New York Age

VOL. XXII. No. 12 On Taft's Speech at the North Carolina Society Banquet Discuss President-elect's Strong Plan for Negro Opportunity and Education PUBLIC MEN AND PRESS Give Views on Judge Taft's Argument—Old Cry of "Negro Domination" Raised—Opinions of Northern Newspapers Since the publication of President-elect William H. Taft's speech before the North Carolina Society of New York, in which a plea was made for equal opportunity and education for Negro, many newspapers and pub-men, North and South, have com-mitted relative to Judge Taft's admir-stand on the Negro question. Some Southern papers, and public men coincide with the President-elect's views, while others continue to show a dis-persion to wave the "bloody shirt," an express the old-time fear of "Negr domination." The majority of Northern newspapers laud the President-elect's utterances. Following are expressions by Southern men and newspapers: Governor-elect Donaghay, of Arkansas—While Mr. Taft advises us of the South to break away from the outlived sentiment and traditions of our past political affiliations and cast our ballot in accordance with what he claims to be our real political beliefs and economic interests, I would also advise the people of the North to take the same advice. Now as a matter of fact the Negro belongs to an inferior race of people—a race many centuries behind that of ours in intelligence, morality and in a sense of responsibility of citizens, one believes that the Negro should be permitted to vote as fast as he becomes qualified to do so, but with equal candor I will say that I do not believe it is best for his race in its present condition for him, to persist in political movements. In my State, while the Negroes equal about one-third of the entire population they only pay one-twentieth of the taxes, and yet we provide educational advantages for them costing many times double that amount. Can't Break Solid South. Acting Gov. Lambramont of Louisiana—The South understands her problems better than Mr. Taft, and his efforts to break the solid South will be of no interest. The State Times of Baton Rouge, La—Taft's clear mind has struck through the mass of prejudice and passion down to the heart of things. Taft will, not give the nation a Booker T. Washington incident on one hand and a Brownsville affair on the other. Attorney-General A. M. Garbes, of Alabama—The South desires to be a part of the Nation, but not just when it suits, the North, with threats of taking away representation and other penalties, when it suits the men of the Born to try to make us trouble. Frank N. Julian, Secretary of State, of Alabama—I have no faith in mor patience with Mr. Taft's speech. We get everything like this with the proviso that we be mighty good to the Negro. The Gov. is never going to make good with the North with the Fifth Amendment repealed. R. M. McCorn, Secretary of State of South Carolina—The South will not sacrifice principle for possible prosperity. Representative Stevens, of Texas—I dispute the statement of Judge Taft that the Negro is not getting an education in the South. If he concedes the right of the South to disfranchise the Negroes, why did the Republican House pass a bill reducing Southern representation in reprisal because we insisted on a law guaranteeing fair elections. Don't Want Republicanism. Representative Gwen Republican Don't give Texas a Texas— Does Judge Taft the man that the solid South should be broken up by becoming Republican? If that is true, speaking for Texas, I will say that we do not want any of Judge Taft's doctrine. We are not Democrats down my way because we are Southerners. We are Democrats because we believe in the Democratic doctrines. Representative Garner, of Texas— Deny on behalf of my part of the South of Texas because of the South votes the Democratic ticket and hopes for success for the Republican ticket. In Texas we are Democrats because we believe in Democracy. Representative Sims, of Tennessee— In so far as Mr. Taft recognizes the rights and powers of the States to regulate their own election machinery and restrict their electorate on an educational basis, I agree with him. Representative T J Holson, of Alabama— South is one that gives sufficient justification for solidarity, although it is to be pitied. If Mr. Taft and the Republican party will encase themselves to let us work out our social THE NEW YORK AGE 1910 problems as we see fit, I encourage their effort. World Welcome Tufts Polley. President Herman Kahn, of the Bank of Commerce, Little Rock, Ark.—The Southern people will gladly welcome his policy and show him every considered interest. C. A. Pratt, President of the National Exchange Bank of Little Rock, Ark.-Judge. Taft's latest utterance has convinced me more than ever that he is just the man to succeed President Roosevelt. We of the South with him God speed. The Times-Democrat, of New Orleans—The sincerity and well meaning of his overtures will be welcomed and appreciated as surely as his argument on the race question will be attacked. If the Negro problem were out of the way the Southern white voters would be more equally divided in their political affiliations. Race instinct is more than a mere sentiment. The Columbia (S. C.), State—The solid South troubles Mr. Taft. It has troubled other partisan leaders and it will, we trust, continue to trouble the chiefs of the party that deliberately ruined this section out of sheer wantonness of revenge, and now seeks to destroy its political integrity, in order that it may rest in undisturbed possession of the public treasury and the MON. CHAR National Committee power of enriching itself through taxation and public plunder. We remember his insulting criticism, that the South votes one way and prays another—votes for Democracy and prays for the blessings of Republicanism and a post at the feed trough. Opinion of Northern Newspaper. The New York Evening Post in a long editorial discusses the subject—"Mr. Taft and the South," as follows: Mr. Taft's speech to the North Carolina Society last evening revealed again the admirable temper of the man. On the Negro question, which produces this condition, Mr. Taft touched bravely enough. Expatriation of the Negro is impossible, and so is the repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment. On neither of those propositions need anybody waste a breath. The Negro must remain, if only because the South cannot do without his labor, and that labor ought to be thoroughly educated to be effective—this is Mr. Taft's position. The hope for the Negro, as he correctly pointed out, must be in skilled artisanship and in farming. We could wish that he had added to this an assurance that nobody could or should connie the Negro to these special pursuits; but as the statement stands it is unexceptionable. In them lie the great purpose of the Southern Negro. As for the bugaboo of social equality, Mr. Taft showed that it cannot be created by law or by anything the Federal Government could do. Equality of opportunity, equality before the law, at the ballot box, and in the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness—those alone are the Constitutional guarantees. There could be no more effort to enforce social equality by statute between blacks and whites than between Jews and Christians. This is, as we have repeatedly pointed out, perhaps the best reason for opposing discriminating anti-Negro laws. Public opinion can regulate social intercourse; in the long-run, laws never can. In advanced and well-regulated communities the enforcement of racial differences by the degradation of one element in the community smacks as much of harbition as does the setting apart of the Jews in Russian cities, and brings with it similarly the temptation to kill and destroy. It is a confession that the much-vaulted superiority of the one race cannot be maintained except by giving it exceptional opportunities, comforts and privileges. Against these Mr. Taft, the jurist, has plainly set his face. He demands, especially, AN AFRO-AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEWS AND OPINION MISSOURI NEGROES TO BE REWARDED Loyalty to the Republican Party Last November Not to be Overlooked HON. CHARLES NAGEL To See That Negro Postmaster in Appointed—Missouri Republicans Becoming Him for Attorney General Sr. Louis, Dec. 16.—Charles Nagel, National Committeeman from Missouri, has increased his popularity among the Negroes of this State by recently issuing a statement that the Negro voters would be handsomely rewarded for the important part they played in contributing to the success of the G. O. P. President-elect Taft has been informed RLES NAGEL man from Missouri that he was given Missouri's electoral vote because of the loyalty of the Negro voters, and he and Committeeman Nagel have decided to reward them. Menial positions will not be in order as has been the rule in Missouri. Under the leadership of Committeeman Nagel, who has always excised a warm friendship for the Negro citizens of the State, the old-time, apathetic position on the Negro question pertaining to matters political will be a thing of the past. One of the leading Republicans to protest against the, slight offered the Negroes of Missouri by Jephtha D. Howe, head of the St. Louis City Committee, when a big banquet was given several weeks ago in which the white Republicans celebrated their victory in Missouri, but excluded the Negroes, was Charles Nagel. It has been particularly admitted by Committeeman Nagel that one of the positions to which a Negro will be appointed will be postmaster, but he has declined to name the place. it is therefore that the appointment will be made in St. Louis County, where the Negro vote for the Republican party was heavy. Missouri Republicans are also demanding that high honors be accorded the State by the National-administration. They contend they were the first to declare for Taft and that Committeeman Nagel was one of the first men in the country to advocate the Taft candidacy for, President. At this time Charles Nagel is being boomed for Attorney General in the Taft cabinet. The claim is being set up that if Missouri Republicans were deserving of a Republican Secretary of the Interior in 1899 and in 1907, when their State went overwhelmingly Democratic, they are certainly entitled to the portfolio of Attorney General in 1909, and the Republican candidate for President in the electorateote of their State in 1909, in 1901, and electing a Republican Governor in 1909, the first Republican Governor since 1872. IN MEMORY OF LINCOLN. Congress Will Set April Feb. 12 As A Day of National Observance WASHINGTON, Dec. 13. Senator Dick, of Ohio, has introduced concurrent resolutions setting apart Friday, February 12, 1909, the centennial anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday; as a day of national observance, he proposes that joint exercises be held by the Senate and the House of Representatives "to listen to an appropriate address on the life, character, genius, patriotism and public services" of Lin cols and "to otherwise commemorate in fitting manner his invaluable services to the nation." The resolutions recommend that Americans at home and abroad, all organized bodies of citizens, religions, and military service providers, and industrial, have special services to do reverent honor to his memory." Eulogistic addresses are recommended and the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg address. Colleges and universities and schools are especially urged to observe the day. Finally, the resolutions "recommend and encourage the citizens of the city of Washington of a monument" to "commemorate the grandeur of character, mobility of life and epoch-making career of Abraham Lincoln." THE BROWNSVILLE CASE Several New Phones Within Fast Pew Data WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 15.-Monday President Roosevelt sent to the Senate a special message on the Brownville case in which he suggests that all soldiers who were innocent or less criminally implicated be reinstated. The claim is made in the message by the President that he has proofs several members of Company B shot up Brownville. Evidence to substantiate the charges are said to have been secured by secret service men after many months of investigation. Boyd Convers, of Monroe, Ga., a former private in Company B, is said to have confessed to a Negro detective. Elmer Brown, another member of Company B, is said to be the other informant. Eleven men of the company are said to be implicated. Since the President's message several denials have been in order. Sheriff C. Ga., formerly of Cooper, Ga., claims to have been present when Convers conversed with Detective Herbert J. Browne regarding the Brownville affair, and emphatically denies that Convers confessed to any of the Negro soldiers shooting up Brownville. Senator Foraker, anticipating the President's message, introduced at Monday's session an amendment to his original bill "for the re-enlistment of the soldiers, providing that a commission of three retired army officers be created of retired army officers, and that soldiers are innocent of complicity in the shooting up of Brownville as a pre-requisite for their re-enlistment, instead of leaving that duty with the President as provided in the Warner bill. ADVERTISED AS DEAD But Detective Adams is Very Much Alive and Friends Play Joke. "Why, I thought you were dead!" When Detective William V. Adams, of 628 Sixth avenue, walked down the street and time and time again with the body declaration by acquaintances. He later found out that the rumor of his death was all a joke, but he has been kept busy trying to explain ever since that he is not dead and has not even been sick. Several friends of Detective Adams determined to play a joke on him and sent to THE AGE office an obituary notice of his death which appeared as follow. William V. Adams, of 628 Sixth avenue, who followed the occupation of private detective, committed suicide Tuesday, December 8, 1908, at his home by shooting himself through the head. Remains will be taken to Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Dec. 11, 1908, for interment. When shown the obituary notice in THE AGE Detective Adams was greatly surprised to learn of his death and visited THE AGE office to ascertain who was responsible for the information he provided. His testimony led several identification cards and letters to prove that he was Detective William V. Adams and that he was very much alive. BIRMINGHAM ELK MEADORIAL For Late A. T. Harvey, S. K. Cromwell and W. Swain BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 10.—Beautiful and touching were the annual memorial services held Sunday, December 6. by Jones Valley Lodge, No. 14, I. B. P. O. E. of W., at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, for its deceased members, Sir A. E. Harvey, S. K. Cromwell and William J.anson. The commotion church edifice was crowded to the doors with sorrowing friends and lodge brothers of the deceased members and it is safe to say no memorial services in this city have been more impressive and properly observed. The splendid address of Sir C. M. Harris, exalted ruler of Jones Valley Lodge, thorough in its grasp of the Elks' ritual, was so eloquent and practical as to easily lead the other features of the exercises. The program, in addition to the organ voluntary and the selections by the choir, was: Lodge opening, by Sir C. M. Harris; solo, Sir John Battle; duet, Mrs. Mary B. Greene and Mr. William Thapaspo; recitation, James K. Moore; Thapaspo; recitation, Sir James E. Keil; address, "Our Lives and How We Should Live," Mrs. H. C. Davenport, G. V. D. R.; solo, Mr. Anron Thrift; eulogy, Sir W. B. Foster; solo, Miss Lilian B. Harris, and the memorial sermon by Rev. C. L. Fisher, pastor of the Baptist Church. The committee consisted of Messrs. W. W. Greene, chairman; John M. Coar, secretary; R. L. Mahry, W. B. Foster and H. D. Davenport. Besides these the officers of Jones Valley Lodge are: Sirs Henry Thomas, J. W. Taylor, George C. Parr, Cilton Parker, Oliver Princes and Mark Jones. The representative of THE New York Ace, Mr. James R. Parker, a member of Anti-Journal Lodge, of 45 New York Lodge during his recent visit here on the sad mission of attending his father's funeral. Sympathy was formerly expressed by the local lodge for the bereaved brother and Manhattan Lodge. Bostow, Dec. 14.-Sergt. William 48. Carney, known far and wide for the expression made in the midst of battle at Fort Wagner, "The old flag never touched the ground, boys," was buried last Friday with imposing ceremonies. At the funeral were many prominent State officials, including Secretary of State William M. Olin. Massachusetts paid its respect by displaying flags at half mast on all the State buildings. Thursday his body, wrapped in his country's flag, lay in state at the chapel of Walden Banks, where hundreds viewed the remains. Work was not resumed in the office of the Secretary of State, with which he was connected, until Monday. There were many floral pieces. From the Governor's office was sent a basket of flowers and, from the Secretary of State's office a wreath of maiden-hair fern, bedecked with deep, red roses. Sergt. Carney, next to his gallant commander, Robert Gould Shaw, was the most heroic figure of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment. He died from the effects of an accident of which he was a victim at the State House two weeks ago. Although many thought he would recover, he died at the City Hospital on Wednesday. Norman T. Cotton, after a month's illness in a private hospital, has recovered sufficiently to be out again and was greeted by a large circle of friends. Dr. Booker T. Washington made a quick business trip to Boston last Friday and left Saturday for New York. Dr. Samuel E. Courtright was among Dr. Washington's callers at the Parker House. In the evening Dr. Washington was a caller at the Courtney home, on Springfield street. Mrs. Mattie McAdoo, of Harvard street, was the hostess week before last of the Saturday Night Whist Club at a weekly gathering of the fashionable party. Last week Mrs. Joseph Lee entertained the club at her home on Columbia. Mrs. Josephine St. Pierre Puñin has removed from her home in Raynham, Mass, to 146 Charles street, Boston, for the winter. Owing to failing health Mrs. Arianna Sparrow has closed her Camden street house and is stopping with Mrs. Butler R. Wilson, 13 Rutland square. Hon. Wm. H. Lewis and Mr. Wm. L. Reed were among the Boston people who went to New Redford to attend the Carney funeral last Friday. Mrs. Samuel B. Henry, after an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Henry, of Franklin street, Cambridge, has returned to her home in South Westport, Mass. Dr. Horace G. MacKerrow, of Worcester, was the guest of Dr. Benjamin E. Robinson last Monday night. Dr. MacKerrow is a member of the executive committee of the Dilgilense Work of the platform for his party, which succeeded in keeping Worcester in the ever-increasing ranks of no-license Massachusetts cities. Mr. T. H. Raymond, the prominent real estate dealer and temperance advocate, of Cambridge, spoke before large crowd in Worcester last Sunday in interest of the No-License League cause. Mrs. Nellie Lemon Harris will address the West Indian Literary, of Cambridge, next Sunday, on "Toussaint L'Uqverture." The Baye State Medical, Dental and pharmaceutical Association had for its opening Monday night Dr. P. A. Johnson of New York, president of the National Medical Association; Dr. Alexander, of Orange, N. J.; Dr. Cannon, of Jersey City; Dr. M. T. Wheatland, of Newport; Dr. Higgins, of Providence, and Dr. MacKarrow, of Worcester. The meeting was held at the home of Dr. C. N. Garland, who was host. Dr. Patrick presided at the business session during which speeches were made by all present. At the close of the business session the doctors adjourned to enjoy a sumptuous repast. Miss Marka Lee will leave for New York City December 24 to spend the Naxmas holidays with her cousin, Miss Bessie Howard. Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Andrew Lattimore will enjoy the Yuletide festivities of Gotham, whither they go on December 23. Pat Toy's calcium, light dance at Berkeley Hall is one of the many Naxmas entertainments which are looked forward to with pleasant anticipations. The death of Miss Elsie Lewis, daughter of Mrs. Mollie Lewis, of Jamaica Plains, has sadified the homes of a host of loving friends to whom she was endeared by her gentle affection and charming manner. The funeral was held last Sunday. Mr. Wm. Cole, of the South End Settlement House, was the speaker last Saturday at St Mark's Union and his subject was "Cooperative Effect in Social Betterment." He was listened to by a large crowd. The music was furnished by Mr. G. L. Jordan, cornetist. Next Sunday Lieutenant-Governor-elect Louis A. Frothingham will be the speaker. The water motor recently attached to the organ at Charles Street Church is giving splendid satisfaction. Next Sunday afternoon an organ recital will be given and the public will have an opportunity to hear the great organ with the additional augmentation, which by the way is one of the finest in the country. Dr. Henderson is the general of the most noted organists of the city have promised to take part in the recital and assist Miss Lida G. Thomas. Dr. Henderson is liberal in his praise of his old parishioners at Bethel Church, New York, and its pastor, Dr. Ransom, for their kind treatment and warm reception on a recent visit. Dr. Henderson is elected to the New York Council Church held in Philadelphia. He speaks in high terms of the council and believes it has the germs of great good for the church. The funeral of Mr. Roswell White, who died in the City Hospital from the effects of an accident, was held at Charles Street Church and was largely attended. The deceased was a leading officer of the Knights of Tabor and the order turned out in large numbers as a mark of respect to his memory. Dr. Henderson was assisted by Drs. Shaw and White and the Rev. S. J. Comfort. Mr. Philip Walker, one of the leading young men of Charles Street Church and very prominent in the Order of Twelve and the Knights of Tabor, died after a brief illness at the City Hospital on December 11. NEGRO MADE STATE LIBRARIAN John C. Gilmner Appointed by Gov. Dawson. CHARLESTON, W. Va. Dec. 12—John C. Gilmner, editor of the Charleston Advocate, has been appointed State Librarian by Gov. Dawson to fill the unexpired term made vacant by the death of S. W. Starks. There were many applicants for the position. Gov. Dawson thought that Mr. Gilmner, who has been connected with the leading Negro paper of West Virginia for several years, deserving of the appointment. CHICAGO ON TAFT'S SPEECH CHICAGO, Dec. 14. The speech delivered by President-elect Taft before the North Carolina Society in New York City last week has been more widely commented on by all classes of colored people here than any other similar subject of recent years. Those who appreciated the courageous spirit of the President-to-be are not surprised that he spoke with, such directness on a subject: that most public men approach in a hesitant and compromising manner. In the churches, in the clubs, in business places and on the street, people are discussing, Judge Taft's speech. "To many it sounds like hope-ers. To many it sounds like the coming of a second emancipation. It is certainly good to heat. Those who had some opportunity of studying more closely Mr. Taft's character are not so much surprised that he had the courage to talk to Southerners in the way he did on this occasion. It is generally believed by the more thoughtful colored people with the inauguration of Mr. Taft as the next President of the United States we shall witness a new era of advancement for the Negro as a political and business factor in national affairs. The "square deal" of President Roosevelt is to be extended and strengthened in a way that will have a salutary effect on all parts of the country. The Negroes who pretended to be violently Taft prior to his nomination and election are not saying much. Their false prophesying has placed them in a somewhat ridiculous light. Mr. Taft by this recent notable address has made it impossible for these men to be trusted or believed in the future. Under the auspices of the Berickerd Douglas Center, a very interesting meeting was held in the assembly room of that institution on Friday evening, December 11, in honor of the hero of Osowatomie. Dr. Jenklin Lloyd Jones of the Abraham Lincoln Center made the principal address and it was a great privilege to listen to his fine tribute to the elemental greatness of John Brown. Others who spoke were Prof. R. T. Greener, J. Gray Lucas, F. L. Barnes, Mrs. Cella Parker Wooley and Dr. George C. Hall. It was really a good old-fashioned abolition meeting. Last week's Frank Leslie's weekly contained the following interesting item. Even in institutions of learning, as well as in Harlem flats, the junior appears at times to be a very important person. John Pieffer recently celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday, which marked nearly half a century's connection with Beloit. College as its janitor. The students and the faculty gave him a reception, and a few days afterward he entertained them. Horace Williams, who was born a slave, has completed fifty years of service as a janitor at the University of Missouri. He has seen six presidents of that institution come and go, and has watched the town of Columbia, where the university is situated, grow from a corn patch to a large place." The praise given to these men is well deserved and instances of this kind are not rare. The virtues of fidelity to trust, constancy, solidity and general unrighteous in, personal conduct are more numerous amongst us and more generally appreciated, than we are often willing to believe. The colored citizens of Chicago who have changed their American celebration program have extended to Justice Hartan of the Supreme Court to deliver an address under the auspices of the colored people of this city. PRICE, 5 CENTS Sensational Charges Made Against Members of School Board Replies to the Article of Attorney Robert L. Waring recently Published in The Age Charges that Equal Baseness of Washington School Board is Seldom Exhibited Elsewhere. William E. Chancellor, late Superintendent of the Washington public schools, educator and writer, makes the sensational charge in a letter to The Age that the Washington School Board is the murderer of his wife, and further declares that he takes pleasure in certifying that equal baseness is seldom exhibited elsewhere. Charges of graft, sex indecency, blackmail and general corruption in office are also made. Dr. Chancellor wrote the remarkable letter to The Age in reply to certain statements made by Attorney Robert L. Waring of Washington, D. C., who alleged in the columns of this paper a few weeks ago that Dr. Chancellor wrote the article published recently in Collier's on "Washington's Race Question," in order that he might so ingratiate himself in the good wishes of Southerners he would secure a position with some educational institution in the South. The Collier's Article. In his article in Collier's Dr. Chancellor is accused of writing what schooling most of the Negroes get in Washington is worse than nothing, adding that it enables perhaps half of them to read the daily newspapers and acquire much perverse information. According to Attorney Waring, Dr. Chancellor declared that although the Negro population of Washington is on the increase, each year shows a decrease in the enrollment of the Negro schools. Helfin was also defended for shooting a Negro last spring. Attorney Waring in his article in THE ACE produced figures to disprove many of the statements made by Dr. Chancellor in Collier's. Writing from Norwalk, Conn., Dr. Chancellor forwarded the following to THE ACE for publication: *Hounders of His Wife.* "Some one more of the five thousand persons who are sending me anonymous communications regarding Washington, has sent me a clipping of your paper a reply to an article of mine, written before the seconds of the 'San Francisco of the East' had succeeded in killing my wife last August and leaving the home of five children desolate. "The person who wrote this reply alleges that I wrote a certain article in the hope of securing a position in the South. Why should I prefer the South to the North? Did not my grandfather, John Warwick, take one hundred and twenty-seven slaves to the State of Ohio and set them free, and then begin life anew with ten children of his own? Did I not marry a niece of Harriet Beecher Stowe? Have I not been always boyat to the true interest in any such remark as that I am seeking a position in the South and would pay the price of betraying the true interests of my country. With a sale of books exceeding a million a year, I am not seeking positions anywhere. "My ancestors came over in the earliest days into Massachusetts and into Virginia. They imported Negroes. They worked Negroes without wages. They saw their error and moved North. There are now almost no real Negroes in the land. Whether we like it or not, our colored man is usually ninch white as his father. Our civilization high heigh we will yet go I do not know. I am for taking each man as he is. Attacks School Board. If the present board of education is equal to the best of its citizens, God save Washington! I happen to know every member of that board. I know to know thousands of people in ington, and thousands more els. And I take pleasure in certify equal baseness is seldom elsewhere compared with the murderers of my wife, ally yourselves with the es of old John Brown in Vi in doing so, you simply same, decent, intelligent men and of the North that you have entered into the full partnership our civilization. You are an graft, sex intency, blackmail at eral corruption in office when dorse that board. Perhaps not know the facts. I regret do know them." Ze : , “SENATOR LODGE | * ON BROWNSVILLE Addresses the Senate in Defense of President's . Course NOT A RACE ISSUE Says He Mas’ Always Beer « Priead of the Negre—Refers to Bull He Introduced. be was bred with profound sympathy dad interest in the Negrocs of theUar. od States, and had always tried to aid ‘and serve them; that,a bill which he had reported and which’ passed the House fepresented the last attempt which has been made to secure the Negroes their olisical Sights in the South, and that yr introducing the bill he encountered ¢titicism, odium and political attack in their bebalf,, which cannot be said of He deplored the attempt of some to make a race issue out of the Browns- ville incident, and argued that the Presi- dent had the power to dismiss the sol- diers, expressing the opinion that he had reached the conclusion that some of the soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infan- try, shot Sp Braxosvile é ‘Senator 's speech in part: «_ “There are two questions before the ‘Senate in connection with what_ is fmown as the Brownsville affair. One question is as to the guilt or the inno- scense of the soldiers; that is, whether ‘sotne of the soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry were engaged in the shooting oon the night of the 13th of August 1906, or whether they were not. The other question, 13. as to the bill presented by Senator from Ohio compelling: the President to restore these soldiers to the army. ‘These two questions are en~ tirely separate and the question as to the -guilt or- innocence of the soldiers Bas no real beating on the question as to the constitutionality, and the expedi- ‘ency of passing such a measure as that proposed by the Sehator from Ohio. Propose to treat these two questions separately and in their order. “On the night of the 13th of August, 1906, there was shooting in the streets of Brownsville, Tex. One man was killed, the chief of police ‘was danger- ously wounded, houses were fired into and. panic ang alarm reigned in the town. As a member of the Committee | on Military Affairs | have heard or read | all the testimony in the case, and E have | formed. a very decided opinion as a re- | sult of my examination of the evidence, | “There was, 1 repeat, on the night of ; the 13th of August, 1906, a very serious shiaiing. vffray, in’ which a large num- ber of shots were fired in the town’ af, Brownsville, Tex. Those shots were mainly, if not wholly, from rifles of high power,-and I think I may say that it is Admitted that’ those rifles were fired by someone. The rifles did not find their way alone into the streets of Browns- wills ‘and go off by themselevs. After’ Maearing and examining all the evidence, not only that taken by the Senate Com- mittee, of which I was a member, but that taken before the Penrose court- martial, and before the Citizens’ Com- mittee, I have come to the clear conclu- sion that the shooting was done by sol- diers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, sta- tioned ‘at Fort Brown. I am not singu- lar in having reached this decision upon the evidence. My conclusion is that of the Citizens’ Committee who first took testimony upon the case. It is that also of the Penrose court-martial which took a great mass of testimony. and before | which witnesses were subjected to a severe cross examination. It is 21 | the vpinion of a decisive majority of the Senate Conimittee on Military Af- | fairs. “In ‘the Brownsville case they were able to take advantage of the regulation which permitted the discharge without honor, and they decided that, under the circumstances, discipline and’ good gov- ernment alike demanded that the mem: bers of the organization responsible ior | the perpetrators of this outrage should be dismissed from the service of the} United States. Their actio: was. made | the subject of a widespread agitation | and a measurably successful effort fol- ! lowed to give it a racial significance | “T was bred up with a profound sym- // pathy for. and interest in the Negroes of the United States, brought to this country by force, and “by force con- |. demned to slavery, I have always tried | 19 aid and serve them, ant! a Dill which | [ reposted, and which passed the House of Keresentatives, represented the last | | attempt which has been made to secure | | fo them their. political rights in the | South. I have. encountered criticism. dium and political attack in their be- | half, witich cannot be said of many of ;, hose who outside this chamber have | for one reason or another busied them: | selves with this affair and sought to: make capital out of it. i “T speak, therefore, as their friend ; when I say that na greater misfortune | nas happened to them in late years than |, his effort to make a race isstie out of a: case of military discipline. The one | | hing that all their true friends desire | 8 that they should have entire equality ! before the Ia, and that, in the cye of | he law, and in their treatment as citi- | jens there should be no difference made on accaurt of the color of their skins. i Those who endeavored. outside this | hamber, t9 make a race issue Of this! rase, and «cmanded for the Negro, be- | ‘ase he wus a Negro, treatment which ; | "A _not have been accorded to aj | man, because he was a white man, | | he very ground which the enemies | Negro take and desire to have |, hy everybody clse. These self- champions in various, parts of | try sought, in other words, not | ality before the law, but” for | | : tréatment for the Brownsvitie || 2 on the ground of race. i 4a friend of the Negro race I de- | ‘the agitation which had this end | pe ‘I REV. G. W.. BAILEY © Pastor Calvary Baptist Church, Plainfield, N. J. Sees yon Norests couse they. are “Apast from the oe there pete SNe always tangetves Setony' of tite Kind god WES omy awry the course of Justice for crimiaals of ‘all races and of all clases ‘han bncome the fashion of the Lee, although it springs from besier oat sate ‘of our » ture, > wi ricted tulsditeeted of doing iacalcelsoe adury to society. “T conie pow to the second questi that chich‘is involved inthe two bale before the Senate. One of these bills, presented by the Senator from Missouri End reported by im with the concur: rece of the chairman, the Senator from Delaware and myself, iver the Presl- deat power to re-enlist members of the comptnics discharged without honor. It an caning ack tae nescaary by the expiration of the ninety-day period es- ablished by law which would. prevent he: receulistment of these men’ unless jome-sach act was passed. The other vil is that of the Senator from (hio and Mes bill obliges: the Breaident to teen: list, these men under certain conditions, casily fulfilled by. thew. whether the President thinks ‘they ought to be re: enlisted or not. The difference between the two bills is vital aid fundamental. One is permissive, the other compulsory. One permits the President to perform a certain act, the other undertakes to cont pel him to perform it." : ‘Senator Lodge then spoke at, length, contending that the President had the right to discharge the soldiers cw aepgmmes Se a The Rusy Ree Club held its first an- nual fair at A. ULM. P. Church, Onk street, during four days-of last week, The fair wax a success financially. Quartally Meeting Sunday was held at Bethel A, M. BE, Charch. “A large nt tendance aj] day greeted the ouCof-cown ministers, Services at Mt. Zion_ Baptist Chureh were largely attended Sunday. Ry the trowded church and smiling members it ix evident that their new pastor, Rev. J. W. Winston. is making good. The pas: tor returned to Baltimore to arrange for the removal of his fanrily and household effects to Passaic, . 2 * Mr. J. B. Cooks bas opened a first- class filliard and pool parlor on Gar- en: xtreet! - Mrs. Chas. A. Kingsland is slowly: re: covering from a severe attack of “sore throat. A sneak thief entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Scudder and stole a purse and other valuables Inst Monday week while the family was out shopping. ‘The Willing Workers Club of Mt. Zign Raptist Church held a social meeting at the home of Mrs. Lulu Holt. . Mr«. Mary Davis is taking a course in shorthand in Manbattan. Miss Gertrude cKingsland has fully ro- covered from an attack of. tonsilitis, . Poughkeepsie Noten, Mra. T. Painter and Mis< Lizzie Pel. ham, of Newburgh, N.Y. attended the recepttion af the Odd Fellows the past wk Mreo Wo HL Haff: is on the sick “list, Misx Phoebe Wicks, of Cambridge, N.Y. has returned to her home after Spending a short vacation in our vity. Mr. David Watson, formerly of ‘our clty, but now of Far Rockaway, N. Y.. spent several days in our city visiting friends, Mrs, William Lowe, of Pittsfield, Mass., was in our city the past werk, Miss Lillian M, Beach, of ‘Troy, X, Y.. tn rote for the favtropalis. igen wovernl days as the guest of Mr. WoL Unt, leaving on the ‘4th for New York City. Misa Catherine St. Paul, of Pine Dining, N.Y., hne retarned to ber home after spending several days in ovr’ city. Mr. George Gould, who died on the Sth, was hnried én ‘the 11th from, the A. M,E. Zion Charch. Catharine street. Tie Tew. Judd was assisted ‘by Rev. C. S. Foriess atid Rev. King. Interment was.in the Rural Cemetery, (‘The bearers were: J, Simms, J. Elarden, 1. FL Waxh- ington, Samuel Lefevere James W. Smith and E. 'T, Gray. “The floral offer- ings were many and iwautifnl. He leaves a.wife and six children. Miss Marion Deyo, who has lwen very sick, it Slowly improving. Services at Ebenezer Raptixt Charch were well attended, notwithstanding the stormy day. Pastor, Rev. C, 8. Fariena preached at 10.45°R m0. AL ZAG p.m. the Sunday achool concert opened With prayer hy the pastor; Scripture reading by “Mr. J. W. Harden, the superinten- dent; solo. Mes, €. 8. Fariess: recita- tion, Mine HUI; yigttn solo. Mr. Harvey: fading, Mra. Hf, Francie: solo, Min Rhepherd: select reading, ‘Mra. J. W. Harden: cornet solo. Rev, R. D, Cheek; tglon, Mra, Scott aod Mra’ Gerald Brows, Mrs Chas. Lawrence accompanied thd lolste, ‘Mr. David Watson, of Far Rockaway, visited friends ia the city last week. Wee omits the , Calvary Ws repeddiog of - > yao ts a careers Sk eee eS Se of the’ chareh. frre which. tose Bare cows ‘Several euperintend: Ing of the work in charge, ascleted the missionary workers of the Stuck to ber post aad the work after day. Mra Brown was also pemtacat and treasurer of the Onl vary fair and bandied the affairs of the cna in a most creditable | manser. re cae oe NS he cremation ta Ta, ty ev. . P. Gibeon, after which it was. built and named by Rev. Scott Wallace, whose wife was his ardent supporter. At the time of building they a debt of $80, over them and gpiy twelve conte in the treasury. ’ Im 1900 the church jolaed the com- Stredity growing coder shor pressat oft miustrata : Mrs. Bro is if at the Church and la "a. atockiolSee ia eke property. Calvary in nicely located, -ait- uated on Central avenue, one of the prim- cipal-avenues of Piainticlt, Mrs. Brown wax formerly Mise Martin, of Charlotte Ville. Vie and hax been connected with church Work. for muny years aod. ex- presses her delight in it, Her host of admiting friends and coworkers: declare that she ix worthy of all praise for her faithful and antent service to Calvary. Trion hades, No. 408, of the-G. U. 0. of 0, By held ite last, mecting on Toewday ‘night. December & ‘The Juvenile Household of Ruth, 1533, eave their first annual reception at Peterson's Casing last week, The even- ling was tuade .pleasant by dumb-bell drills by the bers and girls, vores? solos. juan solos and other amusements, ‘Chose present were: The Missex Helen Maury. Laur Maury, Marganvtte and Ada Joho: son, Hexssie nnd) Ethel” Gordon, “Alice Hrown, Mattio. Jeter, Helen” Green, Marion Sadler, “Lillian “Sommensett. Nanie and) Josephine Rrink'ey, Ruth Irby, Albert Gordon and Mabel Peter- sou. The last-named furnished — the titisie for the evening for the drills and solos: "Phe boys were: Masters Leon Jones, Chitence Jotr, Willie Jeter, Tas: Sel duhnsun, Jeon Goren, Harold Mar- tin, ‘Clarence Martin and’ Harold Som. mnersett Miss Ada Newby, of New York, spent last’ Sunday with Mev." Wm, Bailey, of FOS East 3] street.” Mrs. Laura Mivckay, ‘of G2 West ath strect. recently gave & ten purty in honor of Mra Sarah Miller, of Vetorsburg. Va. Mrs. John Leas, formerly of 511 East il street, has inoved to Johnson avenue. “Phe ‘reopening servicers helt at Cale vary Baptist Church on December & were very impressive. Rev. GW. Reiley preachsl in die morning, inviting Revs. GOW. Vanghn, 1. W. Cannon and E, W. Roberts. the latter of New Bruns, wick. for the afternoon sind evening ser- views respectively. ‘The Men's Clk, of Calvary, gave a re- geption’ for the Indies auxiliary, on last ‘Thursday evening. ‘The veremonies prior te the reception were opened ly Mt. Zion Chareh choir, Mr, Ered White, chorister, Thow, TJ, Digs was the spenker of the evenings i Prophet Jones. of —_Phitadelphin, freached at the evening services at Cal vary last Sunday. Rev. GW. Bailey left on Wednesday hizht to attend the evangelistic conven- tien where he will ‘preneh the annual mhiesionney aceon. | Ree 1) W. Cannon ix at present supe plying the First) Baptist Church at Roselle, NT. Ele reports that hg expects: to 20 to Nonthren California this coming March upgu the retum of Ite, Dr. Roberts, * Mrs. ‘Luther Brinkley ‘received a hure ried call South to the bedside of her dying father. Rev. W. A. ‘Thorn preached Sunday fight last at Mt. Zion AL MoE. Church. TU hax been waid that he ix traveling: the cquntry taking the census of people who do “sam avo do not belong” to. some eee Notes of Osstetng.- Rev. Mr. Palmer, of. Newark, who holla union revival services all of this Week and part of next at St. Matthew's M. B. Church. hax had) great xuecess. At the meetings. on Sunday a large col- ‘jection wax taken up. Rey. Mr. Palmer will sive a-lecture in the interest of the Sabbath Sehop) on next Tuesday evening, December 22, subject, “Panl Fawreneé “Dnatur, ‘the “Great’ Negro Poet.” : Tev. Mr, Morrin and wife, who had rooms at 30° Ann atreet, have taken @ house at No. 49 Broadway: and will .be plensed to have their friends call. ‘Miss Josephine Magill haa been spend- ing a week at Peekskill visiting Mr. and Mrn. Henry Moabier. e aprading several ects ‘in” Bo pateepate fog everal weeks In” Pouphneepate an the guest of Mr and Mra James i Deyo, returned to her home in this vik lage inst Monday. ~ ‘Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nickeloos enter tained at dinner on Bendey lect Mrs, eemeerutal qT - Aare Waste YEG: A. Datagnine Best Reniedity Lemme NY. net the ee a wee Nah EO. 00 a. sttenied toe Tongue, Ne Tesesay evening ent ae sited athe ragrom, "asceng thoes who toot were Mmm B. BR. Sestt, Mr. A. SaaS ke a oe Evans and ethers, Al cajeyed a very vere teers coors given by the Ladies’ Ai ‘Men's Sun- Pe a pleasant occasion.” A present beds handy werine st the A. ME Dm Charch , Stee Tomeen. of New Be a Ee WP eee Be Ne renee Coat ae ee ae cee ical ead inetrectve. y Wechingen ivered a grand lecture at the Y¥. C. A. (white) of this city. A large representation of omr.race as well as the ‘white Face were proseat. Dr. J. J. Buyer, whe has travelled ex- ne a wen the geet et Be toni kL Beott. last week. Cren@eré (x. 3.) News. ‘The Cranford Circle of the Heme Mio- sonar Uae ef the State of New Jer- wey its ameual services in the First Flowers, pester, ou leat Gensey,, Became Fie on - ber 18 Mare, Harvey P. Harrie, pret deat, officiated. iptare reading waa Suter Seymore: af Cranford, eal” af rer Seymore, of Cranford. and Ceesees. were mode by she following sie- ters: Rev. Mra. P. H. Brown, Rev. Mra MCW, Vagete: of PlainGeld: Sitter 3 ‘ugha, jorristown ; Sister | Sanli of Roseiie: Sister Eato, of Morristows: inter Braxton, of Crawford, the pastor. Rev. Flowers. Solos were sung. by Sister Louisa Mathews, of Cranford, and Miss Lala Dempecy. The latter aang, a beaatiful solo accompanied by ‘Mins Patsy Leader. both of Plain: field. “The. closing addrees was by the ‘State President: Mrs: Rona A. Header son. The jurenikt choir of the church. conducted by Mra. Wm. Tucker, rendered excellent music for the occasion. After a liberal collection was raised. the meet- ing was dismimed by Rev. Mrs. Brown, after which the ladies withdrew to the vestry where a delightful meal was served by the officers of the Circle. coa- sixting of Mrx HL P. Harris. president; Mre, Roxa Braxton, secretary; | Mra Wm. Tucker, treasurer. Many visitors were present from ucighboring towns. : Sawarkk ieten: The members of the Plane Street Pres byterian Charch tendered their pastor Res. E. F, Exrlenton, D, D., a donation Party oa Wednesday evening, November 2%, “The members of the Soath End Club of the Plane Sovet Church are straining everg merte WS make their anpual px Toast and tarkey supper, to be beld ‘Thureday evening. December 10, sorpass all their former coc, With Mra B. B. Parvis as their president ther meed pot fear a failure. Mr. Ed. Smith, of Tichoor street. is slowly recovering from a severe illdens and hopes to be about in a few weeks. Rev. Webster Davis xave a lecture at the St. Joba's M. E. Church Thankxciv: ing evening. Sunday ewning St. Jobs's Church was favored with a wrmon, by Kev, Davis. Sanday morning Nev. Pierce Dreached, St, dobn'a literare was well attendel Sunday afternoon; the church being filled to its greatest seating caparity, A splen- did program was readered under the di- rection of Mrs. Stoute. The addresses and peechen reodered by their ‘excellent pastor. Rev. S. 8. Jolley, from time to time in thi literary add greatly to the interest of the program and helps the members of the society, Mr. J. H, Jackson. of Ansonia, Conn., spent Thanksgiving with hix daughters. Mre, St. John and 8. E. Jackson, of 3 Arlington street. epsitcmeness Saas mkene: TAckrxsacn, N. J. Dec. 14--~The de bate between member: of the ¥. MOC. A of “Montclair; N. J.. and Hackeasadk, which was announosd in Tie Ace last week, took place in the Mt. Oliget Hap tist Church on Friday evening. The snb- ject. “Shall Women Have the Richt of Stffrage?” was alily-discasced by Mexers 3, KR. Dillant and J.B. Morrow. of Hackensack, in the alfirmative, “and Moser, Silom Watson and Role. Green, of Mentelnir, in the negative. Lawyer Stanfield, Me. W. EF, DeRordeleben. see retary of the Y. M. C. A, of Montelair; Rey. A.B. Jackson. Mr, W. 8. Howerton and Der. Gi, W. Hood. of Hackensack. were the judges. The debate was de: cided in favor of Hackensack. Mr, Fred Harris, president of the Y. Mo GOA. attended a merting of the white Ministers’ Federation in the inter- est af the nSociation. They (the white ministers) are contemplating an associa. tion for their youns men, He asked of them their support. Mr. briny Hages, who bas been visit ing his children for some tie: left on Thursday for hic home in Raskerville, Virginia. “The Hazanz of Nations, under the, ans: pices af the clubs of the ALM. E. Zion Church, will open Tuesday’ evening, ‘Tke funeral of the Urether of Miss Georgie Taid was held in New York City Sunday. ow Mise Effie Davisbyeas’ in. Philadelphia visiting friends last Sunday. New Rechellce Notes. Both servives at the St. Catherine Church were well attended Sunday. -In the morning Iter, Adam Jackson preached and in the evening the.pastor, Rev, M. O. Haynes, occupied the pulpit. On Wed: newlny eveniug, & musical concert was given under (thé sasnices of Mre. Isaac Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Millx Buck for the benefit of St: Catherine. The con- cert wax one of the best of. the season. On: Thursday evening a Tom Thumb wedding nnd fable contest Was given Baier the direction of Madam. Marie? Harper for the benefit of St. Catherine, Mr. Thomas ‘La Var won first prize of the fable contest and Mr. G. W. Green won the second prize. The Tom Thumb wedding wax the best ever given here. ‘The entertainment ‘was a success. Rethes- da Raptiat Church has just closed one of the mont auccessful fairs io its history. Sunday was woman's day at Rethesda Raptint Church Her. Jaco Bodie pes tory under the auspices of the Fetheada Home apd Foreign Missionary Circle. le the morning the sermon was by Mrs. Eagenia Nichols, Brooklya, N.Y. Ie the evening the sermon was by Mra M. J. Desverney, president of the Women's Reriliary to the Btate coarestion. Boles free Sy hire. Baws, R. Witeon, Breskize : Blair, New York; Mre Bove, = re, dive Baten, Mea Howsrd, ites Pattie aan me Chark, sed Mare. DIAMONDS, WATCHES and JEWELRY * CHRISTMAS WATCHES ag a The first impression of awateh is gained from its al =a style and beauty. The lasting value is its time- keeping qualities. A Christmas watch to please must have both of these qualities. My selection of cases cotitain styles that appeal to every taste and all my movements are guaranteed timekeepers. A watch bonght from me is bound to be right’at the right price. Waltham and Elgin Watches Foe Mer 2 ° For Him 3 Yeor Gold Fitted $120 te BUZE 95 Year Gold Filed ais te gsrca = =e Sshicges Bo LS sain at Gevting Biter = 1000 to F800 Beerling Silver fies eee Solid Gold Sings Soo ta gazes Selid Gold Rirics 4.58 to $5500 Soild Gold Chote Son to $sisa Solid Gold Chains $ Sorc pus Sella Gold Brosetets 3.35 to g2ko0 Solld Gold Fote __ $1800 to $10.00 Any of the above articles will be sent on request to any reliable person for inspection and approval. + : ~ Best Watch Repairing _ Satisfaction guaradteed* . J. S. THOMPSON. ‘WATCHMAKER ead JEWELER * e : 219 East 88th Street New York ee i A # ” &: eS Se eee Sais MigeStee Worms. tonceal So Seckoen Yompio St Rrabvtbe eves Nasuvas, Tema, Dec. 10.—Ches. H. Failigs, BP. the young divine of ‘Tyler, Tease, while here on a Thanks- giving visit to bis old home, preached Soerective aodience Akbough "jes potnece. Akhough (jest See a See ee a fenced with the power and fecacy of & veteran pastor, and this in- effort bespeaks young man ay byitient and woeful future. The falden University; Glee Cheb inter- Spereed the seqvies wath ocreral see while a duct of Mra M. T. Bent key.and Miss Anuie Miller was a touch- ing, selection, “Come “Close, ‘to the Saviour.” Miss Mary Butdep presided at the organ throughout the services. Dering Dr. Philips’ stay in the city during the Thankegiving season be was the geest of honor at many, social fenc- tions, Among these was the reception ven by his mother, Mrs Chas H. Firtips, “Sc. at ber home, “Sunshine,” at 317 17th avenee, on Saturday after- noon. . The society folk of this city, in- chading nearly all the business and pro- oe Silent ay elie ent. A iy 5 left for bis home in Tyler, Texas, with the best wishes of his host of friends in ‘ TO LET ving mes Fass of © eves wot Bah: eee ae quis of expwistaadast, JOHN E. JORDAN ‘2 WEST tere STREST. EW Yoss 26 West 99th Street Fear and fire roces and bath, steam brat med bet water. Quist hows Respectable colored tenants enly. Redaced’Remt. tnquire Janiter No. 24 308 -WEST 38th STREET Apartments of, Seagate mea im User pereccu Apply tention oe JOSEPH LEVY. & SON 389 Eighth Averiue in 224 EAST 86th STREET : To Ler zl of lig with fepreteamnta, in ett clu Sell hope Tpertment boca Rentr vesoomsbion Ary . JANITOR ON PREMISES dee 1TAt 2499 Second Avenue (Core! 125th Street Floor through of five rooms feely papered, and painted contains all improvements, hot water supply. 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ROYALL - _ 30 West 135th Street 526 West 45th Street Near 10th Avense Nice igaitasata thy roome, Cheap venta” $540. pec mouth Leply Saatoot o JOSEPH F. FEIST- ---— 408 West 42nd Street Sept. 43m —_—_—_——, waa SZWEST Gist STREET GColemiven and Amsterdam Avensen.” Private ease beck. . by 243-85 WEST ayth STREET me Peyabte lf ed 7 Some “SIMON E. OSSERMAN, 20 Wend Serset Wate 164? —__=__—_—_————_———— 444 West 52nd Street - ; 2. LkT _ tapioremente Niamey” Apply Jaal- torer F Fait ee TO LET . Three and four room apartments 220-222-224-226-228-230-232-234 | .” East 7oth Street | Rents Reasonable. Enquire of Janitors or : MAX D. GREENBERG AGENT , eo 1761 Lexington Avenue ‘ New Yor Phone 5735 Harlem dec, 10-40 J... W000, President THOMAS WILLIAMS, Secretary ‘LEW Wittiaaes,, Treasarer New -York Land and Brokerage Co. Tacorporated Thirty-two room house to let beautifally located afew blocks from S0tb Street Subway. One 12 room bottse to let, Weat 40th Street all improvements. Sixteen room house to let, Weat 154th Street off Sth Aveuue ell Mopeone? ments. Apyly to 4. B. WOOD 1431 BROADWAY Telephone, 1712 Bryant q HALF-MONTH'S RENT. FREE 235:to. 241 West 124th Street TO LET sme Pies hadt tee oie Tagen, 2 Fer Grose ef the month. ° | Apply JANITOR ON PREMISES or P.D. DONNELLY, Landlord | 8954 Brostwuy, corner of 13let Btrest . cotlesm + Ts | SEE ME on SCENT "Robes FOR JOHN M. ROYALL 80 W. 185th St., New YorR ‘Phene 2171 Haste oot. 6 ime Mr. Tabus Presbyterian Church, One of the important events at Mt. Tabus was the week of prayer from November 20 to December 5, for young men. The meeting was a success and the movement is thoroughly on foot to organize the brotherhood. The sub- jects discussed for the week were "Christ and Workman," "Christ and Professional Men," and "Christ and Young Men." The subjects all relate to the needs of young men and were beneficial. The church will observe Tuberculosis Sunday in the near future. Rev. Miller hopes to work up an interest in the meeting. St. James' Presbyterian Church At St. James' Presbyterian Church this service was usual is interesting all day and well-attendend. In the morning the Rev. C. Leroy Butler preached to the young people. He told them their spiritual needs, and of their relation to the church. The Sunday school followed with a large session. In the evening the pulpit was again occupied by the pastor Rev. Holder, the assistant pastor of St. James is quite an addition. Preparations are being made for the Christmas exercises of the church and the Sunday school. The anniversary church fair will be one of the important features of the winter work to occur in February. The church has sent several young to Lincoln University, in Chester, Pa. St. Mark's N. E. Church. St. Mark's Church services were especially interesting all day and were well attended. In the morning Dr. Brooks preached a sermon to the young men. Dr. Brooks emphasized the need of strong, manly men with courage and ambition to do and fight for the right. He said the responsibility of the nation rested upon the shoulders of manly men. He urged the young men to be strong and manly and everything that was good and noble. After the sermon Rev. Alexander offered prayer. In the evening the communion service was observed. Dr. Brooks administered 'the sacrament. Next' Sunday morning will be Christmas Sunday. Rev. Dr. Frank Mason North will preach a special Christmas sermon. Bethel A. M. K. Church. At Bethel A. M. E. Church in the morning the presiding elder, Rev. Joseph Stiles, preached. The congregation was large. Rev. Stile's text was found in the 14th chapter Matthew, 87th verse. Sunday School followed morning services with a god attendance. In the afternoon the Bethel Literary Forum met at their usual hour. Counsellor James L. Curtis presided, and introduced Roscoe Conkling Simmons, who spoke on the "Signs of the Times." Evening services were vested by the Woman's Auxiliary to the Coachmen's Union. The women were well represented and reported a membership of eighty-five, and $1,500 in the bank. Rev. Dr. Ransom preached in the evening; his subject was "Captain Harman" or the value of little things. Dr. Ransom commented on the address of President-elect Taft for the sentiment he expressed in his recent address. He said the address was admirable, and every. Negro preacher and the influence of the race should endorse the stand he has taken for justice and right. St. Mark's Lycam The annual election of officers at St. Mark's Lyceum last Thursday evening it is reported was entirely unsatisfactory to the members of the Lyceum. A petition is being circulated and signed by the members of the Lyceum to declare the election of Thursday, December 10, null and void and to seek to bring about a re-election. The petition is led by Mr. A. W. Handy and Mr. H. H. Harrison, prominent members of the Lyceum. The members declare that the Lyceum's constitution was violated. Some of the grounds of action upon which the election will be contested are: A. Election upon any other ground than the revised list contravenes the expressed requirement of the Lyceum's governing body. B Those voted who had no right to vote, expelled members, those who were absent three months. The members of the Lyceum declare that a great many voted who had no right to vote. The contest of the election is creating considerable stir in the Lyceum and church circles. Mercy Seat Baptist Church. The Mercy Seat Baptist Church of which Rev Norman S. Epps is pastor, has an interesting history. The church was organized in 1897 by its present pastor with seven members at 427 W. 127th street, and moved in 1899 to 46 West 136th street. The membership of the church continued to grow, which necessitated a change to new quarters. The church consequently removed to its present site, 45-47 West 134th street, which it owns. Rev. Epps announces that it is his intention to build another church soon. The membership of the church now numbers about eight hundred active workers. Last Sunday the services at Mercy Seat were well attended. The morning sermon was preached by the pastor. Rev. Epps. His theme was the "Attraction of the Cross," found in St. John, 12th chap, 326 verse. Rev. Epps told of the powers of the cross and urged his members to do their duty as Christians. In the afternoon Rev. Twisby of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church preached the communion sermon and baptized several candidates. The Sunday School, under the leadership of Deacon E. Hersh, is doing splendid work. The B. Y. P. U. held its session at 6 p.m. with a good attendance of its members. The topic for discussion pertained to the spiritual needs of the young people present. The president of the B. Y. R. U. in Mr. Robert R. Hill. In the evening the public was again accepted by Rev. Eppa. His subject was "The Affect- fions found in Romans, 1st chap. 8th verse. Rev. Eppa announces the close of the church fair, which was a success. Sallam Presbyterian Church. There will be a special service at the Silom Presbyterian Sunday School Sunday, December 20, in the Fleet Street Memorial Chapel, at which time Mrs. W. R. Lawton will address the school. The services will begin promptly at 8 p. m. for one hour. Parents, guardians and friends are all welcome. Magher Sion Notes. Dr. McMullen preached an eloquent sermon last Sunday morning to a very attentive congregation. The inclementy of the weather prevented quite a number of our members from coming to church in the afternoon, yet Rev. Fernandes preached to a large congregation. In the evening Dr. McMullen again preached. The choir, under the leadership of Mrs. Minnie Johnson, with Miss Mabel Diggs as soloist, rendered excellent music. The entertainment given by the Sunday School was quite a success. Bishop Caldwell will preach at Mother Zion Church on Sunday, December 30, at both morning and evening services. Metropolitan V. A. M. M. Church. At the Metropolitan V. A. M. M. Church Rev. Fernanders occupied the pulpit in the morning and evening, preaching interesting serpons at each service. The attendance was good despite the inclement weather. The Sunday School, which meets every Sunday at 2 p. m., rehearsed the Christmas songs preparatory to the Christmas exercises. Rev. Fernanders announces that the Christmas exercises will be on a larger scale than ever this year. The Lyceum, under the leadership of Mr. French, is doing good work this year. Some of the Lyceum workers are Miss Helen Miller, Miss Delphine Benedict, Mrs. Fernanders, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, and Mr. French. Rev. Fernanders has succeeded in organizing a good corp of young workers in the church. He announces his idea of building a church in the near future. Rev. Fernanders takes an active part in all the church work of the city, being a member of the preachers' conference, which meets at St. Mark's Church every Monday afternoon. Y. W. C. A. The service at the Young Women's Christian Association measured up to former ones in interest and enthusiasm. The Association room was crowded with young women who joined in the song service conducted by the branch secretary, Miss M. E. Grandison. The principal speaker was Mrs. Mary Hayes, chairman of the Young Women's Christian Association in Brooklyn. She praised the work of the Y. W. C. A. and said it was doing a great work among the young colored women of the country. She urged the young women to take to the work which meant so much to them as young women. After Mrs. Hayes's address, Mr. Joe Simms, a well-known entertainer, delighted the audience with an interesting address. Praise service followed. The young women are showing interest in the coming recital for the benefit of the Central Association at 7 West 15th street, Wednesday evening. St. Philip's Notes. December is an eventful month for St. Philip's. The 8th, which was the fourth anniversary of the burning of the mortgage of our church, was fittingly celebrated with, a very instructive stereoculosis, to a crowded house. No uninformed person could afford to miss such a lecture and it will certainly have a far-reaching effect in betteting the sanitary condition of many who heard it: The 9th was the sixth anniversary of the rector's ordination to the deaconate, and also the second anniversary of laying the corner-stone for our parish house, and was commemorated with a celebration of the Communion at 7 a. m. with a brief address, a special service in the church at 8 p. m., and a lecture in the Guild Hall at 8.45 p. m. on the "Church Work in East Africa," by Deacomess Sloan. All of these meetings were well attended. The latter was under the auspices of the G. F. S., of which Miss Harriet Walley is the secretary. Y. M. C. A. The Young Men's Christian Association Auditorium was crowded last Sunday afternoon despite the inclement weather. The order of exercise was praise service, which is held once a month. Secretary Bell conducted the usual song service, which was participated heartily in by the young men present. Testimonials were given by the young men, all testifying their love for the Christian life. The young men emphasized the need of co-operation of Christian men in joining in the helpful uplift of humanity. After the testimony Mr. Bell presented Rev. Dr. Charles, M. Morris, who spoke along lines of the spiritual needs. He praised the Young Men's Christian Association work of the world, and said the Y. M. C. A. work in New York among the young colored men was doing a great deal toward their spiritual and moral uplift. Dr. Morriss' address was thoroughly enjoyed by the young men. Secretary Bell then announced that Wallack Bros. was giving away handsome membership cases to the members of the association. Mr. John W. Allen, who has been living in the association dormitory, has just left to begin housekeeping. He has joined the ranks of the beneficts. The checker team of the association is preparing for the winter tournament between the city Y. M. C. A. branches. F. Q. Morton, the Exeter and Harvard debater, is giving a course in American history at the Y. M. C. A. before the Historical Research Club. John D. Jones, Columbia University, '10, is one of the popular Y. M. C. A. fellows. The associa on debating team has arranged to meet several other branches in debate this reason. Some good debaters are are and the Y. M. C. A. The literat, society will observe ladies' night next Tuesday, December 28. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1908 Two Orchestras AT Ches. M. Anderson's Dancing Academy PALACE HALL, 7th Avenue and 1600 Street Ches. 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ONE YEAR ..... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.00 THREE MONTHS ..... 50 In the United States, and Insular Posses- sions, Cuba and Mexico; To Canada $ per year. To other foreign countries $8.60 per year. Published on Thursday of every week by The New York Anc Publishing Company, Fred R. Moore, President; Jerome R. Peterson, Secretary-Treasurer. Address of the corporation and its officers, 9 and 8 Chatham Square, New York, N.Y. Address all letters and make all checks and money orders payable to The New York Acq Publishing Company. POLICY OF PRESIDENT TAFT. In other columns we are carrying a symposium of press opinion on the policy of President-elect Taft toward the South and the Negro as outlined in his splendid speech before the North Carolina Society of New York. It will be noted how uniform is the comment of the Northern press on the fact that Judge Taft declared for a citizenship unhampered and unfavored because of color. Despite the candor and simplicity of the speech, it will be noted how diverse and misconstrued is the general attitude of the Southern press. As straight and constructive as his attitude, on all other problems, we repeat that President Taft's policy is a common platform upon which both the South and the Negro can and should work out their political salvation. For the life of us we can neither see nor read into it, a "flag of truce" or the offer to "compromise" or arbitrate on anything basic and fundamental in Negro citizenship. The wish is father to the thought, and the sooner the South realizes this the less will be its disappointment in Judge Taft. Neither is his policy, as other Southern papers agree, the "misconception of a "Northerner on the possibilities of the Negro." It is the patriotic and courageous stand of a statesman for an equal American citizenship, putting a discount on the ignorance and a premium upon the intelligence of both races. Judge Taft is right when he says: 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. For more than that the Negro does not ask. With less than that the Negro will never be content. THE BLACK BOYS IN BLUE. As a welcome relief from the persistent and bitter controversy over the discharge of the Negro battalion at Brownville in 1906, come the recent generous compliments for the Negroes in the army of Uncle Sam. Unsought and with no other reason apparently than an unsuppressable admiration, the black boys in blue in the cavalry and military branches, both in foreign and home service, have again won warm commendation from reporting commanders and civilians alike. From the Philippines comes word to Leslie's weekly of the Negro soldier "aggregation stationed in the Philippine Islands, where they have made and are still making excellent records." From West Point comes the report of Commander H. L. Scott to the Secretary of War, saying: "The calvary detachment (colored), has continued its excellent showing and has demonstrated still further the advantages of colored over white men for the duty." From Madison Barracks, New York comes to us the report of Regimental Commissary-sergeant, John H. Anderson, of the 21st Infantry, stationed there, of happy relations between the townspeople and the soldiers, and of the prejudice, on their arrival being displaced at present by cordial solicitation for their patronage. We predict the day of a larger place both in position and number for colored men in the army. The time is near at hand when the hardihood and efficiency of the Negro volunteer and Negro regular for army service will be recognized and adequately rewarded. The order issued last week of President Roosevelt for Negro handmasters to displace the white leaders of the bands of the four famous black regiments in the regular army is the beginning of this reward and recognition. In times of peace as in times of war the black soldier is breaking down the barriers of race prejudice. All hail to the Negro soldier! "He is the saviour of your country, when the guns begin to shoot." POWER IN THE NATION In a long and vigorous message to Congress, President Roosevelt urges further centralization of power in the hands of the Federal Government. Those appealing, to the rights of the States, he says do not recognize the fact that centralization in business has already come and that the only way it can be made to serve the interest of the people is by the National Government. We as Negroes should welcome the lodgment of further power in the hands of Congress and the Executive that National abuses may be abated. Not only to prevent trust domination, limiting, if persistent, the individual's opportunity to rise; and child labor depriving and keeping ignorant Southern whites especially—both of which abuses are Nation wide and possible only through the diverse and pernicious control of the States, but also for the more effective control of the franchise so sadly abused by and in Southern States would we gladly see the stronger arm of the Federal Government. What the Nation, the South and the Negro needs is uniform, strong and sure law under all circumstances. While we are committed to Negro rights achieved by Negro worth and consequent, favorable public petition, the Negro, as every other individual in this country, should have the boon of equal opportunity guaranteed by the sanction and compulsion of the law. As with other primitive races and sections we believe the quantity of the law for the South and the Negro is more important than the quality. It is therefore that we believe in more power for the Nation over all National abuses permitted by State control. DEATH BLOW TO LILY WHITEISM. DEATH BLOW TO LILY WHITES! There has been much speculation and much urging in the Southern press as well as a part of the Northern press in recent months in regard to President-elect Tait's Southern policy. As usual, after a new President is elected, there is a group of white people in the South who do all they can to obliterate the Negro in politics, even the intelligent Negro. Judge Tait in his speech before the North Carolina Society in New York a few days ago made known his policy at the South so far as recognition of the Negro is concerned in no uncertain terms. No one can read the following words without coming to the conclusion that the Lily Whites will find no comfort with Mr. Tait. These are brave, sensible words. We wish every Afro-American in the country would read them carefully: "In welcoming to a change of party affiliation many Southerners we are not going to face to face with a delicate situation which we can only meet with frankness during the Democratic Southerner into new political relations we are going to pass by or ignoren the comparatively few white Southerners who are found for our views in the South when it cost them social ostracism and a "war" can we sympathize with an effort to exclude from the support of the party colored voters who, by the education of their race, be the electorate's third choice to elect the electoral franchise." OUR BUSINESS IN NEW YORK. A well known public citizen before a local literary society recently bewailed the fact that "there is not a single Negro business house in this city standing out with other great concerns to which we Negroes can point with pride." The audience was deeply moved in thought and was "plainly hurt and disturbed in feeling. That same feeling of deep dissatisfaction, we believe, over our bad showing compared with other races in this city and even compared with Negroes in Southern cities, pervades all our interests in varying degrees. But this feeling, however deep, remaining quiescent and inactive, will never change this condition and accomplish results. At the beginning of the New Year and at the beginning of a promised era of unprecedented prosperity, we would urge that the Negroes of New York begin to make this change. It is the duty of our leading citizens, who take thought of the future of the race in the Metropolis, to help themselves and to assume the people generally to the need of developing the business side of our life. From the great meeting which the New York Negro Business League is planning for immediately after Christmas, we hope that a practical and permanent impetus to business and a business movement will issue. There is no factor so potent and so sure to increase the general respect and standing of the race as department stores, banks, business and shipping houses. Many of these in the acorn stage are already among us, needing only time and the sustenance of a general Negro patronage to grow into giant oaks. Let us he a part of the commercial life of New York. To that end wherever and whenever possible let us patronize Negro industries. Let us join hands in business. Let us have more business. --- BROWNSVILLE AGAIN BROWNSVILLE ANALYSIS In the revival of the bitter controversy over the Brownsville discharge by President Roosevelt's message on the alleged confession of members of the discharged companies and urging reinstatement by the Senate for those soldiers who can establish their innocence. THE Age maintains its past position. We have always claimed that Brownsville was no race issue; we have always believed in the honesty and friendship of President Roosevelt for the Negro race, but we have always thought and said that the President's discharge of the entire three companies for the alleged offense of a score of men at best, was summary, hotty and in short an executive mistake. As such now and henceforth we discuss it. We have never denied the alleged guilt of some of the soldiers, but we have said and still say it is unfair to place the innocent, even soldiers, in the hard and perverted position of establishing their innocence. However, the President's attempt to redress the wrong by reinstating, apparently with back pay, all the innocent, is timely and statesmanlike. We hope that the whole Brownville business will be dispatched with as little friction and animosity as possible. We believe that full justice will be done. A WAY OUT. To paraphrase the thought of the great Afric-Roman poet Terrence: Whatever concerns the future of the South is 'of interest to us. We give this therefore as sufficient excuse for our persistent interest in the breakup of the "Solid South." We indorse the plan re proposed by Ambassador Bryce Great Britain, that Congress enact institution authorizing the division of the central college of each among the several candidates for the presidency in proportion to the popular vote of the State. Chief Justice Walter Clark of North Carolina in his recent lectures at the University of Pennsylvania advocated this arrangement. Thomas W. Lingle of Davidson College, North Carolina in a late issue of the Outlook says he has heard hundreds give it their approval and none disapprove of it. He says the plain in operation would produce at least four much to be desired results: 1. It would carry the National presidential campaign into every State of the Union. 2. Presidential candidates of the two great parties would receive one or more votes from each State. 3. All talk about the Solid South would stop forever. 4. Pivotal States would be put out of commission. While we recognize that this plan might not be a wholly unmixed good from the standpoint of the Negro, yet we believe that it is a happy and easy way out of the Solid South situation at present hurtful to all concerned. --- VISIT THE CONSUMPTION EXHIBIT. It will pay our citizens generally to visit the International Tuberculosis Exhibit now being held at the American Museum of Natural History, at Columbus avenue and 90th street. No such exhibition, for size and importance has been held before, nor is one likely to be held soon again. There are at present 30,000 cases of consumption in this city while 9,292 consumptives died here last year. A disproportionately large number of these are colored. Consumption can be communicated, yet consumption can be prevented. The processes and remedies for preventing consumption are demonstrated free daily. We urge all our readers with all their friends to take advantage of this opportunity. HAYTL IN THE TOILS. At the end of a quick and successful revolt against the alleged tyrannical rule of angel North Alexs, Haytii stands knee-deep in political and industrial turmoil. With the reviling Minister of War, Gen. Simon, in command, with Gen. Firmini returning with plans for his country's future, with North and South Haytii and many other factions cherishing deep resentment against each other, the end of Haytii's dire discord is not in sight. However, the Latest advises inspire the belief that with the election of another president, the present troubled conditions will subside. It is believed that the Haytians, fighting it out, will bring about the necessary adjustment. Under Nord Alexis the country has made considerable and commendable material progress. Such organizations as the Committee of Public Safety in Port-au-Prince reflect a growing stability and wealth in the black Republic. The equipment and discipline of the soldiery are no longer targets for the faecious ridicule of the American press. The Haytians have gone against the high-handed rule of Nord Alexis with such deliberation and so comparatively little noise and blood-shed as to indicate a somewhat general political interest and intelligence. Apparently sharing the belief that the Haytians have the ability to re-establish their government, America has wisely and nobly kept her hands off. The Haytians have apparently lost none of their old-time fire and zeal and so far they are virile and capable of progress. The honesty and hospitality of the peasant classes mentioned especially by all writers, are the firm foundation stones for a strong nation. If the energy which Hayti shows in war can be turned on to the arts of peace and in-harmonious progressive government, her future is assured. We believe that Hayti has passed through another revolution to an ultimately strong and capable state that will reflect credit upon herself and the Negro race. The Magi, the three wise men of the birth of Christ, as featured on the cover-design of the last Library Digest, shows one of the figures, unmistakably to be that of a Negro. We have not agreed with that race-pron religious sect which says Christ was a Negro, but we have always contended that the Negro was on the scene. In Christian county, Kentucky, last week a Negro shot a white boy and was courageously spirited away by the sheriff to prevent a lynching. Yet there are those who say, "What's in a name?" The group picture of the four colored chaplains in the Regular Army, recently taken in the Philippines, is run in a recent issue of Leslie's Weekly beneath the outline, "The Sky-Pilots of Our Colored Troops," and in the accompanying article the chaplains are called "worthy, intelligent and respected officers." Leslie's Weekly is right—the mission of these "pilots" is high, but that is also high praise. In his New York Martyr's Monument speech Taft used the words "The Rebel Army," and the South offended is again up in arms, Mr. Taft should use the longer and less unly phrase: $^2$Those fighting for the right; as it was given them to see the right." Pu-Yi, the new three-year-old Emperor of China, during the inauguration ceremonies last week, climbed upon the throne unaided and alone. High-Yi. The redoubtable William Jennings Bryan has bought a 160 acre farm in Texas in order to quality as a Southerner for the Democratic nomination in 1912. If the South needs that assurance of his "keeping the faith," the Negro doesn't. --- There are 250 Negro postmasters in the country, three of whom at least are appointed directly by the President—Joshua E. Wilson, Florence, S. C. $2,000; Thomas Richardson, Port Gibson, Miss, $1,200, and George W. Reed, Beaufort, S. C., $1,600 per year. We stake our reputation on this prophecy, that, just as the Charleston News and Courier fears, within the next administration owing to the just-issued order of President Roosevelt, putting 15,000 fourth-class post offices under civil service rule, the number of Negro postmasters will be more than doubled. Thirty-five hundred Negro immigrants on the last five years to January 1, 1908 and one thousand such immigrants in the last six months have come into Massachusetts through the New Bedford port alba, according to the New York Evening Post. No wonder that the calm Pressist Ripley, of Harvard, says the American of the future will be swarthy in completion. . It is said by recent critics to Philadelphia that the A. E. Makel Department State Company there, with capital stock of $5000, in its, newly purchased large three story brick home will be a close rival to the Metropolitan Department State of Baltimore. --- Prof. J. W. Gilbert, of Palme College Georgia, speaking before the Georgia Convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, said that in all the 300 graduates of Bain College not one so in. he corrected of any crime. Tuskegee at last has met a rival. --- The Negro newspapers of Southern California are bemotioning the fact that such fresh water State Legislatures as Oklahoma, with A C Hamlin; Ohio with H. T. Sinkhans; Illinois, with Dr. Lane, and West Virginia, with J. M. Ellis, have Negro representatives while the Golden Gate State, with its large and increasing Negro population, has no Negro in the State Legislature. The Negroes of New York are similarly situated. With the Negroes of Oklahoma and other Southern States demanding what is guaranteed them under the "equal accommodations" ruling—separate dining, sleeping and smoking cars—how far distant do you think the day when the railroads will begin to see what they can do with the Southern Legislatures? The jury was out just five minutes in the Madison County, Miss., Chancery Court in deciding against the brothers who were trying to break the will of John G. Wilson (white), a wealthy bachelor of Canton, Miss., who left his estate, valued at $5,000, to his mullato housekeeper and their children. A court of law in Mississippi is indeed a rare thing. Mr. H. H. Garner, entering the postal service at Little Rock in 1990 when the force consisted of nine carriers, was recently made superintendent of carriers, thirty-one of whom are colored, and eight substitutes, four of whom are colored. The Negroes of the South are garnering in the Federal sheaves. St. Thomas' Protestant Episcopal Church, of Philadelphia, recently celebrated its 11th anniversary, while the church historian, W. Carl Bokivar, has collected a notable exhibit of curios and records pertaining to the early Philadelphia Negroes. The Philadelphia Negro has a record all right. Butler General, a quiet unassuming Negro of Marion county, South Carolina, is said by the Detroit News, to be the biggest farmer in South Carolina, having 1,000 acres of the finest cotton and timber land, running 18 pilows and using 100 tons of guano annually. In how many senses is Butler General the reverse of General Butler? The Negroes of South Carolina, it is reported, own and control more than one-third of the farms of that State and pay more than a half of the school taxes. All things come to those who hustle while they wait. Opportunity. They do me wrong who say I come no more. Whatever I knock and fall to find you in; For every day I stand outside your And bid you wake and rise to fight and win. Wall not for precious chances passed away. Weep not for golden ages on the way Each night I burn the records of the day. At sunrise every soul is born again. Laugh like a boy at splendors that have sped. To the joys be blind and dead, But never bind a moment yet to come. Though dead in mire, wring not your hands and weep. I lend my arm to all who say: "I No shamefaced outcast ever sank so deep. But he might rise and be again a man.—Appeared last in London Answers. WHAT THE NEGRO PRESS HAS TO SAY There are two or three newspapers in the South published for the exclusive purpose of misrepresenting and abusing the colored people. Ex-Governor Vardaman, of Mississippi, is in happier mood than when he is asguaging our race. We admonish our people not to retaliate nor furnish evidence that we have been by their side. Every curse star upon our people is a blessing in disguise, only let them wait until the blessing comes. - Nashville Clarion. --- The Democrats of West Virginia put in their platform a plank to disfranchise the Negro and enforce the Jim Crow laws on all public carriers, and because the Negroes had the math and common sense to stand up and be counted against such class legislation the Democratic newspapers now claim that members of Negroes were brought into that State from Virginia and North Carolina to vote to help defeat the Democratic ticket. There is one thing that class of white men don't seem to understand in the fight that the Negro is thinking for himself and that those who think but a little will take the advice of those who think a great deal, especially when that advice is backed up by the same advice of white men who have to be benefited by the Negro following that advice—Newport News, Va., Star. My Fillets of Our Colored Troops. But a few colored troops went out of the American army when the battalion at Brownville, Texas, was disbanded by President Roosevelt. There are still several bodies of colored fighters, each several hundred strong, who are among the most efficient men in the military service and who have won tributes of approval from white commanders or high ranks. Some of these aggression are contained in the United States in the Philippine islands, where they have made and are still making, excellent records. Naturally there have been appraised from time to time for the criminal benefit of these Negro soldiers' chaptains of their own race, possessing their confidence and exerting good intelligence over them. Although the chaptains pawn in the Philippines number only four they have, owing to the pressure of their duties, but once seen gathered together in the same place. This occurred at Manila during the military manoeuvres which took place there some months ago, and in the Navy the same year well maintained. The four chaptains bear military titles and are worthy, intelligent and respected officers. Their presence at the military meet was much commented upon as an event not likely to be repeated in many years to come. The "Sky Pilots" of our coated troops are: "Captain George W. Pridean, 11th Cavalry; First Lieutenant Oscar L. W. Scott, 25th Infantry; Major William T. Anderson, 10th Cavalry; and First Lieutenant W. W. Gladden, 22th Infantry--Leslie's Weekly, December 3. The Marycloan, South. Fifty years ago the South lay prostrate. Her fields were devastated, her industries obliterated. She boasted only of her past, and lifted up the remnants of her bruised spirit to glorify traditions which war had swept away. Today she is almost riotous in the fervor of her industrial activity. Her boast is her progress; she glorifies no more the traditions of her past, but the promises for her future. The history of the Southern States for the last fifty years is, perhaps, the most remarkable recorded of any section of the world in so brief a time. Not even the captains of industry, with their fingers constantly on the pulses of trade, conceive the phenomenal rapidity of industrial growth at the South without the aid of figures. 1858 the amount of capital invested in Southern industries might be represented as nearly nil. In 1850 it had grown to $21,000,000, for cotton mills alone. But 24 years later, in 1908, the amount of capital invested in cotton mills had decreased to $1,000,000, for cotton mills of almost 1,100 per cent. In 1858 the coal mined in the Southern States was insignificant. By 1850 the coal output had grown to 6,000,000 tons, and in 1988 the mines of the South produced $4,000,000 tons. In 1989 the farm products of this section, regarded since the war as "poor folks' country," were valued at $800,000,000. The value of Southern farm products for the current year is estimated at $3,235,000,000. —Washington Post. Broad Southern Advice A few million billion times it has been remarked that "in union there is strength." Possibly it has not been said enough. It seems so, for occasions so often arise when it seems necessary to say it again. For instance, the colored people of South Carolina need to have their attention called right now to that old saying, "In success succeeds in failure, and nothing inspires more jealousy than success. The colored people have just had a State fair. It was a success. Many attempts were made years ago to hold a colored State fair. They were all dispirited by the colorful failures. This so dispirited the colored people that they gave up trying. And then came Richard Carroll and tackled the undertaking that seemed foredoomed to failure. He succeeded. Why? Part of the credit is due to his energy and intelligence and part to the hacking he received from progressive members of his own race. No fair can be a success without attendance. And Carroll and his colored backers would have had a hard time securing sufficient attendance to make the fair pay expenses, not to mention a profit, if he had not possessed the confidence of the management of the daily papers of the State. Through that confidence in him he was enabled to support his undertaking. And that support was a prime factor in the success of the fair. The Record, for instance, has fully a thousand colored subscribers. Through it they were kept posted as to and interceded in the fair. Now if color leaders and would-be leaders get fifa a quarrel and squabble, they will illustrate once more the truth of the scriptural assertion that a house divided against itself will fall. No backing can be expected from the daily news, but a fair certain fair because of contensions among its promoters and hackers. In a spirit of kindly interest The Recorder advises the colored people to harmonize their differences and unite their energies, for their solid support is needed to make their State fair an annual and successful institution. As such it can be of great benefit to the colored people of South Carolina. The smallest benefit of the colored State fair to the white people is that it brings a lot of colored people to Columbia, who spend more or less money in this city. White and colored people are living together in South Carolina and will continue to do so. Whatever uplifts either race in morality, intelligence and world prowess the colored people are racing. It is this aspect of the matter that makes the white citizens desire to see the colored citizens succeed in making their fair annually successful. The Record urges its colored readers to think these things over and get together so that all elements of their strength will work together. Let there be no Strife and contention. Support those who have demonstrated their right to support by making a success of an undertaking that by all the presidents seemed foredoomed to failure. Columbia Evening Record. A Brilliant and Plausible Idea In the Fall of Tue. Aes Rembrandt painted subjects characteristic of his time and period; Millet painted the French peasants at their daily toil, people whom he sincerely loved. Numerous others, depicting subjects pertaining to their own time, period and race, posterity has immortalized it. A is well-known fact that the average student in any of the finer cals struggles under adversity and difficulties. Nevertheless we have right here in New York and Brooklyn several Negro students of the brush and pencil who are gallantly forging ahead in that great field that knows no nationality or health. So let us hope that at least one of this little hand will strike the new note of the new Negro. FERNEST WILLIAMS 549 Hertiker St. Brooklyn, N. Y. Georgietown, S. C. A very interesting and encouraging address was delivered to the Y. M. C. A. of the Mutual Benefit and Benevolent Association of South Carolina, at their hall on Sunday afternoon, November 29. There were quite a number of visitors On Sunday, December 6, Prof. N. C. Nix, of the State College at Orangeburg, will deliver an address to them. The public is invited to attend. The South Carolina Annual Conference will coarse here on the 16th inst. WEEKLY HISTORY LESSON Rt. L. DAYT'S DEPLOYMENT HISTORY "Fenestrel L. Overland" - "Bradley Phillips" Leaves in New York and Boston in 1891. (Continued from last week) Cromwell never saw an army 'till he was forty; this man never saw a soldier 'till he was fifty. Cromwell manufactured his own army—out of what? Englishmen, the best blood in Europe. Out of the middle class of Englishmen, the best blood of the island. And with it he conquered what? Englishmen, their equals. This man manufactured his army out of what? Out of what you call the despicable race of Negroes, debased, demoralized by two hundred years of slavery, one hundred thousand of the imported into the island within four years, unable to speak a dialect intelligible even to each other. Yet of this mixed, and, as you say, despicable mass, he forged a thunderbolt and hurtled it at what? At the proudest blood in Europe, the Spaniard, and sent him home conquered; at the most warlike blood in Europe, the French and put them under his feet; at the pluckiest blood in Europe, the English, and they sulked in Europe, the Japanese. Now if Cromwell was a general, at least this man was a soldier. I know it was a small territory, it was not as large as the continent, but it was as large as that Attica, which, with Athens for a capital, has filled the earth with its fame for two thousand years. We measure genius by quality, not by quantity. It was 1801. The Frenchmen who lingered on the island described its prosperity and order as almost incredible. You might trust a child with a bag of gold to go from Samana to Port-au-Prince without risk. Peace wi in every household; the valleys laugh with fertility; culture climbed the mountains; the commerce of the world was represented in its harbors. . . "Twelve years before Toussaint, finding that four of his regiments had deserted and gone to Leclerc, drew his sword, flung it on the grass, went across the field to them and said, 'Children can you point a bayonet at me?' The blacks fell on their knees praying his pardon. His bitterest enemies watched him, and none of them charged him with love of money, sensuality or cruel use of power. "Thus far she (Hayvi) has foiled the ambition of Spain, the greed of England, and the malicious state-marsh of Calibon. Tousaint made her what she is. In this work there was grouped around him a score of men mostly of pure Xerox blood, who ably seconded his efforts. They were able in war and skilled in civil affairs, but not, like him, remarkable for that rare mingling of high qualities which alone makes true greatness and insures a man leadership among those other almost his equals. Tousaint was indispensably their chief, Courage, purpose, endurance—these are the tests. He did plant a state so deep that all the world has not been able to root it up. "I would call him Napoleon, but Napoleon made his way to empire over broken roads and through a sea of blood. This man never broke his word. 'No Retaliation' was his great nontro and the rule of his life; and the last words uttered to his son in France were these: 'My boy, you will one day go back to San Domingo, forget that France murdered your father.' I would call him Cromwell, but Cromwell was only a soldier and the state he founded went down with him into his grave. I would call him Washington, but the great Virginian held Slaves. "This man rished his empire rather than permit the slave trade in the humble village of his dominions." "You think me a fanatic to night, for you read history not with your eyes, but with your prejudice. But fifty years hence, when Truth gets a hearing, the Muse of History will put Phiocin for the Greek, and Brutus for the Roman, Hampden for England, Fayette for France, choose Washington as the bright consummate flower of our earlier civilization, and John Brown the ripe fruit of our noodley; then, dipping her pen, in the sunlight, will write in the clear blue, above them all, the name of the soldier, the statesman, martyr, loussaint 'Powerture.' New York's Reform Committee, W. R. H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal Church in this city is at the head of a very strong committee of colored citizens who have been making a hand-to-hand, house-to-house crusade against all forms of lawlessness and vice on the part of the colored people of this city, many of whom cannot be reached by the churches. They have issued an appeal to the Afro-American people, calling upon them to correct the mistakes which are contributing to the spread of race antipathy in the United States, and respectful behavior in public places, cleanliness, industry, thoroughness, temperance, chastity and "Christianity, not as practiced by many of the American people, but as taught by the world's Redeemer." -The Christian Advocate. Capital Trust and Investment Company JACKSONVILLE. Dec. 7 - Sylvanus H. Hart, of this city, has purchased the entire investment Company. He is conducting a general banking business under the name of $ H. Hart. PAST WEEK IN BROOKLYN The committee in charge of the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln must list Tuesday evening at the Carlton Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A. and was well attended. A woman's auxiliary was formed, the finance committee enforced and the Baptist Temple secured as the place for the exercises in the evening. Many organizations are interested in the affair. There will be a special musical program and the celebration promises to be one of the most imposing demonstrations ever held in Brooklyn. Prominent speakers will be present. The Woman's Equal Suffrage League of Brooklyn held its regular meeting last Wednesday afternoon at the Carlton Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A. and was fairly attended. After the routine business had been transacted the speaker for the occasion, Mrs. A. W. Hunton, was introduced and made a most eloquent address. She spoke at length and suggested many ways whereby the league may enlarge its work and bring about better results. George E. Wibecan, Jr., then made a plea to the women in the interest of the Lincoln celebration. Sheet Street Christian Endover Society. The Fleet Street A. M. E. Zion Christian Endover Society held its regular meeting last Tuesday evening, which was full of interest. At the close of the exercises the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, George Mattocks; vice-president, Mrs. Jennie Smith; secretary, Joseph Bowles; assistant secretary, Mrs. A. Elam; treasurer, Mrs. Howard; lookout committee, C. H. Brooks, chairman; prayer meeting committee, Mrs. Foy, chairman; flower committee, Mrs. Webster, chairman; library committee, Mrs. M. E. J. Parker and Miss Jackson. Young Men's Guild. The Young Men's Guild of St Augustine's P. E. Church held its regular business meeting in the lecture room of the church last Tuesday evening. The guild is composed of active and prominent men alive to the interest of all that pertains to the advancement of he young men in the community and ids fair to be a factor for good not only in the church but in Brooklyn generally. The others are: William Russell Johnson, guild master; Ch. Chadwick, vice-guild master; Oscar Fulcher, scribe; Dr. R. Johnson, vice-scribe; Charles A. Moore, treasurer. The guild meets on the second and third Tuesday evertings in each month. Hallee Q. Brown speaks for Y. W. C. A. The main autumnum of the Bridge Street A. M. E. Church was filled last Thursday evening, the occasion being an address by Miss Hallee Q. Brown for the benefit of the Lexington Avenue Branch Y. W. C. A. Miss Brown gave an excellent talk which included many practical and helpful suggestions along the line of Y. W. C. A. work. Meeting for Industrial School: The public meeting held in the interest of the M. Tahir Manual and Industrial School last Thursday evening at the Uptown Street A M. E. Church was only fairly attended owing to the various attractions going on. The school, which is for the industrial and agricultural training of colored youth, is located at Manorville, L. I. I. Rev. Horace, G. Miller is principal. Although small in number the meeting was splendidly addressed by the following speakers: Counsellor D. Macon Webster, Counselor J. Douglas Wetmore, Dr. E. M. Jacobs, George E. Wibane, Jr., and Rev. Schmitt P. Head, of Oranga, N. J. who presided. Lean Year Social. The Leap Year sound of the Ruth Tent was given a last Thursday evening at Grenada trail, 11, Martie agamon, and was largely attended. Among those who spoke were Rev William T Dixon, D D, Rev A. R. Cooper, D D, Dr. K. M. Jacobs and Rev W. R Lawton. An excellent musical program was given under the direction of Mrs. Alice Thompson. The authors of the program Mrs. Caroline Bryant, chairman, Mrs. Mary Gale, secretary, Miss Famie Walden, treasurer. One of the best meetings yet held at the West Indian Forum, Bridge street, was that which took place last Sunday afternoon. The exercises were opened by Mr. L. A. Jepps, who briefly stated the aims and objectives of the Forum, after which he intercaled Mrs. M. C. Lawryn, who presided. The first number on the program consisted of an instrumental solo which was excellently rendered by Mrs. George E. Wibecan, Jr. Mrs. L. Looman, Brooklyn's wagerer, then delighted the audience with a vocal selection. A select reading by Mrs. Gerritte Johnson Rush was excellently given, after which Mrs. Frances K. Keyser, superintendent of the White Rise Industrial Home for Working Girls, of New York, and recently elected president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, delivered a forceful address on "Our Neighbor," which was highly instructive and greatly appreciated by all present. Dorcas Missionary Society The Dorcas Missionary Society of Brooklyn is preparing to give a Christmas entertainment for the benefit of the kindergarten. Eq. that end the executive committee must last. The slay evening at 15:00 Mountain street, the home of the president. Mrs. Alice W. Wiley The society will also arrange to give dinners to the poor generally of Brooklyn. Emancipation Proclamation Committee The Emancipation Proclamation committee met last Thursday evening at the Concord Baptist Church and was well attended. From the general interest manifested in the celebration and the united support given the movement by the various fraternal organizations it is safe to say that fully two thousand will be in line on January 1, 1909. Brooklyn Philosophical Association The Brooklyn Philosophical Association was addressed last Sunday afternoon at the Long Island Business College by the Rev. W. R. Lawton on the subject of "The Philosophy of the Negro Problem" The association, which is composed wholly of white people, was largely represented. The subject was discussed by those present. Englewood N. J. What has promised to be one of the most beneficial organizations to the interest of the young college students both recently, organized by some of the leading colored men in this city for the purpose of batting the condition of members of their race, both morally and socially. The first public meeting of the club was held on Friday evening last in the Civic League Hall, at which time the president of the club outlined to the members present the conditions for a meeting met with hearty approval. Several of the leading white citizens were present and made brief remarks of encouragement to the members of the club. The work of furnishing the club house, which is located on Palinade avenue, across from City Hall, and in the most prominent part of the city, is being rapidly pursued. The house committee is in hope of having things arranged on the last of this week. Arrangements are being made to have a public opening some time during the week of the 8th. It was through the work of Miss Carrie Chapin and other members of the Civic League that such an organization was brought about. The Civic League, through the work of Miss Carrie Chapin, the ballingue Palinade avenue for the members of the club and that is why they have such a prominent location on the main street of the city. The officers of the club are: Joseph Mosby, president: H. Jackson, vice-president: Rev. W. E. Griffin, secretary; Rev. W. E. Griffin, president; Anderson, treasurer. The board of governors are: W. H. Johnson, chairman; Rev. W. E. Griffin, James Anderson, Joseph Mosby, Charles S. Jackson, C. Goodwater, A. Jackson, Milwaukee Lars, A. Jackson, membership committee, and John A. Brown, chairman membership committee. EQUAL ACCOMMODATIONS Demanded by Negroes of Oklahoma- Bring Spit Against Railroads. MUSKOGEE, December 7.—Charging that while the railroads of Oklahoma are providing separate accommodations for Negroes as is prescribed by law, there has also been a disposition on their part to fail to furnish equal accommodations, which is also a part of the statutes. Therefore, representative citizens of the State have instituted proceedings before the corporation commission against every railroad in Oklahoma. Equal traveling facilities for the Negro citizens of Oklahoma, is not the Slogan, and if the railroads do not put in service better cars for Negroes it will not be because a determined effort was not put forth to accomplish that end. The complaint states the various ways in which the railroads are discriminating against the Negroes and giving them inferior service for the same fare for which the white people have much better accommodations. A smoking car, women's compartment, station or depot steps, diner and sleeper are asked. The complaint also asks that white passengers be prevented from passing through the coaches for colored people either in getting to and from the white coaches; also that more care be exercised in placing lagee trucks. This latter arises from the fact that as the coach for the colored is usually immediately behind the lagee car, the lagee trucks are often very carelessly left near the entrance to the colored coaches, or carelessly moved back and forth, thus endangering the comfort, and sometimes the safety of the colored passengers getting on and off the train. The committee filling the complaint consisted of Rev. W. H. Jernagm of Oklahoma; Rev. T. Wesson of Mississippi; Rev. H. C. Caldwell of Bingham, Rev. J. W. Jones of Meeker; Rev. C. A. Burhanan and J. W. Gaper of Guthrie. Unvailing of Church Window Asbury Park, N.J. November 30— A woman with a until departure from the college trunk, impressing as it was, was the ringer of ceremonies attendant upon the unveiling of an allegorical colored window in two sections, depicting Christs descend from the cross and the ascension of our Lord in memory of Amelia Rogers Crummal, who prior to her marriage was a well-known New Yorker at Amelia's P.E. Church in Chalkley, notning at Asbury Park, N.J. The Rev. August E. Jensen, rector, with full vestment, who singing appr and responds selected music for the unveiling, conducted the services, which were well attended. No member of the members of the family of the deceased were approved of the expiration in time for them until the last moment and had no opportunity to see the window until the time mentioned here; hence their low and commensurate was mimicked with that of the congregation. The project was initiated and carefully carried out by Mrs. William C. Grene, of Brooklyn, N. Y., a long friend of Mrs. Criminal, and a little friend was appointed in that the window added much to the appearance and beauty of so already charming objection and expressed in a most significant and worthy manner the sincere and deepest in which the friends of the deceased in different parts of the country lived her. The subscribers were Mrs. E. D. White, Mrs. and Mrs. Chas. H. Lumann, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Smith, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome B. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Marr, Dr. and Mrs. Owen Walker, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Fayerweather, Mr. and Mrs. Washington Park, Mr. Alonzo Boone, Mrs. H. F. Porter, Mrs. Mara Matthews, Mrs. Mabel Kenned, Mrs. Mona Downing, and Mr. and Mrs. William C. Greene, Dr. klyn, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Severn, Oziming, N. Y.; Dr. and Mrs. William Warrock, Germann Park, Dr. Krys and Mrs. V. E. Jensen, Ashbury Park, N. J. Mrs. Fannie Dias, Philadelphia, Pa., and Mrs. Anna Mason, St. Louis, Mo., and Dr. and Mrs. Gustavus Henderson and Frank Thomas. LYNCHERS, FOILLED. Kentucky Sheriff Hid Negro in the Bushra. LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 14 — A mob of one hundred men stormed the jail at Jamestown, Rustell County, at an early hour this morning, bent on lynching James Hill. 21 years old, who is charged with the assault and murder of Manie Womack, a 13-year-old girl. Anticipating such a visit, the sheriff had hidden Hill in a thicket back of the town, and when the mob failed to find him they made a search of every house in the town. After the dispersal of the mob the sheriff and several deputies started across the country for Somerset. Hiss was surrendered to the officers on Monday night by his uncle after bloodhounds had traced him to the latter's home in the country. To Laundry: 2000 Broadway 2000 A, New York 10001 The Alpha Finance and Securities Company corporated under the Laws of the State of New York Pays a yearly dividend of ten per cent. Lends money to its stockholders. Shares are selling at $1.30 each until further notice and can be bought on the easy terms of $1.00 per share down, and fifty cents per share each month. For further information address: HOTEL The ALLEN I Removed from 411 West 49th St. to 255 West 49th St. Between Broadway and High Nearly furnished rooms liber brantent guests. MRS. P. B. WH out 9-11. The United Aid and Benevolent Association and This association is still growing. The membership has increased during the past year over 10,000. At a time when it was promptly for sickness, accident and death. The annual cost is $100,775, out of 50 per cent, over 1900. The total receipts for the year were $10,000.50 for the insurance department; paid out for expenses, $10,775.70. The receipts for the reality department were $14,000, and the expenses $0.200. The reality 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 stocked to the stockholders. DOING OF HOTEL MEN We again bring to your memory Mr. T. C. Smith, formerly of the East Coast Hotel system, and being one of the crew of the late Mr. Freel. Allen. He is now in charge as head waiter of the New Exchange Hotel, one of the largest European hotels of the South. It is also a hotel of the East Coast, and one who has stuck to him since the opening of the hotel, Mr. Charles Bishop, second waiter; Walter White, first captain; Matthew Wallace, second captain; waiters, John Boy King, Samuel Duke, Will Everett, Mitchell Bird, Robert Kendrick, Russell Martin, Thomas McAlpine, T. D. Browne, Thomas C. Cummings, Stratton Foster, Thomas Gillard, E. P. Gates, T. R. Chambers, Joseph Collins and Ezekiel Jones. Mr. Thomas B. Kelley has charge of the porters and bellmen of the New Kimball Hotel of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. L. H. Coyers is still sick at his residence, 37 West 51st street. Mr. Robert Kellough, for many years porter at the Kimball Hotel, Atlanta, Ga. is now head porter, at the New Exchange Hotel, Montgomery, Ala. Mr. W. H. Chamman, the steward of the H.R. R. Association, has been confined to his bed for two weeks, is again on the job at the club. We hope that he will keep better hours hereafter. Mr. I. S. Mileschas introduced a resolution in the H. R. R. Association to raise the entrance fee from $4 to $5. Mr. William Jackson, for many years elevator man at the Park Avenue Hotel, died December 9 at his residence, 21 Corinth street. Mr. William Brown for many years porter at the Kimball Hotel, Atlanta, Ga. has residence Sunday, December 6, 1908. The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the H. R. R. Association meets December 11 at the club rooms, 435 Seventh avenue. Wednesday, December 23, will be election day for the officers of the H. B. R. Association, so don't fail to register. That means to see that you are financial on the books. Mr. Griffin, for some years ago, at the Imperial Hotel, took charge of the Hotel Latham as head hallman a few days ago. Say, boys, it is rumored that Mr. William Evans has his eyes on something, so look out. The Advance Club, of Birmingham, Ala., with quarters in Dr. Mason's building, extended to Mr. James A. Parker, private business to the club for ten years, and to Dr. William E. Layey, J. H. Hossey, J. D. Bowers and W. R. Foster. The Hotel Club on buses: No 1 and hopes to see it well supported. Mr. Charles O. Harris, of Morgumery, Ala., hopes to be with his many hotel friends in this city again very soon. The following constitutes the two tickets for the editors of the H. R. B. Association for the incoming year, Nos. 11 and 2. Ticket No. 1: President, T. H. Alston; vice president, W. Travers; financial secretary, W. A. Jones; assistant financial secretary, John Ferrall; treasurer, O. Terrell; assistant treasurer, W. J. G. Reeves; assistant treasurer, J. Hanson; assistant resourcing secretary, W. R. Chattman; correspondent secretary, B. L. Hicks; administration committee, R. Craig; chairman sick committee, Charles Ashley; banking committee, Julian Nelson, Philip Richardson, James Hawkins; medical examiner, York Russell; servant at arms, John Pietier; assistant servant at arms, W. A. Silvestre; unobtaker, J. C. Thomas; chaplain, John Downes; member board, W. T. Helen. Mr. Samuel Yearwood wishes to announce that he has opened up a first-place winner of the old West 25th street, New York, branch of 71 and 70 Congress street, Saratoga Springs, New York. Mr. A. Branch, of 241 West 438 street, on a flying trip for Atlantic City Thursday to arrange the opening of his new and up-to-date hotel. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Dehlare entertained friends of Boston a few occasions age at his residence 340 West 358th street. Mr. Sarah Thompson, who has been sick for several weeks in the St. Lukes Hospital, has been dismissed and is now stopping with her cousin, Mrs. James A. Parker, 355 West 518th street. DISCOVERED A STRANGE RACE. Tribe of Negroes Found in Dutch Guiana by Army Officer. R. I. Wymans, lieutenant in the Dutch Navy, and who has been exploring the wilds of Dutch Guiana, claims to have discovered a strange race of people with a weird dialect. In the opinion of Lieut. Wymans, the people are evidently descendants of slaves who escaped from their owners on the South American coast centuries ago. In speaking of the strange people Lieut. Wymans said: "We started out from Paramaribo and proceeded more than a hundred miles up the Suriname River. Later, we cut across country to the Corantys River, which is a boundary between British Guiana and Dutch Guiana. There were no exciting adventures on the way, but we encountered a strange tribe of Negroes. They spoke a language of their own, although short study showed it to be a mixture of European tongues with terms they themselves had added, Dutch and Portuguese were in the mixture, and there were many traces of English. "The people appeared never before to have seen white men. They were prob- ably descendants of slaves who had escaped from their owners on the coast a few centuries ago. "On the journey across from the Suriname to the Corantys, we had to make our way at several points through underbrush so thick that we could not proceed faster than a mile and a half a day. The country was alive with insects, reptiles and jaguars. "We found ourselves able to converse with the natives after a fashion, and when they found we had medicine men with us, they wanted to know cures for malaria, which is prevalent in many of the sections through which we journeyed." Rochester Noten. The nineteenth annual fair of the A. M. E. Zion Church closed last Friday night after a very successful week. A public auction was held on the last night of the auction, and the committee offered for sale. The committee thanks all patrons. The receipts already amount to over a thousand dollars, when all returns are made they will have sufficient to win the five hundred promised. Mr. Harry Harlen and Mrs. Lawson John-rosen Two garments and each won a ten of gold. Two barrels of flour were also awarded. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Smith visited Mrs. J. L. G. Lee last week. Johnson and Wells are at Cook's Opera in "many souls" and are there with Mrs. G. Opera House in "Sunny South" and are stopping with Mrs. J. G. Leo, Bronson, Shelton brothers and Trice, known as the "Paul Laurence Dumblair Quartet" spent Tuesday in Rochester en route to Canada. 1 DR. THOM Specialist in DISEASES OF MEN The supreme success which has attended Dr. Thom's treatment of BLOOD POISON, LOST VITALITY, BLADDER and KIDNEY TROUBLES, STRICTURE and CONTACTED DISEASES places him among the foremost American Specialist in that line. From this treatment is treated by Dr. Thom personally and in strict accord with his particular needs. There is no guess work—no experimenting the treatment is accurate and individual in every instance. By means of his special electric light and X-ray apparatus, he can instantly detect and treat the most oblivious cases. His microscopic and chemical examination of the blood and rime establish an absolutely correct diagnosis which makes a cure a scientific certainty. Do not consult further with those who have failed to cure or understand your case, but call and investigate for yourself. Why not have the service of a high class specialist at Very Moderate Charges DR. THOM. 1632 Ave A cor. 80th Street Hours 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. 4 P.M. 9 P.M. Sunday 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. 46th Street crossroad car pass the door. Get out at Avenue A. Established 1898 Phone 600 7918 St. THE SATTERFIELD PHARMACY 1791 TWIRB AVENUE Dul. 99th A & 100th Sts. NEW YORK Pronunciations Are My Specialty A Full Line of Drugs, Chemicals and Petrol Medicines at Pooled Press. W. E. PAYNE Proprietor and Manager SARACD TOOTH WASH Has no superior for hardening the grama, preserving the tooth, and purifying the breath. Price 25c. Sold by all Druggists. Made by DAVID BETTS ROBINSON 1785 PARK PLACE ROBERTS VIL, N. Y. Oct. 15-2 C. N. BROWARD A full line of Perfumes and Toilet Articles Electric and Facial Massage, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobaccos C. N. BROWARD, Proprietor JAMES JOYNER, Manager 836 and 838 COLUMBUS AVE.. COR. 101st ST. Where you will find a full line of Choice Meats. Poultry. Previews Fish and oysters at all times at lowest market prices. Jan 81st WILSON HOUSE 216 to 218 West 20th St., N. X. HOTEL Fifty Handedly Purchased Rooms with best health and safety conditions, by the day, week or month. Purchased in New York, 81 per day. Meals if desired. 601-29-3m FRANK C. HOLMES, Prop. THE LAWS HOUSE 245 WEST 20th STREET Between 9th and 10th Avenues Handoomly Furnished Rooms. First class Accommodation. For Either Permanent or Transient Guests. MRS. L. D. LAWS, Prep. sept.17-3m THE PARK HOUSE I13 West 63rd Street near Columbus Avenue Nicely furnished rooms, with bath and all conveniences, for permanent or transient guests. Fine locality near Central Park West. Moderate rates. MRS. E. F. JOHNSON Apa 23 m Preprietress Advertise in The New York Age FURNISHED ROOMS 35 West 133rd Street. Handsonly Furnished, Large and Small Rooms. Bath, Hot and Cold Water. All Coatings. Board if Desired. Pleasant Surroundings for permanent Guests. Also a handsome back parlor, suitable for physician or surgeon. Apply MRS. C. TURPIN, Proprietress. oct. 8-3m Tel. 3528 L-Harlen For first class accommodation, stop at HOTEL PRESS FORMERLY THE WALKER HOUSE 19-21 W. 135th Street, New York First class rooms by the day or week, buffet cafe and restaurant connocted. Large parlors to let for receptions. J. H. PRESS, Manager aug 6-3m Telephone, 2525 Morningside HOTEL ALEXANDER 111 and 113 West 135rd Street FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATION ONLY Handsonally Furnished Rooms with All Conveniences RESTAURANT ATTACHED J. T. ALEXANDER. Prop. juli 30-3m ROCHELLE HOUSE 230 West 17th Street Nicely furnished large and small rooms with bath and all conveniences. For permanent or transient guests. Convenient to all cars. Guest receive the best of attention. B. J. ROCHELLE, Proprietor ocl.5m Telephone: 2615 Columbus HARRY'S CAFE HARRY REINSCHMIDT, PROP. 349 WEST 59TH STREET Pool and Billiard Parlour. First class instrumental and vocaltalent furnished for Beef Steak Parties, Stages and Private Entertainments. July 9 lyr Betab. Janukry, 1897. Wel. 806 Columbus HOTEL MACEO. 213 West 53rd Street, N. Y. First-class Accommodations ONLY. Handhome, Steam Heated, Furnished Rooms for Permanent or Transient Guests. Headquarters of Clergy and Business Men. First-class Restaurant. Regular Dinner, including Wine, 35c. 6 p.m. to 8. Sundays. 1 to 8 p.m. 550. BENJAMIN F. THOMAS, Prop. GET INSURED Don't be Burned Out and Have Nothing Left. A 3-Year Policy for the Furniture in your Flat at very lowest rates. Only the best Fire Insurance Companies. D. A. GREENE, Insurance Broker 47 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. July 25-19 C. N. E. TONSO 342 W. Bet. 8th and 9th A A full line of Perfume and Facial Massage C. N. BROWARD, Property VICTORIA M 774 COLUMBUS AVENUE COLONIAL M 836 and 838 COLUMBUS Where you will find a full line of Fish and Oysters at all times at lowest SQUARE DE RESTAURANT ATTACHED. Made at all hours. WALCOTT, Providence. sept 17-20s THE BRADFORD 73 WEST 134th STREET, New York. A first-class restaurant that dispenses nothing but first-class food, properly cooked and served to the taste. We serve the best, regulated in town for 20 cents. Purchased rooms to let. JOHN E. BRADFORD Proprietor jul 2-3mrs The Long Established and Favorably Known GILBERT HOUSE 264 W. 180th St., near 18th Ave. EUROPEAN PLAN, NEW YORK. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Prompt and courteous attention. Modern conveniences and moderate prices. Located on the corner. The patio of office Permanent or Transient guests normally noticed. M. JOHNSON. Providence. 0ct 29-3m THE WALL The most elaborately furnished and decorated house is in the city for the accommodation of colored indies and gentlemen. All modern improvements. 104 West 50th Street, near Sixth Avenue. THE VIRGINIA J. GORDON, Proprietor 141 WEST 49TH STREET Between 6th and 7th Avenues, New York City Furnished rooms by day or five week. Accommodate from one to twenty per person. Never closed. All conveniences. Terms reasonable. Aug. 20-3mo Telephone 4650 Morningside. WOODS PALACE Beautifully-Furnished Light Rooms To Let with or without Board. By the Day or Week. Private parties, Luncheons or Dinners a Specialty. MRS. E. WALCOTT Manager Sept 3-3ms Handsonely Furnished Rooms wit. Bath, Steam Heat, and all Modern Conveniences. For Permanent or Transient Guests. Convenient to all Carr. Moderate Rates. MRS. N. L. BURNEY, Proprietress 183 WILSON HOUSE ANNEX 200 West 54th Street Near Eighth Avenue Handsomely Purnished Rooms. For Permanent or Transient Guests. Board if desired. Rooms $100 per day, upward. "As we journey though life, let us live by the way." FRANK C. HOLMES, Proprietor nov. 19-3mos PALISADE COTTAGE TAPPAN, N. Y 18 miles from New York City on West Shore or Erie Roads. Hunting Sonnet now open for rabbits, squirrels and quail. Pine place for days outing. Rates including board, room, guide and dogs $2.50 per day. Apply REV. N. S. EPPS 60 WEST 134th STREET Telephone. 1882 Harlem MADAM SALAZAR Clairvoyant, Palmist, advice in Love Marriage and Business. Horoscopes cast Daily and Sundays: 157 West 66th Street dec.10.20 JOB PRINTING of every description done on the shortest notice. NEW YORK AGE PUBLISHING COMPANY 7 and 8 Chatham Square, New York BROWARD ORIAL PARLOR NEST 37th STREET Aves, New York Fumes and Toilet Articles Electric e, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobaccos Brietor JAMES JOYNER, Manager Aug. 29-7mo Real Estate--For Sale and To Lot. ELEGANT FLATS To Lot. Hardware Appointments with all improvements at Madison Avenue in THE DOLLY HOUSE, 21 W. 4th St. THE BARADAU, 200 West 69th St. THE VIRGINIA, 200 West 69th St. THE DOONEY COURT, 21 W. 4th St. Above, above 75th Street, feature of vienna and two elevators in Madison Avenue. Apply HONOR DANIEL 200 W. 69th St. PHILIP A. PAYTON, JR., CO. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Our specialty in the management of Obtained Investment Property AGENTS BROKERS AND APPRAISERS 67 West 136th Street Theatre 917 Harlem jnfill-ly MELVIN J. CHISUM REAL ESTATE BROKER 300 West 136th Street Pine apartments to let at all times desirable location Telephone, 6655 Mornington. ext 83-4 SAMUEL A. KELSEY Real Estate Agent, Broker and Appraiser All offices of property for Bank, Sale and Exchange 360 LENOX AVENUE At 136th Street Telephone 3665 Harlem JAMES A. JACKSON Real Estate and Insurance Agent, Broker, Appointed. 172 West 133rd St, New York Brooklyn office Jefferson Bailing, Room 28 4 and 5 Court Square Telephone 991 Main apr 9 ly WALTER E. DOUGLASS COMMISSIONER OF DEBDS Real estate and insurance agent, broker, manager. Renting and collecting. : MONEY TO LOAN 65-67 W. 135th St., New York City Telephone 216 Harlem 554, 556, 558 and 560 West I26th Street Handome apartments of four large, light room, ranges, hot water supply. All in First Class Condition. Select locality near Broadway. Rents $17.- 50, $18.50 and $19.00 per month. Apply Jennifer on premises Apply Janitor on premises oct. 8-9 a.m. Cleanest and Cheapest 3-ROOM APARTMENTS FOR QUIET PEOPLE 174 East 77th St. APPLY JANITOR mp10-2m JAMES L. CURTIS Attorney and Counselor at Law Bux. 141 West 98th St. Office. 322 West 53rd St. Phone. 8317 E Riverside. Phone. 5123 Col. NEW YORK July 28-3 mo E. A. 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Addison Business 329 W. 50th St. Office 262 N. 4 FD-8 Sunday, 24 3am White Rose Working Girls' Home 24 West 50th Street, Between Second and Third Avenue. Pharmacy, temporary job, by working girls. Sunday 24 3am. No charge for working girls. Gaps for Working Girls. No charge for Advertising. Superintendent. I LESTER A. WALTON SEATS AT THE THEATRE WHEN one refers to the theatrical situation relating to providing the Negro clientele with proper seating accommodations, there is but one deduction to be reached, and that is: It is a very complex question and one deserving of serious consideration by each member of the race who is a theatre-goer. Two incidents were brought to the notice of the writer recently which caused the opinion to be formed that after all the question of how to seat the colored theatrical contingent is purely local. From Cleveland, O., came the news that the theatre managers of Cleveland had put a ban on "colonization" and were treating each and every purchaser of a theatre ticket fairly. On the other hand, news came from Nashville that a certain class of Negroes had disgraced a local theatre by their offensive conduct and that the manager had to stop the play and plead with these misguided and boisterous persons to keep quiet in order that others in the audience could hear. So disgusted were the Negro papers of Nashville at the conduct of the Negroes who participated in such disgraceful proceedings that they commented at length on the incident. While it is true that the best citizens were not implicated, we doubt if the theatre management and many whites in the audience made exceptions as to whether the Negroes who acted so disgracefully were ignorant or intelligent. It is seldom they do, usually generalizing whenever such matters come up. In commenting on the affair the Nashville Clarion recently said: "The bussard roost Negroes at the Bijou Theatre in this city have so little pride and so little manners that they have actually disgraced the theatre. A few days ago the daily papers reported the most boisterous conduct on the part of the Negroes who inhabit peanut ranch at the Bijou. The manager had to stop the play and plead with the bussard roost army to get quiet enough to allow other people to hear. If a Jim Crow theatre degrades Negroes that much, the poor, deluded creatures had better remain away from them." That the writer has goon reason to believe the citizens of each city will have to fight their own battles for proper seating accommodations is emphasized by the report that in Cleveland the managers this season are showing less discrimination than in years. Two reasons are attributed to this welcomed change. One is that Cleveland Negroes of every class are inclined to behave themselves, whether it be on the first floor or in the gallery. Another is that many theatrical managers have concluded that the whites who object to sitting next to respectable Negroes are in the minority and it does not pay to cater to such nonsensical prejudices, thereby offending hundreds of colored theatre-goers who remain from the theatre. Eastern and Western business men in particular are too anxious to succeed and make money to bother to any extent about race prejudice, and it is, as a rule, noticeably true: that the larger the community and the more business is transacted the less prejudice is evident. Under, the caption "Seats at the Theatre," the Cleveland Journal writes as follows: "There is a growing disposition on the part of Cleveland managers of the theatres to regard the patrons of our race with a fair degree of good judgment and respect in selling seats, this season. "It is a well-known fact that Cleveland for a long time, was affected by the distasteful practice of studied discrimination in the majority of the local play houses. Of all places in America, Cleveland, the banner city of the great Western Reserve, should be the last place to draw the color-line. The managers are to be congratulated that Cleveland is among the first of the larger cities to set an example worthy of emulation. "Here the Opera House, where the leading stars of the country appear, has been the 'noblest Roman of them all.' No doubt through the generous disposition of Lessee A. F. Hartz, the word has gone on to ticket sellers, Treat all purchasers fair." "The chief sin in Cleveland has been 'colonization.' That is the delightfully scientific method by which all patrons of color who buy tickets have been placed in certain towns. They have all looked alike to the ticket sellers. The cleanly dressed man or woman of color has very often found himself sitting beside a member of his race who had less regard for the virtue of cleanliness. The managers have discovered the injustice of this. It is just as distasteful for a clean colored patron to sit beside a whisky breath, even though he be of the same race, as it is for a white. And it "Moreover, the colored people who attend the剧院, for the most part, appreciate the importance of decorum, and they should have an opportunity to purchase desirable seats anywhere in the house. They should not be 'coloured' or placed on end seats unless they so request." BANDANNA LAND—Lincoln, Neb. December 14; Sioux City, Ia., December 15 and 16; Omaha, Neb., December 17, 18 and 19. Kansas City next week. RED MOON—Toledo, O., December 14, 15 and 16; Akron, O., December 17, 18 and 19. SMART SET—Criterion Theatre, Chicago, Ill. BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS—Ennla, Tex., December 15; Maxla, Dec- ember 16; Marlin, December 17; Calvert, December 18; Palestine, December 19; Shreveport, La., December 20. Page Praised by Violinist Dongmei To the Dramatic Editor of The New York Age: YORK ACK: It has been my pleasure from time to time to note your excellent and impartial criticism on the dramatic page of THE NEW YORK ACK, by far leading Negro journal. Your continued good work is bound to eliminate all that is artificial, and in its stead inspire the real and true standard in the hearts and minds of those who are talented and ambitious. The splendid result you are bringing about will make itself felt all over the country, and the public, as well as the performer, will be benefited. Your continued success will ever be my best wishes. Very truly yours. "The Red Moon" Rexn Columbus newspapers last week spoke of Bob Cole as the embodiment of amusement and entertainment; while another notice placed him upon a plane above the level of Geo. M. Cohan. Percy Griffin, Walter-Burton and a party of twenty paid a flying visit to Andrew Tribble and also to see the Red Moon Company while the show was playing Dayton, O. They were from Richmond, Ind., Mr. Tribble's former home. Frank Fowler Brown received a pleasant surprise while playing Dayton. His mother came to see him before he went East. She spent three enjoyable days with "Eagle Eye" and "Queen Bess." A gathering of the G's, Low G, High G. Octave (Octavia) G and Lottie Gee was held in Cincinnati. Avoidupiously speaking, all together they would hardly make one good Gee-Whiz. Cincinnati is incidentally Lottie's home. She is the tiny bit of a person with a great big, round, robust voice. Good things come in small packages, so they say. zWar has ceased. A flag of truce has been raised, and now Gen. Sambo and his force of banjo Amazons are resting on their raz-; no, their laurels, while the peace commission, C. and J. and the public, are endeavoring to convince the insurgent general, Theo. Paukey and army of anti-ball fighters, to come back under the "standard of applause" for the good "Red Moon Land." All of the male members of the Red Moon Company have banded themselves together and formed an "Epicurean Club." At their first nightly banquet the following "Ode to the Food King" was sung by twenty-five lusty voices: "Tis a banquet here and a banquet there. With three different kinds of soup. We like to banquet everywhere, (We do) this guzzling, gouty group. Chicken croquettes and cigarettes, A barrel of new May wine. A can of beer will give us cheer When passing down the line. Rare roast beef on lettuce leaf Is something very swell; We like the cheese called Neufchatel, But care not for the smell. To souse our lips in cherry flips, And eat peas with our knife; To offer toasts, then roast our hosts. This is a showman's life." Note—Above if sung F. F. F. F. in 12-8 and tie to the tune of "A Hot Time" will be found very effective and is warranted to strike a responsive chord in the bosom of the aforementioned host. Copyrighted. "Let it alone." Hear Herbert Sutton and be convinced that life is a game of checkers. Hello! Johnny Hill-Hunter. A party of friends and old acquaintances came from Washington Court House, O., to see Sam Lucas while the Cole and Johnson Company were playing in Cincinnati. To once know the dean is to never forget him or care the less for that "Grand Old Man." Heury Gant, first "Bill Gibson in the Red Moon," secondly our "Falstaff" thirdly, third baseman of the C. and L. Gians, and lastly the acknowledged "pinochle prince" of the company. Our Christmas Number :: - with special Dramatic - Section Articles by Williams and Walker, Cole and Johnson, Ernest Hogan, "Black Patti" Aida Overton Walker and others. Don't Miss It THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1908 John Larkin is at the Lyric, Newark, N. J. Black and Jones are in Salt Lake City, Utah, this week. The Hillmans, George and Ethel, are at the Atlantic Garden. Payton and Wilson are at Keith-Proctor's, Newark, N. J. Billy Harper and company left Saturday for Cubs. The act will be gone from four to eight weeks. The Kempa—Bobby and Mae—are playing at Hammerstein's. Carter and Bluford are at the Orpheum, Minneapolis, Mimn. This week Avery and Hart are doing nicely at Keith's, Columbus, O. Chris Smith has gone in vaudeville alone and is in Pittsfield, Mass. This is the second week of the Majestic Trio in San Francisco, Cal. Maybe the moving picture: houses are not life savers to many of our "headliners." Deas and Deas, after a six weeks' stay in Cuba, returned to the city Tuesday. Montgomery, Bass and Creed have formed a trio and expect some good booking in the future. Bob Slater is likely to be seen in a new act before long, and according to reports it will be a winner. Bert Williams has been under the doctor's care, but the well-known comedian writes that he is much improved. The Georgia Campers are laying off this week. Several changes will be made before the act is taken on the road. Jim Burris of the Burrisses has been compelled to cancel several weeks' booking on account of the illness of his wife. The Four Creole Belles opened at Craig, Austria, December 16, and will remain in that city the remainder of the month. The Brittons are one of the hits of the bill at the Empire Theatre, Paterson, N. J. "Black Prince" and his Alabama Comedy Quartette, left Sunday for Easton, Pa., where they are filling an engagement this week. Will Cheatham, originator of the Big Forty Minstrels of some years ago, is in charge of a colored theatre at Montgomery, Ala., and is doing nicely. James T. Deas and1 William Toleferro and wives will sail for Berlin, Germany, January 1, to fill an engagement of four months in vauderville. There have been several changes made in Fiddler and Shetton's route. Instead of playing in Utica, N. Y., as was the original booking, they are at the Alhambra. J. Ed Green, is being kept busy writing the new show for S. H. Dudley. It is not known when the new piece will be first produced. Cleo Desmond and Rachel Baill are planning to appear in vaudeville in a sister act. They worked together several years ago and should experience no trouble in getting booking. "Gipp" Young is certainly the favorite of the performers in Harlem. With him one evening this week were seen Cook and Stevens, Irving Jones, Frank Sutton, Jim Burris and a number of other vaudeville players. The Golden Gate Quintette is at the Lincoln Square Theatre and is third on the bill. After playing for Morris until January Frank Sutton says it is probable the act will return West, as it has been offered some good time. J. A. English, hoop roller, and "Queen Bess," novelty dancer, are at the Orpheum Theatre, Schinectady, N. Y., December 21, 22 and 23, and at the Grand Theatre, Herkimer, N. Y., December 24, 25 and 26. The Brinklews opened on the Western Vaudeville Circuit at the Hippodrome, Pittsburgh, December 7. While in the "Smoky City" they were royally entertained. This week they are at the Opera House, Brownsville, Pa. Walter Watkins is with the Five Musical Spillers who are playing at the Trent, Trenton, N. J. Sam Patterson of the act contemplates making a flying trip to St. Louis from Watertown, N. Y., next week in order to spend Christmas at home Monday evening at the Lincoln Theatre, Knoxville, Tenn., S. Tutt Whitney presented for the first time his latest musical comedy, "The Blackville-Strollers" to a crowded house. It was the strongest show ever given at the Lincoln Theatre, which promises to be one of the most successful colored playhouses in the country under the guidance of S. Tutt Whitney, director of amusements. Others connected with the stock company are J. Homer Tutt, Nettie Taylor, Marie Belle, Sam Garder, Alamie Gardner, Sank Simms, Efthel Marshall, Mabel Brown, Nida Marshall, John Johnson, Russ Williams, Henry Waterson, musical director; Albert J. Smith, treasurer; William A. Baynard, manager, and Cal. F. Johnson, proprietor. Last week Bandanna Land played in Lawrence, Kan., the home of George W. Walker, and the "Bon Bon Buddy" of the show was the hero of the hour. In Lawrence, George Walker is known as "Nash," and on the front page of the Lawrence Daily Journal appeared the following under the heading of "Hi, Nash." "Lawrence boys who make good are always a source of pride to the town. To night there will be at the opera house a Lawrence boy, who has made good. Nash Walker was for many years a bookback on the streets of Lawrence. He had talent and in some way found it out. He has been on the stage several years and has made good. Nash Walker has a national reputation and he is still unspoiled. He is the same happy natured Nash that our people knew so many years ago. It is a pleasure to welcome such a man back to Lawrence. He has done a man's work in the world and done it in a man's way. Here's to you, Nash, and may you always be happy, may you always be very happy." MUSICAL NOTES. Marie Zoe Bryant, the girl violinist, is being highly complimented by the press. She is called the girl phenomenon. Mr. Melville Charlton will be organist at the free organ recital given Thursday evening, December 17, at St. Philip's Church. He will be assisted by Mr. Charles Marshall, baritone, of Philadelphia, and Mr. Joseph Douglass, violinist. An interesting and varied program has been arranged. The minstrel show given by St. Phillip's Cadets was a big success and brought to the notice of music-lovers that there is talent among the boys of the church. A regular minstrel corps has been organized under the management of Capt. R. B. Waller and Sergt. G. R. Bloom. On December 30 the minstrel show will be repeated. The Excelsior Juniors, of which Mr. Bernard David is president, gave the first of a series of Mother Goose plays at New Palace Hall last Friday evening. The title role was well rendered by Mine. Cascandra Cofer. Among others who did well were Miss May Brown as "Sleeping Beauty." Miss B. Hunter as the maid, Master H. L. Davis as "Prince Charming." Arthur Davis as the pieman, and Miss Edith Turner as the "Queen of Hearts." Miss Adaline Penelope's school was full of fun, and the rendition of "Smarty" at the close of the play by Miss M. Brown and Master Arthur Cam was well received. The play was written by one of the young ladies of St. Mark's Lyctum, Miss Sophie L. Davis, who directed the staging, with the music under the direction of Prof. Leon S. Adger. A rare musical treat is in store for the music lovers of Greater New York and vicinity on Tuesday evening, December 22, at Tammany Hall, when Riker's Black Concert Band will make its initial appearance. This organization has been formed by William A. Riker, manager of the New Amsterdam Musical Association, in order that New York may have a representative concert organization. It is composed of thirty-five picked musicians of the association, and they are under the conductorship of Prof. E. E. Thompson, a graduate of Kneller Hall, England's famous military band school, and who is the late solo cornetist of the First Battalion, West India Regiment, of the British army. The following soloists will appear, accompanied by the full band: Miss. Alberta Lynch, soprano soloist of St. Mark's Choral Union; Master Maceo Howell, a boy pianist of exceptional ability; Mr. David I. Martin, violinist and Mr. Everhard Dabney, baritone soloist. This promises to excel anything given in the city, as the program has been arranged with much care. Every box has been sold for the event. French and American Dramatic Taste French people like acting, we like actresses. This difference, says Mrs. John Van Vorst, accounts for the contrast between the French theater and ours, and makes the former superior to ours. "So long as our predilections lend their favor to the personal," she observes, "we shall have remarkable stars; but not until the art rather than the artist interests us can we have a national theater." She makes the frequently repeated charge that in America the stage "seems satisfactorily occupied for the public only when a 'star' is figuring, and perfectly void during the absence of the same star." In France, on the other hand, the star is looked upon as "a slight breach of theatrical etiquette." The star represents to this writer the quintessence of self-consciousness, which quality she calls "the curse of our introspective puritanism." She explains that one element of primary education in France is the cultivation of self-forgetfulness; for its opposite, self-consciousness, it looked upon not only as a social but as a moral defect. The point is thus amplified in Mrs. Van Vorst's article in Lippincott's for November: "If the primary education . . . bars out self-consciousness as a moral fault, it teaches also the dangers of 'personality.' To be a person, to stand for something by oneself, is to forget momentarily the general interests of society. Come, away with individual aspirations! (Thus the French primary education proceeds.) Let us be each the anonymous part of a general whole. Let our entire interest be, not in ourselves, never in ourselves, but in that whole. Now, the whole may be marriage, it may be the family, it may be the latest play composed for the most boulevardier theater. The milieu changes nothing for the principle. The French, no matter how or where they may be situated, work always for an ensemble." The difference in French and American stage traditions is traced to a fundamental difference in the character, and education of the two peoples. The writer puts it in these words: "In America every man, woman and child has an ideal of some sort. No matter what the sort, the ideal is his own. He believes in it. He is ready to live and die for it—or to be disguised with himself for not having done so. He forges ahead in his own particular line. There is room in the land for his thought and his word. This gives him hope. His hope is the chance untried, and the chance untried is his ideal. "Now, the French are an old, old people, not in the least degenerate—whoever says the contrary does not know whereof he speaks—but old in the wisdom that has years, generations, centuries of experience to verify it. They have lived as a united nation on a bit of ground one-eighth the size of Texas BIKER'S BLACK CONCERT BAND has been formed in order that New York City may have a Representative Negro Concert Organization. The New Amsterdam Municipal Association having steadily forged ahead, in spite of omissions and adverse conditions, will they are now doing practically all the dance business of the city and its environs, and having triumphantly overcome all opposition, now invites the public to the grandest and most unique Concert ever given in Greater New York. A glance at the list of solitaries will convince any one of the high class of music to be rendered. CONCERT AT 8:30. DANCING FROM 11 TO 4. Thanking the public for past favors and pledging myself to endeavor to deserve a continuance of the name. I am, the Public's Servant WILLIAM A. BIKER. N. B.—Reserved Seats and Boxes can be secured at Hotel Marshall, Hotel Macoe, Harry's Cabin 649 W. 50th street; Wm. A. B. Manager, 15 W. 133th street; E. E. Thompson, Conductor, 35 1-2 W. 133rd street; R. F. Doney, Secretary, 10 W. 134th street. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily pixelated area with no discernible content. WIL. A. BAKER, Manager, 15 W. 156th Street TAMMANY HALL, 7 since before Columbus ever caught sight of our national shores. "In young America-everything social, dramatic, ethical is under discussion. In old France everything has been decided. There is no 'untried chance.' Obviously this puts a restraint upon the individual: we find no longer the sporadic case, but the distinct; accomplished type. "And the effect upon the drama and literature and thence upon acting is important. The 'character-study' play, the life studies, like 'David Harum' and 'Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch', do not exist in France, because the characters which inspired them are not there to be portrayed. Again, the delightful and improbable sort of force such as the Rogers Brothers play, the category of poignant dramas like 'The Great Divide', the very touching plays such as 'The Music Master', are never written by the Frenchman for his national stage. French people, no more than old people, do not like to roar with laughter, nor to weep real tears, nor to be all 'stirred up' in public. "A word of illustration makes more patent this declining propensity for real emotion in a people so mature that a word to them is sufficient. In Anglo-Saxon countries and in Germany, we are accustomed to see on the stage at the same time one, two, three persons, a dozen pretty girls, all dressed alike, all doing the same song, act, or dance. "On the stage of the cafe concert the French woman appears alone. She sings or speaks with almost no gestures, moving but little and conveying every shade of meaning by her voice or her eyes. "In. Italy, the oldest of countries we are wont to call 'decadent', the person executing a number on a vaudeville program is entirely hidden except for the face, which appears in a frame, like some portrait which has the power to speak, but only of such things as a very trilling change of expression renders comprehensible." Training to the point of appreciable perfection is the necessary preliminary to an actress's career in France, we are told. "The French actress who has had no training can have no career," asserts Mrs. Van Vorst. Further: "It has happened occasionally that an actress' of repute has become the wife of some man of the world—as, for example, Mademoiselle Reichenberg, who married the Baron de Bourgoing; or 'Croisette,' who married the millionaire, Mr. Stern. "The contrary has never happened: no woman of the world has ever become an actress in France! "We remember in this connection the phrase which ran the rounds of New York at the debut of a certain 'society woman' who some years ago acted on the professional boards: "Well, what do you think of Miss X? "Oh,' was the verdict, 'she is such a perfect actress off the stage, and such a perfect lady on it.' "It does not suffice for the Parisian public that an actress, no matter what her station' in life, should be an actress merely' off the stage. "To be a star, when all is said and done, is' to be oneself. Those who reach this agreeable degree of liberty are favorites of the people whom they have captivated by their personality. Of the star we hear it said, 'I don't care what she plays, she is always' good! She is, in other words, always herself, and it is herself that we like. "Bernhardt and Rejane have for a long time succeeded in personally pleasing the public in France. But, as a rule, the Frenchman wants an illusion he wishes to' be persuaded not by the actress, but by her acting. "And to this end the acting must be very perfect. There must be no trusting to chance inspiration, no waiting to 'feel like that' at the last moment. Acting in France must be a consummate profession."—Literary Digest. Key Went Notes. Ket West. Dec. 8—Rev. William Blair, the pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church, returned on December 4, after attending the South Florida Conference and touring the State. He will have charge of the above named church during the ensuing year. Miss Bessie M. Garrison, commissioner general) organizer of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church, arrived in this city on the 4th. She is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Kemp. She gave a very interesting lecture on missionary work at Newman's M. E. Church last night. Miss Ethel Carey, formerly of this city, now of St. Peterburg. Flam., is in the city visiting friends and relatives. GRAND XMAS CONCERT AND RECEPTION Riker's Black Concert Band ```markdown ``` Friday, Jan. 1st, New Year's Night. All Night handsome New Year's present. Gentle calls. New Amsterdams ADMISSION Tuesday January 26, 1908. Prof. Mimma Amts. Every person wearing a mask will receive a given away. Positively no charges made for last checks. ADMISSION.. Include Make yourself look as funny and comical as 25 Pieces of the New Amsterdams. MR. MOSI Wishes to all TUESDAY, DAY At Tum There will be one of the greatest Concerts "Rikers Black" After being under rehearsal for five DON'T ISS1 MERRY 28th Grand Annual and WALTER AT THE AMSTERDAM 344 West 41th Street Christmas Night—Friday Evening TICKETS, (Included, Music by W. F. Craig's Famous Orchestra ....First Annual Fancy Night Of Mr. Wim BLUE RIBBON Christmas Week, I AT PALACE HALL, 51st Fancy Costumes or Paper Dress will be in order and a good time. THE BLUE RIBBON in session every Wednesday Evening, from 10am Prom MR. FRANK W. STEWART MR. J. HILLIER MR. JOHN W. WISSER Others Come and Others Go But the Star ANDERSON'S DAY Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Saturday Evening and Thursday AT 114-116 WEST 53 ESTABLISHED 15 YEARS Hall to let for Balls, Wednesdays Rehearsals, Entertainments Years' Night, All Night Ball. Prof. Mimms is present. Gon'ts calling night at the Academy. New Amsterdam Full Orchestra ADMISSION, 25 CENTS Prof. Mimms' Annual Masquerade Ball mask will receive a souvenir, and also three made for hat checks. ADMISSION, Including wardrobe 73 CENTS is funny and conical as possible, in order to wipe of the New Amsterdam Orchestra in attendance. MR. MOSES MIMMS Wishes to announce that on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd At Tammany Hall If the greatest Concerts that was ever held in the "Rikers Black Concert Band" under rehearsal for five long weeks. It it going DON'T MISS IT. W. F. C. MERKY CHRISTMAS Grand Annual Christmas Reception GIVEN BY ALTER F. CROSS THE AMSTERDAM OPERA HALL 344 41th Street, bet. 5th & 9th Aven. Night—Friday Evening, December BETTS, (Includ. Hat Check) 50 CENTS Famous Orchestra Dancing Annual Fancy Dress Assembly Of Mr. Wm. H. Vaughn's THE RIBBON DANCING CHOICE Christmas Week, December 30th, 1st ACE HALL, 51st Street and 7th Der Dress will be in order. Get in line for the THE BLUE RIBBON CLASS Tuesday Evening, from 5:50 to 2:00 clock. Promotion: MART MR. J. HILLIARD BOWEN MR. MR. THOMAS RFID MR. Persons Go But the Standard Academy of Amherst's DANCING AGENDA Day, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Thursday and Saturday Afternoon 116 WEST 53rd STREET, NEW YEARS TELEPHONE, for Balls, Weddings, Banquets, Rentals, Entertainment, Meetings, Etc. Friday, Jan. 1st, New Year's Night, All Night Ball. Prof. Mimma will present each lady with a handmade New Year's present. Geante's call night at the Academy. Tuesday January 26, 1900. Prof. Mimms' Annual Masquerade Ball at Grand Central Palms. Every person wearing a mask will receive a souvenir; and also three handsome prizes will be given away. Positively no charges made for hat checks. ADMISSION.. Including wardrobe 75 CKNTS Make yourself look as funny and comical as possible, in order to win one of these prizes. 25 Pieces of the New Amsterdam Orchestra in attendance dec. - 5 MR. MOSES MIMMS Wishes to announce that on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd At Tammany Hall There will be one of the greatest Concerts that was ever held in this city. Given by the "Rikers Black Concert Band" After being under rehearsal for five long weeks. It it going to be great. DON'T MISS IT. Christmas Week, December 30th, 1908 AT PALACE HALL, 51st Street and 7th Avenue Fancy Costumes or Paper Dress will be in order. Get in line for the Board Walk Schottische and a good time. 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 ESTABLISHED 15 YEARS TELEPHONE, 1788 COLUNBUS Hall to let for Balls, Weddings, Banquets, Receptions, Rehearsals, Entertainments, Meetings, Etc. . . . Committees Invited to Inspect this Hall Before Going Elsewhere Terms Very Reasonable Fifteen Years at One Ad Don't Miss the Miss the Holiday Nur Don't Miss the Holiday Number Friday, December 25th, Christmas Night, there will be an original Christmas Tree Ball (all night.) ADMISSION, 35 CENTS New Amsterdam Full Orchestra At Ball. Prof. Mimms will present each lady with singing night at the Academy. At Ball. Full Orchestra ON, 35 CENTS Annual Marqueeade Ball at Grand Central Palms, Souvenir, and also three handsome prizes will be held wardrobe 75 CENTS Is possible, in order to win one of these prizes. At Ball. Orchestra in attendance F. C. 1908 CHRISTMAS Christmas Reception by F. CRAIG ADAM OPERA HOUSE St. bet. 8th & 9th Aven. Evening, December 25th, 1908 (Hat Check) 50 CENTS Dancing from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Dress Assembly Dance.... A. H. Vaughn's DANCING CLASS December 30th, 1908 St. Street and 7th Avenue Enter. Get in line for the Board Walk Schottinbe RIBBON CLASS 80 to 2 o'clock. ADMISSION 25 CENTS Motors: LARD BOWEN MR. R. H. McCUTCHRON RS RFID MR. A. F. PALACIO dec-8 tf. Standard Academy of America Goes On Forever DANCING ACADEMY Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and y and Saturday Afternoon BARD STREET, NEW YORK TELEPHONE, 1788 COLUMBUS Holdings, Banquets, Receptions, Meetings, Etc. 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Titus, who had been decsed ‘na side om the stall of Depart: ‘meast Commander Daniels, is an ‘geod past oficer of Mt Olive Lodge, RAM Pe Et ORS PTS ‘the Hotel Press, 19 and 31 West ‘Wath street,’ has pot in a forge, stock Of wines snd liquors for the holidays, Which, be will sell in large or small qcamtities for family use -at lowest eaten. ; evening, December 10, swek Tiny Helena, Cox was joined in Soke wedlock to Mr. Milton St. Clair fat Ler hore 222 East S6th street, by Rev. W, H. Brooks. = To keep up with the tours of the colored artists read Music and The fage in Tax New Your Act In- resting accounts each week may be en of the stars of the footlights. * Bishop Tome of the C. M. Ez Qwarch stopped in New York for a few days last week. He had been at- tending the Protestant Convention in Philztelphia * ~ ® when shopping atop tn Nall Broa’ maimarant he bixte avenue, and ty Seraresety ocheon, “Te cbee Roe alnen ete Bp ma: Sundays, 2 to PH Ey ceotn, wits wine. Southern Skattaat wit hominy and Bot retin So"centa aay. ‘Mrs. Peter C, Parker of Ossining, WN. Y,, and Mr. Ed. Swears were guests of hirs. C. W. McKee on Sunday. Prof. John S. Brown, Jr., the well- Known public school teacher, has the Ibappy distinction of having in his class at school two pupils, one ‘boy and one ‘2 girl, both of whom have won prizes dar te—Seobe -FepC: tial contest. Dats ‘other of his boys has won honorable mention. Bive Ribbon—Say, what is the most | BEERS SHEE ee AT of ae, Fowsante’ aise tustoa class Where RasEwuta?Paince drat, bin “Street SES etecnth avenue, Wednesday even She, December Se, 1908, Suki Music end a goog, time promoters: Sar yw. Stewart. My Jota F, Wie- eat’ ur, DE King. Mr. 3. P, Jones, SH Minsra Sawen.” Me. Temas Hrige’ we ie. ecCutgheoa, Bre A: Prigsiate: dp. Mi. Bo 3, Perey: rnin H'vatighn, Teacher of So- ciety Dancing. sev. Mr. and Mrs. Ira D. Howard and James N. Anderson have removed from Ais west 52d street to 4G west 136th street. : . A. H. Bowser, Harvard University, "ot, has been called to accept 2 posi- tion as teacher_in the Kittrell Col- lege in North Carolina, His position SHEE thst of instructor of Latin. * ‘The invitational subscription dance of the Progressive. Art Embroidery Club at Manhattan Casino January 14, 1909, will be one of the leading social | events of the new year.—adv. “The Macco will serve « epecial turkey dabner seit, wine for 45: copia on Xmen SEP Years bas: bees pm aCv The halls of the Imperial Lyceum, corner of S$5th street and Third avenue, have recently been thoroughly refitted and redecorated, and are among the most attractive halls in the city for banquets, weddings or receptions. The management is offering special induce- ments to clubs or societies who intend giving eritertainmens. . . PROF, 0. If, MASSEY of Liherin Col- rE REP deel tihustented ieeuure, 1S tied ana Natives. om Tucaday even’ Teer ige camber 1S. Teoh at # orclock. nt IRE goniner don A. Me'E Church Went SIE NSekeon Columban und Aimstees Bae Se cee Panic ite Aurplces SBR eAcen'Mining and Heal Batnte Co. Kamisaion ieeemndv Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Davis. formerly, of 65 Spruce street, Norwich, Conn., are stopping at Marshall's Hotel. After Seeing the sights around the metrop- olis they left for Philadelphia where they will end their honeymoon and re- tum home to take up their residence., Learn the new dances: “Chafles H. AkGthron'e ciusees, ‘Monday and Teure: Aeterna sonday matinies Palace BRU rere nad Seventh, Avenun eee Seironmitan Dancing Mas> Ute Asnociation Master Clarence Ridley, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Ridley, 243 West Joth street, who has been 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 Pradiicions tasket of trait. Miss Trene Southerland made a neat tli tous specch, expressing the pleasure. of his friends learning of his gradual re- fovery. Recitations and hymns fol- owed, then refreshments. after which recepek ‘Sty Enst 0th strest, 5 grand Ruapse “Wie Coa of ee were ee present were: J. Ge Shee coe ‘Gud; . j Mie Amma segsoeary Mr wet Sere 3d Payee The Welsonn So White, secretary, Mra. a, ie Raven "nese, Mr, Fred In . Davis, os rdeon and the Misses was the festure of the occasion. Mme. Napoiéon: is now’ at 407 west ‘37th street, where she will be glad to see hier friends. Misa Mabel D. Morris of Richmond, Naseer 1a aher' 0 pleasant “Wel ie ot Ih after a pleasant yale four months to her sister, Mrs. Z. Mann, 01 Ege avenue, Jersey Cigy. ‘Dr. Hatry Anderson, pastor of Trén- ton A. Me ‘Chorch, ere) Nathan J. Houghton, head waiter at Trenton House, spent several days last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. C. Williams, Fair “Haven, N. J.” They spent Thursday gunning on the ocean and bagged nine ducks. Friday che ‘went gunning in the pines and bagged eight rabbits, one pheasant and one ‘quail. are + pe Mae art Biber aac Lang, Jac con.? Rev, Pow en, ‘New Hiven, Clan Mr..and Mrs. Fred. Harris, Newark, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs, John Anderson, Derby, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. HH Jaen, Philadelphia. Pa; Mr. and Irs, Arthur Johnson, Raltimore. Md.: Mr. W. Boyd. New York; Mr. J. B. Griffin, Atlantic gy N. J.: Mr.and Mrs. G. C. Chase. Bal- timore, Md.: Mr. and Mrs. Lemmons, Asbury Park, N J. Miss Martha A. Stevens, sister of Caroline M.. and John W. Stevens, of this city, and William H. and James A. Stevens, of New Haven, Conn., died Friday.’ December 4, 1908, of lung trou- ble, in the fifty-seventh year of her age. She had been employed in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Anson F. Grant at Westfield. N. J. since June, 1849, aver thirty-nine years. The re- mains were taken to her birthplace at Rossvitle. Staten Island, on_ Tuesday, for interment. Mr. James C. Thomas was the underaker, St. Mark's Lyrewm. ‘Tye annnal electig of ofbrer for St Mark's Txcvum on inst Pharma erraing wae am onogeion of much enthuniagm an Intereat. Not” for never searn, has there Boon stich a dinning of real anxiety fom the part of the. two factions. compos ne this veteran Titermry. ‘After listening with bated breath to . the reading off of the 99 ballotn already cant "and. watching with, keenent. interest ihe bulletin boands George W. Allen was Scclaredpresident-over Crore Yonoe Tar the enmlne year: Councillor Te Ce Col linn. ewnresident © Mime Rimily Fieldn recording tecretars: Mim Mod. Stuart corresporiing necretary: Charles As Wit Taina, Trasarer? Fewrx MeCulloimt: chnplaio: Th. Ii, Harrison, critic: repre sentative to ihe ban of managers: Nr Frmnere Ie Reywers We Te Tt. Richard: rom and Walter's Tandy: On ‘Thurslay evening. December 17, Councillor L. °C. Calling will read = paper, subject, “Do the "New: Suttrase Amendments to the Georgia Constitution Conform to the Requirements af the Goa. stitution of the United Staten” Discus: Aion. will be opened. by Councillor James To Cartin. Tnatallation of officern will also take pince and a nocial hou will ‘be apent Rfterwants, Sunday, "December 20. Rew. J, BE. Churchman. of Orange, SI will deo liver aa. mdidrens con “The Aincricaa, Ne ro; Can He Make It?" Mew Colored Schest Teachers Com Kara ‘sues Foe 1e you are a echeel (rocker and want teltarn sone oxira menry after wcbeel SlonTasties “sacacens artis ae ence for barticainte to A. Be Stewart, Teche for pereienn oe 6. Be Sawars, Ter you need o bent, It yeu weed a mortanae keen, Te you want admintetration papers, If you want to bey @ Boum. 1 you want @ will written, or Any legal busines, Call on HA. JOMNDON. Attorney, 308 Breeeway, Phone 1198 Frankie. BROOKLYN. Be You Want Sonn San se Banghtce to Je \*" pare Rome Extra Mowey 1 you wish Co atart your daughter or eek bat fn Seninons Sy Terttons bias St Ker Tare “seme exten money. after School Mourn oriom Saturdays, write at Gace for particulars to Me. Ac R Mtew= rh Tenkeace Tmstitere, Puckeuee, Ain Sloan ade Mr. 1, 1. Kemp of 255. Decatur street, is again confined 0 his bed. Mrs. RL. Crawford is the guest of Me. awl Mrs, Thimpson, #41 Decatur street. ‘The Lexington Avenue Branch ¥, W. CA. was addressed last Sunday after- noon at its fooms by Secretary K.P. Hamlin_of the Carkon Avenue Branch VGA. : Mrs. 11. A. Williamson's “at_ home” Tact Tuesiay afternoon “in hohor of Mes, Ro 1. Crawford of “Boston, . was Lan enjoyable affair. --The hostess was assisted by Mrs, E23 Atwell and Mes. J. 1. Washington. The table was dec- Grated in red and green, “The guest met about sixty-tive Indies ‘The services at the Weslvan M. E. Church were largely attended ast Sun- day. ACG p.m. there was Bible study and at 8 p.m. an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Milton Scott. The Rev. Me, Daniele i doing a most effective work and building up a good Substantial congregation. Mrs, Nina Jemmott, wife of William T. Jemmott, 2 distriluting clerk in the Rircoklyn post office, died at her resi- dence, 2132 Dean strect, last. Sunday morning, after a lorig illness, Mrs. Jemmott, who was a. loving mother, faithful ‘wife and dutiful daughter, is survived hy 2 mother, husband, and’ one daughter to mourn their loss. * The Eeoie Social Club of St. John's A. M. E. Mission gave its first concert last Thursday evening at the Assembly Rooms,. 391-393 Elton street, and was well attended. The concert was given under the direction of Mrs. Blanche Sanders, “Mip. Florence, Jackson, Mrs Anna Frence, Mrs. Alice Ross, Mrs. Prine J. Carll, M fe tar cee he “Dre A.W. Hemtom and, ber twe spilt st en Alin nt bert sailed Wedneaday om the Lis- fannie for. an extended trip abroad. Mrs Hunton. will take-up the stedy of 00- 3, tha catering. Toa cream and ty Stokiva NY. Saturday, “wher wee, Yo I, they will be ploksed 16 sea their friends ME Wintel A Hayter wil be the manager. . sary on Decesaber 3 0f Mr. and Mra GA Carrey, 358 Macon. street, was made the, coranion of 2, Terms compl the Mocs Florence Zod Eice Cearey Happy, toosts were, delivered: by sve eral of the better Asiowa guests present. Among those present were: Rev. H. B. Gantt, Mesars, Albert Williams, I. For- Reton Delsarte: Charics Holmes; Goo fingjon Delsarte; Chari Haris, Mra, Rosh Mr. and Mra’ Wa: liam Jones, Miss Watts, Dr. L. J. Del- sarte, Mr. James Kingslow, Mrs. Gor- don and. daughter, “Mr. J. Hillary, Misses Crawford and Claggin, Mr. and Mrs,"Charles Coles, Mr. and Mrs. Won favor. Me and Mrs. John Bisee jesdames McLeod, Weiseger, Everson, Misses Ella Gam, Bertha Williams, Williams, Windser, “Me. and Mrs Harry Williamson, Mra. Burrell, Miss Lyons, Mrs. "Thonspsoe, Miss Geneva Morgan and Mrs, Gantt Waseban Sains Coleen: Rev, Dr. Jordan, secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, is making a strong ¢ffott to have the" seventeen thousan Negro Baptist Churches of the country take an after-collection at their _watch- meetings for their missionaries in for- gign fields, on December 31. “The cry- ‘ing tieed for $1700 to relieve some very “stressing conditions in Africa and South America ‘should cause every lyal pas- tor in our ranks to respond to this ap- peal,” says the secretary. « Mashattes ¥. MG AL Last. Wednesday evening the lecture center at the Y. M. C. A., 252 West 53d street, was well filled, and the audience listened attentively to the well-prepared and thoughtful lecture of Mr. Hubert H. Harrison ou “Reconstruction. in tht South.” Previous to the lecture Mrs. M. A Cufliss played a mandolin solo, accompanied by Miss Gail, ‘On Wednesday evening, December 17, the lecture center closed, to reopen in January. ‘The leeture on “The Philip- pines,” by Major Keck, was thoroughly enjoyed. So pleased was the audience with this course of lectures that they voted to send Dr. Leipziger, gf the Board of Education, a letter of appreciation. Prof. J. S. Brown, Jr, the superintend- ent, was delegated to ‘draw up the let- ter, which one and all signed, SS Thaddeus Stevens’ Post, 255, elected Loticors thee 180 —Heateh H8R. COM mander; George W. ‘Titus, S. V. C.; Levi Brinkley, J. V. C.: Amos Frank, OQ. D. James Williams, sergeant; Fred- rick Douglass, U. G.: John J. Hutch- ings; John Kemp, O. M. S.; Charles H. ‘Taylor, sergeant-major; delegate and alternates to State Encampment, John J. Hutchings and S. W. Smith; delegates to the Memorial Council, S. W. Smith and John J. Hutchings: aides on the staff “of the Department Commander, Charles H. Taylor, Frederick Douglass and George W. Titus. Peter Batten is improving, having been confined to his bed for a month. Charles A. 8. Synix, commander of John A, Andrew Post, 234, 18 ill at his home with pneumonia.” John A. Andrew Post re-elected all its ofd officers for 1909, tke Sicko: Kam Pa. Dec. 10—Mr. Richart Coppar. of jhe ToS. 8 Wolverine, is Spending a few days at home With bie family. Mr Harry Thompson wax elected tele gaie io the Grand Ladze. Foard A. M0. fo be hell in Philadeiphin, Pa. from Dre Senter 1 to 1G. Mr. “Thompson. will reppovent May City Lodge, No. OS, of this city. X useful Noms gift ign year's sub- setiotion Sto “tink, Seve Vor Ace. the Eeeatest Nero hewapaper ever published. ‘Erie ean bonst of having in her midwt a rrising saune. pinnist, Mist Juanita Ahompuon. youngest daughter of Mr. and Min Harry ‘thompson, West 22 street. Rue ig an intelligent. Tittle mise, pow: sesced! with svonderful-musien) ability, 81 though only thirteen. yenrs of age. Titec, Me Ac dlunter held serviows at St James AL MLE! Chore last Sabbath. Nev aid. Mra “Rufus Daxter enter. tine a number of little folks laee Mon: dng. at being, the BE anniversady of their fittle xen, Hufus, Je, birthday, He wae the recipient of many beautiful and teeful presente Mrvam Mpc tra Day are happy over the-arcival of a beautiful haby hos. whieh Berived Inst “Tueway. Mother ana chitd fhe doing well * MARRIED, On Tucaday afternoon, December 1. 1908, Misa Ollie G. Brown, daughter of the tiew Code own” was united tn hnly Swetock to: Mr, Tinrold, Sr Snore nt Se Mark's ‘St, ‘Charen. We id Meet. by" tew. W. it, Brooks, TO WHOM IT WAY CONCERN. The uniersizned take thin means to ‘earn all pernona from lending any Ald Tihto longer under ove care and, super. Sistan, Wer are macireanonsiiie for any Mink ne inaycpartew ne dante he-mny Sometnet: Mt? 2 "femuiey, Uae wee F884 Streets 6. Roxas 126 Lexlagion venue. ee - At his home, No. 99 W, Is4th street. on premier 32, 49h8, Walker Incksan TepAMea nin Hfe ante toe weeker Ae Hee Tt legen in Waantnicton, Beedle BEMRE? Oey" cae OE Data Sia ikate iadkah ones Se Fhe pees Bh Laman ihetentaatts. Donied "see: SRY chee Cintern’ and an awed arasd meine Getite ime c _ DYED, Whitlam Francia Tackton, ron of W. wo ton wand aisnteth sachinont de: Taio thie life Weanenday ‘Dectonber 3 Resed Beet inna Uincane: He was Shen “in ete! Fork “intrtystour’ years Reet ie None Weommnent’ amen ay the PElnedt not beibnaine te seven acta Saket ang ‘nue accratary tor the fame Se Neat Soe ede a tong time Was Shee praatdene Sot cine" Aannie’_ aac iy Rnd many others, “He feavse Funeral services were nelg at hte tat Funeral se Ta hte ‘ate Feunaenee FT ‘Cornelia’ streets mattray Beccansee 1. C3 ye z ee TO _UrToMicely, fernshed laree, ball | Sroom: bath, ait conventonces, -AppI eee, ee a ear cecee, Apply wen ap Oweet Caneel : mre aad oes, 3 rooms, reg . re, 3 toome, range, tubs, bath. erp 3 rooms, ramen on tube; Sx3 Inquire of janitor or W. M. MORAN, ‘906 West ra8th Strest peabaen Gaara eer Waele mana Chatham Square. “New York. stating ise ‘considered arcept trem thees was i sacent. trom those wh Ws had. practionl euparionce tm oun sary PookKewping ins concern wher SERED Tore ng" mogtaiy erat” bas Shcee were, Tous othere moed sopiy. "XY. Age O@ce 3S berries room am eck-orby the most Virgisia, 4 Wetted oe "Sectd-ct TO_LET_Neatly, faraished_larwe gh rootan steam heat und sath 17 W TO LeT—Neatiy Tarsiahed room, al Brivate; special for single, or, couple {grthe Solldaye: aleg permanent guests Scegtoy Beat 'Foome, trom flee get aay upwards, ‘Green, elder W. ar Se TO LET—Nesty furpished large and Small rooms. with bath and ail com ygniences, Apply W. M. Mared. 422 W. Sn gear htt TO LEToNesty_(uraiened large aad ‘mail roomm “sath and conveniences Apply! aive "Tacklin, 361 Wet doth St Fo “LET Store” and “apartments ai ope L a ite nd art al No. Sei Weat_sist_St_____decie-3t- TO LET. Neatly Caraished toome Ap ply to Mea Chas. Stark. 28 Oak street Jersey "Cuz. Falgphoue, 261 b Bergen, Bec si FO LETOTwe siciy furalohed rooms cen Ryo ior Wert isa strese 7 "Bee._3-4e TO_LETotarge and smail_turaianea ae ee haya ONS Ba bee Et Tenn ia Geawtora, Sectee Wests strest. ee ‘pee Sat ‘TO. Let _Neatiy furnished roome In Drivate Bouse, all private, from 81.80 per wesk ope with board: If destred, MEG. cng 160 Wet, 133d. street Mine Laytata 10 amet ea eae FOR HENT—atl-403, Went teth St. Three large roma all Vght; reat. $16 and Siz. Inquire of janitor, novie-dt_ FOR SALE—Three-familly houses cea trai location: rent. 312; price, $3.200: qany_ termn Manley. $30 Broad St. Seman Ria, MAME 8 povite te To LET—40th St. 400 West. colored Xenants; houses” thoroughly —reno- vated: «light beautiful. newly painted And papered rooms, with improveraeats $10 fo $13 m month.” Handsome room Basement apartment, $8 per. month Banitor. “PArement nov Te-at TO LET—4 Beat 113th Street. for col- ored chants, five large. light rooms and‘bath, hot water supply, rent $22 to Bee a a Oe TO LET—Three Taree Jignt rooms for Fenpectable family my@oz Second A¥e. Convenient, near dend*Street. inquire Dasement-at S46 East 32d Street ener eneae pe poenng OEEE ‘Fo Ler iiedutitaliy raenisned rooms in private houre, suitable for couplet for single ‘persons: tationary basins, bath. ete. Hetween th and 8th Ave Buea: Quiet nection. dy West tah Se FO LET—iarge front room” with hot Sad cold water: for gems. with refer: ence, “Apply 81 We 1aath street. TO LET—Neitly farninted rooms: rea. Sonnble: sil cénventences. 336. W. sath ntreet. Ming Pate. ae 17-3 DESHEATILE APARTMENTS—One block from Mott ave, Sub rtation and Pubs ie! Sthooh N50 a1, Thentn gue ter per month. Johnaon Rie: 429 Spencer Pinees neon. Cin, note TSpndng €31¢ Morninentde: 100 Ww. 138d “pao Morningside: 107 W. st. Private house TOU LAT—Néatly. fainted larwe and Small cooina. with. bath: all convent gprs: private house. Apply “Mra. G, Wilitamm 32. W. 1354 athect,” dee ATA TO LET—Three or four rooms. all im- Bradementel ine rent Bes! Rae month free, Janitor, 305 E. 122acatree i ee tte FO LRT OT Wo lave light turntahed froma for two Keatiemen oF rann ani wifes hot water, avenm heated: reason: Bie! "iiieretts 337 We oth atrect, TO LET Three roams, gas, tubs: rent. $idtord14. 16 S6th atreet, eet . Sse ttt FOR Le ie “tavege lent “roama: “hat Water: ranges: modeente rent? house in’ “Arai-cines condition. Samitor: 4 AW, SSO Street, a : TO LET—Aparuneat “toTet § rooms, Pete Sly wtreet, “Ree “Santtar pei ses ees os fave Vest FOBT ae ent ned Foor: man Innit witet preferred, 249° W. 49th avront: “seaand finan, Eehys TO LT —Parpished rooms for Kenthe: mene 203 We 100tR” wirert. ateR: Manan. oof “Ser viaat TERSSMAKERA ood, dressmaker Shonen wneacament with RUtalOr ar areuninker Addrens Bett. Pattersen, PAE itaag Place, Nowirke Sod TOT. Thad tango enoms. aM Whi: Tenis, 39.810 50. Traine Janitar, att TW Getin steed vine Tpate TO LET.-1oam to aulet lodwefs, min Gna wife nt twee gentlemen. Far par teninrs call 18 W. Tain airent. third Ghar. "went aide oF alle “Atmstrang. oO “MROOKLYN. | TO LETONicely furnished rooms: bath. au improvementn, 810 Atlantic ve: Brooklyn ne AUN SE TO SLETShictty”tarhigned, oF untur- Tiahed ganma. Wee Vandernilt save, cura and “i, eanventent Dee 3a TO LET—Fionr, hichtshed” or wuntur- Riamad eoome.’, 129" Willoughhy 8, Frankie, ie TO" LET— Plone: aeatrable “party: im: Brovementa: rent very reanonable. | eb xhartusko street. Dee TO, LETCNestiy tapniahna Yaagin: mplondid locally fore msincam mencat sarong! men. Shea. emma Rmith. 19 wihinnd. Pince, Brookizn. ets Rina BE. para 313 WILLGUGHAY AVE) RROORLYS malt roomer exceptional sortie end ermal 5 excenttanni SUistna Rides RL to Frankia Sve. or Dexale or Mrrtle ave, care te Franntin. trom i, ren eatawten walk to'sun etation 1° dec 17-4 “ RECERYTON ™ se eeste cons arenes mee fo es EE: RE SS SS ae : ae ee = up ore ots 7 paster. 368 Eerie has pea ES = Se eS ES goes ce a3 eS See a Hemree am % ea eee MOTHER 4M. = oe ee Re re ee ee Te TOAST Eee eer Sica acetag ates win, commenirate i %, A WOLIBAY 50 . st BASKET RAL GME ond CORISTONS MATINEE DANCE ALPHA PHYSICAL CULTURE CLUB PLAZA ASCEMBLY ROOMS, BPth Se. bot. Port and Lentngeen Aves SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 0. 1p o'clock Game—8e Christopher Clad ve, Alpha P.O. | , sien Coton papate ro featoren ia Phildeiphia aod Weaiageen, stg et te dee ee Te ‘eating eeery Your enged ooh om en tet teen Alpha or 8t. Christopher Cinks ot by nddemcening: 4 S. W. Corner 55th Strect and Third Avenuc’ New York, City S=- TWO HALLS _ Weer TO RENT FOR BALLS, WEDDINGS. BANQUETS and ENTERTAINMENTS | (Committe: invited. ‘Terms Reasonable. Tel. 4836 Plas M. FRANKEL, Prep.. 7 r —, = | _ MOLIDAY BOOKS { grec Sey aitege, feet oe Senta Sead kee Dat, . THE STANDARD NEWS COMPANY ac tenmanl Moonee team ora A, 131 WEST 53RD STREET : BARE BACHE BLESSINGS. co ene at eakeneh moran ies “eee pearance of colored people like “Com. Ehia Wiatter every time it te applied Ekin Wiatter every time it te applied The best dressed’ colored women and men of New Tork ues it continously. R"improves the colored “countenance Tagicaliy, Datk-skinned people” siso Bnd the -Woeger, Hair. preparstions Just, Shae “ibey aged. The Wander smb" weips to straighien the ‘air: when used with magical pomade called "Xerder Uncurl= it makes. any Mead of kinky bair “put up" well. If" the hair,te too short wort. you should wee the ciwonaee HalreOrgwe” Fie ihguta rereilines the sealife, Just as you Yer= {itise e cottsn Beld to make the cotton Krow, "no. thie liquid. feeds the scalp Sparinake the Bait grow loons, "Any Of these ‘articles willbe sent for 60 cents in stamps, oF post o@ce money order Dy BL By Berger & Co. Rector order by Se. Ee THE METROPOUTAR WOMENS’ BUSINESS CLUB ° ‘Will Hold a i . PUBLIC MEETING a : Fleet Street A. M. E. Church Bridge Street near Myrtle, Ayvase, Tuesday Evening, December 32, 1908 ‘MISS BLIZABETH C. CARTRU, president of theNational Federation of We i Geeta will be the rlanipal apaaten. | A seesicnt Progrem by promineet artists will be .....©New Palace Half... Cerner Stet Street ad Seventh Aveoee, N.Y, f* Paces @tectenbes . .To Let---For Balls, Parties’ ‘and Receptions ~ Recently Mtintwith large sage and séreery £35 Riitormaséee, BOOKS NOW OPEN * dentro RABPER CRARESON Sue L AmmERSON, Preriters. 3 OE nes AURROGATE'S KROTICE. UNE cr SHOMAR a urregnte ef ine BREEN THOMAS « Turrogess of the Sgueer of wee rene ONCE eetbs Stora” ot GT pero hacia ich inne av nny of See oh parce Maneeting goleree testi sate Mantaiak dierisear os the aGeee se Gee stage ge feta fae bursting tevin Gig of Ret Beep cio in Sn Sar Se Mey na e ‘Dated New Tork. Hovemver 3. 190. a BARE rere 2 povorast wermoiies. FRSOEASS eerste Bee Rmes othe REN EER Cy, 3hd ANNUAL MUSICALE AND ASSEMBLY S ia or : + #® THE GUILD«e . MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 28m. 1908 AT CROSBY HALL, Ctesson and Lexington Avenees Pref. 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Suse’ Oe t/e Se ee Bee ie : Straighten ° Your Hair dan siti nad ay ie trast Eeiiat Su hg com ana rata ad Sie Woe Withee Sk Maes tm, Ford’s, Hair Pomade ° (fermeste inewnies Onenioed Os Masree Unrest Rerrnee OpcenedO Mee, ahora ea narra ce Bete naar peg nese Bisa oer cers eects ee meer an haeeate Beihai ee wee emon TE Nae ee Mt Se. eels Neate, See ee cua heer oS a Pesan eer eer ee eae Bars tae Reaeeay Ge Geet rey napairtind toa ate Sethe Oa? Wei areas Ee eee, eee ne Ch, Perk Baad carey eases Eee eee greg Reet cme as =. 2, er wees ‘The Osonined Ox Marrow Co, | RAB Pounce we eer ee Ba ; . MISS EDITH MALVENA ROLISON, Mezzo Soprano ‘of Charleaton, §.C., who Makes Ber frat appearance ip Hrovdlsm MISS ROLISON will leamiated on thie oceaston by the following well-knowa 2 . rooklyn Artiste: : MISS MARIEWAYNE - MISS BLANCHE WADE or Violiain Render MR. JOHN FE BERRY: MR. ARLINGTON DELS? MISS EDNA I. JONES . H.C" PRYOR ‘Accompcir Theciter MR. WILLIAM RUSSELL JOHNSON « ‘Master of Carwmorice : Tickets cam be menred at the Y. M.C. A. 1S Carlton Avewee: Dr, LJ. Delanrte, 72 Serene: Mv. I. A. Wiliameon, 1; Halsey Street; Mr. George W. Lattimore, 710 Hasce Miss Kmtly Chariton #08 Gambian Street ene Lemess—Me. A. Willnteoe, Mr A. H. Garet, Mr. Robert Lattimore, Grane rat. Lillian Phi, patent: Me. W-H. King, vice : a Chartion, secretary; Mins May beck capstan ecctousys ar Beaiy Be SeCheling WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 14.—The dinner given the Negro members of the Board of Trustees for the Jeanes Fund at Gray's cafe last Wednesday evening, while not large in point of numbers, was possibly one of the most representative menages of Negroes ever gotten together, an invariable national reputation and mood for something far beyond the ordinary. To begin to commemorate them all and to specify where and how each excelled, require too much space. Easily foremost in that bright galaxy was Dr. Booker T. Washington. It has been said that tenderness is always a skill this case is for. Dr. Washington's case is for it is told that while Major Moton, of Hampton Institute, in the course of his remarks was paying a glowing tribute to the educator, praising his simplicity and his贪ness of purpose and earnestness, when he recited how Dr. Washington refused $150,000 gift for himself from the world great inroaster, saying in what material this is he did not want money for himself, he only wanted to work and to help his race, tear drops, rushing up from a heart as tender as a woman's, dimmed the eyes of Dr. Washington, and intense silence, only broken by the speaker's voice, previews about the banquet table as each guest cast entire glances from the crowd toward the imminent but tender-hearted man at the head of the table who is to-day leading his race onward and upward. And then in that assemblage was Bishop Abram Grant, whose powerful physique makes him the cynosure of all eyes, a big man physically-and mentally, a man who is as sound as the Biblical truths, an ecclesiastical and civic leader whose influence for good is so very, very helpful. The medical profession was represented by Dr John R. Francis, Dr. A. M. Marshall, E. D. E. Williston. The Sentry furnishes no greater, physicians than this trio. The legal profession had representation in the person of Judge Robert H. Terrill and James A. Cobb, the former acknowledged to be one of the best equipped judges that ever sat on the municipal bench, and the latter regarded as one of the best trial lawyers that ever appeared in a court. And then there was Emmett J. Scott, whom Carnegie has pronounced one of the greatest prosecution seers in the country, Quiet and mobstriking, modest almost to a fault, an authority on all questions, a man whose loyalty is spelled with all capital letters. And Major R. R. Moten, known wherever Hampton Institute is known, clear-visioned, able and earnest, one of the highest types of Negro nobility. The name of the old war-horse, ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, must be announced or the mention of those present would not be complete. But we cannot enumerate the virtues of all those who composed that assemblage, and sufficient it is to say that ws the brightest and baddest of haxy of Negroes even the smallest about a banquet of the Nation's Capitol. It was quality not quantity there. Others present were Ralph W. Tyler, Bishop W. B. Derrick, J. C. Napier, R. L. Smith, Rev John H. Hurst, Rev B. F. Watson, Sidney W. Pittman, W. T. Vernon, John C. Danby, C. F. Adams, Wyatt Archer and W. McKinley. Tennessee Northern Ornament. TUSKENBOR, Dec. 14—In this community the mothers have organized the Mothers' Improvement Club which has for its principal object the beautifying of school rooms and grounds. The officers elected were: Mrs. Whittaker, president; Mrs. Clark, vice-president; Mrs. Floormoy, secretary; Mrs. Garner, treasurer, and Mrs. H. E. Thomas, chairman of the executive committee. ELLIS IN MEXICO Representing Company Capitalized at $20,000,000. TORREON, Mexico, Dec. 15.—W. H. Ellis is in Mexico in the interest of an American rubber company which he claims to have organized in New York with a capital stock of $20,000,000. The company intends to manufacture rubber from the Guayule shrub which grows in this country. For several years W. H. Ellis has been prominent before the public. In 1903 he to London after visit to Abrysina and issued the statement that he had made a complete conquest of King Menelik. He also claims chief credit for the commercial treaty negotiated between the United States and Abrysina about that treaty. Hackenpack, N. J. Hackensack people are becoming interested in buying property. The population is growing at a great demand for houses. A few years ago very few owned their homes; now there are doorks who have their own homes. A state company, formed by some of the enterprising men of the town, of which Rev. J. E. Morrow is president, is doing a good business. Desk chairs, bed frames and several lots near the high school. J. L. Brooks has bought a house nortral avenue. A state company organized recently meets alternately at the Mt. Baptist Church and the A.M. E. Church, since they have no per- piece place of meeting. They will have their meeting on Friday evening, December when the M. E. C. A. of Mt. Clair, and the M. E. C. A. of Hacken- Mornell, will represent Mt. Clair in live, and Messrs. J. E. Morrow, Dillard, of Hackenmack in the Shall, and J. E. Morrow, of Suffolk, will go for the benefit of this me- collision. Prof. Dillard of Newcastle, will furnish a memorial. Dr. H. B. Birmingham is doing a valuable work in the business of the Alarm, for the sake of to be one of the leading business men of the city. Bv. C. G. Birmingham, who has had a business shop on the street of the town, will be present at the Alarm, where he will present them some of the best white people of the town. Bv. A. R. Jackson, with an all-around in the business part of the town, is being with the Alarm, where he will present them by the white people. Bv. Mrs. Wm. Wynn, of New York City, were in town Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mm. J. R. Morrow. Honor From Albury. We are glad to state that Mr. John Caldwell, a well-known attorney of Albury, is at home again after a very successful business on his own at the Alarm Hospital. On Wednesday evening, November 28, the Helping Hand Society of Alhaya tendered a surprise to the Rev. A. C. Sanders, his go-to minister, at the Alhaya Dovey Avenue. They held a beautiful national bird with other good things. Mr. Joseph Price in a neat speech presented the pastor with a parrot in terms of their outcast and poor status for his success in Alhaya with the hope that they would roll again. Mr. George Tomey, a well-known Albanian, died, November 29, and was buried in the 29th arrondissement of M. M. Church, Hamilton street, Rev. A. K. Sanders officiating, assisted by the Old Fellows and Bons and Daughters of Mones, of which he was a worthy heir. He leaves a sister and a host of friends. Tuskegee Student When In Competition. HAVANA, Cuba, Dec. 2, E.1 Liberal, one of the newspapers of Havana, Cuba, announces an architectural conference recently held for the privilege of a leper hospital, and that Delfin Valdes, who graduated from Tuskegee Institute in May of the present year, was successful in having his plans accepted. Valdes came to America and attended Tuskegee Institute a number of years ago as a very young student and was successfully promoted from student to graduate to the highest of the architectural students, and we congratulate him upon his success in having his plans accepted for this important building. AT SPELMAN SEMINARY. Hundreds Attend Meeting and Praise Industrial Education ATLANTA, Dec. 21—Friday night, November 26, was a red letter occasion for industrial education at Spelman Seminary. The educators of all lines were out in full and so were the doctors, preachers and laiety. Rockefeller Hall overflowed, and although anxious for admittance, hundreds were turned away disappointed and vexed. Dr. Washington was to speak and this fact had been noiseforthought the day before as well, for both daily and weekly papers had thoroughly emphasized it. And many scholars and students of the two loading races from other cities in and out of the State were present to swell the vast audience. The Hon. Carroll D. Wright was on the program, but not present on account of sickness. Two or three other speakers failed to reach the city and were likewise absent. But the great assembly was most charmingly entertained C. Quinn B. Fonix, superintendent of normal work. Hampton Institute; Prof. Thomas M. Balliet, dean of the School of Pedagogy, New York University; Prof. George A. Carman, director of the Lewis Institute: Chicago Prof. Nathaniel Mvers, of the Hebrew Technical School for Girls, New York; Prof. Lewis Gustafson, superintendent of the David Rankin, Jr., School of Technology, of Booker T. Washington, the knowledgeled leader and apostle of industrial education. Each speaker stressed the growth of industrial work as it came under his observation and gave his experience in teaching it. And it was demonstrated that the demand for it was no longer for and among colored people but was strongest among the whites. If any one thing was made plain it was that a complete present day education requires a knowledge of mechanism, agriculture and the trades as well as those branches to which the college curriculums formerly confined their students. It was also shown that Tuskegee is the center of gravitation for industrial training and that the whites of all lands go there for information in order to impart proper instructions and to be able to understand the people are making for such training. The speakers were all happy and interesting in the presentation and treatment of their subjects and were encouraged by the responsive approval of the entire assembly. Dr. Washington said he had thought until recently industrial education was the asset of Alabama and of the colored people, but now that it had spread to other States and other people he was jealous of it. He told how the whites had adopted and are now claiming it as their own great boon. Still he was not surprised at them, for he knew them to be a wise sagacious people, able to see and understand others, and bold enough to go after it. He praised them for this and at the same time admonished his own people not to allow themselves to be left behind in the matter of acquiring the kind of education which best fits them for the future struggles of the race. He said the race would for many years, by reason of apparent conditions, have to be relied upon to do the skilled work in the South, and that the heads and hands of the boys and girls should be trained to do that work intelligently and with themselves in demand and increase their earning capacity among the people with whom they must live many years to come. He told them they could not afford to hate any one; that the man who hates his neighbor dwarfs his intellect and weakens his usefulness; that they must be broad gauged and love everybody, remembering that those who would mistreat them and attempt to hold them down in the ditch could not succeed in their undertaking without retaliation. He urged upon his people the necessity of cleanliness and decency, morality and virtue, and forcefully reminded them that it order to get and maintain the respect of others they must be respectful to themselves and to others. When Dr. Washington had concluded his speech there was a rush of the great crowd, and bid him God speed in the manly race he is accomplishing for the race. The meeting was presided over by Dr. W. H. Landrum, pastor of the First Baptist Church, whale, of this city. The doctor was believance in his introductory remarks and was recently appointed, Rev. R. E. Carver, beloved pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, involved Divine guidance and blessing, Dr. I. N. Roos, pastor in charge of A. M. &. Church, pronounced the benediction. NOTES ON RACIAL PROBLEMS As Reported by the National Negro Business League. The local Negro Business League of Louisville, Ky., is beginning to make preparations for the entertainment of the National body next August. Chicago has forty doctors. Among the leading ones are Doctors D. H. Williams, Geo. C. Hall, M. A. Majors and A. A. Wesley. The Negroes of Temple, Tex., have more nice homes than in any other city of its size in the State. Their dwellings are of the most approved modern style. A syndicate of Negroes with Dr. R. H. Boyd as prime mover, has established a factory for the manufacture of Negro dolls. The enterprise seems to be meeting with success. The Farmers' Improvement Society of the State of Texas, with a membership of 100,000, contemplate opening a second Negro mover in Fort Worth, capitalized at $50,000. Jas, L. Saunders, of Arkansas, sold recently thirty-six bales of cotton to the Goldman Cotton Company, in Little Rock, Ark. The cotton was a long staple and sold for 9¢ cents per pound. It was raised on his farm and he received for it $1,626.75. M. D. Butts, near Calvert, Tex., owns 600 acres of Robertson County land. He gathered fifty bales of cotton this year. He has twenty mules, fifty cows, twenty-five horses, thirty hogs and hundreds of chickens, etc. He is said to be worth fully $10,000. Mr. Jesse Binga, 3633 State street, Chicago, has recently opened a private bank which is meeting with good success and prospects favorable. Before embarking in the banking business Mr. Binga had been conducting a reality and loan business, which he will also continue just the same. A. Y. M. C. A. building to cost $100.00 is soon to be erected in Washington, D. C. An interesting fact in connection with the construction of the building is that every brick will be laid by a colored man and 40 per cent. of the work will be done by colored labor. Mr. W. S. Pittman, the architect, of Washington, D. C., drew the plans and wrote the specifications. The only Negro foreman, Joseph Thomas, of Minersville, Pa., employed on the Schuylkill Valley Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad has been awarded $50 in gold for having the best section of trackage covering the distance from Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia through to Lytle a distance of 150 miles. This prize is the result of his competition against a score of white foremen in the company's last fiscal year. J. B. Britis, of Fulton, Mo., put up over 10,000 cans of tomatoes, beans, corn, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and fruit this season. The fruit and vegetables were all raised on his farm. He feels that the competition over the results of work in this line that he intends putting in a larger canning plant next year and increase the acreage of his truck-gardening accordingly. Dr. J. W. Darden is the only Negro physician in Opelika, Ala. He has an extensive practice in the surrounding country as well as in town. He is also the proprietor of one of the finest and most complete drug stores of any colored druggist in the South, and is a very useful and interested member of the local Business League. The Negroes of Richmond, Va., own and control four banks, four clothing stores; five drug stores, two first-class hotels; four livery stables, five printing establishments, eight fraternal insurance companies and seven meat markets. They also conduct an insurance and the company with a surplus of over $300,000,000,000 of eighty clerks. Besides these there are fifty restaurants and many other business enterprises. The Board of Directors of the State Fair Association, Augusta, Ga., has declared a 10 per cent, dividend, payable December 1. The managers are being congratulated on their first effort, which was commendable in every way. The fair was held October 12-17, and was conducted in such an excellent manner that the directors not only made enough to declare a dividend as above, but to put a neat sum in the treasury besides. The total assets of the recent annual report of the Pioneer Building and Loan Association of Greensboro, N.C. are $15,601.73. The total value of the eleven series issued up to that time was $15,336.70. It is the only Building and Loan Association in the State that can show a profit of $19.11 in about years of its existence. Dr. J. E. Dellinger is president and Prof. James D. Dudley is secretary and treasurer. The Crown Savings Bank, Inc., located at Newport News, Va., opened its doors for business July 23. At the close of business, October 27 it made a statement to the State Corporation Commission of its financial condition, in which it can be seen that during the three months it has been in operation the amount of deposits increased from a little over $1,000, the first day of opening, to $7,697.02. E. C. Brown is president and C. B. McIntyre cashier. A synthile of colored men in Valdosta, Ga., incorporated under the title The Enterprise Stock Company, is doing a very extensive and prosperous business. The concern owns a two-story brick building with two stores on the ground floor and offices, and a large hall Ladies' Hair Dressing Parlors MANUFACTURER OF HUMAN HAIR GOODS Afro-American Hair Goods a Specialty All kinds of Wigs, Front Places and Switches in Stock, and Made to Order 589 Eighth Avenue CODY & BERGER'S PHARMACY 470 LENOX AVENUE Between 133rd and 134th Streets 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 Liniment—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. Quinade—The Ideal Hair Pomade, Straightens and Beautifies the Hair MACY RE Hair Tonic and Dandruff Cure, Macy Re Massage Cream and Satin Food, Mme. Mason's Face Beautifier. Above goods guaranteed under Pure Food and Dung Acid Series No. 10687. Only Afro-American and Dutch Shops 11 to 13th Street, New York. Old hair made new. MRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN 19 Pine Street, Journey Ocea, N. J. HAIR, WORKER. Wigs, British Hair Products and Perms in the Insect style. Socks, Treated, Manicure, Hair-straighten. Pore Massage, Minicure, Observed. Facial Massage, Manicure. Personally attended to. Barber Office, 60 Garden Street, New Haven, Conn., M. J. A. Mason, Agent. dec. 10-20 Dr. James A. Banks SURGEON DENTIST 118 West 95th Street, New York Telephone 5622 Columbus. Gas Administered. Porcelain, Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty. Ten years with Dr. D. C. White. sept. 17-30ce CODY & BERGE 470 LENOX Between 133rd st The most popular drug store in remedies cannot be excelled. We n St. Joseph's Liniment—For RH Brown's White Pine Cough Drugs, Still Most Effective. Camphorets—For Grippe and C Quinade—The Ideal Hair Pomade Hair Apr 8-17. on the second floor. The offices are all occupied. In one of the store rooms nearly everything usually kept in a general store area is found Mr. C. R. River is manager of the store and Mr. T. H. Hudson is president of the company. In the other store room is the People's Meat and Fish department. The proprietor. There are quite a number of other business enterprises in this Southern Georgia town successfully conducted by members of the race. SOUTHERNERS DISAGREE Continued from Page 1 equality at the ballot box. Not that he is opposed to laws imposing educational qualifications; but he would have both races subjected to the same tests and he calls upon the Negro to be content therewith. Upon that point we can reassure Mr Taft. If the Negro could feel that he would be treated squarely on his marts he would be happy indeed. But that is not the case, as everybody knows. By terrorism, actual or implied, by caging, by baiting, by wealth-preaching Negro is denied his vote in a thousand communities. Either, as in the case of a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in Montgomery, Alabama, he is thrown out of the registry office as an "impudent nigger"; or he is solemnly disqualified in an intricate Constitutional question, as was one of the abstentions in his office. He is the very race in Hampton by an ignorant white registrar in that town. These conditions will never be properly understood or begin to be remedied until some leader like Mr. Taft denounces them with the vigor and warmth of righteous indignation. It is all very well to call the Southerner the best friend of the Negro. In many respects he is in office he is the very reverse. But it is true to-day, as in slavery days, that the best corrector of the Southerner's wrongdoing is outside public opinion. Under it the South quivers, rages, roars, denounces—and then rises to etter things, slowly, it may be, but none the less surely. Until Mr. Taft, or someone like him, is abducted, the public party will continue indifferent and the outraged Negro find himself deserted—y courts as well as politicians. Perhaps Mr. Taft is leading up to some such frank championship of the illegally disfranchised Negro by his kindly, considerate, and generally just utterances of last night. The most sensitive Southerner can take no offence at anything that he said, or persuade himself that a critic implies only imbuement of personal personality to the question. Mutt decries himself if he thinks that education or anything else than simple political and racial justice can free the South from its present morass; or that this can be obtained by a mere delicate statement that the Negro should have his rights, at a time when his fellow citizens and even the courts seem in a conspiracy to take them away. It is significant that Mr. Taft, at the eve of his inauguration as President of the United States, should take occasion to address an audience met by the National Association of Women's Societies, on the political relations of the South to the Union. The audience as 341 West 59th Street Wright, wavenham and pampered made from natural hair. Ouncements made up of shampoo, conditioner, hair cream and shampoo. Overland's Paste Ounce Jar sold. A size beautiful hair and remover of plumps and blonde- ness. Telephone 2001-59th St. MRS. P. BERGER Ladies' Hair Dressing Parlor 513 Eighth Avenue, 1st Floor Bet. 5th and 39th St. N.Y. All kinds of Afro-American hair goods in stock or made to order ag 30-10-20 DR. ROBERTS' White Rose Tooth Powder is one of the best known preparations for wildling and cleaning the tooth. CHARL E. ROBERTS, R. D. S. 236 West 53d Street. NEW YORK Apr 20 19 ER'S PHARMACY OX AVENUE and 134th Streets in Harlem. Our line of household e name below a few of them. Rheumatism and all Aches and Pains. High Balsam-Contains no Poisonous Cold in the Head. made, Straightens and Beautifies the far as it was composed of men of Southern blood, was still a Northern assemblage, since its members were dwellers and workers within our own borders. They may be said to represent that element in the South that is least wedded to the ideas and habits of the South as a section. They were substantially sympathetic listeners. It would be interesting to know exactly the impression they received from their distinguished guest. It is probable that many of them took what Mr. Taft, said as an assurance that "a white man's government" in the several States is not inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States. Nor is that impression of the real meaning of the speech unjustified. The Southern States have imposed conditionalities on their actual working reduces the Negroes' morality and leave the administration of their several Governments practically in the hands of the whites. This action has been decided not to be contrary to the Federal Constitution, because it does not deny the suffrage to Negroes as such, but only to Negroes as illiterates. The test of fitness to vote therefore in form applies equally to all, with the exception of the descendants of white voters of the period previous to the close of the War, an exception necessarily temporary, in fact not only are the great body of Negroes present time unable to comply with the tests, but the tests are readily manipulated so that those who might meet them if fairly applied, are excluded. Of course Mr. Taft did not and could not express approval of this particular method of attaining a white man's government. On the contrary, he made it perfectly plain that justice and good faith required that all tests should be administered with impartiality, and that the Negroes who their rights exactly as the white men are sure of theirs. He also put a good deal of emphasis on the obligation of the Southern communities to provide adequate means of good schooling to prepare Negroes and whites to meet the tests fixed by the Southern constitutions. That is a side of his message to the South which might easily be overlooked by casual hearers, but it is of great importance, an essential side, which Mr. Taft should not ignore, and on which its occasion offered he would be feel called to insist. Taking the facts as they are intre- consideration, however, it is still quite safe to, say that the South has it in its power fully to protect itself from the domination of ignorant and unit Negro voters, and to secure that control of affairs by the more intelligent which for a long time at least, and proved for all time, must be con- solidified by the success. And it is quite within the power of the South to pre- cish this while making ample pre- vision for education of both races and all classes. Indeed it is not too much to say that that is the only way in which the Southern States really can secure intelligent government, with all the blessings and advantages it implies. In this task we may be sure that they will have the cordial sympathy and aid of Mr. Taft and of the great body of right-minded men throughout the World. Whether will they, the progress toward this goal will be a vision of political opinion and organization in the South remains to be seen. It is desirable. It is even necessary. But the process will be slow, as the process by which great gains that are to be lasting are secured, always is. The lowest prices consistent with the best quality and the most liberal terms are the inducements offered by the compilated firms of 705-707 THIRD AVE Accounts opened $1 per We give GOLD SAVING STAMPS, the best them all. Respectful/youra EDWARD Undertakers JAMES C. THOR UNDERTAKER AND EMBALM 493 Seventh Avenue, between 36th and Camp chair to Hire. Lady embalmer in attendance. Be sure and as I have no connection with any other firm. Telephone, 3140 39th Telephone, 2035 Columbus JOHN H. BECKS, M. C. Franklin Carr Burial Co. 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