of the ever-political grafter looking for a handout. Mr. William Marsh, colored, of Newark, Jersey City and New York, attempted to get up an open air demonstration in honor of Bob Davis (white), the Democratic leader of Jersey City, on last Wednesday night. Mr. Marsh hired a band of ten pieces and succeeded in mustering in line six colored men outside of the ten musicians, marched to the Davis Club, only to be informed that Mr. Davis was busy and could not be to the extent of the colored multitude. "The 'demonstration' or 'rally' was over in a few minutes after a good night speech by Mr. Marsh, who could not help betraying his disappointment. Mr. Marsh, it is remembered, applied to Mr. Whitpenn last winter for a commissionership. The Mayor could not see his way clear to oblige Mr. Marsh, as he had already recognized the need to bring the Rev. A. T. Miller a job as hallman in the City Hall at $70 a month. Mrs. C. B. Cerry, of Nashville, tenn. after a two weeks' stay visiting relatives left for home last Saturday. Mr. Beverly Pinson, who has been ill for two months with rheumatism, is about and able to resume business. Mrs. R. Henderson, of Jackson and entertainment, dinner last Sunday Rev. and Mrs. Trusty, Mr. and Mrs. Pinson, Mr. J. E. Robinson of Manhattan, Prof. Wallace of Tennessee and Dr. T. W. Robinson East New York Nets Notwithstanding the hot weather, St. James A. M. E. Mission, Rev. J. W. Stewart, pastor, the attendance was good Mr. John Woods, 600 Warwick street, is spending his vacation with Mr. Arthur Nichols, of Atlantic City, Mrs. A. Buchanan entertained Mrs. Charlotte Hadley for the past couple of weeks. Mrs. Hadley left for home greatly pleased with this section of the city. Mrs. J. Odell will spend the month of August with relatives in the South. Notice to the Public Mennon, Turner and Holmes, undertakers, 283 W. 20th Street, wishes to inform the public that they are still doing business at their same old stand, and under the same name, and they have no branch or connection with any other business. Their name is in an infringement, as we have no branch, nor any connection with any other name. The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily pixelated screen with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. IN MEMORIAL In fund remonstrance of our mother, Sarah A. Dunn, who departed this life July 16, 1807, at her residence, 612 Nighth avenue. Dorest loved her. *din*, we have hid thee because we were afraid of her. But thy memory will be corrupted. RELIGIOUS NOTICES. BETHEL A. M. B. CHURCH, West 20th Street, between 7th and 8th avenue. Bethlehem, PA 19015. Holy Communion every first, Sunday, 5 p.m. Class meeting 1.30 p.m. Sun- day, Monday 2 p.m. Prayer meeting 8.50 p.m. Weekly Meetings Class meeting on Mon- day, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting on Friday night from 8 o'clock to 8.50. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting on Friday night from 8 o'clock to 8.50. Rev. R. C. Rasmus, D.D. Pastor, Pastor's residence, 248 West 129th street, Bethlehem, PA 19015. The pastor can be seen at the church The pastor can be seen at the church every day from 12 to 3 p.m. oct 12-19 Sunday preaching at 11 a. m. 3.15 p. m. Holy Communion every third Sunday, 8 p. m. Weekly prayer and missionary meeting every Sunday, 8 p. m. prayer meeting every other Wednesday 8 p. m. Rev. J. P. Tunston has taken to charge in January 11-yr. MOTHERS' CHARGE MOTHERS' CHARGE West 89th st., bet. Columbus and mast-der Avenue. Rev. J. M. Mackenzie, pastor. Sunday Services: Preaching at 10.45 a. m. and 7.45 p. m. Babbath School 2 p. m. Every Sunday evening at 6.15 o'clock. Public invited. March 1-19 ST. CYPRIANI CHAPEL, PROTERTANT EPISCOPAL, 177 WEST W33D STREET. Broadway, 12th Floor, 8th Charge. Sunday Services: 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School 8. 30 p. m. REV J. C. PERNANDERS, Pastor. Sunday school 12 M.; Sunday School, 1.30 p.m. Praeching 8 p.m. m.; Holy Communion every third Sunday, 3 p.m. Week 8 m., class meetings, Thursday, 8 p.m. All are welcome. ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 317 West 51st street, New York City, Bronx, NY 10461. West 83d street, Office hours until 10 each morning. m. p. m. Praeching meeting Wednesday evening at 8.15, Sunday School at 1 p.m. Y. P. B. C. E. m. Sundays. Hillview church first Sunday in each month at 9 p.m. A CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL. mar19-19 MERCY SEAT BAPTIST CHURCH, 45 and 46 St. between Fifth and Lenox Avenue. Rev. N. B. EPIUS, Pastor. Sunday school 11 a.m. m. and 7.45 p.m. Sunday at 8 p.m. Communion third Sunday at 8 p.m. Week-day service: B. Y. P. m. meet wednesday 8 p.m. prayer meeting Friday each month. m. communion Sunday each month 8 p.m. All welcome. Pastor's residence, 60 West 134th street. Telephone 1852 Harlem. aug1-1yr Straighten Your Hair DEAR SIR: I have ward only one bottle of your hair, and our world will be without it. Makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. Jane W. F. Waddell, Bldg. I-Harriana, Tenn. Ford's Hair Pomade has imitators. Don't buy anything else altered to be "just as good." If you want the best results, buy the best Pomade—it will pay you. Look for this name Charles Ford Land on every package. If your dragonst will not supply you with the best Pomade for regular size or 18 cents for small size beads and give your dragonst's name and address. R.A. by return mail on receipt of price. Address: The Ozoned Ox Marrow Co., 18 East Kensie St. FORD HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Complexion Miracle new called "completion Wonder" and our other specialty, Odor Wonder, are the same. We are the dark race by making both-women and men physically acceptable and more present. Co. agents of the Chemical Wonder Co. offer to send their book of information without charge, free of postage, to any one in No. 2 Rector Street, New York. To Dice with the Governor. NEWARK, N. J., July 28—Rev. J. F. Timston, D.D., and poet, of Newark, N. J., also temporary pastor of the Timothy Baptist Church, of West 30th street, New York City, is the recipient of an invitation from the Governor of the State of New Jersey to lunchon, at the Governor's cottage at Sea Girt, N. J., Thursday, July 30, 1908. 345 West 59th Street TO LET A fine store with plate windows in a busy locality Rent with 3 living rooms $50 per month. Without rooms $35 per month.... Apply Junior or E. EAGLETON 164 West 65th Street gas West 19th Street Corner of Amsterdam Avenue 3 rooms, range and tube, $15 21 Lawrence Street 3 rooms, range and tube, $15 5 rooms, range and tube, $18 361 West 126th Street 3 rooms, range, tube, bath, $15 2 rooms, range, tube, bath, $18 366 West 126th Street 3 rooms, range and tube, $13 2 rooms front, $10 Inquire of janitor or W. M. MORAN, 366 West 126th Street 1851 PARK AVENUE, near 166th street 8 and 4-room apartments; moderate price; tubs and hot water supply. jul12-8t TO LET—Third floor, 8 rooms and bath. Apply Mail Bro. 450 Birth avenue. tf TO LET—Nicely furnished rooms for respectable working room. Addres- m Mr. B. M. Crawford, 366 West 126th street. FOR RENT—A large furnished room, muli- table for two persons; private house; all conveniences. 53 Grove street. jul16-1f $10 CABB furniture, three-room bat, balcony, deck, office, $1 weekly. Apply janitor, 344 West 71th street. jul16-1t TO LET—441-3 West 15th street; 3 large light rooms; rent $10 and $12. Apply Janitor. jul16-4t TO LET—Nicely furnished rooms for re- spectable people. 59 East 123rd street. Mr. Johnson. jul13-7t WANTED. TEACHERS—Must be of Christian character, experienced; for drummaking and millinery, printing, music, bodhran the Conservative hat. Admire. President the Curry Institute, Urban Ohio. jul13-4t TO-LET - Elephant apartment, large and light, six rooms and bath; steam heat, hot water supply; ench room separate. 315 West 11th Street from Manhattan to Moderate rests. 11:30 a.m. TO LET—Four large front light. room. tuba, toilets, $17. 12 Carmina street, junction of Sixth avenue, N. Y. jul22-21 164th and 185th streets, neat, preserved stream beat and hot water, hot, 5 light rooms and bath; $16 and $17; select col- lection of antiques. FIRST-CLASS BOARDING HOUSE by Mrs. J. E. Peasant, 18 Park street, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. july20-41 TO LET—Nearly furnished large and small rooms in the building. Apply Mrs. Tacklin, 251 West 20th street. july20-41 TO LET—Nearly furnished large and small rooms in the building. Apply W. H. Hared, 322 West 41st street. july20-41 TO LET—Nearly furnished rooms in private house; all conveniences two re- quired. 200 W. 17th street, New York City. july20-41 TO LET—Three and four rooms, just opened; all light; 12th floor, ad- mendment. E. J. Smith, 306 E. 122d street. july20-41 A LARGE room for two gentlemen or a small room for one or two, with bath. 329 West 35th street. july20-41 APARTMENTS to let. 210 W. 35th street, two and three large old-fashioned rooms. Increased rent. Pants from 80s. See junior or Hubert Beck & Sons, 288 West 34th street. july20-41 MOTHERS' DAY NURSERY. Second Annual Banked Night. Empire Park, Sept. 1, 1908. See next week's advertisement. A GIOD and healthy location, nice neighborhood, large rooms; all improvements, Courland avenue, Jankor on premises. JANITOR, man and wife only, respectable, and who understands steam heat and hot water supply for high-class apartment houses. Box 40, Age 7, Chatham Square, N.Y. TWO ELEGANT cheap six room apartments for rent; all the latest improvements. W. 20th 41st street; Inquire of Jankor, No. 20-22. LADY In straightened circumstances will dispose of all or part her twenty (20) Realty Company's dividend-bearing below cost. Must have cash; no reasonable credit. Acquired. Address: W. S. Make realty Delivery, New York City, July 20-29. TO RENT—Large, light furnished room; suitable for a couple, Mrs. Marrillan, 260 West 17th street—Furnished rooms; two and three connecting rooms; house-keeping; respectable colored people. July 30-29. TO LET—Small respectable family you want respectable neighborhood, look at 502 Second avenue; convenient, near 42nd street; three large light rooms, July 30-29. TO LET—Two-family house at reasonable prices, three large light rooms, July 30-29. A FEW desirable boarders accommodated at Stony Brook Farm. Cool, heatful, high elevation. M. G. Malus, Mountainville, N. Y. TO LET. Nearly furnished rooms; large and small. Burchell, 18 West 133d street. No. 216. E. 51st street, three rooms; for colored people; gas and tubs; rent from $12.50 up. First floor suitable for light business. July 2047. FIRST TO LET. Furnished, unplashed ball rooms. 140 West 133d street. july23-4t FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET—LIGHT housekeeping, with bath. R. L. Wright. fairfield. Brooklyn. jun-5ff. TO LET—Homemade furnished large and small room, with en- cences; moderate rates. Mrs. Hardy, 630 Harmer street, near Utica avenue, Brooklyn. July 9-4t. NICE Apartments, all modern improvements. 2 stores—low-prices. Apply 215 Buffalo Av. TO LET—Nicely furnished rooms. No. 10 Cowan st. Address Mrs. E. M. Craw- ford, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. July-8t TO LET—Five rooms and bath; halls car- reried, good 65 Kingston avenue, Brooklyn. Borough Park and 20th street. Five rooms both, hardwood finish. Reit. $20 per room. Rainbridge street, near Summer avenue, 1000 block of Riverside rooms and lath. Rent. $2500 per month. Inquire J. R. Moseley, 164 Montague street, Brooklyn. TO LET - Two or three rooms, furnished or unfurnished; detached house; porch, yard, trees. Cypress Hill L. to Crescent station, 309 Euclid. TO LET - Good brick house, all improv- erable interior. Inquiry. 164 business street, Brooklyn. TO LET.-Nearly furnished, large and small rooms; bath and all conventions. Apply Mrs. Walker, 335 Gold street, Brooklyn, July 31st, 2014 TO LET.-Second floor of five rooms and bath at 47 Schenectady avenue, Brooklyn. Apply B. A. Greene, 41 Albany avenue, Brooklyn. MONTI AFRICA.-A full-blooded royalty would like to meet with a bright boyfriend who is interested in learning how will prove my identity. Apply New York Age. American and West Indian Importing and Manufacturing Co., Inc. Dublin in All Minds of Vegetables, Fruits, Preserves, Hot Sauces, etc. Ellen Office and Sample Room, 400 Sage Avenue. Branch, 300 West 59th Street Agency 313 Wilmington Avenue, E. E. Young, Manager Stock now selling at 75 cents, discount on all cash sales from 140 shares opened. Installment plan for entertainment of other purchases. June 11-12s To Lot 16 and 21 West 134th St., Best and cheapest flats in Harlem. Six large, light rooms and bath. 9, 46, 127, 178 and 184 West 134th St., fine apartments of 5 and 6 large, light rooms. 311 313 West 134th St., Handsome apartments of 4 rooms and bath. Best location in New York. Apply janitor or C. E. HUTCHINSON, 5 West 134th Street STOP PAYING HIGH RENTS Open for inspection, the finest new fireproof apartments handsomely decorated throughout. Elegant entrance. 2, 3, 4 large light, airy rooms, all improvements, ranges, hot water supply, tiled baths and open plumbing. Rents $8 16. See Sower or Janker, 214-19 1278 St. near Nedwood Ave. West India Trading and Development Co. Importers and Producers of TROPICAL PRODUCTS Depository: Van Norden Trust Co. Ten per cent, per annum is paid to stockholders of the WEST INDIA TRADING AND DEVELOPMENT CO. STOCK NOW SELLING at its PAR VALUE, $1 PER SHARR. Write to duty for particular WEST INDIA TRADING AND DEVELOPMENT CO. IMPORTERS & TRADERS BUILDING New York 24 and 28 STONE STREET Telephone 1858 Broad jum 9-4a. HOTEL UPTON WEL. R. BABYT, President CARMEL, N.J., Treasurer Thoroughly Modern With Every Convenience Two hundred steam basked outside the supermarket dining room service. Bar with restaurant attached. Special dining in Italian and French cuisine. Mugge free to and from all stations. Opposite Black Bay Station, Dartmouth St. Price moderate. June 28-19. BOSTON, MASS Elegant apartments of 5 large light rooms and bath all improvements, rents 20 and $21 per month. 3 East 135th Street Elegant apartments of 6 rooms and bath, steam heat and hot water, rents $25 and $25 MORRIS MOORE 64 West.133rd Street TO LET Fine Apartments of 3 large light Rooms. Newly Papered and Painted, Reasonable Rents, Good Janitor Service. Apply Janitor on Premises or S. LIEBOVITZ 693 Eighth Street, near 43rd Street july 16-4t 40, 42 and 44 West 135th Street Property Under New Management These houses are being thoroughly renovated new open plumbing with porcelain fixtures, tiled halls and baths are now being installed. To let only to desirable colored tenants, 4 and 5 rooms and baths, rents very low. Hot water supply, steam heated halls and baths. Apply Janitor on premises or PHILIP A. PAYTON, JR., Agent 67 WEST 134TH STREET 140 and 142 West 28th Street Three and Four room apartments, large and light, best location—near Sixth Avenue—private halls, tubs, ranges and hot water boilers, for respectable colored families only. Rents low. Apply to 10 EAST 132nd STREET Six rooms and bath, rents $19 and $21. Note. These are the cheapest rents in Harlem, for 6 large rooms. We are also giving 2 weeks free. 23 and 25 WEST 133rd STREET Five rooms and bath, hot water, rents $20 to $23. Note. We are giving one month free in these 2 houses and the rents are extremely low for the accommodation. Open plumbing, porcelain bath tubs, hot water supply. 41 WEST 135th STREET Five rooms and bath, steam heat and hot water, rent $27 and $28. 28 WEST 133rd STREET Six rooms and bath, hot water, rents $20 and $22. 168.170 WEST 135th STREET Five rooms and bath, hot water supply, rents $20 and $22. NAIL & PARKER. 25 WEST 133rd STREET GRAND UNITED ORDER of ODD FELLOWS OF GREATER NEW YORK JUST OPENED 132nd Street apartments of 5 large light rooms and bath all imp per month. Street apartments of 6 rooms and bath, steam heat and hot water 171, 144, 155, 171 West 133rd Street apartments of 4, 5, and 6 rooms, hot water supply, mo 135th Street ments of 5 rooms and bath, steam heat and hot water, IS MOORE 64 West 13 West 47th Street, Between Eighth A Broadway and The Five Apartments of 3 large light Rooms, Newly Pa Reasonable Rents, Good Janitor Service. Apply Ja S. LIEBOVITZ eighth Street, near 43rd and 44 West 135th Property Under New Managemen uses are being thoroughly renovated in porcelain fixtures, tiled halls and b 1. To let only to desirable colored ten baths, rents very low. Hot water s and baths. Apply Janitor on premises. PHILIP A. PAYTON, JR., Agem 67 WEST 134th STREET and 142 West 28th S Newly Decorated—For Rent and Four room apartments, large and four Sixth Avenue—private halls, to boilers, for respectable colored fares Apply to MR. GRANT TO LET 10 EAST 132nd STREET and bath, rents $19 and $21. These are the cheapest rents in Harle- e are also giving 2 weeks free. 13 and 25 WEST 133rd STREET and bath, hot water, rents $20 to $23. We are giving one month free in these ON PREMISES. this for several months, meddled with Japan's affairs and returned to New York advocating Government ownership of railroads, got to Louisville, Ky., saw the sentiment of the South feared Government ownership of railroads because it would eliminate, ipso facto, the jim crow car law forced onto the people in the South, he changed, saying he would abandon that idea if it didn't meet the approbation of the people. Now he has for an issue' tariff revision, the injunction law and something about Philippine self-government. Birmingham Southern Reporter. If Bryan Walters, Dr. DuBois, Editor Trotter and all others of their way of thinking have not received full of bourbon by this time the high-toned, self-rejecting and intelligent Negro leaders that we had credited them as being. Since these misguided and vindictive so-called Negro leaders received such a cold reception at Denver, where they had gone to beg the Democratic convention to incorporate in their platform a plank favorable to the Negro—since these Democratic Negroes were so marily turned down and sat hard upon by the Tillman-Vardaman man outgoing them to the bench and reminding there until they have experienced a change of mind and heart. If these Negro leaders persist in advising our people in the doubtful States to bolt the Republican party and vote for Bryan and Kern instead of Taft, and Sherman, we shall, consider the expediency of calling for a day of fasting and prayer for their conversion from the error of their political ways. HUNDREDS BRAVE HEAT (Continued from Page 1) Baptist Church; Mayor T. Frank Appley, of Asbury Park; Rev T. J. Docking, superintendent of the Cookman Institute, Jacksonville, Fla.; Rev I. B. Walters, Zion A. M. E. Church; Dr J. G. Yeiser, Bethel A. M. E. Church; Dr John P. Sampson, presiding elder New England District A. M. E. Church; Rev W. H. Wallace, Moriah Baptist Church; Rev A. E. Jensen, rector St. Augustine Church; Rev J. T. Price, Second Baptist Church; Rev R. D. Check, evangelist; Dr H. T. Johnson, editor Christian Recorder, Mr. Rosecee Simmons, N. J. L. Roundtree, Admiral Elder; Rev A. L. Murray, Presidency City; Prof W. S. Scarborough, of Wilberforce College, Ohio; Rev J. L. Crawley, Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, and other well-known clergymen and laymen. Dr. Washington's address was descriptive of his early struggles to secure an education, of his establishment of the great institute at Tuskegee, and work it has accomplished. Born in slavery, Washington, when a boy, went to the West Virginia coal mines to help support his mother. There he heard men talking about a school where colored boys would get an education giving in return for their service. He was fired with their service. He the school and after consulting his mother, started out to find it. He hadn't a cent in his pocket and walked and rode as opportunity offered until he reached Richmond, Va. There he fell in with a ship captain, who hired him to help unload pig iron. At nights Dr. Washington slept in a hole under one of the wooden sidewalks in Richmond. After earning some money he resumed his journey and finally reached Hampton, where his "college examination," he said, was the sweeping and dusting of a room so well that the matron in charge of the school said, "I was fired him. Fear that humble beginning he rose until he saw the day when he went back to Richmond to address the State Legislature. Dr. Washington said that much had depended on the manner in which he swept and dusted that first room. "Whatever your circumstances," he continued, "you can get above them by doing your work better than anybody else." He believed that an education was more than being able to read and write correctly—that in addition it was being careful and of service to others—and he so proved it by his own experience. Establishment of Tuakegee. After leaving School Dr. Washington told how he went to Alabama, the "black belt," and finally established in 1881 the institute that has since surprised the country and the world"by its marvelous work. Starting with one teacher and thirty students in a single old building, Tuskegee Institute has grown to have 2,200 area of land, upon which have been erected 96 buildings—all but four of them built entirely by the students themselves. There are now 1,500 students annually and as many more are turned away every year owing to lack of facilities. The value of the buildings all told is said to be about $50,000, with no mortgage any of them. Including the employment value is over $3,000,000. The annual expenses of the institution are more than $200,000. Dr. Washington stated that the 10,000 Negroes in the country are here to stay. "You invited us to come," he said, "and paid our way, which you do not do for the Italians, or the Irish or any other people who come here." He said the Negro problem is bigger than the South—it is national in its scope. He pointed out that the Negroes are more like the white American in every respect, except their color, than any race. We have the same ambitions, we have the same religions, we speak the same language (or asleep) and dress the same as you. Our love of country and the Stars and Stripes is as great as the white race, and we have the same pride for our American institutions. "When you wanted your lands cleared and your railroads built, the Negro helped when all others failed." The Negro stood by you in the early days in troublesome times. we'll stand by you now. We will out destiny successfully if we help us and give us a chance. instruction. He spoke of the difficulty of at first convincing the people of his race that there was such a thing as dignified labor. He said there was a difference between being worked and working. "No one is free until he can work instead of being worked. Don't try to solve the race problem, as some attempt to do," said Dr. Washington to those of his own race in the audience. "Be sure you solve your own problems first, settle down somewhere, get some land and a house and stick there. We must progressive way. Old methods won't do. You must not be merely tolerated, but must make yourself so useful you will be wanted. You must be thorough and reliable. You here in the North must be good samples of what we are in the South, or it will hurt our progress. "At Tuskegee we teach our students how to save money. Education, morality, religion, the home life, frugality, economy these are steps to get higher. We must build the environment less need for coffins. We must take better care of our health. We must be industrious. "We must have high moral and Christian character. It is our one great need. We must draw the lines sharply between morality and immorality." Speaking of the great numbers of Negroes in the South and of the success of education where it has been tried, Dr. Washington said that in the Southern States there are to-day 120 drug stores, conducted by Negroes; 41 banks and many other business enterprises carried on by them successfully. "Our people are acquiring an education more rapidly than any other race," he continued. "The Negro race is an imitative race and he mitigates the best, the worst. Fifty percent of the Negroes can read and write, which is pretty good for the forty old years since they were freed from slavery. I am proud of my race and its struggles. Statistics show a very small percentage of criminals among the graduates of the fifteen Negro educational institutions of the South." For an hour and a half Dr. Washington talked earnestly and convincingly. Frequent applause interrupted his remarks. He mixed considerable wit and humour inecdotes in his truths that maintained in his life the importance. After the address many crowded around him and Bishop Gaines on the platform. Banquet and Reception at Metropolitan Hotel. A banquet and reception was tendered Dr. Washington and the other guests at the Metropolitan Hotel in Springwood avenue, of which Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Burgess are proprietors. Among those present were Bishop Gaines, Rev. I. B. Walters, Dr. J. G. Yeiser, Roscoe C. Simmons, Mr. E. C. Burgess, Mr. J. Parks, Thomas Merrill, Dr. A. McDougall, and Fred R. Moore, Rev. A. E. Jensen acted as toastmaster, and remarks suitable to the occasion were made by the visitors, Dr. Washington responding in a happy vein. The committee having the arrangements in charge were Dr. Wm. J. Parks, Thos. A. Murray, P. A. McDougall, E. C. Burgess, Rev. A.' E. Jensen and Dr. J. G. Yeiser. Dr. Washington and Bishop Gaines were the guests of Mr. R. T. Batts, proprietor of the New Metropolitan Assyrian avenue. The welcome at the railroad station by the vast concourse of people was enthusiastic and was enlivened by music by the Negro Band. Dr. Washington was deeply touched by the cordial greetings of the people. NEWS OF ODD FELLOWS We notice when and where our National Grand Officers assemble, we are sure to our alert sister, R. E. de Toscae, assisting for the Household of Ruth. At the picnic concluding the dedication of the building, we served the banquet to the Grand and ex-Grand Officers, we found her asking opinion on the proposition of restricting the number of officers in the Household of Ruth, the branch established for the female members. She presented her side well, and from the expressions heard, if the proposition of restricting female members in our Households could have to set up and take notice. At the meeting of the Freel. Douglas Lodge, 7646, held on the 18th inst., we are glad to learn our professional men attend the meeting and assist in the legislation. We was probably through their assistance that the lodges loyal on the joint picnic project. What is desired in New York, is more interest in the Order taken by our professional and business men, who are members in the legislations of our lodges, for those positions. We must put forth for position on the S. C. of M. We regret to say, that with two or three exceptions no professional or business men hold any of the important offices in any of our lodges. The time is fast approaching when a grave financial apportionment will be assigned, which should be referred to such members for consummation. **Odd Fellows' Journal Management.** While reading some of the literature of our Order, our attention was drawn to the report of the Board of the B. C. of M., on the Odd Fellows' Journal management. For six months ending December 31st, 1907, receipts, $13,065.78; disbursements, $13,062.80; a grant from the Board of the B. C. of M., rendered their annual report last September upon the financial management of the Odd Fellows' Journal as follows: Receipts, $13,365.72; disbursements, $13,365.72; profit for the year, $692.02. As the members of the lodges, who are compelled to subscribe for the Journal and pay $1 a year and these conditions have continued for over years, I would like to ask the question of the Board of the B. C. of M., printed facts come to a very few of our members, the permanent secretary. Located in the Capital of the nation, Advantage, unrestricted, Campus of D.C. own. Median. Fee per word over one hundred children. Faculty of 168. 161 students last year. Unusual opportunity for self- education. THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. Devoted to liberal studies. Courses in English, Mathematics, Latin, Greek and History, History, Philosophy, and the Social sciences, such as are group in Kelly M. A.M. Dean. THE TRACHETHER COLLEGE. Affords special opportunity for prepara- ration for academics. Regular college courses, such as, with degrees of A.M., P. Adm殷ational courses leading to P.R. d. definitional degrees. Training in Medical Arts and Domestic Science. Graduates helped to position. Address Lewis B. Moore. R.D. Dean. THE ACADEMY. Faculty of 10. Three courses of four years high-grade preparatory courses. Address George J. Cummings, A.M. Dean. THE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. Education, Geography, Commercial Law, History, Critic, Give business and English high-school George W. Cook, A. M. L. M. Dean. SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES. Paralelabs through courses. Six in- struction courses. Course in Mechanical and Civil Engineering. PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS--THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. Brant, Brett. Professor. Brent and through courses of study. Rhouter Faribail course. Advantage Students. Aid. Low expenses. A- dress Inner Clark. D.K. Dean. MEDICAL. DENTAL AND PHARNA- CEUTIC COLLEGES. Over forty Professionals. Modern laboratories and equipment. Large building directly connected with new President's Institute. Excellent clinical facilities not surmounted in America. Pharmaceutical College; twelve three Professors. Postgraduate School and Polycline. Address Robert Reynolds, M. D., Dean, Fifth and W. Sta. FIRE SCHOOL OP LAW. Faculty of eight. Course of three years, giving thorough knowledge of library. Occupies own building opposite Court House. Address Benjamin Lighton, LL.B., Dean, 420 Fifth St. For Cataloging and Special Information Address Dean of Department. A Great Opportunity for Teenagers Who Do Want to Cultural Education. Many of the young men who have finished the courses in agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute are commanding salaries ranging from $50 to $100 per month. The graduates of this department of the school are successfully employed as instructors or as managers of important agricultural operations. The school has an agricultural faculty of twenty instructors, men who have received their training in the best agricultural schools of the country. Young colored men and women who desire to take courses in practical and scientific agriculture are now offered the best opportunity to pursue such courses in one of the largest and best colleges in the country. Scientific agriculture to be found in the South. The following courses are offered: Dalrymple, three (3) years' course. Dairy Husbandry, two (2) years' course. Bwine Raising, two (2) years' course. Beef Raising, three (3) years' course. Fruit Raising, two (2) years' course. General Farming, two (2) years' In addition there is a special Post Graduate course of one or two years, in agriculture, commerce and colleges. We are especially anxious to have a large number of agricultural students, or college courses. Any young man who is ambitious enough to finish any of the courses above mentioned can read and be immediate employment at good salary. Opportunities are now open to 500 young men and women who may wish to be taught by the cost of board is $8.50 per month. No charge for instruction. For further information, address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Information Wanted. Mr. Robert Taylor, 56 Broad street, would like to know the whereabouts of Mr. William T. McGibry. He has good news for McGibry. DR. ROBERTS CHARL M. 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Jan. 10 Fire, Carpets, Bedding 590 & 596 Ninth Avenue, New (Near 42nd Street) $1 PER WEEK OPEN lively the Cheapest Furniture House in the Undertaker MES C. THOMAS UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Avenue, between 36th and 37th re. Lady embalmer in attendance. Be sure and sew with any other firm. Telephone, 5140 38th PS @ DANIEL UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMER 31 St. Tel. 1832 Harlem. Branch Office, 223 W. 92 traits to hire for all occasions. Lady in attendance. O. L. L. Camp Chair and Concerts to Hire Telephone: 8888 Harlem. Furniture, Carpets, Bedding, Etc. 588, 590 & 596 Ninth Avenue,New York (Noir 42nd Street) CASH OR CREDIT $1 PER WEEK OPENS AN ACCOUNT Positively the Cheapest Furniture House in the City UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS Main Office, 60 W. 134th St. Tel. 1882 Narmur. Branch Office, 222 W. 62nd St. Tel. 3081 Cal. Coaches and Camp Quarra to hire for all occasions. Lady in attendance. Terms to suit all mob3-1y O. L. DANIELS, Manager Telephone 3173 Column 15 LADY IN ATTENDANCE Rev. Robert B. 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