New York Age

Whipp Citizens Now Confess That Uprising Against Negroes Was a Big Mistake RECENT DISCLOSURES White Women Who Cussed Lynchings and Many Houses to be Destroied Says She Proudly Announced Richardson Cincinnati, September 16.—The aftermath of the Springfield riots is revealing many things that serve to place the offended people in a better light before the public. There is being developed a marked change of public opinion toward the Negro race and its part in the horrible affair. will be remembered that the first death of public opinion was one of hate and indiscriminate condemnation of the Negro criminal as the sole cause of the job uprising. All this is now changed. As one fact after another in connection with the Springfield barricade in brought out by study, investigation and probation of the grand jury, the indictment of the race from among the active in the affair. Springfield to say the sensible, responsible and fair-minded people of the white race are friendly confounding that the uprising against the colored race was wholly cannocked and that the colored people were entirely blunted. In other words a horrible and criminal blunder was made in placing the blame for the riot on the colored people. The outcome of investigation and prosecution thus for have clearly shown. First, that if the police of Springfield had half of it at the beginning of the trouble they would have been no riot. Negro beams would not have been invaded and disrupted by vandal, two entirely innocent and respectable citizens would not have been lynched, and hundreds of deceit and lawless people would not have been compelled to flee from the capital city to save their lives. Thirthly, Mrs. Halken, the hysterical white woman, who falsely accused the coloured man Richardson of criminal assault, being overcome by resentment into anger and made an open confession that she had made a mistake! Just think of it, a whole race held up to public contempt, scores of homes destroyed, women and children driven from their homes and fleeing for their lives into the country, many others injured for life, race hatred intensified, and all due to a false or mistaken accusation by one hysterical woman. We have lost one consolation in this whole miserable affair and that is that the white public frankly confesses itself as heartily ashamed of its criminal blunder. It is to be hoped that this reaction may carry the people far enough to make suitable amends for their incarcerated visitors. The teachers and visitors who arrived to Chicago from all parts of the country, especially from the South, carrying back to their schools, their lives pursuits and their homes. Your correspondent has been informed that many of these visitors have invested quite largely in real estate. Indeed Chicago seems to be an attractive place for Southerners who contemplate taking up their permanent residence in the North. Bishop Shaffer, Bishop D. Burch, B.R. Burch, most recent purchasers, while Dr. A. J. Carey, Dr. D, P. Roberts, Rev. J. F. Thomas are already in possession of beautiful residences on prominent avenues in this city. Miss Anna Jones, who has been spending her vacation at Ana Arbor and Oberlin, made a short visit to Chicago as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Bruns on her way to assume her work as teacher in the Kansas City High School. I am informed by those who seem to have heard that there is to be no distinctive Negro Bureau in the city, and I recommend the National Republican Headquarters. The "powers that be" have decided that it suffers too much of the "Jim Crow" sentiment. Instead of a Negro Bureau same responsible colored men will be placed on the vapous committees of the National Bureau. I have been so press notices of the organization of the Negro Democratic club in this city, that a little investigation discloses that the organization consists of the same handful of men who have been training with the local Democracy of this city for many years. There are no signs of the pre-convention work done by the few Negro Democrats who came from the East with a big program of enlisting all the colored voters in Chicago for the Democratic ticket. On the contrary the boldest mark Taft people last June are now the very men who are most eager to go command for Taft first, last and all the time, and especially if Mr. Taft should be elected. The beautiful little daughter of Mrs. Maude Cunney Howe, of Browns, died in THE NEW YORK AGE. this city a few days ago after a short illness and an operation for appendicitis. It will be remembered by the renders of The Ann that Mrs. Hare in the daughter of the late K. Wright Cunney, one of the most noted political leaders in the South. It will also be remembered that Mrs. Hare and her former husband, Dr. F. J. McKinley, of this city, were involved in an important law suit to determine who should have the custody of the child, Vera. She was a child of rare sweetness and attractiveness and her untamed death has caused a widespread feeling of sorrow and sympathy for the bereaved parents. FANHE BARNES WILLIAMS. BISHOP RULET FOR TAFT Wilmington, Del., September 15.—One of the features of the meeting held at the U. A. M. E. Church, Twelfth and French street, is week was the day of the Presbyterian Church by Bishop B. T. Ruley, who declared himself for Taft and Sherman. The Bishop further stated that he could see no reasons why the colored race should change their political affiliations with the Republican Party, as it had given the race its aid and made it possible for the Negro to receive proper recognition at the hands of the white people. Continuing, the Bishop said; "have the most confidence in the present administration as it is being conducted along lines of rightousness, and I fully endorse the platform of the Republican Party as adopted at the National convention and the State convention." "I hope my people will not make a mistake and change their vote at the coming election, but stand up for the principles and party which have made it possible for us to have schools, academies, colleges, preachers, teachers and men who are capable of aiding our race to attain a higher plane of intelligence. "Place me on the list as a Taft and Sherman man, and I hope all my brethren will see the matter as I see it and vote the straight Republican ticket. I will vote the straight Republican, the entire meeting arose and voiced the sentiments expressed by him. NEBRD STATE FAIR COLUMBIA, S. C., September 14. Great preparations are being made in this city for the State Fair to be held here by the Negro citizens from November 9 to the 10th. The Executive Committee has sent out the following letter: To the Colored People of South Carolina: It is now settled that the Negro State Fair will be held in Columbia from Monday, November 9, to Saturday, November 16, at the fair grounds of the white association. We are determined to have the fair. Tell all the people to come and to have something as an exhibit. Save your best stalks of cotton and your best stalks of corn to bring to the fair. Bring anything that will show the progress of the race. Thousands of people will be here. We expect ten thousand (10,000) farmers, working men and students to march in the great parade on Tuesday. November the 10th, besides there will be in the march the various secret societies of the State. For further information write the Secretary of the State Fair Association, R. W. Westberry, or Richard Carroll, the president, Columbia, S. C. (1013 Washington street being the office number for both the president and secret- or address any member of the Executive Committee). Z. E. Walker, superintendent, Sumter; T. A. Williams, treasurer, Newberry; C. R. Brown, vice-president, Camden; J. L. Cain, Darlington; C. F. Holmes, Orangeburg; J. D. H. Goodwin, Weston; J. H. Corly, Irmo; S. M Perrin, Cobambia. JOE GANS DOWN AND OUT SAN FRANCISCO, September 9.—"Battling" Nelson registered another victory over Joe Gans here this afternoon, beating the "old master" in twenty-one rounds of fierce and vicious fight on July 4. Nelson did not get home a knockout punch. In the twenty-first round the former invincible lightweight went to the floor from sheer weakness. He tried hard to regain his feet, but only succeeded in getting up after the fatal ten seconds had been counted. The fight was a gruelling and relentless one. Nelson never gave Gans any quarter, and before the contest had gone half way it was evident that the hot colored man's stomach and won the encounter on these lines. Gans's strength began to ebb in the seventeenth round. However, Gans stuck it out, hoping to turn the tide his way. The more Gans rushed or landed the more vicious seemed the Dane. He bored in swinging rights and left, cautiously at times, but without regard to science for the most part. A large crowd witnessed the scrap. The end came unexpectedly and that was the reason Nelson did not win in decisive fashion. Gans said he hurt his right hand in the eighth round. Eddie Smith, of Oakland, was the referee. AN AFRO-AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEWS AND OPINION NEW YORK, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1988 Boyston, Sept. 15.—The Prince Hall Masonic centennial celebration has come and gone. A partial success as a lodge conclave, but as an opportunity for the race to demonstrate in concrete form its unity and progress of a hundred years a fasco. All this is due to the petty bickering for place and power and the final predominance of the "intellectual" element of Massachusetts Masons. When it became apparent that because of their numbers rather than ability, they would have their own foolish way, Negro Masons throughout the country boycotted the centennial. As a consequence, instead of the ten thousand Masons who were to be in line, there were one thousand in the parade. While this small contingent made a good appearance, it was a sorry representation of the 75,000 Prince Hall Masons in this country. At the opening session of the convention a permanent damper was thrown upon its spirit by the obvious indifference of the leaders, white and colored citizens. Both were compacious by their absence. First of all it should be said that the beautiful Symphony Hall would not have been secured for the convoyage if the larger and sensible element of Masons, acting through the wealthy wig merchant, Gilbert C. Harris, had not relented. Mr. Harris is the well-known treasurer of the National Negro Business League, and he gave his personal check for the unpaid rent money. At the opening exercises, some say two, but the writer saw only one white person present. This gentleman was State Auditor Turner who, in the absence of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, welcomed the delegates. Neither the Mayor nor the Acting-Mayor welcomed them in behalf of the city, and on their failure to appear, City Coordinator Robert was upon to make an inward address. Before the centennial orator, the Governor's messenger—Bro. Win, L. Reed—had finished his offensive address, the 1,500 people present had dwindled to about 500. The features of this meeting, however, were the addresses of Judge Robert Terrill, of Washington, and the Centennial Lyric, with words and music by Brother Chas. Alexander and Mr. Lovell Groves, respectively. At Thursday night's ball and reception $1,525.25 was taken in at the door, and as less than 1,000 people in the mammoth structure, which accommodates 5,000. The toastmaster of the love feast given by Rising Sun Lodge on Friday afternoon, Bro. John Schenck, the State Treasurer's messenger, again offended the distinguished delegates present as did the Governor's messenger, by charging Negro national officeholders with treachery for the Republican Party on the Brownville matter. But hereupon the Governor's messenger but once upon and the real sentiment of influential Masons throughout the country was expressed. Every commander responding to the toast denounced their narrow policy, and announced his Republicanism. Among these were Judge Robert G. 'Small, of South Carolina; Col. Lewis, of New Orleans; Judge Terrill, and W. H. Grimshaw, of Washington, D. C.; Commander Smith, of Maryland, and the State Commanders of Georgia and Florida. Owing to the refusal of the Chicago Commandery to attend and the defaulting of the Washington Commandery on Saturday, no competitive drill could be had. After an exhibition drill the Ivanhoe Commandery, of New York, was awarded the beautiful prize cup. The athletic events resulted as follows: Shot put, Sheldon, Macdonald; high jump, MacDonald, Johnson; 100 dash, Sheldon, Lewis, Wheaton, Johnson; 100 brown, Lewis, Brown, Lewis, Johnson, H. Modeste; mile, George Brown and Sheldon. As 2 sequel to the alleged un-Masonic conduct of Brothers W, L. Reed, John Schenckes, Frederick Monroe and Bush, of New Bedford, in giving publicity to Masonic business, it is rumored that the Grand Lodge will expel them. As was stated in the beginning, from the standpoint of a lodge conclave, the celebration was a success, but from the standpoint of a centennial celebration to impress America of the growth and solidity of its black citizens, was a failure. What there has been of success to the centennial was due to the broad-minded members of Prince Hall, and especially Grand Master W. L. Marshall and Past Grand Master Wentworth. Conductance Got Together. Especially noteworthy are the present efforts being made by Boston Negroes for political unity and co-operation. Striving and uncommon forces are working in various parts of the Greater Boston, bringing them together and eliminating the party and ill-behaving mismatched Negro Dumbo workers. A negro leader of the current and influential leaders is planned for the near future to discuss the situation and formulate plans of action. They are making their factorial differences and making personal sacrifices for the common good. This spirit of progress gains strength by working with a positive future for Boston colored citizens. Mr. Franklin J. Wright, candidate for the Massachusetts Legislature, from the Second Mississippi District, has just withdrawn in favor of Mr. Clement G. Morgan, in a splendid public announcement. With the colored tone divided by both candidates in the field, the defeat of both was a foregone conclusion. With a solid constituency behind him, Mr. Morgan's nomination assured asked for by the Republican district is equivalent to election. The bitter fight being waged at present in the Eighteenth Assembly District between Mestra, Chas, Alexander and Joshua Crawford, rival candidates for the Legislature, has not yet been settled. Mr. Alexander is the well-known publisher of Alexander's Magazine and a printer. 'He is a Manon and this is his first attempt for public office. Mr. Crawford is not so well known, but was recently in the restaurant business when he fell, owing to his bad connections, the Brownsville issue. While the district is nominally democratic, a Republican with the solid colored vote behind him could be taken in by the looked for Taft landslide in Boston. The twelfth annual grand session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabar came to chapel in city of September. A large number of delegates from all parts of New England were present during the four days session and much business of importance was transacted. The reports of the Chief Grand Scribe and the Chief Grand Treasurer showed the organization to be in splendid financial condition, all sick and death chains settled and a next surplus in the treasury. The following were the officers elected for the coming year: Chief Grand Mentor, Sir Peter Lawrence, Boston; Grand High Priestman, Dt. M. V. Harrington, Cambridge; Vice Grand Master, Sir B. S. White, Boston; Vice Grand High Priestman, Dt. Evan Carter, of New Bedford; Chief Grand Scribe, Sir C. N. Garland, Boston; C. G. R. D. Georgia A. Weeks, W. Newton, Mann; C. G. T. T. D. Hattie Johnson, Boston; C. G. P. D. Hangshen Greene,idence; C. G. P. J. D. Wm. A. Falkenbury, C. Q. M. D. M. Callaway, New Bedford; G. I. S. D. Pelham, Hartford; C. G. O. Sir B. Crudan, Cambridge; G. O. S. Sir Philip Walker, Boston; G. D. M. Sir Chas, Harrison, New Bedford, Mass. Without disparagement to the many other organizations represented, it can safely be said that the crack Ivanshoe Commandery of New York, and the Newport, R. I., delegation, led by Dr. Marcus H. Wheatland, made the best showing at the centennial celebration. With their respective headquarters at the Hotel Upton, and in the corner building opposite decorated, this immediate vicinity presented a lively scene. Among the Newporters present were: Messrs. J. T. Allen, Wm. S. S. Decoursey, David A. Crockett, Jackson Carter, Wm. Riley, Wm. Hurley, J. A. Bell, Wm. H. Watts, C. W. Mead, Dr. W. H. Mathews, Dr. M. Wheatland, Mrs. L. N. Scott and Mrs. N. J. Jennings. Last Sunday, Mrs. Dr. John B. Hall, of Windsor street, received in honor of her guest, Mrs. Dr. Georgie C. Hall, of Chicago. In receiving the host of her immediate friends and visitors from out of town, Mrs. Hall was assisted by Miss Ida B. Hall and Mrs. L. W. Benjamin. Other New. Miss Bertha Bauman has returned to Boston to resume her studies at the New England Conservatory of Music. Miss Bauman spent the summer at Holidaysburg, Pa., visiting Miss Kathleen Banks Brown. She will reside at 74 Junction street. Mrs. Virginia Trotter has quite recovered from her recent illness, much to the delight of her many friends. Miss Amnette Cartwright's "dancing party" in honor of Miss Grace Baxter, of Newark, N. J., at Cozy Hall, Huntington Chambers, last Wednesday evening, proved to be one of the most pleasing functions of the season. Mrs. E, E Brown, Mrs. W. W. Sampson, Miss Grace Baxter and Miss Augusta L. Cartwright assisted Miss Cartwright in receiving. Messrs. Charles Richardson, Fred Hennings, Clarence Smith and George Dabney were the ushers. Pat Toy's orchestra furnished charming music for the dances, and Westover and Floss served the luncheon. The guests included the most intimate friends of the hostess, including the following persons from out of town: Col. and Mrs. Cecil New Orleans, L.a.; Mrs. Gee C. Hall of Orleans, Jake B. H. Terrrell, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Mimie Benjamin, of Lewiston, Me., and Miss Ida Hall, of New Orleans, La. Mr. Geo, W. Harris, Boston correspondent, left the city Sunday night for New York to enter the office of Tux Ace. He will be succeeded as correspondent by Mr. Robert Bommer, who will gladly receive all news of general interest at 63 Prentiss street, Cambridge. Miss Edna H. Wheeler, head of St. Agnes' Nurse Training School, at Rakeigh, N. C., and Miss Jennie McLustron, of Rozbury, trustee of St. Monica Home were interested visitors, at the St. Monica House Friday. Mr. and Hars. Chuck Jones have purchased a beautiful house on 32 Bohmer. In discussing the political situation at the recent session of the Educational Congress and Ministerial Chantanqua, held at St. James' Church, Atlantic City, Bishop Wesley J. Guinness made the following statement: "We confront a political situation at this moment that calls for exceedingly great wisdom. The Republican party has just nominated for the head of the nation William H. Taft, with James Schoolcraft Sherman as his running mate. What the colored man who has been nursing injustices done him, is going to do about it, is a question agitating the political world. Knowing that we hold the balance of power in some States should be no excuse for rushing to a wild extreme now. It is no time to try to retaliate for any injustice by bolting the party ticket. It is no time to stand silently aside. Now is the time for us to rise superior to mere politics and look sensibly at the situation, with a glance backward at what has been done for us by the Republican party, and with an eye piercing the future to see that the Republican road is the only road of great promise before us. "My friends, whatever the Negro is to-day he owes to the Republican party. It freed us. It stood by us. It gave us the ballot. It placed the amendments on the statute books of the union. It is the party that has helped, not hindered us in our progress. Never mind its partial failures as a party, or some questionable act of individual Republicans which have worked its injustice. If we want to know what has not been done for us, we can look at the Democratic party, at its leaders, at their threats and their purposes to keep us in 'our place,' as they term it. If we want our path forever blocked, our onward course made a hard road to travel, our rights curtailed at every opportunity, why, vote the Democratic ticket and you will see how soon you will regret it. We need not depend upon its promises. We know whose party it is. It is not a safe thing to swap horses in the house, but we are not going to pretty strong currant just now, and the Democratic mag is not at all promising as a sure means of rapidity, ease or safety. No; let me tell you it is worse than folly to court disaster by turning our back to the court disaster by turning candidate and repudiating the only party that ever pushed us forward as a people. There are more colored people in office to-day hold good, jobs than ever before. To stand the Democrats to pile up their majorities; and to ally yourselves with our vote and not only the Democrats. No, we are not going to be foolish enough to be foolish as spite our faces, as the saying goes. And I tell you emphatically that those who wish to see the race hold its own and regain anything lost must vote the Republican ticket as the only safe proposition to follow. William H Taft is a man of strong personality. His ancestral traditions and his own acts have been those of friendliness as far as we are concerned. With a Republican President, we may always have hope; with a Democratic President everything is possible that can lead to further humiliation. There is danger, my friends, in putting your enemies in the saddle, no matter how fair theyromise you. Have they not announced their plans, have they not done with us, and what would be done if they had their way? Do you think they would not try to carry out their policies in many ways? Vote against William H Taft and you vote against your altars and your firstles, against your rights, against your freedom, against your progress. You will be committing both murder and suicide, for posterity will be doomed. "No! No! No! Let every man of color stand by the ship that has borne the race thus far on our journey. Let every one stand by the Republican ticket, and expect, its future aid and protection. Do not knowingly step into the net lad for and by your ship, or lot the power to foes who would in these trying and peculiar times use it to our hurt. We must not jeopardize our future by such a movement. There is far more at stake than in previous campaigns, because of the adverse sentiment that these very enemies have stirred up against us, and we cannot afford to risk one inch we have gained. It would be hard to regain our vantage ground. We have found it so already. Stand firm for the party and yourself. We may say so a summary: Let us keep up courage; be determined to fight on, to educate, to make money, to gain property, to make friends. Let us be industrious and virtuous, to raise advantages and hold them, to light discrimination and unjust hars every paint, be low-shifting and low-demolishing. Let us hold out for our rights, we faith in God and our courage and stick to the Republican party, for "In spite of rock and tempest's near, in spite of fire lights on the shore, Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers, our tears, Our faith triumphs over our fears, "Are all with that ship, that party and William H. Taft for the next President of our common country." IN HONOR OF BR. WASHINGTON White Bedford Men of Lexington Winter College for Hall and Recognition. Lexington, September 15.—The Phoenix Hotel Company has been good gracious in the deal with the free use of the Coliseum Rink to the Colored Men's Social Club for a reception and fall in honor of Dr. Boomer T. Washington next Friday night, which promises to be a red letter event in the annuals of the Negro race in Lexington. Such a kindly act as this cement the relations between the better people, the better people, and reflects credit upon the brave men who are at the head of the Phoenix Hotel. The Coliseum Rink, as all in Lexington know, occupies the site of the old Horstman's Headquarters, adjoining the Phoenix, and is eventually to be torn down to make way for an eight-story modern hotel building. It is convenient to see the building, but could not find a more convenient building for the big reception they are planning in honor of the distinguished leader of their race in America. The courteous letter of the Phoenix Lake Trust, requesting the use of the Rink, is as follows: Lexington, Ky., Sept. 5, 1988. Mr. Jordan Jackson, Chairman Commit Dear Sir--We understand that the Colored Men's Social Club, of which you are an officer, is anxious to give a reception and hall in honor of Prof. Boother Washington, who is to visit Lexington during the colored fair, and attend the annual meeting of Jackson Hall because of its being already secured by the State Guard. In view of these facts, and desiring to aid a club composed of colored men who are setting an example of sobriety, industry and good citizenship in its desire to honor one of the leading members of the race, whose service to his State and country have been of very great value, we desire to tender to you for this reception to Professor Washington the use of the Columba Rink on Main street, which we hope will be found suitable for your purpose. It will be a pleasure to us if you can avail yourself of this offer and a further pleasure if we can in any other way be able to help you to Mr.; Washington constant with the reputation he has earned by the splendid services he has rendered to his own people and thereby to all the people of our common country. NEGRO UNION EFFECTED HUNTSVILLE, Ala., September 14.—The Negro Workingman's Union of America, an organization which was recently set up here by many of the leading colored citizens of Huntsville with strong backing, is sending out circulars and a little red book giving full particulars and information about the union to anyone who addresses P. O. Box 594. The first page of the book contains a brief statement of the object of the union as follows: "First let me clearly understand by the public that this Union was not organized to cause friction between the races, nor is there any word in the constitution or by-laws that would cause strikes, lock-outs nor anything but the very best feeling between laborer and employer. It is simply one grand union of the Negro who works for a living. To better his condition in this life and assist in putting him away decently afterward, is the aim. Our motto—"Honeey." Our watchword—"Unity and Mutual Helpfulness." Tuft and Sherman Meeting. CHARLESTON, S. C., September 15.—The feature of the big Taft and Sherman ratification meeting, held up this city last week was the address of the Hon. T. L. Grant, County Chairman, who presided. He said in part: "Mr. Taft has been serving the people of this country as a representative of the Republican party for twenty-seven years, and for the past eight years the most conspicuous figure, nationally, with the exception, perhaps, of President Roosevelt. He has held positions in the past twenty-seven years, being a district revenue collector to that of Secretary of War, which he resigned to become our candidate for President. Mr. Sherman has filled positions of honor and trust since 1884, when he was elected mayor of Ithica, N. Y., his home City, an from the Fifth Congress; he has been elected a member of that body, but one exception, serving nearly twenty years his party and nation. As I said before, we need not say one word in commendation of our leaders, as their records are plainly and indelibly carved in the history of our country and party." Annual Party in Independence, Mo., Intramurence, Mo., September 14—The second annual fair given under the auspices of the colored people of Jackson county will be held in this city September 20, 20 and October 1, 2 and 2. There will be many attractions at this year's fair, including exhibits, music and outdoor museums. PRICE, 5 CENTS Has Been Inaugurated in Norfolk in Behalf of Negro Youth Colored Citizens' Educational and Industrial Association Formed For that Purpose The Stages of the Association in: "Send and Keep the Children at School"—North Interest Manifested Norfolk, Sept. 15.—A vigorous campaign has been inaugurated in this city in the interest of education. The ten Negro churches and priests have placed a plan to counsel all the Negro children of Norfolk to attend school and receive an education. An organization has been formed known as the Colored Citizens' Educational and Industrial Association which is pledged to bring about a full attendance at all the colored schools. In the ten Negro churches meetings are being held in behalf of education, and addresses being made setting forth the importance of educating the Negro children. The following speakers have appeared under the aunces of the Colored Citizens' Educational and Industrial Association; C. J. Watkins, Bute Street; Baptist Church; Harold Davenport, Bank Street; Baptist Church; William H. Perry, Calvary Baptist Church; Melvin E. Diggs, St. Luke's A. U. M. P. Church; Dr. G. Jarvis Bowen, Grace P. E. Church; James M. Collins, St. John's A. M. K. Church; A. D. Smith, Queen Street; Baptist Church; P. V. Church; St. Baptist Church; F. M. Porter, John Brown A. M. Church; James Bolling, Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. Benjamin R. Boulding, president of the Colored Citizens' Educational and Industrial Association, has declared that an energetic movement will be maintained to make the fathers and mothers of colored children appreciate the importance of sending and keeping the children at school. The slogan, "Colored Children School," will be sounded from the pulpit of every colored church in Norfolk. "Over 4,000 colored children of Norfolk run and live in the streets," said Mr. Boulding. "The street is the school of crime. It is there these youngsters are taught the vices of the criminal and grow up to crowd the penal institutions. Our purpose is to have these colored children taken from the streets and sent to school, where their minds may be improved and better habits are taught. At Norfolk children attend the colored public schools, and 1,700 the colored private schools. Now we want all the children to attend school and be taught good citizenship." He says that an effort will be made to get a one-room high school for colored graduates of the primary schools; that all other cities in Virginia have a colored high school except Norfolk. He also declared that the association he is at the head of will seek to have the Mount Vernon R. Boulding as a school building for colored children. In referring to the clamor for education in Norfolk, the Norfolk Landmark recently said: Taking the stand that by educating the colored children that crime among the race will be greatly lessened, a vigorous campaign is being waged by the Colored Citizens' Educational and Industrial Association in the interests of more regular attendance upon schools by colored children. To this end the association, through President Benjamin R. Boulding, has named ten speakers, each of whom will occupy a pulpit of one of the colored churches to-day for the purpose of urging parents to send their children to school. These speakers will be sent from church to church until the opening of the schools next month, and each Sunday they will appeal to the parents of different congregations to send their children to school and keep them there until the close of the season. The association has been assured by the Norfolk School Board that additional school facilities will be furnished if the parents school building already has it been recommended to the board that the old Mount Vernon Market, on church street, near Nicholson, be used for temporary school purposes. To the Editor of the New York Times: 'That a gross injustice was done not alone to the discharged soldiers but to the entire race of which these formed a part is self-evident to every unprejudiced mind. But we are American citizens first and Afro-Americans second; the interest of the whole must have preeminence; over that of a part. We must never be inimical to the best interest of the best people. As I see it, we have nothing to gain and very much to lose if we in large numbers turn from the Republican party. "Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved." W. H. Rhoos. Pastor St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal Church. New York, September 9, 1900. street, Cambridge. Mr. and Mri. Trusty are now occupying their home at 20 Parber street, Cambridge. Dr. Clara Smyth, of Richmond, Va., while visiting here recently, was summoned home to the bedside of her father, Hon. John H. Smyth, Ex-U. S. Minister to Liberia, who died shortly after her arrival. Miss Theresa Stubbs has waged a successful fight against ill-health, judging from appearances. She was seen at the baseball game last Thursday afternoon. The Booklovers, Mrs. Jos. Lee president, will soon be called together by Mrs. Hattie Benjamin to meet the visitors in the city. Hon. A. H. Grimke, who has been a conspicuous figure on the "boardwalk" at Atlantic City during the summer, is in the city. Miss Angelina Grimke, also arrived here from Cohasset, where she spent a month. Miss Grimke and Miss Theresa Lee returned to Washington this week to continue their work as school teachers. Mrs. Dr. Jas. Wormley, of Newark, and Mrs. Ballard, of Orange, N. J., are in Boston, the guests of Mrs. Jos. Lee. Mrs. Robert Hemmings is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Alexander, in New York, who gave a delightful holiday gift honor recently. Lawyer George N. Conrad, claim attorney for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Indiana, spent several days in this city last week, the guest of Lawyer Winifred Allaton. Lawyer S. B. Turner, editor of the Illinois Idea, and Mrs. Turner, were visitors in Boston, the guests of the well-known vocalist, Mrs. N. V. Hunter. Mrs. Carrie S. Willard, daughter of Dr. Handerson, after spending four very pleasant weeks with her parents in Boston, returned to her home in Philadelphia on the 11th inst. She made many friends while in our city. Dr. Theo. Gould, of Philadelphia, one of the former pastors of Charles Street Church, is in the city and very acceptably filled the pulpit of his old church last Sabbath morning. Mr. George D. Henderson, one of the leading officers of Charles Street Church, who spent the summer in Canada in search of health, has returned to the city church to the delight of his many friends. Church Street Church is very much regretting the going away of one of its most useful young members in the person of Mia Susan F. Jones, who goes to Oberlin College to prepare for her course in Paris. Dr. Henderson and wife have had crowds of their former friend from New York and Chicago as guests during the past few weeks. Among them Mrs. Robert Elim, of Chicago, one of the leading ladies of that city, she was in company with Mrs. Robert Townsend, chairman of the Stewardess Board of Quinn Chapel, Chicago. Dr. Henderson and his people are all as busy as writing ready for their fall rally, which takes place October. This gear it is to be the men the women, and a great battle between them for financial honors, is beginning. Curry Institute. UMANA, Ohio, September 12.—From all indications the enrolment in the Curry Normal and Industrial Institute will be larger than ever. Some excellent changes and additions have been made in the faculty. The work on the Curry farm in September 28, the school proper will open September 28, preparations are being made for the observance of the twentieth annual opening which takes place in October. The cellar will open on days in industry, in which the institute the county will take part with a literary and musical program which will be the main feature. President Curry, accompanied in Curry, will make an extensive trip through the West and southwest in October. Ashley Park Arrivals The closing hop given in honor of the Whitehead House at Lyric Hall looked more like the opening of the season than the closing. The guests of surrounding cottages were presented to the grand success. Notwithstanding the dullness of the times we have registered many hundreds of people. The recent arrivals were: Mr. Harry T. Binleight, New York; George Ruffin, Boston; Dr. James Cabbina, Mr. George Graham, New York; Mr. E. Benson, Benson, Ala.; Mr. John Sapp, New York; Mr. John Sapp, New York; Mr. Thompson, M. Tibbs, New York; Dr. F. W. Robinson, Jersey City; Charles Buzlull, New York; Edward G. Cornick, Yonkers, N. Y.; B. W. Cheeman, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; C. H. Lynch, Samuel C. Huddell, New York; Dr. J. D. Balland, Range, New York; Dr. J. D. Balland, Range, New York; Theodore Henry, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Whipner, Mrs. May R. Tate, Mrs. E. Collins, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Warick, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. L. A. Burleigh, New York; Mrs. Ray Farley, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Peaches Parker, New York; Mrs. Gusie Green, New York; Mrs. Nora Rochelle, Miss Matilda Bibbins, Miss Ivy Ogaard, Brooklyn. An order of Masons, conniving of quite House on Labor Day. Newark, N.J. Last Monday evening Mrs. Emmitt Thomas, of 26 Parkhurst street, entertained at her home Miss Clarie Souder at a dinner and a dance. Covered are laid for ten and after dinner the evening was spent in dancing and playing games. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Lewin Searn, Dr. and Mrs. Ballard, Mr. and Mrs. Ballard, Mrs. Anna Mulligan, Mrs. C. S. Riffrin, Miss Joni Van Dyke, Mrs. Edna Thompson, Miss Phemic Marah, Mrs. Abbie Mulligan, Mrs. Carne Voyde, Miss Annie Mitchell, Mr. Frank Jackson, Mr. Julia Vaughan, Nees, Mrs. Venera, and others. Veter services were held at the Bethany Presbyterian Colored Mission Sunday afternoon under the supervision of Rev. O. M. Bonfield. The mission is a new venture among the people of the hill district. The Bethany - Presbyterian Church, Rev. C. N. Stubblebine, pastor, has opened the church chapel connected with the main building for service on Sunday afternoons to all who feel to attend divine specials especially those in a regular place of worship. Mr. Bonfield, the late supply pastor of the Plane Street Church, is now in charge of this little mission for the pres ```markdown ``` A third person was called by the Bush administration. The Bush administration, the people of the nation of our country, take advantage of the new plans of the government and be involved in the Internet. HACKENBACK, September 8.—Although the weather was very bad, a large crowd assembled at the A. M. R. Elen Church Sunday, the occasion being the laying of the corner stone of the new church. Services began with worship, prayer meeting 6 P. M. At 11.20 D. C. D. Hassel preached. At 3.20 Bishop G. W. Clinton, A.M. D.D. preached to a packed room. His subject was "Christ Our Example." Needless to say it was ably discouraged. Music was rendered by the Mt. Olivet Baptist choir, and the choir from State Island浸渡. Dr. J. K. Adams, of Paterson; Rev. S. K. Deolith, of Hackenback; Rev. L. Liske, of Engwood, N. J.; Rev. R. S. Harris of Mt. O. B. Church. Hackenback, R. T. Johnston, of Larkinsport, M. Larkinsport of the city. The Masons and Odd Fellowes attended in a body: The Grand Master of Jersey City was present. Owing to the lateness of the hour and course of the superior office, the Masons were deferred until the fourth Sunday in September. Dr. Hassel filled the pulpit again in the evening. The clubs made their reports as follows: Samaritan Club ..... $23.00 Sunday-School Club ..... 26.00 Rickie Wheeler ..... 22.00 Ebenezer Club ..... 19.33 Total collection for the day was over $170.00. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Young, of Philadelphia, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. Porter Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. Young, who is a cousin of Mr. S. B. Porter, had not seen each other forty-five years. He has been played Pennsylvania Railroad Company since 1890. Mr. Jacob Pennel, one of our bright young men and a good church worker, left Sunday evening to attend school at Tuskegee, Ala. Miss Linda Adamon left also to attend the same school. Mrs. W. L. Howerton left Sunday evening to visit friends in Washington, D.C. Misses Carrie and Susie and their brother, Herman Billard, left Sunday evening to attend school in Oxford, Ala. Miss Georgia Gauld is seriously sick at her cousin's home on High street Mr. and Mrs. Fred House of New York. Mr. and Mrs. their cousin, Rae, and Mrs. J. E. Morrow, Saturday and Sunday. French words: N. V. The "Merry Widow" party given by the Fellows of Rose Loaf Lodge on the 10th, was a great success, every one attending having a pleasant time. The occasion was the opening of their new hall on Catherine street. Miss Phoebe Jayron of Fishkill Landing was the guest of James H. Harden the past week. Miss G. H. Glacee of 15 was Hamilton the last week. Miss A. her residence on the 8th Mrs. G. H. Bolin. Mrs. L. W. Bolin. Mrs. N. Thompson, Mrs. S. W. Glacee. Mrs. R. F. Washington. Miss M. Randolph. Miss Davaul. Washington. D. C. Miss D. Bailey, Brooklyn. D. C. Landoph. D. C. C.; Miss L. Newburgh. N. Y.; Miss J. Haff. Mr. M. Turner. Philadelphia. Pa.; Mr. G. Vanderbilt, J. Miller. C. Brown. Mr. C. Thomas M. Thompson Mr. H. W. Glacee. Mr. J. Slimmons. Mr. W. Lawrence. Mrs. J. H. Harden. Mr. C. Miden. Miss J. Oollen and Miss M. Morton. Miss M. Anderson has returned from Kingston where she has been spending her vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brown have returned from Asbury Park where they have been for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. S. Glacace were in Brooklyn. Mrs. M. Gerald and Miss E. Schoenow of Kingston spent several days in our city the next week. Miss M. Allen entertained the Sons and Daughters of Ruth on the 10th at her rooms on North Clinton street and Miss M. Allen entertained the music for dancing on the 10th at the "Merry Widow" reception at the Odd Fellows hall. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Garnett returned home on the 15th from Fayetteville where were attending the Masonic celebration. Urion Items Mr. Richard Scutry head writer at the Braga Hotel, read a paper last Wednesday day evening at Hope Chapel A. M. E. Zion's Progressive Literary Society, which caused much talk among the politicians of the city. His subject was: "The Shooting Areas at Brunswick, Texas." Being a native of Ohio he paid Mr. Taft equipment. He exonerated President Roosevelt from being biased in discharging the soldiers. He said President Roosevelt would have done the same thing had the soldiers been white. The people in this city are solid for Taft and Rev. Charles W. H. Lloyd read a paper on "Was Slavery a Curse or Blessing to the Negro Race?" From a historical point of view the paper was both helpful and profound. The city paper mented both of them. At Little Rock, Tuesday evening Miss Bertha Wright and Mrs. Frank Thompson were elected delegates to the district conference and Sunday School convention to 7 to 9. Miss Wright is a native of Little Rock and graduated with honors from the conservatory of movie in Utica. She with her parents, are members of the A. M. P. Zion Church in that city. It is the intention of the trustees to have a grand reopening of the church the second Sunday in the month. Hope to have the presence of Bishop C. Hirsch in that occasion. Mrs. Mary J. Strother, who has been visiting friends in Saratoga Springs, returned home Saturday. She reported a very pleasant reception tendered her by Mrs. Mary G. Peterson, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Frances Marshall, Mrs. Nettle Green, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Branchembh Harriett Jennings and Mrs. Edward Atkins. Rev. Strother preached Sunday morning to a good-size congregation on "The Church Spiritual Dependence in a large crowd assembled of white and colored to hear the pastor on "A Great Salvation." Prof. Sanick, organist, never handled the large pipe organ better than he did Sunday evening. He won the praise of the did Sunday Rev. Hartert, the pastor of the Farm, who joined the Illion Mimion. A large crowd erected him. Chamber Corporate. The three churches agreed to arrange a plan whereby all of the benevolent or connectional assessments will be raised or paid in before or after the summer. The ministers meet open next Monday. The minister Borough of Bristol John K. Smythe—President of Lost Guest School Bristol—Brompton Guildford Bristol Bristol. Waimeean, D. G., Smythe, R. Hare John M. Smythe—Senior Minister to Liberty and Holy Principal of the Vaughan Reform School for Boys in Brompton county, in the Old Brompton, did last Saturday at the home of his daughter in Brompton. He had been autobiography for years and his death was a very strong force of character and caused a powerful influence in the days when the "old guard" was in South. His wife did not age age in Brompton and was brought here for interment. Poverty held on Bristol, Philly's P. R. Crompton in Brompton, Sunday, and under secret of a Monastic committee the remains resulted this city Monday and were held in them of his late wife at Horton Courtry. The school at Horton, which is in a thriving condition, will probably be conjured by Mr. Smythe's cotrelly up- Mr. James C. Napier, of Nashville, Tenn., is lying critically ill at the home of his mother-in-law, M. John M. Long, who had been attending the meeting of the National Negro Business League at Baltimore and had come on to attend to some important legal matters when he was in the city. He has been threatened and other complications are feared, but it is hoped that the competent medical attention he is receiving will remove all danger of his death. He came at once from Nashville and is a constant attendant at his bedside. Mr. Napier is a leading banker of Nashville, one of the foremost lawyers of the South among the race leaders of the country. The Lott Cray | Baptist Association has been meeting in the Zion Baptist Church of which W. J. Howard is pastor, representative of the best thought in the Baptist denomination. The address of welcome was delivered by Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the District Municipality. The convention will be held at Raleigh, N. C. The Washington Division of the United Order of True Reformers, headed by Chief W. R. Griffin, left Monroe for the 2014 annual session of the Order in that city. Chief Griffin will 195,000 members of the Order will be represented, and the branches covering every State in the United States, R. W. Grand Master, will preside. Word comes from *National Grand Master E. W. B. Curry* that the annual edition of the National Grand Lodge of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samarita, which had been scheduled for Baltimore this week, has been indefinitely proclaimed. Assistant Superintendent Bonor Couling Bruce gave an enjoyable "tong" last week in honor of Mr. Emmett J. Scott, who was on route from Baltimore's Business League to Baltimore. Trucks and buses and entertaining addresses were delivered by former Gov. P. B. G. Finchback Auditor R. W. Tyler, Recorder J. C. Duncy, Assistant District Attorney J. A. Cobb, Judge Robert H. Terrell, Mr. phone O. Stafford, the new president of Lincoln School, and by the host, Mr. Morning Star Lodge. No. 40, and Forest Temple, No. 9, L. B. P. O. Elks of the World, received an ovation this week upon their return from St. Helena. The local convention of the Order. They were met at the Union Station by the local lodge in regalia, headed by a brass band and a large number of friends. A parade was formed and the party, made up where a barbecue was held, followed by a dance. Mr. Jesse L. Jansen delivered the address of welcome, to which Lawyer L. Melendra King responded. The latter announced the membership of the validate the Columbia, No. 55, and the Morning Star. No. 40, no there would be but one Grand Lodge of Elks in the District of Columbia breeforth. The total membership of the Lodge is 22,000. Architect Arthur E. Lankford, of the firm of J. A. Lankford & Bro., who has been ill for some time, has been taken to his old home at Poten, Mo., with the hope that a change of climate will prove beneficial. Miss Linda Lindsey, formerly connected with the Tinkerke Hospital as trained nurse, is officiating an dert in charge of the branch post office under Trane Reformers Hall. Grand Master W. L. Houston has returned from his five weeks' tour of the South and Southwest. He was received everywhere with a welcome and acclimatization that was a welcome surprise at every point gave large space to the receptions tendered him by the local lodges and to the addresses delivered by him. Reporters on the best white papers sought expressions from him on all sorts of the face, and the opinions were treated with the highest respect and correctly stated. Mr. Houston leaves Sunday for Atlantic City to hold the national convention of the Biennial Mobile Committee and is conceded, there being no candidate in opposition. Mr. J. Birney Clark, formerly supervising principal of the public schools, is succeeding in the real estate business in Kansas City, and Mr. P. Scott, of Philadelphia, passed through the city this week as route from a trip to Newport News, Va. Mr. H. P. Slaughter, heading the local contingent of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, leaves Saturday for B. M. C. at Atlanta, the city of Columbia, the District of Columbia lodges is instructed for the re-election of Grand Master W. L. Houston and Lawyer W. C. Martin, chairman of the local delegation will so cast its vote. Miss Blanche Taliaferro, of Newport News, has returned home, visiting Richmond and the way. L. R. Clarka, principal of the Clarke Institute of Industrial Science, assisted by her sister, Miss Gibson, gave a dinner last Wednesday at their home 11th street in honor of Mr. H. E. Hagana, a prominent businessman, Goldsand, among those present Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, Mrs. M. W. Clair and Mr. I. R. Clarke. The public schools open on Monday, September 21. Assistant Superintendent R. C. Bruce thinks the attendance will be above the normal standard. Mrs Rubin, the guest last, Mrs Mamie Fleming at Newport News, Va. Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis have returned from their vacation season, which was eagerly spent at their cottage at the University of Birmingham. Ala., was their guest at their 13th street home last week, en route from the convention of the National Medical Association in New York. Mr. and Mrs. John and were there; Mrs. John and Mrs. Booker T. Washington at their summer home at Huntington, Long Island, last week. The committee of citizens which has undertaken the task of securing a business high school license has been secured from the board of education that a prop Mr. Thomas Ouchbite has been whiting friends in Charleston, W. Vt., and was esteemed by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Danggard and Mrs. Melie White while then. Maggie Jackson was the great best work of her career. Mrs. Catherine Vaughn at Order Grove, W. Vt., she is stepping over at Lynchburg, Vt., this week. Mr. Norman R. Dodd, of Newport News and Richmond, Vt., a contractor of note, who excelled across the state, was honored at the Jamaica town Expedition, in the city, and may decide to locate here. The four apartment flat at the corner of 11th and U streets, N. W., built by the Cultured Lakers' Building and Loomis Moore's building, has been let to responsible tenants. The structure was designed by the association's regular architect, W. Sibley Pittman, and cost nearly $10,000. The labor and materials were paid for week by work in the work area on the ground floor, and paid on the handmade building. Besides this property the association owns the large lot adjacent up 11th street and a six-room residence on 13th street. It contains buildings aggregate upwards of 1,000 square feet. The Association is only two years old and has over 600 members, made up chiefly of working men, who have made this wonderful showing by putting their minds together and proceeding strictly along buildings in the area. Mr. John W. Lewis, an enterprising young man, who sixteen months ago was junior of the True Referendum 'Hall, but now an independent contractor and builder, doing a thriving business among the best of people. Mr. Cain Johnson W. Yyoon is in Augusta. Mrs. Madge Dyer White, 1927 Vermont avenue, N. W. is at home again after a six weeks sojourn in the Virginia mountain. Mrs. Evans, principal of the Armstrong Technical High School, has returned from Oberlin, O. where he went to inter the remains of his mother, Mrs. Evans, who died a few days ago at Harper's Perry. Mrs. Evans was a contemporary of Joan Foster, well acquainted with the renowned brew from Osmuntwatts. She was the mother of Dr. Evans, Mrs. Daniel Murray and Mrs. Rutter R. Willson, of Boston. Mr. C. Tyson of the Sixth Anderson School returned from a visit to Baltimore and New York. Mrs. Ralph W. Tysler returned Sunday morning from Columbus, O. where she has been spending the summer. She is booking the spring trip. E. M. Eaton, Mrs. Annie W. Silence, Mrs. W. T. Vernon, Mrs. Chan H. Fearing, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Mrs. Marie C. James, and Mrs. Lula Love were among the Washington ladies who attended the National Federation which met last week in Brooklyn. Mrs. M. W. D. Norman, of 1211 T street, N. Norman, Mr. Norman at N. Norman, of N. Norman Puerto N. 4 PARKER, N. J. September 7—Mrs. Harry Caward returned to Philadelphia with her two nieces last Sunday. They have been away two weeks visiting relatives. Mr. Arthur Prout is confined to her home with illness. Mr. Charles Sample, of Warwick, was in town last week visiting friends. The Queen Funding Serial held at Mr. Zion Church last Thursday evening was a grand affair. Miss the Gretchen Kingspath, who has been the Mrs. and Mr. Mrs. T. McClellan, of Brooklyn Heights, has returned home. Miss Annie Curtis, who has been to Warwick, Va. for the past eight weeks, is now home. Mrs. Sally Johnson left last Monday for Norwich, Conn. for a visit of six weeks. Quite a number of people attended the troop ride to Crystal Lake under the amphibians of Canaan Raptist Sunday-school last Thursday from Paterson. Mr. and Mrs. Chan H. Kingland attended the excursion with N. Y. School last Thursday of the A. M. E. Zion and Shilah Raptist Sunday-school from Tarrytown, N. Y. Mrs. Moa McCadden, and infant son, of Haystraw, N. Y. are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Demond. The social field at the home of Mr. Thurman, Canaan Raptist, last Thurman, was a social success. Miss Cora, Scott has returned to Pas- sic. Services at: M. Zion Baptist Church were well attended all day. The pastor, Rev. H. B. Hoveton, who has returned, administered the Holy Sacrament. New Bedford, Mass. New Brazosport, September 9. The delegates from the Woman's Loyal Union, of this city, who attended the National Association of Colored Women's Club, attended the B.C. Carter, president; Mrs. Fred Whitly, tree-president; Mrs. Estelle M. Carter, secretary; Mrs. Jeanie Scarborough; Mrs. Mara J. Webb, chairman house committee; Mrs. Mary S. King, chairman house committee; Mrs. Elizabeth Scarborough, treasurer of home department; Mrs. Partheenin M. Carter, chairman of mother's department; Mrs. Edwin Doughton, Miss Alice Douglas and Mrs. Tucker also attended the meeting, pleased with the success of the convention and they also have the credit of bringing home the honors with Miss Elizabeth C. Carter as president of the great national organization of colored women. George Nelson, of New Haven, Conn., has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Frances Wilson, of this city, returned home to day. Mrs. Columbus Johnson, matron at New Bedford Home for the Aged, returned to her home in Springfield Thursday. Trosten Netsen. "The Smart Set" played three days at State Street Theater last week; a full house each day and evening. On Friday they were entertained by Sunlight Lodge. No. 114. I. B. P. O. E. W. at their new home. No. 10 Belridge street. A grand buffet lunch was served by Master of Social Session, Mr. I. W. Miller. Mrs. Geo. E. Temple, of St. Louis, spent a few hours with Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Mineto, of 24 Barnes street, Saturday evening, in company with Dr. Temple, presiding elder of the Harrisburg district of the A. M. E. Zion Church. New Haven, September 16—Large description from Canadian Star League. In 1941 and Back Lover the goal, in addition to Possible for It, this city, by full unknown, with Captain Richard Pollo correspondent, and a very large correspondent of their actions and town people, left. Nowday might be oftener for A-Itnic City, to extend the fourteenth moveable Biomass Convention of the Grand United Order of Old Followers, which convened in that also to-day. Delphine Irwin Glenns Club Christian Lodge, Lena, Missouri; member in attendance, Mrs. Fredrick Young, M. B. Burke, and Mrs. Rust Scott Spencer, D. B. Burke, and D. B. Burke. Bene of St. James Club, P. N. P., Alison Jones and Mrs. William H. Hertt; member in attendance, Mrs. Michael L. Phillips and Mrs. Gustav Woods, District Court of the State of Missouri; attendant. Letter carrier Louis A. Pusheen who is having his visit, will attend the convention with his wife. Rev. and Mrs. Harry O. Bowie were invited to the ceremony, St. Spery street, last Thursday, at 10 a.m. to a gathering of members and friends of the parish. Mrs. Bowie will be at home to the ladies of the parish every Thursday. Rev. Mr. Bowie will attend the twenty fourth annual Amorance Council of the Amorance Council, which will be in St. Augustine Church, Brooklyn, from the 15th to 18th inclusive. Mrs. John J. Bowie, delegate to the parish in June, will L. Phillips and Mrs. E. Burke will be at home with Mrs. Alberta Dickerson of Jersey City, and a teacher in St. Paul's Normal and Industrial School, Lawrenceville, Va., has returned home after a pleasant visit of Mrs. Burke, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Fisher and their family of 146 Henry street. Mr. R. A. Pagan, the sign painter of 104 Irwin avenue, has secured a position as show car writer in a Boston office. Mr. Pagan will leave in Boston. Mr. Pagan will leave to-morrow for Worcester. Miss Florence Williams of 253 Ashman street, in recovering from a broken arm of two weeks. Mrs. Virginia K. will after a delightful visit of six weeks with her brother. Mr. Joseph H. Grifin of 112 Day street, has returned to her home in Philadelphia. Ms. N. American Patterson of Boston in the city. Mr. W. R. Bagnall of 167 Goffe street. Rev. W. R. Bagnall, rector of St. Andrew's Church, Cleveland. O. will presach at the Church, Sunday. Lester's Church, Sunday, 20th instant. Wilson, N. J. Manguson, September. 9.-Mrs. Trim Felts and daughter have arrived from Virginia after a month's stay. She undergone a successful operation at St. Barnabas' Hospital, Newark. Mr. Horace Wright, of New York City, is the founder and Ader of, Hillelide, enjoyed a pleasant trip up the Hudson Sunday last. President Fred. Williams, of the I. C. D. C. Literary Society, was called to Bordertown, N. J., to the funeral of his wife, Mary. John Molborn conducted the meeting of the society last Wednesday. Mrs. Katherine Haywood and daughter, Marie, and Grae Lew, are expected home the next week. Lost Wednesday evening the pastor and members of Bethel organized the Allen C. E. Lenge. Edward Jupiter was elected president. Mr. Agnes Farrar, vice-president; Mr. Molborn, Bordertown; Mrs. Haywood, corresponding secretary; Mr. Alfred Farrar, treasurer. Mimi Rowe E. Hooker, of Orange, who has been visiting the Missouri Haywood, of Bordertown, has been home after enjoying the hospitality of her Madison friends during the month of August. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stancill were visited by their husband Mr. and Mrs. Moore, of Summit, last Sunday, September. The rainbow supper given by Mrs. Lillian Whycott was a success. Mrs. Lillian Annie Williams, Mrs. Tina and Emma Williams left last week for Philadelphia. Pa. to attend the funeral of their grandfather father-in-law who died last Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Moltown spent a few days last week in Manhattan. Miss Hattie E. Bailey is spending some time in New York and Ashbury Hall. Mrs. Charles Wyhcott, of Park avenue, spent Monday (Labor Day), at Newark with her mother and father. Miss Jennie Watt and Miss Alice Addrews, of 50 Hillshire Avenue, are spending a few days at Atlantic Highlands. The A. M. E. Church has fun celebrated its twenty-third anniversary with much success. Mr. and Mrs. Fellowns of Cook Hall have returned to St. Alastair's St. Alastair's New York city Sunday last. Miss Hattie Railer, of Cook avenue, left Monday for Baltimore and the South, where she expects to remain a few weeks. Miss Helen Fulbright has returned from New York to visit her visiting friends. Mrs. Grant Broughs, Mrs. William Lassiter and Miss Augustus Broughs attended the Home Mission Society last week at Nack. Y. M. Fellown of Cook avenue, returned from the last week, where she spent her vacation. Red Bank News Mrs. T. Thomas Fortune and daughter spent a part of the week at Ashbury Park, at Mrs. Baker's cottage. A number of ladies and gentlemen returned with Mrs. Fortune to her home in Red Bank. They were Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Almond, Miss Coots, of Philadelphia; Miss Krump, of Richmond, and Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Guest, of Paris, Texas. The day was spent in croquet, tennis and walks on the banks of the Shrewsberry River. A number of snap shots were taken of the party. After sight-seeing and admiring Red Bank all left for home. A merry party spent the day at Maple Hall, Red Bank. Sunday a number of ladies called at Maple Hall. They were Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Jackson, of Mice City; Mrs. Green, of Orange; Mrs. Addele Knowles; Miss E. Jeffers, Mr. McDougall, rector of St. Thomas' Mission; Mrs. Anne Freeman and Mrs. J. Carney. Miss Jessie Fortune has returned to New York. She will reside in Brooklyn at Mrs. Dr. Wm. H. Johnson's 304 Summer avenue. She began her school work last Monday. 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Houses, Plates and Apartments Purchased Complete. CASH OR CREDIT FRANK DONNATIN Oldest and most reliable store in the City nov 18-31 A. F. THOMPSON P. O. Box 15 Residence 38 Hayes St. Elmsford, New York Houses from $2,000 to $2,500. Small payment down, balance vary any term. Let sale at all prices. I also buy and exchange lots and houses in Elmsford. Write me, jn128-31 WE LEAD WE LEAD What, more can you ask? We give you a Building Lot for $10. We build your house of brick, cement or frame from $500 to $5000 We give you your time to pay the bill. We provide a home market for product or wholesome you may raise. We also give you a share in the company's profit. Long Island Industrial Association 57 West 134th St., New York apr 28-1yr Elegant Apartments of 4 large light rooms with all Improvements. Hot water supply. Newly Decorated. Halls newly Carpeted. Rents $ 19 to 21 per Month. Apply Janitor or P. A. GOGHEGAN 464 8th Ave. near 34th St. THE NEGRO AND THE WHITE MAN the Blue Grass Region Subject of Interview at Lexington, Ky. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON At the Colored State Fair—He Is Tendered a Reception by the Assembly Club Kentucky Evening Gazette (Lexington, Ky.) Boehner T. Washington gave out the following to The Gazette for publication Saturday, which speaks admirably for itself: "I very much wish that all persons inclined to doubt the possibility of the two races living together in the South in peace and prosperity might come to the city of Lexington and the Blue Grass region and see what, in my opinion, in the finest object lesson of racial friendship and progress to be found in America. "The colored people of this city and vicinity are remarkably intelligent and prosperous in proportion to their numbers, more so than any city I have visited. Evidences of the friendships are to be seen on every hand. "What is the explanation of all this? In my opinion it is the result of education in the broadest sense. The white people are exceptionally broad and cultured and the Negro people reflect their life." "The white race here has given the members of my race a chance; they have tried to lift them up instead of holding them down. What is the result? The Negro is a helpful force in the community instead of being a degrading force. Wherever the Negro is badly treated, as a rule, you will find a somewhat lowered moral status existing among the nation. Whenever justice prevails, as a rule, you will find a high degree of prosperity and general progress among both races. "I do not believe I could have met a similar number of colored people anywhere in America to compare in general intelligence and with a finer bearing than those I met last night." Lexington, Ky., Sept. 15.—Booker T. Washington, educator, publicist and leader of his race, arrived in Lexington Friday night of last week via the C. & O, accompanied by Emmett J. Scott, his secretary, and was met at the Union Station by an enthusiastic host of admirers from the raks of his own people. The station was crowded almost to suffocation, and when the train pulled in the band struck up a lively air which added to the spirit of the occasion, and when the founder of Tuskegee stepped to the platform he was at once surrounded by members of the committee from the Colored Fair Association, whose guest he is while here, and a round of hand-shaking ensued, which lasted fully two minutes. The iron exit gates of the station were thrown open and the visitor was escorted by the committee to carriages in waiting. He bowed in response to the enthusiastic greeting with modest mime. He was driven from the station to the residence of Mr. Jordan C. Jackson, on East Short street, where, after being entertained at dinner, he was escorted to the Coliseum Rink on Main street, where a reception in his honor took place under the auspices of the Assembly Club. One of the marked features of this reception was the presence of a coterie of leading white people, who occupied the galleries, and who were invited to come onto the floor and meet the distinguished visitor, which they did before the opening of the set ceremonies. The reception and entertainment at the Coliseum was a dignified affair. There was a total absence of the ultra spectacular in any way, though the costumes worn were all attractive and in keeping with the propriety of the occasion. The affair was conducted in a way that reflected credit on all who were present as well as those in charge. Besides the reception there was dancing which lasted until I o'clock, after which Dr. Washington left and the affair was brought to a close. Will Make No Political Speech. "The report that I am to stump the South for either the Republican or Democratic ticket this autumn is erroneous," said Dr. Washington when approached at the reception given at the Coliseum last evening. Dr. Washington was on the reception floor at the time the request for an interview was made, but his acquiescence was gracious, and entirely in keeping with the high type of manhood which his whole career has evidenced. Feeling of Friendship Here. Referring to his visit to Lexington, he said: "I find here a feeling of friendship and mutual regard between the best elements of both races which is not excelled in any of the localities I have previously visited. That is natural, however, when you consider the type of the white race in Central Kentucky. The righ type among your own people creates an environment calculated to elevate the Negro race. It is a fact, you know, that one man cannot spend his time trying to keep another in the ditch without being lowered himself, and the opposition, equally true, is exemplified here." Dr. Washington's subject at the Fair Grounds was "The Industrial Opportunity and the Industrial Progress of the Negro Race." At the Fair Grounds. Dr. Washington was the particular feature at the Fair Saturday. He went to the grounds at 10 o'clock, according to the program announcement, and visited the floral hall. Later he was driven to Patchen Wilkes Stock Farm and returned to the Fair Grounds shortly after 1 o'clock. All afternoon he was the center of attraction in the grandstand, and his address was "The Industrial Opportunity and the Industrial Progress of the Negro Race" formed the feature of the day's program. The noted educator left Saturday night at 8:00 o'clock over the C. & C. For Middleton, W. Va., his old home, where he will stay two days, gives theme to New York for three days and then back to Tuskegee. Summer Attendance at the Palm. It was a banner day for attendance of colored people at the Fair, and the regular program was enhanced by special features. Among these were the exhibition of all stock that had taken premiums during the week. This was an unusually interesting spectacle. It included the fine saddle and harness norses—and there has been a splendid selection of them—shorthorn cattle, beautiful Jerseys and on down to prancing ponies. The Fair has been a success in every way, and it is not too much to say that it closed "amid a blare of glory." President John H. Jackson, of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute, at Frankfort, in introducing Booker T. Washington at the Fair Grounds, said that when any man, white or black, living in any section of our country, forged ahead above the average of either race in mental, moral and material worth, that individual ceases to be a problem. The white man, said he, who is below the average in these respects, is as much of a problem as a Negro below the average could possibly be to a Vardaman or a Tillman. He said that both races are inclined to make too much of race as such, and not to put the emphasis where it belongs, upon one's proved merit and intrinsic worth. He said that he was proud to introduce Booker T. Washington because he is bigger than the color line, and has always exercised a wholesome, conservating and preservating influence in the nation. He thought, he said, that it was peculiarly appropriate that the great apostle of industrial education for both races should speak at the Lexington Fair, where, for nearly forty years, the colored people in Central Kentucky had maintained a fair and had encouraged all kinds of industrial enterprises. That while Mr. Washington had shown the bad taste in infancy to be born on the West Virginia side of the State line which separated Virginia from Kentucky, yet geographically Kentucky had always claimed him, and that throughout his illustrious career he had no friends more loyal and devoted than his Kentucky friends. He closed by saying that Mr. Washington will go down in history as the greatest educational reformer of his time. In the address delivered by Dr. Washington at the Lexington Colored Fair Saturday afternoon he said, in part: "I have long craved the opportunity of attending the Lexington Colored Fair. This fair has more than a local reputation. It is known widely, throughout the country, and has been the means of stimulating our people in making progress in their industrial, educational and moral life. Further than what has been accomplished at this fair has proved, and is proving, an example and an inspiration for similar efforts among our people in different parts of the country. For all these reasons and more, I wish to congratulate, most heartily, the official board of this organization for the manner, in which this fair has been conducted and for the privilege of being your guest. For your uniring efforts in keeping this organization upon its feet, and prompting its success during all of these years, you deserve the highest thanks of all. "It is especially appropriate that this exposure of the race's progress exist in the State of Kentucky: among the most thrify and progressive class of our own people. I think I am safe in saying that there is no State in the Union where our people are more prosperous than in the State of Kentucky. Certainly, there is no State in the Union where so large a proportion of them are striving to better their condition, and justify the hopes of their friends. "Further, in this State, with rare exceptions, I find that good will and friendly relations exist between the two races, and especially in a marked degree is this true in the city of Lexington. Here, in the Blue Grass region, in the beautiful city of Lexington, you have the highest and most cultured civilization of the white race represented, and wherever you find high culture among the white people, there almost without exception, you will find that the black race is treated as a human being, and given a fair chance in the battle of life. "This fair represents the result of labor, industry and of economy. The basis of the civilization of our race, as is true of all races, is in labor and constructive work. In every community the lesson should be constantly impressed, from the school desk, the pulpit, in every home, that all forms of labor are honorable, and that all forms of idleness are a diserace. "There are two races in this country whose interests are to be considered—the white race and the black race. It is opinion that for all time we can live here in this beautiful Southland in peace and in harmony. Here in, the city of Lexington and in the State of Kentucky, you are teaching the world this lesson. One cannot find in Boston, New York, or anywhere else in America, more friendly relations existing between the two races than you can find right here in the city of Lexington. In treating the black man kindly, considerately and justly, no white man in this community has his social or his moral or his political status in the slightest degree lowered. In proportion as the black man is made strong, helpful and useful in the same degree does he strengthen and help the white man. One cannot hold another man down in the ditch without remaining in the ditch with him. On the other hand, one man cannot put forth the slightest effort to help up a fellow-bing without himself being strengthened and lifted into a higher atmosphere. "We must not become discouraged as a race of people. We are making progress, tremendous progress, in every part of this country. True, there are racial differences in every portion of the country, but we must bear in mind that we hear all cases of friction whenever they occur, but we do not hear so often of the tens of thousands of communities in the Southland where there is peace and good will existing between the two races, and where our people, as well as the white men, are making tremendous upward strides. Unless our people were going forward at a trum dons rate, we could not have this creditable fair we could not see, as we do, so many beautiful, well-hept homes owned and occupied by our people in Lexington and throughout the State of Kentucky." been to Richmond all summer, has returned to Punxsutawney. Mr. Moses McCulley, from Haverstraw, N. Y., was in town Sunday. Miss Annie Curtis has returned from Warcock, Va. COLORIZED For hundreds of you thing to make dark a dar" has been discovered St. Bartholomew Fresh Air Home After a very active summer of good accomplished, St. David's Fresh Air Home at Silver Lake Park, White Plains, N. Y., has closed its doors for the winter. As a summer work for Negro children and convalescent mothers, this home has now become widely known. Its doors have this summer been opened to children and their mothers from every section of the city, and many have been the encomiums of the good accomplished by this institution. It is recognized as an authentic summer work by the Charity Organization of New York, and the Negro Fresh Air Committee. The home during the past summer has cared for and benefited five hundred mothers and children and convalescent patients. 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The hot days are over, but memories shall linger long, of the happy days of restfulness and peace spent at this quiet, reposeful home. St. David's Church is to be congratulated for its great work of practical religion, and many thanks have been extended to its rector, Dr. Clifton, for his many and good works. News from Portsmouth, Va. The Baltimore Union, No. 1, a local organization, several hundred strong, paraded the city and suburbs last Wednesday. The Excelsior Band of Norfolk and the Metropolitan Band of this city divided honors during the parade The Metropolitan Orchestra enlivened the banqueters at night. Mrs. Hamilton Hodges, of Brooklyn, N. Y., left for home Monday after a week's visit to her sister, Mrs. F. S. Elliott. She was accompanied by her children, Mrs. Annie Fisher, of Queen street, has returned from Warrenton, N. C., where she has been visiting friends Mrs. Bittie Hicks continues sick at her home, 205 Green street. The public schools of this city opened last Tuesday with the following teachers for the year: Miss Ida Barhier, Miss Lula Gibson, Mrs. C. S. K. Douglas, Miss Serena Moss, Miss Maggie Gordon, Miss Ethel Gordon, Miss Evelyn Jones, L. C. Norcorn, principal. Mr. Wm. Yates, of 1906 Columbia street, gave a birthday reception on his twenty-eighth birthday, September 11; an enjoyable time was had. Mrs. Martha Davis, wife of Mr. Richard Davis, died last week; funeral from North Street A. M. E. Church, Thursday, at 2 P. M. Mrs. M. J. Davis and children, who had been visiting in New York City, were called home to the funeral. Mrs. Davis being her mother-in-law. She was accompanied home by Miss Mattie Davis, a daughter of Mrs. Davis. Miss Catherine Ash left Tuesday for New Haven, Conn., to visit friends. Mr. Willie Reddick is home after an extended tour North and Canada. We regret to learn that Master Berstrand, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Jones, is suffering from a trouble with his eyes. Miss Clio Randolph is in the city visiting her aunt, Mrs. Thomas Kemp, North street. Mrs. John Nockaday, of Chestnut street, is visiting friends in the Old North State. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Scott and daughter Mabel have moved to their home, 2306 Sixth street, N. W., Washington, D. C., after residing here for about ten years. Pamela Notes. Mr. Thomas Holt departed this life at the age of forty-seven years of consumption, at 10.30 A. M. Wednesday, September 10, at his home on Chestnut street. The funeral was, held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Chestnut street, Saturday, at 3 o'clock. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. H. Howerton, assisted by Rev. B. Spicer and Rev. Alexander, of Brooklyn; and Rev. Roberts and Rev. Campbell, of Rutherford. He leaves a widow, two daughters, four brothers and a mother-in-law to mourn his loss. The Eureka, Pride of Passaic, N. O. F. Reformers, turned out in full uniform. Miss Capitola Calloway and Miss Mary Jackson attended the grand session at Richmond of the U. O. T. Reformers on her way home. Miss Calloway will visit friends at Baltimore and Philadelphia. Mrs. Moses McCadney and her infant daughter from Haverstraw, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Damond. Miss Lillian Banks, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Dudley, for the past month, has returned to Richmond. Miss Queenie Hickman, who has Parasite Notes been to Richmond all summer, has returned to Panicac again. Mr. Moses McCaddey, from Haverstraw, N. Y., was in town Sunday. Miss Annie Cartis has returned from Warencock, Va. Miss Cora Scott is back from a three month's absence. Mr. Speck Williams, of Roxboro, Va., was the guest of Mrs. Lulu Holt Sunday. Miss Gertrude Kingland is back from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. S. McClellan, of Brooklyn. The anniversary held the past week at Oak Street A. U. M. P. Church was well attended all the week. Mr. Chas. Samples was in town last week. 'Mr. J. Jones and S. Dr. Dhugdoo are here from Asbury Park, finishing the carpenter work on the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Jersey City Ileana. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Roper, of Montgomery street, entertained a few wrenches at a midnight luncheon after attending the performance of the "Red Moon" at the Majestic theater on Thursday evening. Among those present were Council or Francis and wife of St. Paul, Min; 1. Miss Alice Jordan. Miss Clara Brown and Mrs. Ruby Shelton of Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Daniel Mason and daughter, Miss Bertie Mason, of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Albert Ubert, of Frank Fowler Brown of the "Red Moon" company. Bernice Vormen in India REGISTER VERSION IN MADISON, Ind., Sept. 16.—Extensive arrangements are being made here for the observance of Emancipation Day on the 22d. The local committee of colored people will have the active co-operation of the mayor and city officials in making the occasion a gala one. Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of the United States Treasury, will be the orator of the day. Southern Indiana will turn out en masse, and it is expected that some good, old-fashioned Republicanism will be expounded by the Register and other speakers. HOUSE FOR SALE IN BROOKLYN Modern house, all improvements, eight rooms and bath; select street; no other house in vicinity possible for colored; soap stone tubs, two toilets; beautiful bathroom; large rooms; price, $3,000. Decidedly easy terms. House self can easily pay all expenses after first payment. Apply to E. LEE CLAYTON, 700 Park Avenue, Manhattan sept.17-4t LEE HOUSE 39 WEST 133rd STREET Formerly 163 West 24th Street. Nice furnished, large and small Rooms. With Bath and all Co-ordinates for Permanent or Transient Guests. Moderate Rates. Mrs FANNIE LEE Prop Sept. 17-5m. Half Months Rent Free 12 West 99th Street TO LET Nice Apartments of 4 and 5 Rooms and Bath. Hot water Supply. All improvements. Apply Mrs Dotson Agent. 14 West 99th Street. 318 WEST 59th STREET TO LET Handsome Apartments of 6 large Rooms, and Bath, Stream Heat. Select Tenants Only Apply. Theodore Rogers Brill 351 West 59th Street. Sept 17-21. 590 WARREN STREET BROOKLYN TOLET A Nice Floor of Slurple light Rooms. Improvements Gas Tube etc. Rent $14. per Month. Or. $3.50 Weekly. Apply on premises or 236 Bergen St, Bklyn. 345 & 347 W. 59th St. TO LET Pin* apartments of 8 large, light rooms and bath. Extending from front to rear of dwelling Well kept house. Moderate rent. Apply Janitor or E. EAGLETON 164 West 65th Street sep3 4t 343 West 44th Street TO LET Apartments of 4 large light old fashioned room. Thoroughly renovated. Moderate rent. Apply Janitor, or W. R. MASON 169 Eighth Avenue near 65th Street HEALTH CAFE FOR LADIES AND GENTLEM EN Just Opened 371 West 126th Street Good Home Cooking. Meals from 7 A. M. to 2 P. M. MRS. O. 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This, "Wonder Uncurl" and a splendid hair tonic and a magnetic metal comb are included in one box for $1.00. We will send all our three specialities for $2.00 and guarantee they will do more to advance colored people socially and commercially than aboyy garments or gewgaw jewelry. Booklet free. Delivery free. Applications for agency considered. M. B. BERGER & CO., 2 Rector St., New York Selling Agents for Chemical Wonder Co. Jersey City Home For sale by Hegeman & Co., 155th st. and Amsterdam Av., T. D. Mc Creery, 47 West 135th st., Kinaman, 125th st., and 8th av., Paul Westphal, 306 W. 36th st., Abraham & Strans, Brooklyn. CHISUM BROTHERS MELVIN J. CHISUM WM. WOODRUFF CHISUM 308 WEST 119th STREET Real Estate and Insurance Brokers This property contains new open plumbing, handsomely decorated, steam heat and hot water supply. To Let only to desirble colored families, 4 and 5 rooms and bath. Very low Rents. Apply to Janitor on premises or 668 THIRD AVENUE NEAR 42nd STREET 668 THIRD AVENUE NEAR 42nd STREET Handsome apartments of 3 large, light rooms with improvements. Rents $14.50 and $15 per month. Apply Janitor or IMPORTERS & TRADERS BUILDING New York 24 and 26 STONE STREET (Telephone 1560 Broad 206 2400 STOP PAYING HIGH RENTS der New Business. Daily Fitted. Large stage for Technical Performance. Mon- trance Service Guaranteed. Lady Gonzales and Mime Zarrota CLAIRVOYANTS If You Are Going to See a Chairvagent Why Not See the Best? If you have already made a mistake, throw away your money and lost confidence through dealing with much advertised and self-paid palmettes and chivalrygues and their shoes, they stop methods, start from the beginning and quench their malicious mind. Will you pay your money without them? Are you expert? If nothing can be done for you they will not take one out of your money. Not this beauty on the face of the Woman tell you all this and more! 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These Apartments Cannot Be Surpassed Apply Janitor april, 17-26 REASONS FOR HIS REPUBLICANISM The Negro no debts to the party that gave him his freedom and his franchise. Granted for the sake of argument. The price of his continued support should be present consideration. Granted again. What then, are the reasons why the Negro should to-day support the Republican ticket? In addition to the fact that the choice must be between the party of his ancient friends, and the party of his ancient enemies; in addition to the personelle of the oft-defeated Democratic candidates, weak and silent on Negro citizenship, and protection; in addition to the fact that the South is the Democracy and Democracy is the South, what are the reasons for his Republicanism? First, four out of every five or eight million Negroes have been disillusioned by the Democratic States of the South, in boasted violation of the spirit of the War Amendment to the Constitution. The Republican party both in convention assembled and through its tried and true standard bearer has pledged itself to the enforcement of the "letter and spirit" of these amendments. The party has acted by these same. Sites to offer the galling, unequal and unconstitutional "Jim Crow" car accommodations. The Republican party through the Interstate Commerce Commission has begun the enforcement of equal accommodations. In common with all other citizens, the Negro's vital interests are affected by the development whether it be strong or weak, whether it be good or bad. Then not only as the victim of the problem of prejudice but as a victim of conditions, the colored citizen will vote for Taft. Third. Prosperity has always attended Republican rule. "Hard times" have just as often attended Democratic rule. Three million Negro laborers and five hundred millions of dollars worth of taxable property shackle the Negro to American industrial conditions. Fourth. The Negro suffers most heavily from public riot and disorder and partial justice. The Republican party believes in a strong "government of laws and not of men." The Democratic party believes in a loose government of individuals and of "State rights." Franchised, the Negro needs the protection of the "spirit" of the constitution. Rising and striving, he needs prosperity. Mobbed and discriminated against, he needs strong and energetic justice. For these reasons among the many the Negro needs a continuation of Republican rule, and he is going to help maintain it. The Southern white people who have ruthlessly shot down defenseless colored people for years have now begun to shoot down each other. One can scarcely, pick up a daily paper published anywhere in the South without noting that white people all through the South are being shot down as if they were so many dumb animals. The white South should get civilized as soon as possible. WHAT DOES IT MEAN! We are not only surprised but almost amazed at a statement made in a recent issue of the Star of Zion to the effect that when the State Republican convention met a few days ago in the State of North Carolina that out of eight hundred delegates there was not a single Negro present as a member of the convention. What does this mean? Is it possible that all of the Negroes in North Carolina are cowards? Is it possible that men like John C. Dancy, Editor Clements, Isaac Smith, George H. White and a host of others have completely laid down and given up their political rights? Is it possible that Mr. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds in Washington, cannot be elected as a county delegate to a State convention in North Carolina? Why should the Negroes of North Carolina be less brave than the Negroes of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and other Southern States? What does it all mean? Since reading this statement we can understand something of the ambitions and queer attitude of Editor Clements of the Star of Zion, but Mr. Clements should understand that he can never gain a victory by going over to the side of the camp. General Grant would have never used the Union if he had given up in despair and gone over to the side of the Southern Confederacy. Then the people of the African Methodist Zion Church do not care to have their church made an organ for the Democratic party. But all this is inside from the main question. The Negro people of North Carolina should begin work, should get together and see that they are represented in township, county, State and National conventions. SENATOR BENJAMIN HENRYCKE Senator Beveridge scattered a few flowers over the great audience that assembled at Youngtown, O., on the occasion of the opening of the campaign. And the Senator can do this act most gracefully. His allusion to the two candientes was thus happily put: "Mr. Bryan is an Aaron, but not a Moses; a Henry, but not a Washington; a Wendell Phillips, but not an Abraham Lincoln. He is the storm of unrest which clears the atmosphere, but not the trade winds that carry to port the freighted ships of a people's hope." This description will appeal to every one, even to Mr. Bryan's own partisans, as true in fact as it is felicitous in expression. And then Mr. Beveridge goes on to say: "Four years ago, in his own home, paying tribute to his character and mind, I called him a dreamer who beholds happy visions but achieves no useful deed. His is the mind that thinks of the barren field bending with grain; but his is not the plowman's hand, the sower's craft or the gleaner's husbandry. The poet's dream of an undiscovered Utopia has cheered us all; but the Pilgrims actually landing on Plymouth Rock planted the real tree of liberty, beneath whose real shade we rest and by whose real fruit we live." Then, keeping up with the illustration, he declared "Taft is of the Pilgrim stuff—his is the wisdom that makes the ideal vision the living fact." That was strongly and happily said. PROTECTIVE TARiffs PURPOSE Men say we have a protective tariff, a great panic and men out of employment all at the same time. There is nothing remarkable about that. A protective tariff won't prevent men from being reckless and heavily discounting the future. That is just as apt to occur in good times as in bad. Adversity is apt to follow prosperity if we are not careful. The good times that a protective tariff secures broaden opportunity to build and buy, and sometimes one, here and there, counts too much upon this opportunity and makes it embrace more than it can take care of. Then disaster follows. That is the meaning of a panic. Prosperity cannot help this. It belongs to the weakness of human nature; not to be satisfied. One reaches out for his desire and overreaches himself and falls. One can read the logic of a financial crisis and the suffering it brings in the experience of individuals. It is everywhere, in all time. Protection says: "Here is prosperity, now use is "wisely," and then we go to work, borrowing money and giving notes in every direction. Pay time comes, we fail to pay, go to the wall, and then curse the protective tariff, and say vote for Bryan. That is about as sensible as stumbling on a brick and then kicking the brick. The purpose of a protective tariff is to keep our home market. We do that, and abuse the privilege and growl because things go against us. A protective tariff cannot be depended upon to protect us against our rampant cupidity. BRYAN'S POSITION What do you say, Mr. Bryan? Democracy's fences in Georgia are badly shattered by the savage attacks of Tom Watson of the Populist party and John Temple Graves, the Southern leader of Hearst's league. Both were Georgia comrades in arms of the "Boy Orator of the Platte." The "Great Commoner" must now march to the relief of his hitherto rock-ribbed stronghold. Such leading Democratic journals as the Charleston News and Courier and the Birmingham Age-Herald are making insistent demands that he speak his mind on the Negro. Hold his feet to it! Is the Negro a man? Is he an American citizen entitled to the ballot, subject to the same qualifications as other citizens? Should the 15th Amendment be repealed? Speak up, Mr. Bryan! Say what you think. Perhaps better agree with nine-tenths of your electoral vote. The South will be safely and solidly for you. The Negro is safely and solidly against you. You've got to talk, Mr. Bryan. Talk right! THE GAREETES FAILURE TO NOTE Our contemporary, The Cleveland Gazette, has failed, to note that Senator Foraker paid Judge Taft the highest possible compliment at Toledo, and pledged his support, and a week later called on Judge Taft in Chin- challenged and removed the offer of support and gave the sentence that the would take the charge in the interest of Tuk. It came quiet that the one-white, black-eyed Cleveland Gunner persuaded all these important incidents to escape it. With Summer Poacher emotionally supporting Judge Tuk and praising him in highest terms, pray what is there left for The Couette to do but follow the example set by the distinguished Senator? Commander Hale is a direct descendant of the Revolutionary spy, who, on execution, regretted that he had but one life to give to his country. The question was as to whether Admiral Thomas Camp No. 9 (Negro) of Washington, D.C. should belong to the department of the district as well as to the national organization. "This son of the sainted martyr to his country's oppression gave the weakling's answer, "the South objects." But, veterans, the Negro will not be discouraged Never fear! He is going forward in the struggle. If he must, "tread the wine press alone," he can. The Vermont plurality for Governor Protty of 201376 is practically the Republican candidate's plurality of 26615 in 1994. Long-looked upon as a true index of the relative strength of the parties this year, is Bryan to be snowed under as was Parker? Does third-time charm mean that Mr. Bryan is going to receive this record drubbing? The press reports say Bryan objects to be introduced as the "next President of the United States." Aside from the many sad memories it recalls, he probably takes account of the omnious last words of Grover Cleveland, the deep knifings of that wing of the party, together with the loud-smoothed revolt of Hearst and his Independence League and Tom Watson and the Populist party. Are Mr. Bryan's objections not well founded? By a slight majority the Georgia Senate has turned down the Holder Convict Lease Reform Bill. However, the bare defeat indicates an advance of enlightened sentiment in Georgia. The searchlight has been turned through an extra session of the Legislature upon the militant practices and the corruptions of the chain gang and convict lease system of that State. This good has been done while permanent relief may be looked for at no distant session. The resolutions passed by the Spanish War veterans assembled in Boston for a joint national encampment of Union and Confederate soldiers will be turned down by the old boys in blue and the old boys in gray. This is going to the extreme of sentiment, to which the passing old heroes cannot soberly subscribe. There is no more reason why they should thus come together, than both should disband. Try as it will, this country cannot yet forget the unforgettable past. "The colored church and the colored lodge have had their annual meetings for the most part. The man of God and the secret order champion have proclaimed liberty to a sinking world." Now let the sinking world get in the cotton patch. They are wanted."—Dallas, Tex., Express. The Express is right. Now is the time to get down to actual work. FECTORIAL AFTERTHROUGHS These are "fat days" for the barbershop orator and the street-corner oracle. It ought not be necessary for a man to submit an interview to the press every ten minutes to convince the palpitating public that he is a "leader." As we go to press, that much-heralded organ of the national Negro Democracy has not been entered as second-class matter at the New York post-office. Nothing can be hoped for from a party that dares not mention the Negro race in its platform, and which is controlled by leaders who openly advocate a nullification of all the civil and political rights of the race. A District of Columbia white man stole twelve chickens the other night. This will furnish an item for the pert paragrapher who has been insisting that the chicken stealing industry was a Negroid monopoly. Brass bands are all right in their place, but they serve no good purpose in the preliminary canines where the plan of campaign is being marked out. Quiet thoughtfulness should be at a premium on such occasions. The brass band comes later, when the parade is ready to start. Senator Foraker denies that there has been a peace pact" between him and Judge Taft, for the very simple reason that there has been no breach in their friendship to bridge the gap. The Ohio Senator, like the festive Bert Williams, is "at peace with the wigld." John Tom Heflin, of Alabama, the champion of the infamous measure to foist "Jim Crow" street cars upon the beautiful city of Washington, where que fidelity is at a minimum, is a demonstration. It is one of the star performances in the Boston show which Breather Walden is asking intelligent colored man to follow and applied. Experimental colored managers, writers and speakers will work in conjunction with the Republican National Committee, bringing a plea to bring the best possible representation by them and where their talents can be utilized to the best advantage. This looks to us like a "square deal." A careful analysis of Judge Taft's speeches will indicate his entire somber on every phase of the race question. The correct answer is the utterance of the Presidential candidate are those who have never taken the points to read them in full. Let us be fair and take into account all the evidence before passing judgment in debate or at the polls. Confident as he is in the rightcountme of his cause and of the election of Judge Taft, Chairman Hitchcock is not underestimating the strength of the opposition, and is leaving no stone unturned to make assurance doubly sure. The situation is quite satisfactory, but the laborers in the vineyard are warned not to cease their efforts or take any risks through overconfidence. With the passing of John H. Smythe, former Minister Liberia, and of Henry Clay Clifford Astwood, former counsel to Sam buchgo and president Glen Clay, both for counsel to Calais, France, each within a few days of the other, is a solemn reminder that the "Old Guard" is rapidly disappearing from the scene of action. George A. Myers, the wise old political outlout in Ohio, has been dubbed "Cincinnatus" for the reason that he leaves his plow each campaign to get in where the fight is thickest, and then, when it is over, retires to his plow, asking, expecting and desiring nothing for himself. WHAT THE NEGRO PRESS HAS TO SAY Mr. Wim, J. Bryan is really the most popular acrobat we have in this country to-day. He dances and fiddlejigs as no other man can, and he expects to land the office of President through his various acrobatic feats throughout this country—Lexington, Ky., Standard. The Springfield, IL, anti-Negro riot differs in two points from most riotors of that city. First the mob put on leaders of it. More of them were killed and wounded than of the people they attacked. Second, the innocence of their intended victim is established while he is yet living, but in other cases it sometimes appears like a post mortem fact—St Louis Advance. To conserve our manhood rights, we must support the regular Republican ticket. Of the two Republican tickets in the field, that headed by Mr. Swisher is the officer, the most supported by the regular Republican supporters. Mr. Scherr's most ardent supporter does not hope for his success. The wisest course, then, is to support the ticket which has the best show to win—Charleston, W. Va., Advocate. It is a strange fact that the Democratic party, which has devoted so much time to disfranchising the Negro, now finds that the Negro vote is the very one that they need. Southern Democrats are cussing the black man out of the Democratic party and Northern Democrats are coaxing him into the colored brother is perplexed over his new-found friends—Buxton, Ia, Gazette We are Republicans, and it is our first duty to stick to the principals of the G.O.P., regardless of what a few deficated office-seekers may say. Office is not what a mass of our people need. We need protection in our homes and all the God-given rights of mem. The G.O.P. in this great nation has spoken and Taft has nominated a nominee for these United States. The G.O.P. has spoken in the first Congressional district and Bird S. McGuire is the nominee for Congress. Let us be loyal to our party, true to our families and honest with ourselves to vote for them—Oklahoma Safeguard. After all may it not be that the Springfield riot is a political affair? No proof of the guilt of the alleged rapist has ever been furnished, and the lady against whom the assault was said to have been made confesses that she does not know nor would she be able to know her identity. black men are not Negroes. Evidence of this statement was given in Georgia, sometime since, when a white man, in order to hide his identity, blacked his face before attempting to carry out his friendish plans. Politicians are slick ducks and it is possible that for political effect they previously planned to be on the watch for an opportunity to bring about the race and taking advantage of this on did so. Rate, there is sufficient food here, for mastication—Charleston, S. C., Messenger. Bishop Walters complains that the Republican party has not done certain things for the Negro. Can he recall any good thing that the Democratic party has ever done? Does he profess to be on speaking terms with the Democrats of West Virginia, who just a few days ago encouched in their platform that no Negro should be allowed to vote, and that every legal enactment of forty years which the Republicans have passed to protect the Negro in his rights of any kind was a great mistake? Does the bishop profess to have a speaking acquaintance, with any Southern bishop that would accord him the racial treatment he is entitled to? Is he a fact acquaintance of Tillman? Bryan, who epitomizes supposed interview in Lincoln, N.Y.? Does the big hypocrite in politics profess that he conscientiously expect the Democrats to do any, better than the Republicans?—Chicago Conservator. The Negro who is thinking of voting for Bryan should take a glance at Oklahoma, the new State, where Haskell, one of Bryan's managers, rules. Write my colored chlamis and he will tell you and to wipe the Nebraska became Hutchill in building him. "Jim Crow" was Hutchill's first law in Oklahoma and Bryan ordered it in a speech at Oklahoma City, while Judge Taft in a speech at the same place declared the constitution was not fit for decent people to live live and urged them to turn it down! Now, Mr. Negro, if you have any respect for the women of the race, come talking about voting for a Democratic President. We are receiving complaints daily from women of the race about indictment remarks made in their presence by degraded white men who ride in the "smoker" which the Democrats of Oklahoma have set aside for colored passengers. Colored men, for the sake of your wives, mothers and sisters, quite talking Democracy.—Topela Phaidealer. It might be a mighty hard matter for Bishop Walters' make the average intelligent Negro believe that by voting for Mr. W. J. Bryan that there is more certainty of relief from some of the ills he suffers politically. It is true President Roosevelt discharged the Negro soldiers, as every fair-minded man believes, contrary to the rules of common justice, but when Senator Foraker brought the matter before the U. S. Senate and attempted to get a vindication for the Negro troops, did not the Democratic Senators vote every time to sustain the action of the discharged troops? Is there a single vote recorded coming from a Democratic Senator which showed the least sympathy for the discharged troops? Mr. Bryan is actually afraid to utter one word that will show that he favors the full civil and political rights of the Negro. It would seem that if Mr. Bryan wanted the Negro vote, he would display some of his marked courage and say something favorable to the Negro. —Newport News, Va., Star. Let us compare notes and see where we stand on the Walters' line of argument and the Republican party. "Theodore Roosevelt dishonorably discharged a battalion of Negro soldiers. "Taft upheld his hands and he is no better than Roosevelt"—he shouts a little louder than he shouted the first shout. "The Republican party needs rebuking and the only way to do it is to vote for Bryan," he again shouts, making a point that he has in all his previous shouts. Then he stands with hands outstretched and looks steadfastly into the eyes of Henry Watterson and then and there tries to deliver to the Democratic party the entire A. M. E. Zion Church. He tells you about discharging a few unruly soldiers, but he is silent about Democratic disfranchisement of five million people. He tells how Taft upheld the President, but he doesn't say a word about every Democratic stronghold in the country having Jim Crow cars where his people are herded off like cattle. He tells us to rebuke the party that gave us the right to vote by voting for the party that deprived two-thirds of us of the right to vote. He practically advises us to slap our friends in the face and kiss the hands of our sworn enemies. The great A. M. E. Zion Church and the Negro, can get along very well without such leaders as Bishop Walters, Hutchinson, Kans. Journal. Some of the race leaders are inclined to argue that the Republican party of the country is in the hands of men who don't care for the Negroes' support, but no sensible or right thinking person could believe such a thing. There may be some overzealous individuals and some cranks in the ranks of the Republican party who are short-sighted enough to imagine that the party would be better off without the Negroes' support, and who are just as hostile against the interests of the Negro as there are in the Democratic party. But when the question is brought home to the level-headed, faded Republicans, they at once conclude that they should support the Negroes' support and do what they can to make that support most effective. Must we then spite the great majority by voting the Democratic ticket to get even with a few blood-thirsty, Negro-hating Republicans, who chance to be high in the ranks of the party? We appeal to our brethren North and West to weigh carefully their acts before they make a fatal blow. The party has sinned, but let the Negro retain what has been attributed him—a forgiving spirit, and vote for the Grand Older to be retained in office four years longer—Richmond. Va, True Reformer. --- Upon the next President of the United States will devolve the unusual duty of almost reorganizing the Supreme Court. The retiring age for Supreme Justices will have been reached or passed by a majority of the members of the Supreme Court bench with the next three years. Seven Circuit Court Justices and five District Court Justices are expected to retire during the next administration. So far as the interests of colored Americans are concerned, the characters of the men who will be appointed to fill these vacancies may be judged best by their political tendencies. Do the Negroes of the United States want a Democratic Supreme Court? Do they want a majority of the entire Federal jurisdiction to assist the hands of the Democrats? The realization has long-cherished aim of Southern politicians of a stripe. Will the Negroes of the United States take the chances of aiding the realization of this dream of Southern Democracy by voting the Democratic ticket? Or will they awake to the danger impending and avert it, regardless of other issues, by arraying their forces in support of William H. Taft and the Republican ticket?-Colorado Statesman. The attitude of two bishops of a great connection, namely, the A. M. E. Zion Church, in the political welfare of their people is a most interesting incident. Generally, we are not in favor of clergymen taking active part in politics, but as it is an accepted practice we most reluctantly submit to the inevitable and say amen to the measure. In this case it is a matter of right and wrong. The policies of Bishop Walters are too well established to admit of any comment; suffice it to say that for a number of years he has been one of the most dangerous captives and most men of the race. While the rope has been snaking wonderful progress and unprecedented advancement, his body has been to stay about the country from Maine to California telling the people how miserable is their condition and that in order to extricate themselves, they must have well enough power, turn their backs on the giant Bipolaris party, which brought such a large crowd, played the road to unarmed, unharmed, for the Democratic party, the party which has sanctioned all the lynchings, burnings, murders and disfranchisements, and which stubbornly fought against the 13th, 14th and 18th Amendments to the Constitution. It is fortunate, however, that Bishop Walkers is not taken seriously, and therefore all that he says and does is looked upon with amusement and merriment. It is a and sight to see that both great talents, which if properly directed, have great good for his people, commit the serious blunder of betraying a great people. The Negro is no longer the simple-minded character of forty years ago. Having been placed in a sphere of manliness and independence by the Republican party, which has brought them in contact with enlightened and civilized environments, he has adopted the tact of doing his own thinking. The Negro is an excellent listener, but is also a fine thinker, and while accepting advice patiently is famous for acting just as he sees fit - Philadelphia Defender. Don't Cut Off Home to Spite Your Ac: To the Editor of the New York Ac: As a reader as well as a lover of Tux Ac, I can't help but display my sentiments over the absurd ideas of Mr. Waldron. I can not see how Mr. Walrdon, as a leader of such a vast multitude of people, and a man of his type, can fail to see such a little distance in his political opinions. It is time that every man should see that out of the nomination of the two men, Mr. Taft and Mr. Bryan, that Mr. Taft is the only man that would make a qualified leader of the nation. He is a good leaderable man, and is worthy and capable of the situation. He will make a strong President for the whole nation, and in making a strong President for the whole nation, he will make a strong President for the Negro. The petty animosities that spring out of the Brownsville affair, such a little act should not be the grievances of party success. For our future success is too sublime for us to withdraw from the party. We brought us out of the bondage of slavery, gave us the right of franchise, and made us recognize citizens of the country. Mr. Waldron should not let so petty a thing as the Brownsville affair perup his mind, or should he seek to impede others from maintaining their established rights. It is a sad waste of time for he or any one else to seek revenge by cutting off his nose to spite his face. We are fighting for the Republican Party because it has the best principals, and produces the greatest relief, and nothing to be expected out of the Democratic Party to unkind, unn American, cold, cruel, drastic and infamous measures against the Negro, and we will not be deceived in our expectations if the Democracies are placed in authority. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK ACE If we may judge by the attendance at the recent meeting of the Niagara movement, from the District of Columbia, we can safely say that the movement is practically dead. So far as can be learned, no one went from Washington to attend this meeting except Mrs. Wm. H. Clifford, the wife of Mr. Clifford, who is an employee in the Treasury Department. We understand that at the meeting of the Niagara movement holding meetings were passed endorsing Mr. Bryan for President. The Lott Carey National Baptist Convention held its annual session in Washington a few days ago, and unanimously passed strong resolutions endorsing Secretary Taft for President. This is the convention of which Rev. Dr. Waldron's church is a member. A CONSTANT READER Washington, D. C. September 7 TO PROTECT OUR YOUTH. To the Editor of the New York Acq. Please allow me space in your most valuable paper for a reply to an article in a recent issue in reference to Rev. S. W Timms, pastor of the Holy Trinity Baptist Church of Brooklyn, and Mr. Chas, Anderson's cafe. It is a fact, as stated, that the Rev. S. W Timms is located several blocks away from Mr. Anderson's place of business, yet there are no specified limits as to how far the gospel should extend. Rev Timms not only speaks of Mr. Anderson's institution and its evil products, but speaks of evil generally, regardless of where it is located. It was also stated that it is not that Rev. Anderson's congregation that frequents Mr. Anderson's place of work so he would not have them to reach to. If Mr. Anderson's patrons did not frequent Rev. Timms' church or congregation how did the article come about? for Mr. Timms and Mr. Anderson do not come in contact. It was also intimated that the preacher was not sincere. The intelligence of the writer of the article should convey to his mind that it has been and is the purpose of a good many white men for ages to use the Negroes legitimately or otherwise, re-legitimize to wield the spoiled character of our race. That Anderson why Mr. Anderson should establish an institution of the same nature, regardless of how much it may enrich him. Mr. Anderson should realize that he cannot rise any higher, than the purity of the feminine sex of his race. Thus becomes him and every other Negro man to help us become possible for the protection of our people. I consider Mr. Anderson's place and the like an assault on our youth. I would that we had more ministers of the gospel like Rev. S. W. Timms to enter protest against such places. When the June Milton of Illinois Died, For the past two weeks I have been talking about opposing truths. As the Cohab Camp with its wonderful other men is attaching so much excitement just now, I present in the article to before the readers of The Ace of a Law fags regarding the honor mine of the Cohab region. A party of brewers, capitals and mixing experts from New York, Boston and other cities visited the Cohak camp about ten days ago. Each one with whom I have talked since the return of the party presented La Rose minor "the queen of the Cohak camp." A number of the party members attended in the Wall Street Summary, September 8, and the following to say with regard to the Cohak camp in general and the La Rose minor in particular: The salient physical facts as to the production of silver in the Cobalt district are remarkable. Since the first shipment of ore to the referries until September 1, the output of fine silver has been 1,000 tons, or about 20,000,000 troy ounces. This is by far the world's greatest record for production under similar conditions of development. It is estimated by the ablest mining engineers that the output of fine silver in the Cobalt district for this year will be 20,000,000 ounces. It is an undeniable fact that the ore reserves of such mines as the La Rose Consolidated Mines Co. can be mined and refined at the present time at one-tenth of their value. This is the belief of the experts in mining engineering in the learned societies that have just inspected the Cobalt region. "Conditions at the La Rose mine are these: On June 1, 1908, there was blocked out and indicated according to the engineers 10,250 tons, containing 4,084,645 ounces of silver, with a gross value of $4,091,736 (estimating silver at 35e, per ounce), amounting to $8,071,675 net profit. "Since June 1, 1908, to date, recent developments have increased the net profit in developed ore to approximately $2,500,000, not allowing for cobalt, nickel or arsenic values. It should be noted that this value exists in the developed ore alone, and in addition to this here, the enormous possibilities in the initial ore veins and the unprospected territory. "To date the output from the Cobalt silver district has reached the enormous sum of $16,000,000. The La Rose property is leading all others in the district in production and 'for August it produced one-quarter of the total Cobalt output." The ore reserves in sight on a small part of the La Rose mine affords ample proof to expert engineers that it is practicable to block out as much, and even more, from the same vicinity within a year. The ore is of an abundance of rich ore that is the striking characteristic of the La Rose properties. "A general and grave fault in the Cobalt district for a considerable period, which in some cases has come to a close, was a hide-bound conservation by men of no knowledge of modern mining science, whereby methods of development that were long exploded were persisted in by mining quakes and long illicit positions. Several mines long illicit in mining methods pursued in Coriwall in mining areas. These methods resulted in well-liked progress, and high costs. The La Rose properties are concrete examples of the application of the latest sound science of engineering to the work in hand. A geologist of world-wide fame, who has given long study to the conditions, is constantly employed, as are numbers of the most eminent mining engineers and mechanicians. Examinations and estimates of material at the La Rose north dump, made this week by visiting science, long experience in: liner mining under identical conditions in Mexico, exhibit this dump has about 13,000 tons of ore that, in servative estimate, is certain to yield 100 ounces of fine silver per ton, in addition to other metallic contents. This dump is worth not less than $75,000 in net values. An offer of $25 per ton for this dump has been declined. The present number of employees at the La Rose properties is about 150. The output for the past month was of the net value of $124,603. The estimated cost for this production is $16, making the net profit for August $108,603. For June, July and August of this year the output of the La Rose Company was 770,855 tons, of which the silver content was 778,117 ounces. The net profits for those three months was $138,799. More than one-half of the La Rose lot is yet to be scientifically prospected. Only a little stopping has been done. All work is being carried on with as rapid progress as good results to make these properties yield the highest possible returns from the right employment of engineering skill and business ability." ```markdown ``` There are two facts with regard to the La Rose mine which deserve special consideration: First...pot more than one-half of the property has been prospected; secondly, from a few veins on that has been prospected the La Rose is producing silver at a net profit of more than $100,000 monthly, or $120,000 annually, which is 24 per cent on its entire utilization. From this it would seem that the La Rose mine in the very near future will be paying a dividend, and a handsome one at that. In fact, the above figure, would warrant a dividend of 20 per cent. Now a stock that can pay a dividend of 20 per cent, and have left a surplus equal to 5 per cent, of its capitalization, should be worth at least twice its par value. Nippissing, for example, the par value of which is $5, pays a quarterly dividend of 3 per cent, or 12 per cent, annually, on its selling around $8 per share. By that same token the La Rose should sell much higher than the price at which it is now selling, $6.25 per share, for its par value; is the same as that of gf Nippissing; its capitalization is $1,000,000 less, its equipment is better and its production and net profits are greater. Draw your own conclusions The A. M. E. F. Zion Church, Rev A. J. Tophert, pastor, in planning for the church, laying of the church, which it has had for 30 years. The exercise will be held 30 afternoons, September 27. The church will be high with a meeting capacity of 270. EARR St. Louis, Ill., September 14. During the Suringfield riot the St. Louis Globe Democrat, considered one of the most influential papers west of the Mississippi River, published an editorial on the riot, in which the editor asked several questions. Prof. B. F. Bowles, principal of the Lincoln High School (colored) of this city answered the editorial as follows: I have had nearly forty years' experience in being colored, and I mostly claim to belong to 'the better class." The victim of his own prenatal carelessness has had, I assure you, much cause to ponder over the psychology of the color question in all of its phases. I hope, therefore, to be able to suggest to you some new kinds of productive thought. We discuss apparently fair and complete doubles well meant, leaves out of consideration many important elements a due regard for which would give your conclusions a very different hue. I cannot write a book to a busy man to state all of these things or even a few of them in absolute detail; but I hope that my efforts will be valuable at least for their suggestiveness. I accept as correct your statement as to the relatively commendable attitude of the white people of Springfield toward the colored people of that place until the recent past, but I do not see from anything in the present condition that the colored people have not been appreciative or that they have not substantially responded. The fact that the mob was able to destroy so many business houses of a reputable character is somewhat eloquently suggestive of the substantial growth the colored people have made. It is yet to be proved that the perpetrators of the crimes in question were residents of Springfield at all. Recently an influx of floating Negroes from the submerged sections, of the South, many not of the better sort, have been invading the cities of the North, and trouble has followed in their wake. They come partly because of the sections from which they come in devising new schemes of oppression and partly because, of the exaggerated reports of unfailing crops of liberty in the North. Northern municipalities receive them with no safeguards whatever offered to officers of the bad judgment habits of indulence, drunkenness, gambling and other minor crimes so long as they vote "right". Is it difficult to see that such liberty leads to license of the most dangerous and offensive character and that serious crimes will inevitably result? Need I state that no city should receive people of any race who are not, at least, honorably self-supporting. It should he stated also that, as a rule, these people have not received the highest ethical notions, nor have they come to attach a proper value to "virtue as a result of inheritance, precept or example. All unprejudiced people who know admit that the "unmentionable crime" is practically unknown in Africa, and it is a matter of common knowledge that the virtue of the Negro women has been assailed much too often by men of the dominant race, either by insidiousness or by force, from the landing at Jamestowt to the present day. Some of the brigt test careers in American history have been partly discolored by this foul stain. Here rests a grave responsibility. Is it strange that the foul-minded victim of these conditions, doubtless sometimes actuated by revenge, should sometimes seek to break down the barrier set by these inequalities? Let the white people start the reform by practicing the separation they preach. The Negro has no monopoly on "the crime of crimes," though it may or may not be true that, after allowing for false reports due to "attacks by "burnt-cork artists" and misrepresentations intentional or unintentional, he may have somewhat more than his share of the infamy. But it is certainly unfair that crime committed by Negroes would be considered intrinsically thicker than a precisely similar one committed by a white man, or that it should be given so much more newspaper notoriety with such beastly headlines. Many Crimes Not Mentioned. In fact, a crime of this character committed by either a white or a colored man on a colored woman is seldom mentioned. (A case of assault on a colored woman by a white man which came to the writer's attention six weeks ago has not been mentioned by the newspaper yet). The attack of a white man on a white woman will ordinarily (not always) receive brief and inconspicuous mention (the sentencing of an Illinois white man to the penitentiary for an assault on his own daughter attracted little attention (and no comment)); but the attack of a Negro on a white woman is heralded to all the ends of the earth in the most sensational manner possible. Here rests a large responsibility on the press. This sensationalism has often led to the charge that the press has been subsidized by the Tillman-Vardaman propaganda, the object of which is purely political. But the crowning infamy is that when a white man commits a crime he alone is responsible, but when a Negro commits one of the same kind, the responsibility is thrown on the whole Negro race. Such a conclusion is too unequivocal, unchristian, and positively harrors to be tolerated for a moment. Until 20,000,000 people be blamed for the diagnostery of pariage two dozen who are themselves not agitated in this society, and who have among them something like 100,000 unpublished manuscripts? Back of the prosecution in the South, the unimpaired tolerance in the North, the Titanian-Vardaman political propaganda and the mob outbreaks themselves in the backward swing of the moral gendulum of the present day, measured by the low debt of poetry, the loss of power of the church and religion, the indepennable political and business ethics, the intense materialism and the cheapening of human life. Eight Better Class of Influence Passing directly to the question, I will say that the resistance, as a bylaw by the white people, either by words or treatment, that all Negroes are alike robs the "better class" which you are kind enough to recognize, of about all of its influence with the "half-baked darky" whose bad characteristics you have so well described. So long as irreproachable character, combined with intelligence and high-class citizenship will not secure for the lowest elective African origin the lowest elective fear of "Negroes" the gift of the people fear of "Negroes" the colored soldier, returning from service in a foreign war in which he was "the bravest of the brave" incidentally saving the life of a future President, finds that immediately after his disfigure and return-home, while still wearing the uniform of the army, he cannot secure a glass of soda water in a third-rate drug store or a cup of coffee in a fourth-class restaurant, for fear of "social equality," there is little prospect of the development of an influence with the submerged. For instance, while remonstrating a short while ago with a wywdwad "sister" not long from some part of Tennessee, I was informed by her that my suggestions were not of great importance; or to quote: "Huh! You's a niggah jes de same as I is. We's-jes de to de white foks." And so they feel and so they will ever feel when a man of the highest character, 80 years of age, who had lived for a half century, so almost in the shadow of the capitol of one of our most intelligent Giorgio Bertolini, his days in peace, but must be hurried out of the world in the most fiendish manner by a drunken, robbing crowd of superficially thinly-coated barbarians, masquerading as the defenders of womanly purity! That a worthless Negro had committed an infamous crime was not the reason but the excuse. Working Under Dlouadvantage. This "all-look-s alike" attitude of the white people in general rubs the better class of "influence" or "force of moral suasion" and discounts "practical" argument." As to "social ostracism," that is impossible, for the reason that the better class of colored people no more receives these "half-baked darkies" socially than the President does at the White House. We wish that at least this much could be understood. Those who are trying to lead in the elevation of the masses of the colored people are doing the best they can in all the ways you suggest and many others, but they are working under tremendous disadvantages. Finally, "will they co-operate with the authorities to discipline them by force of law?" Emphatically yes, when given the authority. The better class of colored people have even less sympathy for the criminal Negro than the better class of white people have, and for evident reasons. Whenever colored officers have been tried they have done their duty well, but to require any one to control criminals without the authority of the law is absurd. The greatest immediate need is that the police and militia who catch criminals would shall learn to shoot—to shoot straight, hard and often as long a there is a law-breaker in sight. Then will mob law become an institution too expensive to maintain. The miitia is not sent out to hold camp meeting, or to distribute tracts. There is much missionary work for the better sort of both races to do. In the meantime, the majesty of the law must be asserted in no uncertain way. The better class of colored men are in favor of the greatest possible penalty with the most rigid enforcement for all crimes against women, "regardless of race or color." Very respectfully. B. F. Bowles. Supervising Principal; Lincoln High School. Sullivan of Mishampil Bonita of Helping to Kill a Negro. OXFORD, Miss., September 9.—William Van Amberg Sullivan, once a United States Senator for Mississippi, last night led a mob that lynched Lawson Patton, a Negro, who had cut Mrs. M. M. Millan's throat. "I led the mob which lynched Patton and I'm proud of it. I directed every movement of the mob and I did everything I could to see that he was lynched," said the ex-Senator, to-day. "Cut a white woman's throat?" And a Negro? Of course I want him lynched. "I saw his body dangling from a tree this morning and I'm glad of it." "When I heard of the horrible crime I started to work immediately to geta moll I did all I could to raise one. I was at the jail last night and heard Judge Rôane advise against lynching. I got up immediately after and urged the mob to Lynch Patton. "I aroused the mob and directed them to storm the jail. "I had my revolver, but did not use it. I gave it to a deputy sheriff and told him to 'shoot Patton and shoot to kill. He used the revolver and shot. I opposed him. There were some of those that killed the Negro. "I don't care what investigation is made or what are the consequences. I am willing to stand them." The ex-Senator is a lawyer, 51 years of age, was elected to Congress in 1896, and when Senator E. C. Walthall died, in 1898, was first appointed to succeed him and then elected to serve the unexpired term. His Senatorial career ended March 4, 1891. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1908 ROBERT W. TAYLOR; 35 Broad Street, New York City Home Office. 45 MONTGOMERY ST., Jersey City, N. J. This association is still growing. The membership has increased during the past year over 10,000. All claims have been paid promptly for sickness, accident and death. The annual report shows, for 1997, a gain of $0 per cent. over 1996. The total receipts for the year were $25,000.00 for the issuance of any amount paid out for expenses, $10,575.70. The receipts for the early department were $11,050, and the expenses, $2,300. The realty company is still offered $10,000 worth of shares as $5 each. Come and join us: one a few shares and share in the public. In our last annual meeting which convened on June 2nd, 1996, a dividend of 7 per cent was declared to the stockholders. TO LET Elegant apartments, all painted and decorated, all conveniences, built for respectable colored families only 492-494-496-498 SEVENTH AVENUE Corner 37th Street 2,4, 5 and 6 rooms, apartments all light. 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WOOD 1431 BROADWAY Telephone, 1712 Bryant July 22-t THE WORKERS HAND LAUNDRY 230 West 41st Street Near 7th Avenue MRS. MATTIE JONES, Manager All work insted first class. Just give in a rife for called and delivered. Special rate for Families. Our Specialty is fancy Sept. 17.3m RK AGE JULY 18TH AM. FRANK G. HOLMES, Prop. THE LAWS HOUSE 248 WEST 29TH STREET Between 9th and 10th Avenue Handsonly Pursued Room. First close Accommodation. For Either Permenent or Transient Guests. MRS. L. D. LAWS, Prop. jun18-3pm THE PARK HOUSE I13 West 63rd Street over Columbus Avenue Nicely Pursued room, with bath and all conversions, for permanent or transient guests. Fine locality near Central Park West. Moderate rates. MRS. E. F. JOHNSON Proprietor JULY 18TH AM. The Leag GILE No W. BURPOANE PIRST-O Prompt and the conven Permanent collected. ap 18pm Phone 1185 Oc TH The most o sted house in of colored oi ngagement. FURNISHED ROOMS 35 West 133rd Street. Handcumely furnished, Large and Small Rooms. Bath, Hot and Cold Water. All Conveniences. Board if Duried. Pleasant surroundings for permanent Guests. Also a hand-purse pack parlor, suitable for physician or surgeon. Apply MRS. C. TURPIN. Proprietor. jul19-3m Tel. 3600 L-Harlem For first class accommodation, step at HOTEL PRESS FORMERLY THE WALKER HOUSE 19-21 W. 135th Street, New York First class room by the day or week, buffet cafe and restaurant connected. Large parlors to let for reception. J. H. PRESS, Manager aug 8-3m Telephone, 2525 Morningside HOTEL ALEXANDER 111 and 118 West 128th Street FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATION ONLY Handcumely furnished Rooms with All Conveniences RESTAURANT ATTACHED J. T. ALEXANDER. Prop. jul 29-3m THE HALL HOUSE 160 West 24th Street To Let: Notely furnished rooms by the day, week or month. Bath and hot and cold water. All modern conveniences. Centrally located all our items. Mm. R. D. HALL. Proprietor apr 19-24 ROCHELLE HOUSE 230 West 17th Street Nicely furnished large and small rooms with bath and all conveniences. For permanent or occupancy. To all cars. Guest receive the best of attention. E. ROCHELLE, Proprietor july 9-3m Telephone, 2615 Columbus HARRY'S CAFE HARRY REINSCHMIDT. PROP. NO ROOMS Hard Street. Large, Large and Small Cold Water All Over Cured. Pleasant Sur- gents Also a hand- held for physician or MRPIN. Proprietor. jul 19-3m Immediation, step at PRESS WALKER HOUSE Street, New York or day or week, buffet elected. Large parlor L. Manager MANHA 212 Nearly equal water in con- bath. Booze CLARY O JOHNSON Imported and Family amenity pauvorage is re- DWARD 31 and 31 Dec 13-1yr MODATION ONLY limited Rooms HOUSE ATTACHED Prep. july 30-3m HOUSE Bath Street bedrooms by the day Bath, hot and convenience. On- line. Telephone 4550 349 WEST 59TH STREET Pool and Billiard Parlor. First class instrumental and vocal talent formed for Best Stank Parties, Stages and Private Entertainment. July 9 2013 218 West 63rd Street, N. Y. First-class Accommodations ONLY. Handhome, Steam Hented, Furnished Rooms for Permanent or Transient Guests. Handquarters of Clergy and Business Men. First-class Restaurant. Regular Dinner, including Wine, 35c. 6 p.m. to 8. Sundays, 1 to 8 p.m. 45c. BENJAMEN F. THOMAS, Prop. Jun 18-3m HENRY HOUSE Has Removed from 165a West 40th Street to 586 Seventh Avenue, near 41st Street. Furnished Rooms. First-class Accommodations only. For Permanent or Transient Guests. Mrs. ANNIE HENRY, Proprietress, 90-8th St. C. N. BROW TONSORIAL P 324 WEST 37th S et. 8th and 9th Aves. a full line of Perfumes and T and Facial Massage, Cigars, Cip N. BROWARD, Proprietor RIA MARK COLUMBUS AVE., COR. CAL MARK COLUMBUS AVE., COR. and a full line of Choice Meats all times at lowest market price N. BROWARD TONSORIAL PARLOR 324 WEST 37th STREET Bet. 8th and 9th Aves. New York A full line of Perfumes and Toilet Articles Electric and Facial Massage, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco C. N. BROWARD, Proprietor JAMES JOYNER, Manager VICTORIA M 774 COLUMBUS AVI COLONIAL M 836 and 838 COLUMBUS Where you will find a full line of Fish and Oysters, at all times at lo west. COLONIAL MARKET 836 and 838 COLUMBUS AVE... COR. 101st ST. Where you will find a full line of Chote Monte, Fountain, Provisions Fish and Oysters, at all times at 10 a.m. cost market prices. Jan 81-84 TO LET REDUCED RENTS TO RES 234 and 236 EAST Five extra large light room Stationery Tubs, Hot and Co- yard. Rent $21.00 Janitor on premises or Owner T. F. KAUGHRAN, C Near West 1641 ENTS TO RESPECTABLE 1236 EAST 85th St large light rooms with B ubs, Hot and Cold Water. Rent $21.00 a Month remises or Owner. LAUGHRAN, 62 Hamill Near West 144th Street REDUCED RENTS TO RESPECTABLE FAMILIES 234 and 236 EAST 85th STREET Five extra large light rooms with Bath, Ranges Stationery Tubs, Hot and Cold Water. Large open yard. Rent $21.00 a Month Janitor on premises or Owner T. F. KAUGHRAN, 62 Hamilton Terrace Near West 144th Street O THE BRADFORD 72 WEST 130TH STREET, New York A four-story penthouse that dispenses nothing but fresh food, properly cooked and dispensed to the taste. We serve the best, rugged house for 50 acres. Punished home to let. JOHN E. BRADFORD Proprietor jull 2-Seen The Long Established and Favorably Known GILBERT HOUSE No. W. 220 St., near 62nd Ave. BURGEOAN PLAN. NEW YORK FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Premium accommodations. Modern conveniences and amenities. Wide convenience and service facilities. The convenient to the percentage of other Permitment of Transient guests respectively located in H. JOHNSON. apr 29-Seen. Proprietor. Phone 1165 Colombeen Strictly First Class European Plan THE WALL The most elaborately furnished and decorated house in the city for the accommodation of large families and gentlemen. All modern conveniences. 120 West 90th Street, near Sixth Avenue MISS IRENE JOHNSON, Prop. jull 29-Seen. THE MANHATTAN HOUSE 212 West 40th Street Nestly equipped. Running hot and cold water in each room. Hot and cold water hubs. "Room to let by day or week." CLARY O MITCHELL, Proprietor. may 29-Seen. JOHNSON'S VIRGINIA INN CHROME LINE OF Imported and Domestic Wines and Liquors Family entrance and drinking parlour. Your entrance is requested. EDWARD J. JOHNSON, Proprietor 31 and 33 West 135th St., New York Dec 12-1yr. IVANHOE HOUSE has removed from 181 W. 33rd St. to 110 West 133rd Street near Lenox avenue Handroomly furnished rooms for permanent or transient guests. JOHN CHATMOND, Propristor. my21-3m THE VIRGINIA J. GORDON, Propristor 141 WEST 49th STREET Between 6th and 7th Avenue, New York City Furnished rooms by day or week. One supplies from one to twenty five persons. New closed. All conveniences. Tours reasonable. Aug. 20-30 Telephone 4650 Morningside WOODS PALACE 109 WEST 133rd STREET Bestfully Furnished Light Rooms To Let with or without Board. By the Day or Week. Private Parties, Lunches or Dinners a Specialty. MRS. E. WALCOTT Manager Sept 3-3m FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET Handmadely furnished large and small rooms. Well heated, hot amd cold water bath. For permanent or transient guests. Moderate meals. Apply Mr. KRBCCA A. SIBLEY. apr 31 White Rose Working Girls' Home 217 East 50th Street, Between Second and Third Avenues. Plenant temporary lodgings for working girls with petitling, at reasonable rates. Plenant solicits for working girls agriview. At Address: MRS. FRANCIS RETINOLD KRYSEY May 28-31 Superintendent! RAYLAN 'HOUSE 222 West 47th Street Near Broadway. Phone 4549 Bryant Just opened to the public. Small and large rooms, all light, hot and cold baths Board if desired. Convenient to all cars. Proprietor, JAMES B. WHITE, Jr. BROWARD MORIAL PARLOR NEST 37th STREET Aves. New York Fumes and Toilet Articles Electric e, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco 俯lector JAMES JOYNER, Manager Aug. 20-7mo MARKET CO. E., COR. 98th ST. MARKET CO. 5 AVE., COR. 101st ST. Choice Meats, Poultry, Provisions t market prices. Jan 81-8m SPECTABLE FAMILIES T 85th STREET rooms with Bath, Ranges cold Water. Large open a Month er 62 Hamilton Terrace 6th Street Real Estate—For Sale and To Lot. ELEGANT FLATS To Let. Banking Approximate with all impossibility. 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CHISUM REAL ESTATE JOBBER 325 West 110th Street Fine apartments to let at all times or desirable locations Telephone, 6055 Morningdale, est 10 at SAMUEL A. KELSEY Real Estate Agent, Broker and Appraiser All claims, property for Bills, Sale and Resale 350 LENOX AVENUE At 12th Street Telephone 3000 Harlem New York, new Jersey E. A. JOHNSON Attorney and Counsel at Law MORTGAGE LOANB 325 BROADWAY New York City Phone 1128 Franklin WILFORD H. SMITH COURSELLOR AT LAW AND PRODUCER IN ARRANGEMENT, 120 ROSAQU STREET, NEW YORK Room 916-1-1 Phone 8074 Bedminster July 73 m Damage Suite a Goodwill Telephone 901 Main Room 28 WALTER W. DELSARTE Attorney and Counselor at Law Jefferson Building, 4 Court Sqr. BROOKLYN, N. Y. apr 1-19 FRANCIS F. GILES Counselor-at-Law CLEARING UP OF OLD TITLES A SPECIALTY Room 21-32, 48 FLOOR, JEFFERSON SQUARE 4 TO 5 COURT SQUARE Residence 1088 Pacific St., Brooklyn, N. Y. apr 8, am J. W. WATKINS Real Estate, Insurance and Stock Broker I once worked and subscribed for the New York Age. 1931 Broadway, Rooms 218-219 Miller Building 909 3m NEW YORK CITY 1391 477 7777 172 West 133d St, New York Brooklyn office Jefferson Bailing, Room 28 4 and 5 Court Square Telephone 991 Main age 1y WALTER E. DOUGLASS COMMISSIONER OF DEBTS Real estate, and insurance agent, broker, manager. Renting and collecting. MONEY TO LOAN 65-67 W. 135th St., New York City Telephone 618 Harlem mob-1234 SEE ME FOR QUICK SERVICE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL A HOUSE FOR CASH JOHN M. ROYALL 30 W. 135th St., New York Phone 2171 Harlem sept. 10-8no 554, 556, 558 and 560 West 126th Street Handsome apartments of four large, light rooms, ranges, hot water supply. All in First Class Condition. Select locality near Broadway Rents $17.50 and $19.00 per month Apply Janitor on premises Jal-0m GEORGE A. BRAMBILL Ladies and Gent's Tailor 57-59 WEST 135TH ST. Full Dress Suits to Hire Cleanest and Cheapest 3-ROOM APARTMENTS FOR QUIET PEOPLE 174 East 77th St. APPLY JANITOR april 30th JUST OPENED 5-and 7 West 137th Street Two elegant 6 story, new law houses, with basement store, 4 and 5 rooms, bath, sten beat, hot water, open plumbing, porcelain furniture, fire alarm, half height, Venetian medicine shops in bath, rent $15 to $24 per month. There are the only 2 rooms on the block occupied by colored tombstones. 130 W. 61st Street—bot, Columbus and Am- sterdam. Room. Private Home block. Elast- 4 room apartment. Half height. Prepay water supply, etc. Rents vary every Payable half month. 165 W. 21th Street—Dusable 3-4 room apartment, every amenities; rent $16 to $24 per month. Payable half month. Call on premises or SIMON E. OSSERMAN, 20 Broad Street July 16th Music and the Stage I NEW YORK'S COLORED THEATRE New Yorkers are at last to have a chance to decide the much mooted question: "Will a colored theater pay in Manhattan?" Since the success of the Pekin Theater, Chicago, under the management of Roert T. Motts, report after report has been circulated that a colored theatre would be established in New York City. However, on every occasion investigation proved that there was nothing to the rumor. Within the past twelve months several attempts have been made to make such theaters pay in several cities, but there is not a case on record wherein the venture proved a success. Columbus, for example, boasted of having a colored theater for a few weeks only, and in the short time not one week was profitable to the man in the box office. Many reasons have been assigned for the failure of the Dunbar Theater in Columbus. Some contend that the location was not the best, while others assert that the bill presented did not appeal to the majority of theater goers. On the other hand the management declared time and time again that the colored people did not come to the theater to ascertain just what kind of a show was being given. Late in the Spring a number of performers were taken to Montgomery, Ala, where a stock company was organized with a view of giving the patrons a bill similar to the one presented at the Pekin Theater. It was not long before the moving spirit wrote back: "The people down here don't want refined music and comedy; the majority of them want the low comedy, and we can't give it to them, so have closed." It was not many weeks after the failure of two or three theaters when Gus Hill, owner of many popular attractions, gave out the statement that he contemplated forming a chain of colored theaters in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. His announcement caused many to look for great things, but evidently Mr. Hill has either found considerable difficulty in getting theaters for his pet project or he has forgotten all about his plans of a few months ago. Now comes Manager George A. Bovyer of the Family Theater and notify the public that Sullivan and Considine have decided to turn the Family Theater into a colored theater; that a strong stock company will be organized with John Rucker as star and an experiment will be made to decide the question: "Will a colored theater pay in Manhattan?" Manager Bovyer and the proprietors of the theatre concluded to play a colored stock company indefinitely after the success of Rucker's big minstrel jubilee. Last week the house did an extraordinary good business, which appeared to be an indication that a colored stock company would prove a winning venture in Harlem. John Rucker should be commended for the stand he took against the theater management adopting any "Jim Crow" tactics. He noticed at one performance during the early part of the week that the colored patrons were sitting in one part of the house and the whites in another. After the performance he registered a protest against such methods. According to the managers they did not know that such had been done and blamed it on the ticket sellers, who were instructed to sell colored people seats in all parts of the house in the future. As we all know, there is in almost every instance a good reason for the managers attempting to separate the white and colored people in theaters. However the cause is furnished by only a few Negroes who do not know how to act in public and all are compelled to suffer humiliation. At one performance of the minstrel show last week the writer noted the fellowing incident: During the intermission, which was for a few minutes only, a colored man sitting down stairs arose and began, addressing an acquaintance sitting in the balcony. They both became very boisterous and some of the white people sitting nearby showed their disapproval by changing their seats. If the meaning of colored theater is interpreted correctly by the writer it means a playhouse where a company of colored performers is playing indefinitely. It does not mean that colored people are alone to petronise the place and conduct themselves as they please. While it is up to John Rucker and his company to make the artistic success at the Family Theater there is some responsibility on the shoulders of the colored patrons. It is the intention of the management to cater to the white and colored alike and it is desired of incurring the attendance of all. Frank Montgomery, formerly with the Smart Set Company, and later with the Pukka took Company, has been acquired as director of amputations and is ```markdown ``` FRANK MONTGOMERY WITH JOHN BUCKER B MINISTER JUBILEE AT FAMILY THEATRE staging most of the numbers. He is writing an entirely new show for next week, assisted by John W. Cooper and others prominently connected with the company. J. T. Brym is furnishing the majority of the musical numbers and a large share of last week's success is due to him and the New Amsterdam orchestra. Now that New York has a colored theater we are awaiting the public's verdict with interest. NOT TO BAR OBLORED ARTIST. Mgr. Honor of Independent Booking Office Bays There Will Be No Disturbance Shown. There has been considerable talk going the rounds that the Independent Booking Office would not book any colored acts because of the large interests the "White Rats" have in the new vaudeville agency. However, the writer is in a position to state that all such rumors are unfounded. In order to learn what was to be the attitude of the Independent Booking Office so far as booking colored acts, FRANK MO WITH JOHN RUCKER & BIG MINST the writer wrote to Edward Mozart, general manager, and asked him to define the position of the Independent Office regarding the colored vaudeville artist. The prompt answer received was as follows: "We play colored performers if their act suits. We played over twenty-five colored acts last season." A few days after receiving the letter from Manager Mozart the writer was the recipient of a letter from the colored vaudeville team of Scott and Whaley, as follows: To the Dramatic Editor of THE NEW YORK ARC Having been told by Mr. Edward Mozart of the I. B. O. Circuit that you wrote to him regarding the colored vaudeville performer, in reply to your letter we will say that Mr. Mozart will play-colored acts over his circuit. To prove this we have signed to play four weeks, commencing September 7. at Braddock, Pa., and we have the contracts in our possession, which are signed by us and the manager. We being the first colored team to play the new circuit we thought we would answer your letter so that you can be more satisfied: We also thank you in behalf of the colored profession for taking such an interest in our welfare. Hoping and trusting you will publish the true statements, we remain. Performers Defeated in Ball Game by the Sage of 7 to 8. Boston, September 15.—This is the second week of "Bandanna Land" at the Orpheum Theatre, and the show continues to do a "land office" business. One of the daily papers remarked a few days ago that more automobiles and carriages had lined up at the Orpheum Theatre during the past week than at all the other theatres combined. While Bert Williams is given great credit for being a great comedian and a "Frog," the Bostonians don't think much of him as a ball player as was shown last Thursday when he played in a game and was told that he was in the "Right Church but the Wrong Pew." The ball game, which portoked in a measure of a semi-society event, was played last Thursday afternoon between the Williams and Walker nice and the Washington A. C. Baseball Club, the latter defending the performers by the score of 7 to 8. The match was exciting at times. The feature of the afternoon was a home run by Second Baseman Henry Troy, Jesse Sharp, Jr., also played good ball. He received a good education in Germany and is an excellent musician. He has been complimented by Emperor William upon the excellent performances of his band, which has given concerts in all the capitals of Germany, and he has received testimonials from the rulers of most of the German States for his musical proficiency. MUSIC AT HEALS IN LOUGE QUINN Regarded by bottom Basement The restaurant and hotel New York are spending $600,000 a year for music at dinner and tea. At the Waldort-Astor "Bugle Milder," in *One-Lot-Night* musical Comedy, and "Madam," in *The Punisher* CHICAGO, September 14—The second week of the new Pehin Stock Company opened suspiciously. Sunday evening a large attendance was on hand, and the new policy of Robert T. Motts in giving two shows a night seems to be satisfactory. Hen Wise's one act musical, "Simple Mollie," is a big hit. The cast is as follows: Lucy Johnson, Lottie Grady; Jim Slick, Timi Ousley; Wild Bill, Lew Lammar; The Preacher, Augusta Stevens; Mollie-O, Katie Milton; Jake Blossome, Hen Wise. Other characters by company. Scene 1—Picnic in Love Hollow. Scene 2—Main St. Duckville. Scene 3—Partlar of Johnson Home. Musical numbers: Sweet Mollie-O, by company; Summer Tjime, Miss Boyd and company; Poor Little Maid, by Mollie-O; Taffy Finally, Miss Grady and company. Another feature of the bill is the 'Salome' dance by Mine, Juani Others in the olio are: Prof. Rod- MONTGOMERY HREL JUBILEE AT FAMILY THEATRE gets, a grand ventriloquist; Lew Lamar, monologue and singing comedian; Signor Everett, illustrated song reader; the Golden Gate Quintette, and moving and talking pictures. TROUBADOURS IN THE VIRGINIAS. S. Tutt Whitney Doing Leading Comedy Role in One-Act Musical Comedy. CHARLISSON, W. Va., September 14. "The Black Patti Troubadours" played here Monday and did a good business. The route for the rest of the week: Huntington, W. Va., September 15; Williamson, W. Va., September 16; Norfolk, Va., September 17; Pocahontas, Va., September 18, and Bluefield, W. Va., September 19. In the one-act musical comedy, entitled "The Blackville Strollers," in which S. Tutt Whitney does the leading comedy, the cast is as follows: Suretu Walkback, Mgr. of the Black- ville Strollers, Homer Tutt; Count-de- ties, a dusty knight of the road, W. A Cooke; Percy Harold, who can't see it. Chas, Bouglä; Reuben Fern, a rustic traveler, George Day; Kitty, the Kiddess, Silas' daughter, Sara Venable; Mandy Martina, leading lady of the Strollers, Sarah Green; Sara Heartburn, understu- der, Marie Belle; Sal Salome, looking for a position, Jeanette Murphy; Aunt Jemimah, going to town, Anthony Byrd; members of Strollers, Flossie, Beatrice Hodge; Glossie, Ruby Taylor; Cynthe, Ada Alexander; Pliney, Daisy Brown; Margy, Vera Davenport; Pansy, Theresa Burroughs; Blossom, Loretta Wooden; Crissy, Irene Gaines; Head Porter, Slim Henderson; Head Waiter, Henry Wooden; Station Agent, James F. Godman, and S. Tutt Whitney as Silas Green. BLACK BANDMASTER GETS REDRESS White Man Fined for Pissing Remark Remark RECEIVED by Negro Winston. BENLIN, September 14—For criticising Sabak-el Cher, a Negro and handmaster in the Crown Prince's Regiment of the First Grenadier Guards, Eric H. Peterson, a white man, has been fined. Peterson wrote a letter to the Deutsche Zeitung, in which he said it was a shame that a black man should be placed in authority over white men in a crack regimental hand. Sabak felt aggrieved and took the matter to court. The case was heard to-day, and Peterson was fined $5. Sabak is of Soudanese extraction, and has long been the admiration of his regiment for his magnificent physical proportions and development. In addi- then he received a good education in Germany and is an excellent musician. He has been complimented by Emperor William upon the excellent performances of his hand, which has given concerts in all the capitals of Germany, and he has received testimonials from the rulers of most of the German States for his musical proficiency. COLLE AND JOHNSON IN PHILLY. Many of the Cotton Talek Well of the New Show. PHILAELFRIKA, September 16.—Cole and Johnson are giving the theatre-goers of this city an opportunity to see them in their new musical comedy, "The Red Moon," this week. The company opened at the Grand Opera House on Monday evening for a week's run. In commenting on the show the North American said: "In general make-up, music, company and performance 'The Rod Moon' can put forth good claims to being the best work of its kind ever presented by a company of colored comedians in this city." MANAGERS VS. SPECULATORS. At a meeting of the Theatre Managers' Association, held last week in the Hotel Astor, sixteen of the most important men in the theatrical business adopted a resolution which will start their fight on the ticket speculator. Mark Klaw of Klaw & Erlanger presided. After the meeting he said: "The ticket speculator will soon be a think of the past. There is no doubt that this nuisance will be abolished and the entire theatrical profession will stir public opinion to such a degree that the Aldermen will not dare dissent from the general verdict." At the meeting were Daniel Frohman, Al Hayman, Henry B. Harris, Charles Burnham, Leo C. Teller, Max Anderson, Henry W. Savage, E. F. Albee, William Hammerstein, Percy Williams, Frank McKeen, James Curtin, William Harris and George Kraus. Mr. Klaw read the following resolution: Resolved, That the Theatre Managers' Association of Greater New York appoint a committee of two or more to call upon the Board of Aldermen, or such committee thereof as is necessary, and arrange for a hearing for the purpose of abolishing sidewalk ticket speculation, which has grown to be a misance to both the general public and the theatres, and that this committee shall have the power to call upon this association or members thereof to render such assistance as may be necessary for the purpose of abolishing ticket speculation. The motion to adopt this resolution was made by Mr. Klaw and seconded by Mr. Hayman. It was adopted unanimously and the committee which it called for was appointed. Daniel Frohman, Mark Klaw, E. F. Albee and Charles Burnham are on this committee. Two years ago there was a fight by the managers to put a stop to ticket speculation, but the motion to abolish licenses failed to pass the Aldermen. At last week's meeting one heard frequently that the influence of "Little Tim" Sullivan had been directed in favor of the sidewalk ticket men, and the managers anticipate Sullivan's opposition this time. Theatrical Jotting. Fiddler and Shelton are in Bridgeport, Conn. "The Watermelon Trust" is playing at Keith's, Rochester. Brown and Navaro opened in New Bedford, Mass., Monday. The Hallbacks have returned from a successful tour out West. The Majestic Trio opened for a week's engagement in St. Paul on Sunday. Bradley and Martin have returned from the West and expect to remain in the East until spring. Great preparations are being made for a big musical to be given at the Alhambra, 85 W. 134th street, in the near future. Mine Dempsey continues as an entertainer at Coney Island, and says she will remain there until the weather tells her to go elsewhere. Cross and Cross are home after a successful tour of the summer parks. They will appear in vaudeville soon with the Ward Brothers. George W. Cooper, formerly of Cooper and Robinson, has another new partner—Chris Smith, the song writer. The team should prove a winning one. Joe Moore has called a rehearsal for next Monday when he will start preparing for the opening of his minstrel show at Huber's the latter part of September. Avery and Hart are added features this week in the "Vanity Fair" burlesque show, playing in Brooklyn. "The Dixie Serenaders" are one of the features at Hammersteins. Tom Fletcher, the leading comedian of the Memphis Students, says the hardest question for him to answer nowadays is "When are the Students to open?" He refers all to Messrs. Jordan and Blacklock. Williams and Walker's "Chocolate Drops," composed of Ging and Bailey, Florence Smiley, Mamie Watts and the Lacall Sisters, of which George Archer is manager, opened Monday in Pittsfield. The act was staged by J. Ed. Green and looks good. The Frank B. Williams Musical Club, of Hoston, gave a concert last Sunday afternoon at the Old-Ladies' Home. Hancock street. Frank B. Williams, a member of the Williams and Walker Company, in whose honor the club is named, was present and accompanied the singers. Misses Genève and Florence Steward recited and Mrs. Irene Jurex read. Mr. Williams and Miss Ida Gross, president of the club, were among those making short addresses. John Rucker and his big minnie jubilee are now in their second week at -the Family Theater, 1854th street, between. Park and Lexington avenues. They are presenting this week an entire new show which is receiving a hearty approval from the large audiences at each performance. Billy Ward, Frank Mougomery, Dan Prazier, DeForrest and Cooper are among the old favorites retained and several new festivities have been introduced, including a burlesque "Salome" danced by John Rucker. MUSIC AT HEALS IN NEW YORK. League Quinn Regarded Yearly by Manhattan Restaurant Men. The restaurant and hotel managers of New York are spending more than $2,000,000 a year for music to beguile their guests at dinner and tea. At the Waldorf-Astoria there are three and often four orchestra, and their cost exceeds $20,000 a year. Nahan Franko, who conducts an orchestra of thirty men at the Plaza during tea and dinner, is worth $50,000 a year to the management. Louis Sherry, in order to keep abreast with the times, has discarded his red-jacketed Venetian musicians and will import for next season the orchestra from the imperial palace in Vienna. This will bring his bill for music to a good $50,000. At the Hotel Knickerbocker, and the Hotel Astor the expenses for music are equally large. At the St. Regis, the Hotel Belmont, the Hotel Manhattan, Café Martin, the Netherlands, the Savoy, the Hotel Buckingham, the Hoffman House, and Reporter's no efforts are spared to enliven the public rooms with the strains of music. The most popular music with these diners-out is at present selections from the Puecini operas, and second in favor are the Vienna waltzes. There is always a demand for "Thais" and "Louise" and other new operas. Perhaps "The Tales of Hoffman" is called for as often as any other selection. To interpret music of this sort it is necessary to have men of good discrimination and an artistic sense, and frequently graduates of the great conservatories of Europe are glad to accept a steady and lucrative position in a hotel. With discriminating guests the managers realize the necessity of orchestras that will please the most fastidious. First a director is chosen—a man of some learning and experience. A comfortable salary is paid to each musician. He is worth it, because usually he plays from 1 p. m. until midnight with few intermissions. With the popularity of the tea hour, the usual respite of the late afternoon is eliminated. Then there are two hours between the dinner and supper hours during which players are released. It was the old idea to conceal the musicians from the public's gaze—to imprison them behind palms and sililax or poke them out of sight in an overhanging balcony. Now the personality of the men is emphasized, and usually the directors receive both attention and gratuities from the guests. In many places they join guests for a stein of beer, and week-end invitations have been extended to several long-haired maestros. The hotel musicians no longer feel that they are torturing their art by playing during the serving of lobster and champagne. They feel quite on a par with the men who play at the opera houses and with the symphony orchestras. The pay is about the same. Nahan Franko at the Plaza is widely known. During the winter he plays for the mighty hostesses of the fashionable world, and for his prestige the Plaza must pay dearly. His large orchestra is well drilled, and is the most expensive aggregation of musicians in any New York hotel. At the Waldorf-Astoria the music is of a high order. On the roof of this hotel the orchestra is reinforced by a huge talking machine, and while a Caruso record spins on its platform twenty-five men play a clever accompaniment. Owing to its size, there are sixty musicians employed by this hotel daily. Louis Sherry has announced his engagement of the court musicians of the Emperor Francis Joseph. There are twenty-eight men in this group. Johann Strauss, the "waltz king," was formerly the leader of these skilled men. At the St. Regis the Russian Symphony players have been wont to execute the wonderful music of Northern Europe. Gaitz-Hocky is the name of the little violinist at the Hotel Knickerbocker, who attracts throngs by his impassioned playing. The long-haired Russian often leaves his platform and fiddles through the crowd. Requests deluge this young man, and unless conversation is suspended while he plays for his patrons, he turns away in disgust. Gaitz-Hocky will brook no gastronomic rivals and he demands undivided attention. At the Hotel Astor there are three fine orchestras winter and summer, and two distinct groups play on the twin roofs throughout the hot months. The public hays great stress on its dinner music, and one sees humorous affectations by enthusiasts. There is one Titanian-haired woman who sits on the roof of the Waldorf-Astoria, and when Caruso in compressed rubber emits "Che Gelida Manina" from "La Boreme," the lady sways, and if her friends design to speak she silences them with a temperamental groan. There is the story of the very wealthy woman who scribbled on her visiting card and sent her request to Franko in the Plaza, "Play Tosca's Good-bye." There are the amusing mistakes of. patrofs who ask for certain music, and when played fail to recognize their selection. This assumed knowledge never fails to entertain the men at the violins. But like all whims of the people, there is great expense concerned in this insistent demand for good music, and not the public but the managers must foot the bills. By conservative estimates the tribute by the managers is more than $1,000,000 a year.—New York Times. Pekin Notes. The Golden Gate Quintette were a big drawing card last week and have been engaged for another week. The one-act Wise of Wise & Milton was well received and the efforts of Hen Wise and Mrs. Wise were loudly applauded during the entire week and their efforts in this direction shows them to be very capable performers. They have in preparation a new one-act comedy which will be seen later. Lew Lamar delivered his monologue in a masterly manner and his song "That's Enough," scored immensely. Professor Rogers, one of the greatest, and best ventriloquists has made a decided hit. Being the first act of its kind to be delivered by a colored person, makes it an act well worthy of being seen. Williams & Stevens occupy the boards this week with their musical sketch entitled "Dr. Doo Doo." Billy Earthquake makes his first appearance as a singing and dancing comedian. The Bennington Brothers (a white act) have a very clever acrobatic act. Miss Lottie Grady is being well received. Mr. Tim Owlsey, amusement director, is rapidly getting things into shape; as he has ability in that direction. SULLIVAN & CONSIDINE Family Theatre 125th Street, bat. Park & Lexington Avenue. Brussels of HR. & MOTHER A Big Hit. 2nd Week COMMENCING MONDAY MATHEWS DAILY SEPT. 14 Advance in Prices—New 15c, 25c and 30c. Box Seeks 50c The First Theatre in New York to Start Permanent Minstrelly JOHN RUCKER'S BIG MINSTREL JUBILEE INCLUDING FIFTY PEOPLE New Amsterdam Band and Borestrains See BE FORREST, Female Impersonator, in "Salema" See JOHN RUCKER in great burlesque of "Salema" Dances Friday Evening, Sept. 25th, 1908 Music by the New Amsterdam Orchestra Admission - - - - - Fifty Cents OFFICERS BOARD OF MANAGERS:—Mrs. E. A. Dorsey, President; Miss M. R. Bates, Vice President; Miss M. K. Griffin, Secretary; Miss A. L. Dias, Treasurer; Miss Allen Curr, Assistant Treasurer. PICNIC COMMITTEE:—Mrs. A. S. Beed, Chairman; Mrs. W. T. Wright, Miss E. B. Magness, Mrs. Jasn Dias, Mrs. B. Reed, Mrs. E. Whitehead, Mrs. E. E. Greene, Mrs. T. R. Francis, Miss Jessie Siebt, Mrs. dward Lynch. ASSOCIATE COMMITTEE:—Mr. J. P. Jones, Mr. J. W. Mason, Dr. Albert S. Reed, Mr. R. S. Lysich, Mr. W. T. Wright, Mr. H. T. Marsh, Mr. E. V. C. Eato. SOUTHERN BENEFICIAL LEAGUE WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday Evening, September 22, 1908 AT THE DIRECTION TO PARK: 6th or 8th Avenue Elevated EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Walker Holmes, Chairman; Johnson J. Jenkins, Vice Chairman; Thoe. Smith, Treasurer; Gidion Ridley), Secretary; Jas. R. Harper, Asst. Secretary; Thomas Johnson; James E. Lisdau, Anthony Lee, Goa, Dena. OFFICIERS OF THE LEAGUE: William H. Smith, President; Thomas W. Orignay, Vice President; John D. Younger, Fin. Secretary; Joseph R. Harper, Cor. and Rec. Secretary; John Molburn, Chaplain; Dr. Albert S. Reed and Dr. Eugene P. Roberta, Physicians; Moses Green and H. W. Gibba, Marshals. Sept. 3-8 Fun and Lots of it for you Hay Makers. ANTHEN WHEELMEN Ladies in their Calico Frocks and Bonnets. Gents in their Overalls and Jumpers. Select Matinee Dance Every Thursday and Saturday Afternoon From 2 to 7 O'clock Admission, 15 Cents AT: ANDERSON'S -DANCING 'ACADEMY' 114-116 WEST 53TH STREET Special Complimentary Reception Every Tuesday Evening. Refreshments, Wines, Etc. Served Free. Admission, 25 Cents. Chaas Sessions: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Evening. Admission, 25 Cents. Special Attention to Beginners. Private Lessons Given Any Hour, Morning, Afternoon or Evening. J. MILTON ANDERSON, Instructor The New Amsterdam Full Orchestra in Attendance THE NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK. Mrs. W. S. Brown, accompanied by her daughter, Estelle, left the city for Washington, D. C., where she has been called by the serious illness of her father. Undertaker W. David Brown left the city Sunday, September 13, to attend the B. M. C. of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, which took place at Atlantic City, beginning September 14th. Mrs. Burnett. Wootten and sister, Miss Hattie Taylor, and Mrs. N. Montgomery, of 841 West 29th street, left last Saturday for Mamaroneck, N. Y.; where they are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Plater. Mme. Mason, of 41 West 135th street, has returned from Richmond where she went as a delegate to the St. Luke's Convention. When shopping stop in Nail Brow Restaurant, 100 Fifth Avenue, lunchroom, 30 cents. Regular dinner, 8 to 8 p. m., Sundays, 2 to 8 p. m., 50 cents, with wine. Southern breakfast, with hominy and hot rolls, 8 to 8 p. m. Miss Arline Ader, of Madison, N. J., paid a delightful visit to Misses Elsie and Ethel Garden, of 1 West 134th street. Mrs. Agnes Warren, who has been summering at Asbury Park, is now in the city and will make her home with Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Jones, of 839 East 223d street. Walter Robinson has returned to the Ivanhoe House from Lenox, Mass, where he has spent the summer. He will remain in the city until he goes South, the last week in October. Arrivals at the Hotel Macco are: E. L. Alexander, Jacksonville, Fla.; W. B. Johnson, Washington, D. C.; Misses Morgan, Columbus, O.; Miss M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pa.; William Boyd, New York City; J. Still, Boston Mass.; James Johnson, Philadelphia, Pa.; Miss M. Johnson, Fenderson, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Waterbury, Comm.; Miss Tomlyn, Baltimore, MD.; Miss Tomlyn, Philadelphia, Pa.; M. Medley, Quebec; W. E. Collins and family, Mexico City, W. E. Wright and family, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. A. Gregory, Indianapolis, Ind.; George W. Bean, Washington, D. C.; Frank Hayden, New Bedford, Mass. Learn to dance—Charles H. Anderson's Monday and Thursday evenings class. Matinee Monday and Tuesday evening class. Tallahassee Street and Seventh avenue. Miss Anderson's full orchestra. Miss Annie Brown has returned to the city with her little brother from the South where they have been spending a pleasant sojourn with her mother and sister. Miss Brown is expected soon to take up music and singing. Miss Maud Deye and Miss Maud Atkins, accompanied by Mr. Travers, of this city, and Mr Sparrows, of Orange, N. J. spent Monday at the Lincoln Cottage, Arvene, L. I. In the evening after supper was cleared, dancing was the real feature, and the guests returned to town in the wee small hours. Mrs. Thomas L. Dixon and daughter, of 328 West 53d street, has returned to the city from Long Branch where they were the guests of Mrs. Edward Brown. Mr. J. J. Yancy has returned to the city from his home in Richmond, Va., where he had been spending a few weeks with relatives and friends. On his return he visited friends at Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Mr. E. E. Hollow left the city for Atlantic City in Sunday as a delegate to the 14th B. M. C., Odd Fellows' Convention, which convened September 14th and will be in session for three days. Mr. Holland is a representative from the Excelsior Lodge, 7335, New York. Mr. Alfred Anderson, one of Chicago's leading song writers, is stopping at Marshall's this week, combining business with pleasure. ANNOUNCEMENT—The 'opening' of the regular fall and winter classes of A. Reed, with the help of K. Knight and designing at 324 West 52d street, takes place Monday, September 21. 890 A. Reed, with the help of tailoring, tailoring and drafting beginning September 21 to 26. evenings at eight oclock. Books open for evening Call or write for evening. 353-371 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lee, seepst of Mr. R. M. Lee, of 215 W. 29th street, last week for Ambridge, Pa., where they will reside in the future. Miss Bessie Reed, daughter of Geo. A. Reed, postmaster of Beaufort, S. C., who has been visiting her uncle, Dr. A. S. Reed and wife, of West 52nd street, will return home Saturday. Rev, and Mrs. E. V. Hare, 66 Newark, N. J., were the guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Askew, of 103 Sixth avenue. St. Philip's, Young Men's Guild picnic will be given Friday evening, September 18, at Manhattan Casino, 155th street and Eighth avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Forrester, Mrs. Allen Wood, of New York, and Mrs. Kate Wood Harris, of Washington, D. C., were the guests of Mrs. Mary Burwell, of Washington street, Roxbury, Mass., while attending the Masonic celebration. Mrs. H. D. Cummings and Miss Mabel Thompson have returned home after spending a pleasant vacation with their sister, Mrs. B. Ader, at Madison, N. J. James A. Jackson, the well-known architectural dealer of Manhattan, has opened an office in the Jefferson Building, 4, and 5 Court Square, Brooklyn, for the management and Brooklyn real estate; adj. sept. 10-4. Miss Emma V. Jones, of 117 East 51st street, has returned from Saratoga where she had been visiting her godmother; Mrs. Annie Williams. Mrs. Louise Reid Herbert and two children, of 123 East 97th street, New York City, have just returned home from a month's stay at Newport, and Providence, R. I. Wait for the Phillis Wheatley Circle drama and reception at Majestic Hall, on October 29th. On Friday evening, September 12, 1908, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Augustus Jackson, of 424 Waverley avenue, Brooklyn, gave a farewell dinner in honor of their friend, Mr. Wilson B. McKnight, who left Saturday morning for Canada. The New York Business League of Great or New York will hold his public meeting at St. Marks Church, under the suspices of St. Marks Lyceum, Thursday, September 17. Speakers Rev. W. H. Brooks, Mr. John H. Athias and Mr. Lloyd B. Martin. Music by Lyceum Choral Union. The public is cordially invited to be present. Miss Caroline Johnson spent three weeks at her home in Newburgh, N. Y., and had a very pleasant visit among friends. She was the guest of her niece, Miss Hannah Johnson. Miss Cora Turner made a brief visit to Jersey City, the guest of her friend, Mrs. Lawson, of 159. Grand street. Mr. John B. Parago has arrived at No. 9 West 50th street, the home of Mrs. Mary A. Stevenson, after spending a pleasant summer in the Berkshire Hills, Dutchess County, N. Y. tunity to try Ford's Hair Pouches, and owing to occasional requests for a smaller size, we have decided to our regular 80-cent size, either size mailed postpaid on receipt of price. 169 E. Kinsle street, Chicago, Ill. For further particulars see advertisement Miss Lulu Jones has returned from Philadelphia, where she has been for 10 years. The association for the Protection of Colored Girls reports that the entertainment given at the "Home" in aid of the working girls was a grand success. Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsey Davis, of Chicago; Miss Lulu Jones, of New York, and Mrs. Thompson, of Detroit, Mich. gave very interesting talks at the Y. W. C. A. of Philadelphia for the "working girls. The visiting ladies of the Women's Federation and the New York visitors were very nicely entertained "Home" in Philadelphia by Mrs. Layton, Mrs. Piney, Haynes and Mrs. Hackley. To St. Paul Church last Sunday, Rev. H. A. Booker returned from his vacation, sent "up State," and in Wilmington, Del. Large crowds of members and friends were present at each service and greeted their pastor most heartily. At 1 o'clock, Rev. Booker officiated at the funeral services of Mr. Henry Walker. The sick list of the church includes Mrs. Annie Summons and Wm. J. H. Prior. Monday evening, September 21, the Tribe of Joseph will hold its ninth annual reception in the church. Mr. Chris. H. Johnston, of Charleston, S. C., is visiting his family in New York. Mr. Johnston holds a very responsible position in the South Carolina Loan and Trust Company and is highly regarded by the officials of that institution. Rev. and Mrs. S. P. Anderson, of St. Louis, are stopping with their children, Mr. and Mrs. Ware and Mr. and Mrs. Cgege. Mrs. East 135th street. Mrs. Jenna Wore has recently returned from a pleasant visit to her mother in St. Louis. Mrs. Georgetta Reedin, of No. 41 W. 135th street, has just returned from her annual vacation at Atlantic City. Mrs. V. W. Mitchell, of 254 West 124th street, is visiting her relatives at 6542 Vincennes avenue, Chicago, Ill. Mr. J. Willis, of 293 Columbia street, Cambridge, Mass., is visiting his son, Mr. Wm. H. Willis, 75 West 134th street, where he would be glad to meet all of his old friends. On Wednesday, September 9th, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plummer, of 129 West 133d street, entertained at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Knight Darden, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Charles Finch, of New York; Mr. Caroline Hill and Mrs. B. Bryant and daughter, of Brooklyn. Miss Wesley and Leland Simmons, of Washington, D.C., have been the guests of their cousin, Mrs Leisure of 20 West 134th street. On Sunday evening, September 6th, a dinner was given in their horiz. by Mrs. Daniel Hunt, of 145 West street. Mr. Walter Simmons, soon return to Washington for his last term at Howard University. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Harper celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary of their marriage at their residence, 358 Seventh avenue, New York City, on Monday, September 7. At 8 o'clock a large number of guests assembled in the front parlor, which was beautifully decorated with palms and ferns. Many costly and handsome presents of cut glass were received. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Harper, salad-dish; Mr. and Mrs. William Harper, vase; Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, bonbon dish; Mr. and Mrs. McSparrier, Boston bonbon dish; Mr. J. Blacknall, bonbon Mass, flower vase; Mrs Anna Blacknall, Boston, mass; center bowl; Misses Victor, Sarah Blackpall, Boston, mass, bottle French perfume; Mr. and Mrs Siegel, berry dish; Miss Brame, pickle dish. Many presents were received from a great many other friends. Mr. John Phinizee, proprietor of the 18th avenue, wishes to announce to the public that he has leased the house at 18th avenue, known as the Phinizee House, and has renovated the place for a first-class gentlemen. The place is just of Eighth avenue, west. Ten elegantly furnished rooms, rated, with electric lights in every room, hot and cold water baths, dining room, and a restaurant served at all hours with rapid service. Mrs. Hall Receiver At the reception of Mrs. Dr. John Hall's last Sunday in honor of Mrs. Dr. George C. Hall of Chicago the out of the office of Mr. Lattimore, New York City; Miss Island, Greenburg, N. C.; Mr. George Conrad, Richmond, Indiana; Col. and Mrs. Lewis, New Orleans; and Mr. Richard B. Harrison, Chicago. Mrs. Katherine B. Brown of Holidayburg, Penn., will stop during this, her last year at the Emerson School of Oratory, with Mrs. Dr. John Hall. If you need a bond, If you need a mortgage loan, If you want administration paper, If you want to buy a home, If you want a will written, or Any legal business, Call on E. A. JOHNSON, Attorney, BROOKLYN. A large number of men attended the tockl meeting, of the Carlton Avenue Branch. Young Men's Christian Association, last Sunday afternoon and were encouraged by the noble address of Prof. N. W. Collier, of the Florida Baptist College. Secretary R. P. Hamlin presided and there was good hearty singing by the men. Prof. Collier is wide awake upon the conditions in the South as they effect our people. The secretary is devoting much time just now to plans for the third annual recital by the association to be held on Monday evening. October 5: Next Sunday afternoon the men will be addressed by Miss Rebecca J. Carter, a missionary from the Concord Baptist Church, with headquarters at Clarksville, Tenn. For bargains and protection in the purchase of real estate or the securing of a mortgage, see James A. Jackson, Jefferson Building, 4 and 5 Court Square. Brooklyn.—adv. sept 10-41 Hundreds of people took advantage of the splendid weather last Thursday evening to attend the second annual picnic of Cherubin Lodge, No. 6871, G. U. O. O. F., at Atlantic Park. Painter's Orchestra furnished excellent music, and the merry crowd swung around the circle until long life was needed. The Office of the Director is: Edgar Reid, Noble Grant; J. H. Holmes, Vice Grand; H. C. Rambeau, E. S. G.; S. G. Buchanan, P. S.; H. C. Schand, P. N. G.; C. O. Granady, N. F.; W. H. Jones, P. N. F.; John Wilson, advocate; John H. Herpert, chaplain; G. A. Slater, instructory Committee of Arrangements: J. F. Fay, chairman; R. Richardson, vice chairman; D. B. Green, secretary; Richard Elsm, treasurer; H. Green, H. Shucas, Goo Slayer, Thost, Dipree, W. H. Lucas, J. W. Dardin, C. H. Johnson, J. T. Porter, John Berkley, P. L. Flagg, Fred'k Blackwell and W. H. Johnson. Sunday was a busy day at the Bethany Baptist Church, Dr. Holland Powell, pastor, preached two very instructive sermons to large audiences, morning and evening. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon the regular monthly communion was served, at which Dr. Powell gave the hand of fellowship to twelve new members. The Young People's Baptist: Union have begun their weekly meetings again under the most favorable circumstances, as have also the Christian Endeavor, Society, Superintendent and C. Clarke, Mark's guest on Thursday Mrs. Francis E. Preston, National lecturer and organizer of the Loyal Temperance Legion and State Evangelist of Detroit, Mich. Friends of Miss Carrie Gaillard, of 147 Prince street, gave her a very pleasant surprise at her residence on Monday evening on her return from her vacation at Greenville, S. C. The evening was pleasantly spent in the various games and story-telling, after which an appetizing repast was served. Among those present were: Miss Rosa Ross, Miss Marie Grant, Miss M. Young, Mrs. E. Brown, Mrs. A. J. Major, Messrs. Allen Gaillard, James Taylor Mickens, C. Seiling and W. H. Major. At the Bridge Street A. M. E. Church Sunday, the services were largely at tended. Dr. A. R. Cooper preached an interesting sermon at the morning service from John, 17-17. In the afternoon the celebration of the Lord's Supper was observed. The Sunday-school is thriving under the superintendency of Mrs. Lytha C. Smith. NOTICE Special party rates ( $11.50 ), for all players, and for Alken, R. C., and also Augusta, Ga. beginning October 2d. For further information, contact Charles Hill, No. 781 Third avenue. ORITUARY In sad and loving memory of my husband, Robert A. Moore, he departed this life August 15, 1906. Dead, still he lives in his family memory. I was he who lived away and still I miss him. He fought a good fight. He kept the faith. He died in the arms of the Lord. His loving wife —UCY J. HILL, — 232 West 77th St., New York City. Alberta C (Moore) Williams, faithful, loving and beloved wife of Charles Williams, and only daughter of Mrs. Rachel A. Purnell, departed this life August 26, 1908, after his birth of illness, at her home, 315 West 11th Street. Funeral services August 76 by Dr. William H. Brooks, assisted by Rev. Fernandez, Rev. Samuel H. M. Maddison, and the family made in Brown was the undertaker. During Mrs. Williams's illness she requested that her friends be thanked for their last kindness and attention. Departed this life at 7 p.m., Sunday, September 6, Mr. Henry Turpin, aged 72 years, at his late residence, 455 East 187th Street, New York City. He leaves a widow, sister, two brothers and a large, number of children in Procter New York. New Jersey, Virginia and Alabama to mourn his departure. Mr. Turpin was born in Goochland County, Maryland, and was a member of the Legislature of his native State. His last active employment was with the Wagner Palace Car Service, a client service during a period of twenty-five consecutive years. During his long illness, he was a partner in a law firm, thoughtful of others, gentle and unselfish. He was of a particularly genial and generous disposition and made many friends who provided him with a great presence from the accustomed walks of life. Mr. Turpin was for many years a memorial trusting in the promises of the Saviour. The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the residence, and were attended by many MASONIC NOTICE. 111. J. R. Thornton, 33d Degree of New York City. Expelled for Unmassolic Conduct. For insubordination and violation of all Masonic laws of the A. C. S. Rite, and other acts of unmassolic conduct at a special session held of the U.S.C. A. A. S. Rite of the thirty-third and last degree of Free Masonry of United States, on March 22d, 1908 at San Antonio, Tex. 111. J. R. Thornton, 33d degree of New York City, was expelled for unmassolic conduct from the United Supreme Council, from the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite throughout the world. M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander John G. Jones, 33d degree, H. C. Scott, 33d degree, and T. R. France, 33d degree, organized a legal and the only lawful grand lodge in Ruffalo, N. Y., on the 20th of August, 1908, for the State of New York. R. G. Lane was made grand Master (51 Union St., Ruffalo, N. Y.), the legal and only G. M. of the State of New York of A. F. & Mason James A. Kearney, W. M. C. Chatham, Tressa Chas, H. Hobson, S. W. R. B. Minos, Sec. TO LET 926 West 126th 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, $18 921 West 126th Street 3 rooms, range, tube, bath, $15 2 rooms, range, tube, bath, $18 966 West 126th Street 3 rooms, range and tube, $13 2 rooms front, $10 Inquire of janitor or W. M. MORAN, 966 West 126th Street TO LET: Mini Park avenue, near 162d liverpool, and 4 room apartments; moderate price; tube and hot water required. sept. 21-27. TO LET: Neatly furnished rooms in private house; all conversions; refer- ences required. 399 W. 17th street, New York City. sept.11-27. TO LET - Parlor floor, call at 336 East 149th street, near L and subway. TO LET - Furnished rooms for light room, all rooms, all rooms, Smith, 433 Sixth avenue, sep10-47 CHURCH, Society, Commercial and Gamaggy Printing at the Gunthorpe Workshop, all rooms, Bronx brook work and cheap prices, sep10-47 TO LET - Furnished room, 127 West 133d street; all private, at reasonable price. TO LET - Furnished rooms, all conveniences; gentlemen preferred, 349 W. 51d street, sep10-47 TO LET - Furnished room, 83 up, permanent or transient; private house, Mrs. W. H. Willis, 75 West, aug8-97 TO LET - Admirely adjoining Central Park; exceptional location for colored tenant; three and four rooms at moderate rent, 30-38 West, aug8-97 TO LET - 411-3 West 16th street; 3 large light rooms; rent $10 and $12. Apply Jaslor, aug7-47 TO LET—Furnished rooms by day or week, all convenience; table board a day; West 124th street. Mrs. N. W. acre; West 124th street. august-47 TO LET—Second door, 3 rooms, for adult family. No. 9 Gay street, between Waverly Place and Christopher, august-47 SPECIAL NOTICE A lady NEEDING MONEY, will scrip- ture her 20 Shares of Dividend-bearing RICH MONEY AND REALITY COMPANY) less than cost. Big bargain to quick buyer. Address Mrs. J. Smith, General Delivery, New York City. TO LET—Nearly furnished large and small rooms, with conveniences, prie- sence, G. Griffiths, 32 West 133d street. TO LET—One Large room for couple, all furnished. Mason, 33 West 11th street. TO LET—Three and four light rooms, new law building; all improvements, moderate rents. 335 East 136th street. TO LET—Apartments, 367 West 61st street, New York; 6 rooms, hot water supply, moderate rents. Applica- tions considered. 314 West 134th street. TO LET—Nearly furnished room, with or without first-class table board, in convenience. On separate plains con- sidered. 314 West 134th street. august-37 TO LET - Neatly furnished room, large and small, with bath; also basement. Apply 118 West 27th st. sept-3t-8. TO LET - No. 218 West 27th st. 58, 59, 60. Furnished rooms newly cleaned, tubes and gas; rent $12.50 to 14. Janitor. sept-3t-8. WANTED-Janitor, for a tenement; three rooms free rent. Apply Joseph Felat, 408 West 42d street. aug-71 47 TO LET-Large furnished room, suit- table for two gentlemen; reasonable. 77 West 11th street. TO Let-Furnished room for man and woman. Private house. 67 West 123d street. TO LET—Nearly furnished hall bed- rooms. Mrs. Irby, 249 West, 49th at. TO LET—Furnished rooms to respect- ment. Mrs. Manning, 150 West, 53d street. TO LET—Nearly furnished large and small rooms, with bath and all con- venient. Apply W. H. Harcourt, 324 41st street. sept17-18 TO LET—One large furnished room for two gentlemen; also one smaller room for one or more gentlemen. Miss W. Jackson, 329 West, 36th street. TO LET—Three large light rooms, im- provements. Family, $02. Second avenue, convenient, near 42d street. TO LET—Furnished rooms: $1.50 to $1.75 weekly. 77 West 11th street, corner of 11th and 12th streets. TO LET—Beautifully furnished rooms in private house, suitable for couples or sneeking persons; stationary bath, bath, toilet, laundry, quiet section. 217 West 134th at. TO LET—222-234 West 62d street. Three and four large light rooms, novels, balconies. Bets to $10. Apply Janitor. TO LET—150 East 84th street; desir- TO LEET=150 East 94th Street improvements, newly decorated. Rent $17. App- T) LET—A neatly furnished room with hath; steam heat; gentlemen only. Apply Alexander, 40 West 136th street. TO LET - Apartments for colored families. 140 West 19th street. sept17-21 TO LET - Furnished rooms, two and three bedrooms. keep in Respectable colored people. TO LET - Beautiful large house, next to park; whole of floor, cheap. Seeing is beautiful. Benx corner 161st street, north 15th street bridge. Convenient to, 5th avenue L, and cars; furnished TO LET - Furnished rooms; furnished single couple. Office or respectable couple. Virginia. 422 West 40th street. sept17-21 BROOKLYN. TO LET—Desirable floor, also furnished room; with all conveniences. 376 Gates avenue Brooklyn. TO LET—394 Hooper street; first floor, newly decorated, $15; near Plaza. One fare any part of Manhattan, apply 46 Broadway, Brooklyn, sept 10-44 TO LET—A two-story and basement brick house all improvements; rent $35 Inquire Mrs. Cowan, 16 Downing street, Brooklyn. TO LET—Second floor, all improvements. 781 Hulsey street, Brooklyn. TO LET—Two-and-a-half-story brick house, to one party; all arranged for two families; in fine office, construction, inquired. In 128 Rerson street, Brooklyn. Adults only, re-sept 17-21 FOR SALE Two-story and basement brick house; three minutes walk from Atlantic avenue subway, prior to $3,600; also two-family house through Park, $600; apply Samuel Wilson, real estate broker, 606 Warren Street, Brooklyn. TO LET—Fine light room, with bath; private hall; just the place for steady gentlemen. Arrangements could be made for meals. Call evenings Sunway Lloyd Porter, 72 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn. TO LET—Furnished room, light house, keeping, with bath. R. I. Wright, 1479 Bergen street, Brooklyn, sep17-5t RELIGIOUS NOTICES. BETHLEE. A. M. B. CHURCH. West 51st Street, between 51st and 52nd Avenue. Church on the corner of 51st and 52nd Streets. Holy Communion every Sunday. 8 p.m. prayer meeting 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Prayer meeting 4:30 p.m. WEEKLY METHOD. Mother on Monday. Holy Communion every Sunday. Prayer meeting on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Rev. R. C. PASSON, D.D. Pastor. Pastor's residence, Bed West 120th street. For pastor can be seen at the church every day from 18 to 9 p.m. and 18:19 p.m. BETHLEE. A. M. B. MON CHURCH. West 51st street, between 51st and 52nd Avenue. Church on the corner of 51st and 52nd Streets. Holy Communion every Sunday. 8 p.m. prayer meeting 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Prayer meeting 4:30 p.m. Rev. J. M. MCHULLEN, Pastor Sunday services 11 a.m. m.; 12 a.m. Bachelor's School 8 p.m. Young People's C. B. prayer meeting evening at 8:15 p.m. Park Invitations 8:15 p.m. ST. CYPRINE CHAPEL PROTECTANT WISCHOPAL 177 WEST 65 STREET. Bryn J. JOHNSON, Pastor in charge. Bachelor's Services 8 p.m. M. Sunday School & 20 p.m. A CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL. 18-28-17 RAPTIST TEMPLE No. 11-18 West 116th street, near Fifth avenue. Rev. D. W. Pastor, D. D. Sunday services 11 a.m. m.; 7:45 a.m. Sunday School 1 p.m.; communication with the community 1 p.m. Services during the week: B. P. P. U., Tuesday 8 p.m.; business meeting with the community each month P. M. All are welcome. Pastor's residence, 8 West 138th st. UNION A. M. B. CRUCH. 220 East 85th street. REV. J. C. PERMANDEL, Peace. Sunday, 11 p.m. M. Proceeding. 1 P.M. Proceeding. 1 P.M. School, 1.50 p.m. Proceeding 2 p.m.; Holy Communion every third Sunday, 2 p.m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8.18 h. School meeting p. m. Y. P. B. C. B. 7 p. m. Sundays. Holy Communion first Sunday in each month. A JOUDIA WELCOME TO ALL. marilyn-lyr MECKEY SNAT BAPTIST CHURCH. 45 and 47 15th Street X. between 9th and 11th Avenue. Rev. N. B. EPP Foster. Sunday Services: 11 a. m. and 7.45 p. m. Communion third Sunday at 8 p. m. Sunday at 8 p. m. Weekday Services: B. Y. P. U. meets Wednesday 8 p. m. Prayer meeting first Monday each month 8 p. m. All welcome. Pastor's residence 60 West 134th street. Telephone 1-197-1347-1971 TIMOY BAPTIST CHURCH. 108 West 30th Street. Order of services: Sunday—Preaching at 10:30 h. School at 2 p. m. Holy communion every third Sunday 8 p. m. Weekly prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8 p. m. jonil-lyr SPECIAL NOTICE I beg leave to inform the public that I am prepared to book all engagements for myself and orchestra, for concerts, receptions, balls, weddings, etc. The reputation of this orchestra for the past 28 years is sufficient guarantee to have an orchestra composed exclusively of colored musicians. I do claim first-class musicians, with as many colorful by making possible for me to do first-class work with credit to my students. The public demand and pay for first- The public demand and pay for first-class giving it to them at all times. The public support of the past and hoping for a continuance of the same. I remain yours truly, WALTER F. CRAIG, aug20-3mos 321 W. 69th st. 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CRANE'S ORCHESTRA FAKE, BOUND TRIP 60 CENTS TICKETS, FOR THE GLAMBAKE MUNDER $2.00 FOR SALE as Headquarters of the League, 149 West 50th street, Ontario 129th street; Singaporean 161 West 57th street; Little Surrey, West 57th street; near 5th avenue B. P. Larch, 139 West 50th street; B. A. Worren, 137 West 50th street. PARTNER, PARTNER, or SENIOR LEFT. To see some calls at the Dinner OFFICERS--Bernard A. W. Wabon, President; Prince A. Kraft, Vice President; Howard A. Jones, Treasurer; W. E. Wabon, Jr. Jackson, Sen. and Cur. Secretary; A. M. Barton, Chapman; Wm. James, Bergstrom-salvage, J. H. Huntley, Executive COMMITTEE--R. H. Hunley, Oclairman; Richard B. Lawr, Lewisman; John D. Bedwin, Vice Chairman; Wm. F. Jackson, Secretary; John B. Brown, R. C. Hill, George R.; R. B. Dedman; Chan E. DeVan. 220 AND 222 WEST 64th STREET JUST OPENED 124 and 126 West 135th St. Elegant Apartments of Four, Five and Six Large, Light Rooms and Bath; Steam Heat, Hot Water Supply. All modern improvements. Moderate Rents. Apply Janitor, or JOHN A. TOTTEN, 368 West 51st Street. NEW PALACE HALL 51ST STREET AND SEVENTH AVENUE, N. Y. TO LET For Balls, Parties and Receptions. This hall has been recently fitted with a balcony which gives an increased accommodation of 400. BOOKS NOW OPEN Apply R. HARPER RICHARDSON, Proprietor appt. 17-3m On the premises JUST OPENED 55 EAST 99th Street Bet. Meddison and Park Avenues 4 rooms and bath. Hot water, basin. All Half Month Free. 41 and 43 West 135th 8 rooms and bath. Boom heat and hot water 53 and 55 East 130th 8 rooms and bath. steam heat and hot water 23 and 25 West 133rd 6 rooms and bath. Hot water. Open plumbing. 168 and 170 West 135 4 and 5 rooms and bath. Open plumbing. $23 per month. Half month free. 28 West 133rd Street First floor 6 rooms and bath. Hot water rent free. 10 East 132nd Street 6 rooms and bath. Rents $19 to $21, half Private House West 133rd Street. Rent $75 Apply Ja NAIL & PARKER Tel. 417 Harlem TO 1 64 West 133rd Street Handsome Flats just altered 4 large light rooms. Rents $ 7 West 133rd Street Apartments of 5 large rooms. and $21. 155 and 157 West 133 Apartments of 6 large rooms. Moderate Rents. 30 West 133d Street Half Month Free. 6 large supply. Rent $22. Apply Ja MORRIS MOORE, Agent and Park Avenue nth. Hot water, basin. All modern improvements. 13 West 135th Street nth. Steam heat and hot water. Rent $38 per month. 15 East 130th Street nth. steam heat and hot water supply. Rent $38 per month. 5 West 133rd Street nth. Hot water. Open plumbing, porcelain tubs. Free. 170 West 135th Street nth. bath. Open plumbing. hot water supply, tiled, of month free. 133rd Street nth. bath. Hot water supply. Rent $22 per month. 132nd Street nth. Rents $19 to $21, half month rent free. West 133rd Street. Rent $75 per month. Apply Janitors or PARKER, 25 West 168 and 170 West 135th Street 4 and 5 rooms and bath. Open plumbing. hot water supply, tiled halls. Rent $20 and $22 per month. Half month free. 28 West 133rd Street First floor 6 rooms and bath. Hot water supply. Rent $22 per month. Half month's rent free. 10 West 132nd Street NAIL & PARKER, 25 West 133d St Tel. 417 Harlem TO LET 133rd Street Flats just altered and contain apart ent rooms. Rents $14 to $15.50. Or 133rd Street tits of 5 large rooms. Hot water sup 157 West 133rd Street tits of 6 large rooms and bath. Hot Rents. 133d Street th Free. 6 large rooms and bath Rent $22. Apply Janitors or MOORE, Agent, 64 West 13 Handsome Flats just altered and contain apartments of 3 and 4 large light rooms. Rents $14 to $15.50. Only 3 Flats Left. 7 West 133rd Street Hall Month Free. 6 large rooms and bath. Hot water supply. Rent $22. Apply Janitors or MORRIS MOORE. Agent, 64 West 133rd Street JACOB LAHN Furniture, Carpet 588, 590 & 596 Nine re, Carpets, Bedding 590 & 596 Ninth Avenue,Ne 588, 590 & 596 Ninth Avenue,New York (Near 42nd Street) CASH OR CREDIT $1 PER WEEK OPENS AN ACCOUNT Positively the Cheapest Furniture House in the City At 65th Street Should be Taught as Well as Truces and Procession Among the Members of the Race McKazarron, Pa., September 14. Following is the address on "Education" delivered by Rev. Richard D. Stenson, D. D., vice-president of Morris Brown College, of Georgia, at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, this city, last week: "That education is one of the most important factors from any viewpoint, in race or individual elevation, there can be no doubt, and yet very much caution must be employed with the individual, conditions must be taken into account and essential training given. I need not attempt to impress you that it is very necessary to provide the proper training, realizing that there are varying degrees of capacity in different individuals and classes. Too many carpenters, blacksmiths, farmers, cooks and laundry workers have been spoiled in making poor lawyers, doctors, prescribers, stenographers and writers and it is often said, ladies and gentlemen when attempting to fit youth especially the youth of our race, for that which pays an honest return, give them the proper conception of life and prepares them for respectable citizenship—that Negroes are being made menials to serve the conveniences of other races. "Education, if it means anything, for a few years to come, means to prepare the masses of our race for a purer moral life, to earn an honorable livelihood and to add to the productive citizenship of the communities, wherein they live. The educational problem of the South is somewhat different from that of the North, in that there is a much larger number of uncultured youths in both races in the South, who are unpaying assets in the community, and while the South is taking a new life and is rapidly developing into a prosperous section if there is not a sufficient amount of funds to carry on the educational work in a substantial way. You should take into account it is not yet half a century since the South has undergone a very serious change, in that the South has become more loose penniless, without property and without education—and that the white people themselves labored at a great disavantage educationally. "I would not have you understand me to say that our race has not made wonderful progress in forty-three years. They have eliminated 45 per cent. of their illiteracy, they have greatly improved their home life; in Georgia alone, they own and control 175,000 farms, they pay taxes on quite $0,000,-600 worth of real property, their church and school property, non-taxable, amounts to $2,300,000 and they have church membership of 600,000 persons. "Let me stress, with all the power of which I am capable, that the difficulties to be overcome, the heights to be surmounted in the present and future, require far more caution and conservation than the problems of the past. "Practical training is that most needed in our section for the reason that the race is just now beginning life, and their moral uplift, their intellectual fitness and their earning capacity have all to do with what they will be worth to themselves and to those among whom they are to live. Institutions are willing to train professionals, leaders, and the select but to shape the lives and policies of the masses as well. I have no criticism for the advocates of higher training. I think all education essential in elevating a race, but having studied the condition, many phases of the life of our people in the country, I am persuaded that the training of the hand is more generally in demand everywhere, and all the more so, because we have had but little chance of education, at home making, land owning and at fitting the race for practice service. And how shall we do away with the called problem of race except by fitting each member of the race to do some one thing well and seeing that he does it? This is our educational problem in the South, adverse criticism notwithstanding. "The opinions of the South, with regard to the education of our people and their betterment, are of two classes. This may be seen through the educators, newspapers and the common people. The one class believes that the Negro proves a better citizen when trained than when untrained. The other class believes that he spurs work and aspires to that which unfits him for usefulness. For the sake of argument let us grant much that is said by the second class of thinkers. Those of our people who are educated and are being educated in the right way, are not among the criminals in our country about whom you hear so much; but as a rule they are the land-owners, home-owners and those who have the most correct mind. They may be depended upon when decent of the day, in almost every community of the South. Many of them are trying to adjust themselves to conditions—to cooperate with the best white people in making the community tell for good. Very cordial relations exist in many Southern communities between white and colored people. More and more the Negro is receiving justice in the courts, he is having the assistance of the best white citizens in securing property, he is being encouraged in his educational movements and in the securing of church property and in whatever he attempts for the uplift and betterment of the race. "I am not unmindful of the irregularities that are reported through the prove almost daily. What else could be expected from the south where so recently there existed the rubber of matter and slave and where even now there is so large a class of those who do not know right from wrong? I almostly believe that both races are admired of a great many things that happen in our communities. But who can prevent them? If we all would seek to maily the good and my bad, if we could be the majority of making ourselves instead of including the slaves, there would be less of friction and crimination, more of good will, good cheer and happiness. This we are trying to see and learn and put into practice in the South. Whatever may be said, the white and Negro people of the South are getting together. I know whosoof I speak; I have just held a number of educational mass meetings in the State of Georgia. In several places some of the most prominent white citizens took part, a large number attending meetings, a large number meeting and am persuaded that too large a number of our people have, imagined ideas about the best white people of the South. Some of our best friends among the white people of our country are in the Southern States. "Less and less attention is being given to the person or agency that attempts to array the two races against each other in unequal and unprofitable competition. There is nothing gained by either the white or colored man." "The work problem must, for years, command the attention of our people in that section. The undeveloped condition of the Southland warrants that the two races work in perfect harmony. To do otherwise is to cripple labor conditions in that section. Seventy-five per cent of the work throughout the servant realm is done by colored people, the majority of whom are untrained and subject to the common ills of untutored and untrained minds; any sort of injustice, is sufficient to arouse their suspicions and once aroused they are worth little to themselves or to anyone else. "Whatever the South is to-day, the Negro has aided in making it. He ought to be encouraged that he will have no opportunity, there were more of him, so long as he is in harmony with good behavior, good character and is a lover of honest toil. "Nothing, in my opinion, will hasten the ideal condition of things more rapidly than the ideas and principles now being promulgated and put into operation at Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga." VISRONN AND DANCY CARRY PHILA- DELPHIA. Negroes on Federal Service Doubled in This Administration—President's Precedent WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 16.—Worries come from Philadelphia that the largest demonstration made in years by Negroes in that city in behalf of the Republican party was that of last Thursday night in the Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church, on Broad street, near Fitzwater. The meeting was under the auspices of the Civil Rights League, recently organized there to look after the political interests and general welfare of the colored people. The principal speakers were two of the most prominent orators of the race, Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia, and Hon. William T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury at Washington. Mr. Dancy was fired with enthusiasm for the Republican party and for the national ticket, and made what his admirers considered "the effort of his life." He succeeded in generating in the great audience of 2,000 all the enthusiasm he felt himself and every point was given to vociferate cheerfully in that of "That's" his "Hit me!" In the hour that Mr. Dancy held his hearers spelled bound he extolled the record of the Republican party and recited its achievements in war and peace, and described its labors to make the black man a full-fledged citizen of the nation. The credit of the government, the protection of our people in the enjoyment of their civil and political rights, and the integrity of the courts are all bound up, he claimed, in the continuance in power of the party of freedom, commercial expansion and civic equality. To the surprise and delight of the vast assemblage, Mr. Dancy met the Brownsville question squerely and placed all the blame for the vexations episode on the shoulders of the Democratic party. He made it very clear that the Republican party made the Negro soldier possible and that the Democratic party is on record as favoring the complete elimination of the Negro from the army. He recalled the fact that the Republicans all favored the restoration of the soldiers, differing only as to method, while the Democrats stood like a stone wall in opposition to their return to the army on any basis. He brought down the house by declaring that it was idiocy for any colored man to attempt to prove to an intelligent audience that the triumph of the Democratic party would impute to the enemy the foolish to assert that the election of Bryan would be a vindication of Senator Foraker, whose valorous defense of the race he deemed worthy of the highest praise. A vote for a party, which stood out against Foraker and the Negro would be an abandonment of all that the Senator had stood for last year, and would be a fatal handicap to the plan of adjustment arranged by the party leaders for the next session of Congress. Mr. Dancy traced the entire incident from the appearance of the troops at Brownsville to the discharge, proving that the prejudice of the Democracy against Negro soldiery started the trouble and had finally defeated the efforts of the Republicans to bring about a satisfactory ending up to this time. The matter, he felt, will be adjusted on an occasion, and a vote of confidence in the Republican party would be the longest step toward such an action. Mr. Dancy brought forward statistics to show that the Republicans had accorded to the Negro a fair share of the official patronage and that more would be given in the future, while nothing worth while could be hoped for from the Democrats, who had not the courage to mention the race in its platform. On the contrary, he said, the race would lose, to a very large extent, the recognition it now has in the event of Mr. Bryan's election. Register Vernon followed in a brief but eloquent address, in which he compared the records of the parties and pointed out the dangers that would through the Negro in the point of Democracy's mission. He praised Mr. Taft and asked him of his great friendship for the Negro and the dark races in the Philippines and Cuba. He had no doubt that Judge Taft would make a President whose the colored people would revere as they do Lincoln the Democrat. He would be just, sympathetic, strong and progressive. Both spouses were usually applauded throughout their work. Other spouses were delivered by Dr. John M. Palmer of Chicago, Dr. Dr. C. A. Tindley, E. J. Wearin, Rev. G. L. P. Taftlew, Bishop J. S. Caldwell, Bishop G. W. Clinton and C. W. L. Offard, secretary of the Civil Right League, Bishop Caldwell, of the A. M. E. Zion-connection, a staunch Taft advocate. Out-of-Town Hotels and Summer Resorts HOTEL UPTON Two hundred steam hated oracle rooms, frequent dining room service, restaurant attendant. Spindle is located in the Midland High Language tree at all stations. Opposite Bank Bay Station, Dartmouth in Prime location. c. BOSTON, MASS THE NEW METROPOLITAN HOTEL 312 ASBURY AVE., ASBURY PARK, N. J. Behead and ledging by the day or week. Superior table. Location ideal, two walk from Board Walk. R. T. BATTS, PROPRIETOR Writes for further information. Below are given some statistics showing what the Republican party is doing in a substantial way for the Afro-American, Office-holding does not cover everything a race wants, but the recognition of the Negro's ability to administer a public trust, and to protect his civil rights in addition thereto, surely entitles a party to more credit than a party that does neither—nor even promises to do anything of a helpful nature, morally or materially. According to carefully-compiled statistics the number of Afro-Americans in the service of the Government, exclusive of the army and navy, has more than doubled in the last four years of the Roosevelt administration, and their number increased to $900,000 in 1904 to over $900,000 in 1908. The following table shows the number of Afro-American employees in the service of the Federal Government, the bulk of whose retention depends in a large measure upon the continuance of the Republican party at the national helm: Afro-American officers, clerks and other officers in service of the United States Government, 1908: No. Salaries. Diplomatic and consular service 11 $35,000 Department service, Washington, D. C. State 19 14,200 Treasury 669 470,201 War 146 103,892 Navy 47 35,736 Post Office 176 106,468 Interior 405 237,775 Justice 22 14,300 Agriculture 120 63,924 Commerce and Labor 120 17,040 Government Printing Office 552 376,180 Interstate Commerce Commission 31 15,440 United States Capitol 185 126,420 Washington, D. C. Post Office 190 150,240 District of Columbia Government, including unskilled labor, 2,798 1,252,586 Department service at Large. Customs and Internal Revenue 585 492,181 Post Office 2,958 2,298,434 Interior 23 26,286 Commerce and Labor: 66 44,002 United States Army, officers 11 29,285 United States Army, enlisted men 2,890 101,083 Miscellaneous, including unclassified 1,935 1,161,250 In the city of Washington alone 5,499 Negroes employed by the Government, drained salaries and as much as the aggregate salaries of all Negroes employed under the general government in every State in the Union four years ago. This is the showing made by the party which some misguided professors and visionary shepherds are asking the Negroes of the nation to turn out of power. The bad statement of facts, as given above, make the argument. The record may be read and understood in all its force by him who runs. Long memories are not bad when they recall the good things that happen, as well as the unpleasant episodes of life. President Roosevelt promoted Chaplain W. T. Anderson to the rank of major in the United States Army; he has retained Major Lynch as a paymaster when the retiring board wanted to put him out of business; he appointed Chaplains Gladden and Scott at handsome salaries as the successors of two other colored chaplains who had reached the age of retirement; and, in conjunction with Secretary Taft, a system has been adopted by the War Department whereby three capable colored musicians are leading the bands of as many colored regiments, succeeding white musicians; and the Fourth Regiment will have a colored leader as soon as a vacancy occurs. These are a few of the good things we should remember in connection with President Roosevelt's administration. President Roosevelt does everything in the open and on the level. His letter in support of Judge Taft is just what might have been expected from a manly man, who believes in standing by his, friend and in hitting from the shoulder for policies which he considers right. WASHINGTON, D. 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According to Chief Clerk Cook, of the ordinance office, Hargraves was one of the most efficient clerks in that bureau. He was from Zanesville, Ohio, and entered the bureau as a laborer at $45 a month in June, 1900, and was promoted through merit to a clerkship at $1,400 a year. He made a specialty of the study of civil service reform and was regarded as an expert in that subject. He had a home on Wisconsin avenue just beyond Tenleytown. Dr. Washington at His Old Home. CHARLESTON, W. Va., Sept. 15.—Dr. Booker T. Washington delivered an able and instructive address last night at Mercer Hall in the presence of an overflowing audience. It became known a few days ago through a telegram to Dr. H. F. Gamble, that Dr. Washington would spend Sunday in the vicinity, visiting his sister at Malden, the home of his boyhood, the spot from which' he journeyed to Hampton to lay the foundation of his unique career. 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F. in Amorica, which is holding its fourteenth biennial convention here at Young's Pier. To a visitor just arriving at the well-known summer resort it does not take long to come to the conclusion that something out of the ordinary is going on. All along Arctic, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and New York aventures in beaches and handsome decorations with hammers floating with "Wel- lcomed to the G. U. O. of O. F." incribbed thereon. The delegates are enjoying much better weather than what they encountered at their last session in Richmond, Va., where it rained the whole time the convention was being held. Ideal weather conditions have been in order, written by the delegates, usually with a high degree of enthusiasm. Many Well- known New Photos. Over three thousand delegates and members are here, which means that the attendance is about the same as at all conventions held by the state, California, Florida, in fact almost every State in the Union is represented. Among those in attendance are Gen. Robert Small, Edward H. Morris, and L. B. Mossey of Illinois; Edward P. James, E. H. McKissick, E. B. Topp, Daniel W. Gary and Merah S. Stuart of Mississippi; C. First Johnson of Alabama; L. N. Porter of Alabama; H. Sheedy of Florida; B. J. Davis and Henry Lincoln Turner of Georgia; T. P. Woodland, Frank Farrell, J. C. Torrey M. E. Lawrence and D. P. Baranco of Louisiana; Johns C. Johnson of Maryland; George E. Tempel of Missouri; Dr. J. E. Roberts of Massachusetts; James F. Adair, David Brown, Joseph F. Page, C. H. Meyers, Rev. B. J. C. Tay, E. W. Bell, Jr. and E. W. Bell of New York; J. E. Reed, of Ohio, and James F. Needham, Charles H. Brooks and J. E. Ford of Pennsylvania. Harmony is more in evidence at this session than at Richmond, and it is noticeable that resolutions are either adopted or defeated without an show of force. In the defenses all claim that this year they have a "love feast now wow." A feature of the convention is the parade which takes place Thursday. From present indications Mississippi will get the banner for numbers as there are 125 delegates from that State Georgia follows with 110, then Alabama with 100 and Pennsylvania next. There will be no contest for the position of Grand Master, it being decided that Gratl Master Houston will be re-elected and at the next election he will be succeeded by Fraternal Delegate Edward P. Jones, of Mississippi. The convention will adjourn Friday. At this time the case for the sessions being held are in character and only those connected with the order are permitted to attend. V. L. Ruben of Mississippi is doing duty on the door and each member finds it necessary to whisper softly into his ear a magic word before he is permitted to enter. Besides the making of new laws the body is considering other matters of importance. At Tuesday morning's session after considerable discussion a special committee was appointed to inspect the new headquarters of the order in Philadelphia, which was recently completed at a cost of $120,000. The committee will visit the Quaker City shortly and see if all the conditions have been observed in the construction of the large building. The session was formally opened Monday morning at which the Mayor, J. W. welcomed the delegates included the State of New Jersey, Grand Director A. T. Shirley responded with a very dignified speech. During the forthcoming speeches were also made by Grand Treasurer B. J. Davis, District Grand Master John A. Muggs, Deputy Grand Master L. N. Porter and others. The evening session was a very important one, and consisted of the reading of the addresses of Grand Master W. L. Houston, Grand Secretary J. E. Neelham, Grand Treasurer B. J. Davis and Charles H. Brooks. While all of the addresses have been well received, the two principal ones of the meeting were those made by Grand Master Houston and Edward P. Jones, District Grand Master of Mississippi, the latter having held that position for nearly twelve years. Grand Master Hewitt spoke Monday evening and District Grand Master Jones on Wednesday. Survived by Edward P. Jones, B.D. Beddies being District Grand Master of Mississippi, Mr. Jones has the distinction of representing the order as fraternal delegate to England in May, 1907, at the Annual Movable Committee. He was the only Negro delegate present to the greetings of his order to the men in the ban where he was royally received. His address Wednesday was in part as follows: "Most Worthy Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary, members of the Subcommittee of Management and delegates to the Fourteenth B. M. C. of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America: However dreary or dark the night it is none the less oppropriate for true Odd Fellows to write and effect a common cause. And such was the result at Richmond, Vg. after the fittest contender in the noble order. Let us forget the guilt, allow it to say that upon mention of our present distinguished and honored Worthy Grand Master you saw fit to commission and send as your repre- sensitive your bundle servant to stand and speak for the 18000 Gold Fulfillers in America before a court trained and versed in modern diplomacy and acknowledged as the very commencement of fraternism was indeed the remotest dreams, the realization of which I tremble to recount. "The pathway had been well glazed, and fortune with her smiles ever and anon gave encouragement and ere the supreme hour had come our own love and seal, prompted by the enthusiasm which burns in your heart for our noble order, so enraptured our feeble ability that unconscious of every shortcoming, and remembering only that where duty leads honor abides, we threw full light out to sea and spoke—spoke as God gave us utterance. "Edward H. Morris, the brilliant jurist and genius of Illinois had gone before and swept the pathway clean and had been followed by the erudite and painstaking, careful Charles H. Brooks of Kentucky. And then the classic, coquet, profound and renowned, monk, professor W. W. Vanderwaal, the hills of England echo and re-echo with the flights of his mighty eloquence. The three pioneers I cown to-day as the weavers of a mighty judgment installed forever in the hearts of their fraters across the bottomless Atlantic and time alone can unfold the sacred volume of liberty and portray the immense accomplishment of their visit. "They are not the triumvirate of blood, conquest, and war, but the advance guard of a race cosmopolitan in desire to conquer the world, every inch in perpetuating the story of God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, man our brother." "It would require a genius to give anything new on the subject of either friendship, love or truth. The masters have dwelt at length with them all. Friendship engaged the time and attention of the immortal Cicero whose work on the sacred theme has won the admiration of the ages. I would not presume to entertain where the geniuses of the earth have contributed their best endeavors but I am sure you what Odd Fellows mean by friendship, and also what the linking of the three signify to one who has stood before the Chesterfield. "Friendship embraces more than kinship. Brothers and sisters may disagree, cousins may take up arms against each other but those bound by the sacred ties of friendship know no change through the passing years. We have read with throbbing hearts of the undying attachment of David and Jonathan, mentioned in sacred writ of olden times, have written of a wilton attachment to Pythagoras, his ill-treatment to give up his life, but these are no more than true friendship will compel under every sky and under every age. "One of the most beautiful examples of true friendship of which we have read in recent years was shown only a few short months ago. Two black men in the city of Indianapolis without one drop of blood akim, united only by the ties which we know here and bound as friends, were working in of the next charge, fly some means to the rescue, prematurely; the two friends were at the boston; and a single ladder led upward to light and life through a small manhole. The single man was nearer the ladder. He grabbed his companion who had a wife and children dependent upon him and showed him on the ladder exclaiming as he did so: "Only one of us can escape; I have no one depend upon me, you go to your family." He escaped barely with his life having failed as he was the open air. The other was found dead upon the ladder with a smile on his face that told of happiness that he had served a friend. "No poems have been written of his uncleish and heroic act; nor orators have told of his devotion, but friendship has had a new definition given by the poet. "The Old Fellow has marge kinds of love. He loves those bound to him by ties of blood, and those tender ties which bound Adam and Eve 'neath Eden's bower. He loves as no other man loved, for his friendship is love's foster brother. His love is as wide the umbrella that it takes in all the numbers; it reaches the sea and holds those in fond remembrance now gone before." Address in part of Grand Warner Houston. "Honored Representatives of the Grand Tribune and of Old Odyssey in Biographical Writings" Marching on, sailing on, restless feet that never stop, active minds that never rest. Marching on, sailing on, you, soldiers and sailors of the army and navy of peace, majors of the battalions and captains of the vessels of Friendship, soldiers of the regiments and commanders of the squadrons of Love, generals of the divisions and admirals of the fleets of Truth are camped and anchored in this city by the sea in Fourteenth Biennial session. Pockets, outer sentinels, vain couriers, and counts of this army and navy have heard the trumpet sound and bugle blast. They, too, have come to join us. Moreover, almost everyone around, another rendower—and finally to go marcheling on, sailing on. Over what road this army has marched, through what waters the ships have sailed, since last we camped in the City of the Seven Hills and anchored in the waters of the James, shall he told you—and in what manner they shall go from here will he for you to say. At the New Haven B. M. C. in 1902, the then Grand Master, B. E. R. Morris, emphasized the necessity of a suitable building for headquarters of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, and submitted in lieu a new proposition, relating to headquarters. This may be regarded as the real beginning of the great work which usurpantly consummated at Philadelphia on July 15, 1900, when there was dedicated to the Order of Odd Fellows a building, the site, structure, and furnishing of which represents an outlay of nearly $100,000, giving to the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America the finest and most complete office building owned by colored men in America. You cannot stand and look at that structure of steel and stone without feeling a thrill of pride in the grandeur of this Order whose condition diminishes and affords this magnificent product of the designer's art and the builder's skill. The work began at the eleventh B. M. C. building toward the erection of head THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1908. THE FIRST EDITION OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR FRATERNAL DELEGATE EDW. P. JONES AND THE GRAND SECRETARY OF ENGLAND questions required, question prompt and impetus at the twelfth and thirteenth R. M. C.'s, respectively, by recommendations of the Grand Master and legislation of the delegation. The preliminaries in the matter were conducted by the preceding administration. Upon my induction into office I found everything at a standstill, due to a contention on the part of a tenant occupying one of the buildings standing upon the lot at the time of our purchase, which is referred to in another part of this address under the caption, "uits against the S. C. M." At length a compromise was effected with tenant by which the work was completed on moment until the last stroke of the hammer and the sweep of the brush, the work was vigorously prosecuted to the end that we might have the advantage of suitable office room in which to transact the business of this great Order. Ample provisions in the matter of space have been made to meet the growing demands of this fraternity. The building of five stories and base- FRATERNAL DELEGATE EDW. P. JONES A ment, reared in the very heart of Philadelphia, in locality where erepron shridulum delphia, in a locality where property values steadily increase with each passing year, is certain to attest for all time to come the exceptional prudence of the delegates who provided for its erection, and the praiseworthy judgment of the sub-committees of management that arranged and directed all that pertains to this "structure of majestic frame." To the end that you may see this building through the eyes of your representatives and secure a more detailed description of this edifice, the pride and home of our Order, I suggest that you authorize the appointment of a committee consisting of a sufficient number of representatives for each State, Territory, island and country under the jurisdiction of the S. C. M. to go to Philadelphia, inspect the building and report to you in this session its impressions of the Order's headquarters. No reference to the building should be made without mentioning the incomparable services rendered by ex-Grand Master E. H. Morris, who, by vote of the B. C. was made special counsel to the S. C. during the erection of headquarters and all other matters of whatsoever kind or nature incurred thereby should be fully paid. He has given to the S. C. M. the benefit of his advice, and in many instances has taken upon himself the bardens of the undertaking. As no compensation has been provided for his invaluable services. F. H. Morris has made a considerate and recommend that you take such action as will attest your recognition of his work and labors. Grand Secretary's Office In growth and importance we have distanced and outstripped all competing trafical organizations, yet we have not kept pace with the others in the matter of providing a suitable number of employees to conduct the work which the law demands shall be transmitted by the grand secretary and his office force. It is unreasonable and unfair to expect and demand of that official and his very few assistants a full and prompt performance of the duties of that office. To put it plainly it is absolutely impossible for the work to be done with the proper appropriation made for the office of our corporation, and the point there is anywhere in any department a more conscious man nor one more capable of discharging the duties committed to his care, than Grand Secretary James F. Needham. His devotion to duty challenges the admiration of all who see and know. I agree with many of you that every communication addressed to the office of the grand secretary should receive a proft reply; that supplies should be sent without delay; but how can this be done with the force you have provided? I know kindred trafical organization of 2,200 branches with a membership of 100,000 members, which employs a force of 67 clerks in the office of the grand secretary to attend to membership only. In many office there are more than 30 additional clerks who attend to other business. Contrast that force with your office where the grand secretary, an assistant and three clerks are required to attend to the business relating to 100,000 branches, comprising a membership of over 400,000. I urge the adoption of a proposition which will provide a sufficient number of clerks fo. the grand secretary to enable him to promptly comply with the demands that you are constantly making upon his office. "Mention" has been made at preceding biennial sessions of the correspondence required of the grand master. This duty is over increasing and now demands from the B. M. C. some provision to insure proper attention. The S. C. M. acting under the authority of the 13th B. M. C. in appearing the report of the Committee on Grand Master's address, has appropriated $20 per month for a stenographer for the grand master. Without this action on the part of the board it would have been impossible to have made answer to more than 15 to 30 per cent of the mail received. I have endeavored to give a prompt reply to every member who wrote me on any matter regarding the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, and, though the allowance for postage has been exhausted early in each year, still I have cheerfully borne this obligation to the end that my correspondents might receive replies to the letters they had penned. Experience endorses this position that you should favorably consider a position taking appropriation for a stenographer and sufficient postage for the office of the grand master. I have sought to carry the message of this Order to my brethren in their homes, in their halls, and everywhere. I am gratified beyond measure at the B AND THE GRAND SECRETARY OF ENGLAND opportunities which have been afforded me to observe the position and welfare of the fraternity. I have pleasure in recording the courtesies extended in every State, in every place that I have been, and rejoice to report to you that the substantial condition of the Order is exceptional in the extreme. All over the land halls are owned by this Order. In many places our property takes rank with the best in the community and gives to us the standing which success always commands. As a rule the treasures of the lodges are in a healthy state, enabling the brethren to discharge promptly the bodge obligations, thus maintaining the confidence which is necessary to the progress and development of an organization. This has been my observation from Connecticut to Florida; from the Atlantic to the Rockies; during my term as grand master I have visited every Southern State in the Union, addressing the brotherhood and the public. In addition to these experiences I visited the State of Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut and New York on occasions of celebrations by Old Fellows, where the privilege was afforded me to address the brethren and the citizens on the principles of this fraternity. I have traveled over twenty thousand miles. In distance I have almost girdled the globe in the interest of this Order which we cherish and love so well. Fraternal Delegate to England Acreably to directions given by the 12th B. M. C., Brother E. P. Jones was provided with credentials and a letter of greetings to our brethren in England. An appropriation of $000 was made for his expenses. He visited the A. M. C. of 1007 and was most cordially received by the fraternity there. He here us, upon returning, an official salutation from the brotherhood abroad, conveying the expressions of their concern for us as well as their appreciation for our fraternity and their formal delegate. The references to his visit which appeared in the Quarterly Report and Magazine, the official organ of the Old Fellows in England, were exceedingly gratifying, and gave convincing testimony of the wisdom displayed by the last B. M. C. in selecting this distinguished brother to bear our message of loyalty and devotion to our brethren across the sea. Regalia Department. Owing to the construction of our headquarters, nothing has been done looking toward the establishment of a regalia department. There is space in our building for the office of such a branch. I am confident, when properly set on foot, it will ultimately grow into one of the strong enterprises of Old Fellowship. To your incoming S. C. M. I earnestly suggest that it be given their attention to the end that at the next B. M. C. they may report to you that the regalia department is in working order. It would not be unwise for the S. C. M. to be empowered to advance, as a loan to the regalia department, a reasonable sum to start it on its career. Change in Charter. Following the direction of the Thirteenth J. B. M. C. the S. C. M. has caused the proper change to be made in our charter in relation to making the number of directors five (5) instead of four (4). New General Laws. Our supply of old General Laws, shortly after the induction of the present S. C. M. into office, became exhausted and it was necessary to have a new compilation printed embracing all the laws now in force down to and including the year 1904, together with a digest of the decisions of the S. C. M. from 1902 to 1907, inclusive; and so it was done. This is known as the "1908 Edition," and we trust it meets with your approval. In hospiting with the orders of the last B. M. C., the S. C. M. has caused to be procured two Grand Master's official chains, one each for your former Grand Masters, W. M. T. Forrester and L. McHenry Jones. The editor and manager of the Old Fellows' Journal and printing office has made monthly reports to the Sub- committee of Management. Many causes have come on to be heard by the Sub-committee of Management, and I have much satisfaction in reporting to you that they have always been decided, after a careful and impartial hearing, in accordance with the evidence presented and the laws relating to their conduct. This in as it should be. The Subcommittee of Management being given ultimate authority to hear and determine all controversies arising in the order, must without haste and without unreasonable delay weigh the rights of brethren and deal out to them equal and exact justice without fear or favor, without help or hindrance. This tribunal grows in might and majesty as the order expands, let us hope that will be fulfilled, profoundly all the members; that it will deserve this support by continuing to wield the sword of justice with an unprejudiced and an impartial hand. The Alabama Case In 1906 David Temple, Lodge, No. 1672, of Mobile, Ala. together with sixty-mine (69) other lodges presented a protest at the S.C.M., supported by proper proof, complaining that the alleged session of the D.G.L. held a Florence, Ala., in August, 1906, was in regular; that it was never properly organized; that the acts of the body were illegal and in violation of the laws of the order. The grand secretary made prompt and proper service on the Executive Committee of that State, notifying the defendant officials that the cause would come on to be heard at the January, 1907 session of the S.C.M. The Executive Committee filed no answer to the allegations made in the complaint by the then-strife Grand Master C.A. Howze and the then-endowment secretary, H. A. Knox, came to Philadelphia at the sitting of the S.C.M. and appeared before that body. C.A. Howze addressed the S.C.M. at length, attempting to justify what was done at the Florence meeting and to defend the course he and his associates had pursued. When sufficient evidence was before the S.C.M., it proceeded to determine the merits of the controversy and decided that there had been no lawful session of the District Grand Lodge of Alabama in the year 1906; that the核據 of the men had legally traveled; that those officers had been traced, but that those in office prior to August, 1906, should be considered as holding over until their successors should be elected and installed at the meeting hereinafter ordered; that everything done at the so-called District Grand Lodge session in Florence, Ala., in August, 1906, was null and void and of no effect whatever; and the said Sub-committee of Management did order that the delegates elected to the District Grand Lodge in Alabama for August, 1906, should assemble in the city of Montgomery, Ala., on 19th March 1906, prevailed to organize according to the laws governing District Grand Lodges of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, transact the business in an orderly and legal way, continuing in session until all matters properly coming before it should be considered and disposed of, including the election of officers; and said Sub-committee of Management did further hold and decree that the alleged resolution which increased the assessment to two dollars ($2) in the matter of endowment was illegal, and ordered that what had been paid in the amount by the membership of Alabama must be credited to the lodges or members as payment on the 35-cent assessment, which assessment had been regularly paid without protest reaching the Sub-committee of Management from any of the lodges or members in Alabama. This decree was communicated to the District Grand Lodge officers of Alabama and duly published in a proclamation issued by the Grand Master. The then District Grand Master, under date of February 4, 1907, issued a proclamation to the lodges in Alabama, calling the District Grand Lodge to convene in Montgomery on March 19, 1907. Following fast upon his proclamation, one H. A. Knox, who was one of the officers, wrote of injunction in the chancery court of Jefferson County, Alabama, restraining the D. G. L. officials of Alabama from attending or participating in the meeting ordered whereupon C. A. Howze, then District Grand Master, under date of February 12, 1907, issued another proclamation revoking the one of February 4, declaring it null and void. When on trial in July, 1907, for failure and refusal to obey the order of the S. C. M. L., the said Howze stated that he had been instructed by Knox had not talked with him about it, and had no knowledge that the injunction was contemplated or sought until he was served with a copy; this despite the fact that he and Knox were friends, associate officers, and occupied adjoining office rooms in the same building in Birmingham. It does violence to all probability to accept his statement or to assume that the suit was instituted without his knowledge or consent. I arranged with some loyal members of the order in Alabama to have the injunction dissolved. Then he proclaimed the District Grand Lodge number of lodges in that State thinking my presence necessary addressed a petition asking me to come and preside over the D. G. L. Though pressure was brought to bear upon me not to go to Alabama, though I was threatened with personal injury and told that my appearance in Alabama meant the destruction of my fraternal career. I heartened unto the cry of the order and went to be present at the session ordered by the S. C. M. On my arrival I found 563 delegates assembled, who, by unanimous vote, requested me to preside during its session. I organized the organization of the District Grand Lodge, presided over its sessions, witnessed the proper and orderly election of its officers and duly installed them in the respective positions for which they had been selected by the vote of the assembled delegates. The acts of this meeting were ignored by C. A. Howze, H. A. Knox, Peter J. Grenshaw, R. L. Douglas, T. W. Owens and H. S. Chadwick, and District Tern Great Lodge officers of D. G. L. No. 3, and did by certain writings and publications at- tempt to confuse and bewilder many of the members. To put a step to their evil course, the daily elected District Grand Lodge officers of Alabama, on May 30, 1997, procured a writ of injunction restraining the aforementioned offending parties from interfering with the affairs of the G. U. O. of F. O. F. in Alabama. The defendants moved to dissolve the injunction. The court granted the prayer, but held that the bill contained equity. The injunction was immediately reinstated by the execution of a large bond by the D. G. L. officers in the sum of $6,000. In the mountain Bro. John Packer, of New Erie Lodge, No. 322, filled a bill of complaint against the Monthly Board of the S. C. M. against H. A. Knox praying that a rule be issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be punished for the offenses alleged in the bill. The rule was issued as prayer for and Knox was notified to appear before the Monthly Board—April, 1900. He made a plea to the jurisdiction which was sustained by the Monthly Board. He was then directed to make defense before the full Sub-committee of Management at its session in July, 1907. Charges having been preferred with the S. C. M. against C. A. Howe, he was duly served with the same and affirmed in the same session of the 1907 session of the S. C. M. At this meeting of the board the defendants appeared with counsel, the causes were regularly and carefully heard, resulting in decision by the S. C. M. on July 24, 1907, suspending C. A. Howe for a term of five years and H. A. Knox for a term of one year and six months. On the same day the S. C. M. issued a formal notice to the fraternity ratifying, approving, and affirming the acts, actions, orders and proceedings of D. G. L. No. 23, held in Montgomery. Ala. March 19-22, 1907, and also ratified, approved and affirmed each and every act of the S. C. M. against D. G. L. No. 23, holding of the meeting of the said D. G. L. No. 23, of Alabama, on March 19, 1907. This effectually weakened the evil efforts of those opposed to law and order within our fraternity in Alabama and gave to the loyal members the hope, courage, and help they sought and deserved. Brother C. First Johnson, the present District Grand Master of Alabama, has never found or sought to find any excuse or pretense for lessening his interest in the order, nor has he ever failed to uphold the mandates promulgated by its highest authority. Through evil and through good report he has borne aloft its banner. Attacked from without and sometimes defied by those within its ranks, he has never wavered or faltered. What he has called he has always responded: "I come." We commend to the faithful Odd Fellows wherever this message may go, the loyal stand of District Grand Master C. First Johnson. The few lodges in Alabama which ignored the mandates of the S. C. M. were suspended until they complied with the orders and decrees. The order in that State then began to move forward safely and swiftly under the enlightened and progressive leadership of the newly elected Executive Committee. Many of the misguided lodges, having seen the error of their way, have petitioned for reinstatement and have been restored to full fellowship in the Grand United Order of Old Fellows, until now, in the great State of Alabama, the largest in membership and number of lodges of any jurisdiction under the S. C. M., there is being operated, for the benefit of the brethren in that State, this order has been destined to grow in usefulness, beyond its original increase in value far beyond all present calculations and to distribute to the members and their dependents blessings that will brighten their lives and make more happy every hour that is spent on the journey toward the sod-covered done of the windowless grave. Friendly Society Movement. Nothing has been done during this administration with reference to the Friendly Society Movement which was considered by the Thirteenth B. M. C. At that meeting a proposition from Pilgrim Rest Lodge, No. 1829, was presented in words and form as follows: "Be it enacted: That we, the members of the Thirteenth B. M. C., do authorize the next S. C. of M. to appoint a committee three of the Knights of Pythias, appointed by the Knights of Pythias, may be appointed by any other secret order to bring about this Friendly Society act, as suggested by Grand Master J. McHeary Jones, the committee appointed by the S. C. of M. to receive the same compensation as grand directors of the S. C. M." The minutes of the B. M. C. show that the proposition "adopted" after being approved by increasing the mittee from three to five, by authorizing its appointment at that meeting and directing that the Grand Master should be the chairman of said committee. The committee was not appointed at the Thirteenth B. M. C., and legally could not have been because the law did not become operative until January, 1907. The opinion of the S. C. M. in relation to this committee is found on page 230 of the Thirteenth B. M. C. report, and to this second I invite your attention. National Endowment. The matters relating to the national endowment, considered and acted upon by the Thirteenth B. M. C., have been so succinctly and truly stated by the Subcommittee of Management on page 360 of the proceedings of the Thirteenth Council to incorporate that report in presenting the subject to you now. The S. C. M. state: "The report of the Committee on Propositions was declared adopted at the Friday morning session. Previous to the adoption of the report a motion to suspend the rules and elect Grand Master J. McHenry Jones, national superintendent, was entertained and declared carried. At the time of this action no proposition had been passed creating any such office, hence there was no such office to fill. The action of the B. M. C. in adopting the report of the Committee on Propositions wherein five separate and distinct propositions were declared adopted, in addition to a matter difficult to reach upon which no proposition at all had ever been submitted, did not have the effect of adopting or passing any of the propositions reported on by the Committee on Propositions. It is contrary to our law to pass upon four or five distinct and separate propositions relating to matters wholly foreign to each other by one vote." That statement clad in the armor of truth bids constant defiance to each and every shaft of doubt. I beg your intelligence for a further observation regarding this subject. It has been asserted that I am and have always been opposed to the history of our order will effectively disprove that allegation. To appease unintended, I impulse attention to page 97 of the Teeth R. M. C. report to show that eight years ago I was the author, by approval of the lodge of which I am a member of a proposition for national endowment under the title of 'Odd Fellows' Mental Assurance Association. I withdrew the proposition only after careful consideration of the matter it was not possible to successfully operate it without disturbing and destroying the systems of endowment existing in a number of States. Endowment in this order cannot be half State and half national. If attempted, the complete success of the one means the certain destruction of the other. I summon your calm and impartial judgment as again as to this B. M. C., the final analysis is with you. It is now for you to say. Do you want national or do you want State? I am an advocate of endowment to be operated by the various States. I have encouraged it in every possible way. I expect and hope to see it stay, strengthen and spread. It is one of the very best blessings which our fraternity distributes to the sons and daughters of men. I am absolutely convinced that endowment is necessary to the life and growth of our organization, that the Grand United Order of Old Fellows, in certain sections of the country, would not only cease to develop, but would speedily droop, decline and die. Santa Anita the S. C. M. Suite Against the S. C. M. Prior to my installation as Grand Master, a suit was filed by Good Hope Lodge, No. 122, of West Philadelphia, Pa., against the S. C. M. When it came on to be heard the plaintiffs were non-suited and in January, 1907, the S. C. M. paid our attorneys, J. C. Ashbury and Frank Prichard, $500 for services rendered in the cause. When the site for headquarters was purchased it was improved with several buildings. As the order was not in condition to immediately begin operations, it was deemed advisable to rent the buildings and our real estate agent was authorized to lease the premises. By carelessness of one of the employees in the real estate office a lease was given one Mrs. Dobson for a period of one year. In the meantime we became in a condition to undertake the construction of headquarters, but she refused to vacate the premises, relying upon her rights under the lease. Through her attorney she demanded damages for the cancellation of her compensation in the early part of 1907, whereby the S. C. M. secured possession of the premises upon the payment of $20, which included attorneys' fees and all expenses incident to the settlement of the case and the securing of the premises. This enabled building operations to be resumed and prosecuted. On the 50th day of July, 1907, one John Clinton, Jr., together with a J. P. Grenshaw and a man named H. A. Knox, filed a bill in county against the S. C. M., charging divers irregularities on the part of the S. C. M., praying that the court would adjudge and decree that the attorney should be appointed to the S. C. M., were not legally members of the S. C. M., and that their offices would be declared vacant; that a receiver should be appointed, and that the S. C. M., should be restrained from promulgating any order of expulsion or suspension of said Knox. To this suit proper defense has been interposed, and the case is still pending. Said Knox should be ordered for months and his sentence duly promulgated. It is still my duty to report to you another suit which has been chronicled in the annals of our order, and in doing so I cannot shut out the retrospect which reaches down the lane of time three score and five more years ago. "This is the place. Stand still. Let me review the case." And summon from the shadowy Past The forms that once been "been." There was James Fields, our first Grand Master, who took this infant order by the hand, taming it first stand alone and to press the path that leads to glory's heights; Ulysses to Vidal, who held the oestrum of the brethren, received their highest gift, but was denied by circumstances the opportunity of serving his term. George T. Downing, who served two years with crest and ten years with John Peterson, who put the impulse of his talent up the treasury with the Grand Master James R. Gordon, who was in the firefront, cheering and leading this great order, and then came David R. Bower, who gave the order such service that neither minor competition can dim the heart of his renown: James McCunnell, who brought to the position learning and real, impressing his name and record indelibly upon the pages of a great volume: William F. Gibson, who served a year and retired with the respect of every man who wore the emblem upon his breast: Joseph W. Johnson, bald, aggressive, and sincere, who tendered the office to John C. Bowers, a man of lofty purpose, upright, and of heroic spirit; Robert Jones, who died in Philadelphia with johns who died by half age, having survived retirement by thirty-five years, blest all the while by the homage of his brethren and surrounded, by evidences on every hand of the fruition of his labors to make this order grand; I. Emory Burr, whose service, though brief, was nevertheless brilliant, a service that stands to-day without blot or stain; Rothmund Faust, who for six years was Grand Master, and whose name is now pronounced with praise throughout the length and breadth of this great W. M. T. Forrester, the sage of Richmond who holds the record for length of service and has wined the hearts of men, place he truly can call his own-pattern calm, calm, and gracious he is the deser of the mary; he has and will have until his latest breath the order's love and praise. James F. Needham, able, clean, and strong; he won a place among the first and stands to-day in sight of all in In Session in Brooklyn Interesting Discussions The twenty-fourth annual conference of Church 'Workers' Among Colored People last Tuesday evening in St. Augustine's P. E. Church, St. Ed.ward's street, Rev. G. F. Miller pastor, and will continue throughout the week. The address of welcome was delivered by the Rt. Rev. Frederick Burgus, D. D., Bishop of Long Island; Samuel sermon by Rev. Robert W.; Samuel B. Rector sermon by St. Andrews's Church, Vienna, Ohio; report of neurologist, Vev. E. I. Henderson, R. D. The convention proper held its first session last Wednesday morning at the church, and the following was the order of exercises: 7 a.m., celebration of the Holy Communion, celebrant, Rev. Thomas J. Brown, A. M.; 10 a.m., section celebration of the Holy Communion, celebrant, Rev. H. C. Church, D.D. director of St. John's Church, New York City, annual address, the vice president, Rev. E. Robert Bennett, B.D. Organization immediately after divine service. Afternoon session: 3 p. m., report of committees, reading of papers, and discussion, (1), "The Sunday School, Its Origin, Its Purpose, Its Discipline," writers, Rev. Ernest S. Thomas, Germantown, Pa. Rev. Robert Perry, B. A. Wilson, N. C., and Rev. E. G. Clinton, D. D., New York City, (8), "The Sunday School in the Family," writers, Stephen D. Phillips, D. Buffalo, N. C., Rev. William Fleisch Washington, N. C. and Rev. Fleisch Howard, B. A., New York City, (3), "The Influences of Christianity in the South," writer, Rev. Jesse D. Lypes, B. A. Charleston, S. C.; speakers, Rev. Milton Weston, B. A. Sawamah, Ga. and Ven. J. H. M. Pollard, B. D. Archdeacon of North Carolina, (4), "Work and Purpose of the American Church Institute for Negroes," by Rev. Samuel H. Bishop, M. A., General Agent American Church Institute for Negroes, New York, (5) "The Minister and His Ministers, Eschweiler and Do Good," Mr. C. E. Jacobs, Hartford, Conn.; speakers, Rev. Henry McDuff, Philadelphia, Pa. and Rev. Jimmy L. Taylor, Newberne, N. C. Evening session: Hymn, Creed and Collects. (6). "The Substantial Support of Public Worship," writer, Mr. W. S. McKinney, Brooklyn, N. Y.; speakers, Hon. John P. Green, M. A. Cleveland, Ohio, and Rev. Alonzo Johnson, B. A., Hartford, Comm. (7). "The Opportunity of the Church in Evangelizing the Race," writer, Rev. J. C. Van Loo, B. D., Washington, D. C.; speakers, Rev. William M. Jackson, D. D., Frankfurt, Ky, and Rev. Thomas J. Brown, M. M., Washington, D. C. ("The Church a Factor the Moral Development of the Race" writer, Rev. R. Logan, B. A., Charleston, W. Va.; speakers, Rev. Robert H. Tabb, Camden, N. J., and Rev. Emmitte E. Miller, Peterburg, Va. The program for the remaining sessions will be covered in our next issue. First Annual Souvenir Plastic and Gold Balloon Reception. Excelsior Club was founded by John Wesley Williams, P. N. F., of Terry Lodge, G. U. O. O. F., May 9, 1897. It was organized and named Excelsior Lodge 7335, G. U. O. O. F., on September 14, 1897. We take great pleasure in announcing to the public that its first annual son-in-law picnic will be given at the hattan Association picnic ground, 15th Avenue, Eighth Avenue, Wednesday, September 30, 1898. All lodges of the Order, Patriots and Households of Ruth are cordially invited to attend, and witness the grand drilling exhibition by the New York and Philadelphia Patriots. A grand time will be given to all, as the committee will make it the best occasion of the summer. It is the last picnic of the season. The famous New Amsterdam Musical Association will be in attendance with continuous music will ensliven the occasion. The Excelsior Auxiliary will serve refreshments which will please you. Tickets of admission thirty-five cents. While so many receptions, picnics and entertainments have already attracted your attention, we enormously beg to state that this being our first public function, we pledge our early care of children of all ages, of gender, of public, and look forward with a feeling of satisfaction when we can make the announcement that we have eclipsed all records of past entertainments in bringing friends together to renew at the festal shrine the pledge of friendship. This will characterize all our public functions. We sincerely hope to have a large attendance in order that we may the arrangements made by our committee we feel that by your assistance, this entertainment will eclipse all previous efforts and cause you to be glad you were present. Chairman Executive Committee. Officers of the lodge: James R. Goodwin, I. G.; P. H. Treadway, W.; James Street, R. S. to N. G.; Joseph Craig, L. S. to N. G.; J. M. Wesley, R. S to V. G.; J. B. Armstead, L. S to V. G.; Perry Cardner, W. C.; Charles Paste, Adv.; J. W. White, W. T.; A. C. Smith, E. S.; E. E. Holland, P. S.; J. A. Albert, N. G.; J. C. Wesley, V. G.; James Butcher, P. N. G.; Apollos S. Williams, N. F.; R. R. Dennis, P. N. F. Continued From Page 0 merit's foremost ranks. Edward H. Morris, who holds in undisputed claim the brethren's pride and love; he served two terms then held inside the order's office, and he was the most accomplished almoner with the glory of his achievements just as gold almoner when touched by the splendor of the sun. All of these men after retiring from the highest office in the gift of the order, no doubt saw things done and acts performed by those who succeeded them that possibly were not always in keeping with what they themselves would have done; but not one of them, so far as our fraternal history discloses, ever sought to prevent the accomplishment of that which he would not have done, save through the methods of procedure laid down by the rules of our order. It must be that these minds representing all phone calls and communications were agreed upon the one thing and that was, that within the order and by the order there was a way to right every real or fancied wrong. What a glorious record? what a brilliant past! On the 15th day of May, 1907, however, this record was broken, for there was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, in the State of Pennsylvania, the case of J. McHenry Jones against the Sub-Committee of Management, by which suit your former Grand Master should be convicted into adultery with the S. C. M., by the formance of its duty, as it saw that duty, had solemnly declared did not exist. This in a land, in theory if not in fact, of law and order, the doors to whose courts are open to all citizens who chose to enter. Into them may the humblest and most obscure member of any lodge, or the highest and most exalted master or former master to unburden himself of his real or fancied wrongs. And so in chronicling the events that have taken place since we met, I have thought it my duty painful to tell the fact that such a suit was begun, and also to further state that in December, 1907, this suit was dismissed at the instance of the plaintiff, and now the fact that it ever was is but a memory. Was this a wise act on the part of the ex-Grand Master or was it an unfortunate mistake is an interrogatory for those who pame to consider this part of the record as it is presented to them on the pages of the order's history. I have the desire to comment upon the propositions presented for your consideration, but other matters that have made strong claims for space in this adjourn have left no room for a treatment of those propositions. Am I then prevented from submitting to you the recommendations I would have to offer touching the legislation which will be undertaken at this session. Your love for the order, your experience in its councils, and your knowledge of its needs are to me sufficient assurances that you will not permit any harmful laws to be placed upon the statute book of this great fraternity. The Sub-Committee of Management will fully convey the appreciation I have of my associate members on the Sub-Committee of Management. The memory of their personal friendship, loyal devotion to the interests of this order, and perfect integrity—as I have seen them unvariably displaced during the past two years—will remain with me as long as life last shall. Whatever of me has been due to the labors of this service did body of men, to these brethren who were wisely chosen as the guardians of this great order. Whenever the clouds hung low and the thorn-filled path grew dark and dreary, they whispered words of cheer and helped me on. Again, and yet again, I have felt my soul wax stronger and the burdens grow lighter and the needles and the help they gave. I have been blessed with their good comradeship. "For this is the true good comradeship. In the life we live together That holds to a friend with a firmer grip The rougher the way or weather. I proudly acknowledge in your presence, this day, "the debt immense of endless gratitude" that I owe these members of the Sub-committee of Management. Recommendations The advantages to be derived from sanitary surroundings and obedience to the laws of hygiene are so great, and the need to reduce the death rate of our race no urgent, that I take this opportunity to recommend that the physician employed by each lodge be requested to attend from time to time - at stated periods, by hygiene, and the preservation of health. You will find the medical profession interested in the subjects and willing to lecture free for your information. I urge that you arrange for those in your vicinity to secure the benefits from such a course of lectures. I recommend that the lodges in every place will purchase property and that be indemnified lauded judiciously selected it will prove a good investment and elevate the lodge in the esteem of the community. I endorse the movement which seems to be growing in popularity to have the social life of the neighborhood promoted through the efforts of the lodge and heartily recommend that the members of the order will contribute to the social development and benefits of the vicinity through the medium of the lodge organization. I recommend that each and every lodge will place its treasurer under a bond in a reasonable amount. This recommendation is not the result of any loss of confidence in humanity, but is presented as a business proposition in the name of which obtains all well-regulated, institutions where trust funds are held in custody. I recommend that more attention be paid to the widows' and orphans' fund to the end that this voluntary charity may be. more liberally enjoyed by the surviving loved ones of our deceased brethren. A voluntary tax, small in amount, but regularly paid will enable the lodge to fulfill obligations without the membership of the branch in any manner feeling the burden. I recommend as worthy of emulation the example set by the fraternity in the city of Greater New York in celebrating Peter Ogden Day. While I would not commit myself to a favorable recommendation of May 29, because that follows so close upon our annual Thanksgiving day, still it seems that some suitable date could be selected whereon we could pay proper homage to the memory of our illustrious and much revered founder. Queen of Sheba Household, No. 20, has introduced the Intelligence Bureau feature, by asking at the clerk of each meeting the questions: "Does any imme- ture know of a vexant position?" "Does any immeasure desire a position?" In this way the members are kept employed, many of them having profitable and remunerative situations through the services of the Household. It has been no successfully operated that I urge and recommend, wherever practicable, Intelligence Burens will be established by our lodges and Households, in order that the members and show to the world a body of industrious citizens continually employed in gainful occupations. ordered correctly, wisely, and well. When evening came, with its last and holy hour, his son went down behind the western hills, closing life's long and useful day. His end was calm, peaceful, and serene; he closed his eyes and spoke no more. So faded the summer cloud away. So kisses the gale when storms are over. So gently shuts the eye of day. So dies the wave along the shore. LARGE HISTORY A HOW MONSTERIZED DOWN About the The Y. W. C. A., Branch, held a most ecting, Sunday evening, at Church for the purpose the attention of the the betrayal that a sheer size of attendance. Then a size of attendance. The meeting was no Several years ago there was established in the District of Columbia an organization termed the Old Fellows Veteran Association. It was merely an experiment, but experience has proved the value of the society, and it is now firmly established in the city of "Magnificent Distances." This association admits brythems whose membership in the order covers a period of twenty-five or more years and guarantees to keep them always financial in the event of lodges. It has been so helpful to the fraternity that the District of Columbia that I am associating approve its operation and register the hope that other bodies and places will establish similar associations, thus assuming our aged brethren continuous membership in the order as long as the day of life shall last. The Patriarchies of the G.U.D. of O.P. At the Thirteenth B. M. C., a proposition was adopted making radical but improved changes in the government of our Patriarchies by organizing them into regiments, providing that the Grand Master should appoint a Major as the commanding officer and creating a legislative body to be known as the General Staff Council. At the session of the S. C. M. held in January, 1807, P. M. V. P. James W. Jones was appointed Major-General, by and with the advice and consent of the Sub-Committee of Management. He has undertaken with real and arbor the work of the military branch, and has organized our Patriarchies into fourteen regiments which embrace the entire jurisdiction of the S. C. M. The new life and interest growing out of this scheme of reorganization attest the wisdom of the B. M. C. in providing change from the old to the new. An expression of praise for General Jones for the exceptionally able manner, in which he has discharged the duties committed to his care. The Patriarchies, which have contributed so much to the glory of our Fraternity, deserve more loyal support from the Brotherhood everywhere. There ought to be in every city a Patriarchie, in every county several. There are so many advantages that assure you from this branch that its blessings should be in reach of the thousands of our order. You owe it to yourself, to the community in which you live, to the order you revere and love, to have a Patriarchie at your home. Instead of 140 of these branches there should be 1,400. Please with you to go out from this branch to your home and forthwith begin the work of organizing a Patriarchie for yourself and the brethren dwelling where you abide. Concurrent with this B. M. C. is the session of the Grand Staff Council at which I hope some helpful legislation will be enforced to the end that our military ranch may be assured a future that will accord with our best wishes, brightest hopes, and the true grandeur of the order. At the Thirteenth B. M. C. a law was enacted directing the B. M. C. the Grand Household, the Past Grand Masters' Conference and the Grand Staff Council to meet in the same city and at the same time in biennial sessions. In obedience to that law the representatives of the four great branches are here assembled. It is well, for we are one. I have thought that before the various sessions are at an end we should meet together for an hour in one great gathering, long enough at least to sing. "Blest be the tie that binds." And now I suggest that an hour on some day during the week be set apart in memory our loved and sacred bond and the other three branches be invited to join with the service in remembrance of those of our order who have set sail for that haven from which the first homebound bark is yet to be seen." This suggestion embraces my recommendation for a memorial service in honor of the departed ones; for each and all who during the last two years have finished the journey to their dwellings of rest. Life! What is it but sunrise, growth, strength, work, thought, strife, conflict, hate, love, honor, wealth, fame, and then sunset? Men come among us in the narrow avenues of our lives, in the sunrise of their existence. We join hands with them and they with us in some of our more common subjects or purposes that present themselves in life's undertakings. To us one becomes a leader, another a fellow workman, another a benefactor, a helper and a friend; in this way they get wrapped up in our lives and we in theirs, then when the sun goes down there comes real sorrow for the parting is hard. In every lodge of this order there is some one member, over and above all others, whose labor has made for the lodge's upbuilding and betterment; in the order there are those whose services have advanced the fraternity, and sadness follows the sun, the sun comes down, the sky's bright red rose of love, blooms no more upon the life's journey of those who labored, of those we loved. On the 14th day of December, 1907, in the City of Boston, Mass., he hailed as its Deputy Grand Master, heard the calling of mother earth in the music of the waves from the nearby, throbbing ocean. The red sumet of his life faded into night. Around the world, he observed the bloody of his activities the twilight wrapped its mantle and to him there came no earthly morning—all was eternal, everlasting sumet—Andrew B. Latimore was dead. And the sound of a voice that is still! On August 2, 1908, in Philadelphia, Pa., the city of his birth, Robert Jones, Sr., who had served this order as Grand Master from 1791 to 1874, passed into eternal rest. The day of his life had been long; and in this day, from dawn till dusk, he had hob- ared correctly, windy, and well. When evening came, with his host and holy hour, his sun went down behind the western hills, closing life's long and useful day. His end was calm, peaceful, and serene; he closed his eyes and spoke no more. "So fades the summer cloud away, So sinks the gale when storms are oer, So gently shuts the eye of day, So dies the wave along the shore. Innovation and Strength of the Ocean. Through the energy and fraternal势 of Bro. Oscar J. W. Scott, chapain the Twenty-fifth Regiment, United States Infantry, chapain the Thirteenth B. M. C. we have been able to establish a Lodge in the Philippine Islands. We granted a dispensation to open a Lodge in Parang, Moro Province, Philippine Islands. Thus you see we are marching round the world, hoisting and waving our hammer in every land. The growth of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows has been phenomenal. In the past two years we have increased over 1,000 branches and added 45,000 members to our roll of members. We can offer a record to compare with this. We have the world an organization of 10,000 branches, with 400,000 members, marching forward, with no division in our ranks. In Review. Now you have done with us noting the army's movements, watching it in constant action, in skirmish, and in battle; you've seen the forts and strongholds taken; viewed each port that has been captured; heard the shouts and songs of triumph as victory perched upon our banners. You have seen this army ever advancing, ever aggressive, every victorious; militant, mighty, marshless. You have stood on the bridge of the flagship as the vessels went sailing on; you've seen the fleet plough through the waters; viewed the quick and shilled formations; watched the gunners strip for action seen opposers wholly vanquished; looked at towns that have been taken in the name of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. The army has given you new territory in which to distribute the blessings of this Fraternity; the army has given you new territory in which to place the famine torches of Fraternity Love and Truth; new landings on which to build temples for the hoops and help of men. Perhaps our orders have not been the best that could have been given; perhaps the army would have accomplished more under another commander; it may be the navy could have been better managed; it may be that we did not properly construe and rightly interpret your wishes and desires, but we have done the best that we could. We have remained at the head of the column, never hard to reach if shot or shell; we have staid aboard the ship in the fereest storm and mightiest gale. Here is your army, comrades, greater than when we first took command; here is your navy, sailors, strong, splendid and supreme. The following well-known women visited the Brooklyn office of the Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Company last week and called on Miss I. L. Moorman; Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee; Ala.; Miss Elizabeth Tuskegee, Ala.; Miss Elizabeth of Women's Clubs, New Bedford Mass.; Mrs. Farnie Barrier Williams, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Mary J. Glascock, Providence, R. I.; Mrs. Mary C. Terrell, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Frances J. Keyser, White Rose Home, N. Y.; Miss Lewis, New York; Mr. G. E. Lewis, Massachusetts; Mrs. Waterloo B. Snoopy, Waterloo B.; Mrs. J. Carter missionary at Clarksville, Tenn.; Miss Lavinia Watkins, forlady Baltimore store of Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Company. New Political Club for Brooklyn A number of colored citizens met at 317 Bridge street, Brooklyn, to consider plans to effect a political organization in the interest of the nominees of the Chicago convention and the future local interest of the colored community. A meeting was called to order by Wiley G. Overton. The wisdom of forming another political organization was fully discussed. The consensus of opinion was that the colored voters could not organize too much as long as their organizations do not antagonize each other, but affiliate and co-operate with each other. After a number of meetings of the organization the movement, a temporary organization was formed, with the following officers. W. B. Overton, president; D. B. Fulton, vice-president; James Smith, recording secretary. The organization adopted the name of "The Colored Citizens League of Kings County." The organization remain temporarily in its organization until a formal membership. It will hold a meeting every Monday night at 317 Bridge street, at eight o'clock. All are invited. Waterbury Sleepmen Excellent services were held last Sunday at the A. M. E. Zion Church, Dr. C. Fairfax preached a stirring sermon in the morning on "The Mysterious Path." At the afternoon forum meeting, Mr. J. M. Murphy read a very thoughtful paper on "Industry and Ideas." It was discussed by F. L. Godald, J. Platt, A. E. Bennett and Dr. C. Fairfax. An address was delivered by the president, J. E. Kefford. The V. C. E. was led by C. McDowell, 7.30 P. M. Rev. A. Kendrick, of Lincoln University, preached an interesting sermon, and Rev. C. S. Whitted prayed. The "harshest service" will be held in the A. M. E. Upper Church Sunday. A "farmer's" supper will be given Tuesday evening, the 2nd. The Misses' Smith, from Ansonia, were the guests of Miss A. M. Mumu, Mrs. W. W. Holland and family have returned from a plantment visit to Mrs. Holland's grandmother, Exeter, N. H. Miss A. R. Johnson and J. W. Johnson have returned from a visit to Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. D. Eley and little Alice, have received a vacation with Mrs. J. T. Friarle, Miss Amie; will leave for Shawn University, N. C. September 28. Mrs. Phelps is sick with a cold. The stock visited the home of Mr. A. Cotten and birt a girl baby. LADIES MEETING AT Y. W. G. A. Henry Renton Hospitality Supervisor Hudson Bove About the Churchion. The Y. W. C. A., Fifty-third street Branch, held a most enthusiastic meeting, Sunday evening, at Bethel A. M. E. Church for the purpose, of bringing to the attention of the membership of the church that it is being done by the Association. There was a fair-sized attendance. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Carrie T. King, who stated the needs of the Association and the general work that is being done by it. Mrs. Rewedy C. Random made an interesting talk on the work that is being done by Bethel Church, how it is assisting in the uplift of the womanhood of the race, and of stammer recent activities in rescue work in the neighborhood of the church, taking in a radius of ten blocks. Miss Rosa, the National Secretary, spoke encouragingly of the work, told of the conference abroad where she met the white women in learning of what the colored women were doing. She expressed regret that of the 500 delegates present she was the only representative of the race. Her words were most encouraging and inspiring. Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom' was introduced and welcomed the Association most cordially to his church, bidding them to be of good cheer and pledging to give his influence in stimulating a greater activity on the part of the church. He thanked the Association for selecting his wife as a member of their executive board, and said he thought the fact that she had accepted such membership was an indication of not only her interest, but his interest in the work. Mrs. Hunton, the National Organizer of Colored Women, present the activity secretly of the Brewer's Association, a very enthusiastic reception, and spoke encouragingly of the work. She asked greater interest and a more co-operative spirit on the part of the women of New York. Miss I. L. Morrison rendered a musical selection and a selection also rendered by a body member of the Brewer's Association. L. Cartis spoke words of encouragement and pledged his influence in every helpful way. Brief remarks were made by Mr. Fred R. Moore. Rev. W. H. Brooks, of St. Mark's M. E. Church spoke strongly in his sermon Sunday morning last on the hurtfulness of street-corner loafing, and urged the members of his church to use their influence against our men and women standing on the street corners. He told his people that he with the other chargement of the city were going to organize themselves into an association for the purpose of making a tour of the sections of the city where colored men especially hang out and urge them to stop loafing on the corners. Rev. W. H. Brooks of St. Mark's crowded to the doors both morning and evening, special services were held and were held and were conducted by the pastor to good collection for the support of the church were lifted at each service. Rev. Gilbert leaves next week for Louisville, Ky., to attend the convention of the National Baptist Association, and will report the proceedings for the New York Ack. Services at Bethel A. M. E. Church were as usual, pastor preaching morning and evening to large congregations. After each service special collections were raised for the benefit of outside organizations. Murdi Grove at North Beach At College Inn Hotel last Sunday a successful carnival, mardi gras and reception was held. The hall was pretty decorated with hundreds of college pennants, flowers and fireworks, while an artistic "fireworks dance" was given. With an orchestra of ten pieces, Emmanuel Cassamore, cornetist, the grand marche, led by the king and queen of the carnival, and souvenirs of "merry widow" hats, canes and flags given away, the fifteen hundred persons in attendance royal reception. The carnival characterized by queen, queen, Mr. Frank Smaw and Mr. Lola paper, count and countess, Mr. Chai L. Morris and Jennie V. Calloway; duke and duchess, Woodruff Green and Miss A. B. Walker; prince and princess, Mr. P. A. Scroggins and Miss Annita Jackson, Mr. Joseph Reib was manager. Correction. This item appearing last week should have read: Miss Gertrude B. Johnson, of Niagara Falls, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jewell W. 35th street Mrs. Rebecca Thayer of Philadelphia, and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Chaplain, of Camden, N. J. are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lewis. Brooklyn Rome Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Eleanor M. Bonsack and Mr. Andrew J. Van Keuren, to take place at the Concord Baptist Church, Tuesday evening, the 29th inst. Miss Bonsack is superintendent of the primary department of the Sunday-school and Mr. Van Keuren is a teacher. Both are popular in church and social circles. Mr. Murray, piano instructor, 202 Nassau street, has received sufficiently from her recent indisposition to resume her duties again. Mr. R. Lincoln Powell, foreman of the Reid Ice Cream Manufacturing Company's plant at Asbury Park, has returned to the city after a prosperous season. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Smith, of 013 Fulton street, have returned from a pleasant stay of two months, visiting friends in Danville, Va., and New Bern, N. C. Mr. W. G. Overton has on-foot a movement to organize a citizens' league, the object of which is to foster and encourage business enterprises among Negroes by bringing them in closer relation to each other and to acquaint the public with the local city and country towns in this vicinity. Several professional and business persons have given the movement their encouragement. Mrs. Richard N. Gordon and daughter, Miss Hortense, arrived from Boston, Mass., on September 10th, and are staying with Mrs. Laura Kimmey, 618 W. Avenue. Miss Hortense Gordon, having successfully won a scholarship against white girls, is to become a student at "Protat Institute." She is the first colored girl to benefit by the "Baker Fund." Houston for sale, 300 John left, Worth, 49th Street and 6th Avenue. Residence 300 Worth Broad Street. 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JUST OPENED 440 and 442 West 10 Two elegant five story triple f Heights, overlooking the Hud This is a new section just open five rooms and bath, hot water open plumbing and modern imp West 163rd St story triple flats, in the ring the Hudson, where just opened to Color, hot water supplied modern improvement 440 and 442 West 163rd Street Two elegant five story triple flats, in the heart of Washington Heights, overlooking the Hudson, where the air is refreshing. This is a new section just opened to Colored tenants. There are five rooms and bath, hot water supplied from the basement, all open plumbing and modern improvements. Rents $17 and $18. JUST OPENED 2487 Second Avenue A five story flat with three and 127th Street Elevated station. Rents $10 and $13. TO BE 121 West 133rd Street Five large light rooms and bath. Rent $20. and $22. 307 West 146th Street Northwest Corner Bradenton Avenue. Four large, light rooms. Nice. TO BE 305 West 119th Street Five very large light rooms and Rents $24. 119 WEST 133rd ST. An elegant apartment of seven and all improvements. Rent $35. 167 West 133rd Street Six large rooms and bath, hbt w SAMUEL A REAL ESTATE A 350 LENOX Avenue with three and four room ed station. The roo TO BE LET 2nd Street 2487 Second Avenue A five story flat with three and four room apartments, near the 127th Street Elevated station. The rooms are large and light Rents $10 and $13. 121 West 133rd Street Five large light rooms and bath, steam heat, hot water supply. Rent $20. and $22. 305 West 119th Street Five very large light rooms and bath, all modern improvements. Rents $24. 119 WEST 133rd STREET An elegant apartment of seven rooms and bath, steam heat, and all improvements. Rent $35. 1907 Excelsior Lodge, No. 73 WILL GIVE FIRST ANNUAL RE-UNION OF C PICT Manhattan Casino and Excelsior Lodge, No. 7335, G. U. O. of O. F. WILL GIVE 1TB Manhattan Casino and Picnic Park, 1930s Street and Flatbush Avenue ALL LODGES OF THE ORDER AND HOUSEHOLDS OF BUTTS OF GREATER NEW YORK WILL BE REPRESENTED The famous New Amsterdam Musical Association's Two Bands of 15 Pieces each will enlist the occasion with continuous music GRAND MARCH OF THE LODGES 12 A. M. GRAND PATRIARCHAL DRILL 1:20 A. M. TICKETS OF ADMISSION, 35 CENTS. On Sale by Committee OFFICERS OF THE PICNIC COMMITTEE—J.W. White, Chairman; Victor A. Christian Secretary; K. W. Jechson, P. M. P. Vice-Chairman; J. M. Wesley, Recording Secretary; J. B. Am- stoud, Treasurer. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (White Badge) — B. R. Holland, P. B.; J. W. White, W. T.; X. W. Jackson, N. P.; F. N.; T. O. Wilhelm, C. W. Gardner, P. N.; F. J. L. Fox, J. B. Armstrong, L. G. Brennan, C. Gardner, C. Christine, Alfred C. Smith, K. S.; Angela B. Wilhelm, N. P.; J. D. Lalve, P. N.; J. M. Hewlett, B. S.; A. Chappell. RECEPTION COMMITTEE (Pink Badge) — A. Alber, N. G. Chaining, Wilford H. Smith, Counselor, W. Gilliam, W. Alken, Laurie B. Kloesch, H. Titus, T. O. Wilhelm, O. Crang. FLOOR COMMITTEE (Blue Badge) — W. J. Wachs, Master of Commerce/Jaguar 8. Wilhelm Assistant Master of Ceremony; J. M. Gallard, P. N., Second Assistant Master of Ceremony. GENERAL COMMITTEE — Enlist Membership. Sept. 17-28 COLORED AGENTS MALE AND FEMALE We have an interesting study proposition to admit to you—one which will hear the striestest investigation and which will appeal to the ambivalent man or woman as we look at for a few dollars outside of those regular income. $50 to $50 a week can be made in spare time. Call or write and let us convince you. PHONE 355 HARLEM Four rooms and tiled bath. Steam heat, hot water, and etc. These rooms are large and airy. Quiet house, for respectable colored tenants only. Rent $2200. WALTER FRANK 624 Madison Avenue Or Janitor 258 WEST 47th STREET TO LET Fine Apartments of 2 and 4 large light rooms with improvements. Newly Renovated. Good Junior Bursice. Champ Room. Apply Janitor or R. R. LADSON 412 West 55th Street The Moore Publishing and Printing Company New York