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Party Managers Dismayed Over Actions of West Virginia Convention A NATIONAL ISSUE Disfranchisement and Jim Crow Plains Adopted Being Dis- cussed by Voters Throughout the Country MEANS LOSS OF VOTES The Last Southern State to Declare for Bi- Disfranchisement—Failure of Democrat Nor- ticisms to Banct Laws Due to Success of Republicans in the State Lancaster, August 19.—By the Democrate of West Virginia inserting, in their platform a plank declaring for Negro disfranchisement and another for "Jim Crow" cars in that State they have made a national issue out of what was intended to be purely a State issue. So indirect were they in inserting the two anti-Negro planks in their platform that William Jennings Bryan has become very much alarmed over the importance attached to the proceedings of the Democratic Convention of West Virginia by the Negro voters throughout the country. It is well known that before adopting the two planks unfavorable to Negroes Mr. Bryan was informed by wire of the intentions of the convention. However, he refused to become involved in the discussion one way or the other. Many Negro voters are declaring that had the Democratic nominee said 'one word he could have prevented the two planks from being in the platform. Others want to know if Mr. Bryan's attitude will be the same on all questions affecting the Negro as assumed in the West Virginia matter, should he be elected President. There is no doubt as to the great harm the Democrats of West Virginia have done the party in inserting the two obnoxious planks in their platform, and the Eastern "Democrats are planning to make some play to the Negro voters that will offset the action the West Virginia administration is chairing Mack and others prominently connected in the management of Mr. Bryan's campaign admit that the Democrats of West Virginia have done the party great injury so far as getting the support of the Negro voters. West Virginia is the last of the Southern States to declare 'for Negro disfranchisement and "Jim Crow" laws. On account of the Republicians remaining in power the State has not been inflicted with laws that make the other Southern States the state of their own power. The Democrats are responsible for enacting all the anti-Negro laws in the other States, and should the Democrats win in West Virginia the Negroes there will be subjected to the disgraceful laws now operative in the South. That the West Virginia Democrats made a grave mistake in declaring for Negro disfranchisement is shown by all the leading Negro newspapers, some of which were at one time "on the fence," as to whom should be supported by President Obama. Following are the opinions expressed a few of the Negro editors: The Democratic Convention of the State of West Virginia met last week and named its candidates and adopted its platform. One of the planks in the platform declares in favor of the disfranchisement of the Negro. This is poor consolation for those who have been persecuting the doctrine of the open door in the Democratic party—New Orleans Southwestern Christian Advocate and West Virginia, as if through spite, comes up bad, just when there was a feeling that the Democratic party wouldn't mind making terms with the Negroes. The Democratic convention of that State declared the other day for the "Jim Crow" car idea and for the disfranchisement of the Negro. It appears that they are wedded to their idol in the South, and that they prey on the church in the worship. Thoughtful Negroes hope for something different from racism, and especially of such a State as West Virginia, which it is often Republican as Democratic—Sudanapolis Freeman. It seems that the Democrats of West Virginia are more interested in the success of the local incumbent of the party in that State, than they are in the triumph of the Democratic organization in the country at large. What other construction can be placed upon their actions when it is anticued that after a protracted struggle the Negro disfranchisement plank and the "Jim Crow" plank were inserted in the platform. The Republican leaders changed their attitude to a grim when they read the following declaration of the belief and purpose of the West Virginia Democrats, insured in a national contest and at a time, when this very Negro vote will by the deciding factor in many of the doubtful States, not excepting West Virginia—Richmond Planet. It is quite evident that the Bryan honeyman, headed by James Keer, the Democrat National Committeeman, have made a serious blunder so far as the Negro is concerned. Mr. Keer uncom THE NEW YORK AGE. seciously threw a lighted match in the Democratic magazine when he succeeded in having an anti-Negro plank adopted at the West Virginia State Convention. This blunder will give the Republicans of West Virginia more than the Roosevelt majority of $30,000 four years ago. As a reward, for the vigorous work of the Bryan Negro agitators the same convention adopted a suffrage plank which practiced state disfranchisement theeger award in state and district, theeger award "Jim Crow" ear plank was tacked on to the platform—Long Branch (N. J.) Echo. The long expected, but none the less cowardly blow has fallen. The Democratic party, in State Convention assembled here last week, has gone on record as opposed to the Negro longer exercising the right guaranteed him by the national constitution; they no longer favor, if they ever did, the black man getting the same accommodation for his money as is granted other traces. His action came as no surprise to those of us who have been thinking whatever to the political history of the past ten years. With the neighboring "Sir of Virginia, enforcing astringent "Jim Crow" and disfranchising law; Maryland, separating her-black 6.22.2018 6.22.2018 C MRS. W. A. HUNTON and white travelers on the common carriers; and Kentucky, doing likewise, the surprise is not that our Democratic friends have now joined the procession, but rather that they delayed so long. In the Parkersburg convention, four years ago, anti-Negro planks, similar to those adopted here, were presented and vehemently supported, by the same parties who fathered them here. Then, as now, they were opposed by some Democratic leaders as inexperienced, rather than as unjust. They hoped, by remaining silent upon these questions, the Democratic leaders create racial animosities and retard the economic advancement of the State, to pose as the Negro's friend, till him into fancied security, invigile a sufficient number of vote their ticket, and then silence him politically forever.—Charleston (W Va.) Advocate. Y. W. C. A. GROWING. Association Gee New Life Through Efforts of W. H. Weston and Others What he regarded practically as a new movement at Women's Christian Association, Young Women's Christian Association, New impetus has been given the movement during the past year by the special interest manifested on the part of the National Board. This interest was first evidenced in the selection of Mrs. W. A. Hunton last Fall to make a tour of the colored association field in cities and colleges. Mrs. Hunton was empowered to investigate, reorganize and develop the field with the National Board. She was requested to select a young woman as secretary to the board for the colored work. Her efforts covered a period of five months, during which time she carefully studied association work in the various sections of the country. She has labored continuously to establish the Colored Women's Department and laughed the summer months to the re-organization of the New Street Branch in New York City. In this work she has won the love and esteem of the women with whom she has been so successfully laboring. Early in May Miss Elizabeth Ross, a teacher in the Normal School at Montgomery, Alabama, was chosen by Mrs. Hunton for secretary to the National Board, and her appointment was immediately confirmed by the Board. Miss Ross attended the great silver Bay Conference this summer and began study as an instructional methods here in New York City. Her headquarters will be in the board office, West 92th street, and she will have charge of the development of college associations in colored institutions. A product of Fish and Chihuahua Universities, she brings to the work a fitness essential for touch with college life. Mrs. Hunton will name before the close of the month as secretary for the 22d Street Branch, to succeed Miss Eva D. Bowles, who resigned last May. Although interested most actively as a leader in many places of woman's work, Mrs. Hunton has given a very decided impetus to association effort among colored women during the past year, and her relation to the National Board will commend a deep interest on their part that will insure permanency in the development of a work so much needed among our young women in all sections of the country. Y. W. C. A. GROWING SHERMAN Thousands Visit Utica To Pay Honor to Candidate MUCH ENTHUSIASM Rev. Strother Occupies Pulpit at White Church and Made a Fine Impression—Other Utica Notes of Interest Utica, August 11.—The Hon. John S. Sherman, of this city, was notified of his nomination for Vice-President here Tuesday, and Utica turned out by the thousands to honor the next Vice- President of the United States. Al- The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person, but the details are not clear. though there were present hundreds from all over the country. Utica can feel proud of the part its citizens played. Congressman Sherman has entirely recovered from his recent illness and his speech was given no little attention. Both press and public refer to it in the highest terms. The city was decorated with flags and in the principal street, known as Geneva Street, stood the flag of Lift and Sherman, being Sherman's day. The headquarters of the certification committee was at Bong's Hotel, Boy's Square was beautifully decorated. It is connected that Utica entertained on the occasion 10000 people. At the library society held last Wednesday night papers were read by Miss Burlish Lawn and Miss M. Freeman. The society under the presidency of Mr. Richard Sefry, head waiter of Boy's Hotel, and Mr. Roscoe Anderson, head waiter of the Butterfield Hotel, is booming. And Sunday School of the A. M. E. Zion Church, gave its annual picnic at Proctor's Park last Thursday. A large crowd was present, Baseball and other games were the stuff of the day. Refreshments were served to by Mrs. Mary J. Strother and Miss Sue Hopkins. Mr. Walter Bradley, trustee of Hope Chapel, has as his guests Mrs. Green and Mrs. Jackson and daughter from Chicago. They were entertained last Wednesday at to be Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowden, of Plant street. Those present were Mrs. Strother, Miss M. Richard Bowden, Miss Samina Webb, and Miss Mrs. Elizabeth L. Sembrough is a springs, N. Y., teacher and educator of the pupil at Hewlett Chapel Sunday morning. At the evening service, Mrs. R. Holmes, Smith, D. D., of Paterson, N. Y., spoke. He was assisted by Mrs. L. Wilson of Lompone, N. Y., Rev. Robert I. Strother presided morning and evening at the Dyer Memorial M. J. Church. Court street, for Dr. C. H. Walton. It being the first civilized minister occupied that place, the congregation was large at the church. He made an impression on the minister and up the church for time to come. The city papers gave the sermon publicity. The church is retiring indied. The walk and the furnace have been completed. The Pope Chapel has been built on a furnace similar to the church, also a new common sidewalk. The church, which houses the new court house, is a beauty and a living volome, for the church people. Dr. Strother delight in beauty churches and putting furnaces. Rev. Elmore Smith delivered an address at the Sunday school. The Sunday school wasavel with the presence of Mrs. M. Wilson, of the Congregational Church, who informed the poster that she would act as pianist for the Sunday school. She was, unanimously elected. Three white women and three colored women are engaged in the Sunday school work. Fleasect Fiction. H. Y. Mrs. H. E. Harper and daughters, of Pleasant Plains, N. Y., have returned to home after spending six weeks in Philadelphia, Camden and Atlantic City. She brought with her Mrs. G. I. Howard, her aunt, of Camden, N. J. AN AFRO-AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEWS AND OPINION NOTIFIED BURHAM'S NEW BANK DURHAM, N. C., August 19—In the opening of the Mechanics and Farmers' Bank here the State has three banks solely financed by Negroes. The new bank has been opened with a paid capital of $10,000. The Mechanics and Farmers' Band is located in a block where Negroes are doing business to the amount of thousands of dollars, and its success is alive. The officers are: R. B. Fitzgerald, president; John Merrick, who-president; W. G. Pearson, cashier, directors; R. B. Fitzgerald, Dr. A. M. Moose, John Merrick; C. C. Spaulding, W. G. Pearson, Dr. S. L. Warren, George Stephens, J. A. Dodson and J. E. Shepard. Several months ago the institution was chartered and since then the new building in which it is located has been built. The fixtures and vault are such as to inspire confidence. In the new building are also located Negroes enterprises valued at $100,000, among which is the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Insurance Company, which has been in business about ten years and has 100,000 policy-holders. MARIE BOLDEN WON MEDAL So Declareer Supt. Mickaels of Cleveland Public Schools. CLEVELAND, August 19.—*Despite the attempt of a local newspaper to discredit the victory won by Marie C. Bolden as champion speller, the young lady will continue to wear the medal a. well as that which historically she won.* Supt. W. E. Hicks of the Cleveland Board of Education has written a letter to Miss Bolden which stops all wild talk that she did not rightfully win the medal. Supt. 'Hicks' letter: Board of Education, Cleveland, Ohio, July 16, 1908. Dear Miss Bolden: I just back from a vacation and have just read The Gazette, July 18, wherein an article headed "That Lost 'Championship' alleges that I favored revision. I don't see why the editor should be so unkind to you. Every one who knows, and the letter that the editor has states, that I have said all the time that there could be no revision. No one has authority to make it. The Press revision statement is its own. So far as I can learn, The Gazette is alone in taking an honor from you. Hundreds of chapbooks from the crest of championship. I have the paper from which Dr. Clark pronounced the words and on it the word "capital" is spelled "c-a-p-i-o-l." Even Pittsburgh, who demanded a revision for an express purpose, gave their medals to the girl who spelled capitol" as "capitol". Sincerely yours, WAITING FOR THE PROPHET Congressional of "Feet-Washers" Behave He Will Return. WASHINGTON, D. C., August 19th — "Rolling" and gaze into the sky awaiting an apparation to foretell the resurrection of the beloved Lord, the conquest of the Bishop Crowdy's church this city, the first of the "Rollers" and "Feet-Washers," kept vigil until last Friday night. Interested spectators looked on, but the apparition did not materialize. Dressed in black, with white bibs and hows off their waists, arms, and heads, the feminine "Rollers," who are the majority of Bishop Crowdy's following are congregated and assured each other of abiding faith. Only three months ago Bishop Crowdy died in his home in Washington, and at the end of three days he was resurrected from the dead, in imitation of Christ. The services last week were even more frequent than usual. Friday night's service is usually a singing service of the service from the sidewalk, and listen to the singing. Last week the services were accentuated, but last Friday night they had an air that scattered solenity even in the throng on the sidewalk. Many of the stayers in the faith mourn and wailed in their grief, their tones swelling in the hammers in perfume, but delicious and sad. Strong is the faith the majority and they expect a vision in the skies. I mostly they measure one another with a recital of the death of their recent leader, to wash agas their sins. For three nights he had laid in a copier conveniently built at his home, and at the end of the third day, with the doors still closed, he arrived from the door's stairway, loosing. In the face of this sacrifice they refuse to believe the apparent mortality, and are confident of a second resurrection. Crowdy's ceremony for marriages was an invention. His histowal of the high sounding many of "Daughter of Jerusalem" brought him many female converts, but the great problem was getting the men in his close. After much thought, the wily prophet invented the holy kiss. This kiss united in marry the men in his closet and the bachelors. It also united in second and third marriage many who were neither maid nor bachelor. This ceremony was a five-minute smack, with the lips upon the forehead. In a short time "Prophet Crowdy had as many male members of his church as he did females. There are "Foot-Washers" churches in many cities in the United States, and in some places in Africa. It is estimated that Crowdy had a following of more than 200,000. Two weeks ago, and this time it died that death is certain, yet his financial and strange refuses to believe that he is dead, believing, with a blind faith, that he will arise again. TWO CHOSEN IN PRIMARIES Frank Leland and Dr. A Lane, Only Successful Candidates Destitute of Several Said to be Due to Negroes Who Failed to Decide on One Man For Office—Vote Divided CHICAGO, August 19.—The Chicago people have not as yet quite cooled off from one of the most exciting elections ever held in the State of Illinois. It was the first test of the new primary law which grants the people a direct voice as to who shall be put on the ticket as nominees for election. Partship, within party lines, was of a most exciting sort. In this exciting election in which dozens of nominees had to be voted for there was no noticeable folding to the Democratic party by the colored voters. It will be remembered that two months ago the colored people of this city were told and emphatically urged that their only salvation was to join the Democratic party. This advice was given with so much energy and apparent, conviction that it is a little provoking and ludicrous to see how soon these new recruits to Democracy have forgotten the solitary warning thundered to them last June. The colored voters have been considerably stirred up by the uncertainties of the new primary law. Heretofore such colored men as have been candidates for public office have been put on the ticket by what was known as "slate makers" of the party controlled by party bosses. Now all this is changed. It is for the colored man to vote in the election, whether any colored man shall have a place on any ticket for election by the people. Eleven colored man file petitions for various offices to, be voted for at the primary election. Their names were given in my last letter. Out of these eleven aspirants at the primary election, only two were chosen. Frank Leland D. Leland D. Leland to say that a great deal of disappointment is felt among the colored voters on account of the way the colored candidates were slaughtered. Yet there tainville, N. Y., have returned to the seems to be another side to the picture. I am told by those who know, that the colored people themselves are partly responsible for the deaths of these would-be office-holders. It is said that in certain districts colored men who had no possible chance of being voted for nevertheless filed petitions and so divided the colored vote as to weaken the chances of those who were popular and deserving of success. But the situation it is altogether probable that two or more good men, at least, would have secured nomination at the primary election College student's night at the Frederick Douglass Centre on Tuesday, August 11th, was by far the most interesting gathering of college people that has ever occurred in this part of our western country. Students, teachers and graduates from such institutions as Harvard, Ann Arbor, Chicago, the Northwestern Fiskie Wilberforce, Howard, Atlantic University, institutions and colleges, together with many prominent Chicago citizens, filled the assembly room of the Centre to overflowing. It was a most inspiring scene and gave us all a realizing sense of what it possibly means to have an aristocracy of culture. Prof. Richard T. Greener, the first colored graduate of Harvard, and who has rendered distinguished service in the United States diplomatic service, was a conspicuous cultural people and was the object of many deference. In the company also were many prominent white people, such as Miss Jane Addams, William Elliot Furniss, of Harvard; Prof. Webster, of Atlanta University; Colla Parker Woolley, Mr. Wengpuff, one of Chicago's leading citizens, Dr. Woolley and others. This was the third meeting of this kind that has been held at the Center. The purpose of these meetings are largely the interest of a closer fellowship and the interest of colleagues and their friends. These gatherings had a most wholesome effect in suggesting to us all that culture with character is the supreme thing, and that without these there can be no independence, no honor and no prestige. As interesting and happily suggestive as this assemblage of scholars and graduates the final purpose when revealed proved to be a most dramatic surprise in the form of a presentation to the Centre of a large and magnificent house of Frederick Douglass. These occasion and women appreciating the hospitality of the Centre graciously planned to express their thanks this very pleasing way. Prof. William Joiner, of Howard University; Mary E. Jackson, of Augusta, Ga, and Miss Caroline E. Brydle, of Kansas City, had charge of the affair and it was carried out in fine spirit and a high touch of appropriateness. The bust is of life size and faithfully portrays in form and feature the strength and nobility of the great hero of the anti-slavery era. So far as I know, this is the only worthy sculptured figure of the great Douglass in Chicago. In response to Miss Mary E. Jackson's soulful presentation address to Cecilia Parker Woolley, in behalf of the Cecilia, made fitting and elegant to the occasion. It is now be of interest to me. It may be of interest to many of the readers of *Time* Amz to know a Lady something more definite about these ambitious vacation students as to where they come from, what they are -doing-and what are their further ambitions. The following are their names and their work: Caroline E. Brydle, Latin teacher Kansas City High School, graduate of Atlanta, University; special course in Latin and French in the University of Chicago. Leonora C. Randolph, teacher in the public schools of Washington, D. C.; taking a special course in English, mathematics and geography. E. E. Reed, of Frankfort, Ky., taking a special course in philosophy and history of education. Georgia Simpson, teacher of German in Manual Training School, Washington, D. C.; working for a degree in the University of Chicago. P. W. Thompson of New York City, special course, in sociology at the University of Chicago. B. L. Turner, Kasiusk, Miss., teacher of science; taking special course in botany. George N. White, Florence, Ala.; graduate of Atlanta; taking special in the philosophy of education and Latin at the University of Chicago. Grace P. Campbell, teacher of kindergarten, Washington, D. C., taking special course in kindergarten work. These hard working students were highly commended by Jane Addams and Mrs. C. P. Wooley for their unselfish devotion in thus preparing themselves that they might give the best possible service to the important work of education. FANNIE BARRIER WILLIAMS. Bronx Itema. The lawn party given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Parker, 435 E. 162d street, last Thursday evening, for the benefit of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Rev. Thos. M. Curry, pastor, was a big success. The attendance and the receipts were satisfactory. Mrs. Williamson, daughter of Mrs. Mebane, of 1004 Brook avenue, who has MISS ELIZABETH A ROBS been spending some time with her mother, left this week for Pittsburgh to join her husband, where they will reside in the future. Mr. Jas W. Conick, Jr. has spent a very enjoyable vacation of two weeks. Mr. Jas W. Conick, Sr. is spending a two week's vacation in Taunton, Mass. Mrs. Margaret Williams is visiting her stint in law in Nassau, Nennscaler county, N. Y. Mrs. Jessie Harris, of Danville, Va. who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Edward Melane, of 1004 Brook avenue, for the past two months, returned home last Sunday, reporting a pleasant time. Epworth M. E. Church, 367 East 158th street, was largely attended on Sunday last. Quite a number of strangers attended the evening service. Friends are cordially invited at all times. A missionary society of women has been recently formed by the members of Tabernacle Baptist Church. It is called the "Dorcas Home Mission Society." Mr. Alonzo B. and Jan. W. Conick, Jr. attended the excursion from Yankees to Boynton Beach, on Wednesday last, and report a very enjoyable time. Accused of Sanctioning Newly-Established League THE ANTI-ASIATICS Declares for Perpetuity of Our Liberties But Says This is the Country of the Caucasian Only GOMPERS INTERESTED Democratic Candidates Added to Body or Confirm That He is in Favor of South An Organization—The League Expects to Marshal the Labor Vote. WASHINGTON, August 19.—William Jennings Bryan is again in hot water with the Negro Democrats who have been flirting with him relative to securing votes for the Democratic party in November. He is said to have sanctioned the organization of a league called the "Anti-Asiatic League," its principal aim being to elect Bryan, but which also declares for the perpetuity of the Caucasian in this country. Samuel Gompers is supposed to be behind the movement. What the Negro Democrats want to know of Mr. Bryan is what the new league means by declaring that this is a white man's country. Up to date the Democratic candidate has not answered. In setting forth its objects the National Anti-Asiatic League has the following to say: The perpetuity of our liberties, and of the Republic itself, depends upon the question whether or not we can maintain here in our country the Caucasian race and the white man's civilization, pure and unimpaired. No two species of man has ever lived, or ever can live, in peace in the same habitat or country. This language, in the opinion of the leaders of the colored race, scarcely breathes the spirit of peace and the promise of equal rights, with which the Democracy is seeking to woo the Negro vote. The fact that the officers and organizers of the league are open and close friends of the Democratic nominee has not served to help the situation. Cotter-T. Bride, an intimate personal friend of the Nebraskan, and whose home is Mr. Bryan's headquarters whenever he visits the National office, has the situation is complicated by the fact that the National Negro Independent Political League has arranged to hold a meeting to indorse unqualifiedly the Democratic National ticket. The uneasiness manifest over the latest move by the Bryanites may exert considerable influence on the proposed meeting. A number of prominent Negroes are not certain that indorsement of the Democratic ticket would be wise until the Anti-Asiatic League's connection with the Democratic party is thoroughly explained and some explanation also is forthcoming of its declaration against all races other than the Caucasian. Former Representative, S. S. Yoder of Ohio was chosen president of the Anti-Asiatic organization at the last meeting; other officers are ex-Representative Franck Hark of Florida, T. Bride John N. Brinkman of the Central Labor Union, and Dr. Charles H. Emmons, vice-presidents; A. W. Thomas, a local attorney, secretary; and Richard P. Evans, also a local attorney, treasurer. They declare that branch leagues will be formed in every State. Special attention is to be paid to the Pacific Coast and the Middle Western States. The league expects to marshal labor to its cause. CHURCH GETS NEW SCHOOL Diwidwille School. Secured By Zion Educational Board. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Aug. 19.—Through the efforts of the Educational Department of the A. M. E. Zion Church, the Diwidwille Agricultural and Industrial School in Diwidwille, Va. has been secured. The value of the property is placed at $15,000. The property comprises about two hundred and fifty acres of land of which one hundred and seventy acres are cleared. About one hundred acres are in cultivation. The buildings consist of a large frame and brick building with rooms, for chapel and class room purposes on the first floor and a dormitory on the second floor, a barn for the horses and mules, six in number, a blacksmith and wheelmaker, a barn with two cottages, three sheds for sheltering machinery, and three poultry houses. The location of the school in an agricultural region naturally is suggested that considerable prominence is given to farming and domestic science. This has been done but not to the neglect of the literary courses. The aim of the academic course is to prepare the girl, to teach in the public schools, if they are not, and to become more experienced in them. JACKSON, Miss., August 19.—Bishop Edward W. Lampton, D. D., Presiding Bishop of the 8th Episcopal District, delivered an address here on August 11 before a record-breaking audience. His address: "The advent of Jesus of Nazareth, the lowly babe of Bethlehem, was an epoch in the history of man. His mission on earth was to bring knowledge to man, showing the difference between divine and human government; that man could render the things that were his to Caesar, and the things God that was his to that kingdom, poor church and state, tend in one way, and all help in the elevation of man and bring to him that freedom consistent with the highest good to all. The struggle between authority and truth began in Judea when the Savior taught, "The sublime doctrine of man, his relation to society and government," that all men were equally dependent, were equally responsible, and were equally free. We never builds on this will and virtue. We build in man and things, for personal soul freedom is the basis of true freedom and religious liberty. In Greece the battle of freedom was kept on by Paul, who heard the cry, "Come over and help us." In obedience to Hini, Paul obeyed the call, crossed the sea, and with the barbarian accent, noke the truth that shook from the heart, the helpless and wisdom of Greece. He preached the Gospel, brought light and hope, was imprisoned and tortured, but he fought till proud Greece bowed her head in religious worship. The battle of freedom in Rome was fought by Pollycarp and the Christian martyr. Much blood was shed and the tears we were true and faithful not denied to t. In Rome, in English, people and from that day to this we have advanced the rights of men. The forms of government have changed and the responsibility for the protection of life and property. The doctrine of the Divine Rights of kings rule has been superseded by the doctrine that man is the king of his own happiness. The Mayflower was the "Ship of State" that landed at Plymouth, in 1620. Her passengers, small in number, thirsted for true government, true freedom for the people, of the people, and by the people, whetec labor was rewarded for freedom was to be the foundation of the state and the security of the church. Whether on land or sea, in peace or war, the courage of both black and white has made them invincible against the foes without and the foes within. Who can successfully stand against the foes of our nation, whether led by Farrester of Lake Superior River fame, by Berry of Lake Superior River, by New Orleans, or Dewey at Manila Bay, we must move on. We must plan our work and work our plans. The material expansion of our country is gratifying. Starting with a few States it has added star after star to the Stars and Stripes till the thirteen colonies grew to be a union, and forty-six stars, now illumine the pathway of the toiling millions, and give hope to the struggling of the land. The imminent invasion is wonderful. We have expanded by day and night, Sunday, July. There has been time in the past that we have not lost our lives to project and assist in the expansion of this country. The question is often asked: "Are you in favor of expansion? Can we be other than expansionists? It is the doctrine of our government, of our religion, and of our civilization. The missionary thoughts of the Bible is one of extending and spreading through all the world, the tidings of man's redemption from sin, ignorance and despair. We must break down the barriers between civilized; barbarian and semi-barbarian, and give to the unfortunate our assistance, protection and the advantages of our homes, churches, schools and colleges. The only condition I have in expressing my opinion in favor of expansion by the United States is that it shall be based upon the principles of the Plymouth Ritualization and not on the Ritualization. The town has have continued for centuries. Plymouth has triumphed at home and should triumph abroad. All I ask is that our children be given a seat at the table of knowledge with other children, and be given the opportunity to earn their bread by whatever occupation they choose in life, whether by the sweat of their own brow, by their education, skill, or industry. Hasten the day when all countries shall represent the teachings of the humble Nazarene. Love Pest at Mission. On last Sunday Midterm Beth Typhillah Moravian Mission was the scene of an unusual and interesting economy. In deference to the desire of the members and their friends it had previously been decided to hold an old-fashioned love feast, and a large gathering was the result of the announcement. The rooms of the Mission were decorated with ferns and flowers, gifts from members. A splendid program was rendered during the afternoon, and according to custom, buns and lemonade were served to all present. The singing was marked by great sorrow. The Messrs. J. Edwards and L. Howell which were edifying and interesting. Another address of a particularly impressive nature was made by a student of Union Theological Seminary, a native of Turkey. The speaker showed himself possessed of much sympathy and tolerance, besides great learning. The musical program was: Solo and chorus, "Oh Come Let Us Sing," by Messrs. H. Hickman, assisted by Misses Grimes and Parker and Messrs Pringleton and Watterly, the rendition of which was highly gratifying; violin solo, and organ accompaniment, Mr. 'Grimes and Miss Harriett Thomas, which was a number of high order; solos by Madame Sutton and Madam McGinley, both of whom are artists in their respective roles; chorus, violin in Exeter, which was accompanied by organ and violins. This was a revelation indeed and was beautifully rendered. Address by the Rev. Archer of Salem M. E. Church; singing of the Doxology. At the close of the service all present has has the church held such a love feast. St. Paul Baptist Church Notes. Rev. H, A. Booker, Pastor. Rev. H. A. Booker, Pastor. The excursion given by the church on Wednesday to the staff of the affair. The day was ideal and the trip to Rockaway Beach was pleasant. The people were very orderly and everyone returned home happy. The committee deserved great credit for the mastery in which they cared for their guests. Sunday, at 11 a.m. m. Pastor Booker gave the meeting over to the members and friends. They sang and prayed all hearts rejoiced in this service. One o'clock our pastor baptized four candidates. The Sunday School conducted at the usual hour and the attendance was good. The lesson was reviewed by the Superintendent, G. B. Towne, to the evening. Rev. Booker gave a spiritual talk and the hand of A. R. Fellowship was extended to new members to a large number of administers. At the close of the services, municans. At the close of the services, more than $80 was given our a purse to store on his vacation. Pastor Booker in brief expressed his appreciation to all who had in any way helped to make up the negation. The church and the visiting congregation wished pastor and family a pleasant trip and a safe return in September. 一 Easter Hour of Church. Services at the I Benezer Baptist Church on Sunday we will attend. The Rev. C. S. Faire iss. preached at 10.45 a.m. m. text. "Blessed are the Undefiled in the Way," 119th a. psalm, 1st verse. At 7.45 p. m. text. "Though I Speak With the Tongues of Men and of Angels," Corinthians 13th chapter, 1st verse. Mrs. Rhoda Hickman Faeries has returned from Washington, I. D. C., where she attended the funeral of her brother, William Hickman. Rev. and H. E. D. Direry off of New York, W. and Mrs. James Murry of New York City, are the guests of Rev. and C. S. Fairess. Miss Caroline Williams is doing nicely after a severe operation. Mrs. James Logan of Yonkers, N. Y., the guest of Mrs. L. W. Hays. Rev. C. S. Fariess has been elected delegate to the 25th annual session of the Grand Fountain of U. O. T. R. at Richmond, Va., September 8, from the New York district. Mrs. Lucy Turner of Yonkers is visiting Mrs. L. F. Hicks. Mother Bunny Sunday School Picnic. The Sunday School of Mother Zion Church held its annual picnic and outing at the beautiful Westchester Park on Thursday afternoon and evening, August 6, and was patronized by a large crowd. The Sunday School was largely represented by numbers of the children as well as the adult scholars. The refreshment committee, headed by Mrs. Calloway, furnished ample sustenance, which was daintily served. Dr. McMullen delivered an eloquent sermon last Sunday morning on the mission of the minister, which was listened to very attentively. The Sunday School was largely attentive to the heat and many absentees from the city. The Christian Endeavor, under the leadership of Miss Maggie Johnson, held an interesting meeting. Dr. McMullen was again the speaker at the evening service and he preached another most excellent sermon. Death of Rev. Rev. Astwood. Rev. H. C. C. Astwood of Philadelphia, died Sunday afternoon at the age of 87. He was a great attack of pneumonia following a very painful operation. He would have been THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1908 Rev. Astwood was widely known in the United States and West Indies, having held many positions of importance under the Federal Government. His political career was a brilliant one. He started in New Orleans, where for many years he was a member of the Gov. Pinchback and other leaders of that time. Rev. Astwood has had the distinction of holding the offices of United States Marshal, United States Gauger, enrolling clerk of the Senate of Louisiana, and was appointed United States Consul General to Santo Dohingo by President Arthur, which post he held for twelve years. He leaves a wife and eight children. Bethol Church Rev. J. Albert Johnson, D.D., faced an audience of more than 1,300 people when he arose in Bettel Church Sunday morning to discourse upon "The Love of God and the Love of the World." The Sunday School reported $450,000 in net receipts for the excursion. At night Dr. Ransom took as the prelude to his sermon the riot at Springfield, Ill. The subject of his sermon was: "The Common Man." Sunday morning Dr. Ranson will preach. At 8.45 p.m., representatives of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs will speak. The following have been invited: Mesdames Booker T. Washington, Josephine Silone Yates, Frances Joseph Gaudet, Misses Elizabeth C. Carter, Hallie Q. Brown. Informal reception at the close of the service. A. M. B. R. Corner-stone Laying. The laying of the corner stone of the Atlantic Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church will take place Sunday, September 6, 1908, by Mt. Zion Lodge, N. O. 31, F. & A. M., of Hackensack, fifteen lodges on the G. U. O. F. have been invited to take part in the ceremony. Besides the various Masonic fraternities that will be present, Bishop Walters will preach the sermon, Rev. W. C. Young of Paterson will act as Grand Chaplain and L. G. Bowman master of ceremonies. Sister M. J. Desverney, an evangelist of Abyssinian Baptist Church, preached a very interesting sermon at the Gospel Tent, 324 West 37th street. Her text was, "Verily, venily, I say unto thee, ye must be born again." There were six souls converted, some went to St. Mark's and some to Mt. Olivet. All ministers on vacation are invited to attend. Last Thursday night the Abyssinian Baptist Young People's Union was entertained with a musical and literary program arranged by Miss Dorothy Boyd. The meeting on August 27th was deferred on account of the church excursion. The annual Labor Day outing will be given to Morris Farm, Delawanna, N. J. Masonchouette Women Attend Conven- tion at Ravish. SIRINGFIELD, Mass. Aug. 12—The vestry rooms of the Loring Street A. M. E. Church were pleasingly decorated last Friday evening and was the gathering place of a goodly number of members and friends of the church, the occasion being an informal social given by the church parishioners in honor of Rev. and Mrs. P. B. Moore-Brown, the newly-appointed pastor. Informal talks were made by Rev. W. N. DuBerry, of St John's Congregational Church, Rev. H. W. Drew, Rev. Washington and Mr. David Johnson. Mr. Manuel Mason was master of the occasion. Music was furnished by the church choir. A movie entertaining social was given last Thursday on her Agawam home by Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson Mrs. Isabel Green and family of this city. Those of the family who attended were Mrs. Green, Mr. William Stewart and family, Mr. George W. Frasier and family and Miss Bessie Stewart. This Springfield delegation of women to the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs to be held in Norwich, Conn., are: Mary Garnett Club, Mrs. Rosa Patterson, the club's president; Miss Jessie Johnson, secretary, and Mrs. Eybert Lee, chairman of the ways and means committee. Those from the Francis Harper Club will be Mrs. Sarah Jade Patterson, Mrs. Able Ritter, secretary, Mrs. Ethel Ballard, Hattie Anderson, Mrs. George Phillips, Miss Sadie Ritter and Miss Helen Garrett, the latter being chairman of the acts and crafts committee. Mr. Arthur Gray, of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, is spending a ten days' vacation in New York City and New Haven. He will also make a trip up the Hudson. Miss Addie Haskins, of Pendleton avenue, is spending a couple of weeks in Mount Clair, N. J., visiting her sister, Mrs. Edw. T. Ritter, of Waterbury, spent a couple of days in the city last week the guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ritter, of Pendleton avenue. Miss Edna Gordon, of Terrence street, is home for the summer from the Oberlin Conservatory, of Oberlin, Ohio. First New York Notes The services al St. Barnabas' P. F. Chapel, Rev. W. McClane,娘 were largely attended on last Sunday evening, Miss Mafion Robinson was the guest of Mrs. A. L. Buchanan of 845 Sutter avenue for the past week. On last Thursday evening Mrs. A. L. Buchanan entertained a few friends at a meeting whom were Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Burnett H. Robinson, Miss R. Robinson Miss Marie Stewart, and Mr. Philip Robinson. A very pleasant evening was spent on last Sunday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Burnett of Berrinan street. One of the most enjoyable features of the evening was the masterly rendition on the violin by Master Arthur Trimingham, accompanied by Miss N. Hall. The description and illustrations of the recent Jamaica earthquake by Mr. McDonald were very interesting. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hinds Mr. and Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. S. G. Burnett N. H. Misses L. Hall, Marion and Uusla Hall, Grace Hinds, Messrs. McDonald, Trimingham Hall, Kirby and Walter Burnett, Edward and James Hinds, Claude Hall, and Master Gladstone Murray. NEWS OF GOD FELLOWS Grand Master W. L. Houston, after spending a week in Oklahoma, where he consolidated into one grand lodge the Grand Lodges of Oklahoma and Indian Territory, west of Little Rock. At the guest of the Odd Fellows of that city. A reception was tendered him at the elegant home of National Deputy Grand Master L. N. Porter on the 4d inst. On the 3d, the Grand Master addressed the Order and the public at First Baptist Church, where a great demonstration was made in his honor. At the conclusion of his address, he was driven to Oklahoma to be addressed him by the leading citizens of Little Rock at which Judge M. W. Gibba officiated as master of ceremonies. On Tuesday the Grand Master went to Fort Worth, Texas, to preside over the the! District Grand Lodge in session at that place. The Order was more largely represented than an ony previous visits of the national chiefain. Another great demonstration was given him at this point and he electrified the audience with an address on the principles of the Order that went straight to the heart of every hearer. After dedicating the hall at this place and addressing the Grand Household in session at the same time, the Grand Master was associated Dall, where a public meeting was arranged, at which he made an address and an elaborate banquet was given him by the eight lodges of the city. The continuous ovations accorded the Grand Master on his itinerary through Texas is little short of marvelous, and attests his great popularity as the head of this immense fraternity. In every city he has been cordially welcomed by the mayor and other officials, who expressed pleasure at meeting him and manifested deep interest in the work in which he is engaged. The white press of the South has been surprisingly cordial and have published interviews with him in each place visited, and the message he will carry back to the North will be incalculable benefit. The present week will be spent in continuing his tour of large Texas, which will embrace all of the great cities of the South State. While in Fort worth the Grand Master was the guest of Prof. J. M. Terrell, the head of the school system and one of the foremost educators of the country. The parade and picnic given by the joint lodges on August 10 was a social as well as a financial success. The parade formed in front of the Colored Republican Club, West 133rd street, with Grand Marshal Andrew T. Willis in command, assisted by Thomas Bode, 710; Samuel Grinnell, 3890; A. Billups, 3290, and E. C. Holland, 7335. Harlem has seldom witnessed such a sight, for the parade was attended by several greets and proceeded to Manhattan Casino. The music, the bright regalias and banners, also the noble Old Fellows in line attracted them to the park. Old Hamilton Lodge, 719, with hainer, carried off the honors for having the largest number of members in line. All were dressed in dark clothes and blue jeans hats and presented a fine appearance. The theobald Lodge, 3890; Loussant L'Ovetture, 3780, augmented with Joseph R. McGill Lodge, 7762; Excelsior Lodge, 7335, and Patrick H. Reason Lodge, 7763, made a good showing and was out in large numbers and did justice in making the parade and picnic a success. The few lodges who joined the event with certain members who did all they could to make the affair a failure, might as well get on the band wagon or the steam roller will crush them. Brooklyn, where everybody sleeps, was again in evidence, the ever alert I. S. Walker, of 1670, turned in the largest amount from the sale of tickets of any lodge up to this writing. Brooklyn lodges were well represented. Great praise should be given to W. T. Hooper, 3890, chairman, and James E. Brown, 6836, secretary. They worked night and day for this great success. A certain lady remarked to W. David Brown at the park. "You are giving Mr. Hooper so much work to do these days that it is keeping me from enjoying but little of his company." Things are getting serious. W. T. A meeting of the delegates of this State has been called by James F. Adair, Charles S. Lewis, Thess Poole and others or August 21, at the hall, 160 W. 29th street. It is rumored that there will be quite a contest for the chairmanship and secretaryship of the delegation. Brothers, consider the situation. Don't you think the two brothers who have given their time, labor and money since Deter Ogden Day to have the lodges elect delegates and have peas snaked them to send their delegates to them. Candida is responsible for the forty-seven lodges. And have interviewed the leaders and have corresponded and are still in communication with them should have the preference? If we are to succeed don't handicap the work, the laborer is worthy of his hire. NEWS FROM BOSTON TOWN Borstor, August 19—Dr. Samuel J. Courtney and Messes, Gilbert and Geo. W. Harris are prominent among the Bostonians who have gone to the National Negro Business Men's League Convention in Baltimore. Rumors of the prospective promotion of Assistant District Attorney Wm. H. Lewis as District Attorney have been exceeding pleasure by the people in this community. No authentic confirmation is accessible. However, we may enjoy the anticipation. Mr. Lewis spent several days with his family at Oak Bluff's last week and put himself in condition by engaging in the magical political preferment game of termis. Dr. B. E. Logwood, of New Bedford, attended the National Demal Convention which was held in this city recently and was the guest of Dr. H. W. Ross. Mr. Sandford Lee. Northern financial agent of Tuskegee Normal and College Institute, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Grace of Northam. Mr. Oscar B. Ross, of New Haven, Conn., spent a very enjoyable week in Boston; the guest of his brother; Dr. H. W. Ross. Mrs. Frances Joseph Gaudet, of New Orleans, La. in in Boston in the interest of an asylum for destitute children, Mrs. Gaudet has been engaged in juvenile work for many years and in well known to the brooklyn women workers of the country. She told of her most landable mission at the Cambridge Forum, St. Mark's Church and Columbus Avenue A. M. E. Zim Church last Sunday. After her afternoon engagement she was the guest of Mrs. Clement G. Morgan at her home in Cambridge. 'Friday, August 14, was the birthday of Mr. George W. Forbes, librarian of the West End Branch, Boston Public Library. Mrs. Forbes, who has but recently returned from her home in Kingston, N. Y., hurriedly arranged an informal gathering, of a few friends in easy calling distance to celebrate the occasion, and rekindled a pleasant evening was spent, which had an enjoyable climax in a sumptuous reap. The party consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Clement G. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Hare, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bonner, Miss Wadine Wright and Mr. Maxwell N. Hayson. Dr. C. N. Garland "ran away" from his extensive practice last Friday just long enough to spend the day with his family at Jamestown, R. I., where they are summering. Dr. Henry L. Bailey, assistant superintendent of public schools in Washington, D. C., was in Boston a few days last week. He is now on the Grant farm in New Hampshire, visiting his sister, Mrs. George Grant. The Phalaxn Associates excursion to the Point of Pines last Thursday evening was as usual the occasion of a large and brilliant gathering. This was the last of the series of picnics which this popular organization will give, this season and in consequence an exceptionally large crowd was present. Beautiful greather favored the outing, and the gay summer costumes of the ladies, which added brightness to the enjoyable surroundings, were displayed with charming effect. Among those making floral offerings to the funeral of Mrs. Simon P. Randall and whose names were unintentionally omitted from the list of contributors, members of the deceased's class at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday School. Mr. Raymond Phillips, G. E. L. K.; Mr. Arthur B. Jackson, E. R., and Mr. W. S. Moore, P. E. R., will attend the National Convention of the Order of Elks, to be held in St. Paul, Minn., as delegates. They will leave next week for the West. Mr. Edward, Madison, on Hotel Ursula will also attend. Pioneer Lodge will omit its regular meeting of August 27. Mrs. John B. Hall returned to Boston last Monday from her visit to Chicago with her mother. She was accompanied by Mrs. Lyde W. Benjamin and was given a splendid welcome home. Mrs. Robert Bonner has returned home from Newport whither she went to escape the heat of the city and to rest. But the constant occurring environment her hostess, Mrs. Wm. P. Wrightenga, permitted of no repose she to visit to Newport has been a pleasant one. R. H. BONNER Waterbury, Conn. WATERBURY, August 19.—The annual session of the District Lodge, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, and the Order of the Household was held here Thursday in Odd Fellows' Hall od Bank street. E. Duboise, of this city, was elected district deputy; A. Howard, of New Haven, district grand master; J. Garrison, of Bridgeport, secretary, and A. Lesley, of Putnam, Conn., district director. An imposing banquet followed. The Forum held its meeting in the A. E. Zion Church Sunday at 3.30 with J. E. Kefford in the chair. W. W. Holland acted as secretary. A solo was sung by his G. Kefford. A special selection from the Lincoln University Herald was read by J. C. Kearn. Mrs M. Woodlin sang "My Mother's Prayer," and Mr. A. Kendrick read a paper on "Purity, Its Value," which was discussed by Mr. J. E. Kefford, L. V. Johnson and Dr. C. Fairax. The services were held at the A. M. E. Zion Church and Grace Baptist Church. Dr. C. Fairfax has returned from a brief visit to South Norwalk. Bath Beach, Coney Island and New York. He was the guest of Deacon J. D. Taylor at South Norwalk, and Mrs. C. Luken, of New York. He also spent a few pleasant hours with Prof. and Mrs. I. Harper, Rev. M. O. Haynes and Rev. Jackson and wife, of New Roselle, and Mrs. Walters, New York. The A. M. E. Zieck Sunday School and the Grace Baptist Sunday School held their outing at Hamilton Park. Deacon B. Scott, who has been sick, is improving. Many strangers attended the chambake given Friday at the Lake. John Plant, student of Livingston College, is reported sick in Portland, Me. rge. II Repaired Sick in Portland, Me. Mrs. M. Fowler has returned from Mt. Clear, N. J.; Miss M. Graham from the seaside, and Mrs J. L. Hale from Newark, N. J. Mrs. E. C. Smith, of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Jennie Hall, of Philadelphia, visited their aunt, J. T. Fairfax. Madison, N. J. Mahison, N. J., August 19—Mr. Horace Wright, of New York City, spent a week's vacation here with his relative, Mr. A. M. A. Wolborn. On August 19 Miss Francis Ader, Miss Vida Burrellus, in company with Mr. Wright and Mr. J. A. Molborn, were in Bridgeport, Conn. The T. C. D. C. Literary Society will hold its regular business meeting on Wednesday evening, August 26, at which will be held the re-election of officers. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Gaines will preach in the A. M. E. Church on Sunday evening. The A. M. E. Sunday, School held its annual picnic last Thursday, August 13, which was enjoyed by all. Rev W. B. Reed, pastor of the First Baptist Church, is away on his annual vacation for four weeks with his wife at Lynchburg. There will be a sacred concert at the A. M. E. Church the fourth Sunday in this month. The presiding elder will also be present. The annual picnic was much enjoyed and carried a large crowd, representing fourteen churches. Everyone enjoyed themselves, only some of our people formed they were and made a small mistake. Miss Mary Etta Thomas, of Newark, who was the guest of the Misses, Skinner for some time, left last week for her home in Newark after a grand farewell reception given in her honor by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Skinner. Mrs. Williams and daughter, Miss Dana of Newark, spent a week at Mrs. S. C. Moburn's, of 30 Hillside avenue. VINDICATION TO THE PUBLIC: Let me announce, twenty-one of my friends and myself formed a pool for the purpose of investing in additional funds. Each member of the pool submitted from $10 to $1,500—in all $9,750. In spite of the severe public whistleworm in October, causing annual Snatch Exchange house to fail and an unknown number of individuals to order for extremely heavy lions, I succeeded in making for my friend a PROFIT OF $14-1 PRESENT: ON THEIR MONNY. I believe that it will remain, therefore, I SHALL FORM ANOTHER POOL THIS SUMMER, and I hereby invite them interested to join. The condition of becoming a member of the pool is that at least $30 must be sent me by August 1st. The total sum received by that date will be invested and must be paid 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 amount lent. Robert W. Taylor Investment Securities "in the heart of the Wall Street District." FREE EXCURSIONS TO METROPOLI RAHWA Train leaves Pennsylvania Every Thursday at 12:30 P.M. Only one hundred of these beats at present Prices range from $175 to $500. $100 menta. These lots will advance August 1 Homes built on easy terms. Rahway is n churches, banks, and every can violence of migrant from Jersey City on line of Punny offered home-shelter. For further informa Metropolitan Mercant 46th Street and Eighth Ave u 360-30-3m WE DO JOB PRIN 1861 1890 Only one hundred of these beautiful building lots will be sold at present prices. Price range from $175 to $600. $10 down and balance in small monthly payment. These lots will advance August lot $25 each, and $80 each September lot. House built on easy terms. Highway is nineteen miles free. New York. Schools located on easy terms. Coverage of a modern town of 12,000 population. Is located from Jersey City on line of Pennsylvania. Greatest opportunity ever offered home-cash. For further information apply. WE DO JOB PRINTING WILLIAM H. 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OMPSON lance $8 Hayes St. cw York 1,400. Small pay- ments from $2,600 to down, down, down, all prices. en Jani vipwtdeanpen tulad SEEN CB tas ae ; EM Len ON eC OER Se a c yee eC ME pete ae te wR ene 7 yt AE . Cbe an ol A . MRE SN OL NS ey we ‘ER EE AND FORIRE: || thts veer'% mes trou, The Sent tee]. quapenes LEAGUEDN puBUION |The stair om’ Godlded cn. | en; SS cam, te, equy we os pred if to erat Rm * 2 most relishle source we learn Get! Bar. Bi. B. Dodeos, who hes repre- ‘Apjed Tus Aca in religious circa for : S, bes taken it, apén ‘himeslf to % "Thet Mr. Dotson, if be one 2 8 to extend bis usefulness : - 7 8 not rs ie ‘i gemicean ia intro- SE sTs fo say to one who has for years fem a patron of Tus Aaz thet a recent - Sreneaees ventere in the City of to which Mr. Dodson thas at- tached himecif, is superior to Tux Acs, cate ae ee eet e is re Sete es tat Dodson's verasay. The scarcity of business: enterprises, ecstrolied by the Negro has been a set’ | Deck te the race for many years. Re- edialy the Negro, in individeal cases, leds had an awakening, and while we will ‘Sat attempt to recommend all the ven- Tike great besmeys mart the Negro Sat bev compclicd wo take his place aleagnide of others and fight the battle ef progression along such lines as he .Iue_ean make the best success. Tt would, therefore, be unjust to single out SL Rivigenl, who war sepiying bs Siar ces Chet ewe te tie = : i Sete white ceuployed by others and of ech be aateraly Soo eet had fortumately for us, we, FAVE 2U | Sree Ee a mary tes of business, not baving much wrpertemty to get fito the customs and ‘of a business life. | Smagmer Of Otocrs and Eee oe ef progression along such lines as he .tee_ean make the best success. fi weld, therefore, be unjust to single out a individval, who wax a ra his se “Ss attention fo that particalar oe basimess_ which speek _ = ‘te while employed by others and of which be naturally knows most, Un: fortamately for us, “we, have not had mach opportunity to gain Enowlede 6 mary mes of business, not having mack ‘epertenity to get fit the custome ane of a business Vife. © Om Fulton’ strett_near Adelphi is lo- ‘a café and billiard parlor with 2 : ‘attached controlled by Mr. es Anderson. Like’ bundreds of p cafés: and many in the immediate vieimty (under white management), Mr. Anderson employs every kane ‘means to gather in that class of people who for years congregate in the sur- rounding white places. That he has had tome success there is po doubt. Every” theng inged to his os- sille by the Tal places, and prere tigation have been found to be ground- Jem, and that Mr, Anderson only con- “duct a café and billiard parlor with din- ing room upstairs. Several blocks away. eatirely out of the immediate vicinity, at Atlantic and Vanderbilt avenues, one Rev. ‘Yimms takes much of his time in muligning this institation, of which he Knows nothing. It would appear to ove im this particular instance that if he was simcere the reyerend gentleman would wot lose his time talking to his congre- (guiom. about evils that are outside. . It is fet _suopowed that his congregation {re- quests Mr. Anderson's place, for if it tems gp be woold not have them there to preach to. Mr. Timms has been, longer i that section than either the place that Mr. Anderson bas or Mr. Anderson. Does it mot seem a lack of energy on & pat ot te Teverend gentleman that he Rot gone out into the byways | aad gathered in these sheep rather than permitted this “evil doer™ to come in. and beat him to it? The’fact is that in this Negro settlement of some years ago whit€ then were reaping harvests and accemulating pfdperty through such Plasares as they could give their Negro patrons. 1+ was that very success that these place were having that inspired a Negro to nake the effort. Mr. Timms was bere then. Why did he wait al! these years until Mr. Anderson came along and put more dignity to the’ place tina it ever had, before he began ‘to On nearty is ici : % tvery comer in that vicin- my OT ce similar places and were Mr. “ais inclined to hold prayer meetings at the front door of cath ope of these redemption of the Negro hires for the: redempti ‘cvery evening he would find that EP vould not weed a church to worship ie, Thus the absurdity of singling out Mr, “Anderson. ye 1 the upper pam of the borough Brooklyn has had a political aw?" cenin among the colored voters. Lat: Thur: ‘or ‘evening Mr. S. Augwtos Walke gt Chauncey street, S. chered aroun skim bout fifty of the Cored voters o the Fitth Assembly Dist ict and forme the Frederick Douglass Republican Clul Enthusiasm ran high f nrough the entir evening, and a. perw: anent organizatio was quickly formed. The committee 0 the nomination of officers reported th following ticket, who were elected: | Augustus Walker, president; Willim Dungee, vice-president: T. Edwar Scott, ‘secretaty, Renjamin_ Christia treasurer: deicgate to the Garnet R pablican Chia, J. H.” Foy: executiv member of the district, T. Edward Scat The club wiil be an adjunct to the Ga: net Repottican Club and will work’ i harmony ‘with that organization for th election of Taft for President. In th near future President- Walker state that they will hold a big meeting ratify the nomination of the Republics candidates. ~ Qn the sime evening ‘the Colored R. "publican League was.formed, with M Charles H. Johnson president. The o7 posing faction in Mr. Johnson's distr! got wind of his intention of ‘formin ~-an organization which would work wi the recular organization and throne some trick eot the keys of the hall whe the mecting was called. and locked hi out. Mr. Johnson did not give up bi cause of this. bit proceeded to his ow house .and there formed the body ini a permanent organization... Fuesday evening of this week M Fredern Johnson sounded the béz! called to gather his cohorts at the ha Atlantic and Rochester avenues. M Johnson's club was formed some tin ago, but has not yet stated its intention ag to what faction it. intends to sir with. For years Mr. Johnson has bee Se Tee te Wa ceric Se See ae rete ee 2s pees Ses ee. On Caron ateaue, sear Fulton, rect Mr. J. M. Darden, who some years ago be longed to the street cleaning department, has cule of the mestest Little restaurants that can Be found ia this borough. Mr. Darden aa held this spot for the: last See pease. wah the Corte, sestaueaet ‘ble stivice ie his motte’ When asked about his little place, Mr, Darden smiled and mated that about five years ago be agplied to the landlord for this store to omen a restearent, “He was immediately told that it was foolish to attempt suc! a thing. Undeterred by this sdvice, be " the place, opened up and in a few weeks was able to maki improve: spenea. From the start the colored 900- ple have given him their support and be will not side with those who are preach- ing the doctrine that the Negro will not support his own institutions He has been able to furnish | howse out of the profes of his venture to the extent of about, $1,200 for the: accommodation of the traveling public. and bas the perpate mind of establishing n Hotel in the sear fature. Mr. Darden is a progressive and successful busi- ness MAR. ] - ~ : Brie, Pa. . Fare, August. 19—Mrs. D, Godfrey, who has been very ill, is convalescent. Miss Edna Blackbarn,. who has been Visiting relatives and friends in Mead- ville, teturned home after spending ‘a delightful, time, . 3 Mrs. C. Charles Kittrell spent last Sabbath at Cambridge Springs. Bix, Virginia Davis was 2 visitor to Meadville, Pa.. last weex. Mrs. Margaret J. Kittrell, the M.A. M. of Deborah Court, Na, 16, and =** was the delegats $0 "Zrand session in edie, Teports this session ote of tie, that has been held for some “c. After attending the. session she visited Atlantic City as the guest of Mr, and Mrs, John J. Hicks. She also visited her old home in Pittsburg. Pa.. where many social functions were given in her -honor, returning home Sunday afternoon, Miss Bennett, of Galapolis, 0. 15 visiting her brother. Miss Anna Whitner, of Greenville, Pa, is visiting Mr. and Mrs, Bennett. Mrs John Harding and children, of Franklin, Pa., are the guests of -rela- ives. The remains of. Miss Jennie Hardy, of Cleveland, ©.. were brought to Erie ‘for burial e. Elzie Elmendorf, of Tur New You Ace staff. is in the city owing to the ill- ness of his: father. Mrs. Ferguson, of New. York City, and her sister, Mrs. W. H. Var’ Dusen, of Cleveland,’ spent Sunday in Erie as the guests of Mire. D. SM. White, Miss Hattie Van Dusen, a teacher in the public schools of Brooklyn, is ‘spend- ing the week with Mrs. D. M, White. Rev: Harry Bowles, of New Haven. ‘onn., spent a few days as the guest of Me. Chas, Lawrence. e Miss Fannic Price. of Lockport, N. J.. is in the city, the guest of Miss Effie Lawrence. ' Mrs, Florence Turner returned to her home after.a pleasant visit to Philadel phia and Pittsburg, — wn fete was given by the trustees of the A.M. E. Church Foctday even- ing. -An enjoyable evening was spent. A select picnic was given Wednesday at Bladen's farm in honor of Miss Van Dusen and Miss Eva Burleigh. ‘Master Charles Thomas returned to his home after spending a delightful time in Meadville, Pa. Mrs. Sara Harris, who has been ill, has fully recovered, Te is only the younger set that cam find much enery these hot.days to de vote to social pleasures anid all sors - pleasant parties. of Mrs. Herbert Bacon chapere party of young folks at a boar aed a he beautiful Lake Erie ly _. tide on evening in honor of Mis st’ Friday Dusen of Cleveland, Q., > Hattie Var Burleigh of New Yor’ |, and Miss Eva ant evening was spe. A very pleas: Miss Anna Wr ot ot Greenville is sitner ville Pa Hee euee ot Me. and Mrs. Ren Mrs. Ollie = 30 street. is the gue Vandross of Cleveland, O. Mathews st of Mr. and Mrs. Charle: in ont Miss Gladys Henerson will G4 the remainder of*the summer it exeland with her mother.” Miss Bessie Washington, who ha: heen quite il, ig. slowly. recovering. Mr. and Mes. Henry Davis will leavs the city oon on an extended visi to Baltimore, Washington and Reming ton, Va. to visit relatives and friends. Miss P. Bennett of Gallopolis, O.. i the honor quest of her brother an wiie, Mr. and Mrs, H. Bennett of Ger man’ street. Mrs Florence Turner entertained a a daintily appointed luncheon last Sab hath afternoon’ Miss Anna Whitner anc Miss P. Bennett being the honore« guests. Camp meetingaat Richleys grove unde the auspices of the stewards of |S: flames ALM. E, Church. These éut door services will continue throughes: the month of August. Mrs, Gertrude” Franklin’ and Mrs Sara Harris, who were among the sich wre on a_fair road to complete recovery Read Tire New York Ace, the great Jest Negro newspaper. Tt ean be_ hai every Saturday at the office of C. C Kuttreli, 414 Chestnat: street. | Mrs Bila Blackburn is amone th sick 2 Mre William ‘1, Ward, the wife of | welikrown hotel’ proprictor of Pitts here, Pa. will arrive in che city Satur dh te be the horse: guest af Me. an Mire CC, Kittrell. Rattimore, Ma. | , Me Wm HR. Johnson,’ ons" Ralti- more agent, ha® made ample provisions 1» supply the puntic im general with the Colored” Américan Magazine and ‘Tie New Yous Ace through the following sub-stations of! the Monumental Press Purean: Mr. Carroll, 1134 Dririd Hil avenue: Mr. THM, 827 Druid Hil ave- nye: Mes. Pittman, 983 Druid Hill ave- sine: “Mis, Moore, 1102. Pennsylvania avenue: Mr. Green, 1204 . Pennsylvania ayenne; Mr. Murray, 524 Boiphir street; Mr. Johnson, 325 Prestman street; Mr. Johnson, 544 W. Lanvale street; Mrs. Carter. Sof W.. Biddle street; Mrs. Miles, 552 W. Riddle street. Miss Lavinia Watkins ia now. the 2 sistant manager of the Metropolitan De- partment store. querans Laseur fx susan Gs ees a rr Bantimoes, Riess Terthe Nationa Negro Business Leanue convened hers u morning at Tp Street Memorial M._E. Church, abe Dolphin and Di- vision streets, in.ninth annual session. When the convention was called to order there was a large attendance, on hand. In all probabilities this: seasion will ‘be. memorable. Many prominent Ni are in the city. a ‘The principal address of the session was the annual address delivered by the President, Dr. Booker T. Washington, fednesday evening. 5 plntocation wasisaid by Rey, W. A 6. jughes, pastor of Sharp Street Me- morial Church, Baltimore. | speakers on the program Goring -the ‘session. will be Covernbr Aurfin 1, Crothers, Mayor J. Barry Ma- hook Mr, J. H. 1 Smith, Dr: J. HN. Waring, William 1. Fitsgerald, C. F. D. Fayerweather, J. D, McDuffy, Jeremiah Gaither, S. M. Bailey, Thomas Harris, George’ D. Jones, Booker T. Washing- ton, Mrs. Ja_PB—H. Coleman, Mrs. Amanda V. “Gray, Stonewal! J. Crews: 1H Dabney, A. N. Johnson, C, T. ‘aliaférro, Jesse’ Good, R. E. Pharrow, Albert O. Johnson, W. J. Latham, Jos. H. Stuart, Heber E: Wharton, George W. Allen, "R. C. Simmons, E. C. Brown, E. E, Ward, Samuel D: Hayward, Geo. W. Robinson, Rev. I. B. Scott, Alfred C. Cowan, L. W. Bright. Rev. Polk Taylor, S: W. ‘Rutherford, Crales Ross; Harry” O. Wilson, William S. Dodd, Captain C. W.’ Posey, Rev. N. PY Pullum, e G: Craig, RE Jones. Harriet Barrett William H. ld, D. J. Bradford, C. 11 Alston, J. C. Napier and W. E: Molli- on. « Full particulars of the ‘entire sesiior will appear in our next issue, -~ ir ~ oe PROF, MOSES M. MINES “WAS LARGELY ATTENDED - ef, mimain’ Pienic aed Shadow puitmaie’ Picante and 3h With Sulzer’s Harlem River Park and Casino decorated, as it was remarked, more beautiful than ever before, Prof. Mimms gave his annuat picnic snd shadow-dance last Friday evening. After threatening rain all day the man who has charge of the weather granted his wishes and issued an ideal night. He had a large and orderly crowd. “As carly as 8 o'clock the great throng began to assemble and from then..on they came in droves and it was as much as the “little fellow with the big smile" wha sold the tickets could do to prevent a blockade. % Prof, Mimms was asked about 3 a.m, for an estimate on the crowd -and he said there were almost 2,000 in, the park at that “time He doubled the amount of calcium lights he used here- tofore on’ this occasion, having (we lights at cither end of the halt-and with their beautiful colors, the magnificent decorations, . and the charming ladies made Sulzer’s look like a paradise, All thoge who inissed this affair have much to: regret. The only consolation the writer can give you is not to let anything prevent you from attending the opening of his dancing class at Sulzer’s Harlem River Park and Casino, Thursday evening October 15, 1908. The New Amsterdan Orchestra is to be complimented for the excellence of its music rendered. ‘After many busw weeks Prof, Mime is now spending his vacation at Asbrr PPark, where he and Prof Banks cay a jing pienie Aneust 20th He wil | ive bly visit other summer resorts te: {Tas panrnitiete New Week Last Thursday evening at the set tenta. Lyceusa was student's night mt Fendersin of New Haven. Conn. ss cupied the ehaip and the stdout of the various institutions Of fearning renderer nice programme “Phe hose was wel fied, althorgh there was an emertian ment’ at. Zion Church. (On Sunday morning last at the ahove cmamed church Rev. De AL 1 Jobirsen preached) to. a fair ized comgzeuation from St. John tet ‘The sermon. wis eloquent “apd. powerful, and the youn: choir sare’ very nicely. : Mies Grace Adix. Miss Lute Burleich Miss | Rosa ‘Burleigh, Miss France: Bonde, Miss Millicent’ Johuson, Master Ray: Branch, Master’ Lonza - Johnson, Their voices were very sweet. A grand musical and song recital was given on Friday night, August 14, at the Saratoga Dancing Acatiemy hy Madam -Arms, who made a lasting impression on the Saratoga people: | She ‘was. a sisted by “the following talent: “Piano solo and accompanist, Miss M. E. Lee, of New York: Mr. Bowen. haritone; ‘Mr. William Reed, vocal solo; Mr Gesrgs Jones st, socal 126. A mood crowd was prevent, about three hunred. Zatis’ orchestra enlivened the occasion, @aratarn. | A sacred’ metatt wes cinen on the Dyer Binbe Memorial A. 30, E Zee urch on last Seaday cyesing. The program: Opening-by the choir. weidine eripture, Rev, Dr. Starke! selection by thot; "vocal ‘sole, Miss Le ‘Curtias 2 cital, Mrs. Mary’ Cox; recitation, Dér. Jarmcs Thomas’ vocal ‘lo, Miss Alice Chistian; vocal soley Mr. William Reed; selection-by the ir. Prof. C. F. How- ard, choir shaster;, Mr. E.S. Shanks, master of ceremonies." Madam Perry ane Mise Lizzie Carlington Se as tal as Sunday watgilto a rally of the above-named™thurch. The °re- ceipts were over $31 for the day. TO RATIFY TAFTS NOMINATION. ‘Mmpive State Republicnn Club Wu! ‘Hold Meeting August 22 * Wasuincron, August_19—The Em- pire State Republicad Club of Wash- ington, D. C, will’ hold a ratifcatign meeting at True Reformers’ Halt, rath and U streets, N. W., Washington, D. C., Saturday, August 22, at 8 pm.” The following well-known” speakers will deliver short addresses: Hon. J. C. Napier, of Nashville, Tenn; ex-Gover- nor P.'B. S. Pinchback, of New York; Lawyer Harry ‘Cummins, of ‘Baltimore, Mad.: Rev. George W. ‘Lee, of Wash: ington, D. C.; Hon. Judson W. Lyons, of Atianta, “Ga; Lawyer, Thomas L- Jones, of Washington, D. C., and’ others. ‘The Empire State Republican Club is composed of citizens of New York who are domiciled in the District of Cotum- bia, and their object is to promote the success of the Republican party in New York. and elsewhere in the’ United States. The meeting has received the approval of Mr. Hitchcock, Mr. Parsons and others high in the councils of the Republican party, se Fescuxneesie, August 19.—A_ grand reception was held at the A. M. E. Zion Church in honor of Bishop Hood and wife, also Rey. Benj. Judd and wife. An address of welcome was delivered by Mr. Jasper Jackson in behalf of the trustees ‘and stewards: Mr. J, H. Jones delivered an address in behalf of the Christian Endeavor Society; Mrs. An- derson represented the choirs Miss J Calden the Sunday School; Mrs. B. Vanghn the goth Century Club, and Mrs. Taylor «the Lyceum. Mrs. Van Duzen ‘recited a selection and_ Miss Fthel Anderson sang a solo Supper was-served in the hall of the church. Newport, Re 1. The Benjamin BR. Gardner Com. inandry, No. 6, Knights Templars, will ‘have the Musical Five of Bostori for a grand concert, and Harry K. Howard’ orchestra, We expect the patronage o! aur many friends at Masonic Hall ot Wednesday, August 26, A Rare Chance For Educated Colored Womer uate Ming auld, anronghe "th Se ree eee eee tice Catt ial omens Save fair Sr ou ORE saeahie, surerinatlon treat | Bi a a (1907 . "The Best P | FIRST "ANNUAL PICNIC AND | > 28 - : | IMPERIAL | Of the Improved Benevolent end | : New 9 ° TO BR [7 SULZER'S NEW. HARLEM i" 126 Street anc | ON THURSDAY EVENI! 1907” . "The Best People on Earth“ z Iges -FIRST'ANNUAL PICNIC AND SUMMERNIGHT'S FESTIVAL ~ os + OP" é IMPERIAL LODGE, 127° Of the Improved Benevolent end Protective Crder of Elks of the World . TORR HELD AT . “s SULZER'S NEW-HARLEM RIVER PARK AND CASINO 196 Street and Second Avenve .. te | ON THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER ‘3, 1908 Music by New .Amsterdant Orchestra % "i ADMISSION, «+ - - ce = 35 CENTS OFFICERS:—Robert H. Reynard, Exalted Ruler; Gemoel W. 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DRAW IME Link the Corsa Riestsie Coat Gover OT a tees come we To eet Gre Bete fr Cun oa a hb oe ore enn tat teen eae igen pen oor pee gates eacaarcemas ee en 184 NASSAU STREET, Resse 638, "Ph: ne 387) Boban SS———————————————>—>S={={=———=====_ ! JACOB LAHN . es & a ‘ . Furniture, Carpets, Bedding, Etc. | 588,3590 & 596 Nisth Avenue,New York (Near ted Street) SASHOR CREDIT ~~, ~ 91 PRR WEEK oPkNS AN ACOOUNT -_ Pectivel; the Cheapest Foretere Geese ta fhe Cy ee National Feseration te Mert t= Breek~ tym, Acaect 3 0 35 The sixth biennial ‘convention vf the Nattonal Association of Colored Women's Clute will be held in Brooklyn on Auguat 24, to Auguat 28, inclusive, at the Con- cont Baptint Church, afield street meat Myrtle avenue. Board and lodging will cost $1 per day. All meals can be bad at‘Concord Raptist Church. All dele- face, Aging. ats the Gracia Genta Depot, New Vort, will take subway to Hoyt atreet. Uaence to Duffield. All per- sone coming hy way of the Peantrivania Tallroed, take Brooklyn anwex beet, thes take car at the foot of Fulton stree and transfer to. Myrtle avenue carn and ket of at. Duffield street. For informa fon comcerning homes capply to. Mrs Peter Harrisons 304 Gatitoa acenve: fo xeneral information apply to Mrs..A, W Wiles, chairmam general committee. 15: Mowiague street. “uredguacters for th national officers 188 Duffield street. ‘Special provisions have been made for prompt delivery of the mail. Stamp and stationary cam be had at Abe | Ew office station which will -be in the cord Raptixt Church, where ell busines weasions will be held. ‘M. C. Lawter, ~ Chairman of the Press Committee. 172 Willoughby St.,, Brooklyn, N. ¥ will publish in connection with its regular edition A supplement featuring the Negro Business League, the Womens’ Convention, the Doc- tors’ Convention and the Grad- uating Nurses Convention, with. other special articles. Also read the Colores! 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JORDAN . . 2 WEST tors STREET, EW Yok THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1988 Entered at the Post Office at New York on Second-Class Mail. Purchasers by mail, postpaid ONLY TRADE $1.00 BIX MONTHS 1.25 HOLIDAYS MONITOR In the United States, and Import Purchasers, Cust, and Mintes To Canada $2 per year. To other foreign countries $2.50 per year. Published on Thursday of every week by the New York Age Publishing Company. Paul R. Moore, President; James R. Popson, Secretary-Trustee. Address of the purchasers and the buyers 7 and 8 Custanities, New York, N.Y. Address all letters and make all checks and money orders payable to The New York Age Publishing Company. The Republican platform refers to these improvements in the constitution for the protection of the Negro. The Negro in the forty years after the Civil War has been greatly improved. In building a strong and valuable member of the Constitution, we have been able to make improvements in every way. The most of both sides, at the time of the Civil War, had been able to be given up among the Southern people an opportunity to become involved in the industrial, educational and commercial political affairs. The Constitution also explicitly guarantees freedom for the negro without regard to race or sex and just as important as the protection of the Southern people before and after all of the abolitionist movements and throughout the nineteenth century to abolish slavery. I speak with my party majority on this issue in the present and believe that the negro and important members of the Southern people in the present are in his interest—Joseph William H. Tull in his speech of acceptance. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. It was about seventy-one years ago that Abraham Lincoln made a speech in Springfield, Ill., on "Mob Violence." The subject of his talk was occasioned at the time by the frequent lynching of Negroes both in the North and South and the burning of a Negro in St. Louis County for shooting a white man. In his speech Mr. Lincoln said: "Such are the effects of mob law, and such are the scenes becoming more and more frequent in this land so lazily fanned for love of law and order, and the stories of which have even now grown too familiar to attract anything more than an idle remark. But you are perhaps ready to ask 'What has this to do with the perpetuation of our political institutions?' I answer 'It has to do with it.' * * * I know the American people are much attached to their Government; I know they would suffer much for its sake; I know they would endure evil long and patiently because they would exchange another nother, notithistically all this, if the laws be continually despised and disregarded, if their rights to be secure in their persons and property are held by no better tenure than the caprice of a mob, the alienation of their affections from the Government is the natural consequence; and to that sooner or later if must come." We wish there was an Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, IL, to-day, for a Lincoln is certainly needed at the capital of Illinois. Then we wonder if talk or moral mission is in order this day and time, when we learn that the mob at Springfield was led at one time by a half grown man and on another occasion by a Russian Jew who speaks broken English and who has not been in Springfield long enough to be considered a citizen and a voters of the town. When it is made known that such ignorant, illiterate and irresponsible people inspire a crowd of people and lead them to kill citizens who have done no harm in any manner whatsoever, it is a question as to whether Abraham Lincoln or any other speaker, no matter how eloquent and convincing, could prevent such a horrible incident as the Springfield riot. It is useless to state that mob violence should be combatted on extremely conservative lines—for it should not. The actions of a mob are antipodal to conservatism. The whites who take part in such disgraceful auffra know nothing of discretion and sound judgment and the only way to deal with them is harshly and severely. Lynchings are becoming too frequent. Within the past four weeks Negroes have been lynched for supposed crimes with amazing regularity. It was up to Springfield, Ill., distinguished as the burial place of Abraham Lincoln, to amaze the world with the most disgraceful lynching of them all. To-day Negroes are asking North, East, South and West what can we do to stop the slaughter of our innocent and the burning of our homes because of the act of one Negro who is sometimes guilty and oftimes not? There is nothing radical and rabid in the black man's make-up; there is nothing anarchistic in his thoughts. He is ambitious to prosper in this country and get along amicably. But self-preservation is the first law of nature, and it is absolutely necessary that he protect his life and property at all times and in all places. --- It is too bad that so much money is spent each year among our people in attending different national meetings, when by forethought many of these meetings—so far as the place of convening is concerned—might be merged into one, and thereby save many thousands of dollars in railroad fares. The National Negro Teachers' Association, the National Negro Business Men's League, the Women's Federation and many others might just as well hold meetings in the same city, and thereby reduce expenses. This sugars- Whatever constitutional law may double the power of the President to make laws (the Senate militarily, in unpopular positions will deny) that the authority, will prove enough to justify the President in doing whatever he has the power to do, and that the people should oblige the President for attempting to relieve the military services of the measure of a body of troops when members will be deployed. From an opposed in the Governor written by W. J. Bryum, December 14, 1908. tion is not meant, however, that it would be necessary for these organizations to merge into one. They should be entirely separate, still be planned as to the place and the time of meeting so as to save an immense railroad outlay which is now in order annually. GRANDING A PHANTOM. The public press is full of reports that the Republicans expect to carry this and that Southern State. With all his popularity, Mr. Taft will not be able to carry a single Southern State. The South is wedded to its idol, Democracy, and even President Roosevelt, with his almost unprecedented popularity, could not succeed, four years ago when we had a veritable landslide, to break one single Southern State away from her Democratic moorings. President Hayes tried it when he placed a Southerner and a Democrat, too, in his cabinet. Yet at the next election the Southern States rolled up their usual Democratic majorities. President McKinley tried it when he recognized and fraternized with the Southern Democrats, but at his second election they voted just as they shot. President Roosevelt, too, in his commendable efforts to recognize no North and no South, but a one and undivided country, has extended the olive branch to the South, but while they admire him, praise him, and almost glory in him, yet they count it their first duty to vote the Democratic ticket. Some day, many years after the millenium has arrived, the Republicans may succeed in breaking the solid South, but until the coming of the millenium—which is ages hence—all attempts of the Republican party to break the solid South is but the chasing of a phantom. It had better turn and confine its attention to all those States north of the Ohio. All south of the Ohio is ground consecrated to Democracy, having been baptised in the faith. When Tennessee, Georgia, the Carolinas and Kentucky vote for a Republican President Pike's Peak will have moved on to New York to catch the first rays that acclimatize from the Liberty Statue in New York harbor. The resolutions passed by the Democratic State Convention in West Virginia fairly and accurately represent the feeling of the rank and file of the Democrats toward the Negro race. How, in the face of such action and such sentiments, any decent black man for one minute can support the Democratic party or advise any one else to do so we cannot understand. It is impossible for men like Waldron, of Washington; DuBois, of Atlanta, and Trotter, of Boston, to support the Democratic party, as they are doing, without supporting these resolutions. The member of the Democratic National Committee from West Virginia was asked for an opinion during the convention, and he said that he endorsed these resolutions. That meant, of course, that Mr. Bryan and his whole party endorse them. Every Negro who the Democratic ticket will be voting to separate the races on steam cars. Of course we understand that a regular Democrat such as Mr. Totter is and a regular Democratic paper such as his is will support the Democrats no matter what they may do, but the number of other colored people in the country that will go so far in the loss of manhood is very small. There are certain Negro Democrats who are simply out for the cash and they are going to submit to anything in order to get it, but they cannot deceive the rank and file of our people. In another portion of THE AGE we publish a letter from Mr. W. H. Ferguson, who has been widely advertised as a secretary of the National Negro Political League. As will be seen, Mr. Ferguson denies any connection with this organization. We also desire to call attention to the fact that Bishop Turner is down as one of the officials of this league, but the bishop has recently come out emphatically for Secretary Taft. Mr. Gurley Brewer has also announced himself, through his paper, in favor of Judge Taft. Our people throughout the country should not fail to remember that there are many things that concern their success and happiness during the next three months other than politics. Certainly we have the right the same as other people to take part in political discussion and activism, but we should Blen. William J. Brenn, Fairview, Lancashire, Neb. We encourage you upon your nomination to the Governor by the representative of the American Society, not by the burgess of a burg—and we predict your election next November by a hardship majority. "Adjudging from the thoroughness of the North and the West you will receive seventy-five per cent. of the colored vote." J. HILTON WALBROOK, President The National Negro Am- pliance Political League. keep the fact uppermost in our minds that the race and the country are to live after election. The real things in life are not to be lost sight of. The National Federation of Women's Clubs will meet in Brooklyn next week. The Am on behalf of the people of Greater New York extends to them a generous welcome and assures them of a pleasant sojourn among this people. The meetings of the women begin Monday at Concord Baptist Church and continue throughout the week. The doctors' convention convenes at the Plaza Assembly rooms in East 59th street on the 25th. The graduate nurses begin their seasons at St. Mark's M. E. Church August 25. A hearty welcome to all, and a cordial invitation to each visitor to call and see The Aux and leave a subscription. No pains 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 59th 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. There are a few Negroes in the land engaged in advising members of the race to vote the Democratic ticket notwithstanding the fact that the Democratic party is responsible for all of the obnoxious "Jim Crow" laws." A certain Negro preacher of a Baptist Church in the District of Columbia is enriching the postal revenues by sending out circular letters advising the defeat of the Republican candidate in the coming election. Mr. Bryan, the Democratic candidate for President, has not condemned the utterances of his Negro-hating supporter, Vardaman, who called Negroes "veneered savages." Will the so-called Negro Democrata advise us if Mr. Bryan has modified his views of Negro disfranchisement? AMERICA BOWS IN SHAME OVER SPRINGFIELD. It is not in the realm of possibilities to find an iota of justification for the riot which has disgraced the citizenship of Springfield, Ill., where murder, destruction and mob violence has just held sway for over thirty hours despite the presence of several companies of State militia. Even after the city had been guarded by soldiers the lynching of an old Negro was permitted in one of the public streets. The failure of the authorities to prevent the brutal murder of this old man indicates a neglect of duty to add to the seriousness of the riot. How such a situation could arise in a civilized American community is difficult to conceive. We may account of a sudden exhibition of lawlessness—prompted by some heinous offense—which dies out as reason returns after the spasm of temper following continuum of riots during demonstration could come only from multiplying wrongs long endured or a spirit of vicious lawlessness not characteristic of our American citizenship. The last named explanation seems to be the only one there is, and it makes deeper the shame of Springfield. The movement of the authorities, local and State, seems to have been excellent, but execution of orders was not as effective as it might and ought to have been. We view from a high elevation, with prayers and the despatching of missionaries such conditions in uncivilized lands. At home we can only view it in shame—Buffalo Times. 107,000 Negroes in Philadelphia. Philadelphia's latest census show that it holds 107,000 Negroes. Eight years ago it had but 62,613 Negroes, being outranked in that respect by Washington, Baltimore and New Orleans. Washington was in the year 1900, the chief Negro city, holding at that time 88,702. There may occur in 1910 a close race between Washington and Philadelphia, but the indications are that Philadelphia will retain its position as the greatest Negro centre in the world, for Africa itself has no city that contains 107,000 Negroes—Exchange. Difference Between Two Platforms. Mr. Bryan says he will confine his attention in the campaign to the issues presented in the Denver platform. The occasion of this declaration was the report brought to him: that Bishop Walters, who is favoring Bryan's election, has alleged that Mr. Bryan has said that President Roosevelt's action in the Brownsville matter was unjust, and that he had discussed the appointment of defraes to offices of the state legislature and untrue, and refused to talk on the subject. It is a great trouble to the Negro adherents of Mr. Bryan that the Republican platform has a very satisfactory plank on Negro rights under the amendments, while the Democratic platform studiously avoids the subject; and so does Mr. Bryan—New York Independent. Negroes will find a warm reception in the Democratic party, especially in Delaware where a Democratic judge finds a Negro for using Misa, Misa or Mrs. in his court.—Columbia (S. C.) Southern Sun. The Bee cannot see what such able men as Dr. S. L. Corrothers, Dr. Waldron, Bishop Walters and other can gain by going into the Democratic party.—Washington Bee. Judge William H. Taft, Republican nominee for President of the United States, takes an open, square and unquivocal stand on the platform provisions with reference to the establishment and conservation of the black man's rights under the constitution.—Mound Bayou Demonstrator. We see no other opportunity offered to the Afro-American in the coming election for President and Vice-President but that which has been held out by the old party of Lincoln and Grant, the party of freedom and equal opportunity. Therefore, every Afro-American has afro-American support Judge Taft and Sherman for President and Vice-President—Atlanta Independent. The colored Republicans who were justly displeased at Judge Taft and President Rosevelt, and who turned to the Democratic party for succor, have heard from Mr. Bryan and his party, and the conclusion is that from that quarter no help can come. The Democratic party can always be relied on to tell the truth in matters affecting the colored man. The answer on that question is history—Dallas (Texas) Express. The Negroes cannot be expected to vote for Mr. Bryan if he continues to drive them away. Viewing the subject from another standpoint, it is pretty certain that Negro Republicans have concluded that it will be too great a sacrifice of principle to vote for Mr. Bryan unless an invitation to do so is extended, or the Democratic party will promise to accord the Negroes just and fair treatment, in the enjoyment of their civil and political rights. With the present attitude of Mr. Bryan and his party toward the Negroes of this country, it cannot be expected that he will carry much of a Negro vote.-Littleton (N. C.) True Reformer. William H. Taft, after the delivery of that significant speech steps to the front in the minds of all true American citizens as the fearless champion of policies destined for the advancement of the material welfare and continued development of the country's boundless resources. He tips the beam of preponderance, in favor of nothing less than justice, in instances where the interests of labor are involved; but strongly insists that the honest investor, whose capital is the most valuable of the heals of commercial progress, should enjoy equal protection when the question of injunction against illegal encroachment is considered—New Orleans Southern Age. Since Taft has made his speech of acceptance, the Negroes are beginning to decide in his favor for the Presidency. By the time of the election there will not be enough Negroes in the Democratic ranks to hail a bread wagon. The Negroes are not asleep, they are watching the movements of the two parties, so they may know how to choose the one that comes out squarely and declares for him and his children against the one who is ashamed to mention his name. The Democrats want the Negro to be will not be Negro to ask for it. If the Negro vote is not worth the asking for, it is not worth having. Giving a few Negroes an office these days does not settle the question; they want legislation to protect their manhood rights.—Oklahoma Safeguard. The turn of the tide is Taftward. Man to man, party to party. Taft is the man of the nation. Day after day The Cleveland Journal receives letters from men throughout this State and others, of which the following, in part, is a fair sample; "I have been doing some considerable lot of thinking and have concluded I was entirely wrong on the matter of Judge Taft. Like a great many more, I was carried away by my resentment over what I considered was a wrong done to a fine body of patriotic men, and made up my mind to try to make redress for that wrong in the only way I could—at the polls. "However when I came to ask myself what I had to gain by such a course, I was surprised to find that I only stood to gain nothing, but stood to lose what I might have gained. I desperate anything I might have said and consider as not only standing by the Republican ticket, but am going to do my best to get every Negro I come in contact with to do the same thing." This particular letter is from a substantial, intelligent citizen of Toledo, Ohio. But we have many others similar to it. The turn of the tide is Taftward, without a doubt—Cleveland Journal. Judge Taft was formally notified of his nomination by the committee named by the Republican National Convention for the Presidency last Thursday in Cincinnati, the ceremony taking place from a platform erected in the front of the home of his brother, the Hon. Charles P. Taft, editor and owner of the Times-Star of Cincinnati. Judge Taft discussed the various issues of the campaign; and referring to the rights of the Negro said: "The Republican plat-ten 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 ex- punished 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, as explicitly declares for the enforcement of the 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 fair and impartial enforcement of these that equal justice to all men, and the American spirit of fair play."—New Or- W. H. PEGURSH SAYS EQ. To the Editor of The New York Act: My attention has been called to an editorial, in The Act of last week charging me of being secretary of a political organization in this city of which Rev J. M. Waldon is chairman. Allow me to say through the columns of your paper that I am not and never have been a secretary of any political body. It may be that you tell the truth you refer to my infinite littleness and my inaction, yet I am prouder of my recorder than any politician can justly be. I always voted the Republican ticket. I have never tried to carry water on both shoulders as most Negro newspapers. SOUNDS NOTE OF WARNING. A most extraordinary campaign is now being waged by Mr. Thomas W. Lawson, of Boston. This campaign, like all of Mr. Lawson's campaigns of recent years, has for its ostensible object the humbling of the mighty (the Rockefellers, Morgans, Ryans, Harrimans, et al.) and the exalting of the lowly (the common people). There is only one way, however, that the power held by these men, in Mr. Lawson's opinion, can be transferred to the hands of the common people, and that is that the common people must buy the stocks which Mr. Lawson advertises, and pay for them the prices he dictates. Such is an indispensable part of the program if the common people would rise from poverty to affluence and from weakness to power. How have the common people profited in the past from following Mr. Lawson's advice? The following facts will show: He advised the purchase of Trinity at 40—it dropped to 9. He advised the purchase of New Utah at 6—it dropped to 2. He advised the purchase of Yukon at 7.50—it dropped to 3.50. In fact, about everything Mr. Lawson in recent years has advised the public to buy, has, after a meteoric rise, if it rose at all, fallen with a dull and sickening thud. How the common people can rise from poverty to affluence by buying stocks which they cannot sell except at a loss is a problem that I cannot solve, unless the solution lies in the assumption of Mr. Lawson that he is the people. In spite of the rough handling he has given the public in the past, Mr. Lawson is on deck again. This time it is Bay State State (his new name, "National Stock,") which he is pushing with all of the daring and energy of his resourceful and cunning nature, "National Stock," in Mr. Lawson's opinion, is the only corporate instrument on earth that can bring the "System" to its knees, provided of course that he be the only man tog wield that instrument. All that is necessary is for the public to pay from $1.50 to $15 per share for "National Stock" and he will do the rest. "What is National Stock?" It is the new name for the Bay State Gas Company, with its billion dollar capital and a charter giving it power to do anything which selfish and ambitious men wish to do. The intrinsic value of its shares is about 20 cents. That is to say, the same shares for which an artificial market of $1.50 has been created are worth not more than 20 cents each. But if these shares are worth only 20 cents why are they selling for $1.50? For no other reason than that Mr. Lawson has told the public to pay that much for the more you pay for their shares?" He told me bubble, "the more money will be put at my disposal with which to play the stock game." That is the sum and substance of the whole situation. You are asked to put your money into the hands of a man who has made and lost several fortunes of his own and wrecked the fortunes of men and women in all parts of the world. Of all peoples, I believe the Negroes can least afford to follow such a man. We can afford to invest; we cannot afford to gamble. There are scores of stocks which if bought with discretion will yield gratifying returns to the investor, but when you put your money into such a proposition as "National Stock" you are taking a gambler's chance. Since I have been in business colored people have brought to me stocks having a par value approximating $100,000, ninety-nine per cent of which was absolutely worthless. Practically all of it was bought as a result such advertisements as Mr Lester was engineering. As long as the papers were filled with highly-colored statements regarding the stock which the promoter was vending, everything looked promising; but with the stock sold to the public, advertising ceased, and the fictitious value of the stock vanished like mist before the rising sun. In the past I have advised against the purchase of such stocks. In the future I shall point out from time to time the stocks back of which there is value and in which one can put a part of his savings in the reason of certainty of realizing handsome profits in investment. ROBERT W. TAYLOR. August 17th, 1908. WASHINGTON, D. C., August 19.—From the time the Liberian envoy landed at New York on their diplomatic mission to this country, their constant guide, counselor and friend was Dr. Booker T. Washington. Through his initiative and because of the faith they had in his judgment, the President of the United States and the other high officials readily gave audience to Vice-President Dosen, former President Gibson and Attorney Dunbar and took an musually sympathetic interest in the projects which brought them to this country. It is yet: too soon to make predictions as to the outcome of their negotiations with this government, as many diplomatic forms must be observed and plans so far-reaching as those proposed must be approached with the utmost caution; yet, it is plain that the Liberian envoy must be upon the officials of the United States and the latter will doubtless go as far as propriety will admit in advancing the welfare of the promising African republic. It is universally recognized that the apparent success of the negotiations of the Liberians in this country wielded a vital influence in moving the German government to give attentive ear to their representations, and led to a tentative agreement to grant the much-desired immunity from the alleged encroachment upon their territory by commercial exploiters of European nations. The German government, reasonably provided by Dr. Washington, gave the commissioners a long-winded for opportunity to witness Dr. Washington's great industrial bee-hive in active operation and enabled them to acquire many new ideas touching the method of teaching the various industries necessary to the proper development of their own people. The introduction of the Liberian Commissioners to the substantial, progressive and result-producing men and women of this country of both races, placed them in direct touch with the eminent success of their eminent success, and they and the observant citizens of America are not allow to attribute the lion's share of the credit for the recognition accorded them to Booker T. Washington. Information reaches Washington from the American Minister to Liberia, Hon. Ernest Lyon, to the effect that the Government of Liberia has decided to confer the Order of African Redemption upon Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Institute, in consideration of his valued services to the Government of Liberia. The Liberian Government confers this Order with great caution and care, and it is much prized and sought after in Europe especially. As far as your correspondent has been able to learn Dr. Washington is the first American to be so honored by the Liberian Republic. Widespread interest is being stirred up over the rumor that President Roosevelt may appoint William H. Lewis, of Boston, as assistant attorney-general of the United States to succeed Alford W. Cooley, who recently resigned on account of ill health. Mr. Lewis has been assistant United States attorney at court for a number of years and his work has been very satisfactory. Department of Justice. He is a graduate of Harvard College. When at Harvard he was one of the greatest ball players on the 'yarsity team and was one of the strongest football players likewise. If President Roosevelt should decide to offer Mr. Lewis this appointment he would give, to the Negro race the most important office it has ever had under any administration. In certain contingencies in the absence of the attorney-general, Mr. Lewis would become the acting head o the Department of Justice, the charge of the vast legal machinery of the federal government, Mr. Lewis' legal abilities are unquestioned, and should the President问您 expedient to over-ride the possible objections that might be raised on the score of color this appointment would go down in history as one of the crowning acts of his administration. Three promotions of Ohio men have attracted considerable attention this week. All are competent, and the promotions are the result of meritorious service, it being strengely denied by their chiefs that politics cut any figure. Fillmore, who served majorly in the Spanish-American War, was raised from $1,400 to $1,600 per annum; William H. Clifford, of Cleveland, a former member of the Ohio Legislature, and whose vote is said to have elected Mark Hanna to the United States Senate, was advanced from $1,200 to $1,400 per annum, and Robert J. Harlan, of Cincinnati, to whom a promotion has been due. One time was likewise raised to $1,400. All three were in the office of the auditor for the War Department and have made fine records as clerks. Major C. W. Fillmore, one of the men named above, is to resign his position under the government and embark in the financial business on Broadway. New York. Major Fillmore has made an exhaustive study of the financial operations of the race and noting the condition of the various institutions, firms and individuals who have money, has reached the conclusion that they are not reaping the benefits to which they are justly entitled, and that they are an opportunity to invest their profits advantageously and safely. Major Fillmore has made an arrangement with Messrs. J. F. Pierson, Jr., & Co. bankers, at 66 Broadway, New York, and members of the New York Stock Exchange, to bring this about. The War Department has determined to maintain order in Haiti, and plans have been completed building to an invasion of the island with armed ships. If such action is necessary to put down the threatened revolution. The arrangements have been made in harmony with secret reports sent in by Captain Charles Young, of the Ninth Cavalry, who was military attache in Haiti for some time, and is now stationed with his regiment in the Philippines. He is the only other graduate of West Point now in the service. According to information, about 5,000 United States troops are deemed sufficient for the purpose in hand, and following the plan outlined by Captain Young they can be rushed from Eastern ports to Port-au-Prince, Guatemala or St. Nicholas in short order. This action on the part of the United States Government is made in the interest of the better class on the island, to save their property from confinement. No invasions for comment or aggression is intended, says Secretary Rost, Minister Dr. H. W. Furniss is keeping the State Department fully informed as to the particulars of the situation. National attention is being called to the fact that on the 8th and 9th of August the venerated and beloved Bishop Abraham Grant will reach his 93th stone in the journey of life and the same time marks the close of his thirty-five years in the ministry and twenty years in the Episcopacy. These events will be duly celebrated by his friends and admirers at Kansas City on the dates mentioned and the people of the entire Western section, regardless of disposition will participate in the occasion to make it the most memorable anniversary sake the more memorable Mississippi River. Several of the bishop of the A. M. E. connection and many prominent divines from the country at large will be in attendance. The delegates to the fourteenth biennial movable committee, representing the lodges of the District of Columbia, have organized and elected the following officers; Chairman of the District delegation, W. C. Martin; vice-chairman, C. S. Hill; secretary, Dr. Carroll Brooks; treasurer, J. W. Lee. The committee on transportation is made up of W. O. Davis, T. H. Wright and H. H. Muller, with J. H. Coleman, W. H. Brown and J. M. Cowan as committee on budges. The delegation is instructed solidly for the re-election of Grand Master W. L. Houston. The B. M. B. opens at Atlantic City September 14. It is reported that an effort is being made to discriminate against scholars patrons in the seating arrangements in the Union Station, restaurant. Herefore, the one spot where the faces enjoyed equal accommodations in the matter of eating has been the Pennsylvania Station. The service was excellent and there was no friction whatever under the conditions—prior to the erection of the station and the condition. The management has been changed and the new lessees they say have set apart certain tables and one end of the counter for colored people. Considerable indignation is being manifested by Negroes of intelligence and culture, who in changing cars here, desire to take a meal at the station, and steps are to be taken by the local leaders to investigate the situation. It is broadly intimated that the lessees will be waited upon by a committee and if the restriction in this government building cannot be removed by the authorities, the issue will be carried to the District Council and perhaps finally to the President of the United States, with the view of having his license forfeited for violation of the civil law law. The National Negro Business League Convention in Baltimore has drawn many substantial business men to this city, en route to the "Monumental City," and a prosperous session is ensured. The large representation at New York's conference National Medical Association next week Prominent features of this convention will be the report of the committee on education and the adoption of plans looking to the improvement of Negro medical schools, and the movement on manufacture their leading pharmaceutical medicines and relieve themselves by the extortionate prices charged by the large manufacturers. Frank Ross, an Italian labow, and Miss Beulah Coates, colored, were united in marriage a few evenings ago by Rev. Aquila Sayles. This is the fourth intermarriage of whites and blacks performed by Minister Sayles in the past months. Ross has lived in this country but sixteen years and is a thrifty worker. Questioned as to why he married a colored woman he said he loved her and did not think in anybody's business who he chose to wife. There is a fear among the "po whites" that Washington is becoming a Greta Green for mixed marriages. NEW ISSUE IN SOUTH CAROLINA Appointment of Negro Notary Being Used in State Primary. SUMTER, S. C., August 19—In this State one of the issues being discussed between the two candidates for the Democratic nomination for Governor is whether the executive of South Carolina should have appointed a Negro as notary public. Candidate Cole L. B. Please recently learned that his opponent, Gov. Ansel had appointed a Negro to the office of Notary Public. He at once proceeded to set up the cry of social equality, Negro domination, etc. Gov. Ansel has issued a statement that he made a appointment, because the applicant was Tillman F. Brown and other governors had made similar appointments without being criticised The position of notary*public in this State is without honor or pay and is considered an insignificant one. SHAKE-UP AT. NORFOLK Five Teachers Fall to Receive Reappointments. Norfolk, August 19—There has been a shake-up among the teachers of the public schools here. Five teachers failed to receive reappointments. Those who will teach the coming season are: Bessie T. Alexander, Cora Cox Berry, Mary C. Calloway, Virginia E. Carter, Lucinda P. Cole, M. Izetta George, Willie W. Green, Alice V. Elli Majors, Angie Morris, Hemi-tella V. Pankey, Delta Payne, Amelia E. P. Pride, A. Saunders, Hallie R. Tayfor, Alice W. Vassar, Alpha I. Ward, Liege G. Watkins, also J. W. Mozee and wife We note that the delegation from New York City to the meeting of the National Negro Business League in Baltimore this week is not up to the usual number, and there is no talk of a private car to accommodate them. Sign of the (hard) times. The general house cleaning that is taking place in so many homes is not a sign of spring, but an indication that the homekeepers are getting ready to accommodate(?) some of the visiting delegates. Mrs. Nick Jefferson, formerly of No. 81 West 134th street, who made it so houselike for the boys who stayed at her house, has given up taking lodgers and has "treeked" to the quiet domain of Williambridge, and says she likes it. There has been quite an exodus from that neighborhood to the Bronx and Williambridge. Upon closer acquaintance that latter place don't seem to be as far removed from civilization as was formerly believed by some. The Handy family gets into the news this week. Walter E. Handy, who for seventeen years was with James E. Garner, has branched out for himself in the housecleaning business. His career will be watched with interest by his large number of friends and well-wishers. Mr. Handy is a shrewd, practical young business man with considerable experience. He was one of the original organizers and a member of the first board of directors of the Afro-American Realty-Company, and is a partner in the firm of Handy & Grant, real estate agents, with offices at 6 West 180th street. For several years past he has been the manager of Mr. Garner's large housecleaning establishment and has a thorough knowledge of the business. He is no less active in religious circles, being a steward in St. Mark's M. E. Church, superintendent of the Sunday School and a member of the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. We learn that Livingstone G. Handy, Walter's brother, who is a clerk in the postal service, has an interest in a new enterprise at New Rochelle. The Handys are New York boys, graduates from the City College. There are more wild rumors circulated to the effect that the big company on 40th street and Eighth avenue has gone to the w... It's strange how the "I told you so's" work on that institution. It just must fail to gratify their croaking. A little investigation proved that there was nothing to the rumor. President Ball is still selling lots in New Jersey, Secretary Collins is booking tenants for the building, and the busy manager, John Atkins, is devising devious ways and means to get in some of the outstanding cash due the company from stockholders and others. All hake scene-even the office boy has ceased to worry. From all indications the reception of the doctors on the 27th inst. at Murray Hill Lyceum promises to be a hummer for attendance. There are several unmarried ladies in town who are planning to take advantage of Leap Year and the visiting doctors. Will Drs. Brooks, Gilbert and Bishop and a few other popular marrying parsons please be on hand to accommodate? The graduate nurses convention will also convene at St. Mark's Church on the 28th. The National Federation of Women's Clubs will meet at Concord Baptist Church, in Brooklyn, August 25th to 29th. A. M. E. MINISTER COLLAPSED. The Rev. Mr. Jackson. Had Walked Twenty-two Miles at Port Jefferson. Pont Jefferson, L. I., August 13—The "Old Home Week" 50-mile walking match which ended last Thursday afternoon, while a trifle disappointing, was nevertheless interesting and was witnessed by hundreds of people. "Lepper" Hughes, of championship fame, the Rev. J. D. Jackson and Robert Cocier, the two latter of this village were the three entries. At 12 noon, yesterday, the Rev. Mr. Jackson was taken unconscious from the course. He had twenty-two miles to his credit. Physicians were needed to bring the minister around, and it was over two hours after his collapse before he was able to be taken home. After resting at noon Hughes and Cosier started to finish the grind, but the village streets became so congested with people and vehicles that the walk was called off at 4 o'clock by the committee, and each contestant was awarded a cash prize of $15. Cosier had made 34 miles and Hughes 31 in the eight hours' walk. Atlantic City, N. J. ATLANTIC CITY, August 12th—The grand charity concert given by the Emanuel Presbyterian Church for its building fund, on Friday evening, was quite a success. The musical program rendered by the Howard University orchestra was well received. The reception after the concert was well appreciated. Every one was sorry when the orchestra started to play "Home, Sweet Home." Among the patrons were Mrs. Dr. LeRoy Morris, Mrs. Dr. Vick. Dr. Wimish, Miss Johnson, Dr. Robert Harris, Charles Lewis, Aug Fisher, '66, L. U., Miss Bissie Gaskins, Boston; Mr. Monday, R. M. Fowler, Jr., Dr. Edwin Parsons, Miss Osborne and Miss Minton. The rain last Sunday spoiled one of the biggest Sundays in August, for which hotel-proprietors and business men had made great preparations. It was the first Sunday of the season when the surf had not been crowded with bathers, and the life guards had a comparatively easy time of it. Miss Hattie Jackson, sister of Frank Jackson, usher at St. James' Church, died Friday. The funeral in charge of Undertaker, Thomas, was conducted at St. James' Church, on Monday evening. Mrs. Anna Carey, mother of Miss Lena Churay, one of this season's High School graduates, died Saturday afternoon. Services were held over her remains at the Second Baptist Church. The interment was in Baltimore. Sunday evening Bishop Coppin, of the A. M. E. Church, delivered a very instructive discourse, "O ye generation of vigers" A public meeting was held Monday afternoon by the entertainment committee, which made its report, at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Ohio and Arctic avenues, under the auspices of the grand united committee on the entertainment of the Odd Fellows' convention, which will be held in this city September 14. A full explanation of their plans of entertainment was made by Mr. Geo. S Lenhart, of the publicity bureau, who addressed the meeting. Mr. Chas, Livingston, secretary to Mr. Parker, of the St. Charles, has been found, after being absent since last Wednesday evening from his residence and hotel. It was first thought that he had met with foul play, thus the wormment by his friends and well-wisher Charles, don't do likewise again or some one may commit suicide. News for Atlantic City, notes must be left at 121 North Arkansas avenue not later than Saturday evening, and church notes by Sunday evening. JAMES G. GUILLS. CHATTANOGA, Tenn., August 19. Although the county is normally heavily Democratic, Sheriff Joseph F. Shipp was defeated a few days ago by Samuel Connor, his Republican opponent. Sheriff Shipp attributes his defeat to the Negro vote, which was very large. For the first time in years the Negro voters showed marked activity at the polls, said to have been due to Sheriff Shipp's laxity in permitting a mob to take Ed. Johnson, a Negro, from the Chattanooga Jail and lynching him two years ago. Contempt proceedings are pending in the United States. Supreme Court against Sheriff Shipp for not giving Johnson proper protection. PREACHER ATTACKS RACE Opens Democracy Convention With Prayer and Closed With Vile Remarks. WHEELING, August 19.—Rev. W. P. Dorsey, pastor of the Sixth Avenue Christian Church, of this city, has shown his Christian spirit by delivering a most rabid anti-Negro address recently before the Cabelle County Democratic Convention. So un-Christianlike were the utterances of Rev. Dorsey that many of the members of his flock expressed themselves as being disgusted with him. During his speech Rev. Dorsey said: "There are but very few men left in the Republican party in West Virginia to-day, who have not 'nigger' blood in their veins." Any white man in the Republican party in West Virginia today who would not vote to bring about a Jim Crow law should punish the punishment he deserves, and it should be nothing less than having his daughter marry a burly Negro and she should be the mother of not less than fifteen flat-mosed, spotted-faced, kinky-headed Negro children." Rev. Dorsey, has the distinction of both opening and closing the Democratic convention. He opened it with prayer and closed with the above remarks. Best New York Hotel Th services at St. Barnabas' Chapel were largely attended on last Sunday. Although the weather was very warm, quite a few visitors from down-town were present in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Page were among the visitors on last Sunday at the chapel. The ladies of St. Barnabas Chapel, which was formerly Calvary P. E. Mission, are making efforts for the success of their picnic, which will be in the last week of August. St. James A. M. E. Mission, Rev. J. Stewart, pastor, held interesting services all day Sunday. The attendance at the Sunday school was unusually large for this season of the year. Mrs. M. B. Peters, formerly of 7 Montauk avenue, has removed to 777 Liberty avenue. Miss Sarah Brown and Miss Rose Buchanan spent Saturday afternoon and evening visiting the latter's sister, Mrs. E. S. Hinds, and brother, Mr. A. L Buchanan, who was the first colored letter carrier appointed in this section. Mrs. W. Ottley was the guest of Mrs. E. M. Woods, 600 Warwick street. Monday. The agent of THE AGE regrets very much to hear of the death of Mrs. E. T. Bunn, better known as Mother Bunn. She was one of the old and honored members of Siloam - Presbyterian Church. NAME OF TAFT CHURRED. Great Kenthallam Shown at Ohio Picnic. BELLEFONTAINZ, Ohio, August 19.—Thousands of colored people' from the counties of Hardin, Champaign, Delaware, Shelby and Logan cheered the name of Taft when he was mentioned during an address delivered last Thursday afternoon at the annual "Flatwoods" picnic in eastern Logan county. W. E. King, of Columbus; Rev. H. W. Tomey, of this city, and others spoke. The picnic was the most largely attended in the history of the county. Ashville, N. C. ASHIEVILLE, N. C., Aug. 3.—During the past ten days a number of prominent visitors have been in our city. The object of their coming was the "Secretarial Summer Institute," the first of its kind to train young men for the general secretaryship of the Y. M. O. A. for colored men and to make more proficient those of the men already in the active work: Much credit" should be given International-Secretaries W. W. Hinton and J. Moorland for such a meeting. It was in planning for such a meeting. It was honored to the Young Men's Institute of the Y. M. C. A. of Ashieville that this first meeting was held here in the "land of the sky." The course is to cover three years, and no one must make less than 70 per cent. in any of the following subjects: Religious work, association history, business management, sociology and Bible study. The faculty was a strong one, being composed of men specialists in their line of work, such as Prof. R. R. Wright, Jr., of Philadelphia, Pa., in sociology; M. A. Austin, M. A. Boston, in Bible study; M. L. E. Johnson, of Washington, D. C., in business management; M. T. J. Bell, of New York, in Ten Per Cent. per Annual Dividends House Office, 45 MONTGOMERY ST., Jersey City, N. J. This association is still growing. The membership has increased during the past year over 14,000. All orders have been paid promptly for election, accident and death. The annual report shows, for 1907, a gain of 50 per cent, a over 1800. The total receipts for the year were $12,400.20 for the insurance department; paid out for expenses $14,772.70. The receipts for the really department were $14,450, and the expenses $1,520. The really company is still in the business of insurance. The company has been able to increase the profits. In our last annual meeting which convened on June 2nd, 1909, a dividend of 7 per cent, was declared to the stockholders. membership; Mr. F. R. Barnes, of the physical department of the International Committee in Physical Training; Mr. J. R. Moorland in association history. Special lectures were given by Mr. Huntington, State Secretary of North Carolina; by Mr. W. D. Weatherford. International secretary of the student work among white colleges of the South, and Mr. R. T. Weatherby, of Atlanta. The student body of this institute was composed of young men of a high grade of intelligence and preparation, twenty in number, representing the following schools: Dartmouth, Oberlin, Fluke, Lincoln, Atlanta Baptist College, Atlanta University, Gammon Theological Institute, Marymount College, Bolingbrook Institute, Knoxville College, Shaw, and Livingstone College. At the close of the Institute every man went away feeling greatly helped many ways to do the work which is no greatly needed in our cities to day. The harvest truthly is great, but when we think of the fields now vacant for lack of trained men to enter them, we must may with Him of old, "but the laborers are few." A word to those who may be thinking of entering this kind of work. Don't get the idea that you will be doing association work when you hold a prayer meeting and teach a Bible chant; that is only a part of it. To much men and hold them something more must be done, so my dear aira, prepare first, and success in yours. W. J. Turrer. Tarrytown Items. At the Shiloh Baptist Church last Sunday Rev. J. W. Scott preached both morning and evening. Many visitors were present in the evening. The Sunday school was well attended. The first united excursion of the A. M. R. Zion and the Shiloh Baptist Sunday schools will take place Thursday, September 3, to Ulmer Park, on the "Commodora." Bound trip tickets, 75 cents. Children under twelve, 35 cents. Services at the Zion Church were well attended Sunday. In the morning Rev. Butler, of White Plains, preached. In the evening the pastor, Rev. R. M. Bolden. An old folk's concert will be given under the management of Mr. Louis Davis, of Baltimore, Md., at the A. M. E. Zion Church on August 20. Mr. Davis and his company will show how the old folk gave a concert forty years ago. Admission, 25 cents, watermelon free. Mrs. Lois Hunter was the guest of Minnie of Nyack, of Sunday. Mrs. Lena MacDonald, of New York, formerly of Tarrytown, was in town Sunday. Miss M. E. Jones was in Norwalk. Conn, visiting her cousin, Mr. Felix Jackson last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Eva T. Boyd, of New York, was the guest of Miss Mabel Campbell last week. Miss Dorothy Boyd, Pryor and Messr. Freeman, Linwood and Quonn were visiting in Tarrytown last week. Miss Mae Wheeler is now visiting friends in Virginia. The Misses Anne and Belle Williams and Mrs. Beal who are spending the summer in Ashbury Park, visited relatives and friends in Tarrytown last Sunday. Mr. William Howard is now on his vacation. Mrs. George I. Johnson, who was brought from Asbury Park, is still on the sick list. Mrs. J. W. Scott, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church, is spending a month in Henderson, N.C. Miss Pearletta O'Meal celebrated her twelfth anniversary last Tuesday afternoon. 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As to the element of truth in the first quotation all agree that such is the case; as to the correctness of the latter assertion there are times when we are prone to believe that its author had good and just grounds for making the declaration and evidently knew whereof he spoke. Monday evening at Manhattan Casino at the frolic of the Frogs was one of the times the writer more than once thought to himself that "There is no place like New York," and he was not alone either. Others shared this opinion and expressed themselves accordingly. It is doubtful if there is another city in the United States, with all due respect to Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Washington and Baltimore, where a dance could be given on such a large scale as was given Monday evening. True in many of our leading cities large entertainments are given several times during the year, but no mammoth affair that of the other evening at the Manhattan Chino. Quite a number of visitors from the South and West who were on their way to Baltimore to attend the National Negro Business League, now in session, declared that they did not think it possible for such an orderly crowd of people to get together and enjoy themselves as did the gay dancers Monday evening at the frolic. Although it was the first entertainment given by the Frogs it proved a record-breaker in many respects. New York this season is breaking all records for attendance at baseball games, and Monday evening it looked as if the colored citizens of Manhattan had made up their minds to 'break all records for the season so far as summer entertainments are concerned, which they did. According to the management of Manhattan Casino the place has never had such a large crowd. Previously the Southern League held the record for attendance which was broken by the Frogs. Many say they have not seen such a large attendance at a dacne in years. What was more pleasing than the large attendance or anything else that might be mentioned was that despite the size of the crowd there was not even a quarrel to mar the tranquility of the occasion. We all should feel a certain amount of pride in such a statement, as many of our white-fellow citizens are of the opinion that it is impossible for a couple of thousand colored people to get together and remain any length of time without there being some semblance of a fight. These people have no hesitancy in making these declarations in the open and claim they do so because they know the members of the colored race. As actions speak louder than words, the most convincing manner of showing the public that these trouble-makers are not any too familiar with the truth when it comes to speaking on questions affecting the colored race is to conduct ourselves as we did at the frolic of the Frogs. Then Tillman and his clan can do all the yelling they want, but we will be proving to the public by our actions that, they belong to the Ananias Club. Monday evening was an ideal summer's night for the frole. While a little cloudy no one thought of rain. As the weather has been so very hot the past week the dancers found the breezes that wafted through the hall at irregular intervals; particularly pleasing. It was about 10.15 Monday evening when the white citizens began to wonder what was doing in the Bronx About that time the "L" trains and the Eighth avenue surface line became exclusive property of the colored population, and every car bound for the casino suggested that there was considerable "Jim Crowing" being done. We, as a race, are not averse to being in cars together, especially on such evenings as last Monday, but we don't like the idea of thinking we have to do certain things just because we are colored, and in this land of the brave and the free. From about 10.15 o'clock the ergwd began to pour into Manhattan Casino, and from then until about 2 o'clock the line of applicants for admission was a large one. However, after three o'clock many made their appearance, as the Frogs had stated there would be dancing from twilight till dawn. Much could be said about what the women folk wore, but the female contingent looked to charming in their new dresses, hats, etc., that the writer will not dwell too long on the subject, fearing that if he commences to write on "Some Pretty Costumes I Saw at the Frolic" he would have to get out, an extra addition of Tire Ace. But as we all know how New York women look when they go to an entertainment—"nuff" said. Of course the pretty costumes were not confined to the representatives of New York. There were present smartly-dressed young ladies from Philadelphia, Newark, the Oranges and Jersey City. It was the intention of the Frogs to give a short but varied program, assisted by several of the young lady members of the Williams and Walker and the Cole and Johnson companies. About 2 o'clock when the Frogs and their company were ready to commence with the entertainment they found the crowd so large that they were compelled to abandon the idea of giving the form of entertainment planned. It was with much difficulty that they marched around the hall which was to have been a grand march with the dancers joining. One of the features of the affair was the souvenir given to the female dancers It was in the nature of a green pennant with the letters "Frogs" in white letters. While the management provided for a large number of the souvenirs many who came late were unable to secure them as they had been all given out earlier in the evening. At the next frolic the Frogs should make provisions for more souvenirs. The dancers did not commence at twilight, it was past that; neither did they stop at dawn. For Tuesday morning when people were going to work they saw merrymakers coming from the Manhattan Casino. It was away past dawn and the sun was already doing duty. That many of the men went directly to work in their Sunday best goes without saying. PEKIN TO HAVE STOCK COMPANY. Robert W. Motts Will Be in New York Next Week for Talent. CHICAGO, August 19—The Pekin Theatre is to have a stock company again. Before many weeks the patrons of the house will be treated to musical shows the same as previous"seasons. Proprietor Robert W. Motts is making extensive preparations to install a first-class stock company in his house, and will be in New York City next week looking for talent. He will make his headquarters at Hotel Marshall. W. & W. AT GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Appearing in "Bundana Land" With New Releases. Despite the hot.weather Williams and Walker are doing a large business at the Grand Opera House this week in WILLIAMS THE FIRST WORLD WAR WILLIAMS & WALKER "Bandanna Land." The company opened Monday evening to a big house, which has been in order up to this writing. There are several new faces in the company. Monday evenings' audience was even more enthusiastic than any at the Majestic Theatre where "Bandannna Land" played, for several months last season. At last Bert Williams has a song that comes up to expectations. Sorry he did not have it on Broadway. It is called "Right Church but Wrong Pew." His other song hit is "Peace With the World." George Walker has a new number in "Any Old Place in Dixieland is Good Enough for Me," which he sings, assisted by chorus at the end of the first act. Aida Overton Walker is singing "Sheath, Gown in Darktown," which is a good number and well staged. Henry Troy and Minnie Brown also have songs in which they appear to advantage, and the cast is strengthened by Muriel Ringgold, who hakes a bit with her dancing. Next week Aida Overton Walker will give a version of the Salome dance. TO. OPEN IN WILMINGTON, DEL. Cole and Johnson Give Initial Perform- amance August 31. Cole and Johnson's new show, "The Red Moon," will give its initial perfor- mance in Wilmington, Del., August 31. The company will play in Wilmington three nights and appear in Jersey City the rest of the week. New York is not to see the new pro-duction as soon as was first anticipated. Owing to the desire of William Morris to secure the Lincoln, Square Theatre at once for vaudeville, the engagement of Cole and Johnson to play at the upper Broadway house the week after the opening of "The Red Moon" has been cancelled. SMART SET CO. TO OPEN SEPT. 5. Show Rehearsing In New York City New People. Monday the Smart Set Company started rehearsing for the coming season, which will open September 5 in Red Bank N. L. The members are rehearsing at Macneachter Hall, 205 East 50th street. With S. H. Dudley this season will be a number of new faces, including Jerry Mills. Bob Kelley will fill the role played by Tom Logan until the latter, recovers from his illness. Manager Barton is making preparations to send the company South on an extensive road tour of twelve weeks in connection with the other booking throughout the country. This season the Smart Set Company will travel in a private car. PICKING SUCCESSFUL PLAYS Some Hits at First Declared No Good by Nannervon. Says an exchange: A certain dramatic writer draws attention to the fact that "Lady Frederick," the tremendous hit of the London season, in which Ethel Barrymore is to star soon, was rejected by numerous American managers and stars before, it crossed the Atlantic in search of a producer. That's nothing! The knowing ones of the theatrical syndicate could see next to nothing in "Brewster's Millions" when it was unveiled, as it were, in Newark. Yet it has made over $100,000 net profits. Those closest to Frederic Thompson told him during rehearsals of "Polly of the Circus" that it hadn't the ghost of a chance. "The Lion and the Mouse" was written to order for Daniel Frohman, for the use of his wife, Margaret Illington, and Mr. Frohman declined it with indignation at its "mediocrity." He was only too happy after another manager—Harry Harris—made it a triumph, to have Miss Illington head a "No. 2" company. Going further back, the late A. M. Palmer paid enormous royalties for "Jim the Penman" through his London agent, Charles Overton, and afterward discovered the two-year-old manuscript of the drama, with the author's request for nominal sums, had been languishing in his safe at the Madison Square Theatre for two years. It was only after having. "A Message from Mars" discarded by all of our producers that the author in desperation rushed to London and Charles Hawtrey, who brought the comedy back to us and played it with unvarying prosperity. Of course managers--like dramatic critics--are not infallible. PROGS ARE INCORPORATED Justice Bischof Approves of Their Certificate. Justice Henry Bischof of the Supreme Court Tuesday afternoon approved of the certificate of incorporation of the Frogs. This means that the organization is a duly incorporated body under the laws of the State of New York. In approving of the incorporation Justice Bischof stated that he saw no reason why the Frogs should not be incorporated the same as the Players' Club or any of the first-class organizations in existence which were formed to promote art. Attorney Benno Loewy, acting for the Frogs, appeared before Justice Goff last Friday and secured his consent to take the case before another justice, as it was the intention of the club to appeal A WALKER the case In a conference Tuesday morning with Justice Bischoff, to whom the case was transferred, Attorney Loewy was told to return Tuesday afternoon and present the case, which was done and the incorporation approved. Much publicity has been given the Frogs throughout the country, due to the actions of Justice Goff two weeks ago when he refused to approve of the incorporation of the club, he claiming the name did not fit the high aims and objects of the organization. SANKEY AS A COMPOSER. Known to Have Written Song in After- neck and Song in Evening. Evangelist Ira D. Sankey, who died last week at his home in Brooklyn, was noted as a rapid composer. Some of his songs were written in the afternoon and sung at the evening service. "The Ninety and Nine" was composed as he sat at the organ before an enormous congregation in Edinburgh, Scotland. At the close of an address by Horatius Bonar, author of "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say," Mr. Sankey was called upon for a song. He could think of nothing appropriate for a moment, and while he hesitated he remembered a few lines of verse which he had clipped from an English journal the day before and thrust into his pocket. Placing the clipping before him on the quaint little organ, he made up the tune as he went along: There were ninety and nine that safely lay. There were five stanzas to the poem, and he trembled as he started the second for fear that he wouldn't use the same time as he had improvised for the first. By concentrating his mind to the effort he managed to get through the entire five stanzas, ending with: And the angels echoed around the throne. Rejoice! for the Lord brings back his own. He made not a single change in transcribing the music after the meeting closed. It was one of the most soul-sifting hymns he had ever composed. THE "MERRY WIDOW" CRAZE. Sense, to Be Getting Greater Instead of Collapsing. Who said, the "Merry Widow" vogue show, symptoms of collapse? Mercedes can? a theatre Meriden, Conn, now has a theatre named the Merry Widow. named the Merry Widow. A Merry Widow collar for 20 cents is advertised in Trenton. Wilmington butchers are to give a Merry Widow party, and offer $10 in gold to the Delaware woman wearing the biggest hat in the parade. Merry Widow chops, Merry Widow sausages, Merry Widow spare ribs, etc., are signs to be read in front of butcher shops on the Bowery. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1908 The Musical Spillers are playing at Keiths, Boston. Murphy and Francis have returned from a successful vaudeville run in Cuba. Fiddler and Shelton are at the Trent Theatre, Trenton, N. J. this week. They write that they are making good. Jim Burris, for several seasons straight man with the Smart Set Company, has joined Carl's Minstrels. The Memphis Students closed at Hammerstein's Sunday after a long and successful run under the direction of Joe Jordan. W. Dunbar Sullivan has been made manager of the Thomas New York Dramatic Company, which will soon open for the season. Hill and Furber are appearing this week at Webster, Mass., and are making good. Mrs. Hill expects to join her husband next week. Jim Slater has resigned from Carls Minstrel Company at Dreamland, Coney Island. He is to be with the Smart Set the coming season. "The Watermelon Trust," Sherman Coates, manager, has been booked for thirty-four weeks. The act is at Temple Theatre, Detroit, this week. Owing to their vaudeville booking Slater and Williams have been compelled to leave Coney Island, where they have been playing with the minstrels. Black and Jones opened the first week of their Western engagement over the Orpheum Circuit in Minneapolis Monday. They will go over the Orpheum Circuit for twenty weeks and then come East for ten weeks. Hill's Mobile Black Artists recently closed a four weeks' tour over the Long Island circuit to a good business. There are eighteen people in the company, and it is booked to play a return engagement before the end of the summer season. Harry Rich is manager. AT SEASIDE AND MOUNTAIN RESORTS Arvitae at the English House, Oakley kill, N. Y. Prof. S. F. Harris, A. L. Holsey, A. T. Jackson, Edward W. Baydie, all of Athens, Ga; C. A. Bell, J. Caldwell Sims, Mr. W. Z. C. Marrow and wife, Vernon E. Hart, Mr. Lawrence Cain and wife, all of New York City. Arrivals at El Djado Hotel, New Mo- belle Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Carington, Mr. and Mrs. C. George, Mrs. E. Larkie, Miss Rosetta A. Pridgen Wenston, all of New York City; Mr. Hazard, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Miss J. C. Grant and Miss Costin, Washington, D. C. At Whitehead Cottage, Aubury Park An unusually large number enjoyed the hospitality of the genial host and hostess at the musical and hop Saturday evening, August 15. There were several tables of whist and also several vocal selections-by Mrs. P. W. Clark, of Arkansas; Miss Monzon, of New York, and others. Mr. William Kennard presided at the piano. The porch was illuminated by numerous Japanese lanterns. Dancing continued until 12 p. m., when an elaborate supper was served. Among those present were: Miss J. C. Grant, Miss F. M. Costin, Washington, D. C.; Misses Edith Gallahorn, W B. Whitener, Mattie Marsh, Alice Smith, Alma H. Manson, Annie E. Ollery, Hannah Parker, Monzon, Annie Williams, Mabel Kennard, Mrs. P. A. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Monzon, Mrs. Sarah Lee Brown, Mrs. V. Ballard, Mrs. G. W. Banks, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moseley, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Thos Hope, Mr. and Mrs. L. Biggens, Messrs. Carnie, P. Prior, W. Mason, William J. Howard, S. T. Houston, E. Brown, A. Williams, H. Hunter The recent arrivals are: Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins, New York; Mrs. Clara Williams, Miss Bertha E. Williams, Williamsbridge, N. Y. Mr. George F. Edmonds, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. J. G. Price, Mrs. James Melton. The visitors were: Rev. and Mrs. Bagnall, of Boston, Mass; Mrs. Samson, Mr. D. M. Webster, of Brooklyn; L. B. Whitehead. Arrivals at Metropolitan Hotel, Aubury Park. Arrivals at Metropolitan Hotel area Miss Tilley Jenkins, Newark, N. J. Mr. G, B. Stovel, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Abbott, Brooklyn; Mr. R. B. West, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. William Spencer, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. J. Willson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Van- allen, Miss W. Bowdy, Mr. J. Boardley Mr. and Mrs. W.; T. Brown, New York; Rev P. J. Jenkins of Charleston, S. C. Miss E. J. Sinkler, Charleston, S. C. Mrs. and Miss Spaulding of New York; Mr. Luther Anderson, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Ella Perkins, Flushing, N. Y.; Rev. A. M. Harris, Jersey City, N. J.; Rev J. C. Lowe, Mt. Chair, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. John Button, Camden, N. J. Mrs. Lillie Jenkins, Newark, N. J. Mr. Win, D. R. Brown, Miss Mabel Brown, Miss Olka Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Margain, Mr. and Mr. J. Van Allen, Mrs. Philip W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Craver, Mr. and Mr. J. McColden, Jr. all of New York City; Mr. A. H. Ferguson, Mt. Win H. Hanks, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hueston, Mrs. Carrie Takler, Mrs. Frances Hodges, all of Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Carrie Chapman Atlanta, Ga. Among the visitors are registered Mr. R. Sheridan Ball. M. M & R. Co. New York; Prof. Jenkins, Charleston S. C; Miss Miller, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Mr. J. T. Caruthers, principal of Bordentown School. N. J.; Mr. Cawley, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. M. M. Davine, Baltimore; Counsellor D. Macon Webster, Brooklyn; Counsellor C. E. Torrey, Mrs. Carrie Leftwich, Miss M. Bradley, Prof. M. Mimms, Mr. and Mrs. Smyrl, New York; Mr. S. T. Houston, Maryland; Mr. Francis E. Barreau and wife, Miss Josephine Barreau. Rey. Amos Wilson and wife, Princeton; Mr. Geo. Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Stone, Philadelphia; Prof. Pickens, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Brown and family, New York. Arrival at Hotel Lincoln, Averroe, L. L. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jackson, New York City; Mrs. T. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Travis, East Orange, N. J.; Mrs. Wm. R. Webster, New York; Mrs. M. E. Evans, Newark, N. J.; Mrs Hattie Durnell, Newark, N. J.; Mrs Annie Stoval, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stoval and family, New York City; Miss Ammie Grantland, Newark, N. J.; Mr. Jerome H. Travis, Misses 10th and Ametta Wilson, East Orange, N. J.; Mr. A. J. Scott, New York; Mrs. E. King, Miss M. L. King, Hoboken, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Thomas, Hotel Maceo, New York; Mrs. J. H. Beck, Miss Eva Smaith, Mrs. T. J. Owen, Miss M. L. Harris, Mrs. Curren, Mr. J. W. Maton, New York; Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Wolf, Newark, N. J.; Mr. R. Henry Herbert, Trenton, N. J.; T. B. Smith, Newark, N. J.; Miss J. C. Slub, Mr. J. B. Wood, and Mrs. C. S. Lomax, Miss R. L. Porter, New York; Miss Cornelia, Thomas, Augusta, Ga.; Mr. W. C. Gooding, Miss Ecols, Mr. Percy C. Wilkins, Mr. W. A. Bell, Mrs. H. D. Miller, Miss Louise Minort, New York, Miss Carrie Thomas, Mr. J. E. Hawkins, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Sherwood Jackson, Jersey City, N. J.; Miss Letha Austin, Mr. W. Austin, Mr. E. B. Austin, New York; Mr. and Mrs. H. Wentworth, Yonkers, N. Y.; Mr. J. H. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Warfield, Jr, Mrs. K. Stewart, Brooklyn, Mrs. A. S. Reed, Theodore Bell, Mrs. S. C. Everet, New York; Miss Minnie Smith, Jersey City, N. J. The Lincoln Cottage was crowded to its fullest capacity Saturday night and Sunday, and guests were turned away as every available space was used. The Saturday night hop was well attended, will be a straw ride from the Lincoln On Wednesday night. August 19, there Cottage. Full Term Opus September 1, Under Direction of Prof. Minde. The Mando Mozart Conservatory of Music, No. 2105 Madison avenue, New York City, is the best and most complete institution of a colored musician in America. A new grand two manuel pedal bass organ, $1,000, has just been THE MUSICIAN ordered and during the season beginning in October a series of organ, piano, violin' and orchestral recitals will be given monthly for the benefit of his pupils and the public. These recitals are educational and the music will be strictly classic. Branches taught: violin, violin-cello; piano, organ, flute, clarinet, harmony, ensemble and orchestral music. The Fall terms begins September 18th, 1908. Persons desirous of beginning the Fall term should send in their names for enrollment on or before that time. All departments are under the personal supervision of Prof. Mando, which will assure a thorough musical education. For terms address Albert F. Mando musical director. ENDORSE TAFT AND SHERMAN. Colored Republican Club of New Rochelle, Pa. Resolutions. On Tuesday evening, August 7, the Colored Republican Club of New Rochelle, held a smoker at its club rooms in the New Rochelle Cooperative Business League Hall, 24 Brooks street. It was a most enthusiastic meeting. The hall was crowded to the doors, a sight rarely seen so early before election. Mr. Paul H. Bray, president of the Colored Republican Club of Yonkers, was the principal speaker. He impressed his hearers the necessity of organizing and the need of unselfish leadership, and a determination of the rank and file to follow that leadership. The tendency in the North, East and West is to eliminate us from political consideration, while disfranchisement goes on in the South. And if it were not for our loyal friends in the Republican party our political effacement would long ago have been accomplished. I regret to say that now the rank of that party is fast filling with men who would deny us what is justly due. We must tight the fire from within and not from without, less it consumes us. Among the other speakers were Vice President William J. Brown, Secretary Samuel J. Davis, Hon. George W. Green, Dr. C. P. McClendon Mr. Jos Bullock was the chairman. Secretary Samuel J. Davis presented the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: "Whereas, the Hon. William H. Taft, of Ohio, and the Hon. James S. Sherman, of New York, has proven themselves, the right to be closed as constructive statemen, and entitled them to the confidence of the Republican masses in such wise as to lead them to make them their candidates for President and Vice President of the United States, respectively, by the representatives in the Chicago convention and "Whereas. We believe that the general welfare of the nation will be better by the success of the Republican party in November, not only by reason that Secretary Taft has filled important government positions with honor, and has rendered services to the republic that entitles him to rank as a statesman of the first class. But also on account of the superior confidence which the American people have in the principals of the Republican party over that of the Democratic party; therefore, be it "Resolved by the Colored Republican Club of the City of New Rochelle, N.Y., at its regular meeting, that the nominations of the ticket above named has the hearty support of this organization. And we shall do all in our power to insure the election of William H. Taft and James S. Sherman; and be it "Resolved. That a copy of these resolution be sent to Messrs. Taft and Sherman and to the press." HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE CLAM BAKE TO BE GIVEN BY THE SATURDAY 6 P. M., AUGUST 29, 1908 The Menu will include Some of the following: Clam Chowder, Pickles, Olives, Week Fish, Steam Clams, Green Corn, Tripe, Sausage, Clam Broth, Butter, Sauce, Spring Chicken, Bolled Potatoe, watermelon Coffee, Milk and Rice Bread. Treats from the celebrated Chicken of experience will be in charge, assisted by a competent Committee, and Savory Dishes are assured. TICKETS 50 CENTS FRENZ'S JACKSON AVENUE PARK COR. JACKSON AND SKILLMAN AVENUES. LONG ISLAND CITY Monday, September 7, 1908 Labor Day From 1 P. M. to 3 A.M. Music by Prof. W. F. Craig's Orchestra ADMISSION, 25 CENTS DIRECTION:—Trkc East 34th Street Ferry to Long Island City. All Jackson Avenue Cars pass the Gate. Aug. 20-24 Thaddeus Stevens Post 255 Grand Army of the Republic Will celebrate its twenty-fifth Silver wedding Anniversary by a Grand Mammouth Picnic at Ulmer Park Picnic Pavilion, 25th Avenue and Gravesend Beach. Friday, day and evening, August 21, 1908. Souvenir Night, Dancing from 8 p. m. to 4 a. m. TICKETS 25 cents. Isaac D. Fox, Commander; C. W. McKie Adjutant, Chairman; Samuel W. Smith, Secretary of Committee, aug-6-31 On Thursday, August 27th, 1908 AT MANHATTAN CASINO, 155TH STREET & EIGHTH AVENUE Park open at 2 P.Clock Music by Prof. W. P. 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 Wednesday Evening, August 26th, 1908 MUSIC BY NEW AMSTERDAM ORCHESTRA CARD OF ADMISSION, 35 CENTS The same may be procured at the Nurses' Home, 61 West 134th Street, Telephone, 2385 Harlem. HOW TO REACH PARK:—Take Third Avenue "L" to 16th Street and walk north one block, or any Fordham surface car to the door. TICKET. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEAR 10 CENTS 25 CENTS 644-646-648 Eighth Avenue, New York Bct. 41st and 42nd Sts. Tel. 1730 Bryant TO LET FOR Balls, Receptions, Entertainments Weddings, Parties and Rehearsals H. N. SEMANSKY, Proprietor Under New Management. Newly Fitted. Large stage for Theatrical Performances. Elevator Service Guaranteed. jan 17-1 yr WANTED Singers, Dancers, Musicians and Specialty Acts for the Dandy Dixie Minstrels and Black Patti Troubadours VOELOKEL & NOLAN 1431 Broadway, New York City OR PER Dandy Dixie Minstrels ROUTE: Ellenville, N. Y., August 20; Liberty, N. Y., August 21; Monticello, N. Y., August 22; Port Jervin, N. Y., August 23. HAVE YOU HEAR CLAM TO BE GIVEN Carlton Avenue B At the Branch 405 Carlton SATURDAY 6 P. M. The Menu will include Some of the following: Steam Clams, Green Corn, Triple, Sausage, Clam Potatoes, International, Coffee, White and Bye, Geo. T. Langton, the celebrated Chef of wi- competent Committee, and Savory Dishes are a TICKETS. Better Secure O SECOND GRAND O OF KNICKERBOOK WILL BE B FRENZ'S JACKSO COR. JACKSON AND SKILLMAN Monday, Sept. Labor Day From Music by Prof. W. W. ADMISSION, DIRECTION—Trke East 34th Street Ferry pass the Gate. Thaddeus Stevens Post 2555 Will celebrate its twenty-fifth S Grand Mammoth Picnic at U Avenue and Gravesend Beach August 21, 1908. Souvenir Night. TICKETS 25 cents. Issac D. Fox, Cor. Samuel W. Smith, Secretary of Committee THE TWENTI MT. CALVARY To the Children WILL H On Thursday, Au AT MANHATTAN CASINO. 1 Park open Music by Prof. W. P. Craig's Full Orchestra Children under 12 years Free. Others 15 cents All west side elevated trains to door. A KEEP A COZY COOKER IN YOUR HEART FOR ME Tel 6127 80th Street Any time you want a pleasant evening, don't forget to stop in the Keystone Cafe and Restaurant 206 West 37th St. New York First class meals served by the day or week Pool and billiard parlor down stairs. Wines and liquors WILLIAM BANKS. Prop. 9:18-3m ] Barn Dance [ Cuff is quite sick at Sea- bright, N. J. Mrs. George Berry and son, Chester, present Sunday at Railway, N. I. was in the City last week. Dr. A. G. Jackson, of Philadelphia, Pa., is spending a few days in Atalantic City. Miss Cordelia Williams, of 489 6th avenue, who has been ill for the past three weeks, is recuperating. Mr. Clinton Jones left last Saturday for Buffalo, en route to Chicago. He asent several weeks of pleasure here. Mr. M. S. Smith, of High Point, N. C. is visiting his sister, Mrs. M. L. Cherry, of 123 W. 27th street. For Afro-American hair goods go to Greenberg's, 588. Eighth avenue, near 89th street. Miss S. Dickerson, of 121 W. 27th street, has returned after a two weeks' visit to Elizabeth and Plainfield, N. J. A. L. Askew, of 103 Sixth avenue, was married to Miss Mae Elizabeth Christian, of Boston, Mass., on August 16, 1908. If it's good old-fashioned fun you are looking for why you just simply must not miss the Ianthia Wheelmen's grand leap year Barn Dance. Miss Iona Marlow, of Washington, D. C., is spending a few weeks with her father, William H. Marlow, 15 Gay street. Mr. Samuel Turbiville, 119 West 110th street, left Saturday evening for Washington, D. C., her former home, for a month's visit to her parents. Don't fail to attend the first annual picnic and summer night's festival of Imperial Lodge, No. 127, September 3, 1908. Read their ad, in this issue. Miss Minnie Madison, of 1033 Lexington avenue, has returned after spending several weeks' vacation at the Lincoln Hotel, Hammel, L. I. They've just got in some calico frocks and bonnets. Also some "can't wear 'em overalls" at the Cross Roads Store. Be sure and buy yours for the Barn Dance. Miss Mahinda Smith, of Savannah, Ga., has been visiting Mrs. Malinda Graves, of 136 W. 17th street, for three weeks. Mr. Charles E. Marshall, a baritone of Philadelphia, Pa., spent Saturday and Sunday in Brooklyn, the guest of Mr. Melville charlton. Mrs. M. P. Withey, of 73 West 130rd street, New York, will be the guest of her brother and Mr. and Mrs. H. Jsaacs, of Cambridge, Mass., for three weeks. Mr. J. C. Keford, of Waterbury, Conn. visited the Age on his way to the Negro Business Convention at Baltimore, Md. Learn to dance - Charles H. Anderson's Monday and Thursday evening class. Matinee Monday afternoon, 2 to 7. Palace Monday last street and New avenue. Mrs. Anderson's full orchestra. Mrs. John A. Green of 389 East 156th Mrs. left Saturday last for Wilberford Ohio, to visit her mother, Mrs. E. A. Anderson, and her brother, Mr. Wm. A. Anderson. Guy L. McKeel left last week on his annual vacation. He is visiting old friends in Stonington, Conn., and before returning home will visit several New England summer resorts. The Manhattan Women's Club will hold a public meeting at Bethel A. M. E Church Sunday evening, August 24, at 7.45. The following dates will attend the meeting: Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Hallie Q. Brown, Mr. Charles Bobaine and son, Wendell, have returned after spending several days with his relative, Mrs. E Mercer, of Cambridge, Mass., and visiting Boston and other places. Mr. Ruffin P. Williams, of 51 Manhattan avenue; has returned from Ottoman, Va., after spending a pleasant trip to see Undertaker J. A. Kelley and family. Mrs. Annie Henson, 319 West 38th street was called suddenly to Baltimore Tuesday morning on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs' Nellie Garrett Jones The First Annual Convention of Colored Graduate: Nurses will be held in New York City, N. Y. August 25, 26. 27. Morning session, 10 o'clock; afternoon session 2 o'clock. Mr. Charles Phillips, of the Elgin Witch School, Nov. 15 and 17 Maiden Lane, has returned from his 15 days' vacation looking well after taking in several of the summer resorts, Asbury Park, Long Branch and Atlantic City. Nail Broon, 450 Sixth avenue. Table d'Hote dinner with claret wine, from 2 till 8 p.m., in the dining room, corn bread, 30 cents. Business men and shoppers' lunch, 30 cents, our specialty. A general reduction in all prices—adv Mrs. Vinnie H. Jones, of 344 West 32d street, left the city on August 12 to visit her old home and addresses at Mattox. Amelia cox, a where she will remain the month of August, she will visit friends in Richmond, Washington and Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Bemley and son, accompanied by their sister, Mrs. Mary E. Hill, spent Sunday in Bloomfield, N. J., as the guest of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Greenleaf. After dinner the party automobileled through the surrounding country. Beaure and attend the mass meeting under the auspices of the, Y. W. C. A., Mrs. W. A. Hunter chairman, at Carnegie Lycum, 57th street and Seventh avenue, Sunday, August 23, at 4 o. m. Mrs. Booker T. Washington will preside. Admission is free. See ad. in this issue. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Plato and their brother entertained Mr. and Mrs. Burnett Woolton, Miss Haitie Taylor, Mrs. Nonie Montgomery, Sunday. Others entertained at the Woolton residence OF GREATER NEW YORK. were Miss Lida Cannon, Katie Golden, Annie Fields, Mr. John Lewis, Master Gilbert Hill and Mr. John Blow and childrep. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Jackson, of 238 West 53d street, accompanied by their daughters, Gwendolyn and Antionette, are spending their vacation in Germantown, N. Y., at the home of Miss Emma Persons. Mrs. Herman' A. Scott and children, of New Haven, Conn, and Mr. Thomas W. Jones, of New York City; are there. Mrs. J. Henri Field, 432 Rose avenue, Jersey City, left for a two weeks' stay in Jamaica and N.ripirop. Long Island, Mr. De Deurney, a well-known author, "The De Birney" Sunday last, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Thomas and Mr. Henry C. Parker. They sailed to the "Marine Villa," the beautiful summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas at Fairhaven, Conn., where dinner was served, returning to the city in the evening. Miss Susie A. Harris, a teacher of the public school in Petersburg, Va., left last Friday for Springfield, Mass. While in M. Clair she was the guest of Mrs. Mary Evans Windfield, of 11 Montague place. Miss Harris spent ten days in M. Clair and two weeks in New York and Brooklyn while here. She will return for the doctors' convention as the guest of Mrs. Charles Anderson, of 57 Douglas street, Brooklyn and Mrs. Joseph Windfield, of 11 Montague Place, Mt. Clair, N. J. Miss Harris left much pleased with her Mt. Clair trin. Arrivals at the Hotel Maceo, New York City, Isaac Smith, Boston, Mass; Mr and Mrs, C. J. Clarke, Columbus, O.; Mrs. J. R. Conwell, Mrs. J. K. Hopson, Columbia, S. C.; W. A. Pit, British Guiana; S. Wilson, J. Wilson, South Africa; Benjamin H. Locke, Baltimore, Md.; J. S. Brown, New Haven, Conn; Mr. and Mrs, L. J. Read, Chicago, Ill; Mrs. C. H. Smith, Richmond, Va.; Miss Nellie Monroe, Miss Bertha Young, Baltimore, Md.; Samuel Williams, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; R. A. Aenltens, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Alice J. Washington, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. H. Cheek, Boston, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. White, Norfolk, Va. If you need a bond, If you need a mortgage loan, If you want administration paper, If you want to buy a bond, If you want a will written, or Any legal benchmark. Call on E. A. JOHNSON, Attorney, BROOKLYN. Miss Tina Williams has returned after a stay at Roseville. Mrs. J. Albert Oliver returns home this week from Dutchess county where she has been with her husband. Mrs. Edward Barefield and son, Alwin, are spending August in Lenox, Mass. Mrs. Ida Elder and Miss Corning, of Brooklyn, N. Y., were the guests of Mrs. Jacob Nickelson recently. Mrs. Mary Williams returned last week from Philadelphia where she had been visiting her father-in-law. Miss Lottie Whitehurst, of Green avenue, is spending a pleasant stay at her old home. Miss E. O. Miles, of 639 Herkimer street, Brooklyn, has taken a trip for her health to her mother's, Mrs. Henry Miles, in New Haven, Conn. Mrs. F. Ghent and title son Henry of Christophel S. C. are spending several weeks at Croton-on-Hudson, visiting Mrs. Lulu Peterson. Miss M. B. Upson, district nurse, is spending the month of August with Miss Gertrude Moody, of New Brunswick, N. J. Miss Lucy J. Moten, of Washington, D. C., is visiting her brother-in-law and sister, Rev. and Mrs Holland Powell, 84 Putnam avenue. Mrs. Geo. Ennis Clayton and two children have been visiting her husband in Newport. She was accompanied by the mother. Mrs. Hargrave Hargrave. They this week visiting Mr. Clayton's mother in Saratoga. Mr. James F. Thomas and granddaughter, Elizabeth Davis, are enjoying a very brief visit to Boston, where they are the guests of Mrs. G. Sparrow. Later in the week they joined Marguerite Davis, who is summering at Mountainville, N. Y. Mrs. Charles Anderson, of 57 Douglass street, was called away suddenly last week to Montclair, A. J. to his sister. She was spending the summer in the Orange Mountains Mother and daughter returned home on Thursday evening. Mrs. Hattie A. Baxter and her accomplished daughter, Miss Bertha A. Baxter, graduate of Scotia and Howard University, and Misses Odia and Marion Baxter, all of Georgetown, S. C. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Augustus Walker, 191 Chauncey street, Saturday evening last. At the literary bureau, which will be one of the features of the convention of the National Association of Colored Women, to be held in Brooklyn, August 24 to 25, the poems of Miss H. Cordellia Kay, secretary of the Woman's Loyal Union of Greater New York, will be on sale. Proof P. Albert Myers has returned from a pleasant stage at Ashurry Park, where he dropped at the Brooklyn Cottage on Springwood avenue, of which Mrs M. L Young and Mrs M. A Henley are proprietresses. Other guests were Mrs Annie Durrell, Mr. Lewis H. Berry, Mr. Y. A. Medley, Mr. L. H. Bell, Mr R. L. Powell and Arthur Durrell, Jr. A resolution by N. B. Dodson, naming the organization The Lincoln Enamination Association of the Borough of Brooklyn, whose object shall be to perpetuate the memory of Abiah Lincoln and the freedom of the Negro in the United States, by observing the day when an emancipation day was unanimously adopted. The next meeting will be held at the H. H. Garnet Republican Club on Tuesday evening, September 1. After the program concluded all spent an enjoyable time upon the lawn, where refreshments were served. The officers and members of the club are: Messrs. J. R. Brooks, president; J. W. Lynch, Jr., vice-president; J. A. Holmes, recording secretary; W. B. F. Matti, corresponding secretary; W. A. Smith, treasurer; Prof. F. K. Pine, musical director; Arthur A. Comber, business THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1908 manager; J. G. B. Lee, J. E. Johnson, A. S. Bailey and Edward Robinson. The 'midsummer soiree given by the Virtuosum Club for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. at the building, 405 Carlton avenue, last Friday evening was a splendid success. A large audience was present to enjoy the literary and musical program, which was as follows: Introductory remarks by Secretary R. P. Hamlin; piano solo, Mr. W. A. Smith; select reading. Miss Blanche Wade; vocal and instrumental selection by the Alhambra trio, Mr. Sunny Summers at the Opera; soprano and tenor, W. R. Lawton; tenor solo, Mr. C. E. Holmes; address, Miss E. A. Ros; remarks, Mr. W. A. Hunton A large number of citizens, representing various secret and benevolent organizations, met in the upper room of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ Wednesday evening for the purpose of organizing an emancipation association. The meeting was called to order by Mr, W. C. Henry, chairman of the 1907 committee, who stated the object of the call. After a brief discussion by those present a permanent organization was effected with the following officers: W. C. Henry, president; W. R. L. Conon, chairman; J. H. Dickerson, recording secretary; F. F. Giles, financial secretary; B. Simons, assistant recording secretary; J. D. Clayton, treasurer; Rev. J. Harris Accooe, chaplain; Joseph Harper, sergeant-at-arms. The funeral of Mrs. L. L. W. Bentley, who died Tuesday of last week, was held from the Bethany Baptist Church Friday evening instead of the Concord Baptist Church, of which the deceased was a member, owing to the repairs now in progress in the auditorium of that church. Pastor W. T. Dixon came on from Westwood, N. J., where he is spending his vacation, to preach the funeral sermon. He was assisted by Dr. Holland Powell, of Bethany Baptist Church Mount Carmel, Tavernembe, No. 1 the order of Moses, two organizations of the Tents of which Mrs. Bentley was a member were out in full regalia to pay the last rites to their deceased sister. The remanis were taken South for interment. The movement started recently by Chief James H. Crowley, of Brooklyn, Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers to get the various secret, benevolent and social organizations together on a cooperative plan for the purpose of either purchasing or leasing equipment for the meetings, entertainments and other public gatherings received substantial encouragement at a meeting held last Saturday evening at the Young Men's Christian Association. Representatives from the Odd Fellows, Society of the Sons of Virginia, True Reformers and private citizens were present and signified their approval of the plan and pledged their support as in the words that of the organizations which they represented. The next meeting will be held at the Y. M. C. A, on Saturday evening, August 29, to which all organizations and citizens are invited. Content of X Y C A There will be a novel contest between Professors Ager and Austin at the Colored Y. M. C. A. Monday evening, August 4. Mr. James H. Austin, who is said to be one of the greatest syncope or ragtime player in the world, says that he will make Mr. Leon Adger exert himself to play the music order to have the classical music excel the syncopated. A large crowd is expected. N. M. C. A. Nater Some needed alterations were made at the branch during July and August amounting to $350. This included painting of building inside and out and taking out partitions in basement, making out large, airy, comfortable room. The Virtuoso Club, of Brooklyn, gave a benefit for the branch on Friday evening, August 14. Remarks, Secretary Hamlin, of the branch; piano solo, W. A. Smith, of the club; vocal solo, Mrs. Taylor, of Manhattan; selection by the Alhambra Trio, of Manhattan; tenor solo, Mr. P. E. Holmes, Manhattan; remarks by Miss E. A. Ross, of Montgomery, Ala.; Mr. W. A. Heunton and Rev. W. R. Lawton. At the conclusion of the program the club members were called forward and nearly everyone responded to the roll call, and after singing the old familiar song, "We're Here Because Because Here," decorated to the beautiful decorated lawn and enjoyed the delicacies of the season served by the club, assisted by a committee of charming young ladies. The club turned over to the secretary $20.25 as a result of their first benefit, for which the branch is thankful. Rev A. W. J. Terburg: of Dutch Guiana, addressed the men's meeting on Sunday at 4 p.m. He proved an interesting speaker. The men of the branch will join the Manhattan Y. W. C. A. in its great mass meeting on Sunday, August 23, at Carnegie Lyceum, 57th street and Seventh avenue. INFORMATION WANTED: If any one knows the whereabouts of William Sherman Banks, of Norfolk, Va. will he please communicate with W. H. Brooks, 325 Park avenue, Worcester, Mass. Father's name is John Bank. Mass. Father's armoury is Anna Armourhouse, William S. Banks worked as porter in 1887 at 134 West 27th street. Norker Miss Rohetta Taylor and sister, of Port Chester, were in the city last week, the guests of Mrs M. C. Griffin and daughter, Fredela. While here they attended the Sunday school picnic at Boynton Beach. Miss Elizabeth Mickens, spent the week in Norwich. Conn., where she visited friends and attended the annual convention of Northeastern Federation of Woman's Clubs. Mrs Janet Sinto also attended the convention. Mrs. Cora Harris spent a few days last week with her husband in Atlantic Highlands. Miss Rosa Ross of Malden, Mass. and Mrs Lizie Hart, of Hartford, attended on last Monday night. The program by the Culver Street Volunteer committee was, good. It consisted of Conn., are spending, a while with the Misses M. E. Taylor and E. B. Jones. The A. M. E. Zion Lycme was largely recitations, soloes, duets and addresses. The committee was given a standing vote of thanks by the society for the interesting and excellent program. The prayer meeting on Friday night which was led by Mr. John H. LeMasney, was largely attended and a glorious time was enjoyed by all present. The Misses Harriet King; Maud Brown and Carrie Robinson, of Brooklyn, are spending a while with Mr. and Mrs. James Gross. Mrs. John Brooks is on the queekie list. Mrs. John L. Waller is also very ill. NOTICE Everyone come to the Abvessianian Baptist Church West 40th street to be baptized, to be evening, to be night, to be boy preacher, Lonnie Lawrence Donna, to give tour in Europe and also the Holy Land. His subject will be: The Holy Land. SPECIAL NOTICE I beg leave to inform the public that I am prepared to book all engagements for myself and orchestra, for concerts, receptions, bells, weddings, etc. The reputation of this orchestra for their excellent work guarantees of its excellence. While it is to have an orchestra composed exclu- sively of colored musicians, I do claim first-class musicians, with as many col- ored, as are eligible and competent, for me to do first-class work with credit to myself and the race I represent. The public demand and pay for first-class service will be favored to give it to them at all times. Thanking you kindly for your liberal support of the past and hoping for a continuance of the same. I remain yours truly. WALTER F. CRAIG aug20-3mos 931 W. 59th st. THE NEW YORK LAND & BROKER-AGE COMPANY has removed its office from 715 7th avenue to large quarters at 1611 Avenue, Room Md. Telephone 1712 Bryant. J. B. WOOD. RELIGIOUS NOTICES BETHEL. A. M. E. CHURCH. West 29th Bethen. between 7th and 8th avenues. Sunday meeting. 2 p. m. Holy Communion every first Sunday. 8 p. m. Class meeting 1.30 p. m. Sunda- tle. 2 p. m. Prayer meeting 6.30 p. m. Weekly Meetings—Class meeting on Mon- day. 8 p. m. 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting on Friday night from 8 o'clock to 9.30. Pastor's residence, 8 West 136th st. New York. UNION A. M. E. CHURCH. 230 East 45th street. REV. J. E. FERNANDERS, Pastor. Sunday Services: Breaching 11 a.m. Class meeting 12 a.m. M. Sunday School. 1:30 p.m. Ivory Room. 2:30 p.m. Communication every third day. 3 p.m. Week-day Services: 12 p.m., Wednesday, 8 p.m., p.m. clam meetings, Thursday, 8 p.m. All are welcome. sep 12 yr ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 357 West 51st street, New York City. 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TO LET 502 West 156th 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 156th Street 3 rooms, range, tube, bath. $15 2 rooms, range, tube, bath, $12 366 West 156th Street 3 rooms, range and tube, $13 Inquire of junior or W. M. MORAN, 366 West 156th Street TO LET—Third Seat, 5 rooms and bath. Apply Hall Seat, 490 Sixth avenue. FOR LET—A large furnished room, suitable for two persons; private house, all conveniences. 5 Greve street. july10-47 ENBEGGHT MEN AND WOMEN to call the Hair Cultivator Comb. Hume. Court. 51 West 180th street. july10-47 TO LET—Nestly furnished large and small room; with bath and conveniences. Apply Mrs. Tacklin. 211 West 30th street. july10-47 TO LET—Nestly furnished large and small room, with bath and all conveniences. Apply W. H. Hared. 322 West 41st street. july10-47 APARTMENTS to Kit. 219 W. 35th street, two and three large old-fashioned no improvements; mats from $9 to $18. Bee janitor or Hubert Peck & Beam. 208 West 34th street. july10-47 No. 216 E. 58th street; three rooms, for colored people; gas and tube; rents from Mrs. R. M. Leen. Business: Mrs. R. M. Leen. July-30th. TO LET—Purchased room; 68 up per manant or transient; private room. Mrs. W. H. Willis. West 117th st. aug-31st. TO LET—Four light rooms, hot and colored; West 117th street. Inquire Ringgold. TO LET—Four light rooms, hot and colored; West 117th street. Inquire Ringgold. TO LET—Apartments adjoining Central Park; exceptional location for colored tenant; three and four rooms at moderate rent. 36-38 West 61st street. aug-31st. STORE TO LET with rooms; $18.00 per month for groceries, clogs or or shoes. Inquire janiton, 208 W. 61st street. TO LET—Apartments; 2 rooms; $11; 4 rooms and $14 per month. Inquire 308 and 212 West 61st street. TO LET—Elegant apartments, large and light, six rooms and bath; steam heat, hot water supply; each room sepa- tured from Manhattan ave. Moderate rents. TO LEET—Three nicely furnished hall 41 West 48th street. J. Gordon. TO LET—A large front parlor, nicely furnished, for two gentlemen; or man and wife, Elizabeth Johnson, 112 W. 27th street. TO LET—Nestly furnished rooms in private house; all conveniences; references required. 209 W. 17th street, New York City, aug20-4t WANTED—The address of one Jessie Drake, formerly employed as coachman by L. Burger, to bear something to his adventures. Address L. Burger, 2013 Bryant avenue, Bronx. GET what every man and woman requires—independence. Send name and address to Chattain, 78 Broad street, room 203, Manhattan. BRONX. TO LET—Furnished room, light room, with bath. R. Wright, 1449 Bergen street, Brooklyn. aug13-4t TO LET—Fine fats of four rooms and bath at 1004 Brook avenue; rent $15. Apply to J. H. Thompson, first floor rear. aug18-4t TO RENT—Houses and apartments applying with W. L. Tate agent, $85 Bergen street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 162 THIRD AVENUE, BROOKLYN, very desirable six-room flat, all light, rent, $15. Only colored tenants. Jani- tor on premise. aug13-2t TO LET—Neatly furnished large and small rooms; bath and all conveniences. Apply Mrs. Walker, 305 Gold street, Brooklyn, JULY 24-41 TO LET—Second floor of five rooms and bath at 47 Schenectady avenue, Brooklyn; Apply D. A. Greene, 47 Albany avenue, Brooklyn. BOARDING HOUSE—Neatly furnished apartment for the family. Waverly avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Convenient to car line. First class in every room. august-41 TO LET—Pardor floor and basement, five rooms, excellent locality. Inquire 16 Downing street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Cown. FLATS TO LET—No. 1 and 2 Quincy st., Brooklyn, N. Y. See jailroom 2 items. jul 24-41 FIRST-CASE BOARDING HOUSE kept by Mrs. J. E. Pleasant, 18 Park street, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. jul 24-41 FOR SALE—S-family house on DeKalb avenue; all improvements; big 'bar-gain'. Owner, 513 Madison St., Brooklyn. TO LET—Nicely furnished rooms, 166 Duffield st., Brooklyn. TWO YOUNG GENTLEMEN or young married couple can secure furnished rooms, with or without board, 83 Rock-well place, Brooklyn. Demerarians or West Indians preferred. TO LET—Floor, improvements. 339 Clifton place, Brooklyn, New York. TO LET—Second floor, 751 Halsey st., Brooklyn, N. Y. OFFICE OF The Gross Catering Co. 219 West 134th Street New York Caters for all first-class public and private entertainments, weddings, dinners, collations and musicals furnished entire. A GRAND MASS MEETING UNDER THE AUDIOPIOR OF THE YOUNG WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Sunday, August 23rd, 1908 AT 4 P. M. Mrs. Booker T. Washington will preside Mrs. Booker T. Washington will be Mrs. Lieberman, P. H., President of Baltimore, W. W. G. Lawrence, Washington, P. H., President of Baltimore, W. W. C. A.; Mick Mage (Q. Millyne), Chairman Brooklyn, B. Branch, Y. W. G. A.; Min C. T. King, President New York, Y. W. G. A. COMMITTEE—Mrs. W. A. Hunten, Chairman; Miss Elizabeth A. Ross, National Secretary American and West Indian Importing and Manufacturing Co., Inc. Dealer in All kinds of Vegetables, Produits, Preserves, Hot Souces, etc. Main Office and Sample Rooms, 444 South Avenue. Branch, 386 West 500th Street Agency 313 Wellington Avenue, E. H. Young, Manager Stock new selling at 75 cents, discount on all cash mikes from 100 shares upward. Installment plan for convenience of other purchases. June 11-12 To Let 16 and 28 West 134th St., Best and cheapest flats in Harlem. Six large, light rooms and bath. 10, 66, 127, 129 and 151 West 134th St., fine apartments of 5 and 6 large, light rooms. 311 313 West 199th St., Handsome apartments of 4 rooms and bath. Best location in New York. Apply janitors 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 ater supply, tiled baths and open plumbing. Rents $8 16. See Owner or Junior, 214-18 127th St. near Third Acre West India Trading and Development Co. Depository: Van Norden Trust Co. The per cent payable to be paid to stockholders of the WEST INDIA TRADING AND DEVELOPMENT CO. STOCK NOW SKELLING at its PAR VALUE, $1 FIRM SHARE. Write to day for participation. IMPORTERS & TRADERS BUILDING New York 34 and 34 STONE STREET Telephone 1558 Broad jun 3-9n. 40. 42 and 44 West 135th Street 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 Tuesday Evening, August 25, 1908 Music by Miss Hailie L. Anderson's Orchestra ADMISSION, - - - - - 35 CENTS DIRECTIONS TO THE PARK. Take 6th or 9th Avenue "L" to 135th Street, or 8th Avenue Surface Cars direct to the door. CARD. The Committee bags to state that they have done all in their power to make this their Eighth Annual Picnic and Summernight's Festival is Pleasant and a most enjoyable evening. National Medical Association OF PHYSICIANS, DENTISTS AND PHARMACISTS TO BE HELD AUGUST 25, 26, 27, 1908 Morning and Afternoon Session AT PLAZA ASSEMBLY ROOMS 110 East 50th Street New York MUSIC BY THE NEW AMSTERDAM ORCHESTRA TUESDAY EVENING, AUG. 25, 8 P. M. Popular Public Meeting at St. Mark's M. E. Church Rev, W. H. Brooks, D. D. Pastor, 255 West 53rd Street. THURSDAY EVENING, AUG. 27, 8 P. M. Banquet and Reception at Murray Hill Lyceum East 34th Street. General Admission, 50 Cents Tickets for Banquet can be had of Dr. Gus. Henderson, 17 West 135th Street and Dr. W. G. Alexander, 14 Webster Place, Orange, N. J. LOCAL COMMITTEE: P.-A. Johnson, M.D., Chairman, 203 West 33d Street, New York W. J. Parka, M.D., Vice Chairman; Chaque H. Roberta, M.D. D.S. Secretary; 242 West 32d Street, New York; George C. Cannon, M.D. D.S. Treasurer; K. P. Roberta, M.D. A. S. Reed, M.D. J. T. Thorpe, M.D.; W. H. Johnson, M.D.; J. D. Ballard, D. S.; A. Lawrence, M.D. R. A. Taylor, M.D.; H. M. Griffin, M.D.; J. Andergern, M.D.; J. C. Kirkman, M.D.; P. P. James, M.D.; C. Worthington, M.D.; J. C. Kirkman, M.D.; P. P. James, M.D.; C. Worthington, M.D.; J. C. Kirkman, M.D.; P. P. McClendon, M.D.; Richard Cowell, M.D. L. Baxter, D. D.S. M. N. Pierce, M.D. D. C. P. Primer, M.D. D. York Russell, M.D. E. K. Erawil, M.D. E. T. St. John, M.D. J. A. Bone, D. D.S. G. Marshall, D. D.S. A. Kollig, M.D. J. E. Cabannie, D. D.S. CITIZENS COMMITTEE: Fred. R. Moore, Chairman, James L. Curtia, Secretary; Chase W. Anderson, Rufus L. Perry, James C. Thomas, Wilford H. Smith, F. H. Carmand, Henry P. Campham, M. P. Bammer, Bert William, Gee, W. Walker, Boo Cockman, BenJ. F. Thomas, Anthony McCarthy, Boo Webster, F. W. Hilgman, Edward E. Loe, Richard H. Smith, Financial Acct and Advertising Manager Caused Much Enthusiasm by Declaring that Norwich Was Honored by Federation Meeting There Norwich, August 17.—The Northeastern Federation of Woman's Clubs held the twelfth annual convention in T. A. & B. Hall, this city, August 18, 13 and 14. After months of preliminary work by committees of the Rose of New England Woman's, assisted by members of the Louise DeMortie Club, who have been actively at work perfecting details for its entertainment. The executive board, consisting of the presidents and secretaries (or their substitutes) from each of the ninety clubs composing the Federation, was called to order at 8 o'clock by the chairman, Mrs. M. Cravath Simpson, of Boston. The board meeting was principally occupied with hearing reports of work accomplished, among women of the Eastern States. The Federation, whose motto is "For God and Humanity," was organized in the home of Mrs. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, Boston, 12 years ago, and has had a steady growth, the present convention being composed of 200 delegates, representing 5,000 women. Miss Roberta J. Dunbar, of Providence, reported an increase of 16 clubs during the year, including three from the District of Columbia. The evening session on Wednesday was known as citizen's night, with Rev. A. W. Adams, of this city, presiding, the delegates being guests at a reception given by the local clubs assisted by the young men. The following program was well rendered by local talent: Opening remarks; Rev. A. W. Adams; selection, Jackson's Orchestra; music, Miss Ida B. Mallison and Carrie B. Randall; reading, Miss Idela Scott; vocal solo, Miss Lottie Jackson, accompanied by Mr. George Johnson; selection, Jackson's orchestra, piano duet, Mrs. Dora Fellis-Jackson and. Miss Grace Fell; vocal solo, Miss A. Frances Scott, accompanied by Prof. Theodore Drury; music, Miss S. Marguerite Taylor, of Danielson, Conn; selection, orchestra. The program for the convention proper, beginning Thursday morning, was as follows: Breakfast; convention called to order by President Mrs. Alice W. Wiley; invocation, Mrs. Mary J. Zero, of Brooklyn; roll call; seating of delegates and minutes of the executive board; address of welcome, Miss Idella, Scott, vice-president of the R. N. E. Woman's League, Norwich, Conn.; report of organizer, Mrs. R. J. Dunbar, Providence, R. I.; report of program committee, Mrs. Susie I. Amos, of New Haven, Conn.; report of committee on ways and means, Mrs. Egbert Lee, Springfield, Mass.; report of treasurer to August 12, 1908, Mrs. J. O. Henson, Boston; conference on philanthropic work, led by Mrs. Irene Jurix, Boston; Report of clubs in Maine, New Jersey and Rhode Island; dinner. Afternoon session: Minutes of morning session; welcome address in behalf of the citizens, Hon Costella Lippitt, Mayor of Norwich; response, Mrs. Fannie M. Alexander, Boston, Mass.; report of clubs in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Connecticut; music, Miss Pearl E. Tatten, Anstonia, Conn.; report of clubs in New York; exercise by class of children; recitation, Mrs. Elijah Butler, New Haven, Conn.; conference on juvenile and mother's work, Mrs. Minnie T. Wright, Boston, Mass.; duet, Miss Ada and Master Walter Simonds, Norwich, Conn.; federation song; adjournment; supper. Evening session: Piano selection from Coleridge Taylor, Miss Pearl E. Tatten; music, Miss Irena Moorman, Brooklyn, N. Y.; address of welcome in behalf of the clergy. Rev. W. H. McLean; music, violin solo, Mr. John W. Smith, Norwich, Conn.; president's annual address, Mrs. Alice W. Wiley, Brooklyn, N. Y.; music, Prof. Theodore Drury, Boston, Mass.; conference, educational work, led by Miss S. Ella Wilson, Worcester; federation song; adjournment August 14, morning session: Breakfast; invocation, Mrs. M. J. Zeno; roll call; minutes of evening session; report of treasurer in full; report of treasurer Northeastern in full; federation song; election of officers; adjournment; dinner Afternoon session: Music, federation song; minute of morning session; piano solo by Miss Maude Robinson, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; reports of clips in Massachusetts; reports of arts and crafts, Miss Helen S. Garratt, Springfield, Mass.; paper "Woman's Work" Miss Mary Jones, New Haven, Conn.; report of Northfield Fund, Miss E. C. Carter, New Bedford, Mass.; introduction of visitors; federation song; offering; advertisement; sucker. Evening session: Music, Miss Pearl E. Tatton, Ansonia, Conn.; conference on "Simoness of Lynching" Mrs. F. M. Alexander, Boston; vocal solo, Miss Irena Moorman, Brooklyn, N.Y.; conference on "Temperature" Mrs. Mary J. Zene, Brooklyn, N.Y.; presentation of gift and flower cards, Alice W. Wiley, Miss S. Ella Wilson; report of resolution committee, Miss Helen S. Garratt; introduction of officers, Mrs. Hattie Taylor Jones, Boston, Mass.; federation song; adjournment. The special executive board meetings were held Friday and Saturday mornings to complete business of importance. For several years the memorial service has been a feature, but because of the many sad recollections brought to the minds of those in attendance it was the decision of the convention that the memorial service be dispensed with, and that the names of deceased members and friends, with appropriate notices be contained in the memorial column of the "Northeastern." Letters of greeting and regret were sent to the absent honorary president, Mra, Mary H. Dickerson, of New port, R. I., and treasurer, Mrs. Julia O. Henson, of Boston, who wrote from Jewett's Mills, New Brunswick, that her sacrifice in not attending this year's convention has improved her husband's health, thus adding many years to his life. A pleasing feature of Thursday afternoon's session was the presence of Mayor Costella Lippitt, of Norwich, and his address of welcome. Among other things Mayor Lippitt said: "You are welcome to the Rose of New England. I consider that you have honored the Rose of New England in the selection of the city for your convention. It seems fitting that the chief executive of the city, one of whose sons, John F. Slater, gave $1,000,000 for the freedmen of the South, should have the honor of extending a welcome to this honored body. You will find many friends in this city. I am proud to bid you God-speed in your work. You have great reason to feel much encouraged for Right is right, since God is God." At this point the convention arose, with great applause, extending to Mayor Lippitt the Chautauqua salute. In very well chosen words Mrs. F. M. Alexander, of Boston, responded. Hon. Walter H. Burr, one of the oldest residents of the city, was conducted to the platform by Mrs. Annie Holmes, of the Louise DeMortie Club, Norwich, and introduced to the convention by Mrs. Wiley. Mr. Burr spoke eloquently saying, 'Give us our rights or nothing; depend upon no one political party; continue the motto of your national body, 'Lifting as you climb,' and in addition take up the motto of the age, 'Push and forge to the front.'" A rising vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Burr for his encouraging and complimentary remarks. The report of the "Northeastern" was made by the editor, Mrs. Waterloo B. Snelson, A. M., of Cambridge, Mass. During the year 3,000 copies were issued and sent to the different clubs. As a proof of confidence in her efficient work and ability as an editor the Federation re-elected her for the ensuing twelve months. Mrs. Alice W. Wiley was re-elected for the fourth term by unanimous consent. The nominating speeches and the following words used by Miss S. Ella Wilson when presenting the gift to Mrs. Wiley expressed the sentiment of the Federation: "That you are the centre of the solar system which radiates millions of sunbeams upon us. Your three years of high and noble aim as our guide has demonstrated this fact. This white ribbon is emblematic of your purity and sweet Christian character, and the fragrance of the flowers of your charm and dignity of manner." Nyack, N. Y. NYACK, August 12.—George Edward Robinson, aged 15 years, was drowned Sunday evening, August 2, in the Hudson river. His mother, two grand-mothers, two sisters and a host of friends mourn his loss. The funeral was held Wednesday evening from St. Philip's A. M. E. Zion Church. Pastor C. Van Huren officiated, assisted by Revs. J. H. Robinson, of Englewood; W. H. Neal, of the Pilgrim Baptist Church, and J. B. Cephas, of the local church. The floral tributes were beautiful. The burial took place Thursday morning at West Nyack. The quarterly meeting services of St. Philip's Church were well attended. There were three inspiring sermons, a conversion, an accession to the membership and several baptisms. Little Miss Eula Thompson, aged six years, was tendered a very pleasant birthday party by bred parents on the 6th inst. Several of her little friends were present and heartily enjoyed the occasion. Miss Frances Avery has been chosen delegate to the Sunday School Convention to convene at Portchester the 19th and 20th. New Bedford, Mass. NEW BEDFORD, August 12—The services in the churches last Sunday were as usual. Rew. C. P. Cole at Bethel A. M. E. Church and Rew. Marillett at Union Baptist. In the evening there was a sacred concert at Zion A. M. E. Church. Miss Mary Cromwell, of Washington, D. C., was the guest of Miss Clara Carney on Thursday, and also of Mrs. C. Cranston Lee on Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton and family and Mrs. Hargraves, of Brooklyn, N. Y., were the guests of Mrs. C. Cranston Lee on Sunday. Mr. Hankard, of Bermuda, is the guest of Lawyer Emmanuel Cullavon, Mrs. Beckett, of Providence, spent Thursday with Mrs. Fred. Whitty, Mrs. Edwin Riley spent a few days in Providence last week visiting her sister, Mrs. Darrell. At the lawn party at Mrs. James Payne's for the Union Baptist Church the proceeds amounted to $17. The amount received from the books at the Union Baptist Church was $150. Portsmouth, Va. PORTSMOUTH, Va., Aug. 5.—Any one wanting the New York Age in Portsmouth can get it at Mr. C. Nicholson's, 515 North Chestnut street; Mr. A. O. Knight, 819 London street, and at Dr. E. I. Bass' Drug Store, corner Green and London streets. Miss Willie Everett of Suffolk, Va., is in the city visiting Mrs. Manie Chapman. Mrs. Lincy Deweer and brother, Mr. G. C. Brown of Glasgow street, have returned home after a pleasant stay of three months in New York. Mrs. Alton and daughter, little Miss Bentrace, of New York, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dewegr of Glasgow street. Miss Ella Ashburn, of Bowers Hill, spent a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. Maggie Wilson Dean. She attended the Summer Normal at Newport News. Miss Clara Brown, of London street, spent last week in Richmond, Va., attending the Eastern Star Grand Lodge of Masonic Women, and reports a fine time. Rev. Ashburn, of Richmond, Va., was in the city the guest of his father, Mr. Jacob Ashburn, who is suffering from a sprained ankle. The elder Ashburn is being attended by his son, Dr. Ashburn. Mr. Archie Drew was badly burned last week by the explosion of a gasoline lamp. Mr. Thomas W. Narrold, one of our leading business men, was granted a divorce from his wife on statutory grounds by Judge Kenneth Bain in the County Circuit Court. He was also given the custody of his four children. North Street A. M. E. Church carried quite a crowd on their picnic to Smithfield, Va., Monday. August 2. Mr. Jerry Gilliam, Mr. Ernest Norris and your scribe spent Sunday in Churchland the guests of Mr. Daniel Gibson. Out-of-Town Hotels and Summer Resorts HOTEL UPTO WEL. B. BADY, President Throughout Modern With Every Convention Two hundred steam bated outside room. Finger dining room serv New Haven, Conn. NEW HAVEN; August 19—The Jenkins Orphans' Band, of Charleston, S. C., which is composed of colored boys, arrived here the latter part of the first week in, August and gave a number of concerts in halls and churches in the evenings. They paraded the principal streets, giving open-air concerts and rendering both marching and concert music. Notwithstanding the boys were small, they made big music, in fact they proved a source of wonderment to the people here. The evening concerts were held in the following places: Sunday, August 9, Goffe Street Y. M. C. A.; Monday evening, August 10, Masonic Temple; Tuesday evening, August 11, Zion A. M. E. Church, Foote street; Wednesday evening. August 18, Immanuel Baptist Church. The concerts were all attended by large crowds, especially at Zion Church. Mrs. R. S. Fleming, accompanied by her children, Harold and Dorothy, are at Albury Park. She will attend the convention of the National Medical Association and also the convention of the National Association of Colored Women. Mrs. Robert H. Jackson is very ill at her home, 157 Dixwell street. The "at home" to Mrs. Virginia Anderson, last Wednesday evening, by her brother, Mr. Joseph H. Griffin, of 118 Day street, was a most pleasing and jolly event, especially with Mrs. Anderson in receiving her old friends. An appetizing repast was served. HANNIBAL, August 19—At the election of officers of the Grand Chapter of the Negro Royal Arch Masons of Missouri, the following were elected: Grand high priest, Samuel Prince, St. Louis; deputy grand high priest, L. Elliott, of Carrollton; R. E. G. King, James Gordon, of St. Joseph; R. E. G. Scribe, D. W. Mason, Richmond. WALTER W. DELSARTE Attorney and Counselor at Law Jefferson Building, 4 Court Sqr. BROOKLYN, N. Y. FRANCIS F. GILES Counselor-at-Law CLEARING UP OF OLD TITLES A SPECIALTY BOOK 21-22, 4TH FLOOR, JEFFERSON BUILDING 4 TO 5 COURT SQUARE Residence 1603 Pacific St., Brooklyn, N.Y. apr 9, 3m Real estate and insurance agent, broker, manager. Renting and collecting. loans negotiated Representing J. W. CONNOR 6g-67 W. 13gth St., New York City Telephone 4513 Harlem mch12-8m UNITED MUSICAL ASSOCIATION Band and orchestra music furnished for all occassions Parades, Picnics, etc. : : : A. JACKSON, Manager 8 West 133rd Street J. E. MARTIN 159 West 133rd Street Atlantic Servants' Exchange First-class positions for first-class help in nearby summer resorts. GET INSURED Don't be Burned Out and Have Nothing Left. A 3-Year Policy for the Furniture in your Flat at very lowest rates. Only the best Fire Insurance Companies. D. A. GREENE, Insurance Broker 47 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. july 23-1y 47 WEST 66TH STREET TO LET Desirable fats of four rooms with improveme- ments. Fine neighborhood, convenient to all car lines. Rents: $20 and $21 per month. Apply JAMES A. JACKSON Real Estate and Insurance Agent, Broker, Appraiser 172 West 133rd St, New York Downtown office 335 Broadway Telephone 1135 Franklin aprilly F. G. MINSHALL 719 8th Ave. North of 45th St. New York Cash or Credit May 81 19 SEE ME FOR QUICK SERVICE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED IF YOE WANT TO BUY OR SELL A HOUSE FOR CASH JOHN M. ROYALL, 30 W. 135th St. New York Phone 2171 Harlem July 9-3mos DR. ROBERTS' White Rose Tooth Powder is one of the best known preparations for whitening and cleaning the tooth. CHAS, H. ROBERTS, D. B. S. 262 West 80d Street, NEW YORK Aug 28 19 THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL 1200 SPRINGOOD AVENUE, ASBURY PARK, N. J. Is now open for the season of 1898. Many improvements have been made, open work plumbing, hot and cold baths, Fl et al. accommodation. Rooms large and ally, parlor games, frequent game and a large shady grove. Room and board by day or work, special rates for those spending the season and families. Tenminutes walk from the station. All correspondence promptly answered. MR. AND MRS. E. P. MCCOORE THE NEW METRO 312 ASBURY AVE., AS Board and lodging by the day or week. Su walk from Board Walk. R. T. BATTS, Write for further information. NEW METROPOLITAN HOTEL ASBURY AVE., ASBURY PARK, N. J. by the day or week. Superior table. Location ideal, two minutes T. BATTS, PROPRIETOR formation. MARQUERITE DOTTAGE Liberty and Central Ave. LONG BRANCH, N. J. Large, airy rooms. First-class Board. Carriage hirp. Baiting, fishing, embbling and sun basking. Twenty-four, new bathing houses to be erected foot of North Broadway. MRS. SARAH C. HENRY, Prop. WM. BURSELL JOHNSON, Manager. June 4-5m THE SWAN COTTAGE Neatly Pursued Rooms by Day or Week MRS. F. T. SWAN, Proprietress Ocean Cottage Summer Resort The Most Fashionable New England Resort ROCK BOTTOM PRICES! E. JOHNSON. MANAGER Oak Bluffs, Mass. (formerly Cottage City.) NEW YORK COTTAGE Ashbury, Park, N. J. Neatly furnished airy rooms, with bath. Permanent or transient guests accommodated at moderate rates. Mrs. WM. D. CARLE June 18-31st Proprietress Averne, Long Island Take a Rockaway Beach train and get off at Hamnel Station. OPEN NOW The ideal place to spend your vacation. Delightfully located one block from the ocean, and ten minutes walk from Rockaway Beach, thoroughly up-to-date in equipment and operation. Perfect in cuisine and service. Boat-taking, bathing and for descriptive booklet and full information address WileyH. Collins or Vincent Taylor. 22 and 24 Lincoln Avenue mch3-6me THE WHITEHEAD HOUSE THE WHITEHEAD HOUSE Rooms airy and well furnished. Two separate bathrooms; hot and cold water; also a large and spacious pizza eight by thirty-five feet. Appointments and cuisine high class. Excellent table service. Parlor games, etc. Arrangements for large families or parties in a season. Hybrid reception received and correspondence invited and promptly answered. Read The New York Age MRS. L. B. WHITEHEAD, Proprietress June 4-19 Hair Dressers and Barbers. Greenberg Ladies' Hair Dressing MANUFACTURER OF HUMAN HAIR Afro-American hair Goods a All kinds of Wigs Front Places and Switches in Creek 589 Eighth Ave AUG. 8-11TH NEAR 80TH STREET reenberg's Hair Dressing Parlors UFACTURER OF HUMAN HAIR GOODS American air Goods a Special Front Pieces and Switches in Street and Madison Eighth Avenue Greenberg's Ladies' Hair Dressing Parlors MANUFACTURER OF HUMAN HAIR GOODS NEAR ROTH THRUPT MACY.RE Hair Tonic and Dandruff Cure, Macy Re Message Cream and Skin Food, Mme. Mason's Face Beautifier. Mason's Face Beadetner. Above goods guaranteed under Pure Food and Drug Act, Series No. 1657. Hair Goods retailled at wholesale prices. Hair embellished and Gaming made up. MHR MASON, 41 WEST 135TH STREET. MRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN 19 Proscott St. Jewsey City, N. J. HAIR WORKER. Wig, Braids, Bangs, Pompesieur and Occhiali made in the latest style. Pure Hair, Embellished, Embellished. Pure Hair, Embellished, Embellished. Oxford People's Gamble bought. Brown Office, 65 Charles Street, New Harrow, Omm. J. A. Burrum, Agent. may 14th MRS. P. BERGER Ladies' Hair Dressing Parlor $13 Eighth Avenue, 1st Floor Bst. 50th and 50th St. N.Y. All kinds of Afro-American hair goods a stock or made to order may 7-11 45 WILLIAM STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. 22 & 24 Lincoln Avenue OPEN NOW North Long Branch, N. J. Mostly furnished room, except by fine Braunes. Two blocks from Ocean. One block from Central Railroad Station. Board by Day or Week. Carriages to hire and bathing. MRS. E. J. BROWN [Proprietress] Telephone, 282 Long Branch City Telephone, 3157 Columbus Jun 18-8m Ocean City, N. J. Electric lights and all modern improvements Reconcilable rates. Delightful bathing, boating and fishing. Thirty minutes to Atlantic City. MRS. MAGGIE B. COMPORT. m21.3m 19 and 21 Kendall Street Twenty elegantly furnished, well ventilated rooms. Every convenience including bath. Cleanlineous our specialty. Telephone and Street Car service. To secure accommodations address early. NOW OPEN FOR BOARDERS 18 miles from New York City, on West Shore or Erie road. Fine scenery, driving and fishing. Fresh vegetables, chickens and milk from faFm. Restful place for convalescents. Terms moderate. Apply MRS. N. S. EPPS 00 WEST 134TH STREET NEW YORK CITY june 25-31 Open all year. First class accommodations. Modern Conveniences. Light airy rooms. G and view of Catakill mountains. Good board. Moderate rates. House can be reached by Albany Day Line, Catakill Evening Line, New York Central, and West Shore Railroads. THE ELITE COTTAGE -ROYAL 23 Atkins Avenue. Asbury Park, New Jersey. The house has been enlarged and has splendidly appointed sleeping rooms. All modern improvements. Lavatory and bath easily so conible to all rooms. Cuisine and service are superior in every respect. Couplet and tennis, fine crabbing, boating and bathing. Special terms for families or parties spending the season. Applications received and correspondence promptly answered. Mrs. I. C. JOHNSON, Proprietress. jul12-3moo JEFFERSON COTTAGE Boarding and Lodging MRS. A. V. JEFFERSON, Prop. HOME ACCOMMODATIONS 30 Atkins Avenue [Asbury Park, N. J. Home Address, 75 Warron St., Newark, N. J. June 26-30m 341 West 59th Street Wigs, swatches and pompadours made from natural hair. Combing, made up, shampooing and lightening in speciality. Madame Crawford's Fashion Collection. Beautifier and remover of pimples and black- beauties. apr21-y Telephone 2801-38th St. THE EQUITY FURNITURE COMPANY of 705-707 Third Avenue, will pay the first premium on a $1,000.00 20 year Endowment Policy in the Bankers Life Insurance Company on every purchase of $10.00 cash. or credit during July and August 1908. THE EQUITY FURNITURE COMPANY of 705-707 Third Avenue always offers its patrons the best goods at lowest prices and easy terms. The extra offer of payment of first premium on a $1,000.00 20 year Endowment Policy is entirely unprecedented and the firm anticipates that the readers of the NEW YORK AGE will immediately take advantage of same. The Equity Furniture Co. Furniture, Carpets, etc. 705-707 Third Avenue Accounts Opened at $1.00 Per Week JAMES C. THOMAS UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER 493 Seventh Avenue, between 36th and 37th Streets Camp chair to Hire. Lady embalmer in attendance. Be sure and send to above address as I have no connection with any other firm. Telephone, 5140 38th apartly Rev. N. & Epps Orlander L. Dunlake Main Office, 88 W. 134th St., Tel. 1882 Harlem. Branch Office, 223 W. 82nd St., Tel. 3061 Gal Coaches and Camp Chairs to hire for all occasions. Lady in attendance. Terms to suit all mobility. -O. L. DANIELS, Manager New York Burial Company Undertakers and Embalmers 120 West 135th Street, bet. 7th and Lenox Aves. Not connected with any other firm. C. Franklin Carr's services can be obtained at this address only. Reasonable and Reliable. Terms to suit all. Telephone. 3935 Columbus C. FRANKLIN CARR BURIAL CO., INC. Under new management Snow Room and Chapel, 266 West 53rd Street OFFICERS:—President, Rev. C. L. Brown; Secretary, Walter E. Handy; Treasurer Benjamin P. 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. P. Brown, Jr. H. Adolph Howell TURNER & HOLMES Funeral Directors 203 West 26th St. New York City Two Doona West of Seventh Avenue Prompt Service and Prices Right Thomas W. Turner Charles E. Holmes Res. 210 West 27th St. Res. 496 7th Ave. NOTARY PUBLIC jan. 10 l yr FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND ENBALANCE 21 W. 133d St., New York Good Service. Moderate Rates 1285-12 C. PARKER REV. E. W. WAINWRIGHT PARKER @ WAINWRIGHT Telephone 3173 Column ```markdown ``` 6 Lawrence Street, New York Tel., 4468 Morningside The services of Rev. Wainwright can be obtained for marriage, sickness or funerals any hour of the day or night. feb 6 3 mos LADY IN ATTENDANCE Rev. Robert R. Monti's services can be had for Sickness, Funerals, Presch- ing and Marriages, at any hour in the day or night. HORATIO JACKSON Successor to the late JAS. MATTHEW8 UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 45 SIXTH AVENUE Having twenty years' experience while in the employ of Mr. Matthews, I am new prepared to see any many friend, the public and give careful attention to his world-wide rep tation. Tel 675 Spring, NEW YORK Telephone Call 472 Columbia W. DAVID BROWN HIGH GRADE UNDERTAKER AND EMBALME Licensed under the Laws of the States of New York and New Jersey LICENSED. UNDERTAKERS AND. EMBALMERS 146 West 53d street Between Sixth and Seventh Avenues Madam Brown in attendance at Funerals Camp chairs, coaches to hire at all hours Dec 18-19 Next door to Union Baptist Church Mrs. Florence E. Brown, licensed embalmer Prompt service all times of the day and night. Special attention given to shipping. 197 11:26 YOUR LUCK IS IN YOUR HAND OHIO VAN COMPANY Licensed Piano Mover Furniture Moved and Stored. Country work Aspecialty. ```markdown ``` Office: I West 134th Street F. WISE. Proprietor feb 6-31 J. D. McCREERY PrescriptionsCarefully Compounded 47 W. 135 St. Bet. 5th & Lenox ave NEW YORK 01-17-19 Consult the best Chairvoyant. Removes with influences; brings quick results. Positive atisfaction guaranteed. MADAM JULLA Australian Gypsy, 427 25th Avenue, 28th Street. Fax 25c. July 16-61 Dr. James A. Banks SURGEON DENTIST 318 West 59th Street, New York Telephone 800-263-0000