New York Age

Champions Negro's Cause at North Carolina Society Banquet Cannot be Repealed—Such a Step Would be Utterly Impracticable Says the President Elect FLAYS 'LILY-WHITEISM' The proposal to repeal the Fifteenth Amendment is utterly impracticable and should be relegated to the limbo of forgotten laws. We believe that the solution of the most question in the South is largely a matter of industrial and other education. The hope of the Southern Negro in the South is to be a good helper, how to be a good mechanic, how to make his home active and how to live more comfortably according to the rules of health and morality. The Negroes have now reached the point where they have no country but this. They have no flag and now. They wish to live under it and are willing to die for it. They are Americans. They are a part of our people and are entitled to our every effort to make them worthy of responsibilities on free men and on others. We cannot sympathize with an effort to abolish the support of Republicans in the south or to read out of the party those colored voters who by the time they become citizens will make themselves unable to exercise the electoral franchise. Served equality in something that grown out of voluntary concordance by the individual forming society. President-elect William H. Taft was the principal speaker at the annual dinner of the North Carolina Society of New York City Monday evening, and a distinguished gathering, composed of 400 Southerners and their guests, listened to a remarkable speech which the Negro played a prominent part. The banquet was held at the Hotel Astor. It was noticeable that the President-elect was applauded time and time again because of his utterances on the Negro question, which were fair and impartial. The speaker did not handle the Negro question with kid gloves, but boldly set forth his views on such subjects as the proposed appeal of the Fifteenth Amendment, social equality, and Lily's Inquiry in Negro in the United States who read William H. Taft's speech Tuesday morning formed an opinion that during the next four years the country will have for its President a man who will be broad minded and fearless on all questions affecting the Negro, one who will not permit any discrimination on account of color. A plea was made for a united North and South, which was received with enthusiasm by all present. Judge Taft was cheered for several minutes at the conclusion of his address. ```markdown ``` Looking back into the past, of course the explanation of the difference between the South and the other two sections was in the institution of slavery. It is of no pose to point out that early in the history of the country the North was as responsible for bringing slaves here as the South, because we are not concerned with whose fault it was that there was such an institution as slavery. No are the consequences of the probability that had the Northerners interested in slaves, they would have viewed the institution exactly as the Southerners viewed it and would have fought to defend it because as sacred as the institution of private property itself. It is sufficient to say, as I think we all now realize, that the institution of slavery was a bad thing, and that it is a good thing to have got rid of it. It doesn't help in the slightest degree in the present day to stir up the opposition of the institution by attempting to fix blame one part of the country or the other, in respect to an institution which has gone, and happily gone, on the one hand, or in respect to the consequences of that institution which we still have with us, on the other. These consequences we are to recognize as a condition and a fact, and a problem for solution rather than as an occasion for crimination or recrimination with respect to whose fault they may involve. But when slavery was abolished by the war the excision of the cancer left a wound that must necessarily be a long time in healing. Nearly 5,000,000 slaves were freed; but 5 per cent. of them could read or write; a much smaller percentage were skilled laborers. They were but as children in enacting the stern responsibilities of life as free men. They had to be absorbed into and adjusted to our civilization as such. It was a radical change, full of discouragement and obstacles. "I am not going to rehearse the painful history of reconstruction, or what followed it. I come at once to the pres- THE NEW YORK AGF ent condition of things, stated from a Constitutional and political standpoint. And that is this: that in all the Southern States it is possible, by election laws prescribing proper qualifications for the suffrage, which square with the Fifteenth Amendment and which shall be equally administered as between the black and white races to prevent entirely the possibility of a federal or municipal Governments by an ignorant electorate, white or black. It is further true that the sooner such laws, when adopted, are applied with exact equality and justice to the two races, the better for the moral tone of State and community concerned. Negroes should be given an opportunity equally with whites by education and thrift to meet the requirements of eligibility which the State Legislatures in their wisdom shall lay down in order to seize the power of the electoral franchise. The Negro should ask nothing other than an equal chance to qualify himself for the franchise, and when that is granted by law, and not denied by executive discrimination, he has nothing to complain of. The proposal, to repeal the Fifteenth Amendment is utterly impracticable and should be relegated to the limbo of forgotten issues. It is very certain that any party founded on the proposition would utterly fail in a National canvass, and that the hope is futile, practical, and something that means usable progress. It seems to me to follow, therefore, that there is or ought to be, a common ground upon which we can all stand in respect to the race question in the South, and its political bearing that takes away any justification for maintaining the continued solidity of the South to prevent the so-called Negro domination. The fear that in some way or other, social equality between the shall be forced by law or brought about by political measures really has no foundation except in the imagination of those who fear such a result. The Federal Government has nothing to do with social equality. The war amendments do not declare in favor of social equality; all that the law or Constitution attempt to secure is equality of opportunity before the law and in the purity of the enjoyment equality is something that grows out of voluntary concessions by the individuals of life, liberty and property. Social forming society. South's Political Solidity. With the elimination of the race question, can we say that there are removed all the reasons why the people of the South are reluctant to give up their political solidity and divide themselves on party lines in accordance with their economic and political views? No. There are other reasons, perhaps only reasons of sentiment, but then with the Southern people, who are a high strung, sensitive, and outspoken people, considerations of sentiment are frequently quite as strong as those of some political or economic character. In the first place it is now nearly forty years since the impulse of the socialist ideal and the intensity of feeling by which it was maintained, and the ostracism and social proscription imposed on those white Southerners who did not sympathize with the necessity for such solidarity, could not but make lasting impression and create a permanent bias that would naturally outlast the reason for its original existence. The trials of the reconstruction period, the heat of the political controversies with the Republican party, all naturally, during the forty years, implanted so deep a feeling in the Southern Democratic breast that a mere change of the conditions under which this feeling was engendered could not at once remove it. The Southern people are a hugely popular people; they preserve their traditions; they are of the purest American stock, and the faith of the fathers is handed down to the son, even after the cause of it has ceased, almost as a sacred legacy. "But times change, and men change with them in any community, however fixed its thoughts or habits, and many circumstances have blessed us with their influence in this matter. The growth of the South since 1890 has been marvelous. The manufacturing capital in 1890 was $250,000,000, in 1890, $650,000,000, in 1890, $1,150,000,000 and in 1898 $100,000,000, while the value of the man-made capital was $450,000,000 in 1890 to $900,000,000 in 1890 to $1,450,000,000 in 1890, and to $2,000,000,000 in 1908. The farm products in 1890 were $60,000,000, in 1890 $770,000,000, in 1900 $1,270,000,000, and in 1908 $2,220,000,000. The exports from the South in 1890 were $260,000,000, in 1890 $206,000,000, in 1900 $184,000,000, and in 1908 $48,000,000. In this marvelous growth) the manufactures of the South now exceed the agricultural products, and thus a complete change has come over the charm of the South. The South has become rich, and only the surface of her wealth has been scratched. Her growth has exceeded that of the rest of the country, and she is now in every way sharing in its prosperity. Demerney's Doubtful Departure. "Again the Democratic party has not preserved inviolate its traditional doctrines as to State's rights and other issues, and has for the time adopted new doctrines of possibly doubtful economic truth and wisdom. Southern men, adhering to the party and the name, find themselves, through the influence of tradition and the fear of a restoration of conditions which are now impossible, supporting a platform and candidate whose political and economic theories they distrust. Under these conditions there was in the last campaign, and there is to-day throughout the South, among many of its most intelligent citizens, an impatience, a nervousness, and a restlessness in vot- AN AFRO-AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEWS AND OPINION NEW YORK, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1908 JOHN BAXTER TAYLOR Late Champion, Ongoing Nine, Prucer PHILADELPHIA, December 8.—Friends and admirers' intend to perpetuate, in some fitting manner, the name of John Baxter Taylor, the famous runner of the University of Pennsylvania, who died last week at his home in this city, and who was buried Saturday with imposing ceremonies. 'A committee; consisting of Dr. Augustus Capps, of Harrington, Pa.; Dr. Leroy Baxter, Newark, N. J.; Albert Curry, Philadelphia; and Paul Praver, New York City, has been appointed to discuss ways and means, for holding memorial services out of respect for the noted runner. They will meet within a few days and name the time and place for holding of the memorial services, as well as discuss what steps to be taken to perpetuate the name of the deceased. Seldom hasa Negro citizen been homo- nist. Last Saturday representatives whit [Image of a person playing a guitar] and colored citizens from many cities attended the funeral and paid their last tribute to a young Negro, who was one of the most popular athletes, if not the most popular in America. Among those who visited the family residence, 3223 Woodland avenue, were Mike Murphy, the Pennsylvania track coach; Johnny Hayes, winner of the Olympic Marathon; Melvin Sheppard. Olympic double title holder; Harry Hillman, of the N. Y. A. former world's coach; Ernie Hertlberg, coach of track team of the Irish-American; Dr. J. K. Shell, who discovered the wonderful running ability, of Taylor; Tom Longboat, the Indian runner from Canada, and many others with whom the deceased had been intimate in the athletic world during his life. Funeral services were conducted by four clergymen—the Rev. Carstairs, of St. Thomas' Protestant Episcopal Church; the Rev. Maguire, of St. Bartholomew's, Cambridge, Mass.; the Rev. Haerwood, assistantctor of the Church of the Crucifixion; and the Rev. Thomas, of St. Barnabas' Church. The interment took place at Eden Cemetery. The active pallbearers were Dr. Howard Smith, Leroy Baster, Dr. Augustus Paul, William Baster, Curry, Paul Frayer and William Baster, Louis Bonary, pallbearers were Baster, John Dancy, William Innard, Lennel Gowdrey, Dr. Charles Lewis and Horace Allen. Floral pieces were sent to the family residence in such large numbers that they blocked the hallways and filled every room. Many were left outside. Among the floral pieces received were those from George W. and Aida Overton Walker; the colored postoffice clerks of the Central Branch, Philadelphia; a large harp from New York friends; the acyoltes of St. Thomas' Episcopal Church; and the colored students of the University of Pennsylvania; a prominent member of the floral pieces were a huge "P" in violets and roses from the University of Pennsylvania track team and undergraduates, a gigantic combination of lilies of the valley and forms from the Irish-American A. C. of New York; a beautiful basket of flowers of every assortment from the Hamilton Club, and almost a hundred others from clubs and friends. John Baxter Taylor was 85 years old, and had won the title of champion quarter-mile runner of the United States. Last June he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania as veterinary surgeon. Later he went to London where he competed in the Olympic games. He was ill with typhoid pneumonia but two weeks later he caught the fever, was seriously ill. He leaves a father, a mother, a sister and a brother. Not only did Taylor make friends during the eight years he was a runner, but at his death he was able to show nearly forty cups and seventy-five modals, mostly gold, and trophies which he won in running contests. That he made many friends during life was shown when his parents received over two hundred and fifty letters and telegraphs of conolence. One of the letters received was from Harry Franklin Porter, acting president of the American Olympic team, which was as follows: Mr. and Mrs. John B. Taylor. 3223 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia. Dear Friends—Permit me, in behalf of the American Olympic team, of 1908, as the athletic Club, and as a friend, to tender your parents of John Haxter Taylor, Jr., my sincerest sympathy in this hour of trial. His sudden passing but has come as a great shock to us all, and we feel for you keenly. He misses John; you as his nearest of kin, the most, for you have labored long and sacrificed much that he might prosper. His race to whom his example has done much, and will do more, and his friends of every class and race, will all miss him very much, but will not, indeed, cannot, forget him. It was not alone as an athlete of marvelous skill and courage, one of the great JOHN BAXTER TAYLOR Late Champion Quarter-Mike Runner just the world has ever known, although this was much. It is far more as the man that John Taylor made his mark, and that he has been a fleet-footed, fart-famed Red and Blue athlete, was beloved wherever known. As a member of the American Olympic team, he passed into memory for his modernity and beauty. As a beacon light of his race, his example of achievement in athletics, scholarship and manhood will never wane, if indeed it is not destined to form with that of Booker T. Washington and John A. Knopf of progress that is leading the black men out of the bondage of prejudice, in equality and ignorance into true freedom and culture. As a man, John has left behind a legacy of kindness and frank income and myrth. He is gone—yet he lives. Yes, he lives. He lives still, and always will. Be comforted. Again let me express my heartfelt sympathy, and my apprehension of the fact that all that a son could be. Believe me. Very sincerely yours. HARRY FRANKLIN PORTER Acting president, American Olympic team. SUCCESSFUL STATE FAIR. GOURMA, S. C., December 5 — Richland and Carroll, one of the prime movers of the South Carolina State fair, held here recently, announces that the fair was a great success. Speaking of the fair Mr. Carroll said: "About fifteen thousand people passed through the gates in two days. The exhibits were very, very fine. We paid all our bills and had a surplus left. The stockholders made nearly one handled per cent. Many white people attended and were surprised at the large crowd and the exhibits. State officials, the Governor and others, attended. Four attempts were made heretofore to get up a Negro fair, but failed; this one went through. Perfect order-prevailed; not a single arrest was made by police. Not a drinkard was made by police. Not itself was remarkable when we considered that the city was crowded with Negroes." Bostow, December 7.—Will future Americans be swarthier as a question being agitated, caused by an article on "Races in the United States," appearing in The Atlantic Monthly for December, which was written by Prof. William Z. Ripley of Harvard. According to Prof. Ripley, owing to the abnormal intermixture of alien peoples in this county there will probably be a reversion to a swarthy and blackeyed primitive type. In his article Prof. Ripley speaks of the primary physical brotherhood as a scientific probability, and that the white yellow black and red differ only in the degree of physical and mental development. Prof. Ripley remarks upon the tendency of intermixed stocks to increase the percentage of female births. In the blending which is "sure to assume tremendous proportions" is an opportunity to study men in relation to this ... "great natural law." Moreover, in the "powerful process of social selection," which is already apparent, the Anglo-Saxon or, Teutonic element is threatened with complete submergence. But while he foresees that the Anglo-Saxon stock, with its attenuated birth rate, will be "physically inundated by the engulfing flood" of foreigners, he trusts that "the torch of its civilization and ideals may still continue to illuminate the way." To nourish, uplift, and inspire the immigrant peoples of Europe is henceforth the "Anglo-Saxon's burden." Prof. Ripley's article is in part as follows: "Will the future American two hundred years hence be better or worse, as a physical being, because of his mongrel origin? What chance is there that, out of forcible dislocation and abnormal intercourse of all the peoples of the civilized world, there may be a physical type tending to revert to an ancestral one, older than any of the present European varieties? The law seems to be well supported elsewhere, that crossing between highly evolved varieties or types tends to bring about reversion of the original stock. The greater the divergence between the crossed varieties, the more powerful does the reversionary tendency become. "Many of us are familiar with the evidence; such as the reversion among sheep to the primary dark type; and the emergence of the old wild blue rock pigeon from blending of the fantail and pouter or other varieties. The same law is borne out in the vegetable world, the facts being well known to fruit growers and horticulturists. The more recently acquired characteristics, especially those which are less fundamentally useful, are sloughed off; and the most central features common to all varieties emerge from dormancy into prominence. "We are familiar, in certain isolated spats in Europe, the Dordogne in France for example, with the persistence of certain physical types without change from prehistoric times. The modern peasant is the proved direct descendant of the man of the stone age. But here is another mode of access to that primitive type or even an older one, running back to a time before the separation of European varieties of men began. "Then, to be more specific, there can be little doubt that the primitive type of European was brunette, probably with black eyes and hair and a swarthy skin. Teotonic blondness is certainly an acquired trait, not very recent, to be there, judged by historic standards, but as certainly not old, measured by evolutionary time. What probability is there that the prime minister the Irish and dark Italian types a reversion in favor of brunettes may result? "Anthropologists have waged bitter warfare for years over the live issue as to whether the first Europeans were long-headed or broad-headed; that is to say, Negroid or Asiatic in derivation. May not an interesting and valuable bit of evidence be found in the results of racial intermixture, as it is bound to occur in the United States? More females at birth is the response of nature to an increasingly favorable environment or condition. Inland and coastal areas naturally injurious to the welfare of any special use, according to Westermark, it is accompanied by a decline in the proportion of females born. "A powerful process of social selection is apparently at work among us. Racial heterogeneity, due to the direct influx of foreigners in large numbers, is aggravated by their relatively high rate of reproduction after arrival, and, in many instances by their surprisingly sustained capacity of life, greatly exacerbates the domestic cach. Relative submergence of the domestic Anglo-Saxon stock is strongly indicated for the future. Our great philosopher, Benjamin Franklin, estimated six children to a normal American family in his day. The average at the present time is slightly above two. Even among the Irish, who are characterized nowadays everywhere by a low birth rate, the fruitfulness of their children is the same for the Massachusetts native form. Is it any wonder that serious students contemplate the future of Anglo-Saxon America with some concern. * "On the other hand, evidence is not lacking to show that in the second generation of these immigrant peoples a sharp and considerable, nay, in some cases a truly alarming, decrease in fruitfulness occurs. The crucial time among all our newcomers from Europe has always been in this second generation. The old customary ties and usages have been broken and associations, restraints, and sociabilities have not yet been formed. Particularly is this true of the forces of family discipline and religion, as has already been observed. Until the coming of the Hun, the Italian, and the Slav, at least, it has been among the second generation of foreigners in America, rather than among the raw immigrants, that criminality has been most prevalent, and it is now becoming an issue. It is the genera- tion in which the influence of discretion and of novel opportunity makes itself apparent in the sharp decline of fecundity. "In some communities the Irish Americans have a lower birth rate even than the native born. Dr. Englemann, on the basis of a large practice, has shown that among the St. Louis Germans the proportion of barren marriages is almost unprecedented high. The culture, although technically inconclusive, continues in conclusion reports of the State of Michigan appears in the following suggestive -areu sed uwapjjgo jaqunui aqi puri race annually in each class: mother German father, German mother American-born father, American- born mother " * * * * For three-of the most crowded wards in New York city the death rate of the Irish was 36 per thousand; for the Germans, 22; for natives of the United States, 45, while for the Jews it was only 17 per thousand. By actuarial computation at these relative rates, starting at birth with two groups of 1,000 Jews and Americans, respectively, the chances would be that the first half of the Americans would die within 47 years, while for the Jews this would not occur until after 71 years. Social selection at that rate would be bound to produce very positive results in a century or two. * * * * "Great Britain has its 'white man's burden' to bear in India and Africa; we have wears to bear with the American Negro and the Filipino. But an even greater responsibility with us, and with the people of Canada, is that of the Anglo-Saxon burden—so to nourish, uplift, and inspire all these immigrant people of Europe that in due course of time, even if the Anglo-Saxon stock be physically inundated by the engulfing flood, the torch of its civilization and ideals may still continue to illuminate the way." FRAISES NEGRO SOLDIERS Army Officer Says They Make Beat Cavaliers. WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.—Whatever may be the attitude of other communities toward the colored troops in the United States Army, West Point has only words of praise and appreciation for the colored cavalry detachment stationed at the United States Military academy, Colonel H. L. Scott, superintendent of the academy, voices this attitude in his annual report to the Secretary of War, by saying: "The cavalry detachment (colored) has continued its excellent showing and has demonstrated still further the advantages of colored over white men for this duty. There is a waiting list now, and only experienced men having former service and very good and excellent records are accepted." PRICE, 5 CENTS IS OPPOSED TO LYNCHING The Memphis Commercial Appeal Denounces Mob Law NEGROES AMAZED At Stand Taken by Southern Paper, Which Has Been Bitter on Race Question Give All a Legal Trial; for Whites WILL Ultimately Have to Answer for Lynching in the Smith. MEMPHIS, December 7.—Since the recent publication-of, an editorial by the Commercial Appeal under the caption, "Stop Killing and Stop Lynching Lest We Ourselves Perish," the Negroes of this city and State are amazed at the stand taken by that paper on Lynching, and particularly on the Negro question. For years the Commercial Appeal has been one of the strongest and bitterest anti-Negro newspapers in the South. Fear of Negro domination has been one of its principal themes from week to week. Even when Negroes have law lynching whether the victim was innocent or guilty, the Commercial Appeal has seldom, if ever, deplored the reign of mob law and urged that the lawbreakers be severely dealt with by the authorities. In the editorial the paper pleads for law and order and urges the citizens of the State to give all a air trial, whether they be white or black, adding that the whites will finally have to answer for the lynching of Negroes and pay the penalty for crime, whether it be shooting, killing, lynching or otherwise. The editorial: "Sick law the reign of the or the reign of the law in Tennessee? Shall we have mob rule or law rule all over the South and all over the United States?" "Have we come to the time when we can predict that some future historian will cite this country as having, after a fair trial, proven by its collapse, that a free government by a free people cannot exist? "We had night riding in Obion county for months. Then the night rides commenced, the most famous crime that was ever done in Tennessee. They overpowered an unoffending citizen, an eminent man, one who had never word or by act criticised them or wronged them, and in the dead of night they hanged him like a dog. "Rankin did know his assailants. Rankin was a lawyer and he trusted to the law. He was unarmed, for he believed that law and justice were as living things and would protect him in all of his rights and all of his liberties. "Troops were thrown into Obion county. The ringleaders of the mob that killed Rankin were captured, and they have confessed. Whether the law with twelve men will be able to convict them remains to be seen. "Yesterday three Negroes were taken away from officers of the law, by a mob in Lake county, adjoining Obion county, and they were hanged. "The crime of this mob is not solely against the three Negroes; it is against the State. When they murdered these Negroes, they lynched the law in Lake county. "Gov. Pattelson made a supreme effort to save the State from this additional exhibition of lawlessness, but he failed. "A judge and an attorney-general started over from Union City to Tiptonville. Soldiers were hurried over from Union City toward Tiptonville. An impromptu session of court was held; the Negroes were tried before a magistrate and he, in order to preserve the form of the law in so far as possible, sentenced them to be hanged. "Even this did not suit the mob. The carrying out of the magistrate's order made a disturbance from a humiliating initit, but when the sentence of the magistrate had been harely passed, the mob began work. "These Negroes were bad-men. They made a disturbance at a religious meeting held by their own people. Officers were sent to arrest them, and one of them killed an officer. "Just as, sure as the sun rises and sets, a legal trial would have resulted in a death penalty for these men, but the mob would not wait. "You cannot excuse it by saying the men hanged were Negroes and should have been hanged. It will not answer to the law to say the black murderers got their desserts. The Negroes could have been killed, and the law could have done it. The result is that the Negroes are dead and the law itself has been lynched. "Did the sheriff do his full duty? Did he exhaust every means to prevent the lynching? "He took an oath, when the people elected him, to serve the State and the law. Did he keep that oath regardless of passion and of prejudice? "We have got finally to answer this whole miserable business. We selfs will finally have to pay the A meeting of the Lincoln Association was held last Monday evening at the Concord Baptist Church to complete arrangements for the celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation, January 1. It was decided that short adoptions would be delivered at Lincoln and Beachers' statues and that there will be a street parade after which the principal oration will be delivered at Bridge Street As M. E. Church. The main feature and the most attractive part of the program will be the presence of a colored regiment, the 24th Infantry, in the city on that day. Through the efforts of Congressman Calder they have been detailed for that occasion and will unquestionably be the star attraction of the day. Lincoln Centennial Celebration. The committee in charge of the centennial celebration of the birth of Abraham Lincoln met last Tuesday evening at the Carlton Avenue Brush, Y. M. C. A., for the purpose of furthering their plans to apportify celebrate the occasion. The temporary officers were permanently elected. The committee decided to have exercises in the afternoon in one of the downtown churches for the children and in East New York. A committee was appointed to solicit the co-operation of the pastors of the various churches and the superintendents of Sunday Schools generally. Another committee was appointed to secure the largest suitable place for the evening exercise. It was agreed to have an orator of national reputation to deliver the address. D. B. Fulton, better known as "Jack Thorne," was asked to write a poem for the occasion. Society of Sons of North Carolina. Last Sunday afternoon was Woman's Day at the society of the Sons of North Carolina. The meeting was held at 417 Carlton avenue, club rooms of the H. H. Garnett; Republican Club. The subject, "Shall the Emancipation Proclamation Be Celebrated," was thoroughly discussed pro and con. R. E. Waddell presided. West Indian Forum On Sunday, December 13, at 4 p.m., the West Indian Forum will be entertained by the ladies. The afternoon will be devoted to their cause and will be known as "Woman's Day." The following interesting program has been arranged for the occasion; Address, Mrs. Frances R. Keyser, superintendent of the White Rose Industrial Home for Working Girls of New York, and recently elected president of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs; piano solo, Mrs. George E. Wibecan, Jr.; recitation, Mrs. Gertrude Johnson Rush; vocal solo, Miss I. L. Moorman; piano solo, Miss Blanche Wade; short addresses, Mrs. A. C. Cowan and Mrs. G. M. De Baptiste Faulkner, Mrs. M. C. Lawton will preside. Women's Equal Suffrage League. The Woman's Equal Suffrage League of Brooklyn held a meeting last Wednesday afternoon at the Carlton Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A. After the regular routine of business had been transacted Mrs. A. W. Hunton, National Organizer, gave a most interesting and thoughtful talk which was highly instructive and greatly appreciated by all present. Fleet Street Church Bannar. The annual bazaar of the Fleet Street A. M. E. Zion Church which was held all during the past week closed last Friday evening in the presence of a large crowd. Berron Baptist Church. Last Sunday was Woman's Day at the Berean Baptist Church, of which the Rev. L. Joseph Brown, D. D., is pastor. The exercises throughout the day were most interesting and were participated in by many prominent women. "Semper Eldella" Club The club previously known as the "Semper Fidelia" Club of Brooklyn, met last Tuesday evening at the residence, of Mrs. Sadie Clayton, 112 Lekington avenue, and reorganized on a broader basis and adopted the name of "The Woman's Progressive League." Memorial Services at Bridge Street Church Bridge Street A. M. E. Church, of which the Rev. A. R. Cooper, D. D., is pastor, was taxed to its utmost capacity last Sunday evening, the occasion being the memorial services of the Brooklyn Lodge No. 32, of the I. B. P. O. E. W. Strikingly impressive was the roll call of the dead, at which time one of the three lighted candles was extinguished, accompanied by the rolling of the bell. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Cooper, was at his best and delivered a most thoughtful and eloquent sermon. The catechy by the Exalted Ruler, E. Burton Ceretti, was a most pathetic and fitting tribute to those who had fallen from their ranks. The services throughout were most dignified and appropriate. Baptist Mission On Throop Avenue. On Throop avenue, between Myrtle and Park, the Baptists of Brooklyn planted a mission last Sunday. The services continued throughout the day and were participated in by the Baptist ministers and their congregations all of whom took an active part in the ceremonies. W. C. A. Turkey Dinner. The number of guests is limited. The Brooklyn Y. W. C. A. at 12 Lexington avenue are making elaborate preparations for their second annual turkey dinner which will take place at the Branch Thursday, December 17. KlainBold None The Nonpartial Social Club gave their annual banquet at Peterson's Casino, Berkman street, simultaneously celebrating their third anniversary on Thursday night last. It was indeed a memorable event for all who were present. The club has about sixty members and though they did not turn out on mass it was well represented by the minority. The officers of the club are: John W. Maury, president; R. Stevens, vice president; W. H. Jones, secretary; Dr. J. C. Anderson, treasurer; Dr. J. C. Anderson, and W. N. Daniels, servant-at-mart. The committee of arrangements were: R. Stevens, chairman; J. W. Maury, E. Johnson, R. Thaules. as Mound B. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Will be creat bismiam H. Jones, tommaster; Mr. and Mrs. d work of Aroba W. Maury, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Anter was a porron, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Johnson, Anr arer, whether men Miller, Mism Montrose Holmes, onlal life, he, and Mrs. Mism Montrose Holmes, u. He would, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Thams, Mr. himself a pariam Mase, Mism Elizabeth Yetman, rommity. Mo. Benjamin Dyt, Miss Adelle Embry, mo. and mo. Charles Mann, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stevens, Music was furnished by Prof. Peabody's audition. Mr. R. F. Sage, of New Haven, Cape, has been visiting Miss Jones, also of New Haven, now a resident of Palm hill, at 438 Third Street of New Haven, in the house of Mrs. Smith on Wednesday evening last. These present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Van Blake, Mr. and Mrs. William Ballay, Miss Ora Ballay, Rev. and Mrs. E. B. Maynard, Mr. John Jones, Mrs. Rachel Hamilton, Miss Pamie Olden, Mrs. Jefferson, Mr. James Baldwin, Mr. McGraw. At a previous meeting of the Young People's Lyric meeting was made by the president. Mr. Gaanaway, of an informed night business school that would be conducted by Prof. Summers, of Salisbury, N. C., and himself. The studies are to be English, arithmetic,旁敲 bass-writing and lyric writing of the lyric book he at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Chapel, R. J. T. Diergast, pastor. Sunday, December 6, was Communion Sabbath at M. Tzion A. M. K. Church. At the morning service Rev. M. G. Christmas, a traveling evangelist, preached an interesting and practical sermon. At the evening service the pastor officiated a service Rev. M. G. Christmas, Alfred Wilson and S. P. Kelly. At the conclusion of this service the Young Men's Club of the church presented the pastor with a handsome Bible, the presentation address being made by Deacon S. P. Kelly. The Helping Hand Society of M. Tzion closed their work for the calendar year with a reception for members at the church on Thursday, December 10, Mrs. E. B. Maynard is president. The stewardessons will give a rubber shower on Thursday evening, December 10, for the benefit of their fund. Rev. Diggs preached a special sermon to the Tent sisters of 2 Terrel Tent No. 31 Sunday, November 31. A number of visitors were present. He will also over the address in the church. The Tent sisters baptist Church on December 10, when they will hold their first reunion. The Oran Club of Mt. Olive Baptist Church held their fourth annual fair on December 2, 3 and 4, inclusively. On Wednesday, December 2, a concert was given under the direction of Mrs. Maude Greene. Those taking part in the drama on the 3d week Misses Fannie Olden, Ellie Fillett, Isabel Howard and Mr. James Toney. Mrs. Charles Barber has returned home from a trip to Virginia, where she attended the burial of her husband, who passed away recently after an illness of over five years. We mention with pleasure the fact that the AGE is still a welcome visitor in Plainfield and that that AGE is a representative at Boston will represent Titt. AGE and the Colored American Magazine in Plainfield. Send all news and subscriptions to 333 East Third street. THE MISSING MAN Jacob Griffith Jacob Griffith was born at Jacksonville, Fla., in 1876. After obtaining a common school education he entered the United States Navy at the age of sixteen and served eight years, receiving an honorable discharge in 1900. He came to New York for a three years' business course. Two years ago he became connected with the Metropolitan Mercantile Realty Company as agent, and is considered one of its best representatives. He was recently made master massance of St. John's Lodge, No. 29, P. and A. M., and is a hastling agent for THE New York ACE and Colored American Magazine. TAFT URGES AIR PLAY Continued from Page 1 ing for one ticket and rejoicing in the success of another. "Now, I am not one of those who are disposed to criticise or emphasize the inconsistency of the position in which these gentlemen did themselves. I know it would be worse if all who sympathize with one party and its principles were to vote its ticket, but I can reasonably understand the weight and in terms of the tradition and the social conglomerations that make them behave. I believe that the movement away from political solidarity is not justified to be encouraged, and I think one way to encourage it is to allow the South understand that the aim of the North and the Republican party toward it is not one of loyalty or criticism or opposition, political or otherwise that they believe in the presence of the British with American friends, but that, as already explained, they do not do that ameliorate to the extent that they are present with the South's business and maintain what it regards as its political safety from domination of an important electorate; that the North years for closer association with the S. that its citizens depreciate that reserve on the subject of polls which has been maintained in the otherwise delibitary social relations between Southerners and Northeners as they are more and more frequently thrown together. Uses state of the art In welcoming to a chance of party affiliation many Southerners who have been Democrats, we are brought free to face with a definite situation which we can only meet with frankness and justice. In our anxiety to bring the Democratic Southerner into new political relations we should have and can have no desire to pass by or ignore the comparatively few white Southerners who from principle have consistently stood for our views in the South when it cost them social ostracism and a loss of all prestige. Nor can we sympathize with an effort to exclude from the support of Republicanism in the South or to read out of the party those colored voters who by their education and thrift have made themselves eligible to exercise the electoral franchise. "We believe that the solution of the race question in the South is largely a THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY DECEMBER 10, 1908 matter of industrial and through education. We believe that the best friend that the Southern Negro can have is the Southern white man, and that the growing interest which the Southern white man in taking in the development of the Negro in one of the most encouraging reasons for believing the problem is capable of solution. The hope of the Southern Negro is in teaching him how to be a good farmer, how to be a good mechanic; in teaching him how to make his home attractive and how to live more comfortably and according to the rules of health and morality. Some Southernners who have given expression to their thoughts seem to think that the only solution of the Negro question is his migration to Africa, but to me such a proposition is utterly fatuous. The Negro is essential to the South in order that it may have proper labor. An attempt of Negroes to migrate from one State to another not many years ago led to open violence at white instigation to prevent it. "More than this, the Negroes have now reached 9,000,000 in number. Their ancestors were brought here against their will. They have no country but this. They know no flag but ours. They wish to live under it, and are willing to die for it. They are Americans. They are part of our people and are entitled to our every effort to make them worthy of their responsibilities as free men and as citizens. The success of the experiments which have been made with them on a large scale in giving them the benefit of thorough primary and industrial education, justifies and requires the extension of this system as far as possible to reach them all. "The proposition to increase the supply of labor in the South by emigration from Europe, it seems to me, instead of being inimical to the cause of the Negro, will aid him. As the industries of the South continue to grow in the marvelous ratio already shown, the demand for labor must increase. The presence in the Southern community of white European labor from the southern part of Europe will have. I am hopeful, the same effect that it has had upon Negro labor on the Isthmus of Panama. It has introduced a spirit of emulation or competition, so that to-day the tropical Negroes of the West Indies do much better work for us-in the canal construction, since we brought over Spanish, Italian and Greek laborers than they ever did before. Ultimately, of course, the burden of Negro education must fall on the Southern people and on Southern property owners. Private charity and munificence, except by way of furnishing an example and a model, can do comparatively little in this direction. It may take some time to hasten the movement for the most generous public appropriations for the education of the Negro, but the truth that in the uplifting of the Negro lies the welfare of the South is forcing itself on the far-sighted of the Southern leaders. Education the Solution "Primary and industrial education for the masses, higher education for the leaders of the Negro race, for their professional men, their clergymen, their physicians, their lawyers, and their teachers, will make up a system under which their improvement, which statistics slow to have been most noteworthy in the last forty years, will continue at the same rate. "On the whole, then, the best public opinion of the North and the best public opinion of the South seem to be coming together in respect to all the economic and political questions growing out of present race conditions. "The attitude of the candidate and the platform of the Democratic party in the last election made this campaign a most favorable one to bring home to the Southern people for seasional consideration the query why they should still adhere to political solidity in the South. It may be that four years hence the candidate and platform of the Democratic party will more approve themselves to the South and to the intelligent men of the South. Under these conditions there may seem to be a retrograde step, and the South continue solid, but I venture to think that the movement now begun will grow, slowly at first, but ultimately so as to extend the practical political arena for the discussion of party issues into all the Southern States." To the Colored Teachers Throughout the Country. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Dec. 3, 1908. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis is holding for the week beginning December 13, and closing December 19, an inclusive Negro conference at Tuskegee Institute, Ala., beginning upon this scheduled date. They are calling upon all colored organizations to make efforts to have the above work designated as "Health Work." We are to have on Sunday, December 13, seminars, addresses, etc., in all churches, and public places make some reference to the Health of the Negro people of the country. As officers of the National Association of Churches in colloidal schools, public and public to join in this effort for the health of both children and parents. If during this week in with and be held in a better condition with and be held in a better condition in the local community, and tell them to be presently commu- nition much good will result. In the reduction of Lyme in our school, if some employees during this week could be placed upon the in- stitute of provision consultation, we are sure much treat would be born. In connection with this particular effec- tion the colored teachers of the coun- try would have an opportunity to show themselves not only helps in the in- tellectual development of our people, but as strong forces in the social life. With the hope that a large number of our to faits may take hold and give strength to this movement, we are, yours very truly, R. R. Wright, Presi- cident National Association of Teachers in colored school; J. R. E. Lee, corre- sponding secretary. CONGRESS CONVENES. Adjournment Taken out of Respect for Deceased Members. WASHINGTON, D. C., December 8. At noon Monday, the closing session of the sixteenth congress got under way. Speaker Camon called the House to order amid cheers, and Vice-President Fairbanks presided over the Senate. The two houses met and adjourned out of respect to the memory of the members who had died since the ending of the previous session. Prof. Minna's Barn Dance. Several barn dances have been given in this city, but the public witnessed one of the most original barn dances ever given Thanksgiving night at Prof. Minna's Dancing Academy, 187-9 Columbus avenue, between 60th and 60th streets. He seems to make great efforts to give the public a satisfactory novelty, and does his utmost to excel along these lines. As yet nobody has attempted, to duplicate any of his affairs. Those of the several hundred people who attended Prof. Mimm's barn dance, and were not aware it was to be a barn dance, could easily tell it was one from the minute they struck the first entrance, two flights below the dance hall. They could smell the hay and straw and hear the cackling of the noisy chickens. Prof. Mimm stood one flight up, dressed as a farmer, with a bandanna handkerchief around his neck. Very few people knew all the clothes he wore, when changed his clothes and appeared full dress. Prof. Banks remained on the dancing floor, dressed in evening clothes, and with a watchful eye kept a lookout for undesirable persons. When the patrons reached the dancing floor they found one of the most unique and elaborately decorated halls ever, seen on an occasion of this kind. Almost every one was dressed for the occasion, which added much mirth to the decorations and farmers; in fact the hall was made to look like a real barn. Prof. Mimm has so much dancing space in this academy that a couple of hundred people look like a few. At 10.30 there were about 250 people in the hall, and long before midnight the hall was packed almost to its capacity. Those who attended this affair know that it speaks volumes for Mr. Mimm, and he has informed the writer that he still has a novelty he intends to spring on the public December 25, Christmas night, a Christmas, tree reception. Nothing of this kind was ever given before, and Prof. Mimm intends to make this the richest scenery ever witnessed at any similar affair. New Haven, Nets A three nights' fair was held in the guild room of St. Lukes's P. E. Church last week, beginning Tuesday evening, December 1, and continuing until Thursday, December 4. The program for each evening was as follows: Tuesday evening supper was served by the Ladies' Aid Society, and a drama presented by the Boys' Club, entitled "A Town Meeting." Wednesday evening supper was served at the Women's Room, in a drama, "The New Women's Room," presented by the Girls' Club. The boys did nobly in the condition of their respective parts, but in rendition and enunciation it was agreed that the girls far surpassed that of the boys. Thursday evening a turkey supper was held at the Women's Room, Ancillary, and the evening closed with a grand musical. The Guild room was unable to accommoate the large crowds which attended each evening. The fair provoked a big success from every viewpoint. The Guild room was valued at $110. Rev. H. O. Bowles is rector. Mrs. Bortha Harris, of Brooklyn, in visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Williams, of 223 Ashburn street, and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Handy, of Hudson street. Rev. and Mrs. A. Clayton Powell are much elated over the advent of a fine boy baby. Note. Owing to lack of space several letters from our correspondents have been pitted. As usual, these will appear in the following week's issue. Colored Newabaya: Benefit The colored newsletters of Greater New York under the management of Mr. William Robinson gave a highly successful benefit concert at Old Folkos' Hall, November 25. The house was highly attended by the buck and wing dancing managers of the company, Drrayton, Ruffin and King were the "kits" of the evening in their song and dance. The newsletter drill of the whole company, the work of Charles Baker, Joseph Banks, Hotel Brown, and Roy Paragon, Hotel Brown, and Tatiana Hugh Fife in "Ion Ron Robinson" "Jimmie" Jefferson and Mr. Ron Robinson" were the features. Pausale. D. J. Mr. M. Maxwell, the magician, gave a clever exhibition of his art of lodger-dermain and magic at the Mr. Zion Baptist Church last Thursday evening. The principal feature of the evening was his socializing. A social was given at the home of Mrs. Callaway in the interest of True Reformers last Friday evening. Miss Mary Garner will remove her business of manuring and chippoty to Lexington avenue, near the Erie district. Mr. M. McCormick, who was reported having moved to Brooklyn, has returned to Passaic again. The Wing Wing Club, of Mr. Zion Baptist Church, for a social session at the home of Mrs. Lulu Holliday, living every Sunday. Mrs. Ada Ferguson spent last Thursday in New York. Mr. S. Holmes is much improved in health and health at work and position in the Nursery. Services at Mt. Zion Baptist Church were well attended all day. The new pastor completed the baptism, counseling and evening services. Holy Communion was held on Friday. Reception at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Angel-Villar Chama Eglise, Mt. Zion, is open with Rev. Campbell, of Rockland. Large light room 2 families on a floor room, 114 to $16. Don't fail to look at these rooms and you will be convinced that they are the cheapest apartments for an Aventure home. Do all the thinking and you will satisfy your that you want. Don't worry, the help we provide will pay the rent are jolling you. Here you have facts: 5 rooms, $416 to $16. 526 West 45th Street Nice apartments of 3 large rooms. Cheap renta. $950 per month. Apply Aniator to JOSEPH F. FEIST 408 West 42nd Street APARTMENTS TO LET 312-214-214 West 66th Street. 3 rooms reduced to $11 and $12, rooms nowly done over. Also 16th WEST 12th STREET Four room apartments with all convenience enclosed in the block. Apply Joelson on promotion or JOE, N. GITTENB, Agent, 216 West 66th Street. TO LET 20 West 90th Street First Magnum Plaza of 6 Rooms and Bath. Big Water Depot, Seven Baths. These apartments are best in the very best of order. Inquire of occupantism. JOHN E. JORDAN 20 WEST 90TH STREET, NEW YORK 632-4 West 131st Street IMPROVEMENTS Rent to be 90 to 11 One room monthly fee Apartments two and three rooms headroomly decorated interior, toilet seats. Hello newly renovated. Apply Jennifer or POCHER and Co. 126 West 34th Street. FOR SALE MRS. J. LOEW 520 WEST 145TH STREET Take Breakfast/Any Express to 1450th Street Station nov12-46 253 West 47th Street TO LET Fine Apartments of 3 and 4 large light rooms with improvements. Newly Renovated. Good Janitor Service. Cheap Resta. Apply Janitor or R. R. LADSON 412 West 55th Street Nice apartments of two and three large rooms, without improvements. Good neighborhood for working people. Apply MRS. RUSSELL Janitor on premise nov. 5-3m 329 AND 331 WEST 39th STREET TO LET Nice Apartments of 3 and 4 large light rooms; Improvements, Rent $10 to $17 per month. Well Kept House. Apply Janitor or JOSEPH LEVY & SON 389 Eighth Avenue TO LET Fine apartments of 4 large light rooms with improvements tubs, separate toilets, &c. Well kept houses. Rent $11 to $15 per month. Apply Janitor on premises or L. H. COOK 123-East 97th Street oct15-3m 345 & 347 W. 59th St. Fine apartments of 6 large, light rooms and bath. Extending from front to rear of dwelling Well kept houses. Moderate renta. Apply Janitor or E. EAGLETON 164 West 65th Street nine 541 HALF-MONTH'S RENT FREE 235 to 241 West 124th Street TO LET At Redwood Renta. Fine apartments of 3 and 4 large light rooms, with improvement. Well kept houses. For respectable tenants only. Rents $12, to $15 per month, payable one-talfirt of the month, balance fifteenth of the month. Apply JANITOR ON PREMISES or P. D. DONNELLY, Landlord 234 Broadway, corner of 131st Street TO LET Three and four room apartments 220-222-224-226-228-230-232-234 East 70th Street Rents Reasonable. Enquire of Janitors or MAX D. GREENBERG AGENT 1761 Lexington Avenue New York Phone Mills Harlem dec. 10 41 J. B. WOOD, President THOMAS WILLIAMS, Secretary LEVI WILLIAMS, Treasurer New York Land and Brokerage Co. Incorporated Thirty-two room house to let beautifully located a few blocks from 50th Street Subway. One 12 room house to let, West 10th Street all improvements. Sixteen room house to let, West 18th Street 60th Avenue, all improve ments. Apply to J. B. WOOD 1431 BROADWAY Telephone, 1712 Bryant TO LET 313 EAST 54th ST Flats consisting of 4 large and light rooms, ranges, tubs and bath for respectable colored families $17.00. Require in Tailor Store TO LET Plate of four room each, cottages, bats, hot water, back pizza, large yard, clothes reel. Cars pass the door every five minutes. Good city to live in. Write for particular. H. A. BOWMAN 112 FRONT STREET WORCESTER, MASS STOP PAYING HIGH RENTS Open for inspection, the finest new fireproof apartments handsomely decorated throughout. Elegant entrance. 2, 3, 4 large light, airy rooms, all improvements, rangel, hot water supply, tiled baths and open plumbing. Rentes $8 to 16. See floor or hall. 214-10 and 1570 N. new field no. THE WORKERS' REALTY CO. Incorporated Capital Stock $50,000. Shares $5 each, per value. Full paid and non-accessible. Home Office, Miller Building, 1931 Broadway, N. Y. C. The main object of this Company is better the credit of the existing property by bringing hard, building hard for the same purpose. It includes all life and land, everywhere for their benefit. Joan W. Walkin, president; Louis W. Cummitt, treasurer; Robert W. Carter, secretary; Jan. A. Hall, vice-president; Then. H. Matthorn, assistant secretary. and 139 WEST 25th ST. right room, newly deprated, toilet connecting. and 144 WEST 28th ST. ent 4 large rooms, tubs, baliers and ranges, toilet cases. and 311 WEST 37th ST. all improvements, all new decorations. JUST OPENED 2 and 44 WEST 135th ST. rooms, tiled baths, latest style plumbing handroomly departments in Harlem. Apply to Sanitor or MANHEIMER BROS., 204 West 34th St. 137 and 139 WEST 25th STREET Four large light rooms, newly decorated, toilet connecting. 142 and 144 WEST 28th STREET Fine apartment 4 large rooms, tubs, balconies and ramps, toilet connecting. 309 and 311 WEST 37th STREET 40, 42 and 44 WEST 135th STREET Four large rooms, tiled baths, latest style plumbing handomely decorated. Cheapest and best located apartments in Harlem. Apply to Senator or MANHEIMER BROS., 204 West 34th Street REDUCED RENTS 211 EAST 8 Fine apartments of 3 and 4 large Improvements, Tubs, Toilets in beautifully kept and always in first Apply Janit THE J. ALL REAL ESTATE AND Office: 153 W Telephone, FOR Eight (9) room house, partly improved p at present. For make at very reasonable Very beautiful farm; Morganville, N. J. acre 1 land; half mile rom d pot. Also a 300 fruit trees of all kinds, at very reasonable Very fine houses in Haverstraw, N. Y. wood, L. I. Terms reasonable. Very fine dwelling, at Unionport, West provenant. Fine dwelling also in Brooklyn; intimate basement and cellar, brown stone house throughout. At very reasonable figure. TO 9 and 171 WES Apartments of 5 large light rooms and be 42 and 44 EAS Apartments of 6 large light rooms and be 30, 30, 155, 157 and Apartments of 6 large light rooms and be 144 and 159 WE Apartments of 3 and 4 large rooms and Several fine Private Houses To Let, free Apply TO LET 211 EAST 88th STREET ments of 3 and 4 large light rooms, with o s, Tubs, Toilets in Hall and Slot Gas pt and always in first class condition. Apply Janitor on Premises THE J. ADAM BOLIN REAL ESTATE AND BROKERAGE COMPANY office: 153 West 53rd St Telephone: 305 Columbus Fine apartments of 3 and 4 large light rooms, with open light shaft Improvements, Tubs, Toilets in Hall and Slot Gas Meters, House beautifully kept and always in first class condition. THE J. ADAM BOLIN REAL ESTATE AND BROKERAGE COMPANY Office: 153 West 53rd Street in house, partly improved plot; size 32 x 105; whole nautical at very reasonable figure. in farm; Morganville, N. J. 32 miles out of New York mile rom d. pot. Also an eight (8) room house and all kinds, at a very reasonable figure. in harbour, at Hartnaw, N. Y. Extra lot, also fine family, as reasonable. in lining, at Unionport, Westchester, New York City. 11 nautical also in brooklyn; situated in very prominent part of the brown stone house; 7 rooms and bath; 7 closets, very reasonable figure. $^7$. Very beautiful farm; Morganville, N. J.; $2 miler out of New York; farm containing 72 trees; farmhouse, room house and barn, bison farm, 300 fruit trees of all kinds, at a very reasonable figure. Fine dwelling also, in brooklyn: situated in very prominent part of the city; two-story basement; 7 rooms and bath; 7 closets; hot water; heated at. At very reasonable price. $F TO LET and 171 WEST 133rd STR 13 large light rooms and bath, hot water supply. and 44 EAST 132nd STR 6 large light rooms and bath, hot water supply. 155, 157 and 161 WEST I 6 large light rooms and bath, hot water supply. and 159 WEST 133rd ST 3 and 4 large rooms and bath, hot water supply. Private Houses To Let, from 10 to 13 rooms. Rents from 9 and 171 WEST 133rd STREET Apartments of 5 large light rooms and bath, hot water supply. 42 and 44 EAST 132nd STREET Apartments of 6 large light rooms and bath, hot water supply. 30, 36, 155, 157 and 161 WEST 133rd ST. Apartments of 6 large light rooms and bath, hot water supply. 144 and 159 WEST 133rd-STREET Apartments of 3 and 4 large rooms and bath, hot water supply. Several fine Private Houses To Let, from 10 to 13 rooms. Rents from $15 to $75. Apply MORRIS MOORE JUST O 58, 60 and 62 EAST 101st STREET Ben, Madison and Park Avenues Three five story triple, flat, 4 rooms and mains, bath heated. Rents $15 to $17 1321 PARK AVENUE Bet, 101st and 102nd Streets Three and four rooms, hot water. Rent 30 WEST 136th STREET Four rooms and bath, steam heat and h 225 EAST 73rd STREET Three and four rooms. Rents $10 to $11 168 and 170 WEST 135th STREET Four and five rooms and bath, hot water rents $15 to $22. Two Weeks Free Apply to Janitor on premises or NAIL & PA Tel. 417 Harlem TO 181 WEST 1 Five rooms and bath, Rent $1 17 WEST 9 Six rooms and bath, steam heat to $32 per month. 8 EAST 13 Five and six rooms and bath. 115 WEST Four rooms, Rent $15 per month North East Corner of BROOK Five and six rooms and bath. 138 to 142 WEST 6 rooms and bath, hot water North East Corner of 136th Three and four rooms and bath $15 to $25 per month. Apply Jan PHILIP A. PAYTO Tel. 917 Harlem 225 West 1 TO Elegant apartmei of 3 and all improvements. Rents $15 and JUST OPENED ST 101st STREET Park Avenue History triple-flat, 4 rooms and bath, hot water supply, all hosted. Rents $15 to $17. NUE Land Streets our rooms, hot water. Rents $12 to $16. STREET and bath, steam heat and hot water, all improvements, STREET our rooms. Rents $10 to $13. 135th STREET rooms and bath, hot water supply, tiled halls, tiled be- lief. Two Weeks Free ditor on premises or NAIL & PARKER, Agents 25 West JUST OPENED 58, 00 and 62 EAST 101st STREET Bet. Madison and Park Avenues Three story triple, flat, 4 rooms and bath, hot water supply, all modern improve- ment facilities. Rents $15 to $17. 1351 PARK AVENUE Bet. 101st and 12nd Streets Three and four rooms, hot water. Rents $12 to $16. 30 WEST 136th STREET Four rooms and bath, steam heat and hot water, all improvements, Rents $22 and $23. 225 EAST 137th STREET Four and four rooms, Rents $10 to $13. 165 and 170 WEST 135th STREET Four and five rooms and bath, hot water supply, tiled halls, tiled baths, open plumbing rentals $15 to $22. Two Weeks Free Apply to Janitor on premises or 181 WEST 134th STREET and bath, Rent $19 per month. 17 WEST 99th STREET and bath, steam heat and hot water supply. 8 EAST 132nd STREET six rooms and bath, Rent $16 to $22 per month. 115 WEST 25th STREET and bath, Rent $15 per month. Corner of BROOK AVENUE and 164 six rooms and bath, Rents $20 to $22 per month. 138 to 142 WEST 133rd STREET and bath, hot water supply, Rents $23.00. East Corner of 136th STREET and FIF four rooms and bath, steam heat and hot month. Apply laminators or CLIP A. PAYTON, JR., COMPANY AGENTS. 25 West 18th Street TO LET partment of 3 and 4 large, light rooms, Rents $15 and $18 per month. App Six rooms and hath, steam heat and hot water supply, Rents $30 to $32 per month. PHILIP A. PAYTON, JR., COMPANY. Tel. 917 Harlem AGENTS. 67 West 134th Street 225 West 18th Street Elegant apartment of 3 and 4 large, light rooms, ranges, boilers, all improvements. Rents $15 and $18 per month. Apply Janitor or D. KEMPNER @ SONS Near 40th Street Furnished Rooms To Let AT No. 141 WEST 98th STREET With bath, alcove heated. At reasonable prices. Inquire of J. T. Tor. Mrs. Swinton Aug 27-Sm. SEE ME FOR QUICK SERVICE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL, A HOUSE FOR CASH JOHN M. ROYALL 80 W. 135th St., New York Phone 2171 Harlem col. 9-Buy Tel. 3176 Harlem LET High STREET light rooms, with open light shaft, wall and Slot Gas Meters, House ass condition. On Premises dec. 3-8-mo. BOM BOLIN MARKERAGE COMPANY at 53rd Street Columbus SALE price $3 x 105; whole assessment paid; res tiler out of New York; farm containing 21 night (8) room house and barn, chicken farm, figure. lora lot, also fine family dwelling at Edge. New York City. 11 room house; all im- portery prominent part of the city; two-story cas and bath; 7 closets; hot water; heated. LET 133rd STREET hot water supply. 132nd STREET hot water supply. 51 WEST 133rd ST. hot water supply. 133rd STREET hot water supply. in 13 rooms. Rents from $45 to $75. 64 WEST 133rd STREET OPENED high, hot water supply, all modern improve- ment to $16. water, all improvements, Rents $22 and $23. apply, tiled halls, tiled baths, open plumbing ER, Agents 25 West 133rd Street ET h STREET per month. STREET and hot water supply, Rents $30 STREET at $16 to $22 per month. STREET VENUE and 164th STREET s $20 to $22 per month. 133rd STREET apply, Rents $23.00 to $25.00. STREET and FIFTH AVE steam heat and hot water, Rents or JR., COMPANY, 67 West 134th Street h Street ET large, light rooms, ranges, boilers, per month. Apply Janitor or Avenue Street West 35th Street TO LET Five apartments of 3 large, old fashioned rooms, without improvements, rents $14 to per month. Well kept house. Apply foror HULBERT PECK & SONS 208 West 34th St. ect 19-41 TO LET FOR SALE TO LET dec. 3-6mo containing 27 chicken farm; at Edge- come; all im- two-story enter; heated and $23. plumbing Street ents $30 REET .00. VE r, Rents A Mr. Olivet Baptist Church At Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Rev. Dr. M. W. Gilbert preached both morning and evening to large congregations. The Sunday School, which meets every sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, was well attended. The church fair which has been going on for the past two weeks closed last Friday evening. Up to this report it was a success. Michael A. H. Thomas As usual Bethel A. M. E. Church was well attended all day, which was one of interesting things. In the morning the pastor, Rev. Dr. Ransom, preached His subject was, "Take Up Thy Bed and Walk." His discourse was interesting throughout. In the afternoon Rev. Froctor, of Jamaica, L. I., preached the commission sermon. In the evening the pulpit was again occupied by Dr. Ransom. His subject was "Development." He spoke of our duty to develop along moral, spiritual and intellectual lines. In the evening commission services were held and there were three hundred and ninety-five communicants. Collection for the day was $135. Metropolitan A. M. B. Church. Services of the Metropolitan A, M. E. Church, of which Rev. Fernanders is pastor, were interesting all day. In the morning and evening Rev. Fernanders preached good, strong sermons, which were enjoyed by the congregation. Sunday School followed the morning services. It was largely attended. Rev. Fernanders reports that the Sunday School is in fairly good condition, and is doing excellent work. Rev. Fernanders is the instructor of the Bible class. The Lyceum, which meets every Wednesday evening, is quite an addition to the church, as it keeps the young men and women interested in the good things. Mr. French is president of the Lyceum. Rev. Fernanders hopes to work up a good, bustling literary society, as he thinks it is very helpful. St. James' Presbyterian Church. At St. James' Presbyterian Church the morning sermon was preached by the assistant pastor, Rev. Mr. Holder. Services were well attended and were opened with the usual song and prayer, Rev. Mr. Holder preached from Matew and had for his theme, "The Deel of Peter." He drew a strong moral son from the denial of Peter and urged his hearers to be ever ready to own Christ. Sunday School followed the morning service, which was largely attended by pupils and friends. In the evening communion was administered to the members of the church by Rev. Mr. Butler, pastor of the church. Communion services at St. James' are held the first Sunday in each month. Rev. Butler has a corps of earnest workers who are making things go at St. James'. Rev. Butler announces that one of the important events will be the anniversary church fair, to be given some time in February. The church will then celebrate its anniversary. Scottran Memorial Services. Last Sunday afternoon at St. Mark's Lyceum memorial, services were held for the late Hon. Samuel R. Scottron, of Brooklyn, under the auspices of the Philosophical Circle of Brooklyn, and the St. Mark's Lyceum. Mrs. L. A.Cowan, who is president of the Philosophical Circle, opened the program with appropriate introductory remarks. Addresses were made by Dr. E. P. Roberts, Mr. D. A. Tobias, Rev. W. H. Brooks and Editor Fred R. Moore. The addresses pertained to the life and accomplishments of Mr. Scottron. The members of the family of the deceased were all present. Music was rendered by the choir. Mrs. M. J. Stewart acted as secretary. Memorial services are being planned on a larger scale to be held in Brooklyn, it is said. The St. Mark's Church was crowded with friends of Mr. Scottron who knew of his work in this city as secretary of the Committee for the Industrial Improvement of Negroes in New York. St. Mark's M. E. Church. Services at St. Mark's M. E. Church last Sunday measured up to former ones in attendance and interest. Dr. Brooks offered the morning prayer, the congregation and choir joining in chanting the Lord's prayer. After prayer and the song service, Dr. Brooks presented Rev. Dr. Ferdinand IDEhart, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, who preached the morning sermon. His discourse was along the lines of the work of the anti-Saloon League. He said the work of the league was all over the country and it was engaged in stamping out the saloons of the country. He said most of the cities of the South were being deprived of saloons due to the effective work of the anti-Saloon League. Dr. IDEhart said the governors of several States had rendered considerable aid in helping to rid the cities of the country of saloons. At the close of the service a special collection was offered for the work of the league. In the evening Dr. Brooks preached to the Elks, who turned out in large numbers. Rev. Brown offered prayer, after which another hymn was sung and Dr. Brooks proceeded to his sermon. He said he was glad to welcome the organization, and urged them to be strong, manly men. After the sermon a presentation followed. At St. Bernard's Church. the various contributions to St. Benedict's Church on the occasion of the silver jubilee celebration on November 22, amounted to $1,901.02. Many visitors continue coming to see the new interior decorations of the churce hand in every case they are charmed with their beauty. On the Sunday nights during Advent the Devotion of the Way of the Cross takes the place of the Vespers and the beautiful hymn, "Stabat Mater," is sung by the congregation. On Monday and Tuesday nights, December 14 and 15, there will be an entertainment given in St. Benedict's Hall by the men of the Holy Name Society. A different program will be rendered each evening. Preparations are now in hand for the celebration of Christmas. There will be a "midnight" mass at 4:30 a.m. and a solemn mass at 11 o'clock a.m. Mother, Dad, Nate On Sunday morning Dr. McMullen preached to a large congregation; the Sunday School was largely attended, as well as the Christian Endeavor meeting. In the evening Rev. Gordon preached and also rendered a report on the great work he is doing at How- javid Orphan Angham, after which a generous collection was raised for the ayahm. The music was rendered under the leadership of Mrs. Minnie Johnson, with Miss Mabel Figgis as solist. The return from the chase leadership' fair amounted to 2024, with Brother J. Chate, leading, Brother J. Hephine second, and Brother J. E. Nicherson third. A testimonial reception 'will be rendered to Rev. J. H. and Mrs. McMullen at the church on December 24. Y. W. C. A. At the Young Women's Christian Association in the association auditorium there was a large gathering of young women. Services opened with the usual song service, conducted by the branch secretary, Miss M. E. Grundon. The song service is one of the most inspiring secretary, Miss M. E. Grundon. The speakers for the meeting were Rev. W. A. T. Meyers and Prof. J. H. Torbett, of the Fort Valley High and Industrial School. The addresses were thoroughly enjoyed. Prof. Torbett is in New York in the interest of his school and made a brief address pertaining to the work of his school. Rev. Meyers has been the association's teacher of the Bible class since the work was commenced, and is doing good work in that direction. Tickets are out announcing the recital which is to come off on December 16 at the Central Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association. Y. M. C. A. Services of the Young Men's Christian Association last Tuesday evening were unusually interesting and well attended. The association auditorium was crowded with young men, who showed keen interest in the program. Services opened as usual with the song service, after which, Secretary Bell called for the names of those who had been there for the first time. Quite a number of young men were present and several became members. The program proper began with an original recitation entitled "Firing Line," by T. I. Vester. The recitation was followed with a solo by Mr. Clarence C. Clark, of Denver, Colo. His singing was well received. Mr. Bell next presented the speaker of the afternoon, Prof. Rudolf Tombo, professor of German and history in Columbia University. Prof. Tombo is an interesting speaker and began his address by telling of his pleasure in being present. He said he was impressed with the service as conducted by the young men, and urged the young men not to be pessimistic, but be hopeful and booyant over the future. He said it was worth while to strive for the life that is beautiful, and good. Continuing, he said it was good for brethren to dwell together in unity, and if there was anything responsible for the growth of Columbia University it was her rapid strides toward democratic ideals. Prof. Tombo concluded his address by urging the men to educate themselves and avail themselves of every opportunity, so that they might be of the highest service. Wednesday evening. December 9, in the association chapel. Mr. Hubert H. Harrison lectured under the auspices of the Board of Education. His subject was "Reconstruction in the South." Mr. Harrison is a brilliant young man, who is a deep student of the "Reconstruction." Western Against Movement ROANOKE, December 7.—An antisaloon movement is on in this city, and the Negro ministers have refused to co-operate or have anything to do with the new issue. There are 3,500 Negroes here. CELEBRATE REPUBLICAN VICTORY. Negro Republicans of Roebster Hold Ethnolastic Banquet. ROCHESTER, Dec. 7.—Last Wednesday night, December 2, a great event took place that interested the Negro voters of this city and county and every Negro Democrat, if any, longed to be present at the banquet that was given the Taft and Hughes Republican Club in honor of the great Republican victory. The tables were handsomely decorated with flowers and plants and covers were laid for one hundred in the lecture room of the A. M. E. Zion Church. They were served by the Susan R. Anthony Club. Mrs. R. J. Jeffery president. W. B. Keys, president of the club, as toastmaster, Max Lippens read letters from President Roosevelt, Governor Hughes, President-elect Taft, John C. Dancy, of Washington, and Fred. R. Moore, of New York. The letters were as follows. From President Roosevelt: "My dear Mr. Thompson—Accept my hearty greeting for the Taft and Hughes Club. I will remember the occasion of the dedication of the Douglas monument at Rochester when I met many of the members of your club. "Trusting you will have a very successful banquet, I am, "Sincerely yours, "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." President-elect Taft wrote: "My dear Sir—I beg to acknowledge receipt of your favor of the 18th of November, and to express my appreciation to the members of the Taft and Hughes Afro-American Club for their congratulations and good wishes. "Very sincerely yours, "WILLIAM H. Taft." The following was received from Governor Hughes: "My Dear Sir—I find to my regret that I have failed before this to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 18th ultimo. I have telegrambed you this evening a message to the Afro-American Club at afroamericanclub.com. "I desire to send to the members of your club my cordial greetings and my best wishes for their prosperity. I heartily appreciate their earnest support in the campaign. "With best wishes, I am "Very sincerely yours. "CHARLES E. HURGESS." The following was received from Fred. R. Moor. "My Iear Sir—I regret very much that I shall not be able to be with you on the occasion of your banquet. December 2. It could give me much pleasure to be present and join with you in friendly, expressions over the great victory achieved. As Negroes, we should take special price in the part we took in the campaign. Those who unfortunately for them made to mistake of trying to create antagonism and insultations and failed should be aware of the fact that they took to k in trying to persuade Negroes to vote for known enemies of the race. They we are few, and I presume we must pity the a, but they should be required to show appearance before they are permitted to sit at the feast and participate in future victories. I congratulate you! I did your con- voy on the brilliant promise of success. your business week. Now that the campaign is over, one of the best things that you can represent of a man, that represents so much in the business world, should do it to give pressure to employers to use baggage, both business and domestic. This should be the proponents that should receive the support of both premier and hyena. I would especially suggest that the sleeper be started at your bouquet board. "With kindest wishes, believe me, " Very sincerely yours, "Fana, R. Mooz." The following was received from John C. Daney: "My Dear Friends—I very much regret my inability to be with you on Tuesday night next, and join my vote with you in celebration of the great Republican victory won in the national election just closed. It was, indeed, a famous victory. "I know how much your club contributed to party success during that memorable struggle. Your leader, my good and gentle friend Thompson, was always in the thick of the fightings, and you loyalty/followed us well and valiantly. I stood by me that memorable night when I spoke an hour and a half, trying to rally our forces, and how you cheered me on as we absolutely vanquished the opposition. "Of course the Republican party is deeply indicted to you for such loyal service and such self-sacrificing efforts to advance the party's cause. You have every reason to harmless over such a triumph. Taft and Sherman and Hughes were the slogan in the fighting, and they are the victor's name." "Yours very sincerely," "JOHN C. DANCT." On behalf of the club, Rev. J. W. Brown presented General Committeeman John W. Thompson with a gold-headed umbrella; President Keys with a fountain pen, and Captain John H. Cannon with a box of cigars. Addresses were delivered by Rev. J. J. Adams, of Paterson, N. J.; J. Frank Marshall and John W. Thompson. At the close of the banquet a permanent county organization was effected with the following officers: President, W. B. Keys, Vice-President, Rev. J. W. Brown, Vice-President, Captain John H. Cannon, Charles E. Dearenport; Treasurer, William H. Stockton; Chaplain, A. Y. Johnson, of Spencerport; Sergeant-at-Arma, Harry Hardin. OFFICE OF The Gross Catering Co. 219 West 134th Street New York Caters for all first-class public and private entertainments, weddings, din- ners, collations and musi- cales furnished entire. O'FARRELL'S 410 and 412 Eighth Avenue Wear 31st Street, NEW YORK CITY. FURNITURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, RYC. 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The object of the Club is to build a ball. GRAND ANNUAL UNION CONTESTING CARNIVAL OF THE New York, Northern New Jersey and Brooklyn OF THE GRAND FOUNTAIN UNITED ORDER OF TRUE WILL BE HEED ON Wednesday Afternoon and Evening, De AT THE Metropolitan Mercantile & Realty Company's Hall 46th Street and Eighth Avenue The Content will be the Members and the Public of the three Division MISS ELIZABETH C. CARTER, president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs, will present a musical program by prominent artist will be rendered the objects of the Club is to build a hall. Wednesday Afternoon and Evening, Dec. 30th The Contest will be the Members and the Public of the three Divisions deciding by vote who is the most Popular Chief, New York, Brooklyn or Jersey City. Mrs. Rose Thompson, Rose Bid Lecturer of the Northern Grand Division and Grand Worthy Mistress of the Grand Mountain United Order of True Reformers will be present and deliver the afternoon address to the Nursery. Mr. W. P. 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That in all the Southern States it is possible, by election laws prescribing proper qualifications for the suffrage Amendment, with which shall be equally administered as between the states, the possibility of a domination of Southern State, county, or municipal Government by an election law is further true that the sooner such laws, when adopted, are applied with exact equality and the moral tone of State and community concerned, Nexrose should be given an education and thrift to meet the requirements of eligibility which the State shall hay down in order to secure the safe exercise of the electoral franchise. The negro should ask to qualify himself for the franchise, and when that is granted by law, and not denied by the constitution, he has nothing to complain of. The proposal to repeal the Fifteenth Amendment is utterly impracticable and should be abolished to the limbo of forgotten issues. These plain and pregnant lines of President-elect Taft's great speech before the North Carolina Society of New York on Monday night, are at once a common platform upon which the South and the Negro can solve their political problems. This speech will be a disappointment to that South looking for Presidential acquiescence in its elimination of the Negro. Equally will it disappoint that Negro looking for a present-day polemic against the entire South. To both it will serve notice that the other is a great and integral part of the Nation. To the South it gives assurance of a broad and patriotic devotion to her social uplift and the promotion of her hampered industry. For the Negro at this crisis, it carries on intact and in toto his citizenship. To the "Lily Whites" Taft says the Republican party cannot exclude colored voters. Southern reactionaries proposing a repeal of the Fifth Amendment the "relegates" to oblivion as far as the next administration is concerned. True American, pledging his aid to the South, paying tribute to the progress of the Negro, serving notice to the Nation that "They (Negroes) are Americans," and to the Negroes that they should realize their "responsibilities as free men and citizens." Taft's policy means momentous advantage to the Negro and the Nation. HAYTIANS, BEWARE! The New York Sun ends a long editorial on conditions in Hayti as follows: "In the cities the stranger can always look to his consulate for protection. In short, Hayti is not as black as it has been painted, but we would not venture to predict that the feuds of her politicians will not ultimately compel intervention for the general good and the interests of other nations." This is a significant statement. We wish we could impress upon the Haytian people the importance of it. The leaders in Haytian will have no one to blame except themselves if they lose their independence. Certainly civilization will not permit the present unsatisfactory conditions to prevail much longer. Either the Haytians will have to exhibit an ability to control themselves or they will be controlled by somebody else from the outside. It is with them to make the choice. The United States' government is already being urged by foreign powers to intervene in Haytian. As yet it has not done so and it will not do so unless forced to this measure as a last alternative. --- YOUNG MAN: GO WEST: Over a generation ago, that firm friend of the Negro and the ambitious young man, Horace Greeley, said; "Young mah, go West!" Heeding that advice thousands upon thousands of ambitions but poor young men went West, took up land, entered business or other vocations and to-day are leaders in the life of their communities. The grand opportunities for taking up land in the West are much fewer now than then and growing fewer every year. Business success is somewhat harder there now than in the day when business rivals were few and the railroads not placed the items of the small town in shopping assistance of the great markets. Most that life aid progress in Eastern States for all earnest and persistent man is very easier than in the East. There are thousands of our ambitious and capable young man in the great cities doing mensial and manual work, who might, and should go West, enter progressive farming or business and be independent. In the next two years nearly ten million acres of productive land will be opened up to homesteaders by the government. This land is productive and practically free for the asking. The following India reservations are to be opened to homesteaders in 1909 and 1910. Blackface, Montana, 300,000 acres; Cheyenne River and Standing Rock, in South Dakota and North Dakota, 9,000,000 acres; Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 310,000 acres; Colville, Washington, 1,000,000 acres; Flathead, Montana, 1,000,000 acres; Fort Peck, Montana, 1,776,000 acres; Lemhi, Idaho, 64,000 acres; Spokane, Washington, 153,600 acres; Yakima, Washington, 1,145,000 acres. Let us urge our young men, with all the emphasis at our command, to get their share of these rich allotments. Let us say, young colored men, go West! THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. CRUM The press dispatches from Washington state that the President has announced his intention to reappoint Dr. Crum to his present position as soon as his present term expires. This reappointment is made all the more easy and necessary from the fact that Dr. Crum has made a fine official. He has improved conditions in the Custom House, has increased the revenues, and in every way proved a satisfactory official to both races in Charleston, S. C. The Charleston News and Courier may rave again, appealing to the base passions of Charlestonians, but every principle of right and justice and every principle of good government service demands the reappointment. The President, standing on firm ground, will prevail. LOCAL LINCOLN DAY At the present arrangements are being made for a general Lincoln Day celebration in Greater New York that will rise to the demands of the occasion. On February 12, 1909, the 100th anniversary of the birth of the martyr President we feel that the Negro citizens of Greater New York should turn out en masse, come to one or two central meeting points and there in song and oratory give jubilant praise to thefulness of the life and service of the great enunciator. It was the immortal Cooper Union speech in this city that sounded the death knell of slavery, ringing terror into the heart of every slave holder. At once a faithful guide post and an eternal warning to this country, are those words: "This Republic cannot permanently endure half slave and half free." The Negroes of New York may do much on Lincoln Day to reenshrine them in the hearts of the American people. That grand old generation of white and black men who stood with Lincoln in the stirring times of Civil War are rapidly passing away in this city as elsewhere. The rare occasion makes it a rare privilege for Negroes to join with them in a memorable celebration 100,000 Negroes now gathered in New York, well advanced on the highway of civilization, owe all that they are and all that they hope to be, to the boundless devotion and patriotism of Abraham Lincoln. The Negroes of Chicago and other cities are passing great celebrations for the Centennial Anniversary. Surely the Negroes of New York will not fall behind in their showing of gratitude for their present advancement and concern for their future welfare. It is mere therefore for these several reasons that we Negroes of New York should make it observance of the day. Let every man and every organization in this city at once begin cooperating to the end that more uniform and creditable celebrations may be had. Tikor Am. will second in any way possible any efforts toward a suitable celebration of Lincoln Day. BREAKING THE SOLID SOUTH At the end of every Presidential election there is always a great hue and cry about breaking the Solid South. In most cases this means that the Southern white people will vote the Republican ticket if the Negro in the South is completely eliminated from the party, from office and from participation in conventions. It might as well be understood first as last that the Negro will not consent to any such arrangement, and it also might as well be understood that Secretary Taft will not consent to any such arrangement. Secretary Taft is too broad and too just a man. He is not going to seek votes at the South at the price of injustice to ten million Negroes in America. If the Southern white people do not wish to vote the Republican ticket and also let the Negro have a share in voting and in government, they can take their choice. Let the South remain solid, or let it act in accordance with the rest of the country, encouraging all people to vote in proportion as they fulfil the legal requirements. THE SOUTHERN WAY. It was due to my kind of a bourbonite, and I had no wish of that, since I knew how much of it was in my heart. It was the only thing I could do to do in my life, and I wanted him for life—which, of course, must be done. If the Bourbonite had, he was not mean; if he is imperfect, he is not right; if he is impartial, he is not hypothetical; if he is sometimes a right ruler, at least we may still be thankful that he is not a pharaoh, and he is incapable of that self-assured superiority which inspires them otherwise highly civilized people of the North to sang and abuse an unfortunate people for forty years, never seeing their virtues, but keeping the mystics of their minds turmoled always in the direction of their backdoorer faith. To conquer your enemy in war, and then to spend the rest of your life picking at him has always seemed to me a curious but correct evidence of Northern nobility of spirit. Such is the bitter and candid defence Such is the bitter and candid defence of Southern lawlessness by a Southern writer in the last issue of the New York Independent. Attempting to account for the high crimes recently committed by prominent Southern men, the writer half explains and half justifies these disgraceful blots upon the South and the Nation, on the bases of inbred caste, licentiousness and so palpable an error as "There is" more lawlessness everywhere else in this country than in the South." Class license may account in part perhaps for the Senator Carmack murder, but only in part. But it can no more account, as the author says, for the Reeffoot Lake lynching of Captain Rankin than it can account for the Mississippi lynching of a Negro led by ex-United States Senator Sullivan, no more than it can account for the lagging industrial and intellectual life of the Southland. "The South's way" is simply the regime of narrowness, laziness and crime which persecution and the enslavement of the Negro have shackled around her neck. Crime in high places in the South to-day is the outgrowth of crime against the lowly blacks yesterday. The unpunished murders of Negroes beginning in reconstruction days have grown into appalling murders of and by United States Senators in our own day. There can be no defence or extenuation of lynch law on the score of Northern lawlessness, the "lawlessness of officials" or 'Tobacco Trust lawlessness Southern crime, as with crime everywhere else, has grown upon the thing it feeds upon, unpunished crime. It is now being demonstrated that the highest man in this country, the Republic itself is not safe when crime against even the worst and huihbest Negro is tolerated and unpunished. Far from being a thing which patriotic Americen can condone or boast, "the South's way" is a bad way, a dangerous way. The South must mend her way or the Nation will go the way of former Republics. NORD ALEXIS One of the strong Negro character of the world, whose strength and marked executive capacity have been revealed in his defeat and deposition is Nord Alexis, just deposed president of Hayt Elected to office at the great age of eighty-six years, he brought a vior, virility and patriotic devotion to his sorely beset country, less enlightened, but no different in kind and temper to those qualities which have made the strenuous Theodore Rosevelt great. Contagions, crazity and far-sighted in his dealings with the whites and the bitter factions of his fellow-citizens, he is not an unworthy successor to the great Toussaint L'Opereur, the librator of their common country. A benevolent despot, though bloody and unscrupulous, he has held the volcanic Haytians under a control differing not in kind but in degree from that of Oliver Cornwell. His single aim the country's growth, in his pardon of powerful political enemies he brought about his own undoing. But the great Cesar, a constructive statesman, though a tyrant in the Roman Republic, fell at the hands of the oft-befriended Frutus. We now take issue with neither side in Hayr's struggle. The facts at hand will permit us neither to condemn the scruples and the vigor of Alexis, nor to land the perhaps wise and necessary treachery of his followers and successors. Nord Alexis in the strength and ability of his rule has compelled the unwilling attention and admiration of the world. As a world character, possessed of the leading qualities of great statesmanship, we admit our pride, and we, too, express our admiration. Strong Words on the Education of the people from the New Superintendent of Schools for the State of South Carolina. The following editorial, Mr. Swearingen on Negro Education," is taken from the Charleston News and Courier of December 2. When everything is considered as to conditions in South Carolina, leaving out certain detailed statements, we are sure this editorial as well as the words of the new superintendent will prove encouraging to our race throughout the country, and for that reason we publish the editorial in full: "In a day when the cry against the education of the Negro is emphasized by a class of northern politicians who do not represent the lightened people of the South, the strong and bold declaration of Mr. John E. Swearingen, State Superintendent of Education-elect, at the dinner of the St. Andrews Society Monday evening, on that subject, is refreshing and inspiring and phases Mr. Sawariming among those public whose names are centered rather on their duties than on re-election. "It seems strange and yet it is true that courage is required for a man who has just been elected to the headship of the public-school system in South Carolina to say 'Let us not shut out the inferior race. Let us treat it with humanity and justice. But let it remember that between it and us there is a great 'gulf fixed.' "As a matter of course the State of South Carolina intends to deal with the Negro in educational affairs with exact justice." It has spent a tremendous sum of money upon his education and is still spending. The majority of the white people do not recognize they are taxed for the support of Negro school and the college in Orangeburg, and there is no genuine purpose to evade or palter with the duty toward the Negro which the State has assumed. Nevertheless, in recent years candidates for office have at times gone out of their mind that the State should withdrawn aid to the Negro College maintained as though that the Negro college practical suggestion, and it has met with noisy response from the unthinking and uninformed. "Mr. Swearingen can be trusted to take no false view of Negro education. He would be as far as anyone from advocating that a weak dilution of Latin and Greek be hypermically injected, so to say, into Negro men and women not fitted to receive it, but, using the sense in the sense that it means training of the youth to make the best of their gifts, mental and moral, he plants himself on theagenable position that the higher and better advantaged race has no right in law or morals to deny it to the humbler and inferior. When he alludes to the 'great gulf' fixed between the races he presses home the truth that the education of the Negroes means insistence on a natural separation from the whites in political and social affairs, and he puts them there; they must not misconstruce the extension of justice to them as the letting down of any barrier. "Mr. Swearingen has put into plain words the sincere desire and purpose of the Christian people of the Southern effective and authoritative denial of those detractors of the South who eagerly accept expressions of such exceptional characters as ex-Governor Vardaman, as reflecting Southern opinion. EDITORIAL AFTERTHOUGHTS. Taft, before the North Carolina Society, declaring for a square deal to the Negro, fifty-two cards in the deck all the time, has been the one encouragement needed at this time. Let us get right onto the job, now, stay on it and keep on smiling. The Negro banker of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who forged a check has thereby given the Negro banking houses of that State full free and widespread advertisement. Like the pebble thrown in the water, the influence of that leading banker, Chas. W. Morse, has present in the New York Tombs, has apparently reached the furthest banks. Chas. Lee, a Negro, has invented an exterminator for the boll weevil, the small insect playing such widespread havoc with Southern crops. Instead of being exterminated, the Negro has now gone to exterminating. The large Negro doll factory being started at Nashville rejoins us the Negro race in part at least is a child race, but the Afro-American daily paper to be started at Chattanooga on January 1 oppresses us with the fact that it is growing stronger daily. The Florida Seminol now points with pride to the Pensacola Loan and Trust Company, organized capital stock of $10,000. Faithful to duty, the Seminol is always watching and reporting such outbreaks in the State of everglades. The Daluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad has mostly all colored dining car conductors; the Great Northern Railroad has two such conductors; the Illinois Railroad has one colored conductor, while it has other railroads will soon begin to similarly reward its faithful employees. Henceforth the Negro will move rapidly forward on the railroads. We are surprised to learn that there are more than 200,000 Negro Catholics in the United States, with seven Negro priests and several deserts. Despite its reputation for narrowness, the Roman Catholic church is genuinely catholic. The progressive colored citizens of Washington have lately organized the Anti Infanticide Society of the District of Columbia. In this timely and significant reform, the reformers must be commended in beginning their efforts at the head rather than at the lungs of the Nation, Boston. The Negroes of Jackson, Mississippi, have more than $200,000 in the white banks, and $500,000 in the Negro banks. In the days of Stonewall Jackson, the Ku Klux clans, Jackson was called the "Negroes' Paradise." In these days of comparative peace, the thrifty Negroes of Jackson are making it, the stonewall of defence against the rainy day. Mr. William Ewing, the widely-known, negro mining magnate, and a prospective resident, is being accorded a hearty, general "welcome to our city" by Seattle and its press, including the Seattle Searchlight. Despite its hard and suggestive name, the Searchlight has motives neither base nor sordid, but like all other papers, it needs money in its business. The amazing statement of the ex-officer of the British navy who says "There is no law for the white man in Japan. The treaty between Japan and Great Britain counts for practically nothing since the time of the school troubles in San Francisco," reads between the lines in blank verse thus: Tit for tat; kill my dog, I'll kill your cat French Gray of Lathan, Alabama, 103 years old, recently donated to the Dooley Normal and Industrial Institute at Daphne, Ala., 120 acres of land, valued at more than $8,000, and said that he wanted it understood that he is helping his race. 'Tis as true as it is true that it is never too late to do good. An irreverent wag in the office the other day reading that Joseph J. Allen, one of the oldest letter carriers in St. Paul, had died, leaving twelve colored men in the post office with a yearly budget of $3,000, remarked that the bulk of the Negroes who are made to carry the mail live in the South. In Greenville, Miss., the leading city of the Delta County, the only book and stationery store is owned by a Negro, Granville, Carter, and is one of the largest in the State and is patronized by the finest families of both races in the county. A wicked mopholist of learning, he has been untouched owing to the liberal laws of the State. One of our Georgia readers somewhat piqued apparently at the unintended overlooking of Georgia, quotes these figures to us: 72 Negroes of Georgia own over 1,000 acres of land each, 368 own between 500 and 1,000 acres each, 302 own between 175 and 270 acres each, 1925 own between 100 and 175 acres each, own between 90 and 60 acres each. To our correspondent we would like to say that 'this not only puts Georgia in a class with Mississippi with its twelve Negro banks but in farms owned by Negroes we believe that Georgia is in a class by itself. G. W. Carter, the wealthy colored man formerly of San Antonio, Texas, but now owner of three gold mines in the Guanahanta gold mine in Mexico, has been interesting his colored Texas friends in his rich investment, turning down many offers of whites and Mexicans. The Texas Negroes who are trying to get in on the ground floor exceed that number "who go down to the sea in ships," and will-be exceeded only by that number who are trying to get on the pie counter raft with Taft. Henry L. Saunders of Indianapolis, Ind., proprietor of the large ladies' and gentlemen's furnishings house, has a stock which invoices at $10,000 and did a business last year of about $25,000. P. T. Barmann was perhaps right when he intimated that the public liked to be fleeced and have the wool pulled over their eyes. The Springfield (III.). Forum is authority for the statement that "there is a bank owned and operated in Chicago by colored people and that many colored people know about it." confess our ignorance, but we would like to know its whereabouts and officers and business. No money to invest but just curious. Of the 90,000 colored people in the city of New Orleans, there are five lawyers, fifteen doctors, four dentists, thirty six churches, seven drug stores, seven undertaker establishments, one hospita owned and controlled by the members of the race, first-class in every partici- tion, eight public schools, together with New Orleans University, Straight and Land University for the education of the race; first-class also twelve stores, fifteen meat markets, six bakeries, twenty-five bather shops, two hundred carpenters and two hundred and twenty-five bricklayers. The very best built in New Orleans are those built by the colored contractors and mechanics. There are fifteen first-class upholsterers and six printing establishments. They, according to the tax books, own about $1,000,000 worth of property. The long-shoremen's organization, composed en- ducing Negroes, having a membership of $100,000 on their hall and drug stores, valued at $100,000. There are seventy-five secret organizations in a flourishing condition. The colorful Nights of Pythias have nearly completed building in the heart of the city which has six stories high, costing $250,000. The M. C. A. also has a home valued at $12,000 or $15,000. Front on Berenna Endowment Fund. To the Editor of THE NEW York Ave. I have been interested in your comments on the decision of the United States Supreme Court upholding the Kentucky law which requires private institutions to separate provision for white and colored students. This decision is a great surprise and brief to us in Berena, but we propose, however, you suggest, to make the best of the situation. Our trustees have set aside for the colored people all the funds which can possibly be appropriated to them in view of the circumstances under which bills have been received during our history. In this sum of $200,000 we wish to add $400,000 more so that a new institution shall be supported with a total capacity of $400,000. Our justment Fund, which is to enable us to do this and to restore to our mountain work the funds thus cut off for the benefit of the colored people, is being raised and the colored people themselves are starting in with loyalty and enthusiasm in matter of subscriptions here in Kentucky. Enclosed leaflet contains the announcements which can be made at present. With God's speed and good wishes, Faithfully yours, Wayne West, President, Berea College, Kentucky. November 27, 2008 Lincoln the Poet. Few know Abraham Lincoln, the poet. The simple, gentle melancholy of the great President flickers across his few attempts at versifying. In "The Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln" (A. Wessels Company), a collection of Lincoln's best utterances, these lines appear as part of a poem written in 1846. My childhood's home I are again. And add with the vile: And still, as memory crowds my brain. There's pleasure in it, too. O Memory! thon midday world I loved and loved loved one lost In dreamy shadows rife. And, freed from all that's earthly vile, Seem hallowed, pure and bright. Like moon in some enchanted light All bathed in liquid light. An dawky montanus please the eye Nightlight chase day: An burgundy dreaming by. In distance die away. To the Editor of The Ace: Your issue of the 80th inst. quotes the Florida Standard on the three friends, Waldron, Trotter and Walters, but you gave the Florida Sentinel credit for same. We regard your paper as the leading Negro journal of this country and whenever you speak to your thousands of readers an impression is made for or against whom you speak. The Florida Standard has stood against the Trotter element and it's warring influence from the beginning of my ad campaigns, political question, and now we have tried to be being anxious to know of their future hopes etc., we made the editorial squib mentioned. The G. O. P. of this State polled a larger vote this year than any previous year for nearly a quarter of a century. The opposing faction to the administration are sick unto death and will not again raise their voices against the (G. O. P.) inevitable. A. C. Portin, Editor, The Florida Standard, Jacksonville, November 21, 1908. Advantages of Night School, To the Editor of The Ack: I have read with considerable interest the recent editorial in THE Acad under the caption "Night School Advantages," and agree with you that it is to be regretted that so few of the colored people in New York city take advantage of the night school. I am glad, however, to say that the reverse of this condition obtains at the Nation's capital. In this city there are eight night schools for colored students offered by a corps of fifty-one teachers with an attendance of more than 200 students, five hundred. In seven of these schools opportunity is offered in the rudiments of learning to those, who for some reason I have not had or have not improved opportunities earlier in life. In addition to such instruction practical work is offered in joinery for men; sewing, millinery and cooking for women. The Night High School located in the Armstrong Manual Training School offers a carefully graded course of instruction to students, whose educational institutions admit them to a high school in shanghai typewriting, business, tanguish and lookbook. In addition, advanced work is offered in sewing, millinery and cooking for women, and cabinet making for men. A very practical training for $^{5}$ men is offered through a course in steam engineering and machine work. This course aims to prepare men to care for farm and electrical machinery, and apparel, very largely attended, the students for farm and part being employed as caretakers in the large office buildings and apartment houses of the city. The one disadvantage, however under which we labor, is the fact that through an oversight of Congress our might school appropriation fell about $2,000 below the amount required for the introduction of several new schools, which are very badly needed, and to keep our session open until the Easter holidays. As it is, we shall probably have to present this splendid door of opportunity in February and we are appealing to THE Air Force as good offices in awakening general interest in the movement looking to the invention of this necessary appropriation by the United States Congress, to be made immediately available. DR. WILSON BRUCE EVANS, Washington, D.C. Hopeful Signs of Progress in the South To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AGE: I have recently returned from a visit to Richmond and Hampton, Virginia, and am much pleased with the hopeful signs of the substantial progress that has been and is being made by the colored people of that section. I don't know that my observation in the parts through which I passed would be of interest or of any interest, people here in Boston. However, I wish you would allow me to say through the columns of your popular paper (and our organ) that I am very much enthused with the vast improvement made since the South about twelve years ago, and that the South we consider the prejudice and the seemingly insurmountable barriers that they have had to overcome. Their advancement is indeed, marvelous, and the simplest way I can differentiate between their desirable achievements and ours here in the North is by saying that they are living while we simple exist. There are three or four ways I may mention in which they are living, by vigorously, which also includes a high degree of morality, and they believe that they are pupils, and their churches should be their ministers and their ministers men above research and are not supporting those whose immoral character is a stance in the community. They believe in that true but, saying, "Like priest, like people," and they are determined to rid themselves of that class of would-be leaders in the pulpit giving the people sophistry and who are morally unfit to hear the title of a minister the Gospel of Christ. I am the exodus of the people of the South to teach their pupils, they are setting in Boston an example. Such leaders are not only helping to keep divided, but are putting us as a cause in disrepair and causing us to be a sinner, and they are exerting an unsavory influence in the community. Water can never rise above its level. The young people of the South are ambitious for, education and wealth, the acquisition of which they are fast acquiring. I am safe there is not a race acquiring. I am safe there is not a country who could have witnessed such a I saw while in the South, of the advancement of people, but that his heart would be more glad. I only wish I had the ability to give a pen picture of it to that it would be the means of awakening an interest among our young people or the North, to stir them to a greater diligence and to stave them to stave to take higher grounds in their foreparents and be something more consumers. If the aforesaid would be able not set the young people an example let the young people set them an example in morality. I may undertake later to write a detailed account of the many branches of business that our people are successfully engineered. W. H. PHILLIPS. I have been requested to offer you a sketch; made some years since, of one of the most remarkable men of the last generation—the great San Domingo chief, Toussaint I'Ouverture, an unmixed-Negro, with no drop of white blood in his veins. * My sketch is at once a biography and an argument—a biography, of course, very brief, of a Negro soldier and stateman, which I offer you as an argument in behalf of the race from which he sprung. * * * "In the hour you lend me to night I attempt the Quixotic effort to convince you that the Negro blood, instead of standing at the bottom of the list, is entitled, if judged either by its great men or its masses, either by its courage, its purpose, or its endurance, to a place as near ours as any other blood known in history. And, for the purpose of my go, about the size of South Carolina, the third spot in America upon which Columbus placed his foot. Charmed by the magnificence of its scenery and the fertility of its soil, he gave it the fondest of all names, Hispaniola, Little Spain, His successor, more pious, baptised it, from St. Dominic, San Domingo; and when the blacks, in 1803, drove our white blood from its surface, they drove our names with us, and began the year 1804 under the old name, Hayti, the land of mountains. It was originally tenanted by filibusters, French and Spanish, of the early commercial epoches, the pirates of that day as of ours. The Spanish took the eastern two-thirds, the French the western third of the island and they gradually settled into colonies. The French, to whom my story belonged, became the pet colony of the motherland. Guarded by peculiar privileges, enriched by the seions of wealthy houses, aided by the unmatured fertility of the soil, it soon was the richer corn in the Bourbon crown; and at the parish to which I call your attention, about the era of our Constitution, 1789, its wealth was almost incredible. 11 "At this time the island held about thirty thousand whites, twenty or thirty thousand mulattoes, and five thousand slaves. The slave trade was active. About twenty-five thousand slaves were imported annually and this only sufficed to fill the gap which the murderous culture of sugar annually produced. The mulattoes, as with us, were children of the slaveholders, but, unlike us, the French slaveholder never forgot his child by a bondswoman. He gave him everything to his name—wealth, rich plantations, games of slaves, sent him to Paris for his education, summoned the best culture of France for the instruction of his daughters, that in 1700 the mulatto race held one-third of the real estate and one-quarter of the personal estate of the island. But the educated and rich, he bowed under the same yoke as with us. Subjected to special taxes, he could hold no public office, and, if convicted of any crime, was punished with double severity. "It was over such a population—the white man meted in sensibility; the militant feeling all the more keenly his degradation from the very wealth and culture he enjoyed; the slave sailen and indifferent, beheading not the quarrels or the changes of the upper air—it was over this population that there burst in 1789 the thunder-storm of the French Revolution. The first words which reached the island were the motto of the Jacobin Club, 'Liberty, Equality.' The milton heard them with a welcome which no dread of other classes could quell. Hastily gathered into conventions, they sent to Paris a committee of the whole body, laid at the feet of the National Convention the free gift of six millions of francs, pledged with of their annual rental toward the payment of the national debt, and only asked in return that this yoke of civil and social contempt should be lifted from their shoulders. ```markdown ``` At this moment, then, the island stands thus: The Spaniard is on the east, triumphant; the Englishman is on the north, entrenched; the mulattoes are in the mountains, waiting; the blacks are in the valleys, victorious; one-half the French, the fighting element is republican, the other half royalist; the white race against the mulatto and black; the black against both; the Frenchman against the English and Spaniard; the Spanish against both. It is a war of races and a war of nations. At such a moment Tonsaint Converters appeared. He had been born a slave on a plantation in the north of the island—an unmixed Negro—his father stolen from Africa. Negro, therefore, that I say of him tonight, moves your admiration remember the black claims it all—we have no part of it in it. He was fifty years old at this time. Negro taught him to read. His favorite books were chieftains, Raynal, Military books were chieftains, Plurarch. In the woods he learned some of the qualities of herbs, and was village doctor. I cannot stop to give in deceive every one of his efforts. This was in 1703. Leap with me over seven years, Come to Istanbul. What has he achieved? He his driven the Spaniard back in his own cities, conquered him there, and put the French banner over him, almost the last, the island obeys one law. He has put the mulato under his feet. He has attacked Maitland, defeated him in pitched battles, and permitted him to retreat to Jamaica; and when the French and upon Laveaux, their general, and put him in chanis, Toussaint defeated them, and Laveaux out of prison, and put him at the head of his own troops. The grateful French in return named him general in Jamaica. "Cet homme fait l'ouverture parti," said one. This man makes an opening everywhere, hence his soldiers named him L'Ouverture, the opening. (To be continued next week) ANNUAL ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE Booker T. Washington Presented With Master Mason's Certificate —Other News From "Hub" City Boston, Dec. 8.—The annual communication of the—Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. and A. M. of Massachusetts, opened last Thursday morning in Boston, Wm. Lloyd Marshall M. W. G. M. presiding. The feature of the meeting, which was the largest in the history of the order, was the election of Booker T. Teamoh, of Boston, to be W. M. M. president. The grand lodge to present Booker T. Washington with a master warden's certificate. Every lodge was represented at the commission; every living past grand master with good reception occupied the usual seats of honor. The morning was devoted to the reading of the reports of the grand treasurer, grand secretary and committee on archives which was followed by the annalist, the historian Lloyd Marshall. The business of the afternoon consisted of the election of officers, hearing reports of committees and the presentation of more than $2000 to the grand lodge by the centennial present Fast Grand Masters Nelson I. W. worth and Wm. Lloyd Marshall with past grand masters' jewels. The election of officers resulted as follows: Robert T. Tawnom, of Boston, M. W. grand master; Benj. C. Hazel, of Cambridge, R. W. deputy grand master; Theron L. Lew, of Gardiner, R. W. grand master; John A. C. Hazel, of New Bedford, R. W. junior grand warden; Frederic S. Monroe, of New Bedford, R. W. recording grand secretary; James A. Porter, R. W. grand master; Frederic S. Monroe, of New Bedford, member on committee of Prima Hall memorial for three years; R. W. Wm. G. Butler, R. W. John B. Houston, R. W. Walter T. H. Miller, auditing G. Augustine, George W. Powell, John G. Augustine, George W. Broxton, finance committee. The evening session included the reports of the committees and the installation grand master, Wm. Lloyd Marshall. The past grand master present were: Andrew M. Bush, of New Bedford; Nelson M. Bush, of New Bedford; Butler, of West Medford; Wm. L. Reed, of Boston; Frederic S. Monroe, of New Bedford. Past deputy grand masters, Elow R. Lewis, of Springfield; Jeremiah H. Lewis, of Springfield; grand warlons, James A. Low, of Cambridge; John S. Brown, of Cambridge; John D. Taylor, of Boston; Daniel H. Lee, of New Bedford; John H. Houston, of Cambridge; past junior grand warlons, Geo. W. Sharper, of Boston; Amos L. Churchill, of New Bedford; G. Bushy, of Worcester; A. A. Clough, of Worcester; Loyal F. Früman of Springfield; Davis J. Jennings, of Springfield; past rector G. W. Benjamin G. Hazel, of Cambridge Mrs. George W. Forbes was elected by an unanimous vote president of the Mrs. John A. Andrew Tent, No. 1, Daughters of Veterans, at their meeting last Wednesday night. Rev. Dr. Geo. L. White, pastor of Columbus Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church, was the speaker at the Cambridge Men's Forum last Sunday and his subject was "The Preacher as a Pastor in Civilization." The address, which was of a high quality, was listened to by a large and interested audience. The Mussquenders were entertained by Miss Reesie Trotter and Miss Bertha Bumman at the Trotter home, 71 Julian street, last Saturday night. The affair was one of the brightest of the series of weekly funfests. Preliminary to the dancing and other light amusements the hostess had arranged a very interesting contest. Miss Bumman played on the piano a repertoire of old familiar airs and anyone present who could recall the title of the most of these was presented with a prize. In the contest Miss Gerevice, L.L. White, was the lecturer, and Miss Theresa Stilts won the second place. The guests included Miss Martha and Genevive Lee, Theresa and Lilla Stilts, Susie Raymond, Beatrice Dunn, Bertha Allen and Miss Isaac; Messrs. Birnie, Ish. Hemminz, Andrews, Francis, Gregory, Peake, Caution, Wolf, Ereek and Edy. Gold. Mrs. Dr. Alexander gave the first of her at homes last Thursday evening at the residence mother of her daughter 278 Hail Street. Mrs. Alexander, who was formerly Miss Elizabeth Hammings, a social favorite in Boston, will remain with her mother for several weeks. Nina Morso is in New York taking a special course at the Moler School of Hairdressing. She will be gone several weeks. After completing her course Mrs. Morso will be visiting the tragic death of Miss Cora Chosnut, of Dohlam, which occurred last Wednesday, was a shock to her many friends here, with whom she was ex-actually Mr. Fassett, of Wahlen street North Cambridge, was painfully injured last week by being thrown from his wheel. After a few minutes good treat Mrs. Robert F. Coursey, of Irving street, leaves this week for an extended trip. She will visit Canada and the United States, and Dr. C. L. Doyunkin was the speaker before the Thursday Evening Club last week and his subject was "The New England Spirit." Dr. C. L. Doyunkin addressed the address was discussed very interestingly by Miss Gertrude Miller and Messrs. W. O. Taylor, Charles A. Wilson and Dr. T. E. A. McCundy, Miss Gertrude Miller and Mr. Lovett B. Groves contributed to the musicale program. After the close of the literary exercises the following candidates were formally invited: Walker, Lovett B. Groves, Garfield Torrant, Charles A. Wilson. Those present at the meeting were: Misses Portin E. B. Donohue, Misses Henderson, Elizabeth Brown, Gertrude G. Miller, Alice Higginbottom, Mearr. Lucina S. Hicks, Lovett B. Groves, Vavakhit Brown, C. W. Hardman, Benjamin G. Robinson. Political enthusiasm, was about used up during the Presidential campaign about here, so the coming city election is exciting very little interest. The most important work to be done is to return Mr. J. Henderson Allison, to the Office of the Council, Mr. Alison is the only colored representative in the city government and his work on the important committees of which he is a member has been invaluable. At St. Mark's Union last Sunday Mr. J. B. Burris read a scholarly paper on the "Ontology of the Birth of Milton." Mr. W. G. T. Taylor and Dr. O. G. W. Harriell read a paper on the history of the Swan. He was offered by Mr. T. Wilcoot Swan, who was overwhelmed with plaudits. The attendance at St. Mark's far exceeds the capacity of the auditorium and many people are turned away every Sunday. The audience includes the Cambridge Men's Forum last Sunday on "Child Life." It was a masterly effort and showed the speakers insight into the lines and necessities of the coming generation. It was a highly interesting and engaging talk with a large crowd. He was listened to by a large crowd of people. Pocahontas Lodge, I. B. P. O. E. W. held its annual memorial services at Rhode Island, Cambridge, last Sunday. The Poahontas Lodge and the day State Judge Boston, Boston, on Thanksgiving entertained on Thanksgiving Day in honor of Miss Grace Reckland, of Narragansett Pier, who was her guest during the week. Before a crowd which taxed the capacity of the floor space in Charles Street A. M. E. Church, last Monday night, Miss Anna Mabel Williams became the bride of Lieut. Wrp. Spencer Carpenter. Rev. T. Wellington Henderson officiated, assisted by Presiding Officer, Dr. A. O. A. Norton. The wedding was unique in being a military affair, the groom, his best man and the ushers being attired in full military dress uniform. Just at 8 o'clock the bride, leaning on the arm of her brother, Mr. Chas. E. Williams, who gave her away, preceded by the ushers, who were Sergeants Chandler, Thomas Williams, Draxton and Co. Berkett, James Smith and Smith, marched up the aisle to the altar while the Sunday School choir sang the wedding march from the "Midsummer Nights Dream" by Mendelssohn. Capt. Wm. B. Gould, Jr., was best man and the bridesmaid was Miss Irene Pinkett. Little Miss Gladys Walters was the flower girl. The reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. W. Hayes, of Dartmouth street, where the couple will reside temporarily. The presents were numerous and various. Lieut. Carpenter is a deacon and assistant to Dr. Henderson, of the Charles Street Church. He is a printer by trade and is studying theology at the Boston University. He is a teacher by trade and reared in Cambridge. The bride is a native of Wilmington, N. C., but came to Boston at an early age. Mr. Didwho Tive was the speaker at St. Mark's Union last Sunday and gave to those who succeeded in sitting in an interesting exposition on "Africa from a Practical Viewpoint." Mr. Tive is a native African and is particularly fitted to cast the light on the political progress of the Dark Continent. He believes that through the development of race consciousness he has felt that the African issues discussed by Mr. Santes, Mrs. Oglesby, Mr. Hicks and Mr. Ransom, M. Lillian Lewis Noble sang and was heartily encored. President F. Gaston Hill presided. The next speaker will be Mr. J. R. Bourne. His subject will be "Then Centenary of the Birth of Milton." Mr. T. Wilcott Swan will sing. The dissolution of the Eichelburger Cigar Co. has been announced. Mr. Eichelburger will shortly establish a business under his own name. Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander is making a conference visit with her mother, Mrs. Dora Hemmings, of Harvard street Cambridge. Hon. Archibald H. Grimke before the Hon. Archibald H. Grimke evening Club at their last regular meeting, held at 48 Brookline street, Cambridge, read an interesting and inspiring paper, on "Negro Ideals and Ambitions." There were present two well known club women of Boston. Mrs. Hannah Smith and Mrs. M. C. Oglebsy also Mr. Oglebsy, Mr. Law Liflower, also sang "The Law Liflower," accompanied by Mrs. Gertruge G. Miller. Those discussing the paper were Mrs. Smith, Miss Gertrude G. Miller, Mrs. Oglebsy, Miss Mabel R. Rosey, Mr. Oglebsy, Miss Portia E. Bird, Miss Sadie Henderson, Mr. R. Brown, W. W. O. Taylor and Miss Ethel C. Davis. After rebuttal the editors, who are girls, read at the expense of the young men humorous and interesting clippings from the files of the office club paper, the Satire Mr. Oglebsy and the Satire by president as chairman of the executive committee and Miss Gertrude G. Miller as chairman of the music committee. Other minor committee heads are to be announced later. Notre from Quaiing the news was circulated that Mrs. Caroline Prime, beloved wife of Henry V Prime, had died at 6 o'clock that morning. She had been ill since April and although it was known that she was a very sick woman, still few realized that she was in such a critical condition. The cause of her death was valuable heart disease, brought on by severe rheumatism. She was a woman that was liked by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed in her home and family. Her husband, Mrs Prime leaves five children, a mother and father, six sisters and two brothers to mourn their loss. Her funeral was held from St. Matthew's M. E. Church on Sunday afternoon, November 20, at 3 o'clock. E. E. Morris officiating, assisted by Rev. H. E. Duers, of the Baptist Church, and Rev. W. L. Butler, of the M. E. Church, White Plains. The floral offerings were beautiful and numerous. Mrs. Duers and the Baptist were entertained at Thanksgiving dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Ned Ellis, of the Pleasantville road. Mrs. entry Ayers, who has been very ill for the past two weeks, is now able to be around the house. Mr. Frank Thomas and daughter, Emily, spent Sunday in Peekskill, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hutchinson. Mitte, Jazzard and daughter, Miss Henrietta, were in Croton on Wednesday evening calling on Mrs. Margaret Peterson. Mrs. Samuel Halstead and little daughter, of Peekskill, have been spending the past week in this village as the guest of her father, John W. Hoffman. Mrs. Jacob Nicholson and son, Malcolm, were in New York City on Saturday transacting important business. Miss Human Nuptuple in Philadelphia. Miss Laura W. Main and Mr. N. Henderson's human were married Wednesday evening, November 28 at Allen Chapel Church, 17th and Bainbridge streets, at 7 o'clock, by the Rev. M. C. Brooks, D. D., pastor. The best man was Mr. John Matthews, of Cambridge. Home Office, 45 MONTGOMERY ST., Jersey City, N. J. This association is still growing. The membership has increased during the past year over 18,000. All claims have been paid promptly and the past year shows, for 1907, a gain of $1,000 to the membership. The total receipts for the year were $10,550, paid by the realty department were $1,650, and the expense, $2,250. The realty company is still offering $10,000 worth of shares at $ each. Come and join us; own a few shares and share in the profits. In our last annual meeting which convened on June 2nd, 1908, a dividend of 7 per cent was declared to the stockholders. Md.; maid of honor, sister of the bridge, Miss Martha Main. The bridesmaids were cousins of the bride, Miss May Boston, of West Grove, and Miss Beatrice E. Gilmore, of South Camac street, Philadelphia. The ushers were a brother of the groom, Mr. Cyrusickland, of Cambridge, and Dr. Claxton Butler, Mr. John Parks, Mr. John Hayes, Mr. Hillary Johnson and Mr. Joseph Makel. A reception followed the wedding at the future home of the bride, 1421 South 17th street, Philadelphia, from 9 p. m. until 10 p. m., at which time they were the recipients of many congratulations from their friends as well as a number of presents, including cut glass, furniture, linen and brie-bra-a-craft. Philadelphia loses one of its fairest buds in the person of Miss Main. HARTFORD'S HELPFUL OUTLOOK Negroca Buying Homes—Rappapoochuck Reality Co.—Raymond N. Lamaro REality Co.-Raymond B. Lawson. HARTFORD, Dec. 8.—The business and social condition of the Negroes in Hartford, New York, is the most common in the last few years. While we have no business men who are conducting business of their own other than two or three expression, one restaurant keeper and two barber shops and one of them has quite a nice pool room, the people are saving and getting their food, the people are saving and getting their methodist, two Baptist and one Congregational church. The Methodist and Baptist have a membership of from 200 to 320 each one of them and seem to be in a very flourishing condition. The Congregational Church, which has a new house of worship, has a large number of new Methodist, two Baptist and one Congregational church. The Episcopal Mission is doing good work and growing in membership constantly and is preparing to build a church of their own. The Zion Methodist Episcopal Church built a new church several years ago at a cost of about $20,000 and seats about 900 people. It is a large church, with a new church, equipped with a color in New England. They have done splendid work. They have paid off their mortgage, are entirely out of debt under the Rev. R. W. Swain and the building and church lot is worth between $50,000 and $70,000 today. The Taliesit Church is now a new church, with a recently built new building at a cost of $16,000, well equipped for all religious and benevolent work. The Union Baptist Church has a church which has been built at a cost of $15,000 and is also in a flourishing condition. The Shiloh Baptist Church has a membership of 225 people, with a church building and a new church building, a new church and a new church. The Rappahannock Association, W. G. Wilson president, and J. H. H. Mills secretary, has been organized as a real estate company for three years. They have purchased three houses, in a very desirable part of the city where colored people before have never lived, accommodating eight families. This association controls this property and is renting it to desirable colored people. Also there is an association known as The Early Rises with Mr. H. Travis Burke, a real estateurer. Their houses also are modern and are being rented to desirable people of their own race. Within a few weeks the Keeney Park Laundry has just been opened. Mr. Mills is傲慢, and is doing fairly good business. Mr. Montague Anderson, a leading man of this city, has been janitor and superintendent of the South District for forty years and has been the sole superintendent of the janitors of the different schools of this district for a number of years. Square street where he resides to a number of families and also has his own private residence. It may be said that he is one of the most famous residents of the neighborhood, who has abolished five noon insult and two tenement houses, most of them owned and controlled by private individuals as their own homes, and those being very comfortable modern homes. We may say that the most entertaining young gentleman of our city is Mr. Levinew, W. Lawson, the chief of our white citizens. He is one of the most prosperous and finest music teachers of our city, in fact he is a leader. He recently purposed a book to teach us the valuable street where he lives, with his delightful little family of wife and two children. Mrs. Lawson is also quite a noted singer. We are glad to say of his business that we are all outside of our race, he is very much interested, he and his family, in the church work of the Talent Society, to advise the condition of his race. We are pleased with the helpful outlook for our people in the city of Hartford. There are also many colored gentlemen in our city who have purchased farms and are following agriculture as a business. Among them Mr. Edward Hill, of Windsor, who is highly respected as a man of the job, is a man of the race. We are glad to say that our colored citizens are giving less time to hancing around the polls at election day and taking less interest in matters of that kind that do not belong to their own welfare. TERRELL ON COMMITTEE. Negro Judge. Honored With Post on Imperial Committee. WASHINGTON, D. C., December 8. Judge Robert H. Terrell was to-day appointed on the Inaugural Committee. This appointment will not only give eminent satisfaction to the citizens to the District of Columbia, but also to the colored citizens throughout the country, as Judge Robert H. Terrell, popo, represents the highest type of Pegro citizenship. The Judge is to-day receiving congratulations from all sides. BUFFALO, N. Y. "Samuel P. Fitt, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., is determined to arouse the colored people of Buffalo by ordering a paper from Ruffalo to Mrs. Fitt, Mrs. Alexander, of 900 Seventh street, was called to Washington, D. C., on account of the death of her sister, Lucinda Vance, of M. 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All in Plant Class Condition. Select locality near Broadway. Rentals $21.- 50, $18.50 and $19.00 per month. Apply Jennifer on promises oct. 8-3m GEORGE A. BRAMBILL Ladies and Gentle Teller 57-59 WEST 135TH ST. Full Dress Suits to Mire Cleanest and Cheapest Music and the Stage Written by LESTER A. WALTON LESTER A. WALTON PIRACY IN VALDEVILLE OUT on the coast a few weeks ago two colored acts were principals in what was regarded by a few outsiders who knew of the incident as a farce-comedy; but to the members of the respective acts, two persons in particular, a serious, yes, almost tragic significance was attached to the affair. The two acts in question were Carter and Maddox and the Majestic trio. While nowadays managers are not inclined to book two colored acts for the same bill as was the case a few years ago, yet it is not unusual to see more than one colored act on a program. But it was not because there were two colored acts on the same bill that occasioned all the trouble—it was because of their marked similarity. The scene of the incident was the Orpheum Theatre, Spokane, Wash. On the program the Majestic Trio was billed No. 1 as comedy singers and dancers. Carter and Bluford were sixth and billed as "The Act Beautiful," in character songs, with appropriate scenic settings for each. The bone of contention was the finale. So much alike were they that many in the audience who only saw the last of the Majestic Trio act wondered if a colored act was appearing twice on the program. The case was taken to Charles Muller, resident manager, who decided in favor of Carter and Bluford. During the remainder of the week the finale in dispute was omitted by the Majestic Trio. In a letter to the writer, Carter and Bluford charge that the Majestic Trio pirated a part of their act while working for them last summer. The Majestic Trio is yet to be heard from. That someone has been guilty of piracy the writer does not doubt. We will not attempt to lay the blame at the door of either act, it being our policy to only form conclusions when all sides have been heard. However, we do say that such methods are glaringly unprofessional and should be stopped. To willfully steal the result of one's brains and labor is as much of a crime as to maliciously carry away his jewelry, money and clothing. Among the white vaudeville performers organizations have been effected to prevent unscrupulous ones from maliciously adopting the "business" of another. Colored vaudeville performers should do likewise. Let them organize a similar society and see to it that all found guilty of piracy are summarily and hittingly dealt with. Surely there is nothing praiseworthy in such conduct! Following is the letter from Carter and Bluford: To the Dramatic Editor of The New York Ack: After reading an article in THE AGE of recent date saring that the Majestic Triad had written you they were playing Spokane, Wash., we have wondered if they wrote under what conditions they played Spokane. Thinking it might prove interesting reading for those who are not acquainted with the facts, we write to explain what really happened. Now, in order that you may thoroughly understand the existing circumstances, I will start at the very beginning. During the summer of 1905 I engaged the Majestic Trio (James Towel, Jack Smith and Annie Towel) for a park show, at that time playing the various parks throughout the East. The engagement lasted for twelve weeks or more, and during the last five or six weeks of the season I went to the wings at each and every performance, watch our act, and at every available chance Mrs. Towel would come into Miss Bluford's dressing-room under some pretext or other and study her make-up and examine her warrohe, etc. Of course, we never dreaming that we were carrying three pirates, paid no attention to it. But you can imagine our surprise on going to see their act at a later finish, after finishing their engagement with me, and finding them doing a finale just as near ours as their limited ability would allow. Well, besides being almost dumbfounded, it really hurts me more to learn that I Act all summer and knew nothing of it. I said nothing to the Towels but was compelled to relieve my feelings by telling Smith what I thought of him, as had always been my favorite friend. I felt the winters went serenely on, they retaining the pirated finale until the week of November 8, when they played Spokane. Wash. We also had the extreme pleasure of playing Spokane the same week, and on the same program at the Orpheum Theater. I went at once to the resident manager, Mr. Charles Muller, who knew nothing of it, and he asked me to wait until he had seen both acts and he would then have what we wanted. One moment and did their act in full, not forgetting our finale, and we came on number six. The only thing I will say as the result is, after the performance the manager invited us into his private office where he and one of the directors congratulated us on our act, etc., and without telling us of his intentions, be med the "We Just Take It" trio would have to cut the finale they were compelled to do week they played Spokane on will please find program. press notice, so you can ho really "played Spokane." I wish to my that I do try Read (present come ERNEST HOGAN WHO HAS RETURNED TO NEW YORK FOR THE WINTER din in the act) at all, as they did the finals before he joined them, and I really don't believe he ever saw us do it before. Yours most respectfully, RAMINSTON CARTER, For Carter & Blaford. For themmons, don't wait until the last minute to advertise to the Bedford number. WHERE THE BIG SHOWS ARE BANDANA LAND—Altope, Ill. Dec. 6; Columbia, Mo. Dec. 7; Sedalia, Mo. Dec. 8; Lawrence, Kan. Dec. 9; Topeka, Kan. Dec. 10; Atchison, Kan. Dec. 11; Leavenworth, Kan. Dec. 12; Lincoln, Neb. Dec. 14. RED MOON—Dayton, O. Dec. 7, 8 and Dec. 9; O. Dec. 10, 11 and SMART SET—Benton Harbor, Mich. Dec. 7; Michigan City, Mich. Dec. 1; Calumet Theatre, South Chicago, Dec. 10, 11 and 12. BLACK PATTI TROURADOURS—Dallas, Tex. Dec. 7; Weatherford—Dallas, Tex. Dec. 9; Fillibord, Dec. 10; Waco, Dec. 11; Corridana, Dec. 12; Warnerhatch, Dec. 14. It is with no small degree of satisfaction that I note the manifold benefits the theatrical profession is now enjoying the theatrical department of The New ERNEST WHO HAS RETURNED TO N YORK ACE. The yoyoman service that you are now, rendering, and the many possibilities and beneficial results that you are so enlightenable capable of diffusing through your valuable paper, cannot be too highly estimated by the yoyoman profession upon the good work so nobly begun. I echo the sentiment of the entire profession. Your versatility, keenness of perception, and wide experience as a journalist enables you to perform with honor and credit the unique position you so happily hold in the world. Were in theatricals. Your efforts along this line will be watched with pleasurable anticipation. Yours truly. Performers, don't wait until the last minute to advertise in the, holiday From the Red Moon Cole and Johnson, in "The Red Moon," and incidently the season's success in musical comedies, played nightly to capacity business in Cincinnati. Thursday, December 3, balcony seats were auctioned as high as $3 a seat. Notwithstanding the success of their newest vehicle, Cole and Johnson are as modest and unmoved as they would be were conditions just the reverse. Indications are that old Santa Claus will be kept busy in the "Red Moon" company. Many mysterious looking bendles are seen around the company. Marion Potter and Tilly Smith will scarcely notice the other members of the company since they received their fur coats, but they had better watch Mollie Dill and Elizabeth Williams—another of those mysterious bundles—carrying incidenta. That's all. A battle royal is raging. Edgar Connor has sounded the challenge and mustered his forces under the banner of "Sambo". Theo Panky, equally as eager for the fray, has gathered together his army of invincibles (his smiling seniors) around his standard and has repaired to an ambush "On the Road to Monterey" there to await the coming of "Gen. Sambo" and his banto brigade. The inhabitants of the "Red Moon World" anxiously await the outcome of the conflict: Full accounts in our next issue. Wait and watch for returns. Excerpts in the "Red Moon" company 'tis seldom, if ever, they work peaceably together. "Six Sauce Soubrettes" (S. S. S.), Lena Marshall, Daisy Brown, Bessie Brown, Lottie Gee, Pearl Taylor, Marion Potter. History teaches us that Columbus was the greatest discoverer of his age (the age in which he lived, I mean). But results show us that Bob Cole is the premier discoverer of hidden talent we have in the world of theatricals. "Give unto Gear what is Cesar's. Give unto Bob Hickie—credit. Louie Mitchell, our tenor singing pitcher, has developed a new curve bail called the kirchlip shoot. When hit (accidently) it makes a noise like a hot biscuit dropping into a plate of molasses and butter. "Cora and Johnson," discoverers and dealers in gems of genius. Following gems now on exhibition: Arthur Talbot, Henry Gant, Andrew Tribble, Theo Panky, Edgar Connors, Wesley Jenkins, Elizabeth Williams, Fannie Wise, Elanche Deas and Bennie Jones. Abbie Mitchell, with her throb-like notes, is nightly enthralling her audi- encues with "The Pathway of Love." James Rose Europe, our musical director, is every busy polishing up his chorus. Mia Blanche Dena, Anna Cook's understudy, is in a real "find." During the recent Blanche of Mrs. Cook Mia Dena filled her (Anna's) part with credit to both herself and Bob Cola. Mia Dena sang "The Bleeding Moon" second only to the great Anna. Belle Morgan, mistress of the pretty clothes, is over on the alert to find a rip or tear. Belle has been dubbed the lynx-eyed ferret. What's that? Jim Europe claims to be a Domino Demon and a Fan-tin Fantastic. Within a few days our company will put on a new aspect as several changes are to take place and consequently new business, and as a show will be bad and money cuts no ice as regards to quality and up-to-dateness, it is easily discerned that the management means business. That's all. I am sorry to say that at last we had to get into our overcoats and the girls into their furs, as a Texas breeze struck us unawares and ever since all are hump-backed or "winter-backed," as it seems. We intend to be represented in the Xmas number even if we do not go through New York every week or two; but when the gentle spring time comes we'll be there. Business continues fine and where they come from I don't know. Andrew Pellebon did his initial monologue one night in Shawnee and came T HOGAN NEW YORK FOR THE WINTER off smiling as usual. He endeavored to entertain the people in his usual peculiar manner. Not having received The Age for three weeks back, the members are giving Gus Hall several pieces of their mind, as he is the representative. His only answer is that "All comes to him who waits." The "Newsboy Song" as sung by Miss Sara Venable nightly is an innovation in musical lines and the writer, Mr. T. Corwell, our director, under whose private rehearsals she learned the proper condition, too much praise cannot be accorded him for his painstaking efforts in the different members to make of them cannable performers. The representative members of the company were entertained throughout the whole State of Oklahoma, including South McAlestor, Oklahoma City, Shawnee, Ardmore, Tulsa and Muskogee. To see such a large number of wealthy and influential colored men and women was the treat of a life time. No pains were spared to make each affair most enjoyable and interesting as well. Prominent among the notables was Judge Sango, lawyer and promoter, who holds an enviable position in the estimation of people in the entire State as pr. able citizen and Negro representative. This company was caught in the vortex of the late floods in Arkansas and Oklahoma, but by the able manowering in charge of Mr. J. Martin Free we have been able to make all our time in those States, thereby dodging those painful lawoffs as it were. Great preparations are under way now among the members to celebrate Xmas in a fitting manner. A large Xmas tree has already been secured by wire in Jackson at which place we will, be. And also a spread that will be set on the stage. Many suspicious and large packages are being brought to the car and hidden away daily, so many surprises are in store for the popular members and sweethearts. As the show is now arranged, the appearance of Mine Jones is greatly enriched by the new interior setting which was specially designed and ordered by the management, and when she makes her center-door entrance in center fancy with magnificent new creations, the appliance is deafening, and at the end of her selections, augmented by the entire company, she is compelled to respond to encores and bows, and even the stage has to be darkened in order that the show might proceed. NOTICE No advertisements will be received by this paper for the Holiday Number later than December 17. Number will be out December 24. This week Avery and Hart are at Shea's, Toronto, Canada. Anderson and Goins are playing at Hathway's, Lowell, Mass. Cooper, and Robinson are at the Grand Opera House, Syracuse. The Brinkleys are in Pittsburg, and are playing at the Hippodrome. The Tom Fletcher Trio is at Cook's Opera House, Rochester, this week. Irving Jones is "wintering" at Atlantic City this week. He is playing at Young's Pier. The Golden Gate Quintette is heading for New York. It is at the Orpheum, Boston. The Georgia Campers, with Cleo Desmond, are one of the hits of the bill at Poli's, Worcester, Mass. Black and Jones continue to have success on the Orpheum Circuit, and are in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Majestic Trio is in San Francisco for two weeks, opening last Sunday. The Musical Spillers are at Keith and Proctor's 125th Street Theatre this week. Hodges and Launchmere are at the Lincoln Square. William Morris is going to do the right thing after all it seems. Billy Harper and his act sail Saturday, for Cuba. With him are Paul Floyd, Ella Anderson, Cecil Reese, Lizzie Wallace and Pauline Freeman. Hill and Hill—Ida and Wesley, are appearing this week as an added attraction with the Parisian Widow Burlesque Company at the Murray Hill Theatre. Copeland and Jones are at Keith's, Philadelphia. The act was at Hathaway's Theatre, Malden, Mass. last week, and had a very successful engagement. Joseph J. Williams, a devotee of theatricals, and well known in Chicago, has notified his many New York friends that he will be in New York city to spend the holidays. He was recently granted a decree of divorce. Aida Overton Walker is writing a cantata for Christmas and Mord Allen is writing the lyrics. It is to be privately produced by the members of the Williams and Walker Literary and Musical Society. Ernest Hogan has moved to the Bronx where he is comfortably quartered with his mother and niece. Since his stay in New York he has improved in health, and is writing several plays, a number of songs and giving advice to vaudeville performers. Billy Young, formerly straight man with the first production of the Smart Set with Billy McClaim and Earnest Hogan, and who is recognized in minstrelsy as being one of the best interlocutors before the fottights, is now the straight man for the Black Patti Troubadours. Jones and Sutton have closed a successful ten weeks' engagement with the Esta May Stock Company and will open on the Keith Circuit December 14 in Cleveland. This week the act is at the Grand, Opera House, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Miss Sutton was casted as a Mexican in the stock company, being able to speak the Spanish language. J. A. English, filled as the "hoop rolling marvel," and his partner, styled "Queen Dora," with her illuminated ternschorean novelty dance, are doing nicely in vaudeville. They are at the Star Theatre, Kingston, N. Y., December 14 to 16, and at the Electric Theatre, White Plains, N. Y., December 18 and 19. Tim Owsley, who for several years has been the star at Mahara's Minstrels, and recently a big feature of the Pekin Theatre, Chicago, has been engaged by Messrs. Voekel and Nolan and replaced Salem T. Whitney, leading comedian of the Black Patti. Troubadours at Dallas, Tex, December 7. Last Thursday evening, December 3, Pryor and Moseley and their company gave a creditable performance of the "Affinity," a comedy in three acts, to a good-sized audience at Jackson Casino. Jackson and Westchester averages! In the cast were J. P. R. Chadwick, Herbert Everett Amos, T. H. Moseley, H. L. Pryor, Placid Holt, Grace Lee, Marguerite H. Brown and Mrs O. L. Heoper. A glance at the route of the big shows this week is proof positive that all that glitters is not gold. My what a strenuous week this is! Williams and Walker are doing one nighters this week and also next into Kansas City: Cole and Johnson are dividing this week with two cities: the Smart Set has a few one-nighters and the Black Patty Troubadours—well, they are used to it. S. Tutt Whitney has severed his connections with the Black Patti Troubadours as leading comedian, stage manager and producer, and has taken charge of the new Lincoln Theatre, Knoxville, Tenn. The proprietor of the Lincoln Theatre is planning the erection of a new $35,000 theatre. S. Tutt Whitney says, he left the show with the best of feeling existing between him and Mine. Sissierie Jones and AN INNOVATION GRAND XMAS CONCERT AND RECEPTION Riker's Black Concert Band 40 Places of R. L. H. A. Incorporated MR. E. E. WINFON, Broker With the Following Eminent Solicitors Assocpated by the Full Band: MISS ALBERTA LYNCH, Seprano MR. DAVID R. MARTIN, Vivintist MR. M. EVERAED DARNEY, Baritone MASTER MACED NOWELL Ticket of RIKER'S BLACK CONCERT BAND, the Great Placement Day Point of the age, will render servant on a Stainey Grand Place TAMMANY HALL, TUESDAY (EVG), DECEMBER 22nd, 1908 PROF. MORGES M. MORGES, Floor Manager PROF. JOHN M. BAPKS, Assistant Floor Manager ABRESSION (includ. Wardrobe Check) 50c RESERVED SEAT 75c PRIVATE BOXES (Admitting One) $2 Possibly up entry charge. Ballet Soprano served by an Experienced Caterer. CARD TO THE PUBLIC RIKER'S BLACK CONCERT BAND has been formed in order that New York City may have a Representative Negro Concert Organization. The New American National Association having officially forged ahead, in spite of opinions and adverse criticisms, until they mature during practically all the days because of the city and its environment and bringing triumphantly overcome all applition, more invites the public to the grandest and most unique Concert over given in Greater New York. A listing of the list of solos will convince any one of the high class of music to be resurved. CONCERT AT 8:20. DANCING FROM II TO 4. Thanking the public for past favors and phlegming myself to endeavor to deserve a continuance of the man. I am, the Public's Servant WILLIAM A. RIKER. N. R.—Reserved Seats and Boxes can be acquired at Hotel Marshall, Hotel Macre, Harry's Cafe, 340 W. 50th street; Wm. A. Riker, Manager, 15 W. 135th street; R. K. Thompson, Conductor, 35 1-2 W. 123rd street; R. P. Dodge, Secretary, 10 W. 124th street. Voeckel and Nolan, and that he has gone to the theatre in Knoxville because of bettering himself financially. Rowland, the tramp juggler, is with the Albany company, en route this week to the opera house at Holyoke, Mass, next week Worcester, Mass. Tuesday evening Richard P. Harrison, reader and entertainer, appeared at Bethel A. M. E. Church and rendered several selections which showed versatility. His program: "When Malindy Sings," Dumbar; "Little Brown Baby," Dumbar; "In De Moin," Dumbar; "How Lucy Backsid," Dumbar; selected, "The Wreck of Julius Ponte," Dummond; "The Case of Calline," Dumbar; and "De Pahty," Dumbar. MUSICAL WORKS G. Grant Williams announces that Miss Virginia Moore, violinist of Oakland, Cal. will tour the East under his management. The glee club of the Lexington avenue branch is making good progress under the direction of Mrs. Daisy Taplery. Interest is steadily growing and the Monday night rehearsals are well attended. On Thursday evening, December 17, a free organ recital will be given at St. Philip's Church, 161 West 55th street, under the auspices of the St. Philip's Young Men's Guild. During the recital there will be a silver collection for the benefit of St. Philip's Parish Home. Bandmaster N. Clark Smith, of Tus- burgge Institute, is giving an excellent band concert every Sunday. His recent program was as follows: March (from Bandanna Land), "Bon Bon Buddy", Cook; Spanish Bolero, "Fete in Madrid", Abbiate; schottische, "Kentucky Jubilee Singer's", Carnes; flower song, "Hearts and Flowers", Tobani; National airs, "Star-Spangled Banner," arranged by Smith. Mr. Joe Douglass, violinist, has re- turned from a successful tour of the South, visiting Atlanta University, Spell- man Seminary, Clark University and graded schools in North and South Carolina, including Shaw University, where he gave recitals at each institution. On his way to New York from Washington he stopped over at Wilmington, Del. where he appeared in a recital before the graded schools. Mr. Douglass is enthusiastic over the taste the students in the South are exciting for classical music. Professionals don't wait until the holiday adventure to advertise in the holiday magazine. TAYLOR HAD WHITE HEART Sayu H. V. Valentine in the New York Journal. The amateur athletic world is plunged into genuine sorrow over the untimely death of John B Taylor, Jr., the great colored sprinter of the University of Pennsylvania. Taylor was the type of colored man that commands the whole respect of his white brothers Win or lose, he was the same quiet fellow, never forcing himself to the front because of his prowess as a runner. His college mates to a man through the world and all of Taylor not only because of his ability on the path, but because of his scouting gentlemaniness that was never found lacking. Man like Guy Hocking, Nat in Carmel, the Whitman boys, Lloyd Jones, and Haylock of the University of Pennsylvania, who were teammates with Taylor, were proud to have the colored boy as their friend and fellow athlete. Berry Accord of Foul. In all his career John Taylor was never once accused of a foul. When he won a race speed alone was the fastest. Though his skin was black, the heart under it was white and came no mare for it. One who feels Taylor's old death keenly is Melvin Shepard, the greatest runner in the world today. Shop and the colored champion set of grow up in athletics together and were all ways fast, friends. Shepard's last act before coming to New York to run in the indoor championships was to call at the Taylor home to see the stricken colored champion Face then Taylor was so low that Mel could not go to his bedside. Another champion who feels profound sorrow over Taylor's death is Harry Hillman, who has run many a heart-cracking race with Taylor ```markdown ``` Tuesday January 26, 1900. Prof. Minnes' Annual Maquadee Ball at Grand Central Palace every person wearing a mask will receive a souvenir, and also three handsome prizes will be given away. Participants in an abbreviated mode for best schools First Annual Fancy Dress Assembly Dance..... Of Mr. Wm. H. Vaughn's BLUE RIBBON DANCING CLASS Christmas Week, December 30th, 1908 AT PALACE HALL, 51st Street and 7th Avenue Fancy Containers or Paper Dress will be in order. Get in line for the Board Walk Schottinhee and a good time. THE BLUE RIBBON CLASS In session every Wednesday Evening, from 8:30 to 2 o'clock. Promoters: MR. FRANK W. BTEWART MR. J. HILLIARD BOWEN MR. JOHN W. WISSER MR. THOMAS RFID MR. R. H. McCUTCHRON MR. A. F. PALACIO do03-tt. Others Come and Others Go But the Standard Academy of America Goes On Forever ANDERSON'S DANCING ACADEMY Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evening and Thursday and Saturday Afternoon AT 114-116 WEST 53rd STREET, NEW YORK Hall to let for Balls, Weddings, Banquets, Receptions, Rehearsals, Entertainments, Meetings, Etc. . . . . . Fifteen Years at One Address Means Something dec. 3-49 THE NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK. All correspondence must be in this office no later than Tuesday evening. All advertisements must also be in no later than Tuesday evening. Mrs. Rosa Clark, of Springfield, Mass., is the guest of Mrs. Rebecca Wells, 217 West 61st street. Mrs. George Franklin, of Quincy street, was in East Orange Sunday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. Drew, her mother. Mrs. R. C. Simmons and child are located with Mr. and Mrs. Ruby Shelton of 28 West 136th street. Mr. and Mrs. Waddell have removed from 676 Communipaw avenue to their own home, 34 Turn avenue, Jersey City. Mrs. A. F. Palacio of 71 West 135th street, who has been ill since summer, has gone to Atlantic City for a stay of four weeks to recuperate. DON'T FORGET tomorrow evening, at the New Palace Hall, 51st St. and Seventh Ave., the Executive Juvenile Bureau God's Christmas Party at 8:25 Dancing from 10:20 until 2 A.M.—Adv. Mrs. George Conquests removed from 209 West 60th street, to 192 West 134th street. Mr. Charles H. Lee, of 310 West 40th street, is improving after a serious operation in the Post Graduate Institute. Mrs. L. B. Mills, a graduated obstetric nurse, who lived at 318 Morris avenue, has moved to 857 Morris avenue, corner 161st street. For human goods go to Greenbergs 589 Eighth avenue, near 39th street—adv. aug 2-1yr. Bishop and Mrs. W. H. Heard, with eight missionaries and one merchant as an emigrant, sailed Saturday last for Morrovia, Liberia. Mrs. Bernard C. Smith, of Newport, is stopping at 247 West 20th street for the winter season, having accepted a position with private skating club at St. Nicholas rink. When shopping stop in Nall Brook Restaurant, 450 Sixth avenue, and try their special luncheon, 30 cents. Regular dinner, 50 cents. Sunday, 40 cents, with wine. Southern breakfast, with hominy and hot rolls, 30 cents—adly. Mrs. A. W. Curtis, of Chicago, Ill., is visiting Counsellor and Mrs. James L. Curtis, and has been the recipient of many social courtesies. Owing to a lack of space in The Age last week it was not noted that Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Williams, of 4 West 90th street, wish to thank their many friends for the numerous, beautiful and valuable presents given them in honor of their wedding, which took place at the Abyssinian Baptist Church November 18, 1908. Don't forget the Ladies' Protective Union No. 5, will give their ninth annual reception at Majestic Hall, 123th street, between Park and Lexington avenues, on Friday evening, December 11, 1905. Tickets, including hat check, 35 cents—dec 3 21. Learn the art of society dancing. Where: Mr. Vaughan, Ribbon Ribbon, 51st St. and Seventh Ave. Thanksgiving Reception, Nov. 25, 1905, nov.19tf Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown, Mrs. Ruby Shelton, Mrs. R. C. Simmons and Mr. C. E. Keating were entertained Thanksgiving evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Knapp of Tarrytown, N. Y. Mrs. Robert Dale of 121 West 135th street will entertain her mother and Mrs. Detective James Allen of Cincinnati, O., during the holidays. November 22, 1906 a lovely daughter weighing ten pounds was born to the Rev. T. H. Woodley and wife, at the parsonage of St. John's M. E. Church, Fordsville, N. L. "THE APPINITY PARTY," which is to be given at Hope Day Nursery, 225 West Eighth St. Friday evening, December 11, is the "Talk of New York."—adv. The invitational subscription dinner of the Progressive Art Embroidery Club at Manhattan Casino January 14, 1909, will be one of the leading social events of the new year—adc. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Madison of 123 West Eighth street, as they wait at Thanksgiving's walk. Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Ellis of New Bedford, Miss. On Thanksgiving evening an informal reception was held for their guest to meet many old friends. 1918 O. O. MASSENY of L. L. Madison will be there in this evening. In addition, the Meeting Zion A. M. H. Chandler of West 80th Street will be there. At the meeting at Museum and Hotel Eighth Avenue. Mr. F. H. Williams is currently all at his home in New York. Mr. Williams has been coming to the hotel for two weeks. Learn the new rules of the hotel. H. Andreasen, Thomas, Monday and Tuesday evenings, Monday morning, Friday Hall, Mr. Street and Saturday Avenue. Member of MyPupilDentist Dining Master Mr. Emmanuel J. Scott, secretary to Dr. Bockel, Washington, in New York for ten days and steps. At the Astor House while in the city. He was given many gifts and counsels. Mr Scott had last Monday night for Washing, where he will remain until Thursday, leaving on that day for Inkeger, Ala. Master Chammer Ridley, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Ridley, 211 West 51st street, who lives ill for the past five weeks with scarlet fever, is convalescent. He was more than surprised when Sunday afternoon his many little friends presented him with Among the many noteworthy events given Thanksgiving week was the dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Lockery, at their residence, 69. West 90th street, Sunday, November 29. Covers were laid for twelve. At 7 o'clock the guests were invited to the dining-room where the seven-course dinner prepared by the hostess was served. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Griffen, Mr. and Mrs. W. Edward Branchcomb, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. McClung, Mr. and Mrs. Irthy. After dinner the parents returned to the parlor, where they indulged in social chat until a late hour. Irene Southerland made a neat felicious speech, expressing the pleasure of his friends learning of his gradual recovery. Recitations and hymns followed, then refreshments, after which all present speech a very pleasant evening. Those present were: Miss Mary Martin, Marion Pratiss, Ethel Southerland, Willie Nechemiah, Lillian Kiersted, Julia Winston, Sadie Sydney, Wm. Bell and Ella Clark. TO MY MANY SCHOLARS and well-wishers. I beg to state that at present I am not identified with any claim or association, but that no plea, no complaint, nor any other kind of Street until further notice. Cordially yours, E. C. HARRIS. nov 26-31 Mrs. E. C. Younger, of 321 West 40th street, left last Thursday for Washington, to attend the funeral of her brother. Mr. James White is one of the surviving members of the Fifty-fourth Regiment who fought under General Butler and Colonel Shaw. Mr. White fought at Deepwater, Fort Pillow, Shiloh and Chickahanna. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen spent Sunday in New York sightseeing. They hailed from Ossinion on the Hudson. Mr. Allen has many friends in New York. It is rumored that the Rev. A. Clayton Powell of New Haven, Coun. has been called to the pastorate of Abysinian Church. New York would welcome the coming of Rev. Powell, who is known throughout New England as a noted orator. There are several young men who are graduates and undergraduates of Harvard University living in New York. Some of the Harvard men who are making good in the metropolis are: P. O. Morton, A. H. Bowser, August A. Dill, T. A. Harris, and Mr. Dixon. Success to the weaters, of the crimson. Mrs. George W. Allen will be one of the sars to appear at Mrs. Luh Rohlin-on Jones' recital December 17, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. To keep up with the tours of the colored artists' music and The Stage in THE NEW YORK AGE. Interesting accounts each week may be seen of the stars of the footlights. A committee consisting of Rev. R. C. Ransom, Counselor James L. Curtis, Dr. E. P. Roberts, Prof. W. L. Bulkley, Messrs. E. A. Johnson, R. W. Taylor and Fred R. Moore are planning for the celebration of the Lincoln anniversary celebration to be held at Bethel A. M. E. Church February 12. The committee will also make an effort to raise a special collection for the purpose of reducing the mortgage on the Frederick-Douglas Home. Prof. W. H. Hunt, principal of the Fort Valley High and Industrial School, returned to New York last week from Pittsburg. He is in New York in the interest of the school. Mr. Clarence C. Clarke of Denver, Col., is stopping in New York for the Winter. He is a baritone soloist and has many engagements to fill in and around New York. Mr. Austin Parker, father of the New York representative of The Age, died Friday, November 27, at 11:30 a.m. at his home, 415 Pelham street, Montgomery, Ala. The funeral was preached Sunday, November 29, at the First Baptist Church of that city. Many beautiful floral tributes were made by white and colored friends, among which was a handsome wreath of roses from his old employer, Mr. Ace Neil, Mr. Ware Hamilton, acted as master of ceremonies, while the services were attended by the Knights of Labor and the Sisters and Brothers of Labor. On Thanksgiving evening, November 26, Mrs. Anna B. Lockwood gave a hard-time dinner party in honor of her niece, Miss Florence F. Scott, recently of Pilsbigh, Pa. The dinner took place at the residence of Mrs. H. V. Tibbs, of 117 West 12th street. It was indeed quite a social gathering. Covers were laid for twenty-five. Among those present were, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith, Mr. and Mrs. John Dye, Mr. and Mrs. Hays Baldwin, Mt. and Mrs. Wilson Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nelson, Mrs. E. Flanigan, Mrs. J. P. Knight, Mrs. Goodwin and daughters, little Miss Thalma and Geraldine; Mrs. Grambin, Mrs. H. V. Tibbs, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Orphelia Wright, Mr. Boman, Mr. Pearl and Mr. Tibbs. Everyone enjoyed the many choice men and women remembered by Mr. Boman, while some of his own aunties in Mr. Tibbs also favored him with many friends. --- After the receipt of the warrant for new school at 31 West Park Hay Colored School Teachers Can Earn Extra Pay. If you are a school teacher and want to earn some extra money after school hours during vacation, write at office for participation in A. R. Stewart, Tanker- ge Institute, Alabama—and v. ocf 32-41 If you need a hand, If you need a mortgage loan, If you want administration papers, If you want to buy a house, If you want a will written, or Any legal burden, (Call on R. A. JOHNSON, Attorney, 225 Broadway. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1908 military service may be if you voluntarily complete or are not in business by leaving him or her some name action money, or other hours or on Saturday, write or give for portraits to Mr. A. H. Brown, Institute, Fort Smith, Arkansas.—edy The annual meeting of the Society of the Sons of Virginia held last Thursday evening was crowded both with members and business. President N. Barnett Dodson, his faithful staff, most of which have served with him for the past four years, finished their work with credit and received hearty thanks of the society. After the report of the reception committee by Messrs John W. Winters and H. G. Boyd, chairman and secretary respectively, on the Thanksgiving entertainment amounting to $11,927, with $30 yet to be reported, the society proceeded to nominate officers for the next ensuing year. As Mr. Dodson had served for four years, he declined the use of his name and was made chairman to preside over the nominations, which resulted as follows: For president, Mr. Peter H. Fisher, Sr.; vice-president, Mr. P. B. Swan; recording secretary, Mr. H. G. Byrd; financial secretary, Mr. John W. Wilson; treasurer, Mr. G. H. Carter; chaplain, Mr. Alexander Brown, corresponding secretary, Mr. W. E. Tyler; sergeant-at-arms, Mr. J. S. Watkins; three members of the board of directors, Messrs. Lewis H. Berry, J. W. Gatewood and John W. Winters. At the Carlton Avenue Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association, members monthly meeting was held on Monday night. Dr. Howell gave a splendid lecture on the "Prevention of Tuberculosis." the attendance was not as large as it should have been for such an instructive lecture on so important a subject, but those present were much benefited. The educational work is in a flourishing condition, the class in stenography being ahead of the schedule for the time it has been at work. Mr. Clarence Lucas, who is the instructor of this class, enjoys his work and is prompt in his duties. The second term begins the first Monday in January. The enrollment books are now open to all men desiring to take the course. A pretty home wedding of recent date was that of Mr. James Samuel Carroll and Miss Martha Ann Gardner, cousin of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Epps, at 120 Willoughby street, on Wednesday evening, December 2. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. William T. Bannon. The bride was accordingly dressed and was attended by Mrs. Annie Nicholson, while Mrs. Walter Purdy was a best man. After receiving the congratulations of their friends, Mrs. Annie Carroll, the groom's adopted mother, tendered the bridal party a reception which was served by Caterer Charles J. Crowder. The presents were many and beautiful. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. E. Brown, Mr. W. Purdy, Mrs. A. Nicholson, Mrs. Essie Bondale, Johns Florus, Carter, Essie Bondale, Johns Florus, Mr. Mrs. Messrs. James Hunt, T. Winters, Miss E. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Murray, W. McKuish, Mr. O'Harrell, the Misses O'Harrell and Mr. and Mrs. Cotman. Penumbrake Notes On Tuesday, December 1, Mrs. C. S. Fariers installed the officers of the Rosewood Nursery for the ensuing six months. Services at Elmore Baptist Church were very interesting. The pastor, Rev. C. S. Fariers, presided at 10:15 a.m. at 7:45 p.m. Rev. R. D. Check, the evangelist, preached to a very appreciative audience. The Cosmopolitan Bible Class, which meets in the Rose Leaf Lodge rooms on Sunday afternoons at 1 p.m., is progressively. All are invited to attend. Rev. J. Ryman and Harry Bundy, of Piskill N. Y., and Mr. James Clark, of Utica, N. Y., were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. C. S. Fariers last week. Lincolnwood Briefs The Library Society held its regular meeting at the Baptist Church on Tuesday evening. The chief feature was a parade led by Miss Laura Boone, entitled "Manners Make the Man." Miss Prescott Boone entertained Miss Devon, Mr. Arthur Lee and the Misses Bristow on Wednesday evening. Miss Bristow Bristow entertained a number of friends Monday evening, in honor of her birthday. Notice from Number On last Monday evening the A. M. E. Zen Lycopersis was inaug. The presi- dent Mr. A. Gordon presided. A very increasing process was reopened. The Indian entertainment at the A. M. E. Zen Church by the Sunday festival was a great success. On Friday evening the Miss E. and H. Goss and I. Brown presented. St. M. K. K. A. M. E. Zen Church and Sam A. M. E. Zen Church and D. B. D. B. Church presented the pulpil- Holy Church was administered to a new congregation. In the evening Rev. T. T. T. Church of M. Veen occupied the services were largely atti- tive. Miss Sally Harris of Newark, vis- sit in the M. Veen and Mrs. James Gross of Moshe's avenue. ORITUARY WILL S. N. ADAMS of 62S Sixth Ave. who fell with the captain of private aircraft over the ocean on December 3, 1925, at his home by shooting houses. If through the head remains will be taken to Vanover, British Columbia. Friday, Dec. 11, 1925, for inter- SURROGATE'S NOTICE. IN PRESENCE of an order of Hon. AUNDER T. THOMAS, a Surrogate of the county given to all persons having claim against the estate of FIRED, ALLEN, late of the County of New York. Horse this same with your threes of the subscribers at their place of transacting business. Rooms 308-9-10, No. 5 Beckman street. In the City of New York, or before the 10th day of May next. J. DOUGLAS WETMORE Attorney for administrators. 5 Beekman Street, New York City. nov5-83 TO LET—Apartments of 5 large rooms and bath at 136 W. $9th St. Apply to 136 W. $9th St. Rent 8th St. Immediate possession. Rents $13 and $24 per month. TO LET—Furnished or unfurnished rooms, suitable for gentlemen or man or woman in improvements; after a stock jct. M. Foster, Apartment 24 24 W. 136th St. dec10-21 TO LET—Apartment to let, 5 rooms. 144 W. 26th St. See Janitor. TO LET—Nearly furnished rooms, private house; front parlor, suitable for four men, $1.25 each small, one alight. Miss Hall-172 W. 27th St. december 10-47 TO LET—145 W. 49th St. three rooms; take one room, two rooms for business room or rent reasonable. TO LET—Furnished rooms at 295 W. 115th St. rent reasonable. Inquire of janitor. TO LET—I large furnished room at 292 W. 55th St. Miss Jackson will take two men or man and wife. Inquire Jackson bell, one flight on Dres- haaker. dec10-21 STENOGRAPHER and Typewriter; copying, addressing envelopes, etc. room 501, 451 Broadway. TO LET—Elegant apartments; large and light; six rooms and bath; steam heat, hot water supply, each room. Moderate size. For further particulars apply to Janitor, 115th 115th St. dec10-31 TO LET—Two very fine front rooms, furnished or unfurnished; steam heat; bath or separately. DeKalb, 142 W. 53d St. WANTED — Double-entry bookkeeper, Address X. Y. Care. N. Y. Age. 7 & 8 Chatham Square, New York, staging age, experience, and market risk. Individuals ordered except those who have had practical experience in double entry bookkeeping in a concern where careful work and monthly trip are needed. Individuals offered need apply. X. Y. Age Office. TO LET — Furnished room, all accommodations; reduced rates, $1.25 per week or by the month. Virgil A. St. Room, dec10-15. TO LET — Neatly furnished large room, steam heat and bath. 17 W. 21th St. top floor, Anderson, dec10-21. TO LET — Furnished room, man and wife or two gentlemen; with conveniences. A. Sharp, 45 W. 69th St. TO LET — Large light furnished rooms. Phone 6816 Morningside; 107 W. 132d St. Private house. TO LET — A large furnished front room for rent to two gentlemen; with conveniences. W. 82d St. 82d St. Thornton. TO LET — Furnished room, steam heated and convenient to surface and subway cars. 5 W. 112th St., between Fifth and Lenox Avs. Cloud. TO LET — Private gentleman lodgers. John H. Suggs, 101 W. 92th St. New York. TO LET—Nearly furnished rooms, all private; special for single or couples for the holidays; rooms with $1.90 guest upwards; Miss Green, 305 307; W 41st Street. dec10-4t TO LET—Nearly furnished large and small rooms, with bath and laundry; Apply W. H. Hared, 222 W 41st St. dec10-4t TO LET—Nearly furnished large and small rooms, bath and conveniences; Apply Mrs. Tacklin, 251 West St. dec10-4t TO RENT—Farmhouse room in Corona, L. I. water, gas; $17 per month. To W. H. Haskins, 362 Riverside Drive, New York City. dec10-4t TO LET—250 West 15th St, newly furnished two and three connecting rooms for housekeeping. TO LET—253 West 15th St, furnished house. For sale cheap on easy terms. TO LET—Nearly furnished rooms, storm room all conveniences; reason- able rent. TO LET—Store and apartment; all conveniences; reasonable rent. Call No. 25; West 61st St. dec10-31 TO LET—Two nicely furnished rooms in private house; all conveniences. Ten Eyck, 251 West 133d street. Dec. 3-4t TO LET—Two nicely furnished front and back parlor; telephone service. Apply Lucy, 252 West 50th street. Dec. 3-2t TO LET—Large and small furnished room, privilege of light housekeeping. Apply Mrs. Henry, 556 South avenue. Dec. 3-1t TO RENT—Furnished rooms. Address Mrs. E. M. Crawford, 201-256 W. 19th street. Dec. 3-1t TO RENT—Furnished rooms all conveniences with quiet people and a good home. Address 158 W. 623 street. Dec. 3-2t TO LET—Three large light rooms, with tubs, $10, 538 West 48th street. Dec. 3-2t TO LET—Together, separate rooms, with quiet people and basement with loft. Photos in home. 17 West 134th street. Mrs. Burke. Dec. 3-2t TO LET—Neatly furnished rooms in private house, with loft if desired. 161 and 166 West 134th street. Mine Lavina H. Runer, Prop. Dec. 3-29 TO LET—Northeast furnished large and small rooms, also furnished rooms for rental or keeping. To W. 74th St. nov-14-14 FOR LET—13N. 11th St. West 10th St. late night, all night rent. $10 and $17. Empire of summer nov-19-14 FOR SALE. Three-family house, central location, rent $1212 per month; easy living. Marnley. Also Broad St. Newark, N. J. nov-26-17 TO LET—60th St. 70th West. Federal tenants, furnished theologically rent with 14 light beautiful interior rooms, $19 to $19 a month. Hardcore 4 room basement apartment, $N per month. Juntior, nov-26-41 TO LET—4 East 113th Street. for colored rooms, five large light rooms and bath, hot water supply, rent $22 to $23. Juntior, nov-26-41 TO LET—Three large light rooms for respectable family at 522 South Ave. Convenient, near End Street, require basement at 215 East 213rd Street. nov-23-17 TO LET—Beautifully furnished rooms in private house, suitable for couples or single persons; stationary basins, bath, etc. Between 5th and 8th Avenues quiet section. 217 West 124th St. TO LET—Large light furnished room to be for two gentlemen or man and wife. All conveniences. 37 West 112th Street. Mr. Eglegeston, half block from 110th Street Sub. Station. Call evenings. BROOKLYN. TO LET—Nicely furnished rooms; bath, all improvements. 110 Atlantic ave. Brooklyn. Dec 3—4t TO LET—sleekly furnished or unfurnished rooms. 603 Vanderbilt ave. Gara and 'L convenient. Dec 3—26 FOR SALE or rent, house and store. House 14 rooms, all improvements. Bridge street store and rooms above, suitable for business purposes. Wines & Kronenau, 604 Warren st. Dec. 3—27 TO LET—Pive rooms on spacious floor, all improvements. 583 Marcy avenue, between Vernon and Myrtle avenue. Brooklyn. Dec. 3—27 TO LET—Purnished room, light housekeeping, with bath. R. L. Wright. 1415 Bergen street, Brooklyn. Dec 3—27 TO LET—Purnished and unfurnished rooms; large and small; gas, hot and cold water; in every room; all improve-ments. 1351 Bergen street. Mrs. Lucy Stokely. TO LET—Purnished rooms; respectable people only; house. Apply. Amy Bergen. Brooklyn. The doors from Fulton 'L' Station. nov. 19—41 FOR SALE OR rent, house and store. FOR SALE OR RENT—We have an room and bath; all improvements rooms and bath; all improvements MacConkey, Cummings & Co., 2150 Ful- St., near Rockaway Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. nov.19-41 210 BOPKINSON AVE., BROOKLYN. Desirable colored tenants will and will be supported with tenure rated and well kept; reference re- quired; renta $12-$14. Inquire janitor on premises. TO LET—Floor, furnished or unfurn- ished rooms. 129 Willowbryst St. Brooklyn. TO LET—Whole house, all improvements; rent $20 for the winter. Up- ward rentals $13.00. 19 Furnish Ave. Wm. A. Tollbert. TO LET—Five light rooms, 2nd floor; all improvements; rooms in good order; $14 per month, hall newly decorated No. 1535 Dean St. Brooklyn. TO LET—Furnished rooms, couple or two gentlemen. 347 Cumberland St. Brooklyn. First flat: 65 Kingston Ave., Ave. rooms, with improvements; possession Three flats in the downtown section, five to six rooms; rents $18 per month. Second flat, rent Ave., four rooms; to rent $12.13. Three-family house, near Wallsbout Market; rent from $10 to $16. East Eighth St., near Ave. I. Flatbush, 11-room house; rent $25.00 per month. Downtown section, 10-room house, with improvements; rent $40 per month. St. Marks Ave., near Albany; 10-room house, $15.00. J. B. MOSELEY. 164 Montague St. RELIGIOUS NOTICES BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH. West 25th Street, between 7th and 17th avenue Sunday services—11 a.m. and 7.45 p.m. Holy Communion meeting in church Sunday School 2 p. m. Prayer meeting 8:30 p. m. Weekly Meetings—Class meeting on Monday, day and Weekend nights at 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting on Friday night from 8 o'clock to 9:30. SEATS FREE. ALL WELCOME. Rev. R. C. Benton, Reverend Irvine, home of 248 West 125th street. At home from 8 to 10 a.m. The pastor can be seen at the church every day from 12 to 3 p. m. oct 12-19 TIMOTHY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. W. H. Houston, pastor, 103 West 30th Street. Order of services: Sunday—Praising at 1 p. m. in the Sunday school 2 p. m. Holy communion every third Sunday 8 p. m. Weekly prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8 p. m. missionary meeting every Friday at 8 p. m. at 11-19 ST. CYPRIAN'S CHAPEL, PROTECTANT FRIENDS REV. JNO W. JOHNSON, Priest in chapel Sunday Services: 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School 30 p. m. A CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL jun 19-19 REV. J. C. FERNANDERS, Pastor. Sunday Services: Preaching 11 a.m. Cham- meeting 12 a.m.; Sunday School, 120 p.m. lunch; Sunday Communion every third Sunday, 3 p.m. Weekday Services: Lymont, Wednesday, 8 p.m.; cham meetings, Thursday, 8 p.m. All are welcome. mp 319 ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 357 West 51st street, New York City. Pastor, C. LEROY BUTLER, Residence, 436 West 33d street. Office hours until 10 a.m. for worship. Preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8:15. Sunday school at 1 p.m. Y. P. & C. E. 7 p.m. Sundays. Holy Communion first Sunday in each A CORDIAL WELCOME TO ALL marlboro MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. West 80th st. left. Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues. Rev. J. M. MOLLENN. Pastor. Sunday Services: Presiding at 10:45 a.m. Young President: C. E.oyer meeting every Sunday evening at 10:15 o'clock. Public invited. Residence of pastor, 144 W. Ipset. Pastor can be seen at home from 9 to 12 every day. All are welcome. Saturday dates will communicate with the pastor. Straighten Your Hair DEAN SIDNEY has used only one bottle of wax to make the hair soft and straight and for a shiny, smooth and soft hair. Mrs Sidney will be in the salon tomorrow. (Formerly known as Oonized O. Marrow) I have a son named Oonized O. Marrow. Till he is old enough to be sent to school, he will be born. He will be born in the same house as his brother and will attend in the same school with his brother. Home and primary school will be attended by his brother. We will be in the same school and will be broken up. About 6 years ago, we used special resuscitation on the youngest children. I met a friend of mine who is a pleasure, and I have been very happy with him. I love Daniel's Hair Pomade has inhibitors. Don't buy anything else designed to be just as good. If you want the best result, buy the best Pomade. It will pay you. Look for this name HARLEM MANSIONS 158 WEST 133d STREET All modern improvements. House heated by furnace, with gas, hot and cold water in every room. Meals if desired. Phone 521 Morning side. COLORED WOMEN'S BRANCH OF THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO. Of New York City Wednesday Evening, December 16, 1908 At 8:30 a.m. ROPOLITAN ASSOCIATION OF, DANCING MASTERS Reorganized Bag to announce the OPENING RECEPTION Of their school for dancing Tuesday Evening, December 1st, 1908 St. Palace Hall, 51st Street and 7th Avenue Subway station one block below. It will be in session every Tuesday night, beginning December 1, 1884, and will be known and competent members of the art, who will teach beginners free Sunday Dancing from 10 to 2 o'clock. Come and Dance the Board of The Metropolitan York and other Society dances to the harmonious strains of the Orchestra. You will very truly President; Wm. H. Banks, Vice President; C. Emin, Secretary; Wm. B. Banks, Chas. H. Anderson, Recording Secretary; Moose M. Minnus, Business Director. 55th Street and Third Avenue, New York, City TWO HALLS TO RENT FOR BALLS, WEDDINGS, BANQUETS and ENTERTAINMENTS invited. Terms Reasonable. Tel. 4836 Plaza M. FRANKEL, Prop. LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! I have just accomplished what I've been try to do, here are rules that fit the poor man's pocket-book. Apartments of 3, 4, 5, 6 rooms, steam heat and bath for $12 to $23. Other apartments of 4, 5, 6 rooms for $30 to $55 all modern improvements. These facts are situated on 136th Street, near subway. Inspection invited. BENJ. G. HOWELL REAL ESTATE AGENT, BROKER MANAGEMENT OF COLORED PROPERTY A SPECIALTY Oct. 1-3 HOLIDAY BOOKS On Negro Books of every description. Retail and Wholesale Dealers on Application. THE STANDARD NEWS COMPANY THE GREAT NEGRO BOOK STORE 131 WEST 53RD STREET The class will be in session every Tuesday night, beginning December 1, 1989, and will be conducted by well-known and competent mentors of the art, who will teach beginners from Ski to 10 o'clock. Society Dancing from 10 to 2 o'clock. Come and Dance the Boardwalk in the Metropolitan York and other Society dancers to the harmonious strains of the New Amsterdam Orchestra. Your very truly J. Huffman Wood, President; Wm. H. Banks, Vice President; C. Ennis, Secretary; Wm. H. Vaughan, Treasurer; Chan. H. Anderson, Recording Secretary; Mouns M. Minne, Budget Manager. IMPERIAL LYCEUM S. W. Corner 55th Street and Third Avenue' New York, City TWO HALLS TO RENT FOR BALLS, WEDDINGS BANQUETS and ENTERTAINMENTS Committees invited. Terms Reasonable. Tel. 4836 Plaza M. FRANKEL. Prop. I have just accomplished what I've been try to do, here are rules that it the poor man's pocket-book. Apartments of 3, 4, 5, 6 rooms, steam heat and bath for $12 to $23. Other apartments of 4, 5, 6 rooms for $30 to $55, all modern improvements. These facts are situated on 136th Street, near subway. Inspection invited. BENJ. G. HOWELL REAL ESTATE AGENT, BROKER MANAGEMENT OF COLORED PROPERTY A SPECIALTY Oct. 1-9 HOLIDAY BOOKS Special Sale on Negro Books of every description. Retail and Wholesale Dealers. Catalogue mailed on Application. THE STANDARD NEWS COMPANY THE GREAT NEGRO BOOK STORE 131 WEST 53RD STREET Ladies Watches, good movement, timed and regulated, gold filled case, guaranteed to wear 20 years, and joints, hunting or open face plain or engraved, price to any reliable person for inspection and approval orders articles held until wanted AIRING OF ALL KINDS A SPECIALTY SATISFACTION GUARANTEED REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS A SPECIALTY SATISFACTION GUARANTEED J. S. THOMPSON WATCHMAKER and JEWELER 219 East 88th Street New York I CAN HELP YOU At once and can quickly cure, while you attend to your work as usual, providing you don't delay. Old Dr. Bryan Kidney and bladder complaints, stricture, corp or private diseases, ulcers, discharges, scalding urine, baby's blood poison, spots to body, indigestion or and organs, are cared at this office. Old Dr. Bry:fk Ag DR. BRYAN 208 EAST 17th STREET Near 3rd Avenue, N. Y. At Palace Hall Cars pass the hall. The chair will be in session conducted by well-known and of 5:30 to 10 o'c ch. Sainty L. Walk Schottieh, The Metropole of the New Amsterdam Orchestra. J. Haffman Wood, President; Voggan, Treasurer; Chan, H. A. Manager. IMPER S. W. Corner 55th S. TO RENE BANQUE Committees invited. I have that st storm be for $30 to 136th St. MAN. HOLL Special Sale on Negro Books Catalogue mailed on Application THE STAN THE G 131 Ladies later solid gold bows and joint $7.50. Sent to any relia received and articles held REPAIRING SATISF WAT 219 ```markdown ``` DI 208 EA No LEARN TO DANCE Of their school for dancing DIAMONDS, WATCHES and JEWELRY Special offers on Watches for the Holidays I CAN HELP YOU At ease and canquiably cure, while you attend to your work as usual, providing you don't delay. Has been favorably known to the readers of this newspaper and by the colored population, for over 30 years, as the leading Specialist, for only Diseases of Men Kidney and bladder complaints, stricture, cor- pulsed or private diseases, ulcers, chafings, scaling up, bursitis, and pain, apart from body, inflamed or or and ors, are cared at this office. Restore lost vitality and many power. Advertis- or after. Consultation. Free. Treatment. charge. Medicines furnished. Office open 10:00 countmornings. Come and see me today. Accused of Yielding to the Judiciary to Render Hall Decisions Where Full Obses Make Trouble CHICAGO, December 7.—Rev. Jeskin Lloyd Jones, founder of the Abraham Lincoln Center of this city, is a conspicuous example of what is meant by "having the courage of his convictions." In his annual Thankgiving sermon, Mr. Jones freed his mind and heart on the Berea issue in the following language: "Many indications go to show that the voters, North and South, are tired of the race question, but eternal justice is not tired until her plain demands and obvious judgments are enforced. The Supreme Court of the United States, yielding to the bane of the judiciary to render half decisions where full ones make trouble, harking back to the binding prejudices that made the name of Roger B. Moore famous because he made Kentucky has a right to try to make a line permanent which mature, the Emancipation Proclamation and the ever-increasing emphasis of the genius of progress have made as fluid and yielding as flowing water. "And Berera College, noble witness to the heroic friends of freedom who, before the war, and south of the Ohio river, wrought for the justice that knows no color line, instead of accepting the decision of State Legislature and Supreme Court by savior: 'Very well, if we may not minister to the needs of the people we will stand by our first commitment, our more helpless wards, those who still most need our service, those for whom our fathers bled and died.' "We will keep our doors open to the colored man, letting the unspeakable loss to the white race, which is thus excluded, rest at the door of the Legislature, and the Supreme Court of the United States"—this college is smitten with the timidity of prosperity; is yielding to the logic of the expedient; is shutting the door in the face of the black man and accepting the easier road of the white man's diet; bargaining thereby for future sociability, gaining disgrace and ultimate oblivion. "Had the trustees wavered in the face of the dire perplexity in the past, they ought now to see their way clearly after the Pippa-Song of Chief Justice Shades of Fee. Cassius M. Clay and your brays collaborators, you that built your your schoolhouses in the wilderness, your college, whose door was a black man, is now busy raising a petty 'adjustment fund'—specious name for a cowardly thing—with which to build a "Jim Crow" attachment for Beret College for colored people. How have the mighty fallen! Must the defenders of the lowly, the champions of the downtrodden, the despised friends of a wronged race sing sadly the Song of America, a man whose bright star has begun to descend into the darkness of the commonplace and the reactionary?" The Frederick Douglass Center has undertaken to obtain accurate information as to the extent and character of the business enterprises carried on by the Negro of this city. The purpose is to publish the data so obtained in the form of a business directory and to show the extent and variety of ways which the black people are helping themselves by creating opportunities for our young people as clerks, stenographers, bookkeepers, cashiers, etc. A number of young men and women are busy obtaining this data from business men and women. The war of sectionalism has well nigh put the Bible and religion out of the public schools in our large American cities. In the effort to e wholly neu- ness in matters religious we have almost gone to the point where we have banished all moral and ethical teachings lest the children be unduly influenced by sectarian doctrines. Some of the more thoughtful educators have begun to see and feel the dangers lurking in the entire absence of any kind of moral training in our public schools, while the emotional side of child nature is finding its outlet in the vaudeville life and the excitement of physical play, and these things are having anything but a wholesome effect on the character life of the present day pupils. A notable departure from these pernicious tendencies is in the experimental stage in what is known as the Keith school in this city. This school probably has a larger per cent. of colored pupils than any other school in this city of mixed schools. The teachers, in this school, both white and colored, are willingly and eagerly cooperating with the principal in his forward step of introducing a system of simple moral and other lessons. The good effect of this effort is to parent in the everyday department of the pupils. The teachers are encouraged, the parents of the pupils enthusiastic and it is to be hoped that this new departure in moral training will be followed by other schools. FANNIE, BARRIER WILLIAMS. Faith in the Negro. is M. Dunton, president of veterity, Orlando, S. C., five years of hand-to-hand the Negro. This long-intention gives him first-hand the Negro's ability. It be receptive for Dr. Dunton every difficult and delicateation. There were open to hospitals of this country with far-famed surgeons These he did not accept. In when he must place his life hand Dr. Dunton turned to trogo. He was admitted to t Hospital of Chicago and the operation was performed by Dr. David H. Williams, the most noted Negro surgeon of this country. Dr. Williams was assisted by Dr. William H. Hirschman, a former student of Dr. Duston's. The operation one in every successful and the distinguished patient is doing well. In it a wonder that Dr. Duston should trust these Negro surgeons? He knows the Negro and his confidence in him—Southeastern Christian Advocacy. ABOUT THE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE HOLLY SCIENCE, Miss. Dec. 7.—This college is now in its fourth year and represents an expenditure of $18,000, raised by the two conferences of the C. M. E. Church in the diocesan of Minnesota, presided over by Bishop Ellis Cotrell. From the beginning its growth has been phenomenal. The attendance each year has taxed the capacity for accommodating the pupils. A farm of 110 acres of land, two magnificent brick buildings for administration and dormitory purposes, and is managed by a faculty of 18 teachers with Prof. D. C. Pottus, Howard University 2, as president. In connection with the various departments of literary and scientific work the college is giving instruction in music, typewriting, stenography, printing, carpentry, showmaking, agriculture, horticulture and the raising of swine, cattle and poultry. The faculty is located as soon as much can be secured to provide space, machinery and instructors are brickmaking, cabinet work and a cremery. The objects of the school are manifold. The literary departments are to provide leaders of thought and action who may direct the millions who live in the "Black Light" of the South. The industrial departments will enable our students to profitably meet the requirements of the industrial age introduced by the twentieth century, which is calling for skilled laborers of every kind. When they shall have become qualified to meet these industrial requirements, both in skill faithfulness and the appreciation of a higher life, we believe that idleness, which is inherent in our students' minimum and our place and worth will be recognized throughout the world. The H. T. and I. College hopes to be a potent factor not particularly in solving the Negro problem, but in solving that greater and higher problem, the harmonious development of a pious heart, an intelligent head and a skillful hand. To this end the Colored Method Episcopal School alone is contributing $10,000 annually. This church is soon to make a supreme effort to raise $50,000 with which to erect an imposing structure as the central building for their work. Virginia Tech University RICHMOND, Va. Dec. 5—This school, which represents the most advanced work among the Negro people, has begun the year with excellent prospects for a useful session. The attendance is slightly smaller than last year on account of two facts. First, the lowest class in the preparatory department was discontinuing the students had a more difficult time than usual to earn money during the summer for their school expenses. The aim of the school from the beginning has been to secure a high standard and give the best advantages in the way of library, laboratories, faculty and general equipment rather than to have a school great number. The school has been able to have a twelve or fifteen less than last year. The buildings, however, are all full, with the exception of one or two recitation rooms into which students could be put if necessary. In fact we already have more boarding students than the buildings were intended to accommodate, and we are now able to accommodate the men who would be glad to come, even in a year when it is difficult to secure the necessary funds. One of the incidental advantages of a school in a city like Richmond is the opportunity that the students have of hearing distinguished speakers. Within a few days the students have heard lectures and addresses from such leaders in various spheres of activity as Professor Bliss Perry, editor of the Atlantic Monthly, and professor of Belles Lettres in Harvard University; Robert Dowling, the famous actor; Professor Charles R. Henderson, one of the most distinguished professors of Chicago University; Dr. H. H. Hart, one of the leaders in the National Prison Association; Mrs. Dr. Barrows, prominent in philanthropic work; Dr. J. Milton Waldron, of Washington, and others. Just as school closed last year the gold medal awarded to the university for excellence in literary and industrial work at the Jamestown Expositor reached us. It is a fullful servoir of the Exposition, and is essentially prized because it was awarded not for any showy or striking display but for the high grade of work exhibited, taken from the regular examinations and essay and class work of the students. This year is the tenth year of the existence of the university as a union of the old Richmond Theological Seminary and Wayland Seminary. The Alumni Association last spring voted to undertake to raise $1000 as a gift to the university on the completion of its first decemnal. There will be also a special effort to secure a large attendance of the alumni at the next anniversary. The record of the school is full of encouragement to those who believe in the higher education of the Negro. All Negroes ought to take an interest in it and do what they can to assist a school which means so much to their race Henderson Normal Institute. HENDERSON, N. C. Dec. 5 — The Henderson Normal Institute is located in the northeastern port of North Carolina on a beautiful site outside of the corporate limits of the town of Henderson. It is almost surrounded by the woods and fields of the country, yet is within distance of the Seaboard and Southern Railways. With its excellent climate, boarding and day departments, modern buildings and beautiful grounds, with its able faculty, under the principalship of Rev. Cotton, its through course of study, the Negro boys and girls offer unusual advantages for the education of the Negro boys and girls, young men and women, from the time they en THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1928 NRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN to Prescott St. Jousey Olsen, R. M. HAIR WOMEN. Dr. James A. Banks SURGEON DENTIST 118 West 59th Street, New York Telephone 2622 Columbus. Gas Administered, Porschein, Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty. Two years with Mr. B. C. White. sept. 1-30th CODY & BERGE 470 LENOX Between 133rd St. The most popular drug store in remedies cannot be excelled. We're St. Joseph's Lidermant—For R. Brown's White Pine Cough. Drugs, Still Most Effective. Camphrets—For Gripe and C Quinode—The Ideal Hair Poma Hair. April 9. 19. alty for crime—shooting and killing, whether it be assassination or mutual combat—whichever you please to call it—in the streets of Nashville, night riding, murder in Obion, Negro lynching in Lake, pistol carrying everywhere, and the disposition of every man when his blood is up to be himself jury, trial judge and exponenter. "We cannot denounce crime to-day and condone crime to-morrow. "We must not permit, for any cause, a suspension of the forms of the law. We cannot excuse one crime though it can be by another crime. We cannot assert the philosophy of Christ to day and prompittings of the devil to tomorrow. "If we cast aside the rule that comes from Heaven, when it suits us, and substitute the law of hell, it will be only a short time until we shall have a bell, on earth." or the bishopship to the time they are prepared for college. Believing that education consists in more than is found in quiet burying the three "The" general training is given in music, dance, drama, art, drama, art, painting and a practical course in bethlehem, then pregnancy and firing them to fill almost any position, that may be offered. The aim of the school in all of its departments is to teach and teach, in the best possible position, the hope youth of the land to use the knowledge gained by training them in the arts, strengthen, to ensure higher ideals and a proper love for God, home and country. A strict observance of religion and social rules is required. In order to promote a love for home and to teach by environment useful knowledge concerning the name, the buildings, which consist of the main building, with its chapel, music room, study hall, recital room and library, the teachers' home, Fulton Hall, the girls' home with modern improvements, and domestic art and science rooms, the principal's home, the boy's dictionary, containing the printing office and the less important buildings, are kept in good condition and has attractive and comfortable as possible. For the preservation of health and physical development, athletics are enriched with the literary taste and expression, library society are maintained. Special instruction in instrumental and vocal music is given with concert practice in chorus, glee, quartette and solo singing. In all things, work and pleasure are combined in order to improve the student medically, morally and physically. creatively, morally and psychically. The teachers, departments, primary, intermediate and normal. In all of these departments the mode of study is founded on the examination of the subject, with constant aim of developing the habit of observation and thorough mastery. To promote activity in Christian work the junior, intermediate, Young People's Christian Union and the Y. M. C. A. are formed for the spiritual upift of the members of these societies and the good of the community. The Henderson Normal Institute aims to make it possible for every young man or woman of energy and perseverance to secure a good education. The charges to the students are nominal and in no respect of advantages furnished. The school is the auspices of the Board of Missiones to the Freedmen of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church, and is maintained and supported by members of that church in the North. The enrollment of the school last year was about four hundred and the out- scores were eight, indexed for a more prosperous and more successful year than ever before. 54. Amgen's Biotech Group Mimics Biomedical Research Firtham, Dec. 7.—A more progressive and representative church cannot be found anywhere than St. Augustine's Episcopal Mission, located in this city. Notwithstanding this church is not four years old, it has raised $150,000, own church property raised at St. Augustine half of which has been paid, and they are paying the rest. This mission gave twelve baskets of fruit the poor on Thinkinghaving and will also make donations to the poor on Christmas. The attendance is 125, and the active working membership is 125. Some of the members will work with the poor citizens here in the city. E. Kinner, Mrs. J. F. Alen, wife of I. Allen; Mrs. J. Jan Robinson, Mrs. William Tibbs, Mrs. Henry Williams, Mrs. H. J. Kennedy, Mrs. Corrallus Waters and some of the most active workers to be some credit is due for the great success of this mission. Rev. Scott Wood, the priest in charge, is a man of rare ability, interested in the uplift of the race and alleviation of the poor. The settlement work in this city will prove to be one of the most beneficial movements ever started. Rev. Wood believes in getting among the common people, if doing so will save their sons and make them better citizens. He believes that this true representative of our educated ministry. He has a large and interesting family. A son is arranging the high school of this city and the college willill attend. The New Year's dinner at the mission, which is now being arranged, will surpass any dinner ever given there. Bishop Whitehead will attend Confirmation for the Mission. Mr. Louis Moore, wife of Mr. Mary celler Moore, died last week under an operation at the McKeesport Hospital. He was a member of St. Augustine's Mission and several services were attended by the priest. The little baby girl of Mrs. James Forester Jackson, of Lafayette avenue, captain of the Sunday at the museum, C. M. Tanner, of Chapel, A. M. E. Church, preached a very instructive sermon last Sunday night from 1st Romans and 16th verse, captain of the heavens of the failure of all countries on large navies and armies without looking to God. Rev. Tanner closed by referring to the independence and armenian history of the nation, Rev. Tanner is eloquent, but he is more a prisoner than an eloquent speaker. He gives his hearsen something to think about after leaving college. Little Elmer Lester, of Michigan avenue, died last week. Mrs. John T. Writt, wife of our headmaster, was captured home from a mothbaitist. Rev. D. C. While there Mrs. Writt attended the marriage of Mrs. Minnie Ross of Washington, and Mrs. Gray of Minnesota, Jim, and Mrs. Gray accustomed to this city and were her guests for a few days. After being entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Writt the couple for their future home, Minnesota Win. "The Presidentials' Charity Ball and Callio Reception." Thursday evening. December is surpassed anything given December to a celebration of 500 of the best families of Pittsburg and the surrounding towns we present. This entertainment was given for the benefit of the Boomer T. Washington and the Boomer T. Washington and citizens generally to attend their efforts to make the Boomer T. Washington Hospital of Pittsburg one of the great institutions of the country. Everybody is land in praising the republic and the people. We are honour to move to movement so worthy and so much needed. The patrons were Attorneys W. H. Stanton, J. Wilfred Holmes, F. H. K. Vann, C. T. Butler, D. D. S. and many others; Mrs. J. R. Shepard, Mrs. A. G. Garlt, Mrs. J. Wilfred Holmes, Mrs. J. A. Page, Mrs. J. W. Leek, Mrs. W. H. Stanton, Mrs. Samuel Howard, Mrs. W. M. Bar HOTEL UPTON No. 1, 88th Street Broughton Baths NW Long Concourse Sure landlord upon behalf of the owners. Surely duty upon service. With all payment obliged. Situated in Bath and Bristol High Road. Free to all students. Operated from Bay Stations. Department of Public Information. June 28-19 BOSTON, MAXX Ladies' Hair Dressing Parlors MANUFACTURER OF HUMAN HAIR GOODS Afro-American Hair Goods a Specialty An Store of Wigs, Frost Plumes and Dandruff in Stock, and Made to Order 589 Eighth Avenue The most popular drug store in Harlem. Our line of household remedies cannot be excelled. We name below a few of them. St. Joseph's Lidiment—For Rheumatism and all Aches and Pains. Brown's White Pine Cough Balsam—Contains no Poisonous Drugs. Still Most Effective. Camphorets—For Grippe and Cold in the Head. 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Kelley, superintendent; Miss McKee, se- cretary; Rev. Wakefield, pastor. The music at John Wesley Church, December I, was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Samuel Howard has recovered and showed her usual ability in recitals at this entertainment. Owing to death in her family, Mrs. McMurray died of pneumonia. Her memorial was read to the audience while waiting for her to appear. The following program was rendered: Overture, selected, organ, M. Foster White; invocation, Ree W. L. Lee; soprano solo, "Silken Hands," Mrs. Sadie Jackson; soprano solo, "The Magic Song," Mrs. Dr. Howard; contralto solo, "The Magic Song," Mrs. Emma Rodgers; double quartette, "This Moonlight," soprano, Mist Jones, Mrs. Jackson; altos, Mrs. Hamilton, Mist Baker; alto, Mrs. Hamilton, Mist Baker; alto, Ghant; solo, soprano soprano, "Rose of My Life," Mist Resie Jones; "Oh Lord, Most Merciful," by Selika Concert Company; chorus, "Up and Away," by the Selika Chorus; contralto solo, "Thought Panic," (a) "Two Foolish Little Flies," (b) "My Sweet Kentucky Rahe," solo, selected, bass, Mr. A Ghant; contralto solo, "The Sweetest Flower That Blows," Mrs. Ridley duet, soprano and alto, "The Sweetest Flower That Blows," Mrs. Jackson; closing chorus, "Good Night. Beloved," Selika Chorus. Mrs. Carrie Ball, one of the city's oldest and most highly respected widows, died last week. Funeral services held at Trinity Church, our Church, Church of the Sacred Heart, but impressive. The church was filled with sympathetic friends. Mrs. Ball was an active worker in the church. Resolutions expressive of the esteem in the church, I. S. Lee and Mrs. I. S. Lee, A solo, 'Saviour Breathing Evening Blessings', was very feelingly rendered by Mr. Robt. A. Lewis, Mrs. B. Gordon also present, and suitable for the occasion. Mrs. Ball is survived by two sons and a number of sisters and brothers. IS OPPOSED TO LYNCHING MADAME J. L. CRAWFORD HAIR DRESSING PARLOR 341 West 99th Street Wigs, waltzes and pampagnes made from natural hair. Cushions made from shearling and hair straightening on speciality. Madame Crawford Pine Cream for hair. A thick browlift and remover of pimples and blonde-hands. apr2-1. y Telephone 3001-3001 St. MRS. P. BERGER Ladies' Hair Dressing Parlor 513 Eighth Avenue, 1st Floor Bet. 30th and 30th St. N.Y. All kinds of Afro-American hair goods in stock or made to order DR. ROBERTS' White Rose Tooth Powder is one of the best known preparations for whitening and cleaning the tooth. CHAR. M. ROBERTS, D. D. R. 321 West 13d Street, NEW YORK Apr 20 19 ER'S PHARMACY OX AVENUE and 13th Streeta In Harlem. Our line of household name below a few of them. Rheumatism and all Aches and Pains. Balsam-Contains no Poisonous Cold in the Head. Trade, Straightens and Beautifies the ALABAMA COLLEGE PRESIDENT. A. P. Campbell, President College of West Africa, Leeds Central Alabama Dr. Alexander P. Camphor, formerly a missionary in Liberia, where he was also head of the College of West Africa, was recently appointed president of Central Alabama College, at Mason City, Birmingham, Ala. He succeeds as president at this young and growing institution Dr. William R. A. Palmer. Dr. Camphor has commended himself splendidly and widely, especially to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Central College is a connection and upon which the institution is largely dependent, for support. Long experienced as a teacher, pastor, missionary and educator of his people, he brings to his new post, in the prime of life, energy, intelligence and devout force of character. Successful College Men in New York. It has been said by some that college training unifies the Negro for the practical and helpful duties of life. In an interview last week with two brilliant young Negroes The ACE representative discovered two successful university men who are making good in the competition of life. The achievements of these young men are both gratifying and pleasant. One is a successful lawyer and the other is in the real estate field. The first was Mr. Theodore E. Hill, of the firm of Hill, Bennett and Douglass. Mr. Hill was born in New England and entered the New Haven High School, from which school he graduated from which class orator by the members of the New Haven High School. New Haven High School he entered the well-known Phillips Andover Academy. While at Andover he made a brilliant record as a student and was the school's orator and debater. He graduated from Andover in 1899. After leaving Andover he entered Yale University, graduating in 1901. He then attended a department in 1904 and from Yale Law School in 1906. His record at Yale was very brilliant. After leaving Yale he entered the New York Law School and graduated in 1907. Since his graduation he has been engaged in the practice of his profession. He has tried several cases in the supreme, surrogate and municipal courts, and has been very successful with all of his cases. He says his aim is to help uplift his race. His office is at Nos. 65 and 67 West 135th street. The other young man interviewed was Mr. Stephen A. Bennett, who is operating a mortgage and loan business at 65 and 62 West 135th street. Mr. Bennett is amply prepared for his life's work. He began his education in Taladega, Ala., at Taladega College. While at Taladega his brilliancy as a student was manifested in his close application to study. He graduated from Taladega with honors, being elected president of the senior class and also the winner of the much-sought-after Whitor prize essay. After leaving Taladega he entered Yale University and graduated from Yale 1939 with honors. From Yale 1945 he joined Willis Dickens Yale's famous orator. He returned to Yale after graduation and took a post course in mathematics. Since leaving Yale he has been devoting himself to business and conducts a real estate office at the above address. He decided to take law and is now a senior in the New York Law School. 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